ELSIE WENDORF

Death on Tues. of Elsa Louisa Wendorf, the 1-day old little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. B. Wendorf. Burial was the same afternoon in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Aug. 1893
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[Else Wendorf/bur. 08-01-1893/cause: weakness]


KARL WENDORF

Carl William Wendorf, 87, retired blacksmith, died Wednesday afternoon at the 
home of his daughter, Mrs. Ella Fitzpatrick, of 1013 Buffalo street, with whom 
he made his home. 
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary chapel, 
the Rev. Henry Koch of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran church officiating. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Wendorf was born in Germany in 1856 and when a young man came to this country. 
In 1885 he married Miss Sophia Zeddies and they located at Morrison, Brown county, 
where for years he engaged in blacksmithing. When he retired they came to this 
city Mrs. Wendorf died in 1935.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. August Seidel of this 
city, Mrs. Joseph Shimek of route 5, Manitowoc, son, Oscar, of this city; 14 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the mortuary after seven o’clock this evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 29, 1944   P. 16
*******
[Carl Wm./d. 06-28-1944/age 87 yrs./cause: apoplexy/
bur. on Mrs. Eliz. Zeddies lot]


SOPHIE WENDORF

Card of Thanks
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all those who in any 
way assisted us during our recent bereavement the death of our beloved wife and 
mother, Mrs. Carl Wendorf. We are especially thankful to Rev. Phipps, pallbearers, 
donors of cars, flowers, friends and relatives.
Mr. Carl Wendorf and Family
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 11, 1935 P. 13
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[bur. 06-10-1935/age 70 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on Elizabeth Zeddies lot]


ALICE WENDT

DEATH CLAIMS YOUNG WOMAN; ILL SHORT TIME
Ill only two weeks, death claimed Mrs. Albert Wendt, nee Alice Bazel, 
at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bazel, 514 Franklin 
street, Sunday morning. Mrs. Wendt was 29 years of age, having been 
born at St. Paul Sept. 3, 1889. She was formerly employed in the 
offices of the Manitowoc Daily News as a typesetter and later was a 
stenographer to Judge Warner at Shawano five years and was married 
there to Mr. Wendt two years go. Decedent is survived by her husband 
and parents, one sister, Mrs. Rudolph Zlatohlanek and four brothers, 
Chas. of Minneapolis, John of Racine, Alfred in overseas service and 
Leo of this city. The funeral will be held from the home of her 
parents tomorrow at 2:00.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 13, 1919 Page 1
********
[bur. 01-14-1919/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur. on Charles Bazal lot]


ALMA E. WENDT

Alma E. Wendt, age 87, of 3311 Mero St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, January 10, 
1993, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 1993, at the First 
German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating the Services will be the 
Revs. Bruce Bitter and Arno Wolfgramm, with burial to follow in the Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born July 10, 1905, in the Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late Henry and Emma Greutzmaker Wendt.
Survivors include one sister, Helene Fennell, Milwaukee; one brother, Reinholdt 
Wendt, Manitowoc; a special friend, Pearl Thielen; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday 
morning at the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time 
of services.
Herald Times Reporter, January 11, 1993 P. A2


ARTHUR WENDT

Funeral services for Arthur Wendt, 67, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, who died Tuesday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. A.T. Degner will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Two Rivers Reporter, Wednesday, March 20, 1968 P. T-9


HILDA WENDT

Mrs. Arthur (Hilda) Wendt, 75, a resident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, formerly 
of Route 3, Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning, June 16, at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Newtonburg. The Rev. Keith A. Haberkorn will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wendt was born March 16, 1907, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Louis and 
Johanna Naumann. She grew up and was educated at Manitowoc. She was married to 
Arthur Wendt, Aug. 5, 1927. Mrs. Wendt farmed with her husband at Route 3, 
Manitowoc, until he preceded her in death March 19, 1968. She was a member of St. 
John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Newtonburg.
Survivors include several cousins including Linda Jole and Elmer Schnell of 
Manitowoc, and friends including, Howard and Marjorie Hochkammer of Newton, and 
Norbert Hoefner of the Newtonburg area.
Friends may call at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Friday from noon until 
the time of services. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Memorials are 
appreciated to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Newtonburg. Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 17, 1982 P. 3
*******
[widow of Arthur Wendt]
(Hilda Wendt/d. 06/16/1982/bur. 06/18/1982/from records of St. Johns Evang. Luth. Ch.)


JOACHIM WENDT

OLD RESIDENT OF CITY CALLED BY DEATH; 88
Joachim Wendt, a resident here since 1867, died at his home 1309 
Division stret last night at the advanced age of 88 years, death 
being due to infirmities of age. Born in Germany December 12, 1831, 
he located here upon coming to America and had lived here for fifty-
two years. Married in 1874, his wife, who was Otillia Dallman, died 
in 1899. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles Meisner. A 
grandson Charles Meisner also survives. The funeral will be held 
Thursday from the home, Rev. Machmiller officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 14, 1919 Page 7
*******
[bur. 04-17-1919/cause: diabetis]


LYDIA ANNA WENDT

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wendt, route 4, Manitowoc, are mourning the loss of their 
month-old daughter, Lydia, who died last night. Burial took place this afternoon 
at Evergreen cemetery, the Rev. T.F. Uetzmann officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 15, 1932 P. 2
********
[cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


OTTILIE WENDT

Mrs. Wendt of this city, wife of the Eighth street bridge tender, died on 
Monday last aged 63. Her funeral took place yesterday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, August 17, 1899 pg. 8
********
Death Mon. of Mrs. Ottilie Wendt, wife of bridge attendant Joachim Wendt
here, at the age of 54 of a heart attack. The deceased who leaves one daughter
in addition to her husband was buried yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1899
********
Otelia Dallman Wendt
birth: 1864 Germny (stone has 1844)
death: 13 August 1899 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1899 Manitowoc, Wis.
father: Dallman
spouse: Joachim Wendt
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
(Age matches a b. year of 1844 Possibly a transcription
error on the death record)
********
[Othelia Wendt/cause: rheumatism]


MATT WENGROWSKI

Matt E. Wengrowski, 57, of 935 S. 23th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been admitted shortly before his 
death.
Funeral services are set tentatively for Friday morning. Complete arrangements 
will be announced by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wengrowski was born Dec. 26, 1905, in Poland, son of the late Adam and 
Antonette Leezsziska Wengrowski. He came to the U.S. as a child with his parents 
who settled at Two Rivers.
He married Theresa Pekulik on Sept. 14, 1925, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers. The couple then moved to Manitowoc residing there since then.
For the last 37 years Mr. Wengrowski was employed as a die setter at Aluminum 
Specialty co.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Felix of Manitowoc, his mother, Mrs. Felix 
Ignera of Two Rivers, three brothers, Frank of Milwaukee, Steven of Manitowoc 
and Henry of Two Rivers; a step brother, Kenneth Ignera of Manitowoc, and two 
step sisters, Mrs. Albert Malley and Mrs. Floyd Gilbert of Two Rivers. Two 
sisters preceded him in death.
Two Rivers Reporter, June 25, 1963 P. M-13
**********
Matt E. Wengrowski, 57, of 935 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been admitted shortly before his 
death.
Funeral services will be 8:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 
9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 26, 1963  P. 19


FRIEDRICH WENHOLZ

Death Sunday from old age debility of Fred Wenholz in the home of his daughter
here, Mrs. Meta Pingel. The deceased was born in Germany but has been a
resident of Manitowoc for over 50 years. He is survived by a son and a daughter. 
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1909
********
[Frederick Wenholz]


J. MARGARETHA WENHOLZ

Mrs. Wenholz, whose son sustained the loss of an eye some weeks ago, died last 
Thursday, and was buried Sunday. Deceased was 54 years old.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, July 11, 1882 P. 1
*********
[Mrs. Fred Wenholz/bur. 07-09-1882/age 55 yrs.]


BABY WENNDORF    (d. 1897)

Wendorf
birth: 24 September 1897 Manitowoc
death: 26 September 1897 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: Edward Wendorf
mother: Minnie Clark
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CAROLINE WENNDORF

DEATH COMES AS HEALTH SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN RESTORED
Mrs. Carolina Wenndorf Passes Away at Oconomowoc 
Week Before Entering Sanitorium
A patient at the sanatorium only one week, Mrs. Carolina Wenndof, 
widow of the late William Wenndorf, died at the Waldheim sanatorium 
at Oconomowoc, last night, messages bringing the sad announcement 
this morning. Mrs. Wenndorf underwent an operation at the hospital 
here three weeks ago and last Wednesday had been taken to Oconomowoc 
for rest and care and was thought to be improving when the message 
was received that she was dead. A peculiar coincident in the death 
of Mrs. Wenndorf is that her demise occurred just five years to the 
day and hour of that of her brother, the late Henry Schroeder at 
Milwaukee. 
Mrs. Wenndorf was 54 years of age and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Joachim Schroeder, Division street, this city. Her husband died 
several years ago and she is survived by five children, Mrs. John 
Koutnik, Miss Elda Wenndorf, Edwin and Elmer, all of this city, and 
William who is overseas with the American forces. Her aged parents, 
and two sisters, Mrs. O. Gerpheide and Mrs. Henry Schroeder, residing 
here, also survive. 
Funeral arrangements have not been completed. The body is expected 
to arrive this evening or tomorrow morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 15, 1918, Page 1
*********
The body of the late Mrs. Carolina Wenndorf, who died at Oconomowoc, 
arrived here last evening in charge of her son, Edwin, and Arnold 
Vogelsang, and was taken to the family home on South Twelfth street. 
The funeral will be held from the home Friday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 16, 1918, Page 3
*********
FUNERAL OF THE LATE MRS. WENNDORF AT 2:30 ON FRIDAY
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Carolina Wenndorf will be held 
from the family home on South Twelfth street at 2:30 o’clock tomorrow 
(Friday) afternoon. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 17, 1918, Page 1
*********
[bur. 10-18-1918/age 54 yrs/cause: suicide by drowning/bur. on 
F.W. Wenndorf lot]


DANIEL ERWIN WENNDORF

Death on Tues. evening of Daniel Erwin Wendorf, the 3 mo. 3 day old son of
3rd Ward resident Edward Wendorf. The child's mother herself had died
shortly following his birth. The funeral will take place this afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Oct. 1889
*******
[Daniel Wendorf/bur. 10-10-1889/age 3 mo./cause:summer complaint]


EDWARD WENNDORF

DEATH TAKES EDW WENNDORF AT HOSPITAL-
EX ALD WENNDORF DIES SUDDENLY AT HOSPITAL-ILL ONE WEEK.
Heart Attack Follows Operation- Apparently recovering from an operation 
which he underwent just a week ago and anticipating an early return to
to business, Ex-Ald. Edward Wenndorf, head of the Crystal Wood and Fuel Co. 
and well known businessman died suddenly at the Holy Family hospital
Tuesday night, death being due to a blood clot in the heart.  News of the 
death of Mr. Wenndorf was a great shock and called forth expressions of 
sincere regret.  Death occured at 7 o'clock.  
Mr. Wenndorf had been ill only one week and was removed to the hospital for
an operation which was successful and from which he seemed to be recovering
rapidly and he was planning to return to his home when on Tuesday he suffered
the attack which resulted in his death.  Mr. Wenndorf was about up to a 
week ago and on Monday was visited by friends at the hospital.
Mr. Wenndorf is a native of Manitowoc, born in this city 45 years ago and
had passed his life here and was a man who enjoyed the respect and esteem of 
business associates and a host of friends.  In 1902 he was elected to the 
city council from the Third ward, and served for three terms, six years,
retiring two years ago despite the solicitations of friends that he continue.
As chairman of the council's streets committee during two of his three terms, 
he superintended a large amount of improvements in that department, and in his
position as a member of the council, he gave to his ward and city,
conscientious service that made him one of the strong members of the boards
in which he served. In business circles Mr. Wenndorf was well and favorably 
known.  Several years ago he established the Crystal Ice Co., of which he was
the head until the company disposed of its interests two years ago, since
which time he had been engaged in the fuel business, with offices and yards 
at Twelfth and Franklin streets.  He had established the business and was
anticipating a successful future when death interfered to take him from it.
Mr. Wenndorf was married eighteen years ago and leaves to mourn his loss, 
his widow and three children, three sisters, Mrs. J Hill, Mrs. Fredericks, 
Milwaukee and Mrs. Popp, of Chicago, and one brother, William, and a step-
brother Otto Meyer of this city also survive.  The announcement of Mr.
Wenndorf's death comes as a painful shock to friends, few of whom knew that
he was ill and none of whom believed him in danger.  His life long residence
in the city had made him well known and his honesty and integrity were 
qualities of character that he well established.  He was respected by his 
business associates and the men he employed and was a big hearted kindly man
who friends will miss.  Mr. Wenndorf was affiliated with the Eagles, as a 
member of the local lodge and with the Royal League and the two organiziations 
will attend the funeral which wil be held from the home on So. Twelfth street
Friday afternoon at 2.  The Eagles will have charge of the services at the
home and the Royal League at the graveside.  Rev. Father Oliphant of St. James
church will officiate.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Dec. 13, 1911
********
BURIED WITH LODGE RITES
Impressive burial rites of the Royal League and Eagles orders were said 
when the body of the late Edward Wenndorf was carried to and laid in its 
resting place at Evergreen cemetery this afternoon and members of the two 
lodges, two hundred or more, attended in a body and marched as an escort 
to the body. The Eagles Quartette John Koutnik, L. Schieisleder, Albert 
Dusold and Jos Auman sang "Nearer My God to Thee" and Rev. Oliphant spoke 
briefly at the home. At the grave an eulogy to the dead was delivered by 
Edward Zander. Pall beares (sic) were members of the two orders. The 
casket was crowned by many beautiful flowers, evidencing the sorrow and 
sympathy of many friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 15, 1911 P. 1
********
[Ed. Wenndorf/bur. 12-15-1911/cause: heart disease]
(Edward Wendorf/d. 12 Dec. 1911/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


ELMER WENNDORF

Elmer Wenndorf, 73, of Newton, died Friday evening at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The 
Rev. Anthony Betley will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Wenndorf was born Aug. 22, 1900, at Manitowoc, son of the late William 
and Caroline Schroeter Wenndorf. He resided in Manitowoc all his life and 
attended Manitowoc public schools. He married Margaret Deely Sept. 19, 1922, 
and she preceded him in death Sept. 24, 1968. He then married Mrs. Norma 
McCurdy June 2, 1971, at Whitelaw. Prior to his retirement eight years ago, 
Mr. Wenndorf had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for over 40 years as a 
machinist. He was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 687.
Survivors include his wife; a brother, Edwin, of Miami Beach, Fla.; a sister, 
Mrs. George Long, of Milwaukee, and nieces and nephews. A brother and a sister 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 23, 1974 P. 12
*********
[bur. on F.W. Wenndorf lot]


EUGENE G. WENNDORF

Eugene G. Wenndorf, age 79, of 950 S. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, died on Friday, 
March 19, 2010, at River Wood Estates, Manitowoc.
He was born on Aug. 23, 1921, in Manitowoc, son of the late Fulton and Lottie 
(Kutil) Wenndorf. Eugene was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with 
the class of 1939. Eugene served with the United States Air Force during World 
War II. On July 4, 1942, he married Sylvia Hessel in Manitowoc. Eugene was 
employed by Mirro Aluminum Company as a foreman in the tool and die department, 
retiring in 1982.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by three sisters.
No services will be held. It was Eugene's wish to be cremated and he will be 
laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting 
the family.
Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 2010


FULTON F. WENNDORF

Mr. Fulton Wenndorf, 84, of 912 Jackson St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, February 9, 
at his residence. Private family services will be 2 pm Tuesday at Jens Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Rassmussen will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Wenndorf was born April 10, 1901 at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward and 
Minnie Kuck Wenndorf. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated in 1919. 
Mr. Wenndorf was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company as Packing Engineer for 45 
years, retiring in 1963. He married Lottie Kutil, Feb. 1, 1921 at Manitowoc and 
the couple resided here all their lives. She preceded him in death in 1983. Mr. 
Wenndorf was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church and was past 
president of Eagles Aerie No. 706 and was the youngest president at that 
time.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Sylvia Wenndorf of 
Manitowoc; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lois and Richard Huchthausen of 
Manitowoc, Betty and Jim Miller of Cordele, Georgia and Ms. Grace Chisholm of 
Escondido, Calif.; six grandchildren and eight grand children. He was preceded 
in death by a brother and a sister.
There will be no Monday evening visitation at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be 
made to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Feb. 10, 1986 page 3
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[widower of Lottie Wenndorf]


GEORGE WENNDORF

Plants Manager of Goods Dies
George Wenndorf, __, plants manager of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. here, died 
Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital. He had been in ill health a month and 
was transferred to the hospital from his home, 1922 N. 18th St. Monday. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at first Reformed Church, with the 
Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Wenndorf was born Nov. 28, 1894, in this city, son of the late Edward and 
Minnie Kuck Wenndorf. He married Magdeline Nennig in December of 1920 and she 
died in 1932. On June 20, 19__, he married Martha Rosso.
Mr. Wenndorf had been associated with the Goods since he began working in the 
packing department Feb. 14, 1918??  He was an assistant superintendent prior 
to his promotion Feb. 6, 1931, as manager of plants 2, 3, and 5 and the rolling 
mill.
He was a member of the Manitowoc Aerie of Eagles and a past president of the 
organization, the Elks Lodge, the Royal League, the Foremen’s Club and the Men’s 
Club of First Reformed Church.
Surviving him are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. William Walker, a sister, Mrs. 
Clarence Fredric, a brother, Fulton, and two grandchildren of the city.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. 
Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in 
state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 2, 1957 P. 16
********
[d. 01-02-1957/age 62 yrs./cause: myocarditis]


JENNY WENNDORF

Mrs. Oscar Wenndorf, 75, of 2005 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at a
Manitowoc hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at
11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement Kern
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wenndorf, nee Jennie Daron, was born Aug. 21, 1894, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Julius and Catherine Sitkiewitz Daron. She was married
to Oscar Wenndorf May 29, 1917, at Manitowoc. She was a member of the 
Christian Mothers Society.
Survivors include the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Russell (Elaine) Meyer
of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy) Wilda of Manitowoc; a son, Rodelle
L. of Kingston, Jamaica; two sisters, Mrs. John Woytal and Mrs. John Komorosky
of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where at 7:45 p.m.
the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 5, 1969 p.12T
*******
[Johanna (Jenny)/d. 11-04-1969/age 75 yrs./wife of Oscar K. Wenndorf]


LOTTIE E. (KUTIL) WENNDORF

Mrs. Lottie Wenndorf, 80, of 912 Jackson St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, 
Feb. 2, at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Private family services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wenndorf, nee Lottie Kutil, was born Feb. 6, 1902, at Mishicot, daughter of 
the late Joseph and Anna Langenkamp Kutil. She was married to Fulton Wenndorf, 
Feb. 1, 1921, at Manitowoc, the couple residing there. Mrs. Wenndorf was a charter 
member of Eagles Auxiliary 706 and the Senior Citizens.
Survivors include her husband, Fulton; a son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Sylvia 
Wenndorf of Manitowoc; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lois and Richard 
Huchthausen of Manitowoc, Betty and Jim Iller of Cordele, Ga., and Grace Merrihew 
of Escondido, Calif., a sister and brother-in-law, Myrtle and George Ploederl of 
Manitowoc; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in 
death by a sister.
There will be no Friday evening visitation at Jens Funeral Home. Memorials may be 
made to Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, February 3, 1983 P. 3


MAGDELINE WENNDORF

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. WENNDORF AT HOSPITAL
After only a week’s illness, Mrs. George Wenndorf, 1224 South Twelfth street, 
passed away shortly before noon today at the hospital here. She was thirty-two 
years of age. 
Born Magdeline Nening, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nening of Cleveland, this 
county, she was married to George Wenndorf, December 20, 1921 and made her home 
in this city since that time. Besides the husband and one daughter June, the 
parents and several sisters and brothers survive.
The remains were removed to the Pfeffer funeral home and announcement of the 
funeral arrangements will be made tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 1, 1932  P. 1
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WENNDORF RITES TO BE HELD ON MONDAY 
Late rites for Mrs. George Wenndorf who died at the Holy Family hospital yesterday 
will be held from the Pfeffer Funeral home, S. Fourteenth street and the St. 
Boniface church at 9:30 and 10 o’clock Monday morning. Rev. Kersten will officiate 
with interment taking place at Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Wenndorf was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nenning of Cleveland, this 
country. 
The remains may be viewed from seven o’clock this evening up to the time of the 
funeral at the Pfeffer funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 2, 1932  P. 2
*********
[Magdelyn Wenndorf/bur. 4-4-1932/age 32 yrs/cause: acute myocarditis & lobar 
pneumonia/bur. on George T. Wenndorf lot]


MARGARET D. WENNDORF

Mrs. Elmer E. Wenndorf of 610 S. 33rd St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient five weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 
a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wenndorf, nee Margaret D. Deeley, was born at Sheboygan Falls, daughter 
of the late Michael and Margaret Kenna Deeley. She was married to Mr. Wenndorf 
Sept. 19, 1922, at Sheboygan Falls, and the couple lived at Manitowoc since 
marriage. She was a member of Christian Mothers Altar Society.
Survivors include the husband, four brothers, Joseph, George and Francis, of 
Sheboygan Falls and James, of Santa Ana, Calif., a sister, Miss Helen, of 
Sheboygan Falls and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where at 8 p.m. 
the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 25, 1968  P. 35
********
[d. 09-24-1968/age 71 yrs./wife of Elmer E. Wenndorf/
bur. on F.W. Wenndorf lot]


MARTHA H. WENNDORF

Martha H. Wenndorf, age 92, formerly of 1806 Viebahn St. Manitowoc, died Friday 
Jan. 31, 2003 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003 at First 
Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Runge will officiate. 
Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Martha was born March 15, 1910 in Newton, Wis., daughter of the late John and 
Maria Rambadt Rosso. On June 20, 1936 Martha married George Wenndorf in Newton, 
he preceded her in death in 1957. Martha was employed at Anderson Electric for 
28 years until her retirement in 1985. She was a member of First Reformed United 
Church of Christ, Women's Guild and Church Choir. She was a Consistory member, 
Deacon, Elder, and delegate to the Wisconsin Conference. Martha was a Sunday 
School Teacher, and later Church School Superintendent. She was also a Elks 
Ladies Auxiliary Member. 
Survivors include one stepdaughter and son-in-law, June and William Walker, 
Scottsdale, Ark.; one sister Bertha Gorman, Manitowoc; grandchildren, great-
grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends also survive. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; her husband 
George; three sisters, Elsie Stock, Norma Wenndorf, Frieda Bechmann. 
Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003 at First Reformed United 
Church of Christ from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may 
be made to First Reformed United Church of Christ. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.  
Herald Times Reporter, February 2003


MARY WENNDORF

Death on Mon. of Mrs. Marie Wendorf, wife of Eduard Wendorf, following childbirth.
The deceased was the eldest daughter of our well-known fellow citizen, Henry Vits. 
She and Mr. Wendorf married last year on the 30th of Sept. On the 5th of July she 
gave birth to a healthy little boy and everything seemed all right, but on Sun. she 
was stricken with a severe fever, which caused her death on Mon. The young matron 
was only 21 yrs. old and participated in many activities in the city. The little boy 
lives and is thriving. The well-attended burial took place yesterday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1889
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Mrs. Edward Windorf (sic) of this city died on Monday last. She 
was the oldest daughter of Hon. Henry Vits. She was married last 
September and at the time of her death was 21 years of age. She 
was a young woman of rare, good qualities and her afflicted 
relatives have the sympathy of all.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 11, 1889 P. 3
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[Mary Wendorf/Mrs.bur. 07-09-1889/age 21 yrs./cause: child birth]


MINNIE WENNDORF

Mrs. Minnie E. Wenndorf, 80, died early Tuesday at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Clarence Fredrick, of 1119 South 12th St., Manitowoc, following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. A.C. Fischer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
She was born Minnie Kuck in Sheboygan in 1872 and 20 years later came to Manitowoc. 
She was married to Edward Wenndorf in 1893. He died 41 years ago. Mrs. Wenndorf 
was a member of the Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors. 
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Fredrick of Manitowoc; two sons, George and Fulton 
of Manitowoc; brother, Fred of Sheboygan; sister, Mrs. W.J. Disch of Austin, Tex.; 
six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 23, 1952  P. 2
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[Minnie E./d. 09-23-1952/age 80 yrs./bur. on F.W. Wenndorf lot]


OSCAR K. WENNDORF

Oscar J.(sic) Wenndorf, 81, of 2005A Clark St., Manitowoc, died Monday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private family funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Duane Dionne will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wenndorf was born May 13, 1894, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Karl 
and Sophia Zeddies Wenndorf. He married Jenny Daron May 29, 1917, at Manitowoc. 
She preceded him in death Nov. 4, 1969. Mr. Wenndorf was employed as a structural 
steel worker, retiring in 1954.
Survivors include a son, Rodelle L., of Canada; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth 
(Dorothy) Wilda, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Russell (Elaine) Meyer, of Omaha, Neb.,
a sister, Mrs. August (Elsie) Seidl, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, eight grandchildren
and eight great granchildren.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, August 12, 1975  p.11


SYLVIA F. WENNDORF

Sylvia F. Wenndorf, age 93, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday afternoon, 
June 22, 2015 at Riverwood Place, Manitowoc.
She was born on March 2, 1922 in Kewaunee, daughter of the late Eli and Anna 
(Dworak) Hessel. Sylvia was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class 
of 1940. On July 4, 1942 she married Eugene G. Wenndorf in Manitowoc. He 
preceded her in death on March 19, 2010. After high school, Sylvia was employed 
as a secretary at Mirro Aluminum Company, Manitowoc. She was then employed for 
many years in the accounting department at the Manitowoc Company until her 
retirement. After retiring, she was a teachers aide for several years at 
Jefferson. During her working years, she loved spending time at the cottage 
in Forest County. She enjoyed baking and cooking and along with her husband, 
Eugene, liked to sail on Lake Michigan.
Survivors include a son: Jeff Wenndorf, Stevens Point; and a sister: Lorraine 
Uek, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. Private Graveside 
Services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting 
the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Riverwood 
Place and to the caregivers of Southern Care Hospice for their care and 
compassion shown towards Sylvia and her family.


WILLIAM WENNDORF  (d. 1916)

STRICKEN BY DEATH WHILE SEATED AT TABLE EARLY TODAY
William Wenndorf, Life Long Resident of city, 
Victim of Heart Attack While at Breakfast This Morning
Heart faiure, following an attack of Pleurisy from which he had 
suffered for two weeks, claimed William Wenndorf for Death at his 
home on South Twelfth street early this morning. Mr. Wenndorf, 
whose condition had improved and who was thought to be on the road 
to recovery, was stricken while seated at the breakfast table and 
died almost instantly.
Mr. Wenndorf had rested well during the night and at 7 o'clock this 
morning left his room for breakfast. He had just seated hmself at 
the table when Mrs. Wenndorf, who was in the room noticed that he 
had become faint and before she could reach him, he had fallen from 
his chair. A physician was hurriedly summoned but before his arrival 
Mr. Wenndorf was dead.
Decedent was 56 years of age, having been born in this city May ??, 
1859. He had spent his entire life here and for years was yard 
superintendent for the American Seating company. He was a member of 
the Odd Fellows and the Maccabees and was associated with the Third 
Ward Benefit society.
Mr. Wenndorf was a brother of the late Edward Wenndorf whose death 
a few years ago was also sudden. He is survived by a widow and five 
children, Mrs. John Koutnik, William, Miss Elda, Edwin and Elmer, 
all residing here. Three sisters also survive, Mrs. Emil Popp, Mrs. 
Louise Schrieber, Chicago and Mrs. Anna Heil of Milwaukee.
The funeral will be held from the late home Sunday afternoon at 
two o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 17, 1916 P.8
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ODD FELLOWS TO CONDUCT WENNDORF FUENRAL ON SUNDAY
The Odd Fellows order of which he was a member, will be in charge 
of the funeral of the late William Wenndorf which will be held 
from the late home on Twelfth street Sunday afternoon. In addition 
to relatives surviving mentioned yesterday, Mr. Wenndorf leaves 
one half-brother, Otto Meyer, of this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 18, 1916 P.5
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Fred Keen of Milwaukee was here to attend the funeral of the 
late William Wenndorf who was his uncle.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, Feb. 21, 1916 P.3
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Mrs. Lousia Schreiber and Mrs. M. Popp of Chicago and Mrs. Anna 
Hill of Milwaukee, sisters, were here to attend the burial of 
their brother, the late William Wenndorf.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, Feb. 21, 1916 P.3
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[bur. 02-20-1916/cause: pleurisy/bur. on F.W. Wendorf lot]


WILLIAM H. WENNDORF    (d. 1927)

LOCAL MAN IS KILLED IN WEST 
MESSAGE HAS NO DETAILS OF THE TRAGEDY 
William Wenndorf, Former Local Barber, Believed Victim of Auto Accident 
William Wenndorf, former Manitowoc man and son of the late William Wenndorf, 
is dead at Los Angeles, Cal., believed to have been the victim of a tragedy, 
probably an automobile accident. Messages telling of the death give no 
details.
News of the death of Mr. Wenndorf came to his brother Edwin Wenndorf in a 
message from the coroner at Los Angeles this morning and instructions were 
wired to forward the body to this city for burial. The telegram said that 
details followed by letter. The message coming from the coroner is taken to 
indicate that Mr. Wenndorf met death in a tragedy.
Left City Few Years Ago 
Mr. Wenndorf, about 35 years of age; left Manitowoc about six year ago and up 
to six months ago was located at St. Paul, following his profession as a barber. 
He recently joined a Minneapolis party on a motor tour of the West and in 
letters to relatives here last week, said that he was in excellent health and 
enjoying the trip. While here “Billie” as he was known to a host of friends, 
was employed as a barber at a Washington street shop.
Leaves 2 Sisters, 2 Brothers 
Two sisters, Mrs. John Koutnik, this city and Miss Elda Wenndorf of Milwaukee 
and two brothers, Edwin and Elmer, both residing in this city, survive.
Funeral arrangements will be announced upon arrival of the body. The Wenndorf 
family formerly resided on So. Twelfth street.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, August 3, 1927  p.1
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BODY OF LATE WM. WENNDORF COMES MONDAY 
The body of William Wenndorf, who was killed in an accident at Los Angeles, 
California, Wednesday, left the coast city last night and will arrive here 
Monday morning over the Chicago and North Western. The body will be taken 
first to Vogelsang undertaking parlors and later in the morning to the chapel 
at Evergreen cemetery where it can be viewed between 11 and 2 o’clock. Funeral 
service at 2 o’clock will be in charge of the local post of the American 
Legion.
Relatives here have been unable to learn any of the details of the manner in 
which Mr. Wennedorf met his death, a telegram from the coroner announcing the 
demise. Telegrams asking for the information remained unanswered up to noon 
today. 
Manitowoc Herald News, August 5, 1927  P. 2
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The Rev. George Edward Lewis of Los Angeles arrived here this morning with the 
body of William Wenndorf and continued on his way to New York. He said that Mr. 
Wenndorf was suddenly stricken while on the street and died at the hospital a 
short time later, his demise being due to natural causes. 
Manitowoc Herald News, August 8, 1927  P. 3
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[William Wenndorf/bur. 8-8-1927/age 39 yr/cause: ernphysenea(sic) of lungs with 
a few hemorrhngic(sic) areas & advanced eccentric hypertrophy of heart/
bur. on F.W. Wenndorf lot]


MARY WENNER

RESIDENT OF COUNTY FOR 67 YRS. DEAD
Mrs. Wenner Dies at Age of 84 in this City
Death has removed another of the pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county 
in the person of Mrs. Mary Wenner, a resident here for more than 65 
years. Mrs. Wenner died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Rath last 
night at the age of 84 years. She was a native of Germany and was born 
May 29, 1830 and came to America in youth, locating in Manitowoc county 
67 years ago, residing on a farm in Mishicott until 16 years ago when 
she came to the city. Mrs. Wenner is survived by two daughters and one 
son, the later residing at Mishicot.
The funeral will be held from St. Boniface church Wednesday at 9 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 24, 1914 P.8
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[bur. 11-25-1914/cause: old age]


EMILY WENSING

Mrs. John Wensing, 83, of 1841 Michigan avenue, died Sunday morning. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, the Rev. R. B. Walden officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery. 
She was born Emilie Orban in Milwaukee in 1864 and in 1881 was married to Mr. 
Wensing. He died in 1908 and she came to this city to reside in 1928.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Herman Krause of this city; sister, Mrs. Eliza 
Zernia of Milwaukee; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 22, 1948  P. 2
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[d. 03-21-1948/age 83 yrs/bur. on Herman Krause lot]


FRANK J. WENSING

Frank J. Wensing, 73, of 1411 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, died Monday, July 9, 1990 
at Holy Family Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. will officiate and 
burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born July 2, 1917 at Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Anna Wensing. 
He was a lifelong Manitowoc resident and attended Manitowoc Schools. Prior to 
retirement he had been employed as a Welder at Manitowoc Shipbuilding. He also 
served with the Manitowoc Police Department. Mr. Wensing was a Veteran of World 
War II, serving from 1941 to 1945.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Helen Wensing, two nieces, Luann Skepensky and 
Paulett Teltzrow; three nephews, Chris and Michael Wensing and Richard Wicihowski, 
a special friend, Pearl Meisner, all of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by two 
brothers and two sisters.  Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home after 12:30 pm 
Wednesday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 10, 1990
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[bur. on G.A.R. lot]


BILLY E. WENZEL

Billy Wenzel, three-and-a-half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Wenzel, 
route 2, Manitowoc, died Sunday night following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Theo. Uetzman officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Billy was born January 16, 1940. Survivors are the parents, a brother, Thomas, 
and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wenzel, route 2, Manitowoc, and William 
Wulf of Milwaukee. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the hour 
of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 9, 1943 P. 2
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[William/d. 08-08-1943/age 3 yrs./cause: myelogenous/son of Helmuth Wenzel/
bur. on Fred Wenzel lot-his grandfather]


ELLA WENZEL

Miss Ella Katherine Wenzel, 24, died Friday afternoon at the home of her parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wenzel of route 2, Manitowoc, at the farm home, northeast of 
the city. She had been in failing health for some time.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Wenzel was born in the county in 1916 and was graduated from the Lincoln 
high school in 1933.
Survivors are the parents; sister, Mrs. Clarence Meissner of Abrams, Wis.; three 
brothers, Milton of Milwaukee, Fred and Helmuth of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o’clock tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 1, 1941  P. 4
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[Ella Katherine Wenzel/d. 31 Jan. 1941/age 24 yrs./bur. on Fred Wenzel lot]


ESTHER M. (RYDZEWSKI) WENZEL

Mrs. Esther M. Wenzel, 75, a Manitowoc resident, died Sunday, January 27, at 
the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by Rev. Harold Berryman and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wenzel, nee Esther Mary Rydzewski, was born December 28, 1909, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Martin and Mary Cobleski Rydzewski. She married Fred C. 
Wenzel on June 7, 1930, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on May 28, 1964.
Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, James and Shirley Wenzel, 
Gerald and Sharon Wenzel and Roger Wenzel of Manitowoc, and David and Judy 
Wenzel of Florence, Wisconsin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edwin and Marge 
Rydzewski of Manitowoc, Martin and Theresa Rydzewski of Milwaukee and Ralph 
and Bernice Ann Rydzewski of Valders; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mrs. 
Violet Bebeau and Beatrice and Gerald Henninger of Milwaukee; a sister-in-law, 
Mrs. Helen Rydzewski of Manitowoc, ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by a son, Doanld, three brothers, Linus, Gerald, and 
Leonard, and a sister, Bernice.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 9 a.m. Wednesday until the 
time of services. There will be no Tueday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, January 28, 1985 P. 3
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[widow of Fred C. Wenzel]


FRED C. WENZEL    (d. 1946)

Fred Wenzel, 70, died this morning at his home, route 2, Manitowoc, following 
a lingering illness.
Shortly after he was born in March, 1876 in the city of Two Rivers, his parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. August Wenzel, moved to the town of Rockland.
Mr. Wenzel married Tona Schroeder of New Holstein in 1905 and the couple operated 
a farm in Rockland for two years before settling on the homestead at route 2, 
Manitowoc. He retired 12 years ago.
Survivors are his wife; three sons, Fred Jr. and Helmuth at home and Milton of 
Milwaukee; one daughter, Mrs. Eva Meissner of Milwaukee; three brothers, John 
of Potter and Emil and Charles of Reedsville; one sister, Mrs. Walter Oestreich 
of route 2, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
home with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery. 
Friends may view the body at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the time of 
the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 27, 1946  P. 2
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[d. 04-27-1946/age 70 yrs.]


FRED C. WENZEL JR.    (d. 1964)

Fred C. (Fritz) Wenzel, 57, of 2809 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
shortly after noon Thursday at Branch River Country Club, where he is super-
intendent of grounds. He had a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Wenzel was born Jan. 29, 1907, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Fred 
Wenzel Sr., and Tona Schroeder Wenzel. The lifelong Manitowoc resident married 
Esther M. Rydzewski at Manitowoc June 7, 1930. He had been employed as a young 
man at Lakeside Country Club, now Elks Country Club, and then became super-
intendent of grounds at Branch River Country Club.
Surviving are his wife, four sons, James, Gerald and Roger, of Manitowoc and 
Pfc. David, at Fort Campbell, Ky., his mother, Mrs. Fred Wenzel Sr., of Rt. 2, 
Manitowoc, two brothers, Milton, of Milwaukee and Helmuth, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, 
a sister, Mrs. Clarence Meissner, of Milwaukee and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 29, 1964 P. 9 


GERALD M. WENZEL

Gerald M. Wenzel, age 65, of 1924 Woodland Drive, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, 
July 12, 2002, at Aurora Bay Care, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, July 15, 2002, at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Roman 
Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Gerald was born Jan. 7, 1937 in Manitowoc, son of the late Fritz C. and Esther 
Rydzewski Wenzel. On Aug. 10, 1957, he married the former Sharon Musial at St. 
Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife: Sharon Wenzel, Manitowoc: one son and daughter-in-law: 
Gerald J. and Debbie Wenzel, Two Rivers; four daughters and sons-in-law: Debra A. 
and Patrick O’Connor, Susan M. and Kevin Resch, Ann L. and Patrick Belongia, 
Kathryn J. and Greg Monka, all of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren: Dalton, Kelsey, 
Brett, Marilyn, Michael, Kyle, Jennifer, Laura, Zachary, Cole and Dakota; one great-
grandson: Kaden; three brothers and one sister-in-law: James Wenzel, Manitowoc; 
David and Judy Wenzel, Florence, Wis.; and Roger Wenzel, Manitowoc; two brothers-in-
law: Gerald Musial, Manitowoc; and William Musial and his wife, Ann, Florida; four 
sisters-in-law: Shirley King and John; Joan Rivest and her husband, Len; Marilyn 
Wilhelm and her husband, Richard; all of Manitowoc, Lorell Heller and her husband, 
Brian, Florida; one aunt: Ann Wenzel, Manitowoc. He is further survived by aunts, 
uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death 
by a brother: Donald; a brother-in-law: Willard Grimm and an uncle: Helmuth Wenzel.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, on Monday, July 15, 2002, from 9 a.m. until the time of 
service at noon.
Jerry enjoyed his cottage in Door County and spending winters in Florida. He was an 
avid race car fan. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Herald Times Reporter, July 13, 2002  P. A3


TONA M. WENZEL

Mrs. Tona M. Wenzel, 92, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Tuesday.
Private funeral services will be held Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufus will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wenzel, nee Tona Schroeder, was born Apr. 9, 1881, at New Holstein, 
daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Plett Schroeder. She was 
married to Fred Wenzel in 1905 at Kiel. They moved to the Manitowoc area 
and farmed until 1933. Her husband preceded her in death in 1964.
Survivors include two sons, Milton A., of Milwaukee and Helmuth E., on 
the home farm, Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Ella) Meissner, 
of Cudahy; eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. A daughter, Ella, 
preceded her in death in 1942 and a son, Fred Jr., in 1964. Two brothers 
and three sisters also preceded her in death.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 7, 1973
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[d. 08-07-1973/age 92/female/on Fred Wenzel lot]
(b. 9 Apr. 1881/d. Aug. 1973/SSDI)


CHARLES F. WERBKE

CARL WERBKE OLD SETTLER, DIES, MILWAUKEE
Messages received in the city this afternoon announced the death 
of Carl Werbke, an old resident of Manitowoc at Milwaukee where 
he had made his home of late years. Mr. Werbke had been in failing 
health for some time. He was advanced in years. The family formerly 
resided on Franklin street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 29, 1917, Page 5
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BODY OF LATE CARL WERBKE TO BE BURIED HERE
Pioneer Tailor of City, Who Died at Wauwatosa Yesterday, Was Civil 
War Vet, Body Here Monday Afternoon
Charles Werbke, pioneer resident of this city who died at Wauwatosa 
yesterday, will be buried in this city, messages last night announcing 
that the body would be brought here Monday afternoon at 3:00 and taken 
from the station to Evergreen for interment. 
The death of Mr. Werbke removes one of the oldest pioneers of the county, 
he being nearly 90? years of age and a resident here for sixty years. 
For many years he was engaged in business as a tailor, conducting a shop 
on Franklin street. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having served 
throughout the war as a member of Company B, Ninth Wisconsin infantry, 
having enlisted in 1861 and being mustered out in 1865. Mr. Werbke was 
born at Soldier/Soldler?, province of Brandenburg, Germany, Nov. 11, 1827. 
Mr. Werbke was married here April 25, 1865 to Minna Kuhlman, who preceded 
him in death two years ago. He is survived by one son, Norbert at Oshkosh 
and one daughter, Mrs. Theo. Landmann, of Wauwatosa with whom he had made 
his home of recent years. Mr. Werbke was a member of Walker Post, G.A.R. 
and of Manitowoc lodge 194 I.O.O.F.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 30, 1917, Page 7
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[Carl Werbke/bur. 07-02-1917/age 89 yrs./cause: nephritis/
bur. on L. Kullman lot]


MINNA WERBKE  (d. 1913)

LIFE OF MRS. WERBKE GOES OUT WITH YEAR
Pioneer Resident of the City Dies After Week's Illness
A long and useful life passed with the birth of the new year, Mrs. 
Wilhelmina Werbke, one of the pioneer residents of the city being 
claimed by death at her home 712 Franklin street at an early hour 
New Year day. Mrs. Werbke had been ill but one week and her death 
is a shock to family and friends.
Ten days ago Mrs. Werbke attended the funeral of her late friend, 
Mrs. Fannie Sobel at Milwaukee but upon her return home she was 
taken ill and her condition became alarming and at 7 o'clock 
Wednesday morning, death came to her relief. Mrs. Werbke had not 
been ill previous to her return from Milwaukee and her demise was 
unexptected.
Mrs. Werbke was a native of Germany and came to Wisconsin in 1846 
and was married in this city to the husband who survives her. Mr. 
Werbke is 85 years of age. One son, N.C. Werbke of Oshkosh and a 
daughter, Mrs. Theo. Landman, of Milwaukee also survive. Two 
sisters, Mrs. T. Jorsch, this city, Mrs. Lender, Washington, and 
one brother Frank Cabbe also survive.
Funeral services will be held from (remaining paragraph unreadable).
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 2, 1913 P.8
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[cause: La Grippe]


BERNICE WERGIN

Mrs. Peter Wergin, 82, died Tuesday at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Anthony Betley will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wergin, nee Bernice Jaworski, was born Nov. 18, 1891, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late John and Marcianna Sheftz Jaworski. She was married to 
Peter Wergin Sept. 5, 1911, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She was 
a member of the Rosary Society of the church and member and past president 
of the Germania Society.
Survivors include five sons, Harry, of Crivitz, Raymond, of Chicago and Francis, 
Daniel and Eugene of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Marcia) Willke, of 
Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Shilobrit, of Oshkosh, Mrs. Alex Korlesky, 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edward Riederer, of Clarks Mills; 15 grandchildren and 30 
great grandchildren. Three brothers, three sisters and a grandson preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Fuenral Home from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where the 
Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. by ..
(advertising superimposed on last few words of obit). 
Herald Times Reporter, January 22, 1974   P. 12
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[widow of Peter S. Wergin]


CATHERINE A. WERGIN

Mrs. Eugene (Catherine "Babe") Wergin, 66, of 4427 Knuell Court, Manitowoc, 
died Monday, April 13, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 1 pm Wednesday at Sacred heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. William Zimmer with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wergin, nee Catherine Agnes Virnoche, was born January 24, 1921 at Two 
Rivers, daughter of the late William and Matilda Courchaine Virnoche. Mrs. 
Wergin was a graduate of Two Rivers High School, graduating with the Class 
of 1939. She married Eugene Wergin on November 23, 1940 at St. Luke Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers. Eugene and Catherine operated the former Wergin Cleaners 
at Manitowoc from 1947 to 1949. Mrs. Wergin was employed at Sears and Roebuck 
Company from 1959 until her retirement in 1974.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene; a son and a daughter-in-law, William and 
Mary Wergin of Adelphi, Maryland; a daughter, Ms. Eugenia (Jeannie) Wergin of 
Starling, Illinois; a brother and a sister-in-law, Virginia and Emmett Mellberg 
of Manitowoc and five grandchildren, Anne, Peter, Amy, Lisa and Jon. She was 
preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Vernoche and William Virnoche Jr.
Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic church, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 9 pm 
this Tuesday and 9 am Wednesday morning until the hour of service at the church. 
Prayer service will be held at 8 pm this Tuesday evening at Sacred Heart Catholic 
church by Rev. Thomas Wojeichowski O.F.M. Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc 
assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Apr. 14, 1987 page 14


EUGENE WERGIN

Eugene A. Wergin, age 73, of 4427 Knuell Court, Manitowoc, died Friday, June 3, 
1994, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 6, 1994, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Rev. William Zimmer will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to 
follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Services will be 
accorded by the Amvets Post #99.
He was born September 8, 1920, in Manitowoc, son of the late Peter and Bernice 
Jaworski Wergin. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States 
Navy and was a member of Amvets Post #99 and the American Legion Drews Bleser 
Post #88. Mr. Wergin was also a member and past president of both Eagles Aerie 
#706 and Manitowoc Barbershoppers and a member of the TPA. He married the former 
Catherine Babe A. Vernoche November 23, 1940, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The couple owned and operated Wergin Cleaners from 1947-1959 and he later 
was employed by Sears of Manitowoc. She preceded him in death April 13, 1987.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William and Mary Wergin, Adelphi, Md.; 
a daughter, Ms. Eugenia (Jean) Wergin, Sterling, Ill.; a sister and brother-in-law, 
Marcy and Gerald Wilke, Brussels; sisters-in-law, Millie Virnoche, Two Rivers, 
Mildred Wergin, Two Rivers, Irene Wergin, Florida, Marie Wergin, Sheboygan, Eileen 
Wergin, Manitowoc; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Virginia and Emmett Mellberg, 
Manitowoc; a brother-in-law, Paul Virnoche, Two Rivers; five grandchildren, Anne, 
Peter, Amy, Lisa and Jon; a special friend, Donna Schlei, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Harry, 
Francis, Raymond and Daniel.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday (TODAY). The 
Amvets Post #99 will meet in a body at the funeral home at 6 p.m. An Eagles memorial 
service will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. 
Sunday led by Father Richard Klingeisen.
Herald Times Reporter, June 5, 1994 P. A2


HARRY L. WERGIN

Harry L. Wergin, 70, a former Manitowoc resident, presently residing at Crivitz, 
Wis., died Friday, Jan. 22, at Marinette General Hospital.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate with cremation to follow.
Mr. Wergin was born May 25, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late Peter and Bernice 
Javorski Wergin. He married Mildred Gloe Nov. 8, 1933, at Two Rivers. Mr. Wergin 
had been employed by Aluminum Specialty Company, retiring as a foreman, and later 
operated the Lake View Tavern until 1973 when he retired and moved to Crivitz.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Lorraine 
Wergin of Naugautuk, Conn.; a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Ken Wicihowski of 
Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Donna Wergin Kickland of Manitowoc; four brothers 
and sisters-in-law, Fritz and Irene Wergin of Florida, Raymond and Marie ergin (sic) 
of Chicago, Daniel P. and Eileen ergin (sic) Sr. of Valders, and Eugne and Catherine 
ergin (sic) of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Marcia and Gerald Wilke of 
Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death 
by a son, Jerome.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a 
prayer service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 25, 1982 P. 3
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[d. Marinette Gen. Hospital/cremains]


JEROME R. WERGIN

Jerome K. (Jerry) Wergin, 38, of 5029 Vista Rd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at 
the family residence.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Fuenral Home and at 
11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wergin was born Sept. 24, 1934, at Manitowoc, son of Harry and Mildred Gloe 
Wergin. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School and was graduated from 
Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class of 1952. He had served in the U.S. 
Naval Reserve. He married Donna Mae Nichols Jan. 9, 1954, at Manitowoc. He was 
past president of the St. Paul Holy Name Society, president elect of St. Paul 
Home School Assn., president of the R & J Monday Night Bowling League and member 
of the Sea Gulls. He was presently employed as a general foreman at Aluminum 
Specialty Co., Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, five daughters, Laura Lea, Linda Lea, Brenda Lea, 
Lisa Marie and Melissa Marie, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wergin, 
of Crivitz; a brother, Robert, of Sun Valley, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Ken (Sue) 
Wicihowski, of Manitowoc; paternal grandfather, Archie Gloe Sr., paternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Peter Wergin, and father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. 
Arthur Nichols, of Manitowoc; and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a wake service 
will be held at 8 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, August 16, 1973  P. 17 
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[bur. on Donna Mae Wergin lot-his wife]


MILDRED E. "MILLIE" (GLOE) WERGIN

Mildred E. Wergin, age 90, a former resident of Village Green West, Two Rivers, 
died Friday, June 17, 2005 at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Mildred was born in Two Rivers on March 7, 1915, daughter of the late Archie 
and Elsie (Gauthier) Gloe Sr. On Nov. 8, 1933, she married Harry L. Wergin. 
He preceded her in death in January 1982. Mildred was an employee of Aluminum 
Specialty in Manitowoc for many years until 1969. She and her husband then 
operated the Lakeview Tavern on Memorial Drive until they retired to their 
cottage in Crivitz. Mildred returned to the Two Rivers area after the death 
of her husband.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Robert and Lorraine Wergin, 
Naugatuck, Conn.; one daughter and son-in-law: Sue and Ken Wicihowski, Emery, 
S.D.; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-
grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive.
Mildred was preceded in death by one son: Jerome; four sisters: Ursula, Lorraine, 
Harriet and Jeanne; and two brothers: Archie Jr. and Edgar. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 until 11 a.m. Friday, June 24, 
2005 at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers. 
A memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Friday, June 24, 
2005. Presiding at the service will be the Rev. William O’Brien, with burial of 
the cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Millie was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed crocheting gifts 
for her family and friends. She will be remembered for her love of bingo and card 
playing. Millie will always be in our hearts.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2005 p.A3


PETER S. WERGIN

Peter Wergin, 80, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home 
and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John 
Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wergin was born July 25, 1888, at Kewaunee, son of the late John and Frances 
Simicki Wergin, and worked at Aluminum Specialty Co., Manitowoc, until retirement 
July 1, 1953.
He married Bernice Jaworski Sept. 5, 1910, at Manitowoc, and she survives with 
five sons, Harry, Francis, Daniel and Eugene of Manitowoc and Raymond of Chicago; 
a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Marcia) Wilke, of Manitowoc; two brothers, Theodore and 
Julius of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Wiesner of Casco and Mrs. Josephine 
Mille of Florida, 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday where at 7 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 14, 1968  P. 9 


ANNA WERNECKE    (d. 1947)

Mrs. Fred Wernecke, 77, of 1209 South 15th street, died Friday night following 
a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Wesley Methodist church, 
the Rev. Carl Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Wernecke, nee Anna Eberhardt, was born in Newton in 1869 and in 1886 was 
married to Mr. Wernecke. They located on a farm there and in 1914 moved to this 
city. The couple observed their golden wedding in 1936.Mr. Wernecke died in 1942.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. William Stauss of route 3, Manitowoc; two sons, 
Fred Jr., and Erwald both of route 3, Manitowoc; brother, August of this city; 
two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Lehmkuhl of this city and Mrs. Minnie Bruckshem of St. 
Louis; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 10 a.m. Sunday and will 
be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Monday to lie in state until the hour of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 11, 1947  P. 2
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[bur. 01-13-1947/age 77 yrs/bur. Fred Wernecke lot]


ANNA WERNECKE    (d. 1964)

Mrs. Erwin C. Wernecke, 80, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died early Wednesday at home, 
after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Saturday at Grace 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Max Hermann officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Anna Brick was born March 21, 1884 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, 
daughter of the late Carl and Sophia Wegner Brick. She was married to Erwin C. 
Wernecke Nov. 30, 1912 at Manitowoc. They located on a farm in the Town of Newton 
until 1927 when they moved to their present address. 
They observed the 50th Anniversary of their marrige in 1962. She was a member of 
Grace Church Ladies Aid Society.
Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Ida) Young of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Stewart (Dorothy) Roberts of Palmdale, Calif.; a brother, Erhardt Brick of 
rural Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. A sister and brother 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 pm Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
and from 11:30 am Saturday at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., May 20, 1964 page 14
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[d. 5-20-1964/age 80 yrs./wife of Erwin C. Wernecke/place of death: 
Manitowoc Rapids, WI]
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At the parsonage of the German Lutheran Church today, the marriage of Erwin 
Wernecke, a prominent young Newton farmer and Miss Anna Brick of Rapids, was 
solemnized by Rev. Machmiller. The wedding was witnessed by a small party of 
relatives and was later celebrated at the bride's home at Rapids. Mr. Wernecke 
is a son of Carl Wernecke, Newton and nephew of Henry Wernecke, this city. The 
bride is a daughter of Carl Brick. The couple will go south on a honeymoon trip.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 30, 1912 page 1


BERTHA WERNECKE

Mrs. Bertha Wernecke, 83, widow of Henry Wernecke, prominent Manitowoc 
hardware merchant, died Tuesday afternoon at the home, 1128 South Seventh 
street. She had been in failing health the past two months, and yesterday 
suffered a severe heart attack.
Funeral services will be held Friday at two o'clock from the First German 
Evan. Lutheran church, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will 
be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Wernecke, nee Bertha Schmitz, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl 
Schmitz, was born in Newton in 1859 and in 1887 was married to Henry 
Wernecke. They located in a farm in Newton until 1893, when they came to 
Manitowoc where Mr. Wernecke became a partner in the hardware firm of 
Wernecke and Schmitz. He died 15 years ago.
Mrs. Wernecke was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the congregation.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Robert Toepel, of this city, Mrs. 
Gerhardt Piefer of Fond du Lac; sister, Mrs. Edward Thomas, of Milwaukee; 
seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The body will be moved to the Wernecke home Thursday afternoon from the 
Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, and will be taken to the church 
Friday at 10:30 a.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, December 16, 1942 P. 2
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[d. 12-15-1942/age 83 yrs./cause: coronary arter disease/
wife of Henry Wernecke]


DALE N. WERNECKE

Dale N. Wernecke, age 68, of 4557 Harvest Circle, Manitowoc, died Monday, 
Feb. 25, 2002 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002 at 6 p.m. at Grace 
Congregational United Church of Christ, 25th and Washington Street, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Kim Henning, the Rev. Bruce Huffer and the Rev. William Plank will 
officiate. Burial will take place on Friday morning at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Dale was born June 29, 1933, in Newton to the late Calvin and Leona (Hetzel) 
Wernecke. He married Muriel Speering, Jan. 11, 1958. Dale attended White Trail 
School in the town of Newton and graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc 
in 1951. Following high school, Dale worked a short time at Manitowoc Equipment 
Works and then served with the U.S. Navy for four years. After an honorable 
discharge, Dale worked at Sorge Dairy. He worked at the Manitowoc Public School 
District for 42 years. During those years, Dale also worked at Frieder's and 
other local bakeries and later at the Manitowoc Recreation Department. He was 
a member of Grace Congregational United Church of Christ. Dale enjoyed gardening 
and yard care, spending time with his family, reading, singing in a choir and 
listening to music and public radio.
Surviving Dale are his beloved wife: Muriel; a son: the Rev. David (Karen Habeck) 
Wernecke, Sheboygan; a daughter: Noami De Florio, Randolph, Vt.; seven 
grandchildren: Chuck Wernecke, Lansing, Mich.; Peter and Timothy Wernecke, both 
of Sheboygan; Jeremiah, David and Rachael Dube, Angelina De Florio, Rndolph, Vt.; 
four brothers and three sisters: Vernon Wernecke, Sheboygan; Donald (Charlotte) 
Wernecke, Golden Valley, Minn.; Lloyd Wernecke, Rio Rancho, N.M.; Audrey 
Grossheusch, Sheboygan; Ethel (Roger) Pauba, Fort Calhoun, Neb.; the Rev. 
Glenn (Joanne) Wernecke, Scottsdale, Ariz.; and Jean (Wally) Schultz, Milwaukee; 
and one sister-in-law, Heidi Wernecke, Sheboygan. Nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends also survive.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Adrian and the Rev. 
Winston Wernecke.
Relatives and friends may call at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, 
Two Rivers, on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of services at 6 p.m. A 
memorial has been established in the name of Dale N. Wernecke.
The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, February 27, 2002 P. A3


DELLA E. WERNECKE

Della Erma Wernecke, 85, died in Leonardtown, Maryland, Tuesday, April 3, 1990.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a daughter, Barbara W. Durkin of Webster, New York; a son, 
Richard Wernecke of Leonardtown, Maryland; four sisters, Gladys Provost and 
Alice Mielke both of Wausaukee, Wisconsin, Norma Wernecke and Erna Wernecke 
both of Manitowoc; 7 grandsons and 2 great granddaughters.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund, Lexington Park, 
Maryland, 20653. Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Maryland, is assisting 
the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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[d. at Leonardtown MD/cremains/widow of Raymond Wernecke]


ERWALD WERNECKE

Erwald Wernecke, 83, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Extended 
Care Unit 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Wesley United Methodist 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. David Passet will officiate and burial will be at 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Wernecke was born Feb. 6, 1892, in Newton, son of the late Friedrich and 
Anna Sophia Eberhard Wernecke. He married Wanda Meyer on July 2, 1912, in Newton. 
He attended schools in Newton. Prior to his retirement in 1957, his occupation 
was farming. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and for many 
years a member of the Newton Fire Dept. 
Survivors include a son Lloyd of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Eleanor) 
Bauch of Manitowoc Rapids, sister ___ Stauss of Manitowoc, three grandchildren. 
His wife preceded him in death in 1974. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after __ p.m. Monday and 
at the church after 11 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, January 24, 1976   P. 10 


ERWIN C. WERNECKE

Erwin C. Wernecke, 88, formerly of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, who resided 
at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, for a year, died Wednesday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Grace Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wernecke was born Nov. 26, 1883, in the Town of Newton, son of the 
late Carl and Caroline Schmitz Wernecke. He married Anna Brick Nov. 30, 
1912, at Manitowoc. The couple farmed in the Town of Newton until 1927, 
moving to Manitowoc Rapids and establishing a dairy they operated for 
many years. His wife preceded him in death in May of 1963.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ray Young, of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Stewart (Dorothy) Roberts, of Mountain View, Calif.; a brother, Ben, of 
Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. P.W. Schroeder and Mrs. John Reich, of 
Milwaukee; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Four brothers 
and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. 
Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 3, 1972
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(Erwin Wernecke/26 Nov 1883/May 1972/SSDI)
(Erwin (Karl Heinrich) Wernecke burial May 05, 1972, service at Grace Lutheran, 
Manitowoc, burial at Evergreen./sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
[d. 05-03-1972/age 88 yrs.]
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At the parsonage of the German Lutheran Church today, the marriage of Erwin 
Wernecke, a prominent young Newton farmer and Miss Anna Brick of Rapids, was 
solemnized by Rev. Machmiller. The wedding was witnessed by a small party of 
relatives and was later celebrated at the bride's home at Rapids. Mr. Wernecke 
is a son of Carl Wernecke, Newton and nephew of Henry Wernecke, this city. The 
bride is a daughter of Carl Brick. The couple will go south on a honeymoon trip.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 30, 1912 page 1


FRED WERNECKE SR.    (d. 1942)

Fred Wernecke, Sr., 82,of 1209 South 15th street, retired farmer and ware-
houseman, and a lifelong resident of the county, died this morning at his 
home. He had been seriously ill two weeks.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Wesley Methodist 
church, the Rev. C.R. Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Wernecke was born at Newton in 1860 and took up farming. In 1886 he married 
Miss Anna Eberhardt. In 1914 the Wernecke's moved into the city where they have 
since resided. Mr. Wernecke was employed for a number of years as a warehouseman 
for the Schuette Bros. Company. He and his wife were members of the Wesley 
Methodist church.
Survivors are the widow; daughter, Mrs. William Stauss of Newton; two sons, 
Fred H. Jr., and Erwald, of Newton; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after seven o'clock Saturday 
evening. It will be moved to the church Monday at 10 a.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 18, 1942 P.2
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[d. 09-18-1942/age 81 yrs./cause: acute purpura hemorrhage]


FRED H. WERNECKE    (d. 1960)

Fred H. Wernecke, 70, of 1412 Madison St., formerly of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Newtonburg. The Rev. A. P. Degner will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wernecke was born Oct. 9, 1889, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Fred 
and Anna Eberhardt Wernecke. He married the former Ida Vetting at Newton, Oct. 29, 
1913, and they settled on the homestead farm there.
Survivors include his wife; son, Norman of Milwaukee; daughter, Mrs. Leland 
Stuckmann of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Lily Stauss of Manitowoc; brother, Erwald 
of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3:30 p.m. 
Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, when the body will be moved to the church to 
lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 25, 1960  P. 13
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[d. 07-24-1960/age 70 yrs.]
(Fred Wernecke/d. 07/24/1960/bur. 07/27/1960/from records of St. Johns Evang. Luth. Ch.)


FRIEDA WERNECKE

Dr. and Mrs. O.C. Wernecke will have the sympathy of friends in the 
sad bereavement which has brought sorrow to their home, the death of 
their infant daughter. The child, who was two and one-half years of 
age, had been ill of scarlet fever for two weeks but on Sunday 
appeared to be much improved and there was every indication that she 
would recover. Late that day however there was a turn for the worse 
and death came within a few hours. The funeral was held this 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 11, 1910 P.1
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[cause: scarlet fever]


HARRY WERNECKE

10-Months Old Son of Alderman Dies
Harry Wernecke, 10-months-old son of Alderman and Mrs. Ray Wernecke, 3103 South 
Ninth street, died at __ o’clock this morning at the home of his parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Carl Wernecke, Manitowoc route 3. 
The child had been taken to the home of his grandparents Sunday, became seriously 
ill at that time and could not be moved.
Born in this city Dec. 18, 1935, the child is survived by his parents, two 
brothers, Thomas and Richard, and his grandparents. 
The body was removed from the Leschke funeral home to the residence of his 
grandmother, Mrs. August Heineman, 1207 Division street, late this afternoon, 
where it may be viewed until the hour of the funeral. The funeral services will 
be conducted Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Heineman residence with burial in 
Evergreen cemetery. The Rev. L H. Koeninger will officiate.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 23, 1936   P. 2
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[bur. 10-24-1936/cause: rheumatic fever/bur. on Ray C. Wernecke lot]


HENRY WERNECKE    (d. 1927)

Henry Wernecke Stricken Suddenly At Sault Ste Marie
WELL KNOWN BUSINESS MAN DIES ON TRIP
Was on Vaction With Relatives and Suffered Fatal Heart Attack Thursday Afternoon
A telephone message from Saulte(sic) Ste Marie at 4:30 yesterday afternoon 
announced the death of Henry C. Wernecke, well known Manitowoc business man, 
in a hospital in that city. News of the death came as a shock to relatives 
and friends as word had been received during the morning that Mr. Wernecke 
was feeling unusually well and enjoying his motor trip. The body will arrive 
here tomorrow morning and the funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the 
home on South Seventh street with services at 2 o'clock at the Lutheran church, 
Rev. Machmiller officiating.
Left Monday for the Soo
Mr. and Mrs. Wernecke and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schlei left here Monday morning 
for a trip that was to take them into Canada and East. The (sic) expected to be 
gone two weeks or more. The party arrived at Marquette Tuesday and visited at 
the home of Rev. William Roepke, a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Wernecke. They left 
the Soo Wednesday morning arriving there that evening. Yesterday, Thursday, 
morning, just before getting ready to cross the Soo Mr. Wernecke was taken with 
a sudden attack of illness and a physician was called. He advised taking the 
patient to the hospital for a rest.
At 11:46 a telegram was filed. It read, "Dad taken with one of his attacks. 
Doctor advises hospital, cannot travel for a few days. Letter follows." This 
was signed by Mrs. Wernecke and addressed to the daughter, Mrs. Hattie Toepel. 
The message caused no alarm becuase Mr. Wernecke has suffered a number of 
severe attacks and was subject to chronic heart trouble. At 4:30 a telephone 
message advised that the end had come at the hospital only a short time before.
Body Arrives Tomorrow
Arrangements were completed to return the body to this city and it left the Soo 
this noon in charge of Rev. William Roepke and will arrive here tomorrow morning. 
Mrs. Wernecke and Mr. and Mrs. Schlei left for home early this morning and are 
expected to arrive tonight, the distance being about 350 miles. They will be met 
at Escanaba by a party from here.
Surviving Mr. Wernecke are the widow, two daughters, two sisters and six grand-
children. The children are Mrs. Hattie Toepel, who was making her home with her 
parents and Mrs. Gerhardt Pieper of Baraboo. The sisters are Mrs. Herman Roepke 
and Mrs. Charles Hoeffner, both of this city.
Prominent In City Affairs
The death of Mr. Wernecke removes from the city one of the best known business 
men of the community, one who has been prominently identified in commercial 
enterprises looking to the benefit of the city at large. He could always be found 
at public meetings where affairs of civic welfare were being discussed and took 
an active part in discussions where his counsel was always given consideration. 
Perhaps his best known activity in Manitowoc was that of secretary of the board of 
trustees of the county asylum. He was identified with thta (sic) institution for 
many years and much of the business success of the asylum is due to his supervision.
In the history of Manitowoc county pioneers, the following is an account of the 
Wernecke family, with the deceased as the central figure. The compilation is by 
Louis Falge.
"Henry Wernecke, engaged in the hardware business at the corner of Eighth and 
Washington streets this city, was a well known figure in business circles of this 
city and all his life has been identified with the public life of this section. 
He was born in Manitowoc County, October 15, 1862 and was a son of Carl and 
Wilhelmina (Steinford) Wernecke. Andrew Wernecke, the grandfather was born in 
Germany and brought his family to the United States in 1848 settling on wild land 
in Newton township, Manitowoc county, where during the years that followed he 
suffered all the hardship and privations of the early pioneers. He continued to 
farm this property until his death, after which it was taken charge of by his son, 
Carl, who also spent his life here and died in 1886. Carl Wernecke married 
Wilhelmina Steinford, who came to the United States in 1849 with two sisters. She 
died in 1872. She was the mother of ten children.
Normal School Graduate
Henry Wernecke received a public and normal school education and after completing 
his studies engaged in school teaching for fourteen years, during the last three 
years of which he was also engaged in farming. In 1894, in partnership with 
Herman A. Schmitz, he bought property at the corner of Eighth and Washington streets 
and established the hardware business which they are still conducting. They built a 
three-story brick structure, fifty-seven and a half by one hundred feet. The partners 
are both able business men and their venture has been a success from the start.
Married in 1887
In 1887 Mr. Wernecke was married to Bertha Schmitz, a daughter of Carl Schmitz and 
to them two daughters were born, namely, Hattie and Bertha. The family hold member-
ship in the Lutheran church and in 1912 was elected president of the congregation. 
He is also a member of the board of Lutheran schools and was one of the first 
members of the board of education in Manitowoc. For four successive terms he was 
elected without opposition as trustee of the County Asylum for Insane and for three 
years served as secretary of the State Association of Trustees and Superintendents 
of County Asylums for the Insane in the state of Wisconsin."
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, August 12, 1927 P.1
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BODY OF HENRY WERNECKE HOME TODAY FOR BURIAL
The body of Henry Wernecke, whose sudden death at Sault Ste. Marie Thursday 
while on a motor trip was a great shock, arrived in the city on the North 
Western limited this morning and is at the home on So. Seventh street. Funeral 
services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home to the German 
Lutheran church at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Karl Machmiller officiating.
The death of Mr. Wernecke was wholly unexpected and received with regret by 
the community where he was so widely known.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, August 13, 1927 P. 2
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[bur. 8-15-1927/age 64 yr/cause: cerebral apoplexy/place of death: Sault Ste. Marie, MI]


HENRY K. WERNECKE    (d. 1968)

Henry K. Wernecke, 58, assistant secretary of Heresite and Chemical Co., 
Manitowoc, died unexpectedly of a coronary Tuesday night at home, 822 Wilson 
St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Vernon Anderson will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Wernecke was born Aug. 27, 1909, at Manitowoc, son of the late Otto and 
Caroline Kansier Wernecke. He attended Manitowoc public schools and was 
graduated from Lincoln High School in 1927. He married Kathryn Kinzel at Two 
Rivers Sept. 29, 1936, and the couple always resided at Manitowoc.
He had been associated with Heresite & Chemical Co. since May 1, 1939, was 
named purchasing agent in 1950 and was elected assistant secretary April 1, 
1957. Mr. Wernecke served as vice president and a member of the board of 
Lincoln Field Golf Course and was an active golfer.
Surviving him are his wife, two sons, Michael, of Fullerton, Calif., and Paul 
of Stevens Point, a brother, Otto of Manitowoc and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret 
Kott and Miss Louise Wernecke, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Charles Pharris, of 
Milwaukee.
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, after 4 p.m. 
Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 24, 1968 P. T7


HERTHA WERNECKE

Mrs. Walter E. Wernecke, 87, of 914 South 12th St., Manitowoc, died 
Sunday evening at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek & Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Wernecke, nee Hertha (Mabel) Herzog, was born July 28, 1885, at 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late Henry and Bertha Kubitz Herzog. She 
was married to Walter Wernecke July 28, 1909. Mrs. Wernecke was 
employed at Stradhoff Grocery Store and at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. 
She was a secretary of the Manitowoc Women's Bowling Assn. for many 
years. Her husband preceded her in death in 1940.
Survivors include nieces and nephews. Five brothers preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, Tuesday 
and Wednesday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 30, 1972
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[d. 10-29-1972/age 87 yrs./widow of Walter Wernecke]
(28 Jul 1885/Oct 1972/SSDI)


IDA M. WERNECKE

Mrs. Ida M. Wernecke, 95, of 1412 Madison Street, Manitowoc, died Monday, July 13, 
1987 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Funeral 
services will be 2 pm Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
Rev. Arno Wolfgramm will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wernecke was born December 19, 1891 in the Town of Newton, daughter of the 
late Herman and Sophie Vetting Wernecke. She was educated in Newton. She married 
Fred Wernecke on October 29, 1913, in the Town of Newton. The couple farmed until 
1960 when they came to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1960. Mrs. 
Wernecke was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Eleanor Wernecke of Wauwatosa; 
a daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Leland Stuckmann of Manitowoc; two granddaughters 
and their husbands, Carol and Kevin McCradden of Eden Prairie, Minnesota and Karen 
and Robert Eno of Plymouth, Minnesota, and two great grandchildren, Michael and Megan 
Eno. She was preceded in death by a son and three brothers.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 9 pm Thursday and Friday 
from 9 am to 11 am and then at the church from 12 noon to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., July 15, 1987 page 18
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[d. at Froedtert Mem. Hosp./widow of Fred Wernecke]


J.C. WILHELM WERNECKE

(First Publication Dec. 15, 1892.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the Estate of illiam Werneke(sic), deceased, -In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of 
illiam (sic) erneke (sic), of Manitowoc in said county having been delivered 
into said Court: and Maria Werneke of Manitowoc in said county, having presented 
to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other 
things, that said William Werneke died testate, at Maniotwoc, in said county, 
on the 17th day of November, 1892, that said instrument is the last will of said 
deceased and that said petitioner is named therein as executrix, 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 in the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 10th day 
of Janaury 1893, 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 here of 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 December 14, 1892.
By the Court,
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, December 22, 1892 P. 6
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[Mr. W. Wernecke/cause: infl. of the bowels]


KATHRYN E. WERNECKE

Kathryn E. Wernecke, age 87, formerly of 822 Wilson St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening, January 30, 1998, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
Graveside Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 1998, at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Rev. Earl Brouchoud will officiate.
The former Kathryn Kuenzel was born March 26, 1919, at Nadeau, Mich., daughter 
of the late Louis and Sara Rouse Kuenzel. She graduated from Washington High 
School, Two Rivers, in 1928. On September 29, 1936, she was married to Henry K. 
Wernecke at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on Janaury 23, 1968. Kathryn 
had worked at Schuette Bros. in Manitowoc over the years. She was a member of 
St. Andrew Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, Michael L. Wernecke, and Paul M. Wernecke, both of 
Los Angeles, Calif.; two granddaughters, Brenda Wernecke and Linda Wernecke. 
She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, February 3, 1998 P. 2


LOUISE A. WERNECKE

Louise A. Wernecke, 75, of 816 Columbus Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, February 21, 
1992, at Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee, Wis.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
She was born June 1, 1916, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Otto Wernecke and 
Caroline Kansier. She was born and raised in Manitowoc and completed grade and 
high school in Manitowoc. She was a retired cataloger at Manitowoc Public Library, 
retiring in 1977, after 37 years of service. She was a member of Friends of the 
Manitowoc Public Library and Wisconsin Library Association.
Survivors include two sisters and a brother-in-law, Margaret Kott of Manitowoc, 
Caroline and Charles Pharris of Milwaukee, a sister-in-law, Kathryn Wernecke of 
Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded 
in death by a brother, Henry Wernecke; a brother-in-law, Roland Kott.
Herald Times Reporter, February 24, 1992  p. B8
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[Louise Wernecke/d. 02-21-1992 at Milwaukee WI/age 75 yrs./cremains/
bur. on Caroline A.C. Wernecke lot]


MURIEL WERNECKE

Muriel A. Wernecke, age 72, of Manitowoc, died on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, 
at her residence.
The former Muriel Speering was born on Aug. 26, 1936, in Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Charles and Ellen (North) Speering. She was a 1954 
graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and attended Elmhurst College 
in Illinois. On Jan. 11, 1958, Muriel was married to Dale N. Wernecke at 
St. John's United Church of Christ in Manitowoc. Dale preceded Muriel in 
death on Feb. 25, 2002. Muriel was an active organist for many Christian 
congregations in the area since the age of 11. She served on the board of 
The Salvation Army. Muriel enjoyed music, sewing, knitting, flower 
gardening, listening to public radio and really enjoyed her daily visits 
to Perkins Restaurant in Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at the 
First Reformed United Church of Christ, 3613 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Richard Runge will officiate, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery in 
Manitowoc.
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Monday from 4 p.m. until 
the time of service at 6 p.m.
A memorial fund has been established in Muriel's name.
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory of Manitowoc is assisting the 
family.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 4, 2008


NORMA VIVIAN (HEINEMANN) WERNECKE

Norma V. Wernecke, age 98, of 1235 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
May 24, 2006, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2006, at St. John's 
United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dr. Jim Klein will officiate. Burial 
will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Norma was born April 15, 1908, in Chase, daughter of the late Louis and Augusta 
Fischer Heinemann. On Sept. 30, 1929, Norma married Richard Wernecke in Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death in 1976. She was a member of St. John's United Church of 
Christ and a past member of the church choir. 
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law: Charles and Dianne Wernecke, 
Manitowoc; Paul Wernecke, Milwaukee. Norma was preceded in death by her husband: 
Richard; two children: Nancy Rae Wernecke (infant) and James Peter Wernecke; one 
brother: Ervin Heinemann; six sisters: Edna Heinemann; Gladys Provost; Alice Mielke; 
Leona Zastrow; Della Wernecke; and Erna Wernecke. 
Relatives and friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on 
Saturday, May 27, 2006, at St. John's United Church of Christ. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the Wernecke 
family. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 2006


O.C. WERNECKE, DR.

Manitowoc news:
Two of the influenza victims of last week were Dr. O.C. Wernecke and 
Mrs. Louis J. Wagner, wife of the ladies' clothier. The former was a 
well-known dentist of the city and 39 years of age.
Mrs. Wagner was 31 years old.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, December 12, 1918  pg. 4
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Dr. O.C. Wernecke, a well known dentist of this city, died Tuesday night at his 
home on South Ninth Street from pneumonia which developed from influenza. Dr. 
Wernecke was 39 years of age and was born and reared in Newton. After graduating 
from the local high school he took a course in dentistry at Marquette College 
graduating from that institution in 1902. He located in this city and had built 
up a large practice.
He was married in 1906 to Miss Caroline Kansier who with five children survive 
him. He was an active member of the Evangelical Lutheran church and was also 
president of the dentist organization of the society. He was a member of the 
Freier Saengerbund Society.
Dr. Wernecke was a successful dentist, an ideal husband and father and a good 
citizen. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The funeral will be 
held Friday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 5, 1918
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JAMBO CREEK news:
Edward Eckardt and son Reno attended the funeral of the late Dr. 
Wernecke at Manitowoc last week.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 16, 1918, Page 3
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[Otto C. Wernecke/bur. 12-06-1918/cause: acute nephritis]


PAULINE WERNECKE

LONG ILLNESS ENDS IN DEATH 
Mrs. Pauline Wernecke Dies At Home of Daughter
After a lingering illness Mrs. Pauline Wernecke, 74, widow of the late William H. 
Wernecke, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Mahnke, 1126 
South Seventh street, with whom she made her home since the death of her husband.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 pm. from the Manke home and at 2 p.m. 
from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church, Rev. Koeninger, officiating. 
Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
Born Pauline Voelchert, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Voelchert in the town 
of Newton in 1859, the deceased spent her early life in that township. She was 
married to William H. Wernecke in 1879? and shortly after moved to this city to 
reside. Mr. Wernecke was a machinery salesman. He died in 1969.
Since then, Mrs. Wernecke has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Mahnke. She 
was a member of the First German Evangelical Lutheran church and of the Ladies Aid 
society of the church and devoted to her home and family.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. John Mahnke and a son Walter Wernecke, both of this 
city. 
The body is to be removed to the Mahnke home on South Seventh street Wednesday 
morning from the Wattawa, Urban & Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 10, 1934  P. 15
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[bur. on Carl Voelcherdt lot]


RAYMOND C. WERNECKE

Raymond C. Wernecke, 52, former Manitowoc alderman, died Sunday noon at his 
home at Baltimore, Md., after an illness of five weeks. He had submitted to 
surgery Feb. 28. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. A. T. Degner will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery. Rites were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday by the Rev. J. T. 
Raschka at Baltimore.
Mr. Wernecke was born March 17, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of Carl H. and Charlotte 
Rehbein Wernecke. He was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1924, 
and was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., from 1927-38 in the engineering 
department. He also operated Derby Hill Grocery Store for a number of years.
Mr. Wernecke was an alderman in 1934-37, moving then to the east coast. A member 
of two singing societies, the Meister Singer Guild of Two Rivers and the Freier 
Saunger Bund of Manitowoc. Mr. Wernecke often had been referred to as the “singing 
alderman.” He also had sung with Manitowoc Marine Band.
At Baltimore, he had been assistant chief engineer with Bethlehem Steel Co. He 
married Della Heineman May 26, 1928, at Newtonburg.
Surviving are his wife; two sons, Thomas and Richard L. of Patuxant, Md.; a daughter, 
Barbara, of Baltimore; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wernecke, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; 
and three brothers, Werner C., Richard E. and Karl, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 4, 1959  P. 15
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[d. 05-03-1959 at Baltimore MD/age 52 yrs.]


RICHARD E. WERNECKE

Richard E. Wernecke, 63, of 2216 Washington St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald W. Schrankler will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Wernecke was born July 1, 1913, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Herman 
and Charlotte Rehbein Wernecke. He attended Town of Newton Schools and was a 1931 
graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and a 1933 graduate of the Manitowoc 
County Normal School. Mr. Wernecke was employed at Manitowoc Engineering since 
1948. He married Norma V. Heinemann Sept. 30, 1939, at Manitowoc. He was a member 
of St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Charles R., of Sycamore, Ill. and Paul, of 
Milwaukee, and a brother, Karl B., of Spring Valley. A son James Peter, a daughter, 
Nancy Rae, and two brothers, Ray and Werner preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 
Monday until the time of the service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 11, 1976  P. 3
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[d. 12-10-1976/age 63 yrs./bur. on Raymond C. Wernecke lot]


WALTER C. WERNECKE

Walter C. Wernecke, 55, lifelong resident of the city, died last night at the 
home of his sister, Mrs. John Mahnke of 1126 South Seventh street. Although 
not in the best of health for a year his death was sudden. He was stricken with 
a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Mahnke home and at 
two o'clock from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church. Burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Wernecke, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wernecke, was born in this city in 
1884 and after completing school entered the hardward firm of Wernecke and Schmitz. 
Later he was with the Huchthausen company, which took over the Wernecke and Schmitz 
firm. In recent years he has been with the Southside Hardware company.
In 1909 he married Miss Mabel Herzog. She survives with a sister, Mrs. John Mahnke.
The body will be moved to the Mahnke home from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home Thursday noon and will lie in state there until the hour of the funeral 
Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 3, 1940 P.1
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[d. 01-02-1940/age 55 yrs./cause: acute cardiac decompensation myocarditis and 
arterio sclerosis]


WANDA WERNECKE

Mrs. Erwald Wernecke, 81, of 1706 Western Ave., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening at home. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church. 
The Rev. David A. Passet will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wernecke, nee Wanda Meyer, was born Nov. 21, 1892, in the Town of Newton, 
daughter of the late William and Wilhelmina Stodlhoff Meyer. She was married to 
Erwald Wernecke July 2, 1912, at Newtonburg. She was a member of Wesley United 
Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Lloyd, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. 
Henry (Eleanor) Bauch, of Manitowoc Rapids; a brother, Roland, of Manitowoc; 
three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday until 
11:30 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the time of service. 
Memorials may be made to Wesley United Church Building Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, November 7, 1974   P. 22


WILLIAM H. WERNECKE

Death Friday in Holy Family Hospital of Wilhelm Wernecke after an illness of
only a week. The deceased, who worked in the hardware business in the firm
Wernecke & Schmitz, reached the age of 57 and is survived by his widow, a son, 
a daughter, as well as 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The funeral was held Tuesday 
afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Aug. 1909
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William Wernecke, aged 58 years, died at the Holy Family hospital Friday, 
following an operation. He had been ill about two weeks. He was a brother of 
Henry Wernecke and was employed at the Wernecke and Schmitz hardware store. A 
wife and two children survive him, Walter and Mrs. John Mahnke, Jr., both of 
this city. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Anna Roebke of Milwaukee, 
Mrs. Minnie Roebke of town of Manitowoc and Mrs. Margaret Hoefer of this city, 
and two brothers, Henry of this city and Carl of Newton.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Lutheran church, Rev. Machmiller 
officiating. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 19, 1909 
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[cause: peritonitis]


ANTON WERNER

Anton Werner, 66, lifelong resident of Manitowoc, died yesterday afternoon at 
the home, 1112 South 23rd street, following a few days illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Leschke funeral home, 
with interment in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Werner was born in this city in 1875 and for many years was employed at the 
Rahr Malting Company. He had been retired in recent years. He married Miss 
Veronica Pospiezny. She died in 1937. 
Survivors are four sons, Anthony of Milwaukee, Edward, Theodore and Benjamin of 
this city; eight daughters, Mrs. Frank Kloiber, Mrs. Emil Duebner, Mrs. Everett 
Behnke, Mrs. Daniel Becker, Jr., Mrs. Louis VanLannen, all of this city; Mrs. 
Clara Althen of Green Bay, Mrs. Milton Wenzel of Milwaukee, Mrs. Gustave Carlson 
of Waukegan; three brothers, Frank and John of this city, Louis, of Hayward, Wis.; 
three sisters, Mrs. Frances Naidy and Martha, of this city, Mrs. Gustie Guberson, 
of Highbridge, Wis. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 23, 1941  P. 2
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[d. 09-22-1941/age 66 yrs.]


BENJAMIN F. WERNER

Benjamin F. Werner, 71, of 1019 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Wednesday evening, Aug. 6, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Werner was born April 27, 1909, at Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and 
Veronica Werner. He grew up in Manitowoc where he attended schools and resided 
all his life. He married Lucille Knechtel Oct. 5, 1929, at Waukegan, Ill. For 
46 years he had been employed as a supervisor at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., 
retiring in 1975. Mr. and Mrs. Werner celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 
in October, 1979. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ; Manitowoc 
Masonic Lodge No. 65, F and AM; Manitowoc Council No. 18 R SM; Manitowoc Chapter 
No. 16, R.A.M.: Manitowoc Order of Eastern Star, United Commercial Travelers and 
Boilermakers Union No. 443.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille, four sisters, Mrs. Theresa Carlson of Waukegan, 
Ill., Mrs. Daniel (Augusta) Becker Jr. and Mrs. Viola Behnke of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Leona Van Lannen of Libertyville, Ill., and nieces and nephews. Three brothers and 
five sisters preceded him death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 
Saturday until the time of service. A Masonic service will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at 
the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, August 7, 1980 P.3
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[husband of Lucille O. Werner]


EDWARD WERNER

Edward Werner, 66, of 719 Jay St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient five days. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Werner, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, was born Oct. 5, 1899, son of the late 
Anton and Veronica Pospieszny Werner. He had been employed 35 years until retirement 
in May of 1964 as a fireman for Wisconsin Public Service Corp., Lakeshore Division. 
Mr. Werner was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 310, 
and WPSC Quarter Century Club.
Surviving him are a daughter, Mrs. Anton (Gace) Dizon of Island of Adak, Alaska; 
six sisters, Mrs. Frank Kloiber, Mrs. Emil Duebner, Mrs. Daniel Becker, Mrs. Everett 
Behnke and Mrs. Louis Van Lannen of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gustave Carlson of Waukegan, 
Ill.; two brothers, Theodore and Benjamin Werner of Manitowoc and a grandson. Three 
sisters and a brother preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 26, 1965  P. 11
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[bur. on John Werner lot]


HELEN WERNER

Helen, the 15 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Werner, died at the family 
home, 1112 S. Twenty-Third street Sunday. Death was due to heart affliction from 
which the girl had long suffered and which had caused her to decline for weeks. 
The funeral will be held Tuesday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 29, 1920 P. 1
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[bur. 03-30-1920/age 15 yrs/cause: dilation of the heart/bur on Anton Werner lot]


JEARLENE M. WERNER

Jearlene M. Werner, age 92, of 960 S. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
March 21, 2001, at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2001, at First 
Reformed United Church of Christ. Officiating will be Rev. Richard Runge. 
Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Jearlene was born November 24, 1908, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Emil 
and Anna Klose. She married Theodore Werner on June 25, 1927, in Two Rivers. 
He preceded her in death in 1971. She was a member of First Reformed United 
Church of Christ, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her son Merlin E. Werner; six grandchildren, Terry Werner, 
Chicago, Eric and Sheryl Werner, Manitowoc, Randy Werner, Manitowoc, Connie 
O'Bryan, Jacksonville, Fla., Gail and Danny Franco, Manitowoc, Tina Werner, 
Manitowoc; nine great-grandchildren, Casey, Cameron, Carrigan, Dereck, Cherie, 
James, Curtis, Caitlin, and Emma; two step great-grandchildren, Kimberly and 
Rachael; one daughter-in-law, Beverly Werner, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, 
Viola Behnke, Manitowoc. Besides her parents and her husband, Theodore, she 
was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter; brothers-in-law and sisters-
in-law.
Relatives and friends may call on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service 
at 11 a.m. at First Reformed United Church of Christ.
The Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 22, 2001 P. A5
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Theodore Werner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Werner and Jearlene Klose, 
daughter of Emil Klose assumed the bonds of marriage when they were united 
in a ceremony when they were united in a ceremony at the Evangelical Church 
Saturday, Rev. F.J. Siewert officiating. Edward Wenzel, Juanita Peterke, Milton 
Wenzel and Adeline Wenzel were attending couples.
Two Rivers Reporter - Chronicle - June 30, 1927


JOHN D. WERNER

John Dexter Werner, 79, formerly of 1201 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, where he had resided since 1957.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Theodore P. Crusius will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Werner was born July 18, 1880, in Gremany, son of the late Mike and Josephine 
Andrazeski Werner. He never married. Before retirement he had been employed as a 
driller at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 18, 1960   P. 25


JOSEPHINE WERNER

Mrs. Josephine, widow of Michael Werner, died at her home, 1201 South Nineteenth 
street, after an illness brought about by the infirmities of old age. The decedent 
was a native of Poland where she was born August 19, 1840, and came to this 
country with her husband in the early sixties. She leaves six children surviving 
her. They are Louis, a resident of Hurley, Wis., Mrs. Wm. Giberson at Ashland, Mrs. 
Ignatz Naidy, and Frank, Anton and John Werner, all of this city. Also eighteen 
grandchildren and four great-grand children. The funeral will be held from St. 
Mary’s church Saturday morning with interment at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 31, 1921  P. 1
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[bur 04-02-1921/cause: carcinoma of stomach/bur on John Werner lot]


LAURETTA C. WERNER

Mrs. Lauretta C. Werner, nee O'Connell, of 1901 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday evening, October 29, at Holy Family Hospital following a brief 
illness.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of christian 
burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Leo J. Schmitt and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Werner was born at Maple Grove, Wis., daughter of the late Michael and 
Margaret Driscoll O'Connell. She was educated at St. Patrick Catholic School, 
Maple Grove, and Manitowoc Teachers College, and taught school in Milwaukee for 
many years. Her husband, Peter Werner, preceded her in death Jan. 2, 1969. She 
was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and Christian Mothers and Altar 
Society.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Morgan and Helen O'Connell of 
Whitelaw; a sister and brother-in-law, Cora and Edward Fritsch of Manitowoc and 
several nieces. Four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Friday afternoon. A prayer service will be conducted at 8 o'clock by Mr. Donald 
Schneider.
Herald Times Reporter, October 30, 1981 P. 3
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[widow of Peter Werner]


LEXA M. WERNER

Lexa Marie Werner, infant daughter of Eric and Sheryl Werner, died Monday, 
March 14, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
A Private Family Funeral Service will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 16, 
1994, at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be 
Rev. Richard Lind with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born December 16, 1993, in Manitowoc, daughter of Eric and Sheryl McNamara 
Werner.
Survivors include her parents; one brother, Casey Werner, at home; her dog, Digger; 
maternal grandparents, Patrick McNamara, Valders, Maureen Hoffman, Manitowoc; 
paternal grandparents, Merlin Werner, Manitowoc, Beverly Werner, Manitowoc; maternal 
great-grandmothers, Alice McNamara, Iram Shivey, both of Manistique, Mich.; paternal 
great-grandparents, Jearlene Werner, Manitowoc, Emma and Jack Delaet, Jacksonville, 
Fla.; her Godmother, Shawn Linsmeier, Manitowoc; aunts, uncles, cousins, other 
relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time 
of services.
Herald Times Reporter, March 15, 1994 P. A2


LISA MARIE WERNER

Lisa Marie Werner, seven weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Werner, of 
1132 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at home.
Private funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with Capt. Jack Keyte officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
She was born Feb. 13, 1963, at Manitowoc.
Among survivors are the parents; three brothers, Terry Alan, Eric Anthony and 
Randy Scott, and two sisters, Connie Kay and Gail Ann, at home; the paternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Werner, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Jack 
DeLaet, of Manitowoc.
Mrs. Werner was the former Beverly Ann Hungerforth.
Two Rivers Reporter, April 6, 1963 P. M-9
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[d. 04-06-1963/age 1 month/father Merlin E. Werner]


LOUIS WERNER

Louis Werner, 82, died yesterday at the St. Mary’s home for the Aged, where 
he had made his home since 1942.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home until time of services 
Saturday morning. Services will be held at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home and 
at 10:30 at the St. Mary’s home. Burial will take place in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Werner was born in Germany in 1863 and came to this country in 1869.
Survivors are two brothers, Frank and John D. of this city and one sister, 
Mrs. Francis Neidy of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 28, 1946  P. 2
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[bur. on John Werner lot]


LUCILLE O. WERNER

Mrs. Benjamin (Lucille O.) Werner, 78, of 1019 Philippen Street, Manitowoc, 
died Monday morning, August 14, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc, 
following a short illness. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at Reinbold 
Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Rev. Charles Morkin will officiate 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Werner was born January 4, 1911 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Joseph and Ella Lindemann Knechtel. She grew up and was educated at 
Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1928. Mrs. 
Werner lived in Manitowoc all her life. She married Benjamin F. Werner on 
October 5, 1929 at Waukegan, Illinois. He preceded her in death August 6, 1980. 
Mrs. Werner was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. She 
was also a past president of the Women's Guild, former member of Manitowoc 
Chapter Number 196 of Order of Eastern Star and a member of Mission Circle.
Survivors include a brother-in-law; four sisters-in-law, numerous cousins, nieces 
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm 
Wednesday and Thursday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to St. 
John United church of Christ or the donor's choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Aug. 15, 1989 page B6
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[widow of Benjamin Werner]


MARTHA WERNER

Miss Martha Werner, 1201 South 19th street, died here Sunday morning following 
a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral home 
at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. Carl Hagen officiating. Interment will be made 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Werner was born in this city, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael 
Werner. She spent many years in Chicago before returning here nine years ago. 
Survivors are three brothers, John, Frank and Louis Werner, all of this city; 
and two sisters, Mrs. Gusta Gilberson of Mellen, Wis., and Mrs. Frances Meldey, 
city.
The body will be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 30, 1942  P. 2
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[Miss Martha/age 71 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on John Werner lot]


MICHAEL WERNER

Michael Werner, a resident of Manitowoc since 1869 passed away at his home, 
1201 Hamilton Street, Sunday of cancer of the liver after a lingering illness 
since April. Deceased was 73 years of age and is survived by a wife, five sons, 
Louis of Ashland, John, Oshkosh, Joseph of Milwaukee, Frank and Anton of this 
city; three daughters, Mrs. Wm. Giberson, Mrs. I. Naidy and Mrs. Martha Werner; 
two sisters in Germany and two brothers. The funeral took place this afternoon 
from the late home of the deceased, interment being at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Citizen, Thursday, Sept. 10, 1903 page 1
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Death here Sun. of 73-yr. old Michael Werner of cancer. The deceased, who has
been a resident in this city since 1869, leaves 8 children.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Sep. 1903
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[Micheal/cause: cancer of the liver]
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(Proof of Will.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY-In Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mike Werner deceased.
An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Mike 
Werner, of Manitowoc City, in said County, having been delivered into said Court:
And John Werner, of Manitowoc city in said county, having presented to said court 
his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that 
said Mike Werner died testate, at Manitowoc City in said County, on the 6th day 
of September 1903; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and 
that John Werner is named therein as Executor, and praying that said instrument 
be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued 
to John Werner.
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 13th day 
of October 1903, at 10 o'clock a.m.
And it 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 Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc 
County.
Dated September 10, 1903.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 1, 1903 P. 8


THEODORE WERNER

Theodore Werner, 69, of 907 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Crivitz, Wis.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. William Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Werner was born April 28, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and 
Veronica Pospieszny Werner. He attended schools in Manitowoc. He married Jearlene 
Klose June 25, 1927, at Two Rivers. He had been employed at Wisconsin Public 
Service Corp. for 44 years, retiring in 1964.
Survivors include his wife, a son, a brother, Benjamin, of Manitowoc, five sisters, 
Mrs. Frank (Marie) Kloiber, Mrs. Daniel (Augusta) Becker, Mrs. Everett (Viola) 
Behnke and Mrs. Louis (Leona) VanLannen, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gust (Theresa) 
Carlson, of Waukegan, Ill., and six grandchildren. Four sisters and two brothers 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening and 
Wednesday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 9, 1971
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Theodore Werner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Werner and Jearlene Klose, 
daughter of Emil Klose assumed the bonds of marriage when they were united 
in a ceremony when they were united in a ceremony at the Evangelical Church 
Saturday, Rev. F.J. Siewert officiating. Edward Wenzel, Juanita Peterke, Milton 
Wenzel and Adeline Wenzel were attending couples.
Two Rivers Reporter - Chronicle - June 30, 1927
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[d. 11-07-1971 at Crivitz WI/age 69 yrs.]
(28 Apr 1902/Nov 1971/SSDI)


VERONICA WERNER

DIES AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS 
Services For Mrs. Anton Werner To Be Held Saturday 
Mrs. Anton Werner, 61, nee Veronica Pospieszny, died last night at her home, 
1112 South 23rd street, following a month’s illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the Leschke 
funeral home, Rev. Gilbert Wernecke officiating. Burial will be made in the 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Werner was born Dec. 17, 1875 in Germany. She came to America, directly 
to Manitowoc with her parents at the age of 11. She was married in 1898 in 
Manitowoc to Anton Werner. 
Survivors include her husband; four sons, Edward, Theodore and Benjamin, all 
of Manitowoc and Anthony, Jr., of Milwaukee; eight daughters, Mrs. Frank 
Kloiber, Mrs. Emil Duebner, Mrs. Dan Becker, Jr., Mrs. Everett Behnke and Miss 
Leona Werner, all of Manitowoc; and Mrs. Milton Wenzel, Milwaukee; Mrs. Arthur 
Althen, Green Bay; and Miss Theresa Werner, Lake Forest, Ill., and five grand-
children.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home until the time of the services 
Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 26, 1937  P. 2
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[bur. 03-27-1937/age 61 yrs./cause: apoplexy/bur. on Anton Werner lot]


LOUIS R. WERTH

Manitowoc Man Victim Of Fall
Manitowoc - A 67 year old Manitowoc man died Sunday of a skull fracture 
sustained in a fall down a flight of stairs leading to the basement of 
a Manitowoc tavern Saturday.
He was Louis Werth, 801 S. 13th St.
Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen said that Werth was living in a room above
the tavern. He had gone downstairs, cashed a check at the bar, and was 
on the way to the basement lavatory when he fell.
The Sheboygan Press, Monday, December 5, 1960


GUSTAV WERTHEIMER

Gustave Wertheimer, 88, formerly of 1015 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening, February 13, 1991, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. this Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Rabbi Mayer Relles will officiate and burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
He was born June 14, 1902, in Vienna, Austria, and immigrated to the United States. 
He married the former Isabel Sally Patzer in 1956 in Fond Du (sic) Lac. She preceded 
him in death July 24, 1985. He  had been employed by the National Tinsel Manufacturing 
Company of Manitowoc in a Sales capacity. Mr. Wertheimer was a member of Anshe Poale 
Zedek Synagogue and the Manitowoc Jewish Federation Inc.
Survivors include a niece, Ann-Mare Park of Seven Oaks, Kent, England; a nephew, Rolf 
Wertheimer of Stockholm, Sweden; a sister-in-law, Birgit Wertheimer of Goeteborg, 
Sweden, other relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to the Synagogue. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted 
the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 14, 1991 P. B8


ISABEL S. WERTHEIMER

Mrs. Gus (Isabel) Wertheimer, 81, of 1015 Hamilton Street, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening, July 24, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Father Gerald Prusakowski OFM will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wertheimer, nee Isabel S. Patzer, was born January 16, 1904, in Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth Deubler Patzer. She married Gus 
Wertheimer in November of 1956 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Mrs. Wertheimer was a 
graduate of local Manitowoc Schools and a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens.
(2 lines illegible)
and cousins.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Friday until 
the hour of service.
Herald Times Reporter, July 25, 1985 P. 3
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[widow of Gustav Wertheimer]