CAPT. CHRISTIAN WEAVER (d. 1900) Following a 2-yr. terrible illness with cancer, Capt. Christopher Weaver died Thurs. last week. He was born 11 Feb. 1831 in Norway. He leaves a widow and 3 children. The funeral was Sun. Der Nord Westen, 30 Aug. 1900 ******* [bur. 08-26-1900/cause: cancer of the stomach]
CHRISTIAN MELVIN WEAVER (d. 1938) Melvin Weaver(sic), 61, a former Manitowoc resident of this city, who died at Milwaukee last week was buried in Evergreen Cemetery here Monday afternoon. He left Manitowoc 15 years ago to locate in Milwaukee. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Egan, Brillion and Mrs. Ruth Gutowski, Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Sept. 6, 1938 page 2 ******* [d. 09-02-1938/d. at Wauwatosa, WI/age 61 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage acute/ bur. on Melvin Weaver lot]
GEORGE WEAVER CAPT. WEAVER, THE OLDEST LAKE MAN HERE, DEAD Prominent Vessel Man Who Sailed Salt Water, Dies at Hospital DEATH SUDDEN; HE WAS 87 YEARS OLD Capt. George Weaver, probably the oldest vesselman of the city, died at the Holy Family hospital Saturday night at the age of 87 years, the death of Mr. Weaver being sudden. Two hours previous to his demise Mr. Weaver was up and about and visited with his wife who with Mr. Weaver had been at the hospital for several months. Capt. Weaver came to Manitowoc county sixty years ago and was one of the pioneers of the county. He was born in the old country March 20, 1825 and as a boy of 16 came to America and later followed the seas, sailing on salt water until he was 25 when he came to the great lakes and located here. Mr. Weaver for many years was an outfitter for lake boats and many of the early day boats built at the local shipyards were fitted out by him. Later Capt. Weaver sailed the lakes and he was one of the best known men of the city, retiring only when advancing age made it impossible for him to continue. Capt. Weaver has suffered for some time from hardening of the arteries and several times in late months his life been despaired of and his son summoned here to attend him. Recently, with his aged wife, Capt. Weaver entered the hospital and had been cared for there. Saturday afternoon he was with Mrs. Weaver until 4 and two hours later, while resting on his bed, quietly passed into eternal sleep. Capt. Weaver is survived by his aged widow and one son, George Weaver Jr. who is traveling auditor for the American Express Co. Two sisters also survive. Capt. Weaver was a member of the I.O.O.F. and was a companionable man well thought of by many friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon from the Odd Fellows hall on York street, with interment at Evergreen. Capt. Weaver resided at Fifth and Chicago streets until with his wife he entered the hospital. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 30, 1911 Page 1 ******** Capt. George Weaver died suddenly at the hospital Saturday evening. He was 87 years old and has been a resident of the city over 60 years. He sailed on the lakes for many years and was a well known resident of this city. He is survived by his wife and one son George who is traveling auditor for the American Express Co. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, November 2, 1911 ******** [cause: Brights disease]
MARIE WEAVER LIVED IN SAME HOME 70 YEARS, DEAD AT AGE 85 Death came to Mrs. Mary Weaver, one of the city’s oldest settlers, at her home 508 Park street Monday, death being due to pneumonia. Mrs. Weaver died in the same house which for nearly 70 years had been her home, the family having occupied the dwelling first in 1852. For years Mrs. Weaver had been a widow, her husband, Capt. Weaver having preceded her in death years ago. Decedent was born in Norway April 4, 1837, being 85 years of age. She is survived by one son Melvin and five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Boyd officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, February 7, 1922 ******* [Mary Weaver/bur 02-09-1922/cause: pneumonia/bur on Christ Weaver lot]
MELVIN JOS. WEAVER BRING BODY OF BOY HERE FOR BURIAL The body of Melvin Weaver, 14 year old son of C. Melvin Weaver of this city, was brought here from Milwaukee last night and will be buried at Evergreen. The funeral, to be held tomorrow, will be private and the body will remain at the vault until Friday before being interred. Services tomorrow will be held at the chapel at Evergreen. The death of the boy was due to diphtheria and occurred Saturday at the home of his sister in Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald News, January 14, 1924 P. 6 ******** [bur 01-15-1923/cause: diptheria (boxic form)/age 14 yrs]
MINNIE C. WEAVER TEMPLE OF HONOR RESOULUTIONS. WHEREAS, We have learned of the sad affliction that has befallen our brother Chris. Weaver, in the sickness and death of one of his children; therefore, Resolved, that we tender to our bereaved brother our heartfelt sympathy. Resolved, That the foregoing resolution be spead on our records, and a copy be sent to Bro. Weaver. For the Committe, (sic) H. Sanford, Chn. Pat Sullivan. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 14, 1882 P. 1 ********* [bur. 02-08-1882/burial register had buried the child of Christ Weefer, $1.25 on 02/08/1882/marker is on the Christ Weaver lot.]
SWEN J. WEAVER LIVED LONELY LIFE Sven J. Weaver, Who Died Today, Visited With Friends Only Once a Week Death today removed an aged resident of the city and ended a life that, while little known to Manitowoc, had been lived here for the past thirty-two years. Sven Jansen Weaver, a fisherman, made his home alone in a small cottage on the lake front at the foot of Chicago street and for years had associated with his fellow man but one day a week, on Sundays. On that day he invariably visited at the home of a few friends and in the evening would return to resume his lonely existence. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis which he suffered Sunday afternoon while making his weekly visit to the home of Capt. C. Olson. The attack was very severe and the patient was not removed, death coming to him at the Olson residence. Deceased was 74 years of age and a native of Norway. Two sisters, Mrs. S. Nelson, Racine, and Mrs. G. Watson, Chicago, and one brother George Weaver, of this city, survive him. The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 o’clock from St. Paul’s Norwegian Lutheran church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 22, 1902, Page 1 ********* Death here Tues. of Sven Jensen Beaver(sic) as a result of a stroke which he suffered on Sun. The deceased, an old fisherman, was born 74 yrs. ago in Norway. The funeral will be held this afternoon. Der Nord Westen, 24 Apr. 1902 ********* [cause: paralysis]
HARRY F. WEBB FORMER LOCAL COUPLE LOSE SON BY DEATH Messages to relatives here conveyed news of the death of Charles Webb three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Webb at the family home at New York city. Death was due to convulsions induced by an attack of whooping cough from which the child was suffering. The body is enroute to this city for burial but the funeral arrangements cannot be completed until after the arrival here. Mrs. Webb will be remembered here as Miss Lillian Wilda, daughter of Mrs. Anna Wilda. The family made its home in Arizona for a number of years after the wedding here but two years ago moved to New York. Besides the parents, a brother, Harry, aged eight survives. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 16, 1924 P.2 ********* The body of Harry Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Webb of New York arrived on the Chicago and North Western at 4:05 yesterday afternoon and the funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nic Holly, North Tenth street, the Rev. F.P. Keicher of Chilton officiating at the services. An error was made in the first report of the death, it being stated that it was Charles the three year old son, that had passed away when the death was that of Harry, the eight year old son. Mrs. Webb was Miss Wilda of this city before her marriage. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, October 18, 1924 P.3 ******** [bur 10-18-1924/age 8 yrs/cause: grippe/bur. on John Wilda lot]
VERNON C. WEBB Vernon C. Webb, age 81, of 1615 Hillcrest Drive, Manitowoc, was called to his eternal rest by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002 at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Kujawski and the Rev. Stephen Melso will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at 10 a.m. Friday with Military Graveside Rites accorded by the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post #88. Vernon was born March 24, 1921 at Calumet, Mich., son of the late Frederick and Beatrice Curtis Webb. He was educated in Manitowoc and owned and operated Webb's Texaco Service from 1951 to 1979 and then was employed with the city of Manitowoc as a bridge tender from 1981 to 1995 when he retired. He married Jane M. Herzog on Feb. 7, 1942 at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. They celebrated 60 years together. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre. He was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, American Legion Drews-Bleser Post #88, the Manitowoc Senior Center and the Travelers Protective Association. Vernon enjoyed crafts, traveling, hunting and fishing and most importantly his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Vernon was a loving husband to Jane; dad to Thomas (Bar) Webb, Bonita Springs, Fla.; Karen (Stan) Preston, Richmond, Va.; Connie (Brad) Bastian, Manitowoc; James Webb, Manitowoc; grandpa to Kelley and Kristin Webb, Jon (Lori) Thompson, Wendy (George) Schafer, Scott and Michael Bastian and Rebecca and Rachel Webb; great- grandpa to Joshua and Alexis Thompson and Jordan Craft; his sister: June Rindt, Appleton; and his brother and sister-in-law: Floyd and Cathy Webb, Watertown, N.Y. Nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends also survive. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers: Harry, Douglas and Bill Webb; and four sister, Joyce, Shirley, Myrna and Arbutis. A memorial fund has been established in Vernon's name. Relatives and friends may call from 4 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church to the time of service at 7 p.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the Webb Family. John 5-24: He has crossed over from death to life. Herald Times Reporter, June 5, 2002 P. A3
ALBERT P. WEBER (d. 1983) Albert P. (Curley) Weber, 76, of 532 N. 7th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, Dec. 11, at Memorial Hosptial, Sarasota, Fla. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William B. Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Weber was born July 5, 1907, at Manitowoc. son of the late Louis and Caroline Zimmerman Weber. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc, living here all his life. Mr. Weber was associated with Hamilton Flower Shop since 1923 and then assumed ownership in 1946. He retired on Jan. 1, 1978. He married Mary J. Wedegartner on Oct. 24, 1936. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, and Aerie No. 706 F.O.E. Mr. Weber was formerly associated with the Manitowoc Baseball and Bowling Leagues. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a son and daughter-in-law, Albert P. (Chip) and Jennifer Weber Jr. of Green Bay; a daughter and son-in-law, Marileigh and G.O. Patterson of Hulvert, Okla.; a sister and brother-in-law, Irma and Richard Fricke of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until 11 a.m. and then at the church from noon to the time of services. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Organ Fund or American Heart Association. Herald Times Reporter, December 14, 1983 P. 3 ********* [d. Sarasota, FL]
ANNA WEBER (d. 1986) Mrs. Anna Weber, 87, of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, August 14, 1986, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9 am Saturday at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 9:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Harold Berryman with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Weber was born August 29, 1898, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Hynek Kopidlansky. She grew up and was educated in the Town of Franklin. She married Frank J. Weber Sr. on September 14, 1920 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. From 1920 to 1959 the couple farmed and then moved to Manitowoc. He preceded her in death August 27, 1976. Mrs. Weber was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, Albert and Jean Weber of Manitowoc, Frank and Mary Weber of Manitowoc, Eugene and Joan Weber of Green Bay, Louis and Marie Weber of Manitowoc and Leroy and Mary Ann Weber of Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sister Juliana Weber O.F.S.C.C. of Kiel, Wisconsin, Hermena and Clarence Hartman of Manitowoc and Ann and Vernon Pieters of California; 38 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters, two grandchildren and a daughter-in-law, Geraldine. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 8th Street Chapel from 8 am to 9 am Saturday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Aug. 15, 1986 page 17 ******* [widow of Frank Weber]
CAROLINE WEBER Mrs. Caroline Weber, 67, widow of Louis Weber, died at the family home, 520 North Ninth street, Monday evening and was buried Thursday afternoon with services at the First Presbyterian church and burial at Evergreen. Born Caroline Zimmermann in this city she was married Oct. 6, 1888. Mr. Weber died in 1831. Seven sons, two daughters, fourteen grandchildren and a sister survive her. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, November 19, 1937 P. 3 ******** [bur. 11-18-1937/age 67 yrs./cause: ruptured aortic aneurysin/ widow of Louis Weber Sr.]
CLARA G. WEBER Clara G. Weber, age 90, formerly of 1021 Green St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, June 30, 1997, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 1997, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitwooc. She was born July 9, 1906, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Wenzel and Gottfieda Selch Lishka. Clara attended St. Boniface Parochial Grade School and was a graduate of the Manitowoc Business College. On June 3, 1926, she married Louis H. Weber in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death June 30, 1969. Clara was employed at Kingsbury Brewery as the advertising manager for many years, as well as the business manager of "Cordet" Barber Shopper Quartet. Clara was a past member of the Business and Professional Women's Club and was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Louis P. and Janina Weber, Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Kay Bull and her husband James, Mark Weber, Chuck Weber and his wife Sigrid, Paul Weber, David Weber, Jennifer Weber; five great-grandchildren, Matt, Nick, and Paula Louise Bull, Sadie Louise and Sam Weber; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Gottfried Lishka, Albert Lishka, Wenzel Lishka Jr., and three sisters, Rose Ellerman, Leona Kirchen, and Ludmilla Crikelair. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m Thursday until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Father Tom, Sister Rosebia, and the staff of St. Mary's Home, for their love, care and prayers they extended to Clara. Herald Times Reporter, July 1, 1997 P. A2
CLAUDE J. WEBER Claude J. Weber, 54, of 2124 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born Sept. 2, 1914, at Two Rivers, son of John and Clara Ruthmansdorfer Weber. He married Doris M. Ketter April 23, 1960, at Manitowoc and they have resided there ever since. Mr. Weber was employed as a draftsman at the White House Milk Division. Survivors include his wife; a son (private); his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Weber of Two Rivers; two brothers, Cyril of Green Bay and John of Valley City, N.D.; and a sister, Mrs. Francis Schmitt, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 18, 1968 P.14
DORIS M. WEBER Doris Mae Weber, age 71, of 2124 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, January 18, 1999, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 1999, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Mathew Simonar with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Doris Ketter was born August 21, 1927, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late George and Esther Grobe Ketter. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1945. On April 23, 1960, she married Claude Weber, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on November 17, 1968. Doris worked from 1945 until 1961 at the A & P company, Whitehouse Milk Division. In 1968 she began working for Manitowoc County in the Social Services Department until 1974, when she was transferred to the Clerk of Court office, retiring in 1990. After her retirement, Doris was employed part-time as a Bailiff for Jury Trials at the Court House. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the Christian Women of Holy Innocents. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David and Debbie Weber, Francis Creek; one sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Kenneth Peterson, Manitowoc; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Cyril and Hazel Weber, Gillett, Cleo Schmitt, Two Rivers. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic church, from 5 p.m. Thursday until the time of service at 7 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. God saw she was getting tired And a cure was not to be So He put His arms around her And whispered "Come with Me" With tearful eyes we watched her suffer Although we loved her dearly We could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. A million times we thought of you A million times we've cried If love alone could save you You never would have died In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a special place No one else can ever fill It broke our hearts to lose you But mother you didn't go alone For a part of us went with you That day God took you home. Herald Times Reporter, January 20, 1999 P. A2 ******** [d. 1-18-1999/age 71 yrs.]
EMIL A. WEBER Emil A. Weber, Construction President, Dies Emil A. Weber, of 821 Buffalo St., president of McMullen and Pitz Construction Co., died Saturday. Mr. Weber who was 77, had been ill for an extended period of time. The veteran industrialist had headed the construction firm since 1941, following the death of Arthur H. Pitz who had served as its president. Mr. Weber came to Manitowoc from Green Bay in 1926 to become associated with the firm as secretary- treasurer. A native of Menominee, Mich., Mr. Weber was born Oct. 28, 1883, son of the late William and Emily Kopplin Weber. He received his primary and high school education at Menominee and then attended the School of Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana, graduating in 1908. Married in 1915. Mr. Weber joined Greiling Brothers Marine Construction Co. at Green Bay and remained with the firm until coming to Manitowoc. He married Esther Kreuger at Green Bay Oct. 16, 1915. She died 10 years ago. Mr. Weber was active in engineering fields as well as community life. He was a charter member of Triangle Fraternity of Engineers, a national engineering fraternity; a member of the Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers; and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineer. He was a registered professional engineer. He served as president of Manitowoc County Civic Music Assn., president of Manitowoc Rotary Club and president of Two Rivers-Manitowoc Shrine Club. As a member of Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce he was a director and worked on many committees. A member of Elks Lodge No. 687 he was honored by the organization in February of 1960 at an old-timers party when he was recognized as a 50-year member. He was a director of Post L. Wisconsin branch, Travelers Protective Assn. in 1939. Mr. Weber was a member of Branch River Country Club. Mr. Weber for years served as an elder of First Presbyterian church. Funeral Services He was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Milwaukee Consistory and a member of various Masonic bodies, including the Blue Lodge, Royal Arch Mason, Royal and Select Masters, Knights Templar and Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Richard Neuses and Mrs. Victor Trastek Jr. of the city; two brothers, Arthur Weber, of Chicago and Harvey Weber, of Milwaukee; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home where Masonic services will be conducted at 7:30 o’clock this Monday evening. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or to the Heart Fund. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 10, 1961 P. 9 ******** [d. 07-08-1961/age 77 yrs.]
ERVIN A. WEBER Funeral services for Ervin A. Weber, 70, of 1709-12th St., Two Rivers, who died at his home Wednesday morning, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Weber was born at Manitowoc July 4, 1898, a son of the late Louis and Caroline Zimmerman Weber. He married the former Myrtle Hanstedt at St. John church, Two Rivers, April 20, 1922. After residing a year at Two Rivers, the couple moved to Manitowoc, and thirteen years ago the family returned to Two Rivers. For many years he operated the greenhouses of Hamilton Flowers at Manitowoc and for three years up to his illness worked at the Hamilton Mfg. Co. at Two Rivers. He was a World War I veteran and was a member of former Co. H., Wisconsin National Guard, at Manitowoc. Besides his wife, he leaves three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three brothers, Louis and Albert of Manitowoc and Fred of Florida; 21 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state after 11 a.m. until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 12, 1969 P.18 ******* [bur. on Mrs. Louis Weber lot]
ESTHER K. WEBER Mrs. Emil A. Weber, 53, of 532 North Seventh street, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Dr. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Weber was born Esther Krueger in Menominee, Mich., in 1897, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krueger. She was married to Mr. Weber at Green Bay in 1915 and in 1926 they moved to Manitowoc, when Mr. Weber, president of the McMullen and Pitz Construction Company, marine contractors, became associated with that company. Survivors are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Vicor Trastek Jr., of Manitowoc and Mrs. Richard Neuses of Wheat Ridge, Colo.; mother, Mrs. Charles Krueger of Manitowoc; two brothers, Harry J. of Carbon Cliff, Ill., and Franklin W. of Milwaukee and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 pm Wednesday until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Oct. 10, 1950 page 2 ****** [d. 10-09-1950/age 53 yrs./wife of Emil A. Weber]
FRANK J. WEBER Frank J. Weber, Sr., 84, of 925A S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Maltern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Weber was born May 26, 1892, at Kaukauna, son of the late John and Francis Pfeffer Weber. He married Anna Kopidlansky Sept. 14, 1920, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He grew up and resided at Taus, farmed near Taus until retiring in 1959, when he moved to Manitowoc. He was employed by the Manitowoc Co., Brillion Iron Works and Mirro Aluminum Co. He was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Anna; five sons, Albert and Frank, of Manitowoc, Eugene, of Green Bay, Louis and Leroy, of Manitowoc; three daughters, Sister Juliana, of Santa Barbara, Calif., Mr. Clarence (Hermena) Hartman, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Vernon (Ann) Pieters, of San Francisco, Calif.; 38 grandchldren and four great-grandchildren. A sister, Rose Klein, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, August 28, 1976 P. 10
FRED WEBER Death of Fred Weber on Sun. morning, 14 Oct. here in Manitowoc. The decedent, age 56 yrs. 4 mos., leaves a widow and 5 children, of which the eldest is 23 and the youngest 4. Der Nord Westen, 18 Oct. 1888 ******* Fred Weber is dead. He died of dropsy on Saturday last. He was a good deal in the public eye when he was on earth and was well known. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 18, 1888 P. 3 ******* [cause: dropsy]
SON OF F. WEBER (d. 1883) Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1883 A small son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Weber died on Sunday. This makes the fifth boy that they have lost. Only three sisters remain.
SON OF FRITZ WEBER (d. 1885) From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1885: Death yesterday morning of the small 6-day old son of Fritz Weber. ******** (Note: From Bur. Register, "Buried the child of Mr. Weaber" (umlaut over the a). Somewhere in section L.)
HERMAN A. WEBER Herman A. Weber, 88, formerly of 1115 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Weber was born Oct. 12, 1888, in the Town of Underhill, Oconto County, son of the late August and Augusta DorrowWeber. He came to Manitowoc in 1916, where he married Jennie Meienberg Aug. 30, 1916, residing here since. He was a locomotive engineer for Chicago and North Western Railway Co., retiring in 1959. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ and a former council member. He was also a member of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, Manitowoc Masonic Lodge F & AM and American Assn. of Retired Persons. Mrs. Weber preceded him in death in 1944. Survivors include a son, John M. Weber, of Seattle, Wash.; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Constance) Holsen, of Cleveland, Ohio; four grandchildren and a brother- in-law, William Jeske, of Suring. A brother, three sisters, a half brother, a half sister, a step-brother and two step-sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a Masonic memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. They may also call at the church from noon Saturday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ. Herald Times Reporter, January 6, 1977 P. 3 ******** [01-05-1977/died in Manitowoc]
JENNIE WEBER Mrs. Herman Weber, _3, of 1115 South 16th street, died at the Holy Family hospital early today following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at the Pfeffer funeral home Saturday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Weber, nee Jennie Meienburg, was born in this city Dec. 22, 1890. She was married on Aug. 30, 1916. Survivors are the widower; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meienburg, city; one daughter, Mrs. R. C. Holsen of Chicago; one son, Jack in the army and attending the University of Florida; two sisters, Miss Evelyn and Miss Ella Meienburg, both of this city; and one brother, Milton Meienburg of Brodhead. The body is lying in state at the funeral home until the time of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 7, 1944 P. 2 ******* [d. 01-07-1944/age 53 yrs./cause: generalized carcinomatosis/ wife of Herman Weber]
JOSEPH A. WEBER (d. 1946) Joseph A. Weber, 78, former Manitowoc resident, who had lived in Milwaukee in recent years died at his home, 610 East Mason street, Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with cremation at Forest Home cemetery. Mr. Weber was a veteran engineer for years on ships of the Goodrich Transit company. He is survived by his wife, the former Clara Topic. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 4, 1946 P. 2 ********* [bur. 09-21-1946/age 78 yrs./cause: acute thrombosis/cremains/ bur. on Oscar Jorsch lot]
JOSEPH F. WEBER (d. 1934) JOSEPH WEBER TAVERN OWNER, DIES LAST EVE World War Veteran Is to Be Given Military Funeral By American Legion Stricken yesterday afternoon at his hotel at Tenth and Jay streets, Joseph Weber, 38, died at 7:45 p.m. He had been in ill health for several years but his death was unexpected. Mr. Weber, during his business career, conducted taverns and eating houses in Melnik, Manitowoc Rapids and this city and for ten years was in charge of the principal refreshment stand at the Manitowoc county fair. He was to have conducted the stand at the fair this month. He was a World war veteran and a member of the American Legion, and will be accorded a full militry funeral. The Rev. Otto Menke will be in charge of services at the Pfeffer funeral home Monday at 10 a.m. The American Legion will furnish pallbearers, a caisson and a firing squad. The Odd Fellows will conduct services at the grave in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Pfeff funeral home Saturday, Sunday and up to the hour of the services Monday morning. Mr. Weber was born in the Town of Kossuth Sept. 21, 1895, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Webwer. After serving in the United States army for about six months during the World war he returned to Manitowoc where on May 14, 1919 he married Miss Martha Salta. At Melnik After their marriage they moved to Melnik where Mr. Weber operated a hotel, dance hall and store. Twelve years ago Mr. Weber moved his family to Manitowoc and opened up Weber's Eat Shop at 1005 Washington street. He operated this establishment for nine years. Three years ago he leased the Schreihart building, across the street, and operated it until a year ago when he rented Kugler's tavern and dance hall at Manitowoc Rapids. On June 4 of this year Mr. Weber rented the former Lake Smith hotel at Tenth and Jay streets from John Sin. Manitwooc Herald Times Friday, August 3, 1934 P.2 ******* [cause: apoplexy]
KATERINA WEBER Mrs. Matt Weber, 72, lifelong resident of city and county, died Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albin Pech, of 1636 South Ninth street. She had been ill three months. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. Yaroslov Vraney of the Melnik Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Weber, nee Katherine Soukup, was born at Kossuth in 1869 and 52 years ago was married to Mr. Weber. They located on a farm in Kossuth. Mr. Weber died in 1930. For the past few years she lived with her daughter. She was a member of the Z.C.B.J. lodge. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Pech, of this city; seven grand- children and one great-grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 2, 1942 P.2 ********* [Kate/d. 02-28-1942/age 72 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/ wife of Math. Weber]
LOUIS WEBER (d. 1931) PIONEER MEAT DEALER OF CITY DIES AT HOME Louis Weber Sr., 66, Resident Here Since 80’s Passes Away From Heart Attack Louis Weber Sr., 66, who since locating here some 45 years ago, has followed the butcher business, retiring to private life a few years ago, passed away at the family home, 624 North Ninth street, last night, following a heart attack. Although not in the best of health for the past six weeks Mr. Weber was able to be up and about the house until two days ago when his condition became aggravated. He sank rapidly until the end came last night. The deceased was born in Sheer, Germany, in 1864, and came to this country in 1881. He located first in Milwaukee and after a short residence there, came to this city to make his home. He followed the butcher trade in Manitowoc and for a period of nearly twenty-five years conducted his own meat market on North Ninth street, until he retired from active business. Nine Children Survive On October 6, 1888 he was united in marriage to Caroline Zimmerman who survives him with seven sons and two daughters. They are Edwin, Elmer, Walter, Ervin, Louis, Fred, Albert and Mr. R. J. Fricke of this city and Mrs. Arthur Rosin, Chicago. Two brothers and four sisters, Joseph, Anton and Miss Francis all living at Sheer, Germany, Mrs. Matilda Schlau, Mrs. Sophia Thill and Mrs. Marie Grunwald, all of Chicago, also survive. Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the First Presbyterian church, with interment at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, April 18, 1931 P. 12 ******** [Louis Weber/bur. 4-20-1931/age 66 yrs/cause: angina pectoris]
LOUIS H. WEBER (d. 1969) Louis H. Weber, 66, of 1021 Green St., Manitowoc, died Monday of a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Ludowise will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Weber was born July 22, 1903(sic), at Manitowoc, son of the late Louis and Caroline Zimmerman Weber. He married Clara Lishka June 3, 1926. Mr. Weber worked for Mirro Aluminum Co. 10 years and retired 12 years ago because ill health. He was an insurance agent more than 30 years. Mr. Weber was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include the wife, a son (private), and two sisters, Mrs. Viola Rosen and Mrs. Richard Fricke, of Manitowoc; two brothers, Albert P., of Manitowoc, and Fred, of Miami Beach, Fla.; and four grandchildren. Four brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 7:30 p.m. the FOE memorial service will be conducted. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 1, 1969 P.5 ******* [bur. on Wenzel Lishka lot]
MARTHA WEBER Mrs. Martha Weber, 67, died unexpectedly Friday at home at 1019A S. 11th St., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, the Rev. Theodore P. Crusius officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Weber was born Martha Salta May 5, 1896, at Rief Mills, daughter of the late John and Julia Krejcarek Salta. The family moved to Kellnersville in 1901 where she attended school. Later she moved to Larrabee and resided there until 1919 when she was married to Joseph Weber, May 14, 1919, at Melnik. The couple resided at Melnik until 1924 when it moved to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1934. She was a member of First Reformed Church of Manitowoc, the Ladies Aid Society of the church, the Vocational Homemakers Club, Woman’s Relief Corps, Eagles Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and CZBJ Lodge. Survivors include four sons, Joseph, Richard and John of Manitowoc and Gordy of Newton, 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A sister also preceded her in death. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Memorial services will be conducted at the funeral home at 6 p.m. by the VFW Auxiliary and at 6:30 p.m. by the Eagles Auxiliary. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 7, 1964 P. 27 ******** [d. 2-7-1964/age 67 yrs./widow of Joseph F. Weber]
MARY J. WEBER Mary J. Weber, age 90, former Manitowoc resident, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001 at Bartlesville, Okla. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 at Evergreen Cemetery with the Rev. Steven Solberg officiating. Mary was born Aug. 11, 1911 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late William H. and Laura (Trier) Wedegartner. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1928. She married Albert P. Weber, Oct. 24, 1936. Albert owned and operated Hamilton’s Flowers, Manitowoc, prior to his death Dec. 11, 1983. Mary was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, where she held a number of offices including Deacon. She worked for many years as a volunteer with the Manitou Girl Scout Council and was the recipient of the “Thanks Badge,” the highest award for Girl Scouting for adults. Mary was a member of the Thalia Dramatic Club for 40 years. Following the death of her husband in 1983, Mrs. Weber moved to Muskogee, Okla., where she became a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Albert P. Jr. and Jennifer Weber, Green Bay a daughter and son-in-law: Mari Leigh and G.O. (Pat) Patterson, Nowata, Okla.; together with 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Albert (Curly), Mary was preceded in death by a brother: William Wedegartner. Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 3, 2001 P. A6
MATH WEBER FORMER GIBSON RESIDENT DIES AT HOSPITAL HERE Math Weber, 68, who has been a patient at the Holy Family Hospital for the past few days suffering with blood poisoning in his leg, passed away last evening at six o'clock. Funeral servicees will be held on Friday morning at ten o'clock from the Pfeffer Funeral parlors with burial at the Evergreen Cemetery. Rev. Junek will officiate. The deceased was born in Bohemia on Dec. 16, 1862 and came to America with his parents when twenty-one and settled at Gibson where he later became manager of a general merchandise store. Seven years ago the family moved to the city and he lived a retired life. In 1886 he was married to Miss Kate Soukoup at Melnik, who with two children, Mrs. Albin Pech and Joseph Weber, both of this city and a sister, Mrs. Mary Shimonek of Melnik survive. Mr. Weber was president of the Kossuth Bohemian Fire Insurance Company. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer Mortuary. Manitowoc Herald News, Tues., Nov. 25, 1930 page 2 ******* [Matt Weber/bur. 11-28-1930/age 62 yrs/cause: delirium tremens/bur. on Math. Weber lot]
MYRTLE M. WEBER Mrs. Myrtle M. Weber, 79, a resident of Manitou Manor, Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, December 11, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Larry Ellenberger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Weber, nee Myrtle M. Hanstedt, was born Sept. 20, 1902, at Green Valley, Wis., daughter of the late Heinrich and Ida Schmidt Hanstedt. She moved to Two Rivers as a child with her parents, where she attended Two Rivers Public Schools. She was married to Ervin A. Weber April 20, 1922 at Two Rivers. The couple moved to Manitowoc after marriage. Mrs. Weber was retired from Hamilton Manufacturing Company and she and her husband also operated Hamilton Greenhouse for 10 years. He preceded her in death June 11, 1969. She was a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Ervin Krizek of Two Rivers, Winifred and Marvin Eis and Carol May and Alvin Osieczanek of Manitowoc; two brothers, Ben and Walter Hanstedt of Two Rviers; a sister, Mrs. Anna Pierce of Charleston, Ill.; a brother-in-law, Milton Harmann of Manitowoc, 21 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Three sisters and two great granchildren preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. The casket will be moved to the church Monday morning, where the body will lie in state from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, December 11, 1981 P. 3 ********* [widow of Ervin A. Weber]
WINNIFRED M. WEBER Winnifred M. Weber, age 81, of 2350 South 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Winnifred was born Jan. 28, 1927, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ervin and Myrtle Hanstedt Weber. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the class of 1945 from Lincoln High School. Winnifred worked for Park Lawn Home in Manitowoc as a CNA for many years until her retirement. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents; one son: Gregory Somers; two grandchildren: Shannon and Jordan; and one sister and brother- in-law: Carol and Alvin Osciezanek. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Marcia Solberg will officiate. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc. Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 3, 2008
BABY WEBORG The infant son of Capt. And Mrs. E. A. Weborg died at the hospital last evening. The child was born Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald News, September 10, 1926 P. 3 ******* [died in Manitowoc/cause of death: heart disease/buried on the E.M. Jacobs lot]
JEROME T. WEBSTER Jerome Thomas Webster, 66, who made his home in Manitowoc for several months in 1949, died Sunday at Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Webster was born in Kansas City in 1887 and in 1910 married Miss Lybbe Krainik of Manitowoc at Omaha. They made their home in Chicago for 40 years and came to Manitowoc early in 1949. They made their home at 911 North Ninth St. Mrs. Webster died Aug. 24, 1949, and Webster then returned to Kansas City. Survivors are two brothers, Dr. Joseph and Thomas of Kansas City; two sisters, Mary Louise Webster of Kansas City. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 1, 1953 P. 15 ******* Jerome T. Webster, 247 East Seventy-Third Street, a retired Cudahy Packing Company official, died early yesterday at St. Joseph hospital. He had been ill about a month. Mr. Webster was born in Kansas City and was a resident here until about 1912. He moved to Omaha where he became associated with the Cudahy Packing Company. In 1918 he moved to Chicago where he later became manager of the Cudahy foreign department, a position he held until he retired in 1949. He moved to Manitowoc, Wis., where he was a resident until the death of his wife, Mrs. Lybbe Webster. He returned to Kansas City in Oct., 1950. Mr. Webster was a member of the International Trade Club of Kansas City, St. Elizabeth Catholic church and the Meat Packers Association of Chicago. Surviving are three sisters, Miss Laura Webster and Miss Mary Webster of the home and Mrs. Louise Eckert, Carpenteria, Calif., and two brothers, Dr. Joseph G. Webster, 5532 Locust Street and Thomas C. Webster, 7429 Village Drive Circle, Prairie Village. Services will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Burial will be in Manitowoc. The rosary will be said at 8 o'clock this Monday night at the Thomas E. Quick funeral home. The Kansas City Times, Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 31, 1953 ******* [d. 08-31-1953 at Kansas City, MO/age 67 yrs.] ******* MANITOWOC GIRL BRIDE IN OMAHA Miss Lybbe Krainik - Campbell Wedded There on Oct. 28 Cards have been received by friends in the city announcing the marriage of Mrs. Lybbe Krainik-Campbell, formerly of this city and Gerome(sic) Thomas Webster of Omaha, Neb., celebrated at Omaha October 28. Mr. and Mrs. Webster will be at home to friends at the Merrian, at Omaha after Dec. 1. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Krainik, N. Eighth street, this city, the bride has a large circle of friends in Manitowoc who extend congratulations. As Miss Lybbe Krainik, she attended the local schools and later was married in this city with her husband, Mr. Campbell, making her home in Omaha. Mr. Webster is a prominent professional man of Omaha and the wedding was a society event in that city, the prominences of the couple attracting wide interest to the marriage. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Nov. 3, 1910
LYBBE WEBSTER Mrs. Jerome Webster of 911 North Ninth street died last night at Holy Family hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic church, the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Mrs. Webster, nee Lybbe Krainik, was born in Francis Creek and when she was a young girl, the family moved to Manitowoc. In 1910 she was married in Omaha, Nebr. to Jerome Webster and they moved to Chicago in 1911 where they lived for 38 years. They came to Manitowoc four months ago. Survivors are the husband; brother, Fred Krainik of Oakland, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Steidl of Iowa City and Mrs. W. E. Blumenthal of Manitowoc; niece, Irene Steidl of Iowa City. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from noon Friday until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thurs. 25 Aug 1949, p. 2 ******* [age 66 yrs./wife of Jerome T. Webster] ******* MANITOWOC GIRL BRIDE IN OMAHA Miss Lybbe Krainik - Campbell Wedded There on Oct. 28 Cards have been received by friends in the city announcing the marriage of Mrs. Lybbe Krainik-Campbell, formerly of this city and Gerome(sic) Thomas Webster of Omaha, Neb., celebrated at Omaha October 28. Mr. and Mrs. Webster will be at home to friends at the Merrian, at Omaha after Dec. 1. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Krainik, N. Eighth street, this city, the bride has a large circle of friends in Manitowoc who extend congratulations. As Miss Lybbe Krainik, she attended the local schools and later was married in this city with her husband, Mr. Campbell, making her home in Omaha. Mr. Webster is a prominent professional man of Omaha and the wedding was a society event in that city, the prominences of the couple attracting wide interest to the marriage. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Nov. 3, 1910
ELIZABETH WEDERETZ Mrs. L. E. Wedertz (sic), 79, nee Elizabeth Dustman, of 908 St. Clair street, died this morning at the home following a two week illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian church, Dr. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. She was born in St. Louis, Mo., in 1868 and accompanied her husband, the late L. E. Wedertz to Manitowoc in 1907 when the latter became identified with the peapacking industry. He was named president of the Lakeside Packing company in 1921, serving in that capacity until his death in 1936. Mrs. Wedertz was a member of the First Presbyterian church and the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors are a son, Harry of this city; two brothers, John and Frank Dustman of Burlington, Iowa; two granddaughters, Mrs. Shirley Blitz and Mrs. Betty Lund of this city; and a great-grandchild, Karen Lund. The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary after 1 p.m. Thursday and will be moved to the church at 10:30 a.m. Friday to lie in state until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 3, 1947 P. 2 ********** [Mrs. Louis/d. 12-03-1947/age 79 yrs.]
HARRIET WEDERTZ (d. 1959) Mrs. Harry L. Wedertz (sic) 64, of ?03 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Friday after a lingering illness at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roland L. Schwandt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Wedertz, nee Harriet Blumenstein, was born in the Town of Newton May 19, 1894, daughter of the late Charles and Henrietta McLaughlin Blumenstein. She was married to Harry L. Wedertz, president of Lakeside Packing Co. of Manitowoc, Jan. 20, 1917. Mrs. Wedertz was a member of First Lutheran Church and First Lutheran Altar Society. In former years, she was an active worker and member of the South Side Ladies Aid. She also was a past president of the Prisca Society of First Lutheran Church and was active in U.S.O. as well as other charitable organization programs. Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Daniel Blitz and Mrs. Gordon Lund of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Richart and Mrs. Laura Kieselhorst of Manitowoc; four brothers, Herbert and Arthur of Tampa, Fla., Walter of Mosinee, Wis., and Harry of Hollywood, Calif., and five grandchildren. A daughter, Harriet, died in infancy and Mrs. Wedertz was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Minnie Seegetz, and a brother, Charles. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 10, 1959 P. 9 ******* [d. 01-09-1959/age 64 yrs./wife of Harry L. Wedertz/ bur. on Mrs. Louis Wedertz lot] ******* Miss Harriet Blumenstein and Mr. Henry Wedertz were married Saturday at the home of the bride's mother, South 14th Street. The attendants were Miss Minnie Blumenstein, sister of the bride and William Nelson. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Henrietta Blumenstein and is a popular young lady of the South side. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wedertz and is superintendent of the Wisconsin Pea Canners Company. Mr. and Mrs. Wedertz left in the afternoon on a wedding trip. Upon their return, they will take up their residence on South 7th Street. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 25, 1917
HARRY L. WEDERTZ Harry L. Wedertz, 78, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at the home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodora Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wedertz was born Nov. 6, 1891, at Chicago, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Anderson Wedertz. He married Harriet Blumenstein Jan. 20, 1917. She preceded him in death Jan. 9, 1959. He married Hazel Gillin of Toronto, Canada, Sept. 11, 1969. He had been employed at Lakeside Packing Co. many years, serving as president from 1936 to 1961, and then chairman of the board until his retirement in 1966. He was active in many community affairs. He was former director of the American Red Cross, former chairman of the Community Chest, served on the administrative board of the Memorial Hospital, former director of the First National Bank in Manitowoc, served on the Advisory council and Building Committee of the YMCA, former director of the Boy Scouts Council and a member of the Girl Scouts Advisory Committee and Troop Campsite Development Committee. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Scottish Rite Bodies and Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee, Manitowoc Lodge No. 16, F. & A.M., Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, Royal Arch Masons, and Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, Knights Templar. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two daughters preceded him death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday until 11:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Masonic services will be at 7:30 p.m. The casket will remain colsed. Memorials may be made to St. Mary Home for the Aged, First Lutheran Church, YMCA or charities of the donor's choice. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 2, 1973 ******** [d. 03-02-1973/age 81 yrs.](06 Nov 1891/Mar 1973/SSDI) ******** Miss Harriet Blumenstein and Mr. Henry Wedertz were married Saturday at the home of the bride's mother, South 14th Street. The attendants were Miss Minnie Blumenstein, sister of the bride and William Nelson. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Henrietta Blumenstein and is a popular young lady of the South side. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wedertz and is superintendent of the Wisconsin Pea Canners Company. Mr. and Mrs. Wedertz left in the afternoon on a wedding trip. Upon their return, they will take up their residence on South 7th Street. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 25, 1917
LOUIS WEDERTZ LOUIS WEDERTZ DIES TODAY IN SAN FRANCISCO Lakeside Packing Co. Head Succumbs To Pneumonia After Short Illness Louis E. Wedertz, 67, head of the Lakeside Packing company and a resident of Manitowoc since 1907, died early today in San Francisco, Calif. He was stricken ill with pneumonia in that city last Thursday while enroute to Manitowoc with his wife, after spending a several weeks’ vacation in California. Body to be Brought Home The body is to be brought to this city for funeral service and interment. Harry Wedertz, an only son who flew to California Sunday following receipt of a message telling of the critical illness of his father, and Mrs. Wedertz are accompanying the body home. Service will be held here either Friday or Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wedertz left Manitowoc late in January by train for Texas where they joined Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rummele who were making the trip west by motor. They continued west to Los Angeles, Calif. All four were taken ill with the flu in the west and were under the care of physicians for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Wedertz took the train to San Francisco intending to join Mr. and Mrs. Rummele there. Mr. Wedertz was taken ill with pneumonia in San Francisco four days ago and weakened by his previous illness sank rapidly. Mr. Wedertz was born in Burlington, Iowa in 1869 and spent his early life in that city. He later located in Chicago. He came to Manitowoc in 1907 when C. W. Gillett took over the Landreth interests in the operation of a number of pea packing plants in Wisconsin, with headquarters in this city. Prominent in Elks The Wisconsin Pea Canners company was incorporated and Mr. Wedertz assumed an office position with the firm. In 1922 the Lakeside Packing company was organized and took over the canning interests of the old company. Mr. Wedertz was elected president and general manager of the company whicih operates plants in this city, Sheboygan, Amery and Turtle Lake, in Wisconsin, and at Plainview, Minn. For many years Mr. Wedertz was prominent in the Manitowoc lodge of Elks. He served as exalted ruler of the lodge in the period when the new clubhouse on South Eighth street was erected in 1919. He took an active interest in the building campaign and was chairman of a finance committee that raised funds for the clubhouse. Mr. Wedertz was an ardent baseball fan and during the season followed with interest the progress of the race in the major circuits. He also was prominent in aiding Manitowoc ball clubs years ago when the city was in state circuits. Mr. Wedertz was married in Burlington, Iowa to Miss Elizabeth Dustwin. Survivors are the widow; a son Harry, city; two brothers, Gustave, Burlington, Iowa and William, Chicago; and a sister, Mrs. Lydia Smith, Burlington, Iowa. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 7, 1936 P. 2 ******** [Louis Edmund Wedertz/bur. 4-11-1936/died at San Francisco, CA/age 68 yrs/ cause: coronary occlusion & pulmonary infarction contributory arterio sclerosis]
INFANT WEDIG The infant child of G. Wedig died at the home of its parents, on Clark St. this morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 27, 1901, p. 4 ****** Wedig birth: 3 May 1900 Milwaukee death: 26 May 1901 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1901 City father: Gustav Wedig Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ****** [cause: tuberculosis] ****** A Gustav Wedig lived at 1809 Clark st. in 1901-1902 he's in the Schmidt's Directory
ELAINE L. WEEKES Mrs. Elaine L. Weekes, age 69, of 2210 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Thursday, August 31, 1995, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 1995, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Elaine was born September 18, 1925, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Adolph and Myrtle Krieser Mancel. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc and was employed at Hamilton Mfg. Company in Two Rivers until her retirement. She was a member of Immanueal Ev. Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide at the church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Mark Schroeder, Vernon, Wis.; two grandchildren, Christian and Jessica Schroeder; one brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Jan Mancel, Yuma, Ariz.; one sister, Diane Leonard, Shelton, Wish.; one niece and nephew, other relatives and friends also survive. Relatives and friends may call at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church from 1 p.m. Saturday until the time of service. Memorials to Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, would be appreciated. Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, September 1, 1995 P. A2
CHARLES WEEMAN CATO MAN FAILS TO SURVIVE STROKE Charles Weeman, who was brought here from Cato yesterday following a stroke of paralysis, died at the hospital last night without having rallied. He was 62 years of age and a son of the late King Weeman, a pioneer of the county. A half brother, King Weeman, of Shawano, arrived to take charge of the body which was buried from the undertaking rooms of W. Frazier this afternoon. Mr. Weeman never married. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 25, 1920, Page 4 ******* [cause: apoplexy]
EDDIE WEEMAN (d. 1864) Melancholy Accident. A heart rending accident took place in this village on Thursday, the 28th ult., by the drowning of Joseph Edwin Weeman, a smart and intelligent boy nearly thirteen years of age, son of K.S. and Martha J. Weeman. About 4 o'clock on that day, he went into the river, near its mouth, to bathe, and disappeared at once. Alarm was immediately given, and search made, but his body was not recovered until about dark. His funeral was largely attended, and his remains were accompanied to the grave by the teachers and scholars of the south side school. His fond parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sorrow, for 'Tis lonely now within their home, Each room is filled with gloom For death has taken Eddie hence, And borne him to the tomb. They miss his soft hand on their cheek His presence everywhere His kind and pleasant voice so sweet Floats no more on the air. His angel form and smiles of love No more will light their way Their guiding star on earth has set But shines in heavenly day. Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, August 5, 1864 pg. 1
EDWIN F. WEEMAN (d.1946 Edwin F. Weeman, 76, lifelong resident of city and county, died suddenly this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anton Hertel of 809 Huron street. He was stricken with a heart attack while seated in a chair in the home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Frazier mortuary chapel, the Rev. D.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Weeman was born in Branch in 1870 and when a young man came to this city. He was employed at the Aluminum Goods company until his retirement 14 years ago. He married Miss Mary Hammond in 1896, who preceded him in death. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Hertel of this city; brother, King of Shawano; sister, Mrs. William Murphy of Minneapolis; and a grandchild. The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary after 7 p.m. Thursday until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 22, 1946 P.2 ******** [d. 05-22-1946/age 76 yrs./bur. on King Weeman lot]
KING S. WEEMAN From the Files of the Pilot – Twenty-Five Years Ago – (1892) King Weeman of Cato died on Thursday of last week after an illness of some months. He had long passed middle life though up to the time of his sickness he was quite vigorous for a man of his years. He came to Manitowoc about 40 years ago from Maine where he was in the lumber business. He at once began the same line of business here and worked for some time along the Manitowoc River getting logs out for Jones and Co. He was quite successful and was at one time owner of considerable real estate in the city. He purchased a farm in Kossuth a few miles from the Branch and made a specialty of raising short horn stock. He sold out and moved to Cato, purchasing the Harris farm and here he lived until his death. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 21, 1917 ******** [bur. 06-17-1892/cause: Brights disease]
MARTHA WEEMAN From the Files of the Pilot - Fifty Years ago (1864) DIED - In the village on the morning of December 31, 1864, Mrs. Martha Jane, wife of Mr. K.S. Weeman, aged 41 years. Funeral took place on Monday. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 7, 1915 ******** DIED: In the village on the morning of December 31, 1864, Mrs. Martha Jane, wife of Mr. K.S. Weeman, aged 41 years. Mrs. Weeman was loved and respected by all of those who had the good fortune of her acquaintance, and her sudden death cast a deep gloom over the village when her decease became know. Her husband and children have the warm sympathy of the community in their deep bereavement. Funeral exercises were held in the Episcopal Church, by Rev. Mr. Freeman, and the remains were followed to the grave by a large concourse of neighbors and friends. At a special meeting of Chickerming Lodge 55. I.O.O.F. held Saturday evening Dec. 31, 1864, the following resolutions were passed: Whereas, It had pleased Almighty God to remove in a sudden manner the wife of our worthy brother K.S. Weeman, and Whereas, It is our duty to mourn with those who weep, therefore be it Resolved, That our sympathies are due, and are hereby tendered to brother Weeman in this great affliction. Resolved, That we will as a mark of respect attend the funeral of the deceased in a body, and the Secretary is directed to enter these resolutions upon the minutes, and furnish copies to brother Weeman, and for publication. Manitowoc Pilot Friday, January 6, 1865 pg. 1
******** IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the Matter of the Estate of Martha J. Weeman, Deceased. On reading and filing the petition of K.S. Weeman, of said county, representing among other things that Martha J. Weeman, late of said county on the 1st day of January, A.D., 1865, at the city of Manitowoc, in said county, died intestate, leaving certain real estate within this State of Wisconsin, and that the said petitioner is the kin of said deceased and praying that administration of said estate be to Geo. N. Woodin, granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 23d day of March, A.D., 1874, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said County. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a Weekly Newspaper published at Manitowoc city, in said County. T.G. Olmsted, County Judge. Dated at Manitowoc the 21st day of February, A.D. 1874. Manitowoc Pilot, March 12, 1874 P. 1
******** [Mrs. Martha Weeman/bur. 01-02-1865]MARY A. WEEMAN MRS. E. WEEMAN DIES THURSDAY NIGHT AT HOME (photo) Resident of Manitowoc For 34 Years and Native of County Passes; Burial Saturday After a lingering illness, Mrs. Edwin F. Weeman, nee Mary Agnes Hammond, a resident of Manitowoc for over 30 years, passed away at the family home, 809 Huron street last evening. A kind and loving wife and mother, her passing is universally mourned by a large circle of friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the home, with Rev. Phipps of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen. Native of Cato The deceased was born in the town of Cato and spent her early life in that township. She was married there in 1895 to Edwin F. Weeman and they continued to make their home there for two years, at which time they removed to this city, where they have since resided. Besides the husband the deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. A. Hertel of this city, one grandchild (private) a brother, Dr. F.W. Hammond of this city and two sisters, Mrs. F.A. Woodcock of Chilton and Mrs. R.W. Burke of Pittsburgh, Pa. The remains were removed to the home this afternoon from the Shimek and Schwartz parlors, and may be viewed there up to the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, October 30, 1931 P.1 ********* [Mary Agnes Hammond Weeman/bur. 10-31-1931/age 60 yrs/ cause: carcinoma of bowel/bur. on Edwin F. Weeman lot]
EMIL WEGFARTH EMIL WEIFERT (sic) of this city died in Sheboygan on Thursday last of lockjaw. He accidentally stepped on some nails which were driven into his foot, carrying with them the germs of the disease. Manitowoc Pilot, August 6, 1896 P. A2 ******** [age 25 yrs./cause: following wound]
KATHARINE WEGFARTH Mrs. Wegfarth, mother of Mrs. Gus Griebling, died at her daughter's home last Friday. Her funeral took place yesterday. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1886 page 5 ******** Death last Fri. of the wife of Mr. Valentin Wegfarth. She was laid to rest last Mon. afternoon. Der Nord Westen, 30 Dec. 1886 ******** [bur. 12-27-1886/bur. on Valentine Wegfarth lot]
VALENTINE WEGFARTH Death of Valentine Wegfarth. Val. Wegfarth, a well known resident of this city, died at his home on 14th street this morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, December 15, 1898 P. 1 ******* Was a Pioneer. Valentine Wegforth, whose death was briefly mentioned in these columns yesterday, was one of the early settlers of this city. He was born in Germany in 1819. Came to America in 1844, locating at Baltimore for a time and afterward moving to Milwaukee where he was married in 1848. A year later he came with his bride to Manitowoc and resided here continuously up to the time of his death. His wife died about twelve years ago. Six children survive him. Charles, of this city, Bernard and George of Chicago, Mrs. Steve Butler, of this city, Mrs. John Leist, of Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. Morris Page, of Delore, Canada. The deceased was one who enjoyed the esteem of all who knew him. He was making his home with his son Charles at the time of his death. Funeral services will be held next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, December 16, 1898 P. 1 ******** [cause: debility]
AUGUSTA WEGFORTH ILL ON TRAIN FAILS TO RALLY Mrs. C. Wegforth Dies Day After Return to Her Home in City Taken ill aboard a C & NW train while enroute from Dubuque, Ia., to her home in this city Thursday night, Mrs. Charles Wegforth, a well known Southside woman, failed to rally after her arrival here and within twenty-four hours, passed away. Mrs. Wegforth had been a sufferer from cancer for a long time and was advised to place herself in care of specialists at Dubuque where she had been for several weeks. She started for home in this city Thursday and upon arrival in the evening was completely overcome and had to be assisted to her home, 910 So. 14th Street, where she died Friday night. Mrs. Wegforth was 61 years of age and a long time resident of this city. She is survived by her husband and brothers and sisters, ex patrolman, August Eggert, being a brother. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 from the late home. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Apr. 17, 1911 ******** [cause: cancer]
BENJAMIN W. WEGFORTH TO BE BURIED AT EVERGREEN Benjamin W. Wegforth, Sheboygan, To Be Interred Here Funeral services will be held at Sheboygan Wednesday afternoon for Benjamin W. Wegforth, 63, native of Manitowoc, who died early Monday at his home on the Upper Falls road, west of Sheboygan, after a lingering illness. The services will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Ballhorn chapel and burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery in this city. The Rev. E.H. Wessler will officiate. Mr. Wegforth was born Aug. 21, 1860 in this city, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Wegforth. His father conducted a manufacturing business here. The deceased lived for a time in Milwaukee, St. Paul and Chicago. In the latter city he engaged in the livery and teaming business for about 30 years. After that he entered the merchandising business and in 1919 came to Sheboygan where he was married to Mrs. Mary Fredrich in 1925. She died March 22 of this year. Mr. Wegforth was a member of Zion Reformed church in Sheboygan. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. William Anderson, Oak Park, Ill.; a stepson, Paul Fredrich; one brother, George Wegforth, Kansas City, Mo.; one siter, Mrs. Gertrude Leist, Carson, Wash., and one grandson (private), Oak Park, Ill. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 5, 1934 P.7 ********* [d. Sheboygan, WI/cause: carcinoma of lip/bur. on Paul W. Fredrich lot]
CLEMENT R. WEGFORTH Clement R. Wegforth, 77, of 1421 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient eight days. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wegforth was born Jan. 6, 1892, at Brillion, son of the late Robert and Catherine Mueller Wegforth. As a young man he came to Manitowoc and married Louise C. Diegel June 4, 1912. He worked at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., Rahr Malting Co., and as a painter for the city of Manitowoc before retiring in 1956. He was a member of the IOOF Lodge. Survivors include his wife; a son, William, two daughters, Mrs. Frank Kolar and Mrs. Paul Rosinsky, of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 19, 1969 P.3 ******** [d. 07-18-1969/age 77 yrs.] (06 Jan 1892/Jul 1969/SSDI)
ELIZABETH WEGFORTH Mrs. Henry Wegforth, 74, of 911 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been in ill health a year. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Elizabeth Gadicke, was born Aug. 8, 1882, in Germany, daughter of the late Herman and Marie Koch Gadicke. When a year old she was brought to the United States by her parents who settled at Brillion. As a young woman she worked at Milwaukee and following her marriage in 1908 lived with her husband at Manitowoc. He survives along with a brother, Edward of Brillion and a sister, Mrs. Martha Kruschinske of Appleton. Friends may call at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 6, 1957 P. 25 ********* [d. 06-05-1957/age 74 yrs./cause: carcinoma of liver/bur. on Henry Wegforth lot] ********* Henry Wegforth and Miss Lizzie Gadicke were married at the home of the bride's mother last Tuesday, Rev. Wittbracht of the Friedens church tying the nuptial knot. The young couple is well known here and have hosts of friends who wish them much joy of life. The groom is employed in one of the flourishing hardware establishments of Manitowoc and that city will be their future home. The NEWS extends hearty congratulations and well wishes. They left Wednesday for a honeymoon trip. Brillion News, Fri., Aug. 14, 1908
HENRY WEGFORTH Henry Wegforth, 80, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, five years, died Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been admitted shortly before his death. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Wegforth was born July 17 , 1881, at Brillion, son of the late Henry and Katherine Luecker Wegforth. He married the former Elizabeth Gadicke at Brillion. The couple resided at Manitowoc. He was a tinsmith, employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and then was a janitor at Woodrow Wilson Junior High School. Prior to his retirement in 1955 he operated the elevator at Manitowoc Savings Bank. He was a member of Manitowoc I.O.O.F. Lodge 55. Survivors include a brother, Clement, of Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews. His wife preceded him in death June 5, 1957. He also was preceded in death by two sisters. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, where Odd Fellows Memorial services will be conducted at 8 p.m. The casket will be moved to the church at 11:30 a.m. Saturday where the body will lie in state until the hour of the service. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 21, 1961 P. 15 ******* [d. 12-23-1961/age 80 yrs.] ******* Henry Wegforth and Miss Lizzie Gadicke were married at the home of the bride's mother last Tuesday, Rev. Wittbracht of the Friedens church tying the nuptial knot. The young couple is well known here and have hosts of friends who wish them much joy of life. The groom is employed in one of the flourishing hardware establishments of Manitowoc and that city will be their future home. The NEWS extends hearty congratulations and well wishes. They left Wednesday for a honeymoon trip. Brillion News, Fri., Aug. 14, 1908
LOUISE WEGFORTH Mrs. Clement Wegforth, 81, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wegforth, nee Louise C. Diegel, was born June 8, 1892, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Caroline Niemann Diegel. She was married to Clement Wegforth June 4, 1912, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death July 18, 1969. She was a member of the Germanic Society, Rebecca Lodge and Senior Citizens of Manitowoc. Survivors include a son, William C., of Manitowoc, two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Evelyn) Kolar, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Paul (Dorothy) Rosinsky, of San Francisco, Calif; two brothers, John and Arthur Diegel, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Lonzo and Mrs. Lynda Jacobsen, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Mathilda Braun, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, seven grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter. A brother, William, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and at the church after 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, March 7, 1974 P.22 ********* [d. 03-06-1974/age 81 yrs./widow of Clement R. Wegforth] [amputated lower left limb/bur. 11-13-1973] (08 Jun 1892/Mar 1974/SSDI) (Note: Tombstone says b. 1893)
MARY WEGFORTH Wegforth Funeral Rites Are Held Here Monday Funeral services were held here Monday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Wegforth, 74, formerly a Manitowoc resident, who died at Sheboygan last week of a heart attack. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery here. The deceased was born in the town of Herman, Sheboygan county in 1859, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Siemers. She was married to William Fredrich in 1883. He died in 1890, and was buried here. Prior to her husband's death the couple lived on a farm in the town of Liberty, this county. For 15 years after her husband's death the deceased made her home here and in 1925 was married to Benjamin Wegforth. They resided in Chicago for 14 years and then moved to Sheboygan. Besides her husband she is survived by a son Paul Fredrich, and two sisters, Mrs. Sophia Gerrell of Kohler and Mrs. August Stoltzmann of Chicago. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 27, 1934 P.2 ******* Mrs. Wegforth Is Called To Rest At Home Near City Mrs. Mary Wegforth, 74 years old, passed away early Thursday morning from a heart attack at her home on the Upper Falls road near the west city limits. She was born June 12, 1859, in the town Herman, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Siemers. She attended the district school in that town and on April 15, 1883, was united in marriage to William Fredrich, who preceded her in death on February 16, 1890, and was buried in Evergreen cemetery in Manitowoc. Prior to the husband’s death, the couple lived on a farm in the town Liberty. For 15 years after her husband died, deceased made her home in Manitowoc, and on April 15, 1905, was united in marriage to Benjamin Wegforth and for the following 14 years resided in Chicago after which the couple came to Sheboygan county. Besides the husband she is survived by one son, Paul Fredrich; a grandson, (private), and two sisters, Mrs. Sophie Gerrelis of Kohler and Mrs. August Stoltzmann of Chicago. The remains were taken to the Ballhorn Funeral Temple where funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, the Rev. E. Wessler, pastor of Zion Reformed church, officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen cemetery in Manitowoc. Sheboygan Press, March 23, 1934 P. 2 ******* [Mary Siemers Wegforth/d. Sheboygan, WI/ cause: coronary sclerosis/bur. on Paul W. Fredrich lot/the records about the lot say this: "Willed to Paul W. Fredrich (Frederick) by Mrs. Mary (Frederick) Wegforth-1935." (1st husband William Fredrich/2nd Benjamin Wegforth)
WILLIAM C. WEGFORTH William C. Wegforth, age 71, of 910 E. Cedar Av., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, June 21, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 24, 1994, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Hugh Anderson with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born October 19, 1922, in Manitowoc, son of the late Clement and Louise Diegel Wegforth. He was veteran of the United States Army during World War II serving with the 252nd Field Artillary Battalion in England, France and Germany, where Mr. Wegforth fought in the famous Battle of the Bulge. He then married the former Shirley Marie Griebling on February 27, 1946, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Wegforth was employed at the Manitowoc Portland Cement Company for many years and then was employed with the City of Manitowoc as a welder for 17 years until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center, Fraternal Order of Eagles #706 and First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Wegforth; three sons and a daughter- in-law, Roger Wegforth, Thomas and Laurie (Brennan) Wegforth, William S. Wegforth; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jason Koch; two grandchildren Preston William and Jared Jason Koch; a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Kolar Meyer, all of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Sweeney. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 1994, and Friday morning at First Presbyterian Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be sadly missed by all including his buddy Wally. Herald Times Reporter, June 22, 1994 P. A2
HAZEL WEGMAN Hazel L. Wegman, age 86, formerly of 1101 N. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, July 17, 1996, at North Ridge Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 22, 1996, at Evergreen Cemetery, with cremation having taken place. She was born October 23, 1909, in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Paul and Lillian Bauman Janake. She attended schools in the Sheoboygan (sic) area. She married Peter Wegman January 9, 1928, in Sheboygan. Survivors include her husband, Peter Wegman, Manitowoc; a daughter, Audrey Lulloff, Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Wendy and Marshal Beck, Manitowc (sic), and great- grandchild, Dana Beck, Pamela and Jerome Krowiorz, Green Bay, and great-children, Matthew and Sara, Aric and Gretchen Lullof, Oshkoch (sic), and great-grandchildren, Zachary, Aric and Amy; other relatives and friends. The Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 18, 1996 P. A2
PETER S. WEGMAN Peter S. Wegman, age 96, a Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at St. Mary's Home. Private family graveside services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery with cremation having taken place. Peter was born Nov. 27, 1906 in Sheboygan, son of the late Frank and Theresa Kobler Wegman. He attended school in Sheboygan. On Jan. 9, 1928 he was married to the former Hazel L. Janake in Sheboygan. She preceded him in death on July 17, 1996. Peter was a self-employed real estate broker in the Manitowoc area. Survivors include his daughter: Audrey Lulloff of Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Wendy and Marshall Beck of Manitowoc; Pamela and Jerome Krowiorz of Green Bay; Rick and Gretchen Lulloff of Oshkosh; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Wegman family. Herald Times Reporter, May 2003
EDITH M. WEGNER Edith M. Wegner, age 89, formerly of 1321 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, June 23, 1995, at the Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 1995, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Stephen Schuette will officiate at the service with burial at the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wegner was born August 29, 1905, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Ida Helmuth Koehler. She married Fred C. Wegner on June 14, 1926. He preceded her in death February 5, 1979. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Frederick and Marion Wegner, John Wegner, all of Manitowoc; one daughter, Joan Wegner, Milwaukee; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by three sisters and a grandson, James. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m on Monday evening. Herald Times Reporter, June 25, 1995 P. A2 ******** [widow of Fred Wegner]
ETTA F. WEGNER Mrs. Etta F. Wegner, 84, of Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 627 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Family Heritage Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Phipps Memorial Chapel First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Krumb will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wegner, nee Etta Wills, was born May 16, 1896, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Nuhs Wills. She was married to Simon Wehrwein in 1916. He preceded her in death in 1936. She then was married to Walter Wegner in 1939 in Indiana. He preceded her in Death Sept. 9, 1979. Mrs. Wegner was past president of the Monday Music Club, a member of U.P.W. of First Presbyterian Church, an active member of First Presbyterian Choir for 35 years and director of singing for the city Homemakers Club. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Harley and Olive Wehrwein of Shakopee, Minn.; a daughter and son-in-law, Floraine and Harold Meser of Green Lake; a step son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Marie Wegner of Grafton; a step daughter and son-in-law, Dolores and Fred Anewenter of Milwaukee; a brother, Howard Wills of River Falls; a sister, Bess Neubert of Oconomowoc; six grandchildren; 11 step grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; 16 step great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Frfiends may call at Phipps Memorial Chapel Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of services. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 4, 1980 P.3 ******* [widow of Walter A. Wegner]
FRED C. WEGNER (d. 1979) Fred C. Wegner, 76, of 1321 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly early Monday morning at the family residence. Funeral services will be 2:45 p.m. Wednesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemtery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wegner was born Jan. 1, 1903, in Two Rivers, son of the late John and Augusta Schwartz Wegner. He married Edith Koehler June 14, 1926, in Illinois. The couple resided in Two Rivers until 1944, when they moved to Manitowoc where they resided since. Mr. Wegner was a master electrician and master plumber by trade and owned and operated the Lakeside Electrical Company in Two Rivers for 10 years, prior to his retirement in 1968. Survivors include his wife, Edith M., a son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Marion Wegner of Manitowoc and a son, John of Manitowoc; a daughter, Miss Joan Wegner of Milwaukee; a brother, Harvey of Two Rivers and a sister, Mrs. Ben (Sadie) Wilson of Green Valley, Wis. A grandson James, and a sister, Sylvia, preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 1979 P. 3
JAMES R. WEGNER James Wegner, 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Wegner, of 914 Wilson St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning at University Hospital, Madison, where he had been a patient three days. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. T. F. Uetzmann will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. James was born March 19, 1959, at Manitowoc and was in the first grade at James Monroe Public School. His mother is the former Marion Tomaschefsky. He is survived by his parents; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Wegner, of Manitowoc, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Tomaschefsky, of Maribel, paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Ida Koehler, and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Ida Tomaschefksy, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 1, 1965 P. 7 ******* [d. 10-01-1965 at Madison WI/age 6 yrs./son of Frederick E. and Marion L. Wegner]
JOHN WEGNER John Wegner, 82, died this morning at his home, 1207 Hamilton street, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o’clock from the First German Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery. The body will be moved to the home from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Wednesday morning, where it may be viewed until the time of the services Thursday. Mr. Wegner was born in Germany October 30, 1857. He came to America at the age of nine and settled with his parents in the town of Newton. On April 6, 1883, he was married to Louisa Sundt, and the couple settled on a farm in Newton. In 1920, the Wegners moved to Manitowoc, where Mr. Wegner was employed for ten years at the Schuette Bros. company. Survivors besides the widow include a son, Arthur of Marshfield; five daughters, Mrs. Olga Boldt and Mrs. Edna Wilde, city; Mrs. Ida Luke, Milwaukee; Mrs. Elsa Kaesmark??, San Francisco; and Mrs. Hedwig Bruchschen, Newton; two half-brothers, Henry and Ernst Groth; a sister, Mrs. Sophia Brick, Manitowoc Rapids; two half- sisters, Mrs. Ricka Huebner, city and Mrs. Minnie Korthauer, Newton; 15 grand- children and one great grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 26, 1940 P. 7 ******** [d. 02-26-1940/age 82 yrs./cause: hemiplegia]
LOUISE WEGNER Mrs. John Wegner, nee Louise Sundt, 86, died Sunday night at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc, where she had made her home the past 13 months. Born in 1865 at Newtonburg, she was married to Mr. Wegner in 1883 and settled on a farm in Newton. Following retirement in 1920, the couple lived in Manitowoc where Mr. Wegner died 11 years ago. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. John Luke of Milwaukee, Mrs. Martin Kaczmark of Daly City, Calif., Mrs. Max Bruckschen of Newton, and Mrs. Herbert Boldt and Mrs. William Wilde, both of Manitowoc; son, Arthur of Marshfield, Wis.; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 10, 1951 P. 6 ******** [bur. 09-12-1951/age 86 yrs./bur. on John Wegner lot]
MARION L. WEGNER Marion L. Wegner, age 80, died on Monday morning, May 4, 2009, at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. She was born Sept. 12, 1928, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Oscar and Lydia (Vetter) Tomaschefsky. Marion was a graduate of Denmark High School, Class of 1947. On Sept. 6, 1952, she married Frederick E. Wegner at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Marion was a bookkeeper in the accounting department at the Aluminum Specialty Company in Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband of 56 years: Frederick Wegner, Manitowoc; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Joan Wegner and John Wegner, both of Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by a son: James Robert Wegner; and brothers and sisters: Robert Tomaschefsky, Allen Tomaschefsky, Elmer Tomaschefsky, Harold Tomaschefsky, and June Tomaschefsky. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Revs. Paul Schossow and Nicholas Maglietto with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center for their compassionate care and support given to Marion and her family. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 2009
MINNIE WEGNER Miss Minnie Wegner Dies At Milwaukee, To Be Buried Here Messages received here told of the death at Milwaukee today of Miss Minnie Wegner, 44, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wegner, 1207 Hamilton street. The deceased has been a resident of Milwaukee for a number of years, where she has been employed. Miss Wegner was born at Newton April 17, 1886. Besides her parents she is survived by one brother Arthur of this city and six sisters, Mrs. Martin Kaazma?k, of San Francisco, Mrs. John Luke, Milwaukee and Mrs. Emil Felle, Mrs. Walter Bruckschen, Mrs. Herbert Boldt and Mrs. William Wilde, all of Manitowoc. The remains are to be brought to this city for burial but funeral arrangements have not been completed. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, December 27, 1930 P.7 ******** [bur. 12-31-1930/age 44 yrs/died at Milwaukee, WI/ cause: paralyzed/bur. on John Wegner lot]
WALTER A. WEGNER Walter A. Wegner, 91, formerly of 627 N. Eighth t., Manitowoc, a resident of Family Heritage Nursing Home the past two years, died Sunday, Sept. 9, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Deason will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Mr. Wegner was born Aug. 31, 1888, at Cooperstown, son of the late John and Elizabeth Huppen Wegner. He was a lifelong resident of the Manitowoc area and married Isabelle Kotick in 1914 at Milwaukee and later married Etta Wills in 1939 in Indiana. Survivors include his wife, Etta, a son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Marie Wegner of Grafton; a daughter and son-in-law, Dolores and Andrew Anewenter of Milwaukee; a step son and step daughter-in-law, Harlan and Olive Wehrein of Shakopee, Minn.; a step daughter and step son-in-law, Floraine and Harold Meser of Green Lake; a brother, Clarence of LaPorte, Ind., 11 grandchildren, six step grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, September 11, 1979 P. 3 ******** Cooperstown news: News has been received here of the marriage of Walter Wegner of Gibson and Isabelle Kotick of Maribel. The marriage took place at Milwaukee. The couple will make their future home on a farm at Gibson. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 17, 1915 P. 4
FELIX M. WEGROWSKI Felix M. Wegrowski, age 68, formerly of 938 South 25th St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning, April 19, 1993, at the St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Prusakowski OFM, with burial at the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born May 29, 1925, at Two Rivers, Wis., son of the late Matthew and Theresa Pikulik Wegrowski, he married the fromer (sic) Alice Bennin July 14, 1978, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death April 17, 1987. Mr. Wegrowski was employed with the City of Manitowoc Street Department for over 25 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Amvets Post No. 99, Manitowoc, St. Marys' Young Mens Club, and St. Mary's Catholic Church were Felix served as a lecture for many years. Survivors include four step sons and their spouses, John and Rosalyn Rugowski, Manitowoc, James Rugowski, Neenah, Jerry Rugowski, New Holstein, Joseph and Maureen Rugowski, Green Bay; eight step grandchildren; three step great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be held at 5:30 p.m. by Deacon Bob Drobka. Herald Times Reporter, April 19, 1993 P. A2 ********* [widower of Alice Wegrowski/bur. on Matthew Wegrowski lot]
AUGUSTA WEHAUSEN Mrs. Augusta Wehausen, 83, nee Augusta Gloff, died at two o’clock this morning at her home, 720 North Tenth street. Death was due ot complications resulting from her advanced age. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock from the Pfeffer funeral parlors, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be made in the Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Wehausen was born August 7, 1854 in Manitowoc. She made her home in Manitowoc all her life. In 1881 she was married to Henry Wehausen, who died 16 years ago. Survivors include a son, Walter at home; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Hackett, Manitowoc; and Mrs. Harvey Burtion of Appleton; a brother, Ernst Gloff of Sheboygan Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Steven Burkhart, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Minnie Rath, Chicago; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from 7 o’clock tonight until the time of the services Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 26, 1937 ******** [bur. 08-28-1937/age 83 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on Henry Wehausen lot] ******** (The following obituary is for her brother Robert Gloff): Robert Gloff, Native of City, Dies In South Robert Gloff, 62, a native of Manitowoc who moved from the city 30 years ago, died late last week at Thomasville, N.C. He was buried there. Mr. Gloff, who was a brother of Mrs. Henry Wehausen and Mrs. Fred Rath of this city, was born in Manitowoc in 1872. Leaving this city he located at Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan, Algoma and Mattoon where he followed his trade as a wood worker in veneer factories. He moved to Thomasville, N.C. 23 years ago. Survivors are his wife, two sons, George of Thomasville and Stuart of Knoxville, three sisters, Mrs. Wehausen and Mrs. Rath of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Steven Burkart of Milwaukee and a brother, E.C. Gloff, of Sheboygan Falls. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 20, 1934 P. 2
HENRY H. WEHAUSEN DEATH RELEASES HENRY WEHAUSEN FROM SUFFERING Henry Wehausen, 720 North Tenth street, life long resident of the city, died at the family home yesterday afternoon after an illness which has confined him to his bed for some time past. Mr. Wehausen was born on Hamilton street of this city, June 29, 1852, his father being Herman Wehausen, pioneer brick manufacturer of Manitowoc. He was a school mate of Henry Boeckman who died two days ago and during his life time was an engineer in local factories, an oiler on the Goodrich steamer and of late years, until his health failed him, was janitor at the Madison (Park) school. Deceased is survived by his widow and three children, a son Walter and daughter Mrs. Edward Kesselhorn of this city and another daughter, Mrs. J. L. Hockett of Grinnell, Iowa. Nine grandchildren, one brother and three sisters, also survive. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home and will be under the auspices of the local order of Maccabees of which he was a member. The Rev. M. S. Axtell will preach the funeral sermon and burial will be made at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, May 28, 1921 ******** [bur. 05-31-1921/cause: cardio renal disease]
HERMAN F. WEHAUSEN (d. 1908) Saturday afternoon Hermann Wehausen, the 12-year old son of Henry Wehausen here, went to the mouth of the Manitowoc River with his sink net to catch some minnows for a Sunday fishing trip. Since then the boy has been missing and a theory that he fell into the river and drowned is unproven since the police searched the river Saturday evening from the Main Street bridge without finding his body. On Sunday the men from the life saving station brought their instruments and searched the river again without results. Maybe the body was swept into the lake, so it may be a while before it is washed up onto the bank. The boy’s mother is nearly out of her mind with grief. Der Nord Westen, 24 Sept. 1908 ******* Mr. and Mrs. John Ploeckelmann went down to the new harbor pier Sunday morning to do some fishing and saw a male body floating in the water. They immediately notified the police who quickly came and recovered it. It was the body of 13-year old Hermann Wehausen whom we reported last week as having been missing since Saturday. As best one can guess, the boy fell into the water while casting his sink net. In his attempt to get to the surface it appears he became so entangled in the net that he could not save himself. The body was buried Monday in the city cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1908 ******** MISSING 2 DAYS MAY BE DROWNED Herman Wehausen Fails to Return from Fishing Trip to G.T. Co. Docks IS THOUGHT TO HAVE FALLEN FROM PIERS Missing from the home since Saturday evening and last seen on the northside lake piers, Herman Wehausen, the twelve year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wehausen, North Fifth Street, is believed to have been drowned. Though no one saw the lad fall into the water and though the body has not been recovered it is nevertheless deemed probable that he met his death in this manner since he had announced his intention of fishing for minnows off the pier and was not seen to return. The lad is one of two sons of the family and the idol of his mother, being the youngest child. The boy is supposed to have lost his life between the the hours of five and seven o'clock on Saturday evening and was last seen by Mrs. Ed. Scherer who was on the north pier where the boy visited with a son of the latter, about his own age. After a time he announced his intention of going over to the Goodrich docks for minnows and left, the Scherers paying no further attention to his movements. It is thought that if the boy lost his life in the manner indicated that he fell into the water while throwing out his small minnow net which assisted in pulling him down having had it tied to his wrist. Uncertainty as to the spot where the lad fished for minnows is one reason why the body cannot be found or it may have been taken into the lake which will probably give it up in the usual time. On Saturday the river and lake was a foot higher than it has been on this shore for weeks and it is not improbable that the body was taken out into the lake by the strong undertow that prevailed. Up to a late hour today, the body had not been recovered nor has there been any additional information as to the boy's whereabouts and the drowning theory is probably a correct solution. The scene of anguish at the home was pitiful on Sunday and today and the kindly offices of neighbors who did all in their power to mitigate the suffering of the mother, is all that has prevented her from losing her mind. As it was, the woman was hysterical most of the night Saturday. When no news came to relieve her uncertainty though the river and lake near the piers was being dragged by the police and the Two Rivers Life Saving crew came down to assist in the search. One sad feature of the occurrence is the state of mind of the mother who had denied the boy all day when he asked permission to go to the docks to secure minnows for Sunday's fishing but in the end she gave her permission though with reluctance. This is the theme that the mother constantly returns to when efforts of friends are being made to comfort her. The Wehausen home has been visited by affliction only last year when a daughter died. There is but one child remaining, a son, aged twenty. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Sept. 18, 1908 ********** MISSING BOY MET DEATH IN LAKE Body of Little Herman Wehausen Found Near New Harbor Pier FISH NET DREW HIM TO DEATH AND HELD BODY With the fish net which had probably drawn him into the lake and to his death, still attached to his wrist, the string wound about his neck and the iron crossbar which held the frame, resting on his back, holding the body down, the dead body of little Herman Wehausen, the North side lady who disappeared a week ago Saturday, was taken from the lake Sunday morning. The body was found on the lake side of the new government pier, directly out from Chicago Street and about 300 feet from shore and was badly bloated from the action of the water. The body was taken to the Oestreich undertaking rooms and prepared for burial. Discovery of the body was made by Mr. and Mrs. J. Ploekelman who had visited the pier to fish Sunday morning and they immediately notified the police office and Capt. Carle and Officer Dueno assumed charge of the body after taking it from the water. The boy is presumed to have been fishing off the pier with a net which he had attached to his wrist with a string and in throwing the net, was probably drawn from the pier. The strong wind had wrapped itself about the neck of the boy, probably due to his struggle and the iron crossbar of the frame pressed on the back and it is thought this held the body below the surface so long a time. Recovery of the body of the boy sets at rest the uncertainty as to his fate and is a God given boon to the poor mother whose health has been shattered by the terrible shock and grief over her loss. Friends are doing all in their power to minister to the bereaved family but the sorrow is one which time only can mitigate. The burial of the body was held at Evergreen cemetery this afternoon from the vault when the remains were taken after preparation for burial. The boy was 12 years of age and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wehausen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Sept. 28, 1908 ******** [bur. 09-28-1908/cause: drowning]
NETTIE WEHAUSEN Death yesterday, after an illness of several months, of Miss Nettie Wehausen, 24-year old daughter of Mr. E. Wehausen here, of consumption. Der Nord Westen, 05 Sep. 1907 ******* Miss Nettie Wehausen, aged 26 years, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Wehausen, North Fifth street, at an early hour Wednesday morning. The cause of her demise was consumption from which she had suffered for some time. She was born and reared in this city and attended the North Side school of which she was a graduate. She had lived in Milwaukee the past five years and was taken ill there three months ago. Six weeks ago she returned to her home here and gradually grew weaker until on Wednesday morning when she breathed her last. She leaves her parents, three sisters and two brothers to mourn her departure. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, interment at Evergreen cemetery. Rev. Grether of the German Reform church will officiate. Miss Wehausen had a large circle of friends who sincerely sympathize with the bereaved family in their sad affliction. Manitowoc Pilot, September 12, 1907 ******* [Minetta Wehausen/bur. 09-12-1907/cause: phethetitis]
SOPHIA WEHAUSEN Mrs. Wehausen, widow of the late Fred Wehausen, died in Chicago and the remians (sic) were brought here for burial, arriving at noon today. Deceased had been making her home with her daughter in Chicago for some time past. The family formerly resided south of the city. Mrs. Wehausen was past 50 years of age. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 13, 1904 P. 1 ******** Death in Chicago recently of Mrs. Wehausen, widow of the late Fred Wehausen, at the age of about 50. The body was brought here and interred yesterday. The family were former local residents. Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1904 ******* Mrs. Sophia Wehausen, widow of Herman Wehausen, and a resident of this county for over fifty years, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Johanne Heine, at Lake Forest. Mrs. Wehausen was born in Germany October 8, 1831, coming here and settling in the town of Newton in 1845. The following children survive her: Henry, Dora and Lena, of this city; Frederick, of Maplewood; Johanne, of Lake Forest; and Anna, of Lake Bluff. The funeral takes place today from the home of the deceased in this city on South Fourteenth street. The Rev. Carl Machmiller will officiate. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 14, 1904 pg. 1 ******* [cause: heart failure]
STEVEN ELWOOD WEHAUSEN Steven E. Wehausen, 21, of Appleton, died Wednesday in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. C.R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wehausen was born April 2, 1956, in Manitowoc, son of Edward and Lois Brewer Wehausen. He attended Trinity Lutheran School and Valders High School and was employed in construction work in Appleton. Mr. Wehausen was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his parents of Cape Coral, Fla., six brothers, Wayne of Kenosha, Kent of Whitelaw, Glenn and Stanley of Rt. 3, Manitowoc and Wesley and Terry of Cape Coral; three sisters, Mrs. Al (Kathy) Gulseth of Manitowoc, Mrs. Mike (Kerry) Haar and Miss Bonnie Wehausen of Coral Beach, paternal grandfather, Emil Wehausen of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran School or Villa Hope in Appleton. Herald Times Reporter, October 21, 1977 P. 3
WALTER WEHAUSEN Funeral services for Walter Wehausen, 74, of 720 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, who died Tuesday, June 23, were at 1:30 pm Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Henry E. Stammer officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Zahorik, Alvin Gall, Henry Thielen, Edward Crowe, Peter Peterson and George Reiderer. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., June 30, 1959 page 13 ******** [Walter F. Wehausen/d. 06-23-1959/age 74 yrs./bur. on Henry Wehausen lot]
ADAM WEHRWEIN Adam Wehrwein, 88, pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, died at his home in the town of Newton this morning where he has resided since his marriage in 1881. He had been in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the St. John Evangelical church in this city by the Rev. Paul Blaufuss. The body will lie in state at the Stoltenberg funeral home at Cleveland from 6 p.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Saturday when it will be removed to the church and will lie in state from 11 a.m. to the time of services. Interment will be in the Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Wehrwein was born on Nov. 18, 1855 in the town of Newton, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wehrwein. He was married on October 9, 1881 to Dorothy Stoltenberg of the town of Centerville, who survives with one daughter and four sons. Last October the couple marked their 62nd wedding anniversary. At that time the male choir of the St. John’s Lutheran church at Newtonburg serenaded the couple which was pleasing to Mr. Wehrwein, who had been a member of a gesangverein since his youth in Newton and in Manitowoc. He was a member of the Freier Saengerbund. Survivors besides the widow are one daughter, Mrs. James Cranston, Beloit; four sons, George, Madison; Adolph, Milwaukee, Walter, town of Newton, and Carl, Washington, D.C., 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 26, 1944 P. 2 ******* [d. 01-26-1944/age 88 yrs./bur. on Walter Wehrwein lot]
AUGUSTA WEHRWEIN MRS. WEHRWEIN OF NEWTON IS CALLED TO REST TUESDAY Centerville - Mrs. Augusta Wehrwein, wife of Simon Wehrwein, the Town of Newton, died Tuesday in Milwaukee at the home of her son, Richard Wehrwein, where she had been visiting. Mrs. Wehrwein is survived by her husband at Newton, three daughters and four sons. The sons are Richard in Milwaukee, Simon Jr. at Manitowoc, William and Albert in Chicago. One brother, Fred Groelle of Newton also survives. Mrs. Wehrwein was born in Saxon, Germany on August 22, 1840 and for many years had made her home in Newton. The body will be shipped to Manitowoc for burial in Evergreen Cemetery there. The funeral will be held on Friday. Sheboygan Press, Thurs., June 24, 1926 page 2 ******** Stricken by an attack of pleurisy at Milwaukee Friday while on the way to Milwaukee from Chicago where she had made her home in late years, Mrs. Augusta Wehrwein, an old resident of this county, died at the home of her son, Richard Wehrwein Tuesday morning. The body was brought here and burial will be held from the home of Simon Wehrwein, 736 So. Nineteenth Street Friday afternoon at 9 o'clock, the Rev. Menke officiating. Mrs. Wehrwein, nee Groelle, was born in Saxony, Germany August 22, 1840 and came to Manitowoc County in 1847 with her parents, pioneer settlers of the Town of Newton and most of her life was spent there. After the death of Mr. Wehrwein twenty-one years ago, Mrs. Wehrwein came to this city to take up her home and in 1917 went to Chicago to be with her children there, returning for the summer every year. Mrs. Wehrwein is survived by seven children, William and Albert and Augusta Wehrwein of Chicago, Simon of this city, Richard of Milwaukee, Mrs. Bertha Cordes, Palo Alto, Calif., and Mrs. Dabblaar of Seattle, Wash. Eighteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 24, 1926
DORA WEHRWEIN Mrs. Adam Wehrwein, 90 (photo), lifelong resident of the county, died Sunday afternoon at the home of her son, Walter, in Newton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Johns Evangelical church in this city. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Wehrwein was born Dorothy Stoltenberg in Centerville in 1857 and in 1881 was married to Adam Wehrwein. They located on the present homestead farm, now operated by her son. The couple observed their golden wedding in 1931. Mr. Wehrwein died in 1944. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Flora Cranston of Beloit; three sons, Adolph of Milwaukee, Carl of Washington, D.C., and Walter of Newton; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Stoltenberg funeral home in Cleveland, and will be moved to the church in this city Wednesday morning where it may be viewed from 11 a.m. until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 5, 1948 P. 2 ******* [d. 1/04/1948/age 90 yr/bur. on Walter Wehrwein lot]
ELSIE WEHRWEIN Mrs. Walter Wehrwein Dies; Rites Wednesday After an illness of several years, Mrs. Walter Wehrwein, 42, a native of Newton, died Saturday night at a Fond du Lac hospital, where she had been a patient. An attack of pneumonia, which sapped her strength, was the direct cause of her death. The remains have been brought to the home in the town of Newton and funeral services will be held from there at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, and at 2 p.m. from St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Newton. The maiden name of the deceased was Elsie Weyer. She was born in the town and married there in 1914 to Walter Wehrwein who survives with one son Lester and two daughters Gladys and Florence. Four sisters, Mrs. John Ruchhoeft of Los Angeles, Mrs. Edward Bruns of Sandy, Oregon; Mrs. Charles Pick, city, Mrs. Otto Schmotz, Newton, three brothers, Otto, Albert, and John Weyer, all of the town of Newton and her father, Albert, of Newton also survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 24, 1933 P. 6 ******* [d. 01-15-1933 at Fond du Lac WI/age 42 yrs./removal from St. John's cemetery Newton WI/bur. 06-24-1961/wife of Walter Wehrwein] (Elsie (Mrs. Walter) Wehrwein/d. 01/15/1933/bur. 01/18/1933/from records of St. Johns Evang. Luth. Ch.)
HARLAN F. WEHRWEIN Harley F. Wehrwein, age 74, of Shakopee, Minn., died Thursday, August 22nd, at his home. Mr. Wehrwein was born in Green Bay, Wis., and was raised in Manitowoc, Wis. He received his B.S. degree in Industrial Arts from Stout State University in Menomonie, Wis. On February 3, 1940, Harley married Olive Steies. Mr. Wehrwein taught high school Industrial Arts and coached. After receiving his masters degree at the University of Minnesota he was appointed as a professor at River Falls State college. He was employed for 25 years as Quality Control Engineer for Continental Machines until his retirement. Mr. Wehrwein was a love of music. During his teaching years he played piano in several dance bands. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Olive; son, Gary; daughters, Sharon and Jeri; six grandchildren; a great grandson and a sister. A private family service was held, with interment in Manitowoc, Wis. Arrangements were made by Cavanaugh-McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee. Herald Times Reporter, August 27, 1991 P. B6 ********** Manitowoc news: Little three-year old Harland Wehrwein(sic), son of Samuel Wehrwein, residing on 736 South 19th street, narrowly escaped death on Monday, when touching a live wire near his home. His hand was severely burned and he was thrown to the ground in an unconscious condition. Tri-County Record, Kiel Thursday, September 30, 1920 pg. 4 ******** BOY HANDLES LIVE WIRE Harland(sic) Wehrwein, three-year-old son of Samuel Wehrwein, South Seventh street had his hand severly burned and only by good fortune escaped death Monday morning when he grasped a live wire that was trailing on the ground near his home. A neighbor noticed the child's condition and ran to his aid. He was picked up in an unconscious condition and it was several hours before the physicians pronounced him out of danger. The storm Sunday night had blown down one of the city's feed wires running into a house and the youngster in playing had taken hold of it. He received 110 volts. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 30, 1920 p.1 ******** [d. at Shakopee MN/cremains/husband of Olive Wehrwein]
LUDWIG WEHRWEIN L.H. WEHRWEIN FORMER LOCAL MAN IS DEAD Brother of S.H. Wehrwein Dies at Chicago Last Night Messages received last night brought the news of the death at Chicago of L.H. Wehrwein, a former Manitowoc man and brother of Prof. S.H. Wehrwein, principal of the Division street school. The death of Mr. Wehrwein occurred at a Chicago hospital where he had been removed a few days ago from his home at DeQuion, Ill., his brother having been at Chicago with him. Mr. Wehrwein’s death was due to heart trouble from which he had been a sufferer for years. He was 40 years of age and was born in the town of Newton, this county where he resided until twenty years ago when he located in Virginia and engaged in farming. Later he removed to Seattle, Wash., and in 1911 took up his residence at Du Quion where he has been engaged in the hotel business since. A widow and two children at Du Quion survive Mr. Wehrwein who is also survived by his mother in this city, four brothers and three sisters. The body will be brought here from Chicago for burial and the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the home of Simon Wehrwein at 1902 Clark street, with interment at Evergreen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 15, 1915, Page ********* Mrs. Louis Wehrein and children of Ducoin, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wehrwein, of Chicago, and W.G. Wehrwein of Minneapolis, who were here to attend the funeral of the late Louis Wehrwein, have returned to their respective homes. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 19, 1915, Page 3 ********* [Louis Wehrwein/bur. 17 July 1915/cause: organic heart disease/ bur. on Simon Wehrwein lot]
SIMON WEHRWEIN (d. 1905) Simon Wehrwein, Sr., of Newton, died Sun. from the results of a heart attack he had suffered on Sat. while returning to his farm from a visit to Manitowoc. Mr. Wehrwein, who was 65, is an old and eminent settler of Town Newton where he has lived almost his entire life. He is a veteran of the Civil War who served in Co. B of the 9th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, and suffered several severe wounds from which he never fully recovered. He is survived by his sorrowing widow, 3 daughters and 5 sons, one of whom is Mr. Simon Wehrwein, Jr., our representative in the State Assembly. The funeral was held yesterday. Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1905 ******** Simon Wehrwein, Sr., father of Assemblyman Simon Wehrwein, died last Sunday at his home in the town of Newton, aged sixty-five. The cause of his death was paralysis, followed by heart failure. He was taken ill while on his way home from a visit to the city. The decedent was a veteran of the Civil war. He leaves a wife and eight children, five sons and three daughters, to mourn his departure. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. A number of the local G. A.R. Post attended the funeral. Mr. Wehrwein had always been a resident of the town of Newton. He served throughout the Civil war and was wounded several times. He was well and favorably known in the county and his demise will be much regretted by many friends. Manitowoc Pilot, June 15, 1905 ******** [bur. 06-13-1905/cause:heart failure]
SIMON F. WEHRWEIN (d. 1938) Simon Wehrwein, 69, Dies, Funeral Services Saturday Simon F. Wehrwein, 69, former assemblyman and prominent in the Progressive party for many years, died Thursday afternoon in a hospital in Madison. Death was due to a heart ailment. He went to Madison from his home in this city, 736 South 19th Street, ten days ago. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the Pfeffer Funeral Home, the Rev. Otto Menke, Sheboygan Falls, former pastor of the First Reformed Church here, will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Wehrwein was a warm adment(?); twelve years ago was active in farming, school and political circles of Manitowoc County. His last public service was two years ago when he held a positioin in the State Senate at Madison, during the legislative session. Mr. Wehrwein was born in Newton in 1869 and followed farming after completing his schooling. While still a young man, he turned to the teaching profession. He taught for 29 years, including five years at Mequon, Ozaukee County, 10 years in the city schools here and the remainder in rural schools of the county. He was nominated and elected to the assembly from the First District of Manitowoc County in 1904 and served three two year terms. Mr. Wehrwein was a warm admirer and enthusiastic supporter of the late Senator Robert LaFollette and was one of the founders of the first President of the Manitowoc County LaFollette Club. The members continued Mr. Wehrwin as head of the club each succeeding year. In this office he assisted in directing the company campaigns of the Progressive party. In 1916 Mr. Wehrwin married Miss Etta Wills of this city. She survives with a daughter, Floraine, 14, city; a son, Harlan, 21, city; brother, Richard, Waukesha, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Wernecke, Chicago, Mrs. Henry Cordes, Berkeley, Calif. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer Funeral Home tonight and Saturday until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 15, 1938 page 3 ********* S.F. WEHRWEIN (Rep.) was born in the town of Newton, Manitowoc county, Wis. January 1869; was educated in the public schools of that county; later attended the Oshkosh Normal School for two years. He taught for seven years in Manitowoc county, then took charge of his father's farm during which time he was chosen one of the trustees of the Farmers' Mutual Fire Ins. Co.; he is now again engaged in teaching. In 1906 he was elected president of the Manitowoc County Teachers Association, and for three years he served as a member of the board of common school examiners. He has been elected to represent his district as a delegate to county and state conventions, was elected member of the assembly in 1904 and 1906 and was re-elected in 1908, receiving 2,089 votes against 1,683 for John Hardow (Dem.), and 501 for Henry Bruins (Soc. Dem.) The Blue Book of The State of Wisconsin" Compiled and Published Under The Directon of J.D. Beck, Commissioner of Labor and Industrial Statistics, Madison, Wis., Democrat Printing Co., State Printer, 1909, Page 1125 ******** [d. Madison, WI/cause: arteriosclerotis heart/ disease: terminal broncho pneumonia] ******** Married Simon F. Wehrwein, principal of the Division Street School was married on Nov. 11th at Waukegan, Ill., to Miss Etta Wills of Manitowoc Rapids. Mrs. Wehrwein is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wills and has been engaged in teaching in the county. She resigned her position last month. Mr. Wehrwein was for some years a teacher of district schools and joined the city force about two years ago. He was a successful teacher. He represented the first district including Manitowoc City several terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He is to be congratulated, not only upon arriving at the decision to join the ranks, but upon his very good fortune of being his bride's choice. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 28, 1916
WALTER W. WEHRWEIN Walter W. Wehrwein, 73, of 1144 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, a lifelong Manitowoc County resident, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon at home. He had a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Wehrwein was born Aug. 16, 1887, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Adam and Dorothea Stoltenberg Wehrwein. He married Elsie Weaver in June of 1914. She died Jan. 26, 1933, and Aug. 28, 1934 he married Lydia Kasten Roberts. She died June 26, 1960. He attended Lincoln School in the Town of Newton and was graduated from an agricultural short course at the University of Wisconsin. He farmed in the township until 1956, retiring and moving to Manitowoc. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Vilas Matthias of Madison, Mrs. Harold Berge of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Keith Christian and Mrs. Lloyd Peterson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Charles Peterson of Oxford, Pa.; two sons, Lester Wehrwein of Newton and Anthony M. Roberts of Manitowoc; a brother, Carl of Arlington, Va.; a sister, Mrs. James Cranston of Beloit and 23 grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Thursday until 11 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, September 21, 1960 P. 7 ******** [d. 09-20-1960/age 73 yrs.]