ANNE WIT    (d. 1967)

Miss Anne Witt (sic), 88, of 313 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Sunday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 930 a.m. Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and 
10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Claude Leclair 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Miss Witt was born Oct. 28, 1879, at Kellnersville, daughter of the late Anton 
and Anna Reindl Witt, and came to Manitowoc with her family in 1890. She 
attended St. Boniface Catholic School.
She never married. She resided with a sister, Emma, for many years. She enjoyed 
a particular interest in sewing and was a member of the Rosary Society of Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church and a charter member of the Catholic Women’s Club.
Survivors include a brother, Emil, of Manitowoc, three sisters, Mrs. John J. 
Koehler and Miss Emma Witt, of Manitowoc and Mrs. E. J. Anderson, of Minneapolis, 
Minn., and six nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 
o’clock this Monday by the Rosary Society and the Catholic Women’s Club. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 4, 1967  P. 7 


ANNIE WIT    (d. 1944)

Mrs. Anthony Witt (sic), 84, of 313 North Ninth street, lifelong resident of 
the county, died Thursday afternoon after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Witt, nee Anna Reindl, was born in Franklin in 1859 and ?? years ago was 
married to Anthony Witt who opened a harness shop in Kellnersville. He operated 
this business until 1890 when he moved to this city to establish a harness shop 
at Ninth and Chicago street, which he conducted until his death eight years ago.
Survivors are four daughters, Anna and Emma, and Mrs. John Koehler of this city, 
Mrs. E. J. Andersen, of Eveleth, Minn.; son, Emil, of this city; sister, Mrs. 
Joseph Muensch, of route 1, Whitelaw; and six grandchildren.
She was a member of the Altar society of the Sacred Heart church whose members 
will recite the rosary tonight at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the funeral home and at 
10:30 from the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. L. M. Scorn officiating. Interment 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body is lying in state at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 26, 1944  P. 10 
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[Anna/d. 05-25-1944/age 84 yrs./cause: cancer/widow of Anton Wit]


ANTON WIT    (d. 1936)

HARNESSMAKER ANTON WIT, 80; STROKE VICTIM 
Veteran Manitowoc Business Man Dies This Noon, Funeral To Be Saturday 
Anton Witt(sic), 80, oldest active harness maker in the county, died at noon 
today at his home, 313 North Ninth street. He had been active in his harness 
and saddle shop on the north side until a few days ago.
Mr. Wit attended Memorial day exercises at both ceremonies in Manitowoc. The 
following day he suffered a slight stroke but was able to be up and about his 
shop early this month.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home and at 9 a.m. from the Sacred Heart church. Interment 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Wit was born in Prague, Bohemia in 1855. As a child, he accompanied his 
parents to the United States. The family located at Kellnersville. In 1873 he 
moved to Two Rivers and learned the harness making trade with Anton Kumbalek 
in that city. Three years later he returned to Kellnersville to open a shop of 
his own and continued in business for 60 years.
In 1890 Mr. Wit moved to this city and opened the shop on North Ninth street 
which he operated until a few days ago.
In 1879 Mr. Wit married Anne Reindl of Kellnersville. In 1929 Mr. and Mrs. Wit 
observed their golden wedding anniversary. He was one of the founders of the 
Sacred Heart congregation when it was established on the north side many years 
ago.
Survivors are his widow; two sons, Anton F. and Emil, both of this city; four 
daughters, Anne and Emma, Mrs. John Koehler, all of this city, Mrs. E. J. 
Anderson, Eveleth, Minn.; three brothers, Emil, Chicago, John, Hubbell, Heb, 
Frank, Gibson; and six grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from 
Friday noon until the hour of the services Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 11, 1936   P. 2
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[bur. 6-13-1936/age 80 yrs/cause: apoplexy]


ANTON WIT JR.    (d. 1938)

Anton Wit, 51, World War veteran and former employe of the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing company, died at the Veterans’ hospital in Milwaukee Monday 
noon, just six months after he entered the institution.
The body was brought to this city and may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home from four o’clock Wednesday afternoon until the hour 
of the funeral. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 
o’clock from the funeral home and at nine o’clock at Sacred Heart church. The 
Rev. William Grace will officiate.
An American Legion firing squad, color guard and bugler will accord military 
rites at the grave in Evergreen cemetery. Members of the Knights of Columbus 
will be pallbearers. The Sacred Heart Holy Name society will pray the rosary 
Wednesday evening at 7:30.
Mr. Wit was born at Kellnersville Jan 5, 1887 and came to Manitowoc with his 
parents at the age of three. He assisted his father, the late Anton Wit Sr., 
in his harness shop at Ninth and Chicago streets, and was also employed at the 
Aluminum Goods. Mr. Wit enlisted in the United States army June 17, 1918 and 
was assigned to the Motor Transport Reserve unit No. 308. He went to France 
with the A.E.F. Sept. 14, 1918 and returned July 11, 1919, being discharged 
eight days later.
He was a member of Guy Drews post of the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus 
and the Holy Name society of Sacred Heart church. Mr. Wit was considered one of 
the best billiard players in the city and was the winner of many tournaments 
conducted at the old Taubert billiard room.
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Anton Wit Sr., city; one brother, Emil, city; and 
four sisters, Mrs. John Koehler and the Misses Anna and Emma Wit, all of this 
city; and Mrs. E. J. Anderson, Eveleth, Minn.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 17, 1938  P. 2
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[bur. 05-19-1938/d. at Vet. Admins. Hos.-Milwaukee, WI/age 51 yrs./
cause: cardio-renal vascular disease]


EMIL WIT    (d. 1946)

From "Death Notices"
WITT(sic), Emil-Age 59, Melnik. Died Saturday, November 30. Funeral services 
will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home with 
the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The 
body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 2, 1946 P. 2
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[d. at Gibson, WI/age 59 yrs.]


EMMA WIT    (d. 1969)

Struck by Auto, Woman, 79, Dies 
MANITOWOC—This city recorded its first traffic fatality of 1969 with the death 
of a 79-year-old woman pedestrian around noon Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital.
Police identified the victim as Miss Emma Witt (sic) of 313 N. Ninth St. 
She was fatally injured shortly before 7:15 a.m. when she was struck by an 
automobile while walking across North Eighth Street at its intersection with 
Chicago Street. A preliminary report indicated that she suffered hip and leg 
injuries in the accident. She was removed to the hospital in a unit of Manitowoc 
Ambulance Service.
The car involved was driven by Leon J. Reno, 19, of 914 S. 15th St. 
Miss Witt was walking from the west to the east side of the street in the north 
crosswalk, police said, when she was struck by the northbound vehicle.
Reno said he saw the pedestrian as she started to cross the street as he was 
coming into the intersection. She walked about one quarter of the way across the 
street, then broke into a run, the driver reported. 
He applied his brakes when he saw the woman start to run, Reno said, but he was 
unable to avoid hitting her. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 15, 1969  P. 1
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Funeral services for Miss Emma Witt (sic), 79, of 313 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, 
who died Wednesday noon from injuries received when struck by an auto at the 
Eighth and Chicago streets intersection, Manitowoc, earlier in the day, will be 
at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Claude Le Clair will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Miss Witt was born Sept. 14, 1890, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Anton and 
Anna Reindl Witt. She attended St. Boniface Parochial and Northside High Schools. 
She was a music teacher and served as organist for St. Mary and Holy Innocents 
churches. She was active in local music programs and had been a member of Monday 
Music Club.
Survivors include a brother, Emil, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. John J. Koehler, 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. E. J. Anderson, of Minneapolis, Minn.; and six nieces and 
nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home where at 7 o’clock this Thursday evening the 
Rosary will be recited. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 16, 1969  P. 28 
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[age 79 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Anton Witt lot]
(13 Sep 1890/Oct 1969/SSDI)


EMMA M. WIT    (d. 1963)

Mrs. Emil Wit, 67, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died early Saturday morning at the home 
of her son, John, following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
She was born Emma Duchon, April 3, 1895, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the 
late Frank and Mary Pech Duchon. She was married July 7, 1914, to Emil Wit at 
Francis Creek. The couple operated a farm. Her husband died in 1946. She was a 
member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 7753 of Mishicot.
Among survivors are a son, John, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; a daughter, Mrs. Francis 
(Caroline) Hlinek, of Rt. 1, Two rivers; three brothers, Joseph, of Whitelaw and 
Anton and Frank, of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Harry Havlichek, of Rt. 2, Two 
Rivers, Mrs. Walter Tegen of Strawberry Point, Iowa, and Mrs. Joseph Novotny and 
Mrs. Ralph Siebold of Manitowoc and three grandchildren.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Two Rivers Reporter, March 16, 1963 P. M-9
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[widow of Emil Witt]


ADOLPH A. WITAK

Adolph A. Witak, 86, of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 1110 
N. 18th Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, June 24, 1990, at North 
Ridge Care Center.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home 
and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born November 25, 1903, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Peter and 
Mary Bouda Witak. He attended High School in Denmark, 
Wisconsin and farmed in the Town of Kossuth until 1971 where he then retired 
and moved to Manitowoc. He married the former Viola Soukup on November 18, 1931, 
at Cooperstown. She preceded him in death June 16, 1979. He then married Alice A. 
Zahn on January 21, 1983, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. He was a member of 
A.A.R.P., Rockwood Francis Creek Senior Citizens, Manitowoc Senior Citizens and 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Alice; four daughters and sons-in-law, Bernice A. 
Krueger of rural Newton, Darlene and Howard Thielen of Manitowoc, Judy Zahn of 
Manitowoc, Patricia and Robert Teske of Two Rivers; two sons and daughters-in-law, 
Ronald and Sandra Zahn, Edwin and Jean Zahn, all of Manitowoc; a sister, Lucille 
Rezek of Cooperstown, eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren (private); 
along with other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends survive. He was preceded 
in death by two sisters, Marcella Wanek and Eleanor Schaetz, a brother, Victor 
Wanek and a son-in-law, Frederick H. Krueger
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. 
Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Don Gigure. Memorials 
would be appreciated to Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter 
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[widower of Viola Witak/husband of Alice Witak]


VIOLA WITAK

Mrs. Adolph (Viola) Witak, 71, of 1110 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Gallagher will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Witak, nee Viola Soukup, was born Aug. 25, 1907, in the Town of Gibson, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Pech Soukup. She was married to Adolph A. 
Witak Nov. 18, 1931, in Cooperstown. She farmed with her husband, Adolph, in 
the Town of Kossuth until 1971, retiring to Manitowoc. She was a member of 
Senior Citizens and Holy Innocents parish.
Survivors include her husband, a daughter and son-in-law, Frederick H. and 
Bernice A. Krueger of Newtonburg Road, Manitowoc, a brother, William Soukup 
and a sister, Mrs. Stanley (Mildred) Zagrodnik of Manitowoc. A brother, Edwin, 
and two sisters, Martha Schmidt and Emma Soukup, preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Parkside Funeral Home 7 o'clockto (sic) 9 o'clock this 
Monday evening and from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. A parish 
prayer service will be 8 o'clock Monday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, June 18, 1979 P. 3


HARRY G. WITCZAK

Harry G. Witczak, 75, of 2114 Columbus Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, 
May 22, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
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.
Mr. Witczak was born July 30, 1908, in Manitowoc, son of the late Andrew and 
Anna Strzyzewski. He married the former Lorraine E. Keil on August 23, 1935 at 
St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Witczak attended Manitowoc Schools, 
graduating from Lincoln High School Class of 19??. Mr. Witczak was employed at 
the ?? Sorge Dairy Company in Manitowoc for 38 years. Mr. Witczak was presently 
employed with the Lake to Lake Dairy in the public relations and sales. Mr.Witczak 
was an active ball player from 19? to 19??. He was elected into Kenny's Klub Hall 
of Fame in 19??. Mr. Witczak was a member of St. Mary Men's Club of the church.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; a son and a daughter-in-law, Michael and 
Son?a Witczak of Manitowoc; a daughter and a son-in-law, Diane and David Sleger 
of Manitowoc; a daughter, Patricia Sch?ck and future son-in-law, Johnny Jones of 
??; a brother and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Ruth Witczak of Manitowoc, Mrs. Mary 
?? of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lucille Witczak of Manitowoc; sisters and brothers-in-
law, Emily and Harry ?? of Manitowoc, Frances and Erwin Roberts of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Irene Burton of Manitowoc, Mrs. Gertrude Vondruska of Two Rivers. Al Bier(?) of 
Two Rivers and Harriet and Levy Erickson of Milwaukee; 10 grandchildren, Scott, 
??, Mike, Paul, D?, Dale, D?nny, Darin, D?, and Wendy, nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by five brothers, Leonard, Felix, John, George, Bernard, a 
sister, Cecelia Bi?r and two grandchildren, Steven and Susan.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday 
evening. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, May 23, 1984 p.3
(Note: This obituary was heavily overinked and very hard to read)
*********
Funeral services for Harry G. Witczak, 75, of 2114 Columbus Street, Manitowoc, 
who died Tuesday evening, May 22, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, will be 9:30 
a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 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.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Thursday evening. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 o'clock Thursday 
evening.
Herald Times Reporter, May 24, 1984 P. 3


LORRAINE E. (KEIL) WITCZAK

Mrs. Lorraine E. Witczak, 72, of 2114 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening, Jan. 27, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 10:30 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Eugene Brochtrup will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Witczak, nee Lorraine Elizabeth Keil, was born Aug. 9, 1913 at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Elmer and Clara Lambries Keil. She was married to Harry G. 
Witczak, Aug. 21, 1935 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her 
in death May 22, 1984.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Sonja Witczak of 
Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Diane and David Sleger of Manitowoc, 
Patricia Schack of Manitowoc and her future son-in-law, John Jones of Indiana; 
three brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Pauline Keil, Ralph and Mary Keil 
and Gerald and Betty Keil, all of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Gladys 
and Francis Lallensack of Manitowoc; four sisters-in-law, Mrs. Rose Jensen, Mrs. 
Gladys Keil, Mrs. Kathleen Keil and Mrs. Camille Keil all of Manitowoc; 10 
grandchildren, Scott, Mark, Mike, Paul, Dean, Dawn, Dale, Danny, Darin and 
Wendy; aunts, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, 
Elmer Jr., Donald, Roland and Eugene Keil and two grandchildren, Steven and 
Susan Witczak.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 pm to 9 pm Wednesday, 
where a prayer service will be 7 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Jan. 28, 1986 page 3
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[widow of Harry G. Witczak]


CHRISTINE A. WITECK

Mrs. Christine (Hronek) Witeck, 81, who resided at Holy Family Extended Care 
Facility the past eight years, died Tuesday, April 22, at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 
a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Witeck, nee Christine Hronek, was born Aug. 21, 1896 (sic), in the Town 
of Gibson, daughter of the late Mathias and Angelica Kunz Hronek. She was a 
Manitowoc resident all her life and a member of St. Boniface Parish.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Kevin McCredie of 
Manitowoc, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A brother and five 
sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Wednesday 
afternoon, where a prayer service will be at 8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, April 23, 1980 P.3
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[bur. on Frank Hronek lot]


ALVINA WITT

Death Mon. morning, after a long and difficult illness, 
of Mrs. Witte, wife of Northside resident Wilhelm Witte. 
The burial took place yesterday afternoon at the local 
city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1896
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From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1896)
Mrs. William Witt of this city, died on Monday morning of this week 
after a protracted illness. She was born in Franklin, Kewaunee County 
in 1860 and she and William Witt were married in 1878. Since then, 
until the time of her death, she has lived in this city. Over a year 
ago her health began to fail. Her husband did all that affection 
could suggest for her relief but medical aid and attention proved 
to no avail. Her funeral took place on Wednesday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 24, 1921 
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[Louisa Witt(sic)/bur. 02-17-1896/age 35 yrs./cause: cancer]


ANNE WITT

Miss Anne Witt, 88, of 313 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Sunday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home 
and 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Claude 
Leclair officiating. Burial will be in Evergeen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Witt was born Oct. 28, 1879, at Kellnerville (sic), daughter of the 
late Anton and Anna Reindl Witt, and came to Manitowoc with her family 
in 1890. She attended St. Boniface Catholic School.
She never married. She resided with a sister, Emma, for many years. She 
enjoyed a particular interest in sewing and was a member of the Rosary 
Society of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a charter member of the 
Catholic Womens' Club.
Survivors include a brother, Emil, of Manitowoc, three sisters, Mrs. 
John J. Koehler and Miss Emma Witt, of Manitowoc and Mrs. E.J. Anderson, 
of Minneapolis, Minn., and six nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 
8 o'clock this Monday by the Rosary Society and the Catholic Womens' Club.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 4, 1967 P.7
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[bur. on Anton Witt lot]


ANTON A. WITT    (d. 1963)

Anton A. Witt Sr., 77, of Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, a retired well-known 
Manitowoc County blacksmith, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. .Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, the Rev. 
E. A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Witt was born Jan. 10, 1886, at Kellnersville, son of the late Frank and 
Mary Johanek Witt. He married the former Sophie Hamernik Nov. 24, 1909, at 
Manitowoc, and the couple moved to its present home at that time. Mr. Witt 
retired from active blacksmithing in 1956, having operated his business at Four 
Corners for 55 years. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in 
1959. He was a member of Holy Innocents Church, Holy Name Society, a past officer 
and member of the Wisconsin Blacksmith and Welders' Assn., a past officer and 
member of the Manitowoc County Blacksmith and Welders' Assn. and a member of 
the Rosecrans Z.C.B.J. 
Surviving include his wife; three sons, Anton Jr., Lloyd and Earl of Manitowoc; 
a daughter, Mrs. Alvin J. (Evelyn) Kliment of Manitowoc; two brothers, Frank 
and Fred of Maribel; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Krish of Mishicot and Mrs. Ed 
Kozlovsky of Denmark; and six grandchildren. A son, Charles, died in 1937, and 
three sisters and one brother also preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be recited at7:30 p.m. by the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus.
Two Rivers Reporter, December 19, 1963  P. T-5
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[d. 12-18-1963/age 77 yrs./bur. on Alvin J. Kliment lot]
(10 Jan 1886/Dec 1963/SSDI)
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Melnik News:
Mr. Anton Witt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Witt, this vicinity, was married at 
Manitowoc last week Tuesday to Miss Sophia Hammernik of Manitowoc. Judge Chloupek 
being absent, county clerk Vraney tied the nuptial knot. Later in the day the 
bridal couple left on a wedding trip and upon their return will take up their 
residence at Four Corners where Mr. Witt is conducting a blacksmith shop. The 
groom is a prominent young man and is well and favorably known in this vicinity. 
The bride is an amiable young lady with a host of friends in the city and county. 
The correspondent extends his well wishes with their many friends for many years 
of connubial bliss and felicity.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 3, 1909


ANTON WITT    (d. 2013)

Anton A. Witt, age 97, a resident of Janesville, and formerly of Manitowoc, 
entered eternal life on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Home. 
Tony was born on February 24, 1915 in Manitowoc to the late Anton Sr. and 
Sophia Hamernik Witt. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class 
of 1933. On June 18, 1940, Tony married Helen I. Yindra in Kellnersville. 
Helen preceded him in death on June 30, 2005. Tony was employed for 45 
years as a blacksmith and welder for the Manitowoc County Highway Department. 
He retired in 1980 as a supervisor. He was a member of Wisconsin Czechs, 
Norman Czechs, Branch Fire Department serving as Assistant Chief, and a past 
member of The Pinecrest Historical Society. 
Survivors include three children: Janice (Roman) Osmanski, Wales; Marilyn 
(Myron) Schuler, Orfordville; and Larry (Marge) Witt, Middleton; five grand-
children: Steven (Lynda) Osmanski, Susan (Jacques) Rowe, John (Nicole) 
Osmanski, Dr. Mark (Dr. Lisa Giordano) Schuler, and Linda (Eric) Tipler; eight 
great grandchildren; sister-in-law: Georgiana Witt; also other relatives and 
friends. Tony was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Helen; sister: 
Evelyn Kliment; and three brothers: Charles, Earl, and Lloyd. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at St. 
Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Waldo. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be officiated by Rev. Dave Pleier with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on 
Waldo on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00a.m. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.


CHARLES WITT

EXTRA!  
Dies Under Freight Car
Charles Witt, 19, Is Crushed To Death
Charles Witt, 20, was crushed to death beneath a freight car at the rear of the 
warehouse of the North Shore Distributing company, 839 S. 19th street, shortly 
before 3:30 o’clock this afternoon.
Witt, together with George Ziegelbauer and Art Hansen, was engaged in removing 
ties from beneath the car. The boxcar, loaded with beer, had no wheels. It stood 
on a platform constructed of railroad ties. These were being removed, using jacks.
Witt’s skull was crushed when he was caught beneath the car. He was apparently 
killed instantly. Ziegelbauer, proprietor of the North Shore company, and Hansen, 
were working together. The accident was witnessed also by Glenn Kaufman and Charles 
Granzow, who were nearby.
Witt was extricated from beneath the car. He was dead when Officer Ben Muchowski 
arrived with the police ambulance. Coroner Gerald Rau was summoned. 
Witt was the son of Anton Witt, Four Corners. He was graduated from Lincoln high 
school in 1936.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 11, 1937   P. 1
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SERVICES FOR WITT BOY TO BE THURSDAY 
No Inquest Planned In Death of Youth Crushed Under Railroad Boxcar 
Funeral services for Charles John Witt, 18, who was killed outright when he was 
crushed beneath a railroad boxcar at the North Shore Distributing company warehouse, 
839 S. 19th street, Monday afternoon, will be held Thursday morning.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral home after Wednesday 
noon. Services will be conducted at the funeral home at 8:30 a.m., Thursday and at 
nine 9’clock at the Holy Innocents church. The Rev. Edward Radey will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
No Inquest 
Dr. Gerald Rau, county coroner, who investigated the accident, said an inquest would 
be unnecessary, Young Witt, employed as an office clerk and handy man by the North 
Shore company since last June, was assisting in removing railroad ties from beneath 
the box car, his skull was fractured when the car fell on him, and he died instantly.
George Zieglbauer and Art Janson, working with Witt, were unable to explain exactly 
what happened. They were using railroad jacks to hold the car while they pulled out 
the ties which made up a platform on which the refrigerator car, used to store beer, 
was standing. It was thought that the jack might have slipped or one of the supporting 
timbers might have broken. When Witt was extricated from beneath the car he was dead. 
The police ambulance, in charge of Officer Ben Muchowski, had been summoned. Police 
notified Coroner Rau who, with Dist. Atty, John R. Cashman, made an investigation.
Besides Ziegelbauer and Hansen, they also interviewed two other witnesses to the 
accident, Glenn Kaufman and Charles Granzow.
Witt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Witt, Four Corners, was born in the Town of Manitowoc 
Rapids May 15, 1919. He attended Lincoln high school where for four years he was a 
member of the band, and appeared as a clarinet soloist. He was graduated in 1936 and 
for a time was a student at the Manitowoc Business College. He was a member of the Holy 
Name society of Holy Innocents church.
Survivors besides the parents are one sister, Mrs. Alvin Kliment, city, three brothers, 
Anton, Jr., Lloyd and Earl, all at home, and his aged grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
Witt, Gibson, and Mrs. John Hammernik, Four Corners.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 12, 1937  P. 3
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[bur. 10-14-1937/age 18 yrs./cause: crushing of head comminuting fracture of skull 
bones/bur. on Alvin J. Kliment lot]


CHRIST WITT

DEATH COMES TO C. WITT AFTER 2 YEARS ILLNESS
Had Been Bed Ridden for Two Years, Result of Paralysis
Christian Witt, long time resident of Manitowoc and brother of William 
Witt of Valders with whom he had made his home the past five years since 
the death of his sister, died there Saturday at the age of 70 years. Mr. 
Witt had been bedridden for two years and death came as a result of a 
stroke of paralysis he suffered on Thursday, following two previous 
strokes.
Mr. Witt observed his 70th birthday anniversary just a week previous to 
his death. He is survived by one brother, William, and a niece, Mrs. H. 
Vogt, of this city.
The funeral will be held from the undertaking parlors of C. & W. Frazier 
Tuesday afternoon at 3, Rev. Axtell officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 28, 1916 P.1
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[cause: cerebral hemorrage/bur. on Christian Witt lot]


EARL L. WITT    (d. 1998)

Earl L. Witt, age 73, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, January 14, 1998, 
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 1998, at 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with Rev. Mathew Simonar as celebrant. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, with Graveside Military Rites being accorded 
by the American Legion Drews Bleser Post #88.
Earl was born April 29, 1924, son of the late Anton and Sophie Hamernik Witt. He 
was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the Class of 1941. He then entered the 
United States Army. After returning from his military service, he became employed 
with Frank J. Kerscher Company and also Metal Service from where he retired. He 
was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, American Legion Drews 
Bleser Post #88, AMVets Post #99, and was also active with local historical 
societies in Manitowoc County.
Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Anton and Helen Witt, and 
Lloyd and Georgiana Witt, all of Manitowoc; several nieces and nephews inducing 
Janice (Roman) Osmanski, Wales; Marilyn (Myron) Schuler, Orfordville; Larry 
(Marge) Witt, Sheboygan; Kathleen Witt, Tuscon, Ariz.; Carole (Charles) Starck, 
Manitowoc; along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by 
one brother, Charles Witt, and one sister, Evelyn Klimnet.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 
the time of services at 10 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to the charity of the donor's choice.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the Witt family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 1998 P. 2


ELLA BARTKE WITT    (d. 1925)

DEATH TAKES MRS. E. WITT IN NEW YORK 
Following messages yesterday of the critical illness of Mrs. Ella B. Witt, 
former Manitowoc resident, at New York, another message today brought news 
of her death at the home of her daughter Mrs. L. H. Bump.  The body will be 
brought here for burial and the funeral party will arrive Tuesday.
Mrs. Witt, nee Ella Bartke, had made her home at New York with her daughter 
for some time and had not been in robust health although her death is a shock 
to friends. Deceased was 57 years of age and is survived by Mrs. Bump, an 
adopted daughter and by one sister, Mrs. Hattie Croll, this city, and a brother 
Edward Bartke of Detroit. Following the death of her husband Mrs. Witt spent 
some time in California and later returned here and then took up her home with 
the Bumps at New York.
Manitowoc Herald News  Saturday, June 27, 1925  pg. 8
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The body of Mrs. Ella Witt, widow of the late William Witt, who died at the home 
of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn H. Bump at Brooklyn, N.Y., 
Saturday morning, arrived here Tuesday afternoon and was taken to the chapel at 
Evergreen where funeral services were held, the Rev. F.P. Keicher of Chilton 
officiating.
Mrs. Witt, nee Barthke, was born in this city December 15, 1860(sic) and had 
always made her home here until about a year ago when she went west for a time 
and later moved to Brooklyn to make her home. She was married here to Mr. Witt, 
August 17, 1897 who died in September, 1920. The body was accompanied here by 
Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Bump and by Mrs. Hattie Croll. The deceased is survived by an 
adopted daughter, Mrs. Bump, one sister, Mrs. Hattie Croll of this city and a 
brother, Edward Bartke of Detroit.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 2, 1925


EMIL WITT

Mr. Emil E. Witt, 95, of 410 New York Avenue, Manitowoc, died Monday, 
November 7, 1988, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 6 p.m. Friday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 
9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by Rev. Leo J. Schmidt with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Witt was born June 16, 1893, at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late Anton 
and Anna Reindl Witt. He was employed as a foreman for Mirro Corp. for 47 years, 
retiring in 19??. He married the former Hilda Post on September 22, 1924, at 
Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death June 24, 1947. Mr. Witt was a 
charter member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and a member of Knights of 
Columbus Council 610 and member and past president of Mirro Corp. Foremen's 
Association.
Survivors include a son, James (Josephine) Witt of Des Moines, Iowa; a daughter,
Mary Ann Witt of Middleton, Wisconsin; a sister Clara Anderson of Fergus Falls, 
Minnesota; two grandchildren, a great granddaughter; two nieces; two nephews and 
other relative and friends survive. He was preceded in death by a brother and 
three sisters.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 5 pm. to 8 p.m. Thursday. 
Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Robert Drobika?. 
Herald Times Reporter, November 8, 1988  P. 19
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[d. 11-07-1988/age 95 yrs./widower of Hildegard Witt]
(16 Jun 1893/07 Nov 1988/SSDI)


FREDERICKA "ERICKA" WITT

FIRST ILLNESS IS FATAL
Miss Witt Had Not Known Illness Since Childhood Days
Death came to Fredericka Witt, a resident of the city since 1864, Wedneday 
afternoon, ending an illness of two weeks, the first serious illness she had 
during her life. Miss Witt was 61 years of age and since childhood had not 
been ill up to two weeks ago when she suffered an attack that caused her death. 
Deceased is survived by two brothers, William Witt, proprietor of the North 
House and Christian Witt, who made his home with his sister. The funeral will 
be held from the home at 414 N. Ninth Street Saturday at 2 o'clock, Rev. 
Machmiller officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Sept. 29, 1910
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[Fredericka Witt]


FRANK WITT

FORMER LOCAL MAN DIES AT SEATTLE, WASH.
News of Death of Frank Witt—Body to be Sent Here
News has reached the city of the death of Frank Witt, a former 
Manitowoc man at Seattle, Wash., where he made his home. Mr. Witt 
died yesterday. It is probable that the body will be brought to 
this city for burial. Mr. Witt is survived by several brothers 
and sisters in this city, including Mrs. George Bean, Mrs. Joseph 
Gass, Mrs. H. Heydrich and Henry Witt. One sister at Chicago, Mrs. 
J. Bieling and a sister in New York, Mrs. J. Baron, also survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 02, 1918, Page 6
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The Herald was in error in stating last night that the ashes of the late Frank 
Witt were sent here from Seattle by mail, the ashes being brought to the city 
by Mrs. Charles Beiling of Chicago, a sister of Mr. Witt who completed arrange-
ments for the burial at Evergreen. Mr. Witt had been in failing health for some 
time and relatives were with him at Seattle during his last illness and death.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 3, 1918   P. 3
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[bur. 04-01-1918/cause: cancer of liver/bur. on Henry Symes lot]


HELEN I. (YINDRA) WITT

Mrs. Anton (Helen I.) Witt, age 86, of 2917 Stone Road, town of Manitowoc Rapids, 
entered eternal rest early Thursday morning, June 30, 2005, at the family 
residence.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2005, at St. Francis 
of Assisi Catholic Church, Waldo Boulevard location, Manitowoc. The Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Helen was born July 3, 1918 in Cooperstown, the daughter of the late Michael and 
Julia Korinek Yindra. On June 18, 1940, she married Anton A. Witt Jr. in 
Kellnersville. Helen was a member of the former Holy Innocents Catholic Church and 
Christian Women of the church, member of the Wisconsin Czech’s, the Norman Czech’s, 
Branch Homemakers Club, past member Country-Aire Garden Club, Pinecrest Historical 
Society. Helen had been employed for 15 years in the printing department at Oil-
Rite Corporation.
Helen is survived by her husband of 65 years: Anton (Tony) Witt Jr.; three children: 
Janice (Roman) Osmanski, Wales; Marilyn (Myron) Schuler, Orfordville; Larry (Marge) 
Witt, Middleton; five grandchildren: Seven (Lynda) Osmanski, Susan Osmanski, John 
Osmanski, Dr. Mark (Dr. Lisa) Giordano: Schuler, Linda (Eric Tipler) Schuler; two 
great-grandchildren; two sisters: Grace Jirovetz, Manitowoc; Agnes Schmidt, Mishicot; 
along with other relatives and friends surviving. She was preceded in death by her 
parents and two brothers, Quiren and Michael Yindra.
Friends may call at st. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Waldo Boulevard location, 
on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald times Reporter, July 1, 2005  P. A3
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Mrs. Anton (Helen I.) Witt, age 86, of 2917 Stone Road, town of Manitowoc Rapids, 
entered eternal rest early Thursday morning, June 30, 2005, at the family 
residence.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, (TODAY) July 2, 2005, at St. 
Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Waldo Boulevard location, Manitowoc. The Mass 
of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Waldo Boulevard location, 
on Saturday (TODAY) from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 2005


HELMUTH WITT    (d. 1893)

Helmud (sic) Witt of this city died on Sunday last at the advanced age of 89. 
He was the father of Wm. Will proprietor of the North House. The funeral took 
place on Wednesday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 27, 1894 P. 3
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(Note: His stone says d. 1893)
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(First publication Feb. 21, 1895.) No. 12
STATE OF WISCONSIN.-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Helmuth Witt, deceased.
An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Helmuth 
Witt of the city of Manitowoc in said county, having been delivered into said 
court:
And William Witt of said city, in said county, having presented to said court 
his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things that said 
Helmuth Witt died testate, at the city of Manitowoc in said county, on the 23rd 
day of December, 1894(sic); that said instrument is the last will of said deceased, 
and that William Witt aforesaid is named therein as executor and praying that 
said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary 
be thereon issued to him.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of 
said last will and testament be taken at a special term of said county court, to 
be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc on Tuesday, the 19th day of 
March 1895, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That ntoice of the time and place of said hearing be 
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous 
to the time of said heraing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said 
Manitowoc county.
Dated February 19th, 1895.
By the Court:
F.E. Manseau, County Judge.
G.A. Forrest, Attorney.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 28, 1895 P. 4
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[Helmud Witt/d. 12-23-1894/age 89 yrs./cause: old age]


HENRY WITT

HENRY WITT, CO. PIONEER, DIES, AGED 76
Henry Witt, retired, well known south side resident, died at his home on South 
Fourteenth street early today, aged 76. He had not been in robust health for 
some time.
Mr. Witt was born in Germany July 3, 1852 and settled on a farm in Manitowoc 
county in early life and after retirement removed to the city. He is survived 
by his wife, nee Emma Oestreich and by seven sisters, Mrs. Clara Reimers, Mrs. 
Louise Heyroth, Mrs. George Bean, this city, Mrs. Mina Michaelson, Kaukauna, 
Mrs. Etta Symes, Detroit, Mrs. Emma Burns, New York and Mrs. Pearl Bieling, 
Chicago. One sister, Mrs. Joseph Gass and two brothers have passed away in 
recent years.
Funeral services will be held Saturday from the home at 1:30 and from the 
German Ev. Lutheran church at 2 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 10, 1929  P. 2
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Henry Witt Burial To Be Held Monday 
Funeral services for the late Henry Witt, 76, who died early yesterday morning, 
will be held from the home at 1:30 o’clock and from the German Lutheran church 
at 2 o’clock on Monday afternoon instead of today as was previously announced. 
Mr. Witt was for many years a resident of this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 11, 1929  P. 4
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[bur. 13 May 1929/age 76 yrs./cause: myocarditis with dilatation/
bur. on Henry Symes lot]


HILDEGARD WITT

Mrs. Emil Witt, 47, of 610 New York avenue, died early today at the Holy Family 
hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Mittnacht-Kollath funeral 
home and at 9:30 at the Holy Innocents church, the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Witt, nee Hildegard Post, was born in this city in 1900 and in 1924 was 
married to Mr. Witt. She was a member of the Altar society of the Holy Innocents 
church and the Catholic Women’s club. She also did nurses aid work at the hospital 
for two years during the war.
Surviving are the husband; a daughter, Mary Ann and son, James, at home; brother, 
City clerk Arthur Post; two sisters, Mrs. George Call and Mrs. Clifford Aumann of 
this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 24, 1947  P. 2
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[d. 06-24-1947/age 47 yrs./wife of Emil E. Witt]


MARY ANN WITT    (d. 1992)

Mary Ann Witt, age 61, of Middleton, Wis., and formerly of Manitowoc, died Monday, 
November 16, 1992, at University Hospital, Madison.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. on Friday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. David Ruby, with burial in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born July 11, 1931, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Emil and Hilda Post 
Witt. She attended Holy Innocents Grade School and graduated from Lincoln High 
School with the class of 1949. She continued her education at Holy Family School 
of Nursing, graduating in 1951. She moved to Madison where she first worked as a 
nurse with the American Red Cross. She then was employed by the Veterans' 
Administration Hospital in Madison from where she retired in 1990. She was a former 
member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include her brother, James (Josephine) Witt of Des Moines, Iowa; also 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Friday, November 20, 1992, 
from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 18, 1992 P. A2
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[d. at Madison WI/single]


SOPHIE J. WITT

Sophia J. Witt(sic), 86, of 4619 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday in Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt and the Rev. 
Edward Radey will be co-celebrants for the mass of Christian burial and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Witt, nee Sophia Hamernik, was born Aug. 10, 1892, in the Town of Cooperstown 
(Rosecrans), Manitowoc County, daughter of the late John and Frances Mosteski 
Hamernik. She was a lifelong resident of the Manitowoc area. She was married to 
Anton Albert Witt, Sr. Nov. 24, 1909, in Manitowoc. Mrs. Witt was a charter 
member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, a charter member of the Christian 
Mothers and Altar Society of Holy Innocents, a 65 year member of Western Brothers 
Fraternal Lodge of Rosecrans, and a member of the Wisconsin Czechs of Wisconsin, 
Inc.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Anton, Jr. and Helen Witt 
of Manitowoc, Lloyd and Georgiana Witt of Manitowoc, and Earl Witt of Manitowoc; 
a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Witt Kliment of Manitowoc; six grandchildren; seven 
great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
husband Dec. 18, 1963; a son, Charles; six brothers and five sisters.
Friends may call in Parkside Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday where a 
prayer service of the parish, the Catholic Women's Club and the Daughters of 
Isabella will be held at 7:30 p.m. by the Rev. Edward Radey. Memorials may be 
made to the Manitowoc Historical Village and Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 1979 P. 3
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[widow of Anton A. Witt/bur. on Alvin J. Kliment lot]
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Melnik News:
Mr. Anton Witt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Witt, this vicinity, was married at 
Manitowoc last week Tuesday to Miss Sophia Hammernik of Manitowoc. Judge Chloupek 
being absent, county clerk Vraney tied the nuptial knot. Later in the day the 
bridal couple left on a wedding trip and upon their return will take up their 
residence at Four Corners where Mr. Witt is conducting a blacksmith shop. The 
groom is a prominent young man and is well and favorably known in this vicinity. 
The bride is an amiable young lady with a host of friends in the city and county. 
The correspondent extends his well wishes with their many friends for many years 
of connubial bliss and felicity.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 3, 1909


WILHELM WITT, JR.     

FALL ON ICE WAS FATAL
Paralysis Resulted and Death of William Witt Followed
Paralysis that resulted from an injury to head which he suffered 
in a fall on a slippery walk caused the death of William Witt today. 
Decedent made his home with his brother, Henry Witt, on the Two 
Rivers road and last Wednesday while about the yard he fell on the 
ice and was severely injured, paralysis following. 
Mr. Witt was 38 years of age and for years had been a deaf mute, 
having been afflicted when a child. He was well known in the county 
and was a brother of Mrs. George Bean, of this city. The funeral 
will be held Friday from the home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 23, 1902, Page 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 25 Dec. 1902:
An accident occurred Wed. last week which ultimately led 
to the death of the victim. Wilhelm Witt, who was staying 
at his brother Henry Witt's residence on the road to Two 
Rivers, fell on the ice that day and sustained an injury 
leading to a stroke. The unfortunate 38 year old, who had 
lost his hearing in childhood, died on Tues. The funeral 
will take place Friday.
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[William Witt/bur. 12-24-1902/cause: hemorrhage of the brain]


WILLIAM WITT  (d. 1902)

MORE THAN FOUR SCORE
Herman Witt, Who Died Today, Was 81 Years of Age and a Pioneer Here
More than four score years marked the span of life for Herman Witt, 
a pioneer resident of the county who died at the home of his son 
north of the city this morning. Decedent was 81 years of age and had 
lived here for nearly half a century and was well known among the 
older residents. 
He was a native of Germany and for years conducted a farm in the town 
of Manitowoc. One son is the sole surviving member of the family. The 
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 11, 1902, Page 1
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Death Fri. of Town Manitowoc resident Hermann Witt at the advanced 
age of 81. The deceased, who had come from Germany many years ago 
and was one of the oldest settlers of Town Manitowoc, is survived 
by one son. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902
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Died
Witt - At the home of his son, Henry, about two miles north of Manitowoc, Mr. Wm. 
Witt, at the age of 81 years and five months.  The deceased was a native of 
Prussian, emigrating from there to American in 1866 with a numerous family. At the 
time of his settlement near the Huebner estate which is about fife miles west of 
here, the country was but sparsely settled by a few hardy pioneers and as they were 
surrounded by the howling wilderness, without road or improvements, the struggle 
for existence was keen and disheartening.
It was impossible to dispose of the timber, which was at that time of insignificant 
value, money was scares and even the rude tools of those days for clearing the 
forests and farming the soil could hardly be secured. The difficulties which 
confronted the settler can hardly be imagined and it required constant and unremitting 
toil to obtain even a meager existence.
Mr. Witt lived an honest and exemplary life and during his righteous career he made 
no enemies but won the esteem and admiration of all who knew him. An immense gathering 
followed his bier to Manitowoc where he was interred last Sunday at Evergreen 
Cemetery beside the remains of his wife, whose death occurred about 23 years ago. 
pastor Machmuller of Manitowoc officiated at the funeral obsequies. Eight daughters 
and three sons survive him.
The Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 15, 1902
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[William Witt/bur. 04-11-1902/cause: paralysis]
(It's possible his name was William Hermann Witt and was called
Herman but his given first name was put on the stone because
this appears to be the same person)


WILLIAM WITT  (d. 1920)

WILLIAM WITT, PIONEER HOTEL MAN, SUCCUMBS
Kept North House 37 Years; prominent in Civic Affairs
Death came to William Witt, pioneer hotel man of the city on Sunday 
morning when he was suddenly stricken with paralysis at his home on 
N. Ninth street.
Mr. Witt, who has been in robust health for several years always at 
ten o'clock on Sunday morning went into the back yard as was his 
custom to feed the poultry. A few minutes later, his wife heard a 
call for help and going to his side, was able to catch him as he fell, 
suddenly stricken with convulsions. A number of the boarders at the 
hotel came to assist Mrs. Witt and the prostrate form was carried 
into the house and medical aid summoned. Mr. Witt never regained 
consciousness and died at 2:30 A.M. on Monday.
RETIRED FIVE YEARS AGO
Mr. Witt was 65 years of age and was born in the village of Zottin, 
in Mechlenberg, Germany. He lost his mother when he was four years 
old and with his father and sisters came to America, locating in 
this city and attended the local schools for two years. In those 
days it was customary to learn a trade and Mr. Witt chose the 
shoemaker's vocation. He worked at this for some time and for the 
late Chris. Koebke for three years later on in a cafe and restaurant. 
Experience gained in this work prompted him to establish the North 
house which he owned at the time of his death and which he conducted 
as a hotel and boarding house for a period of thirty-seven years. He 
retired from active work five years ago.
Mr. Witt was twice married, his first wife being Alvina Hacker whom 
he married when he was twenty-three.
ACTIVE AS A CITIZEN
In 1897 he was married to his surviving widow, Ella Bartke, who with 
one daughter, Ida, and a grandson, Donald Krumm, survive.
Funeral services will be held at two P.M. tomorrow from the home and 
will be conducted by Rev. Axtell. Interment will be at Evergreen.
In the death of Mr. Witt, the city loses one of the oldest and best 
known citizens. Active in politics in the earlier years and always 
evidencing an interest in civic affairs he will be remembered as a 
splendid citizen, identified at all times with the city's advancement 
and growth. Mr. Witt was a lifelong democrat and although never 
seeking public office always actively espoused the cause of the party. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, September 7, 1920 P. 1
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[bur 09-08-1920/cause: cerebral hemorrage/bur on William Haacker lot]
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WM WITT, NORTH HOUSE MANAGER TO RETIRE AFTER 37 YEARS IN HOTEL AND SALOON BUSINESS HERE
William Witt for thirty seven years engaged in the hotel and saloon business as 
proprietor of the North House on North Ninth Street, is to retire April 1. Mr. 
Witt having leased the property to William Brennan, a Clarks Mills man, who will 
take possession at once. The deal was closed this week - illegible-- hotel and 
saloon men of the city, has been engaged in business for forty years, having been 
a clerk for the late J. Koepke, for three years before engaging a business for 
himself. The North House is one of the best known boarding houses in the city. 
Mr. Witt has not decided upon his future as yet but will probably take a 
-illegible- rest.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mar. 26, 1914 page 1
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CLOSE CALL TO TRAGEDY
Little Ida Will the Target of Rifle Bullet Escapes Unhurt
Close call to a tragedy that would have claimed the life of little 3 year old Ida Witt, 
adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Witt, North Ninth St., occurred Friday 
when the child was struck in the foot by a bullet from a 22 rifle in the hands of a 
playmate. Fortunately the bullet glanced off and inflicted but a slight wound that 
will cause little trouble, but had it struck in a vital point the result would have been 
death to the little one. The children were playing about the yard at the Witt home 
and obtained possession of a rifle owned by Hugo Plinski who makes his home with 
the family. In the course of the play, the rifle was discharged and the bullet struck 
the Witt child in the foot. For a time there was great excitement in the neighborhood 
until it was determined that the injury would not prove serious.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Oct. 8, 1904 


LORRAINE F. WITTE

Lorraine F. Witte, age 85, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday, December 28, 2001 
at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Lorraine was born August 5, 1916 at Fond du Lac, daughter of the late Robert & 
Adeline Sauer-Hering Witte. She grew up and as educated at Fond du Lac and 
graduated from Fond du Lac High School and later graduated from the LeClair Beauty 
School in Milwaukee. She owned and operated a beauty salon prior to her retirement 
in 1981. Lorraine enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles.
Surviving nieces include Geraldine J. Dittrich, Fond du Lac and Patricia A. Schmitt, 
Sarasota, FL.
She was preceded in death by a sister: Verna Westberg. Burial of her cremated 
remains will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, December 31, 2001  P. A3
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[cremation]


ALBERT WITTENBERG

A. Wittenberg of this city died on Tuesday, January 3.  He had been
confined to his home some weeks by sickness.  He was 68 years old at
the time of his death.  Mr. Wittenberg for years was master of a
vessel on the lakes, and until within the last few years was
interested in vessel property.  Some years ago he served as sheriff of
this county for one term and was the democratic nominee for county
treasurer when the election resulted in a tie.  In the special
election which followed he was defeated by Quirin Ewen.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 5, 1893
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[cause: gangrene]
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Order for Proof of Will.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Albert Wittenberg deceased. In probate.
An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Albert 
Wittenberg of Manitowoc in said county, deceased, having been delivered into said 
court:
And Johanna Wittenberg of Manitowoc in said county, have presented to said court 
her petition in writing, duly verified, representing, among other things, that 
said Albert Wittenberg died testate at Manitowoc in said county, on the 8th day 
of January 1893, that said instrument is the last will of said deeased (sic) and 
said Petitioner is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be 
proven an admitted to probate and that letter testamentary be thereon, issued to 
said Petitioner.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of 
said last will and testament be taken, at a regular term of said county court, to 
be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 7the day 
of Februar (sic) 1893, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be 
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks once each week, previous 
to the time of said hearing, in the Nord-Westen, a newspaper published in said 
Manitowoc county.
Dated January 10th, 1893.
By the Court.
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, Thursday, January 19, 1893 P. 5


JOHANNA WITTENBERG

HEART FAILURE TAKES PIONEER 
Mrs. Wittenberg Dies Suddenly During Night, was Aged 87.
Retiring Wednesday night, apparently in the best of health, Mrs. Johanna 
Wittenberg, an aged south side woman, died suddenly at four o’clock this 
morning at her home at Washington and Twenty-third streets.
Mrs. Wittenberg, despite the fact that she was 87 years of age, had enjoyed 
excellent health and Wednesday neighbors and friends who had visited her 
found her in usual health and good spirits and late in the evening when she 
retired, there was no indication of illness and she did not complain. Heart 
failure caused death, Mrs. Wittenberg being found in her bed unconscious and 
expiring.
Decedent was a native of Germany and was married there in 1855, coming at 
once to America where she has since resided. The family came to Manitowoc 
in early days. Mr. Wittenberg died 17 years ago. The funeral will be held 
Sunday from the late home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 13, 1910  P. 1
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The funeral of the late Johanna Wittenberg was held from the family 
home on Washington street to Evergreen cemetery yesterday afternoon, 
Hubert Falge officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Monday, January 17, 1910 P.4
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WOMAN NAMED PALL BEARERS
Mrs. Wittenberg had Selected List 10 Years Before Death
Pallbearers who officiated at the funeral of the late Mrs. Wittenberg, a pioneer 
settler of the city whose death occurred last Saturday, were selected by Mrs. 
Wittenberg ten years before her death in 1900, all of the bearers named by her 
at that time surviving her to serve. The list included Henry Vits, Fred Eggert, 
L.A. Schmitz, Charles Hartwig, Chas. Gauger and J. G. Lehmkuhl. Mrs. Wittenberg 
was 77 years of age at the time she selected the list and said that her age made 
life uncertain and she wanted to name her pallbearers. The list was entrusted to 
the care of L.A. Schmitz, who is named as executor for Mrs. Wittenberg and Mr. 
Schmitz informed the others at the time of Mrs. Wittenberg's death which occurred 
at the age of 87.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 18, 1910 page 1
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[cause: paralysis of heart]


EMMA KOEHLER WITTMAN

MRS. WITTMAN PASSES AWAY AT SOUTH BEND 
Messages received here this morning told of the death last evening at South 
Bend, Ind., of Mrs. Emma Wittman, formerly of this city, who passed away at 
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ole M. Rasmussen, with whom she has been making 
her home for the past ten years. The remains are to be brought to Manitowoc for 
interment and services will be held Monday afternoon, with burial at Evergreen 
cemetery.
The deceased whose maiden name was Emma Koehler, was 72 years of age, having 
been born in this city. She was married here to Herman Wittman, who passed away 
a few years ago.
Five daughters, Mrs. Oscar Koch and Mrs. Edward Hamilton, both of California, 
Mrs. Vernon Adams, Madison, Mrs. Cleva Schwandt, Milwaukee, Ole Rasmussen, South 
Bend, Ind., one son, Emil of Grand Rapids, Mich., and three sisters, Mrs. Fred W. 
Damler of St. Paul, Miss Emil Baensch and Mrs. Thoval Torrison, of this city 
survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 18, 1931  P. 3
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[Mrs. Emma WITTMANN/bur. 12-21-1931/age 73 yrs/cause: carcinomotisis-cancer of 
breast/bur. on Herman Wittmann lot]


HERMAN WITTMAN   (d. 1928)

BROTHER OF ALD. WITTMANN (sic) PASSES AWAY
Herman Witmann, brother of Walter Wittmann, alderman elect from the 
First ward, passed away at the hospital at ten o’clock last, the end 
being peaceful after an illness of several weeks. For several days 
Mr. Wittmann’s condition had been hopeless and his demise did not 
come as a surprise. He was 78 at death. 
Mr. Wittmann, a son of Adolph and Christine Wittmann, pioneer residents, 
was born August 20, 1850 in this city and most of his life had been spent 
here. In his younger days he was associated with his father in the stave 
and heading factory conducted until its destruction by fire in the latter 
70’s, and later he was a salesman on the road for several Milwaukee firms, 
meeting with much success. In later years he was employer in this city 
and was widely known. In 1877 Mr. Wittmann was married to Emma Koehler 
who with six children survive him being Mrs. Edward Hamilton of Rochester, 
N.Y., Mrs. Oscar Koch, Los Angeles, Mrs. Cleva Schwandt, Milwaukee, Mrs. 
Vern Adams, Madison, Mrs. O. Rasmussen, South Bend, Ind., and Emil Wittmann, 
Grand Rapids, Mich. Three brothers, Dr. Adolph Wittmann of Merrill, Rudolph 
Wittmann of Milwaukee and Walter, this city and one sister, Mrs. John 
Moeller, Milwaukee also survive. Mr. Wittmann in his earlier life was an 
active member of the Freier Saengerbunmd and of the Turnverein and as a 
member of the latter organization was widely known for his extraordinary 
strength. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 13, 1928 Page 10
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Two Pioneers Of City Will Be Buried Monday Afternoon
Funeral services of late Herman Wittmann(sic) will be held on 
Monday. The body is at the Vogelsang parlors and will be removed 
to the chapel at Evergreen cemetery Monday morning, and the 
serviceswill take place at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 14, 1928  P.2
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(Note: I split this into the two funerals and put each with the
person reported on)
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Out of town relatives here for the funeral of Herman Wittmann today 
were E.R. Wittmann of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Clara Schwandt, 
Milwaukee; Mrs. O. Rasmussen, South Bend, Mrs. V.C. Adams, Madison, 
children of the decedent; Mayor Adolph Wittmann, of Merrill, Rudolph 
Wittmann, Milwaukee, brothers and Mrs. John Moeller, Milwaukee, a 
sister.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 16, 1928  P.3
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Herman Wittman, janitor at the Odd Fellow's block, is observing his seventieth 
anniversary today. The house in which he first saw the light of day is still 
standing on Jay street oposite (sic) the Esch store, being occupied by a 
cobbler's shop. Many changes  have taken place since his residence here and 
during his early childhood his mother often feared the Indians, who were 
plentiful then, would carry him off. Ten years before his birth, in 1840, the 
census taker found but 335 white people in the entire county.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, August 20, 1920 P. 3
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TOOK FALL INTO RIVER
Herman Wittman Falls Overboard in Trying to Get Out of Launch
Falling overboard while trying to land from his gasoline launch which he had run to 
the lock at the foot of N. Seventh Street, Herman Wittman had a narrow escape 
from death last night, being rescued after he had been in the water some time. 
Wittman was in the boat and had landed and was attempting to get out when he 
lost his balance and fell into the water. He grasped a rope which was attached to 
the boat and held on until help reached him and he was pulled out. He was 
thoroughly drenched but will suffer no ill effects.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Wed., Oct. 10, 1906   
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[Herman WITTMANN/bur. 4-16-1928/cause: cancer of liver]


ADOLPH WITTMANN

Death has taken another of the oldest German settlers of our city, a 
prominent citizen of Manitowoc. Adolph Wittmann died on Tues., totally 
unexpectedly. He was prominent on the city’s streets on Sat., but it 
appears he came down with a cold on Sun. and suffered swelling of the 
tonsils. This led to cramps, which affected the heart, and despite 
medical attention he succumbed on Tues. afternoon. Adolph Wittmann was 
born 31 Mar. 1825 in Berlin. After finishing school, he studied the 
book publishing art and also went into the theater and became one of the 
foremost performers in Germany, but he lost the use of his vocal chords 
because of a heavy cold and he had to give up the stage. At that point 
he came to America in 1848, settling in Chicago which was still a small 
city, for a year, during which he married his surviving widow. He came 
to Manitowoc in 1849. At that time Manitowoc Rapids was the principal
city of our county, and he was employed in the store Bach & Klingholz. 
As Manitowoc became the principal city of the county, Mr. Wittmann moved 
here and established a guesthouse that he later sold and bought the Lozier
Pharmacy. He followed that business until early 1865 when he became Capt. 
in the 48th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment and served the last months of the 
war. Upon returning he sold the pharmacy and established a barrel stave 
factory, which prospered until the crash of 1873, followed in 1874 by the 
destruction of the factory by fire. In 1881 he started a newspaper under 
the name “Manitowoc Post” which promoted the Democratic Party, then the 
interest of the Workers Party and later the Populist Party. He continued 
publication of that newspaper until May of last year when he sold it and 
retired. During his life he filled several public positions – Postmaster of 
Manitowoc, County Clerk, and County Treasurer. Mr. Wittmann is survived by 
his widow, 4 sons, 1 daughter, 17 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The 
funeral will take place Sat. at 2 p.m.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1897
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[bur. 02-23-1897/cause: heart failure]


ANNA C. WITTMANN

Mrs. Anna Wittman (sic) died at her home on South 7th street Monday. In her 
passing the band of German pioneer residents moves one notch nearer to extinction. 
Mrs. Wittman was born 81 years ago in Saxony and came to America when a young 
woman. She was married in Chicago in 1849 and come to Manitowoc with her husband 
where the young couple at once assumed a place in the local colony of cultured 
German folk. Here they remained the balance of their lives, rearing a large family 
and enjoying the universal respect of their fellow residents. Her husband served 
in the civil war at the head of a local company. Mrs. Wittman was of scholarly 
habits and a well developed intellect. She possessed a knack of versifying that 
rose in instances to real poetry. Her death was caused by the general breakdown 
that accompanies advanced age. Her death is mourned by all who knew her and 
particularly by the inhabitants who are old enough to recall local conditions in 
the 60's and 70's. She is survived by five children, Miss Ottilie, Herman and 
Walter of this city, Dr. A.R. Wittman of Merrill, and Rudolph Wittman of Milwaukee, 
besides grand children and great grand children.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, July 4, 1912  pg. 1
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[bur. 07-03-1912/cause: chronic enteritis]
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MOTHER 80, SON 55
Unique Celebration Held at Wittman Home in This City
MRS. WITTMAN CAME HERE 63 YEARS AGO
Mother and son, the former 80, the latter 55, observed the anniversary of their 
birth on the same day, is the occasion of unique celebrations at the home of Mrs. 
Anna Wittman, So. Seventh and Hamilton Streets today. Mrs. Wittman and her son, 
Walter, former editor of the Manitowoc Post are recipients of congratulations 
of many friends who visited the home during the day.
Mrs. Wittman is one of the oldest residents of the city, having come to Manitowoc, 
forty-nine years ago, as the 17 year old bride of the late Captain A. Wittman. 
Capt. And Mrs. Wittman came here from Germany, Mrs. Wittman having left a home 
of wealth and affluence for love of the man she married,, coming to the northwest 
which in that day had but few white settlers, the county being home of Indian 
bands.
At the time, Capt. Wittman and his young bride came to Manitowoc here were less 
than thirty white families residing in the city and only thirty dwellings for 
the most part board shanties. Capt. Wittman built a small shanty on Jay street 
on the site of what is now the building until recently occupied by Julius 
Sohrweide as a shoe store opposite the present Esch store. Around this shanty, 
in the same year, Capt. Wittman erected the store building which still stands 
and which was occupied by the Shorweide business until lately.
Mrs. Wittman is a woman of literary attainments and her book, "Twilight Hours" 
has found favorable mention from critics of many of the leading German papers of 
the country. Although physically enfeebled, her mind is active and she views the 
affairs of life with cheerful philosophy and greeted her friends today with much 
enjoyment and happiness. Walter Wittman, the son who was born on the same date 
as his mother, a quarter of a century later, is well known in the city and was 
for years engaged in newspaper work on German papers. Mr. Wittman spent two years 
in the West, returning last year to be with his mother, whose advancing years 
emphasize the need of the care of her children. Many friends will join in well 
wishes to the two.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mar. 8, 1912


DORTHEA WITTMANN

Dr. Wittmann of Centerville is mourning the loss of a child. The child's body
was brought here for burial in the municipal cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1889
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A little two-year old daughter of Dr. Wittmann died of diphteria 
last week and was buried in the cemetery here last Sunday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 10, 1889 P. 3
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[cause of death: membranis laryngitis]


ELLA WITTMANN

Died
In this village, on Sunday, August 30, Anna Wittman, age 7 months, 
daughter of Adolph and Anna Christiana Wittmann.
Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, September 11, 1863 P. 4


EMMA WITTMANN

DEATH ENDS LONG ILLNESS EARLY TODAY 
Mrs. Emma Wittmann Passes Away at Home on Ninth St.
Death claimed Mrs. Emma E. Wittmann at her home, 4__ North Ninth street, this 
morning after a lingering illness for more than four months. Funeral arrangements 
had not been made pending arrival of members of the family from outside.
Mrs. Wittmann, who was a daughter of the late Charles Reuther, pioneer settler, 
was born here March 1, 1859, being 58 at her death. She had made her home here 
practically all of her life. Six children survive, Mrs. Louis Saville, this 
city, Adolph of Channing, Mich.. Mrs. Edward Gray, Fort Arthur, Tex., Mrs. Henry 
Comallie, Milwaukee, Herbert, La Crosse, and Mrs. James Gorman of New York.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 17, 1917  P. 8 
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Mrs. Emma E.  Wittman (sic), died at her home Saturday morning, aged 58 years. 
She was born in this city and made her home here all her life. She was the 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Reuther.
She is survived by six children, Mrs. Louis Sanville, of this city, Adolph 
Wittman of Channing, MIch., Mrs. Edward Gray of Port Arthur, Texas, Mrs. Henry 
Comallie of Milwaukee, Herbert of Wittman of LaCrosse, and Mrs. James Gorman 
of New York.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
The Manitowoc Pilot, November 22, 1917 
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[Emma WITTMAN/bur. 11-19-1917/cause: cancer of the liver/
bur. on Charles A. Reuter lot]


PAUL WITTMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1894:  
Death on Sat. evening of the 4-mo. old son of Mr. Walter Wittmann. 
The little body was buried Tues. in the city cemetery.
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[cause: marasmus]


WALTER WITTMANN    (d. 1879)

A little child of Walter Wittman (sic) died on Friday last and was buried on 
Sunday. It was six months old.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 4, 1879  P. 3


WALTER WITTMANN    (d. 1932)

WALTER WITTMANN DIES AT HOSPITAL; RITES ON TUESDAY 
Was Prominent As Editor of German Weekly And Later As Reporter
Walter Wittmann, identified with the editing of German weekly papers in Manitowoc 
for years, and later a reporter for this newspaper, died last night at 7:30 
o’clock at the Holy Family hospital where he had been a patient for the last two 
weeks. Except for a short period when he edited a German weekly at West Bend, the 
deceased spent the entire seventy-five years of his life in Manitowoc.
Mr. Wittmann, of the old school, before the days of typewriters and linotype 
machines, when he ceased to edit the Manitowoc Post in Manitowoc, turned to daily 
newspaper life and for years was employed as a reporter on this paper, retiring to 
private life a few years ago. He served as a councilman from the First ward for 
two terms, four years in all, retiring from that office in May of this year.
The death of Mr. Wittmann marks the second death of German newspaper publishers in 
this city in the last ten days. Alex Dusold, with whom Mr. Wittmann was associated 
for years in the publishing of the Manitowoc Pos, died a few days ago.
Born in City 
The deceased was born in this city in 1857, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Adolph Wittmann. 
His father came here in 1848 and established a drug store and theater, the first 
north of Milwaukee. He also served as postmaster during the Buchanan administration 
and served as a captain in the Civil War. After the war he started a stave factory 
which was destroyed by fire in 1875. In 1881 he established the Manitowoc Post, a 
German weekly, and his son Walter soon joined him in the editing of the paper.
For a short time Mr. Wittmann removed from Manitowoc, to edit a German weekly at West 
Bend, Wis., but after a time he again came back to this city to become identified with 
the Post here. Schooled in German writing young Wittmann continued in the newspaper 
field and when Emil Baensch and William Gennrich took over the Post, Mr. Wittmann 
continued as its editor.
Mr. Wittmann was married in this city. His wife died several…
(Continued on Page 4) WALTER WITTMANN DIES AT HOSPITAL; RITES ON TUESDAY 
(Continued from page 1)…
years ago. In later years he retired from the Post and then took to writing feature 
stories and general news for Manitowoc dailies. Told that he would have to conform 
to the modern newspaper requirements of typewritten copy, Mr. Wittmann, despite his 
advancing years, mastered the typewriter and up to three years ago continued to 
furnish copy for the newspapers.
Funeral Tuesday 
Four years ago he entered the lists as a candidate for alderman in the first ward and 
was elected and was renamed two years ago for a second term. He was one of the city 
aldermen who also served jointly as a supervisor, for one term.
The deceased also served as a member of assembly from the First District of Manitowoc 
county, being named to fill out an unexpired term. The deceased resided at 937 South 
Sixth street. Two weeks ago his health failed rapidly and he was removed to the hospital 
where his vitality ebbed fast until the end came last night.
Three daughters, Mrs. Louis Sanville, city, Mrs. James Gorman and Mrs. Henry Gomaille, 
both of Milwaukee, two sons, Adolph of Oconomowoc and Herbert of La Crosse, two brothers, 
Rudolph of Milwaukee, and Dr. Adolph Wittmann of Merrill, Wis., and one sister, Mrs. 
John Moeler of Milwaukee survive.
Definite funeral arrangements have been held up pending the arrival of relatives this 
evening, but the services will probably be held on Tuesday from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home. Friends may view the remains there from six to nine on Sunday 
evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 25, 1932  P. 2
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[bur. 6-28-1932/age 75 yrs/cause: nephritis/bur. on Charles A. Reuter lot]


GORDON WITTMUS

Gordon O. Wittmus, 39, of route 3, Manitowoc, father of nine children, 
died Thursday afternoon at the Theda Clark hospital, Neenah.
He was operated on last Monday and several persons from this county 
donated blood this week in an effort to save his life.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First German 
Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Wittmus was born in Sheboygan in 1909, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Albert Wittmus. In 1934 he married Miss Virginia Knutson and they 
located on a farm in Newton. He had been a trucker for the Clipper 
City Transit company of this city.
Survivors are his wife; three daughters; six sons (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.); parents Mr. and Mrs. Wittmus of Sheboygan; two brothers, 
Ronald of Washington, D.C., and Major Waldemar Wittmus of Ft. Monmouth, 
N.J.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after 
Sunday noon and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 20, 1949 P.2
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[bur. 05-23-1949 at Neenah, WI/age 38 yrs.]


VIRGINIA C. WITTMUS

Mrs. Virginia C. Wittmus, 71, of 810 Memorial Dr., Chilton, formerly of Newton, 
died Saturday evening, Feb. 19, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wittmus, nee Virginia Knudson, was born Nov. 4, 1911, in the Town of Cato, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Christ and Lena Halderson Knudson. She 
grew up and was educated in the Town of Cato. She was married to Gordan Wittmus 
April 15, 1934, and they settled in the Town of Newton. Her husband preceded her 
in death May 19, 1949, and she moved to Chilton Village Nursing Home in May of 
1982. She was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include six sons and daughters-in-law, Gordon and Beverly Wittmus of 
Chilton, Al and Ann Wittmus, LeRoy and Karen Wittmus, Wayne and Darlaine Wittmus, 
Werner and Nanette Wittmus and Dale and Kathy Wittmus of Newton; three daughters 
and two sons-in-law, Ordella and Robert Pekarske of Valders, Henrietta Yaeger of 
Denver, Colo., and Veronica and Harold Dehne Jr. of Newton; a brother, Phillip 
Knudson and a sister, Isabel Christiansen of Manitowoc, 28 grandchildren, six 
great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A granddaughter, two brothers, four 
sisters and two sons-in-law, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 
o'clock this Monday afternoon until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, February 21, 1983 P. 3
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[widow of Gordon Wittmus]


EDGAR W. WITZEL

Edgar W. Witzel, 82, of 1805 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
afternoon at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knutson will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Witzel was born Jan. 20, 1891, at Oshkosh, son of the late 
John E. and Charolette Bremer Witzel. He married Nel Harriet Gregory 
Jan. 30, 1927, at Valders, coming to Manitowoc to reside. He served 
in World War I as a corporal in the Medical Detachment from April 26, 
1918 to May 29, 1919. He was an agent for John Hancock Mutual Insurance 
Co. He was a member of the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. 
His wife preceded him in death in 1967.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 15, 1973
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[bur. on Dr. L.W. Gregory lot]
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Notes from Valders:
At the home of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Gregory at Valders, Saturday afternoon, their 
daughter, Miss Nell Harriet Gregory, became the bride of Edward Witzel of 
Manitowoc. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Hensel with MIss Jeanette Gregory, 
sister of the bride as  maid of honor and Dr. C.W. Walker of Iron Mountain, Mich., 
as groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. Witzel have gone on a honeymoon and upon their return 
will take up their home in Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 4, 1926


NELL WITZEL

Mrs. Edgar W. Witzel, 50, of 714 Huron street, died Sunday afternoon 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Frazier Mortuary 
chapel, the Rev. F.C. St. Clair of the St. James church officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Witzel, nee Nell Gregory, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Frank 
Gregory, was born in Marinette in 1897. She attended Lawrence college 
and later was graduated from Milwaukee State Teachers college. In 1926 
she was married to Edgar W. Witzel, life underwriter and district manager 
of an insurance company.
Mrs. Witzel was a former president of the Southside Ladies Aid society 
and during the war active in USO and Red Cross work.
Surviving are the husband; daughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.); two 
brothers, Dr. L.W. Gregory of this city and Frank of Olympia, Wash.; 
sister, Mrs. Godrey Miller of Wilmette, Ill.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 13, 1947 P.2
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[Mrs. Edgar/d. 10-12-1947/age 50 yrs./bur. on Dr. L.W. Gregory lot]
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Notes from Valders:
At the home of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Gregory at Valders, Saturday afternoon, their 
daughter, Miss Nell Harriet Gregory, became the bride of Edward Witzel of 
Manitowoc. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Hensel with MIss Jeanette Gregory, 
sister of the bride as  maid of honor and Dr. C.W. Walker of Iron Mountain, Mich., 
as groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. Witzel have gone on a honeymoon and upon their return 
will take up their home in Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 4, 1926


CARL WITZMANN

Carl Witzmann, 88, formerly of 140 N. Maple Ave., died Monday at a Madelia, Minn. 
Hospital. Born in Germany he worked as a lighthouse keeper at Manitowoc, Frankfort, 
Sturgeon Bay and Green Bay until his retirement in 1939. His wife, the former Olga 
Kaems, died on May 24, 1960.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Floyd Howard, Lake Crystal, Minn.; six grandchildren 
and four great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Lyndahl Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 
1:30 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery at Manitowoc.
Green Bay Press Gazette, September 26, 1962  P. 36
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[d. 09-24-1962 at Madelia MN/age 88 yrs./bur. on Olga Witzmann lot]


OLGA WITZMANN

Mrs. Olga Witzman (sic)  92, a resident at Henzelman Nursing Home, Green Bay, 
for about five years, died Tuesday at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Green 
Bay. The Rev. A. W. Voigt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Witzman was born June 17, 1867, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Carl 
and Caroline Kaems. She was married to Carl Witzman Nov. 5, 1899, at Manitowoc. 
Survivors include the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Floyd Howard of Lake Crystal, 
Minn.; six grandchildren, three nieces and three nephews. 
Friends may call at Lyndahl Funeral Home, Green Bay.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 26, 1960  P. 19 
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[d. 05-24-1960 at Green Bay WI/age 92 yrs./bur. on Carl Kaems lot]


EMILY "EMMA" WIZNER

Mrs. Joseph Wizner, 86, formerly of 833 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, and 
who resided at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wizner, nee Emily Spacek, was born Sept. 25, 1885, in the Town of 
Casco, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Wenzel and Mary Zlab Spacek. 
She was married to Joseph Wizner Nov. 1, 1905, at Sturgeon Bay. The 
couple resided in Sturgeon Bay and in Crandon. In 1907, they came to Two 
Rivers and in 1942, they came to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in 
death in 1961.
Survivors include a brother, Joseph, of the Town of Casco, a sister, Mrs. 
Anton Koss, of the Town of Lincoln, Kewaunee County, and nieces and 
nephews. Two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday until the 
time of service Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 19, 1972
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[Emily/d. 04-19-1972/age 86 yrs./widow of Joseph Wizner]


JOSEPH M. WIZNER

Joseph M. Wizner, 77, of 833 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday 
at home after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase Zanotti of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wizner was born Oct. 2, 1883, at Algoma, Kewaunee County, son of the late 
Joseph and Mary Marek Wizner. He married Emma Spacek Nov. 1, 1905, at Sturgeon 
Bay, where they lived for a short time. They then moved to Crandon, Forest County, 
and lived there two years before coming to Two Rivers in 1907. He was employed in 
the woodworking department of Hamilton Manufacturing Co. at Two Rivers.
He joined the Coast Guard in 1911 at Kewaunee and was honorably discharged in 1913. 
In 1916 he was employed by Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Co., where he worked until 
his retirement 15 years ago. Prior to his retirement, he was a foreman in the 
rolling mills of Mirro Aluminum Co.
He was a member of Manitowoc Lodge No. 55, Independent Order of Odd Fellows for 
many years and also a member of the Retirement Club of Mirro.
Survivors include his wife; four brothers, William of Dunsmore, Calif., John of 
Idaho, Frank and Anton of Algoma; and a sister, Mrs. Anna Mraz, of Algoma.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday until the time of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 23, 1961  P. 23
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[d. 03-22-1961/age 77 yrs.]


CARL WOEHL

Carl J. Woehl, 64, of 1518 Ahrens St., Manitowoc, died Sunday in Bellin Memorial 
Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. John Deason will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Woehl was born May 9, 1914, in Metolius, Ore., son of the late Rev. Hugo 
and Emilie Kurtz Woehl. He attended Oconomowoc schools and was graduated from 
Oconomowoc High School and later from Carroll College in 1936. He married Ruby 
Kuecker May 23, 1940, in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1969. He 
married Leone Nehring Timm May 16, 1970. The couple resided in Manitowoc. He 
had been employed as an accountant with Emp Temp-Contolled Storage and Les-Key 
Transit Company of Manitowoc. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and 
former elder of the church. He was a member of Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 687, 
Green Bay Shrine Band, Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 645 F and AM, Manitowoc 
Chapter No. 16 R and AM, Manitowoc Council No. 18 R and SM., Manitowoc Commandery 
No. 45 K.T., Order of Eastern Star No. 196, Scottish Rites, 32nd Degree Mason, 
Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee and Manitowoc-Two Rivers Shrine. 
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Roger Woehl of Hollywood, Fla., and Paul 
Timm of Manitowoc; a daughter, Carole Jean Smith of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a sister, 
Ruth Powel of Racine and six grandchildren.
Friends may call in Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock this 
Monday evening until 11 a.m. Tuesday and in the church from noon until the time 
of service. A masonic memorial service will be 7:30 o'clock Monday evening. 
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Shriners Hospital for 
Crippled Children. The casket will remain closed.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2, 1979 P. 3
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[d. Green Bay, WI]


EMILIE M. WOEHL

Mrs. Emilie Woehl, 79, of 1201 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Wesley Methodist Hospital, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Woehl, nee Emilie Kurtz, was born July 9, 1889, at Reeseville, Wis., 
daughter of the late Carl and Wilhelmina Raabe Kurtz, and was married to the 
Rev. Hugo Woehl Dec. 19, 1911, at Columbus, Wis. The couple lived on the west 
coast and in the State of Wisconsin, where the Rev. Mr. Woehl served pastorates, 
and after his death in 1955, Mrs. Woehl moved to Manitowoc. She was a member of 
the Women’s Society of Christian Service.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Mehnert of Racine, a son, Carl J., of 
Manitowoc, a brother, Walter, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and three grandchildren. 
Three brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 o’clock this Thursday 
afternoon until 10:30 a.m. Friday and at the church until time of service. 
Memorials may be made to Wesley Methodist Church or the heart fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 24, 1968  P. 19 
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[widow of Rev. Hugo L. Woehl/bur. on Carl J. Woehl lot]


HUGO L. WOEHL, REV.

The Rev. Hugo L. Woehl, 70, pastor of Methodist congregations at Greenbush and 
Glenbuelah, Sheboygan County, the past four years, died Tuesday at the home in 
Greenbush. 
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Greenbush Methodist 
Church, with burial in evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The pastor was born in Germany in 1884 and at 16 came to Fond du Lac County. 
He worked his way through the Baldwin-Wallace college and seminary at Berea, 
Ohio, and completed his theological training in 1910. He married Miss Emilie 
Kurtz of Reedsville in 1911 and moved to the West Coast where he served parishes 
in the states of Washington and Oregon.
In 1926 he was transferred to the Wisconsin conference of the church where he 
served parishes. Although he retired in 1951, he was given permission to serve 
the two parishes in Sheboygan County.
Surviving are his wife; a son, Carl of Manitowoc; daughter, Mrs. Robert Mahnert 
of Racine; a brother and three sisters.
Friends may call Wednesday at the Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 16, 1955  P. 15
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[d. 02-15-1955 at Greenbush-Sheboygan, WI/age 70 yrs./bur. on Carl J. Woehl lot]


RUBY A. WOEHL

Mrs. Carl Woehl of 918 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Woehl, nee Ruby Kuecker, was born at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles 
Kuecker and Mrs. Alice Kuecker Bastian. She attended Manitowoc schools and was 
graduated in 1934 from Lincoln High School. She also attended Manitowoc Business 
College and worked for the Wisconsin Telephone Co. She was married to Carl Woehl 
May 23, 1940, at Manitowoc, and had been secretary in the Manitowoc County nurses’ 
office. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she had been the 
organist for many years, was a member of the Order of Eastern Star 196 and its 
organist, a past president of the Shrine board of women’s deacons of the First 
Presbyterian Women’s organization.
Survivors include the husband; a daughter, Carol, a registered nurse at St. Luke’s 
Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago; a son, Roger, student at Lakeland College, Sheboygan; 
and her mother, who lives in Florida.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o’clock this Monday evening where at 
7:30 o’clock the OES memorial will be conducted.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children or the 
Presbyterian Church.
The casket will remain closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 7, 1969  P. 10 
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[wife of Carl J. Woehl]


AUGUSTA WOELLERT

Mrs. Augusta (Gustie) Woellert, 82, formerly of 911 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, 
died Sunday at Manitowoc County Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Theodore P. Crusius officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born May 11, 1880, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
August Boeckman. She was married to Max Woellert Oct. 26, 1902, at Manitowoc. 
He husband preceded her in death April 17, 1948.
Among survivors are a son, Max, a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Sepnafsky, and a 
brother, Henry, of Manitowoc; five grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. 
A daughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 8, 1962  P. 13
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[d. 10-07-1962/age 82 yrs./widow of Max Woellert/bur. on Carl Woellert lot]


CHARLES WOELLERT

DEATH CLAIMS CHAS. WELLERT (sic)
Sheboygan Man Will Be Buried At Evergreen Cemetery
Charles Wellert, 70, former resident of Two Rivers and Manitowoc, who died
Thursday at Sheboygan, will be buried Saturday morning at Evergreen cemetery.
Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock at Kroos funeral home by the Rev.
E.C. Jaberg, pastor of Ebenezer Reformed church.
Mr. Wellert was born in Germany July 19, 1865, and was brought to this country
by his parents when a year old. The family located at Two Rivers. In 1889 Mr.
Wellert married Mary Laden. They lived at Two Rivers for 12 years and then
moved to Manitowoc. In 1915 they moved to Sheboygan, Mrs. Wellert died three
years ago.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Theodore Baumgaertner, Kohler, one son,
Lester, Sheboygan, and one grandchild. Another so died 33 years ago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 22, 1936  p.8
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[bur. 5-23-1936/age 70 yrs/died at Sheboygan, WI/cause: cancer of urine bladder 
bilateral pyelnephritis-chronic uremia/bur. on Charles Wellert lot/aka Woellert]


ERVING C.F. WOELLERT

BOLT STRIKES GRAND STAND; 5 KILLED
Terrible Catastrophe at West Side Ball Park Sunday Afternoon When
Lightning Strikes Stand
5 KILLED OUTRIGHT; 4 SERIOUSLY INJURED; SCORES STUNNED 
By far The most serious fatality that has yet visited Manitowoc 
occurred Sunday, afternoon at the old west side ball park, 16th and 
Wollmer streets, when, during, the thunder storm that raged, a bolt 
of lightning struck the south east corner of the grand stand, came 
down the post at the entrance and killed outright five young men and 
boys besides injuring a dozen others. It was at 1:30 when the fatal 
stroke occurred and but for the fact that there were comparatively 
few on the grounds and less than a dozen in the grand stand or in 
close proximity to it, the death list would have been much larger. 
The five who lost their lives were Albert Skuhra, Walter Handl, 
Irving Woellert, Willie Knuzen, and Tony Klauck.
Such excitement as followed the shock has never been seen in Manitowoc. 
A half dozen doctors, summoned from as many telephones, hurried to the 
grounds in autos and carriages, through the pouring rain, and the scene 
as the bodies of the unfortunates were laid out on the grass near the 
grand stand and efforts made to resuscitate them was heart rending in 
the extreme. Parents, brothers and sisters of the unfortunates crowded 
around the loved ones, almost hysterical and it was with difficulty 
that the doctors were able to work over those in which there was some 
hope of reviving.
Walter and Frank Boehm, Harvey Kono and Theo. Burmeister were among the 
lads that were the most seriously injured and were revived. A score of 
others, standing in front of the stand, when the bolt struck, were 
knocked to the ground, some unconscious, but were soon brought around. 
There were less than 100 on the grounds when the bolt struck. The 
Plymouth team, who were scheduled to play the Schreihardt’s at 2:30 in 
the afternoon, was out in the field practicing although it was commencing 
to rain. Some  of  the Schreihart players were just coming into the ground. 
The five who lost their lives were grouped around the entrance of the 
grand stand.
Suddenly, without warning, there was a bolt of lightning; that struck 
the roof of the stand, tore its way for three feet down the slanting 
side, and then went down the corner post, into the ground. It was all 
done so quickly that no one can explain just what occurred for the next 
few moments. Skura, was standing against the post with two others, and 
all toppled over, dead. Two other lads were just outside on the steps 
leaning into the stand, and they toppled over with a sign of an outcry. 
The others that were stunned cried out for help and doctors. A half 
frightened lad, seeing every one falling in and about the grand stand, 
rushed out of the grounds and ran to the residence of Editor Mackey of 
the Herald, that adjoins the ball grounds on the south. He at once 
telephoned for Dr. Patchen, who came to the scene through the driving 
rain in his automobile.
Frantic women in the neighborhood rushed into the park and added much 
to the excitement. The wife of Albert Skura, arrived on the scene and 
became hysterical. Closely following Dr. Patchen came Doctors Gleason; 
Meany, Luman and Thurtell, all of whom had been summoned by telephone 
from nearby residences. The news of the terrible accident at the west 
side park spread like wild fire through the city and soon, all avenues 
to the grounds, despite the fact that there was a down pour of rain at 
the time, were thronged with an anxious mob of people, some of them 
parents of the dead, who were not aware that their sons had met death 
until arriving at the park. 
Doctor Patchen superintended the work of trying to bring as many as 
there was any hope for to. A hasty examination showed that Skura, Handl, 
Woellert had been killed by the first shock. Young Knuttzen was thought 
to show some signs of life and he was carried to a residence just across 
the street from the ballpark exit but it was soon seen that he was past 
recovery. Little Tony Klauck, who was a son of a widow living at the 
corner of York and Seventh streets, showed more signs of life than any 
of the others. Dr. John Hoyer, who was present worked over the lad for 
half an hour. At one time, he opened his eyes and seemed to take notice 
of what was going on around him but he soon fell off again and was past 
recall.
Walter and John Boehm, young lads who were stunned by the bolt were taken 
to their home on 20th street and after much hard work were brought around 
all right. Harvey Kono and Theo. Burmeister two other lads were believed 
for a time to be fatally hurt but after doctors had worked over them for 
some time, they were revived and taken to their homes in carriages. A 
number of others were knocked down by the bolt but were able to proceed 
to their homes on foot with the assistance of relatives and friends. 
Scenes about the grounds while the patrol wagon was busy taking the dead 
away beggar description. For a long time the identity of the youngest of 
the five dead, Klauck, was unknown but finally a brother of the lad arrived 
at the park, not knowing that his brother was there, and on looking at the 
dead form, lying on the seats in the grand stand, said it was his brother.
The patrol in charge of the officers Carle, Dueno and Trochelli, came to 
the grounds and removed the body of Walter Handl, to his home on S.13th 
Street and returning conveyed Irving Woellert to the home on 20th street. 
A third trip was taken and young Klauck removed and in the meantime the 
undertaking wagon of Urbanck & Wattawa removed the remains of Albert Skura. 
The Patrol made one more trip and removed the Knutzen boy. By this time, a 
crowd of over 1,000 people had gathered at the park. All thoughts of playing 
the game between the Schreiharts and Plymouth were abandoned early in the 
afternoon. It was indeed fortunate that the bolt came when it did and not 
one hour later when there might have been a larger number in the grand stand 
and the death list correspondingly larger. With the removal of the body of 
Albert Skura, the crowds filed mournfully out of the grounds.
Albert Skura, the oldest of the quintate that lost their lives was about 32 
years old, and married being survived by a wife and child. He was prominent 
in union circles of the city, being a member of the Manitowoc Central Labor 
Council, deputy organizer of the State Federation, and a member of the 
Longshoremen’s union. The unions meet this evening to make arrangements for 
his funeral. He had been hired to sell tickets at the grand stand for 
yesterday’s game, this being the first time he had, ever officiated. His 
death was instantaneous, he leaning against the post and receiving the full 
shock of the bolt.
Walter Handl was 17 years old, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Handl, residing 
on S. 13th street and has been employed for the past three years in a north 
side meat market. He will probably be buried Tuesday.
Irving Woellert was the son of Chas. Woellert, tailor, and was 20 years of 
age. He will be buried Tuesday. Willie Knutzen, was 13 years of age and 
resides with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Knutzen on N. 15th street. 
He was a carrier on the Daily Herald. He will be buried Tuesday afternoon.
Tony Klauck was 13 years of age and resided at Seventh and York streets. He 
will be probably be(sic) buried Wednesday and the body taken to Kiel for 
interment. All the injured are getting along nicely. It was reported last 
night that Theo. Burmeister, also had died but this report proved to be 
untrue. Walter and Frank Boehm and Harvey Kono are all recovering from the 
effects of the shock to their nervous system.
It was an accident that will not soon be forgotten and its occurrence on the 
first day of the week will serve as topic for lesson by the pastors of the 
city in their talks.
Manitowoc Citizen, Thursday, July 26, 1906.  Front page.
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[Irwin Wellert/bur. 07-23-1906/age 14 yrs./cause: lightning]


MARY WOELLERT

Mrs. Mary Wellert(sic) Dies At Sheboygan Tuesday 
Mrs. Mary Wellert, 66, formerly of Two Rivers and Manitowoc, died Tuesday at 
a Sheboygan hospital. The deceased spent her childhood in Two Rivers and was 
married there in 1889 to Charles Wellert, residing there for 12 years, after 
which they moved to Manitowoc. They remained here until 1915 when they located 
at Sheboygan where they have since resided. The maiden name of the deceased 
was Mary Letten.
The husband, a daughter, Mrs. Theodore Baumgartner of Kohler, a son Lester of 
Sheboygan and a grandchild, Shirley, survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning from the Kroos funeral home at 
Sheboygan and burial will be at Evergreen cemetery here.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 20, 1933  P. 8
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[Mary Wellert/bur. 07-21-1933]died at Sheboygan, WI/cause: acute dilalation 
of heart/bur. on Charles Wellert lot]


MAX WOELLERT SR.

Max Woellert Sr., 72, of 911 South 24th street, died this morning at the Holy 
Family hospital following a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Woellert was born in 1875 and was employed at the Aluminum Goods Manu-
facturing company for 30 years. He was one of the first members of the Eagles 
in Manitowoc and also played in the Marine band for 42 years.
Survivors are his wife, son, Max Jr., of Manitowoc; daughter, Mrs. Joseph 
Sepnafski of Manitowoc; brother, William of Sheboygan; five grandchildren and 
one great-grandchild. One daughter, Lorraine, preceded her father in death.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 17, 1948  P. 2
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[d. 04-17-1948/age 72 yrs/bur. on Carl Woellert lot]


ANNA WOERFEL

Mrs. Anna Woerfel, 90, formerly of 2812 Meadow Ln. and a resident two years at 
Shady Lane, died at 6 a.m. Friday at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, where she has 
been a patient six months.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Richard H. Heymen will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Woerfel, nee Wallau, was born at Francis Creek Aug. 4, 1871, daughter of 
the late Quirin and Barbara Fierest Wallau. She was married to Edward Woerfel 
at Manitowoc Jan. 21, 1901, and the couple always resided in the city. Mrs. 
Woerfel was an honorary member of St. Paul Church Altar Society. Her husband 
died March 11, 1942.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Sylvester Vandenberg, of Kaukauna, a brother, 
Quirin Wallau, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
A son preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:15 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 5, 1962  P. 11
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[d. 01-08-1962/age 90 yrs./widow of Edward Woerfel]


CAROLINE WOERFEL

Death of Mrs. Carolina Woerfel last Mon., 08 Aug. at 9am. The deceased, 
who was 70 yrs 2 mos.old, lived with her son Franz Woerfel in Town 
Rapids. She died suddenly of a stroke. The burial took place Tues.
afternoon in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Aug. 1887


DOROTHEA WOERFEL    (d. 1955)

Mrs. William Woerfel, 73, of 2702 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday night 
at the home.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Dorothea Hardow, Sept. 17, 1881 in Manitowoc and May 30, 1902 
was married to William Woerfel and they moved to Chicago for ten years, 
returning to Manitowoc. 
Surviving are husband; four daughters, Mrs. M__ad Hansen, Mr. George Evenson 
and Mrs. Clarence Kre____ all of Manitowoc, Mrs. Carl Schneck of Wauwatosa; 
son Roy of Manitowoc; two brothers, Charles of Manitowoc, Elmer of Detroit; 
two sisters, Mrs. Henry Johnson of Manitowoc, Mrs. Theo Stuebbe?? of Two 
Rivers; nine grandchildren. A son William was killed in action in World War 
II.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1955  P. 11
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[d. 08-26-1955/age 73 yrs./cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on William Woerfel lot]


EDMUND WOERFEL

ED. WOERFEL PASSES AWAY AT DETROIT 
Edmund Woerfel, a former resident of this city, died yesterday at Detroit, 
Michigan after a lingering illness. The remains were removed to this city 
where he will be buried from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home 
at the Evergreen cemetery. The funeral will be held at two o’clock Friday.
Mr. Woerfel, who was 67 years old at the time of his death, left Manitowoc 
and went to Harbor Springs, Michigan where he conducted a farm until his 
death. Mr. Woerfel never married and both of his parents are dead. His only 
survivors are three brothers, Otto of Detroit, Arthur of Milwaukee and 
William of this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 7, 1931  P. 12
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[age 67 yrs/died at Detroit, MI/cause: myocarditis/bur. on Edward Woerfel lot]


EDWARD WOERFEL    (d. 1902)

AWOKE AS HE WAS DYING
Mrs. Edward Woerfel Aroused to Find Husband in Throes of Death Struggle
SUDDEN DEMISE OF PIONEER
Summons Came to Aged South Side Resident as he Slept—
Came Here in 1852 and Had Lived in City Since
Aroused from sleep by the sufferings of her companion at an early hour 
this morning Mrs. Edward Woerfel was awakened to find her husband in 
the throes of the death struggle, his demise occurring in a few seconds. 
Mr. Woerfel had retired early in the evening and was in apparent good 
health, although he complained of weariness from the labors of the day, 
he having been engaged in work at home. It was about 3 o’clock when Mrs. 
Woerfel was disturbed by the groans of her husband and, upon awakening, 
discovered his illness. She hastened to secure restoratives, but upon 
returning found that he had passed away. Assistance was summoned and 
later an inquest was held, the verdict being death due to heart failure. 
The sudden demise of Mr. Woerfel is a shock to a large circle of friends. 
He had been a resident of the city since 1852 and was widely known. Of 
late years he had lived a retired life, but was a man whose years little 
interfered with his activity in daily life. 
Born in Germany in 1837 he came to America with his parents when a boy of 
15 and soon after took up his home here, where he has been a continuous 
resident since. He was married in 1875 and at the death of his wife some 
years later again remarried. Seven children, four sons and three daughters, 
besides his second wife survive him. They are Otto, Edward, William, and 
Arthur Woerfel, Mrs. F. Brown, Ashland, Rose Woerfel, Milwaukee and Emma 
Woerfel of this city. Mr. Woerfel was a man held in high esteem by 
neighbors and friends and was widely acquainted by reason of his long 
residence in the city. The family home is on Marshall street, at the west 
end, just within the city limits. The funeral arrangements have not been 
made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 15, 1902, Page 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 22 May 1902:
Thurs. morning Mrs. Eduard Woerfel was awakened by the rattling 
breathing and cries of her husband. Before the frightened lady 
could get help Eduard Woerfel had died. A heart attack took the 
life of the man who had gone to bed in the best of health. Mr. 
Woerfel was born 1837 in Germany, came to Manitowoc with his 
parents in 1852 and has lived here ever since, making him one of 
the oldest German residents of our city. He was twice married and 
his second wife survives him as well as 7 sorrowing children - Otto, 
Eduard, Wilhelm and Arthur, as well as Mrs. F. Brown in Ashland, 
Rese in Milwaukee, and Emma here. During the war the deceased served 
in the 45th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. His body was taken to its 
last rest Sun. followed by a large number of mourners.
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[Edward Woerfel/bur. 05-16-1902/age 64 yrs./cause: heart failure]


EDWARD WOERFEL    (d. 1942)

Edward Woerfel, 72, of 2812 Meadow Lane, died this morning at the home after
a long illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer Funeral
home and at nine o'clock at St. Paul's Catholic church, the Rev. Martin
Jaekels officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie
in state at the Pfeffer Funeral home from Thursday until the day of the 
funeral.
Mr. Woerfel was born in Austria on August 1st, 1869. He came to America, and
directly to Manitowoc, in 1871. Until he retired three years ago, he was
employed by the Chicago and North Western Railroad.
He married Anna Wallau on January 21, 1902. She survives him, along with one
daughter, Mrs. Augusta Vandenberg of Combined Locks, Wis.; one brother,
Adolph Woerfel of this city; and three sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Wirtz, Mrs.
Mary Beyser and Mrs. George Teporten, all of this city.
He was a member of the Holy Name socity of St. Paul's church, and the society,
along with the Christian Mothers society will recite the rosary Friday at
7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 11, 1942 p.2
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[cause: carcinoma of stomach]


EMMA WOERFEL

Notice for Administration and Notice to Creditors.
State of Wisconsin, County Court, Manitowoc County.-In Probate.
In Re-estate of Emma Woerfel, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special term of said court to be held on the 
second Tuesday (being the 10th day) of July A.D. 1917, at the Court House in the 
city of Manitowoc, county of Manitowoc and state of Wisconsin, there will be heard 
and considered the application of William Woerfel for the appointment of an 
administrtor of the estate of Emma Woerfel, late of the city of Manitowoc in said 
County, deceased:
Notice is hereby further given, that at the special term of said Court to be held 
at said Court House, on the 3rd Tuesday, (being the 16th day of October, A.D. 1917 
there will be heard, considered and adjusted, all claims against said Emma Woerfel, 
deceased;
And notice is hereby further given that all such claims for examination and 
allowance must be presented to said County Court at the Court House, in the city 
of Manitowoc, in said county and state, on or before the 13th day of October A.D. 
1917.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Kelley & Ledvina Attorneys.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, July 5, 1917 P. 8
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[Miss Emma/bur. 06-03-1917/cause: acute myocarditis/bur. on Edward Woerfel lot]


FRANCISKA WOERFEL

Mrs. Federika Worfel(sic), aged 65 died this morning at the home west of the 
city after a short illness. Funeral arrangements have not been made as yet.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Dec. 10, 1910
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[cause: pneumonia]


FRANK WOERFEL

PIONEER BRICK MAKER OF CITY PASSES AWAY TODAY
Frank Woerfel, who Condncted (sic) Brick Yard at city Limits for 
Years Dies at Age 69-Was Known in Co.
Frank Woerfel, pioneer brick maker of the city, who conducted a yard 
at the city limits on the Calumet road for more than a quarter of a 
century, died today at his home at the age of 69 years. The funeral 
will be held Tuesday afternoon from the house.
Mr. Woerful was born at Kempton, Germany, in 1847, and had been in 
America for 41 years, first locating at Milwaukee and later in this 
city. In ????? ??? to conducting the brick business. Mr. Woerful 
managed his farm, ???? up to the time of his death was active in his 
business.
Besides his widow he is survived by five children, who are Edward, 
Adolph, Sophia, Mrs. Edward Wirtz and Mr. Peter Teja?, all of this 
city.
Mr. Woerfel was well known throughout the county in his business as 
a brick manufacturer.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 13, 1916 P.1
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Frank Woerfel, aged 69 years, died suddenly Friday afternoon while at work in 
his son's brick yard west of the city. The deceased was born in Germany and 
came to this country when 24 years of age. Shortly after his arrival here he 
engaged in the manufacture of brick of which he continued up to a few years 
ago when he retired. He is survived by his wife and five children, Adolph and 
Edward, Mrs. Edward Wirtz, Mrs. Peter Bejaar and Miss Sophie Woerfel. The 
funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 18, 1916
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[bur. 05-16-1916/cause: heart failure]


NORMA L. WOERFEL

Mrs. Norma Louise Woerfel, 72, of 722 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died Monday, 
December 14, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 1:30 pm Tuesday at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Woerfel was born April 13, 1915 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Herman 
and Amanda Strothoff Olp. She grew up and was educated at Manitowoc and was a 
1932 graduate of Lincoln High School. She was married to Roy H. Woerfel, 
September 20, 1949 at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. He preceded 
her in death January 27, 1978. Mrs. Woerfel was a lifetime member of First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son, John R. of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Anne N. 
and Richard C. Leneau of Manitowoc; a brother, Elmer Olp of Manitowoc; two 
grandchildren, Mark and Rick Leneau, other relatives and friends. She was preceded 
in death by a sister, Edith Olp.
Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, noon Tuesday 
until the hour of services. Memorials to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church 
would be appreciated.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 14, 1987 page 14
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Norma L. Woerfel Funeral Change
Due to inclement weather funeral services for Mrs. Norma Louise Woerfel, are changed 
to 11 am Wednesday at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. Mrs. Woerfel was married to Roy H. Woerfel, September 20, 1939 at First 
German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
10 am Wednesday until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Dec. 15, 1987 page 14
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[widow of Roy Woerfel/bur. on Amanda Olp lot]


ROY H. WOERFEL

Roy H. Woerfel, 66, of 722 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died Friday in Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Urbanek & 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Koch will officiate. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Woerfel was born July 17, 1911 in Manitowoc, son of the late William and 
Dora Hardow Woerfel. He attended Manitowoc schools and was a 1929 graduate of 
Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. He was employed at Kelvinator Commercial 
Products, Manitowoc until his retirement in 1970. He married Norma Olp Sept. 20, 
1939 in Manitowoc. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Norma; a son, John of Manitowoc; a daughter and 
son-in-law, Anne and Richard Leneau of Manitowoc; two grandsons, Mark and Rick 
Leneau and four sisters, Mrs. Mead (Evelyn) Hansen, Mrs. George (June) Evanson, 
Mrs. Rose Schneck and Mrs. Clarence (Shirley) Krejcie of Manitowoc. He was 
preceded in death by a brother, William.
Friends may call in Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Jan. 28, 1978 - page 3
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Olp-Woerfel Marriage is Held Today
Miss Norma Louise Olp, daughter of Mrs. Herman Olp, 913 South 12th street, became 
the bride of Roy H. Woerfel, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Woerfel, 2702 Calumet 
avenue, in a ceremony read at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the First German Ev. 
Lutheran church by the Rev. L. H. Koeninger. 
The bride was attended by Miss June Woerfel as bridesmaid, and George O. Evenson 
was Mr. Woerfel's best man.
The bride wore a green costume suit trimmed with Kolinsky, and she used brown 
accessories. Her corsage was of yellow roses. Miss Woerfel wore a jacket frock 
of burnt sugar shade with black accessories and a corsage of talisman roses.
The wedding dinner will be served this evening at Dill's tearoom, and after dinner 
the bride and groom will leave on their wedding trip, not announcing their 
destination. They will be at home after October 1st at 913 South 12th street. Mr. 
Woerfel is in the office of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 20, 1939  P. 20 


SOPHIA MARIA HENRIETTE WOERFEL

Name: Woerfel, Sophia Maria Henriette
D.: 6/21/1875
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 35 Yrs. 8 Mo. 4 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtwc., Wis
Cem.: Evergreen Cem Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele
Spouse:
F.:
M.:Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.185
*********
From Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1875:
Death of Mrs. Maria Werfel last Sunday, wife of Edward Werfel, leaving
four children.


THERESA WOERFEL

DROPS DEAD ON WAY TO VISIT WITH FRIENDS
End Comes Suddenly for Mrs. Theresa Woerfel
Overtaken by a heart attack while on her way to visit friends Mrs. 
Theresa Woerfel, widow of Franz Woerful (sic), fell at Twenty-third 
and Marshall street at 1 o'clock this noon and died before aid could 
reach her. The body was removed to the home of Mrs. John Zboralsky 
and the coroner was notified. Death was found to be due to natural 
causes and no inquest will be called. The body was later removed to 
the home of her son Adolph, Marshall street, with whom she had been 
living. No funeral arrangements had been completed this afternoon 
and announcement will be made tomorrow of the time and place of 
burial.
Mrs. Woerfel was born in Germany seventy-three years ago and spent 
her girlhood there. She was married in Germany to Franz Woerfel and 
after the arrival of their first born, a son Edward, the family 
decided to come to America to make their home, locating in Manitowoc 
where they have always since resided. Mr. Woerfel was engaged in 
business here and died about seven years ago. Surviving Mrs. Woerfel 
are two sons, Edward and Adolph and three daughters, Mrs. Edward Wirtz, 
Mrs. Peter Bessart and Mrs. George Teporten. Seven grandchildren also 
survive.
Had Not Been Ill
This morning Mrs. Woerfel had been about as usual and had not complained 
of feeling ill. She had dinner with the family at noon and shortly 
afterwards started down town for a visit with friends. John Korlesky 
and a friend met her near Twenty-fifth and Marshall street and commented 
upon the paleness of the old lady. They noted also that her walk was a 
bit unsteady and watched her as she proceeded down the street. They saw 
her fall at the corner of Twenty-third street and were among the first 
to reach her side but Mrs. Woerfel was beyond human aid. The end had come 
peacefully and without a stuggle. The news of the death was a severe shock 
to the members of the family.
Manitowoc Herald News, Firday, March 6, 1925 P.1
*******
The funeral of Mrs. Theresa Woerfel will be held from the home on the west 
end of Marshall street at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon and burial will be at 
Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 7, 1925  P. 1


WILLIAM WOERFEL    (d. 1964)

William Woerfel, 83, formerly of 2702 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, died at Park 
Lawn Home, Manitowoc, Sunday. He had been residing previously at Shady Lane 
Home for three years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Richard Schmitz officiating, and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Woerfel was born Sept. 21, 1880, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward and 
Franceska Kohlbeck Woerfel. He was graduated from Southside High School in 1897. 
He married Dorothea Hardow May 31, 1902, at Manitowoc. The couple located at 
Chicago for 10 years after marriage where Mr. Woerfel learned the tool and die 
making trade. When he returned to Manitowoc he was employed by Invincible Metal 
Furniture Co., retiring in 1950. He was a 50 year member of the Independent Order 
of Odd Fellows, Lodge 55. 
Survivors are a son, Roy, of Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. Mead Hansen, Mrs. 
George Evenson and Mrs. Clarence Krejcie of Manitowoc and Mrs. Carl Schneck, of 
Glenview, Ill.; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. His wife, a son, 
William, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where at 7 o’clock this Monday evening the 
IOOF will have memorial services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 26, 1964  P. 5


WILLIAM M. WOERFEL   (d. 1944)

Veterans of WWII
WOERFEL: William Mead
Resident: Manitowoc
Machinist's mate 3c, USNR. USS Cooper World War II
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Woerfel  [William’s stone is next to 
parents’ stone: William & Dorothea Woerfel]
Killed In Action
Died: Dec. 3, 1944
Place of death: Philippines
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
********
Woerfel Is Lost; Was on Cooper
A member of the crew of the 2,200 ton destroyer Cooper recently lost as a 
result of night action against the enemy off Ormoc in the Philippines is 
William Woerfel, 20-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Woerfel, 2702 
Calumet avenue. His family received a wire from the Navy department Tuesday 
afternoon listing him as missing in action.
Loss of the destroyer, previously unidentified, was originally disclosed in 
a communiqué from Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters Dec. 5. The Navy 
announced the loss of the destroyer and of a LSM (landing ship medium) 
Wednesday.
The Cooper, one of the Navy’s newest and most modern destroyers, was in 
command of Comdr. Mell A. Peterson of Algoma, Ia., who survives. The normal 
complement of the destroyer was estimated at 275 men.
Woerfel has been in the Navy one year. After indoctrination at Great Lakes 
training station, he was assigned to the Cooper. He has been in the Pacific 
area since August of this year.
Previous to going into service Woerfel was in the employ of the Lakeside 
Machine shop. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 28, 1944  P. 2
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Woerfel Is Lost; Was on Cooper 
A member of the crew of the 2,200 ton destroyer Cooper recently lost as a result 
of night action against the enemy off Ormoc in the Philippines is William Woerfel, 
20-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Woerfel, 2702 Calumet avenue. His family 
received a wire from the Navy department Tuesday afternoon listing him as missing 
in action.
Loss of the destroyer, previously unidentified, was originally disclosed in a 
communiqué from Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters Dec. 5. The Navy announced 
the loss of the destroyer and of a LSM (landing ship medium) Wednesday.
The Cooper, one of the Navy’s newest and most modern destroyers, was in command 
of Comdr. Mell A. Peterson of Algoma, Ia., who survives. The normal complement of 
the destroyer was estimated at 275 men.
Woerfel has been in the Navy one year. After indoctrination at Great Lakes training 
station, he was assigned to the Cooper. He has been in the Pacific area since August 
of this year.
Previous to going into service Woerfel was in the employ of the Lakeside Machine 
shop. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 24, 1944  P. 2
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Woerfel Killed on USS Cooper
William M. Woerfel, 20, machinist mate third class, who previously was reported as 
missing in action is now known to have been killed when the destroyer Cooper was 
lost off Ormoc in the Philippines in December.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Woerfel, 2702 Calumet avenue, received official 
confirmation of their son’s death from the Navy department Tuesday. Woerfel is the 
92nd county youth to sacrifice his life in World War II.
Los of the destroyer, one of the Navy’s newest and most modern ships, was originally 
disclosed in a communiqué from Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters on Dec. 5, and 
on Dec. 27 the Navy announced its loss. The Cooper, commanded by Cmdr. Mell A. 
Peterson of Algona, Ia., carried an estimated complement of 275 men. The commander 
is listed among the survivors.
Woerfel was born in Manitowoc on June 12, 1924, and was graduated from Lincoln high 
school with the clas of 1942. After his graduation he entered the employ of the 
Lakeside Machine shop where he worked until his induction into the Navy. After 
completing basic training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center he was assigned to 
the Cooper, and had been in the Pacific area since August, 1944.
Survivors are his parents, one brother, Roy, Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Mead Hansen, 
Mrs. George Evenson and Miss Shirley of Manitowoc; Mrs. Carl Schneck, Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 10, 1945  P. 2
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Hold Memorial Service For Willam Woerfel
Memorial services for William M. Woerfel, 20-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William 
Woerfel, 2702 Calumet avenue, who was killed when the destroyer Cooper was lost 
during the Ormoc battle in the Philippines will be held Sunday at the First German 
Evangelical Lutheran church, Eighth and Marshall streets. Woerfel was a machinist 
mate third class.
The Rev. L. H. Koeninger, pastor, will have charge of the rite during the English 
worship services at 9 o’clock 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 19, 1945  P. 2
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Veterans of WWII
WOERFEL: William Mead
Resident: Manitowoc
Machinist's mate 3c, USNR. USS Cooper World War II
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Woerfel  [William’s stone is next to 
 parents’ stone: William & Dorothea Woerfel]
Killed In Action
Died: Dec. 3, 1944
Place of death: Philippines
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc”
*********
[The stone for William is in memoriam only]


JOSEPH WOHLFAHRT

SUICIDE BY DROWNING
Joseph Wohlfaht(sic) “Little Joe” has been out of a job for a considerable period. 
He had been employed at the boiler works. Lately he has been helping to eke out 
his existance by washing dishes in a restaurant. Yesterday noon he had evidently 
decided that the struggle isn't worthwhile. He went to the river at the foot of 
South Eleventh Street, tied a rope around his waist, fastened the other end to the 
dock, removed his old mackinac jacket and took the plunge. Sylvester Orth and Anton 
Metzger saw the plunge and ran to the place. They tugged at the rope and the loop 
slipped to Wohlfaht's feet. They had some difficulty getting him out. The police 
and, as soon as possible, physicians, tried to resuscitate him but he never revived. 
Little Joe had solved his financial problems. A sister living in the city and a son 
employed on the lakes are his only near relatives known of.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 9, 1931
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RIVER VICTIM WILL BE BURIED ON SATURDAY 
Last rites for Joseph “Little Joe” Wohlfahrt, 66 years old local resident who 
walked into the Manitowoc river at the foot of S. Eleventh street at noon 
Wednesday, will be held from the Shimek and Schwartz mortuary on No. Eighth 
street at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon. Interment will take place at Evergreen 
with Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating at the services at the mortuary and at 
the cemetery.
The mortuary is to remain open this evening from 7:30 to 9 o’clock to permit 
friends to view the remains.
Wohlfahrt is survived by a sister in this city and one son, the son being 
located through the Milwaukee office of the shipping concern employing him.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 10, 1931  P. 2
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[cause: suicide by drowning]


ANNA W. WOJAHN

Mrs. Anna Wojahn, 86, of 1772 Cross St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Care Center 
Nursing Home, Fond du Lac, Wis.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Grace Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wojahn, nee Anna Jantz, was born Sept. 12, 1890, in Maple Grove, daughter 
of the late Daniel and Bertha Wallschlaeger Jantz. She was married to the Rev. 
William A. Wojahn June 1, 1917, in Reedsville. The Rev. and Mrs. Wojahn served 
St. John Lutheran Church at Center, Wis. from 1957 until 1962 when they moved 
to Manitowoc. They celebated (sic) their golden wedding anniversary in 1967. He 
preceded her in death Aug. 3, 1971.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Armin and Shirley Wojahn of Fond du 
Lac; a daughter and son-in-law, Arpa and Edward Hudon of Manitowoc; a brother, 
Arvin Jantz of Michigan; a sister, Mrs. Laura Schmidt of Milwaukee and four 
grandchildren.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until 11:30 
a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, July 19, 1977 P. 3
********
[d. at Fond du Lac WI/widow of Rev. Wm. A. Wojahn/bur. on Mr. and Mrs. 
Edward J. Hudon lot]


REV. WM. A. WOJAHN

The Rev. William A. Wojahn, 85, of 1407 Hillcrest Dr., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
noon at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Grace Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Rev. Wojahn was born Feb. 2, 1886, at Bedford, Ind., son of the late Fredrerick 
and Emilie Jeske Wojahn. He moved with his family as a child to Tawas City, 
Mich. Rev. Wojahn began his studies for the ministry at Dr. Martin Luther College 
of New Ulm, Ind., graduating in 1911. He continued his education at Concordia 
Theological Seminary of Springfield, Ill., completing the course in 1914. His 
first assignment was Trinity Church of Coleman, Wis. In 1930 he accepted a call 
to St. Paul and St. Peter Churches at Eldorado, Wis. He moved to Center, Wis. 
in 1957 where he served the St. John Church. Rev. Wojahn retired from the ministry 
in 1962 when he and his wife moved to Manitowoc. He married Anna Jantz, June 1, 
1917, at Reedsville. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 
1967.
Survivors include his wife, a son Armin of Fond du Lac, a daughter, Mrs. Edward 
Arpa Hudon of Manitowoc and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday 
until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of service.
Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 4, 1971  P. 21
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[William/husband of Anna W. Wojahn/bur. on Edward J. Hudon lot]


ELIZABETH WOJCIEHOWSKY

Mrs. Frank Woyciehowski (sic), 72, widow of the former chief electrician at the 
Manitowoc Ship Building company, died today at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Edwin 
Nemetz, 1319 South 14th street, following a lingering illness.
Services will be held at 8:30 am. Thursday at the Mittnacht-Kollath funeral home 
and at 9 o’clock at the Holy Innocents Catholic Church with the Rev. E. A. Radey 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born in Baden Germany, in 1876, the deceased was the former Elizabeth Eisenatch. 
She was married to Mr. Woyciehowski in Germany in 1916 and the couple came to 
Manitowoc 43 years ago, following which the husband had been employed at the ship 
yards prior to his death 19 years ago.
For the past three years Mrs. Woyciehowski had been making her home with another 
local daughter, Mrs. Louis Wilda of 832 North 19th street. 
Surviving in addition to the two daughters above mentioned, are another daughter, 
Mrs. Roy Ehnert of Los Angeles; two sons, Capt. Stanley Woyciehowski, U.S. coast 
guard, second in command of the Cleveland Ohio, district, and Philip of this city, 
20 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday noon until the time of 
services Thursday morning. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 22, 1949  P. 2
*******
[age 72 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Frank Wojciechowsky lot](also Woyciehowsky)


FRANK WOJCIEHOWSKY

HEART ATTACK FATAL TO SUPT. AT SHIPYARDS
Chief Electrician Frank Woycieckousky(sic), 60, 
Dies Suddenly This Morning While at Work
Stricken with a heart attack shortly before eleven o'clock this morning while 
working at the yards of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corporation, Frank Woycieckousky, 
842 North Nineteenth Street, chief electrician at the yards, died before the arrival 
of a physician. He was carried into the storeroom at the yards by fellow workmen but 
breathed his last in a few moments.
The deceased was this year rounding out 25 years of service for the local company. 
From a position as foreman he rose until he became a chief electrician at the yards 
of the Shipbuilding Corporation.
The deceased is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Edwin Nemitz and Mrs. 
Louis Wilda, both of this city and Mrs. Roy Ehnert of Milwaukee and two sons, Felix 
of Green Bay and Lieutenant Stanley Woycieckousky of the U.S.S. Northland. The latter 
is now aboard his ship bound up the west coast for Alaskan waters and it is not 
believed that he can be communicated with in time to have him reach here for the 
funeral. The deceased was a member of the Masons and Odd Fellows and was sixty years 
of age. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will be announced tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 27, 1930 page 1
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co. death record vol. #25, page #611
Frank Stanley Woyciechowsky (sic)
b: Poland
occupation: chief electrician at Manitowoc Ship Building Corp.
Age at death:  60 yrs, 8 mo., 26 days/cause: myocarditis
spouse: Elizabeth Eisenacht
father:  Frank Woyciechowsky, b. Poland
mother: unknown, b. Poland
*******
[age 60 yrs/cause: myocarditis]
b. August 30, 1869, Poland/d. 26 May 1930


AGNES WOJTA

Agnes E. Wojta, 80, of 1809 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, 
January 7, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 am Saturday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 
10 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial 
will be celebrated by Rev. Leo J. Schmitt with burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wojta was born October 25, 1906 at Taus, Town of Franklin, daughter of the 
late Joseph and Katherine Sauer Stefl. She graduated from Mishicot High School 
with the Class of 1924. She married Charles J. Wojta on June 1, 1929 at Mishicot. 
He preceded her in death August 30, 1981. Mrs. Wojta was a member of Manitowoc 
County Homemakers Club of which she was past president, a member of Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church and the Christian Women of Holy Innocents. 
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald C. and Lois Wojta of 
Columbus, Ohio and Arthur J. and Judith Wojta of Delafied, Wisconsin; a daughter 
and a son-in-law, Catherine A. and Frank Cedlec of Seminole, Florida; children 
of Gerald and Lois Wojta are Pamela, Gerald, Daniel, James, Ann, Kimberly and 
Melissa and sons of Catherine Cadlec are Robert and Jeffrey. Other relatives 
and friends survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary in 1948 and 
a brother, Hilbert.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 pm to 
8 pm Friday. Prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm led by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Jan. 8, 1987 page 18
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[widow of Charles J. Wojta]


CHARLES J. WOJTA

Charles J. Wojta, 75, of 1809 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by the Rev. Leo J. Schmitt and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Wojta was born Dec. 15, 1905, at Mishicot, Wis., son of the late Charles A. 
and Anna Kaiser Wojta. He graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 
1923. He married Agnes Stefl June 1, 1929, at Mishicot. Mr. Wojta was a member of 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church and Senior Citizens.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Gerald C. Wojta 
of Columbus, Ohio, and Arthur J. and Judith Wojta of Delafield, Wis.; a daughter 
and son-in-law, Catherine and Frank Kadlic of Seminole, Fla.; a brother and sister-
in-law, Dr. William C. and Audrey Wojta of Fond du Lac; a sister and brother-in-law, 
Margaret and Hector VanBuskirk of Houston, Texas; and nine grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by a sister.
Frinds may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Monday evening where a prayer service will be held at 8 o'clock by Deacon Paul 
Kiefer.
Herald Times Reporter, August 31, 1981 P. 3


DOLORES P. WOJTA

Mrs. Lawrence J. Wojta, 39, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Msgr. John Landowski 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wojta, nee Delores Pearl Vetter, was born Nov. 20, 1928, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Walter and Pearl Peterson Vetter. She was graduated from 
Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 194?? and was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. 
She was married to Lawrence Wojta Nov. 12, 1949. She was a professional dog 
clipper and was a member of the Manitowoc County Kennel Club.
Survivors include her husband; three brothers, Ervin, Elton and Milton of 
Manitowoc, and three sisters, Mrs. Orland Hall, Mrs. Clarence Waack and Mrs. 
Ralph Trefz of Manitowoc. A daughter and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 19, 1968  P. 10 
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[d. 07-18-1968/age 39 yrs./wife of Lawrence J. Wojta]


EVELYN M. WOJTA

Mrs. Evelyn M. Wojta, age 90, of 1330 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
June 27, 2002 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church. The Rev. Roman Zbieranski OFM will celebrate the Mass of Christian 
Burial with internment of her cremated remains to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Evelyn Nachtwey was born Feb. 16, 1913 at Pine Grove in Brown County, 
daughter of the late Mark and Josephine Steinbrecher Nachtwey. She attended St. 
James grade school at Cooperstown and was a graduate of Holy Angels Academy in 
Milwaukee. On June 10, 1936 Evelyn was married to Wilbur W. Wojta at St. James 
Catholic Church in Cooperstown. The couple made their home in Reedsville until 1945 
when they move to Manitowoc. A great joy of Evelyn's and Wilbur's was vacationing at 
Spirit Lake near Three Lakes for many years with their family. Wilbur preceded her in 
death on Oct. 6, 1996. Evelyn was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-
grandmother and her children were the light of her life. She was a member of St. 
Mary's Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Bill and Jane Wojta of Manitowoc; two 
daughters and one son-in-law: Ellen and Jerry Christel of Eagle Rivers; Bette Wojta 
of Crestwood, Ill.; five grandchildren: Dan Wojta of Mesa, Ariz.; Eric Wojta of West 
Salem, Wis.; Dale and Ellen Christel of Manitowoc; Jodi and Stephen Moretti of 
Manitowoc; Brad and Dawn Christel of Edmond, Okla.; three great-grandchildren: Molly 
Christel; Madeline Christel and Max Moretti, all of Manitowoc; one brother and sister-
in-law: Al and Lucille Nachtwey of Green Bay; one sister: Rita Zahorik of Manitowoc. 
Evelyn was preceded in death by one granddaughter: Lynn Christel and brothers and 
sisters.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1114 S. 21st St., 
Manitowoc, on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. In lieu of 
flowers, memorials would be appreciated for St. Mary's Catholic Church.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, June 28, 2002 P. A3
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[cremation]


LAWRENCE J. WOJTA

Mr. Lawrence J. (Larry) Wojta, 58, of 3002 Nagel Avenue, Manitowoc, went to his 
eternal reward on Tuesday, February 12, at the family residence.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Harold Berryman and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Wojta was born August 1, 1926, at Reedsville, son of the late Wenzel and Mary 
Koenig Wojta. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School in Reedsville. After 
graduating he then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served in 
active duty during World War II in the Pacific. When he returned home from overseas 
he worked at the Kroger-Krombo Food Stores in Manitowoc, where he managed the Meat 
Department until the store close. Mr. Wojta then worked at Brunner's Store at Branch, 
Wisconsin, in the Meat Department until they discontinued business operations. Then 
in 1981 he started work with Fairview Super Market here in Manitowoc, where he worked 
in the Meat Department up until the present time. He married Delores Vetter in 1947. 
She preceded him in death on July 18, 1968. He then married Virginia Gates Stiefvater 
on April 17, 1979, at Manitowoc. Mr. Wojta was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Eleanor and 
Roland O'Connell of Janesville and Mrs. Mary Dewane of Manitowoc; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Wilbur and Evelyn Wojta of Manitowoc; two step-daughters and sons-in-
law, Denise and Richard Elfering of Two Rivers and Cindy and Wally Panosh of Two 
Rivers; two step-grandchildren, Erin and Adam Panosh, nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sally, two brothers, 
Orville and Norbert Wojta, and a sister, Mrs. Loretta Walterbach.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m to 9 p.m. Thursday where 
a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Berryman.
Herald Times Reporter, February 13, 1985 P. 3
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[widower of Dolores Wojta/husband of Virginia Wojta]


MARY A. WOJTA

Mary Agnes Wojta, two-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wojta of 
1809 Michigan avenue died Sunday at the home following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, and at 9:30 at Holy Innocents, church, the Rev. E. A. Radey 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mary Agnes was born in Manitowoc on March 11, 1946. She is survived by her 
parents; two brothers, Gerald and Arthur; sister, Catherine; maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stefl.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 26, 1948  P. 2
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[Mary Agnes/d. 04-25-1948/age 2 yrs/bur. on Charles Wojta lot]


SALLY ANN WOJTA

Sally Ann, 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Wojta of 2?09 
Marshall St., Manitowoc, died at the home Saturday morning.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. John 
Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The girl was born at Manitowoc April 27, 1951. 
She is survived in addition to the parents by a maternal grandfather, Walter 
Vetter, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 8, 1956  P. 13
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[d. 09-08-1956/age 5 yrs./removed from lot 2-30-L#314/bur. on Lawrence J. Wojta lot]


WILBUR W. WOJTA

Wilber W. Wojta, age 90, of 1330 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, October 6, 
1996, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 1996, at St. 
Mary Catholic church, Manitowoc. Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. will officiate at 
the Mass of Christian Burial with interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
Wilbur was born February 20, 1906, in Two Rivers, son of the late Wenzel I. and 
Mary Koenig Wojta. He grew up and was educated at Reedsville and graduated from 
Reedsville High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While 
at Madison he belonged to the Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity and was a member of the 
UW Football and Boxing Teams. He returned to his family at the Wojta General 
Store, Reedsville. Wilbur was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding company during 
World War II. In November, 1945, he became associated with the Hardware Mutual 
Insurance company and shared an office in Manitowoc with Merle LeBreck. In 1968 
Wojta Insurance, Inc. was formed, where Wilbur worked until retiring in 1990, at 
the age of 84. He was married to Evelyn M. Nachtwey June 10, 1936, at St. James 
Catholic Church, Cooperstown. They celebrated 60 years of marriage together. He 
was a member of St. Mary's Parish, Manitowoc, Travelers Protective Association 
(past president of Post L, Manitowoc, and past State Director of the TPA), Knights 
of Columbus Council #710, Manitowoc County Indpendent (sic) Insurance Agents 
(where he had served as president and director), and the Manitowoc Optimist Club. 
Wilbur as an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed Spirit Lake at Three Lakes, Wis.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Jane Wojta, 
Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Ellen and Jerry Christel, Manitowoc, 
Bette Wojta, Tinley Park, Ill.; five grandchildren, Dan Wojta, Wauwatosa, Eric 
Wojta, LaCrosse, Dale and Ellen Christel, Jodi Christel and Brad Christel, all of 
Manitowoc; a great-granddaughter, Moly Christel; a sister Mary DeWane, Manitowoc; 
sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law include, Marie Moyer, Rita Zahorik, both of 
Manitowoc, Al and Lucille Nachtwey, Green Bay; neices, nephews, other relatives 
and many friends survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Orville, 
Norbert and Larry Wojta, two sisters, Loretta Walterback and Eleonor O'Connell, 
and a granddaughter, Lynn Christel.
Memorials to St. Mary's Parish would be appreciated.
Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 
the time of service. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Father Roman.
Safely Home
I am home in Heaven, dear ones; 
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Herald Times Reporter, October 7, 1996 P. A2
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[husband of Evelyn Wojta]