ANNA WAACK

Mrs. Carl Waack Sr., 84, (above) who suffered a stoke a week ago, 
died Tuesday night at the home of a son in law and daughter, Mr. 
and Mrs. Alfred Waack, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Anna Sonnenburg was born March 7, 1872, in the Town of 
Newton, daughter of the late Carl and Julia Nicolan Sonnenburg. She 
was married March 2?, 1890, to Carl Waack Sr., who died in 1954. 
Since September of 1955 Mrs. Waack has resided with a son in law and 
daughter.
Surviving her are four daughters, Mrs. Arnold Luebke of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Henry Nass of Rt.1, Valders, Mrs. Adela Radloff of Rt. ?, 
Manitowoc, and Mrs. Alfred Waack of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; eight sons, 
Christ, Edwin, Herbert and Reinhold of Manitowoc Rapids and Carl, 
Arvin, Walter and Clarence of the Town of Newton; 26 grandchildren 
and 27 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 3 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday when the casket will be moved 
to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 28, 1956 P.23
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[d. 03-27-1956/age 84 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
bur. on Carl Waack lot]


ARTHUR WAACK

Death Thurs. morning last week of the 10-mo. old son of Carl Waak 
in Manitowoc Rapids. The funeral took place Sat. at the local city 
cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Apr. 1902
**********
[Ernst Waack/bur. 03-27-1902/age 10 mo./cause: convulsions] 
**********
(Note: The Burial Register has Ernst Waack, male, 10 mo, born in Manitowoc, 
died of convulsions. He is buried on the Christ Waack lot, which was later 
quit claimed to Carl Waack. The lot diagram book also has Ernst; however, 
there is a note in the computer that the marker has Arthur, and in the
microfiche births there is Arthur but no Ernst. These two may be the same
person) 


CARL WAACK

Carl Waack, 90, retired Manitowoc County farmer, died Saturday 
morning at Shady Lane Home for the Aged at Manitowoc after a 
lingering illness.
Funeral services willbe held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Waack was born March 2, 1864 in the Town of Newton and lived 
on the homestead farm until he married Anna Sonnenburg March 18, 
1890. The couple then moved to the Town of Manitowoc Rapids where 
they farmed until two years ago when they moved to Shady Lane Home.
Survivors include his wife, eight sons, Christ, Edwin, Herbert and 
Reinhold of Manitowoc Rapids, and Charles, Arvin, Walter and 
Clarence of the Town of Newton; four daughters, Mrs. Arnold Luedke 
(sic) of Manitowoc, Mrs. Henry Nass of Valders and Mrs, Adele 
Radloff and Mrs. Alfred Waack of the Town of Newton; two sisters 
Mrs. Cal Brick and Mrs. Carl Rambadt of Manitowoc; 25 grandchildren 
and 20 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
after noon Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved 
to the church. The body will lie in state until the hour of services
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, October 2, 1954
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[d. 10-02-1954/age 90 yrs.]


CHRISTIAN WAACK  (d. 1916)

CHRISTIAN WAACK, PIONEER, IS STRICKEN WHILE IN APPARENT HEALTH TODAY
 - WAR VETERAN
Complaining of not feeling well, but up and about as usual, Christian 
Waack, an old resident of the county, died suddenly at his home on 
South Ninth street this morning, aged 78. Death was due to a stroke 
of apoplexy.
Mr. Waack had shaved himself as was his practice and was seated on a 
chair when he suddenly fell forward to the floor and expired a few 
minutes later. 
Decedent was formerly a resident of Newton where he had resided on a 
farm for years, He was a civil war veteran and widely known. The 
funeral will probably be held Friday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 14, 1916
*******
Christian Wach(sic), aged 80 years, died Tuesday at his home on So. 9th Street. 
The deceased was born in Germany and came to this city over fifty years ago. 
He was a Civil War Veteran. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. 
Chas. Brick, Mrs. Mary Schmidt, Mrs. Ernest Schuette of Newton, Mrs. Chas. 
Rahmbath of this city and two sons, Carl of Rapids and Henry of Newton.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 16, 1916  
*******
[bur. 03-17-1916/cause: heart disease]


CHRISTIAN WAACK    (d. 1980)

Christian C. Waack, 89, of Shady Lane Home, formerly of Route 4, Manitowoc, 
died Monday eveing, Feb. 18, at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Waack was born Dec. 27, 1890, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the 
late Carl and Anna Sonnenburg Waack. He retired from farming in 1970 and was a 
lifelong member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include four brothers, Edwin and Walter Waack of Manitowoc and Clarence 
and Arvin Waack of the Town of Newton; two sisters, Mrs. Alfred (Lilly) Waack of 
the Town of Newton and Mrs. Adela Radloff of Manitowoc and numerous nieces and 
nephews. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m 
Wednesday and at the church from noon Thursday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, February 19, 1980 P.3
*******
[bur. on Carl Waack lot]


EDWIN J. WAACK

Edwin J. Waack, 88, of 1433 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, 
Jan. 25, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church. Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Waack was born May 3, 1895, in the Township of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the 
late Carl and Anna Sonnenburg Waack. He grew up and farmed most of his life in 
the Township of Manitowoc Rapids. He retired from farming in 1960 and moved to 
Manitowoc in 1979. He married Marie B. Holdorf on Oct. 20, 1921, at Trinity 
Lutheran Church, Township of Liberty. Mr. Waack was a member of First German 
Evangleicaa (sic) Lutheran Church and served overseas in France with the United 
States Army in World War I.
Survivors include his wife, Marie; a son and daughter-in-law, Elton and Kathy 
Waack of Madison, Wis.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gladys and Harold Gass of 
Manitowoc and Mildred and Howard Lemke of Appleton, Wis.; three brothers, Arvin, 
Walter and Clarence Waack of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Adela Radloff and Mrs. 
Alfred (Lily) Waack of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, five brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday afternoon and Saturday until 11 a.m. and then 
at the church from noon to the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, January 26, 1984 P. 3


ERHARDT WAACK

Erhardt Waack, 31, died early today at the family home, 1408 Division 
street, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p. m. from the home and 
at 2 o'clock at the First German Ev. Lutheran, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will be 
removed to the home from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral parlors 
Thursday afternoon and will lie in state from that time until the hour 
of the funeral on Saturday.
Mr. Waack was born Aug. 31, 1908, in the town of Newton and he moved to 
Manitowoc ten years ago after his marriage to Ruth Pleuss. Survivors are 
the widow, two children, (private); mother, Mrs. Minnie Waack of Newton: 
two brothers. John and Alfred Waack of Newton; and sister, Dorothy Waack 
of Newton.
Mr. Waack had been employed by the Heinken Tobacco concern for 14 years
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wednesday, January 31, 1940
********
[cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


ERNA WAACK

Mrs. Erna Rose Waack, age 77, of 1326 Hamann Road, died Saturday, June 27, 1992 
at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. The Rev. Bruce Bitter and the Rev. Arno Wolfgramm will be 
officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born May 22, 1915, in Diller, Neb., daughter of the late Otto and Matilda 
Stock Bruchshen. She was educated in Centerville. She married Walter Waack on 
June 1, 1935, in Manitowoc. She was a member of the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church.
She is survived by two sons, Jim Waack of Manitowoc, and Dale of Mozomnie, Wis.; 
a sister and brother-in-law, Florence and Carl Wigand of Manitowoc, and six 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter and one brother.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday, at the Jens Funeral Home and Tuesday at the 
church, from 10 a.m. until the time of services. A memorial may be made to the 
donors choice. The Jens Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 29, 1992 P. A2
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[widow of Walter Waack]


GARY J. WAACK

Gary John Waack, age 68, a resident of Manitowoc, met his Savior on Saturday, 
May 4, 2013 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc.
Gary was born on February 27, 1945 in Manitowoc to the late Reinhold and Dorothy 
Waack. He attended schools in Manitowoc as was a 1963 graduate of Lincoln High 
School. Then later while working, he acquired an Associate of Accounting degree 
from Lakeshore Technical College in 1976. The degree led to various jobs at 
Manitowoc Cranes. These included work in pricing, accounting, standards, estimating, 
contract manufacturing, and process engineering. Gary's mid-life passion was the 
study of documentation of his and related family history. Some may remember the 
Waack, Carstens, and Sonnenburg reunions that he organized in 1979, 1980, and 1981. 
Gary recently developed a website on which he has placed family information and 
links. Gary held a special place in his heart for his great grandfather Christian 
Carstens, who thru a letter written in 1864, became a spiritual role model and 
Christian example for him.
Gary was an active member of Hope Community Church. It was the wonderful personality 
of this church (pastors, praise team, and members), along with decades of prayer, 
that brought Gary back to a walk with the Lord in 1998. Gary had a passion for the 
children of Ecuador through mission trips and was a very active church member.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia "Jenny" whom he married on July 18, 1964; step-
father: Henry Streckert; two daughters: Amy (Rob) Bartz, Manitowoc; Jodie Waack, 
Manitowoc; five exceptional grandchildren: Erik (Amber) Turner, Rosie (Kotto) Fuller, 
Jacob (Chrystal) Fuller, Adam Jasper, and Reed Bartz; step grandchildren: Forest and 
River Bartz; great grandchildren: Parker Turner, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Zameria Denson; 
sister: Margaret (Mark) Hinds, Brillion; three brothers: Steve (Joan) Waack, Manitowoc; 
Ray Streckert, Minnesota; and Robert (Cheryl) Streckert, Minnesota; many sisters-in-
law and brothers-in-law; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Gary was preceded in 
death by his parents, sister-in-law: Cheryl; and grandson: Hunter Jasper, the littlest 
angel in the family.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Hope Community Church 
in Manitowoc. Pastor John Aitken will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at church 
on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at noon. Following the 
funeral service, a reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall at the church. Cremation 
will take place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel at a later date with burial 
of Gary's cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to 
www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home & Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Gary's name.
The family would like to say thank you to the Manitowoc Ambulance and Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center emergency staff for their kindness. Also, a special thank you to Gary's 
nephew, Travis for giving CPR to allow the family to say their goodbyes.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, May 7, 2013


HERBERT WAACK

Herbert Waack, 74, formerly of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Sunday at Shady Lane 
Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where he had been a resident the past year.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Waack was born Sept. 20, 1897, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of 
the late Carl and Anna Sonnenburg Waack. He farmed in the Town of Manitowoc 
Rapids.
Survivors include six brothers, Christ and Carl, of Manitowoc, Edwin, Arvin, 
Walter and Clarence of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Luebke 
and Mrs. Adela Raddloff, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Alfred Waack, of Rt. 1, 
Manitowoc. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. 
Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 24, 1972
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[d. 07-23-1972/age 74 yrs./bur. on Carl Waack lot]
(b. 20 Sept. 1897/d. July 1972/SSDI)


INFANT SON WAACK

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Waack of route 1, Manitowoc, 
who died Sunday. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Survivors are the parents; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bruckschen 
of Newton, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Waack Sr., of Newton.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 22, 1947  P. 2
*******
[Baby Waack/d. 09-21-1947/bur. on Walter Waack lot]


JOHANNA WAACK

DEATH CLAIMS AGE RESIDENT OF SOUTH SIDE
Mrs. Johanna Wack(sic), an aged resident of the city, died at her 
home, 1210 South Ninth street, yesterday at the advanced age of 
81 years. Mrs. Wack had resided here for a half century. Death was 
due to advanced age. 
The funeral will be held from the Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 25, 1916
********
[cause: chronic nephritis/bur. on Christ Waack lot]


MARIE B. WAACK

Mrs. Edwin (Marie B.) Waack, 83, formerly of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday evening, February 15, 1987 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral 
services will be 11 am Wednesday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Waack was born January 1, 1899 in the Township of Liberty, Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Carl and Ida Lemke Holdorf. She grew up and was educated in 
the Township of Liberty and lived and farmed with her husband in the Township of 
Manitowoc Rapids most of her life. She married Edwin J. Waack on October 20, 1921 
at Trinity Lutheran Church, Township of Liberty. The couple moved to Manitowoc 
in 1979. He preceded her in death on January 25, 1984. Mrs. Waack was a member of 
First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Elton and Kathy Waack of Madison; 
two daughters and sons-in-law, Gladys and Harold Gass of Manitowoc and Mildred 
and Howard Lemke of Appleton, Wisconsin; 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 
nieces, nephews and other relatives.  She was preceded in death by an infant 
daughter, three sisters and one brother.
Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei State Street Chapel, 
Manitowoc, 5 pm to 9 pm Tuesday and Wednesday at the church from 9:30 am to the 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Feb. 16, 1987 page 15
*******
[widow of Edwin Waack]


REINHOLD E. WAACK

Pinned Under Tractor; Man Fatally Hurt
Manitowoc - Reinhold E. Waack, 46, R. 4, Manitowoc, was found pinned 
under his upright tractor Friday afternoon and pronounced dead on 
arrival at Holy Family Hospital here.
He suffered crushed chest and pelvis and internal injuries. County 
authorities ruled the death accidental, but were unable to determine 
how it happened. The tractor motor was running, but the wheels had 
stopped when Mr. Waack was found by his wife who had become concerned 
when he failed to come to the farm home about 3 p.m. to take her to 
Manitowoc. The Waack farm is located about a half-mile southwest of 
the city.
Ambulance attendants reportedly had to dig under the tractor to free 
Mr. Waack.
He was a past president of the Town of Manitowoc Rapids Farm Bureau.
Surviving are his wife, two sons and a daughter. Funeral services 
will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at First German Lutheran Church.
The Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Sheboygan Press, Saturday, May 18, 1963
*******
[d. 05-17-1963/age 45 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Reinhold E. Waack lot]


WALTER J. WAACK

Walter J. Waack, 81, of 1336 Hamann Rd., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, 
October 9, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 
11 am Wednesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. 
Arno Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Waack was born June 21, 1908 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the 
late Carl and Anna Sonnenburg Waack. He married Erna Bruckschen, June 1, 1935 
at Newton, Wisconsin. Mr. Waack was employed with Stocks Manufacturing company 
in Newton and farmed in the Town of Newton for 28 years, retiring in 1974. Mr. 
Waack was a lifelong member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Erna Waack of Manitowoc, two sons and a daughter-
in-law, James Waack of rural Manitowoc, Dale and Sharon Waack of Mozimani, 
Wisconsin; a brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Hazel Waack of rural 
Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lilly and Alfred Waack of rural 
Manitowoc and Adala Radloff of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Streckert 
of rural Manitowoc, six grandchildren, Robert, Victoria, Denise, Scotty, Jessica 
and Samantha; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in 
death by an infant son, six brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday and 
Wednesday at the church from 9 am to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Oct. 9, 1989 page B8
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[husband of Erna Waack]


ALBERT H. WAAK

Albert H. Waak, 74, of 1321A S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at 
Manitowoc County Hospital, where he had been confined nine months. Funeral 
services will be at 1:30 pm Saturday at Pfeffer Fuenral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Waak was born July 18, 1886 in the Town of Newton, son of the late Theodora 
and Fredericka Richhoeft Waak. He married Alma Rehbeim of the Town of Newton 
June 24, 1916. He came to Manitowoc as a young man and had been employed 40 
years by Rahr Malting Co., before retiring five years ago. He was a member of 
the Brewers and Malsters Union Local.
Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Leonard Gorecki, Mrs. Alex 
Georgiady and Mrs. Robert Thuss of Manitowoc; four sons, Winfield, Theodore and 
Donald of Manitowoc and Jerry of Akron, Ohio; four brothers, Henry, William and 
Emil of Manitowoc and Elmer of Los Angeles, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Henry 
Kreie, Mrs. Harvey Phalen and Miss Alma and Miss Lillian Waak of Manitowoc and 
19 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Nov. 3, 1960 page T5
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[d. 11-03-1960/age 74 yrs.]


ALMA WAAK

Mrs. Alma Waak, 87, formerly of 1312 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. David A. Passet will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Waak, nee Alma Rehbein, was born April 13, 1887, in the Town of Newton, 
daughter of the late Carl and Martha Burestatte Rehbein. She was married to 
Albert Waak June 24, 1916, at Newton. He preceded her in death in 1960. She 
was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and was an active member of 
the Ladies Aid Society of the parish. 
Survivors include four sons, Winfield, Donald and Gerald, of Manitowoc and 
Theodore, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Virginia) 
Gorecki and Mrs. Joseph (Elaine) Slager, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Norbert (Betty) 
Brey, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; a sister, Miss Hertha Rehbein, of Manitowoc; 20 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Two brothers and three sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 
until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist 
Church Building Fund. 
Herald Times Reporter, November 6, 1974   P. 23
*******
[widow of Albert H. Waak]


DANIEL WAAK

Daniel, five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Waak of 1014 South 12th 
St., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday a the home following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The boy was born April 4, 1949, in Manitowoc and was a kindergarten pupil at 
the Adams School. Surviving are the parents; a brother, Thomas at home; and 
the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lohse and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waak of 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 8, 1954   P. 17 
********
[d. 06-08-1954/age 5 months/bur. on Henry Waak lot]


EMIL H. WAAK

Emil H. Waak, 84, of 1704 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Koch will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Waak was born Sept. 28, 1891, in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late Theodore and Fredericka Rueckhoeft Waak. He was educated in Manitowoc 
County schools and lived in Manitowoc most of his life. He married Laura Olm 
Sept. 28, 1916, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. He owned and operated 
Waak’s Food Market at Clark and Western Avenue, Manitowoc, for 55 years, retiring 
in 1965. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Men’s Club 
of the church, a past member of the church council and school board and a member 
of Manitowoc Retail Food Dealers Assn. and served as secretary and treasurer for 
many years. 
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Robert H. (Ethel Mae) ?etznick and 
Mrs. Harry A. (Laura June) Naidl; a brother, William Sr.; three sisters, Miss Alma 
and Lillian Waak and Mrs. Harvey (Hilda) Phalen, of Manitowoc; five granddaughters, 
a grandson and five great grandchildren. Three brothers, Albert, Henry and Elmer, 
and two sisters, Agnes and Mrs. Herman (Linda) Kreie, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Sunday and at the church from Noon Monday until the time of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 3, 1976  P. 10
********
Notes from Collins:
On Thursday, September 28, 1916, at 8 o'clock in the evening, Laura E. Olm, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Olm of Collins and Emil H. Waak, son of Theo. Waak, 
of Manitowoc, were united in the bonds of Holy Matrimony in St. Peters Lutheran 
Church of Collins. Rev. Wm Schlei, the local pastor delivered the wedding address 
and Rev. Aug. G. Sommer of Frederic, Wis., a cousin of the bride, performed the 
ceremony. Mrs. Martha Olm Pautz, a sister of the bride and Mr. Otto W. Pautz, of 
Nadeau, Mich., were matron of honor and best man. The bride wore a cream satin 
dress, covered with heavy lace and the train was of cream satin trimmed with velvet. 
She also wore a long veil with a wide lace edging and carried a shower bouquet of 
lilies of the valley. The groom wore a blue serge suit. The matron of honor wore a 
pink messaline dress. Verna Draheim, niece of the bride, acted as flower girl and 
Henry Draheim Jr. and Romeo Olm, nephews of the bride were ribbon stretchers. The 
bride was given away by her father. They met the groom and best man at the altar. 
The church was decorated with ferns, roses and autumn leaves. Mrs. L. Heberer of 
Reedsville played the wedding march and after the address. Three sisters of the 
bride sang the son, "A Perfect Day". After the ceremony, the wedding party autoed 
to the bride's home where a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. Rev. R. E. Heschke 
of Adell acted as toastmaster. The color schemes were pink and white. About 100 
guests, mostly relatives, assembled at the home.
The following guests from a distance were present: Mr. and Mrs. W. Sommer of Curtiss, 
Mr. and Mrs. Theo Sommer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Sommer, Mrs. Ernst Soabs and Mrs. Aug Wolk 
of Colby, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bruns and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Waak of Manitowoc, Miss 
Hattie Bruns and Mr. Theo Waak and family of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Olm, Mr. and 
Mrs. Leona ?, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Olm, Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Olm and Miss Meta Meyer of 
Cleveland, Mrs. Gust J. Olm and family of Reedsville, Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Heschke of 
Adell and Mr. and Mrs. S. Heberer of Reedsville.
Both the bride and groom are well known in this community and have many friends who 
join in wishing them a long and happy married life. The couple will make their home 
on 707 South 18th St., Manitowoc. The groom is employed as Foundry Clerk at the 
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 5, 1916


HATTIE A. WAAK

Mrs. Henry C. Waak, 70, of 826 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon 
at home following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval Koch will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Waak was born March 13, 1896, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late 
Carl and Maria Sturm Bruns. She was married to Henry C. Waak June 20, 1917, at 
Manitowoc. The couple owned and operated a farm in the Town of Newton until 1953, 
moving to Manitowoc.
She is survived by her husband, a son, Raymond C., of Manitowoc and three grand-
children. A son, three sisters and four brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, this Monday evening until 
noon Tuesday and at the church until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 27, 1967   P. 8 
********
[d. 02-24-1967/age 70 yrs./wife of Henry Waak]


HENRY C. WAAK

Henry C. Waak, 72 formerly of 826 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Park 
Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Waak was born Dec. 24, 1894, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Theodore 
and Frederike Ruchhoeft Waak. He married Hattie Bruns June 20, 1917, at Manitowoc 
and the couple owned and operated a farm in the Town of Newton until 1953 and 
then moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Waak worked at Manitowoc Engineering Co., retiring 
10 years ago. He was a member of the Machinists Local 516. His wife died Feb. 24.
Survivors include a son, Ray C., of Manitowoc, three brothers, Emil and William 
Sr., of Manitowoc and Elmer, of Los Angeles; four sisters, Mrs. Herman Krei, Mrs. 
Harvey Phalen and the Misses Alma and Lillian Waak of Manitowoc and three grand-
children. A son, a grandson, a brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Thursday until 
Friday noon when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie 
in state until time of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 10, 1967  P. 25


LAURA O. (OLM) WAAK

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. Vicar Mark Lindner will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Waak, nee Laura Olm, was born June 18, 1890, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc 
County, daughter of the late Herman and Laura Wirth Olm. She attended township 
schools and was married to Emil H. Waak Sept. 28, 1916, in St. Peter Lutheran 
Church, Collins. She and her husband owned and operated Waak's Food Market on 
Western Avenue for 55 years, retiring in 1965. Mr. Waak preceded her in death 
Jan. 3, 1976. She was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and 
Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Ethel Mae) Petznick and Mrs. Harry 
(Laura June) Naidl of Manitowoc, five granddaughters, a grandson and seven great 
grandchildren. Five brothers and seven sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 o'clock to 
9 o'clock this Monday evening, and in the church from noon Tuesday until the 
time of service. Memorials may be made to First German Evangleical (sic) Lutheran 
Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
Herald Times Reporter, July 23, 1979 P. 3
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[widow of Emil H. Waak]
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Notes from Collins:
On Thursday, September 28, 1916, at 8 o'clock in the evening, Laura E. Olm, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Olm of Collins and Emil H. Waak, son of Theo. Waak, 
of Manitowoc, were united in the bonds of Holy Matrimony in St. Peters Lutheran 
Church of Collins. Rev. Wm Schlei, the local pastor delivered the wedding address 
and Rev. Aug. G. Sommer of Frederic, Wis., a cousin of the bride, performed the 
ceremony. Mrs. Martha Olm Pautz, a sister of the bride and Mr. Otto W. Pautz, of 
Nadeau, Mich., were matron of honor and best man. The bride wore a cream satin 
dress, covered with heavy lace and the train was of cream satin trimmed with velvet. 
She also wore a long veil with a wide lace edging and carried a shower bouquet of 
lilies of the valley. The groom wore a blue serge suit. The matron of honor wore a 
pink messaline dress. Verna Draheim, niece of the bride, acted as flower girl and 
Henry Draheim Jr. and Romeo Olm, nephews of the bride were ribbon stretchers. The 
bride was given away by her father. They met the groom and best man at the altar. 
The church was decorated with ferns, roses and autumn leaves. Mrs. L. Heberer of 
Reedsville played the wedding march and after the address. Three sisters of the 
bride sang the son, "A Perfect Day". After the ceremony, the wedding party autoed 
to the bride's home where a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. Rev. R. E. Heschke 
of Adell acted as toastmaster. The color schemes were pink and white. About 100 
guests, mostly relatives, assembled at the home.
The following guests from a distance were present: Mr. and Mrs. W. Sommer of Curtiss, 
Mr. and Mrs. Theo Sommer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Sommer, Mrs. Ernst Soabs and Mrs. Aug Wolk 
of Colby, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bruns and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Waak of Manitowoc, Miss 
Hattie Bruns and Mr. Theo Waak and family of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Olm, Mr. and 
Mrs. Leona ?, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Olm, Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Olm and Miss Meta Meyer of 
Cleveland, Mrs. Gust J. Olm and family of Reedsville, Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Heschke of 
Adell and Mr. and Mrs. S. Heberer of Reedsville.
Both the bride and groom are well known in this community and have many friends who 
join in wishing them a long and happy married life. The couple will make their home 
on 707 South 18th St., Manitowoc. The groom is employed as Foundry Clerk at the 
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 5, 1916


MARGARET I. WAAK

Margaret I. Waak, age 80, of 1711 Green St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening, 
May 22, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2000, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at 
the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial to 
follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitwooc.
She was born April 24, 1920, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Albert and Frances 
Muench Lohse. Margaret was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 
1938. On June 28, 1947, she married Raymond C. Waak, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Margaret was employed with Oriental Milling Company, Manitowoc, Manitowoc 
Herald Times, and Schuette Brothers Department Store, where she retired as a 
Housewares Manager. Mrs. Waak was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and the St. 
Theresa Society of St. Andrew Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond C. Waak, Manitowoc; three sons and two 
daughters-in-law, Thomas Waak and special friend, Susan Scott, Indianapolis, Ind., 
Christopher and Julie Waak, Manitowoc, Stephen and Susan Waak, Manitowoc; six 
grandchildren, Sean, Melissa, Aubrey, Andrew, Matthew, and Lucas; a brother-in-law, 
Sherrif Bergner, Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Lois Lohse, Fort Worth, Texas; and a 
nephew, Albert Lohse, Texas. Other relatives and many friends also survive. She was 
preceded in death by a son, Daniel; two sisters, Alice Bergner, and Evelyn Lohse; 
and a brother, Reinhart Lohse.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday (TONIGHT) where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by 
Sister Renee Delvaux followed by a Daughters of Isabella Service.
Margaret's greatest joy was in being with her hsuband and family. She was always there 
to comfort and support them. She also found spiritual support and extended healing 
ministry through her many prayer encounters, especially her Wednesday morning share 
group.
Herald Times Reporter, May 24, 2000 P. A2


RAYMOND C. WAAK

Raymond C. Waak, age 93, of 1711 Green Street, Manitowoc, died peacefully 
Sunday morning, December 8, 2013 at his residence.
He was born on December 4, 1920 in Manitowoc, son of the late Henry & Hattie 
(Bruns) Waak. Ray was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 
1938. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II 
in the South Pacific Theatre. On June 28, 1947 he married the former Margaret 
Lohse at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on 
May 22, 2000. Ray was an electrician with various contractors in the area, in 
particular, Roland Electric of Valders, and retired from Lakeside Machine Shop 
in 1985. He was a member of the Serra Club, 4th Degree member of the Knights 
of Columbus, Golden K, American Legion Drews Bleser Post #88 and a longtime 
member and active volunteer of St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, the former St. 
Andrew Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law: Thomas Waak & special 
friend Susan Scott, Indianapolis, IN, Christopher Waak, Manitowoc, Stephen 
& Suzy Waak, Manitowoc; five grandchildren: Melissa, Aubrie, Andrew, Matthew 
& Lucas; and one great granddaughter: Savannah. Other relatives, cousins and 
friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by a son: Daniel; and a 
grandson: Sean Waak.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 
St. Francis of Assisi on Grand - 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Officiating at 
the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Pleier with burial at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by 
American Legion Drews Bleser Post #88. Following the graveside service, the 
family cordially invites relatives and friends for a funeral luncheon which 
will be held at the Pfeffer Funeral Home All-Care Center.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. this Tuesday (TODAY), December 10, 
2013. A prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7:00 p.m. led by Deacon 
Alan Boeldt. Friends may also call Wednesday morning at St. Francis of Assisi 
on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family wishes that memorials be made to Roncalli High School in Ray's 
name.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 10, 2013 


ROLAND WAAK

Boy Ill a Day Called by Death
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waack(sic), 911 Madison street, are mourning the 
death of their son. Roland, aged three, who died early Sunday morning 
following a day's illness. The little fellow fell ill on Saturday with 
bowel trouble and although an operation was resorted to late Saturday 
in an effect to save his life, the effect was unsuccessful. Besides his 
parents, he is survived by one brother, Raymond. The funeral will be 
held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 with burial at Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, July 11, 1921
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[cause: intususeftion of bowels/bur. on Henry Waak lot]


AMANDA WAARUM

Mrs. Oscar Waarum, 73, of 811 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Edmund Olson officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Warrum, nee Amanda Cess, was born March 17, 1891, in the Town 
of Gibson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cess. Sept. 22, 
1947, she was married to Oscar Waarum. The couple always lived at 
Manitowoc.
Surviving are the husband and a brother, Otto Cess, of the Town of 
Gibson. A brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 jp.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 6, 1964 P.7
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[d. 10-05-1964/age 73 yrs./wife of Oscar G. Waarum]


ANNA WAARUM

Mrs. Martin G. Waarum, 69, of 1402 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been ill the past six months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
The former Anna Bernard was born Sept. 15, 1886, at Chicago, daughter of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bernard. She came with the family to Manitowoc in 1892 
where she resided until 1911 when she was married to Martin G. Waarum. The couple 
resided at Chicago several years and then returned to reside permanently at 
Manitowoc. Mr. Waarum died in 1948. Mrs. Waarum was employed for more than 20 
years during the canning season at Lakeside Packing Co., Manitowoc.
She is survived by a son, Burton of Appleton; three brothers, Joseph and Frank 
of Milwaukee and Wencil of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Powers and Mrs. 
Edward Sykora of Milwaukee, Mrs. Roger Harris Sr., of Chicago and Mrs. Anton 
Fischer of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren. Miss Ann Waarum, with whom she 
resided, and Miss Bonnie Waarum of Appleton.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 16, 1956  P. 15
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[d. 01-16-1956/age 69 yrs./cause: carcinoma of left lung and pleura/
bur. on Martin Waarum lot]


BURTON B. WAARUM

Burton B. Waarum, 71, of Boise, Idaho, died Saturday, February 3, 1990, at 
home of natural causes.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 8, 1990, at Reinbold 
Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Burt was born July 7, 1918, at Manitowoc, son of Martin K. and Ann Bernard 
Waarum. He grew up in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln High School. He served 
in the Armed Forces during World War II. Following the war, he went to work for 
Bell Telephone Company of Wisconsin and moved with his wife, Elaine, to Appleton. 
He was employed as a toll-testman for 34 years. Following his retirement in 1960, 
they moved to Boise, Idaho, and enjoyed an active life including bicycling and 
camping. He was a retired member of the Threatre Organ Society of Boise which he 
enjoyed very much. He will be remembered for his kindness and unfailing sense of 
humor.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine of Boise; a son, Scott Waarum of Bosie; a 
daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Don Longstreth of Boise; and many relatives 
and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Chester, and a 
niece, Ann.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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Visitation for Burton B. Waarum, 71, of Boise, Idaho, who died Saturday, 
February 3, 1990, at home will be 1 p.m. Thrusday at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. with 
Rev. Richard Lind officiating and burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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[d. at Boise Idaho/bur. on Martin and Anna Waarum lot]


CHESTER K. WAARUM

Man Is Found Dead Of Carbon Monoxide Poison
Chester Waarum, 40, of 1402 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, was found dead in his car 
Sunday at about noon. The death was caused by carbon monoxide poisoning according 
to Dr. Theo Teitgen, county coroner. The Manitowoc Police Department report stated 
that Anton Fischer, of 1117 S. 13th Street was called by Waarum’s mother, when 
Waarum failed to appear for the noon meal. When Fischer arrived at the residence 
he found the garage doors locked from the inside. He broke through a side door and 
found Waarum in the front seat of his auto. The county coroner and the city police 
were notified. Dr. Teitgen stated after examination that Waarum had been dead about 
12 hours. He placed the time of death at about midnight Saturday. Miss Ann Waarum, 
daughter of the dead man said that when she retired at about 11:20pm Saturday night, 
her dad was still viewing TV. Checks made by Lt. Scherrer of the police department 
disclosed that the Waarum car’s gas tank was empty, the ignition on and the battery 
dead. Waarum, according to the Manitowoc city directory was employed at the Tinsel 
Manufacturing Co., Manitowoc. His body is at the Mittnacht Funeral Home pending 
arrangements.
Sheboygan Press February 22, 1954 p.7
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[d. 02-20-1954/age 40 yrs./bur. on Martin Waarum lot]


ENGEBRET K. WAARUM

Engelbrecht K. Waarum(sic), aged 56 years, died Sunday at his home on North 11th 
Street from pneumonia. He was born in Valders, Norway and came to this country 
when a boy. He followed the occupation of carpenter and was a resident of this 
city nearly forty years. He leaves a wife and two children, Corneliius and Esther. 
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from St. Paul's Norwegian Lutheran Church. 
Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 14, 1916
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[bur. 12-13-1916/cause: labor (lobar?) pneumonia/bur. on Mrs EK Waarum lot]
(Note: The stone appears to read 1918, but should be 1916.)


GURI WAARUM

Mrs. E. K. Waarum, 73, of 725 North 11th street, died at 10:30 a.m. today 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed but will be announced Friday. 
The body was taken to the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Mrs. Waarum was born in Valders, Norway on Sept. 22, 1870 and came here at the 
age of 19. She was married to Engelbrecht Waarum here on June 2, 1892. She was 
a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran church, the Ladies Aid and the 
Women’s Missionary Society.
Survivors are one son, Cornelius of Detroit, Michigan; one daughter, Mrs. LeRoy 
Mahnke of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Inga Rogne of Miami Beach, Florida and 
Margit in Norway; and one grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 18, 1943  P. 2
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Funeral services for Mrs. E. K. Waarum, 73, of 725 North 11th street, who died 
yesterday, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran 
church, the Rev. R. B. Walden officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from 
Saturday at 7 p.m. until Monday at 10 a.m. when it will be moved to the church. 
The casket will be closed when the services open. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 19, 1943  P. 2
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[cause: carcinoma of stomach/widow of E.K. Waarum]


KIRSTI WAARUM

Death Calls to Mrs. K. Waarum, City Pioneer.
Death claimed one of the city’s oldest pioneers late last night 
when Mrs. Knud K. Waarum, aged 79, passed away at the family 
residence at 628 North Tenth Street, death being due to influenza 
and pneumonia. The deceased was born in Valders, Norway, April 14, 
1849, and came to this country and city at the age of 22. On 
Oct. 20, 1874, Mrs. Waarum nee Kjisten Idstat, was married to 
Knud K. Waarum, and the couple celebrated their golden wedding 
anniversary four years ago. Funeral services will be held Saturday 
afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the ______ the Norwegian Lutheran 
church, will officiate. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, 
Mrs. Bert Gerpheide, of South Bend, Ind.; three sons, Carl G. of 
Hubert, Minn., Martin and Oscar of this city; and two sisters, 
Mrs. Mary J. Schultz of Chicago, and one sister in Norway. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 10, 1929
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[Kjista Waarum/bur. 12 Jan. 1929/age 79 yrs./cause: bronchial
pneumonia/bur. on K.K. Waarum lot]


KNUTH WAARUM

Following a two week’s illness, Knut (sic) K. Waarum, 96, retired carpenter 
contractor and one of the oldest residents of the city, died Saturday after-
noon at the home of his son, Oscar, of 1119 Huron street. Death was due to 
pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Paul’s Lutheran 
church, the Rev. R. B. Walden officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Waarum was born in Valders, Norway, in 1848 and at the age of 20 years 
came to this city. He started as a carpenter contractor and built many 
village and city homes during his first years here. In 1874 he married Miss 
Kjisten (sic) Idstad and the couple observed their golden wedding anniversary 
in 1924. Mrs. Waarum died in 1929.
Mr. Waarum assisted with the formation of the St. Paul’s Lutheran congregation, 
and was foreman in charge of construction when the church was built in 1898. 
He was a charter member and the oldest in point of years of the Lutheran Men’s 
club of the congregation. The club honored him on the occasion of his 90th 
birthday.
He retired from active contracting 25 years ago but enjoyed good health until 
two years ago.
Survivors are two sons, Oscar and Martin G., of this city; a daughter, Mrs. 
Bert H. Gerpheide of Pasadena, Calif.; two sisters in Norway; five grand-
children and two great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and 
will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday to lie in state until the hour 
of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 6, 1944  P. 2
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[d. 11-04-1944/age 96 yrs./cause: bronchial pneumonia/bur. on K.K. Waarum lot]


MARTIN G. WAARUM

Martin G. Waarum, 66, of 1402 South 20th street, died this morning at his home 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mittnacht-Kollath funeral 
home, the Rev. R. B. Walden officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Warrum was born in this city in 1881 and attended the north side schools. 
He was a member of the 1898 football team at northside high school, which went 
through the season unbeaten. He engaged in the carpenter contracting business 
with his father and brother until 18 years ago and was employed by the Kingsbury 
Breweries company for 12 years. He was a member of the Brewers and Malsters 
union.
In 1911 he married Miss Anna Bernard. She survives with two sons, Chester of 
this city and Burton of Appleton; brother, Oscar of this city; sister, Mrs. 
Bert Gerpheide of Pomona, Calif.; and a grandchild. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 7, 1948  P. 2
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[d. 05-07-1948/age 66 yrs.]


OSCAR G. WAARUM

Oscar G. Waarum, 84, formerly of 811 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon at Family Heritage Nursing home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be accorded 
Mr. Waarum by the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88.
Mr. Waarum was born Apr. 11, 1889, at Manitowoc, son of the late Knud and 
Kijestri Idstad Waarum. He married Amanda Cess Sept. 22, 1947. He was a 
retired carpenter and a Manitowoc resident all his life. His wife preceded 
him in death Oct. 5, 1964. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, and American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday 
and Saturday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to St. Paul 
Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 7, 1973
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[d. 06-06-1973/age 84 yrs.](Apr 11, 1889/Jun 1973/SSDI)


THEODORE KNUTSON WAARUM

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1906:
Death last week, in the state mental facility in Oshkosh, of 27-year old 
Theodor Knudson, son of Mr. Knud Warum here, of consumption. The deceased 
had only been taken to the facility a few weeks ago, at which time he fell 
suddenly ill. The body was brought here for burial.
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[Theodore Knutson Waarum]/1878-1906/bur. 04-13-1906/age 27 yrs./
cause: consumption]


ANNA WACEK

Funeral services for Mrs. Anton Wacek, 79, of 1840 Rankin street, Manitowoc, 
who died Saturday noon, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht 
funeral home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Anna Suchomel in Kossuth in 1871, and in 1889 was married to Mr. 
Wacek. They moved to Manitowoc, where Mr. Wacek was employed as a cabinet maker. 
She was a member of the Royal Neighbors and the ZCBJ lodge. 
Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Lodl and Mrs. John 
Klimen (sic) of Manitowoc; son, Edward of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Charles 
Baker of Syracuse, N.Y., and Mrs. John Skubal of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren 
and four great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Frank Konechy, died in 1946.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 5, 1951  P. 2
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[d. 02-03-1951/age 79 yrs./bur. on Anton Wacek lot]


ANTON WACEK

Anton Wacek, 86, retired cabinet maker of 1840 Rankin St., Manitowoc, died 
early Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating, and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Born May 30, 1866, in Milnik, Czechoslovakia, Mr. Wacek came to the United 
States at the age of 12. He was employed on a farm in Fond du Lac County until 
1888 when he came to Manitowoc and accepted employment with the Hubbard Seating 
Compapny as a cabinet maker. In 1889 he married Anna Suchomel who died two 
years ago. He was a member of the ZCBJ fraternal lodge.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Lodl and Mrs. John Kliment of 
Manitowoc; a son, Edward of Two Rivers; seven grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren.
A daughter, Mrs. Frank Konechy preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 15, 1953  P. 20 
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[d. 01-15-1953/age 86 yrs.]


ANTONIE WACEK

Mrs. Joseph Wacek, 68, of 1244 Arlington avenue, Manitowoc, died early Wednesday 
at the Holy Family hospital, following a several weeks illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home, Manitowoc. Dr. Ch. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born Antonie Valenta, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Valenta, 
in Franklin, Kewaunee county, in 1882. In 1902 she was married to Mr. Wacek at 
Larrabee and they located on a farm in Kewaunee county. In 1938 they came to 
Manitowoc. 
Survivors are the husband; four daughters, Mrs. Frank Streeter of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Frank Wiltman of Fisherville, Mrs. Frank Knadle, of Madison and Mrs. William Lukes 
of Mishicot; a son, Edward of Denmark, Brown county; four brothers, John and Anton 
of Bolt, Wis., and Joseph and Frank of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. John Forsman 
and Mrs. Anton Kliment of Manitowoc; and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from Thursday noon until the hour of services 
Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 29, 1950  P. 2
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[d. 11-29-1950/age 68 yrs./bur. on Joseph Wacek lot]


JOE WACEK

Joseph Wacek, 93, of 2241 LaFollette Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wacek was born Jan. 6, 1873, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, 
son of the late Andrew and Rosalia Cap Wacek. He married Antonia Valenta 
May 27, 1902, at Larrabee and the couple farmed in the Town of Franklin until 
1938 when they moved to Manitowoc. She died in 1950.
Survivors are a son, Edwin of Rt. 1, Denmark; four daughters, Mrs. Frank 
Streeter of Ventura, Calif., Mrs. Frank Wiltman of Rt. 1, Maribel, Mrs. Frank 
Knadie of Manitowoc and Mrs. William Lukes of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; two brothers, 
Frank of Green Bay and Adolph of Lena; a sister, Mrs. Stephen Zeman of Whitelaw, 
eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A son also preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 28, 1966 P.14
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[Joseph Wacek/d. 5-27-1966/age 93 yrs]


IDA WACH

YOUNG GIRL DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS
Ida Wach, Suddenly Stricken, Fails to Survive
An illness of one week, following a sudden attack, caused the death of Miss 
Ida Wach, a south side girl early last evening, death occurring at the home 
of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wach, 922 South Twelfth street.
Miss Wach was taken ill about a week ago at the home of Louis Schuette where 
she had been employed for sometime and when her condition did not improve she 
was removed to her own home, and after lingering for a few days, passed away 
last night. Physicians were baffled by the girls illness.
Born at Wausau Oct 9, 1880, Miss Wach was 23 years of age and had resided here 
since 1902 when the family removed to this city. She attended the local schools 
and later was employed at the Schuette home. Her parents, two brothers, Ferd and 
Robert of Minneapolis. and three sisters, Anna, Florence and Elizabeth, of this 
city survive.
The funeral will be Saturday at 2 from the home to the Reformed church, Rev. 
Grether officiating.
The Manitowoc Daily Herald Tuesday May 5, 1913  pg 8
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[bur. 05-31-1913/cause: acute septin peritonitis/bur. on Emil Wach lot]


ROBERT WACH

ROBERT WACH, FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT IS DEAD
Message received in the city yesterday brought news of the death of Robert 
Wach, a former Manitowoc resident, at Chicago. The body is to be brought to 
this city for burial though date of funeral has not been announced. 
Mr. Wach is the some of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wach, former residents here now 
removed to Seattle, Wash. about (?) years ago. The son made his home at 
Chicago where death came to him(?). The message announcing the death of the 
young man came from the (?) family at Seattle to Mrs. (?) 934 N. Tenth street 
a friend(?) of the family.
The Manitowoc Herald News Saturday July 24, 1920  front page
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The body of Robert Wach, whose death was mentioned in Saturday's Herald News, 
arrived this morning. The funeral will take place from the chapel at Evergreen  
tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Walter Flint, a friend of the family, has charge of 
the arrangements.
The Manitowoc Herald News Monday July 26, 1920 page 8
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[bur 07-27-1920/cause: chalecystitis and appendiscitis/bur. on Emil Wach lot]


ALVIN J. WACHAL

Alvin (Shorty) Wachal, 80, of 1013 South 15th Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning, July 11, at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. 
Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. will officiate. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Wachal was born December 15, 1903, at Kellnersville, Wisconsin, son of the 
late Joseph and Mary Krall Wachal. He married the former Helen Fogeltanz on 
November 27, 1911, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple moved 
to Manitowoc after marriage and resided here since. Prior to retirement, Mr. Wachal 
was employed as a butcher and meat cutter for various butcher shops in Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Helen; a son, Roger of Manitowoc; two brothers, Joseph 
of Reedsville and Quirin of Francis Creek; and two sisters, Mrs. John (Mayme) 
Peroutha of Francis Creek and Mrs. Fredrick (Anna) Kutil of Manitowoc. He was 
preceded in death by a son, Kim, and two sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday where 
a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. by Father Prusakowski O.F.M.
Herald Times Reporter, July 11, 1984 P. 3
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[husband of Helen Wachal]


HARRY WACHAL

Harry G. Wachal, 76, of Tisch Mills, died late Saturday, July 28, at the family 
residence.
Funeral services will be 11:30 p.m. (sic) Tuesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph P. Lutheran will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wachal was born May 5, 1903, in Menominee, Mich., son of the late John and 
Josephine Fictum Wachal. He married Mary Jane Lacosse Nov. 23, 1939, in 
Menominee, moving to Manitowoc in 1941, residing here until 1945, when they 
moved to Tisch Mills to reside. Prior to his retirement in 1974, he had been 
employed as a pipefitter for 20 years with Burger Boat Company, and was a member 
of United Association of Journeyman and Apprentice of Plumbers and Pipefitters 
International.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane, a brother, Edwin of Menominee, Mich., 
a sister, Mrs. Ed (Adeline) Meyers of Marinette. Two brothers preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
afternoon. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 30, 1979 P. 3
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[bur. on Richard G. and Jessie L. Neuser lot]


HELEN WACHAL

Helen Wachal, age 85, a resident of the Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning, February 17, 1996, at the home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 1996, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka 
with burial to follow at the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Helen was born January 1, 1911, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late John and Anna Hill Fogeltanz. Helen married Alvin J. Wachal on 
November 27, 1929, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He preceded her 
in death on July 11, 1984.
Survivors include one son, Roger Wachal, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, 
Leonard and Margaret Fogeltanz, Manitowoc; one sister, Alvina Shimek, Kellnersville; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in 
death by one son, Kim, seven brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call on Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home.
Herald Times Reporter, February 19, 1996 P. A2
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Helen Wachal, age 85, a resident of the Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning, February 17, 1996, at the home.
Inadvertently omitted from the survivors in Monday's obituary were five sisters-
in-law, Evelyn Fogeltanz, Manitowoc, Anna Fogetlanz (sic), Kellnersville, Mamie 
Peroutka, Francis Creek, Anna Koutil, Manitowoc, Mildred Halbach, Appleton and 
one brother-in-law, John Krizenesky, Brillion.
Herald Times Reporter, February 20, 1996 P. A2
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[widow of Alvin Wachal]


KIM L. WACHAL

Funeral services for Kim Lee Wachal, eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin 
Wachal, of 1013 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, who died Sunday, were at 9:30 a.m. 
Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiated and 
burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Pallbearers were Glenn Shimek, Greg Peroutka, Greg Chaloupka and Don Wachal.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 25, 1965  P. 9 
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[Kim Lee Wachal/d. 02-21-1965/age 8 yrs./son of Alvin J. and Helen Wachal]


MARY JANE (LACOSSE) WACHAL

Mary Jane Wachal age 81 of 3305 S. 10th St. Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening, May 28, 1993.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1993, at 
Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. The Rev. William 
Zimmer will officiate, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born February 23, 1912, at Hermansville Mich., daughter of 
Peter and Elizabeth Ayotte LaCosse. She moved to Manitowoc with her 
husband in the early 1940's. She was married to Harry G. Wachal, 
November 24, 1939, at Menominee Mich. He preceded her in death, 
July 28, 1979. She worked for Lapcor Plastics, Manitowoc, for 19 years, 
retiring in 1974. She was very talented with ceramics. She is a fifty 
year member of The Western Bohemian Fraternal Association, Lodge No. 142 
of Two Rivers.
Survivors include one daughter, one grandson, three brothers, two sisters, 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by 
three sisters and two brothers.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home on 
Tuesday from 12 noon, until the time of services at 1 p.m..
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter    May 30, 1993
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[widow of Harry Wachal/bur. on Richard and Jessie Neuser lot]
(Mary J. Wachal/23 Feb 1912/May 1993/SSDI)


ARTHUR WACHHOLZ

Arthur Wachholz, 46 year old Francis Creek garage operator injured Friday,
Sept. 17, when his car left the highway in Cooperstown and turned over in the
ditch, died last night in St. Vincent's hospital, Green Bay.
(snip)
Turned Over Three Tiems
Wachoholz was returning to Francis Creek from a business trip to Green Bay
when the acciden happened. His car left Highway 141 on a curve a quarter of
a mile north of the village of Cooperstown and turned over three times. The
driver sustained a fractured skull, internal injuries, a broken leg and 
fractures of both ankles.
(snip)
Funeral services for Mr. Wachholz will be held Friday at 2 p.m., at the
Presbyterian church, the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Wachholz was born on a farm in Kossuth in 1890. Twenty-three years ago
he took over a garage at Francis Creek which he has since operatied. In 1916
he married Miss Emma Wilda.
Survivors are the widow; a daughter, Dorothy Mae; three sons, Daniel, Paul
and Norman, all at home; mother, Mrs. Clara Wachholz, city; brother, Edwin,
Kossuth; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Carbon, Kossuth, Mrs. E.J. Pech, Kingsbridge.
The body is at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and will be moved
to the Presbyterian church Friday at 10 a.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 6, 1937  front page
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Arthur Wachholz (photo), Francis Creek gargage proprietor who died Tuesday of 
injuries sustained in an automobile accident near the village of Cooperstown 
Sept 17, will be buried in Evergreen cemetery. The body will be moved to the 
church Friday morning from Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday October 7, 1937 pg 2
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Funeral services were held here this afternoon, Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating, 
for Arthur Wachholz 46, Francis Creek garage owner who died at a Green Bay 
hospital Tuesday night as a result of injuries received Friday Sept 17. His 
car left the highway west of Cooperstown and turned over in the ditch. His is 
the twenty-fifth highway fatality for the year in this county and the forty-
fifth violent death. Survivors are the widow, a daughter, three sons, his mother, 
a brother and two sisters.
The Manitowoc Sun Messenger Friday October 8, 1937 pg 2
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[bur. 10-08-1937/d. Green Bay, WI/age 46 yrs./cause: coronary embolism]


BERNETTE A. WACHHOLZ

Bernette A. Wachholz, age 85, of 3204 Stokes Lane, Manitowoc, entered eternal 
life on Saturday evening, June 26, 2010 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc where she resided since February.
Bernette was born Nov. 15, 1924, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County. She 
was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Hessel Muench. On Jan. 27, 1943, 
she married Paul D. Wachholz in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 
1996. Bernette was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her husband: Paul 
in 1996; one brother: Gerald Muench; one sister: Margaret Muench; special friend: 
Eugene Burish.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Waldo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by 
the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the 
time of services at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 28, 2010


CLARA WACHHOLZ

Mrs. William Wachholz, 79, of 1027 Meadow Lane died last night at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Reformed church, 
the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. 
Wachoolz nee Clara Steinbrecker, was born in Centerville in 1869. She was 
married to William Wachholz on July 23, 1887 and lived in a farm in Kossuth 
until moving to Manitowoc in 1924. Mr, Wachholz died in 1930.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Karbon of route 5, and Mrs. Anton 
Pech of Green Bay; son, Edwin, of route 2; granddaughter who made her home 
with Mrs. Wachholz, Mrs. Gregory Schuh; sister Mrs. Anna McKough of Chicago; 
two brothers, John and George of Manitowoc; 19 grandchildren and 12 great-
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from noon Sunday 
until noon Monday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the 
hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Saturday August 27, 1949 page 2
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[bur. on William Wachholz lot/burial permit has date of death as 8/26/1949.  
She was buried 8/29/1949]


DANIEL A. WACHHOLZ

Daniel A. Wachholz Sr., age 77, formerly of 2013-13th St., Two Rivers, died 
Saturday, April 1, 1995, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Private Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, April 5, 1995, at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. Deacon William Klein will officiate.
Daniel was born December 8, 1917, at Manitowoc, son of the late Arthur and 
Emma Wilda Wachholz. He grew up in Francis Creek and attended schools at 
Francis Creek, and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1936. 
He was married to June L. Lesperance on May 30, 1946, at Manitowoc. Daniel was 
employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company for over 50 years, retiring in 
December 1985.
Survivors include his wife, June, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, 
Daniel A. and Maxine Wachholz Jr., Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Daniel, 
III, Kurt, and Wade Wachholz, all of Manitowoc; seven great-grandchildren, 
Daniel IV, Carlos, Anna, Rebecca, Nikalos, Shaun, Shayla Wachholz, all of 
Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Bernette Wachholz, 
Manitowoc, Norman and Dorothy Wachholz, Manitowoc; one sister, Dorothy M. 
Bouril, DePere; one sister-in-law, and brother-in-law, Donna and Ronald Jasper, 
Two Rivers. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Rest in the peace that you so well deserve.
Herald Times Reporter, April 3, 1995 P. A2
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[cremains/bur. on Mrs. Arthur Wachholz lot]


EMMA WACHHOLZ

Mrs. Emma Wachholz, 75, who resided with her sister, Mrs. Laura Roubal, 
of 907 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Monday at the residence.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wachholz, nee Emma Wilda, was born Jan. 30, 1898, in the Town of 
Kossuth, daughter of the late Stephan and Mary Polifka Wilda. She was 
married to Arthur Wachholz in 1916, in the Town of Kossuth. Her husband 
preceded her in death in 1937. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic 
Church, Francis Creek.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday, where a memorial 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 30, 1973
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[d. 04-30-1973/age 75 yrs./widow of Arthur W. Wachholz]
(30 Jan 1898/Apr 1973/SSDI)


PAUL D. WACHHOLZ

Paul D. Wachholz, age 76, of 5123 Homestead Road, Manitowoc, died Sunday, August 11, 
1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 1996, at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate at the Mass of Christian 
Burial (sic) with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Paul was born January 27, 1920, in the town of Kossuth, son of the late Arthur and 
Emma Wilda Wachholz. He married Bernette A. Muench January 27, 1943, in Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Bernette; three children, Paul (Susan) Wachholz, Suamico, 
Andrea (Jerry) Morse, Janesville, Pamela Wachholz, Hermet, Calif.; a brother, Norman 
(Dorothy) Wachholz, Manitowoc; a sister, Dorothy Bouril, DePere; four grandchildren. 
Also surviving are other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, 
Daniel Wachholz.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until the 
time of services.
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 12, 1996 P. A2


WILLIAM WACHHOLZ JR.   (d. 1929)

LOCAL MAN DIES AS RESCUE FAILS
WM. WACHHOLZ LOSES LIFE ON PICNIC OUTING
Former Local Resident Carried Under by Trio of Girls In Sturgeon Bay Tragedy Sunday
Going to the aid of a trio of Kaukauna girls in bathing at an old stone quarry 
three miles north of Sturgeon Bay Sunday afternoon proved fatal to William 
Wachholz, 32, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wachholz Sr. this city, and a former 
Manitowoc county resident, who for five years past has operated a cheese 
factory at Brussels., Door county. He was also drowned. It being the belief 
that the weight of his clothing carried him down, shortly after he was able to 
reach all three girls struggling in the water a short distance from shore.
The bodies of the three girls Anna Maas, 19, Carol Smith, 13 and Mildred Smith, 
15, all of Kaukauna and Wachholz, were all recovered from the waters of Green Bay 
by rescuers about two hours afterwards. The body of Mr. Wachholz will be brought 
to Manitowoc tomorrow morning and will be taken to the home of his parents at 1027 
Menasha avenue from where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, at 
two o'clock with interment at Evergreen.
Was on Picnic Outing
Wachholz with his wife and a party of friends had been along the bay shore north of 
Sturgeon Bay on Sunday enjoying a picnic party. There were numerous other picnickers 
nearby, several being in bathing in the waters. The water is shallow near the shore 
but a short distance out there is a sheer drop of fifteen feet, where the rock 
formations drop quickly to quite a depth. The two Smith girls and Miss Maas had been 
bathing for some little time, and suddenly stepped off into deep water and cried for 
help. 
Wachholz, who was eating his lunch with the others in his party near the shore was 
attracted by the girls' cries. Not waiting to remove any of his clothing he plunged 
into the water and swam to their aid. He was a good swimmer, but suddenly he was seen 
to disappear from sight together with the three girls. He had just reached the three 
struggling girl swimmers and horrified watchers on the shore, which included his wife, 
saw Wachholz carried under the water.
Clothing a Handicap
He was handicapped by his clothing, now weighted with water and was unable to free 
himself from the grasp of the girls. Rosemary Holtoman, 14, another member of the 
swimming party was pulled to safety by Stoffey Hugenroth of Sturgeon Bay.
The Sturgeon Bay coast guard were notified and responded, recovering the bodies of 
Wachholz and the three girls after dragging for two hours. They were removed to under-
taking parlors at Sturgeon Bay.
Parents Reside Here
The deceased lived in the county (?) to five years ago when he opened a cheese factory 
at Fairview, Brussels, Door County. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Wachholz Sr., he helped his 
parents operate the homestead farm at Reifs Mills for years. He was married ten years 
ago to Miss Louise Alberts of Shawano, who survives him with his parents, two brothers, 
Arthur of Francis Creek and Edward of Reifs Mills, and two sisters, Mrs Anton Pech of 
King's Bridge, and Mrs. Joseph Karbon of Four Corners.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday July 29, 1929 page 2
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[William George Wachholz/died at Sevastapol, WI/cause: accidental drowning]


WILLIAM WACHHOLZ SR.   (d. 1930)

HEART ATTACK FATAL TO WM. WACHHOLZ SR.
Stricken with a sudden attack of heart failure at his home, 1027 Menasha Ave., 
Friday noon, William Wachholz, Sr., aged 65, a retired farmer, failed rapidly 
in the afternoon and passed away at nine last night. Mr. Wachholz had been 
enjoying fairly good health up to yesterday. Burial will take place from the 
family home on Menasha Ave., Monday afternoon at two o'clock and at 2:30 from 
the Reform church, with Interment at Evergreen.
The deceased was born on a farm in the town of Kossuth, near Francis Creek, 
April 12, 1865. He grew up there and was married to Miss Clara Steinbrecher of 
Kossuth. Together they located on a farm in the town where they continued to 
reside until eight years ago, when they removed to this city to make their home. 
The deceased is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Joeeph Karbon of 
Branch and Mrs. Anton J. Pech of King's Bridge, two sons, Arthur and Edward, 
of Francis Creek, a sister, Mrs. Gustave Brodkorp of Mishicot and seventeen 
grandchildren.
The remains were removed to the home this afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei chapel.
Manitowoc Herald News Saturday November 15, 1930  page 4
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[age 65 yrs/cause: angina pectoris]


JOSEPHINE WACHOWSKI

Josephine Wachowski, age 86, formerly of 3100 Peto St., Manitowoc, died Friday, 
April 18, 1997, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 21, 1997, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William Zimmer with burial to follow 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born September 29, 1910, at Hayes, Kan., daughter of the late Wendelin 
and Louise Leikam Walters. On November 12, 1929, she married Theodore Wachowski 
in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on March 22, 1974. Josephine was employed 
with Weyerhaeuser Company for 25 years until her retirement in 1975. She was a 
member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Altar Society and the Manitowoc 
Senior Center. Josephine love to crochet and work crossword puzzles and she was a 
avid Brewer Fan.
Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Donald Sleger, Two Rivers, 
Elaine and Al Schultz, Manitowoc, Darlene Kalista, Manitowoc, Helen Heinrichs, 
Whitelaw, Orlis Larson Sr., Two Rivers; one daughter-in-law, Georgia Wachowski, 
Arizona; 20 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two 
step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandson; three sisters, Marcella 
Tadych, Cyrilla Rozmarynowski, Ida Grotbak, all of Manitowoc; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Harry and Sally Walters, Manitowoc, Alvin and Rosalie Walters, Cato. 
Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, along with numerous 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by an infant son; one 
son, Lester (Jim) in October, 1985; one daughter, Dolores Larson in February, 1996; 
two sons-in-law, Elmer (Butch) Heinrichs Jr. in July, 1996, Eugene (Yatch) Kalista 
in December, 1996; three grandson, Brian Heinrichs in 1977, Tom Schultz in 1988, 
Gary Schultz in 1995; two sisters and seven brothers.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Sunday where a Prayer 
Service will be held at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 19, 1997 P. A2
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[widow]


THEODORE F. WACHOWSKI

Theodore F. Wachowski, 63, of 212 No. 6th St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald 
Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wachowski was born April 20, 1910, at Pulaski, Wis., son of the late Adam 
Wachowski and Mrs. Helen Zywicke Wachowski. He married the former Josephine 
Walters on Nov. 12, 1929, in Two Rivers. They moved to Manitowoc in 1944. He was 
employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. and Mirro Aluminum Co. prior to his 
retirement in 1967.
Survivors include his wife; his mother, Mrs. Helen Zywicke Wachowski; a son 
Lester (Jim), of Mesa, Ariz.; five daughters, Mrs. Donald (Ruth) Sleger, of Two 
Rivers, Mrs. Albert (Elaine) Schultz, Mrs. Orlis (Dolores) Larson and Mrs. Eugene 
(Darlene) Kalista, all of Manitowoc, Mrs. Elmer (Helen) Heinrichs Jr., of Whitelaw; 
a brother, Frank, of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Florian (Mary) Pokorsky, Mrs. 
Charles (Ann) Braun, Mrs. Louis (Agnes) Lodel and Mrs. Gordon (Irene) Dvorak, all 
of Two Rivers; 23 grandchildren four step grandchildren and five step great grand-
children also survive. A son and two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a wake service 
will be held at 8 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 23, 1974  P. 12
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[bur. on Josephine Wachowski lot-his wife]


GUSTAV A. WACHTER

Gustave (sic) A. Wachter, 69, of 2416 Meadow Ln., Manitowoc, veteran educator, 
died early Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short 
illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Armin Roekle officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Wachter was born at Norfolk, Nebr., Feb. 16, 1890. He attended grade school 
there and in 1904 enrolled at Dr. Martin Luther College at New Ulm, Minn., 
graduating in 1913.
He married Lydia Dahms at New Ulm Dec. 30, 1913. Mr. Wachter began his teaching 
career in 1913 at Stephensville, Mich., going from there in 1914 to Wellington, 
Minn. In 1915, he moved to East Bloomfield, near Freemont, Wis., teaching until 
1928.
He taught at First German Evangelical Lutheran School, Manitowoc, from 1928 to 
1938 and from 1938 to 1940 at St. James School, Newtonburg. In 1942, he was 
employed by Aluminum Speciality Co., retiring in 1957.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Roland, of Olympia, Wash.; a daughter, Mrs. Elmer 
Dettman, of Manitowoc; two brothers, William of Alexandria, Minn., and Oscar of 
St. Paul; a sister, Mrs. Anna Lanzer of Norfolk, Nebr., five grandchildren and 
four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, at the Ninth 
Street entrance from 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will 
be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 15, 1960  P. 11
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[d. 02-15-1960/age 69 yrs.]


LYDIA A. WACHTER

Lydia A. Wachter, age 101, a resident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 
2416 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, January 31, 1995, at Park 
Lawn Home.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday February 4, 1995, at Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Bruce McKenney and Rev. Robert Kujawski will 
officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born June 27, 1893, in New Ulm, Minn., daughter of the late Gottlieb 
and Augusta Kleinschmidt Dahms. She attended school at St. Paul's Lutheran 
School in New Ulm, Minn. She had been employed in the housekeeping department 
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. She married Gustav Wachter, December 30, 
1913, in New Ulm, Minn. He preceded her in death February 15, 1960. Lydia had 
been a charter member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid of the 
church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Elvira Dettman, Manitowoc; one son, Roland 
Wachter, Olympia, Wash.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five 
great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by other relatives and friends. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gustav, a brother and sister, along 
with a son-in-law and two great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Behany Ev. Lutheran Church, from 10 a.m. Saturday, until the 
time of service at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 2, 1995 P. A2
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[widow of Gustav Wachter]


ANNA L. WADE

Mrs. Walter Wade, 77, of 1238 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon 
after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. 
Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Ann Trastek, daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Korinek 
Trastek, was born at Manitowoc Jan. 7, 1880. In September of _____ she was 
married to Walter Wade who died in 1931.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Vernon Houghton of Madison; a brother, Victor 
Trastek Sr., of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Marie Trowbridge of Plymouth; two 
grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 17, 1957  P. 11
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[d. 08-16-1957/age 77 yrs./cause: bronchial pneumonia]


GAIL A. WADE

WADE RITES ARE FRIDAY 
Gail Wade, Ill for Two Years, To Be Buried Here 
Funeral services for Gail Wade, who died at Maple Crest sanatorium yesterday, 
will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Pfeffer Funeral chapel, 
according to the rites of the Episcopal church. The Rev. Franklin C. St. Clair 
will officiate. Burial will be at Evergreen. 
The deceased was born in Manitowoc and attended the grade schools here before 
he entered Lincoln high school. He was not married. Survivors are his mother, 
Mrs. Anna Wade, 1228 South 13th street, and one sister, Mrs. Vernon Houghton 
of Madison. Death followed an illness of two years.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1935  P. 2
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[bur. 03-01-1935/age 31 yrs./cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/bur. on Anna Wade lot]
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OVERCOME WHILE AT WORK, EMPLOYE OF SMALLEY CO. IS UNCONSCIOUS FOR HOUR-
WILL RECOVER
Fellow Employes of Ed Wilda Thought Man Was Victim of Fatal Heart Attack-
Other Accidents
(snip)
Boy Cuts Gash in Knee-
Gail Wade, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wade, 1308 Hamilton street,
suffered a painful injury Saturday night when he cut a gash three inches
long in the knee joint as result of a fall on a jagged piece of ice. The
injury, while not considered serious, might prove dangerous should 
infection set in.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 2, 1914  P. 1


JAMES T. WADE

James T. Wade, 84, of 612 No 7th St., Manitowoc, formerly of 1308 Hamilton St., 
Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, July 14, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by the Rev. Theodore Hendricks and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Wade was born April 30, 1899, at Weymouth, Nova Scotia, son of the late Fred 
and Ellen Gray Wade. He was a veteran of World War I serving for four years with 
the Royal Canadian Regiment. He moved to Manitowoc in 1921. He married Julianna 
Tadych, Oct. 18, 1945, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Wade was 
employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company, retiring in 1965.
Survivors include his wife, Julianna; a son and daughter-in-law, Alois and Mary 
Waegli of Manitowoc; a brother, Roy Wade of Bear River, Nova Scotia; five grand-
children, four great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death 
by a sister.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock this Friday 
evening where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter July 15, 1983 p.3


JULIANA T. WADE

Julianna T. Wade, age 91, a native of Manitowoc, formerly of Park View Haven, 
died Thursday evening, March 17, 1994, at the Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, 1994, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Prusakowski, 
O.F.M. with burial to follow at the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Julianna Tadych was born May 11, 1902, in Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Joseph F. and Anna Monka Tadych. She married James T. Wade October 18, 1945, 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death July 14, 
1983. Mrs. Wade was employed at Mirro Aluminum for 42 years retiring in 1967. 
She was a member of the St. Boniface Congregation.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Alois W. and Mary Waegli, Manitowoc; 
a brother, William Tadych, Fond du Lac; two sisters, Katherine Bashaw, Brown Deer, 
Wis., Betty Strefling, Tomah, Wis.; five grandchildren, Gregory (Jean) Waegli, 
Jerome (Debbie) Waegli, Steve Waegli, Bridget (James) Schwab, Sandra (Thomas) 
Halla; seven great-grandchildren; nieces, and nephews also survive. She was also 
preceded in death by seven brothers and nine sisters. 
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Sunday where a prayer 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 18, 1994 P. A2
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[d. 03-17-1994/age 91 yrs./widow of James T. Wade]


WALTER F. WADE

STROKE FATAL TO W.F. WADE ON SATURDAY 
Never Regains Consciousness After Being Stricken As He Attends Theater 
Performance 
Walter F. Wade, 57, widely known insurance representative and former office 
manager of the American Seating company here, died shortly before 11 o’clock 
Saturday night without regaining consciousness after suffering a stroke in 
a downtown theatre he was attending with his wife. Death occurred at the Holy 
Family hospital where the stricken man was removed in the ambulance.
Mr. Wade was a resident of this city for over 30 years, coming to Manitowoc 
in 1899 to accept a position as a shipping clerk in the Manitowoc Seating 
company. He was subsequently given several promotions and when the local 
company affiliated with the national organization he became the manager in 
charge of the office. He left the company about a year before the plant was 
removed to Grand Rapids and later engaged in the insurance business as a 
representative of the New York Life Insurance company. He also served as a 
member of the election board of the Seventh ward for many years.
After attending the schools at Fond du Lac where he was born, Mr. Wade entered 
the dental offices of his father and later enrolled in the college of dentistry 
of Northwestern University. He did not complete his course there and came to 
this city to accept a position. 
He was married on Sept. 25, 1902 to Anna Trastek who with two children, Mrs. 
Vernon Houghton of Madison; a son, Gail, of Manitowoc, and two brothers, 
Edward H. Wade, of Berwyn, Ill., and Robert C. Wade of Chicago survive him. 
His only fraternal affiliation was with the Royal Arcanum.
Funeral Tuesday 
Funeral services will be held from the home at Sixteenth and Hamilton streets 
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. William F. Hood of the St. James 
Episcopal church officiating. Interment will take place at Evergreen. The body 
was taken to the home this afternoon from the Pfeffer mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 2, 1931  P. 2
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E. H. Wade is here from Berwyn, Ill., called by the death of his brother Walter 
Wade, stricken Saturday night. Mr. Wade was a former resident of this city and 
for several years engaged in the newspaper business in Manitowoc, having been 
with the old Tribune and with the Lake Shore Times and under management of the 
late Harry Kress. 
Manitowoc Herald News, November 2, 1931  P. 3
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[bur. 11-3-1931/age 57 yrs/cause: apoplexy/bur. on Anna Wade lot]


DANIEL P. WADZINSKE

Daniel P. Wadzinske, 80, of 2246 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Wadzinske was born June 4, 1892, at Cleveland, son of the late Frank 
and Anna Wadzinske. He married Rose C. Tisler, Aug. 4, 1915, at Manitowoc. 
The couple celebrated its 50th wedding anniversary in 1965. He was self 
employed. He operated grocery stores and meat markets in Manitowoc. He 
retired in 1942. He was a member of Eagles Aerie No. 706.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Jerome, at home; a daughter, Edith, of 
Los Angeles, Calif.; five brothers, Frank, of Green Bay, John, of Newton, 
Walter, of Milwaukee, Edwin, of Cleveland and Edward, of Pound, Wis.; 
several nieces and nephews. Five sisters and two brothers preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 o'clock this Fri. evening 
and Saturday until the time of service. Wake service will be at 8 o'clock 
this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 26, 1972
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Funeral services for Daniel P. Wadzinske, 80, of 2246 Waldo Blvd., 
Manitowoc, who died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were 
held at 10 o'clock this Saturday morning at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10:30 o'clock at Holy Innocents Catholc Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Leo Schmitt officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Wadzinske married Rose C. Cisler Aug. 4, 1915, at Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 27, 1972
(Note: Correction of wife's maiden name)
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[d. 05-25-1972/age 80 yrs.](03 Jan 1892/May 1972/SSDI)


JEROME R. WADZINSKE

Mr. Jerome R. Wadzinske, 70, of 1801 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, 
October 24, 1986 at his residence. Funeral services will be 8:30 am Thursday at 
Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 9 am at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel will officiate at the 
Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Wadzinske was born Feb. 28, 1916 at Pulaski, Wisconsin, son of the late 
Daniel P. and Rose Cisler Wadzinske. He was educated at Manitowoc and was a 1936 
graduate of Lincoln High School.
Survivors include a sister, Edith Wadzinske of Los Angeles, California, other 
relatives and friends also survive.
Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, after 8 am Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Oct. 29, 1986 page 23
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[d. 10-24-1986/age 70 yrs./bur. on Daniel Wadzinske lot]


MARY EDITH WADZINSKE

Born May 21, 1917 in Isaar, Wisconsin. Died March 23, 2001 in Los Angeles, CA.
Mary was the daughter of the late Daniel P. Wadzinske and Rose Cisler. Sister 
of the late Jerome Wadzinske.
Mary was a resident of Los Angeles for more than 50 years. Mary retired from 
the former United California Bank where she worked from 1951-1976.
She was a longtime parishioner of St. Brendan Catholic Church where she served 
as sacristan, Eucharistic minister, and greeter. Prior to joining St. Brendan's 
Mary was a longtime parishioner at Precious Blood Parish.
She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was an Oblate Queen 
of Peace Benedictine Abbey in Oceanside, CA.
Mary is survived by many friends and will be remembered fondly in their hearts.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at St. 
Victor Catholic Church, 8634 Holloway Dive, West Hollywood, CA 90069. Callanan 
Mortuary 323-462-2266.
Los Angeles Times, March 24, 2001   P. B6


ROSE C. WADZINSKE

Mrs. Rose C. Wadzinske, 76, of 2246 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Richard Verhasselt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wadzinske, nee Rose Cisler, was born Feb. 5, 1897, at Branch, daughter 
of the late Adolph and Margaret Cenefelt Cisler Sr. She resided in the 
Manitowoc area all her life. She was married to Daniel P. Wadzinske Aug. 4,
1915, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death May 25, 1972. She was a member 
of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the Altar Society of the church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 6 to 9 o'clock 
Tuesday evening where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 17, 1973
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[d. 07-15-1973/age 76 yrs./widow of Daniel P. Wadzinske]
(b. 6 Feb. 1897/d. July 1973/SSDI)


GLENN WADZINSKI

Glenn P. Wadzinski, age 96, of 207 S. Packer Drive, Francis Creek, entered 
into eternal rest early Friday morning, Sept. 24, 2010, at Harmony West, 
Manitowoc.
Glenn was born July 8, 1914, in Manitowoc County, son of the late James and 
Mary (Kleman) Wadzinski. On April 10, 1934, he married Olive Meyer, she 
preceded him in death on Oct. 21, 1980. Glenn was employed as a machine 
operator and foreman with Manitowoc County for 40 years, retiring in 1977. 
He was a charter member of the Francis Creek Lions Club, where he served as 
treasurer for many years, was past president and served on various committees; 
he also was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church of Francis Creek. Glenn 
enjoyed spending time at his cottage with his granddaughter as a child and 
treasured his two great-granddaughters. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.); he is further survived by nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also 
preceded in death by a granddaughter: Mary Check; and two brothers: Ervin 
(Olive) Wadzinski and James (Vivian) Wadzinske (sic).
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at St. 
Anne's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Paul Paider with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Anne's Catholic Church on 
Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Glenn's family extends a special thank you to the staff at Harmony West for the 
wonderful care given to Glenn and to Heartland Hospice, especially (private).
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 26, 2010


JOHN A. WADZINSKI

John "Jack" Wadzinski, age 68, of 1801 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening, September 18, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 22, 1993, at 9:30 a.m. at 
the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at the St. Mary Catholic Church. Presiding 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemeter, Manitowoc. 
He was born April 8, 1925, in the Town of Newton, Wis., son of Cecilia Kolpaski 
Wadzinski and the late John F. Wadzinski. He married the former Betty Jane Roubal, 
June 30, 1948, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Jack began his career in the meat 
and grocery business with the Newton Meat Market. He then opened Jack's Market in 
Valders, in 1959, and continued to operate the business until he moved to Manitowoc 
in 1975. In Manitowoc, he owned and operated the Midtown Market until 1986, at that 
time he purchased the ABC Supermarket from Ray Alpert and was actively involved 
in the business until his death. He is a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. 
Survivors include his wife, Betty Jane Wadzinski, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-
in-law, Gary and Pat Wadzinski, Ron and Robin Wadzinski, all of Manitowoc; his 
mother, Mrs. John E. (Cecilia) Wadzinski, Manitowoc; one sister, Mrs. Gerald (LaVerne) 
Wetenkamp, Newton; six grandchildren, Jon, Jyl, Marc, Erin, Shannon, and Joshua 
Behnke, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death 
by his father, and one brother-in-law, Gerald Wetenkamp. 
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday evening. A prayer 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Father Roman. 
Herald Times Reporter, September 20, 1993 p.A2
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[age 68 yrs./bur. on James and Laura Roubal lot]


OLIVE K. WADZINSKI

Mrs. Glenn (Olive) Wadzinski, 63, of Francis Creek, died Tuesday evening, 
October 21, at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 
and 11 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. James Massart 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wadzinski, nee Olive Meyer, was born Jan. 12, 1917, in the Town of Kossuth, 
daughter of the late John and Julia Kotche Meyer. She was married to Glenn 
Wadzinski April 10, 1934, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The couple 
then resided at Francis Creek.
Survivors include her husband, Glenn, a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Frank 
Check, a grandaughter and her husband, Gail and Bruce Wegner, a brother and 
sister-in-law, Clifford and Lucille Meyer and a brother-in-law, Eugene Swade all 
of Francis Creek, and a special cousin, Erna Neuser of Neenah. A sister, Lottie, 
and an infant granddaughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until 
the time of service. A prayer service will be 7 p.m. Thursday by Father Massart, 
family, relatives and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, October 22, 1980 P.3
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[d. Green Bay, WI/wife of Glenn P.Wadzinski/bur. on Clifford J. Meyer lot]
(Olive Wadzinski 12 Jan 1917 Oct 1980/SSDI)


CLAYTON WAEGLI

Funeral services for Clayton Waegli, 76, former Manitowoc resident who died 
Wednesday at Manitowoc County Hospital, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Waegli was born Aug. 6, 1892, at Chicago, son of the late Charles and 
Nellie St. Peter Waegli, and as a child moved to Kewaunee with his parents, 
returning later in life to Manitowoc where he was employed at Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding, Inc. 
Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Gerhard Aude, of Rt., 3, Kewaunee. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o’clock this Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 2, 1969  P. 31
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(06 Aug 1892/Jan 1969/SSDI)


ANNA WAGE    (d. 1904)

Death Sat. following an illness of several months of Mrs. August Wage. 
She has suffered terribly from asthma for a very long while. She was 
born in Neshoto on 17 July 1864, the daughter of Mr. Schiner. She is 
survived by her sorrowing parents, her husband, and 7 children. The 
funeral was held Tues. morning.
Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1904
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Mrs. August Wage, aged 41, died at her home on South Twentieth street, 
Sunday morning at about half-past-ten. She had been for years a 
sufferer from asthma and had been once to Milwaukee for relief but 
without avail. Her husband, six boys and a little girl, two years of 
age, survive her. She also leaves a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. 
Paul Schleier, who are living on the Shoto road, two sisters, Mrs. 
Liza Becher and Mrs. Sophie Auspenleiter, of Milwaukee, and a brother, 
Willie Schleier, also of Milwaukee. The funeral took place Thursday 
afternoon, the Rev. Nagel of the Johannes Kirche officiating. Among 
those who attended the funeral were Xavier Becher and Jacob Auspenleiter 
of Milwaukee; and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klechner, from the Shoto road.
Mrs. Wage, whose maiden name was Anna Schleier, was born in Pommero, 
Germany, in 1863, coming to this country April 15, 1879. Her husband, 
family and friends have been deeply touched by the sympathy and help 
which they have received from Rev. Nagel and the members of the Johannes 
Kirche.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 4, 1904  pg. 1 
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[cause: tuberculosis]


ANNA WAGE    (d. 1922)

DEATH OF MISS WAGE IS SHOCK TO MANY FRIENDS
Complications which necessitated an operation on Wednesday, caused the death 
of Miss Anna Wage, 21, at the Holy Family hospital, early Sunday morning. Miss 
Wage was born in this city, March 2, 1901 and had always made her home in this 
city.
The deceased was a member and an ardent worker in circles of the St. John’s 
Evangelical church. She was vice president of the Emmanuel society, was a 
member of the choir, and taught Sunday school, and her co-church workers keenly 
feel their loss. Miss Wage was an employee of the aluminum Goods.
Decedent is survived by her step-mother, Mrs. August Wage, and eight brothers, 
William, Max and August of Milwaukee, Walter of Chicago, and Henry, Carl, 
Rheinhardt and Clarence of this city. She is also survived by one aunt, Mrs. 
Herman Gruenke of this city and other relatives are Mrs. Clara Schreiber of 
Toledo, Mrs. George Rehfield and William Gruenke of Chicago, and Herman Gruenke 
Jr., of Norfolk, W. Va. 
The funeral services will take place at two o’clock Tuesday at the St. John’s 
Evangelical church with burial at the Evergreen cemetery. The Rev. G. A. Winger 
will have charge of the services.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 9, 1922  P. 1
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[Anna Emma/bur 10-10-1922/cause: peritonitis/bur on August Wage lot]


AUGUST WAGE   (d. 1921)

DEATH COMES TO END SUFFERING OF AUGUST WAGE
After several months of intense suffering from an affection of the throat
death came to August Wage as a welcome relief this morning. The decedent
was a native of Germany where he was born March 2, 1861, coming to this
country and city with his sister, Mrs. Herman Gruenke, when he was but
eight years old. For more than thirty years he was employed at the plant
of the William Rahr Sons Co. Besides his wife he is survived by nine
children. They are William, Max and August in Milwaukee, Walter in Chicago
and Henry, Carl, Clarence and Reinhart and Miss Anna Wage of this city.
The funeral will take place from the late home, 1308 South Eighth street,
at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, with interment at Evergreen. Mr. Wage
was extensively and favorably known in this city and vicinity and very
popular for his many good traits, particularly kindness of heart which
found expression in his relations with his wide circle of friends.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 23, 1921  p.8
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[bur 02-26-1921/age 57 yrs/cause: carcinoma of throat]


CATHERINE WAGE

Mrs. Catherine Wage, 72, died last night at the family home at 1308 South 8th 
street after having been ill for a year.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
the Rev. A.C. Fischer of the First Reformed church officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Funeral Home after 7 
o'clock this evening.
Mrs. Wage was born Catherine Vander Veer in Holland on January 21, 1868 (sic). 
She was brought to America when she was a year old. On November 16, 1907, she 
was married to August Wage. He died 23 years ago.
Surviving Mrs. Wage are three sons, Carl E., Clarence M., and Reinhardt P., all 
of Manitowoc, and three sisters, Miss Clara Vander Veer, Mrs. Cornella Larson 
and Mrs. Sarah Zonneville, all of Rochester, N.Y.
Mrs. Wage was a member of the First Reformed church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 25, 1941 P.2
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[d. 11-25-1941/age 72 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/wife of August Wage]


ELSIE G. WAGE

Elsie G. Wage, age 93, formerly of 710 St. Clair St., and 1015 Memorial Drive, 
Manitowoc, and the Homme Home, Wittenberg, Wis., died Tuesday, September 26, 
1995, at the Shawano Medical Center.
Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 29, 1995, adjacent 
to the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Plank will officiate with cremation 
having taken place and burial to be at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born April 21, 1902, in Wittenberg, Wis., daughter of the late Robert and 
Ida Neubert Glaubitz. She attended schools in Wittenburg and later attended the 
County Normal in Manitowoc. Elsie was an elementary school teacher for the Manitowoc 
Public Schools. She married Fritz Zander, July 8, 1931. He preceded her in death in 
1950. She then married Henry Wage, November 17, 1953, in Manitowoc. He preceded her 
in death in 1973. Elsie was very active in the Braile Club in Manitowoc, and was a 
past worthy matron of the Eastern Star. She also was very active in the First 
Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a son, Thomas Zander, Escondido, Calif.; two daughters and sons-
in-law, Pauline and James Heinz, Shawano, Wis., Doris and Karl Huebner, Green Bay; 
a sister, Paula Widmer, Homme Home, Wittenberg; nine grandchildren and nine great-
grandchildren.
Friends may greet the family following the service on Friday.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.
The Jens Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 28, 1995 P. A2
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[d. at Shawano WI/cremains/widow of Henry Wage]


GLADYS WAGE

Mrs. Henry Wage, 60, route 2, Memorial drive, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening 
at Holy Family hospital following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home in Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Louis M. Schorn will officiate with burial in Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wage, nee Gladys I. Williams, was born in Oconto in 1890 and came to 
Manitowoc in 1912. She was married to Mr. Wage in 1916. He was a member of 
the Elks Auxiliary, Manitowoc Federation of Women and Manitowoc Garden club.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday and the rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 18, 1951  P. 4
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[d. 06-17-1951/age 60 yrs./wife of Henry Wage]
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Married - 
Miss Gladys Williams and Mr. Henry Wage, both of this city, were united in 
marriage at the parsonage of Rev. Keicher Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. The 
attendants were Miss Esther Rathsack and Mr. Arthur Krainek.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mort Williams and has a wide circle 
of friends in this city. For several years she held the position of bookkeeper 
at the store of the United Cloak and Suit Company. The groom is the son of 
August Wage and is employed in the office of the William Rahr Sons Company.
Mr. and Mrs. Wage have gone on a wedding trip up north and upon their return 
will take up their residence at 1406 South 12th Street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 14, 1916


HENRY WAGE

Henry Wage, 81, of 1015 Memorial Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Masonic funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wage was born July 21, 1892, at Manitowoc, son of the late August and 
Anna Wage. He attended Manitowoc schools. He married Gladys Williams in 
1922. She preceded him in death in 1951. He married Elsie Zander in November 
of 1953, residing at Manitowoc. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company, 
Manitowoc, for 33 years, retiring as assistant purchasing agent in 1950. He 
was a member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, F&AM.
Survivors include his wife, a son and two daughters; two half-brothers, 
Clarence, of Manitowoc and Reinhardt, of Two Rivers; and ten grandchildren. 
Five brothers, a half-brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday 
until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the Masonic Lodge or 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 24, 1973
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[d. 10-24-1973/age 81 yrs.] (21 Jul 1892/Oct 1973/SSDI)
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Married - 
Miss Gladys Williams and Mr. Henry Wage, both of this city, were united in 
marriage at the parsonage of Rev. Keicher Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. The 
attendants were Miss Esther Rathsack and Mr. Arthur Krainek.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mort Williams and has a wide circle 
of friends in this city. For several years she held the position of bookkeeper 
at the store of the United Cloak and Suit Company. The groom is the son of 
August Wage and is employed in the office of the William Rahr Sons Company.
Mr. and Mrs. Wage have gone on a wedding trip up north and upon their return 
will take up their residence at 1406 South 12th Street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 14, 1916


KARL E. WAGE

Karl E. Wage, 59, of Skyline Drive, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wage was born Jan. 21, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late August and 
Catherine Van de Veer Wage. He married Margaret Kraemer July 8, 1939, at 
Manitowoc. Mr. Wage was vice president of Formrite Tube Co., Two Rivers. 
He was a member of the Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 687.
Survivors include his wife; three sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.); three brothers, Reinhardt, Clarence and Henry, of Manitowoc 
and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 
9 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 31, 1972
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[d. 10-30-1972/age 59 yrs./bur. on Ludwig M. Kraemer lot]
(21 Jan 1913/Oct 1972/SSDI)


MINNIE WAGE  (WILHELMINA)

Death of the 6-mo. old daughter of August Wage of the First Ward, on Mon., 25
Feb. The funeral took place Wed. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1889
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[bur. 02-27-1889/age 8 mo./cause: lung fever]


ALEXANDER WAGNER SR.    (d. 1971)

Alexander Wagner, Sr., 90, formerly of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening at Maple Crest Home, Whitelaw.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wagner was born Nov. 21, 1880, at Rosenheim, Russia, son of the late Conrad 
and Laina Wagner. He married Anna Loeffler in 1905 in Russia. They migrated to 
the United States in 1911 and settled at Wausau until 1921 when the came to 
Manitowoc. He had been employed as a sander at the Manitowoc Seating Co. His 
wife preceded him in death in 1964.
Survivors include three sons, Alex of Sheboygan, Henry of Manitowoc and John 
of Appleton; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Anne) Tate and Mrs. Mollie Klein of 
Manitowoc; 19 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren. A son preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Thursday until 
noon Friday and then at the church until the time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 24, 1971  P. 29 
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[widower of Anna Wagner]


AMANDA BERTHA AVERY WAGNER

Amanda B. Avery-Wagner, age 88, former Newton resident, died Monday, May 31, 
1999, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 1999, at Grace Ev. 
Lutheran Church, 2426 North Rapids Rd., Manitowoc. Rev. Keith Haag will officiate 
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
Amanda was born March 28, 1911, at Mishicot, daughter of the late Henry and 
Alvina Blum Thielbar. She grew up and was educated at Mishicot. She married 
Donald B. Avery, December 22, 1933, at Manitowoc. Donald preceded her in death 
August 11, 1956. She then married Theodore (Ted) Wagner, May 30, 1963, at Osman. 
She was a charter member of Grace Ev. Lutheran Church. Amanda loved crocheting 
and shared her talents as gifts to many, was active in the Pigeon Lake Garden 
Club, and for 60 years enjoyed playing cards with the same group.
Survivors include her husband, Theodore; one son and daughter-in-law, Dale W. 
and Ruth J. Avery, Whitelaw; one daughter and son-in-law, Janice M. and Mark C. 
Rasmussen, Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Sheri (Toby) Treichel, Ridgefield, Conn., 
Cindy (Rick) Oswald, Manitowoc, Kathy (Roger) Bohling, Two Rivers, Chris (Christine) 
Rasmussen, Green Bay, Karen (Mark) Peterman, Manitowoc; 14 great grandchildren; one 
step-son and daughter-in-law, John (Vangie) Wagner, Osman; 14 step-grandchildren, 
25 step-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Marcy Thielbar, Mishicot; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by two 
brothers, Harry and William Thielbar.
Relatives and friends may call at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, from 10 a.m. Thursday, 
until the time of service at 1 p.m.
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
The family would like to thank the staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Dr. 
Andrew Yetter, and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Hospice for their compassionate 
care.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2, 1999 P. A2
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[bur. with Donald Avery her first husband]


ANNA WAGNER    (d. 1877)

WAGNER.-In this city on Friday, June 15th, Anna, daughter of Ernst Wagner, Esq., 
aged 11 years.
The funeral took place on Sunday and was largely attended by the schoolmates of 
the deceased and friends of the family, who wished to manifest the sympathy felt 
for the bereaved relatives and high regard for her whose remains they followed 
to the "silent palace of the dead."
Manitowoc Tribune, June 21, 1877 P. 3
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(Death notice also in Der Nord Westen, 21 June 1877)


ANNA WAGNER    (d. 1964)

Funeral services for Mrs. Alex Wagner, 78, of 3724 Straight St., Manitowoc, who 
died Sunday were at 2 pm Wednesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. T.F. Vetzmann officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Pallbearers were Ronald Tate, Richard Klein, Donald Eisenschink, Allan Petri and 
Robert and James Wagner.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 22, 1964 page 11
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Manitowoc news:
From far off Russia came sad news to two Manitowoc families last week in letter 
telling of the death by starvation of members of the families. Mrs. Alex Wagner, 
620 Commercial st., heard that her brother, Laefler, his wife and five children, 
two other brothers, Christ. and Fritz, had died from lack of food, but that the 
American Relief forces had saved her parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Christ. Laefler and their son Carl, and Daughter, Hanadine. On the 
same day Mrs. Ph. Lawrence, who lives next door, heard that her father, Ph. 
Aesner, and brothers Henry and John, were dead from starvation but that other 
members of the family have been saved by the American relief forces. Friends here 
hearing of the plights of the relatives of the local families have arranged to 
advance a load to Ph. Lawrence to bring over a party of 11 including his parents 
and other members of the family.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, February 16, 1922  pg. 4
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[d. 7-19-1964/age 78]


ANNA WAGNER    (d. 1994)

Anna A. Wagner, age 93, of 612 N. 5th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, December 7, 
1994, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 9, 1994, at the First 
Reformed United Church of Christ. Rev. Stephen Schuette will officiate with burial 
at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born January 21, 1901, in East Ostpreussen, Germany, daughter of the late 
August and Anna Niedzolka Eichwald. She attended schools in Germany coming to the 
United States and residing in Milwaukee in 1928, coming to Manitowoc in 1929. She 
married Traugott Wagner January 11, 1930, in Manitowoc. She was a member of the 
First Reformed United Church of Christ, the Ladies Aide and also was a former 
member of the Garden Club.
Survivors include one sister, Trude Evers, Dortmund, Germany; two nieces, Margaret 
Ostermann and husband, Jim, Cedarburg, Wis., Anita Hagebek and husband, Horst, 
Dortmund, Germany; two nephews, Karl Walter Evers and wife, Sigrid, Dortmund, 
Germany, Frank Eichwald, Pekin, Ill.; very close friends. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence 
Carbon, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Clara Eichwald, Milwaukee, Lydia Meier, 
Switzerland. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1979.
Friends may call at the First Reformed United Church of Christ from 9 a.m. Friday 
until the time of services. There will be no Thursday evening visitation.
Memorials may be made to the First Reformed United Church of Christ.
The Jens Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 8, 1994 P. A2
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[widow of Traugott Wagner]


ARTHUR H. WAGNER    (d. 1986)

Arthur H. Wagner, 87, a former Manitowoc resident, died Sunday evening, April 6 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Thursday 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. 
James Stamborski will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Wagner was born December 30, 1898 at Cleveland, Wisconsin, son of the alte 
Dominic and Kathryn Hoffman Wagner. He married the former Esther E. Stoltenberg 
on September 14, 1918 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Milwaukee. The couple resided 
in Milwaukee until 1928. They then moved to Newton where prior to his retirement 
he owned and operated a Grain Elevator and Lumber Business. The couple then moved 
to Manitowoc in 1947. His wife preceded him in death January 28, 1969.
Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Arthur J. and Jane Wagner of 
LaSelva Beach, California; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mrs. Carol Kostka 
of Indianapolis, Indiana, Mrs. Michael (Betty) O'Connor of Kansas City, Kansas 
and Mrs. Merlyn (Shirley) Riha of Kiel; a brother, Edwin of Cleveland, Wisconsin; 
two sisters, Mrs. Theckla Mahone of Green Bay and Miss Lillian Wagner of San 
Francisco, California; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren also survived. 
He was preceded in death by a son, Peter and two brothers.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 pm to 8 pm Wedneday 
afternoon. A prayer service will be held at 7 pm by Father Stamborski.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., April 8, 1986 page 15
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[d. at Chilton WI/widower of Esther E. Wagner]


ARTHUR WAGNER    (d. 2005)

Arthur James (Sonny) Wagner, age 85, a former Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday, 
July 26, 2005 at Maui Memorial Hospital in Hawaii. He was born Dec. 24, 1919 in 
Milwaukee, son of the late Arthur and Esther Stoltenberg Wagner. Arthur attended 
Valley View School in Newton and graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, 
class of 1937. Jim graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor's degree 
of electrical engineering in 1942. He received his pilot's license in 1940. 
Arthur married the love of his life, Margaret Jane Lorrigan on Aug. 19, 1944. 
Raising five children, the couple resided in Des Plaines, Ill., until 1952, 
Highlnd Park, Ill., until 1977, retiring to LaSelva Beach, Calif., in 1977. His 
wife preceded him in death July 21, 1988. Jim served in the U.S. Navy during World 
War II as executive officer of the submarine USS Sturgeon in the South Pacific 
Theatre. In 1945 he received his juris doctorate from DePaul University Law School. 
He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar as well as the U.S. Patent Office, U.S. 
Court of Claims, Court of Appeals 7th Ckt. in 1949 becoming a partner with the 
firm Johnson, Dienner, Enrich and Wagner (and predecessors) from 1949 through 1977. 
Past listings include "Who's Who in American Law," and "Who's Who in the Midwest". 
He was a past member of Tau Beta Pi, Siga {hi Delta, A.I.E.E., American Bar 
Association - Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, American & Chicago 
Patent Law Associations, Union League Club, Chicago Engineers Club and Big Foot 
Country Club. Arthur enjoyed golf, flying, boating and duplicate bridge. Moving to 
Maui in 1989, he became an avid bridge player on the island. Thankful for all the 
kindness showered on him by his dearest friends, he celebrated his life and 85th 
birthday on Dec. 24, 2004 at Haliimaile.
Survivors include three sons daughters-in-law, James Arthur Wagner (Linda) Greenhaw), 
Salem, S.C., Gregory Scott Wagner (Corinn Almquist), Milwaukie, Ore., Mark Edward 
Wagner (Mary Jo Raffanti) Auburn, Calif; two daughters and sons-in-law Patricia 
Jane (Tom) Schmidt, Lake Geneva; and Michelle Mary (James) McHugh, Oak Forest, Ill. 
He is dearly loved by 13 grandchildren and nine grandchildren. Also surviving are 
two sisters, Carol Kostka, Indianapolis; and Shirley Riha, Kiel along with many 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one 
sister, Betty O'Connor and a brother, Eugene Paul Wagner.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 pm Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005 where a prayer service 
will be held at 7:30 pm led by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005 at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and Cremation Care Center and 11 am at St. Francis of Assisi - Waldo Boulevard 
Site, Manitowoc. Officiating at the mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David 
Hoffman with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made in Arthur's name to Hale Kau Kau, a 
homeless food program at St. Theresa's 25 W. Lipoa St., Kihei, HI  96753
Manitowoc Herald Times, Aug. 2, 2005


CARL D. WAGNER   (d. 1945)

Carl D. Wagner, 56, former county resident, who has been living at 
Hastings, Neb., the past four years died this morning at the Holy 
Family hospital. He suffered a stroke at Hastings a month ago and 
was brought to this city for treatment.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First 
Reformed church, the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Wagner was born in Eaton in 1888 and in 1915 married Miss Charlotte 
Golding at Cincinnati, Ohio. They located at Pontiac, Mich., and four 
years ago moved to Hastings, where Mr. Wagner was an erecting engineer 
for the Maxon Construction company.
Survivors are his wife; daughter, Mrs. Owen Kinney of Hastings; son, 
Carl Jr. with the armed forces in Germany; five brothers, Edward, Lewis, 
William and Frank of this city, Ernest of Alaska, Kewaunee county; three 
sisters, Mrs. John Ludwig, Mrs. Bertram Peters and Lydia of this city; 
and a grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home 
from Tuesday noon until 10 a.m. Wednesday when it will be moved to the 
church to lie in state until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 9, 1945 P.2
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[d. 04-09-1945/age 56 yrs./cause: uremia]


CARL E. WAGNER    (d. 1959)

Carl E. Wagner, 41, of 214 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a two week’s illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theofil F. Uetzmann will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery. Graveside services will be conducted by the Veterans of 
Foreign Wars, Post No. 659.
He was born in Wausau March 17, 1917, son of Alex and Anna Loeffler Wagner. 
The family moved to Manitowoc in 1920 and Carl attended the Emmanuel Lutheran 
School, later joining Co. E of the Wisconsin National Guard. He entered 
military service May 5, 1943, and served as a private overseas with the 3807th 
Quartermasters Trucking Co. in France and later in Central Europe until November, 
1945. He never married and lived at home with his parents. He was a member of 
the VFW and was employed by the City of Manitowoc as a welder in the city garage 
and shops.
Survivors include his parents; three brothers, Alex Jr., and John of Sheboygan 
and Henry of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Klein and Mrs. Kenneth Tate of 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 21, 1959  P. 15
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[bur. on Alex Wagner lot/single sp.]


CATHERINA WAGNER

Death yesterday morning following a long illness of Mrs. Katharine Wagner(sic), 
wife of our well-known fellow citizen Ernst Wagner, Sr.
The deceased was widely acquainted and active in our locality. She came 
to Manitowoc with her husband many years ago when it was still a small 
town and participated in the pioneer life of the community. She bore 7 
children of whom 4 predeceased her. She was born 22 Jan. 1826 in Holzhausen, 
Hessen-Darmstadt, therefore she reached an age of 64 yrs. 5 mos. 11 days. 
She married Ernst Wagner in 1851 in Washington Co., Wisc., and shortly after 
the pair came to Manitowoc. Her 3 surviving children are: Mr. Ernst Wagner, 
Jr., Mrs.Alfred Leubner, and Mrs. Wilhelm Dicke. The funeral will be held 
Sat. at 2 p.m.
Der Nord Westen, 03 July 1890
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Mrs. Catharine Wagner, wife of Ernst Wagner, Senior, died yesterday 
morning after a long illness. She was born at Gammerthansen, Hessie 
Durmstade, July (sic) 22, 1826 and was married to Ernst Wagner at 
Washington Co. in September 1851. She was the mother of seven children, 
three of whom are living-Mr. Ernst Wagner, Jr, Mrs. Wm. Dicke and Mrs. 
Leubener. The funeral takes palce Saturday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 3, 1890 P. 3
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[Mrs. Katherine/cause: ulcer of the stomach]


CHARLOTTE M. WAGNER

A solemn requiem high mass was held at Holy Innocents church in Manitowoc 
Monday at 9:30 a.m. for Mrs. Joseph Wagner at Branch who passed away Thursday 
evening at Holy Family hopsital (sic) in Manitowoc following a week's illnss.  
Officiating were the Rev. Edward Wagner of Osman, the Rev. James Wagner of 
West De Pere, deacon, the Rev. Henry Halinde of St. Wendel, Rev. Father Radey 
of Manitowoc, master of ceremonies, and the Rev. Henry Letz.  Burial was made 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Pallbearers were four brothers, Miles Miley, Giles Miley, Alfred Miley and 
Raymond Miley, and two brother-in-law, Wendel Wagner and Leo Wagner.
Among the many out of town persons at the services were from the following 
families: Kennedy, Erdman, Birkle, Behring, Miley, Grunefeld, Walsh, Murphy, 
Wagner, Kronzer, Schmidt, Seipel,Leonhard, Gretz.
Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), 1937 May  4
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[Charlotte Miley Wagner/bur. 05-03-1937/cause: intestinal obstruction/
bur. on Joseph M. Wagner lot]


DEBBIE JO WAGNER

Debbie Jo Wagner, age 41, of 4005 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, peacefully went to 
her Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 1998, at University Hospital, Madison, after a 
long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
Funeral Services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, 1998, at St. Paul's 
United Methodist Church, 411 Reed Ave., Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. 
James Barnes, with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born November 21, 1956, in Oconto Falls, Wis., daughter of Thomas and 
Marjorie Miller Wentworth. Debbie attended Gillett High School, and graduated 
with the Class of 1974. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and 
later graduated from North Central Technical Institute, Wausau with an RN degree. 
Debbie worked as an RN in the Pediatric department of the Manitowoc Clinic for 
the past ten years. She married Paul D. Wagner on September 24, 1977 in Gillett, 
Wis. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, and the Church 
Women's Fellowship Group.
She is survived by her husband, Paul D. Wagner, Manitowoc; two sons and one 
daughter, Derek P. Wagner, Daren D. Wagner, and Danelle J. Wagner, all at home, 
the family dog Snickers; her parents, Thomas and Marjorie Wentworth, Gillett; 
her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wally and Lorraine Wagner, Gillett; her 
maternal grandmother, Rose Miller, Menominee, Mich.; one brother and sister-in-
law, Tim and Jill Wentworth, Green Bay; two nieces, Vanessa and Alyssa Wentworth, 
Green Bay; two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law Don Wagner, Gillett, and 
Mark and Arlene Wagner, King, N.C.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Friday 
from 5 p.m. until the time of service at 6:30 p.m.
Debbie was a devoted wife and mother of her three children.
A Memorial has been established in Debbie's name. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, For now I'm free, I'm following the path God has laid, 
you see. I took his hand, when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it 
all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work, or play. Tasks 
left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of the day. 
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship 
shared, a laugh, a kiss. Oh yes, these things I, too, will miss. Be not burdened 
with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, 
I savored much. Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time 
seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your 
hearts and peace to thee. God wanted me now, He set me free!
Until that one sweet day when we will be reunited with you, keep sending your 
strength and wisdom to us.
A special thanks for the loving care from the staff of Green Bay Oncology and 
Dr. Richard Love and staff at UW-Madison Hospital and Clinic.
Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 1998 P. 2


ELAINE H. WAGNER

Elaine H. Wagner, age 85, of 3517 Division St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
early Thursday morning, February 17, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, February 20, 2000, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Bruce Bitter, with cremation 
and burial at Evergreen cemetery at a later date.
Elaine was born November 1, 1914, in Appleton, Wis., daughter of the late Clifford 
Flavin and the late Cora Barrand Flavin Schultz. She attended Two Rivers Public 
Schools. On June 23, 1934, she married Walter Wagner, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. He preceded her in death April of 1989. She was a member of First German 
Ev. Lutheran Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Luanne LaFleur, Manitowoc; two sons and two 
daughters-in-law, Eugene and Sue Wagner, Ocala, Fla., Kimber Wagner and Barbara 
Luedtke, Manitowoc, Marna Wagner, Manitowoc; ten grandchildren, Wanda, Doug, Paula, 
and Bridget Wagner, Manitowoc, Scott and Mark Wagner, West Allis, Michael, Jason 
and Terry Wagner, Ocala, Fla., Chuck LaFleur, Manitowoc; five great grandchildren, 
Levi, Logan, Andrew, and Kyle Wagner and Cora VanEss; three sisters and one brother-
in-law, Lucile Kopetsky, Evelyn and Les Thiel, all of Two Rivers, Sharon Reedy, 
Ocala, Fla.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Jackie Schultz, Glenn and 
Bernice Schultz, both of Two Rivers; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sophie 
and Vernon Pribek, Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Virginia Flavin, Denver, Colo. She 
is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was 
preceded in death by one son, Jerry, in 1987; two sisters, Verna Ernst Ambruso, 
and Marilyn Ciha; two brothers, Hilton (Pickles) Flavin and Marvin Schultz; two 
brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law.
The family will greet relatives and friends Saturday February 19, 2000, from 
4-7 p.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home and Sunday from 12 until the time of service 
at 1 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 2000 P. A2
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[cremation]


EMMA WAGNER  (d. 1955)

Miss Emma Wagner, 76, of 738 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti of the First 
Presbyterain Church will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Wagner was born Jan. 21, 1878, at Gilman Station, N.Y., daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wagner. She came with her parents in 
1892 to Manitowoc and was employed for 20 years as a garment finisher 
by the Wisconsin Knitting Mills of Manitowoc. For the past 26 years 
she had made her home with a brother, John.
Survivors include two brothers, John of Manitowoc and Frank of Milwaukee, 
three nieces and a nephew. A brother, William, died in 1951.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 3, 1955 P.13
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[d. 01-02-1955/age 76 yrs./bur. on John Wagner lot]


EMMA MIKA WAGNER    (d. 1920)

MRS. E. WAGNER PASSES AWAY AT EAU CLAIRE, WIS.
Messages received in the city this afternoon announced the death of Mrs. Ernst 
Wagner, a former well known resident of the city at Eau Claire, where the family 
has resided for ten years. No details of the death are given.
The body will be shipped here and will arrive tomorrow and the funeral will be 
held from the Vogelsang undertaking rooms Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Wagner, nee Emma Mika, was born in this city and is well remembered here. 
Her husband, Ernst Wagner, was engaged in business for years in the building 
located at the present site of the Wood block. The husband and two daughters 
survive. 
Manitowoc Herald News, May 20, 1920 
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DEATH OF MRS. WAGNER AT EAU CLAIRE; SUDDEN
The death of Mrs. Ernst Wagner at Eau Claire yesterday was sudden, resulting from 
a stroke of paralysis, according to further information received here. The body 
arrived yesterday and the funeral was held from the Vogelsang chapel to Evergreen 
this afternoon, Rev. Keicher officiating.
Mrs. Wagner was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mika and was born August 5, 1859. 
She was married in 1878 to the husband, who with two daughters, Mrs. E. F. Roach 
of Kansas City and Miss Ilma Wagner survives. Two sisters, Mrs. Charles Moses Reis 
of California and Mrs. Chas. Fisher of Chicago also survive. The family resided 
here up till 1902.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 22, 1920  P. 1
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[Mrs. Ernst Wagner/bur 05-22-1920]


ERNST WAGNER    (d. 1892)

Ernst Wagner, who had suffered a stroke on 28 June, succumbed last Sat. morning. 
He was born 08 Mar. 1829 in Hessen-Darmstadt and thus was in his 64th year. In 
1849 he joined his parents in setting out for America. On the journey from his 
home to the port he had the misfortune of crushing his right arm which had to be
amputated. While he remained under medical care, his parents continued on with 
the journey. After he recovered, he came to this country by himself, settling in
Washington County and worked, despite his handicap, on his parents’ farm. In 1854
he married and settled in Manitowoc. (The article details his business ventures and
success.) In 1890 his wife died and he later remarried. He is survived by his second
wife, and from his first marriage he leaves 3 children, all grown and married - two
daughters, Mrs. A. Leubner and Mrs. W. Dicke – and one son, Ernst Wagner. His 
funeral, which was attended by a large number of mourners, took place Mon. afternoon 
at the city cemetery. “Some of the attendees we noticed were: Mr. Brandt of the firm 
Brand & Co., stove manufacturers in Milwaukee; Mrs. G. Hiller of Saukville, a sister 
of the deceased; Mrs. F. Poggenburg of Horns Corners; Mrs. E. Koenig of Port Washington; 
Mrs. Geo. Kreuter of Plymouth; Mrs. J. Rau of Newburg; Mrs. F. Kreuter of West Bend; 
Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Kreuter of Cedarburg; Mr. Edwin Kreuter of Hamilton; and Mr. Henry
Kreuter of Plymouth.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Aug. 1892
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MANITOWOC MEN.
ERNEST WAGNER, SEN. (sic)
The subject of this sketch was born in Hesse Darmstadt, one of the German 
provinces, in 1829. In 1848, when the great tidal wave of revolution swept over 
Eruope, and drove many of its best citizens to our shores, Mr. Wagner's father 
determined to emigrate with his whole family. Mr. Wagner accidentally lost his 
arm on his way to the sea-board; this detained him in Europe another year. His 
family crossed the ocean and settled in Washington county. When Mr. W. arrived, 
he did not find things as his imagination had painted them. His brother had died, 
and his father was an invalid who, with two young daughters, was trying to make 
a living on a forty-acre farm, covered with forest. Such was his first reception 
in America. But the man of energy never shrinks from work; and such a man was 
Ernst Wagner. He believed in the trite, but ever true maxim, that "where there's 
a will there's a way." With only his left hand to work with, he went at it and 
cleared twenty-five acres of the forest, working day and night till his health 
failed, and he was compelled to seek other means of earnng a livelihood. Mr. 
Wagner has won many a proud success in this world, but nothing reflects more 
credit upon him than this period of his life, when he ruined his health in the 
attmept to support an invalid father and two infant sisters. In 1854 he came to 
Manitowoc, where some friends assisted him in purchasing a lot and building a 
shanty upon it. He started a saloon, but soon added a stock of groceries. He 
gradually increased his store and in 1874 determined to devote himself exclusively 
to the hardware business. How successful he has been in this, the immense 
establishment of which he is a part owner, is sufficient evidence. The firm of 
Wagner, Rand & Co. is doing the largest business in their line in northern Wisconsin. 
Last year Mr. W. visited his native town in Germany, and it must have been a 
pleasant visit to him, when he compared his condition now with his condition then. 
Such has been the career of a man who by his own energy and perseverance, has 
amassed a fortune. His life is a valuable lesson to young men.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 29, 1881 P. 1
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[cause: paralysis]
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First publication Aug. 25th 1892.
Order for Proof of Will.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Ernst Wagner, deceased. In probate.
An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Ernst 
Wagner of the city of Manitowoc in said county, deceased, having been delivered 
into said court:
And Ernst Wagner, Jr., of the said city of Manitowoc, in said county, having 
presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, 
among other things, that said Ernst Wagner died testate, at his residence in 
said city, in said county, on the 12th (sic) day of August 1892, that said 
instrument is the last will of said deceased and that Ernst Wagner, Jr., is 
named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and 
admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to said 
Ernst Wagner, Jr.
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 20th 
day of September 1892, 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 August 19th, 1892.
By the Court:
Emil Baensch County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, Thursday, August 25, 1892 P. 5


ERNST WAGNER    (d. 1942)

E. C. WAGNER DEAD; BURIAL IS HELD HERE 
Fist Exalted Rule of Local Elks Lodge Die In Eau Claire Saturday 
Ernest C. Wagner, 84, former Manitowoc business man and first exalted ruler of 
the Manitowoc lodge of Elks, died Saturday at his home in Eau Claire. 
Mr. Wagner left Manitowoc 39 years ago for western Wisconsin, following a fire 
that wiped out his department store here. He has been living a retired life 
with his daughter, Ilma, in Eau Claire.
Funeral Here 
The body was brought to Manitowoc this morning and funeral services under the 
auspices of the Elks, took place this afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home. Charter members of the order, who, with Mr. Wagner founded 
the Manitowoc lodge in 19__, were honorary pallbearers. Burial was in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Wagner was born in 1858 and in 1879 married Miss Emma Mika. He engaged in 
the hardware business on South Eighth street and founded a business in the Wood 
block which was expanded to include other mercantile lines. 
When 26 charter members organized Manitowoc lodge No. 687, B.P.O.E. in April 1901, 
Mr. Keith (sic) was honored by being chosen the first exalted ruler of the lodge 
here. A few years later he was made a life member. Of the original charter roster, 
six Elks remain. They are James Dempsey, Charles Bouril, Emil Teitgen, J.A. 
Rummele, William Pflueger, all of this city, and J. H. Keith in California. The 
five in Manitowoc were honorary pallbearers this afternoon.
Left City 
When Mr. Wagner’s business was wiped out by fire that destroyed the three-story 
Wood block at Eighth and Franklin streets in 1902, he decided to locate in another 
city. The following year he moved to Hammond, in western Wisconsin to operate a 
general store. After a few years he disposed of his interests and moved to Eau 
Claire, where he became a specialist in closing out store stocks.
Mrs. Wagner died 22 years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Miss Ilma, who made 
her home with her father in Eau Claire, and Mrs. Erna Roach, of Minot, N.D.; and 
three grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 18, 1942 P. 3
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[d. at Eau Claire, WI]


ESTHER E. WAGNER    (d. 1969)

Mrs. Arthur H. Wagner, 72, of 1524 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral home and at 
11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. D. L. Krembs will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Wagner, nee Esther Emma Stoltenberg, was born Nov. 13, 1896, at Cleveland, 
daughter of the late Karl and Caroline Wuensch Stoltenberg. She was a graduate 
of the Sheboygan Business College. She was married to Arthur H. Wagner Sept. 14, 
1918, at Milwaukee. The couple located at Newton in 1928 and at Manitowoc in 
1947. Mrs. Wagner was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the Germania Society.
Survivors include the husband; a son, Arthur Jr., of Highland Park, Ill.; three 
daughters, Mrs. Anton (Carol) Kostka of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Michael (Betty) 
O’Connor of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Merlin (Shirley) Riha of Kiel; a sister, 
Mrs. Arthur Bandlow, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and 17 grandchildren. A son 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Thursday 
where at 7 p.m. the Rosary will be recited and at 8 p.m. the Eagles Auxiliary 
will conduct memorial services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 29, 1969  P. 20 
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[d. 01-28-1969/age 73/wife of Arthur H. Wagner]


ESTHER SCHNELL WAGNER    (d. 1979)

Mrs. Esther Schnell Wagner, 71, a resident of Park View Haven Apartments, 
Manitowoc, died Monday evening, Dec. 10, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Larry Ellenberger will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wagner, nee Esther M. Larson, was born Dec. 30, 1907, in the Town of 
Cato, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late John K. and Ragnild Throndson 
Larson. She was a graduate of Valders High School and Manitowoc County Normal 
School. She was married to Walter W. Schnell Nov. 26, 1928, in Gjerpen Church. 
The couple owned and operated a farm in the Town of Liberty. He preceded her 
in death June 21, 1964. She was then married to Walter Wagner Nov. 18, 1967, 
at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death July 19, 1975. Mrs. Wagner was a teacher 
in Manitowoc County for a number of years. She was employed at the Manitowoc 
Health Care Center.
Survivors include a step son, Eli Wagner of Milton, Pennsyl.; nieces, nephews, 
three step grandchildren and a step great grandson. She was preceded in death 
by two brothers, Leonard and Kenneth, and two sisters, Alice and Ruth.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday and until 11:30 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the 
time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, December 11, 1979 P. 3


FANNIE F. WAGNER    (d. 1997)

Fannie F. Wagner, age 85, of 4200 Calumet Ave,. Manitowoc, died Sunday, September 21, 
1997, at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 1997, at First 
Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be 
Rev. Stephen Schuette with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born October 4, 1911, in Livingston, Ill., daughter of the late Frank and 
Josephine Knaus. She married Frank S. Wagner February 25, 1933, in Waukegan, Ill. 
He preceded her in death 1991. She was a member of the First Reformed United Church 
of Christ.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David and Sally Wagner, Manitowoc; 
two daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Richard Weber, Manitowoc, Violet A. 
and Paul Pritzl, Manitowoc; one brother; two sisters; 10 grandchildren, Dr. Robert 
(Debbie) Weber, Shoreview, Minn., Linda (Kevin) Blandin, Greendale, Wis., Jeffrey 
(Shannon) Pritzl, Manitowoc, Penny (Dean) Picha, Buffalo Grove, Ill., Dr. Terri Ann 
Pritzl, Indianapolis, Ind., Scott (Jennifer) Pritzl, Oshkosh, Steven Wagner, 
Milwaukee, Shelie (Rod) Hansen, Manitowoc, Christine (Jon) Seliger, Madison, Mark 
(Suzanne) Griebling, Madison; 11 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents and 
husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers; three sisters; one daughter-
in-law, Jane Eis Wagner.
Friends may call at the First Reformed United Church of Christ from 12 noon Tuesday 
until the time of service.
Memorials may be made to the First Reformed United Church of Christ.
The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 22, 1997  P. A2


FRANCES MARY WAGNER

Mrs. Lewis Wagner, 83, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Reformed Untied Church 
of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William A. Schultz will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wagner, nee Frances Mary Marschie, was born April 25, 1891, at Sheboygan, 
daughter of the late John and Clarise Hartman Marschie. She was married to 
Lewis W. Wagner May 19, 1914, at Manitowoc. They celebrated their 60th wedding 
anniversary in May of 1974.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Charles E., two daughters, Mrs. Vivian 
Novak and Mrs. John H. (Gloria) Murray of Manitowoc, 13 grandchildren and seven 
great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Fred (Pearl) Galli, and infant son and 
daughter, a brother and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday 
until 11:30 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, October 31, 1974  P. 3
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[wife of Lewis W. Wagner]
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YOUNG PEOPLE WED AND WILL RESIDE IN CITY
In the presence of attaches of the county clerks' office who were witnesses, 
Miss Frances Marchie, this city and Louis Wagner Jr. of the Town of Manitowoc, 
were married at the office of the county clerk yesterday afternoon. Justice A.E. 
Schulze officiated at the ceremony. The couple will reside in the city.
The bride has been employed as a clerk in the Esch Company Store while the groom 
is an employe of the Aluminum Goods Company.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 20, 1914


HARRIET M. WAGNER

Mrs. William C. Wagner, 73, died this morning at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. A.P. Trochlell, Michigan avenue, following a brief 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home, the Rev. John Walker officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Wagner, nee Hattie Schweitzer, was born in 1875 in Manitowoc and 
following her marriage in 1899 lived in Chicago for three years, before 
returning to Manitowoc.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. A.P. Trochlell of Manitowoc and Mrs.
Verna Clark of Erie, Pa.; brother, Edward Schweitzer of Milwaukee; 
sister, Mrs. Rose Mollinger of Milwaukee; four grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. 
Mrs. Wagner was a member of the Wesley Guild, Ladies Aid, was a past 
president of the Women's Benefit association and the Women's Relief 
corps.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 25, 1948 P.2
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[d. 09-25-1948/age 73 yrs/bur. on William Wagner lot]


HARRY J. WAGNER

Harry J. Wagner, 57, of 1440 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died at 10:40 p.m. Friday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was taken after suffering a heart 
attack earlier in the day.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. E.A. Radey 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wagner was born Sept. 29, 1903, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Gust and 
Katherine Felber Wagner Kummer. As a boy he moved with his parents to Minocque, 
Oneida County, where he attended elementary and high school. After his graduation 
he moved to Manitowoc, where he has been employed since 1923 by Aluminum Specialty 
Co. At the time of his death he was foreman in charge of the metal department at 
that company.
He married Myrtle Splitt Oct. 18, 1930, at Manitowoc. He was a member of the 
Manitowoc Barbershoppers and in his youth played He also was active in basketball 
and football. A brother, Sidney, of Chicago, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Darlein, at home; a brother, William, of 
Green Bay; a step-brother, Edwin Kummer, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and two sisters, 
Mrs. Ann Zinkel, of Marathon, and Mrs. Leon Kascargent, of Detroit.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:45 p.m. by members of the parish. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 5, 1961  P. 7 


HENRY WAGNER    (d. 1985)

Henry Wagner, 73, of 2434 S. 18th Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
August 15, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wagner was born December 20, 1911, at Rosenheim, Russia, son of the late 
Alex and Anna Loefler Wagner. Mr. Wagner immigrated to this country as a 
child with his parents to Manitowoc where he attended parochial Schools. He 
married the former Ruth Hermann on September 18, 1931, at Waukegan, Illinois. 
Prior to retirement in 1973, Mr. Wagner had been employed at Mirro Aluminum 
Company for 46 years as a Die Setter Foreman.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth; two daughters and a son-in-law, Dona and 
Jack Wetenkamp and Dawn Klein of Manitowoc; a brother, John of New London, 
Wisconsin; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Anne) Tate of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, 
Louise Wagner of Sheboygan; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 
evening and at the church 12 noon Saturday to the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, August 15, 1985 P. 3
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[husband of Ruth G. Wagner]


HENRY G. WAGNER    (d. 1949)

Henry G. Wagner, 57 (above), Johnson street, city, a veteran employe of the 
Aluminum Goods company, died Saturday evening at the Holy Family hospital.
He was stricken ill at his home last Wednesday and moved to the hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran church, the Rev. Theo. Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery. 
He was born in Europe in 1892 and located in Sheboygan in 1912. He married 
Marie Catherine Lorenz in Sheboygan in 1923 and they moved to this city. He 
had been employed in the rolling mill at the Aluminum Goods company and was 
a member of the 25 year club.
Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Larry Liddell, Mrs. Henry Welsch 
and Miss Margery all of this city; two sons, Henry Jr., and Richard of this 
city; and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Mittnacht-Kollath funeral home. The church at 10 a.m. 
Wednesday to casket will be moved to the lie in state until the hour of 
services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 27, 1949  P. 2
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[d. 12-24-1949/age 57 yrs./bur. on Conrad Lorenz lot]


HENRY D. WAGNER    (d. 1995)

Captain Henry D. Wagner, age 68, of 2026 Granger Road, Manitowoc, 
Wis., passed away Christmas morning, December 25, 1995, of an 
apparent heart attack at the home of his son, David Wagner and 
family in Waukesha, Wis.
Funeral Services will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral 
Home on Thursday, December 28, 1995, at 11 a.m. Pastor Glenn Unke 
of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Hank was born January 15, 1927, in Manitowoc, Wis., son of the late 
Henry and Marie (Lorenz) Wagner. He was a grduate of Immanuel 
Lutheran grade school and attended Lincoln High School. He married 
Rose Millar on January 24, 1948. He worked as a seaman on the Great 
Lakes for many years starting as a deckhand on the carferries and 
working through the ranks to the position of Captain. He ended his 
employment on the lower lake carriers with the American Steamship 
Company. He retired in 1983.
Survivors include his wife, Rose; two sons and a daughter-in-law, 
David and Judy Wagner, Waukesha, and Dale, of Manitowoc; two daughters 
and sons-in-law, Patty and William Torsch, Manitowoc, and Susan and 
Rick Hester, of Hernando, Miss.; four grandchildren, Dawn and Paul 
Torsch, Manitowoc, and Jennifer and Jerrod Wagner, of Waukesha. Also 
surviving is a brother, Richard, of Hockessin, Delaware; a sister, 
Emma Liddell, Cedarburg, Wis., and a sister, Elaine and husband, Henry 
(Jack) Welsch, of Manitowoc; and a sister-in-law, Jane Graves, of Memphis, 
Tenn.; also nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and many friends. 
He was preceded in death by his father in 1949, his mother in 1957, and 
two sisters an infant sister, Rose, in 1928 and Marjoie (Wagner) Olson 
in 1959, and aunts and uncles.
He was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and a member of 
the Shipmasters Association.
Friends and relatives may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, on Wednesday, from 5-8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 25, 1995 P. A2
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[d. at Waukesha WI/husband of Rose Wagner]


IDA L. WAGNER

Ida L. Wagner, 86, of Kiel, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 18, at the home of her 
son in St. Nazianz.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of 
Liberty. The Rev. C.R. Rosenow will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wagner, nee Ida Luebke, was born Sept. 4, 1893, in the Town of Cato, 
daughter of the late August and Ida Hacker Luebke. She attended school at Cato 
and was married to Richard Eichmann in 1913 at Liberty. He preceded her in death 
in 1955. For many years she had worked with her son at Eichmann's Bakery at St. 
Nazianz. She was later married to Albert Wagner, who preceded her in death. Mrs. 
Wagner was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son, Norbert Eichmann of St. Nazianz; a brother, Charles 
Luebke of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Borgwardt of Route 1, Valders, and 
Mrs. Martha Borgwardt of Route 1, Manitowoc, a grandson, Ellis Eichmann of St. 
Nazianz and two great grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Thursday and at the church from noon Friday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 19, 1979 P. 3
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[d. 18 Dec 1979/age 86 yrs/widow of Richard Eichman and
Albert Wagner/listed as Ida L. Wagner on cemetery record]


JOSEPH M. WAGNER    (d. 1988)

Mr. Joseph M. Wagner, 95, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 
1629 Michigan Avenue, Manitowoc, died Friday, February 19, 1988 at St. Mary's 
Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Monday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home 
and 11 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Wagner was born February 14, 1893 at Cleveland, Wisconsin, son of the late John 
and Katherine Stein Wagner. Mr. Wagner was employed at The Invincible Metal Furniture 
Company for 45 years, retiring in 1978. Mr. Wagner lived with his daughter and son-
in-law, Joan and Gordon Scheurell for the past 35 years. He married the former 
Charlotte Miley on June 25, 1917 at Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin.  She preceded him 
in death in 1937. Mr. Wagner was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Knights 
of Columbus Council 710 and a charter member of St. Vincent DePaul Society of 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include six children, Clem (Jean) Wagner of Charlevoix, Michigan, Beatrice 
(Harold) Darelius of Manitowoc, Eileen (Robert) Schilawski of Decatur, Illinois, Ethel 
(Ed) Beers of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Charlotte (Wayne) Rank of Conyers, Georgia and 
Joan (Gordon) Scheurell of Manitowoc; two brothers, Leo Wagner of DePere, Wisconsin 
and Wendel (Anita) Wagner of Cleveland, Wisconsin; three sisters, Vera Erdman of 
Sheboygan, Mildred Wagner of California and Mary DeYoung of Green Bay, Wisconsin; 27 
grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends survive. He was 
preceded in death by a granddaughter, a great granddaughter, seven brothers, four 
sisters and a son-in-law.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral home, 5 pm to 8 pm Sunday. Prayer 
service will be held at 7 pm Sunday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Feb. 19, 1988 page 14
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[widower of Charlotte Wagner]


JEFFREY PETER WAGNER

Funeral services for Jeffrey Peter Wagner, two-year-old son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Peter Wagner, of Mounted Route 19, Manitowoc, who died 
Saturday, were at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. T.F. Uetzmann officiated and burial was 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Richard and Philip Wagner, James Schultz and John 
Mueller.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 25, 1965 P.5
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[d. 10-23-1965/age 2 yrs./son of Peter J. and Marlene Wagner]


JEROME A. WAGNER

Jerome A. (Jerry) Wagner, 50, of 2915 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Friday, 
January 16, 1987 at University Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. A devotional 
service will be held at 1 pm Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with military rites accorded 
Mr. Wagner by Veterans of Foreign War Otto Oas Post of Manitowoc.
Mr. Wagner was born October 2, 1936 at Manitowoc, son of Walter A. and Elaine 
Flavin Wagner. He attended Manitowoc Schools and was married to Marna L. 
Hoffman of Two Rivers, July 16, 1960 at Springfield, Oregon. The couple resided 
in Milwaukee for several years where he had been employed at Milwaukee Tallow 
and Grease Company. They then moved to Manitowoc where he had been a semi truck 
driver for Lakeside Packing for 6 years. Mr. Wagner was presently employed at 
Manitowoc Engineering for 15 years. He served in the United States Marine Corps 
in the Korean Conflict from October of 1953 to October of 1955 serving as a MP 
in Adak, Alaska.
Survivors include his wife, Marna; a son, Douglas A. Wagner at home; two 
daughters, Wanda O. of Manitowoc and Paula K. at home; his parents, Walter and 
Elaine Wagner of Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Eugene and Sue 
Wagner of Ocala, Florida and Kimber Wagner of Manitowoc; a sister, Luanna LaFluer 
of Manitowoc; a grandson, Levi G. Wagner; nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, 
sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 8 pm Tuesday and 
Wednesday morning until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Jan. 19, 1987 page 14
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[d. 01-16-1987 at Madison WI/age 50 yrs.]


JOHANNA WAGNER    (d. 1942)

Mrs. Louis Wagner, 77, nee Johanna Boeckman, died Sunday at the residence
1211 Grand Avenue, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the First Reformed
church, the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen
cemetery.
Mrs. Wagner was born in this city in 1865 and in 1882 was married to Louis
Wagner, a carpenter. He died 24 years ago. Mrs. Wagner was an honorary 
member of the Ladies Aid society of the congregation.
She is survived by three daughters. Mrs. Bert Peters, Mrs. John Ludwig and
Miss Lydia, all of this city: six sons, Frank, William, Louis and Edward 
of this city, Ernest of Green Bay, Carl of Hastings, Nebr.; sister, Mrs. 
Bertha Wetzel of Milwaukee; three step-sisters, Ella and Evelyn Boeckman
and Mrs. Elizabeth Kluzinski of this city; three step-brothers, Alfred,
Carl and John Boeckman of this city; 32 grandchildren and 13 great-grand-
children.
The body was moved to the Wagner home this afternoon from the Wattawa,
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and will be moved to the church Wednesday
at 10 a.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 12, 1942  p.2
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[d. 10-11-1942/age 77 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/wife of Louis Wagner/
bur. on Gust Spiegel lot]
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MOURNED AS DEAD; SON IS COMING HOME
Mourned as dead for the greater part of twelve years, during which no word had 
been received from him, Carl Wagner, Manitowoc man, is coming home to his mother. 
This was the message that brought happiness to the home of Mrs. Louis Wagner, 
1217 Grand Ave., on Saturday when a letter from Detroit, Mich., told of the 
safety of Mr. Wagner and his plans for a brief visit here before his departure 
for Chile where he is to go for the Dupont Engineering Company, by whom he is 
employed. Mr. Wagner who expects to be here May 1, will be accompanied by his 
wife and two children.
Mr. Wagner left here fifteen years ago as a boy of 17 years and for three years 
kept up a correspondence with his family but for twelve years no word had been 
received from him and it had been believed that he was dead. In his letter Mr. 
Wagner says that he has traveled extensively but for nearly twelve years, the 
time since which no word had reached the family here, he has been located at 
Buffalo, New York, where he entered the employ of the Dupont Company, starting 
as a carpenter with the company with which he at present holds a position as 
general superintendent, at the Buffalo office.
When Mr. Wagner arrives home in May, he will find one member of the family missing, 
his father, Louis Wagner, having died two years ago, believing that his son had 
preceded him in death. - Manitowoc Herald News
Kiel Tri County Record, Apr. 7, 1921 page 1


JOHN WAGNER   (d. 1958)

John Wagner, 82, who had resided at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. 
Trochlell, 3510 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, the past three years, died 
Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Mrs. Trochlell was 
his niece.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Wagner was born Oct. 26, 1875, at Gilman Station, N.Y., son of the 
late Frank and Margaret Rudolph Wagner. He came to Manitowoc with his 
family in 1892, was employed at Burger Boat Co., a number of years and 
later worked for Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until he retired five years 
ago. Mr. Wagner never married. He was a member of the Royal League.
Survivors include a brother, Frank of Milwaukee; three nieces and a 
nephew. A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 14, 1958 P.17
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[d. 04-14-1958/age 82 yrs.]


LEWIS W.E. WAGNER    (d. 1980)

Lewis W.E. Wagner, 85, a Manitowoc resident who resided at Shady Lane Home for 
the past five years, died Saturday evening, Nov. 1, at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Reformed United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arthur H. Wille will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wagner was born July 15, 1895, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Lewis W. 
and Johanna Boeckman Wagner. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life. He 
married Frances M. Marschie May 19, 1914, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death 
Oct. 31, 1974. Mr. Wagner was a carpenter by trade and prior to his retirement, 
he had been employed for many years by Casper and Hamann Construction Companies, 
Manitowoc. He was a member and past secretary and treasurer of the Carpenters' 
Local No. 849, and a 50 year member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Arie No. 706.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Vivian and Fred Galli, and Gloria 
and John Murray of Manitowoc; two brothers, William Wagner and Frank Wagner of 
Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death 
by a son, Charles E., a daughter, Pearl Galli, an infant son, an infant daughter, 
a grandson, three brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Monday evening and Tuesday until 11 a.m. when the casket will be moved to 
the church where the body will lie in state from noon until the time of services. 
A memorial service will be held 7 o'clock this Monday evening by Fraternal Order 
of Eagles Aerie No. 706.
Herald Times Reporter, November 3, 1980 P.3
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YOUNG PEOPLE WED AND WILL RESIDE IN CITY
In the presence of attaches of the county clerks' office who were witnesses, 
Miss Frances Marchie, this city and Louis Wagner Jr. of the Town of Manitowoc, 
were married at the office of the county clerk yesterday afternoon. Justice A.E. 
Schulze officiated at the ceremony. The couple will reside in the city.
The bride has been employed as a clerk in the Esch Company Store while the groom 
is an employe of the Aluminum Goods Company.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 20, 1914


LORENA E. WAGNER

Mrs. Walter Wagner, 56, of 416 Riverview Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Armin Roekle officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Wagner, the former Lorena Krueger, was born July 20, 1908, in the Town 
of Rockland, daughter of the late Louis Krueger and Mrs. Ida Karau Krueger 
of Rt. 4, Chilton. She was married to Mr. Wagner June 24, 1928, at Reedsville. 
The couple farmed at Reedsville until 1947 and then moved to Manitowoc. She 
was employed as a housekeeper at Shady Lane Home for the past 10 years.
Surviving are the husband, a son, Eli, of the Town of Manitowoc Rapid, mother, 
a brother, Vilas Krueger, of Rt. 4, Chilton, a sister, Mrs. Eldred Schnelle, 
of English Lake and three grandchildren. A brother, Ralph, preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, State Street entrance, 
Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 9, 1964  P. 18 
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[d. 12-09-1964/age 56 yrs./wife of Walter A. Wagner]


LOUIS WAGNER    (d. 1918)

LOUIS WAGNER OLD RESIDENT, PASSES AWAY
Well Known South Side Man Leaves a Large Family
Lewis Wagner, Sr., a resident of the city for eighteen years, and a native of
Cato, passed away at his home at the southern limits of the city last night
at the age of 60 years. Mr. Wagner had been ill for some time.
Mr. Wagner was born at Cato on March 27, 1858, and made his home there, until
eighteen years ago, when he removed to this city. He is survived by his widow
and ten children, Mrs. Emil Jirikowic, this city; Clara Wagner, of Cleveland,
Ohio; Mrs. John Ludwig, Edward, Louis, Jr., Ernst, Lydia, William, Elvi and
Frank of this city. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 2 o'clock, from
the late home near the southern city limits.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, September 11, 1918  p.4
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[bur. 09-14-1918/cause: myocarditis/bur. on Gust Spiegel lot]


LOUIS J. WAGNER    (d. 1979)

Louis J. Wagner, 94, of 400 E. Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning in 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services were private.
Mr. Wagner was born Aug. 2, 1884, in New Berlin, Wis., son of the late Fred and 
Louise Becker Wagner. He owned and operated the Wagner Style Shop for many years, 
retiring in 1951. He married Faye Wood in 1908, in Mukwanago. She preceded him 
in death in 1918. He married Marie McGeehan in 1924, in DePere. She preceded 
him in death in 1952. Mr. Wagner was president of the former Manitowoc Citizens 
Loan and Investment Co.; former Board of Director of First National Bank, 
Manitowoc, currently the oldest member of Benevolent and Protective Order of 
Elks, Manitowoc Lodge N. 687; a member of the 50 Club of American Red Cross, 
Manitowoc Lodge No. 65 F and AM; Manitowoc Chapter No. 16 F and AM, Manitowoc 
Commandery No. 45, the Knights of Templar Tripoli Shrine, Milwaukee; and Mr. 
Wagner was active in the formation of Downtown Merchant's Association and 
continued his interest and support of the DMA.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Leo V. and Olive Imig of Waukesha; 
a brother-in-law, Louis Stenger of Appleton; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Walter (Eleanor) 
Harnischfeger of Milwaukee; nieces and nephews, James and Dawn of Medina, Ohio, 
Don and Joanne Hoeft of Sheboygan, John and Elizabeth Ogden, Henry Harnischfeger, 
and Robert and Elizabeth Stenger of Milwaukee; grand nieces and nephews, Kim, 
Jennifer, Wendy Imig of Medina, Ohio, John Jr., Peter, Christopher Ogden of 
Milwaukee.
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, are in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 9, 1979  P. 3
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(02 Aug 1884/Jul 1979/SSDI)
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Married
The marriage of Miss Marie, daughter of Mrs. R.J. McGeehan to Lou J. Wagner of 
this city was quietly solemnized at the rectory of St. Francis Church in DePere 
at 11 o'clock Monday morning. Mrs. McGeehan, mother of the bride was the only 
attendant of the couple and the announcement of the wedding came as a surprise 
as it had been given out that the marriage would not take place until next 
month.
Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Wagner left for the east for an 
extended honeymoon trip and will return November 15 to make their home at Manitowoc. 
Mr. Wagner is the owner of the Wagner Style Shop.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 23, 1924


LYDIA A. WAGNER

Miss Lydia A. Wagner, 70, formerly of Manitowoc died late Wednesday evening at 
Chippewa Falls.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Theodore P. Crusius officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Miss Wagner was born Jan. 14, 1893, at Cato, daughter of the late Louis and 
Johanna Boeckmann Wagner. She came to Manitowoc as a girl and attended schools 
here. She was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Bertram Peters of Clover; five brothers, Edward, 
Louis and William of Manitowoc, Ernest of Algoma and Frank of Whitelaw. Two 
sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 7 o'clock this Friday evening at the funeral home. 
Memorials should be sent to First Reformed United Church of Christ.
Two Rivers Reporter, April 5, 1963 P. T-5
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[d. 04-03-1963/at Chippewa WI/age 70 yrs./bur. on Frank S. Wagner lot]


MARGARET WAGNER  (d. 1915)

LONG TIME RESIDENT OF CITY IS DEAD
Death came to end the sufferings of Mrs. Margaret Wagner, long ill 
with a complication of diseases early today, her demise occurring 
at her home, 1008 Hamilton street. 
Mrs. Wagner was 61 years of age, having been born July 7, 1854 and 
had made her home here for many years. Her husband died thirty years 
ago and she had made her home with her son and a daughter, two of 
four children who survive, there being three sons and one daughter. 
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 from the home and at 
2 o’clock from the First Presbyterian church of which decedent was 
a member.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 06, 1915, Page 1
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[bur. 8 Mar. 1915/age 61 yrs./cause: cancer of the stomach]


MARGARET JANE WAGNER    (d. 1988)

Mrs. James (Jane) Wagner, 68, a native of Manitowoc, currently living at 285 
Camino, LaSelva Beach, California, died Thursday, July 21, 1988 in California. 
Funeral services will be 9:30 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at 
Sacred Heart Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. William H. Zimmer with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wagner, nee Margaret Jane Lorrigan, was born January 13, 1920 at Kellnersville, 
daughter of the late Edward and Ruth Hayden Lorrigan. She was a graduate of Lincoln 
High School, graduating with the Class of 1937. Mrs. Wagner also attended University 
of Wisconsin. Prior to her marriage she was employed by Fehr's Jewelry Store in 
Manitowoc. She married A. James Wagner on August 19, 1944 at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The couple resided in New London, Connecticut and Highland Park, 
Illinois before moving to California in 1977.
Survivors include her husband, James of LaSelva Beach, California; three sons and 
two daughters-in-law, James A. and Kathleen Wagner of Colleyville, Texas, Gregory S. 
Wagner of Milwaukie, Oregon and Mark W. and Mary Jo Wagner of Napa, California; two 
daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia J. and Thomas Schmidt of Barrington, Illinois 
and Michelle M. and James McHugh of Oak Forest, Illinois and eight grandchildren 
also survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, John Lorrigan.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., July 22, 1988 page 15
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[d. at Santa Cruz CA]


MARIE WAGNER    (d. 1957)

Mrs. Marie Wagner, 55, of 1629 Johnston St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of several months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, The Rev. Theophil Uetzmann will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Marie Lorenz was born in Europe Feb. 27, 1902, daughter of Conrad 
Lorenz Sr., and the late Margaret Nickel Lorenz. She came to the United States 
with her parents in 1923 and settled at Manitowoc where she was married to 
Henry G. Wagner. He died in 1949. 
Surviving are two sons, Henry D. of Manitowoc and Richard of Madison; three 
daughters, Mrs. Emma Liddell and Mrs. Henry Welsch of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Lawrence Olson of Chicago; father Conrad Lorenz, Sr., of Manitowoc; three 
brothers, Conrad Jr., of Two Rivers, Henry of Milwaukee and Ed of Manitowoc; 
three sisters, Mrs. Frank Stefan of Milwaukee, Mrs. Nicholas Herro of Okauchee, 
Wis., and Mrs. Larry Liddell of Manitowoc; and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Friday 
until 11:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where 
the body will lie in state until the hours of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 2, 1958  P. 22
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[d. 12-31-1957/age 55 yrs./bur. on Conrad Lorenz lot]


MARIE M. WAGNER    (d. 1952)

Mrs. Wagner Dies Suddenly 
Mrs. Louis J. Wagner of 400 East Waldo Blvd., died suddenly of a heart attack 
at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Wagner home and at 10 
a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. L. M. Schorn officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Wagner, the former Marie Elizabeth McGeheen, was born in DePere and was 
graduated from Milwaukee Downer college. In 1924 she was married to Mr. Wagner 
at DePere, and the couple came to this city to reside. 
Survivors in addition to Mr. Wagner include two sisters, Mrs. Walter Harnischfeger 
of Milwaukee and Mrs. Louis Stenger of Appleton and several nieces and nephews. 
The body will be moved from the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral home to the Wagner 
residence, where friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday. The rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 16, 1952  P. 2
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[bur. 07-18-1952/age 63 yrs./wife of Louis J. Wagner]
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Married
The marriage of Miss Marie, daughter of Mrs. R.J. McGeehan to Lou J. Wagner of 
this city was quietly solemnized at the rectory of St. Francis Church in DePere 
at 11 o'clock Monday morning. Mrs. McGeehan, mother of the bride was the only 
attendant of the couple and the announcement of the wedding came as a surprise 
as it had been given out that the marriage would not take place until next 
month.
Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Wagner left for the east for an 
extended honeymoon trip and will return November 15 to make their home at Manitowoc. 
Mr. Wagner is the owner of the Wagner Style Shop.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 23, 1924


MARTHA SWETLIK WAGNER    (d. 1998)

Martha Wagner, age 91, of 2223 Russell Lane, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
April 23, 1998, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 1998, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church. Officiating will be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial 
of her cremains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born June 15, 1906, in the town of Gibson daughter of the late Joseph 
and Frances Krejcarek Kliment. She attended schools in Melnik and graduated 
from the County Normal in 1924. She married Fred Swetlik on June 24, 1930, in 
Kellnersville. He preceded her in death in 1966. She then married George Wagner 
on October 19, 1968, in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death in 1984. She was a 
member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the Wisconsin Czechs.
Survivors include three step-children; eight nieces; eight nephews; other 
relatives and friends also survive. Besides her parents and husbands, she was 
also preceded in death by eight brothers and two sisters.
The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 24, 1998 P. 2
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[cremation]


MARY LOU (SCHUETTE) WAGNER    (d. 1995)

Mrs. Mary Lou Wagner, age 68, a resident of 15 S. County Highway S., Cato, died 
Wednesday, June 21, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Private Family Graveside Services will be held Monday, June 26, 1995, at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wagner was born February 12, 1927, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Elmer 
and Violet Worel Schuette. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class 
of 1944. In 1949 she graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing, Rochester, 
Minnesota. Mary Lou married William S. Wagner in Manitowoc, on May 24, 1955. She 
was employed by the City of Manitowoc from 1953 through 1987 as the city's Health 
Nurse. She was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center where she enjoyed helping 
people with ceramics, quilting and cross stitching.
Survivors include her husband, William; a sister, LuDene (Paul) Nedvecke, California; 
two brothers, E. Hart (Marge) Schuette, Virginia, Michael Schuette, Illinois; also 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Sunday, June 25, 1995, from 
5-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the American Cancer Society or 
the Manitowoc Senior Center.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 23, 1995 P. A2


MICHAEL WAGNER

Death last Thurs. here of 64-yr. old Michael Wagner who we reported last week had
suffered a light stroke. His condition was not thought to be dangerous but a second
stroke brought his death. He had lived in our city for 21 yrs. and is survived by his
widow and 8 children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1901
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Michael Wagner
birth: 1837 Germany
death: 9 May 1901 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1901 Manitowoc
father: M. Wagner
spouse: Minnie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[Mike/cause: apoplexy]


MINNIE WAGNER

Resident of City for a Half Century Dies
Mrs. Minnie Wagner, resident of the city for more than a half century, died 
at the home of her son, Herman Wagner at 917 Division street this morning, 
the demise being due to infirmities incident to old age. The funeral will be 
held from the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. O.A. Menke of the 
First Reformed church officiating and burial will be at Evergreen.
Mrs. Wagner was born in Germany November 15, 1841 and came to this country 
as a girl. She took up her home in this city and was married to Mr. Wagner 
who prceded her in death twenty-four years ago. She is survived by two sons, 
Herman, with whom she made her home, and Fred of Chicago, four daughters 
Mrs. August Corull of this city, Mrs. Paul Heimke and Mrs. E.J. Schneider, 
both of Chicago and Mrs. Henry Seeharver of Colfac, Wis. Twenty grandchildren 
and eight great grandchildren also survive her.
Manitwoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. September 9, 1925 P. 2
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[Mrs. Minnie Wagner, died 9/9/1925 in Manitowoc/cause of death: acute bronchitis]


PATRICIA ANN WAGNER

Patricia Ann Wagner, 3, of 3115 Viebahn St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Patricia was born Nov. 1, 1967, at Manitowoc, daughter of Peter and Marlene 
Gruber Wagner. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Wednesday until time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 27, 1971
*******
[Patricia Ann Wagner/d. 04-27-1971/age 3 yrs./dau. of Peter J. and Marlene Wagner]


ROSE H. WAGNER    (d. 1999)

Rose H. Wagner, age 76, of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, 
Jan. 14, 1999.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999 at St. 
Boniface Catholic Church with the Rev. Camillus Janus officiating. Burial will 
be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Dec. 21, 1922 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Guy and Hannah 
Gehbe Millar. She graduated from Lincoln High School and was employed by Mirro 
Aluminum. She married Captain Henry D. Wagner on Jan. 24, 1948. He preceded her 
in death on Dec. 25, 1995.
She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the Women's Auxiliary 
Shipmaster's Association.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, David and Judy Wagner, Waukesha 
and Dale Wagner, Manitowoc; and two daughters and sons-in-law, Patty and William 
Torsch, Manitowoc and Susan and Rick Hester, Hernando, Mississippi; four grand-
children, Jennifer and Jerod Wagner and Dawn and Paul Torsch; one sister, Jane 
Graves, Memphis, Tenn.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Monday and at 
St. Boniface Catholic Church Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. 
There will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. led by Father Janus.
Herald Times Reporter, January 17, 1999


ROSE M. WAGNER  (d. 1928)

Cold Proves Fatal To Infant Daughter
Rose Margaret Wagner, the eight weeks' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Henry Wagner, 2110 Emerson street, died at the family home last night 
after a week's illness. The illness started as a cold and developed 
into pneumonia.
In addition to her parents she is survived by one brother, Henry and 
two sisters, Emma and Elaine all at home.
Funeral services will be held from the Wattawa chapel at 2 o'clock 
Wednesday afternoon with interment at Evergreen. Rev. Uetzmann will 
officiate.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 24, 1928 P.2
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[Rose Margaret Wagner/bur. 12-26-1928/age 8 wks/cause: pneumonia]


RUTH G. WAGNER    (d. 2003)

Ruth G. Wagner, age 91, a resident of North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, Feb. 16, 2003, at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, at Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the 
Rev. Dennis Broehm with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Ruth was born June 27, 1911, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph Benedict 
and Emma Heise Hermann. On Sept. 19, 1931, she married Henry Wagner in Waukegan, 
Ill. He preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 1985. Ruth was employed at Chermake 
Sausage Co. for 19 years, retiring in 1974. Ruth and Henry were members of the 
Happy Hoppers for many years. 
Survivors include two daughters: Dona Wetenkamp and Dawn Galien, both of Manitowoc; 
six grandchildren: Scott (Lisa) Wetenkamp, Denise (Doug) Maser, Brian Klein, Tonya 
Klein, Lon Klein and Brad Klein; ten great-grandchildren; other relatives and 
friends also survive. She also was preceded in death by two brothers: Roy and 
Victor; one sister: Linda Fraser and one son-in-law: Jack Wetenkamp. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, on Tuesday morning, Feb. 18, 2003, from 10 a.m. until the time 
of service at 11 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 2003


TRAUGOTT WAGNER

Traugott Wagner, 79, of 612 N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, 
Nov. 8, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Reformed United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Klumb will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wagner was born Nov. 17, 1899, at St. Gallen, Switzerland, son of the late 
Joseph and Josephine Wagner. As a young lad he came to the United States in 
1917, settling in New York and was a cheesemaker by trade, owning his own cheese 
factory for a number of years. In 1929 he came to Manitowoc where he married Anna 
Eichwald Jan. 11, 1930. In 1938 the couple moved to Milwaukee to reside, returning 
to Manitowoc in 1940, where he was employed as a plumber with Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc., retiring in 1963. He was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters 
Union Local 298, First Reformed United Church of Christ and Eagles Aerie 706.
Survivors include his wife, a brother, Edwin Wagner, and a sister, Lydia Meier of 
Switzerland, a brother-in-law, Frank Eichwald of Milwaukee, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, where 
an Eagles memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. and at the church from 9 a.m. 
Monday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to First Reformed United 
Church of Christ.
Herald Times Reporter, November 9, 1979 P. 3


VIOLET WAGNER

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wagner, Phillipine street, are mourning the 
death of their infant daughter, Violet, who died Sunday. The 
child was nine months old.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 07, 1917, Page 3


WALTER A. WAGNER    (d. 1975)

Walter A. Wagner, 68, of 416 Riverview Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Bethany Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith A. Haberkorn will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Wagner was born Aug. 18, 1906, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Ernest and Anna Schroeder Wagner. He was educated in Town of Rockland schools 
and married Lorena Krueger June 24, 1928, at Reedville. He farmed in the 
Reedsville area until 1947, when he moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Lorena Krueger 
preceded him in death Dec. 9, 1964. He then married Esther Larson Schnell 
Nov. 18, 1967, at Bethany Lutheran Church, the Rev. Robert Sawall officiating. 
He had been employed at Lauson Chevrolet until his retirement in 1972 and at 
the present time was janitor for Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church and School. 
He was a member of the church. 
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Eli and Delores Wagner, 
of Milton, Pa.; a brother, Daniel, of Sussex, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Anton 
(Mabel) Schroeder and Mrs. Reuben (Alberta) Federwitz, of Brillion and three 
grandchildren, Fay, of Onalaksa, Wis., Wayne, of St. Paul, Minn, and Jeffrey, 
of Bladensburg, Md. A sister, Mrs. Henry (Frieda) Klann, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, State Street chapel, from 
4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and at the church from 11 a.m. Monday until the time of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, July 19, 1975  P. 3
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[husband of Esther Wagner-wife #2/widower of Lorena E. Wagner-wife #1]


WALTER A. WAGNER    (d. 1989)

Walter A. Wagner, 74, of 1705 Madison Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, 
April 2, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 
1:30 pm Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc. Presiding the service will 
be Rev. Jack Borden. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wagner was born June 27, 1914 at Buffalo, New York, son of the late Sylvester 
and Catherine Wagner. He married Elaine Flavin on June 23, 1934 at St. John 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. He was a lifelong Manitowoc resident who was employed 
at Mirro Aluminum Corp., Manitowoc Shipbuilding and was a Security Guard at Rahrs 
Malting Company. He was a member of Twin Cities Baptist Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Eugene and Sue Wagner of Ocala, 
Florida and Kimber Wagner and special friends, Barbara Luedtke, of Manitowoc; a 
daughter, Luanne LaFleur of Manitowoc; a brother, Benjamin Wagner of Rhinelander; 
a sister and brother-in-law, Sophie and Vernon Pribek of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-
law, Marna Wagner of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren, Wanda, Doug and Paul Wagner of 
Manitowoc, Scott and Mark Wagner of West Allis, Michael, Jason and Terry Wagner of 
Ocala, Flordia and Chuck LaFleur of Manitowoc; a great grandchild, Levi Wagner of 
Manitowoc; special friends, Betty Sorensen of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death 
by a son, Jerry on January 16, 1987 and a sister, Connie Bula of Buffalo, New York, 
on January 15, 1987.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home, 5 pm to 9 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Apr. 3, 1989 page B10
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[cremains/bur. on Marna Wagner lot]


WILLIAM C. WAGNER    (d. 1952)

William C. Wagner, 79, Michigan Avenue, Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. He had been making his home 
with a daughter, Mrs. A. P. Torchlell, at the Michigan Avenue address. 
Funeral services will be held at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
at 3 p.m. Monday, with Rev. Allen McCaul officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Wagner was born at Gilman Station, N.Y. in 1872 and moved to Manitowoc at 
the age of 20. He married the former Harriet Schweitzer in Manitowoc in 189__.  
The Wagners moved to Chicago, residing there for three years before returning 
to Manitowoc. Upon his return Mr. Wagner took employment as a ship’s carpenter 
at a local shipyard. He later moved to the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company, 
where he was employed for 24 years before his retirement four years ago. He was 
a member of the Royal League for 50 years. Mrs. Wagner died in 1948.
In addition to Mrs. Trochlell, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Verna 
Clark of Erie, Pa.; two brothers, John of Manitowoc and Frank of Milwaukee; a 
sister, Miss Emma Wagner of Manitowoc; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 18, 1952  P. 14
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[bur. 04-21-1952/age 79 yrs.]


WILLIAM A. WAGNER

William A. Wagner, 61, 704 S. Broadway, died Tuesday at his residence.
Private services were held today at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Burial in 
the Evergreen Cemetery.
Green Bay Press Gazette, July 7, 1967  P. 21
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[died at Green Bay WI/age 61 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Harry J. Wagner (Vieweger) lot]


WILLIAM SHERMAN WAGNER    (d. 2005)

William S. (Bill) Wagner, age 75, of Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation 
Center, 960 S. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, formerly of 15 S. County Highway S, 
Cato, entered eternal rest Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 13, 2005 at Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Reformed United 
Church with the Rev. Richard Runge officiating with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Bill was born June 17, 1930 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late William 
and Wilhelmena Kolwey Wagner. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the 
class of 1948. He then continued his education at the Wentforth Military 
Academy in Lexington, Mo. for two years. Bill then entered the U.S. Army and 
served overseas during World War II in Germany. After being honorably 
discharged, Bill returned to Manitowoc and worked with his father at the Wagner 
Meat Market on Washington Street of which he later became owner and operator. 
From 1969-1973 he was employed in the meat department at Stangel's Super Market; 
from 1973-1982 he was employed at the Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store; and from 
1982-1992 he was employed at Brey's Food Market on North Eighth St. In recent 
years prior to retirement, Bill worked in Reedsville as a meat cutter. On 
May 24, 1955, Bill married Mary Lou Schuette in Manitowoc. She preceded him 
in death on June 21, 1995. Bill was a member of the First Reformed United Church 
of Christ, where he had served on the church council as president for several 
terms along with holding other offices on the council and various organizations 
within the church. Since 1957, Bill was also a member of the Kiwanis Club 
evening group, where he had served as president in past years. 
He is survived by one sister: Virginia Elvia Christman, Manitowoc; nieces, 
nephews, along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by 
his parents and his wife, the former Mary Lou Schuette in 1995. Friends may 
call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., and then 
at the church 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, September 2005


WILLIE WAGNER

Death of the 9-mo. old son of Ernst Wagner at midnight on Tues.
The child had had dysentery but was thought to be out of danger, then suddenly 
died of the “summer complaint”.
Der Nord Westen, September 14, 1882
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[Burial register has buried the child of Mr. Ernst Wagner, $1]
Possible name from this site:
DEATH RECORD:
WAGNER:
Willie.........Sep. 12, 1882


F. AUGUST WAHLE

August Wahle, one of the pioneers of the town of Liberty, died at his residence 
on Eleventh street in this city on Friday morning, aged 66 years.
Mr. Wahle came to this country in 1849 and settled on a farm in the town of 
Liberty. He afterward bought the saw mill near Silver Lake and transformed it 
into a grist mill, which he ran until 1869, when with John Schuette he built 
the Oriental Mills. Disposing of his interest in that establishment he joined 
Mr. Haupt in building the Wisconsin Central Mills in 1872, retaining an interest 
therein until some year and a half ago when he sold out to the present proprietors, 
Messrs. Fliegler & Haupt. His wife survives him. He had no children. The funeral 
occurred on Sunday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, July 7, 1881
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Death of AUGUST WAHL, an old settler here, last Fri. He built the Röbkes Mill at
Silber See which burned down a few years ago, and then established the Central Mill
here. Burial took place Sun.
Der Nord Westen, 7 July 1881

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(First publication Aug. 18, 1881.) No. 82.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY OF MANITOWOC.-ss.
Probate Office, Manitowoc, August 17th, A.D., 1881.
In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of August Wahle, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc.
Whereas an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of August Wahle, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by John Franz, praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this state:
Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the probate office in Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the 13th day of September, A.D., 1881, at ten o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication of a copy of this order in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said county, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing.
By the court,
Michael Kirwan, County Judge.
A.J. Schmitz, Atty.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 1, 1881 P. 2

[F. August WAHL]


SOPHIA HAUPT WAHLE (d. 1881)

(First publication Feb. 16, 1893.)
CIRCUIT COURT.-MANITOWOC COUNTY. The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance 
Co. plff', against Jacob Fliegler, Auguste Fliegler his wife, Louis Haupt, Charles Gelbke as 
Executor of the Last will and testament of Sophia Wahle, deceased, Henry Vits and Henry 
Martens as executors of the Last Will and Testament of Wilhelmine Gelbke, deceased, Henry 
Haupt brother of said Sophia Wahle, deceased, Sophia Mahnke, August Haupt, Charles 
Haupt, Henry Haupt, son of Ludwig Haupt, deceased, Wilhelmine Martens, Mary Kleinbauer, 
Ida Haupt, Louis Mahnke, Ella Sieker, Charlotte Sieker and Joseph Staehle as Assignee of 
said Jacob Fliegler for the benefit of his creditors, Defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN:
To the said Defendants:
You are hereby summoned to appear within twenty days after service of this summons, exclusive 
of the day of service, and defend the above entitled action in the court aforesaid and in case of 
your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the 
complaint.
Dated, Milwaukee, October 13th A.D. 1892.
Charles E. Dyer, Plaintiff's Attorney,
P.O. Address Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
The summons and complaint in the above entitled action have been duly filed, and remain on file 
in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, at the city of 
Manitowoc, in said County and State.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 23, 1893 P. 4


SOPHIA F. WAHLE (d. 1889)

Sophia Wahl
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907
Name	Sophia Wahl
Death Date	13 Jan 1889
Death Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Volume 02
Page number 0182
Reel 049
Image	1328
Index Volume 01
Sequence Number	404260
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1808-1907"
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Sophia Wahle
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name:  Sophia Wahle
Color/Sex: Wh Fem
Age: 69
Birthplace: Germany
Birth Date: 13 Jan 1820
Death Date:  13 Jan 1889
Death County:  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death: Pericarditis
Burial place: City Cem
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[cause: heart disease] 


FRIEDERIKA WAHLERS

PIONEER IS DEAD AT AGE OF 84 YEARS
Mrs. Fredericke, widow of John Wahlers, who preceded her in death about twenty 
years ago, passed away last night at her home on North Eighth Street, near the 
city limits, at the age of 84 years, the infirmities of old age bringing about 
the demise.
The deceased was born in Mecklenberg, Germany on January 25, 1829 and came to 
this county in the early 50's, locating in this city. She had been married twice 
and leaves five children by her first husband. They are Mrs. Julius Sohrweide 
and Miss Emma Brockmann of this city, Fred Brockmann at St.Paul, Minn., Henry 
Brockmann at Athabaska Landing, Canada and Chas. Broeckmann residing at Shawano, 
Wis. Besides these seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren survive her. 
The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Germany Lutheran 
church, Rev. Machmiller officiating. She had been a member of the Lutheran 
congregation of this city for fifty-five years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 8, 1913 page 5
*****
[bur. 11-12-1913/cause: arterio schlerosis/bur. on Andrew Brockman lot] 


ROBERT A. WAID

Robert A. Waid, age 60, of 617 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, 
August 28, 1998, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Monday, August 31, 1998, at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial (sic) 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Robert was born August 31, 1937, in Waupaca, son of the late Kenneth and Freda 
Axtell Waid. He was a graduate of Waupaca High School, Class of 1951. He continued 
his education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, receiving his Bachelor 
of Arts Degree in 1961, majoring in music. Robert married Barbara L. Johnson on 
March 15, 1958, at St. John's Catholic Church, Marshfield. He was self employed 
wuth (sic) Micro Systems, Manitowoc, for the past 12 years. Bob was involved with 
Masquer's for 15 years.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; two daughters, Terri Wendorf, Manitowoc, 
Sherrie Waid, Wausau; one grandson, Stephen Waid Hagen; and one brother and 
sister-in-law, James D. and Sue Waid, Waupaca. Other relatives and friends also 
survive. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Willis 
Waid.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday from 5 p.m. until 
the time of services at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 30, 1998 P. 2


GEORGE L. WAITE

George L. Waite, 76, internationally known photographer who made
thousands of pictures for the National Geographic society, and for
a number of years was a staff photographer for the Milwaukee Journal,
died early today at his home, 2216 Washington street, of pneumonia.
A pioneer in color photography, Waite worked with the archeological
expedition conducted by Alonzo Pond for Beloit college in 1930. He
was also photographer for the Milwaukee museum.
Born in Racine county on Dec. 13, 1868, Mr. Waite in his early life
was a salesman for the Harvester company. Then he ran the Cream City
cafeteria in Milwaukee. Mr. Waite and his wife, the former Martha
Qualman, who were united in marriage on Jan. 6, 1920, have made their
home in Manitowoc for the past three months. Besides the wife, a
daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Delmar Noble of Rochester, Wis.,
and two grandchildren survive.
The funeral has been set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral
parlors with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss of the St. John Evangelical
church officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Friends may call to pay their respects at the funeral home after
noon on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 16, 1945  p.5 
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[d. 04-16-1945/age 76 yrs./cause: influenza/bur. on Mrs. Mary Qualman lot]


MARGARET G. WAITE

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. E. WAITE AT HOSPITAL
Wife of City Supt. Waite Passes Away Friday Night
The community was shocked Friday evening when announcement was made 
of the death of Mrs. Waite, wife of city Supt. Elmer W. Waite, the 
news coming as a surprise as few knew that Mrs. Waite's condition was 
serious. Her death occurred at the hospital at 7 o'clock and was due 
to exhaustion following an operation which she underwent Monday.
Mrs. Waite had not been in robust health for seveeral months and Monday 
underwent an operation which it was hoped would restore her. She suffered 
a sinking spell Thursday and her condition became steadily worse until 
the end came Friday evening.
Burial Held Monday
Funeral services will be held from the Waite home 1705 New York avenue 
Monday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by the Rev. M.S. Weber. Mrs. 
Waite having been a member of the Presbyterian church and during her 
residence here active in work of the local church.
Native of Janesville
Mrs. Waite was born at Janesville, January 17, 1873, being fifty years 
of age at her death. She graduated from the Janesville schools and from 
Platteville Normal and was later engaged in teaching a Mayville, Menasha 
and Janesville high schools. She was married to Mr. Waite on Thanksgiving 
day seventeen years ago at Janesville and her husband with one son Robert 
survives. Her mother Mrs. Robert Geddes, of Janesville aslo survives 
together with one sister Miss Janet Geddes of Menomonie, Wis.
Mr. and Mrs. Waite came to Manitowoc three years ago to take up their home. 
Mrs. Waite had been active in church work and as a member of the Eastern 
Star and had endeared herself to many friends who will sincerely mourn her 
death. Mrs. Waite was a woman of brilliant mind and accomplishment and 
beautiful character. The sympathy of the community goes out to the family.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, August 11, 1923 P.1
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[bur 08-13-1923/cause: obstruction of bowels/bur on Elmer W Waite lot]


MARTHA WAITE

Mrs. George Waite, 70, of 1013 South 20th St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following 
a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate 
and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Martha Qualmann at Algoma in 1882 and 27 years ago was 
married to Mr. Waite. They located at Wauwatosa and in 1944 returned 
to Manitowoc. Mr. Waite died eight years ago.
Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. May VanBuren and Mrs. Ernst Neumann 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. John Haisler of Milwaukee.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 26, 1952 P.2
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[d. 12-24-1952/age 70 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Mary Qualman lot]


EDWARD T. WAKLEY

Edward T. Wakley, 78, formerly of 914 Green St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning 
in Holy Family Hospital Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be 1:30 p.m. Monday in Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Wakley was born Feb. 17, 1899 in Greenfield, Wis., son of the late Thomas 
and Katherine Moss Wakley. He was educated in Seymour, Wis. and married Leona 
Bull Sept. of 1925 in Manitowoc. They resided in Manitowoc all their lives. Mrs. 
Wakley preceded him in death in 1977. He was a foreman with A.M. Richter & Sons 
of Manitowoc for 43 years, retiring in 1969 and was a life member of Eagles 
Aerie 706 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son, Delman of Milwaukee, three daughters and sons-in-law, 
Lois and Raymond Polifka of Illinois, Barbara and Donald Rathsack of Manitowoc 
and James and Ronald and Janice Champagne of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Edith 
Storma of Wauwatosa; 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A brother 
and a sister preceded him in death.  
Friends may call in Jens Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until 
the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, Jan. 13, 1978 - page 3


LEONA WAKLEY

Mrs. Edward Wakley, 75, of 914 Green St., Manitowoc died Wednesday at St. Mary 
Hospital Burn Center, Milwaukee. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate with burial 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Wakley, nee Leona Bull, was born April 20, 1901, at Manitowoc, daughter of 
the late John and Emma Mueller Bull. She attended schools in the Manitowoc area 
and was married to Edward Wakley Sept. 15, 1925, at Manitowoc, where they resided. 
Mr. and Mrs. Wakley worked part time at A.M. Richter Sons Co. in the bottling 
and packaging department from 1954 to 1964. She was a member of First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Delmar, of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. 
Donald (Barbara) Rathsack, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Raymond (Lois) Polifka, of Illinois 
and Mrs. Ronald (Janice) Champagne, of Two Rivers; a brother, John Bull, of 
Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Three sisters preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday until 
11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of service. The casket 
will remain closed. Memorials may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran 
building fund.
Herald Times Reporter, February 24, 1977  P. 20 
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[d. at Milwaukee, WI/wife of Edward Wakely]