ERNST WAACK From Der Nord Westen, 03 Apr. 1902: 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. ********** (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)
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 ******** [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.
MARY JANE 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
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 ********** [d. 04-30-1973/age 75 yrs./widow of Arthur W. Wachholz] (30 Jan 1898/Apr 1973/SSDI)
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 ******** [d. 07-15-1973/age 76 yrs./widow of Daniel P. Wadzinske] (b. 6 Feb. 1897/d. July 1973/SSDI)
ANNA WAGE From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 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. ******* [cause: tuberculosis]
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 ********* [d. 10-24-1973/age 81 yrs.] (21 Jul 1892/Oct 1973/SSDI)
MINNIE WAGE (WILHELMINA) From Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1889: Death of the 6-mo. old daughter of August Wage of the First Ward, on Mon., 25 Feb. The funeral took place Wed. afternoon. ******* [bur. 02-27-1889/age 8 mo./cause: lung fever]
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
ERNST WAGNER From Der Nord Westen, 18 Aug. 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”.
KATHERINE WAGNER From Der Nord Westen, 03 July 1890: Death yesterday morning following a long illness of Mrs. Katharine Wagner, 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.
MICHAEL WAGNER From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1901: 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.
NO NAME WAGNER From Der Nord Westen, 14 Sept. 1882: The 9 mo. old son of Ernst Wagner died at midnight on Tues. of summer complaint after having had dysentery. ******** [Burial register has buried the child of Mr. Ernst Wagner, $1] Possible name from this site: DEATH RECORD: WAGNER: Willie.........Sep. 12, 1882"
DAVID H. WALDO From the Manitowoc Herald, 13 Mar 1862: David H. Waldo died, son of W.W. and D. Florinda Waldo. ******** (son of Wm. Waldo/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
DOLLY FLORINDA WALDO [bur. 11-18-1917/age 89 yrs/cause: arteria selemoes/bur. on WW Waldo lot]
MARTHA ELIZABETH WALDO From the Manitowoc Herald, 19 Apr 1856: Martha Elizabeth Waldo died, daughter of W.W. and D. Florinda Waldo.
ADOLPH WALLICH From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1908: One of the first German settlers of our county, Mr. Adolph Wallich, died yesterday morning after a long illness. Mr. Wallich was born 04 December 1833 in Germany and came to America with his parents in 1846. The family first resided in Buffalo, New York, but in 1847 moved to a farm in Town Newton, Manitowoc County. When his father died he came to Manitowoc as a young man and learned book printing. In 1862 he took over the "Wisconsin Demokrat", which he gave up after a few years and then later re-acquired. In 1861 he was married to Charlotte Bartels, his now surviving widow. Toward the end of the 60's he operated a planing mill, giving it up to serve his fellow citizens as Justice of the Peace and a member and Chairman of the Board of County Supervisors. In general he led a secluded life. He was interested in the stories about Manitowoc County's pioneer life. He was ill for the past 2 years. With his wife he traveled to southern California in hopes that the climate would restore his health, but returned here about a year ago and since then has seldom left his house. In addition to his widow, he is survived by a brother and 2 sisters. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at the funeral home on Jay Street, following which the body will be sent to Milwaukee for cremation. ******* From Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1908: (The better part of two full columns are devoted to a discussion of the life, relationships and character of Adolph Wallich, whose death was reported in the 25 June edition. The deceased was a close, personal, lifelong friend of the publisher of Der Nord-Westen. Due to space limitations, only portions are included herein. Researchers of the surname "Wallich" might wish to visit the entire text on the microfilm reel.) Friday morning about 11 o'clock a large number of relatives and friends of the late Adolph Wallich gathered in the funeral home where Mr. H. Falge delivered a funeral oration. Because the casket was being shipped to the crematorium in Milwaukee, the funeral procession ended at the Northwestern Railroad station. Serving as pallbearers were John Sams, John Arnold, John Schuette, Max Rahr, Carl G. Schmidt from here, and J.W. Guetzloe of Kiel, followed by Mr. Falge. At the Milwaukee depot Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baetz met the casket and accompanied it to the crematorium. There another large group of former residents of Manitowoc had assembled to pay their last respects. The casket was placed in the crematorium's chapel where a memorial service was held at which Carl G. Schmidt spoke.
AMANDA WALLIS Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 20, Thursday, August 31, 1871, Page 4 Column 6 Died. Wallis-- Died at her residence, in this city, August 24th, 1871, Mrs. Amanda Wallis, wife of Daniel Wallis, aged 62 years. The deceased was born in Chattangoy, Franklin County, N.Y. in 1809, and came to Manitowoc with her husband, in 1857, where she continued to reside till her death. Mrs. Wallis was widely known, and greatly beloved for her christian virtues. Her remarkable kindness and charities as a neighbor, and her prominent value as a member of society, will long be remembered and cherished. Her death is a much mourned loss to our community. She leaves a devoted husband, several children, and a large number of relatives, who have our heartfelt sympathy for the grief we cannot fully share.
JOHN WALLSCHLAEGER From Der Nord Westen, 07 Sep. 1899: Death Mon. afternoon of John Wallschlaeger, one of the first German settlers in our city of Bright’s disease from which he had suffered for many years but was only bedridden for the last two weeks. He was born in 1822 in Germany, came to America in 1846, then arrived in Manitowoc in 1849 and has remained here ever since. He ran a hardware store here and was well thought of throughout the entire county. The deceased, who is survived by two sons and two daughters, will be taken to his final rest this afternoon in the city cemetery.
JAMES BENSON WALSCH From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1905: Death from consumption which resulted from pneumonia, of 27-yr. old James A. Walsh of Menasha, in the Hospital of the Holy Family, by order of the marine administration. He was a worker on the tug “Margrette No. 18”.
HARRY R. WALTER "Harry R. Walter, age 104, a resident of 645 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, entered into eternal rest Monday, June 7, 2004 at his resident. Funeral services will be held at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 11 a.m. The Rev. David Rosenow will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family has requested no visitation period before the funeral service. Harry was born Dec. 7, 1899 in Manitowoc, to the late Charles and Helene Mueller Walter. He married Leone M. Coehn, Aug. 6, 1927 in Manitowoc. Mrs. Walter preceded him in death Aug. 30, 1991. He was a lifetime member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and a sister: Carmen Artz. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the Walter family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 2004" ********* "Harry R. Walter, age 104, of 645 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, who died June 6, 2004, inadvertently omitted from his obituary were two sisters and one brother, who preceded him in death, which includes: Stella Gill, Lila Walter and Earl Walter. Herald Times Reporter, June 12, 2004" ********* Harry Walter “Sometimes life is good, sometimes it’s not so good,” says Harry, who was born on December 7, 1899. He adds, “I can’t complain; I’ve been in good health.” He’s also been able to stay independent – he still drives his 1980 Ford around Manitowoc, although he admits, “I stay off the highways.” Harry met his wife Leone while working for Hoffman Brothers Company as a glovemaker. He once tried a job in the shipbuilding yards in Manitowoc. “After a few hours of scraping paint, I made my way back to the glove factory.” Eventually, he and his wife bought a Miller High Life beer distributorship in 1964. “Although I sold beer, I never drank and I never smoked.” He believes this is why he’s lived so long. Photo From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau on Aging and Long Term Care Resources.
THERESA WANDREY Mrs. Alvin Wandrey, 80, formerly of 1115 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Wandrey, nee Theresa Ladwig, was born Jan. 28, 1892, at Windgaumuehle, Germany, daughter of the late Eduard and Caroline Kopicshke Ladwig. She came to the United States as a young girl, residing at Gillette, Wis. She was married to Alvin Wandrey Aug. 2, 1923, at Waukegan, Ill. Her husband preceded her in death in 1935. She came to Manitowoc to reside in 1951. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the church from noon Saturday until the time of service. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, are in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 11, 1973 ************ [d. 01-10-1973/age 80 yrs./bur. on Herman A. Weber lot] (28 Jan 1892/Jan 1973/SSDI)
ANNA WANEK Mrs. Stan Wanek, 59, of 1617 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Kosza?ek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wanek, nee Ann F. Kellner, was born July 5, 1912, at Manitowoc, daughter of Frank and Mary Cherney Kellner. She was married to Stan Wanek, Oct. 19, 1936, at Kellnersville. They resided in Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church Adult Choir and Parish Women. Survivors include her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kellner, of Maribel, a brother, John, of Maribel, and two sisters, Mrs. Lester Ramiker, of Madison and Miss Olive Kellner, of Clark Mills. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday with wake service at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 10, 1972 ******** [d. 01-09-1972/age 59 yrs./wife of Stanley S. Wanek]
DARREL J. WANIGER Darrel J. (Bud) Waniger, 48, of 1221 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday at the family residence of a coronary. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koscarek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with military graveside services by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Waniger was born Aug. 14, 1924, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph W. and Esther Krumm Waniger. He married Shirley Mae Lehman Feb. 16, 1945, at Manitowoc. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy, and a retired chief petty officer. He had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc. He was a member of the VFW Post, Manitowoc, an honorary deputy sheriff, past president of Clipper City Shipmates and past president and member of Royal Knights Drum and Bugle Corp. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a wake service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 8, 1973 ********** [Darrel J./d. 08-07-1973/age 48 yrs./husband of Shirley M. Waniger] (14 Aug 1924/Aug 1973/SSDI)
JOHN WARD From Der Nord Westen, 15 Apr. 1880: Death of John Ward of Meeme by suicide. "He jumped from the bridge into the river and drowned."
AUGUSTA WARNKE From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907: Death Thursday last week, following an illness of several weeks, of 82-year old Mrs. Wilhelm Warnke. Mrs. Warnke came to Manitowoc in the 50’s and has lived here ever since. She is survived by her husband and 3 married daughters. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran Church. ******** [From cem. office: The marker has Augusta, but we had her listed as Christina in the burial register.] (My note: There are other references to this family in the marriages and the census)
MRS. L. WARNKE From Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1891: Death by suicide of Mrs. C. Warnke of Kaukauna, formerly a resident of Manitowoc. She jumped into the For River on Sun. and drowned. A short time ago she had gone to Milwaukee for an operation to remove a large tumor. Since then she had often mentioned the desire to end her life. Her body was brought here and buried yesterday in the city cemetery.
EUGENE E. WARREN Eugene E. Warren, age 82, of 1655 Laurel Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, July 19, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2002, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born Sept. 8, 1918, in Manitowoc, sone of the late Lewis E. and Rose Pilger Warren. Gene was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1938. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps from 1938 to 1945 serving in the South Pacific Theatre with the 5th Air Force. On November 17, 1945, he marred the former Betty Jagemann. The couple just celebrated their 55th Wedding anniversary. Gene was employed with Dayco Company, formerly Imperial Eastman of Manitowoc for over 25 years, retiring in 1984. he was a 45 year member of B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #687. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
HENRY LUTHER WARREN From the Manitowoc Herald, 28 Mar. 1861: Henry Luther Warren died, grandson of Richard and Susan M. Steele) (Henry Luther Warren/bur. 22 Mar. 1861/age 2 yr. 1 mo./grandson of R. Steele/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
GEORGE WARWICK From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1889: George Warik(sic) died on Sat. in the Polish Hospital. As a veteran of the war, his burial yesterday was conducted by the G.A.R.
CAPT. CHRISTIAN WEAVER From Der Nord Westen, 30 Aug. 1900: Following a 2-yr. terrible illness with cancer, Capt. Christopher Weaver died Thurs. last week. He was born 11 Feb. 1831 in Norway. He leaves a widow and 3 children. The funeral was Sun.
FRED WEBER From Der Nord Westen, 18 Oct. 1888: Death of Fred Weber on Sun. morning, 14 Oct. here in Manitowoc. The decedent, age 56 yrs. 4 mos., leaves a widow and 5 children, of which the eldest is 23 and the youngest 4.
SON OF FRITZ WEBER From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1885: Death yesterday morning of the small 6-day old son of FRITZ WEBER. ******** (Note: From Bur. Register, "Buried the child of Mr. Weaber" (umlaut over the a). Somewhere in section L.)
HARRY L. WEDERTZ Harry L. Wedertz, 78, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at the home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodora Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wedertz was born Nov. 6, 1891, at Chicago, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Anderson Wedertz. He married Harriet Blumenstein Jan. 20, 1917. She preceded him in death Jan. 9, 1959. He married Hazel Gillin of Toronto, Canada, Sept. 11, 1969. He had been employed at Lakeside Packing Co. many years, serving as president from 1936 to 1961, and then chairman of the board until his retirement in 1966. He was active in many community affairs. He was former director of the American Red Cross, former chairman of the Community Chest, served on the administrative board of the Memorial Hospital, former director of the First National Bank in Manitowoc, served on the Advisory council and Building Committee of the YMCA, former director of the Boy Scouts Council and a member of the Girl Scouts Advisory Committee and Troop Campsite Development Committee. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Scottish Rite Bodies and Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee, Manitowoc Lodge No. 16, F. & A.M., Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, Royal Arch Masons, and Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, Knights Templar. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two daughters preceded him death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday until 11:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Masonic services will be at 7:30 p.m. The casket will remain colsed. Memorials may be made to St. Mary Home for the Aged, First Lutheran Church, YMCA or charities of the donor's choice. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 2, 1973 *********** [d. 03-02-1973/age 81 yrs.](06 Nov 1891/Mar 1973/SSDI)
KATHARINE WEGFARTH From Der Nord Westen, 30 Dec. 1886: Death last Fri. of the wife of Mr. Valentin Wegfarth. She was laid to rest last Mon. afternoon.
HERMAN F. WEHAUSEN From Der Nord Westen, 24 Sept. 1908: Saturday afternoon Hermann Wehausen, the 12-year old son of Henry Wehausen here, went to the mouth of the Manitowoc River with his sink net to catch some minnows for a Sunday fishing trip. Since then the boy has been missing and a theory that he fell into the river and drowned is unproven since the police searched the river Saturday evening from the Main Street bridge without finding his body. On Sunday the men from the life saving station brought their instruments and searched the river again without results. Maybe the body was swept into the lake, so it may be a while before it is washed up onto the bank. The boy’s mother is nearly out of her mind with grief. ************** From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1908: Mr. and Mrs. John Ploeckelmann went down to the new harbor pier Sunday morning to do some fishing and saw a male body floating in the water. They immediately notified the police who quickly came and recovered it. It was the body of 13-year old Hermann Wehausen whom we reported last week as having been missing since Saturday. As best one can guess, the boy fell into the water while casting his sink net. In his attempt to get to the surface it appears he became so entangled in the net that he could not save himself. The body was buried Monday in the city cemetery. [bur. 09-28-1908/cause: drowning]
NETTIE WEHAUSEN From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sep. 1907: Death yesterday, after an illness of several months, of Miss Nettie Wehausen, 24-year old daughter of Mr. E. Wehausen here, of consumption. ******* [bur. 09-12-1907/cause: phethetitis]
SOPHIA WEHAUSEN From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1904: Death in Chicago recently of Mrs. Wehausen, widow of the late Fred Wehausen, at the age of about 50. The body was brought here and interred yesterday. The family were former local residents. ******* [cause: heart failure]
SIMON WEHRWEIN From Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1905: Simon Wehrwein, Sr., of Newton, died Sun. from the results of a heart attack he had suffered on Sat. while returning to his farm from a visit to Manitowoc. Mr. Wehrwein, who was 65, is an old and eminent settler of Town Newton where he has lived almost his entire life. He is a veteran of the Civil War who served in Co. B of the 9th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, and suffered several severe wounds from which he never fully recovered. He is survived by his sorrowing widow, 3 daughters and 5 sons, one of whom is Mr. Simon Wehrwein, Jr., our representative in the State Assembly. The funeral was held yesterday. ******** [bur. 06-13-1905/cause:heart failure]
ALVIN W. [ED.(ALVINA W.) WEINSCHENK] From the Manitowoc Pilot, 13 January 1870 Acknowledgment Doctor Easton will please accept our heartfelt thanks for the very kind present made to us as a Christmas gift on the 25th of Dec. last, by sending his bill against us for medical services, receipted in full. And also for the constant care and attention which he devoted to our deceased children during their last sickness. At the same time we cannot help declaring, that Dr. Easton is entirely mistaken, when he states in THE PILOT that our first boy who died would have recovered, had he not arisen from his bed, when no one was present, and going into a cold, uncarpeted room, barefooted and unclad except his night dress, which threw him into a relapse. We must state, that the boy never during his sickness was left alone, that he left his bed Saturday morning before he was seriously sick, but not the room as Mrs. W. saw Lim from the kitchen and directly put Lim to bed again. Dr. Easton never said a word about a relapse, but on the contrary he found the boy better on Sunday morning; in the night from Sunday to Monday the boy was very sick, but in the morning he declared him better; at noon he said the respiratory organs were affected; in the evening the boy was dead. It is very painful for us to have to make this statement, but still it is more painful to be charged publicly with negligence during the severe late trials with our children. None but parents who have met the losses similar to ours, can truly apreciate(sic) our feelings. As we cannot read the paper in English, we knew nothing of Dr. Easton's communications until last week, which is the reason of answering the same at so late a date. Ed. Weinschenk and Wife (the next part, same paper, next column) Dr. Easton came to our house on the 27th day of December and declared that Drs. Sisline? & Schallern, is no article in The Pilot, tried to break down his reputation. Stricken as we were, we were ready to do good to anybody, and not being acquainted with the former articles, we signed a paper presented to us by Dr. Easton without, at that time, thinking of any wrong by doing so. Now, after the article in THE PILOT has been translated to us, we find that our declaration has partly been misinterpreted into English, and that we have to modify, after careful consideration, several of our statements. We therefore declare, 1st: That Dr. R., who denies having treated our third child, did cut its gums and ordered cold applications on the head, saying that the cramps were the consequence of teething, medicine could not be taken by the child, being in cramps. 2d: That I went for Dr. Simon without the knowledge of Dr. Easton, although it had been mentioned before that another physician ought to be consulted. 3d: That we did not see Dr. E. at one o'clock of said day; that at that time we were trying to sleep, being exhausted completely by excitement and sorrow, and that we signed that statement only in consequence of the testimony of our servant girl. In regard to his last declaration, we had sent for him in the morning, but never afterwards asked him to call again. If there are any contradictions in our statements, they must be charged to the state of our body and mind, which parents will appreciate when they take in consideration that we had just lost four children, and were still in imminent danger of losing our last one. Ed. Weinschenk and Wife.
ALWINA WEINSCHENK From Der Nord Westen, 10 May 1906: Death in Milwaukee on Friday of 70-year old Mrs. Alvina Weinschenk, widow of the late musician Edward Weinschenk, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert Hagenson in Milwaukee. The body was shipped here Monday and laid to rest alongside her husband. ******* [cause: acute bronchitis]
EDUARD WEINSCHENK From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1901: Death yesterday following a stroke, which he suffered a few days earlier, of Eduard Weinschenk, an old resident of our city and well-known and beloved musician. Since the news of his death just occurred early this morning, we are unable to properly print the facts of his life but will include them in next week's edition and for now we will only report that his funeral will be held Sun. afternoon at 2 p.m.
OTTO WEINSCHENK From Der Nord Westen, 20 Oct. 1904: Last Fri. Mr. W. Ehrhardt, the well-known cigar manufacturer, received a telegram advising him that Professor Otto Weinschenk had died suddenly from apoplexy. The deceased, a son of the famous cornetist Eduard Weinschenk who died several years ago, and who was himself a cornetist of considerable talent, came as a child many years ago with his parents from New York to Two Rivers. The family later settled in Manitowoc. He worked in several musical organizations here, was a music teacher, and organized many music clubs in Manitowoc and surrounding area. He left Manitowoc on 05 Sep. for Denver, Colorado, to visit his daughter. Mrs. Weinschenk, whom he had married a year before, remained behind. In Denver he joined a traveling vaudeville show and died as it reached Salt Lake City, Utah. In keeping with his wish that he be buried alongside his father, the body will be brought here for interment in the city cemetery. In addition to his widow, he leaves 2 daughters from his first marriage, his mother who recently moved to Milwaukee from here, and 2 sisters. He was 47. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1904: The body of Otto Weinschenk arrived here from Salt Lake City on Thurs. morning last week and was taken to the vault at the cemetery. The funeral was held in the afternoon. ********* [cause: infl. of the brain]
CARL WEISS From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1909: Death from old age debility Sunday in Holy Family Hospital, where he had been taken Friday, of Carl Friedrich Weiss, a long-time and well-known citizen of Manitowoc. The deceased, who was born 79 years ago in the Prussian Province of Saxony, learned hand tailoring there when he grew up and came to Manitowoc in the middle of the 60’s. For a period he and Mr. Schaefer operated a custom tailor shop together on North 8th Street, and after the dissolution of this firm he continued to work as a tailor until advancing age made it impossible. He was an avid member of the “Freier Saengerbund” where his tenor voice was deeply appreciated. He was also a member of the local Sons of Hermann Lodge… He is survived by a stepbrother in the State of Michigan and has no other relatives in America. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the “Freier Saengerbund”.
ANNA WELK From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug 1907: Death in Milwaukee after a short illness of Anna Welk, daughter of Fred Welk here. The deceased, who was only 21-years old, had been living in Milwaukee for about a year. Her casket was brought here and taken to her last rest yesterday.
MILTON WELK From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1901: An almost 2-yr. old child of W. Welk died Sun.(30 Dec. 1900) of scarlet fever. The funeral was Mon.
WILLIAM "WILLIE" WELK From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1903: Death Tues. of a 16-mo. old son of Wm. Welk here. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning.
ELLA D. WELKE From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1889: Death of the little daughter of 3rd Ward resident, August Welk(sic) on Mon. afternoon. Burial took place today (Wed.).
JOHANN F. WELLENDORF From Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1885: Death of John Wellendorff(sic) of Manitowoc on Mon., 23 Feb. He was a pioneer in every sense, old in years and in local residence. His wife predeceased him many years ago, and he leaves no family.
ANNA WELLNER From Der Nord Westen, 28 June 1906: Death here Sunday of 62-year old Mrs. George Wellner. The deceased, who was born in Hirschau, Austria, came to America 39 years ago. She is survived by her husband, a son and 4 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday morning from St. Boniface Church. ******** [cause: tuberculosis]
RUSSELL L. WELLNER Russell L. Wellner, 46, of 3609 Meadow Ln., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at first Presbyterian Church Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside service will be conducted by Otto Oas Post 659, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Wellner was born Aug. 17, 1925, at Manitowoc, son of the late Walter and Dawn Rollins Wellner. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the Class of 1943. He married Mary A. Leonowicz Aug. 12, 1950, in Manitowoc. He was a World War II veteran serving with the United States Navy South Pacific Theater. He was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co. in the experimental laboratory. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and at the chapel Wednesday morning until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 24, 1972 ******* [d. 01-23-1972/age 46 yrs./husband of Mary A. Wellner/bur. on Mrs. Walter Wellner lot] (17 Aug 1925/Jan 1972/SSDI)
JOHN WELLS From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1907: Death in Antigo last week of locomotive engineer John Wells, a son-in-law of Otto Sonsthagen here, by being run over by a locomotive. The body of the unfortunate man was cut in two. His remains were brought here and buried Sunday afternoon in the city cemetery.
ELSIE WENDORF From Der Nord Westen, 03 Aug. 1893: Death on Tues. of Elsa Louisa Wendorf, the 1-day old little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Wendorf. Burial was the same afternoon in the city cemetery.
DANIEL ERWIN WENDORF From Der Nord Westen, 10 Oct. 1889: Death on Tues. evening of Daniel Erwin Wendorf, the 3 mo. 3 day old son of 3rd Ward resident Edward Wendorf. The child's mother herself had died shortly following his birth. The funeral will take place this afternoon.
MARY WENDORF From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1889: Death on Mon. of Mrs. Marie Wendorf, wife of Eduard Wendorf, following childbirth. The deceased was the eldest daughter of our well-known fellow citizen, Henry Vits. She and Mr. Wendorf married last year on the 30th of Sept. On the 5th of July she gave birth to a healthy little boy and everything seemed all right, but on Sun. she was stricken with a severe fever, which caused her death on Mon. The young matron was only 21 yrs. old and participated in many activities in the city. The little boy lives and is thriving. The well-attended burial took place yesterday afternoon.
OTTILIE WENDT From Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1899: Death Mon. of Mrs. Ottilie Wendt, wife of bridge attendant Joachim Wendt here, at the age of 54 of a heart attack. The deceased who leaves one daughter in addition to her husband was buried yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery.
FRIEDRICH WENHOLZ From Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1909: Death Sunday from old age debility of Fred Wenholz in the home of his daughter here, Mrs. Meta Pingel. The deceased was born in Germany but has been a resident of Manitowoc for over 50 years. He is survived by a son and a daughter. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
EDWARD WENNDORF From the 12-13-1911 Manitowoc Daily Herald- DEATH TAKES EDW WENNDORF AT HOSPITAL- EX ALD WENNDORF DIES SUDDENLY AT HOSPITAL-ILL ONE WEEK. Heart Attack Follows Operation- Apparently recovering from an operation which he underwent just a week ago and anticipating an early return to to business, Ex-Ald. Edward Wenndorf, head of the Crystal Wood and Fuel Co. and well known businessman died suddenly at the Holy Family hospital Tuesday night, death being due to a blood clot in the heart. News of the death of Mr. Wenndorf was a great shock and called forth expressions of sincere regret. Death occured at 7 o'clock. Mr. Wenndorf had been ill only one week and was removed to the hospital for an operation which was successful and from which he seemed to be recovering rapidly and he was planning to return to his home when on Tuesday he suffered the attack which resulted in his death. Mr. Wenndorf was about up to a week ago and on Monday was visited by friends at the hospital. Mr. Wenndorf is a native of Manitowoc, born in this city 45 years ago and had passed his life here and was a man who enjoyed the respect and esteem of business associates and a host of friends. In 1902 he was elected to the city council from the Third ward, and served for three terms, six years, retiring two years ago despite the solicitations of friends that he continue. As chairman of the council's streets committee during two of his three terms, he superintended a large amount of improvements in that department, and in his position as a member of the council, he gave to his ward and city, conscientious service that made him one of the strong members of the boards in which he served. In business circles Mr. Wenndorf was well and favorably known. Several years ago he established the Crystal Ice Co., of which he was the head until the company disposed of its interests two years ago, since which time he had been engaged in the fuel business, with offices and yards at Twelfth and Franklin streets. He had established the business and was anticipating a successful future when death interfered to take him from it. Mr. Wenndorf was married eighteen years ago and leaves to mourn his loss, his widow and three children, three sisters, Mrs. J Hill, Mrs. Fredericks, Milwaukee and Mrs. Popp, of Chicago, and one brother, William, and a step- brother Otto Meyer of this city also survive. The announcement of Mr. Wenndorf's death comes as a painful shock to friends, few of whom knew that he was ill and none of whom believed him in danger. His life long residence in the city had made him well known and his honesty and integrity were qualities of character that he well established. He was respected by his business associates and the men he employed and was a big hearted kindly man who friends will miss. Mr. Wenndorf was affiliated with the Eagles, as a member of the local lodge and with the Royal League and the two organiziations will attend the funeral which wil be held from the home on So. Twelfth street Friday afternoon at 2. The Eagles will have charge of the services at the home and the Royal League at the graveside. Rev. Father Oliphant of St. James church will officiate.
TONA M. WENZEL Mrs. Tona M. Wenzel, 92, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Tuesday. Private funeral services will be held Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufus will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wenzel, nee Tona Schroeder, was born Apr. 9, 1881, at New Holstein, daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Plett Schroeder. She was married to Fred Wenzel in 1905 at Kiel. They moved to the Manitowoc area and farmed until 1933. Her husband preceded her in death in 1964. Survivors include two sons, Milton A., of Milwaukee and Helmuth E., on the home farm, Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Ella) Meissner, of Cudahy; eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. A daughter, Ella, preceded her in death in 1942 and a son, Fred Jr., in 1964. Two brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 7, 1973 ********** [d. 08-07-1973/age 92/female/on Fred Wenzel lot] (b. 9 Apr. 1881/d. Aug. 1973/SSDI)
WILLIAM H. WERNECKE From Der Nord Westen, 19 Aug. 1909: Death Friday in Holy Family Hospital of Wilhelm Wernecke after an illness of only a week. The deceased, who worked in the hardware business in the firm Wernecke & Schmitz, reached the age of 57 and is survived by his widow, a son, a daughter, as well as 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
MICHAEL WERNER From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sep. 1903: Death here Sun. of 73-yr. old Michael Werner of cancer. The deceased, who has been a resident in this city since 1869, leaves 8 children.
JOHN WESEMAN From the Two Rivers Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1882 Last Friday the body of a man was discovered floating in the river near Schuette's Mill, Manitowoc. The authorities were notified and the body taken from the water. It prove to be that of John Weseman, a man about 47 years of age and very much addicted to strong drink. The city council of Manitowoc have frequently forbidden saloon keepers to give and sell him any liquor, but some way he managed to satisfy - partially at least - his craving for alcholic drink. His death may have resulted from accident or it may have been suicide.
ANNA WESLOWSKI Wednesday, April 8, 1953 Manitowoc Herald Times, Reel #92-9720 Mrs. Anna Wesolowsky, 85, died early Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Orson Rosinsky, of 728 North 11th St., Manitowoc, with whom she had resided the past 13 years. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 o'clock at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.M. Schorn will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetary, Manitowoc. She was born Anna Chada in Bohemia in 1867 and came to the United States with her parents in 1874. The family located in Rhinelander and later at Monico, Wis., for 18 years, coming to Manitowoc in 1941. She was married to Martin Wesolowsky in 1892. He died in 1945. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Rosinsky of Manitowoc, Mrs. Henry Roughan of Fairfield, Calif., and Mrs. Alex Stark of St. Petersburg, Fla., four sons, Leo of Manitowoc, John of Rhinelander, Henry of Elko, Nev., and George of Monico; 29 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday.
MARTIN WESLOWSKI May 6 (?) 1944 Manitowoc Herald Times Reel #P83-2981 Martin A. Wesolowsky, retired hotel operator, died Saturday evening at 7:30 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Orson Rosinsky, 2428 Meadow Lane, whose home he and his wife have been living since January 1942. A heart attack caused his death. The body is lying in state at the Pfeffer funeral home where the rosary will be recited by the Rev. Martin Jaeckels this evening at 7 o'clock. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the funeral home and at 9 o'clock a requiem mass will be celebrated in the St. Paul Catholic Church. Internment will be made in Evergreen Cemetary. Mr. Wesolowsky, who was 74, was born in Poland, November 11, 1869, and came to this country and Wisconsin when he was 15. He was in the hotel business at Monico, Wis., for 30 years he resided in Oneida county for 50 years. On May 3, 1892 he was married to Anna Pokorny, who survives with seven children and 25 grandchildren. Two years ago the couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary. Besides Mrs. Rosinsky, two daughters, Mrs. Alex Stark of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs Henry Roughan of Suisun City, Calif., and four sons, John of Rhinelander, Henry of Elko, Nevada, George of Monico, Wis., and Leo of Manitowoc survive. His sisters are Mrs. Tom Kuczma of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. Pauline Lang of Portland, Oregon.)
LEO J. WESOLOWSKI July 1965 Manitowoc Herald Times Leo J. Wesolowski, 67, of West Custer Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient 2 1/2 weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetary. Mr. Wesolowski was born Feb. 23, 1898, at Newbold, Wis., son of the late Martin and Anna Chada Wesolowski. The veteran of World War II served as a fireman first class with the U.S. Navy from July 19, 1918 to Sept. 24,1919. He came to Manitowoc in 1933 where he married Jane A. Roznowski April 27, 1938. She died Sept. 24, 1963. During World War II Mr. Wesolowski was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and from April of 1946 until retiring June 29, 1963, he had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. rolling mill. He was a member of Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, American Legion. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Jean) Smith of Port Washington and [name rem. for privacy]of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; a son,[name rem. for privacy] with the U.S. Army at Fort Sheridan, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Mayne Stark of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Albie Rosinsky of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Minnie Roughan of Fairfield, Calif.; a brother , John Pokorny of Rhinelander; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Military graveside rites will be by Drews-Bleser Post. Pallbearers were Harvey and Eugene Rosinsky, Roger Coen, [name rem. for privacy], Elmer Smith and [name rem. for privacy].
JANE A. WESOLOWSKI Sept 25, 1963 Manitowoc Herald Times Mrs. Leo Wesolowski, 62, of West Custer Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at home after a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski of St. Mary Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetary. Mrs. Wesolowski, nee Jane A. Roznowski, was born Aug. 16, 1901, at Menominee, Mich., daughter of the late Albert and Annie Bursztymski Roznowski. She came to Manitowoc 44 years ago. She was married to Leo Wesolowski April 27, 1938, and for the past seven years has been a surgical aide at Holy Family Hospital. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Smith, of Port Washington and [name rem. for privacy] of Manitowoc; a son, Jerome, in the U.S. Army in Germany; two brothers, [2 names rem. for privacy], and two half sisters, [name rem. for privacy] and [name rem. for privacy], of Green Bay; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A son, brother and sister preceded her in death.
CHARLES CAMERON WEST VOLUME #51, PAGE #287, DOCUMENT #264 NAME: Charles Cameron West COLOR: White SEX: Male OCCUPATION: President of Manitowoc Co. Inc. AGE: 80 YRS FATHER: John West MOTHER: Anne Ladd BIRTHPLACE OF DECEASED: Mendota, Illinois BIRTHDATE: Sept. 22, 1877 CERTIFICATION: married DEATH DATE: 3 Oct 1957 at 4 a.m. CAUSE OF DEATH: Lung abscess, rt lower lobe CONTRIBUTORY CAUSE: possible T.B.C. of encap empyema OTHER SIGNIFICANT CONDITIONS: Gen. arterioscleroisis LENGTH OF CAUSE OF DEATH: 2 mo. WAS IN SERVICE: no NAME OF PHYSICIAN: Daniel M. Pick, M.D. NAME OF INFORMANT: wife PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremation at Ballhorn's in Sheboygan, WI DATE OF BURIAL: 5 Oct 1957 DATE OF REGISTRATION: 4 Oct 1957 REGISTRAR: C.E. Wall, M.D. OBITUARY PAPER: Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Oct 3, 1957 CHARLES WEST DEAD AT 80 Was Pioneer Shipbuilder FOUNDED FIRM WITH TWO OTHERS Manitowoc - A pioneer in the shipbuilding industry in Manitowoc, Charles Cameron West, 80, died early Thursday at his home at 1404 Michigan Ave. He was President of the Manitowoc Company Inc., the parent organization for the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., the Manitowoc Engineering Corp. and the Manitowoc Equipment Works. He founded the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. in 1902 with the late Elias Gunnell and L.E. Geer after buying the old Burger shipyards where the famous wooden Manitowoc clipper ships had been built since 1847. The firm started building steel ships shortly after the trio took over and began building passenger ships, fireboats and dredges. During the World War I the Manitowoc firm built 35 oceangoing freighters and when shipbuilding business dropped after the war the firm went over to the construction of cranes, dredges, cement and paper mill machinery. BUILT 28 SUBMARINES In the summer of 1940 West was given a contract for 10 submarines for $30 million and before the war ended the firm had produced 28 subs as well as a fleet of invasion barges. Employment at the shipbuilding firm ran from 100 in the first year to more than 6,000 persons during World War II. He received the certificate of merit the second highest award attainable to a civilian in 1943 for his (?) work during the war. He was named a director of the board of the Shipbuilders Council of America in 1943 and a director with the National Builders Bank of America in 1936. He was also selected as an industrial leader of the United States in 1936 by the Institute for Research in Biography. According to "Who's Who", West was also the director of several other corporations and had been engaged in shipbuilding since 1900 when he graduated from Cornell University with a mechanical engineering degree. He was a member of the Board of Education for two three-year terms betweeen 1925 and 1931. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America movement in Manitowoc County and was honorary president of the local organization since 1933. He had been a vice president prior to that time. FUNERAL SATURDAY The son of the late John and Annie Ladd West was born Sept. 22, 1877 at Mendota, Ill. He married the former Julia Bernice Dunham June 10, 1905 at Wayne, Ill. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Jens Funeral Home in Manitowoc with the Rev. William Harvey officiating. Cremation will follow. Survivors include his wife, two sons, two daughters, and three grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the American Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Beta Theta Pi, and Manitowoc Lodge 65 of Free and Accepted Masons. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
CARL WESTPHAL From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1904: Death Fri. from old age debility of Carl Westphal, one of the old German pioneers of our city, at the residence of his son here, Mr. H.C. Westphal. Mr. Westphal was born in Mecklenburg 80 yrs. ago and came to America in the 50's. He leaves 2 sons. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon. ******* [cause: old age]
EDWIN WESTPHAL Funeral services for Edwin J. Westphal, 79, of 1110 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Koch officiated with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Westphal was born Dec 1, 1893, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles J. and Emma Kannenberg Westphal. Survivors include a brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ellig, of Manitowoc and two nephews, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Ellig, and family, of Norwalk, Conn., and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore, and family, of Santa Clara, Calif. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 27, 1973 ********** [bur. on Charles Westphal lot]
EMILY WESTPHAL From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1885: Death of Mrs. Emma Westphal on Sat., 28 Nov. She was the wife of Wm. Westphal, and daughter of Mr. J.G. Bahr. Her death was from consumption and her small son (not named) just 12 wks. old, died the evening before its mother. The deceased was born 07 July 1861 in Kewaunee Co. and was married 22 Sept. 1880. She leaves her husband and two other children. Burial took place last Mon. and Mr. A. Wittmann delivered the burial sermon.
ETHEL A. WESTPHAL From Der Nord Westen, 24 Dec. 1891: Death on Sat. of Ethel, the 5 mo. old little daughter of Mr. W. Westphal. The little body was committed to the earth Mon. in the city cemetery. ******* [cause: lung fever]
GEORGE WESTPHAL From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1903: Death Sat. afternoon of Geo. Westphal, the 16-yr. old son of 19th St. resident Louis Westphal, following a week’s illness with a throat ailment. The deceased was born and raised here and faced a bright future. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon. ******** [bur. 08-17-1903/cause: acute larengitis]
GROVER WESTPHAL From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1893 Death on Mon. morning of Grover Westphal, the second twin of 3rd Ward resident Mr. W. Westphal. The other twin, named Benjamin, preceded his brother in death on 18 Feb. The burial took place yesterday in the city cemetery. ******* [cause: tuberculosis of the lungs]
HEINRICH WESTPHAL From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1889: Death Fri. evening of yet another old settler of Manitowoc, namely Heinrich Westphal, after a few months of illness with edema. The deceased was born in 1825 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin and immigrated to America in 1852, settling first in Milwaukee. In 1855 he came to Manitowoc where he has remained. For the last 22 yrs. he has operated a wagon-making business and had developed a wide circle of friends. Several times he was elected constable of the 3rd Ward. He leaves a widow and six grown children. The extremely large funeral took place Sun. afternoon. ******* [cause: dropsy]
HENRY WESTPHAL (SON OF CARL) From Der Nord Westen, 07 Dec. 1893: Death on Sun. of a little son of Mr. Carl J. Westphal. The little body was buried Wed. afternoon in the city cemetery. (Burial Register has Henry C. Westphal, male, 2 days, one of twins, born in Manitowoc, cause of death: stillbirth.)
LUCINDA WESTPHAL From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1900: Death Sat. here of Mrs. Lucy Westphal, widow of the late Henry Westphal who died 11 years ago. Mrs. Westphal was born 13 Sep. 1826 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin and came to America with her husband in 1854. The pair settled in Manitowoc where they have lived ever since. She leaves 5 children. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon at the city cemetery. ********* [cause: obstruction of the bowels]
MARIA WESTPHAL From Der Nord Westen, 17 Nov. 1892: Death today of Mrs. Westphal, widow of Carl Westphal. Funeral details are pending. ****** [cause: old age]
MINNIE WESTPHAL From Der Nord Westen, 28 Apr. 1887: Death of Miss Minnie Westphal, daughter of Mr. Hemy Westphal of Manitowoc, on Sat. morning. She was born on 07 Aug 1857, and so is not quite 30 years old, but has been ill for a long time. Her death must have been sudden and painless, because at 8am she was looked in on and thought to be asleep. At 11 her mother looked in on her and found that she was dead. Burial took place on Monday and was well attended despite the raw and unfriendly weather. (Note: From cem. records, lot diagram book has Minnie; Burial Register has Miss Lucie Westphal, age 24, daughter of Henry W., born in Germany, cause of death: heart disease. This would make her 6 years younger than the newspaper article.)
SON OF CHARLES WESTPHAL From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1900: Death of child cholera on Sun. of a 1-yr. old son of local resident Charles Westphal. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon.
ELSIE E. WETENKAMP Mrs. Jesse Wetenkamp, 81, of 522 Crystal Ave., Frankfort, Mich., died Friday morning at Paul Oliver Hospital, Frankfort. Christian Science Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wetenkamp, nee Elsie E. Hoyer, was born Feb. 25, 1892, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Hendricka Janning Hover. She was married to Jesse Wetenkamp in 1913 at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1957. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis March 17, 1973 *********** [d. 03-16-1973 at Frankfort MI/age 81 yrs./widow of Jesse A. Wetenkamp] (25 Feb 1892/Mar 1973/SSDI)
FRIEDERICKA W. WETTENKAMP/WETENKAMP Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, January 21, 1910 DEATH COMES WHILE ON VISIT Mrs. Wettenkamp, This City, Dies at St. Paul on Thursday Messages from St. Paul, Minn., Thursday, brought announcement of the death of Mrs. Fredericka Wettenkamp, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county who for a year past has made her home with her daughter at St. Paul, and the body will be brought here Saturday for burial. Mrs. Wettenkamp, the widow of the late Henry Wettenkamp, whose death occurred eight years ago, was 81 years of age and death was due to general decline, resulting from age. Mrs. Wettenkamp for some time past has made her home with her daughter, Mrs .August Gerpheide, Fifteenth street, this city. Mrs. Wettenkamp, with her husband, located on a farm at Rapids in early days and later removed to the city, residing on Western avenue for a long term of years. Decedent was one of the best known pioneers, surrounding by a large circle of friends who will sincerely mourn her demise. A family of ten children survive; Henry, John, William, Chicago; Ernst, Bisbee, Ariz.; Charles, Amboy, Minn.; Mrs. J. Drumm, Mrs. A. Gerpheide, city; Theodore. San Francisco; Mrs. Owne, St. Paul; Ida of San Francisco; two brothers and two sisters also survive. Funeral arrangements have not been completed as yet. ********** Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, January 24, 1910 William Wettenkamp and daughter Mildred, Henry and John Wettenkamp, Chicago, Charles of Amoy, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. F. Owen of St. Paul, and August Gerpheide of Marinette are here for the burial of the late Mrs. Fredericka Wettenkamp held from the Gerpheide home on Fifteenth street this afternoon, Rev. Machmiller officiating. Interment was at Evergreen cemetery. ************ The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, January 27, 1910 DIED Mrs. Fredericka Wettenkamp, one of the pioneer residents of the town of Rapids, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Owne of St. Paul, Minn., last Thursday. Mrs. Wetenkamp was 81 years of age and her death was due to a general breakdown to be expected at her age. A large family, widely scattered, survive. The remains arrived here Saturday and the funeral was held Monday, to Evergreen. (from researcher/see contributors page)
HENRY WETTENKAMP/WETENKAMP Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, November 3, 1902 Henry Wetenkamp, one of the well known aged residents of the city, is critically ill at his home on Western Avenue and his death is momentarily expected. Mr. Wetenkamp suffered a sever stroke of paralysis Friday and his advanced age makes his recovery doubtful *************** Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Tuesday, November 4, 1902 CROSSES BORDER TO LAND OF REST Henry H. Wettenkamp A Resident Here Upwards of 55 Years Life’s sun has set for another of the pioneers of Manitowoc county; Henry H. Wettenkamp has crossed the border to the land of eternal rest, his death which occurred early today being due to paralysis suffered Friday. Since the attack there has been no hope of recovery and the summons which came this morning was a mercy to the aged sufferer. Henry Wettenkamp was a native of Hanover Germany and was 81 years of age, having been born September 22, 1821. Since 1847 when he first came to America, he had been a resident of the county and was one whose acquaintance was extensive. In 1851 Mr. Wettenkamp was married to Miss Fredericka Hacker and last year they observed the golden wedding anniversary. Eleven children blessed the union and ten, with the mother, survive. They are John, William Henry, Mrs. Thomas MacIntosh, Mrs. J. Warnock, Chicago; Theodore, San Francisco, Cal., Charles of Boyd, this state, Ernst, Mrs. August Gerpheide and Mrs. John Drumm, of this city. Mr. Wettenkamp had resided in the city but a comparatively short time, retiring after years engaged in agricultural pursuits in which he was successful. He was well known throughout the county and had a the respect of his friends as an honest, upright citizen. Funeral arrangements have not been made. ************** The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, November 6, 1902 DEATHS OF A WEEK Henry Witenkamp, age 81 years died on Tuesday of this week. He was a native of Hanover, Germany. He came to this country in 1847. In 1851 Mr. Wittenkamp was married to Miss Frederic(sic) Hacker and last year they observed the golden wedding anniversary. Eleven children bless the union and ten, with the mother survive. They are John, William, Henry, Mrs. Thomas MacIntosh, Mrs. J. Warnock, Chicago; Theodore, San Francisco, Cal., Charles of Boyd, this state, Ernest, Mrs. Augusta Gerpheide and Mrs. John Drumm, of this city. ************* The Manitowoc Citizen, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, November 6, 1902 OLD PIONEER HERE DEAD Henry Wetenkamp, Resident of County Since 1851 Passes Away at his Home on Clark Street Celebrated Golden Wedding Only Two Months Ago Was 81 Years of Age Last Sunday Death claimed an old pioneer of Manitowoc county early this morning when Henry Herman Wetenkamp, who had been a resident of this county for the past 51 years passed away at his home, Clark and 19th street. His demise was sudden as only last Friday he had enjoyed the best of health on that evening however he suffered a stroke of paralysis and has been failing since that time until 4 o’clock this morning when he breathed his last. On Sunday last he celebrated the 81st anniversary of his birth. The deceased was born in Hanover Germany, Sept. 2, 1821 and came to America in 1847. Four years later he settled on a farm in the town of Rapids, this county and was married to Fredericka Hacker. Eleven children were born to them ten of which survive. Mr. Wettenkamp continued the occupation of a farmer until seven years go when he came to the city and has ever since lived a retired life. Only two months ago the deceased and his good wife celebrated their golden wedding at their Clark street home. Besides his wife, two brothers, one in the town of Rapids and one in Minnesota survive. Children left to mourn his loss are John, William, Henry, Mrs. I McIntosch and Mrs. E. Warnock of Chicago; Theodore of San Francisco, Cal,. Charles of Boyd, Wis.; and Ernest, Mrs. A. Gerpheide and Mrs. J. Drum of this city. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the late home of the deceased. (from researcher/see contributors page) ************* From Der Nord Westen, 06 Nov. 1902: Another of our county's old settlers has gone to the place from which there is no return. Henry H. Wetenkamp closed his eyes in his last sleep on Tues. morning following a stroke which he suffered on Fri. He was born 22 Sept. 1821 in Hanover and came to America in 1847. He took a farm in our county which he operated until moving to Manitowoc City a few years ago. In 1851 he married Miss Friederike Hacker with whom he lived happily and celebrated their 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary last year. In addition to his widow he is survived by 10 children. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
HENRY WETTENKAMP From Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1909: A 3-year old son of George Wetenkamp(sic) died Wednesday last week of dysentery and was buried Saturday.
