CHARLES ZECHEL

Charles Zechel Dies Suddenly 
Pharmacist Employed at Sheboygan Store
Charles Zechel, 41, of 860 North Eighth street, Manitowoc, employed recently 
as a pharmacist at Sheboygan, was found dead in his room at the Hotel Foeste 
in Sheboygan, early Saturday morning. 
Coroner J. F. Hildebrand of Sheboygan, who was summoned, said death was due 
to a sudden attack of pneumonia. 
Funeral services will be held at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, 
Tuesday afternoon.
He was born in Manitowoc in 1909, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhardt Zechel, and 
attended the north side schools. He engaged in the drug business in the store 
operated by his father and passed his pharmacist examinations in Wisconsin. He 
was employed a number of years with the Walgreen Drug company in Milwaukee and 
later came back to Manitowoc to join his brother, Paul, in the North End Drug 
company on North Eighth street from 1939 to 1943.
Mr. Zechel has been employed at the Bock drug store in Sheboygan for several 
months and stayed at the Foeste hotel. He never married.
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Reinhardt Zechel, and a brother, Paul, both of 
Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after Monday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 17, 1951   P. 1
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[d. 02-17-1951/age 41 yrs.]


F. ZECHEL

Death of “the old baker” F. Zechel, age 83. He had his 
Golden Anniversary three years ago – his wife survives him.
Der Nord Westen, 04 Sept. 1879


FRANZ ZECHEL

Mr. Franz Zechel, a well-know resident of our city, died Mon. 
morning of heart disease. Mr. Zechel, who despite his advanced 
age of 82 had always enjoyed good physical and mental well-being, 
was at work Sat. evening bringing firewood into the house when 
he suddenly felt a great pain in his chest. It recurred on Sun., 
so hope that he was out of danger was dispelled. It recurred 
again Mon. and before the doctor could reach his side, he had 
died. Franz Zechel was born 1823 in Bohemia, and after leaving 
school learned the tailoring craft. As a young man he traveled 
a great deal and visited almost all of the European countries. 
He came to America about 36 yrs. ago, spending a year in New 
York before coming to Manitowoc County. He first settled in Town 
Cooperstown but shortly moved to Manitowoc where he has lived 
ever since. He operated a tailor shop here until a few years ago. 
Later he established a pastry shop which he operated until his 
death. He leaves a widow and 4 children as well as several sisters. 
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon under the direction of 
the Choral Club “Freier Sängerbund”, to which he had actively 
belonged for many years.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Sep. 1905
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Franz Zechel
birth: 1823 Bohemia
death: 18 September 1905 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1905 Manitowoc
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[cause: hemorrhage]


GLADYS ZECHEL

Mrs. Paul Zechel, 60, of 320 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Thursday in St. Mary 
Burn Center, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in Jens 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Zechel, nee Gladys Solenski was born March 10, 1918 in Utica, N.Y., daughter 
of the late Helen Zola Solenski and the late John Solenski. She was married to 
Paul Zechel April 5, 1941, residing in Manitowoc. Mrs. Zechel was a member of 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Daniel of Marquette, Mich., and Jerry of 
Sturgeon Bay; a brother, Chester of Two Rivers and a sister, Mrs. Byron (Florence) 
Connel of Mill Valley, Calif.
Friends may call in Jens Funeral Home, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday where a memorial 
service will be at 7 p.m.  The casket will remain closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 28, 1978 page 3
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[Gladys C./d. 27 Apr. 1978 at Milwaukee, WI/age 60 yrs/wife of Paul R. Zechel]


LYDIA ZECHEL

Mrs. Reinhardt (Lydia) Zechel, 91, a resident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, 
died early Sunday morning.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John M. Deason will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Zechel, nee Lydia Plantico, was born Jan. 5, 1888, in Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Charles and Bertha Plantico. She was educated in Manitowoc. Her 
husband, Reinhardt Zechel, whom she was married to in 1908 in Manitowoc, 
preceded her in death May 28, 1950. She was a lifelong member of First 
Presbyterian Church, Ladies Society of the Church and Ladies of Elks, B.P.O.E. 
No. 687.
Survivors include a son, Paul Zechel of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, 
Reuben and Carrie Plantico of Two Rivers; two grandsons, Dan Zechel of Scandia, 
Mich., and Jerry Zechel of Little Sturgeon and nieces and nephews. A son, 
Charles and three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Tuesday until 
the time of service. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, April 30, 1979 P. 3
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[widow of Reinhardt Zechel]


MARIA ANNA ZECHEL

Death of one of the oldest residents of our county, quite possibly the actual 
oldest, namely Mrs. Maria Anna Zechel who closed her eyes in the final sleep 
Thurs. last week at the home of her son Franz Zechel of Manitowoc. She was 
born 13 Dec. 1798 in Ebersdorf, Bohemia, and so had arrived at the age of 
98 yrs. 8 mos. She married Franz Zechel in 1817 and traveled with him to 
America in 1856. The family first settled in Francis Creek and then moved to 
Manitowoc in 1866. Mr. Zechel died in 1878 at age 88, and since then his widow 
has lived with her above named son. The deceased leaves 6 children, of whom the 
eldest is Franz Zechel at 73, and the youngest is 64, as well as grandchildren 
and great-grandchildren. Despite her advanced age, Mrs. Zechel enjoyed good 
health, such that 3 days before her death she was able to patch a piece of 
clothing which she had torn on a nail. Cause of death was cholera. The heavily 
attended funeral took place Sat. afternoon at the city cemetery. Mr. H. Falge 
delivered the funeral oration and the Concordia Chorus sang a burial hymn.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Aug. 1897
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[cause: old age]


PAUL R. ZECHEL

Paul R. Zechel, of Manitowoc, and Stillwater, Minn., died Monday, July 22, 1996, 
in Stillwater, Minn.
Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 2, 1996, at First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc.
He was born January 21, 1917, in Manitowoc, son of Reinhart Zechel and Lydia 
Plantico Zechel. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1935, attended college 
in Wentworth, Mo. from 1935-1936, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin 
in 1939. Following his graduation, he worked at the North End Drug. In 1943, he 
purchased the store from his father. Paul married Gladys Solenski, in 1941. For 
several years, he served on the  Manitowoc Housing Commission and Zoological Board. 
He was also a member of the Elks, Manitowoc Fish and Game, Isaac Walton, the DHP, 
the O.C.C. Club, the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association and the Peeksville Rangers. 
His hobbies were hunting, fishing, collecting Indian artifacts, picking morel 
mushrooms, big band music, his step-children and his step-grandchildren. He felt 
one of his goals was achieved when North End became a complete one stop drug store.
Survivors include his wife, Constance, Stillwater, Minn.; two sons, Dan, Newberry, 
MI, Jerry, Manitowoc; step-children, Ron Christoffersen (Dory), Gail Parizino (Phil), 
Janice Early (Dan), Stillwater, and Doug Christoffersen (Judy), Fargo, ND. He was 
preceded in death by his parents and one brother Charles.
Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 1996 P. A2


REINHARDT ZECHEL

Reinhardt Zechel, 63 (photo) veteran Manitowoc pharmacist and drug store 
operator, died suddenly of a heart attack late Sunday afternoon at the home, 
860 North Eighth street. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Zechel was born in this city in 1887 and attended the north side schools, 
graduating from the north side high school in 1904. While still in school he 
was employed by the late Henry Hinrichs, north side druggist, as a clerk and 
studied pharmacy under his employer, being granted a state certificate in 1906.
Later he opened his own drug store at 218 North Eighth street in 1921, and 
moved to the present location of the North End drug store at 302 North Eighth 
street, in 1921. The business was taken over by his son, Paul, in 1949. He 
was a member of the National Association of Retail Druggists, Wisconsin 
Pharmaceutical association and the County Pharmaceutical association.
In 1908 he married Miss Lydia Plantico. She survives with two sons, Paul and 
Charles of this city; a sister, Mrs. George Goff of Rockford, Ill.; brother, 
Cornelius, of this city; and two grandsons.
Friends may call at the funeral home from Tuesday noon until the hour of 
services Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 29, 1950  P. 2
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[d. 05-28-1950/age 63 yrs.]


BETH (SENSENBRENNER) ZECKEL

Mrs. C. F. Zeckel, Jr. of 501 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning, 
Nov. 7 at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 12:30 Wednesday at Parkside Funeral Home. A Requiem 
Mass will be held at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Zeckel, nee Beth Sensenbrenner, was born June 16, 1922 at Menasha, daughter 
of the late F. E. Sensenbrenner and Margarett Holfelpz Sensenbrenner. She was a 
1939 graduate of Menasha High School and attended Stephens College in Columbia, 
Missouri. She continued her studies at Goodman Theatre in Chicago and Danforth 
Dunbar in Worchester, Mass. She became a resident of Manitowoc in 1946, at the 
time of her marriage to C. Francis Zeckel of this city. Mr. Zeckel preceded her 
in death in Nov. 1963. Mrs. Zeckel was a former President of Sacred Heart Rosary 
Society and an active member of the Manitowoc Junior Service League and the 
Republican Party.
Survivors include three children, Lynn Zeckel of Madison, John Zeckel of Chicago 
and Meg Zeckel of Manitowoc and two sisters.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
afternoon. There will be a rosary service at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter Nov. 7, 1983 p.3
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[Maribeth S. Zeckel/d. 7 Nov 1983/age 61 yrs/widow of Cornelius Zeckel]


C. FRANCIS ZECKEL

Funeral services for C. Francis Zeckel, Jr., 48, of 501 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, 
who died Friday afternoon, were at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. Claude LeClair 
officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Willott Pitz, Robert Hamachek, Archie Budzien, Charles Reddin, 
Robert Sullivan and Donald Terens.
Two Rivers Reporter, November 26, 1963 P. M-11


CORNELIUS F. ZECKEL SR.    (b. 1881)

Cornelius Francis Zeckel, 81, of 501 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening at home of a son, Cornelius Jr., following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Claude LeClair will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Zeckel was born Aug. 12, 1881, at Manitowoc, son of Franz and Elizabeth 
Goetzler Zeckel. He graduated for North Side High School, Maintowoc (sic), in 
1899 and became an apprentice druggist at the Hinrichs' Drug Store. He became a 
licensed druggist in 1905. He later worked at the Kirst Drug Co., Two Rivers. 
He married the former Marion Zlatnik in 1906 and the couple moved to Pewaukee 
were he operated a drug store for four years before returning to Manitowoc. In 
1910, he purchased the North End Drug Store which he operated for many years. 
For a short time prior to his retirement at age 65 he worked as a chemist for 
the Manitowoc Public Utility lakefront plant. His wife preceded him in death in 
1945 and he lived with his son since.
Surviving are the son. C.F. Zeckel Jr., of Manitowoc, a sister, Miss Leona Goff, 
of Rockford, Ill., and three grandchildren. A sister, Frances, and a brother 
Reinhardt, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m.
Two Rivers Reporter, June 13, 1963 P. M-17
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[d. 06-12-1963/age 81 yrs.]
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Young Couple Plight Troth
Cornelius Zechel(sic), This City, Weds Miss Zlatnik of Two Rivers Today
Nature's choicest blessing, an ideal day, was granted Corneliuis F. Zechel of 
this city and Miss Marian Lucille Zlatnik of Two Rivers for the plighting of 
their troth and the wedding today was celebrated under most happy auspices. A 
large assemblage of admiring friends attended the ceremony which was performed 
at St. Luke's Catholic church in Two Rivers at 7 o'clock this morning, Rev. 
Father Geisler officiating at the service. The attendants to the bridal pair 
were Reinhardt Zechel and Miss Emma Zlatnik. Low mass was said and immediately 
after the nuptial blessing had been pronounced, the bridal party was tendered a 
wedding breakfast at the home of the bride's parents.
In the marriage of Mr. Zechel and Miss Zlatnik is a union that is gratifying to 
friends and it consumates a courtship that had its birth in association of the 
two musical events, both being accomplished musicians. Miss Zlatnik is a young 
lady of brilliant ability and possesses in marked degree the qualities of the 
artist and she has achieved much prominence as a vocalist at home and abroad. 
She is a graduate of the Chicago Musical college and was for two years at the 
Conservatory at Elmwoods, Buffalo, N.Y. Mr. Zechel, the groom, is one of 
Manitowoc's most promising young men who has won success through his own personal 
efforts and ability. He is a licensed pharmacist and has been with the Henry 
Hinrichs Co. for nine years. Returning to the city after a stay in Illinois, Mr. 
and Mrs. Zechel will take up their residence on North Fifth Street where they 
will be at home to friends after January 15.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Dec. 1, 1906 page 1

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Cornelius Zechel Weds Former Two Rivers Girl While at Buffalo, N.Y.
A vacation trip to Buffalo, N.Y.,, was turned into a honeymoon journey by Cornelius Zechel of this city who was wedded in the eastern city on Thursday to Miss Marion Lucille Zlatnik, a former Two Rivers girl who has attained prominence here ad abroad as a vocalist and who had been making her home at Buffalo for some time past. News of the marriage reached here in communication received on Friday. Mr. Zechel and his bride are on a tour of the east and will return here next week to take up their home.
Announcement of the marriage is a surprise to friends who had no intimation that the Buffalo journey of Mr. Zechel was a matrimonial mission. Miss Zlatnik, who resided at Two Rivers until a few months ago, engaged as a teacher of vocall music and conducted classes in this city and Two Rivers previous to her departure for the east where she had been a soloist and won considerable prominence. She is a young lady possessed of personal beauty and the qualities that endear. Mr. Zechek has for several years been an employee of the Hinrichs pharmacy and is a young man who has a wide circle of friends who appreciate his worth. He was a member of Co. H. and is popular with the boys of the company who will doubtless arrange a welcome on his return. Mr. and Mrs. Zechel will receive congratulations from many friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Sat., Mar. 24, 1906 

MARIAN Z. "BETH" ZECKEL

Mrs. Cornelius Zeckel, 62, of 501 North Sixth street, active in Manitowoc for 
years in musical and church circles as a teacher in voice and piano, died late 
Friday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital. She was stricken with a heart 
ailment April 15.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church, the Rev. L.M. 
Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Zeckel, nee Marian Zlatnik, was born in Two Rivers in 1882, attended the 
St. Luke's parochial school and was graduated from high school there. Later she 
enrolled at the Chicago Musical college, from which she was graduated in 1903.
For several years she taught voice and elocution in the Elmwood Conservatory of 
Music in Buffalo, N.Y., (Photo) and in 1906 was married to Cornelius Zeckel of 
this city, at Two Rivers. They located here where Mr. Zeckel was employed as a 
pharmacist and in 1908 located in Pewaukee, remaining five years. They returned 
to Manitowoc when Mr. Zeckel established the North End drug store, and purchased 
the present home on North Sixth street. There Mrs. Zeckel maintained a studio 
giving lessons in voice and piano up to the time she was taken ill.
She was a member of Altrusa, the International Study and Garden clubs of the AAUW 
and the Sacred Heart church. Always interested in music she directed for many years, 
choirs of several Manitowoc churches.
Survivors are the husband; son, Francis of this city; brother, Joseph of Two Rivers, 
sister, Mrs. Frank Rehrauer of Two Rivers.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. today until the hour of the 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 12, 1945 P.2
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[d. 05-11-1945/age 62 yrs./cause: cerebral embolism/wife of Cornelius Zeckel]
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Young Couple Plight Troth
Cornelius Zechel(sic), This City, Weds Miss Zlatnik of Two Rivers Today
Nature's choicest blessing, an ideal day, was granted Corneliuis F. Zechel of 
this city and Miss Marian Lucille Zlatnik of Two Rivers for the plighting of 
their troth and the wedding today was celebrated under most happy auspices. A 
large assemblage of admiring friends attended the ceremony which was performed 
at St. Luke's Catholic church in Two Rivers at 7 o'clock this morning, Rev. 
Father Geisler officiating at the service. The attendants to the bridal pair 
were Reinhardt Zechel and Miss Emma Zlatnik. Low mass was said and immediately 
after the nuptial blessing had been pronounced, the bridal party was tendered a 
wedding breakfast at the home of the bride's parents.
In the marriage of Mr. Zechel and Miss Zlatnik is a union that is gratifying to 
friends and it consumates a courtship that had its birth in association of the 
two musical events, both being accomplished musicians. Miss Zlatnik is a young 
lady of brilliant ability and possesses in marked degree the qualities of the 
artist and she has achieved much prominence as a vocalist at home and abroad. 
She is a graduate of the Chicago Musical college and was for two years at the 
Conservatory at Elmwoods, Buffalo, N.Y. Mr. Zechel, the groom, is one of 
Manitowoc's most promising young men who has won success through his own personal 
efforts and ability. He is a licensed pharmacist and has been with the Henry 
Hinrichs Co. for nine years. Returning to the city after a stay in Illinois, Mr. 
and Mrs. Zechel will take up their residence on North Fifth Street where they 
will be at home to friends after January 15.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Dec. 1, 1906 page 1

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Cornelius Zechel Weds Former Two Rivers Girl While at Buffalo, N.Y.
A vacation trip to Buffalo, N.Y.,, was turned into a honeymoon journey by Cornelius Zechel of this city who was wedded in the eastern city on Thursday to Miss Marion Lucille Zlatnik, a former Two Rivers girl who has attained prominence here ad abroad as a vocalist and who had been making her home at Buffalo for some time past. News of the marriage reached here in communication received on Friday. Mr. Zechel and his bride are on a tour of the east and will return here next week to take up their home.
Announcement of the marriage is a surprise to friends who had no intimation that the Buffalo journey of Mr. Zechel was a matrimonial mission. Miss Zlatnik, who resided at Two Rivers until a few months ago, engaged as a teacher of vocall music and conducted classes in this city and Two Rivers previous to her departure for the east where she had been a soloist and won considerable prominence. She is a young lady possessed of personal beauty and the qualities that endear. Mr. Zechek has for several years been an employee of the Hinrichs pharmacy and is a young man who has a wide circle of friends who appreciate his worth. He was a member of Co. H. and is popular with the boys of the company who will doubtless arrange a welcome on his return. Mr. and Mrs. Zechel will receive congratulations from many friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Sat., Mar. 24, 1906 

AMALIA ZEDDIES

DEATH CLAIMS TWO; PIONEER WOMAN IS DEAD 
Mrs. Fred. Zeddies Dies at Rapids, Aged 87 
Mrs. M. Zeddies, widow of the late Fred Zeddies and a pioneer resident of the 
county, died at the home of her son, Charles, at Rapids, early Sunday morning 
at the advanced age of 87 years. Mrs. Zeddies had been a widow since 1897 and 
is survived by two sons, Charles and Henry, and two daughters, Mrs. Charles 
Wenndorf and Miss Elizabeth Zeddies. She had resided her for many years.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon from the home, with interment 
at Evergreen in this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 26, 1914  P. 8 
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[Emelia Zeddies/bur. 10-29-1914/cause: pneumonia/burial on Elizabeth Zeddies lot]


ANNA ZEDDIES

Zeddies Funeral Rites WiIl Be Held on Monday 
Funeral services for Anna Louise Zeddies, 47, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry 
Zeddies, who died yesterday afternoon at the homestead in the town of 
Centerville, will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home in 
charge of the Rev. Sprengling. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. Besides 
the parents, one sister, Mrs. Herbert Klessig, Centerville, and four brothers, 
Arthur of New Berlin, Ill., Erwin, city, Elmer of Milwaukee and Alfred on the 
homestead, survive. The remains will be removed to the home Saturday afternoon 
from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 24, 1932  P. 2
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[Anna Louise/died at Newton, WI/cause: carcinoma of sigmoid/
bur. on Henry Zeddies lot]


CARL ZEDDIES

An illness of two weeks caused the death of Charles Zeddies, 72, at the Holy 
Family hospital this morning. Mr. Zeddies lived on Manitowoc route 5. 
Funeral services will be held at the Pfeffer funeral home Friday afternoon at 
2 o’clock with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss in charge. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from Thursday noon 
until the time of the funeral.
Mr. Zeddies was born July 2, 1871, in Germany, and came to this county in 
1880 with his parents. He never married.
Survivors are one brother, Henry, of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 20, 1943  P. 2
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[Charles/d. 10-20-1943/age 72 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
bur. on Mrs. Elizabeth Zeddies lot]


ERVING H. ZEDDIES

Erving H. Zeddies, 63, of 1424 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at 
home following a short illness. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Zeddies was born Dec. 27, 1897, at Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and 
Louise Fricke Zeddies. When he was 7 years old his family moved to a farm but he 
returned to Manitowoc during World War I to work as a steam fitter at Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc. He married the former Lydia Wehausen at Manitowoc June 7, 1924 
and from 1929 until his retirement Dec. 1, 1959, was engineer and general mechanic 
at Fischl Ice Cream and Dairy Co., Manitowoc. He was a member of Teamsters Local 
619, the Men’s Club of the church and a member of the church board for many years.
Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Charles Monka of Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. 
William Muller of Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. John Nelson and Mrs. Donald Janda of 
Manitowoc; and three brothers, Arthur of San Diego, Calif., Elmer of Milwaukee 
and Alfred of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by two sisters.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 4, 1960  P. 21
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[d. 05-03-1960/age 63 yrs.]


HENRY ZEDDIES

Henry Zeddies, 90 (photo), of 1212 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at a 
convalescent home in Manitowoc Rapids, where he had resided the past two years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and interment 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Zeddies was born in Germany in 1862 and at the age of 17 years accompanied 
his parents to Manitowoc. In 1885 he married Miss Louise Fricke. For 17 years 
he was employed as a bridge builder for the Lake Shore and Western railroad. In 
1903 he left this work to take up farming in Centerville. In 1934, he ______ 
moving in Manitowoc. In 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Zeddies observed their 60th wedding 
anniversary. His wife died in 1946.
Surviving are four sons, Arthur of San Diego, Calif., Elmer of Milwaukee and 
Irving and Alfred of Manitowoc, 17 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Tuesday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 29, 1952  P. 2
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[d. 12-28-1952/age 90 yrs.]


LOUISE ZEDDIES

Mrs. Henry Zeddies, 81 (photo) of 1212 Madison street, died this morning at 
the home following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Zeddies, nee Louise Fricke, was born in Germany and when a child accomp-
anied her parents to Manitowoc Rapids. In 1885 she was married to Mr. Zeddies 
who in the early days was a bridge builder for the old Lake Shore railroad. 
In 1903 they located on a farm in Centerville and 11 years ago moved to 
Manitowoc.
The couple observed their 60th wedding anniversary in 1945.
Survivors are the husband; one daughter, Mrs. Herbert Klessig of Newton; four 
sons, Erving and Alfred of this city, Arthur of San Diego, Calif., and Elmer 
of Milwaukee; a brother, August Fricke of Loyal, Wis.; 17 grandchildren and 
three great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed after 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 29, 1946   P. 2
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[d.10-29-1946/age 81 yrs./bur. on Henry Zeddies lot]


ELEANORE M. ZEIMET

Mrs. Eleanore Zeimet, 63, of 2523 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon,
Dec. 19, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
The Rev. William Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery,
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Zeimet was born Aug. 12, 1919, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank
and Ottilia Zaborik Khail. She was married to Norman Gerfen, Dec. 24, 1948, at
Oak Park, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1962. She was later married to
Joseph Zeimet, Dec. 20, 1968, at Galena, Ill.
Survivors include a daughter, Kimberly Wheeler, of Hawthorne, Calif., and a 
grandson, John Wheeler. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin
Khail and Daniel Khail.
Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Tuesday from noon until the time 
of services.
There will be no Monday evening visitation. Memorials are appreciated to
American Lung Association.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 20, 1982  p.3


ADELINE E. ZEINERT

Mrs. Adeline E. Zeinert, age 79, of 1235 South 7th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, 
January 4, 1991, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 1991, at 11 a.m. from First 
German Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate. Burial 
will be at the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born in Dale, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Henry Sauerhammer and 
Wilhelmina Rosenthal. She grew up and was educated in Medina, Wisconsin, area. 
She married August J. Zeinert on April 21, 1934, at Dale, Wisconsin. He preceded 
her in death May 13, 1971. She was employed at Fronk's Bakery and then at the C. 
Reiss Coal Co. until her retirement. Mrs. Zeinert was a member of First German 
Ev. Lutheran Church.
Survivors include nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded 
in death by a brother and a sister.
Friends may call at the Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 8, 1991, 
from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time 
of service. Memorials to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund 
would be appreciated.
Herald Times Reporter, January 7, 1991
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[widow of August Zeinert]


AUGUST J. ZEINERT

August J. Zeinert, 62, of 1235 S. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Thursday of a 
coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Zeinert was born Feb. 1, 1909, at Birnamwood, son of the late August and 
Amelia Leu Zeinert. He married Adeline Sauerhammer April 21, 1934, in the Town 
of Dale. The couple came to Manitowoc in 1937. Mr Zeinert had been employed at 
the C. Reiss Coal Co., Manitowoc, retiring last year.
Survivors include his wife and a sister, Mrs. Martha Kersten, of Wittenberg, 
Wis.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 o'clock 
this Friday afternoon until noon Saturday and then at the church until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 14, 1971
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[d. 05-13-1971/age 62 yrs.]
(b. 1 Feb 1909/d. May 1971/SSDI)


ALEX ZEISCHOLD

Alex Zeischold, 93, formerly of 1907 Western Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. T.P. Crusius will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Zeischold was born May 11, 1874, at Manitowoc, son of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Herman Zeischold. He was a painter by trade. He married Lena Bartel 
March 30, 1908, at Milwaukee and the couple located at Manitowoc. His wife 
died March 23, 1955, and a son, Wilbur, died two weeks ago.
Survivors are a son, Vernon, of Manitowoc, a grandson, Elwood Zeischold, of 
Green Bay and a granddaughter, Mrs. Carlin Sanders, of Milwaukee.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1968 P. T5
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[bur. on Art Bartel-Wm. Rudolph lot]


AMANDA ZEISCHOLD

HEART ATTACK CAUSES DEATH 
Mrs. Walter Zeischold Will Be Buried Saturday 
Mrs. Walter Zeischold, 2007 Western Avenue, aged 49, nee Amanda Bartel, died 
Thursday at the Holy Family hospital. Complications affecting the heart caused 
her death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the home, the 
Rev. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.  
Mrs. Zeischold was born May 16, 1884 in Manitowoc. On November 25, 1909 she was 
married to Walter Zeischold. She lived in Manitowoc all of her life.
Besides her husband the deceased is survived by her mother, Mr. Edw. Bartel; 
three sisters, Mrs. Lena Zeischold and Mrs. Bertha Schliesleder of Manitowoc 
and Alma of Chicago; and six brothers, Al of Milwaukee, and William, Frank, 
Arthur, Charles and Earl of Manitowoc.
The body will be removed to the home today from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 20, 1933  P. 6
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[bur. 10-21-1933/age 49 yrs/cause: cardiac decompensation/
bur. on Walter Zeischold and Ida Gerrity lot]
********
Miss Amanda Bartel and Walter Zeischold were young people married at the Lutheran 
parsonage on Thanksgiving Day at 2 pm, Rev. Machmiller being the celebrant at the 
nuptials. Miss Alma Bartel and Herman Zeischold were attendants to the pair. The 
bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bartel. The groom being an office 
employe of the E.C. Sixta Co. The couple who have a host of friends to wish them 
all manner of good, will continue to reside here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 26, 1909 page 1


ERNESTINA ZEISCHOLD

HOLDAY IN ZIESCHOLD (sic) FAMILY A SAD ONE
Christmas holidays brought sadness instead of joy to the Zeischold family when 
messages from Milwaukee announced the death in that city of Mrs. Ernestine Zeischold, 
mother of the family of seven children and widow of Herman Zeischold, Sr., this city. 
Mrs. Zeischold passed away Thursday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles 
Schlindwein, of Milwaukee where she had been for three months visiting. Death came 
as Mrs. Zeischold planned to spend Christmas with her children here.
The body was brought here last evening and funeral services were held from the home 
of Walter Zeischold, 2007 Western avenue, this afternoon, the Rev. Recht officiating.
Mrs. Zeischold, nee Ernestine Franz, was born at Rosenfelde, Germany, October 25, 
1848, and came to America in 1872, soon after locating in Manitowoc where she had 
resided since. She was married to Herman Zeischold, who preceded her in death three 
years ago, 53 years ago. Mrs. Zeischold is survived by seven children, three 
daughters and four sons, Mrs. A. C. Abele, Los Angeles, Mrs. Schlindwein, Milwaukee 
and Mrs. George Zimmer, this city and Alex, Herman, Walter and Edwin, all residents 
of Manitowoc. 
Manitowoc Herald News, December 26, 1925  P. 6
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[age 77y - 1m - 29d/cause of death: senility]


EVELYN T. ZEISCHOLD

Mrs. Vernon Zeischold, 58, of 705 S. 39th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Zeischold, nee Evelyn Tuesburg, was born Feb. 21, 1913, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Mueller Tuesburg. She was married 
to Vernon Zeischold June 17, 1937, at Manitowoc. She had been employed at 
Kakuk Aviation, Manitowoc, for 13 years and Manitowoc Engineering for two 
years.
Survivors include her husband, a sister, Mrs. Thomas Rezach, of Waco, Tex., 
and nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday where a Wake 
service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 22, 1971
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[d. 05-22-1971/age 58 yrs./wife of Vernon Zeischold]
(b. 21 Feb 1913/d. May 1971/SSDI)


HERMAN ZEISCHOLD    (d. 1920)

OLD INJURY CAUSE DEATH OF H. ZEISCHOLD
Herman Zeischold, old time resident of the city for many years employed as a 
carpenter by the Goodrich Transit Co., died at his home on Thirteenth street 
yesterday after a lingering illness which had confined him since March. Mr. 
Zeischold’s death is believed to be traceable to an injury he suffered years 
ago when he fell into the open hold of a vessel through a hatchway left open, 
since which time he suffered decline.
Mr. Zeischold was born in Germany October 2, 1843, being 77 at death. He came 
here in 1870 and had resided in the city since. On July 26, Mr. and Mrs. 
Zeischold celebrated their golden wedding.
A wife and seven children survive Mr. Zeischold, being Mrs. Z. C. Abele, Standard, 
Cal.; Alex Zeischold, city; Mrs. Charles Schlindbin, Milwaukee; Mrs. George Zimmer, 
Herman, Edwin and Walter, of this city.
Mr. Zeischold served in the Prussian-Austrian war in 1865 and the Prussian-Franco 
war in 1870, having been twice wounded.
The funeral will be held Saturday at the home at 2 o’clock.
Manitowoc Herald News, August 5, 1920  P. 1
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[cause: cancer of the stomach/bur. on H. Zeischold lot]


HERMAN H. ZEISCHOLD    (d. 1956)

Herman H. Zeischold of 1207 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at his 
home following a heart attack. Zeischold was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, the Rev. 
Paul Blaufuss officiating. Cremation will follow.
Zeischold was born in Manitowoc, the son of the late Herman and Ernestine Franz 
Zeischold. He married the former Apolonia Scheon? on June 30, 194?. Before his 
retirement in June, 1954, he was employed at the Aluminum Goods for 33 years. 
He was a member of the 25 Year Club at the Aluminum Gods and a member of the 
Masonic order. 
Survivors include his wife; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Joseph A. Schwartz of Manitowoc; 
a stepson, Edwin C. Seaton of Tokyo, Japan; two brothers, Walter of Duarte, Calif., 
and Alex of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Schlindwein of Milwaukee and Mrs. 
Frances Zimmer of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. 
Sunday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 29, 1956 
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[age 72 yrs./cremains]


LENA ZEISCHOLD    (d. 1904)

CALLED IN YOUTH
Sad Holiday Season at Zeischold Home Where Daughter is Dead
Heart failure after an illness of two weeks, claimed Miss Lena Zeischold, 
a well-known Southside young lady, the death having occurred at the home 
of the parents on Franklin Street Friday night. Decedent was 27 years of age 
and had  made her home in the city nearly all her life. A short time ago she 
suffered an illness that affected the heart but there was no thought of danger 
or death. During the few days preceding her death, the young woman suffered 
greatly and Friday it became apparent that her life would be sacrificed. Besides 
the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Zeischold, two sisters and two brothers 
survive. The family has the sympathy of friends. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Dec. 24, 1904 
********
Heart illness took the life Fri. night of Lina Zeischold, the 
27-yr. old daughter of Franklin St. resident Hermann Zeischold. 
The deceased had suffered with heart illness for a long time, 
but it worsened a few days before her death, so all hope was 
given up. In addition to her parents, she is survived by 2 
brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral was held Tuesday.
Der Nord Westen, 29 Dec. 1904
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Lena Zeischold
birth: 10 April 1877 Manitowoc
death: 24 December 1904 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 Manitowoc
father: ... Zeischold
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[cause: hemorrhage]


LENA ZEISCHOLD    (d. 1955)

Mrs. Alex Zeischold, 81, of 1907 Western Ave., Manitowoc, died Wednesday noon 
at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
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.
She was born Lena Bartel in Manitowoc in 1873 and in 1903 was married to Alex 
Zeischold in Milwaukee. They located in Manitowoc
Surviving are her husband; two sons, Wilbur of Green Bay, and Vernon of 
Manitowoc; brother, Charles, of Manitowoc, sister, Mrs. Walter Zeischold of Los 
Angles; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 23, 1955  P. 19 
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BROUGHT HOME A BRIDE.
Alex Zeischold Visits Milwaukee on Important Mission.
From a few day's visit at Milwaukee Alex Zeischold, a well known young 
man of the city returned Tuesday, accompanied by a bride, having been 
married Monday to Miss Lena Bartels, a former Manitowoc girl who had 
been making her home in the Cream city. Announcement of the wedding 
comes as a surprise to many friends of the couple, as the intention 
of the two had been kept a secret even from most intimate friends and 
associates. Both Mr. Zeischold and his bride are well known and popular 
young people of the city and their union is the consumation of a 
courtship of long standing. They will make their home in this city and 
have the well wishes of many friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 1, 1903 P. 1
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[d. 03-23-1955/age 81 yrs./bur. on Art Bartel and Wm. Rudolph lot]


VELETA B. ZEISCHOLD

Mrs. Vernon (Veleta) Zeischold, 74, a former Manitowoc resident, died Friday, 
September 26, 1986 at Tampa, Florida. Funeral services will be 2:30 pm Thursday 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. David Klutterman will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Survivors include her husband, Vernon Zeischold and a sister, Elsie Bowels, all 
of Gibsonton, Florida. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Marvin 
Criss. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 11 am Thursday until 
the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Oct. 1, 1986
********
[d. at Tampa Florida/widow of Mervin R. Criss/wife of Vernon Zeischold]
********
Veleta B. Zeischold, 74, of Gibsonton, died Friday. A native of Manatowock, Wis.,(sic) 
she had resided in the Tampa Bay area for 10 years. She was of the Episcopal faith. 
She is survived by her husband, Vernan W.; and one sister, Elsie Bowlees of Gibsonton. 
Hamilton Funeral Home, Riverview.
The Tampa Tribune, Sun., Sept. 28, 1986


VERNON W. ZEISCHOLD

Vernon W. Zeischold, 78, a former Manitowoc resident who resided at Gibston, 
Florida, died Thursday, July 9, 1987 at Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Funeral services 
will be 1:30 pm Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald 
Schrankler will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Zeischold was born August 3, 1908 at Manitowoc, son of the late Alex and Lena 
Bartel Zeischold. Prior to retiring, Mr. Zeischold was employed with the City of 
Manitowoc. He married Evelyn Tuesburg, June 17, 1937 at Manitowoc. She preceded 
him in death May 22, 1971. He then married Veleta Criss September 26, 1986.
Survivors include cousins, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from noon on Thursday until the time of 
service. There will be no Wednesday visitation at the Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., July 15, 1987 page 18
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[d. at Libert Grove WI/widower of Evelyn Zeischold and Valetta Criss Zeischold]


AUGUST ZELK

Death Sun. last week of Town Liberty 
resident August Zolk(sic) from a heart attack. The deceased, who reached 
the age of 50, leaves a widow and 8 children.
Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1900
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August Zelk
birth: 1846 Ger.
death: 11 March 1900 Liberty, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Liberty
father: Fritz Zelk
mother: Mary
spouse: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[age 54 yrs./cause: La Grippe]


ESTHER B. BARGER ZELLE

Esther B. Zelle, age 91, of 1917 Kellner St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday 
morning, Sept. 13, 2009, at her residence.
Esther was born on Oct. 14, 1917, in Manitowoc, daughter of Robert and Hattie 
Reichard. She was baptized on Oct. 28 at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church by the Rev. Karl Machmiller. She attended Immanuel Lutheran grade school 
and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1935. She spent most 
of her 91 years in the Manitowoc area.
She was employed at various places in Manitowoc, including 15 years at Dairy-Lab 
Services, and retired at age 62 from the office at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry. 
She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Grace Circle and an 
office volunteer.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by one son: David G. Meisner; three husbands, George 
Meisner, James Barger and Gordon Zelle; four brothers: Robert, Edgar, Clarence 
and Paul Reichard; and one sister: Winona Reichard.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at Grace 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the 
Rev. Thomas Pankow with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, until the time of service at 
11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 14, 2009


AGNES T. (MOHR) ZEMAN

Agnes T. Zeman, age 97, of Sacred Heart Villa, formerly residing at 1448 N. 
23rd St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, March 29, 2005 at Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. 
Friday, April 1 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Agnes was born May 12, 1907 in the township of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Frank and Ida Holschbach Mohr. Before marriage, she worked 
as a household manager in Manitowoc. She married Victor J. Zeman on June 4, 
1935 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, where she was a charter member. She was 
a homemaker and farmed with Victor in the township of Gibson. After retirement, 
Agnes and Victor moved to Manitowoc in 1972. Agnes was an excellent cook and was 
generous with her culinary masterpieces and other talents. She began volunteer 
work for the St. Vincent de Paul Society in 1972 and continued until several 
months before her death. Agnes and Victor loved live music and frequently attended 
dances with their friends. Victor preceded her in death on March 3, 2003. 
Agnes is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Paul and Connie Zeman, Manitowoc; 
three grandchildren: Jeffrey (Jennifer) Zeman, Manitowoc; Carrie (Paul) Miller, 
Green Bay; Gina Zeman, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; one 
sister: Catherine Close, Manitowoc; sisters-in-law: Helen Mohr and Helen Sleger, 
both of Manitowoc; also nieces and nephews. A brother: Thomas; sisters: Margaret 
and Leona, also preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 1121 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, 
on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 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, March 2005


ANNA ZEMAN    (d. 1899)

THE ANGEL OF DEATH 
Mrs. Anna Zeman Answered the Call of the Grim Reaper At an Early Hour This Morning 
DECEASED SUFFERED LONG 
Final Summons Came as a Messenger of Relief—Funeral will Be Held Saturday at St. 
Boniface Church.
Mrs. Anna Zeman died at her home, cor. of Buffalo and Main streets at an early hour 
this morning. For two years she has suffered from the effects of a cancer and death 
came as a welcome messenger of relief. In Sept. 1897, upon the advice of her 
physicians she consented to have an operation performed and went to Chicago for that 
purpose. The result was not entirely satisfactory and although the operation afforded 
temporary relief, the old trouble returned and finally culminated in her death. For 
the past few weeks the spark of life has burned fitfully, at times growing bright 
only to flicker and grow dim. One consolation to the bereaved friends is that she 
retained her faculties to the last and shortly before she passed away, surrounded by 
her loved ones, she calmly spoke a few loving words of farewell and gave her blessing 
to those she was so soon to leave. 
Mrs. Zeman was a woman of many excellent traits of character, loved and respected by 
all with whom she came in contact. To her children she was a kind and loving mother, 
to her husband a true helpmate in every sense of the word and by her friend she was 
recognized as a woman of superior qualities. The sympathy of the whole community will 
be extended to the family in their hour of sorrow.
Anna Vanek (Zeman) was born at Prague, Bohemia, May 15, 1842 and came to this country 
in company with her parents when but a child. They removed to Manitowoc county in 1854. 
In February 1868 she was married to the husband who survives her and in 1878 they moved 
to this city where they have since resided. Besides the husband, six children are left 
to mourn her demise. They are Mrs. Mary Franz, Anna, Frank, Charles, Emil and Eddie. 
The funeral will be held from St. Boniface church Saturday morning at nine o’clock. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 5, 1899  P. 1
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[bur. 01-05-1899/cause: cancer]


ANNIE S. ZEMAN    (d. 1963)

Mrs. Joseph S. Zeman, 84, who had been making her home with a son-in-law and 
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ott, of 1938 S. Ellen St., Milwaukee, since 
1936, died Friday morning following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Stefl 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Anna Rozum was born Sept. 6, 1879 in the Town of Gibson, daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rozum. She was married to Joseph Zeman Aug. 20, 1897, 
at Manitowoc and the couple moved to Kossuth where it operated a general store 
and tavern until the husband died in 1924.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Henry Kliment and Mrs. Matt Shimon of Whitelaw 
and Mrs. Joseph Bistrizsky, Mrs. Stephen Ott and Mrs. Don Stormowski of Milwaukee; 
a brother, Anton Rozum of Gibson; 10 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. A 
son and a daughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 20, 1963  P. 6
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[Anna Zeman/d. 09-20-1963 at Milwaukee WI/age 84 yrs./widow of Joseph S. Zeman]


ANTON C. ZEMAN

Anton C. Zeman, 90, of Rt. 1, Maribel, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient one week after suffering a stroke 
at home. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral home, Kellnersville, 
the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Kalisek officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Zeman was born May 5, 1874, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late 
Wencel and Mary Zanunachek?? Zeman. He married Emma Charney June 20, 1905, at 
Manitowoc and the couple operated a farm. Mr. Zeman was also a painter and for 
many years operated a saw mill and threshing machine with his brothers. He 
retired 14 years ago. The couple celebrated its 50th wedding anniversary in 
1955.
Survivors include his wife, a brother, George, of Manitowoc and several nieces 
and nephews. Two brothers, Frank and Wencel, preceded him in earth.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 10, 1965  P. 11


CHARLES A. ZEMAN    (d. 1957)

Charles Zeman Dies at Hospital
Charles A. Zeman, 75, retired Manitowoc businessman and former president of 
Northern Elevator Co., died at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital. He had 
been in ill health since January. The Zeman home is a 535 N. Eighth St. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. 
The Rev. F. C. St. Clair will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Zeman was born July 15, 1890, in the city, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Frank Zeman. Frank Zeman was Manitowoc County treasurer for several terms.
Charles Zeman attended city schools and was graduated from the old North Side 
High School in 1900. He was president of the senior class. Mr. Zeman worked 
for Armour and Co. at Chicago for a few years and later with the Northern Grain 
Co. in this city.
In 1908, he and Robert Ritchie joined as partners in the Northern Elevator Co. 
Edward J. Zeman and John Short joined the firm later, Charles Zeman continued 
as president of the firm until it was sold and he retired from active business 
in 1950. He ..(line underinked)..vue and Colfax, Wis.
He married Bess Paine, daughter of the Dr. and Mrs. R. K. Paine, in 1913, and 
the couple always occupied the Paine home at 635 N. Eighth St. Mr. Zeman was 
a member of the Elks Lodge.
Surviving him are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. William C. Muth, two sisters, Mrs. 
A.J. Vits and Mrs. Arthur Auton, a brother, Edward J. Zeman, two grandchildren, 
Kendall Elizabeth Muth and William C. Muth Jr., all of this city, and a number 
of nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 16, 1957  P. 27 
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[d. 05-15-1957/age 76 yrs./cause: heart failure/bur. on R.K. Paine lot]
********
Marriage of Charles/Elizabeth Zeman
PAINE-ZEMAN WEDDING ONE OF PRETTIEST OF YEAR IN CITY
MISS BESSIE PAINE IS BRIDE OF CHARLES ZEMAN; CEREMONY AT HOME OF BRIDE'S MOTHER AT 8 LAST EVENING
Never did bride and groom enter a new life more auspiciously then did Miss Bessie 
Paine and Charles Zeman last evening when at the Paine homestead on North Eighteenth 
Street, the vows that made them one were taken amidst scenes that will ever be 
remembered by the principals as contributing to the happiest day of their lives. 
Surrounded by relatives and the friends that have grown up with the couple through 
childhood and school days, the young people were principal characters to as pretty 
a wedding as has taken place in Manitowoc in many years.
The spacious Paine home was converted into a veritable bower for the occassion. 
The color scheme of pink and white was carried out everywhere. Roses and ferns in 
profusion decorated the rooms while the bay window of the living room where the 
ceremony was performed was a solid mass of green converted into an improvised altar 
over which was suspended a magnificent large wedding bell. Under this the couple 
received the vows and the nuptial blessing read by Rev. Reynolds of the Episcopal 
church, Leading to the altar the bridesmaids formed the ribbon passageway through 
which the bridal procession passed. Looking down from the stairway was stationed 
Mrs. Paine, mother of the bride, who by reason of her illness, could not descend 
to the lower floor. Mrs. Etta Mosely (nee Brothers) at whose wedding celebration 
the bride assisted as bride's maid only a few weeks ago, was matron of honor for 
the occasion. She wore a beautiful cashmere de sole gown. Miss Adelaide Kazda, 
the bride's maid of honor was attired in a gown of pink meteor silk trimmed with 
chantilly lace, while the maids of honor, Misses Rose Seeger, Hazel DeLano, Helen 
Heggins and Emma Zeman conformed to the general setting in pretty pink and white 
dresses. Miss Josephine Patchen, the flower girl, was in white. Stanley Echel was 
groomsman and Richard Paine, the bride's brother, gave her away. The bride wore a 
creation of white crepe meteor trimmed with chantilly lace and a veil and the 
groom had every reason to be proud of his bride as he led her to the altar. She 
carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley.
The wedding took place at 8 o'clock after which the bridal party and guests were 
served with refreshments. The Gloe-Naidl orchestra rendered the wedding march and 
several selections during the evening. The couple will make an extended wedding 
trip. They departed on the limited last evening for Green Bay and today are in 
Chicago. They will take a trip through Dixie, down the Mississippi on a steamer 
and spend some time in the south. Returning they will be at home about January 1 
at the Paine residence, corner of Eighth and St. Clair Streets.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. R. K. Paine, one of Manitowoc's home girls, born 
and reared here, graduated from the high school and a young lady popular with a 
great host of friends who will extend to her sincere good wishes in her journey 
through life. She is one of the most popular girls of the younger social set and 
is in every way fitted for her new station in life and will grace the home her 
husband will provide for her.
The groom is one of the city's rising young businessmen of retiring personality 
yet forceful in business and successful in his career. He is Treasurer of the 
Northern Elevator Company organized five years ago and one of the most successful 
of the local grain companies. Except for a few friends who have known the couple 
for many years and grown up with them, the wedding was attended by only relatives 
of the young people with exception of a few out of town guests. A reception at the 
Dr. Patchen home a few days ago was given by the couple at which a more general 
invitation was extended. Among the out-of-town guests were: William Nottage, Miss 
Edith Whedon of Appleton; Mr. and Mrs. George Heller Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur 
Geile, Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Clas of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. George Felton, Eldora, Ia., 
and a number of others from Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Sept. 18, 1913


EDWARD J. ZEMAN

Edward J. Zeman, 81, of 711 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude 
LeClair will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Zeman was born at Manitowoc June 17, 1884, son of the late Frank and Anna 
Wanek Zeman. He was graduated in 1903 from North Side High School and immediately 
was employed by Northern Grain Co., remaining with the business until 1908. In 
that year, along with a brother, Charles, and R.A. Ritchie, they launched Northern 
Elevator C., with elevators at Manitowoc and Colfax, Wis. In 1950, the business 
was sold to Ed Reineman of Reedsville.
Mr. Zeman had been employed at Lakeside Packing Co. where he was an officer and a 
director. He was one of the original stockholders of Eastman Manufacturing Co. and 
served as a director at the time it was merged with Imperial Brass Co. of Chicago. 
He was also a stockholder and director or Eastman Atlantic Mfg. Co. of Wilmington, 
Del., and a director of Capitol Building Corp. of Manitowoc.
Mr. Zeman married Minnie Klackner at Manitowoc Nov. 12, 1912. She died in 1964. 
He was a 50-year member of Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 687 and a member of Holy Name 
Society of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Edward Schuesseler, of Santa Rosa, Calif., Mrs. 
Robert Langenfeld, of New Holstein and Mrs. William Protz Jr., of Manitowoc, two 
sisters, Mrs. A. J. Vits and Mrs. Arthur Auton, of Manitowoc and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 28, 1965  P. 5
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KEPT THEIR PLANS TO WED FROM FRIENDS
Ed Zeman and Miss Kleckner Wedded Early Today
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Minnie Kleckner and Edward Zeman which was 
solemnized at Sacred Heart Church at 7 this morning, will come as a surprise to 
friends of the couple, the plans for the wedding having been quietly arranged 
and the secret well guarded, only immediate relatives having been told of the 
approaching event.
Rev. J. T. O'Leary officiated at the service and Mr. Zeman and bride departed 
at one for Chicago and other points for a wedding trip. The wedding was a quiet 
one, with only members of the immediate families present to witness the ceremony.
Mr. Zeman is a son of Ald. Frank Zeman and is well known as one of the city's 
rising young businessmen. He is associated with the Northern Elevator Company, 
which maintains elevators for the Northside. His bride is a daughter of Mrs. 
Elizabeth Kleckner, Town of Manitowoc and was formerly with the O.Torrison Company. 
She is possessed of charms of mind and person that has won her a large circle of 
admiring friends and the young couple will receive sincere will wishes.
Mr. and Mrs. Zeman will make their home in this city, residing on North Seventh 
Street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 20, 1912 page 1


ELIZABETH P. "BESS" PAINE ZEMAN

Mrs. Charles A. Zeman, 90, formerly of 635 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc,
a resident of Family Heritage Home the past two and one half years
died Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funerals services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. James Episcopal
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William R. Harvey will officiate with
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Zeman was born Oct. 5, 1886, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Kendall Paine. She was reared in Manitowoc and
attended Lawrence Conservatory of Music in 1905. In 1906, she att-
ended Virgil Piano Conservatory in New York City and in 1907, the
National Park Junior College, Washington, D.C., graduating in 1908.
She was married to Charles A. Zeman Sept. 17, 1913, at Manitowoc.
He preceded her in death May 15, 1957. Mrs. Zeman was a very active
lifetime member of St. James Episcopal Church and lifetime member 
of Manitowoc Family Service Assn. She was a member of the steering
committee in the origin of the organization.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Valerie Zeman Muth, of Manitowoc, 
and two grandchildren, Mrs. Kendall Muth Sheehy, of Salt Lake City, 
Utah, and W. Chris Muth, of Manitowoc
There will be no visitation. Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangement. Memorials may be made to St. 
James Episcopal Church.
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, February 16, 1977, p.21
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[widow of Charles Zeman]
********
Marriage of Charles/Elizabeth Zeman
PAINE-ZEMAN WEDDING ONE OF PRETTIEST OF YEAR IN CITY
MISS BESSIE PAINE IS BRIDE OF CHARLES ZEMAN; CEREMONY AT HOME OF BRIDE'S MOTHER AT 8 LAST EVENING
Never did bride and groom enter a new life more auspiciously then did Miss Bessie 
Paine and Charles Zeman last evening when at the Paine homestead on North Eighteenth 
Street, the vows that made them one were taken amidst scenes that will ever be 
remembered by the principals as contributing to the happiest day of their lives. 
Surrounded by relatives and the friends that have grown up with the couple through 
childhood and school days, the young people were principal characters to as pretty 
a wedding as has taken place in Manitowoc in many years.
The spacious Paine home was converted into a veritable bower for the occassion. 
The color scheme of pink and white was carried out everywhere. Roses and ferns in 
profusion decorated the rooms while the bay window of the living room where the 
ceremony was performed was a solid mass of green converted into an improvised altar 
over which was suspended a magnificent large wedding bell. Under this the couple 
received the vows and the nuptial blessing read by Rev. Reynolds of the Episcopal 
church, Leading to the altar the bridesmaids formed the ribbon passageway through 
which the bridal procession passed. Looking down from the stairway was stationed 
Mrs. Paine, mother of the bride, who by reason of her illness, could not descend 
to the lower floor. Mrs. Etta Mosely (nee Brothers) at whose wedding celebration 
the bride assisted as bride's maid only a few weeks ago, was matron of honor for 
the occasion. She wore a beautiful cashmere de sole gown. Miss Adelaide Kazda, 
the bride's maid of honor was attired in a gown of pink meteor silk trimmed with 
chantilly lace, while the maids of honor, Misses Rose Seeger, Hazel DeLano, Helen 
Heggins and Emma Zeman conformed to the general setting in pretty pink and white 
dresses. Miss Josephine Patchen, the flower girl, was in white. Stanley Echel was 
groomsman and Richard Paine, the bride's brother, gave her away. The bride wore a 
creation of white crepe meteor trimmed with chantilly lace and a veil and the 
groom had every reason to be proud of his bride as he led her to the altar. She 
carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley.
The wedding took place at 8 o'clock after which the bridal party and guests were 
served with refreshments. The Gloe-Naidl orchestra rendered the wedding march and 
several selections during the evening. The couple will make an extended wedding 
trip. They departed on the limited last evening for Green Bay and today are in 
Chicago. They will take a trip through Dixie, down the Mississippi on a steamer 
and spend some time in the south. Returning they will be at home about January 1 
at the Paine residence, corner of Eighth and St. Clair Streets.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. R. K. Paine, one of Manitowoc's home girls, born 
and reared here, graduated from the high school and a young lady popular with a 
great host of friends who will extend to her sincere good wishes in her journey 
through life. She is one of the most popular girls of the younger social set and 
is in every way fitted for her new station in life and will grace the home her 
husband will provide for her.
The groom is one of the city's rising young businessmen of retiring personality 
yet forceful in business and successful in his career. He is Treasurer of the 
Northern Elevator Company organized five years ago and one of the most successful 
of the local grain companies. Except for a few friends who have known the couple 
for many years and grown up with them, the wedding was attended by only relatives 
of the young people with exception of a few out of town guests. A reception at the 
Dr. Patchen home a few days ago was given by the couple at which a more general 
invitation was extended. Among the out-of-town guests were: William Nottage, Miss 
Edith Whedon of Appleton; Mr. and Mrs. George Heller Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur 
Geile, Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Clas of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. George Felton, Eldora, Ia., 
and a number of others from Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Sept. 18, 1913


ELLA ZEMAN

Mrs. Henry Zeman Sr., 69, of Rockwood, took her life Sunday at the farm home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville, the Rev. Robin Butler officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Zeman, nee Ella Popelars, was born Nov. 8, 1895, in the Town of Kossuth, 
son of the late Wencel and Esther Rebechek Popelars. She was married to Mr. 
Zeman Nov. 28, 1916, and the couple farmed in the Town of Kossuth. She was a 
member of the Rockwood Homemakers and the Golden Agers of Manitowoc.
She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Marcella) Straka, of 
Rt. 1, Maribel; three sons, Arnold and Henry, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Harvey, 
of Rt. 1, Maribel; two brothers, Dr. William Popelars, of Weyauwega and Emil, 
of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A brother 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 9, 1965  P. 26
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[d. 10-10-1965/age 69 yrs./wife of Henry Zeman]
*******
Miss Ella Popelars and Henry Zeman of Kossuth were married at the Court House 
last Tuesday by Court Judge Chloupek. The attendants were Miss Mary Zeman and 
Emil Popelars and Blanch Swetlikk and Joe Zeman. After the wedding ceremony 
the young couple boarded the 1 o'clock train for Chicago and Milwaukee for 
their honeymoon. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wencel Popelars of 
Kellnersville and was a correspondent for the Pilot for some time. The groom 
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wencel Zeman of Reif Mills and is a young man of 
good character. Upon returning from their wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Zeman 
will make their home at Reifs Mills. The Pilot wishes them success and happiness 
throughout their married life.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 30, 1916


EMMA ZEMAN   (d. 1940)

Mrs. Frank Zeman, 59, died Sunday evening at the family home, 847 North 12th 
street. She had been ill for some time.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Shimek and Schwartz 
Funeral Home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps of the Presbyterian church officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mrs. Zeman was born Emma Pech in the town of Kossuth on September 28th, 1880. 
She was married to Frank Zeman in 1902. 
Survivors include the widower, one daughter, Mrs. Edwin Dueno of Detroit, Mich.; 
a niece, Miss Gladys Pech who makes her home with the Zemans; a brother, Edward 
Pech of Francis Creek; and three sisters, Mrs. Fred Jachimstahl and Mrs. George 
Peterik of this city and Mrs. Frank Duchon of Brockville.
The body will lie in state a the Shimek and Schwartz Funeral Home from 2 p.m. 
Tuesday until the hour of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 15, 1940  P. 9 
********
Mrs. Frank Zeman, 59, died Sunday evening at the home, 847 North 
13th St., after an illness of some time. Funeral services were 
held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Phipps officiating, with burial at 
Evergreen. Born Emma Pech, she was married to Frank Zeman in 1902 
and is survived by him, a daughter, a brother and three sisters.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Fri. 19 Jan 1940, p. 6
********
[Mrs. Emma Pech Zeman/cause: generalized abdominal carcinomatosis/
wife of Frank S. Zeman]


EMMA ZEMAN   (d. 1970)

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Zeman, 89, former Rt. 1, Maribel, resident, who 
died Wednesday morning at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where she 
had been a patient for four years, will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral 
Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. 
Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Zeman, nee Emma Charney, was born April 3, 1881, in Town of Cooperstown, 
daughter of the late Wencel and Mary Riha Charney. She was married to Anton C. 
Zeman June 20, 1905, at Manitowoc. They settled in Town of Kossuth and resided 
there until Mr. Zeman died Feb. 10, 1965.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Three brothers preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday until time of service. 
A wake service will be at 8 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 11, 1970
*******
[d. 06-10-1970/age 89 yrs./widow of Anton C. Zeman]


FRANK ZEMAN    (d. 1926)

MANITOWOC PIONEER DIES
Manitowoc - Frank Zeman, 84, pioneer resident of this city, former 
county treasurer and years ago a leader in the Democratic party here, 
died at a local hospital. He had been in failing health several months. 
Mr. Zeman was a native of Bohemia and had lived in this county since 
1855.
Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, June 25, 1926
*********
Frank Zeman, an old resident of Manitowoc County and for many years prominent 
as a leader in the Democratic party in the days when the party controlled the 
county, died at the Holy Family Hospital at 9 o'clock Sunday night, aged 84 
years. 
The deceased was born in Bohemia in 1842 and came to America in 1854 and a year 
later located on a farm in Kossuth and forty-five years ago removed to this city 
where he had since made his home. He served as a member of the County board from 
his home town and after removing to the city became a member of the early day 
fire department and later was elected to the city council on which he served 
several terms. In 1888 Mr. Zeman was elected sheriff on the democratic ticket 
and in later years served two terms as county treasurer, his election to office 
testifying to his capable administration which won endorsement by voters of the 
city and county. Mr. Zeman in late years had declined to run for office although 
he had been urged time and time again to permit his name to be used. Mr. Zeman 
for many years engaged in the hotel business but for several years has lived a 
retired life.
Mrs. Zeman preceded her husband in death 29 years ago and surviving him are six 
children, all but two of whom are residents of this city and were at the bedside 
when death came. the children are Mrs. Mary Franz of New York city, Frank Zeman 
Jr. of Chicago, Mrs. A. J. Vits, Charles A. Zeman, Mrs. A.J. Auton and Edward 
Zeman of this city.
The death of Frank Zeman takes another of the old settlers who are dropping out one 
by one. Mr. Zeman was an upright man and good citizen. It was perfectly natural for 
him to do right. He commanded the respect of all that knew him. The funeral was held 
Wednesday morning from Sacred Heart Church, Rev. Beade officiating. Interment was 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 24, 1926
*********
Frank Zeman, the democratic candidate for county treasurer, is a native 
of Bohemia. He was born Dec. 7, 1846. He came to America with his parents, 
July 7, 1854. The family settled on a farm in the town of Cooperstown, 
where Frank was employed for the following nineteen years. Later he came 
to this city and engaged in the hotel business, his present occupation. 
About fourteen years ago he was sheriff of this county. For eight years 
he was chief of the fire department and he served several years as a 
member of the county board. Two years ago he was the nominee for the same 
office he now again seeks; but his opponent defeated him by a small 
majority. Zeman is well qualified for the office to which he aspires; 
and, if elected, will discharge the duties of the office with credit to 
himself and the county. 
The Manitowoc Pilot, October 20, 1904 p.1


FRANK J. ZEMAN    (d. 1898)

Death on Mon. evening here of 40 yr. old Mr. F.J. Zeman of a cerebral hemorrhage.
The deceased, a nephew of our former sheriff Frank Zeman, was born in Cooperstown
and for the past many years was employed at the Rand and Roemer Hardware Co. here.
In honor of his former service with a local fire company, the flag was flown at
half staff yesterday at the Central Fire Station. Mr. Zeman is survived by his
widow and 5 children. His funeral took place yesterday at the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Feb. 1898
*****
Frank J. Zeman of this city died on Monday night, after an illness of four weeks. He 
was an employe of the Rand & Roemer Hardware company and four weeks ago 
complained of a pain in the hip. He quit work, but his trouble developed into typhoid 
fever. He was 38 years old and leaves a wife and five children. He was born in 
Cooperstown but came to the city when young.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, February 3, 1898 pg. 3
*****
Frank J. Zeman
birth: 1859 Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
death: 31 January 1898 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc
residence: 1898 Manitowoc
father: Joseph Zeman
mother: Josephine
spouse: Annie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*****
[bur. 01-27-1898/cause: typhoid fever]


FRANK S. ZEMAN  (d. 1944)

Frank S. Zeman, 70, of 847 North 13th street, former alderman and 
retired hardware merchant died early today at his home. He had been 
confined to his bed since last December.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Zeman 
home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
He was born in Kossuth in 1874 and spent his early life on a farm. 
Coming to this city he engaged in the hardware business forming a 
partnership with the late Albert G. Worel under the firm name the 
Worel and Zeman Hardware company and operating a  business on Buffalo 
street.
Later these two partners joined with the late Jacob Stangel in 
acquiring the Rand and Roemer hardware store on North Eighth street 
and founded a new firm at Eighth and York streets known as the Worel, 
Zeman and Stangel company, which engaged in both wholesale and retail 
business. Mr. Zeman retired from the hardware business 15 years ago.
Mr. Zeman served three terms as a Sixth ward alderman, being first 
elected in 1933 and serving until 1939.
Thirty-three years ago he married Miss Emma Pech. She died in 1940.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Edwin Dueno of Detroit, a niece Miss 
Gladys Pech, who made her home with Mr. Zeman, two brothers, Steven 
of Kossuth, John of Milwaukee, two sisters, Mrs. Eli Baugniet of 
Mishicot, Mrs. Annie Pudit of Milwaukee.
The body will be moved to the Zeman home from the Leschke funeral 
home Thursday afternoon and may be viewed until the hour of the 
services.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wed. 24 May 1944, p. 2
********
[cause: cardiac decompensation]


GEORGE ZEMAN    (d. 2008)

George L. Zeman age 83, a resident of Care Partners Assisted Living, Manitowoc, 
died there Tuesday morning, June 3, 2008.
George was born on Feb. 22, 1925, in Manitowoc, son of the late Louis and Marie 
(Wanish) Zeman. He grew up in Manitowoc and upon the death of his parents he 
has been a resident of various nursing facilities in the area.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents: Louis and Marie Zeman and one sister: 
Clara June Snyder.
Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2008 at the Reinbold 
& Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc. Capt. Shelley McClintok of The 
Salvation Army will officiate, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of 
Manitowoc on Monday from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 4:30 p.m.
A special thank you to George's caregivers at Care Partners Assisted Living for 
all the loving care shown to him for so many years.
Herald Times Reporter, June 5, 2008


GEORGE J. ZEMAN    (d. 1984)

George J. Zeman, 99, a Manitowoc resident, died Sunday evening, July 1, at Park 
Lawn Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by 
Rev. Phillip Hoffman with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Zeman was born March 22, 1885, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late 
Wenzil and Mary Znamenacek Zeman. He married the former Mary Friemuth on June 28, 
1910, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. She preceded him in death on 
December 14, 1967. The couple owned and operated a farm in the Town of Cooperstown, 
retiring in 1944. The couple then moved to Manitowoc to reside since.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Georgiana and Clarence Mueller of 
Manitowoc; a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James Friemuth of 
Kellnersville and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
evening. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. by Deacon William Klein.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 1984 P. 3
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[widower of Mary Zeman]


GILBERT L. ZEMAN

Gilbert L. (Gibby) Zeman, 66, of 1504 New York Avenue, Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
May 10, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home. Rev. William 
Zimmer will officiate and burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Zeman was born Sept. 18, 1917, at Reedsville, son of Emil and Agnes Spatchek 
Zeman. Mr. Zeman was educated in Reedsville. He married Shirley Bentley on July 2, 
1947, at Manitowoc. The couple came to Manitowoc in 1930. Mr. Zeman was employed 
as a bartender for the Supper Club and the Left End, retiring in 1980. Mr. Zeman 
was a 35 year member of Eagles Aerie No. 706.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; a son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Carrie 
Zeman of Manitowoc; a brother, Clarence Zeman of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-
in-law, Evelyn and John Kakes of Francis Creek and three grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by a daughter.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday afternoon 
where a Eagles Memorial Mass will be at 7:30 p.m. and a Prayer Service will be at 
8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, May 10, 1984, P. 3
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Funeral services for Gilbert L. (Gibby) Zeman, 66, of 1504 New York Avenue, Manitowoc, 
who died Thursday, May 10, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, will be 10 a.m. Saturday 
at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer will officiate and burial will 
follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Inadvertently omitted from the list of survivors in Thursday's obituary was a very 
close niece, Heidi and Ed Hida.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday 
afternoon where a Eagles Memorial Mass will be at 7:30 o'clock and a Prayer Service 
at 8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, May 11, 1984 P. 3


HENRY ZEMAN    (d. 1970)

Henry Zeman Sr., 77, of Rockwood, died unexpectedly Thursday evening at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient since Wednesday.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. 
The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Zeman was born Sept. 16, 1892, in the Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Wenzel and Mary Hodek Zeman. He married Ella Popelars Nov. 28, 
1916. They farmed in the Town of Kossuth, retiring two years ago. He was a 
member of the Senior Citizen's Club of Manitowoc. His wife preceded him in death 
Oct. 10, 1965.
Survivors include three sons, Arnold and Henry Jr. of Rt. 2, Two Rivers and 
Harvey of Rt. 1, Maribel; a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd (Marcella) Straka, of Rt. 1, 
Maribel; a step-mother, Mrs. Herman Timm, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; three sisters, 
Mrs. Emma Torchil of Rockwood, Mrs. Olga Trottier of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Wenzel 
Cherney of Taus, Rt. 2, Cato; a half-sister, Mrs. William Sleger, of Rt. 4, 
Manitowoc; 19 grandchildren and five great grandsons. A sister and a half-brother 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday until the time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 3, 1970  P. 6T
*********
Miss Ella Popelars and Henry Zeman of Kossuth were married at the Court House 
last Tuesday by Court Judge Chloupek. The attendants were Miss Mary Zeman and 
Emil Popelars and Blanch Swetlikk and Joe Zeman. After the wedding ceremony 
the young couple boarded the 1 o'clock train for Chicago and Milwaukee for 
their honeymoon. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wencel Popelars of 
Kellnersville and was a correspondent for the Pilot for some time. The groom 
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wencel Zeman of Reif Mills and is a young man of 
good character. Upon returning from their wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Zeman 
will make their home at Reifs Mills. The Pilot wishes them success and happiness 
throughout their married life.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 30, 1916


JAMES ZEMAN    (d. 1930)

BRIEF ILLNESS TAKES LIFE OF KOSSUTH MAN 
A ruptured appendix early this morning at the Holy Family hospital caused the 
death of James Zeman, 21 year old town of Kossuth resident, after an operation 
had been resorted to in a vain effort to save the life of the young husband and 
father. Death followed a brief illness.
Born in the town of Kossuth on June 1, 1908, Zeman was a life-long resident of 
the county and township, making his home during his entire life-time on the 
family homestead. On October 20, 1928 he married Ladonia Hronek who with a four-
months’ old son, James, Jr., his mother, Mrs. Wencil Zeman, Manitowoc; one 
brother, Henry at Gibson and four sisters, Mrs. Wencil Trochil, Kossuth, Mrs. 
Adolph Soukup, Gibson, Mrs. William Sleger and Mrs. Wencil Cherney of Franklin 
survive him.
Friends may view the remains at the Wattawa and Urbanek mortuary where they will 
lie in state tomorrow afternoon from one to five o’clock, tomorrow evening from 
7 to 9 o’clock and on Monday up until the time of the funeral services.
Services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the mortuary on North 
Eighth street with interment taking place at Evergreen. Henry Cizek will conduct 
the service.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 5, 1930  P. 2
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[cause: appendicitis/bur. on Mrs. Antonia (Wencel) Zeman lot]


JAMES ZEMAN   (d. 1932)

POLICE SEEK SECOND MAN TO LEAVE HOME
James Zeman, 24, Leaves Tuesday and Whereabouts Unknown; Schuh Still Missing
Disappearance of a second Manitowoc man in a five day period was reported to
authorities early last night when Mrs. James Zeman, 414 N. Tenth street, 
notified officers that her husband had not been seen since about 10 o'clock
Tuesday morning.
The missing man is described as being 24 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches tall
and weighs 140 pounds. When last seen he was wearing blue overalls, blue
shirt, red jacket and oxfords.
Efforts to locate Clarence Schuh, baggage room clerk who was last seen Saturday
night when he left the home of his parents on S. Seventeenth street, have
proved fruitless although authorities of this and surrounding Wisconsin cities
have been enlisted in the search for him.
(rest of article is the remaining police report on other matters)
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, April 7, 1932
***********
JAMES ZEMAN BODY FOUND
NO EVIDENCE OF FOUL PLAY IS INDICATED
Father of Two Children Disappeared From Home in This City on April 5
Mystery surrounding the disappearance of James Zeman, 24 year old resident
on April 5 was solved yesterday morning when his lifeless body was found
floating in the river below Riverview Park. There was no evidence of foul
play, authorities said, and it is presumed that he accidentally fell into
the river the same day that his disappearance was noted.
The discovery of the body marked the solving of the second of three disap-
pearances which had been called to attention of police within a week, Frank
Kochrosky being located at Chicago several days after he abandoned his 
truck on a downtown street here. Clarence Schuh, the first to be reported
missing, has not been located and no traces of his whereabouts have been
found since he was last seen on the night of April 2.
Body Decomposed
The body of Zeman was badly decomposed and made necessary the holding of
funeral services from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei mortuary at 2 o'clock
this afternoon. Interment took place at Evergreen cemetery.
Immediate survivors include the widow, nee Irene Mott, two children (private);
a sister, Miss Helen Zeman and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Zeman of
this city. The deceased was born at Kellnersville on May 10, 1908 and was a
resident of this city for 12 years.
(another paragraph about another disappearance not transcribed for this obit)
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 25, 1932  p.2
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[bur. 4-25-1932/age 24 yrs/cause: accidental drowning in Manitowoc River]


JOSEPH ZEMAN    (d. 1880)

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Feb. 1880:
Death of 16-year old Joseph Zaeman, son of Frank Zaeman, on Fri. Burial
was on Sun., 08 Feb.
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[bur. 02-08-1880/age 16 yrs/cause: consumption]


JOSEPH S. ZEMAN    (d. 1924)

MARIBEL MAN DIES AT GREEN BAY HOSPITAL 
Joseph S.Zeman, Merchant, Succumbs After Operation
Joseph S. Zeman, of Maribel, proprietor of a general store at Brockville on 
Route 1,6 one of the best known men of the county, died at St. Vincent hospital 
at Green Bay Wednesday, aged 49 years. Mr. Zeman had entered the hospital for 
an operation following an attack of gall stones and failed to rally from the 
operation. His death is a great shock to the community where he resided and was 
widely known.
The body of Mr. Zeman was brought here and funeral services will be held from 
the chapel of the Urbanek & Wattawa company Saturday morning at 10:30, with 
interment at Evergreen cemetery.
Was Leader in Community
Mr. Zeman for twenty years had conducted the mercantile business under his name 
at Brockville and was one of the most prominent men of this section of the county. 
He was a director of Maribel State Bank and a leader in civic activities of his 
town. His home was on rural route 2 out of Maribel.
Besides his wife, Mr. Zeman is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Henry Kliment, 
Emily, Viola, Georgia, Josephine, Marcella, four brothers, Adolph, Stephen S., 
Frank S. Zeman of this county and John Zeman, Milwaukee and four sisters, Mrs. 
Mary Teserik, Mrs. Rose Baugniet, Mrs. Anna Skorivida, this county and Mrs. Emma 
Radil, Milwaukee, also survive. There are two grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald News, December 11, 1924  P. 2
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[bur 12-13-1924/cause: peritonitis]


JOSEPHINE ZEMAN

Miss Josephine Zeman, 26, Kossuth, died last night at the Municipal hospital, 
Two Rivers, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home, Milos Dushek, Z.C.B.J. lodge, will speak in Bohemian 
while the Rev. F. C. St. Clair will officiate at the English service. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Zeman, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Zeman, was born on a farm near 
Brockville in 1912. Several years ago she moved to Highland Park, Ill., where 
she studies to be a nurse.
Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Joseph S. Zeman, Brockville; daughter, Shirley, 
Brockville; five sisters, Mrs. Henry Kliment and Mrs. Matt Shimon, Brockville, 
Mrs. Joseph Bistricky, Mrs. Steven Ott and Marcella Zeman, all of Milwaukee; 
grandmother, Mrs. Anna Rozum, Kossuth.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday noon to the hour of 
the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 7, 1938  P. 2
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[bur. 06-09-1938/age 26 yrs./cause: metastic carcinoma of spine/
bur. on Mrs. Joseph S. Zeman lot]


JULIA M. ZEMAN

Miss Julia Zeman, who had been making her home with a sister, Mrs. Harry 
Whitcomb of 932 North Sixth street, died this morning at the Holy Family 
hospital, following a brief illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Miss Zeman was born in this city, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
Zeman. For many years she was employed as a buyer and supervisor in the cotton 
dress department of the Henderson-Hoyt and Boston Stores here. She was also 
active in the Business and Professional Women’s club.
Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Whitcomb and Mrs. Bertha Elfner of this city 
and Mrs. V. E. Brownell of Milwaukee; two nephews and a niece. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the hour of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 14, 1948  P. 2
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[Miss Julia Zeman/d. 05-14-1948/age 65 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Anna Zeman lot]


LOUIS F. ZEMAN

Louis F. Zeman, 90, a resident of Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Friday 
morning, March 22, at the Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and 
Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will 
be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post No. 659.
Mr. Zeman was born Sept. 4, 1894, in the Township of Cooperstown, son of the 
late Francis and Anna Susta Zeman. He grew up and was educated in Cooperstown 
area, moving later to Rosecrans, Wis., and then later moving to Manitowoc in 
1920 to make her(sic) home. He married Marie I. Wanish, Aug. 9, 1924, at 
Manitowoc. Mr. Zeman worked for Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company for 18 years and 
also later for Alfred Muchin Company for 13 years. He was a member of Veteran of 
Foreign Wars Otto Oas Post 659 and World War I Barracks. He served with the 
United States Army during World War I. Mr. Zeman served overseas with Company E.
Survivors include his wife, Marie of Manitowoc; a son, George of Manitowoc; two 
brothers, Charles Zeman and Victor Zeman both of Maribel; three sisters, Anna 
Rappel of Manitowoc; Mayme Zipperer of Elkhart Lake, Wis. and Marcella Kettner 
of Manitowoc; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, nieces, nephews 
and cousins. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Clara.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, March 23, 1985 P. 3
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[husband of Marie I. Zeman]


MARGARET ZEMAN

Mrs. William Zeman, 87, formerly of 519 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Pawelski will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Zeman, nee Margaret Johanek, was born June 15, 1883, at Kellnersville, 
daughter of the late John and Anna Wejhart Johanek. She was married to William 
Zeman in 1918 at Kellnersville. The couple resided there until 1922 when they 
moved to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1949.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Helen) Cisler, of Manitowoc, nine 
grandchildren and a great grandchild. A son, two sisters, a brother and a 
grandson preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Thursday evening 
and Friday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 14, 1971
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[d. 01-13-1971/age 87 yrs.]


MARY ZEMAN    (d. 1967)

Mrs. George J. Zeman, 80, formerly of 739 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement Kern will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Zeman, the former Mary Freimuth, was born Feb. 12, 1887, in the Town of 
Franklin, daughter of the late Wenzel and Barbara Valenta Friemuth. She was 
married to Mr. Zeman June 28, 1910, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, 
and the couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1960. They owned and 
operated a farm in the Town of Cooperstown until 23 years ago and then moved to 
Manitowoc. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Paul 
Parish.
Survivors include the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Georgianna) Mueller of 
Manitowoc, two brothers, James and Charles of Kellnersville, and two sisters, 
Mrs. Anna Pavlish of Manitowoc and Mrs. Clara Petska of Kellnersville. A brother 
and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where at 7 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited by the society members and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 14, 1967  P. 24
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[d. 12-14-1967/age 80 yrs./wife of George J. Zeman]


MINNIE ZEMAN

Mrs. Edward Zeman, 76, of 711 N. 11th St., died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urvanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. Claude LeClair 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Minnie Klackner was born Feb. 8, 1888, in the Town of Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Henry and Elizabeth Schlieier Klackner. She was married to Edward Zeman 
Nov. 12, 1912, at Manitowoc and they continued to reside in the city.
She was a member of the Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Catholic church.
Survivors include her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Edward Schuessler of Santa 
Rosa, Calif., Mrs. Robert Langfeld of New Holstein and Mrs. William Protz Jr. of 
Manitowoc; two brothers, Henry and Archie of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Charles 
Braun of Farmington, Mich., and Mrs. Alban Holsen of Manitowoc and nine grand 
children.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, the State Street entrance, 
where the Rosary will be recited by the Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church and the parish at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 5, 1964 P. 9
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[d. 3-4-1964/age 76 yrs./wife of Edward J. Zeman]
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KEPT THEIR PLANS TO WED FROM FRIENDS
Ed Zeman and Miss Kleckner Wedded Early Today
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Minnie Kleckner and Edward Zeman which was 
solemnized at Sacred Heart Church at 7 this morning, will come as a surprise to 
friends of the couple, the plans for the wedding having been quietly arranged 
and the secret well guarded, only immediate relatives having been told of the 
approaching event.
Rev. J. T. O'Leary officiated at the service and Mr. Zeman and bride departed 
at one for Chicago and other points for a wedding trip. The wedding was a quiet 
one, with only members of the immediate families present to witness the ceremony.
Mr. Zeman is a son of Ald. Frank Zeman and is well known as one of the city's 
rising young businessmen. He is associated with the Northern Elevator Company, 
which maintains elevators for the Northside. His bride is a daughter of Mrs. 
Elizabeth Kleckner, Town of Manitowoc and was formerly with the O.Torrison Company. 
She is possessed of charms of mind and person that has won her a large circle of 
admiring friends and the young couple will receive sincere will wishes.
Mr. and Mrs. Zeman will make their home in this city, residing on North Seventh 
Street.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 20, 1912 page 1


ROSIE ZEMAN

Mrs. Steven Zeman, 89, who resided with a daughter and son-in-law, 
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dvorak, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died at Heritage 
Home, Manitowoc, Monday morning after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Krist Caune will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mrs. Zeman, nee Rosie Wacek, was born Aug. 31, 1877, in the Town of 
Franklin, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Andrew and Rosalia 
Cap Wacek. She was married to Steven Zeman May 10, 1898, in Brown 
County. The couple operated a farm in the town of Kossuth. Her 
husband preceded her in death Oct 27, 1952.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Joseph Dvorak of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, 
Mrs. Emma Ebert, Mrs. Hilbert Bronow and Mrs. Rose Francke of 
Milwaukee and Mrs. Lillian Leisenring of National City, Calif.; two 
brothers, Frank of Green Bay and Adolph of Oconto Falls, 11 grand-
children and 25 great grandchildren. A sister and a brother preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Mon. 5 Jun 1967
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[widow of Stephen S. Zeman]


SHIRLEY B. (BENTLEY) ZEMAN    (d. 2003)

Shirley B. Zeman, age 82, of 1504 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, June 17, 
2003 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 
a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2003 at the Jens Family Funeral Home. Marcia Solberg will 
officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Shirley was born Feb. 6, 1921 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Walter and Lillian 
Grall Bentley. Shirley married Gilbert Zeman on July 2, 1947 in Manitowoc. He 
preceded her in death in 1984. She was a member of the Eagles Aerie #706 Auxiliary. 
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Scotty and Carrie Zeman, Manitowoc; 
three grandchildren: Kim Osterloth, Kiel; Brian Osterloth, Two Rivers; and Brad 
Zeman, Manitowoc; three great-grandchildren; special friends and neighbors: Russ 
and Ann Vogt, Manitowoc; further survived by Heidi Hida, Wauwatosa. Other relatives 
and friends also survive. Besides her parents and husband: Gilbert, Shirley was 
preceded in death by one daughter: Lynn Osterloth; and four brothers. 
Relatives and friends may call on Friday, June 20, 2003 at the Jens Family Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, from 5 until 8 p.m. Relatives and friends may also call on Saturday 
at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2003


SHIRLEY M. WANIGER ZEMAN    (d. 2008)

Shirley M. Zeman, age 81, a resident at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation 
Center, died on Monday morning, May 26, 2008, at the center. 
She was born on May 5, 1927, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Charles 
and Maude (Malliette) Lehman. She married Darrel Waniger, and he preceded her 
in death in 1973. Shirley then married Edward Zeman; he preceded her in death 
in 1984. Shirley volunteered with the Royal Knights Drum and Bugle Corp. and 
Peters Pantry. She also enjoyed doing all kinds of crafting.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Five brothers and five sisters also preceded Shirley in death.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be 
the Rev. Richard Klingeisen, with burial of the cremated remains at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 
Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2008, until the time of service at 
11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 28, 2008 


STEPHEN ZEMAN

Stephen S. Zeman, 81, retired Town of Kossuth farmer, died Monday noon at the 
Municipal Hospital, Two Rivers, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating, and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Zeman served for 19 years as school treasurer for Joint 1 District, Town of 
Kossuth, and farmed in that township at Rt. 1, Whitelaw, following his marriage 
May 10, 1898. He married the former Rose Wacek at Denmark, who survives. The 
deceased was born Oct. 2, 1871, in Kossuth.
He is survived by his wife, five daughters, Mrs. Stephen Ebert, Mrs. Hilbert 
Brunzow and Mrs. Clayton Francke of Milwaukee, Mr. Joseph Dvorak of Melnik and 
Mrs. Frank Leisenring of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Pudil of 
Milwaukee and Mrs. Eli Bagniet of Mishicot; a brother, John of Milwaukee; 12 
grarndchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday until the hour of 
services Wednesday afternoon. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 27, 1952  P. 7 
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[d. 10-27-1952/age 81 yrs.]


VICTOR J. ZEMAN

Victor J. Zeman, age 97, of 1448 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening, 
March 3, 2003 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Gerald 
Foley, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Victor was born Feb. 24, 1906 in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc County. He was 
the son of the late Louis and Mary Patrichny Zeman. He farmed for most of his 
life on the home farm in the town of Gibson. He later became employed with 
Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, retiring in 1971. He married Agnes Mohr on 
June 4, 1935 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was a member of 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church, was a past member of the Manitowoc County Farm 
Bureau, past member of the Melnik School Board in the town of Gibson and also 
was a long time volunteer for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Victor loved to 
play, listen and dance to music. 
He is survived by his wife Agnes of 67 years; one son and daughter-in-law: Paul 
and Connie Zeman, Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Jeffrey (Jennifer) Zeman, 
Manitowoc; Carrie (Paul) Miller, Green Bay; Gina Zeman, a college student at the 
University of Wisconsin-Madison; one sister: Helen Sleger, Manitowoc; nieces, 
nephews, along with other relatives and friends surviving. He was preceded in 
death by one sister: Vlasta Schenian. 
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 1121 N. 14th St., Manitowoc, 
on Thursday 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, March 2003


WALTER F. ZEMAN

Word has been received that the body of Private Walter F. Zeman, who was killed 
in action in France two years ago, will arrive in New York about May 21 from 
Beaume Cemetery in France.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 19, 1921
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FUNERAL OF SOLDIER BOY HELD SUNDAY 
Another of Manitowoc’s sons who made the supreme sacrifice overseas is to rest 
at Evergreen where the body of Walter Zeman will be laid to rest Sunday. The 
body of Private Zeman has been shipped from New York and is expected to arrive 
in the city this evening or tomorrow morning. Funeral services will be held 
from home of Mrs. Anna Walters, mother of the soldier boy, Sunday afternoon at 
2:30 and will be of military character, under auspices of the American Legion.
Private Zeman was born in this city December 14, 1890 and his death occurred in 
a hospital at Beaune, France, October 28, 1918, following an attack of pneumonia. 
He was a member of Co. F. 111th U.S. Inf.
Educated in the local schools the soldier boy was employed in the office of the 
American Seating company up to the time of being called to serve with the colors 
on May 25, 1918. He trained at Camp Grant with the 20th company of the 161st depot 
brigade and was then transferred to the 344th infantry and three months later 
crossed seas to England and later ot southern France where he was transferred to 
the 111th and went to the firing line north of Beune where he contracted a cold 
which developed the fatal illness. The body was buried in France and was brought 
to America ten days ago with the remains of 5000 other American soldiers and 
forwarded to this city.
Mr. Zeman is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna alters and four sisters, Julia 
Zeman, Mrs. Harry Whitcomb and Mrs. Hugo Elfner of this city and Mrs. Vivian 
Brownell of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 3, 1921  P. 1
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SOLDIER IS LAID TO REST WITH FULL HONOR
With full military honors, the body of Walter Zeman, world war veteran, who gave 
his life overseas, was laid to rest at Evergreen cemetery Sunday afternoon. Guy 
Drews post, American Legion, in charge of the services held from the home of Mrs. 
Anna Walters, North Eighth street and there was a large attendance of relatives 
and friends to pay tribute to the soldier boy hero. The Rev. Axtell spoke at the 
services and the body was under escort of soldiers as it was conveyed to Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 6, 1921 P. 4
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[Walter F Zeman/bur. 06-05-1921/cause: pneumonia/bur. on Mrs. Anna Zeman lot]


WENCEL ZEMAN    (d. 1924)

TOWN KOSSUTH OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY 
Wenzel (sic) Zeman, a life long resident of the town of Kossuth died at his 
home at the age of 60 years. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 9 o’clock 
from the home with burial at the National cemetery at Francis Creek, Rev. 
Tepley officiating. 
Mr. Zeman was a native of Bohemia and came here as a babe of one year with his 
parents and has since resided in the county. He was born Sept. 18, 1864. Mr. 
Zeman is survived by six children, Mrs. Emil Trochel, Kossuth, Mrs. Olga Soukop, 
Gibson; Mrs. Mary Cherney, Franklin; Henry, Wenzel and Antonia Zeman of Kossuth. 
Five brothers, Adolph, Stephen, Frank and Joseph of Kossuth and John of Milwaukee 
and four sisters, Mrs. J. Tesarek and Mrs. Rose Baugneit, Mishicot, Mrs. Adolph 
Skarivoda, Kossuth, and Mrs. Anna Pudil, Milwaukee, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 26, 1924  P.13
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(Cemetery office said he was moved to Evergreen in 1925)


WENCEL ZEMAN    (d. 1930)

BRIEF ILLNESS TAKES LIFE OF KOSSUTH MAN 
A ruptured appendix early this morning at the Holy Family hospital caused the 
death of James (sic) Zeman, 21 year old town of Kossuth resident, after an 
operation had been resorted to in a vain effort to save the life of the young 
husband and father. Death followed a brief illness. 
Born in the town of Kossuth on Jun 1, 1908, Zeman was a life-long resident of 
the county and township, making his home during his entire life-time on the 
family homestead. On October 20, 1928 he married Ladonia Hronek who with a four-
months’ old son, James, Jr., his mother, Mrs. Wencil Zeman, Manitowoc; one brother, 
Henry at Gibson and four sisters, Mrs. Wencil Trochil, Kossuth, Mrs. Adolph Soukup, 
Gibson, Mrs. William Leger and Mrs. Wencel Cherney of Franklin, survive him.
Friends may view the remains at the Wattawa and Urbanek mortuary where they will 
lie in state tomorrow afternoon from one to five o’clock, tomorrow evening from 
7 to 9 o’clock and on Monday up until the time of the funeral services.
Services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the mortuary on North 
Eighth street with interment taking place at Evergreen. Henry Cizek will conduct 
the service.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 5, 1930  P.2


WILLIAM ZEMAN    (d. 1949)

William Zeman, 67, of 909 South 10th street, died early this morning at Holy 
Family hospital. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Paul Baufuss officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Zeman was born in Greenstreet in 1882. In 1916 he married Margaret Yohanek. 
He came to Manitowoc about 20 year ago. A mason by trade, he worked for the 
Manitowoc Ship Building company and the Hammond Construction company. Two years 
ago he began his own business.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Cisler of Manitowoc; two 
sisters, Mrs. Rose Shimek of Kellnersville and Mary of Chicago; two brothers 
Emil of Reedsville and Otto of Lodi and three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday afternoon until time 
of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 9, 1949  P. 2
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[bur. 08-11-1949/age 67 yrs.]


ALBERT J. ZENK

Albert J. Zenk, 64, veteran employe of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company, 
died at 8 p.m. Tuesday at home, 1416 Marshall street. He had been in failing 
health the past few months.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian church with 
the Rev. C. H. Phipps, D.D. officiating. Interment will be made in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Zenk was born Jan. 17, 1878 at Kiel, a son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Ludwig 
Zenk. He came to this city in 1891 and later took employment at the Aluminum 
Goods Manufacturing Company. He married Miss Amanda Rosenau on June 26, 1900. 
Survivors are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Franklin Lahr of Indianapolis, 
Indiana; three brothers, Rev. Gust Zenk of Lodi, California, Rev. Calvin Zenk 
of Madison, Wisconsin, and Henry Zenk of Eureka, South Dakota; two sisters, 
the Misses Martha and Louisa Zenk of Milwaukee. A son, Calvin, died in 1929 
while preparing for the ministry.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from Thursday noon to 
Friday at 10 a.m. when it will be removed to the church to lie in state to the 
time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 18, 1942  P. 2
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[cause: myocarditis] 


AMANDA C. ZENK

Death came to Mrs. Alberty Zenk at her home, 1416 Marshall street, early 
today after a lingering illness. She was 69.
Nee Amanda Hinz, Mrs. Zenk was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc. She was 
born on Nov. 19, 1876, and was united in marriage with Albert Zenk on 
June 26, 1900. He passed away three years ago.
The deceased leaves one daughter, Mrs. Frnaklin Lahr of Inianapolis, Ind., 
one grandson, three sisters, Mrs. William Strothoff, Mrs. Edwin Luecker 
and Mrs. 
Walter Schmidt, all of Manitowoc; and a brother, Walter Hinz of Oshkosh.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from 10 a.m. Sunday 
until the same hour on Monday morning when it will be removed to the First 
Presbyterain church. The funeral rites will be held at 2 o'clock Monday 
afternoon, the Rev. C.H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, Decembeer 22, 1945 P.2
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[d. 12-22-1945/age 69 yrs./bur. on Albert Zenk lot]


CALVIN ZENK

CALVIN ZENK CALLED BEFORE END OF COURSE 
Manitowoc Student At Mission House Passes Away This Noon At Home of His Parents 
Calvin Zenk, 26, graduate of the Lincoln high school in the class of 1922, and 
studying for the ministry at Mission House college, Franklin, Sheboygan county, 
passed away this noon at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zenk, 
1309 Columbus street, after a lingering illness of several months duration.
The deceased entered Mission House in the fall of 1922 and had two years more 
to complete his course for the ministry. At Christmas time last year he suffered 
failing health but continued at school until March of this year when he underwent 
an operation and has since been confined at his home here since that time. He 
had been a patient sufferer and ever hopeful that his condition would improve 
so that he might resume his studies.
Heads District C.E. 
The deceased was born in this city June 3, 1902, and after completing his high 
school work in 1922, decided on taking up the ministry. Two years ago he was 
elected president of the Winnebago district of the Christian Endeavor societies 
and although he was unable to preside at the sessions this year at Ripon, he 
was re-elected president once more.
Besides the parents, one sister, Ruth, survives. Funeral services will be held 
on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the home, 1309 Columbus street and 
at two o’clock from the First Reformed church, with interment at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 17, 1928  P. 1
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[bur. 10-20-1928/age 26 yrs/cause: tuberculosis/bur. on Albert Zenk lot]
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WHEEL SKIDS, BOY THROWN UNDER PASSING AUTO
Calvin Zenk, a high school student and son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zenk, 1309 
Columbus street, had a miraculous escape from serious injury and death on 
Washington street at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening when his bicycle skidded and 
he fell under the wheels of a passing automobile. The automobile passed over 
Zenk's chest. Bystanders rushed to the youth's assistance and he was carried 
into the butcher shop of J.M. Kadow where Dr. Shimek attended him. It was found 
that he had not been seriously hurt, only suffering a severe bruise of the face 
and a slight contusion of the chest wall. He was removed to his home and will 
be about again in a few days.
Zenk was riding west on Washington street between the car tracks. In trying to 
go to the side of the street his bicycle skidded and he was thrown into the path 
of a big seven passenger Paige car driven by Mrs. Frank Staenzel, 1010 South 
Main street. Before the car could be stopped it has (sic) passed over the boy, 
the bicycle was quite badly damaged and Zenk escaped with the injuries noted.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 19, 1921 P. 5


ERICH B. ZENK

The body of Erich Zenk, son of William Zenk of Fond du Lac and grandson of 
Rev. Ludwig Zenk who for fourteen years was pastor of the German Reformed 
church in this city, was brought here from Campbellsport, Fond du Lac Co., 
for burial from Reformed church, the funeral being held this afternoon. The 
dead lad was 16 years of age and died of pneumonia. The body arrived by 
train but the funeral party came from Fond du Lac in automobiles. Rev. 
Grether officiates at the service.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 22, 1918   P. 3
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[Erick B. Zenk/bur. 05-22-1918/age 16 yrs/cause: lobar pneumonia/
bur. on Rev. Ludwig Zenk lot]


HENRY B. ZENK

Former Resident Dies In South Dakota Home
Henry B. Zenk died at his home in Eureka, S. D., Saturday. He was
s former resident of Kiel and last visited here in August, 1954, for
the Centennial celebration. He was 77 years of age.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Thursday at Manitowoc, 
from the First Reformed church. Burial will be in the Evergreen 
cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in Manitowoc, but had lived in South Dakota for about
40 years. He was engaged in the farm loan and insurance business 
there.
He is survived by his wife and three sons. They are Newman, Portland, 
Oregon: Willis of Oklahome(sic) and Donald of Rapid City S.D. - 1955
*******
Henry Zenk, 74, Manitowoc resident, died Saturday night at Eureka, S.D., 
following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Reformed Church, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. A. C. Fischer officiating, with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Zenk was born in Manitowoc County in 1880, son of the late Rev. and 
Mrs. Ludwig Zenk. The Rev. Mr. Zenk once served as pastor of the First 
Reformed Church at Manitowoc. Mr. Zenk attended Mission House College at 
Plymouth and in 1928 married the former Martha Barnstein at Manitowoc. 
The couple moved to South Dakota.
Surviving are his wife and three sons, Newmann, the Rev. Willis and Donald 
Zenk. 
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 6 p.m. 
Wednesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Thursday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 8, 1955  P. 17 
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[d. 02-05-1955 at Eureka SD/age 74 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion 
severe infection/bur. on Albert Zenk lot]


LOUISE ZENK

Funeral services for Louise Charlotte Zenk, sister of the Rev. Calvin M. Zenk 
of Memorial Reformed church, were held today in Manitowoc. She died at her 
Milwaukee home Tuesday and services for her were held in a Milwaukee funeral 
home Thursday night. Her father, the late Rev. L. W. Zenk, was pastor of the 
Manitowoc Reformed church. She was assistant to the Milwaukee municipal 
reference librarian. Besides Mr. Zenk she leaves a sister, Martha Zenk, 
Milwaukee; and two brothers, the Rev. G. J. Zenk, Lodi, Calif., and Henry B. 
Zenk, Eurepa, S.D.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal, March 5, 1943  P. 16
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[d. 03-02-1943/age 58 yrs./bur. on Albert Zenk lot-her brother]


LUDWIG W. ZENK

Pastor Zenk, who gave up the position of Pastor of the local Reformed 
Church recently because of ill health, died Tues. last week from a 
stroke which he had suffered Mon. morning. The deceased was born 
01 May 1844 in Plau, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, studied theology and came 
to America in 1870. After studying in the Reformed College of Franklin, 
Sheboygan County, he was ordained in 1871 and was named Pastor of the 
congregation in Town Rhine. Later he was pastor of the Reformed Church 
in Kiel and in 1891 took over leadership of the local congregation. 
Mr. Zenk married Mathilde Mesch in 1871, with whom he had 8 children, 
but who predeceased him last May following a long illness …. The 
funeral will take place this afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 23 Nov. 1905
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REV. ZENK DEAD.
Rev. Ludwig William Zenk, for the past fourteen years pastor of the German 
Reformed church of this city, breathed his last at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning 
at the family home, corner of South Ninth and Hancock streets, the cause of his 
demise being a stroke of paralysis which he suffered on Tuesday of last week. 
He had been in poor health since December, 1901, at which time he sustained a 
fall on an icy sidewalk at Branch.
He resigned his pastorate a few weeks ago on account of his feeble health and 
intended to remove to Freeport, Ill., to spend his declining days at the home 
of his son, Rev. William Zenk. His congregation reluctantly accepted his 
resignation, he agreeing to remain in charge of the church until a successor had 
been chosen. He preached his last sermon on Sunday, November 12th.
The decedent was sixty-one years of age. He was a native of Germany. At the age 
of twenty-six he came to America and completed his theological studies at Mission 
House college, Franklin, Sheboygan county. He was ordained in November, 1871. 
His first pastorate was at Rhine, Sheboygan county, where he remained for five 
years. On Dec. 15, 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Mathilda Mesch, who 
preceded him by six months in the passage to the hereafter. Eight children, six 
sons and two daughters were born to the couple. All of the children survive to 
mourn their father's departure. They are: Louis and Albert of this city; Rev. 
William Zenk of Freeport, Ill.; Rev. Gustave Zenk, Eureka, S.D.; Henry, Loran, 
Ill.; Calvin, a student of theology at the Mission House college. Franklin; and 
Misses Louisa and Martha of this city, the latter having recently graduated from 
the Milwaukee Normal school.
In 1876 Rev. Zenk went to Kiel, where he had charge of the Evangelical Reformed 
church for the following fifteen years. Besides his pastorate at the last 
mentioned place, he had four additional charges to care for.
In 1891 he came to this city, where he continued to preach the gospel until 
stricken by that fatal disease which attacked him on Tuesday of last week. 
Besides his eight children, he leaves two sisters in Germany to mourn his 
passing. During his fourteen years' residence in this city, Rev. Zenk also had 
charge of a church at Branch.
The decedent was treasurer of the Indian Mission at Black River Falls for a number 
of years. He also held the office of president of an organization of clergymen at 
Sheboygan for ten years.
He was a faithful Christian worker and met with success wherever he preached the 
gospel. He was an unassuming, scholarly man who was held in high esteem by his 
congregations and by all who knew him. The funeral took place this Thursday 
afternoon for the church.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 23, 1905  pg. 1
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Ludwig Zenk
birth: 1844
death: 20 November 1905 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1905 Manitowoc
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[bur. 11-22-1905/cause: apoplexy]


MARTHA ZENK

Miss Martha Zenk Passes Away at Eureka, S. D.
Relatives here were notified of the death of Miss Martha Zenk, 
aged 62, daughter of the late Rev. L. W. Zenk, at one time pastor 
at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church in this city, 
who died Monday at the home of her brother in Eureka, S. D.
The body was brought to Manitowoc where it will lie in state in 
the chapel of the First Reformed church from Thursday noon until 
2 p. m. when the Rev. A. C. Fischer will conduct funeral services. 
Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery in Manitowoc.
The deceased was born in Kiel. She left here in 1891 when her father 
accepted the pastorate in Manitowoc. She graduated from the old 
southside high school in Manitowoc, the Milwaukee State Teacher’s 
college, and received her master’s degree from the University of 
Wisconsin. For a number of years she was a mathematics instructor at 
Lincoln high school in Milwaukee. She never married. Surviving, in 
addition to her brother, Henry, are two other brothers, Rev. Cal Zenk 
of Madison, and the Rev. Gustav Zenk of Highmore, S. D.
*********
[d. 10-25-1948, Eureka, SD/age 62 yrs/cause: embolus cancer of ovaries/
bur. on Albert Zenk lot]


MATHILDE ZENK

Following a long illness, Mrs. Mathilda Zenk, the wife 
of Pastor Zenk, closed her eyes in death Tues. morning. 
She was born 1851 in Hohenhausen, Lippe-Detmold and came 
to America with her parents in 1869. She married her 
husband in 1871. She is survived by her husband, 
2 daughters and 6 sons. The funeral will be held Fri. 
at 1:30 p.m. from the Reformed Church. Pastor Vriesen 
and Prof. Grether will lead the service.
Der Nord Westen, 01 June 1905
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Mrs. Matilda (sic) Zenk, wife of Rev. S.W. Zenk, pastor of the German Reformed 
church of this city, died Tuesday morning at the family home, corner of South 
Ninth and Hancock streets, after an illness of nine months’ duration. She was 
54 years of age. She leaves a husband, six sons, two daughters, one sister and 
one brother to mourn her loss. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Friday) 
afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the German Reformed church, Rev. Vriesen of Newton 
officiating. Prof. Grether of Franklin college will conduct the ceremonies at 
the grave.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 1, 1905
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Matilda Misch Zenk
birth: 10 April 1851 Germany
death: 30 May 1905 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1905 Mtwc.
father: Misch
spouse: Zenk
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[Mathilda Zenk/bur. 05-31-1905 cause: carcinomia]


AUGUST ZENTNER, SR.    (d. 1908)

Death here Sunday of August Zentner, Sr., after an illness of several weeks. He 
was a mill builder by profession and in previous years had constructed many mills 
in Manitowoc and the surroundings. Later he worked as a carpenter, building many 
of the houses in our city. During the summer he went to Milwaukee to assist in the
construction of a residence for his son there. He fell ill and came back here. His 
death recalls an accident from the past that created quite a stir. In 1876 he was 
at work repairing the Wahle & Haupt mill when the machinery unexpectedly was set 
in motion and he was so badly injured that it was assumed to be fatal. When examined 
by the doctor it was found that the flesh had been torn from his chest so that one 
could see his heart beating. Many doctors came to Manitowoc to observe his recovery 
which was ultimately complete. Zentner was born in Germany 30 October 1842 and came
from there to Manitowoc in 1867 where he has lived ever since. He leaves his widow
and several children. His funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Dec. 1908
*********
Sunday last Aug. Zentner, Jr.(sic), since 1867 a resident of this city, passed 
away at his home here. Mr. Zentner was for many years one of the prominent 
builders and millwrights of this section of the state. In 1876 he suffered a 
severe accident which allowed the action of the heart to be plainly visible and 
in consequence he was visited for some time by physicians and medical students 
who at first did not believe he had a chance to survive. His involuntary 
contribution to science was widely commented upon at the time. His death at the 
age of 67 cuts short a life which has been of service to man all its years. A 
widow and several children survive. The funeral was held Wednesday. Interment 
was at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 24, 1908
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GAVE MUCH TO MEDICAL SCIENCE
Accident in 1876 to August Zentner Who Died Sunday, Brought States Wide Attention
PIONEER MILLWRIGHT OF CITY DIES, AGE 67 YEARS
His Case Was First the Wisconsin Medical Profession Had Affording Opportunity to 
Study a Human Heart in Action
Death on Sunday claimed August Zentner Sr., one of the pioneer residents and 
millwrights of this city after a three weeks illness that had its inception in 
Milwaukee where he was living with a son and superintending the erection of a 
residence for the latter. He was 67 years of age and most of his life after his 
emigration from Germany was spent in this city. The funeral will occur on Wednesday 
from the late home under the auspices of the Methodist Church.
The decedent's life was featured by an unusual incident, an accident which befell 
him in 1876 contributing to the medical profession in Wisconsin, the opportunity 
for investigation that is said to have aided much in the development of medical 
science and attracted to him state wide attention. 
It occurred while he was engaged in repairing machinery in the pioneer flouring mill 
of this section, the Wahl & Haupt Co. Mill and resulted through the carelessness of 
a fellow workman. Mr. Zentner was engaged in work on the gearing of the mill and the 
engineer set the machinery in action without investigating whether the repairs had 
been made and without knowing of Mr. Zentners' perilous position. He was literally 
whirled about through space in the rapidly revolving wheels and finally thrown out 
of the shafting to the floor. Workmen found him later unconscious and with the muscles, 
ligaments and flesh torn from the left side of the body and terribly bruised. He was 
picked up for dead and the primitive methods of the early day employed to convey him 
to his home where a physician was summoned. To him was revealed a most astonishing 
sight, the heart and entire cardiacal region being exposed and the organ found to 
pulsating feebly. He was given up for dead and his case declared to be hopeless but 
the man's remarkable vitality served him in good stead and he actually recovered 
completely.
This was in the days when medical science knew but little of the action of the human 
heart from actual observation, since it was before the day of antiseptic surgery and 
during the progress of the case, the home was made an observation hospital and took 
on the form of a clinic during which the medical profession of the state came to the 
city to view the extraordinary case. Students from various medical institutions took 
advantage of the opportunity to study the heart action in the various stages of the 
man's recovery and also were given a chance to see and at close range, the workings 
of the delicate organ. No undue relapses occurred and after an illness that lasted 
several months, the patient recovered.
Though Mr. Zentner's late illness covered a period of several weeks, he failed rapidly 
toward the end and death was not unexpected. he had spent the past summer at Milwaukee 
where he was erecting a dwelling for his son, August Zentner Jr., general manager of 
the Milwaukee Independent Brewing Company. He was taken ill there in October and 
returned to this city and never regained his health. Last week the absent members of 
his family were called to his bedside since the end was imminent.
He was born in Germany, November 30, 1842, came to Manitowoc in 1867 and was married 
to Caroline Gauger in 1871 who together with several sons and daughters survive to 
mourn his death. Five years later the accident and attending circumstances that caused 
his case to be given state wide publicity, occurred to from the effects of which he 
miraculously recovered completely. Though he met with many accidents thereafter, he 
invariably recovered and his death was not due to any abnormal causes. He enjoyed good 
health up to the last few weeks of his life. The decedent was a carpenter and millwright 
by trade and in the earlier days was identified with much of the building in the city 
and county, notably in the erection of flouring mills. He constructed mills and 
installed the machinery in mills at Manitowoc, Clarks Mills, Cleveland, Cato and other 
places about the state. He also erected many residences in this city, Two Rivers, 
Milwaukee, Racine and Chicago. He was also employed by the Goodrich Transportation 
for a number of years, the Allis Chalmers Co., Milwaukee and was a pattern maker in 
several Manitowoc and Milwaukee institutions.
The decedent was a loving father and devoted husband and rejoiced in the success that 
has come to his sons in a business way. His remains will be laid to rest in Evergreen 
Cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 the Rev. E.C. Potter of St. Paul's church 
officiating at the obsequies.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Dec. 21, 1908


CAROLINE ZENTNER

Messages from Milwaukee announce the death of Mrs. August Zentner, widow of 
August Zentner Sr., which occurred there March 1. Mrs. Zentner, who was a 
pioneer resident of Manitowoc had been in failing health a long time. Since 
the death of Mr. Zentner eleven years ago the family has resided in Milwaukee 
where they have gained many friends who will mourn the death of Mrs. Zentner 
as a true friend and neighbor.
Mrs. Zentner was 67 years of age and is survived by a family of children, 
Miss Lydia Zentner, formerly employed at George Bros., being a daughter. The 
body will be brought here for burial, the funeral being held Friday afternoon 
from the home of Wm. Kaems, 1026 So. Fifteenth street. The Rev. J.H. Gruenwald, 
of St. Andrews church at Milwaukee, will officiate.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 3, 1920 P. 1
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[Caroline Zentner/bur. 03-05-1920/age 67 yrs/cause: obstruction-jaundice/
bur. on August Zentner lot]


ELSA L. ZENTNER

OVERCOME BY GAS IN GARAGE, HAS CLOSE CALL
Parents Come to Aid of Mrs. Elsa Luhman-Zentner Sunday Afternoon in Nick of Time
Overcome by carbon monoxide gas in the garage of the Luhman home Sunday 
afternoon when she had visited the garage to start the family car, Mrs. 
Elsa Luhman Zentner was saved from death by Fate that controls destiny 
sometimes in a strange manner. Mrs. Zentner today was reported out of 
danger but still weak from her experience. Some little trouble had been 
experienced with the car owing to freezing of the radiator Saturday and 
yesterday afternoon Mrs. Zentner, while Dr. and Mrs. Luhman were both 
resting, went to the garage and had started the car and had been overcome 
by gas. Mrs. Luhman, resting in the house awakened from a nap much earlier 
than usual when she rested after lunch, and visited the basement to look 
after the furnace. Through a window, which leads from the basement into 
the garage, she noticed that the garage was filled with smoke and heard 
the engine of the car running. Awakening Dr. Luhman she told him of the 
discovery and sought to summon Mrs. Zentner from her room to shut off the 
engine.
Find Daughter Gone
Mrs. Zentner was not in her room and apprehension was aroused when the 
maid reported having seen her enter the garage some time before. Dr. 
Luhman hurrying to the garage opened the doors to be met by a screen of 
smoke and gas but failed to find Mrs. Zentner. He returned a second time 
and opening the car door found his daughter unconscious on the floor of 
the car, probably having been overcome before she could shut the engine 
off. The opposite door of the car was open and Mrs. Zentner had evidently 
endeavored to leave the car when the she felt the effects of the gas but 
had been overcome before she could do so.
Revived With Effort
It was some time before Mrs. Zentner could be revived and up to this 
morning she had been unable to tell of the manner in which the accident 
happened. She was reported this afternoon to be out of danger.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday April 16, 1928 P. 2
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WEDDED, KEPT IT SECRET LONG WHILE
Prominent Young Society People of This City, Married Last June.
TELL FRIENDS OF EVENT NOW
Miss Elsa Luhmann and Fred T. Zentner Are Married While 
Bride Is Away for Visit to Friends.
Wedded at Milwaukee last June, Miss Elsa Luhmann and Fred T. Zentner, well known 
prominient society young people of the city, have just made the announcement 
public much to the surprise of friends. The marriage took place while Miss Luhmann 
was a guest of friends in the Cream city last summer, Mr. Zentner having made a 
short stay in the city at the time. Returning here it was decided to withhold the 
announcement and it has just become known.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Zentner are among the city's most popular young people and have 
been leaders in the younger social set. The daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F.S. Luhmann, 
the bride has always made her home here, graduated from the First ??? High School 
and is a young lady who is endeared to many friends. Mr. Zentner came here from 
Antigo three years ago, and is a son of F.I. Zentner, cashier of the National Bank, 
where the young man is also employed. Mr. and Mrs. Zentner will establish a home 
shortly and will continue to reside here. The congratulation of many friends will 
be tendered.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 22, 1904 P. 1
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[Elsa Luhman Zentner/d. 05-25-1977 at Santa Barbara CA/age 93 yrs./cremains/
bur. on Mrs. Frederick S. Luhmann lot]
(29 Jun 1883/May 1977/SSDI)


FREDERICK THEODORE ZENTNER  (d. 1942)

F.T. ZENTNER, BANKER, DIES AFTER A FALL
Identified With Business and Industrial Life of City For Many Years
Frederick T. Zentner, 82, president of the First National bank and 
identified with the business and industrial life of Manitowoc for 
42 years, died Saturday evening at his home, 707 North Seventh 
Street.
Ten days ago he injured his hip when he slipped while stepping into 
a bus on Eighth and Chicago streets. Death was due to the shock. He 
had always enjoyed excellent health and pursued his duties daily at 
the bank.
Funeral Tuesday
Masonic funeral rites will be accorded Mr. Zentner at the Masonic 
Temple Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, with the Rev. F.C. St. Clair 
of the St. James church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Zentner was born in Oshkosh in 1859 and was educated in the 
schools of that city. When a young man he took up banking, and his 
first connection was with the Tomahawk, Wis., bank, where he became 
cashier in 1882. Later he was associated with banks at Wausau, 
Oshkosh and Antigo, coming to this city in 1900, to become cashier 
of the First National bank.
He married Miss Mathilda Paff of Wausau in that city December 28, 
1881. The couple observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary at their 
home here three weeks ago.
When the late William Rahr took over the Manitowoc County Fair in 1906 
Mr. Zentner became associated with him in the enterprise and for 23 
years served as treasurer of the fair. The grounds were modernized and 
new fair buildings erected to make the fair here one of the best 
equipped in the United States.
When Mr. Zentner retired as treasurer of the fair in 1929 he earned 
the distinction of serving longer as a fair official than any one 
connected with the fair in the 75-year span of its existence. He 
continued as treasurer after Mr. Rahr turned the fair over to a 
committee of citizens, and also for eight years after the fair was 
acquired by the county. The position of treasurer was an honorary one, 
carrying no remuneration. 
His banking affiliations made Mr. Zentner a prominent figure in the 
industrial and business development of the city for two score years. 
His counsel and advice was often sought by business men and manufacturers.
Treasurer of Hotel
When the Manitowoc Hotel Company was organized to erect the present 
hotel Mr. Zentner was elected treasurer, which position he held at 
the time of his death. He was also an officer for a number of years 
in the Manitowoc Securities Company, retiring from this company when 
it was no longer associated with the bank.
Mr. Zentner, who was a vice-president of the bank following his retire-
ment as cashier in 1930, was named president of the bank five years ago, 
succeeding Michael H. Dempsey, who retired from the office to become 
chairman of the board.
One of the charter members of the Manitowoc lodge of Elks, he was the 
second exalted ruler of the lodge and was a 32nd degree Mason and a 
Shriner.
Surviving Mr. Zentner are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. George W. Schmitz 
of this city; five granddaughters and two great-grandsons (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.).
Mr. Zentner's only son, Frederick Jr., was killed in an accident in 
Chicago 20 years ago.
The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home 
and will be moved to the Masonic Temple Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 19, 1942 P.2
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[d. 01-17-1942/age 82 yrs./cause: senility and shock]
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ZENTNER GETS SOUVENIR OF WILD CAT BANK DAYS
F.T. Zentner, cashier of the National bank, has just come into possession of 
a souvenir of the wild cat banking days following the Civil war which he prizes 
highly. It is a dollar bill issued by the Bank of Manitowoc, of the day, bearing 
date of June 10, 1865. It bears a series mark of 6013A and the statement is made 
on the face of it that it is "secured by public stock." Just what kind of 
security that was is in doubt at this time but it is pretty well known at this 
day that little of the paper "money" issued at that time was worth the paper it 
was printed on.
On the reverse side of the bill is an advertisement annoucing that Adam Goldner 
keeps a bakery, grocery, confectionery and toy store and a restaurant.
Mr. Zentner obtained the bill in a rather peculiar manner. March 17 he received 
the following letter from Howard M. Swab, dealer in investment securities, stocks 
and bonds in Philadelphia:
"Among some estate papers I find a one dollar bill of the Bank of Manitowoc, Wis.,
E. ?. ?? Konstall, cashier, J. A. Grover, president. Is it worth anything?"
Mr. Zentner replied that he would "redeem" it at face value and Thursday he 
received the bill.
"I shall frame it and keep it as a souvenir." said Mr. Zentner.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 3, 1920 P. 4
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Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Zentner
Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Zentner celebrated the golden anniversary of their marriage 
at their hoe at 707 North Seventh Street Monday. Many friends came to offer 
felicitations. Relatives came from other cities to tender congratulations.
Mrs. Zentner, whose maiden name was Mathilde Paff, is a native of Wausau and 
Mr. Zentner was born in Oshkosh. Their marriage was solemnized at the St. Paul 
Church, Wausau, Dec. 28, 1881. They went to Antigo where Mr. Zentner organized 
the First National Bank of that city.
In 1900 they came to Manitowoc where Mr. Zentner took charge of the First 
National Bank of the city and since 1900 has been associated with the bank 
many years as cashier and later vice president. His other business affiliations 
are those of officer and director of the First Securities Company and the 
Manitowoc Hotel Company. One of the charter members of the Manitowoc Elks Lodge, 
Mr. Zentner was the second exalted ruler. he is a  member of all of the Masonic 
bodies of the city. 
Mr. and Mrs. Zentner are the parents of one daughter, Mrs.  George W. Schmitz, 
Antigo and a son, Fred Zentner Jr., who gave his life in an accident in Chicago 
in 1922 attempting to save a woman and child and there are four grandchildren 
and two great grandchildren in the family.  Mrs. Fred Zentner Jr., who makes her 
home with them and Mrs. Sam Randolph Jr. were among the local relatives spending 
the day with Mr. and Mrs. Zentner. The whole city joins in congratulating the 
couple and in wishing them a happy diamond anniversary.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 31, 1931


FREDERICK THEODORE ZENTNER JR.   (d. 1922)

FRED ZENTNER JR. DIES AS RESULT OF A GOOD DEED
Saved Woman But Was Fatally Injured Himself
Injuries which he sustained at Austin, Ill., when he dragged a woman to
safety from under the wheels of an automobile, culminated in the death
of Fred Zentner, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zentner of this city,
messages announcing the demise having been conveyed here to his parents
this morning. Mr. Zentner departed on the early morning train to make
arrangements for the funeral of his son and it is probably that the
remains will be brought here for burial.
The accident which caused the death of the local man occurred two weeks
ago. He was walking to his home when he noticed a woman, becoming
confused on the crossing and who was about to be run down by a passing
car. Zentner ran to her assistance and managed to get her to safety,
but both were knocked down by the fender of the car.
The woman, it appeared, received no injury outside of a few scratches
and Mr. Zentner, though stunned, managed to walk to his home unassisted.
It developed, however, that he had sustained a fractured jaw and there-
upon was taken to a hospital, where his head was placed in a plaster
cast. The family here was advised of the accident and from all reports
he was rapidly recovering from his injury. The telegram that came
this morning was a distinct shock to his mother and father, who had
been led to believe that he was due to leave the hospital this week.
Employed at Chicago
Mr. Zentner more recently had been employed in the general utilities
department offices of the city of Chicago and made his home at Austin.
He was 39 years of age and was born at Wausau, later coming to this
city with his parents, and graduated from the local high school. 
Besides his widow he is survived by one sister, Mrs. George Schmitz 
of Antigo.
The deceased was popular with a large circle of acquaintances in this
city and the sympathy of many friends will go out to the bereaved
family.
Announcement of funeral plans will be made later.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 15, 1922  p.1
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Zentner Funeral To Be Held Here Friday
The body of Fred Zentner, Jr., who died at Chicago, arrived here this 
afternoon at 4:10 over the Chicago & North Western and the funeral will 
be held Friday afternoon from the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.T. 
Zentner, Sr., North Seventh street, under the auspices of the local lodge 
of Masons. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Zentner became a 
member of the order at Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 16, 1922 P.1
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[Frederick F. Zentner Jr./bur 02-17-1922/age 39 yrs/cause:auto accident]


GLADYS ZENTNER

Miss Gladys Maud Zentner, 52, a native of Manitowoc, died Thursday at her home 
in Milwaukee. A filing supervisor with the Chain Belt company for 20 years, she 
had lived in Milwaukee for 25 years. She was a member of the Electa chapter of 
the Order of Eastern Star. 
Eastern Star rites were conducted in Milwaukee this afternoon, and the body will 
be brought to this city on Monday for interment in Evergreen cemetery.
Survivors are a brother, Paul H., and four sisters, Mrs. Clara Mahloch of Wausau; 
Mrs. Eleanore Erdmann, Mrs. Tillie Barndt and Miss Lydia Zentner of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 29, 1945  P. 2
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[bur. on August Zentner lot]


IRENE CLARK ZENTNER

Mrs. Frederick __ Zenter, __, of 718 S. ___ St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday 
morning at her home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Zentner, nee Irene Clark, was born Dec. 23, 1892, in Milan, Mo., daughter 
of the late James and Florence En??erton? Clark. In 1911 she was married to 
Frederick Zenter in Kansas City, Mo., and the couple lived there until 1922 when 
he died as the result of an accident. Since that time she lived at the home of 
her in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick T. Zentner, in Manitowoc. 
She is survived by two brothers, Ray W. Clark of Wichita, Kan. and Maurice E. 
Clark of Chicago, Ill.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. George W. Schmitz of Manitowoc; 
and a step-daughter, Mrs. Jayne Haugen of Santa Barbara, Calif. A sister, Hilda, 
preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 20, 1958  P.20 
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[d. 03-20-1958/age 65 yrs./wife of Frederick F. Zentner, Jr.]


MATHILDA PAFF ZENTNER

Mrs. Frederick T. Zentner, 88, of 707 North Seventh street, a resident here 
for nearly 50 years, died this morning at the home, following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, Dr. C. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Zentner, the former Mathilde Paff, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Jacob Puff, was born in Wausau in 1859. She was married to Mr. Zentner, a 
native of Oshkosh, at Wausau in 1881 and later they moved to Antigo where Mr. 
Zentner organized the First National bank in that city.
In 1900 Mr. and Mrs. Zentner came to Manitowoc and Mr. Zentner became assoc-
iated with the First National bank of this city. He was president of the bank 
at his death in 1942.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. George Schmitz and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. 
Frederick T. Zentner Jr., both of this city; brother, William A. Paff of 
Wausau; five granddaughters, Mrs. Jevne Hougan of Santa Barbara, Calif.; 
Mr. John Dehnbostel of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Frank Young of Evanston and 
Betty and Jean Schmitz of this city; two grandsons, Samuel and Thomas 
Randolph of Santa Barbara, and a great-granddaughter Ann Dehnbostel of 
Washington.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Thursday until the 
hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 25, 1948  P. 2
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[Mrs. Mathilde Zentner/d. 02-25-1948/age 88 yrs.]
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Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Zentner
Mr. and Mrs. F.T. Zentner celebrated the golden anniversary of their marriage 
at their hoe at 707 North Seventh Street Monday. Many friends came to offer 
felicitations. Relatives came from other cities to tender congratulations.
Mrs. Zentner, whose maiden name was Mathilde Paff, is a native of Wausau and 
Mr. Zentner was born in Oshkosh. Their marriage was solemnized at the St. Paul 
Church, Wausau, Dec. 28, 1881. They went to Antigo where Mr. Zentner organized 
the First National Bank of that city.
In 1900 they came to Manitowoc where Mr. Zentner took charge of the First 
National Bank of the city and since 1900 has been associated with the bank 
many years as cashier and later vice president. His other business affiliations 
are those of officer and director of the First Securities Company and the 
Manitowoc Hotel Company. One of the charter members of the Manitowoc Elks Lodge, 
Mr. Zentner was the second exalted ruler. he is a  member of all of the Masonic 
bodies of the city. 
Mr. and Mrs. Zentner are the parents of one daughter, Mrs.  George W. Schmitz, 
Antigo and a son, Fred Zentner Jr., who gave his life in an accident in Chicago 
in 1922 attempting to save a woman and child and there are four grandchildren 
and two great grandchildren in the family.  Mrs. Fred Zentner Jr., who makes her 
home with them and Mrs. Sam Randolph Jr. were among the local relatives spending 
the day with Mr. and Mrs. Zentner. The whole city joins in congratulating the 
couple and in wishing them a happy diamond anniversary.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 31, 1931


ROBERT ZENTNER

Sudden Death
Tuesday afternoon about one o'clock, a man named Robert Zentner, aged about 45, 
was found lying over one of the shafts in Dobbert's tannery, dead. It seems that 
it was his custom to stop the engine after the men had ceased work and went to 
dinner and he was left alone on the day mentioned, the supposition being that he 
would soon follow the others. Not coming to dinner someone, we believe, a little 
girl - was sent after him, who found him as described. A coroner's jury was 
empaneled, whose verdict was that he came to his death from an apoplectic stroke. 
Zentner leaves a wife and three children.
Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., Dec. 9, 1875
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IN PROBATE.-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the Estate of Robert Zentner deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Louise Zentner of the city of Manitowoc 
representing among other things that Robert Zentner late of the city of Manitowoc 
on the 7th day of December A.D. 1875 at the city of Manitowoc died intestate, 
leaving goods, chattels, and estate within this estate at the value whereof does 
not exceed the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars, and that said petitioner is 
the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to 
William Bach granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge 
of this court, on Monday, the 6th day of March A.D., 1876 at 10 o'clock A.M. at 
my office in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and 
to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive 
weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot a weekly newspaper 
published at the city of Manitowoc in said county.
Dated at the city of Manitowoc the 31st day of January A.D., 1876.
T.G. Olmsted County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 24, 1876 P. 2
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Name: Zentner, Robert
D.: 12/7/1875
B.: 1/10/1839
Reg. D.: 12/21/1878
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 36 Yrs.
B.P.: Germany
D.P.: Mtwc. Wis.
Cem.: Mtwc. Wis.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. E. W. Henschen
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Apoplexy
Add Info.: Copied from G. Ref. Ch. Rec.
Pg. #: v.1 p.268


ANNA ZERAN

Mrs. Roy Zeran, 81, who had been residing with a son-in-law and daughter, 
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cyrocki, 736 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning 
at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Anna Henricks was born Nov. 5, 1883, at Clinton, Wis., daughter of 
the the late John and Lydia Roberts Hendricks. She was married June 10, 1900, 
at Chicago to Roy Zeran and the couple resided there until 1903, coming to 
Manitowoc. He died in 1955.
Mrs. Zeran is survived by two sons, Franklin, of Corvallis, Ore., and Roy, of 
Silver Springs, Md., two daughters, Mrs. Lydia Gotchy, of Sheboygan Falls and 
Mrs. Joseph Cyrocki, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, December 28, 1964 P. 11
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I believe this is her son who lived in Maryland in her obituary:
Ray Zeran(sic), a technical sergeant, was wounded on the Africa front, his parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Zeran, 735 N. 6th St., were advised. Wisniewski left here from 
Co. E.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Jan 8, 1943 page 1


ROY ZERAN

Funeral services for Royalton Zeran, 80, of 780 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc (photo), 
who died Sunday night, will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 20, 1955  P. 15
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[Royalton Zeran Sr./d. 09-18-1955/age 80 yrs./cause: arterio sclerotic heart disease]
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I believe this is his son who lived in Maryland in his wife's obituary:
Ray Zeran(sic), a technical sergeant, was wounded on the Africa front, his parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Zeran, 735 N. 6th St., were advised. Wisniewski left here from 
Co. E.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Jan 8, 1943 page 1


CHARLES ZERFAS

Charles Zerfas, 72, of 612 Maple Street, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, died November 5, 
1988.
Funeral services will be 7 p.m. this Monday evening at Haase Funeral Chapel, 
Twin Lakes. Interment will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Rev. Stephen Schuette will officiate.
Survivors include his wife, Clare; two brothers, Frank (Edna) and Daniel of Twin 
Lakes; a sister, Mrs. Rosemary Welch of St. Augustine, Florida. He was preceded 
in death by a sister, Elizabeth Zerfas. 
Friends may call at Haase Funeral Chapel after 4 p.m. Monday. Memorials may be 
made to Twin Lakes Rescue Squad or Calvary Congregational Church, Twin Lakes. 
Herald Times Reporter, November 7, 1988  P. 2
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[d. at Twin Lakes WI/bur. on Emma Pankopf lot]


CLARA ZERFAS

Clara Elizabeth Zerfas went to her Eternal home at the age of 105, Wednesday, 
March 23, 2016, at Harbor View Assisted Living in Manitowoc. 
Clara was born in Manitowoc on September 18, 1910, daughter of the late Paul 
and Emma (Pelishek) Pankopf. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the 
class of 1928. Clara worked at White House Milk Company, Manitowoc for several 
years before accepting an office position at the Charles Harbough Lumber Co., 
in Twin Lakes. Later Clara joined the dental firm of Dr. Fred C. Mayer in 1951. 
Clara then attended dental school and graduated as a Certified Dental & Surgical 
Assistant and continued her professional career for 23 years until her 
retirement.
On December 21, 1945, Clara was married to Charles Zerfas at Twin Lakes and 
resided there until 2010 when she returned to Manitowoc. Chuck preceded her in 
death on November 5, 1988.
In her younger years, Clara performed as a tap and acrobatic dancer with various 
groups as well as a soloist. She was a Charter member of Calvary Congregational 
United Church of Christ in Twin Lakes.
She is survived by special friends: Ruth Franz, Manitowoc; Tom Troullier, 
Manitowoc, other friends and relatives and distant relatives also survive. Clara 
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Charles Zerfas; one sister and 
brother-in-law: Evelyn (Franklin) Allen; one half-brother: Paul Pankopf Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Reinbold 
& Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc. Pastor Judy Wang will 
officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 25, 2016 


CATHRENA ZETTEL

Catherina Zettel
death: 25 June 1896 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[age 70 yrs./cause: apoplexy]


FRANK ZETTEL

Frank Zettel, 46, an employe of the Manitowoc Ship Building company, died 
suddenly Tuesday at the Holy Family hospital of heart trouble. His home 
is at 1121 North 17th street.
He was born on Feb. 18, 1897 in Door county and came to Manitowoc in 1929. 
He was married on June 14, 1920 to Sophie Feuerstein of Algoma, who 
survives.
Mr. Zettel was a member of Company H of the 128th Infantry and served in 
World War I. He was a member of the American Legion, who will conduct a 
military funeral.
The body may be viewed after 10 a.m. Thursday morning at the Pfeffer 
funeral home. Short services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. at the funeral 
home followed by a requiem mass celebrated by the Rev. E.A. Radey in Holy 
Innocents Catholic church at 9:30. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
The rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock Thursday evening.
Survivors besides the widow are a daughter (private), a son (private), his 
father, Peter Zettel of Sturgeon Bay, four brothers, Joseph and Henry of 
Chicago, Fred of Manitowoc and Lawrence of Sturgeon Bay and four sisters, 
Mrs. B.D. Vincent, Lake City, Michigan, Mrs. A.J. Thome and Mrs. Charles 
Pozeck of Chicato and Mrs. E.R. Crady of Sturgeon Bay.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1944 P. 2
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[cause: coronary embolism/bur. on Mrs. Sophia Zettel lot]
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Another pretty wedding was that of Miss Sophia Fuerstein to Frank Zettel, at the 
St. Boniface Church at six o'clock this morning. Rev. Kersten officiated at the 
ceremony in the presence of intimate friends of the couple. The bride is the 
daughter of Mrs. E. Fuerstein of 1026 South Sixteenth Street and the groom is 
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zettel of Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Miss Agnes Fuerstein 
attended as the bridesmaid with Wilbert DeWane as the best man.
A wedding breakfast was served after the ceremony at the Catholic Center to friends 
and relatives after which the couple left for Chicago and Indiana on a honeymoon 
trip. They will be at home to their friends after July 1 at 719 South Fifteenth 
Street this city.
The bride formerly held a positioin at the Schuette Department Store and the groom 
is affiliated with the Manitowoc Engineering company.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 14, 1930 page 8


ROBERT F. "BOB" ZETTEL

Bob F. Zettel, age 75, a resident of 2350 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, entered into 
eternal life on Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.
Bob was born on July 16, 1931, in Manitowoc to the late Frank and Sophia 
Feurstein Zettel. Following his graduation from Lincoln High School in 1949, 
Bob enlisted with the U.S. Army and served over seas in Korea. In 1958, Bob 
married Evelyn Johnson in Manitowoc, and were married for 18 years. He enjoyed 
spending his time hunting and fishing, following the Green Bay Packers, and 
being around his family.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral 
Home on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, from 9:30 a.m. until the start of the funeral 
service at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Daniel Felton will officiate, with burial and 
military rites to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 11th and St. Clair 
street, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 11, 2006