BETHEL UCC CHURCH CEMETERY OBITUARIES

JACOB ANDRE

Jacob Andre, 68, died at his home at Rhine Center Wednesday evening. 
Born in Ohio, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Balzer Andre, on June 16, 1881, 
he made his home in and around Rhine Center since 1906, where he was 
employed on various farms. He had never married.  
Survivors are four nephews and a niece. A sister, several brothers 
and his parents preceded him in death.  
Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home 
at Kiel and burial will be made in the Bethel church cemetery in the 
town of Meeme.
Sheboygan Press, February 3, 1949
 

JOHN ANDRE

RHINE CENTER – 
Death claimed John Andrae (sic) on Saturday evening at 12 o’clock, after an illness 
of a few days. For a number of years he had been troubled with diabetes. 
Deceased was born in Toledo, Ohio, March 20, 1878, where he lived with his parents 
until 1902, when they moved to Wisconsin and lived on a farm in Town Meeme for four 
years. In 1906 the family moved to Rhine Center, where he lived until his death.
He reached the age of 44 years, 10 months and 28 days. He leaves to mourn, three 
brothers, Fred of Town Meeme, Jacob residing here and Charles, unknown and one 
sister, Mrs. Peter Burkhardt of Stratford. 
The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at 10 o’clock, with interment in the 
Bethlehem church cemetery near Ada. Rev. Zeh of Elkhart Lake officiated at the 
services.
Tri-County Record – February 22, 1923


OTTO BECK

Otto Beck, 77, of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, Town of Herman, died Wednesday evening 
at Memorial Hospital where he'd been a patient for two weeks.
He was born Feb. 18, 1906, in the Town of Rhine, son of John and Rosian Gross 
Beck. He attended school in Kiel.
He and Viola Dexheimer were married Feb. 14, 1931, in Ada.
Mr. Beck was employed in Milwaukee as a machinist before moving to Ada, where the 
couple farmed for 49 years, retiring in 1971.
Mr. Beck was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town of Herman, and 
was a former deacon and elder of the church.
He was a past member of the Ada Fire Dept., and served for many years on the board 
of directors of the fire department.
Surviving are his wife; one son, Frederick of Sheobygan (sic); two grandchildren; 
and two sisters, Mrs. Teckla Thiele of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Rose Miller of Sheboygan 
Falls.
He was preceded in death by a twin brother and two sisters.
The funeral will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday at Bethel United Church of Christ in the 
Town of Herman. The Rev. Hilbert Klein, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 p.m. on Friday, and from 9 to 
11 a.m. on Saturday, and at the church from noon until the time of services.
A memorial fund has been establsiehd (sic) in Mr. Beck's name for Bethel United 
Church of Christ.
Sheboygan Press, Thursday, October 13, 1983 P. 6


VIOLA A. BECK

Viola A. Beck, 92, a resident of Sunny Ridge Nursing Home and formerly of the 
village of Ada, passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2000 at Sunny Ridge.
She was born Aug. 27, 1908 in the town of Herman, a daughter of the late Gustave 
and Helma (Oetling) Dexheimer.
Otto Beck and Viola Dexheimer were married Feb. 14, 1931 in Ada. The couple farmed 
in the town of Herman. Otto preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 1983.
Viola was a life member of Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada, where she had 
been active with the Ladies Aid of the church. Homemaking was important to Viola 
and she always expressed her love to her family through her cooking talents.
Surviving Viola is a son, Frederick "Fritz" (Kaye) Beck of Sheboygan; two 
grandchildren, Patrick (Cathy) Beck of Glendale, and Ann Marie Beck of Manchester, 
Mo.; two step-grandchildren, Shelly (Larry) Weidig of Sheboygan and Terry Beck of 
Sheboygan Falls; three great-grandchildren, Erika Krusemark, Mariah and Christian 
Beck; and one step-great-grandchild, Hope Beck. She was preceded in death by two 
sisters and a brother.
A funeral service will be conducted for Viola on Friday, Sept. 22, 2000 at 1 p.m. 
at Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada. The Rev. Melinda Feller, pastor of Bethel, 
will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Zimmer Funeral Home, 117 N. Wisconsin Drive, Howards Grove, 
on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 3 to 7 p.m. and at the church, on Friday, from noon 
until the time of the service.
A memorial fund has been established to Bethel U.C.C. in the name of Viola A. Beck.
The Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, September 20, 2000 P. A2


LYDIA BOLLMANN

Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia Bollmann, 83, a resident of the Sheboygan 
Retirement Home, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Nickel's Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bollmann, who formerly resided at 615 Huron Ave., was a widow of the Rev. 
Dr. William Bollmann.
The Rev. Gene Krueger, assistant pastor of Zion United Church of Christ, will 
officiate and burial will be in Bethel Cemetery in the Town of Meeme.
The Senior Women's Missionary Society of Zion church will meet 15 minutes before 
the service to attend as a group.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6:30 p.m. today.
Mrs. Bollmann was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on Nov. 1, 1888, a daughter of the late 
Max and Wilhelmina Gretchman. In 1911, she entered Nurses German Deaconess 
Hospital training in Buffalo, graduating in 1914.
She received her registered nurse's certificate in 1918 from the State of New 
York and, in 1940, she received her certificate in Wisconsin.
She was a member of the Wisconsin State Nurses Association and performed private 
duty at both Memorial and St. Nicholas Hospitals, before becoming a nurse at St. 
Nicholas Hospital.
On March 4, 1919, she was married to the late Rev. Dr. Bollmann, who preceded her 
in 1944. The couple came to this area in 1928, after residing in Wheatland, Iowa.
The Rev. Mr. Bollmann was pastor of Bethel Reformed Church near Ada until 
retirement in 1941.
Mrs. Bollmann was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and the mission society 
of the church.
Survivors are: one sister, Mrs. Robert Patterson, Inglwood (sic), Calif., and two 
step-daughters, Mrs. Frieda Krauskopf, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Mrs. Marie Garey, 
Brooklyn, N.Y. She was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers, one 
stepson and one stepdaughter.
Sheboygan Press, Friday, June 23, 1972 P. 10


LOUISE C. CONLEY

Mrs. Louise C. Conley, 84, of 613 Huron Ave., died at St. Nicholas Hospital 
this morning following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on March 5, 1883, the daughter of the late Max 
and Wilhelmina Gretchmann. On June 10, 1910, she married Edward Conley, of 
Buffalo. Mr. Conley died in 1934.
In 1944 Mrs. Conley came to Sheboygan to live with her sister, Mrs. Lydia 
Bollman. She was a licensed practical nurse here until she retired about 10 
years ago.
Mrs. Conley was a member of Zion United Church of Christ.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Bollman, Mrs. Herbert Gorbach, Buffalo, 
and Mrs. Robert Patterson, Inglewood, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. 
One sister and four brothers had died previously.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Nickel’s Funeral Home, with the 
Rev. George Mohr, pastor of Zion United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial 
will be at the Bethel United Church of Christ cemetery in the Town of Herman.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday.
Sheboygan Press, March 14, 1967  P. 10 


ALBERT E. DICKMAN

Albert Edwin Dickman, age 73, of 1030 Diane St. in Chilton, died on Fri. April 28, 
2006 at his residence. 
He was born on May 7, 1932 in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, son of the late 
Arno and Emma (Richter) Dickman. He had farmed all of his life in the Town of Meeme. 
He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada, and a member of the 
Chilton Eagles #1288. 
Survivors include a brother, Herbert (Rose Marie) Dickman of Elkhart Lake; and 2 
sisters, Virginia Kacmarynski of Green Bay, and Dorothy Blasazyk of Two Rivers. 
Funeral Services will be at 7 PM on Thursday May 4, 2006 at the Wieting Family 
Funeral Home (1212 Teckla Place) in Kiel, with the Rev. Sara Morse, Pastor of 
Bethel UCC, officiating. Cremation will follow the services, with burial of his 
cremated remains near his parents in the Bethel Cemetery. 
Friends may call at the funeral home in Kiel from 6 PM until the time of services. 
An Eagles Prayer service will be held at 6:30 PM Thursday at the funeral home."
Newspaper not cited.


EMMA DICKMAN

Mrs. Arno Dickman, 38, of the town of Meeme, nee Emma Richter, 
passed away suddenly Friday evening while visiting at the home 
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richter, N. Fifteenth Street 
Sheboygan.  Born in Sheboygan on May 12, 1909, she resided here 
until her marriage to Arno Dickman of the town of Meeme, when 
they moved to the present farm homestead. 
Survivors are her husband, her parents, seven children, (private). 
Five children preceded her in death.  Funeral services will be 
held Tuesday at the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed church in the 
town of Herman with the Rev. Charles Reppert officiating.  Burial 
will be made in the church cemetery.    
Sheboygan Press, January 31, 1948


HAROLD H. DICKMAN

Infant Son Dies At Hospital Here On Monday Night 
Kiel, Wis—(Special)—Harold H. Dickmann(sic), one and a half-year-old son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Arno Dickmann, residents of the town of Meeme, passed away at 
Sheboygan Memorial hospital at 9:30 o’clock Monday evening after an illness 
of several weeks. 
Harold was born January _, 1936, in the town of Meeme. Survivors include his 
parents, two brothers and a sister, all at home, and his grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Richter of Sheboygan and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dickmann of Meeme.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Thursday afternoon at the residence and 
at 2 o’clock at the Bethel Reformed church in the town of Herman. The Rev. 
William Bollmann will officiate and burial will be made in the church cemetery. 
The body may be viewed from tomorrow afternoon until the time of services.
Sheboygan Press, July 27, 1937   P. 6


KENNETH E. DICKMAN

Kenneth Dickmann(sic) Dies Late Friday At Parent’s Home 
Kiel—Kenneth Edmund Dickmann, 16-month-old son of Arno and Emma (Richter) 
Dickmann of Town Meeme, passed away on Friday evening at about 9:45 at the 
home of Mr. and Mrs. Dickmann after an illness of about one week. The child 
was born on Sept. 11, 1942.
The survivors are the parents, four brothers (a twin brother) (names omitted 
for privacy). The grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richter of Sheboygan and 
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dickmann of Town Meeme also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the farm home of the 
family in Town Meeme. The Rev. Calvin Franz of the Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed church of Town Herman will officiate and burial will be made in 
the Bethel Church cemetery.
Friends may call at the family home from Sunday noon until the time of 
services.
Sheboygan Press, January 22, 1944  P. 6


LESTER E. DICKMAN

Lester E. Dickmann(sic), 24, of Rt. 1 Elkhart Lake died in an accident on Highway
32 near Ada Sunday evening.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Evangelical and Reformed
Church in the Town of Herman with the Rev. Carl Fried officiating. Burial will
be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Dickmann was born July 28, 1933 in the Town of Meeme, son of Arno and the
late Emma Richter Dickmann. He attended district school at Millhome. He was
employed at the Paul Och's farm in the Town of Herman before his induction 
into the U.S. Army in March, 1955, and after his discharge March, 1957. The
past three months, he was employed at Kuhn and Borgner Meat Market, Ada. Mr.
Dickmann was a member of the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church and a 
member of the Brotherhood of the church.
Survivors include his father with whom he made his home; three sisters (private),
three brothers, (private). His mother preceded him in death in January, 1948,
and four brothers and one sister also preceded him.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until
10:30 a.m. Wednesday and at the church after 11:30 a.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 17, 1958  p.13


AMANDA DIRKS

Mrs. Emil Dirks, 65, of the Town of Meeme, died Friday morning at 
St. Nicholas Hospital following a short illness. She was born Amanda 
Voss on June 24, 1895, in the Town of Meeme, a daughter of the late 
Louis and Albertina Schwalenberg Voss. She was baptized and confirmed 
at the Bethel United Church of Christ, and attended the district 
school.  
On Nov. 1, 1913, she married Emil Dirks of Louis Corners. The couple 
moved to Meeme, where he operated a cheese factory until his retirement 
in 1956. Mrs. Dirks was a life member of Bethel Church, the Ladies Aid 
Society of the church and the Pigeon River Homemakers.  
Survivors include her husband; three sons, Elmer of the Town of Mosel, 
Erwin of the Town of Rhine, and Lester of Ada; five grandsons; one 
great granddaughter; three sisters, Mrs. Alvin Zimmermann of the Town 
of Rhine, Mrs. Edward Mahlich of the Town of Schleswig, and Mrs. 
Reinhold Roethel of the Town of Meeme; three brothers, Alvin of the 
Town of Meeme, Harvey of Manitowoc, and Melvin of Plymouth. She also 
was preceded in death by three brothers.  
Funeral services will be held at the Bethel United Church of Christ 
in the Town of Herman with the Rev. Carl Fried officiating.  Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, February 11, 1961


EMIL DIRKS

Funeral services for Emil J. Dirks, 88, a retired Town of Meeme cheesemaker, 
died Monday evening at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethel United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman. Dr. Reinhart Ulrich, interim pastor, will officiate with burial 
in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 
11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of service. Memorials 
may be made to the church.
Herald Times Reporter, April 20, 1976 P. 19


LESTER E. DIRKS

Lester E. Dirks, 74, of W3964 Orchard Road, Elkhart Lake, died Wednesday morning, 
March 13, 1996, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan, after a brief illness.
He was born March 13, 1922 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Emil and Amanda 
Voss Dirks. Lester was a 1939 graduate of Kiel High School.
On May 21, 1949, he married Violet Mog at Saron United Church of Christ, Town of 
Sheboygan Falls. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Les worked 
at his father's cheese factory and for a number of years at the Ada Meat Market. 
He was employed at Kohler Co. for 19 years, retiring in 1987.
He was a life-member of Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman, where he 
served on the church consistory for several terms, a member of the Franklin American 
Legion Post, No. 387 and a member of the Ada Fire Department, serving as a fire 
fighter, fire chief and also serving on the board of directors.
Lester enjoyed his family, bowling, fishing, gardening and playing cards.
Survivors include his wife, Violet; four sons, David, Kenosha; Allen (Connie), Howards 
Grove; Kevin (Kris), Howards Grove; and Keith (Stephanie), Platteville; five 
grandchildren, Jennifer, Jody, Bradley, Stephanie and Jamie Dirks; also survived by 
two brothers, Elmer Dirks, Sunny Ridge; Erwin (Evelyn) Kirks, Elkhart Lake; two sisters-
in-law, Nelda Gumm, Sheboygan; Elvera Dassow, Plymouth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 16, at Bethel United Church 
of Christ, Town of Herman with the Rev. Melinda Feller, Pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 
Kiel, from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday, March 15, and at the church, on Saturday, from 9 a.m. 
until the time of services.
A memorial has been established in his name.
Sheboygan Press, Thursday, March 14, 1996 P. A2


ALFRED ECKARDT

Alfred H. Eckardt, 63, of the Town of Meeme, Rt. 2, Cleveland, died Thursday 
evening at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman. The Rev. Carl Fried will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Eckardt was born April 14, 1905, in the Town of Herman, son of the late 
Louis and Emma Gutenberger Eckardt. He was educated in the Town of Meeme school 
district. On Nov. 8, 1929, he married Annie Scheib in the Town of Herman. They 
located on the Scheib home farm and farmed there all their lives. Mr. Eckardt 
was a former church elder and member of the district school board.
Survivors include his wife; a son, (private); two brothers, Raymond of Milwaukee 
and Alvin of Rt. 2, Cleveland, and 2 grandchildren. A brother preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Saturday 
until 11 a.m. Sunday when the casket will be taken to the church where the 
body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 19, 1968  P. 10 


ALFRED ECKARDT    (d.1986)

Kiel Area Farmer, 47, Killed By Falling Ice
KIEL-A 47-year-old rural Kiel farmer was killed Saturday afternoon when a large 
chunk of ice fell and crushed him in a silo.
He was Alfred Eckardt of 16210 county Trunk M.
Authorities said Eckardt left the main farm about 3 p.m. and went to a nearby 
second farm he owns to feed cattle.
Chief Manitowoc County deputy coroner Joseph Jajodinsky (sic) said he died almost 
instantly when a 400 to 500 pound piece of ice fell on him. Death was attributed 
to a crushed chest and asphyxiation.
Family members became concerned when he failed to return home for supper by 
5:30 p.m. and his wife and son went looking for him. They found him in the silo 
at about 6 p.m.
A chainsaw had to be used to enlarge an opening in the silo so the body could be 
removed.
Mr. Eckardt was born April 8, 1938, in the Town of Meeme, a son of Alfred and Annie 
Scheib Eckardt.
He graduated from Keil High Scool (sic) in the class of 1956.
A U.S. Army veteran, he served in Germany from 1956 to 1958.
His marriage to Carol Bahlow took place Oct. 21, 1961, at St. Paul Lutheran Church 
in Sheboygan Falls. The couple farmed in the Town of Meeme following marriage.
For seven years he worked for the Kohler Co. and he also worked for the Clevelan (sic) 
Coop.
Mr. Eckardt was a member of Bethel UCC in the Town of Herman and the church choir. 
He belonged to the Plymouth Barbershoppers and was a member of the Manitowoc County 
Farm Bureau.
Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Karen, and a son, Robert, both at home.
The funeral service will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Bethel UCC in the town of Herman. 
The Rev. James Sizelove, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel after 4 p.m. Tuesday and, on 
Wednesday, from 9 to 11 a.m. visitation will continue at the church from noon until the 
time of service.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Eckardt's name.
Sheboygan Press, Monday, January 13, 1986 P. 3


ANNIE ECKARDT

Mrs. Alfred H. Eckardt Sr., 65, of R. 1, Cleveland, died Friday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for one day.
A life-long resident of the Town of Meeme, the former Anna Scheib was born 
Nov. 24, 1904, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Scheib. She attended district 
school.
Since her marriage on Nov. 8, 1929, to Alfred Eckardt, the couple operated the 
Scheib homestead farm in the Town of Meeme. Mr. Eckardt died in July of 1968.
Mrs. Eckardt was a member of the Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman.
Survivors include one son, Alfred R. Jr., Town of Meeme, and two grandchildren. 
Two sisters also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel United Church of Christ. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel from 3 p.m. Monday to 
11 a.m. Tuesday, and at the church after noon Tuesday.
Sheboygan Press, Saturday, March 28, 1970 P. 4


FRED H. EICKHOFF

Fred H. Eickhoff, 79, well-known Town Schleswig farmer, passed away 
at his home near Millhome on Friday.  He was born June 28, 1869, in 
Halle, Braunschwaig, Germany, the son of August and Johanna Eickhoff. 
He came to this country in 1884, settling on a farm near Sheboygan. 
He later worked as a blacksmith at Cedar Grove for 10 years. In 1895 
he married Miss Helen Eick of Town Herman.  The couple moved to the 
present Eickhoff farm in Town Schleswig in 1902. They celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary in 1945.  
The survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Adellia) 
Schleunes of Town Schleswig, and Mrs. Hugo G. (Esther) Olm of Town 
Meeme; one son, Alve of Town Schleswig; six grandchildren; seven 
great grandchildren; one brother, William of Kiel and a sister, Mrs. 
Anna Kaldewey, in Germany.  He was preceded in death by a daughter, 
Gertrude, who died in 1939, his parents, one sister and a brother.
Funeral services will be held at the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed 
church in Town Herman with the Rev. Clarence Schmidt officiating.
Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, December 18, 1948


HELEN EICKHOFF

Mrs. Helen Eickhoff, 92, of R. 2, Kiel, Town of Schleswig, died Tuesday noon 
at Memorial Hospital where she was taken Monday morning. She was born April 2, 
1873, in the Township of Mosel, daughter of the late Karl and Marie Eick, and 
married Fred Eickhoff Aug. 31, 1895. The couple moved to Millhome where he 
operated a blacksmith shop, then moved to a farm northeast of Millhome 60 years 
ago. They retired from farming in 1925. In August, 1945, the couple celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary. Since her husband's death in 1948, Mrs. 
Eickhoff had made her home with her son, 
Alve and daughter-in-law at the family farm now owned by her son. She was a 
member of Bethel United Church of Christ in Town Herman, the Ladies Aid Society 
of the church and the Millhome Happy Hour Club. 
Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Adelia) Schleunes, R. 2, Kiel 
and Mrs. Hugo D. (Esther) Olm, R. 1, Cleveland; six grandchildren; seventeen 
great grandchildren and four great great grandsons. A daughter, Gertrude, 
preceded her in death. 
Funeral services will be held Friday at Bethel United Church of Christ in Town 
Herman with the Rev. Carl Fried, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press October 20, 1965
*******
Mrs. Helen Eickhoff, 92, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died Tuesday at Sheboygan Memorial 
Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman, the Rev. Carl Fried officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Eickhoff, the former Helen Eick, was born April 4, 1873, in the town of 
Mosel, daughter of the late Carl and Marie Zech Eick. She was married to Fred 
Eickhoff of Cedar Grove Aug. 31, 1895. The couple lived at Millhome where he 
operated a blacksmith shop and 60 years ago moved to the farm northeast of 
Millhome where she was living with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. 
Alve Eickhoff. 
The couple retired in 1925, and observed its golden wedding in 1945. He died 
in December, 1948.
She was a member of the Bethel Ladies Aid Society and Millhome Happy Hour Club.
Surviving are the son, two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Adelia) Schleunes, Rt. 2, 
Kiel, and Mrs. Hugo (Esther) Olm, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, six grandchildren, 17 
great grandchildren and four great great grandsons. A daughter preceded her in 
death in 1939.
Friends may call at Mesielwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Thursday until 
11 a.m. Friday and after noon at the church. A church memorial has been 
established.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 20, 1965 P. 20 


SON OF A. AND A. EICKHOFF

Kiel:
A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Arwin Eickhoff of near Kiel on Thursday, died upon 
its arrival. The infant was buried in the Bethel's Reformed church cemetery 
in the town of Herman.
The Sheboygan Press  Wednesday, March 22, 1933  pg. 8


PAUL ERTEL SR.

Paul Ertel Sr., 57, of Route 1, Cleveland, was pronounced dead at St. Nicholas 
Hospital early today after suffering a heart attack at his home.
Born April 24, 1923, in Sheboygan, he was a son of Christ and Sophia Gross Ertel. 
He graduated in 1941 from Sheboygan Central High School.
He served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II.
His marriage to Audrey Hinz took place Dec. 6, 1947, at Cleveland.
Mr. Ertel was a general foreman at Tecumseh Co. in New Holstein, where he had 
worked the past 25 years.
He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town of Herman and 
belonged to the Cleveland VFW Post 8974.
Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Herbert (Joan) Woelfel of Chilton, Mrs. 
Mark (Diana) DeRuyter of Sheboygan Falls, and Mrs. Peter (Janet) Wesley of Elkhart 
Lake; three sons, Paul W. of Cleveland, James and David, both at home; and seven 
grandchildren.
Also surviving are five brothers, Otto, LeRoy, Melvin, all of Cleveland, Walter of 
Milwaukee, and Edward of Fond du Lac; and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Salm of Newton.
The funeral will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Bethel UCC in the Town of Herman, the Rev. 
Hilbert Klein, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel after 4 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. 
Monday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
The Cleveland VFW will hold a memorial service at the funeral home Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Ertel's name.
Sheboygan Press, Friday, April 10, 1981 P. 8


FLORENCE GRUNEWALD

Florence B. Grunewald, 88, passed away Friday, April 28, 2006 at Morningside 
Health Center where she had been a resident. 
Florence was born Sept. 18, 1917 in the town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, 
to the late Paul and Martha (Witthuhn) Boeldt. She attended local schools. On 
Sept. 22, 1934 she married Herbert Grunewald, he preceded her in death October 
20, 1997. Together the couple had a dairy farm for many years in the Town of 
Meeme. Florence was a member of Bethel U.C.C. for many years. She was active 
with the choir, and the Ladies Aid. She was employed by Lakeland College over 
30 years, retiring in 1982. 
Florence is survived by her son Glenn Grunewald of Sheboygan, her daughters, 
Gloria Hunt of Kenosha, and Bernice (James) Betzold of Fordland, MO. She is 
also survived by 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-
granchildren, her brother Robert Boeldt, and many nieces and nephews. She was 
preceded in death by her son Gerald, a brother Orville Boeldt and a sister Aroma 
Kuhfuss. 
Funeral services will be held for Florence Thursday, May 4, 2006, at 11:30 a.m. 
at Zimmer's Westview Funeral & Cremation Care Center (Hwy 42 & JJ). The Reverend 
Sarah Morse, Pastor of Bethel United Church of Christ will officiate. 
Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time 
of service. Burial will follow services at Bethel Cemetery in the town of Meeme. 
The family would like to thank the staff of Morningside Health Care for the kind 
care they provided for Florence. A memorial fund has been established in her name. 
Zimmer's Westview Funeral & Cremation Center is assisting the family with 
arrangements. 
Newspaper not cited.


GERALD M. GRUNEWALD

Gerald M. Grunewald Sr., age 67, of 19 East Paine St., Kiel, died Monday, Jan. 20, 
2003, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan from complications of Scleroderma, a 
rare disease. 
He was born in the Town of Herman on Feb. 22, 1935, a son of Herbert and Florence 
(Boeldt) Grunewald. Gerald attended school in the Town of Meeme and the Sheboygan 
Vocational School. Virginia M. Wagner and Gerald M. Grunewald Sr. were united in 
marriage on May 21, 1966, at Bethel Church in Ada. Jerry farmed in Town of Rhine 
for many years, and had been employed at NAPA Automotive in New Holstein for the 
last 10 years. He was a faithful member of Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada 
where he had served on the consistory. He was also a member of the National Farmers 
Organization. Jerry enjoyed helping others, and tinkering with mechanical things. 
Surviving Jerry is his wife, Virginia; a son, Gerald Jr. (Shelly) of Tularosa, N.M.; 
three daughters, Mary Ann Thomas of Sheboygan, Lora (Scott) Stover of Jacksonville, 
N.C. and Linda Grunewald of Sheboygan; his mother, Florence Grunewald of Howards 
Grove; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A brother, Glenn Grunewald 
of Sheboygan and two sisters, Bernice (James) Betzold of Fordland, Mo. and Gloria 
Hunt of Kenosha, survive him as well as other relatives and friends. Jerry was 
preceded in death by his father, Herbert. 
A funeral service will be conducted for Jerry on Friday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. at 
Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada. The Rev. Barbara Loose, interim pastor, 
will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery. 
Friends may call at the Zimmer Funeral Home, 117 N. Wisconsin Drive, Howards Grove, 
on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 3 until 8 p.m. and at the CHURCH on Friday from 9 a.m. 
until the time of the service. A memorial fund has been established in the name 
of Gerald M. Grunewald Sr. 
The family of Gerald M. Grunewald Sr. wishes to thank all of the doctors, nurses 
and staff who provided Jerry with such wonderful care during his illness. They also 
thank those who visited Jerry and remembered him in their prayers. God bless you. 
Condolences may be e-mailed at Zimmerfuneralhome.com. 
The Zimmer Funeral Home of Howards Grove is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, January 2003


HERBERT GRUNEWALD

Herbert Grunewald, 84, a resident of the Sunny Ridge Health Care Center, Sheboygan, 
died at Sunny Ridge Monday, Oct. 20, 1997.
He was born Nov. 10, 1912 in the Town of Herman, a son of the late Julius and 
Barbette Winkel Grunewald.
Florence Boeldt and Herbert Grunewald were united in marriage on Sept. 22, 1934. 
The couple farmed in the Town of Meeme. Herbert worked at the Kohler Co. for 13 
years, retiring in 1990.
Surviving Herbert are his wife, Florence; two sons, Glenn Grunewald, rural Sheboygan 
and Gerald (Virginia) Grunewald, Kiel; two daughters, Bernice (James) Betzold, 
Fordland, Mo. and Gloria Hunt, Kenosha; also surviving are ten grandchildren and 22 
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Herbert was also preceded in death by four 
sisters and ten brothers.
Friends may call from 3 until 8 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1997 at the Zimmer 
Funeral Home, 117 N. Wisconsin Dr., Howards Grove. A committal service will be 
conducted on Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. at the Bethel Cemetery in Ada.
A memorial fund has been established in the name of Herbert Grunewald.
The Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, October 21, 1997 P. A2


ANITA I. HAMEISTER

Anita I. Hameister, age 87, formerly of the Sheboygan County area and currently 
living in Grand Rapids, Mich., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Feb. 21, 
2002.
Anita was born in Ada Feb. 12, 1915, a daughter of the late Valentine and Ida 
(Neuhaus) Hameister.
Anita move to Grand Rapids in 1940 and attended the Reformed Bible Institute. 
She graduated from Calvin College in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science Degree and 
later received her Masters Degree from Lansing Michigan State University.
Anita taught at Westside Christian School in Grand Rapids for many years and also 
at the Neillsville Indian Reservation. She was a member of the Sherman Street 
Christian Reformed Church.
Surviving Anita is a sister and her husband, Ruth (Ray Narotz) Klemme of 
Clintonville; and two sisters-in-law, Gertrude and Ruth Hameister, both of 
Sheboygan. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive her. Two 
brothers, Ray and Hugo, and one nephew, Daniel Hameister, preceded her in 
death.
A Funeral Service will be conducted  for Anita on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at 
11 a.m. at the Zimmer Funeral Home, 117 N. Wisconsin Dr., Howards Grove. The Rev. 
Mark Jaberg, pastor of Our Shepherd United Church of Christ, will officiate. 
Interment will be in the Bethel Cemetery in Ada. Friends may call at the funeral 
home on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Condolences may be sent at Zimmerfuneralhome.com.
The Sheboygan Press, Sunday, February 24, 2002 P. A5
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(12 Feb 1915/21 Feb 2002/SSDI)


EDWIN C. HAMEISTER

BALLHORN CHAPELS…
HAMEISTER, Edwin C.
Saturday, 1:30 p.m., Ebenezer United Church of Christ; friends may call 3 p.m. 
Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Church 11 to 1:30, time of service…
Sheboygan Press, April 15, 1965  P. 39 


EMMA HAMEISTER

Mrs. Edwin (Emma) Hameister, 71, of 522 S. 14th St., died at 2 p.m. Sunday at 
her home.
A native of the Town of Herman, she was born Oct. 11, 1893, a daughter of the 
late Henry and Elizabeth Neuhaus, attended the district school at Ada, and was 
confirmed March 24, 1907, at Bethel Reformed Church in the Town of Herman.
On Oct. 11, 1916, she was married to Mr. Hameister of the Town of Rhine. The 
couple farmed near Ada until retiring in 1952 when they moved to Sheboygan.
She was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, the Dorcas Circle of the 
church, and was a former member of Bethel Reformed Church in the Town of Herman.
Survivors are her husband; three sons, Milton, Walter, and Harvey of Sheboygan; 
a daughter, Mrs. Erna Jakel of Sheboygan; 22 grandchildren; three great-grand-
children; a brother, Albert Neuhaus of the Town of Meeme, and two sisters, Mrs. 
Ida Hameister of the Town of Herman, and Mrs. William Reineking of the Town of 
Sheboygan. One granddaughter preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ebenzer United Church of 
Christ. The Rev. Ruben Grosshuesch, pastor, will officiate and burial will be 
in Bethel Reformed Church Cemetery in the Town of Meeme.
Friends may call at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels from 3 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 
a.m. Wednesday, at the church from 11 a.m. until the services. 
Sheboygan Press, Monday, March 22, 1965  P. 18 


IDA HAMEISTER

Mrs. Ida Hameister, 94, a former Ada resident, died this morning in Grand Rapids, 
Mich., where she had resided with her daughter for the past ten years.
The former Ida Neuhaus, she was born March 16, 1888, in the Town of Herman, to 
the late Henry and Elizabeth Spindler Neuhaus. She attended district school in 
the Town of Herman and married Val Hameister on Dec. 26, 1912, in the Town of 
Herman.
The couple farmed in the Ada area throughout their married life. Mr. Hameister 
died in 1963.
She was a lifelong member of Bethel UCC, Town of Herman, and the Ladies Aid 
Society.
Survivors are two daughters, Anita Hameister of Grand Rapids, with whom she made 
her home, and Mrs. Ruth Klemme of Plymouth; two sons, Hugo and Raymond, both of 
Sheboygan; 11 grandchildren, eight grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. William 
Reineking of Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by two brothers and six 
sisters.
Funeral arrangements, by Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, will be announced 
Saturday.
Sheboygan Press, Friday, July 9, 1982 P. 5


VALENTINE HAMEISTER

Valentine H. Hameister, 80, of Ada in the Town of Herman, Sheboygan County, 
a retired Town of Herman farmer, died at home Wednesday morning. Death was 
attributed to a heart ailment.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethel United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman, the Rev. Carl Fried officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Hameister was born May 2, 1883, in the Town of Sheboygan, son of the late 
Henry and Magdelena Schaetzel Hameister. The parents moved to the Town of 
Rhine while he was still a youth and he attended district schools there.
He married the former Ida Neuhaus of the Town of Herman Dec. 26, 1912, at 
Bethel United Church of Christ. The couple farmed in the Town of Herman and 
at the present location the last 46 years. He retired 12 years ago. The couple 
observed its golden wedding in December, 1962.
He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Hugo and Raymond of Sheboygan; two 
daughters, Miss Anita Hameister of Grand Rapids, Mich. and Mrs. Ruth Klemme of 
Plymounth; two brothers, Edwin of Sheboygan and Henry of Rt. 2, Elkhart Lake; 
a sister, Mrs. Anna Uphoff of Howards Grove; and 10 grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 
11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body 
will lie in state from 12 noon until the hour of service.
A church memorial has been established in Mr. Hameister's memory.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, October 16, 1963 P. 13
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(02 Mar 1883/Oct 1963/SSDI)


BABY (BOY) HARTMAN

Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy C. Hartmann(sic) of 
the Town of Rhine, who died at birth at St. Nicholas Hospital on Saturday, 
were conducted by the Rev. Carl Fried, pastor of Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed Church in the Town of Herman at the church cemetery in the Town of 
Meeme on Tuesday.
Besides the parents, survivors include two sisters, (private); the maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Doro and the paternal grandfather, Robert 
Hartmann.
Sheboygan Press, August 18, 1959  P. 8 


JEANETTE L. HARTMAN

Jeanette L. Hartman, 74, of N9446 CTH MC, Elkhart Lake, died Tuesday morning, 
Dec. 15, 1998 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, after a lengthy illness.
She is the former Jeanette Doro, born Aug. 13, 1924 in Millersville, Wis., daughter 
of the late alter and Esther Riehn Doro.
She attended schools in Maple Corner and Rhine Center.
On Nov. 18, 1941 she married Leory Hartman in St. Louis, Mo. The couple celebrated 
their 50th wedding anniversary in 1991.
Jeanette worked for a number of years at Heritage Nursing Home, Sheboygan and farmed 
with her husband Leroy in the Town of Rhine all their lives.
She was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ and the Ladies Aid. Jeanette 
enjoyed playing sheepshead in various card clubs, dancing, baking, cake decorating 
and flower arranging.
Survivors include her husband Leroy; two daughters, Sharon (Richard) Pieper, Howards 
Grove, and Sandra (James) Knier, rural Elkhart Lake; eight grandchildren, Jason, 
Joshua, Jonathan, Jesse and Jeremy Pieper, Cary, Shelly and Travis Knier; and one 
brother, Wallace (Margaret) Doro, Sheboygan. She is further survived by three sisters-
in-law, Freida Hartman, Anita Hartman, Sally (Elmer) Hartman and several nieces and 
nephews. She was preceded in death by one infant son and one infant grandson.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 1998 at Bethel UCC, Town 
of Herman with the Rev. Melinda Feller, officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-9 p.m. 
Friday and at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
A memorial has been established in her name.
Sheboygan Press, December 16, 1998  P. A2


ALVINA B. HENSCHEL

Mrs. Charles E. Henschel, 73, a resident of the Town of Meeme, 
died Monday at the Memorial Hospital, following a long illness. 
Her maiden name was Alvina Brandt. She was born In Menomonee, 
Mich., June 3, 1880. She was the daughter of Albert and Bertha 
(Rieck) Brandt.  She was baptized in 1880 in Menomonee and 
confirmed in town of Centerville in 1901.  Her marriage to Mr. 
Henschel took place April 20, 1899, in Marinette.  For eight 
years they lived on a farm in the town of Centerville and the 
past 48 years on their present farm, although they retired 
several years ago.  They observed their golden anniversary in 
1949. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of Bethel Ev 
and Reformed Church, town of Herman.  
The survivors include her husband; four sons, Albert and Edwin, 
Kiel; Melvin, town of Herman; Elmer, Manitowoc; four daughters, 
Mrs. Otto (Evelyn) Ebeling, town of Herman; Mrs. Arnold (Myrtle) 
Kraemer, Osman; Mrs. Ewald (Hilda) Stock, Newton; and Mrs. Hugo 
(Irene) Grosskopf, town of Herman; 24 grandchildren; five great 
grandchildren; five brothers, Arthur, Frank and Chester, of 
Faithhorn, Mich.; Melvin of Florence; and Walter of Milwaukee; 
two sisters, Mrs. Vern King of Faithhorn; and Mrs. Elva Turner, 
Indianapolis. Two daughters preceded her in death, Mrs. Violet 
Reichert; and Mrs. Elva Klemme; two brothers and one sister.
Services will be held at the Bethel Ev. and Reformed Church, 
Town of Herman. The Rev. W. C. Koehler will officiate.  Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, June 16, 1953


CHARLES HENSCHEL

Charles E. Henschel, 85, a retired Town of Meeme farmer, died Wednesday evening 
at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan where he had been a patient for the past 
week. 
Born in the township on Sept. 26, 1875, he was a son of the late Christian and 
Maria Oemichen Henschel, and was confirmed in 1886 at St. James Reformed Church 
in Spring Valley. He spent his youth in the township and later moved to Faithorn, 
Mich., where he was employed on a farm and in a lumber camp for six years. 
On April 20, 1899, he married the former Elvina Brandt of Faithorn at Marinette, 
Wis. The couple lived at Centerville for about six years and then purchased the 
home farm in the Town of Meeme which they couple operated until their retirement 
in 1935. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1949. His wife 
died in June 15, 1953.
He was a member of Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church in the town of Herman, 
a former elder of the church, a former Town of Meeme treasurer, a former school 
board member and a former agent for Town Meeme Fire Insurance Co. 
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Otto (Evelyn) Ebeling and Mrs. Hugo (Irene) 
Grohskopf, both of Town Herman, Mrs. Arno (Myrtle) Kraemer of Osman, Mrs. Erwald 
(Hilda) Stock of Newton; four sons, Albert and Edwin of Kiel, Melvin of Town Herman, 
Elmer of Manitowoc; 25 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. 
Also surviving are six sisters, Mrs. Susan Eckardt and Mrs. Ida Gutschow, both of 
Sheboygan, Mrs. Mary Gosse of Owen, Wis., Mrs. Charles Boeldt of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Walter Schuette of New Holstein, and Mrs. Alma Wernecke of Cleveland. Two daughters, 
a sister and two brothers also preceded him in death. 
Services will be held at Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church in the town of 
Herman. The Rev. Carl Fried will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, February 13, 1958 


ELMER E. HENSCHEL

Elmer Henschel, 83, a former Town of Meeme resident, died Saturday afternoon, 
May 24, 1986 at Manitowoc Health Care Facility. Private family funeral services 
will be 7 pm this Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. James 
Sizelove, pastor of Bethel United Church of Christ will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Henschel was born Feb. 18, 1903 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late 
Charles and Alvina Brand Henschel. He attended District School in the Township 
and was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman.
Survivors include a son, Orville; a daughter, Gloria; four sisters, Mrs. Eveline 
Ebeling of Hwards Grove, Mrs. Myrtle Kraemer and Mrs. Irene Grohskopf, both of 
Kiel and Mrs. Hilda Stock of Newton; grandchildren and great grandchildren. He 
was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
There will be visitation at the Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., May 27, 1986 page 17
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(18 Feb 1903/May 1986/SSDI)


MARION HENSCHEL

Mrs. Harold Henschel, 57, of Route 1, Cleveland, died today at Holy Family 
Hospital in Manitowoc, where she had been a patient the past four weeks.
The former Marion Wesener was born Sept. 17, 1924, in the Town of Centerville, 
daughter of William and Clara Scheib Wesener.
She was a graduate of Mission House Academy (now Lakeland College) and Sheboygan 
County Teaches College. She taught at Pigeon River School in the Town of 
Schleswig.
Her marriage took place Nov. 7, 1953, at St. Paul United Church of Christ in 
the Town of Mosel.
She was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town of Herman, 
secretary of the Ladies Aid Society and a member of the church choir. She was 
a member of Pigeon River Homemakers Club.
Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Onna at home; three sons, Larry of Kiel, 
Randall and Ricky, both at home; and a sister, Mrs. Clyde Mueller of rural 
Cleveland.
Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Bethel United Church of 
Christ in the Town of Herman. The Rev. Hilbert Klein, pastor, will officiate. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel after 4 p.m. Thursday, 
until 11 a.m. Friday, and at the church from noon until the time of services.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Henschel’s name.
Sheboygan Press, September 23, 1981  P. 8


CATHERINE ELIZABETH "BETTY" HUBER

Catherine E. Huber, age 82, formerly of Ada, died Saturday afternoon, Jan. 16, 
1999, at the Calumet Homestead, New Holstein where she had been a resident since 
April 1998.
She is the former Betty Nick born Aug,. 27, 1916 in Green Bay, the daughter of 
the late William F. and Anna Marie Collard Nick.
She attended Sheboygan County schools and graduated from Sheboygan Central High 
School in 1933.
On Oct. 22, 1938 she married Ernest M. Huber in Elkhart Lake. He died Feb. 15, 
1991. The couple lived all their married life in Ada where they were owners of 
Ada Meat Market. Betty also was a retired employee of Hayssen Co.
She was a member of Bethel U.C.C. in the town of Herman where she had been a 
Sunday school teacher, sang in the church choir and was a member of the Ladies 
Aid. She enjoyed her flower gardens, was an avid bowler and a member of the 
Manitowoc County Homemakers Club and canasta club.
Survivors include three daughters, Darlene (Kenneth) Draheim of New Holstein, 
Carolyn (Wayne) Jolin of Rhinelander and Cheryl (Gene) Spindler of Seymour; one 
son, Larry (Jennifer) Huber of Fitchburg; 10 grandchildren, Wendy (Tim) Schueler, 
Todd Draheim, Jay (Kayla) Sommer, Mary (Gerry) Thome, Timothy (Mary) Draheim, 
Heidi (Rob) Kreighoff, Michael Draheim, William Huber, Katherine Huber, and 
Amanda Spindler; four great-grandchildren: Brynn, Trevor and Allicia Schueler 
and Matthew Thome one brother, Harold (Eleanora) Nick of Howards Grove; brothers 
and sisters in laws, Elmer (Delores) Huber, Martin (Dorsey) Huber, Warren Terry, 
Frederick Marx, Hilda (Elmer) Kraemer; godchildren, Linda Nick Luedke and Daniel 
Huber and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, brother and sister in laws, Anna 
(Oscar) Neuhaus, Bertha (Rev. Frank) Lowenbergh, Calvin (Isabella) Huber, Selma 
Terry and Martha Marx.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel U.C. in the town of 
Herman with the Rev. Melinda Feller, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home in 
Kiel from 4 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and at the church on Wednesday from 11 a.m. 
until the time of the services.
The family would like to thank the wonderful personnel at Willowpark and the 
Calumet Homestead for the wonderful care given to Betty since her stroke in 1992 
and relatives and friends for their many visits and their concern.
Sheboygan Press, January 18, 1999  P. A2


ELMER E. HUBER

Elmer E. Huber, 88, formerly of 1712 Wilson Ave., Sheboygan, entered his heavenly 
rest on Friday afternoon, March 2, 2001, at Sheboygan Progressive Care Center, 
where he resided the past four years.
Elmer was born Sept. 5, 1912, in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, to Oscar 
and Mary Neuhaus Huber. He was baptized at Bethel Church in Ada. Elmer attended 
Pigeon River School in the town of Meeme, and then worked on farms in the area 
for fourteen years.
On June 18, 1938, he married Delores Barteck at First Evangelical Church in 
Sheboygan.
After moving to Sheboygan in 1941, Elmer was employed at H.C. Prange Co. for 37 
years. He served in the United States Army for 13 months, near the end of World 
War II. Elmer was later employed by Ebenreiter Woodworking Co. (EBCO) for 10 years, 
and also self-employed doing yard maintenance and home repairs.
Elmer enjoyed working in his flower gardens, visiting relatives and traveling in 
much of the U.S. (including Hawaii) and Europe.
An active member of Fountain Park United Methodist Church, Elmer served as an usher, 
trustee and member of various committees and Sunday school classes through the years. 
He also belonged to the Christian businessmen’s Association.
Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Delores; three sons, Jerome 
“Jerry” (Heidi) Huber of Sheboygan, Carl (Marilyn) Hube of Bethoud, Colo., and Dean 
(Deborah) Huber of Golden, Colo.; one daughter, Eileen (Ken) Bailey of Sheboygan; 
twenty-four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a foster daughter; one brother, 
Martin (Dorsey) Huber of Cleveland; one sister, Hilda (Elmer) Kraemer of Ada; and 
one brother-in-law, Fredrick Marx of Howards Groovel; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vivian Huber; two brother, Calvin and Ernst 
Huber; four sisters, Anna Neuhaus, Bertha Lowenbergh, Selma Terry and Martha Marx; 
two sisters-in-law; and three brothers-in-law.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, march 5, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. at Fountain 
Park United Methodist Church, 828 Erie Ave., in Sheboygan, with the Rev. Thomas 
White, pastor, officiating.
Visitation will be held from 3:30 p.m. until the time of service on Monday.
A memorial fund will be established in Elmer’s name for Fountain Park Church.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks for the care given to Elmer by 
the staff at Sheboygan Progressive Care Center.
The Lippert Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Email condolences 
may be sent to elmerhuber@lippetfuneralhome.com.
Sheboygan Press, March 4, 2001  P. A2


ERNEST M. HUBER

Ernest M. Huber, age 74, W3959 Hwy. 32, Elkhart Lake (Ada), died Friday afternoon, 
Feb. 15, 1991, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, after suffering an apparent 
heart attack at his home.
Born April 18, 1916, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Oscar and Mary (Neuhaus) 
Huber. He attended Pigeon River School in the Town of Meeme.
On Oct. 22, 1938, he married Betty Nick at Community United Church of Christ in 
Elkhart Lake. He was owner of the Ada Meat Market in Ada for approximately 26 years. 
He was also employed at Hayssen Manufacturing in Sheboygan, for 10 years, retiring 
in 1983.
He was a lifelong member of Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman. He was 
a former member of the church choir and the church consistory. He was a member of 
the Ada Fire Department for 27 years and past fire chief. He is a charter member of 
the Sheboygan County Fire Chiefs Association. Also an active life member of the 
Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Associatoin.
Survivors are his wife, Betty; one son, Larry (Jennifer) of Fitchburg, Wis.; three 
daughters; Mrs. Kenneth (Darlene) Draheim, New Holstein; Mrs. Wayne (Carolyn) Jolin, 
of Rhinelander; and Mrs. Gene (Cheryl) Spindler of Seymour; 10 grandchildren, one 
great-granddaughter; three brothers, Calvin (Isabella), Chilton; Elmer (Delores), 
of Sheboygan, and Martin (Dorcella), rural Cleveland; five sisters, Anna Neuhaus, 
of Sheboygan, Mrs. Frank (Bertha) Lowenbergh, of Oberlein, Ohio, Mrs. Warren (Selma) 
Terry, Sheboygan Falls; Mrs. Frederick (Martha) Marx, and Mrs. Elmer (Hilda) Kraemer, 
both of rural Elkhart Lake.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Bethel United Church of Christ, Town 
of Herman, Dr. Reinhard Ulrich will officiate. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery.
Friends ma call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 4 to 9 p.m., Monday, and 
Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., and at the church from noon until the time of 
service.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Sheboygan Press, February 17, 1991  P. 4


MARY HUBER

Mrs. Mary Huber, 61, of the town of Meeme, died on Tuesday evening at 
the Plymouth hospital where she underwent an operation several days 
earlier.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home at Kiel and at two o'clock at the Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed church in the town of Herman, the Rev. Calvin Franz officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Huber was born Mary Neuhaus in the town of Herman on February 8, 
1881. She was married to Oscar D. Huber of Sherwood, Ohio, on March 26, 
1905, and the couple lived at Sherwood for three years before moving to 
the present farm site in the town of Meeme.
Survivors are the widower; five daughters, Mrs. Oscar Neuhaus of the 
town of Rhine, Mrs. F.J. Lowenbergh of Elkhart Lake, Martha at home and 
Selma and Hilda of Sheboygan; four sons, Calvin of Potter, Elmer of 
Sheboygan, Marvin at home, and Ernst of Ada; two brothers, Alber Neuhaus 
of the town of Herman and William Neuhaus of Neillsville; four sisters, 
Mrs. Carl Westphal and Mrs. William Reinecking of Sheboygan and Mrs. 
Valentine Hammeister and Mrs. Edwin Hammeister of the town of Herman; 
and six grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 1, 1942 P. 2


OSCAR D. HUBER

Oscar D. Huber, 79, a Town of Meeme resident, died Saturday evening at the 
home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Huber, of Rt. 1, 
Cleveland, where he had been making his home.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Evangelical and Reformed 
Church in the Town of Herman with the Rev. Carl Fried officiating. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery. Mr. Huber was born Nov. 25?, 1877, in Dorflingen, 
Kanton Schaffhausen, Switzerland. He came to the United States with his parents 
Martin and Anna Werner Huber, and they settled in Ohio. He came to the Manitowoc 
County area as a young man.
On March 26, 1905, he married the former Mary Neuhaus of the Town of Herman. 
The couple located at Sherwood, Ohio, until 1906?  They returned to the farm 
now operated by his son 1-1/2 miles north of Ada. His wife died in 1942. He was 
a member, a former elder and a charter member of the men’s brotherhood of Bethel 
Evangelical and Reformed Church.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Oscar Neuhaus, Mrs. Frederick Marx and 
Mrs. Elmer Kraemer of Rt. 1, Elkhart Lake, Mrs. F. J. Lowenbegh of New Knoxville, 
Ohio, and Mrs. Warren Terry of Sheboygan; four sons, Calvin of Potter, Elmer of 
Sheboygan, Martin on the home farm and Ernst of Ada; two sisters, Mrs. Dean 
Johnston of _____, Ohio, and Mrs. Mea Buecher of Wauseon, Ohio; three brothers, 
Godfrey of Wauseon, Ohio, Arnold of Pettisville, Ohio, and Emil of New Port 
Ritchie, Fla.; 24 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Seven sisters and 
brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 
10 a.m. Wednesday when the body will be taken to the church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 9, 1957  P. 13


CARL J. KERNEN

Carl J. Kernen, 76, of 3204 Mill Road, died Tuesday, April 3, 1990 at Sheboygan 
Memorial Medical Center.
He was born July 14, 1913 in Sheboygan, a son of the late Herman and Anna Heise 
Kernen.
On June 4, 1938, he married Edna Westpfahl in Sheboygan. In 1988, the couple 
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Kernen was employed by Optenberg 
Iron Works for 40 years, retiring in 1981. Carl was a member of Ebenezer United 
Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Edna; a son, Thomas (Cathy) and a grandson, Jeff Kernen, 
all of Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by a brother.
Funeral services for Carl Kernen will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 1990 
at EBENEZER UNITED CHUCH OF CHRIST, Taylor Drive and Saemann Avenue. The Rev. Dr. 
Robert Page, pastor, will be officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, 
Ada, WI.
Friends may call at Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave., on Wednesday, from 
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a the church on Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of 
services.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Kernen’s name.
Sheboygan Press, April 3, 1990  P. 11


EDNA KERNEN

Mrs. Edna Kernen, 76, of 3204 Mill Road, died Wednesday, July 4, 1990 at Morningside 
Health Center, where she had been a resident for the past three weeks.
The former Edna Westpfahl as born October 29, 1913 in Sheboygan County, a daughter 
of the late Carl and Anna Neuhaus Westpfahl.
On June 4, 1938, she married Carl Kernen in Sheboygan. The couple celebrated their 
50th wedding anniversary, in 1988 and Carl preceded her in death on April 3, 1990, 
Edna was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ.
She is survived by a son, Thomas; a grandson, Jeffrey; and a brother, Arthur (Emily) 
Westpfahl, all of Sheboygan. She was also preceded in death by a brother and daughter-
in-law.
Funeral services for Edna Kernen will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 6, 1990 at 
Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave., with the Rev. Ruben Grosshuesch, pastor 
emeritus of Ebenezer U.C.C., officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, Town 
of Meeme. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time 
of service.
The family would appreciate memorials in Edna’s name.
Sheboygan Press, July 5, 1990  P. 7


ELVA KLEMME

Heat Responsible For Death In County 
Woman Is Overcome; Strangles
…Overcome by heat, a Plymouth farm woman fell across a barbed wire fence and 
strangled to death this morning, bringing about Sheboygan county’s first heat 
death…
The Plymouth woman, Mrs. Elma Klemme, age 30, was on her way to feed chickens, 
according to Coroner Wesley Van Zanten. While going through the barbed wire 
fence, he said, she was apparently overcome by the heat, and fell unconscious 
on the wires, strangling to death. She was the wife of Arno Klemme, route 3, 
Plymouth…
Sheboygan Times, July 25, 1940
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Plan Last Rites For Mrs. Klemme Sunday Afternoon
Plymouth—(Special)—Funeral services for Mrs. Arno Klemme, 30, Town Plymouth, 
who died from heat exhaustion Thursday morning, will be held Sunday afternoon 
at 1:30 o’clock at the Wittkopp Funeral home and at 2 o’clock at Saron Reformed 
church, Town Sheboygan Falls, the Rev. H. T. Vriesen officiating, with burial 
in Bethel cemetery.
The body can be viewed at the funeral home from Saturday afternoon on. Mrs. 
Klemme, nee Elva Henschel, was born July 24, 1910, in Town Meeme, daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henschel. She was confirmed in Bethel Reformed church and 
was married on May 17, 1939, to Arno Klemme, the Rev. Bollman officiating, and 
since lived at the farm in Town Plymouth.
Survivors are her husband, parents, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Brandt, 
Faithorn, Mich.; the following sisters and brothers: Albert, Rockville; Melvin 
and Mrs. Otto Ebeling, Town Herman; Elmer, Manitowoc; Edwin, Kiel; Mrs. Arno 
Kraemer, and Mrs. Erwald Stock, Newton; and Irene, Town Meeme. One sister, Mrs. 
Normn Reichert, died in 1939. She was a member of Saron Reformed church.
Sheboygan Press, July 26, 1940   P. 4


CALVIN KNOENER

Calvin Knoener, 93, formerly of Kiel died Wednesday evening, April 25, 2007 at 
Chilton Care Center where he resided the past year. 
He was born December 12, 1913 in the Town of Herman. Calvin was a graduate of 
Mission House Academy (Lakeland College) on June 1, 1933. On October 23, 1937 
he married Lorinda Meyer. The couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary 
in 2002. Calvin and his wife Lorinda farmed in the Town of Herman before 
retiring to Kiel in 1982. He also worked part-time as a butcher at the Ada Meat 
Market. He was a member of Bethel UCC, Town of Herman and belonged to the Farm 
Bureau for many years. Calvin was a soft-spoken, religious family man who was 
always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a true gentleman. He also enjoyed 
spending time reading. 
Survivors include one sister-in-law, Hildegard & Albert Moioffer, Chilton, one 
nephew, Randy & Shirley Moioffer, Fond du Lac, one niece, Julie & Jerry Giebel, 
Chilton, great nieces, nephews, cousins, family and many friends. 
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Meiselwitz-
Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel with Rev. Sara Morse officiating. Burial 
will take place in Bethel UCC Cemetery, Town of Herman. 
Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until the time 
of service. Calvin's family would like to thank the staff at Century Ridge & 
Chilton Care Center for the wonderful care given to him over the past years.
Newspaper not cited.
*********
(12 Dec 1913/25 Apr 2007/SSDI)


LORINDA KNOENER

Lorinda A. Knoener, 84, of 1020 S. 8th St., Kiel, died Sunday morning, Dec. 22, 
2002, at Appleton Medical Center. 
She is the former Lorinda Meyer, daughter of the late Ernst and Emma Sinner Meyer. 
Lorinda attended school in the Town of Herman. On Oct. 23, 1937, she married 
Calvin Knoener and the couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past 
October. Prior to moving to Kiel in 1982, the couple farmed in the Town of Herman 
for many years. Lorinda was a lifelong member of Bethel United Church of Christ, 
where she was very active in the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed spending time with her 
family and her extended family who meant a great deal to her; her family was her 
life. Survivors include her husband, Calvin of Kiel; one sister, Hildegard and 
Albert Moioffer of Chilton; nephew, Randy and Shirley Moioffer of Fond du Lac; 
niece, Judy and Jerry Giebel of Chilton. Lorinda is further survived by numerous 
great nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002 at the Meiselwitz-
Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, with the Rev. Barbara Loose officiating. 
Burial will be at the Bethel U.C.C. cemetery, Town of Herman. 
Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of 
service.
Newspaper not cited.
************
(Lorinda A. Knoener/23 Dec 1917/22 Dec 2002/SSDI)


PAUL H. KOELLER

Paul H. Koeller, 39, of Kiel, died Saturday at his home.
Mr. Koeller was born in 1912 at Belle Plain, Wis., son of Mrs. 
Manda Koeller, and the late Charles Koeller. In 1941 he married 
the former Miss Ruth Hameister, town of Herman, Sheboygan County, 
and made his home in Kiel where he was employed by the Kiel Wooden 
Ware Company.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel, Rev. E.L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be 
in Bethel Church Cemetery, town of Meeme.
Survivors are his wife; two sons and a daughter (private) all at 
home; mother of Shawano, Wis.; brother, Gilbert of Green Bay; and 
three sisters, Mrs. August Teillgkeit of Shawano, and Mrs. Raymond 
Marotz and Mrs. Erich Harke, both of Clintonville, Wis.
Firends (sic) may call at the funeral home from Monday afternoon 
until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 8, 1951 P.2


ELMER KRAEMER

Elmer C. Kraemer, age 89, formerly of Ada and currently a resident 
of the Calumet Homestead in New Holstein, died Monday May 30, 2005 
at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. He was born in the Town 
of Russell on Sept. 4, 1915, a son of the late John A. and Anna 
(Schuricht) Kraemer. Elmer was a 1933 graduate of Elkhart Lake High 
School. 
On Sept. 20, 1943, Hilda L. Huber and Elmer C. Kraemer were united 
in marriage at Madelyn Island, WI. Elmer was inducted into the U.S. 
Army in February of 1945, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and 
honorably discharged on Aug. 22, 1946. Elmer had been a salesperson 
for the Fuller Brush Company and later was employed at Hingiss 
Implement in Kiel as well as working in the construction trade for 
many years. He retired from the Hayssen Manufacturing Company in 1980 
after working there for over 20 years.
In his retirement years, Elmer had a hobby farm in the town of Meeme. 
He enjoyed raising steers, planting trees and his pride was a pond 
that he constructed on the farm. He was a member of Bethel United 
Church of Christ in Ada where he had been active on various duties 
and serving as bell ringer.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Elmer was preceded in death by his step Mother, Clara Fett-Kraemer, 
one sister, Mathilda, 1 step-sister, Marion Schmidt, a brother, Erwin 
and a step-brother, Eugene Kraemer. 


ARMIN H. KRETSCH

Armin H. Kretsch, 96, formerly of rural Cleveland, died Monday morning, Dec. 15, 
1997 at Willowdale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, where he 
resided for the past 7-1/2 years.
He was born Aug. 22, 1901 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late John and Hulda 
Tagge Kretsch. He attended Mineral Springs School in the Town of Meeme.
On Feb. 14, 1925, he married the former Lydia Schneider at Bethel UCC, Town of 
Herman. Lydia preceded him in death on July 31, 1994.
Armin was a gasoline and oil distributor for Trilling Oil and Shell Oil for several 
years and in 1966 retired from Cleveland Co-op.
He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman, where he was the 
oldest member. Armin held various offices while a member of the church and was also 
a member of the school board at Schwartzwald, Town of Herman, for many years. He 
enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing cards and visiting with his many friends.
Survivors include two sons, Armin (Florence) Kretsch, Southport, Conn.; James Kretsch, 
Alamo, Calif.; one daughter, Doris (Harold) Henschel, Ada; seven grandchildren, Gary 
(Karen) Semph, Ada; Michael Kretsch, Boston, Mass.; John (Katerina) Kretsch, Bristol, 
Conn.; Chris Cheney, Southfield, Mich.; Brian, Katherine and Katrina Kretsch, all of 
Alamo. He is further survived by four step-grandchildren, Larry (Sandy) Henschel, 
Kiel; Randy (Amy) Henschel, Elkhart Lake; Lonna (Pete) Gall, Francis Creek; Rick 
Henschel, Howards Grove; three great-grandchildren, 11 step-great grandchildren and 
12 step-great great grandchildren. Two very special nieces also survive him, Jane 
(Duane) Enders, Plymouth and Karen (Allen) Hellmer, Cascade. He was preceded in death 
by two brothers, Elmer and Art; one sister, Norma Eickhoff and one son-in-law, LeRoy 
Semph.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 1997 at Bethel United Church 
of Christ, Town of Herman, with the Rev. Melinda Feller, pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral 
Home, Kiel, from 10 a.m. til noon, on Friday and at the church, on Friday, from 1 p.m,. 
until the time of services.
A memorial has been established in his name.
Sheboygan Press, December 16, 1997  P. A2


HULDA KRETSCH

From Sheboygan county death records:
Hulda Kretsch nee Tagge (v.75 p.193)
Widow of John Kretch
July 12, 1874-May 26, 1960
Daughter of William Tagge with mother unknown
Born Wisconsin
Died from “cerebral hemorrhage, 1 day –hypertension”
Buried at Bethel Cemetery, Town of Meeme
*******
Mrs. Hulda Kretsch, 85, of Spring Corners, R. 1, Cleveland, 
died Saturday afternoon after being a patient at Plymouth 
Hospital for one day. She was born in the town of Schleswig, 
July 12, 1874, a daughter of the late William and Minnie 
Tagge.  On March 7, 1895, she was married to John Kretsch of 
the Town of Herman.  The couple lived in the Towns of Meeme 
and Schleswig until they moved to Spring Corners, Town of 
Herman, in 1934. 
Mrs. Kretsch was a member of Bethel Evangelical and Reformed 
Church near Ada.  Her husband preceded her in death in October 
1942. 
Survivors include three sons, Elmer of Plymouth, Armin of 
Spring Corners, and Arthur of St. Nazianz; a daughter, Mrs. 
Alve (Norma) Eickhoff, R. 2, Kiel, seven grandchildren, 12 
great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Peter Laux, R. 2, Kiel.  
Five sisters and seven brothers preceded her in death.  
Funeral services were held today at Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed Church.  The Rev. Carl Fried, pastor, officiated. 
Burial was in the church cemetery.    
Sheboygan Press, May 31, 1960
*******
She is also in the glass negative photos


JOHN KRETSCH

John M. Kretsch Dies At His Home In Town Herman 
John M. Kretsch, 69, passed away at his home in Town Herman at 2:45 a.m. today 
following a lingering illness.
Mr. Kretsch, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Math Kretsch, was born November 1, 1872, 
in Town Herman, and in 1895 was married to Hulda Tagge and the couple resided 
in Manitowoc county.
Since 1934, when Mr. Kretsch retired, they resided at the present homestead 
farm.
Survivors are his wife; four children, Elmer of Plymouth, Mrs. Alve (Norma) 
Eickhoff of Millhome, Armin of Spring Corner, and Arthur at home; eight grand-
children; a brother Math of Manitowoc. Four sisters and two brothers preceded 
him in death.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:15 p.m. at the Walter H. Ahrens Funeral 
home at Howards Grove and at 2 p.m. at the Bethel Reformed church in Town Herman. 
The Rev. Calvin Franz will officiate and burial will be made in the church 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home beginning Saturday at 10 a.m. 
Sheboygan Press, October 8, 1942  P. 22
*******
From Sheboygan county death records:
John M. Kretsch (v.48 p.97)
Husband of Hulda Tagge
Nov. 1, 1872-Oct. 8, 1942
Son of Math Kretsch and Agnes Henson (both born Germany)
Born Town of Herman, Sheboygan County
Died from “chronic myocardie –chronic nephritis –diabetes melletire”
Buried Town of Herman (wrong cemetery listed)


JUDITH KRETSCH

Infant Girl Dies Here Monday After A Brief Illness
Howards Grove—Judith Kretsch, 11-month-old infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Armin Kretsch, town of Herman, passed away Monday afternoon at St. Nicholas 
hospital, Sheboygan, after a brief illness.
She was born Feb. 21, 1942. 
Surviving are her parents; one sister, two brothers (names omitted for privacy); 
and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Schneider and Mrs. John Kretsch.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Walter H. 
Ahrens Funeral home, Howards Grove. The Rev. Calvin Franz, pastor of the Bethel 
Evangelical and Reformed church of the town of Meeme will officiate, with 
interment in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 o’clock Wednesday morning.
Sheboygan Press, January 12, 1943 P. 3


LYDIA B. KRETSCH

Lydia B. Kretsch, 90, formerly of Cleveland, Wis., died Sunday morning, July 31, 
1994, at Willowdale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, where 
she resided the past three years.
She is the former Lydia Schneider, born Nov. 5, 1903 in the Town of Meeme, Wis., 
daughter of the late Ferdinand and Emma Roethel Schneider.
She attended Pigeon River Grade School in the Town of Meeme.
On Feb. 14, 1925, she married Armin Kretsch at Bethel United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman. The couple celebrated their 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries. 
Lydia worked in the food service department at Lakeland College for 17 years, 
retiring in 1972. The couple lived in Sheboygan for several years before moving 
to Spring Corners in 1927.
She was a life-long member of Bethel UCC, Town of Herman, where she sang in the 
church choir for many years. She also was a member of the Ladies Aid for 
approximately 65 years. Prior to entering Willowdale, she was a member of the 
Howards Grove Senior Citizens. Lydia enjoyed gardening, flowers, roses, traveling 
and playing cards with her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Armin, two sons, Armin (Florence) Kretsch, South 
Port, Conn.; James Kretsch, Alamo, Calif.; one daughter, Doris (Harold) Henschel, 
Ada; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four step-grandchidren; 11 
step-great-grandchildren, 11 step-great-great-grandchildren, two special nieces, 
Jane Spindler Enders, Plymouth and Karen Spindler Hellmer, Cascade; one sister, 
Hilda Jensen, Sheboygan Falls; two brothers, Walter Schneider, Howards Grove and 
Milton Schnider, rural Elkhart Lake. She was preceded in death by two infant 
daughters, Judith and Joyce and four sisters, Ida Ella, Erna and Elsa and also by 
one son-in-law, LeRoy Semph.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1994, at Bethel 
United Church of Christ, Town of Herman with the Rev. Melinda Feller, pastor, 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Wednesday and at the church, on 
Wednesday, from 1:30 p.m. until the time of services.
A memorial has been established in her name.
Sheboygan Press, August 1, 1994  P. A2


ADOLPH LORENZ

Adolph Lorenz, 70-year-old town of Meeme farmer, died suddenly at his farm home 
at noon on Sunday.
He was born at Millhome in the Town of Schleswig on Oct. 18, 1883, the son of 
August and Marie Bunge Lorenz. He later moved with his parents to the present 
farm home in the town of Meeme. The survivors include two sisters-in-law and 
several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Lorenz was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bethel Evangelical 
and Reformed Church in the town of Herman. Burial will be made in the church 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Tuesday to 
11 a.m. Wednesday. The body will lie in state at the church from noon to the 
time of services on Wednesday.
Sheboygan Press, November 9, 1953  P. 12


ALVINA LORENZ

Hedwig (sic) Alvina Lorenz, 66, lifelong resident of the county, died last 
night at the homestead farm in Meeme.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Meiselwitz funeral 
home in Kiel and at two o’clock from the Bethel Reformed church, with interment 
in the church cemetery.
Miss Lorenz was born at Millhome, town of Schleswig, in 1885, a daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. August Lorenz. Seven years later the family moved to a farm in Meeme. 
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Philip Olm of Stratford, Wis., Mary Lorenz of 
Meeme; three brothers, William of Sheboygan, Gustave and Adolph of Schleswig.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 30, 1940  P. 10 


GUSTAV ADOLPH LORENZ

Name: Lorenz, Gustav Adolph
D.: 2/11/1873
B.: 12/4/1842
Reg. D.: 3/1/1873
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 30 Yrs. 5 Mo. 2 Da.
B.P.: Sachsen, Germany 
D.P.: Tn. Cntrvl.
Cem.: Tn. Meeme
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: John Holzapfel
Spouse: Katharina Lorenz
F.: Carl Lorenz
M.:
Cause of Death: Accidental
Add Info.: Overrun by his team with a load of wood
Pg. #: v.1 p.142
(Note: This is only cem. in Meeme twp. with Lorenz surname in it.)


GUSTAVE LORENZ    (d. 1947)

Funeral services for Gustave Lorenz, 69, Meeme farmer, who died at the St. 
Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the 
Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel. Burial will be in the Bethel cemetery in 
Meeme.
Mr. Lorenz was born in Germany in 1877 and in 1882 came to Millhome. For 
55 years he was engaged in farming in Meeme. He was also a mason worker. 
Survivors are a brother, Adolph of Meeme; two sisters, Mrs. Ferdinand Olm 
of Stratford, Wis., and Miss Mary Lorenz of Meeme.
The body is at the Kiel funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 4, 1947  P. 2


MARY LORENZ    (d. 1947)

Miss Marie (sic) Louise Lorenz, 78, of Meeme, died early today a St. Nicholas 
hospital, Sheboygan. She had been an invalid for years.
She was born in Germany in 1869 the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August 
Lorenz, and accompanied her parents to the county in 1882. They located on the 
present homestead farm in Meeme, now operated by her brother, in 1892.
Survivors are a brother, Adolpf on the home farm, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Olm 
of Straftford, Wis. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed church in Herman, Sheboygan county, with burial in the church cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel after Thursday noon 
and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 30, 1947  P. 2


BERTHA HUBER LOWENBERGH

A community and family memorial service will be held for Mrs. Bertha (Bonnie) 
Huber Lowenbergh, 84, at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, at The Bethel 
United Church of Christ, 1-1/2 mile northwest of Ada. Pastor Melinda Feller 
will be in charge.
Mrs. Lowenbergh was born to Oscar and Mary Neuhaus Huber on September 21, 1907 
at Sherwood, Ohio. While still a child in Wisconsin where they established 
their home and homestead near their beloved family Bethel Reformed Church in 
the Ada community.
She remained in the home area until she married her husband Frank on May 7, 1935. 
their son, John Mark, was born on January 18, 1942 at Plymouth Hospital.
After a very long illness, Mrs. Lowenbergh died peacefully on Tuesday morning, 
August 4, 1992, at The Elms Nursing Home, Wellington, Ohio. Her body was given 
to the Medical College of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, 
for medical study and research. Eventual interment of her cremated remains will 
be made with graveside services in the family plot in Bethel Cemetery.
Survivors are her husband Frank of over 57 years, their son Dr. John Mark, his 
wife Nancy Ellen, their daughter Cara Ann all of Ann Arbor, Michigan, her 
brothers Calvin of Chilton, Elmer of Sheboygan, Martin of Ada, and sisters Anna 
Neuhaus of Sheboygan, Selma Terry of Sheboygan Falls, Martha Marx and Hilda 
Kraemer, both of Ada. Her brother Ernest preceded her in death on February 15, 
1991.
Sheboygan Press, September 16, 1992  P. 6


ANNA MAHLOCH

Kiel, Wis—(Special)—Mrs. Anna Mahloch, 84, widow of the late George 
Mahloch, died suddenly Thursday night at the home of her son-in-law, 
Anton Meyer, in the town of Herman.  Nee Staudigal, she was born in 
the town of Meeme, on Oct. 8, 1855, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John 
Staudigal.  She married George Mahloch on June 14, 1874, and the 
couple moved to a farm in the town of Meeme.  In 1904 they sold the 
farm to Anton Meyer, with whom they lived until 1918, when they 
purchased a home near the Liberty Pole in the town of Meeme.  Mr. 
Mahloch died in 1937 and the daughter, Mrs. Anton Meyer, died in 
1925. After the death of her husband she lived with her son, Louis, 
in the town of Meeme and then with Anton Meyer.  
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Paul Traeger, Sutton, Nebr., two 
sons, Louis, town of Meeme, and William of Chicago, nine grand-
children and 15 great grandchildren. 
Funeral services will be held at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral home 
and at the Bethel Reformed church, town of Herman, the Rev. William 
Bollmann officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, December 15, 1939


GEORGE MAHLOCH

George Mahlock, 86, Meeme, died at the farm home Tuesday afternoon after a 
lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from 
the Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel, and at 2 o’clock from the Bethel Reformed 
church, Herman, Sheboygan county. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Mahlock was born in Germany in 1851 and when a boy accompanied his parents 
to Chicago. After two years’ residence there the family moved to Racine, 
Sheboygan county. He married Miss Anna Staudigel, Meeme, in 1874 and they 
located on the present homestead farm.
Survivors are the widow; two sons, William, Chicago, Louis, Meeme; a daughter, 
Mrs. Paul Trager, Sutton, Neb.; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Thielen, city; Mrs. 
Katharine Russell and Mrs. Caroline Dankwardt, both of Butternut, Wis., Mrs. 
Dora Schwalenberg, Plymouth, Mrs. Clara Boelter, Thorp, Wis.; nine grandchildren 
and 15 great-grandchildren.
The body is at the Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 8, 1937  P. 2


IONA MAHLOCH

Mrs. Iona Mahloch, 83, a resident of Sunny Ridge, died there this morning.
The former Iona Westphal, she was born July 15, 1893, in the Town of Centerville 
(Manitowoc County), a daughter of William and Emilie Westphal.
On June 21, 1916, she married Louis Mahloch in the Town of Meeme.
The couple farmed in Meeme until moving to 2121 Milz Ct., Sheboygan. They 
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1966. They moved to Sunny Ridge 
in 1974. Mr. Mahloch died Feb. 4. 
Mrs. Mahloch was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, Ada. 
Surviving are nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Walter H. Ahrens, Funeral 
Home, Howards Grove, with the Rev. Reinhard Ulright, interim pastor of Bethel 
UCC, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and until the 
time of services Friday.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Mahloch’s name for Bethel UCC.
Sheboygan Press, July 21, 1976  P. 9 


LOUIS MAHLOCH

Louis Mahloch, 84, a resident of Sunny Ridge, died there this morning. Born 
March 8, 1891 in the Town of Meeme, (Manitowoc County), he was the son of George 
and Anna Staugel Mahloch. On June 21, 1916, he married Lona Westphal in Meeme. 
The couple farmed until moving to 2121 Milz Ct., in Sheboygan. Mr. Mahloch worked 
for nine years as a clerk at Wehrmann Hardware. In 1874 he moved to Sunny Ridge. 
He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, Ada.
Surviving are his wife, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 
2 pm Saturday at the Walter H. Ahrens Funeral Home, Howards Gove, the Rev. 
Reinhardt Ulrich, officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel UCC Cemetery. Friends 
may call at the funeral home form 5 to 9 pm Friday and until the time of services 
Saturday. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Mahloch's name.
Sheboygan Press, Wed., Feb. 4, 1976


FRED MARX

Frederick “Fritz” Marx, age 83, of 540 Mark Ave., Sheboygan Falls, died Tuesday, 
Sept. 30, 2003, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. 
Frederick was born on Sept. 29, 1920, to the late Herman and Lydia (Marquardt) 
Marx. On May 16, 1942, Frederick Marx and Martha Huber were united in marriage 
at Bethel United Church of Christ. She preceded him in death on Nov. 6, 1997. 
On Oct. 21, 1942, Frederick entered the United States Army. He courageously 
served during World War II, where he was awarded a Bronze Star for heroic 
achievement and a Purple Heart for being wounded in action while serving in 
the Aleutian Islands, South Philippines and Ryukus. After Frederick was 
honorably discharged from the Army, he worked at his father’s garage, HD Marx 
Service Station, in Ada. He then worked for the Sheboygan Falls Creamery, where 
he picked up milk and repaired the milk trucks. Frederick most recently worked 
for Lake-to-Lake, where he delivered milk to the stores and worked in the cooler 
at the plant. After retirement from Lake-to-Lake, he worked at the Town of Herman 
Recycle Center. After marriage, Frederick became a faithful member of Bethel 
United Church of Christ. He was a volunteer member of the Ada Fire Department, 
an active member of the Franklin American Legion Post 387, and was also a member 
of the Washington School Board in Ada. Frederick was a proud father and grandfather, 
who thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-
grandchildren. He also enjoyed camping, polka music and his black labs. 
Frederick is survived by one son, Steven (Karen) Marx of Cleveland; three daughters, 
Mary Ann Olm of Cleveland, Rosalie (Gary) Henschel of Elkhart Lake and Janice (Mark) 
Miller of Plymouth; 13 grandchildren, Kelly (Eric) Miota, Tim Olm, Tom (Kay) Henschel, 
Kari (Rodney) Pearsall, Jon (Anita) Henschel, Jana (Brian) Charnon, Mark Jr. (Nicole) 
Miller, Manda (special friend, Dennis Wantland) Miller, Anna Miller, Lea Miller, 
Tim (fiancee, Brenda Randall) Miota, Rob (Leah) Marx and Erin (special friend, 
Howard Spiess) Marx; five great-grandchildren, Josh Miota, Summer Henschel, Derek 
and Clarissa Henschel and Adam Miller; five brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, 
Delores Huber, Martin and Dorsey Huber, Hilda and Elmer Kraemer; one sister, Lucille 
Madson; and a special friend, Myrtle Krause. Frederick is further survived by nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and many friends. Frederick was preceded in death by his 
parents; his wife, Martha; a son-in-law, Bill Olm; brother-in-law, Bill Madson; and 
11 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. 
A funeral service for Frederick will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. at Bethel 
United Church of Christ, W4225 County Line Road, Elkhart Lake, near Ada, with the 
Rev. Rebecca Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. 
Friends may call upon the family Sunday at the CHURCH from 1 p.m. until the time of 
service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in the name of 
Frederick Marx. Condolences may be e-mailed at the Zimmerfuneralhome.com Web site. 
The Zimmer Funeral Home of Howards Grove is assisting the family.
Newspaper not cited. 


MARTHA MARX

Martha E. Marx, 78, of W4383 CTH EH, Elkhart Lake, died at her residence on 
Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997 after an extended illness. The former Martha Huber was 
born July 18, 1919 in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, a daughter of the 
late Oscar and Mary Neuhaus Huber. She attended Pigeon River School in Town 
Meeme.
Martha Huber and Fred Marx were united in marriage on May 16, 1942 at Bethel 
United Church of Christ in Ada. Martha was a life member of Bethel United Church 
of Christ and a past member of the Bethel Ladies Aid.  Martha was a loving, 
caring mom, who treasured her family and grandchildren. She was an avid gardener, 
enjoyed traveling and taking walks with her dog.
Surviving her is her husband, Fred; one son, Steven (Karen) Marx, Cleveland; 
three daughters, Mary Ann (Bill) Olm, Cleveland; Rosalie (Gary) Henschel, rural 
Elkhart Lake and Janice (Mark) Miller, Plymouth; seven granddaughters and six 
grandsons; one great grand child; her mother-in-law, Lydia Marx, Sheboygan; two 
brothers, Elmer (Delores) Huber, Sheboygan and Martin (Dorsey) Huber, rural 
Cleveland; one sister, Hilda (Elmer) Kraemer, rural Elkhart Lake; one brother-
in-law, Warren Terry, Sheboygan Falls and a sister-in-law, Betty Huber, New 
Holstein; also surviving is her faithful companion, "Sambo", the black lab. She 
was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
A funeral service will be conducted for Martha on Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997 at 3 pm 
at Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada, with the Rev. Jennifer Dawson, 
officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at 
the Zimmer Funeral Home, 117 N. Wisconsin Dr., Howards Grove, on Friday from 3 
until 8 pm and at the church on Saturday from 1 pm until the time of services. 
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in the name of Martha E. 
Marx.
Sheboygan Press, Fri., Nov. 7, 1997 page A2


MARLENE MEINNERT

Marlene M, Meinnert, 60, of 15916 Lenz Court, School Hill, died at her home, 
Tues., Apr. 1, 1997, after a courageous battle with cancer.
The former Marlene M. Fenner was born Aug. 9, 1936 in the Town of Sheboygan 
Falls, a daughter of the late Adolph and Adeline Schlichting Fenner. She 
attended Starlite School in Mohrsville and was a 1954 graduate of Sheboygan 
Falls High School. 
Harold Meinnert and Marlene Fenner were united in marriage on May 26, 1956 at 
St. Luke Lutheran Church in Mohrsville. Marlene had been employed at Henning's 
Cheese in Kiel, retiring shortly before her illness.
She was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada. Marlene was an avid 
collector of salt and pepper shakers for over 20 years, and also enjoyed flower 
and vegetable gardening. Feeding and watching wild birds was another favorite 
pastime.
Surviving Marlene are her husband, Harold; three sons; three grandchildren; her 
father, Adolph Fenner; a sister of Town Sheboygan Falls; two brothers. She was 
preceded in death by two sisters, Carol and Anita Fenner and her mother, Adeline 
Schlichting Fenner.
A funeral service will be conducted Fri., Apr. 4, at 11 a.m. at Bethel United 
Church of Christ, Ada, with visitation starting at 3 p.m., on Thurs., at the 
Zimmer Funeral Home, 117 N. Wisconsin Dr., Howards Grove. Visitation will continue 
on Fri., at Bethel U.C.C. church from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Interment 
will be in the church cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, Wed, Apr 2, 1997, page 2
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Marlene M. Meinnert, age 60, of 15916 Lenz Ct., School Hill, died at her home 
Tuesday, April 1, 1997, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 4, 1997, at Bethel United 
Church of Christ, Ada. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The former Marlene N. Fenner was born August 9, 1936, in the town of Sheboygan 
Falls, daughter of Adolf and Adeline Schlichting Fenner. She attended Starlite 
School in Mohrsville,and was a 1954 graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School. 
Harold Mennert and Marlene Fenner were united in marriage on May 26, 1956, at 
St. Luke Lutheran Church in Mohrsville. Marlene had been employed at Henning's 
Cheese in Kiel, retiring shortly before her illness. She was a member of Bethel 
United Church of Christ in Ada. Marlene was an avid collector of salt and pepper 
shakers for over twenty years and also enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. 
Feeding and watching wild birds was another favorite pastime.
Survivors include her husband, Harold; three sons, Steven, Robert and special 
friends, Jean Riehn, both of rural Kiel, Wayne (Ellen), Newton; three grandchildren, 
Jarrod, Janelle and Justin Meinnert; her father, Adolf Fenner; a sister, Florence 
(James) Popp, both of town of Sheboygan Falls; two brothers, Norman (Geraldine) 
Fenner, town of Sheboygan Falls, David Fenner, Milwaukee. She was preceded in death 
by two sisters, Carol and Arnita Fenner, and her mother, Adeline Schlichting Fenner.
Friends may call at the Zimmer Funeral Home, 117 N. Wisconsin Drive, Howards Grove, 
on Thursday from 3 p.m. and on Friday at the Bethel United Church of Christ from 
9 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of lowers, a memorial fund has been established in the name of Marlene M. 
Meinnert.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2, 1997 P. A2


LUCILLE (RAUTMANN) MEWES

Mrs. Lucille Mewes, 31, former town of Meeme resident, 
passed away at 9:15 a.m., Monday, at the Forest Lawn 
Sanitarium, Jefferson, Wis.
She was born in the town of Meeme on May 19, 1920, and 
attended schools in that area. She was the daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rautman. For the past several years 
she has made her home in Milwaukee.
Survivors include one son, (private); her mother, Mrs. 
Otto Rautman, route 1, Cleveland, and two brothers, 
Norman and Jerome, town of Meeme.
Her father passed away on October 9, 1951.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at 
the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. The Rev. Wolfgang C. 
Koehler, pastor of the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed 
church, will officiate and burial will be made in the 
church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 
2 p. m. Wednesday until the hour of services.
The Sheboygan (Wis.) Press, Tuesday, October 23, 1951
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Mrs. Lucille Mewes, 31, former resident of Meeme, 
died Monday at Forest Lawn Sanatorium, Jefferson, 
Wis.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday 
at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Interment 
will be in the Bethel church cemetery in Meeme.
She was born in Meeme in 1920 daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Otto Rautmann. In recent years she had resided 
at Milwaukee.
Survivors are a son, (private); mother, Mrs. Otto 
Rautmann of Meeme; two brothers, Norman and Jerome 
of Meeme. Her father died Oct. 9.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. 
Wednesday.
Two Rivers Reporter Herald-Times, October 23, 1951
*********
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Mewes, 31, who died 
at Jefferson, Wis., on Monday, were held at 2 p. m., 
Thursday, at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. The Rev. 
Wolfgang C. Koehler, pastor of the Bethel Evangelical 
and Reformed church, officiated and burial was made in 
the church cemetery.
Mrs. Hugo Olm was accompanist for Mrs. Herbert Grunewald, 
Mrs. Oscar Neuhaus, Mrs. Alvin Voss, Mrs. Milton Schneider 
and Mrs. Louis Wehrmann, who sang several hymns at the 
funeral home.
Pallbearers were Harvey Maurer, Lloyd Meyer, Merlin 
Fiedler, Orville Voss, Ralph Fessler and Wallace Karstaedt.
The Sheboygan (Wis.) Press, October 30, 1951
*********
NEWTON — Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Mewes, 31, 
daughter of Mrs. Otto Rautmann, town of Meeme, who 
died at Jefferson, Wis., Monday, were held at 2 p. m. 
Thursday at the Meiselwitz funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. 
Wolfgang C. Koehler, pastor of the Bethel Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, officiated and burial was made 
in the church cemetery. Mrs. Hugo G. Olm, pianist, 
accompanied Mrs. Herbert Grunewald, Mrs. Oscar Neuhaus,
 Mrs. Alvin Voss, Mrs. Milton Schneider and Mrs. Louis 
Wehrmann who sang at the funeral home. Pallbearers were 
Harvey Maurer, Lloyd Meyer, Merlin Fiedler, Orville 
Voss, Ralph Fessler and Wallace Karstaedt.
Two Rivers Reporter Herald-Times, October 30, 1951
(all sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


EMMA MEYER

Mrs. Emma Meyer, 87, of Route 1, Cleveland, died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday 
morning. The former Emma Sinner, she was born April 11, 1894 in the Town of Herman, 
a daughter of the late William and Anna Zimmermann Sinner. She attended district 
school in the Town of Herman. She attended district school in the Town of Herman. 
On Jan. 17, 1914 she and Ernst Meyer were married at Bethel United Church of Christ 
in the Town of Herman. They farmed the homestead farm in the Town of Herman. Mr. 
Meyer died in 1976. Mrs. Meyer was a member of Bethel UCC and its Ladies Aid 
Society.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Calvin (Lorina) Knoener of the Town of Herman 
and Mrs. Albert (Hildegarde) Moioffer of Elkhart Lake; two grandchildren; seven 
great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Annie Eickhoff of Milhome. She was preceded 
in death by a sister. The funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Friday at Bethel UCC, 
Town of Herman with the Rev. Hilbert Klein, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 pm 
Thursday, on Friday from 9 to 11 am and at the church from noon until the time of 
service. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Meyer's name.
Sheboygan Press, Wed., Mar. 31, 1982  page 6


ERNST MEYER

Ernst William Meyer
b. 29 June 1889, Town of Rhine, WI
d. 18 Mar. 1976, Sheboygan, WI
son of Henry Meyer & Bernadine Rietbrock
m. Emma Sinner
Sheboygan co. death index, v.104 p.299
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Ernst W. Meyer, 86, of R. 1 Cleveland, a retired Town of Herman 
farmer, died Thursday night at St. Nicholas Hospital where he 
had been a patient for five days. Born June 29, 1889, in the town 
Rhine, he was a son of Henry and Bernadine Rietbrock Meyer. He 
attended the district school.  
On Jan. 17, 1914, he married the former Emma Sinner at Bethel 
United Church of Christ, Town of Herman. The couple located on the 
Sinner homestead farm in the Town of Herman, which they operated 
until their retirement in 1958. They observed their 60th wedding 
anniversary in 1964. Mr. Meyer was a member of Bethel UCC and a 
former church elder.  
Survivors include his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Calvin (Lorinda) 
Knoener, R. 1, Cleveland, and Mrs. Albert (Hildegarde) Mioffer, 
Elkhart Lake; two grandchildren and six great grandchildren, and 
a brother, Herman in Kiel.  Three sisters and a brother preceded 
him in death.  
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Bethel UCC, 
with Dr. Reinhardt Ulrich, intern pastor, officiating.  Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.   
Sheboygan Press, Monday, April 19, 1976


FREDERICK MEYER

Frederick H. Meyer, 74, of 416 North St., Kiel died unexpectedly on Tuesday 
morning, December 12, 2006 at his home.
He was born August 23, 1932 in Milwaukee, son of the late Arthur & Elsie Kanske 
Meyer.
Frederick was a 1950 graduate of Kiel High School.
He proudly served his country in the US Army.
On February 16, 1957 he married Joan Mayer at Ebenezer United of Church of Christ, 
Sheboygan.
Frederick farmed the family homestead in the Town of Rhine until his retirement. 
Being the proud "papa"of five wonderful grandchildren he spent as much time as 
he could during his retirement enjoying and taking care of them.
He was a lifelong member of Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town of Herman.
Frederick was the owner of two vintage vehicles and enjoyed "tinkering" with them.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joan of Kiel, one son, Frederick A.E. 
(Cindy) Meyer of rural Ada and his five grandchildren: Lenora, Maurisha, Alicia, 
Frederick & Arthur. He is further survived by brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law: 
Iris (Vernon) Kelling, Random Lake, Herman (Dorothy) Mayer, Sheboygan, Romelle 
(Wayne) Voigt, Windsor, WI, Larry (Sandra) Mayer Fredonia, Arnold Voigt, Fredonia, 
other relatives, friends and his faithful companion, Trixie
He was preceded in death by two sisters-in-law, Carol Voigt & Shirley Schlichting 
and one brother-in-law, Dennis Mayer.
According to Frederick's wishes private funeral services will be held at Bethel 
United Church of Christ, Town of Herman with Rev. Sara Morse officiating. Burial 
will take place in Bethel UCC Cemetery, Town of Herman.
A memorial has been established in his name.
Frederick's family would like to thank Dr. Vytas Kerpe and staff at the St. Nicholas 
Dialysis Center and Dr. Marshall Matthews& staff, also Nancy at the Cancer Oncology 
Center for the wonderful care given to him.


FRIEDA C. MEYER

Miss Frieda Meyer, 52, of the town of Rhine, died yesterday 
following a lingering illness. She made her home with her 
brother, Herman. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Bethel 
Evangelical and Reformed church in the town of Herman, the Rev. 
W. E. Koehler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz funeral home in Kiel from 
2 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved 
to church to lie in state until time of services. 
She was born in Rhine in 1898 and spent her entire life on the 
home farm. 
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. August Feldman of Ada; three brothers, 
Ernst of Herman, Arthur of Kiel, and Herman of Rhine. One brother, 
one sister and her parents preceded her in death. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 18, 1950 


HERMAN MEYER

Herman H. Meyer, 92, of 416 North St., Kiel, formerly of R. 1, Elkhart Lake, 
died Monday afternoon, Nov. 28, 1988 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, where 
he had been a patient for the past three days.
He was born Dec. 30, 1895, in the Town of Rhine, son of the late Henry and 
Bernadine (Rietbrock) Meyer.  He attended grade school in Ada. He farmed on 
the family homestead in the Town of Rhine until his retirement. He moved to 
Kiel in 1972. He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town 
of Herman. (Ada)
Survivors include one nephew, Frederick (Joan) Meyer, Kiel; four nieces, Esther 
Biederwolf, Sheboygan; Mrs. Calvin (Lorinda) Knoener, Kiel; Mrs. Roman (Lorena) 
Gosse, Cleveland; and Mrs. Al (Hildegarde) Moioffer, Chilton.
Three sisters and three brothers preceded him in death.
Private funeral services will be held Wednesday evening at Bethel United Church 
of Christ, Town of Herman.  The Rev. James Sizelove, pastor, will officiate. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.  There will be no visitation.
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Chilton Times Journal – December 1, 1988
********
Herman H. Meyer, 92, of 416 North St., Kiel, formerly of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, 
died Monday afternoon at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, where he had been a 
patient for the past three days. He was born Dec. 30, 1895 in the Town of Rhine, 
son of the late Henry and Bernadine (Rietbrock) Meyer. He attended grade school 
in Ada. He farmed on the family homestead in the town of Rhine, until his 
retirement. He moved to Kiel in 1972. Mr. Meyer was a member of Bethel United 
Church of Christ in the Town of Herman (Ada).
Survivors are a nephew, Frederick (Joan) Meyer of Kiel; four nieces, Mrs. Esther 
Biederwolf of Sheboygan;  Mrs. Calvin (Lorinda) Knoener of Kiel; Mrs. Roman 
(Lorena) Gosse of Cleveland and Mrs. Al (Hildegarde) Moioffer of Chilton. Three 
sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Private funeral services will 
be held Wednesday evening at Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman. The 
Rev. James Sizelove, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
There will be no visitation. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the 
family with arrangements.
Sheboygan Press, Tues., Nov. 29, 1988  page 5


AMOS MILLER

Amos W. Miller, 79, of 1226 Reed St., Plymouth, died Sunday at Rocky Knoll 
where he had been a resident five weeks. 
Born April 20, 1895, in the Town of Eaton (Manitowoc County), he was a son 
of the late Frederick and Augusta Sy Miller. He attended district school.
On Aug. 12, 1915, he married Mathilda Newhouse at Curtiss. 
The couple lived in the Colby area until 1926 when they moved to Cleveland. 
In 1934 they moved to Rhine Center.
Mr. Miller operated a garage at Plymouth and a livestock business in Rhine 
Center and Plymouth, retiring in 1963.
The couple moved to Plymouth in 1968. They observed their golden wedding 
anniversary in 1965. Mrs. Miller died Sept. 25, 1967.
He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town of Herman. 
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lee (Elda) Laabs of Glenbeulah, Mrs. 
Harold (Verna) Hueppchen of R. 1, Waldo, and Mrs. Orville (Arlene) Boeldt of 
Plymouth; four sons, Harold of New Holstein, William and Arnold of Plymouth, 
and Melvin of McLean, Va.; 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by twin daughters in infancy; a son, two sisters 
and a brother. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel UCC, the Rev. Donald 
King, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home this evening, until 11 a.m. 
Wednesday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, September 4, 1973  P. 10 


EUGENE MILLER

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, for Eugene K. Miller, 39, 311 N. Locust St., Appleton, who died 
unexpectedly early Friday morning at his home. 
Mr. Miller is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Miller of Rhine Center. 
The Rev. Carl Fried, pastor of Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town 
of Herman will officiate at the funeral. Burial will be at the Bethel Church 
Cemetery.
Mr. Miller was born March 2, 1928, in the Town of Eaton in Manitowoc County. 
He was a 1945 Plymouth High School graduate, attended the University of 
Wisconsin at Madison and graduated from the Sheboygan County Teachers College 
in Sheboygan Falls in 1948.
He formerly taught at the Payne School, Town of Mitchell, and the Schwartzwald 
School, Town of Herman. Mr. Miller worked for the Navy at Great Lakes as a 
civil service employe for several years.
More recently he worked for the Wisconsin State Employment service at Appleton.
Survivors besides his parents are three sisters, Mrs. Lee (Elda) Laabs of 
Glenbeulah, Mrs. Harold (Verna) Hueppchen, R. J. Waldo and Mrs. Orville (Arlene) 
Boeldt of Plymouth; four brothers, Harold of New Holstein, William of R. 1, 
Elkhart Lake, Arnold of Plymouth and Melvin of McLean, Va. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Sunday until time of services.
Sheboygan Press, April 8, 1967  P. 35


MATHILDA MILLER

Mrs. Amos Miller, 73, of 2126A Reed St., Plymouth, died Thursday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman. The Rev. Armin Roemer will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. Miller, nee Mathilda Neuhaus, was born April 1, 1896, in Town of Newton, 
daughter of the late Gerhardt and Lucy G__Neuhaus. She was married to Amos 
Miller Aug. 12, 1915, at Curtiss, Wis., and after their marriage they lived in 
the Colby area. 
In 1926, they moved to Cleveland and in 1934, Mr. and Mrs. Miller located at 
Rhine Center where Mr. Miller operated a garage, implement and livestock 
business. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Homefolks Club and the Jolly Time Club 
of Sheboygan and a former member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Mr. and Mrs. Miller observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1965.
Survivors include her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Lee (Elda) Laabs, of 
Glenbeulah, Mrs. Harold (Verna) Hueppehen, of Rt. 1, Waldo, and Mrs. Orville 
(Arlene) Boeldt, of Plymouth; four sons, Harold, of New Holstein, William and 
Arnold, of Plymouth and Melvin, of McLean, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Edwin Strade 
and Mrs. Walter Baumgartner, of Colby; four brothers, Paul, of Hot Springs, Ark., 
Richard, of Lake Geneva, Herbert, of Abbotsford and Otto, of Cleveland, 27 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 8 p.m. Friday until 11 
a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 25, 1969  P. 26


MELVIN MILLER

Melvin Merlin Miller, age 74, of Westlake Village, Calif., passed away on Nov. 23, 
2000 in Westlake Village, Calif., from a heart attack. He was born on Oct. 24, 
1926 in Cleveland, Wis., a son of the late Amos and Mathilda Neuhaus Miller. He 
attended Plymouth area grade schools and graduated from Plymouth High School in 
1945. He attended and graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a law 
degree. On April 26, 1958 he married Linda Kik in Washington D.C. The couple had 
resided in Virginia and in 1978 moved to California. He was an attorney with the 
U.S. government.
Survivors include his wife, Linda of Westlake Village; four children, Duane (Amy) 
Miller of Newport Beach, Va., Jay Miller of Thousand Oaks, Calif., Tim (Del) Miller 
of Livermore, Calif., and Andrea (Ron) Parker of Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren, 
Trevor, Jacob, Schuyler, Melinda and Michelle; two brothers, Harold (Delores) 
Miller of New Holstein and Arnold Miller of Plymouth; three sisters, Elda Laabs of 
Glenbeulah, Verna (Harold) Hueppchen of Plymouth and Arlene (Evan) Stone of Plymouth. 
He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Melvin was 
preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene and William Miller; one sister-in-law, 
Marie Miller and two brothers-in-law, Orville Boeldt and Lee Laabs.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 2 pm at Bethel United Church 
of Christ in the town of Herman. Rev. Melinda Feller, pastor of the church, will 
officiate. Inurnment will be in the Bethel Cemetery. Friends may call at the church 
from 1:30 pm on Saturday until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, contributions 
may be made to the J. Marcelles Kik Memorial Reformed Seminary, 2102 Carmel Road, 
Charlotte, NC, 23226. The Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth is serving the family.
Sheboygan Press. Wed., Dec. 6, 2000 page A2


ALBERT MOIOFFER

Albert A. Moioffer, 93, Chilton, died Thursday evening, April 21, 2011, at home 
surrounded by his family. 
On May 10, 1941, he married Hildegarde Meyer at Bethel United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman. He was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Chilton. 
Survivors include his children, Judie (Jerry) Giebel, Chilton; Randy (Shirl) 
Moioffer, Fond du Lac; ten grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. He is 
further survived by nine great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren, 
other relatives and friends. 
Funeral services for Albert will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at 
Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 44 W. Washington St., Chilton, with the Rev. 
Kathleen Gloff officiating. Burial will take place in Bethel UCC Cemetery, Town 
of Herman. 
Family and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time 
of service.
Newspaper not cited.


HILDEGARDE MOIOFFER

Hildegarde B. Moioffer, 87, of Chilton, died Wednesday morning, September 5, 
2007 at her home.
She was born February 7, 1920 in the Town of Herman, daughter of the late Ernst 
& Emma Sinner Meyer.
On May 10, 1941 she married Albert Moioffer at Bethel UCC, Town of Herman.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Albert of Chilton; two children, 
Judie (Jerry) Giebel, Chilton, Randy (Shirley) Moioffer, Fond du Lac; grandchildren: 
Carmen (Robert) Jandacek, Mesa, AZ, Melissa (Mike) Koehler, Fox Point, Matthew 
(Jodi) Moioffer, Kiel, Sarah Scheel, Sheboygan, Tony Hintz, Manitowoc, Terra Hintz, 
Madison, Tricia (Mark) Roehrig, Chilton and Tyler Giebel, Chilton. She is further 
survived by her step-grandchildren: Miranda Giebel & Fiance, Jeff Lorenz, Chilton, 
Tony Giebel, Hilbert, Eric (Denise) Faust, McFarland, Adam (Ahu) Faust, Chicago, 
Heidi (Dan) O’Brien, Sun Prairie; five great grandchildren, Paton Scheel, Logan & 
Avery Moioffer, Krysta & Emily Roehrig and two step great grandchildren, Maya & 
Taylor Faust. 
She was preceded in death by her oldest son, James Moioffer and her sister, Lorinda 
(Calvin) Knoener.
Newspaper not cited, September 2007
**********
(Hildegarde B./07 Feb 1920/05 Sep 2007/SSDI)


JAMES MOIOFFER

Infant Son Dies At Noon Sunday
James Moioffer infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moioffer, R. 1, Cleveland, died 
at St. Nicholas Hospital Sunday noon shortly after birth. Funeral services were 
held this morning at 10 o'clock in the Ballhorn Funeral chapels, with burial in 
the Ada cemetery.
Surviving are his parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Moioffer of the 
town of Sheboygan and Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Meyer, R. 1 Cleveland.
The Sheboygan Press  Monday, December 28, 1942  pg. 2


ERMA NENNIG

Mrs. Erma Nennig, 79, of Route 2, Kiel, Town of Schleswig, died January 30th at 
St. Nicholas Hospital. 
The former Erma Roethel, she was born July 30, 1899, in the Town of Meeme, 
Manitowoc County, the daughter of Christian and Anna Ebeling Roethel. She attended 
district school in the Town of Schleswig.
On November 11th, 1922, she was married to Joseph H. Nennig at St. John United 
Church of Christ, Schwartzwald. The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig until 
Mr. Nennig's death on October 21st, 1955.
After her husband's death, she made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. 
and Mrs. Lester Lambert, Route 2, Kiel.
Mrs. Nennig had been employed at the Hansen Glove Company, formerly of Kiel, for 
19 years.
She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Lester Lambert of Route 2, Kiel; a son, Joseph Jr. 
of Kiel; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother, Arno Roethel 
of rural Elkhart Lake, and two sisters, Mrs. Orville George of Milwaukee and Mrs. 
Hilda Lipchow of Kiel.
Funeral services were held at St. Peter United Church of Christ. The Reverend 
John F. Baumann, pastor, officiated.  Burial was at Bethel Church Cemetery.       
Tri-County Record, February 8th, 1979
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(30 Jul 1899/Jan 1979/SSDI)


HILDA NENNIG

Hilda A. Nennig, 67, of 705 Chicago St., Kiel, died Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 21, 
1999 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She is the former Hilda 
Stengle, born April 16, 1932 in Mosinee, Wis., daughter of the late William and 
Agnes Steffen Stengle. She was a 1951 graduate of Mosinee High School. On Oct. 
20, 1951, she married Joseph Nennig at St. John's Lutheran Church in Mosinee. 
Hilda operated the former Children's Shop in Kiel for seven years. For 27 years, 
she was employed at the Diner in New Holstein, retiring in 1992. Hilda and her 
husband, Joe, owned and operated Nennig's Mobile Home Court at Cedar Lake. The 
past 32 years, Hilda enjoyed spending time at their home at Cedar Lake where she 
enjoyed pontooning, playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren. She 
also enjoyed bowling and flower gardening. She was a member of St. Peter's United 
Church of Christ, Kiel, where she served as an usher, sang in the choir and was a 
Sunday morning coffee hostess. She also was a member of the Manitowoc County 
Homemakers, a Diner Clown for 27 years, belonged to a Saturday night card club 
and was a member of the New Holstein American Legion Auxiliary. Hilda and Joe 
spent winters in Granbury, Texas.
Survivors include her husband Joseph two sons, Dennis (Grace) Nennig of New 
Holstein and DuWayne (Gail) Nennig of Plano, Texas, seven grandchildren, David, 
Cary, Christopher and James, all of New Holstein and Ashley, Alyssa and A.J. all 
of Plano. She is further survived by two brothers, Ervin (Marie) Stengle of 
Mosinee and Fred (Jackie) Stengle of Granbury and two sisters, Ida Millard of 
Wausau and Fieda (Lawrence) Ahrens of Elgin, Ill. She was preceded in death by 
one sister, one brothers and one nieces. Funeral services will be held at 11 am 
Tuesday, Dec. 28, at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel with the Rev. 
Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will be in Bethal Cemetery in the town of 
Herman. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Vollsted Funeral Home, Kiel from 
4-9 pm Monday and at the Church on Tuesday from 9 am until the time of service. 
A memorial has been established for St. Peter's United Church of Christ.
I'm Spendinig Christmas with Jesus Christ This Year
I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below,
With tiny lights like heaven's stars
reflecting in the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please whip away the tear,
For I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs
Sheboygan Press, Thurs., Dec. 23, 1999 page A2


JOSEPH NENNIG    (d. 1955)

Joseph H. Nennig, 57, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died early Friday at the home near 
Millhome, town of Schleswig, following a two years illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm. Monday at the Bethel Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, Herman, Sheboygan County. The Rev. Lloyd Weber will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
He was born May 1, 1898 in Centerville, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Nennig, and Nov. 11, 1922, married Miss Irma Roethel of Schleswig. 
They took up their residence at Millhome. He was employed at the Kiel 
Woodenwear Co. 
Surviving are his wife; daughter, (private); son, (private); three sisters, 
Mrs. Fred Henle and Mrs. Sylvia Scheible of Sheboygan and Miss Theresa Nennig 
of Centerville; two brothers, Irvin of Sheboygan and William of Cleveland; 
and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Sunday. 
The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 21, 1955  P. 11


ALBERT NEUHAUS

Albert H. Neuhaus, 85, formerly of 221 S. Lincoln Drive, Howards Grove, died 
Tuesday at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility, where he had lived the past two 
months. Born Feb. 6, 1896 in the Town of Herman, he was a son of Henry and 
Elizabeth Spindler Neuhaus. He attended district school at Ada and was a 
graduate of Mission House Academy in 1918.
He married Alma Schroer on April 8, 1919 at Bethel United Church of Christ in 
the Town of Herman, where he was a life-long member. The couple farmed in the 
Town of Herman and the Town of Meeme until 1978, when they moved to Howards 
Grove. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Reinhard (Helen) Ulrich and 
Mrs. Charles (Marie) Schwinn, both of Howards Gove; four sons, Armin and Elmer 
of rural Elkhart Lake, Harold of Chilton and Arno of McFarland; 21 grandchildren; 
three step grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Hameiser 
of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. William Reineking of Sheboygan. A son, a 
daughter, a grandson, four sisters and a brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:30 pm at Bethel United Church of Christ 
in the town of Herman with the Rev. Hilbert Klein, pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel 
after 4 pm Wednesday until 11 am Thursday and at the church from noon until the 
time of services. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Neuhaus' name.
Sheboygan Press, Tues., Jul 28, 1981 page 4
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(06 Feb 1896/Jul 1981/SSDI)


ALMA NEUHAUS

Alma Neuhaus, 95, of 221 S. Lincoln Drive, Howards Grove, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 
1992 at her residence of an extended illness. The former Alma Schroer was born 
July 31, 1897 in Fond du Lac County, a daughter of the late Henry William and Lena 
Reinhardt Schroer.
Alma Schroer and Albert Neuhaus were united in marriage on April 8, 1919 at Bethel 
United Church of Christ in Ada. The couple farmed north of Ada from 1921 to 1957. 
After retiring, they lived on a farm in the Town of Meeme from 1957 to 1977. They 
then moved to Howards Grove. Alma was a piano and organ teacher and was employed 
at Lakeland College for several years. Albert preceded her in death on July 28, 1981.
She was a life member of Bethel United Church of Christ, a charter member of the 
Ladies Aid, where she also was the organist for Bethel and St. Peter United Church 
of Christ in the Town of Rhine. She was a member of the Howards Grove Senior Citizens 
and the Farm Bureau.
Funeral services for Alma Neuhaus will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, 1:30 pm at Bethel 
United Church of Christ in Ada, with the Rev. Wayne Drueck officiating. Interment 
will be in the Bethel Cemetery, Town of Meeme. Friends may call at the Zimmer Funeral 
Home in Howards Grove on Friday from 4 to 9 pm and at the church on Saturday from 
11 am until the time of services.
Survivors of Alma Neuhaus include three sons, Harold (Dorothy) Neuhaus, rural Chilton; 
Arno (Irene) Neuhaus, McFarland, Wis., and Elmer (Virginia) Neuhaus, Rt. 1, Elkhart 
Lake; two daughters, Mrs. Helen (Reinhard) Ulrich and Mrs. Marie (Charles) Schwinn, 
both of Howards Grove; 21 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, three step 
grandchildren and one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Esther Neuhaus, Rt. 1, Elkhart Lake. 
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Esther, two sons, Armin and Roland; one 
grandson, one great grandchild; one grandson-in-law and three brothers.  A memorial 
fund has been established in the name of Alma Neuhaus to Bethel United Church of 
Christ.
Sheboygan Press, Thurs., Sept. 10, 1992 page 6
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(31 Jul 1897/09 Sep 1992/SSDI)


ANNA NEUHAUS

Anna E. Neuhaus, 88, formerly of Ada and Sheboygan, died Friday afternoon, June 3, 
1994 at the Sheboygan Retirement Home where she had been resident the past seven 
years. She is the former Anna Huber born March 18, 1906 in Sherwood, Ohio, daughter 
of the late Oscar and Mary Neuhaus Huber. She attended Pigeon River School in the 
Town of Meeme. On Sept. 11, 1928, she married Oscar Neuhaus. He died on July 23, 
1974. The couple farmed in the Town of Rhine until 1973 when they moved to Sheboygan. 
Anna enjoyed gardening, traveling and knitting. She was a member of Bethel United 
Church of Christ, Town of Herman; the Ladies Aid and was a member of the Church 
choir for many years.
Survivors include two brothers, Elmer Huber, Sheboygan; Martin Huber, Cleveland; 
three sisters, Hilda (Elmer) Kraemer and Martha (Frederick) Marx, all of rural 
Elkhart Lake; Selma (Warren) Terry, Sheboygan Falls; two sisters-in-law, Isabelle 
Huber, Chilton; Betty Huber, New Holstein and one brother-in-law, Frank Lowenbergh 
of Ohio. She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Funeral services 
will be held at 7 pm Monday at Bethel United church of Christ in the Town of Herman 
with the Rev. Melinda Feller, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 4 pm Monday until the time of services. 
A memorial fund has been established for Bethel United Church of Christ. Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel is handling the arrangements.
Sheboygan Press, Mon., June 6, 1994 page A2


ARMIN NEUHAUS

Armon F. Neuhaus (sic), 92, of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, died Wednesday evening at 
Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, where he had been admitted earlier in the day. He 
was born Sept. 28, 1919 at Menominee, Mich., son of Albert and Alma Schroer 
Neuhaus. He attended district school in the Town of Herman. He married Esther 
Toepel on May 28, 1943 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. The couple farmed in 
the Town of Schleswig. Mr. Neuhaus was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ 
in the Town of Herman.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Arleen Hammerschmidt of Cleveland; two 
sons, Karl and Donald, both of Town of Schleswig; five grandchildren; his mother 
of Howards Grove; three brothers, Harold of Chilton, Arno of McFarland and Elmer 
of Ada and two sisters, Mrs. Reinhard Ulrich and Mrs. Charles Schwinn, both of 
Howards Grove. He was preceded in death by his father, a son, a brother and a 
sister. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday at Bethel United Church of Christ. 
The Rev. Hilbert Klein, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel after 4 pm Friday, 
from 9 am to 11 am Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of services. 
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Neuhaus' name.
Sheboygan Press, Fri., Mar. 19, 1982 page 4


ARNO NEUHAUS

Arno H. Neuhaus, 66, of 2407 Keenen Road, McFarland, Wis., died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 
1995 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison from complications of a car accident that 
occurred in the Madison area on July 24, 1995. He was born May 20, 1929 in Town 
Herman, Sheboygan County, a son of the late Albert and Alma Schroer Neuhaus. He 
attended district school in Ada and graduated from Kiel High School in 1948. He 
graduated from Mission House (Lakeland) College and seminary in 1955. He served 
churches in North Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa. He retired from Oscar Mayer in 
Madison in 1991 and enjoyed his hobby farm at McFarland. Irene Cyras and Arno 
Neuhaus were united in marriage at Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada on 
June 13, 1953.
Surviving are his wife, Irene; two sons, Daniel, McFarland and Timothy (Alice), 
Madison; two daughters, Gloria (Kurt) Breuer, Marinette and Karen, Madison; three 
grandchildren, Rebecca and Rachel Breuer and Trevor Neuhaus; two brothers, Harold 
(Dorothy), Chilton; Elmer (Virginia) Ada and two sisters, Helen (Reinhard) Ulrich 
and Marie (Charles) Schwinn, both of Howards Grove; one sister-in-law, Esther 
Neuhaus, Ada. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Armin and 
Roland and one sister, Esther. 
A funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 9, at 11 am at Good Shepherd by the 
Lake Lutheran Church in Stoughton, on Highway 51. Friends may call at the church 
for a time of visitation from 10 am until the time of services. Interment will 
be at Bethel United Church of Christ Cemetery in Town Herman. The Zimmer Funeral 
Home in Howards Grove is assisting the family with local arrangements.
Sheboygan Press, Sat., Oct. 7, 1995 page A2


BABY (JOHN) NEUHAUS

Graveside services were conducted at 4 p.m. Friday for the infant son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Armin Neuhaus, Town of Schleswig, who died shortly after birth on 
Thursday. The services were conducted at the Bethel Church cemetery by the 
Rev. W. C. Koehler, pastor of Bethel Evangelical and Reformed church in the 
town of Herman.
The survivors include the parents; one sister, two brothers, the maternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Elsie Toepel, Town of Russell and the paternal grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Neuhaus, town of Herman.
Sheboygan Press, August 8, 1953  P. 10 


ELIZABETH NEUHAUS

Mrs. Elizabeth Neuhaus Dies After Long Illness 
Mrs. Elizabeth Neuhaus, 78, died early today at the farm home in Herman, 
Sheboygan county, after a four months illness. Born Elizabeth Spindler in 
Herman in 1858 she was married to Henry Neuhaus in 1878. He died in 1935. 
Survivors are two sons, five daughters, a sister and two brothers. Funeral 
services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 o’clock from 
the Bethel Reformed church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 6, 1937  P. 4


ELMER A. NEUHAUS

Elmer A. Neuhaus, 69, of W3956 Hwy 32, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2006, 
at St. Nicholas Hospital. 
Elmer was born October 23, 1936 in the town of Herman to the late Albert and 
Alma (Schroer) Neuhaus. He attended Ada grade school and Kiel High School. He 
then went to work on the family homestead farm on Franklin Rd. On June 17, 1961 
he married Virginia Schweitzer at Bethlehem U.C.C. He was a member of the 
Wisconsin National Guard. He enjoyed antique automobiles and tractors, especially 
his 1927 Oldsmobile. Elmer was employed as a truck driver for many years. He was 
also an auto and tractor mechanic, operating his own shop for a number of years. 
In addition to his wife Virginia of 45 years, Elmer is survived by his sons Steven 
Neuhaus of Ada, Ken Neuhaus of Ada, David (Toni) Neuhaus of Sheboygan Falls, his 
daughter Sherri (Chris) Kreuter of Howards Grove, his grandchildren, Andy Rieth, 
and Melissa Kreuter, his brother Harold (Dorothy) Neuhaus of Chilton, his sister 
Marie (Charles) Schwinn of Howards Grove, his sisters-in-law Esther and Irene 
Neuhaus, and a brother-in-law Reinhard Ulrich. He was preceded in death by his 
brothers, Armin, Arno, and Roland, and his sisters, Esther and Helen. 
Funeral Services for Elmer will be held Saturday, August 19, 2006, at 11:30 a.m., 
at Zimmer's Westview Funeral & Cremation Care Center. The Reverend Mark Schwinn, 
Pastor of Immanuel United Church of Christ, in Greenwood, WI will officiate. 
Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. Burial 
will take place at Bethel Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in his 
name. 
Zimmer's Westview Funeral & Cremation Care Center is assisting the family with 
arrangements.
Newspaper not cited.


ESTHER NEUHAUS

Notes from S.W. Meeme:
It is with great sorrow that we report the death of little Esther Neuhaus, 
one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Neuhaus.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 19, 1923   


FLORENCE E. NEUHAUS

Mrs. Florence Neuhaus, 49, of R. 1, Chilton, died Thursday, May 11, at St. 
Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, following a brief illness. 
She was born Dec. 2, 1928, in the town of Chilton, a daughter of Louis and Laura 
Awe Kandler.  On Nov. 14, 1953, she was married to Harold Neuhaus at Chilton. 
She was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Chilton, and its Womens' 
Guild.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Lorraine and Carol, both at home; 
two sons, James at home, and Elroy of LaCrosse, and a brother, Rev. Harvey Kandler 
of Kaukauna.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Ebenezer UCC, the  Rev. Quentin 
Moeschberger, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Bethel Cemetery, Town of 
Meeme.
Chilton Times Journal - May 18, 1978


HENRY NEUHAUS

Retired Town Of Herman Farmer Dies Tuesday Evening
Henry Neuhaus, 84, retired farmer, died Tuesday evening at 8:15 
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Hameister, in the Town 
of Herman, death following a lingering illness. Funeral services 
will be held Friday afternoon from the home and at 2 o’clock from 
the Bethel Reform church in the Town of Herman.  Burial will be 
made in the church cemetery.  The body will be brought to the 
home Thursday.  
Mr. Neuhaus, who retired from active farming when his daughter 
and son-in-law took over his homestead in 1922, was born in the 
town of Newton Jan 5, 1851.  He was married May 2, 1878 to 
Elizabeth Spindler, who survives him.  The couple settled on the 
homestead where Mr. Neuhaus died.  They celebrated their golden 
wedding anniversary in 1928. 
Survivors besides the widow include five daughters, Mrs. Carl 
Westpfahl, near Sheboygan; Mrs. Oscar Huber, Town of Meeme; Mrs. 
Valentine Hameister, near Ada; Mrs. Edward Hameister, Town of 
Herman; and Mrs. William Reinecking, Town of Herman; two sons, 
William of Augusta and Albert, Town of Herman; a brother, Gerhardt 
of Colby; 43 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.   
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 6, 1935


OSCAR NEUHAUS

Oscar H. Neuhaus, 75, of 1314 n. 7th St., a former Town 
of Rhine resident and insurance agent, died Tuesday at 
his home.
In January of 1931 he became director of the Town of Herman 
Fire and Tornado Insurance Co., presently known as the 
Franklin Mutral Insurance Co. He served as treasurer of the 
firm for many years and was an agent for Franklin and also 
Heritage Mutual Insurance Co. until 1973 when he sold his 
agency.
Born March 24, 1899 in the Town of Rhine, he was a son of 
the late William and Anna Spindler Neuhaus. He attended 
district school.
On Sept. 11, 1928 he married Anna Huber of the town of Meeme. 
The couple settled on the homestead farm in Rhine.
He was a lifelong member of Bethel United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman, and served two terms as an elder of the church.
Only immediate survivor is his widow. A brother and two sisters 
preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Bethel UCC, 
the Rev. Donald B. King, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. 
Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until 
the time of the service.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Neuhaus's name for Bethel UCC.
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(24 Mar 1899/Jul 1974/SSDI)


ROLAND NEUHAUS

“Cemetery Curve” On Highway 28 claims Its Sixth Victim in Year 
“Cemetery Curve” on Highway 28, a half-mile west of Sheboygan Falls, has 
claimed its sixth traffic victim within a year.
Latest victim was Roland Alvin Neuhaus, 23, of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, who 
was killed instantly early Sunday when his auto left the curve and crashed 
into a tree.
(snip)
Alone in Car 
Neuhaus, an employe of the Sheboygan County Hospital farm near Waldo, was 
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alert W. Neuhaus of Town Herman...
Sheriff’s deputies theorized that Neuhaus fell asleep at the wheel of his 
westbound car as it approached the curve. He sas the only occupant of the 
auto.
(snip - details of accident)
“Cemetery Curve” on the outskirts of Sheboygan Falls acquired its name because 
of its location near the entrance to St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Roland Alvin Neuhaus was born March 15, 1931 in Town Herman and was confirmed 
April 4, 1946, at Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church in Town Herman by 
the late Rev. C. H. Reppert.
He attended district schools in the township. Since last March he had been 
employed as a farm laborer at the Sheboygan County Hospital in Town Lima.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by four brothers, (private), and 
two sisters, (private).
A sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed Church in Town Herman, with the Rev. Lloyd Weber, pastor, officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel from 2 p.m. 
Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday, and at the church from 11 a.m. Wednesday until 
the hour of services. 
Sheboygan Press, June 14, 1954  P. 16  


ESTHER OLM

Mrs. Esther Olm, 76, of Route 1, Cleveland, the widow of Hugo G., died Wednesday 
evening at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital shortly after admittance. The former Esther 
Eickhoff, she was born Dec. 26, 1901 in Cedar Grove, a daughter of Frederick and 
Helen Eick Eickhoff. She attended schools at Millhome, Manitowoc County. On Nov. 5, 
1925 she was married to Mr. Olm at Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town of 
Herman. The couple operated the Olm home farm in the Town of Herman until retiring 
in 1965. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1975. Her husband 
died on March 14, 1976. She was a member and organist at Bethel UCC for 61 years 
and a member of its Ladies Aid and the church choir. She is a past member of the 
Meeme Farm Bureau Chorus Homemakers. Mrs. Olm also gave piano and organ lessons.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Raquet of Route 1, Cleveland; two 
grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Adella Schleunes of Millhome. A brother and sister 
preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 pm Saturday at  Bethel UCC. The Rev. Ward Malloy, 
pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call 
at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 pm Friday until 11 am Saturday and at 
the church from noon until the time of services. A memorial fund has been 
established in Mrs. Olm's name for Bethel UCC.
Sheboygan Press, Thurs., Oct. 12, 1978 page 6
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(26 Dec 1901/Oct 1978/SSDI)


HUGO OLM

Hugo G. Olm, 76, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, a retired Town of Herman farmer, died 
Sunday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman. Dr. Reinahrt Ulrich, interim pastor, will officiate with 
burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Olm was born Dec. 6, 1899, at Spring Corners, Town of Herman, son of the 
late Gottfried and Johanna Strassburger Olm. He attended district school at 
Ada. He married Esther Eickoff Nov. 5, 1925, at Bethel United Church of Christ. 
They located on the Olm homestead farm, operating the farm until their retire-
ment in 1965. They continued to make their home on the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Olm 
observed their golden wedding anniversary in October of 1975. He was a member 
of Bethel United Church of Christ and former deacon of the church, former 
member of Ada School Board and Meeme Farm Bureau and former director of Federal 
Land Bank Assn.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, (private); a sister, Mrs. Ariel Achtermann, 
of Lancaster, Pa., and two grandchildren. Five brothers and three sisters preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 o’clock this Monday 
afternoon until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon until the time of 
service. A memorial fund has been established in his memory.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, March 15, 1976  P. 3


STEVEN R. PHILIPS

Steven R. Philipps, age 45 of Ada, passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, with his 
wife by his side, at St. Nicholas Hospital following a two and one half year 
battle with cancer. 
Steven was born Jan. 4, 1961, in Dodgeville to James R. and Carol M. (Skoger) 
Philipps. He graduated from Dodgeville High school in 1979. He then received 
an associates degree in industrial engineering from Moraine Technical College 
in 1981, and a degree in computer science from Lakeland College. Steven worked 
for the Kohler Company in the generator division for 22 years. On Sept. 13, 1985, 
he married Pamela Moesch. He and his family moved to Ada in 1993. He became a 
member of Bethel United Church of Christ and an active member of the Ada Volunteer 
Fire Department. He also taught first aid and C.P.R. classes for the local Red 
Cross. Steven was a proud father and very active in his community. He will be 
missed deeply by his wife Pamela; and his sons, Joshua Jerald, William James, 
Sean Robert, and Jacob Steven. He is also survived by his brothers, Frank (Jeanne) 
Philipps of Tennessee, Joseph (fiance Mary) Philipps of Dodgeville, Thomas (Julie) 
Philipps of Dodgeville, Michael (Mary) Philipps of Stoughton, and Patrick (Allison) 
Philipps of Dodgeville; his sisters, Marcia (Dave) Hyzer of Middleton, Cathy 
(Scott) Thomas of Dodgeville, and Deb (Larry) Roth of Leopolis. He is also survived 
by his mother and father-in-law, Gerald (Dianna) Moesch; and nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Melissa Sue Moesch; and his grand-
parents. 
Funeral services for Steven will be held Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at 7 p.m. at 
ZIMMER'S WESTVIEW FUNERAL and CREMATION CARE CENTER (Hwy JJ and 42 Howards Grove). 
The Reverend Sara Morse, Pastor of Bethel U.C.C. will officiate. 
Friends may call on Thursday, at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of 
service. Burial will take place on Friday at Bethel Cemetery. 
A memorial fund has been established in his name in the c/o Bethel United Church 
of Christ, W4225 County Line Road, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020. 
The family would like to thank Dr. Marshall Matthews and his loving staff for the 
care they provided for Steven.
Newspaper not cited. 


INFANT SON PIEPER

Pieper Infant - 
Graveside services for the infant son of Richard and Sharon Hartman Pieper, 1115 
South Wisconsin Drive, Howards Grove, who was stillborn Monday at St. Nicholas 
Hospital, was held Wednesday at Bethel United Church of Christ Cemetery in the 
Town of Meeme.
The Reverend Hilbert Klein, pastor of Bethel UCC, officiated.
Surviving are his parents; a brother, Jason, at home; his maternal grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Hartman of rural Elkhart Lake; his paternal grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Elmer Pieper of Howards Grove; his maternal great grandmother, Mrs. 
Esther Doro of New Holstein and his paternal great grandfather, Ben Berg of 
Sheboygan.
Kiel Tri-County Record, September 3, 1981


SHARON PIEPER

Sharon Ann Pieper, age 58, of 1115 S. Wisconsin Drive, Howards Grove, died 
tragically in an automobile accident Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, 2002. She was 
born May 8, 1944 in Sheboygan, a daughter of Leroy Hartman and the late Jeanette 
(Doro) Hartman. Sharon attended Maple Corners School and was a graduate of Kiel 
High School, class of 1962.
Sharon A. Hartman and Richard Pieper were united in marriage on July 27, 1974 at 
Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada. She was a devoted wife and mother, taking 
great pride in her work as a homemaker. Her family was her life and she enjoyed 
sewing, gardening and decorating their home for holidays, most especially 
Christmas. She liked playing cards and always had a wonderful time on their annual 
family Memorial Day trips up north. She had taught Sunday school at Bethel UCC in 
earlier years. Sharon was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church of 
Howards Grove.
Surviving Sharon is her loving husband of 28 years, Richard; five sons, Jason 
(special friend, Amanda) Joshua, Jonathan, Jesse and Jeremy, all of Howards Grove; 
her father, Leroy Hartmann of Elkhart Lake; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, 
Elmer (Carol) Pieper of Howards Grove; a sister, Sandy (Jim) Knier of Elkhart Lake; 
sister-in-law, Debbie (Steve) Schueler of Cleveland; aunts and uncles, Wallace 
(Margie) Doro and Elmer (Sally) Hartman, all of Sheboygan; nieces, nephews, cousins 
and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, an infant son and 
an infant brother.  
A funeral service will be held for Sharon on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 11 am at St. 
Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church, Hwy 32 and Playbird Road, Howards Gove with 
the Rev. Kristian Taves, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery 
in Ada. Friends and relatives may call on the family on Friday, Dec. 13, from 4 
until 9 pm at the Zimmer Funeral Home, 117 N. Wisconsin Drive, Howards Grove and 
again at the church on Saturday from 9:30 am until the hour of service. A memorial 
fund has been established in the name of Sharon A. Pieper. The Zimmer Funeral Home 
of Howards Grove is assisting the family.
Sheboygan Press, Thurs., Dec. 12, 2002 page A6


HUGO E. RAHN

Hugo Rahn, 76, of R. 2, Hilbert, Town of Stockbridge, died Tuesday evening 
at his home after a short illness.
He was born in the Town of Herman on Sept. 18, 1988, a son of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. August Rahn.
He married Magdalen Pagel. She died in 1950.
Mr. Rahn was employed at the Brillion Iron Works for many years and later 
was a farm laborer. 
Survivors are nieces and nephews. 
A brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Chilton. The Rev. Quentin Moeschberger, pastor of Ebenezer United Church of 
Christ, Chilton, will officiate. Burial will be in the Bethel United Church 
of Christ Cemetery in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday.
Sheboygan Press, November 7, 1974  P. 4


MAGDALENE RAHN

Mrs. Hugo F. Rahn, 50, of the town of Meeme, passed away Thursday noon 
at Memorial hospital in Sheboygan.
Formerly Johanna Magdalene Pagel, she was born April 6, 1900, in the town 
of Mosel, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pagel. With her parents she 
moved to the town of Sheboygan and on May 14, 1927, she was married to 
Hugo F. Rahn in the town of Herman. The couple lived in the town of Herman 
until the past eight years when they made their home on a farm in the town 
of Meeme.
She was a member of the Bethel Evangelical Reformed church in the town of 
Herman near Ada.
Survivors are her husband, one sister, Mrs. Arno (Hertha) Grunwaldt, and one 
brother, Arthur Pagel, both of the town of Herman.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bethel Evangelical 
Reformed church, town of Herman, with the Rev. W. C. Koehler officiating.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home in Kiel from 1 p.m. 
Saturday until 11 a.m. Sunday.  It may be viewed at the church from noon until 
the hour of the services.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, September 1, 1950 – P. 6


ALVINA RAUTMANN

Rural Newton Woman Dies
Funeral services will be held Friday for Mrs. Alvina Rautmann, 66, 
of Route 1, Newton, who died early Tuesday morning at her farm home 
in the Town of Meeme. She had been in ill heath for several months. 
The services for the widow of Otto Rautmann will be held at 1:30 p.m. 
at Bethel United Church of Christ with burial being made in the church 
cemetery. The Rev. Carl Fried will officiate.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. 
Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church from noon until 
time of services.
She was born March 23, 1897, daughter of the late John and Mary 
Burkhardt Dickmann, in Town of Herman. She attended district school 
in Town of Schleswig.
On June 8, 1918, she married Otto Rautmann of Town of Meeme, at 
Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman. The couple farmed 
in Town of Meeme until his death in 1951. She continued to maintain 
residence at the farm since then.
She was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman, 
and a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society.
Surviving are two sons, Norman, Route 1, Kiel, and Jerome, Route 1, 
Elkhart Lake, and 11 grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death.
(No newspaper named, no date)
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(b. March 23, 1897/d. age 66 years/from obit)
********
Mrs. Otto Rautmann, 68, of Rt. 1, Newton, Town of Meeme, 
died Tuesday at her home. She had been in ill health for 
several months.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Bethel 
United Church of Christ, Town of Herman, the Rev. Carl Fried 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Rautmann was born Alvina Dickmann March 23, 1897, in the 
Town of Herman, daughter of the late John and Mary Burkhardt 
Dickmann. She attended district school on the Town of 
Schleswig. June 8, 1918, she was married to Mr. Rautmann at 
Bethel United Church of Christ. The couple farmed in the 
Town of Meeme. Her husband died in 1951. Mrs. Rautmann was 
a member of Bethel United Church of Christ and charter member 
of the church’s Ladies Aid Society.
Surviving are two sons, Norman of Rt. 1, Kiel, and Jerome 
of Rt. 1, Elkhart Lake, and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 
4 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from 
noon until time of services.
Two Rivers Reporter Herald-Times, Dec 28, 1965
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Rautmann Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs. Alvina Rautmann, 68, of Rt. 1, 
Newton, who died Tuesday, were at 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel 
United Church of Christ, Town of Herman. The Rev. Carl 
Fried officiated and burial was in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Merlin Fiedler, Wallace Karstaedt, LeRoy 
Laack, Daniel Maurer, Walter Stoeckigt and Willis Voss.
Members of the Ladies Aid Society of Bethel Church, of 
which Mrs. Rautmann was a charter member, attended the 
rites.
Two Rivers Reporter Herald-Times, Jan 3, 1966
(all sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


JEROME W. RAUTMANN

Jerome Rautmann, 63, of W3919 Hwy. 32, Elkhart Lake, (Ada), 
died Thursday, February 21, 1991, at St. Luke Medical 
Center in Milwaukee.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home in Kiel and will be announced in Saturdays paper.
Sheboygan Press, February 22, 1991
*********
Jerome W. Rautmann, 63, of W3919 Hwy. 32, Elkhart Lake (Ada), died Thursday, 
February 21, 1991, at St. Luke Medical Center, Milwaukee, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Bethel UCC, town of Herman, with the 
Rev. Quentin Moeschberger officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, town 
of Meeme.
He was born July 3, 1927, in the town of Meeme, son of the late Otto and Alvina 
Dickman Rautmann. He attended Mineral Springs School, On December 2, 1950, he 
married Marzine Illig at Bethel UCC, Ada. He spent 3 years in the Air Force. After 
his marriage, he drove semi for 34 years; the last 19 he was employed at Lake To 
Lake in Sheboygan. Semi-retirement employment was with Harold's Landscaping. He 
was a lifelong member of Bethel UCC, where he served as a Consistery (sic) member. 
He was also a past member of the Ada Fire Department.
Survivors include his wife, Marzine; four daughters, Mrs. JoAnn (Gary) Strysick 
of Sheboygan, Mrs. Patricia (Frank) Mollo of Naponee, Neb., Mrs. Tammy (Raymond) 
Reiss of Kiel and Linda Eldridge of Howards Grove; one son, Brian (Wanda) of 
Elkhart Lake; 11 grandsons, 1 granddaughter; one brother, Norman (Arlene) Rautmann 
of Kiel. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lucille.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-9 p.m. Sunday, Monday 
from 9-11 a.m. and then at the church from 12 noon to the time of service. A 
memorial has been established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, February 23, 1991 P. B8
*********
Funeral services for Jerome W. Rautmann, 63, of W3919 Hwy. 32, 
Elkhart Lake (Ada), were held Monday, Feb. 25, 1991, at 
Bethel United Church of Christ, town of Herman, with the 
Rev. Quentin Moeschberger officiating.
He died Thursday, Feb. 21, at St. Luke Medical Center in 
Milwaukee after a brief illness.
He was born July 3, 1927, in the town of Meeme, son of 
the late Otto and Alvina (Dickmann) Rautmann. He attended 
Mineral Springs School.
On Dec. 2, 1950, he married Marzine Illig at Bethel United 
Church of Christ, Ada.
He spent three years in the Air Force. After his marriage, 
he drove a semi for 34 years; the last 19 years he was 
employed at Lake to Lake in Sheboygan. Semi-retirement 
employment was with Harold’s Landscaping.
He was life-long member of Bethel UCC, there he served as 
a Consistery [sic] member. He was also a past-member of 
the Ada Fire Department.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister 
Lucille.
Burial was in the Bethel Cemetery, town of Meeme. A 
memorial fund had been established. The Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home in Kiel served the family.
The Review, February 26, 1991
(all sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


OTTO RAUTMANN

Otto Rautmann, 59, Meeme farmer, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon 
following a heart attack in his home.
Mr. Rautmann was born in 1892 in Meeme and spent his entire life 
on the homestead farm. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Julian 
Rautmann, he married the former Miss Alvina Dickman of the town 
of Herman, Sheboygan County, in 1918.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel 
Evangelical and Reformed Church, town of Herman, Rev. Wolfgang 
Koehler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Surviving are his wife; daughter, Mrs. Lucille Mewes of Jefferson, 
Wis.; two sons, Norman and Jerome, both of the Town of Meeme; 
three brothers, Oscar of Sheboygan, Edwin of the town of Schleswig 
and Armie, town of Meeme; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Fesler of St. 
Nazianz, Mrs. Olga Voss of Millhome, Wis., and Mrs. Ovila Meyer, 
Pigeon Lake; one grandchild.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz funeral Home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. 
Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday when the casket will be removed to 
the church to lie in state from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
Two Rivers Herald-Times Reporter, October 10, 1951
*********
RAUTMANN FUNERAL
NEWTON—Funeral services for Otto Rautmann, 59, town 
Meeme farmer, who died suddenly of a heart attack at 
his home Tuesday were held at 2 p.m., Friday at the 
Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church in the town of 
Herman with the Rev. Wolfgang C. Koehler officiating. 
Interment was made in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Walter Feidler, Ewald Olm, Hugo Olm, 
Theodore Meyer, George Roethel and Oscar Roethel.
During the services hymns were sung by Mrs. Milton 
Schneider, Mrs. Alvin Voss, Mrs. Norbert Grunewald, 
Mrs. Louis Wehrmann and Mrs. Alva Eickhoff, with Mrs. 
Hugo Olm at the organ. Relatives attending the services 
came from Howards Grove, Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan, 
Johnsonville, Cleveland and Newton.
Two Rivers Herald-Times Reporter, October 18, 1951
(all sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


VIOLET REICHARDT

Young Bride Dies Of Pneumonia At Hospital Friday 
Kiel—(Special)—Mrs. Norman Reichardt, 19, of Louis Corners, a bride of nine 
weeks, died of pneumonia Friday afternoon at 1:50 o’clock at the Sheboygan 
Memorial hospital. She had been ill six days.
The former Violet Henschel, she was born Sept. 28, 1919, daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Charles Henschel, in the town of Meeme. She was baptized on Oct. 19, 
1919, at Bethel Reformed church, town of Herman.  June 24, 1939, she was 
married to Norman Reichardt, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Reichardt, town of 
Schleswig. The couple lived at Louis Corners where Mr. Reichardt is employed 
at the F.F. Thielke and Son creamery.
Survivors are the husband, her parents, and the following sisters and brothers, 
Albert of Rockville, Melvin, town of Herman, Elmer of Manitowoc, Mrs. Otto 
Ebeling, town of Herman, Edwin of Kiel, Mrs. Arno Klemme, town of Plymouth, 
Mrs. Arno Kraemer, town of Newton, and Irene at home.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the George 
Reichardt home and at 2 o’clock at the Zion Lutheran church, Louis Corners, 
the Rev. Harold O. Grunwald, pastor, officiating. The Rev. William Bollman, 
pastor, Bethel Reformed church, town of Herman, will have brief services at 
the home. Burial will be in the Bethel Reformed cemetery, town of Herman. The 
body can be viewed at the George Reichardt home, town of Schleswig, from Sunday 
noon on.
Sheboygan Press, September 2, 1939  P. 2


ANDREW RIETBROCK

Andrew Reitbrock(sic) of Town Herman, Dies on Monday
Kiel - Andrew Reitbrock, 80, died at his homestead farm in the Town of Herman 
at 8:15 am Monday. He had been ill since Friday. He was born in the town of 
Plymouth November 17, 1859 and was married to Louise Beyer of the Town of Herman 
February 12, 1886. She died July 11, 1936. A daughter, Mina, also preceded him 
in death 21 years ago.
After their marriage, the couple lived on the Brandt farm in the Town of Herman 
for nine years and for the past 44 years had lived on the present homestead.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Anna) Spindler, town of Greenbush; two 
sons, William and Herman, both of the town of Herman; six grandchildren and one 
sister, Mrs. Bernadine Meyer of Elkhart Lake.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 pm at the Meiselwitz 
Home and at 2 o'clock at Bethel Reformed church, Town of Herman. The Rev. William 
Bollmann will officiate with burial in the adjoining church cemetery. The body 
may be viewed from Wednesday afternoon until the time of services.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, March 12, 1940 page 4


ARTHUR RIETBROCK

A funeral services for the family and relatives will be held Thursday 
for Arthur Rietbrock, 83, of R. 1 Elkhart Lake, retired Town of Herman 
farmer, who died Tuesday.  The Rev. Dean Miller, pastor of St. John 
United Church of Christ, Herman, will officiate, and burial will be in 
the Bethel cemetery, town of Meeme.  
Born on Dec. 18, 1887, on the Rietbrock farm in Herman, he was a son of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. William Rietbrock.  On March 20, 1911, he married 
the former Minnie Voss. The couple operated the Rietbrock home farm. Mrs. 
Rietbrock died in 1963.  He continued to make his home at the farm with 
a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rietbrock. He was a life 
member of Bethel UCC.  
Survivors include two sons, Norman and Reuben of R. 1, New Holstein; a 
daughter, Mrs. John (Gertrude) Konz of R. 1, Elkhart Lake; 14 grand-
children and 19 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. George 
Stauss of R. 1, Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Ralph Berner of Sheboygan and Mrs. 
Dale Negley of Columbus, Ohio. Two children, a grandchild, two sisters 
and two brothers preceded him in death.   
Sheboygan Press, August 25, 1971


CLARA RIETBROCK

Mrs. Louis Rietbrock, 67, of the town of Herman, passed away at 4 a.m. today 
at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital after a short illness.
Nee Clara Harth, she was born in the town of Herman on August 21, 1882, a 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Harth. She was married to Louis 
Rietbrock of Ada on April 15, 1909, and the couple settled on a farm in the 
town of Herman.
She was a member of the Bethel Reformed church of Ada. 
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Reuben (Arlina) Rholde of 
Sheboygan, and Miss Malina Rietbrock of Salt Lake City, Utah; one son, Clarence, 
of Salt Lake City; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Jerabek of 
Sheboygan and Mrs. William Henning of Sheboygan Falls.
One son died in infancy and one sister, and one brother also preceded her 
in death.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be carried in Monday’s issue of The 
Sheboygan Press.
Sheboygan Press, May 6, 1950  P. 6


ELLEN RIETBROCK

Ada-
The death of Ellen Rietbrock, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur 
Rietbrock of near Ada, occurred Monday at the St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan.
She was born Feb. 26, 1920. 
Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers and one sister. 
Funeral services will be held at one p.m. this Thursday at the home, and at 
two o'clock from the Bethel Reformed church, the Rev. William Bollmann performing 
the last rites.
Tri-County Record, September 27, 1928  


HERMAN RIETBROCK

Herman A. Rietbrock, 61, a well known Town of Herman farmer, living 
at Rt. 1, Elkhart Lake, Sheboygan County, died Saturday afternoon at 
home after a heart attack. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Bethel 
United Church of Christ, Herman, the Rev. Carl Fried officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Rietbrock was born May 2, 1899, on the Rietbrock homestead farm 
at Herman, son of the late Andrew and Louise Meyer Rietbrock. He was 
educated in the district school of the township.  He married Viola 
Hartmann Jan. 9, 1925, in the Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, and 
they took up residence on the Rietbrock farm.  Mr. Rietbrock was a 
member of Bethel Church and a former elder.  A grandson and sister 
preceded him in death. 
Survivors include his wife; a son, (private); a daughter, (private); 
a brother, William of Herman; a sister, Mrs. Annie Spindler of 
Beechwood, Sheboygan County, and a granddaughter.   
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 19, 1960


INFANT SON RIETBROCK

Committal services for the infant son of Seaman 2C and Mrs. Vern Rietbrock, 
Glenview, Ill., were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed Church Cemetery in the Town of Meeme. The Rev. Carl Fried, pastor, 
officiated.
The infant died at birth Jan. 26 at Resurrection Hospital, Chicago, Ill. 
Survivors, in addition to the parents, are the maternal grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Walter Hoffmann of Plymouth, the paternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Herman Rietbrock, of rural Elkhart Lake, and the paternal great-
grandfather, Robert Hartman, also of rural Elkhart Lake.
Sheboygan Press, February 4, 1959   P. 22


LOIS RIETBROCK

Lois Ella Rietbrock, 57, of W4331 State Highway 32, Elkhart Lake, died unexpectedly, 
Wednesday, May 22, 1996 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. She is the former 
Lois Hoffman born Aug. 15, 1938 in Menominee, Mich., daughter of the late Walter 
and Mabel Gruenewald Hoffman. She was a 1956 graduate of Plymouth High School and 
completed a one year business program at Lakeland College. On Oct. 19, 1957 she 
married Vernon Rietbrock at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Plymouth. Lois and Vernon 
lived in Glenview, Ill. for the first two years of their marriage, while Vernon 
was serving in the U.S. Navy. in 1959 the couple moved to their farm in the Town 
of Herman.
She was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman; a member of the 
church Ladies Aid and a former president/secretary of the Ladies Aid.
Survivors include her husband, Vernon, Town of Herman; one son, Rick, at home; two 
daughters, Kim Rietbrock, Chilton and Teri (Joseph) Hanke III, rural Chilton; two 
sisters, Mrs. Bethel (Robert) Green, Plymouth; and Mrs. Anette (Jess) LeMahieu, 
Plymouth; one sister-in-law, Diane Rietbrock, Elkhard Lake; three nephews and one 
niece. She was preceded in death by one infant son.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, May 25, at Bethel United Church of 
Christ, Town of Herman, with the Rev. Melinda Feller officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel 
from 4-8 pm on Friday and at the church on Saturday from 11 am until the time of 
services. A memorial will be established in her name.
Sheboygan Press, Fri., May 24, 1996 page A1


LOUIS RIETBROCK

Funeral services for Louis Rietbrock, 72 years of Rt. 1, Sheboygan, who passed 
away on Monday evening, were held at 2 pm Friday at Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed Church in Town of Herman.
Rev. Lloyd Weber, pastor of the church officiated. During the service Mrs. 
Herbert Grunewald, Mrs. Martin Huber, Mrs. Oscar Neuhaus, Mrs. Milton Schneider, 
Mrs. Alvin Voss and Mrs. Louis Wehrmann sang, ""Have Thine Own Way Lord" and 
"Near the Heart of God". They were accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Hugo G. Olm. 
Burial took place at the church cemetery.
Vernon and Wilbert Adams, Roland Meyer, Norman Rietbrock, Elyard and Melvin 
Strauss were bearers.
Sheboygan Press, Saturday, February 11 1956 page 6


LOUISE RIETBROCK

MRS. RIETBROCK DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Andrew Rietbrock 69, died Saturday at the farm home in Ada, 
Sheboygan County. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon 
from the Bethel Reformed church in the town of Herman, Sheboygan 
county.  Mrs. Rietbrock’s death followed an illness of more than 
30 years.  Born Louise Meyer in Germany she came to Sheboygan 
County with her parents and married Andrew Rietbrock in 1886.  
Survivors are the widower, daughter, two sons, a sister and 
brother.  
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 13, 1936


NORMAN RIETBROCK

Norman H. Rietbrock, age 86, of W4393 Hwy. 32, Elkhart Lake (Ada), died 
unexpectedly at his home on Monday, Sept. 8, 2003. 
He was born in the Town of Herman on Jan. 23, 1917, a son of the late Arthur 
and Minnie (Voss) Rietbrock. Norman attended Ada School. Florence Barts and 
Norman Rietbrock were united in marriage on Dec. 15, 1951 in Dubuque, Iowa. 
He had been employed at the Kohler Company over 31 years before retiring. 
Norman was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ, Schwarzwald and was 
a member of the Kohler Quarter Century Club. In his younger years, Norman was 
an outdoorsman, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed “making wood” to keep his 
family warm during the long Wisconsin winters. He was most proud of his John 
Deere tractor, which he enjoyed. What was most special and precious to him was 
his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who gave him much joy. Norman 
also was a polka music lover, and a big fan of the Jerry Schneider Band. 
Surviving Norman is his loving wife of 51 years, Florence; two daughters, Margene 
(Carlos) Miller of Howards Grove and Darlene (Robert) Pieper of New Holstein; and 
three sons, Donald (Nancy) of Elkhart Lake, Gerald (Danice) of Howards Grove and 
Larry (Marie) Rietbrock of Kiel. Fourteen grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; 
a sister, Gertrude (John) Konz of Sheboygan; and a sister-in-law, Sally Bolander 
of New Holstein further survive him. An infant daughter; a brother, Ruben; a 
sister, Ellen; one grandchild; and an infant brother and sister, also preceded 
Norman in death. 
A funeral service will be held for Norman on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 8 p.m. at 
the Zimmer Funeral Chapel, 117 N. Wisconsin Drive, Howards Grove. The Rev. 
Rebecca Johnston will officiate. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery in Ada. 
Friends may call on the family on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until the time of the 
service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in the name 
of Norman H. Rietbrock. The Zimmer Funeral Home of Howards Grove is assisting 
the family.
Newspaper not cited.


VIOLA RIETBROCK

Viola E. Rietbrock, 89, of W4331 State Hwy 32, Elkhart Lake, died Friday morning, 
June 26, 1992 at her home. She is the former Viola Hartman, born April 17, 1903 
in the Town of Rhine, daughter of the late Robert and Augusta (Sinner) Hartman. 
She attended school in Millhome.  On January 9, 1926 she married Herman Rietbrock. 
Her husband and her farmed in the Town of Herman, all their married life. Her 
husband, Herman, preceded her in death on December 17, 1960. She is a member of 
Bethel UCC, the Town of Herman and the Bethel Ladies Aide. She enjoyed gardening.
She is survived by one son, Vernon (Lois) Reitbrock; one daughter, Diane Rietbrock, 
all of rural Elkhart Lake; three grandchildren, Kim, Teri and Rick; two brothers, 
Elmer (Sally) Hartman of Sheboygan; Leroy (Jeanette) Hartman, of rural Elkhart Lake; 
one sister, Anita Hartman of Sheboygan; one sister-in-law, Frieda Hartman of 
Sheboygan Falls; numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend, Nancy Schneider. 
She was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters and one grandson. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Monday at Bethel UCC, Town of Herman with 
the Rev. Melinda Feller, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel from 4-8 pm on Sunday and at the 
church Monday from 11 am until the time of services. A memorial has been established 
in her name.
Sheboygan Press, Sat., June 27, 1992 page 7


WILHELM RIETBROCK

William Rietbrock, 83, life-long resident of town of Herman, who 
died Monday at St. Nicholas hospital, where he had been a patient since 
March 7, will be held Thursday at the home of a son, Arthur, in Ada 
and at Bethel Reformed church, town of Herman. The Rev. William Bollman, 
pastor, and Professor Ernest Traeger of the Mission House of Franklin 
will officiate.  Interment will be in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Rietbrock was born on Feb. 24, 1849, in Westphalen, Germany. At the 
age of four years he immigrated to America.  In 1879 he married Miss 
Elizabeth Bender and the couple located on a farm in the town of Herman, 
seven miles east of Kiel. For a number of years he rented the farm to his 
sons, Louis and Arthur, and nine years ago he sold it to his son Arthur. 
Eight children were born to the union of whom two children died in their 
youth.  His wife preceded in death in 1897.  In 1899 Mr. Rietbrock was 
married a second time to Miss Christina Haase of Sheboygan, who preceded 
him in death in 1922.  Two children were born to them by his second 
marriage.  
Survivors are eight children as follows; Mrs. Henry M????, Mrs. George 
Strauss and Mrs. Peter Adam of the town of Rhine, Louis Rietbrock, of 
the town of Herman, Arthur of Ada, and William of North Dakota, all 
children by the first marriage, and Mrs. Albert Eimmermann and Mrs. 
Dale ???? of Akron, Ohio, children of the second marriage.  He is also 
survived by one brother, Andreas, of the town of Herman and one sister, 
Mrs. Henry Meyer of the town of Rhine, and 24 grandchildren.   
Sheboygan Press, March 23, 1932


WILHELMINE RIETBROCK

MISS RIETBROCK AGED CLEVELAND RESIDENT, DIES
Miss Minnie Rietbrock, 72, a life-long resident of the town of Herman, 
died Saturday afternoon at the home of her nephew, Louis Rietbrock, 
Cleveland, R. 1.  Miss Rietbrock was born in Germany but came to the 
United States as a child and spent her lifetime in the neighborhood 
in which she died.   
She is survived by two brothers, William and Andrew Rietbrock and a 
sister, Mrs. Henry Meyer, town of Herman as well as a number of more 
distant relatives.  
The funeral is to take place Tuesday from the house followed by a 
service at Bethel church, town of Herman, conducted by the Rev. Thiele. 
Interment will be in Bethel cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press Telegram, October 15, 1923
(Note: She is the daughter of Heinrich and Bernadine Gettleman Rietbrock)


IDA ROETHEL

Mrs. Ida L. Roethel, 85, formerly of 920 Cleveland St., Kiel, died Thursday 
afternoon, February 15, 1990, at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where she was 
a resident since April of 1988.
Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 19, at Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel. Rev. John Baumann of Sheboygan will officiate. Burial will be in 
Bethel Cemetery, Town of Meeme.
The former Ida Voss was born November 15, 1904, in the Town of Meeme, daughter 
of the late Louis and Albertina Schwalenberg Voss. She attended Pigeon River 
School in the Town of Meeme. She married Reinhold Roethel, April 25, 1925. The 
couple celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in 1986. The couple farmed in 
the Town of Meeme until 1969 when they moved to Kiel. She was a lifelong member 
of Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman and the Ladies Aide.
Survivors include her husband, Reinhold of the Calumet Homestead; two daughters, 
Mrs. Elaine (Erv) Humb of Menasha, Mrs. Carol (Carol) Kolb of Cleveland; seven 
grandchildren (private); nine great grandchildren (private); a brother, Harvey 
Voss of Manitowoc; a sister, Bertha Mahlich of Plymouth. She was preceded in 
death by four brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call Meiselwitz Funeral Home, from 4 p.m. Monday until the time of 
services. A memorial fund has been established for Bethel United Church of Christ 
or Alzheimer's Research.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


REINHOLD ROETHEL

Reinhold H. Roethel, 86, formerly of 920 Cleveland St., Kiel, died Tuesday 
morning, May 28, 1991, at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where he was a 
resident the past two years.
Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. 
Rev. Art Wille, Pastor of the Congregational U.C.C. Neenah/Menasha will officiate. 
Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, town of Meeme.
He was born February 8, 1905, in the town of Meeme, son of the late Henry and 
Elise Schultz Roethel. He attended Mineral Spring School, town of Meeme. On 
April 25, 1925, he married Ida Voss, at Bethel U.C.C. in the town of Herman. 
He farmed in the town of Meeme until 1969 when they moved to Kiel. He was employed 
at Neumann Plumbing and Heating in Howards Grove for many years. His wife, Ida, 
preceded him in death on February 15, 1990. He was a member of Bethel U.C.C. in 
the town of Herman.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elaine (Erv) Hemb of Menasha, Mrs. Carol 
(Carl) Kolb of Cleveland; seven grandchildren, Bonnie Pozolinski of Menasha, Rick 
Hemb of Fresno, Calif., Tom Kolb of Wisconsin Rapids, Terry Kolb of New Holstein, 
Daniel Kolb of Kohler, David Kolb of Lodi, Robert Kolb of Kalamazoo, Mich.; 10 
great grandchildren, Nick, Sarie and Chelsea Pozolinski, Corrie, Megan, Sara, 
Patrick, Derek, Mark and Carolyn Kolb; two brothers, Hugo Roethel of Oostburg, 
Arvin Roethel of Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, 
a step brother, two step sisters.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Thursday until the 
time of service. A memorial has been established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, May 29, 1991 P. B8


JOHN SCHEIB

John Scheib of Town of Meeme Is Summoned Friday 
Kiel, Wis.—(Special)—John of Meeme for the past 72 years, passed away Friday 
at 8:30 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Eckardt, town Meeme, 
with whom he had been making his home.
Mr. Scheib was born December 15, 1856, in New York state, and for 16 years 
resided in Ohio before coming here. He has farmed all his life. 
On May 13, 1891, he was married to Eva Altenberger of the town of Herman, and 
she preceded him in death July 19, 1913. Four children were born to the couple 
and one of them died in infancy.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. William (Clara) Wesener of town of Meeme, 
Mrs. Oscar (Elizabeth) Spritzer of town Schleswig and Mrs. Albert (Annie) 
Eckardt of town of Meeme; three grandchildren; a brother Phillip of Keystone, 
Iowa.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the residence and at 2 p.m. 
at the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed church in town Herman, the Rev. Calvin 
Franz officiating. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Mesielwitz funeral home at Kiel from Sunday noon to 
Monday at 10 a.m. when the body will be removed to the residence. Friends may 
call at the residence from that time until the services.
Sheboygan Press, June 6, 1942  P. 2


ERNA SCHLEH

Mrs. Ray Schleh Of Chilton Dies Here On Tuesday 
Chilton—Mrs. Ray Schleh, a native of the town of Meeme and a resident of this 
city, passed away at St. Nicholas hospital at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday after a 
lingering illness.
Born Nov. 27, 1905, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Voss, Mrs. Schleh 
attended school in the town of Meeme and was united in marriage March 8, 1929, 
to Ray Schleh, Chilton.
She was a member of the Reformed church and the Ladies’ aid.
She leaves her husband; one son, (private); her mother, town of Meeme; six 
brothers, William Voss, Millhome; Arvin and Henry Voss, Milwaukee; Edgar Voss, 
Sheboygan; Arthur Voss, Millhome, and Ray Voss, School Hill; four sisters, Mrs. 
Laura Dickmann, Kiel; Mrs. Otto (Minnie) Kolberg, Sheboygan, and Mrs. John 
(Emma) Kaun and Mrs. Ernest (Olga) Anderson, both of Milwaukee. Her father 
preceded her in death nine years ago.
Funeral services will be held at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home here at 1:30 
p.m. Sunday and at the Reformed church at 2 p.m.  The Rev. O. Edberg will 
conduct the services and burial will be in the Bethel cemetery in the town of 
Meeme.
Friends may call at the funeral home from Thursday evening until the hour of 
the services.
Sheboygan Press, September 25, 1946  P. 11


RAY SCHLEH

Raymond J. Schleh, 82, of 508A Water Street, Chilton, passed away Wednesday, 
March 27, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Ebenezer United Church 
of Christ, Chilton. Rev. Gerald Bertsch will officiate. Burial will be in the 
Bethel Reformed Cemetery, Ada.
He was born July 26, 1908, in the town of Eaton, son of the late Anton and 
Theresa Kaltenbrun Schleh.  In 1930 he married Erna Voss. She preceded him in 
death in 1946. In 1953 he married Annette (Bessert) Kraus. She preceded him in 
death in 1980. He drove delivery truck for many companies in the Calumet County 
area for many years. 
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Califern Schleh of 
Plymouth; two stepsons, Keith and Jon Kraus, both of Texas; six grandchildren, 
six great grandchildren; three sisters, Frieda Groh of New Holstein, Margaret 
Freis of Newton and Leona Tompkins of Kiel; one brother, Richard Schleh of 
Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by one son, one stepdaughter, three sisters, 
two brothers. 
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Chilton, from 4 – 9 p.m. Friday and 
on Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund 
has been established in the name of Raymond Schleh.
Herald Times Reporter, March 28, 1991 p. B8


ADELIA SCHLEUNES

Adelia Schleunes, 88, of Mayville, formerly of Millhome, died Thursday evening 
shortly after being admitted to St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She had 
apparently suffered a heart attack at her home. The former Adelia Eickhoff was 
born June 10, 1896 in Cedar Grove, a daughter of Fred and Helen Eick Eickhoff. 
She attended school at Millhome. On April 14, 1915 she married Henry Schleunes. 
They operated the homestead farm in Millhome until retiring in 1956. Mr. Schleunes 
died in 1968. For the past five years, Mrs.  Schleunes lived in Mayville. She was 
a member of Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town of Herman and belonged to 
the Lades Aid Society.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Arline) Bub of rural Plymouth and Mrs. 
Denis (Ellen) Kolpack of Mayville; two sons, Merlin of Howards Grove and Karl 
of Greensboro, N.C.; 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Two sisters 
and a brother preceded her in death.
The funeral will be Sunday at 2 pm at Bethel UCC in the Town of Herman. The Rev. 
Hilbert Klein, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel on Saturday from 5 to 8 pm; 
one Sunday from 9 to 11 am and at the church, from noon until the time of 
services. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Schleunes' name.
Sheboygan Press, Fri., Dec. 21, 1984 page 4
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(10 Jun 1896/Dec 1984/SSDI)


HENRY SCHLEUNES

Funeral services for Henry F. Schleunes, 75, of Rt. 2 Kiel, who died Thursday 
at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, will be at Bethel UCC, Town of Herman. 
The Rev. Carl Fried will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Schleunes was born April 21, 1892, in the town of Schleswig, son of the 
late August and Anna Borngesser Schleunes. On April 24, 1915, he married Adelia 
Eickoff in the Town of Schleswig and the couple located on the Schleunes home 
farm, living there until retirement in 1956. The couple marked its golden 
wedding anniversary in 1965. He was a former church elder and district school 
clerk. 
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Lewis (Arline) Bub of Rt. 3, Plymouth, 
and Mrs. Dennis (Ellen) Klopack of Mayville; two sons, Merlin of Rt. 2, Kiel and 
Karl of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Rosenthal, of Rt. 1 Plymouth; 13 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald Times Sunday, March 3, 1968


EMMA SCHNEIDER

Mrs. Emma Schneider, 74 (photo), wife of Ferdinand M. Schneider of Meeme, 
veteran member of the county board, died early today at the St. Nicholas 
hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bethel Evangelical 
and Reformed church in Herman, Sheboygan county, with interment in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Schneider, nee Emma Roethel, was born in Meeme in 1873 and in 1896 was 
married to Mr. Schneider. They located on homestead farm in Meeme. Mr. 
Schneider is serving his 29th term on the county board. The couple observed 
their golden wedding anniversary last year.
Mrs. Schneider was a charter member of the church society, serving as its 
first treasurer. 
Survivors are the husband; six daughters, Mrs. Hugo Vandoske of Mosel, Mrs. 
Ray Horneck of Rhine, Mrs. Arman Kretsch of Herman, Mrs. Nick Jensen of 
Sheboygan, Mrs. George Van Driest of Cedar Grove, and Mrs. Norman Spindler 
of Meeme; two sons, Walter of Millersville and Milton on the home farm; 
sister, Mrs. Louise Marx of Sheboygan; brother, Herman Roethel of Kiel; 31 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Meiselwitz funeral home in Kiel after Tuesday 
noon and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday to lie in state 
until the hour of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 17, 1947  P. 4


FERDINAND SCHNEIDER

Former Town Meeme Chairman Dies Here Wednesday Night 
Ferdinand M. Schneider, 79, former Town Meeme chairman and member of the 
Manitowoc county board for 31 years, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday 
at St. Nicholas hospital. He had been ill for the past three weeks.
Mr. Schneider, a public servant in the Meeme township for 45 years, was 
feted a year ago at a big public meeting at Kylen’s hall in Meeme, follow-
ing his announcement that he was retiring from public office. 
He was a native of the township, born there on Jan. 13, 1871. He was married 
to the former Emma Roethel, who also was a native of the town of Meeme, and 
the couple lived on a farm all their lives. They celebrated their golden 
anniversary on Nov. 15, 1946.
He was a member of the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed church, and for many 
years was an elder and a church deacon. Among the many offices he held during 
his long service to his township were town chairman, district assessor, and 
town clerk. 
While on the Manitowoc county board, he served as chairman of the board and 
chairman of the highway committee. He was prominent in advancing many projects 
in Manitowoc county, among them the sanitorium at Whitelaw. His advice was 
sought by many in public office and his value to the people of the county was 
extolled many times by community leaders. At the party held to honor him last 
year, County Judge Jerome Ledvina and former Manitowoc District Attorney John 
Cashman were among the many who publicly acknowledged Mr. Schneider’s worth 
to the county.
Survivors are his wife; six daughters, Mrs. Nick (Hilda) Jensen of Sheboygan, 
Mrs. Hugo (Ida) Vandoske of Town Mosel; Mrs. Ray (Ella) Horneck of Town Rhine, 
Mrs. Armin (Lydia) Kretsch of Town Herman, Mrs. George (Erna) Van Driest of 
Cedar Grove, and Mrs. Norman (Elsa) Spindler of Town Meeme; two sons, Milton, 
at home, and Walter of Millerville; 31 grandchildren and nine great-grand-
children.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bethel Evangelical 
and Reformed church, Town Herman. The Rev. W. C. Koehler will officiate and 
burial will be made in the church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, from 1 p.m. 
Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday. It will also be in state at the church from 11 
a.m. Saturday until time of services.
Sheboygan Press, January 26, 1950  P. 10 


MILTON SCHNEIDER

Milton Schneider, 92, formerly of Kiel, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2005 at Lakeview 
Health Center in West Salem, Wis.
Newspaper not cited.


PETER SCHNEIDER

AGED RESIDENT OF COUNTY DIES
Peter Schneider, 86, Passes Sunday At Brother’s Home 
Peter Schneider, 86, resident of the county since 1854, died Sunday night at 
the home of his brother, Chairman Ferdinand Schneider of the town of Meeme, 
with whom he made his home for the past 40 years. 
Despite Mr. Schneider’s advanced age he was able to be up and about the farm 
until a few days ago when he was stricken seriously ill.
Funeral Wednesday
Funeral services will be held from the F. M. Schneider home Wednesday at 1:30 
p.m. and at 2 p.m. from the Bethel Reformed church in the town of Herman, 
Sheboygan county. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
The deceased was born in Germany in 1849 and came to this country with his 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schneider, in 1854. His parents, after short stays 
in New York and Sheboygan county, located in the southern part of Meeme and 
built a one-room log house.
In later years the deceased moved to Stockbridge for a time and earned enough 
money working in the flour and saw mills to purchase a small farm near School 
Hill. He was married in 1878 to Christina Hetzel of Cleveland and they located 
on the farm. His wife died two years later. 
Four Brothers Survive 
More misfortune befell Mr. Schneider when he was injured by a falling tree while 
clearing land. He sold his farm and when his younger brother, Ferdinand, took 
over the homestead farm in 1895 he moved there to make his home.
Survivors are four brothers, Ferdinand Schneider, Meeme, John and Herman Schneider, 
Sheboygan, and Henry Schneider, Riplinger, Wis. 
The body is at the Schneider home and may be viewed there until the hour of the 
funeral Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 23, 1935  P. 2
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83-YEAR-OLD MEEME PIONEER RECALLS EARLY FARMING DAYS
(photo)
"The town of Meeme didn't look much like it does today when I first came to this part 
of Wisconsin." declares Peter Schneider, 83-year-old pioneer of that township and eldest 
brother of Ferdinand Schneider, chairman of the town of Meeme for the past several years.
Peter Schneider was born in Germany July 21, 1849 and came to America with his parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schneider in 1854, when he was but five years old. His father was a 
shoemaker, so followed his trade as soon as he arrived in New York. He stayed in New York 
for six months and then came to Sheboygan county where he did what hundreds of other 
emigrants did, got some cut over land and started farming.
His six months stay had been disastrous for this family in New York for the cholera was 
sweeping the country and three of the Schneider children died from the disease, two boys 
and a girl, but Peter had escaped.
Henry Schneider took 20 acres of land just across the line in Manitowoc county in the 
township of Meeme shortly after he arrived, and shared the house with a neighbor until his 
own log house could be built consisting of one room. When he wasn't working on the clearing 
cutting trees, Henry was making shoes. The shoemaker shop, the parlor, bed room, kitchen, 
and bathroom were all the same room, but we got along all right, says Peter Schneider.
In 1864 forty acres more were added to the farm, for Peter was beginning to lend a hand in 
the woods by this time and the work of clearing could go faster. As soon as he reached the 
age of 21 years he grew impatient to be on his own resources, so he hired out to a farmer at 
Stockbridge. During the next seven years he worked on farms, in sawmills, and flour mills 
until he had save up enough money to buy a farm of his own. In 1877 he bought a 60 acre farm 
near School Hill, married Christina Edsel of Cleveland, and started out farming for himself.
Two years later bad luck overtook him, his wife died, and shortly after he was struck by a 
falling tree while clearing his land and his back was badly injured, an injury that has 
affected him ever since. He sold his farm and as soon as he was able to work again he hired 
out on a neighboring farm.
His brother Ferdinand, who is considerably younger than Peter, took over the homestead farm 
in 1895 and Peter has made his home there practically ever since. He enjoys telling of the early 
days when his father, mother and himself struggled to make a living on the farm in the southern 
part of the county. Despite his 83 years he is still interested in activities on the farm and 
when the weather permits does his chores about the barn.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 2, 1932 P. 10


WILHELMINA SCHNEIDER

Wilhelmina A. Schneider, 77, of 16108 Cty. Line Road, Cleveland, died Thursday 
afternoon, July 1, 1993 at Willowdale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, 
New Holstein, after a brief illness. The former Wilhelmina Jaschob was born 
June 8, 1916 at Kiel, daughter of the late Paul and Anna DeBuhr Jaschob. She 
attended grade school in Millhome and was a graduate of Kiel High School. On 
September 7, 1935 she married Milton Schneider at Bethel United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman and with him resided at their farm home in the Town of Meeme for 
57 years. She was a member of Bethel U.C.C., Town of Herman, the Bethel Ladies 
Aid and the Bethel Choir.
Survivors include her husband, Milton; one son, Donald (Sandra) Schneider, Wausau, 
Wis.; one daughter, Marion (Lloyd) Fried, rural Elkhart Lake; seven grandchildren; 
two great grandchildren; three step grandchildren; 14 step great grandchildren and 
one brother, Gordon (Evelyn) Jaschob, Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by one 
brother, Ermin.
Funeral services will be 11 am Monday, July 5, 1993 at Bethel U.C.C., town of Herman, 
with the Rev. Melinda Feller, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel form 4 pm - 9 pm  
Sunday and at the church on Monday, from 9 am until the time of services. A memorial 
fund has been established for Bethel U.C.C. She enjoyed playing cards and games with 
family and friends.
Sheboygan Press, Sat., Jul 3, 1993 page A2


ANNA C. SCHROER

Miss Anna C. Schroer, 83, sister of the late Rev. H. W. Schroer, passed away 
Monday at Los Angeles, Calif. 
The body will arrive in Kiel this evening and funeral services will be held 
at 2 p.m. Friday at the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church, town of Herman. 
Student Pastor Lloyd Weber of Mission House will officiate and burial will be 
made in the church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the church from 11 a.m., Friday, until the hour 
of services.
Only immediate survivor is a brother, Edward, of Los Angeles.
Sheboygan Press, April 8, 1954  P. 20 


CALVIN C. SCHROER

ADA - 
The funeral of Calvin Schroer took place here on Monday afternoon and was largely 
attended. Services were held at Bethel's church, which was in charge of the 
deceased young man's father for a number of years. Calvin Schroer passed away at 
the Trinity hospital Milwaukee on Friday after an operation for appendicitis had 
been performed on him. He was 24 years old, and employed at the office of the 
Milwaukee-Northern Ry. Co. in Milwaukee. 
The remains were brought to Kiel and taken to his former home near Ada, for interment 
which took place in the Bethel's church cemetery. Revs. Stienecker and Huehnemann of 
the neighborhood and Rev. Friedli of Milwaukee conducted the services. The president 
of the Y.M.C.A. of Milwaukee also gave a talk at the obsequies. Calvin Schroer was a 
young man of excellent character and had many friends here, who greatly deplore his 
untimely death. 
He leaves his parents, Rev. and Mrs. H. W. Schroer of Norfolk, Neb., one brother and 
one sister. They all attended the funeral except his sister, Mrs. Albert Neuhaus who 
was quarantined for scarlet fever. 
Tri-County Record - May 3, 1923


REV. H. WILLIAM SCHROER

Dies Thursday In Nebraska 
Rev. Henry William Schroer, for ten years pastor of the Bethel Reformed church 
at Ada and for the past four years pastor of a congregation at Norfok, Nebraska, 
passed in that city Thursday morning.
The body is expected at Kiel Saturday afternoon from where it will be removed 
to the home of Elmer Neuhaus, a son-in-law who lives near Ada. The funeral 
services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday from the Neuhaus home and then from the 
Bethel Reformed church of which he formerly was pastor. Burial will be made in 
the cemetery adjoining the church.
Sheboygan Press, January 18, 1929  P. 7 


MAGDALENA SCHROER

Mrs. Schroer Dies In Norfolk
Kiel—Mrs. Magdalena Schroer, 74, of Norfolk, Nebr., died on Thursday at the 
home of her son, Norman, in Norfolk. The body will be brought to the Meiselwitz 
Funeral home in Kiel for services on Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Schroer was the wife of the late Rev. Henry W. Schroer, former pastor of 
the Bethel Evangelical and reformed church of the town of Herman. Pastor Schroer 
died in 1929. A son, Calvin, died in 1922. The deceased is survived by a daughter, 
Mrs. Albert (Alma) Neuhaus of near Ada, and a son, Norman, of Norfolk. Several 
grandchildren survive.
Newspaper not cited.

CHRISTIAN SCHWALENBERG

A fatal accident occurred in the Town of Memee on the 30th ult. While a lad named August Schwalenberg, aged fifteen years, was handling a gun, it was discharged and the load striking him in the head, he was instantly killed. With the exception of a little child there was no one in the room with him at the time and so the exact manner of the discharge of the weapon is not known, but it is supposed he blew into the muzzle with a view of satisfying himself as to whether it was loaded or not and the hammer being raised, it was accidentally discharged. An inquest was held by Mr. J. L. Edwards and a jury and a verdict in accordance with the above facts rendered.
Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., Nov. 8, 1877

DOROTHY SCHWALENBERG

Mrs. Schwalenberg Is Laid to Rest After Last Rites
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorthea Schwalenberg(sic) were held Last Sunday 
afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Wittkopp Funeral Home and at 1:30 pm from 
the Salem Evangelical Reformed Church, the Rev. H.G. Schmid officiating. 
Burial was made in the Bethel Cemetery.
During services at the funeral home Miss Clorinda Schmott sang "Asleep in Jesus" 
and at the church she rendered "The Pilgrim and the Stranger".
The pallbearers were Robert Schwalenberg, Ernie Zill, Fred Spinder, Alvin Voss, 
Raymond Voss and Louis Mahloch.
Sheboygan Press, Saturday, Dec. 27, 1941 page 2


HENRY SCHWALENBERG

Henry Schwalenberg, 86, retired mason contractor and former county resident, 
died Wednesday night at his home in Plymouth. Funeral services will be held 
tomorrow at 1:30 p.m., from the Salem Reformed church near Plymouth, with 
burial in the Bethel cemetery in Manitowoc county.
Mr. Schwalenberg was born in 1853 in Russell, Sheboygan county, and in 1876 
married Miss Dorothea Mahloch in the town of Rhine, that county. The couple 
lived on a farm in this county following their marriage and in 1892 moved to 
Plymouth.
Survivors are the widow; two daughters; three sons, a brother; seven sisters 
including Mrs. Matt Kretch of Manitowoc and Mrs. Fred Arnold of Kiel.
For many years he was an elder of the Salem Reformed church of Plymouth.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 13, 1939 P.10


VALENTINE SCHWALENBERG

Valentine Schwalenberg, 84, resident of Kohler, and formerly of the town of 
Meeme, Manitowoc county, died early today at St. Nicholas hospital in 
Sheboygan.
The body is at the Meiselwitz funeral home from where funeral services will 
be held at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, followed by rites at 2 o’clock at the Bethel 
Evangelical and Reformed church, town of Herman. Burial will be in the 
adjoining church cemetery.
Five sisters survive the deceased, Mrs. Mathias Kretsch of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Ida Arnold and Mrs. Emma Voss, both of Kiel, Mrs. Albertina Voss of the town 
of Meeme and Mrs. Herman Zill of Kohler.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 3, 1945  P. 2 


ANNA SINNER

Ada—Mrs. William Sinner, 61, passed away Tuesday evening at her home in Town 
Herman. Death was caused by a heart stroke. Mrs. Sinner, nee Anna Zimmermann, 
was born in Town Rhine, Oct 15, 1871. She was united in marriage to William 
Sinner on April 15, 1893. 
Survivors are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Ernst Meyer of Town Herman and 
Mrs. Arvin Eickhoff of Millhome; two grandchildren, Lorinda and Hildegard 
Meyer and two brothers, Louis Zimmermann of Herman and G. C. Zimmerman of 
Sheboygan. 
The funeral will be held Friday at the Sinner home at Ada and at Bethel Reformed 
church. Burial will be made in Bethel cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press May 3, 1933


WILLIAM SINNER

William Sinner, 72, retired farmer, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Arvin Eickhoff at Millhome early today following a stroke Thursday evening.
Funeral services will be held Monday, at 1:30 p.m. from the C.J. Meiselwitz
funeral home in Kiel and at 2 p.m. at the Bethel Evangelical Reformed church
in the town of Herman, Sheboygan county. The Rev. Calvin Franz will offic-
iate and interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Sinner was born in the town of Herman on May 2, 1871, a son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Sinner. He was married to Miss Anna Zimmermann of the 
town of Rhine on April 15, 1893. The couple farmed in the town of Herman for
some years and then in the town of Schleswig in this county.
Since the death of his wife in 1933 he made his home with Mrs. Eickhoff part
of the time and the remainder of the time with another daughter, Mrs. Ernst
Meyer of the town of Herman.
Survivors are the two daughters; four brothers, Phillip of Sheboygan Falls
Conrad of Ada, Rudolph of Plymouth and Edwin near Elkhart Lake; four sisters,
Mrs. John Zimmermann of Ada, Mrs. Peter Frick of Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Herman
Schwartz and Mrs. A.C. Klaves of the town of Franklin; and four grandchidren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from noon Sunday to the time of
the services on Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 20, 1943 p.2


ELSA SPINDLER

Mrs. Norman Spindler, 43, of the town of Herman, Sheboygan County, died 
unexpectedly Saturday morning at the home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bethel Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, Herman. The Rev. Lloyd Weber will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Elsa Schneider in Meeme in 1910, daughter of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Ferdinand Schneider, and in 1929 was married to Norman Spindler. They 
located in Herman where her husband was employed as a painter. She was a 
member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Bethel congregation.
Surviving are her husband; four daughters, Jane, Caron, Janet and Darlene at 
home; six sons, Norman, Jr., of Ada, Earl with the armed forces in Kentucky, 
and Robert, Glen, Roger and Dale at home; two brothers, Milton of Meeme and 
Walter of Millersville; five sisters, Mrs. Hugo Vandoske of Cleveland, Mrs. 
Raymond Horneck of Ada, Mrs. Armin Kretsch of Herman and Mrs. Nick Jansen and 
Mrs. George Van Driese of Sheboygan; and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Monday. 
The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 20, 1954  P. 15


JOHN SPINDLER

John Spindler, 72, died late Friday night at his farm home in the town 
of Herman near Ada. He was born Sept. 28, 1881 in Herman, a son of the 
late John and Mary Rosenthal Spindler. On Dec. 30, 1905 he married the 
former Miss Minna Fintelmann, also of Herman. The couple had resided on 
the town of Herman farm for the past 43 years.  
Surviving are the wife; four sons, Paul at home, Milton of Venedy, Ill., 
Calvin of Baldwin, Wis., and Henry of the town of Herman; eight grand-
children; and three brothers, Walter of Ada, Martin of Sheboygan and 
Theodore of Plymouth. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a 
sister.  
Services will be Tuesday at the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church, 
near Ada, with the Rev. Wolfgang Koehler, pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, April 25, 1953


LESTER SPINDLER

Lester M. Spindler, 72, of 16728 Lax Chapel Road, Kiel, died unexpectedly Wednesday 
evening, March 8, 2000 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. He was born May 17, 1927, 
son of the late Walter and Louisa Spindler Spindler.  He attended Washington School 
in Ada. On June 16, 1951 he married Marilyn Jacoby at Sheboygan Falls. Lester lived 
and worked most of his life on the farm that he was born on, near Ada, until retiring 
in 1993 with they moved to Millhome. He was a lifetime member of Bethel United Church 
of Christ, Town of Herman, where he formerly held the treasurer position and was a 
member of the consistory.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; four sons, Randy (Valerie) of rural Newton, Larry 
of rural Ada, Floyd of rural Ada and Terry (Faye) of rural Ada; one daughter, Bonnie 
(Paul) Diersen of Fargo, N.D.; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He 
is further survived by two brothers, Elmer of Sheboygan, Arno of rural Ada and one 
sister, Roma Maeuser of rural Elkhart Lake. He was preceded in death by an infant 
daughter; one brother, Norman Sr., and one sister, Nelda Wehrmann.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am Monday, March 13, 2000 at Bethel United Church 
of Christ, town of Herman with the Rev. Hilbert Klein officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.  Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel 
on Sunday, March 12, 2000 from 4-8 pm and at the church on Monday from 10 am until the t
ime of service. A memorial has been established in his name.
Sheboygan Press, Fri., Mar. 10, 2000 page A4


LOUISA SPINDLER

Funeral services will be held Monday for Mrs. Louisa Spindler, 88, of Ada, 
who died in her home Thursday.
The Rev. Reinhard Ulrich, interim pastor, will officiate the 1:30 service 
in Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Sunday 
until noon Monday and at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the 
service.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Spindler’s name for Bethel UCC.
She was born May 20, 1888, in the Town of Herman, a daughter of Louis and 
Maria Stauss Spindler. She attended the district school at Ada.
She married Walter Spindler in Bethel UCC, Jan. 21, 1909. The couple farmed 
in the Town of Schleswig for seven years before moving to the Spindler home 
farm in the Town of Herman. In 1948 the couple moved to Ada. 
Mrs. Spindler was an organist at Bethel UCC for many years, a life member 
of the church, its Ladies Aid Society and the church choir. 
The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1959. Mr. Spindler 
died Aug. 29, 1959.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Neida Wehrmann and Mrs. Oscar Maeuser, 
both of R.I. Elkhart Lake; four sons, Norman, Sheboygan, Elmer, R. 2, Kiel, 
Arno and Lester, both of R. 1, Elkart Lake, 19 grandchildren and 47 great-
grandchildren.
A granddaughter, two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. 
Sheboygan Press, December 31, 1976  P. 14


MINNA SPINDLER

Mrs. Minna Spindler, 72, died late Wednesday afternoon at her farm 
home near Ada in the town of Herman. She had been ill several months. 
The former Minna Fintelmann, she was born Jan. 14, 1885, in the town 
of Herman, a daughter of the late Henry and Wilhelmina Spitzer 
Fintelmann. She received her education in the district school and was 
married to John Spindler Dec. 30, 1905. The couple lived in the town 
of Rhine five years and lived at the present farm the past 47 years. 
Her husband died in April 1953.  
Survivors are four sons, Milton of Venedy, Ill., Calvin of Baldwin, 
Harry and Paul in the town of Herman; 11 grandchildren; three sisters, 
Mrs. Anna Karsteadt and Miss Clara Fintelmann of Sheboygan, Mrs. Albert 
Meussling of Buffalo, NY, and a brother, Louis, of the town of Herman. 
Four brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death.  
She was a member of Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church in the town 
of Herman where funeral services will be held Saturday. The Rev. Lloyd 
Weber will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, June 15, 1957


NORMAN J. SPINDLER

Norman J. Spindler, Sr., 70, formerly of 1837A North 21st Street, Sheboygan, 
died November 19, at Sunnyridge Nursing home where he has lived the past month.  
He was born October 2, 1909, in the town of Schleswig, a son of Walter and 
Louise Spindler. He attended district school in the town of Schleswig. On 
November 23, 1929 he married Elsa Schneider at Bethel United Church of Christ, 
town of Herman. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Schleswig. His wife 
died in 1954. Mr. Spindler was a musician and a former director of the Sheboygan 
Harmony Boys. He was a self-employed painter and decorator until illness forced 
his retirement.  
On April 26, 1958, he married Harriet Oehmichen Lynch. She died in 1975. He was 
a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ.  
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Rumpff of Route 1, Kiel, Mrs. Duane 
Enders of Plymouth, Mrs. Allen Helmer of Cascade and Mrs. Frank Hollenberger, 
Jr. of Plymouth; six sons, Norman Jr., Robert and Glenn, all of Howards Grove, 
Earl of Brillion, Roger of Reedsburg and Dale of Sheboygan; 35 grandchildren 
and two great grandchildren; three brothers, Elmer of Route 1, Kiel and Arno 
and Lester, both of Route 1, Elkhart Lake and two sisters, Mrs. Nelda Wehrmann 
and Mrs. Roma Maeuser, both of Route 1, Elkhart Lake.  
Funeral services were conducted at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, by the 
Reverend Rueben Grosshuesch, pastor.  Burial was in Bethel Church cemetery, 
town of Meeme.  
Kiel Tri-County Record – November 22, 1979
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(02 Oct 1909/Nov 1979/SSDI)


PAUL SPINDLER

Paul J. Spindler, 80, of 55 East Chicago Street, Kiel, died Sunday, January 13, 
1991 at his residence of an apparent heart attack. He was born November 7, 1910 
in the Town of Herman, a son of the late John and Minna Fintelmann Spindler. Paul 
farmed on the Spindler Homestead until his retirement. He was a member of Bethel 
United Church of Christ, Ada. Funeral services for Paul will be held tonight at 
8 pm at the Zimmer Funeral Home in Howards Grove with the Rev. Wayne Drueck 
officiating. Committal services will be held on Friday at 9:30 am at Bethel 
Cemetery in Ada. Friends may call at Zimmer Funeral Home, 117 N. Wisconsin Drive, 
Howards Grove, tonight from 4 pm until the time of services.
Survivors of Paul J. Spindler include two brothers, Harry of Howards Grove and 
Milton of Venedy, Ill., and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one 
brother. A memorial fund has been established in the name of Paul J. Spindler to 
Bethel United Church of Christ.
Sheboygan Press, Thurs., Jan. 17, 1991 page 11


WALTER SPINDLER

Walter Spindler, 73, of Ada, died of a cerebral hemorrhage at his home at 
11:30 a.m. Saturday.
He was born in the Town of Herman May 20, 1886, a son of the late John and 
Maria Spindler. He attended the district school at Ada and on Jan. 21, 1909, 
married Miss Louise Spindler at the Bethel Reformed Church in the Town of 
Herman.
The couple operated a farm in the Town of Schleswig for seven years and later 
operated Mr. Spindler’s parents’ homestead farm in the Town of Herman. In 
1948 the couple retired and settled in Ada. 
Mr. Spindler was a life member of the Bethel Church and served as deacon and 
elder of the church. The Spindlers observed their golden wedding anniversary 
in January.
Survivors include his wife; four sons, Norman of Sheboygan, Elmer, Rt. 2, 
Kiel, and Arno and Lester, R. 1, Elkhart Lake; two daughters, Mrs. Louis 
(Nelda) Wehrmann and Mrs. Oscar (Roma) Mauser, both R. 1, Elkhart Lake; 16 
grand-children; seven great-grandchildren, and a brother, Martin, of Sheboygan. 
Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church 
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Carl Fried, pastor, officiating.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 11 a.m. Tuesday, 
and at the church from noon until the time of services.
Sheboygan Press, August 31, 1959  P. 8 


HENRY STAUSS

Henry Stauss, 77, of the Town of Herman, died today at St. Nicholas Hospital 
where he had been a patient for the past four days. He was born April 27, 1907 
in the town of Rhine, a son of Phillip and Ida Meyer Stauss. He attended 
district school. On May 5, 1934 he married Marcella Gersmehl. They farmed in 
the Town of Herman. Mr. Stauss was also employed at Kohler Co until retirement 
in 1969. Mrs. Stauss died in 1969. He was a member of Bethel United Church of 
Christ, Town of Herman and was a former elder of the church. He was a past 
member of the Washington School Board at Ada. 
Survivors are two sons, Dennis of Ada and Wayne of Howards Grove; nine 
grandchildren; one great grandchild and two brothers, Walter of the Town of 
Russell and Alvin of the Town of Rhine. He was preceded in death by a grandson, 
three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am Monday at Bethel United Church of Christ. 
The Rev. Hilbert Klein, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 pm Sunday 
and from 9 am Monday until the time of services at the church. A memorial fund 
has been established in Mr. Stauss' name.
Sheboygan Press, Thurs., Dec. 20, 1984  page 6


IDA SOPHIA STAUSS

Mrs. Ida Stauss Dies On Thursday In Town Of Rhine
Mrs. Stauss, 59, widow of the late Philip Stauss, died at her home in the town 
of Rhine at 5:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, after a lingering illness.
She was born May 12, 1880, in the town of Herman, daughter of Carl and Louise 
Meyer. June 16, 1904, she married Mr. Stauss, the Rev. E. G. Krampe, Plymouth, 
performing the ceremony. The couple settled on the town of Rhine farm where 
they had lived since.
Mr. Stauss died July 27, 1936. Two children also preceded him in death. Survivors 
are one daughter and five sons, Mrs. Otto (Anna) Wehrmann of Cleveland, Wis., 
Henry, town of Herman, Arthur and Alvin at home, Walter of the town of Russell 
and Jacob of Brentwood, Wis., four grandchildren; two brothers, William of Howards 
Grove and Ferdinand of Sheboygan, and one sister, Mrs. Louise Thimmig, Sheboygan.
Mrs. Stauss was a member of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed church, town of Herman. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon 
at 1:30 o'clock at the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed church, the Rev. William 
Bollmann officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. The body can be viewed 
at the home from Saturday afternoon on.
The Sheboygan Press, Friday, Sep. 1, 1939


LOUISE S. STAUSS

SCHOOL GIRL IS THE VICTIM OF A SHORT ILLNESS
Miss Louisa (sic) Stauss, aged 13 years, died at 11 a.m. Friday at the home 
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Stauss, following a short illness of 
diabetes. Miss Stauss, who was a pupil of the seventh grade, had been 
attending school up until four weeks ago, when she was taken ill. Her 
condition was not considered serious until a few days ago.
She is survived by the bereaved parents, one sister, Mrs. Anna Wehrman of 
Centerville, and five brothers, Henry, Walter, Jacob, Arthur and Alvin, all 
at home.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the town of Rhine, and 
later from Rev. Karl Thiele’s church in the town of Herman, near Ada. Burial 
will be made in the cemetery which is situated a half mile from the church.
Sheboygan Press, January 29, 1927  P. 2


MARCELLA STAUSS

Mrs. Henry Stauss, 61, of Rt. 1, Elkhart Lake, died Monday at St. Nicholas 
Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethel United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman. The Rev. Armin Roemer will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mrs. Stauss, nee Marcella Gersmehl, was born June 23, 1908, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Charles and Amelia Oehmichen Gersmehl. She attended 
Cleveland district schools and was married May 5, 1934, to Henry Stauss of 
Town of Rhine and located on a farm in Town of Herman, Sheboygan County.
She is survived by two sons, (private), a sister, Miss Lenora Gersmehl of 
Milwaukee, a brother, Lester, of Manitowoc and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Wednesday 
until 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 8, 1969  P. 26


PHILLIP STAUSS

Philip P. Stauss Dies At Home In Town Of Herman
Philip P. Stauss, age 71, died at his farm home in the town of Herman this 
morning at 10:30 o'clock after a several days' illness.
The deceased was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Stauss and was born 
June 27, 1865, in the town of Rhine. He was married to Miss Ida Meyer of the 
town of Herman on January 16, 1903, and the couple located on the farm in the 
town of Herman, where they have always resided. Eight children were born to 
the union, two of whom preceded their father in death.
The survivors are the wife, one daughter, Mrs. Anna Wehrmann of Centerville; 
five sons, Henry of the town Herman, Walter of the town of Russell, and Jacob, 
Arthur and Alvin at home; three grandchildren; two brothers, Adam of Manitowoc; 
and George of the town of Rhine, and two sisters, Miss Greta Stauss of 
Sheboygan, and Mrs. Katherine Meyer of the town of Herman.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the family 
residence, and at Bethel's Reformed church in the town of Herman. The Rev. 
William Bollmann will officiate and interment will be made in the church cemetery. 
They body may be viewed at the home from Wednesday afternoon until the time of 
the services on Thursday.
The Sheboygan Press, Monday, Jul 27, 1936


LOUIS STIEGHORST

Louis Stieghorst, 64, of route 1, Newton, died Saturday evening at the Elm 
Convalescent home, 1101 Clara avenue, after a lingering illness.
Born Dec. 21, 1885, in the town of Mosel, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry 
Stieghorst, he attended district schools and was employed as a Sheboygan 
street department employee for several years.
He was unmarried.  For the past 20 years, Mr. Stieghorst had made his home 
with a nephew, Arthur Karsteadt, on a farm near Osman, in Manitowoc county.
Only immediate survivor is a brother, Jacob, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Ballhorn Funeral chapels, 
with the Rev. Alben Bode, pastor of St. Peter and St. John Lutheran church, 
Cleveland, officiating.
Burial will be made near Ada.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, September 27, 1950 – P. 16
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Funeral services for Louis Stieghorst, 64, who died Saturday at the Elm 
Convalescent home, 1101 Clara avenue, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at 
the Ballhorn Funeral chapels.
The Rev. E. M. Bode, pastor of St. Peter and St. John Lutheran church, 
Cleveland, officiated.  Burial was made in the Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed cemetery near Ada.
Pallbearers were Frederick and Edward Stieghorst, Clarence Schuette, 
Roland Goeke, Lester Schnell and John Goedeke.
During the services, Mrs. C. E. Witte and Mrs. L. L. Vogel sang two duet 
selections, “Rock of Ages” and “Abide With Me”.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, September 29, 1950 – P. 6


SELMA TERRY

Selma S. Terry, 79, of 83 Michigan St., Sheboygan Falls, died on Friday, June 27, 
1997 at Greendale Health Care Center. She was born March 28, 1918 in Ada, Wis., 
the daughter of the late Oscar and Mary Neuhaus Huber. She married Warren H. Terry 
on May 28, 1948 in Sheboygan. Selma was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ 
in Sheboygan and the American Legion in Sheboygan Falls.
Survivors include her husband, Warren; one daughter, Donna (Andrew) Sessions, 
Sheboygan; one son, Dale Terry, Sheboygan; four grandchildren, Tanya, Tami, April 
and Andrew Jr., Sessions; two sisters, Hilda (Elmer) Kraemer and Martha (Fredrick) 
Marx, both of Elkhart Lake; two brothers, Elmer (Delores) Huber and Martin (Dorsey) 
Huber, both of Elkhart Lake. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters 
and two brothers.  
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 1997 at 11 am at St. Paul United 
Church of Christ in Sheboygan with the Rev. David Taylor, pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in Bethel Cemetery, Ada. Friends may call at the Huehns-Wenig Funeral Home 
in Sheboygan Falls on Monday, June 30, 1997 from 4-8 pm and on Tuesday at the church 
from 9 am until the time of services.  A memorial fund will be established in her 
name for Alzheimers and Related Disorders.
Lord help me remember that nothing is going to happen to me today that you and I 
together can't handle.
Sheboygan Press, Fri., June 27, 1997 page A2
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(Selma S./28 Mar 1918/27 Jun 1997/SSDI)


WARREN TERRY

Warren H. Terry, 83, formerly of Merrill, and Sheboygan Falls, died on Thursday, 
Dec. 14, 2000 at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, where he was a resident for 
the past three years. He was born September 20, 1917 in Rock Island, Illinois, 
the son of the late Lee and Fern (Dodge) Terry.  Warren served in the U.S. Army 
98th Infantry during World War II. He married Selma Huber in Sheboygan on May 28, 
1949. She preceded him in death on June 27, 1997. Warren was a plumber working 
for Aldag-Hanold and Rhose Bros. in Plymouth, before his retirement. He was a 
member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Sheboygan and was an usher. Warren 
was also a member of the American Legion Post 149 and the Masonic Lodge in 
Sheboygan.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna (Andrew) Sessions of Sheboygan; one son, 
Dale Terry of Howards Grove; four grandchildren, Tanya (fiancé Brian Harp); Tami, 
April and Andrew Jr. Sessions; one sister, Thelma (Alvin) Romine of Muscatine, 
Iowa; one brother, Richard (Audrey) Terry also of Muscatine, Iowa and one brother-
in-law, Dick Hazen of Peoria, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, 
wife, one sister and one brother.
Funeral services for Warren will be held at 11 am Monday, December 18, 2000 at 
St. Paul United Church of Christ in Sheboygan with the Rev. David Taylor, pastor, 
officiating. Burial will take place at Bethel Cemetery Ada. Friends may call at 
the church on Monday from 9 am until the time of services. A memorial fund will 
be established in his name for Alzheimer and Related Disorders. The staff of the 
Huehns-Wenig Funeral Home of Sheboygan Falls is serving the family.
Wausau Daily Herald, Fri., Dec. 15, 2000 page 4A


ALVIN VOSS

Alvin G. Voss, 80, of 17024 Pigeon River road, Cleveland, died Thursday afternoon, 
October 23, 1986 at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for 
the past 11 days. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday at Bethel United Church 
of Christ, Town of Herman. Rev. James Sizelove will officiate with burial to 
follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Voss was born June 19, 1906 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Louis and 
Albertine Schwalenberg Voss. He attended Town of Meeme Schools. He married the 
former Melitta Maurer on June 28, 1930 at Newton Reform Church. Mr. Voss farmed 
in the Town of Meeme his entire life. His wife preceded him in death on March 30, 
1986. Mr. Voss was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman, 
past member of the church consistory and past member of Pigeon River School 
Board.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis Voss of the Town of Meeme and Larry Voss of 
New Brighton, Minnesota; a brother, Harvey Voss of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. 
Bertha Mahlich of rural Kiel and Mrs. Ida Roethel of Kiel and four grandchildren 
also survive. He was preceded in death by an infant son, an infant daughter, two 
brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, after 4 pm Sunday and Monday 
at the church from 9:30 am until the hour of service. A memorial fund has been 
established in Mr. Voss's name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Oct. 24, 1986 page 18
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Miss Melitta Maurer, daughter of Mr. and Mfrs. Frank Maurer of Newton was married 
to Alvin Voss at the Newton Presbyterian Church at three o'clock this afternoon. 
the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Louis Voss of Meeme.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Robert Klaudt in the presence of relatives 
and friends. Miss Eleanor Maurer, sister of the bride, acted as maid of honor and 
Melvin Voss as best man. The other attendants were Miss Esther Grosshuesch and 
Harvey Voss.
After the ceremony a six o'clock dinner was served. The couple is leaving on Sunday 
on an extended wedding trip through Wisconsin. The bride is a graduate of the Lincoln 
High School with the class of '29 and was employed in the offices of the Aluminum 
Goods Mfg. Co. the groom is a carpenter at Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 28, 1930 page 10


ARTHUR J. VOSS

A Manitowoc county farmer, Arthur J. Voss, 64, became the 19th highway fatality 
in Sheboygan County at 10:30 a.m. Thursday when he was pitched from his tractor 
and thrown under the wheels of a chopper wagon. The town of Meeme farmer, who 
was driving to land he owned in the Town of Herman, Sheboygan county, lost 
control of his tractor while driving on a town road near Ada. The tractor ran 
into the ditch, he was thrown from it and a chopper wagon the tractor was 
pulling ran over him. He was dead on arrival at St. Nicholas Hospital here. 
Mr. Voss sustained crushing chest injuries. 
Mr. Voss was born October 7, 1905, in Town of Meeme, son of the late William and 
Emma Schwalenberg Voss. He attended district schools and married Marcella Spindler 
of town of Schleswig, Sept. 21, 1938. The couple located on a farm on Rt. 1, 
Elkhart Lake, and he was also a feed salesman.
Survivors include the wife; two daughters, (private); two sons, (private); a 
sister, Mrs. Rudolph Anderson of Milwaukee; three brothers, Arvin of Brookfield, 
William of rural Kiel and Raymond of Cleveland, and two grandchildren. Four 
sisters and three brothers preceded in death. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday October 9, 1969


EMMA VOSS

Mrs. William Voss, 81, a former resident of the town of Meeme, died early 
today at St. Nicholas hospital, where she had been a patient for the past 
three weeks.
Nee Emma Schwalenberg, the deceased was born June 8, 1869, in Manitowoc 
county and was married to William Voss on March 5, 1889.  The couple resided 
on a farm in the town of Meeme until Mr. Voss’ death on June 28, 1937.
For the past 13 years Mrs. Voss had been making her home with her children.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Edward Dickmann of Kiel, Mrs. Otto Kohlberg 
of Sheboygan, and Mrs. John Kaun and Mrs. Ernest Anderson of Milwaukee; and 
seven sons, William of Millhome, Arvin and Henry of Milwaukee, Herbert of 
Farmington, Wis., Edgar of Sheboygan, Arthur of the town of Meeme, and Raymond 
of Cleveland.
She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and three 
sisters, Mrs. Louis Voss of the town of Meeme, Mrs. Ida Arnold of Kiel and 
Mrs. Herman Zill of Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed church near Ada.  The Rev. W. C. Koehler, pastor, will officiate and 
interment will be in the church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, from Monday 
noon until 11 a.m. Tuesday, and at the church from Tuesday noon until the time 
of the services.
The Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, September 19, 1950 P. 8


LARRY LEWIS VOSS

Age 68, of New Brighton. Celebration of Life Service Thursday, Dec. 21, 4 PM, 
visitation 1 hour prior at Salem Covenant Church, 2655 5th St. NW, New Brighton. 
Cremation with burial at UCC Bethel Cemetery, Manitowoc Co, WI. Arr. Billman-
Hunt 612-789-3535
Star Tribune Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN  Wed, Dec. 20, 2006  pg. B7


MARCELLA L. VOSS

Mrs. Marcella Voss, 62, a former resident of the Town of Meeme, died Sunday at 
Calumet Homestead Nursing Home, New Holstein, where she had resided for the past 
16 years.
The former Marcella Spindler was born December 6, 1919, in the Town of Russell, 
a daughter of Louis and Catherina Spindler.
She was a 1936 graduate of Kiel High School.
She married Arthur Voss, September 21, 1938, in Kiel. The couple farmed the Voss 
Homestead in the Town of Meeme until Mr. Voss's death in 1969.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Darwin (Jean) Meyer of Route 1, Kiel, Mrs. Larry 
(Joyce) Lisowe of Route 4, Plymouth; two sons, Floyd and Earl, both of Route 1, 
Elkhart Lake; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Roland and Melvin Spindler, both 
of Route 2, Elkhart Lake.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. The 
Reverend John Baumann, pastor, officiated. Burial will be in Bethel Church Cemetery, 
Town of Meeme.
Kiel Tri-County Record, December 24, 1981
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(06 Dec 1919/Dec 1981/SSDI)


MARGARET VOSS

Mrs. Margaret Voss, 91, a resident at the Park Lawn Nursing Home for the past 
two years, died there Tuesday morning following a long illness.
The former Margaret Gosse was born Dec. 19, 1863(sic) in the town of Mosel, 
the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Gosse. She was confirmed at St. 
Peter’s Lutheran Church in the town of Mosel and in 1888 she was married to 
Nick Voss., He died in 1937. Following their marriage they settled on a farm 
in the town of Schleswig and for the past 20 years she made her home with a 
son, Richard, at Ada. 
In addition to Richard, Mrs. Voss is survived by six other sons, William of 
Sheboygan, Nick of Buster, Ark., Louis of California, Edward of the town of 
Herman, Arno of the town of Mosel, and Harold of Fontana, Calif.; a daughter, 
Mrs. Fred (Lilly) Arnold of Sheboygan; a brother, Richard of Sheboygan; three 
sisters, Mrs. Minnie Stuebner of Sheboygan Falls, Mrs. Alvina Gosse and Mrs. 
Sena Mueller, both of Sheboygan; 38 grandchildren; and 35 great grandchildren. 
A son, Fred, and a grandchild also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Walter H. Ahrens 
Funeral Home, Howards Grove. The Rev. Lloyd Weber of the Bethel Reformed 
Church, town of Herman, will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the services.
Sheboygan Press, July 25, 1956  P. 16


MELITTA VOSS

Melitta Voss, 74, of Town of Meeme, died Sunday morning, March 30, at Sheboygan 
Retirement Home where she needed for the past eight weeks. Funeral services will 
be 11 am Wednesday at Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman. Rev. James 
Sizelove will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Voss, nee Melitta Maurer, was born Dec. 18, 1911 in the Town of Newton, 
daughter of the late Frank and Mary Schuette Maurer. She was a graduate of 
Lincoln High School of Manitowoc. She married Alvin Voss on June 28, 1930 at 
Newton Reform Church. After their marriage, the couple farmed in the Town of 
Meeme. Mrs. Voss was also empoyed as a cook at Lakeland College for 10 years. 
Mrs. Voss was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town of Herman, 
the Ladies Aide of the church and a past member of the Church consistory.
Survivors include her husband, Alvin; two sons, Dennis of Town of Meeme and Larry 
of New Brighton, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Busse of Manitowoc and Mrs. Eleanor 
Bouchard of Zion, Ill.; a brother, Edgar Maurer of Manitowoc and four grandchildren 
also survived. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter and a brother.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 pm Tuesday and Wednesday 
at the church from 9:30 am until the hour of service. A memorial fund has been 
established in her name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., March 31, 1986 page 16
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MAURER-VOSS
Miss Melitta Maurer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maurer of Newton was married 
to Alvin Voss at the Newton Presbyterian church at three o'clock this afternoon. 
The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Louis Voss of Meeme.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Robert Klaudt in the presence of relatives 
and friends. Miss Eleanor Maurer, sister of the bride acted as maid of honor, and 
Melvin Voss as best man. The other attendants were Miss Esther Grosshuesch and 
Harvey Voss.
After the ceremony a six o'clock dinner was served. The couple are leaving on Sunday 
on an extended wedding trip through Wisconsin.
The bride is a graduate of the Lincoln high school with the class of '29 and was 
employed in the office of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. The groom is a carpenter at 
Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald News  Saturday, June 28, 1930  pg. 10


RICHARD VOSS

Richard Voss, 71, of Ada, died at St. Nicholas Hospital late Tuesday evening 
after a short illness.
A son of Nicholas and Margaret Gosse Voss, he was born April 10, 1895, in 
Town of Meeme, attended rural school and was confirmed at Bethel Evangelical 
and Reformed (UCC) Church in Town of Herman, where he was a member all of his 
lifetime. 
His marriage to Thecla Voss took place in 1955. 
The couple settled in the Village of Ada where he had a shoe repair business.
He is survived by his wife; one son, (private); a stepson, (private); a step-
daughter, (private); five brothers, William, Sheboygan; Arno, R. 1, Sheboygan; 
Louis and Harold, in California and Edward, R. 1, Cleveland and one sister, 
Mrs. Lilly Voss, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Walter H. Ahrens 
Funeral Home in Howards Grove. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg of Kiel, pastor of St. 
Peter’s UCC Church, will officiate in the absence of the Rev. Carl Fried, 
pastor of Bethel UCC Church, Town of Herman.
Burial rites will be conducted at the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Friday until the hour of 
services.
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, July 27, 1966 P. 6


WILLIAM VOSS

William Voss, Town Meeme, Dies Following Short Illness
William Voss, 70, life-long resident of the town of Meeme, passed
away Monday at his home after an illness of about 3 weeks. He was
born on the Voss homestead in the town of Meeme, on March 7, 1867,
and on March 5, 1889 he was united in marriage with Miss Emma
Schwalenberg, and the couple, after living for two years on the 
homestead, moved to the present residence.
Thirteen children were born to them, one of which died in infancy.
Survivors are the widow; five daughters, Mrs. Edward Dickmann, Mrs.
Arthur Rietbrock of Sheboygan, Mrs. John Kaun and Mrs. Ernest 
Anderson of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Ray Schleh of Chilton; seven sons,
William of the town of Meeme; Arvin, Herbert, Edgar and Henry, all
of Milwaukee, and Arthur and Raymond at home; one brother, John of
the town of Schleswig, and nineteen grandchildren, and one great-
grandchild.
Fueral(sic) services were held this Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
at the home, and at 2 o'clock services were held at the Bethel
Reformed church near Ada, with the Rev. William Bollmann officiating.
Burial was made in the church cemetery. - 1937


ARTHUR J. WAGNER

Arthur J. Wagner, 78, of Howards Grove, died December 5th at Rocky Knoll Health 
Care Facility, where he has lived for two weeks.
Born June 25th, 1901, in Kiel, he was a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Spindler 
Wagner. He attended Woodland School in the Town of Meeme.
He farmed in the Town of Liberty, and later was employed by Plastics Engineering, 
followed by 20 years at the Vollrath Company.
He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town of Herman.
Surviving are three brothers, Arno of Louis Corners, Edgar of rural Kiel and Arvin 
of Kiel.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, by 
the Reverend John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. 
Burial was in Bethel Church Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Wagner's name.
Kiel Tri-County Record, December 13, 1979


ELIZABETH WAGNER

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Wagner, 76, of Route 1, Sheboygan, 
will be held at the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church at Ada. The 
Rev. Lloyd Weber, pastor, will officiate.  Committal rites will be 
conducted at the grave on the family lot in the church cemetery.  
Mrs. Wagner died Wednesday morning at her home in Howards Grove following 
a short illness.  She was born Aug. 6, 1878, in Town Herman, a daughter 
of the late Jacob and Emma Spindler, attended rural schools, and was 
married to Jacob Wagner on April 26, 1900.  After settling in Kiel for 
several years after their marriage, the couple purchased a farm in the 
town of Liberty (Manitowoc County) which they operated for 34 years.  
Since 1946, Mrs. Wagner had made her home at Howards Grove.  She was a 
life-long member of Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church at Ada. 
Survivors are four sons, Arthur, of Howards Grove, Arno and Edgar, of 
Town Schleswig, and Arvin of Greenbush; seven grandchildren, and four 
sisters, Mrs. August Ebeling, Sheboygan, Mrs. William Bramstedt, Howards 
Grove, Mrs. Otto Arnhoelter, Town Herman, and Mrs. Fred Mauer, Kiel.  
Her husband died in 1934.  An infant daughter and a sister, Mrs. Otto 
Steinhaus, also preceded her in death.   
Sheboygan Press, September 30, 1954


JOSEPH WAGNER

Joseph Wagner, aged 58, resident of the town of Liberty, near Pigeon 
Lake, Manitowoc County, died at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc 
Sunday from injuries received early Wednesday morning when he was 
assisting to extinguish the fire which destroyed the two-story frame 
home of the farm of his neighbor, John Bysbalis,(sic) route 2, Valders.  
Mr. Wagner fell from the roof of the burning building and was picked 
up unconscious. 
Mr. Wagner was born Dec. 25, 1875 in the Town of Meeme on the Wagner 
homestead, the son of Michael and Agnes Wagner.  In April 1897 he was 
united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Spindler of the town of Herman. 
For two years after their marriage, the couple resided in Kiel and for 
the past twenty-six years they lived on the present Wagner farm.  
Besides his wife, Mr. Wagner is survived by four sons, Arthur, Arno, 
Arvin, at home and Edgar of the town of Schleswig; three sisters, Mrs. 
Jacob Ramminger, who lives near Kiel; Mrs. William Ramminger of the 
town of Meeme and Mrs. Joseph Knop of Kiel; and a brother, Matthias 
of Richmond, Cal.  One daughter died in infancy. 
The body can be viewed at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel 
after which it will be taken to the Wagner home where funeral services 
will be held Wednesday and at Bethel Reformed church in the town of 
Herman.  The Rev. William Bollmann will officiate and burial will be 
made in the church cemetery.    
Sheboygan Press, November 19, 1934 


LOUIS WEHRMANN

Louis W. Wehrmann, 70, of R. 1, Elkhart Lake, died early today at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for 11 days.
Born Jan. 19, 1903 in the Town of Herman, he was a son of the late Ernst and 
Sophia Meyer Wehrmann.
He attended district schools.
On June 27, 1929 he married Nelda Spindler at Bethel United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman.
The couple located on the home farm in Herman which they operated until his 
retirement. 
He was a member of Bethel UCC and a past deacon.
Survivors include his widow; a sister, Mrs. Alvina Zill of Rt. 1, Cleveland, 
and a brother, Herbert of R. 1, Sheboygan.
Three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Bethel UCC, the Rev. Donald 
King, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Tuesday, 
until 11 a.m. Wednesday, and at the church from noon until the time of the 
service.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Wehrmann’s name for Bethel UCC.
Sheboygan Press, November 19, 1973  P. 43


NELDA WEHRMANN

Nelda M. Wehrmann, 84, a resident of the Willowdale Nursing Center of New Holstein 
and formerly of W3393 C.T.H. MM, Elkhart Lake, died at Willowdale, Sunday, Aug. 27, 
1995. The former Nelda Spindler was born on May 17, 1911 in the Town of Schleswig, 
a daughter of the late Walter and Louisa Spindler. She attended school at Millhome 
and Washington School in Ada. Louis Wehrmann and Nelda Spindler were united in 
marriage on June 27, 1929 at Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada. After marriage, 
the couple farmed on the Wehrmann homestead in the Town of Herman, retiring in 1973. 
Louis preceded her in death on Nov. 19, 1973. Nelda was a life-member of Bethal 
United Church of Christ in Ada where she was active with the Ladies Aid, holding 
several offices. She was also a member of the Bethel Choir. She enjoyed gardening 
and visiting with friends and family.
Survivors include three brothers, Elmer (Lucille) Spindler, Howards Grove; Arno 
Spindler, Elkhart Lake; and Lester (Marilyn) Spindler, Millhome; one sister, Roma 
Maeuser, rural Elkhart Lake; many nieces, nephews and special friends. Nelda was 
also preceded in death by one brother, Norman.
A funeral service for Nelda M. Wehrmann will be held Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 3 pm 
at Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada. The Rev. Melinda Feller, pastor of Bethel 
Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call 
at the Zimmer Funeral Home, 117 N. Wisconsin Drive, Howards Grove, on Tuesday from 
4 to 9 pm and on Wednesday at the church from 12 noon until the time of services. 
A memorial fund has been established to Bethel United Church of Christ in the name 
of Nelda M. Wehrmann.
Sheboygan Press, Mon., Aug. 28, 1995 age A2
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(17 May 1911/27 Aug 1995/SSDI)


ANNA WESTPFAHL

Mrs. Anna Westpfahl, 78, of Route 2, Sheboygan, died Saturday 
afternoon at her home near the Village of Erdman.  A resident 
of Sheboygan County her entire life, she was born March 25, 
1879, on a farm in the Town of Herman, a daughter of the late 
Henry and Elizabeth Neuhaus.  She attended rural school at Ada 
and on May 11, 1901, was married to Carl Westpfahl. The couple 
made their home at Ada for nine years before moving to Erdman.  
Mrs. Westpfahl was a charter member of the Ebenezer Evangelical 
and Reformed church in Sheboygan and four years ago became a 
charter member of Faith Evangelical and Reformed Church at 
Erdman.  She also was a member of the Ladies’ Aid Society of 
the church.
Survivors are the husband; two sons, Edgar of Erdman and Arthur 
of Sheboygan; a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Edna) Kernen, Erdman; five 
grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Valentine Hameister of Elkhart 
Lake, Mrs. Edwin Hameister, Sheboygan, and Mrs. William Reineking 
of route 2, Sheboygan; and a brother, Albert Neuhaus, Elkhart 
Lake. Three sisters and a brother preceded her in death.  
Funeral services will be held at Fait Evangelical and Reformed 
church at Erdman.  Burial will be in the Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed Cemetery in the Town of Meeme. 
Sheboygan Press, January 13, 1958


CARL WESTPFAHL

Funeral services for Carl A. Westpfahl, 83, of Route 2, Sheboygan 
will be held at Faith Evangelical and Reformed Church at Erdman.
The Rev. Ruben G Grosshuesch will officiate.  Burial will be made 
in the family lot in Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church 
Cemetery in the Town of Meeme.  Mr. Westpfahl, a retired farmer, 
died Friday morning at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital.  
A resident of Sheboygan County his entire life, he was born 
Dec. 27, 1874, in the Town of Herman, a son of the late August and 
Bertha Westpfahl, and attended rural schools.  In his youth, he 
became a harness maker by trade and operated a harness shop at Ada 
until 1910 and then at Erdman until 1921.  Later, he operated a 
small farm at Erdman until his retirement several years ago. Since 
his retirement, he was engaged in the hobby of raising bees and 
owned an apiary at Erdman at the time of his death.  His wife, the 
former Miss Anna Neuhaus, died last Jan. 11.  The couple was 
married at Ada on May 11, 1901.  Mr. Westpfahl was a charter member 
of Ebenezer Evangelical and Reformed Church in Sheboygan and served 
as a deacon for several years.  Four years ago, when Faith Church 
was established at Erdman, he and his family became charter members 
of that church. 
Survivors are two sons, Edgar of Erdman, and Arthur, Sheboygan; a 
daughter, Mrs. Carl (Edna Kernen, Erdman; five grandchildren, and a 
sister, Mrs. Edward Brickner, Glenbeulah.  Two sisters also preceded 
him in death.   
February 1, 1958, Sheboygan Press


EDGAR WESTPFAHL

Edgar Westpfahl, 85, formerly of 3709 Hwy. 42N, Monday, February 20, 1989 at 
Morningside Health Center, where he had been a resident for the past five months. 
Mr. Westpfahl was born August 17, 1903 in Ada, a son of the late Carl and Anna 
Neuhaus Westpfahl. On June 18, 1930 he married Lillian Eserhut of Sheboygan, in 
Wild Rose, Waushara County. Mr. Westpfahl was employed from 44 years at Armour 
Leather Tanning Co., retiring in 1970. He was a charter member of Ebenezer United 
Church of Christ.  
He is survived by his wife, Lillian of Morningside; a brother, Arthur (Emily) 
Westpfahl and a sister, Mrs. Edna (Carl) Kernen, both of Sheboygan. He is further 
survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Edgar Westpfahl will be held at 11 am Thursday, February 23, 
1989 at Ebenezer United Church of Christ. The Rev. Robert Page, pastor, will 
officiate. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, Town of Meeme, Manitowoc Co. 
Friends may call at the Nickel Lippert Funeral Home on Wednesday after 4 pm to 
8 pm and at the church on Thursday after 9:30 am until the time of services. A 
memorial fund has been established in Mr. Westpfahl's name for Ebenezer United 
Church of Christ.
Sheboygan Press, Tues, Feb. 21, 1989 page 13


LILLIAN WESTPFAHL

Mrs. Lillian Westpfahl, 83, a resident of Morningside Health Center, formerly of 
3709 Highway 42 North, died Saturday, February 3, 1990 at Sheboygan Memorial 
Medical Center. She was born April 2, 1906 in Waupaca County, a daughter of the 
late Albert and Alvina Kiesow Eserhut. Lillian was raised in Wild Rose and graduated 
from Wild Rose High School. She later attended Sheboygan Business College. On June 18, 
1930 she married Edgar Westpfahl in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wild Rose, WI. He 
passed away on February 20, 1989. Lillian worked for more than 40 years in the office 
of the Jung Shoe Co., Sheboygan as a payroll clerk. Mrs. Westpfahl was a member of 
Ebenezer United Church of Christ and a member of the Mary Martha Circle of the 
church.
She is survived by a brother, Henry Eserhut of Eden Prairie, MN, a sister, Mrs. Lena 
(Chester) Cate, of Berlin, WI; a brother-in-law, Arthur (Emily) Westpfahl of Sheboygan 
and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Edna (Carl) Kernen of Sheboygan. She is further survived by 
nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.  Mrs. Westpfahl was preceded in death by her 
parents and a brother, Alvin Esserhut. 
Funeral services for Lillian Westpfahl will be held at 11 am Wednesday, February 7, 
1990 at Ebenzer United Church of Christ on the corner of Taylor Drive and Saemann Ave. 
The Rev. Dr.  Robert Page, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, 
in the Town of Meeme. Friends may call at Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave. on 
Tuesday from 4 pm until 8 pm and at the church on Wednesday, from 9:30 am until the 
time of services. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Westpfahls name for 
Ebenezer United Church of Christ.
Sheboygan Press, Mon., Feb. 5, 1990 page 5


HOPE WOELFEL

New Holstein woman held in death of baby
An 18 year old woman faces a murder charge after admitting to Calumet County 
authorities she strangled her newborn daughter after giving birth Sunday night.
Chilton - 
An 18 year old New Holstein woman is facing a murder charge in the death of her 
newborn daughter.
Tracee D. Woelfel, N2773 Highway 57, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of first 
degree intentional homicide. Authorities say the baby was strangled. 
Woelfel posted $15,000 bond after an initial appearance this morning before Judge 
Hugh Nelson in Calumet County Circuit Court.
Attorney David Nichols of Chilton, who is representing Woelfel, argued that bail 
should be set at $5000 cash and a property bond. Nichols described Woelfel as a 
model young woman who had taught Sunday school and regularly attended church.
The Calumet County Sheriff's Department said that while being questioned on Monday, 
Woelfel, a freshman at Lakeland College, said she had given birth to the baby 
Sunday night at her family's home. She told authorities the baby was born on its 
own, then hit its head on the toilet and fell onto the floor. Woelfel told 
investigators she passed out briefly, then pulled the umbilical cord free from the 
baby  She said she strangled the baby and put the body in a plastic bag, according 
to reports. The baby weighted 6 pounds, 10 ounces, was 18 inches long and was full 
term.
An autopsy conducted by the Milwaukee County Medical examiner's office determined 
that the cause of death was due to asphyxiation and head trauma. Dr. Jeffrey Jentzen, 
chief medical examiner, said marks discovered on the infant's neck were like caused 
by strangulation. Jentzen said he thinks the baby was alive when it was born. He 
discovered hemorrhaging under the right portion of the infant's skull which likely 
was caused by a hard blow to the head. Authorities said that on Sunday, Woelfel 
complained to her parents that she had severe stomach cramps and back pain but 
denied being pregnant despite the noticeable weight gain. At about 9:30 pm Sunday, 
Woelfels mother heard a noise that sounded like someone falling in the upstairs 
bathroom. She went upstairs to investigate and found her daughter dizzy, disoriented 
and bleeding. Thinking that she was having a miscarriage, the mother took the 
daughter to the medical center. While Tracee and her mother were at the hospital, 
Tracee's father found the baby in the upstairs bathroom.
Sheboygan Press, Wed., Nov. 27, 1991 page 1


TRACEE WOELFEL

Tracee Diana Woelfel, age 23, of 205 Adams St., Neenah, died on Friday, Feb. 23, 
1996 at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton following a traffic accident. She was 
born on Jan. 29, 1973 in Sheboygan, daughter of Herb and Joan (Ertel) Woelfel. 
She was a graduate of Chilton High School and was currently working in a 
chiropractic office in Appleton. She was a member of Ebenezer United Church of 
Christ in Chilton.
Survivors include her parents, Herb and Joan Woelfel of New Holstein; paternal 
grandmother, Marie Miller of Chilton; maternal grandmother, Aubrey Ertel of St. 
Nazianz; three sisters, Breanne, Cheryl and Erin Woelfel, all of New Holstein; 
and a brother, Eric Woelfel of New Holstein. She was preceded in death by a 
daughter, Hope Woelfel; her paternal grandfather, Henry Woelfel and her maternal 
grandfather, Paul Ertel.
Funeral services will be at 7 pm on Monday, Feb. 26, 1996 at Ebenezer UCC in 
Chilton, with the Rev. Gerald Bertsch officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel 
Cemetery in Ada. Friends may call at the church from 2 pm on Monday until the 
time of services. Wieting Funeral Home in Chilton is assisting the family. In 
lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in the name of Tracee 
Woelfel.
Sheboygan Press, Sun., Feb. 25, 1996 page A2



ALVIN ZIMMERMANN

Alvin C. Zimmermann, 75, of 101 Washington St., Elkhart Lake, a 
retired Town of Rhine farmer, died Friday afternoon at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital. He had been hospitalized the past week.
Born Oct. 27, 1897 in the Town of Rhine, a son of the late John W. 
and Helena Sinner Zimmermann, he attended district schools and the 
Sheboygan Business College.
On Nov. 20, 1920 he married Norma Voss in the Town of Meeme.
After their marriage the couple settled on the Zimmermann homestead 
farm which they operated until retiring 10 years ago when they 
moved to Elkhart Lake.
Mr. Zimmermann was a member and former elder of Bethel United Church 
of Christ, Town of Herman, and for 20 years served as clerk of the 
Rhine Center District School Board.
The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in November, 
1970.
Survivors are his widow; a son, Marvin, on the homestead farm at 
R. 1, Elkhart Lake; two grandchildren, and a brother, Edgar of 
R. 1, Elkhart Lake.
Three brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethel UCC. The Rev. 
Donald King, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. 
Sunday until 11 a. m. Monday and at the church from noon until the 
time of services.
Memorials in Mr. Zimmermann's name may be given to the Bethel UCC.
Sheboygan Press, Saturday, Oct. 6, 1973, page 8, column 5
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b. Town of Rhine, WI
d. 5 Oct. 1973, Sheboygan, WI
son of John W. Zimmermann & Helene D. Sinner
husband of Norma Zimmermann
Sheboygan co., WI death index


MARVIN ZIMMERMANN

Marvin E. Zimmermann, 63, of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, died Wednesday 
evening at his home after an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Zimmermann was born July 8, 1923, in the Town of Rhine, a son 
of the late Alvin and Norma Voss Zimmermann.
He attended public schools at Rhine Center.
On Nov. 6, 1948, he married Betty Ann Athorp at St. Paul United 
Church of Christ in the Town of Mosel.
Mr. Zimmermann farmed in the Town of Rhine his entire life.
He was a lifelong member of Bethel United Church of Christ in the 
Town of Herman, where he was on the church consistory.
Mr. Zimmermann had served on the Rhine Center School Board, was a 
member of the Farm Bureau of Town of Rhine, was a past leader of 
Town of Rhine 4-H, and was a charter member of the Sheboygan County 
4-H Meat Animal Sale.
Survivors include his wife; one son, (private; one daughter, (private); 
and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel UCC in the 
Town of Herman. The Rev. James Sizelove, pastor, will officiate. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel from 6 to 9 p.m. 
on Friday and at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time 
of services.
Memorial fund has been established in Mr. Zimmermann’s name for 
Bethel UCC.
Sheboygan Press, Thursday, January 22, 1987, page 8, column 1


NORMA ZIMMERMANN

Mrs. Norma Zimmermann, 78, of 1012 Washington St., Elkhart Lake, 
widow of Alvin, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning shortly after 
being admitted to Sheboygan Memorial hospital.
The former Norma Voss, she was born Feb. 4, 1899, in the Town of 
Meeme, Manitowoc County, a daughter of Louis and Albertina 
Schwalenberg Voss. She attended Pigeon River School in the 
township.
On Nov. 20, 1920, she was married to Mr. Voss [sic] in the Town of 
Meeme.
After their marriage the couple resided on the Zimmermann homestead 
farm in the Town of Rhine, until their retirement in the 1963,[sic] 
when they moved to Elkhart Lake.
The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1970.
Mr. Zimmermann died on Oct. 5, 1973.
Mrs. Zimmermann was a life member of Bethel United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman, and a member of the Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors are a son, Marvin of R. 1, Elkhart Lake; two grandchildren 
and a great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Mahlich of R. 2, 
Kiel, and Mrs. Rheinhold Roethel of Kiel; two brothers, Alvin Voss 
of R. 1, Cleveland, and Harvey of Manitowoc.
A sister and four brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Bethel UCC in the 
Town of Herman. The Rev. Ward W. Malloy, pastor, will officiate. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the 
time of the services.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Zimmermann’s name for 
Bethel UCC.
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, February 16, 1977, page 14, column 6
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d. 15 Feb. 1977 in Sheboygan, WI
dau. of Louis Voss & Albertina Schwalenberg
wife of Alvin Zimmermann
Sheboygan co., WI death index, v.105 p.606