ROCKLAND CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ADELLA BECKER Native of Rockland Dies At Green Bay Hospital Mrs. Adella Becker, 43, a native of Rockland, died Friday at a Green Bay hospital where she was a patient. Funeral services will be held at the Rockland home of the deceased Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. The maiden name of the deceased was Adella Rusch and she was born in Rockland in 1890. In 1913 she was married to William Reinke, who later died. In 1919 she wedded William Becker who survives, with two daughters, Adeline Reinke, and Viola Becker, her mother, Mrs. Pauline Rusch, two brothers, Adolph of Rockland and Otto of Brillion and two sisters, Mrs. Laura Bubolz of Rockland and Mrs. Ellen Seehauwer of Shiocton. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 24, 1933 P. 4


CARL BECKER Reedsville: At his farm home about five miles southwest of the village, Chas. Becker passed away to his eternal home Friday, March 8. Deceased was a member of the Evangelical association church and had lived to reach the age of 79 years. Ten children, three boys and seven girls are left behind to mourn his death. The funeral was held Tuesday at 1 o'clock form the Evangelical Church, Rev. Detert officiating. Brillion News, Fri., Mar. 15, 1912


WILLIAM BECKER William Becker, 77, formerly of Reedsville, died Wednesday evening at the St. Elizabeth hospital at Appleton. Mr. Becker was born in 1873 in Rockland. In 1919 he married the former Adella Reinke Rusch, who preceded him in death. After his retirement as a farmer, he moved to Reedsville where he lived until moving to Rantoul to live with his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Lau. Survivors, besides Mrs. Lau, are another daughter, Mrs. Alfred Klann of Rockland; three sisters, Mrs. Gottlieb Gannigan of Peshtigo, Mrs. William Busse and Mrs. William Luedtke of Reedsville; and six grand children. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Reedsville Co-operative funeral home and at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Rockland, Rev. Kenneth Knoespel officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Friday until time of services. The casket will not be opened in church. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, August 24, 1950 pg. 2


ARNOLD BEHNKE Funeral services for Arnold Behnke, 71, of Reedsville, who died Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Peace United Church of Christ, Potter, the Rev. Gene Becker officiating. Burial was in Rockland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary, Richard , Elmer and Arlie Behnke, LeRoy Fischer and Norval Jandrey. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Feb. 6, 1967 page 4 ******* (25 Dec. 1895/Feb. 1967/SSDI) ******* Notes from Reedsville: The home of Arnold Behnke, four miles south of Reedsville, was set on fire Monday evening by the explosion of a gasoline lamp. The house was burned to the ground. Mr. Behnke was visiting at a neighbors at the time and his wife made a heroic effort to save the five children. She, with the aid of Wm Krueger carried the children to the barn and then Mrs. Behnke carried the baby a half mile to where Mr. Behnke was visiting. She received some bad burns but will recover. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 28, 1929


DENNIS E. BEHNKE Dennis Behnke 15, was found dead in an overturned truck in a creek near Reedsville yesterday morning when his brothers, (private), were lead to the scene by one of Dennis' dogs. The dog, ice coated where water had frozen on him after he swam out of the creek, rushed back to the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Behnke, town of Rockland, for help after his young master lost control of the farm truck he was driving and plunged off a bridge abutment. The car landed on an extension of the abutment on its top, breaking Dennis' neck. Was Going Hunting Dennis left his home, 4-1/2 miles southwest of Reedsville, yesterday morning on his way to the farm of his uncle, Emry Dallman. He had two dogs with him and was going hunting. Mrs. Behnke saw her son turn the corner at a nearby farm, less than a mile away, but did not see the machine reappear on a hill a short distance further on. She did not become alarmed, however, until the dog came racing back to the farm, his body wet and ice coated. His brothers (private) set out immediately to find their brother. At a creek spanned by a concrete bridge, they found their brother pinned under the little farm truck in three feet of water. The entire top of the car was crushed in. Sheriff Elmer Bergner and Dr. Theodore Teitgen were called. Dr. Teitgen said death was caused by a broken neck. Dennis was born April 18, 1926. He was a freshman at the Reedsville high school and a member of the basketball team. Survivors are the parents, three brothers, (private), and two sisters, (private). The oldest brother, Roman, was in Florence county on a deer hunting trip. Friends drove there yesterday to bring him home... Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 24, 1941 P. 1 ******* Funeral services were held today for Dennis Behnke, 15, who was killed Sunday morning when a truck he was driving plunged into a creek near his home southwest of Reedsville. The services were held from the home in the town of Rockland at 1:30 this afternoon and at 2 o'clock from the Emmanuel Evangelical church. The Rev. William J. Abe officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 26, 1941 P. 2


ELVERNA L.A. BEHNKE Reedsville Items: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Behnke of Rockland died Sunday and was buried Tuesday at 1:30 pm from Evangelical Zion Church. In absence of Rev. Schneller, Rev. Koten of Forest Junction officiated. Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 31, 1913


EMILIE BEHNKE Emilie Krueger Behnke birth: 30 June 1871 Wisconsin death: 28 April 1900 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1900 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. father: Fred M. Krueger mother: Johanna spouse Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHANN F. BEHNKE John Behnke(sic), one of the oldest residents of Reedsville, died suddenly following an attack of heart trouble. He is survived by a widow, two sons, Ed of Reedsville and Reinhart of Quarry and several daughters. The burial was held at Reedsville. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Jan. 13, 1911


LORENA BEHNKE Mrs. Arnold Behnke, 59, of Potter died Sunday morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church, Potter, the Rev. Raymond Falkenhorst officiating. Burial will be in the Rockland Cemetery. The former Lorena Dallman was born June 24, 1898, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late William and Lydia Krueger Dallman. She was married May 13, 1918 to Arnold Behnke of the Town of Rockland and the couple farmed there until May of this year. They retired then and moved to Potter. Survivors include her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Wilbur W___row of Potter and Mrs. Clifford Meier of Appleton; three sons, Roman of Reedsville, Eldor and Wilbert of Potter; sister, Mrs. Leonard Fischer of Collins; brother, Emery Dallman of the Town of Rockland; and 14 grandchildren. A son and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 9, 1957 P. 19 ********* Notes from Reedsville: The home of Arnold Behnke, four miles south of Reedsville, was set on fire Monday evening by the explosion of a gasoline lamp. The house was burned to the ground. Mr. Behnke was visiting at a neighbors at the time and his wife made a heroic effort to save the five children. She, with the aid of Wm Krueger carried the children to the barn and then Mrs. Behnke carried the baby a half mile to where Mr. Behnke was visiting. She received some bad burns but will recover. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 28, 1929


LOUIS BEHNKE Mr. and Mrs. John Kirch and children motored here from Racine Tuesday and are guests at the Jos. Kirch Sr. home. They were called here by the death of Mrs. Kirch' father, Louis Behnke of Potters whose funeral took place today. Manitowoc Herald News, December 10, 1931 P. 9


FREDRICKA BEILKE Mrs. Frederika Beilke passed away on October 30th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Calkins at Antigo. Decedent was born in Germany November 6, 1834. In 1859 she was married to August Beilke. In 1867 they couple migrated to America and took up a homestead in the town of Rockland, Manitowoc County. Ten children blessed the union of whom eight survive, four boys and four daughters. The husband died some time ago. The body was brought to Rockland for burial, Rev. Eilert conducting funeral services. The pall bearers were Wm Tetzlaff, Wm. Klann, Herman Kleinow, Robt. Hahn, Albert Fischer and Claus Kleist. Brillion News - November 11, 1921


LOUIS F. BEILKE (First publiction April 25, 1895.) IN PROBATE-Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the estate of Louis Beilke, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Friedericke Beilke of Rockland, in said county, representing among other things that Louis Beilke, an inhabitant of said county, on the 11th day of March, A.D. 1895, died intestate, leaving estate to the be administered, and that said petitioner is the mother of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to said petitioner granted: It is ordered that said petition be heard at a special term of said county court, to be held on Tuesday, the 21st day of May, A.D. 1895, at 10 o'clok (sic) A.M., at the office of the county judge in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointed be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successiveto (sic) prior to the day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Post, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated April 22, 1895. By the court, F.E. Manseau, County Judge. Baensch & Chloupek. Manitowoc Post, Thursday, April 25, 1895 P.5


WILHELM BESSERT William Bessert birth: 25 November 1889 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. death: 19 October 1896 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland father: Ferdinand Bessert mother: Bertha Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ****** From county death index: BESSERT William Oct 19, 1896 v.5 p.5 (NOTE: Stone transcriptions says d. 1890/may have been misread)


JOHANNA D.L. BRANDT Hannah Brandt birth: 4 July 1825 Germany (sic) death: 4 November 1896 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland, Manitowoc Co. spouse: Gotthild Brandt Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


EFFE BRATZ Effie Bratz birth: 20 October 1890 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 24 August 1895 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: William Bratz Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CARL BRINKMANN Charles Brinkmann has died in Reedsville at age 75. He came to Manitowoc in 1855 and lived here until 1873 when he moved to Rantoul in Calumet County. Der Nord Westen, 07 Dec. 1905 ******* Notes From Maple Grove: The funeral of Mr. Charles Brinkmann was held Saturday forenoon. Interment being in the cemetery at the M.E. church in Rockland. A wife and eight children survive. He died after an illness of five weeks' duration, at the age of seventy-five years. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 7, 1905 pg. 8 ******* After an illness of six weeks, Chas. Brinkman(sic) formerly of Rantoul, died at Reedsville Wednesday at the age of seventy-five years. Decedent was born in Germany in 1830 and coming to America in 1855, settling in Manitowoc, later removing to Rantoul, where in 1873 he married Miss Christine Rusch. The funeral will take place at Reedsville tomorrow forenoon at 10 o'clock, Rev. Lutz officiating. Brillion News, Fri., Dec. 1, 1905 ******* Charles Brinkmann birth: February 1830 Germany death: 29 November 1905 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1905 Reedsville, Wis. spouse: Christine Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** (Order for Proof of Will). STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of Carl Brickmann (sic), deceased. In Probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Carl Brickmann of Village of Reedsville, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Arthur B. Reichert, of said village in said county, having presented to said Court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Carl Brickmann died testate, at Village of Reedsville, in said County, on the 29th day of November, 1905; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Arthur B. Reichert is named therein as Executor, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to him, Arthur B. Reichert. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a Special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 16th day of January, 1906, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated December ?th, 1905. By the Court. John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 4, 1906 P. 4


IDA BUBOLZ MRS. BUBOLZ DIES AT HOME Reedsville Woman Will Be Buried On Tuesday Mrs. Ida Bubolz, 63, died early today at the home in the village of Reedsville. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 p.m. from the Evangelical church in Reedsville. Burial will be in the Rockland cemetery. The deceased was born in Rockland, her maiden name being Ida Krueger. She was married in 1883 to Louis Bubolz who died seven years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Adolph Bratz, Reedsville, and Mrs. Charles Krueger, Rockland; two sons, Charles and Herman of Rockland; three brothers, Louis, Grimms, Emil, Rockland, and William, Reedsville; and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Ploeckelman, city, Mrs. Edward Zahn, Brillion and Miss Bertha Krueger, Rockland. There are also 13 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 2, 1934 P. 2


CARL W.F. BUSS Karl Buss birth: 1832 Germany death: 13 July 1903 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1903 Rockland spouse: Wilhelmine Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


WILHELMINE BUSS At 5 o'clock Wednesday evening the messenger of Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Krueger, and called to her Eternal Home, Mrs. Wilhelmina Buss, mother of Mrs. Krueger, who had made her home with them for the past 19 years. Mrs. Buss, nee Bartold was born in Germany Nov. 25, 1837 and came to America in company with her husband and family forty-two years ago settling on a farm in town of Rockland. They became members of the Ev. E church in Rockland shortly after their arrival in this country and faithfully attended to their duties as Christian members. Her husband died about thirteen years ago. Possessed of the true qualities of Christianity, her life's record was one of neighborly love, loving motherhood and faithful friendship. With a friendly word and cheery smile for one and all her live was a beautiful example of worthiness and although gone from earthly scenes her memory will live in the hearts of those who knew her during her lifetime here. Although ailing for many years the Grippe proved too great a tax on her failing strength and Wednesday evening in the presence of her family which consists of five daughters, Mrs. Ida Kruger, Mrs. Wm. Krueger and Mrs. Alb. Fischer of Reedsville, Mrs. Hoeft of Kaukauna and Mrs. Biese of Big Suamico, she breathed her last and went to join her husband who had gone before her to their Last Home. Besides the daughters the deceased leaves 21 grandchildren and 24 great grand- children and many more other relatives and friends to mourn her death. The funeral which was largely attended took place Sunday from the home and from Rockland Church, Rev. Schneider officiating. Mrs. Buss had reached the age of 79 years, 2 months and 24 days. Brillion News - January 28, 1916


HARRY DALLMANN Harry Dallman, 43, former county resident, died suddenly at his home in Red River, Wis., Friday. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Luecker funeral home in Brillion and at two o'clock from the Emmanuel Evangelical church near Reedsville. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Dallman was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Dallman. He was born near Reedsville Sept. 19, 1896 and resided there until his marriage to Miss Wanda Ratiayejak July 16 (or 15?), 1919. The couple lived on a farm near Sherwood a number of years. Several months ago they moved to Red River. Survivors are the widow; daughter, Beatrice; two sons, Mervin and Norbert, all at home; brother, Emory; two sisters, Mrs. Leonard Fischer and Mrs. Arnold Behnke, all of town of Rockland. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 6, 1940 P. 2


LYDIA DALLMANN LYDIA DALLMAN cemetery #75 Mrs. William Dallman, 66, Rockland, died Sunday at the farm home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 o'clock from the Rockland Evangelical church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Dallman, nee Lydia Krueger, was born in Rockland and was married in 1894 to William Dallman. They located on a farm. Survivors are the widower; two sons, Henry, Sherwood, Wis., Emery, Rockland; two daughters, Mrs. Arnold Behnke and Mrs. L. Fischer, Rockland; two sisters, Mrs. Julius Krueger and Mrs. F. W. Kleist, Rockland; 12 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 20, 1938 P. 2


WILLIAM DALLMANN William Dallman, 66, town of Rockland farmer, died at his home at 10:30 this morning. He had been ill with influenza. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon from the Evangelical church at Rockland. Burial will be made in the church cemetery, with the Rev. William J. Abe officiating. Mr. Dallman was born Dec. 4, 1872 at Maple Grove. He was married Oct. 16, 1894, to Lydia Krueger, who passed away June 19, 1938. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Fischer and Mrs. Arnold Behnke, Rockland; two sons, Emory at home and Harry of Sherwood; three brothers, Charles of Gillette, Herman of Chilton and Henry of Rockland; four sisters, Mrs. Herman Spiering of Reedsville, Misses Bertha and Mary Dallman and Mrs. Charles Lau, all of Rockland and 30? grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 5, 1939 P. 2


ELMER R.J. DICKERT Elmer Dickert birth: 2 July 1894 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 15 February 1895 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland, Manitowoc Co., father: Charles Dickert mother: Bertha Dickert Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ADELINE EBERT From Manitowoc county death records: Adeline Norma Ebert (v.30 p.243) Single March 18, 1919-May 1, 1936 Daughter of Herman Ebert and Hattie Krans (both born Wisconsin) Born Town of Rockland Invalid Died from "no medical services -dead before arrival -possible convulsions epilepsy" No place of burial is given ******* Adeline Ebert Dies At Home In Rockland Adeline Norma Ebert, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ebert, died Friday afternoon at the home in the town of Rockland. She had been an invalid for years. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two o'clock from the Rockland Evangelical church. Survivors are the parents and a sister, Marcella. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 2, 1936 P. 4


AMELIA EBERT Reedsville - Msdames Hugo Umnus, Elmer Behnke of Manitowoc and Edgar Erdmann and son of Marinette were here to attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Amelia Ebert. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 5, 1932 page 14


CARVEL EBERT Carvel Ebert, Ft. Lauderdale, known as Carl by his many friends and relatives, passed away Jan. 1, 2010. He was born in the Town of Rockland, a graduate of Reedsville High School and married Beatrice Sampe of Manitowoc 58 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice, son, Brian of San Mateo, Calif.; a daughter, Nanette, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He is also survived by his brothers, William and Jerry of Reedsville and a sister, Rosema of Minneapolis, Minn. He was well known in his community for his great ability to play hardball and was asked to play on several semi-professional teams as a center fielder in the area. He played for the New Holstein Ball Club that won the Wisconsin State Baseball tournament in Milwaukee which qualified the team to represent Wisconsin in the National Baseball Congress Tournament in Wichita, Kansas. He also played for Reedsville in the Fox River Valley Baseball league which was made up of college and semi-pro plyers and for the Polar Bears in the Northern State League. They won league championships in both leagues. He was an excellent center fielder and outstanding hitter. May of his games were played with his two brothers, Bill and Jerry, in the outfield. Carl worked for a commercial photography company in sales out of DePere, but moved to Waukesha for a better work location. He also helped in the community with the Little League and coached his son Brian's team. Brillion News, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 page 6


ESTHER EBERT Miss Esther Ebert, 37, of Reedsville, died Thursday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. WIliam Ebert Sr., following a lingering illness. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the Evangelical United Brethren church in the town of Rockland. The Rev. Martin Hoeft will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Born on a farm in the town of Rockland in 1912, Miss Ebert has lived with her parents in the village of Reedsville since moving there from the farm. Surviving, in addition to the parents, are three brothers, Carvel and Gerald at home and William Jr., on the Rockland farm; and one sister, Mrs. Adolph Svatek of the town of Maple Grove. The body may be viewed at the Reedsville funeral home after 4 p.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 2, 1949 P. 2


GERALD R. EBERT Gerald ""Jerry"" Roger George Ebert, age 78, of 20204 West Goodwin Road, Reedsville, passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 26, 2011, with family at his side. Jerry was born in the town of Rockland on Feb. 21, 1932, son of the late William and Aurella (Krueger) Ebert. He married Joanne M. Wenzel on Sept. 25, 1954, at Peace Evangelical Church in Potter. Jerry graduated from Reedsville High School, class of 1949. His basketball career started as a freshman at R.H.S. The following three years, he was on the Varsity team. He began playing in the Manitowoc County Baseball League with his two brothers, William and Carvel, who were his mentors. The ""Ebert Brothers"" enjoyed playing the outfield together. Jerry was also an avid deer hunter with family and friends. The Ebert family ran the homestead farm for many years. For decades, he and his wife, Joanne, worked in various sales companies, thus enabling them to travel the United States and abroad. In recent years, ""Grandpa"" was his grandchildren's ""biggest fan,"" watching them participate in various activities. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years: Joanne, Reedsville; seven children, 20 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; a daughter and son-in-law: Wendy and Jeff Luedtke, Manitowoc and their children: Ashley (Kevin) Kleiber, Manitowoc, Samantha Luedtke, Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter: Cheri Sheehy, Onalaska and children: Matthew Sheehy, Onalaska, Kristen (Patrick) Fay, Holmen; and Dana (Peter) Redfield, St. Paul, Minn,; a son and daughter-in-law: John and Rose Ebert, Reedsville and their children: Terri, Minneapolis, Minn., Josh and Jordan Ebert, both of Reedsville; a daughter and son-in-law: Susan and Russell Koch, Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in- law: Tom and Kate Ebert, Brillion and their children: Lindsay Ebert, San Diego, Calif., Kayla (fiance Jeff Thomas) Ebert, Madison, TJ Ebert, Wauwatosa, and Riley Ebert, River Falls; a son and daughter-in-law: Bob and Betsy Ebert, Reedsville and their children: Erica (fiance Joey Schmatz) Ebert, Reedsville, Amberlee, Austin, Elliot, and Cole, all of Reedsville; a daughter and son-in-law: Kathy and Andy Ackerman, Merton and their children: Allison, Drew and Spencer, all of Merton; a sister: Rosie Svatek, Minneapolis, Minn.; brother and sisters-in-law: William II and Gertie Ebert, Reedsville, Bea Ebert, Tampa, Fla., Donna Wenzel, Louisville, Ky., and Lois (Dick) Korns, Mountain Lake, Minn.; brother-in-law: Neal (Judy) Wenzel, Potter; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents: William and Aurella; son-in-law: Jon Sheehy; three siblings: Ester, Sylvia, and Carvel Ebert; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Roy and Helen (Jooss) Wenzel; three brothers-in-law: Adolph Svatek, Roger Wenzel, and Fritz Kasberger; and a sister-in-law: Margie (nee-Wenzel) Kasberger. A memorial celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church in Potter. The Rev. Marc Axelrod will be officiating at the service. Jerry has been cremated and will be laid to rest in Rockland Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery, Town of Rockland, in spring. Friends may call at the church in Potter on Thursday evening, Feb. 3, 2011, from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Friday morning, Feb. 4, 2011, from 9 a.m. until the time of the celebration at 11 a.m. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the Ebert family with funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial scholarship fund will be established in Jerry's name. Herald Times Reporter Feb. 1, 2011


SYLVIA EBERT Mr. and Mrs. Emil Frietag were at Reedsville to attend the funeral of Miss Sylvia Ebert one day last week. Appleton Post Crescent, Mon., Jan. 31, 1927 page 10


EDWIN FISCHER Fischer birth: 16 December 1894 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 17 December 1894 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland, Manitowoc, Wis. father: Henry Fischer mother: Wilhelmine Fischer Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** (Note: This stone was on the stone pile, and it looks like they misread the b. date and couldn't read the d. date. (1900 Rockland census: Henry age 33; wife Minnie age 24; Adolph age 4; Pauline age 2; Father Gottfried age 60 Minnie had 3 children/2 living.


GOTTFRIED FISCHER GOTTFRIED FISCHER At the home of his son, Henry, John Christian Gottfried Fischer, age 80 years 9 months and 11 days passed away to his Final Home, Sunday morning in the presence of his son's wife and her children whom he had called to his bedside a few moments before the end came and pointing upwards quietly breathed his last. The deceased came to this county May 10, 1834 from Weiderhagen Germany with his parents who settled on a farm in Rockland. By diligence and perseverance they built up a home here. When 22 years of age Mr. Fischer married Miss Johanna Krueger, their marriage being blessed by 9 children 2 of them dying in infancy and the oldest son, Henry, with whom the father resided, passed away about 2 months ago, having succumbed to a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Fischer became a soldier of the Civil War and fought nobly for his country's cause. The funeral took place Tuesday from the house and from Ev. Zion Church, Rockland of which congregation he was an active member, Rev. J. J. Schneller officiated, the Rockland choir singing appropriate songs. His body is interred in Rockland cemetery beside his wife and three children who have been waiting for him on the Other Shore. One brother, David Fischer of Brillion, his sons, Wm. Fischer of Quarry, Herman and Martin of Rockland, and daughters, Elizabeth Seehawer, Rockland, Paulina and Matilda Wegner of Peshtigo and 11 grandchildren are among the mourner left. Brillion News - February 26, 1915


HEINRICH FISCHER Mr. Henry Fischer, died Saturday morning at the home of Mr. August Ottelein in the village. He came in town Thursday to have some shoes fixed and while taking same out of the buggy, had a stroke of apoplexy. He was immediately carried into the house of Mr. Ottelein and medical assistance summoned but without avail. The deceased was born in Rockland, March 31, 1867 and in 1893 was married to Mrs. Minnie Seehaver who with one son, two daughters, an aged father, three sisters and three brothers are left to mourn his untimely death. Rev. Schueller conducted the funeral service Wednesday afternoon. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 24, 1914 p.8


HELMUTH R.W. FISCHER Helmush Fisher (sic) birth: 14 November 1900 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. death: 30 November 1900 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1900 Rockland father: Robert Fisher mother: Ida Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HERMAN FISCHER THIRD HEAT VICTIM DIES AT QUARRY Overcome by the heat on Tuesday, while working on the Thompson farm, near Quarry, Herman Fischer, 59, died on Wednesday. He was single. The remains were brought to the E.J. Simon parlors at Reedsville, and later were removed to the home of Mrs. Gust Seehawer, Collins, a sister of the deceased. Burial will take place on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o'clock from the Rockwood Evangelical church. Mr. Fischer was 59 years of age. His was the third death from the heat in Manitowoc county the past week. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, July 3, 1931 P. 11


IDA FISCHER MOTHER OF 18 IS CLAIMED BY DEATH Mrs. Ida Fischer, nee Kreplin, wife of Robert Fischer, Reedsville farmer, and mother of 18 children, thirteen of whom live to see the passing of their mother, died at the family home a few miles from Reedsville early this morning, gallstones being the cause of her death. Born near Rockland, June 11, 1882, Mrs. Fischer was forty-four years of age at the time of her demise. In 1899 she was married to Robert Fischer and the couple took up a residence on a farm near Reedsville. Eighteen children were born to them, thirteen of whom survive. Mrs. Fischer is also survived by her father, Louis Kreplin. Of the children, the majority make their homes in this county, there being four daughters, Mrs. Julius Behnke of Peshtigo, and the Misses Lila, Adeline and Verona; and nine sons, Reinhardt, Leonard, Irving, Robert, Elroy, Arnold, Henry, Reuben and David. Four brothers, Henry, Louis, Robert and Frank, and three sisters, Mrs. Rudolph Behnke, Mrs. Bernard Reinke and Mrs. Otto Bessert, also survive. Funeral services will be held at the Rockland Evangelical church Sunday afternoon at 1:30, the Rev. Jordan officiating in the absence of the Rev. Reichert. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 21, 1926 P. 6


MARTIN FISCHER Martin Fischer, 57, lifelong resident of the county, died Friday night in this city, following a stroke. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Berge funeral home in Valders and at 2:15 from the Rockland church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Fischer was born on a farm in Rockland in 1883 and spent his early life there. Later he came to this city and was employed for a number of years by the Reiss Coal company. Failing health forced his retirement 11 years ago. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. August Wagner of Peshtigo, Wis., and Mrs. Gust Seehafer of Collins. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday at 2 p.m. until the hour of the services Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 30, 1940 P. 4


OTTO FISCHER A son of a farmer by the name of Fischer, of Rockland, died of injuries when he fell from a manure wagon. He was four years old. Der Nord Westen, 27 Sept. 1883 ***** *Note: He was place here because record indicates he is here and his parents are here. ***** 1883 Sep 14/FISCHER Otto/v.3 p.93 1883 Sep 14/FISHER Otto "Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index" ***** Name: Otto Fisher Event Type: Death Event Date: 1883 Event Place: Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Gender: Male Age: 2 Race: white Occupation: farmer Birth Date: 03 Feb 1880 Birth Year (Estimated): 1881 Birthplace: Town Rockland, Man. Co. Cemetery: T. Rockland Cemetery Father's Name: Gottfried Fisher Mother's Name: Johanne Krueger "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"


ROBERT FISCHER Robert Fischer Sr., 98, of Brillion, died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc following a short illness. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Faith United Methodist Church, Brillion. The Rev. Edward Johnson will officiate and burial will be in Rockland Cemetery. Mr. Fischer was born Sept. 9, 1873, in Germany, son of the late William and Charlotte Zahn Fisher. He married Ida Krepline Dec. 15, 1899, at Eden, Wis. They farmed in the Town of Rockland. She preceded him in death in 1926. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Brillion. Survivors include eight sons, Reinhardt and Arnold, of rural Manitowoc, Leonard, David, Robert, Elroy and Ruben, of Brillion and Henry, of Reedsville; four daughters, Mrs. Julius (Ruth) Behnke and Mrs. Adaline Behnke, of Reedsville, Mrs. Adolph (Lyla) Wunsch, of rural Brillion and Mrs. Ernest (Verona) Drueger, of Valders; 46 grandchildren, 100 great grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and 10 step great granchildren. Three sisters, four brothers, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren preceded him in death. Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 3 p.m. Saturday until 11:30 a.m. Sunday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. A vigil service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 7, 1972


WILHELM D. FISCHER William Fischer, an old settler of the county, died at his home in Rockland at the advanced age of 82 years. He was born in Germany and with his family located at Rockland in 1876. The decedent is survived by his widow, five sons, one daughter, forty nine grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. The funeral was held at Reedsville. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 12, 1916 P.3 ******** Reedsville News Items Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter Fischer - William David Fischer died May 9th in the Town of Rockland at the age of 82 years, 5 months and 21 days. He was born in Germany, Nov. 14, 1833. In 1859 he was married to Charlotte Zahn. Their marriage was blessed with 6 sons and 5 daughters of which 2 daughters and 1 son died in infancy. In 1876 the family moved to America to Town of Rockland when the country was yet uncultivated. They succeeded in obtaining a good home. In 1877 they became members of the Evangelical Church of Rockland. Mr. and Mrs. Fischer had lived together in wedlock 56 years. He was a just man who loved his family and a good neighbor. He was sick about 25 days. The funeral ceremony took place Monday at 1 pm in house and 2 pm in Evangelical Church at Rockland. Rev. J. Schneller officiated. The choir rendered several songs and funeral was attended by many relatives and friends. Those left to mourn are his wife, 5 sons, 1 daughter, 49 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Brillion News - Fri., May 12, 1916


AUGUSTE A. FRIEDRICH Augusta Fredrick birth: 8 July 1865 Germany death: 8 August 1896 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: Albert Kurster mother: Kinster spouse: Albert Fredrick Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ALWINA HAELFRISCH Notes From Reedsville: Life is nothing else than an uncertainty and death no respector of age. Mrs. Theo. Haelfrisch retired Tuesday evening little thinking that ere morning arrived she would have left this Life of uncertainties and gone to her Eternal home. About three o'clock Wednesday morning Mr. Haelffirish (sic) was awakened by her labored breathing and a few minutes later she was dead. She was born in the town of Rockland Oct. 30, 1858 and was married to Theo. Haelfrisch Sept. 17, 1880, and for almost twenty-eight years they lived in the town of Cato. They have lived here for the past few years. She won the respect and good will of all who knew her, a faithful and dutiful wife, a loving mother and a helping friend to those in need. She will be mourned by an aged father, Wm. Haese, aged 87, a husband, three daughters, Stella, Mrs. Emil Fischer and Mrs. Henry Schultz and three sons, Leon, Adolph and George; two sisters, Mrs. Chas. Jupper, Antigo, Mrs. Julius Krueger, Freedom and three brothers, Louis, Gustave and Ferdinand. The funeral will very likely be held Saturday afternoon. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 29, 1916 P. 8

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Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter
Haelfrisch – The frailty of human life and the suddenness of the summons of death was brought home to Reedsville residents Wednesday morning when the news of the death of Mrs. Theodore Haelfrisch was announced, she having died early Wednesday morning. Retiring in her usual good health, her husband heard her breathing heavily and on speaking to her received no response, death having come instantly, thus robbing a home of a faithful wife and christian, loving mother and respected neighbor and friend. The sympathy of the entire village is with the bereaved family for theirs is a sorrow hard to be borne. The deceased was born in Rockland Oct. 30, 1868. She was married Sept. 17, 1880 in the Town of Cato to Theodore Haelfrisch and lived in that town twenty-eight years when they moved to Reedsville, dying here June 28, 1916. She is survived by her husband, 3 sons, Adolph, Leon and George, 3 daughters, Emma, Mrs. Emil Fischer, Clara, Mrs. Henry Schultz and Stella who is still at home. 3 brothers, Louis, Gustave and Ferdinand Haese, two sisters, Mrs. Chas. Kupper, Antigo, Mrs. Julius Krueger, Freedom. The funeral will take place Saturday from Ev. E. Church, Rev. Eilert officiating.
Brillion News – Fri., June 30, 1916 


CHARLES F. HAESE ROPES IN TWO VICTIMS Deadly Feed Cutter Cripples Two Manitowoc County Farmers The death dealing feed cutter is getting in its work these days and from every section of the country reports are piling in with a frequency which will unless soon checked make us a nation of cripples. Manitowoc county added two victims to the list Friday afternoon. In the town of Rockland Charles Haese had the misfortune to lose his hand, having it caught in the rollers and chewed to terrible laceration, making it necessary to amputate it. Two years ago Haese lost a finger of the minus hand in a buzz saw. At Mishicott a young farmer named Kunz, while operating a cutter allowed his glove to get caught and his hand was drawn into the machine. Four fingers were badly crushed and physicians decided upon having the digits taken off. Both victims of the accidents are married men. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, December 01, 1900, Page 1 ********* DEATH FOLLOWED ACCIDENT Maple Grove Man Victim of Feed Cutter Dies From Injuries Amputation of a hand, made necessary by having it caught in the rollers of a feed cutter, followed by setting in of blood poisoning caused the death of Charles Haese, a well known farmer of the town of Maple Grove. The accident happened Friday afternoon and the crushed hand was amputated as soon as medical assistance could be summoned. It was though that the patient was getting along all right, but Monday blood poisoning followed and brought great suffering. Wednesday the case became serious, death resulting that afternoon. Mr. Haese was a comparatively young man and was widely known in Manitowoc county. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 06, 1900, Page 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 06 Dec. 1900: On Fri. Charles Haese, resident in Town Rockland, caught his hand between the rollers of his chaff-cutter injuring it so badly it had to be removed. ********** Charles Haese, the Maple Grove man who died as a result of a feed cutter accident leaves a wife and two children. The funeral was held Thursday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 07, 1900, Page 1 ********** From Der Nord Westen, 13 Dec. 1900: Carl Haese, whose severe chaff cutter injury we reported last week, has died. Blood poisoning set in and he succumbed after several painful days. He leaves a wife and 2 children.


HENRIETTA L. HAESE The inevitable veil of death has summoned to its last repose another immortal soul. Mrs. Wm Haese of Reedsville died at her home last Sunday evening, after a prolonged illness. The funeral took place form the Methodist church at Reedsville Sunday, the Rev. Reichhardt performing the solemn rites. Brillion News, Fri., Feb. 16, 1900


WILHELMINE HAESE Death in Reedsville last week of 80-year old Mrs. John Haese. She was a resident of Town Rockland since 1854. Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1906 ******** Reedsville: Mrs. John Otto of Forest Jct. visited her mother, Mrs. John Haese who is very sick last Saturday. Later - Mrs. Haese died on Thursday morning. Decedent was born in Pronslaf, Germany in 1826, attaining the ripe old age of 80 years. She is survived by a husband, three sons and one daughter. Her grandchildren number sixteen and there are four great grandchildren. With her husband she came to America in 1854, settling in Rockland and living there up to the present time. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 10:30 am, Rev. Lutz officiating. Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 6, 1906


CARL O. HALVERSON Collins Resident Takes Own Life Carl Halverson, 46, shot and killed himself with a .12 gauge shotgun Saturday evening, in the woodshed behind his Collins home. The body was found by a son Roger, 11, when the boy went to call his father for supper. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc County coroner, ruled the death suicide. Undersheriff Clarence Baryenbruch said that Halverson, a shipyards worker and widower, had shot himself in the chest about 5:30 p.m. There was no suicide note, but friends told the undersheriff and Chief Deputy King Sears that Halvorson had been talking about killing himself for some time, Baryenbruch said. Halvorson had spoken to a neighbor about suicide just a few hours before his body was found. While dinner was cooking in the home, Halverson walked to the woodshed and ended his life. Baryenbruch said the body was found when Halverson's mother in law, Mrs. Dale Krueger, sent Roger to call his father for dinner. Halverson was born Sept. 4, 1907, in the town of Cato and in 1937 married the former Irene Krueger who died 11 years ago. Survivors are two children, Luan and Roger, who make their home with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Krueger of Collins; two brothers, George of Two Rivers and Selmer of Manitowoc; and a sister, Mrs. Clara Erickson of Waukesha. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. Merlin J. Hoeft of the Zion Ev. United Brethren Church will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 30, 1953 P. 9


IRENE HALVERSON Mrs. Carl Halverson, 37, nee Irene Krueger of New Holstein, died last night at the Holy Family hospital at 10:20. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Krueger. Mrs. Halverson was born May 17, 1905 in the Town of Rockland. She was married to Carl Halverson of Valders November 20, 1937, at Reedsville and the couple lived on a farm in the town of Liberty until September, 1940 when they moved to New Holstein. Survivors besides the parents are her husband, a daughter (private); one son (private); one brother Levi of Liberty and four sisters, Mrs. Elsie Behnke of Valders, Mrs. Alan Schoenfeld of Plymouth, Mrs. William Gannigen? of Sheboygan Falls and Miss Alma Krueger of New Holstein. Funeral services will be Thursday at one o'clock from the Erbe Hoffman funeral home at Rockland and at two o'clock from the Rockland Evangelical church. The Rev. W. J. Abe will officiate. Burial will be at Rockland. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from noon tomorrow until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 23, 1942 P. 2


ARNOLD C. KINAST The one month old son of Emil Kinast died last week and was buried from the Evangelical Church at Rockland Saturday. Brillion News - Fri., Apr. 17, 1914


BERTHA KINAST Mrs. Bertha Kienast(sic), nee Franz, who died Thursday, Mar. 30th at the home of her son, Emil, was born in Negenwald Germany in 1842. She was married early in life to Wilhelm Luedtke, six children being born to the couple, two of them died while still young. The family came to America in 1869 settling in Town Rivers where in 1874 Mr. Luedtke died. Seven years later Mrs. Luedtke, his widow, was married to Carl Kienast of the town of Rockland. Five children blessed this union of whom one died in infancy, four still survive, Emil, Albert, Henry and Anna Narredeth, also four from the first marriage, Herman, Fred, Willie and Mrs. Bertha Wenzel. Her husband, Carl Kienast also survives his deceased wife. Mrs. Kienast was a faithful member of the Evangelical church of Rockland and a kind and loving mother and wife. She was buried Sunday from the home of her son, Emil and in Rockland Church, Rev. Schneider officiating, having lived to the age of 74 years, 1 months and ten days. Besides her husband and eight children she leaves 21 grandchildren, three sisters and three brothers to mourn her death. Brillion News - April 7, 1916


CARL KINAST Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Kinast of Marinette, who were here to attend the funeral of the late Carl Kinast, a pioneer resident of the county, have returned to their home. Mr. Kinast died at his home west of Reedsville at the advanced age of 79 years. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 20, 1917, Page 3


FERDINAND KLEIST Ferdinand W. Kleist, 78, retired Rockland farmer, died early Wednesday at the home of his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Reinke, in Rockland. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Brillion. The Rev. Gordon Core will officiate and burial will be in the Rockland Cemetery. He was born in Rantoul, Calumet County in 1876 and in 1896 (or 1898?) married Miss Martha Krueger. They operated a cheese factory in Rockland for 22 years and later he engaged in farming. His wife died in 1945. Surviving are two sons, Harvey of Collins and Alvin of Newton; daughter Mrs. Edwin Reinke of Rockland; two brothers, Otto of Potter and Henry of Appleton; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Becker of Hortonville and Mrs. Clara Rienow of Marshfield; and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 16, 1955 P. 15


MARTHA KLEIST Mrs. Ferdinand Kleist, 70, nee Martha Krueger, died early this morning at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Reinke in the town of Rockland. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home and at 2 p.m. at the Rockland Emanuel Evangelical church, burial in the church cemetery. She was born in 1875 in the town of Rockland, and in 1898 was married to Ferdinand Kleist. The couple settled on their present farm where they have lived ever since. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Harvey, Collins; Elvin, Rockland; one daughter, Mrs. Edwin Heinke (sic), Rockland; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Krueger, Rockland; four grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Friday, until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Novermber 1, 1945 P.2


AMELIA KRAUS Mrs. Fred Krause (sic) Buried The funeral of Mrs. Fred Krause who died at Bellin Memorial hospital, Green Bay, Saturday morning will be held Wednesday from the home at 1 o'clock and 1:30 at Evangelical Immanuel church, Rockland, Rev. C.W. Schleuter officiating. The deceased was sixty-two years of age and although she had been ill for about two years, her death came suddenly as she was at the hospital only one week when death called. Mrs. Krause whose maiden name was Amelia Krueger was born on a farm in Rockland and married to Fred Krause, who survives her, forty-three years ago. She leaves besides her husband, four children, John, Emil and Ella Krause and Hattie, Mrs. Herman Ebert, eight grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. F.C. Kleist, Rockland, Mrs. Freitag, Forest Junction, Mrs. Dahlman and Mrs. Julius Krueger, Rockland and one brother, William Krueger of Rockland. She will be sadly missed by her relatives and friends by whom she was dearly loved. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 03, 1928 P.3 ******** Amelia J Krueger Kraus Birth 17 May 1865 Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Death 31 Mar 1928 (aged 62) Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin Burial Evangelical Immanuel Cemetery Reedsville, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin


ANNA KRAUS Mrs. John Kraus, 81, of the Town of Rockland died Tuesday evening at her home after a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion E.U.B. Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. Roy Headley officiating. Burial will be in the Town of Rockland Cemetery. She was born Oct. 2, 1881, at Reedsville, daughter of the late Julius and Amelia Bessert Ebert. She was married Oct. 20, 1908, to John Kraus at Reedsville. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Rockland. Her husband preceded her in death. Among survivors are a son, Elmer, of the Town of Rockland; two brothers, William and Herman, of Reedsville; two step-brothers, John Rusch, of Chicago and Charles Rusch, of South Dakota. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home and until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church and the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 5, 1962 P. 23


FRED KRAUS FRED KRAUS, 75, ROCKLAND, DIES Funeral Services Will Be Held Monday At Church Fred Kraus, 75, Rockland farmer, dropped dead of a heart attack at 9 a.m. today at the farm home, four miles southwest of Reedsville. Funeral services will be held Monday from the Rockland Evangelical church with interment in the church cemetery. The deceased was born in the town of Rockland in 1860. He was married in 1885 to Miss Emelia Krueger and they took up their home on the present farm. Mrs. Kraus died seven years ago. Mr. Kraus has been retired the past few years. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Herman Ebert and Miss Ella Kraus, both of Rockland; two sons, John and Emil, Rockland; and two brothers, Charles and Rudolph, both of Green Bay. There are eight grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 29, 1935 P. 2


JOHN KRAUS John Kraus, 73, of the Town of Rockland, died Wednesday evening at the farm homestead where he had lived all of his life. Death followed a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Evangelical United Brethren Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Roy H. Headly will officiate and burial will be in Rockland Cemetery. Survivors include his wife: son, Elmer on the home farm; brother, Emil of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Miss Ella Kraus of Manitowoc and Mrs. Herman Ebert of Reedsville. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 15, 1959


ADOLPH KRUEGER (d. 1954) Adolph Krueger, 68, of Rt. 2, Brillion, former Rockland farmer, died Wednesday night at the Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Merlin Hoeft will officiate and burial will be in the Rockland Cemetery. He was born in Rockland in 1886 and in 1912 married Miss Ida Krueger. They located on a farm in Rockland and a few years ago moved to the present home on Rt. 2, Brillion. Surviving are his wife; daughter, Mrs. Ervin Behnke of Rt. 2, Brillion; step- brother, Arthur Bratz of California; two stepsisters, Mrs. Al Cottrell and Mrs. John Schneider of Brillion; and a grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after Friday noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 27, 1954 p.32


ALWINE G.A. KRUEGER Alvina Schley Krueger birth: 23 March 1868 (sic) death: 28 November 1901 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1901 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. father: Julius Schley mother: Charlotte spouse: Edward Krueger Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


AUGUST KRUEGER (d. 1915) Notes from Reedsville: Year after year, the number of those who answered Lincoln's call for volunteers grows less. Last week another veteran, Mr. Aug. Krueger, who fought with the 17th Wisconsin during the war, answered his last taps. Born in Germany in 1836, he came to this county when a young man. The funeral services were conducted Monday morning by Rev. Schniller. He is survived by four daughters and five sons. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 9, 1915

Reedsville News Items
Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter
Krueger – August William Krueger, one of the three surviving members of the 18th Wisconsin Regiment who fought under General Grant for his country's cause obeyed the Final Trumpet Call and passed from earthly scenes to the Home Beyond at 9:00 pm Thursday, Dec. 2nd after a short period of illness. Mr. Krueger was born July 26, 1836 in Germany. He came to this country in company of his parents, six brothers and two sisters in 1854. The family settled on a farm in Rockland. Here the parents, five brothers and two sisters died, leaving one surviving brother living who now resides in Manitowoc. In 1867 he was married to Miss Wilhelmina Krueger. Seven sons and four daughters were born to the couple, two of the sons having preceded their father in death. His wife died eighteen years ago. Five sons, four daughters, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive besides many other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held Monday at 11:00 am from the house and 12 o'clock in the Evangelical Church in Rockland, Rev. J.J. Schneller officiating. Thus one by one the ranks of the surviving soldiers are diminished and each Decoration Day finds more graves of heroes to be decorated.
Brillion News – Fri., Dec. 10, 1915
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AUGUST D. KRUEGER (d. 1921) August Krueger of Rockland died last Monday after a lingering illness. He is a brother of Mr. W. H. Pettey of our city and is survived by the widow and six children, two boys and four girls. He was 63 years old and died on the farm where he had lived all his lifetime. Brillion News - June 10, 1921 ******* Mr. August D. Krueger of Rockland died this sixth of June after an illness of about four months. Decedent was 63 years of age. He leaves to mourn a sorrowing widow and four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Otto G. Pennert and Mrs. Fred Boettcher of Oshkosh, Mrs. Adolph Krueger of Rockland Mrs. Robt. Boettcher of our city, Willie D. Krueger of Reedsville and Alfred at home. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Amelia Reinke of Milwaukee and Mrs. W. H. Pettey of our city and a very large circle of relatives. He was buried last week Friday at the Rockland Emmanuel church by Rev. Eilert. His funeral was largely attended and his floral offerings were many and beautiful. He had every special care that human hands can offer, but God Knew what was best so he took him to the Great Beyond. Brillion News - June 17, 1921


AUGUST M. KRUEGER (d. 1895) August Krueger birth: 19 April 1878 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. death: 16 October 1895 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland father: Christian M. Krueger mother: Maria Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


AUGUSTINE KRUEGER (d. 1898) Augustine Jauger Krueger birth: 25 October 1826 Vommerania death: 8 September 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. father: Jauger spouse: Karl B. Krueg Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


BERTHA E. KRUEGER Miss Bertha Krueger, 65, lifelong resident of the county, died early today at the homestead farm, two miles southwest of Reedsville in the Town of Rockland. She suffered a stroke Thursday. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Shimon Funeral home in Reedsville, the Rev. W.J. Abe officiating. Burial will be in the cemetery adjoining the Rockland Evangelical church. Miss Krueger, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Krueger was born in Rockland in 1873 and always resided on the homestead farm. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Edwin Zahn of Brillion; three brothers, Emil on the homestead, William of Whitelaw, Louis of Grimms. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Saturday evening until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, March 8, 1940 - page 2 ******* (Note: Death year on stone is 1941)


CARL A. KRUEGER (d. 1904) Carl Krueger, a well known farmer living near the village of Reedsville, died last Friday. Decedent had attained the age of 72 and is survived by wife and seven grown up children, three sons and four daughters. The funeral was held Sunday. Brillion News, Fri., July 1, 1904


CHARLES B. KRUEGER (b. 1827) Carl B. Krueger, a prominent farmer of Rockland died last Monday after a long illness of nearly two years. Decedent was 79 years old and was preceded in death by his wife who died in 1898. He is survived by one son. The funeral took place Wednesday and services at the Methodist Church by Rev. Stumpfig Brillion News, Fri, June 22, 1906 ********** Reedsville: Karl B. Krueger died on Monday, the 18th inst., at the home of his son, Edward in Rockland in his seventy-ninth year. He was a member of Co. G., Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War. His wife died four years ago. Of his twelve children, only his son, Edward survives. The first week of his absence after leaving for the seat of war, five of his children died of diphtheria. He was a hard working, honest man, respected by everybody. His funeral was held on Wednesday at the Evangelical Church. Brillion News, Fri, June 22, 1906 ********** Charles B. Krueger birth: 25 October 1827 Pomerania death: 18 June 1906 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1906 Rockland spouse: Augustine Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CHARLES F. KRUEGER (b. 1826) Reedsville: On Sunday afternoon, Karl F. Krueger of Rockland died in the 80th year of cancer of the stomach having suffered uncomplainingly and patiently for more than six months. He was a retired farmer, strictly honest, of a sunny disposition and liked by everybody. He emigrated with his parents to America in 1859. During the War he enlisted in Co. E., 13th Regiment, Volunteer Infantry remaining until the end. He leaves a widow and one son, William residing on the old homestead and six daughters, Mrs. Karl Krueger of Brillion, Mrs. John Dicksheimer of Hilbert, Mrs. Fred Kraus, Mrs. Julius Krueger, Mrs. August Dahlman, Mrs. Ferd Kleists of Rockland and Mrs. Emil Freitag of Forest Jct. Brillion News, Fri., Jan. 12, 1906 ********** Charles F. Krueger birth: 10 September 1826 Germany death: 7 January 1906 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1906 Rockland spouse: Louise Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CHRISTIAN M. KRUEGER C.M. Krueger of Reedsville died on Saturday last. He was a man of considerable local prominence. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, February 9, 1899 pg. 2 ******** Death in Town Rockland on Sat. of Mr. C.M. Krueger, an old resident of that town, at the age of 65. Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1899 ******* C.M. Krueger, one of the best known men in the county, died at his home in Rockland Saturday. He was 65 years of age and has been ill a few days suffering from an attack of grip. He was treasurer of the Rockland Farmer's Fire Insurance Company. He leaves a family to mourn his loss. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb, 6, 1899 ******* Christian M. Krueger birth: 11 December 1833 Pommerand death: 4 February 1899 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1899 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. father: Krueger spouse: Maria Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CHRISTINE KRUEGER (d. 1884) DIED May 18th, inst., at the home of August Krueger in Rockland, Mrs. Christine Krueger, aged 84 years. She was mother of seven sons who all were gallant soldiers in the war of rebellion. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, May 27, 1884 page 3 ******** (Note: Spouse, Christian is buried here as is son, August. In 1870, Christian and Christina living with August Krueger family in Town of Rockland.)


DAVID KRUEGER (d. 1904) With the death of David Krueger which occurred Sunday at his home in Rockland, one of the landmarks, solid, substantial and most worthy citizens was removed from the scenes of this life; settling in that township in 1853 when it was nothing more than a wilderness, he had by frugal and honest methods reared to respectability a large family and acquired a competency in the way of a large farm that any man might be proud of. Every man that understood David Krueger was his friend. Plain and outspoken always but willing at anytime to do what he could for a neighbor or friend, very few realize the hardships that this man endured. He fought through two wars, one in his native country (Germany) which ended in 1848 and the other our civil war in which he served with honor to himself and country. He leaves one son and four daughters, namely August, Mrs. A. Hemple, of Cecil, Mrs. W. H. Pettey and Mrs. Ferd. Haese of Brillion and Mrs. Amelia Reinke of Milwaukee. The funeral was held at the Rockland Evangelical church on Tuesday and was very largely attended, people coming for miles to pay their last tribute of respect to their old friend and comrade. Chilton Times December 17, 1904 ******* David Krueger birth: 12 January 1826 Germany death: 2 December 1904 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1904 Rockland spouse: Friedericke Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ELIZABETH KRUEGER (d. 1950) Mrs. Julius Krueger, 81, of the town of Rockland, died Sunday noon at the Reedsville home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Ebert Sr., following a lingering illness. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Reedsville funeral home and at 2:30 at the Evangelical United Bretheran Church in Rockland. The Rev. Merlin Hoeft will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. The former Elizabeth Krueger, the deceased was born in a town of Rockland farm in 1868 and was married to Mr. Krueger in 1886. Her husband died a number of years ago, but Mrs. Krueger had continued to reside on the home farm until her recent illness. Survivors in addition to the daughter mentioned above, is another daughter, Mrs. Leonard Piepenburg of Brillion; two sons, Richard of Chicago and Harry on the home farm in Rockland; 23 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, Feb. 13, 1950 - page 2


ELSIE KRUEGER (d. 1918) There have been four deaths here within a week, Mrs. Martin Krueger, Mrs. Henry Schultz, Mrs. Frank Vondrachek and Mr. Wenzel Shimon. Mrs. Krueger died Thursday after an illness of several years, leaving a husband and two children. Rev. Eibhert conducted the funeral services. Mrs. Schultz had been ill but a few days. She leaves four children, a husband, two sisters, two brothers and a father. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 19, 1918 ********* Miss Elsie Peterke, a well known young lady of the southside and Mr. Martin Krueger of Maple Grove were united in marriage at the Southside church last Wednesday evening at 7:30, Rev. Michael Uebele officiating. The wedding was duly celebrated at the home of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Peter Zoerb, with whom she has made her home for a number of years. The newly wedded couple left on an extended wedding trip. They will be at home (Reedsville, Wis.) on Oct. 7th. The Reporter extends its best wishes. The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 28, 1907


FERDENAND KRUEGER EXTRA! MAN IS FOUND DEAD IN SWAMP NEAR COLLINS Believed to have been overcome while crossing a swamp in the town of Collins and then to have frozen to death, Ferdinand Krueger, 60 year old town of Franklin farm worker, was found early this afternoon by a nephew searching for him. The dead man was last seen on Sunday night when he left the home of his brother, Emil, for whom he worked with the announced intentions of visiting relatives at Collins. Failure of Mr. Krueger to return to his home on Sunday caused no worry as it was believed that he had remained on a more extended visit than first planned, but after several days passed without trace being found of him, a search was started. It was brought to a close early this afternoon when the dead mans' nephew, Clarence Krueger, found the body near the old homestead. Partly Covered Definite cause of Mr. Krueger's death was not determined up until 3 o'clock this afternoon as persons finding the body did not disturb it but notified Sheriff Herman Carstens who, with Coroner W.G. Kemper, left immediately for the scene to investigate the conditions surrounding the death. The body, it was said, was partly covered by ice covering the swamp. Mr. Krueger was a life-long resident of the county and was born in the town of Rockland. He never married and his only immediate relatives are two brothers and several sisters, living in the vicinity of Collins. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 7, 1932 P. 1 ******** NO INQUEST IN DEATH OF MAN FOUND IN SWAMP Co. Authorities Ascribe Death of Fred Krueger, Rockland Man, To Exposure No inquest to determine the death causes of Ferdinand Krueger, 63-year old town of Rockland resident found dead in the township yesterday afternoon after being missing from his home since Sunday, will be held, county authorities announced today after conducting an investigation shortly after the man was found. Death, it was said, was due to exposure as there were no marks on the man's head or body to indicate violence. Barking of dogs sent out to gather cattle attracted the attention of Clarence Krueger, a nephew of the dead man, and when he investigated he discovered the body, partly underneath the water. The body was found midway between Collins and the home of Emil Krueger, a brother with whom Ferdinand Krueger resided, a distance of about one and one-half miles from each place. Died In Sleep Authorities who investigated said they believed that Krueger died while sleeping in the swamp. It was thought that he was walking along Highway 32 when he became drowsy and walked into the swamp at the side of the road to rest below trees about 150 feet from the highway. One hand was in his pocket and the other was being used as a pillow by him. Burial Monday Funeral services for the deceased will be held from the home of Emil Krueger on Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock and from the Evangelical Zion church of Rockland at 1:30 o'clock with interment taking place in the church cemetery. Besides the brother with whom he resided, Krueger is survived by two other brothers and four sisters living in the vicinity of Rockland. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, January 8, 1932 P. 1


FRIEDERICKE L. KRUEGER (d. 1902) Mrs. Frederick Krueger of Rockland died at her home last Sunday, February 23, at the age of 78 years. She is survived by her husband, Mr. David Krueger. Mrs. Krueger is the mother of Mesdames Wm Pettey, Chas Krueger and F. Haese of this city and Mrs. Herman Reinke of Oshkosh and of Mrs. August Hemple of Cecil, Wis. Her son, August Krueger has charge of the old homestead in Rockland. The funeral took place from the Ev. Church in Rockland last Wednesday. The old couple were pioneers of that section of the state of the funeral was very largely attended. Brillion News, Fri., Feb. 28, 1902


FRIEDERICKE KRUEGER (d. 1916) At an early hour Sunday morning the Angel of Death summoned home another respected pioneer settler calling to her Reward in that Better World, Mrs. Carl A. Krueger whose life was one of unselfishness, love and gentleness. Mrs. Krueger was born in Germany in 1844 and came to America in 1854. In 1862 she was married to Carl A. Krueger who preceded her in death some few years ago. The couple built for themselves and family a farm home about one and one half miles east of Reedsville there they resided until called to the other shore. Eight children, four boys and four girls were born to them, three of whom have passed away. The children's names are; Ottelia (Mrs. G. Haese), Louis, Martin, Arthur, Bertha (Mrs. Roeck) Adina, William, and Louise. She also leaves 21 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Krueger was a kind neighbor, affectionate wife, and loving mother, whose life's influence spread cheer to her many friends and beloved family who will sadly miss her many kind acts of kindness and love. The funeral was held Thursday from the house and from Rockland E. Evangelical Church, interment taking place in Rockland cemetery. The funeral services were officiated by Rev. Ebert. Brillion News - August 11, 1916


FRIEDRICH KRUEGER (d. 1897) Reedsville - Fred M. Krueger, who has been sick for several months, died Tuesday. He was buried Thursday forenoon from the Methodist church. Brillion News, Fri., June 18, 1897


GALBRAITH KRUEGER Rockland News The angel of death called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rich. Krueger at an early hour Thursday morning taking from their midst their beloved son, Galbraith. The funeral took place Sunday pm at the Rockland Ev. Church, Rev. Eilert delivering pleasing words of sympathy for the bereaved parents and relatives. May God bless them. Brillion News - Fri., Apr. 27, 1917


GOTTFRIED KRUEGER From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1897: Death Fri. last week in Rockland of Gottfried Krueger at the age of 59 yrs. 11 mos. of a stomach illness. He is survived by his widow, 3 daughters and 6 sons, as well as 4 brothers and 5 sisters. The heavily attended funeral took place Sunday.


HARRY W. KRUEGER Harry W. Krueger, 61, lifelong resident of the Town of Rockland, died Tuesday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Mr. Krueger was born in 1889 in the Town of Rockland. In 1910 he married Miss Hattie Zahn. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Evangelical United Bretheran Church, Rockland, Rev. Merlin Hoeft officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Frank Schulze of Sheboygan; two sons, Orlando of Manitowoc and Vernon of Sheboygan Falls; brother, Richard of Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. William Ebert of Reedsville and Mrs. Leonard Piepenburg of Brillion. Friends may call at the Reedsville funeral home, Reedsville until 10 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of worship. The casket will not be opened after the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, June 14, 1951 - page 2


HULDINA KRUEGER Krueger birth: 10 June 1896 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. death: 10 June 1896 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland father: Edward Krueger mother: Alvine Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


IDA KRUEGER Mrs. Ida Krueger, 69?, of Brillion, died Friday afternoon at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home, the Rev. Ralph Betzlaff officiating. Burial will be in Rockland cemetery. She was born Oct. 15, 1887, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late August and Mary Bubulz Krueger. She was married to Adolph Krueger June 23, 1912, and the couple farmed in the Town of Rockland until 1943 when it moved to Brillion. Her husband died in 1954. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ervin Behnke of Brillion; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Boettcher of Brillion and Mrs. Fred Boettcher of Oshkosh; a brother, Alfred of Green Bay, and a grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 10, 1957 P. 9


JOHANNA KRUEGER From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1899: Death recently of 67-yr. old Mrs. F.M. Krueger, a longtime resident of Town Rockland. The deceased, who leaves 4 grown children, went to her last rest in the Evangelical Cemetery. (Note: The newspaper was in error about the name of the cemetery)


JOHN KRUEGER (d. 1936) JOHN KRUEGER DIES TUESDAY Retired Rockland Farmer Passes In Chicago On Visit John Krueger, 71, retired Rockland farmer spending the winter in Chicago, died suddenly of a stroke at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emil Martin in that city Tuesday. Services on Friday Mr. and Mrs. Krueger in late years have spent the winters in Chicago and summers at the farm home of their son, William, in the town of Rockland. The body was brought to Reedsville from Chicago today. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the William Krueger home and at 2 p.m. from the Rockland Evangelical church. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Krueger was born in Rockland in 1865 and in 1894 married Lizzie Krepline. They located on a farm in Rockland. Twelve years ago he sold the farm to a son and retired. Widow Survives Survivors are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Emil Martin, Chicago; two sons, William J. and Robert, both of Rockland; an aged mother, Mrs. Gottfried Krueger, 94, Rantoul; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Zahn, Rantoul, Mrs. Minnie Rahr, California; five brothers, William, Liberty, Julius, Rockland, Gottfried, Chilton, Albert, California, August, Hilbert; and six grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 12, 1936 P. 7


JULIUS KRUEGER Julius Krueger, 75, lifelong resident of the county, died early today at the farm home in Rockland. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the home and later from the Emmanuel Evangelical church in Rockland. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krueger was born at Rockland in 1867 and in 1886 married Miss Elizabeth Krueger. They located on a farm in the town where they since resided except for a short period when they lived in Reedsville. In addition to farming Mr. Krueger also operated a threshing rig. He was an elder for years in the Emmanuel congregation. Survivors are the widow; two sons, Richard of Chicago, Harry of Rockland; two daughters, Mrs. William Ebert of Rockland, Mrs. Leonard Piepenburg, of Rantoul, Calumet county; three brothers, Gottfried of Sheboygan, William G. of route 4, Chilton, Albert of California; two sisters, Mrs. Bernard Zahn, of Valders, Mrs. Minnie Rahr of California; 22 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 22, 1943 P. 2


LIZZIE KRUEGER Mrs. John Krueger, 80, former county resident, died Wednesday at a Chicago hospital. In recent years she had been residing in Chicago with a daughter, Mrs. Emil Martin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Merlin Hoeft will officiate and burial will in the Rockland Cemetery. She was born Elizabeth Kreppline in Maple Grove in 1872 and in 1894 married to John Krueger. They located on a farm in Rockland, now operated by her son, Robert. Her husband died 16 years ago. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren congregation. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Emil Martin of Chicago; two sons William J. of Milwaukee and Robert of Rockland; three sisters, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times on Feb 14, 1952 Page M2, Column 2.


LOUISE F. KRUEGER Mrs. Carl Krueger, the aged mother of Mrs. Chas. Krueger of our city died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Dahlman in Rockland last Monday, at the age of 75 years. The funeral will be held from the Evangelical Church. Brillion News, August 4, 1911


MARIA KRUEGER (d. 1920) REEDSVILLE PIONEER DEAD Mrs. William Krueger, who for sixty two years had been a resident of Manitowoc County, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. Boettcher of Reedsville yesterday at the age of 78 years. The funeral will be held tomorrow. Mrs. Krueger was born in Germany and came here as a girl of 16 years, the family locating at Rockland. She is survived by her husband and nine children, five sons and four daughters; William, Herman, Charles, Albert and Henry and Mrs. W.G. Krueger, Mrs. H. Behnke, Mrs. H. Boettcher and Mrs. Gottfried Krueger. Two sisters, Mrs. Rhode of Galveston, Texas and Mrs. C. Stein of Milwaukee and one brother, John Pape of Milwaukee also survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 13, 1920 ******** Notes from Reedsville: Mrs. Krueger, aged 78, mother of Herman, Albert and William Krueger of the village, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman Boettcher, Monday morning, after a short illness. Born in Germany she came to this country with her parents and settled in Indiana. In the late 50's, she came to Rockland. A brother, John Pape of Milwaukee, two sisters, Mrs. Stein of Marshfield and Mrs. Rhode of Galveston, Texas; five sons, Henry, Charles, William, Albert and Herman and four daughters, Mesdames Wm. G. Krueger, Gottfried Krueger, Herman Boettcher and Henry Behnke survive. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Ehlert officiating. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 15, 1920


MARIA FREDERICA KRUEGER (d. 1936) MRS. KRUEGER, AGED 76, DIES Succumbs At Home of Son In Town of Rockland Mrs. August Krueger, 76, nee Marie Bubolz, died at five o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of her son, William, town of Rockland. Death was attributed to her advanced age. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at one o'clock from the home and at 1:30 from the Rockland Evangelical church. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Krueger was born March 24, 1860 in the town of Rockland. She was married July 21, 1881 to August Krueger, who died 15 years ago. Survivors include two sons, William of the town of Rockland and Alfred of Green Bay; four daughters, Mrs. Emma Rennert and Mrs. Flora Boettche of Oshkosh, Mrs. Ida Krueger of Rockland and Mrs. Stella Boettcher of Brillion; a sister, Mrs. Emilie Zahn of Reedsville; and 20 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 25, 1936 P. 9


RAYMOND KRUEGER Raymond Krueger, 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Godfried Krueger of Brillion died at St. Elizabeth Hospital Thursday morning follow an operation for appendicitis. Interment will be Brillion where the body will be sent Thursday afternoon. Appleton Post Crescent - April 14, 1921 page 12 ******* (Note: The obituary says buried in Brillion but he is listed in this cemetery)


ULRICKA KRUEGER Mrs. Ulricka Krueger, 94, a resident of the county for over 80 years, died last night at the farm home of her son, William, near Valders She had been seriously ill two weeks. Among the survivors are 22 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grand children. Funeral services will held Sunday at one o'clock from the William Krueger home and at two 'clock from the Rockland Evangelical Church. Born in German in 1842, Mrs. Krueger, nee Ulricka Schlei, came to this Country with her parents in 1853 and the family located on a farm four miles southwest of Reedsville. At the age of 20, she married to Gottfried Krueger and they located on a farm. Mr. Krueger died 42 years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Bernard Zahn, Rantoul, Calumet County; Mrs. Minnie Rohr, CA; and five sons, William, Valders; Julius, Rockland; Albert, CA; Gottfried and August, Plymouth. Manitowoc Post, 2 Nov 1938 ******** (Note: Either this is another Ulricka Krueger, or the stone was remade and incorrect dates were put on it.)


WILLIE KRUEGER (d. 1946) William A. Krueger, 63, lifelong county resident, died last night at the Holy Family hospital. For the past eight years he had made his home in Whitelaw. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home, and at 2 o'clock at the Rockland Evangelical church. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Krueger was born in Rockland in 1881, and spent most of his life working on farms in the town. He never married. Survivors are a brother, Louis, of Grimms, and a sister, Mrs. Edward Zahn, of Brillion. The body may be viewed at the Reedsville funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 5, 1946 P. 2


WILLIE F. KRUEGER (d. 1933) Pioneer Dies At Rockland William F. Krueger Expires At Home Of Sister William F. Krueger, 63, pioneer resident of the town of Rockland, died yesterday at the home of his sister, Mrs. William Dahlman, with whom he made his home in Rockland. He was ill but a short time. The deceased was born in Rockland March 6, 1870 and always resided there, taking up farming. He never married. Three sisters, Mrs. William Dahlmann, Mrs. Julius Krueger, and Mrs. Ferdinand Kleist, all of Rockland, survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday in Rockland, in charge of the Rev. C. W. Schlueter. Manitowoc Herald Times, 7 Jul 1933, page 2.


TOCHTER LUEDTKE (Tochter = Daughter) Luedtke birth: 16 February 1905 Maple Grove death: 16 February 1905 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1905 Maple Grove father: William Luedtke mother: Bertha Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ALMA MOEDE Reedsville Letter: Alma Moede, a twin daughter of Albert Moede of Rockland, aged 2 1/2 years, died on March 13th and was buried in the Evangelical cemetery(sic). Brillion News, Fri., March 20, 1903


HENRIETTA MOEDE Mrs. Wm. Moede of Rockland died last Monday at the age of 72 years. The funeral took place yesterday from the Evangelical church in Rockland. Mrs. Moede is the mother of Mrs. Aug. Schubring of Forest Jct. Brillion News, Nov. 20, 1903 ********** Henrietta Schwahse Moede birth: September 1831 Germany death: 16 November 1903 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1903 Rockland spouse: William Moede Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


LEANDER A.E. MOEDE Death in Reedsville on Thurs. of a 3-week old child of Albert Moede. The funeral was Sat. Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1899 ******** Leander Edmund Edward Moede birth: 18 June 1899 Rockland, Mani. Co. death: 6 July 1899 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1899 Rockland father: Albert Moede mother: Wilhelmine Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHANN G. NINNEMANN Guardian Sale. In Probate-Manitowoc county court-In the matter of the Guardianship of John Ninnemann, an Insane Person. NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue and inpursuance of an Order of License, made in said matter, on the 15th of October, A.D. 1866, by the county court of said county, the undersigned, Guardian to John Ninnemann, an Insane person, will, on Monday the 25th day of March, A.D. 1867, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the office of the County Judge, in said county offer for sale, at public vendue, the following described lands, to wit: the north east quarter of the south east quarter of Sec. 10, Town 19, Range 21. The terms of sale, cash down. Sebredt Zohn, Guardian, Manitowoc, Feb. 25, 1867 P. 4 Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, March 15, 1867 P. 1


FRIEDERICH OTTO Mr. Otto, father of W. C. Otto, one of the oldest settlers of this town, died on Thursday of last week after 3 days illness at the advanced age of 95 years. Up to the time of his illness he had been in the best of health and for years had charge of his son's apiary. The funeral was held Sunday from the Methodist church and was one of the largest ever seen in this vicinity, which shows the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Interment was at the Methodist cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, November 26, 1908 ********* Reedsville: Mr. and Mrs. Otto, parents of W.C. Otto, a prosperous farmer here, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Thursday. Mr. Otto, altho still able to do considerable work, has already attained his 94th years. A large number of friends from out of town helped in the celebration. We extend congratulations. Brillion News, Fri., Dec. 6, 1907


FRIEDERIKE OTTO Fredericka Otto, nee Krueger, was born in Niederhagen, Kreis Regeuwald on Aug. 3, 1828. She came to the United States in 1854, remaining at Milwaukee for a few months after which she came to Reedsville. She was married to Frederick Schmidt who died in 1858. She then was married to Frederick Otto in 1859, he died in 1908. She had ten children, six of whom are living now, forty-one grandchildren and twenty-nine great grandchildren. In 1863 she joined the church. She was converted in 1863. She died March 14, 1915 at quarter of two at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 11 days. At 1:45 p.m. Sunday Mrs. Otto mother of W. C and John Otto, Mrs. Amelia Gissenass, Tena Graetz, Minnie Franske and Mrs. Dickvoss passed peacefully away to the Great Beyond, at the home of her son, W. C. Otto with whom she has resided during her lifetime. Mrs. Otto was 86 of age the cause of her death being due to old age. She suffered from asthma for several years. Her husband who preceded her in death five years ago lived to celebrate his 95th birthday anniversary. The funeral took place Wednesday forenoon from Rockland Ev. Church. Rev. J. J. Schneller officiating. Brillion News, March 19, 1915 ******** Reedsville: Mr. and Mrs. Otto, parents of W.C. Otto, a prosperous farmer here, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Thursday. Mr. Otto, altho still able to do considerable work, has already attained his 94th years. A large number of friends from out of town helped in the celebration. We extend congratulations. Brillion News, Fri., Dec. 6, 1907


ANNIE PERSEKE Anna Perseke birth: 1879 death: 2 March 1897 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland, Manitowoc Co. father: Charles Perseke Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MELVIN PETERMANN Melvin E. Petermann, age 75, of Hilbert, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 10, 1992, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 13, 1992, at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion. The Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate and burial will follow in the Rockland E.U.B. Cemetery. He was born September 15, 1917, the son of the late Paul and Olga Krueger Petermann. He did farm work in the area his entire lifetime. He was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion from 5 until 9 p.m. on Thursday, and on Friday from 8 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, November 11, 1992 P. A2


OLGA PETERMANN KILLED BY A BOLT OF LIGHTNING The home of Paul F. Peterman of Rantoul was plunged into sorrow on Monday afternoon at about half past three o'clock when his wife was killed by a bolt of lightning while at work in the garden. Mr. and Mrs. Peterman were at work in the garden when a rain storm came up. Her husband left her and went to the barn to put the cattle in and when he returned he was horrified to find his wife lying prostrated on the ground. He hurried to her side and raised her up but life seemed to be extinct. In the vain hope that she might be resuscitated he summoned Dr. Bolton who arrived at the Peterman home, shortly after but she was beyond earthly help. She was struck on the head, the bolt passing through her body, tearing her shoes from her feet and badly discoloring her face and body. The strange feature of the sad happening is that the storm was not a severe one, the flash of lightning being about the only one noticeable. Olga Krueger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Krueger, was born in the town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, Oct. 2, 1892, remaining there until her marriage to Paul F. Peterman on Dec. 11, 1913. They lived at the Krueger home for some time then moved to Gravesville and three and a half years ago purchased the Geo. Whalen farm in Rantoul on which the accident occurred. Her neighbors speak in the highest praise of the deceased as a neighbor, wife and mother and all over the deepest sympathy to the bereft husband and little son, who survived her. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, the body being taken to her old home in Rockland for interment, following services held at the Rockland Evange- lical Church. In addition to her husband and little son she also leaves her parents, a brother, Levi Krueger, of Rockland, and five sisters, Mrs. Wm Behnke, Misses Alma, Martha, Linda and Irene of Rockland. Chilton Times - May 11, 1918 ********* Marriage of Paul/Olga Petermann Reedsville Items: A pretty home wedding was solemnized Thursday at 11:00 am in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Krueger of Rockland, when their daughter, Olga became the bride of Paul Peterman, Rev. J. Schneller of Reedsville performing the marriage ceremony. The home was appropriately and beautifully decorated for the occasion. The bride wore a becoming gown of light blue silk and wore a wreath and veil. She was attended by the Misses Alma and Clara Krueger as bridesmaids. The groom wore the conventional black and was attended by Messrs. William Peterman and Leva Krueger. The bride is a favorite among her many friends who wish her much joy and happiness in her wedded life. The groom, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peterman of Potter, is a popular young farmer and well liked by all his acquaintances. After the ceremony the guests partook of a bounteous wedding feast and spent the remainder of the day at the home of the bride's parents. Their friends wish them much joy and a long life. Brillion News, Fri., Dec. 19, 1913


PAUL PETERMANN Paul Peterman(sic), 73, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Tuesday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Roy Headley will officiate and burial will be in the Town of Rockland Cemetery. Mr. Peterman was born June 29, 1891, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late John and Bertha Marquardt Peterman. He married Olga Krueger Dec. 11, 1913, in the Methodist Church in the Town of Rockland and the couple farmed in the Town of Rantoul, Calumet County. Surviving him are a son, Melvin Peterman, and a sister, Mrs. Louis J. Schroeder, of the Town of Rockland and five nephews and five nieces. Preceding him in death were his wife, four brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 16, 1964 p.18 ******** Marriage of Paul/Olga Petermann Reedsville Items: A pretty home wedding was solemnized Thursday at 11:00 am in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Krueger of Rockland, when their daughter, Olga became the bride of Paul Peterman, Rev. J. Schneller of Reedsville performing the marriage ceremony. The home was appropriately and beautifully decorated for the occasion. The bride wore a becoming gown of light blue silk and wore a wreath and veil. She was attended by the Misses Alma and Clara Krueger as bridesmaids. The groom wore the conventional black and was attended by Messrs. William Peterman and Leva Krueger. The bride is a favorite among her many friends who wish her much joy and happiness in her wedded life. The groom, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peterman of Potter, is a popular young farmer and well liked by all his acquaintances. After the ceremony the guests partook of a bounteous wedding feast and spent the remainder of the day at the home of the bride's parents. Their friends wish them much joy and a long life. Brillion News, Fri., Dec. 19, 1913


SON OF LEONARD PIEPENBURG The gravestone is for a stillborn son of my grandparents, Leonard A Piepenburg, born May 31, 1895 - died Mar 21, 1965 and Elvera (Krueger) Piepenburg, born Jan 23, 1898 - died Aug 10, 1966. Leonard and Elvera Piepenburg are buried in the Brillion community Cemetery. Their stillborn son was born and died on May 23, 1917 in Rantoul township, Calumet County. (sent in by researcher)


BERTHA RADTKE Miss Bertha Radtke, 76, died last night at the home of her niece Mrs. Hugo Umnus, of 1413 South Ninth street. She had been ill four weeks. She was born in Germany in 1871 and came to this county with her parents when a child. She made her home with the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bessert of Reedsville. Survivors are several nieces and nephews in this vicinity and a brother, Charles, of Benton, Minn. The body will be moved Monday to Reedsville from the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical church in the village, the Rev. George Nickell officiating. Burial will be in the Rockland cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 14, 1947 P. 2


FRIEDERICKE RADTKE Mrs. Fredericka Radtke of Reedsville, mother of Carl Ziemer of this city, died at Reedsville and was buried there today. Mrs. Radtke was 78 years old. The aged woman made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bessert. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ziemer were at Reedsville today for the funeral. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Oct. 23, 1911


ADOLPH REINKE Adolph Reinke, 37 years old, died at the hospital here Sunday as the result of complications from an operation arising from an operation for appendicitis which he underwent at Oshkosh eleven years ago. He was removed to the hospital here Saturday noon from his home at Reedsville. Mr. Reinke was born in Manitowoc county and is one of the well known farmers of his vicinity. Besides the widow, a father and mother survive him. The remains will be taken to Reedsville for burial. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, January 6, 1919 ********* (This is the only Adolph Reinke I have in the cemeteries) The barn of Adolph Reinke was struck by lightning and destroyed Sunday night. Several head of cattle, three horses and some chickens were burned with the barn. It is thought the horses were killed when the barn was struck. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 11, 1916


AUGUSTE REINKE Reedsville: After an illness of several months duration, Mrs. Frank Reinke passed away to her eternal home Monday at about the midnight hour. Decedent had reached the age of fifty-six years. Besides her husband and four children, three boys, Richard, Willie, Eddie and one girl, Laura. Mrs. Reinke leaves one brother, Mr. R.F. Bubolz and three sisters, Mrs. Aug. D. Krueger, Mrs. Gust Haese and Mrs. Amelia Zahn to mourn her early death. Mrs. Reinke was a loving wife and mother whose presence from her home will be sorely missed. We extend sincere sympathy to the family on this sad occasion. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. Detert of the Association Evangelical Church will conduct the burial services. Brillion News, Fri., Feb. 16, 1912


FRANK REINKE Frank Reinke, 83, of the town of Rockland died yesterday at the Bellin hospital in Green Bay following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Reedsville Co-op funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the Rockland Zion Evangelical church, the Rev. G.H. Nickell officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Mr. Reinke was born on Christmas day in 1862 and in 1884 married Augusta Bubolz. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Adolph Rusch of Reedsville, two sons, Richard of Rockland and Ed of Milwaukee, two step-brothers, Henry Benke of Rockland and Ed of Reedsville. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 14, 1946 P.2


GOTTFRIED REINKE Gottfried Reinke, who has been sick for several days, died last Sunday morning. Mr. Reinke's sickness and death was caused by over heat. He was 64 years and of age and was a respected and useful citizen. His death will be mourned by a host of fiends to whom his many good qualities endeared him. Brillion News, October 11, 1895


ERNA RUSCH Reedsville Items Rusch - The home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Rusch of Rockland was saddened by the sudden taking away of their little six months old baby girl. the funeral took place Sunday at 10 o'clock from the Rockland Ev. Zion Church, Rev. Schneller officiating. Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 3, 1913


LOUIS RUSCH (d. 1949) Louis Rusch, 77, former county resident, died Sunday at Tomahawk, Wis. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville cooperative funeral home. He was born in Reedsville in 1871 and moved to Tomahawk 40 years ago. He is survived by two brothers, John of Chicago and Carl of South Dakota; two half brothers, William and Herman Ebert of Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs. John Kraus of Reedsville and Mrs. George Mason of Milwaukee. The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Reedsville after 7 o'clock this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 5, 1949 P. 2


LOUIS B. RUSCH (d. 1900) Death in Reedsville on Thurs. last week of Louis Rusch of pneumonia. The deceased, who was 30-yrs. old, leaves a widow and one child. His funeral was held Sun. Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1900 ********* Name Louis B. Rusch Gender Male Death Date 22 Mar 1900 Death Place Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 31 Birth Date 31 Jan 1870 (sic) Occupation Farmer Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Emma Father's Name Louis Rusch Father's Birthplace Wisconsin Mother's Name Wilhelmine Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Name Louis B. Rusch Event Type Death Event Date 1900 Event Place Rockland, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Gender Male Age 31 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Farmer Birth Date 21 Jan 1870 Birth Year (Estimated) 1869 Burial Place Rockland Cemetery Evangelical Cemetery Father's Name Dorus Rusch Father's Birthplace Wisconsin Mother's Name Wilhelmine Rusch Spouse's Name Emma Rusch Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907


WILHELM F.T. RUSCH IN PROBATE, Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the estate of William Rusch Deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Wilhelm Rusch of the town of Rockland in said County representing among other things that William Rusch late of the town of Rockland, and County of Manitowoc on the 18th day of October A.D., 1874, at the town of Rockland and in said County died intestate, leaving goods, chattels, and estate within this State, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Charles Krueger of said County granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 8th day of February A.D., 1875, at 10 o'clock A.M., at may office in said County. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County. Dated at the Probate office the 8th day of January, A.D., 1875. T.G. Olmsted, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, January 21, 1875 P. 2 ***** ADMINISTRATORS SALE. IN PROBATE.-Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the estate of William Rusch deceased. Notice is hereby given, that by virtue and in pursuant of an order of license, made in said matter, on the 9th day of August, A.D. 1875, by the County Court of said County, the undersigned, Carl Krueger administrator of the estate of William Rusch late of said County deceased, will, on Monday the 11th day of October, A.D. 1875, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the office of the County Judge, in the City of Manitowoc, in said County, offer for Sale at Public Vendue, the following described lands to-wit" The South West quarter (1/4), of the south East quarter (1/4), of Section number ten (10), and the South West Quarter (1/4), of the North West quarter (1/4), of Section number fourteen (14), all of township number nineteen (19), of Range number twenty-one (21), East, lying and being situated in the county of Manitowoc and state of Wisconsin. Terms of sale. Cash. Carl Krueger, Administrator. Dated at Manitowoc, the 13th day of September, A.D. 1875. Manitowoc Pilot, September 16, 1875 P. 2



WILHELMINE RUSCH (d. 1908) Elderly Mrs. Louis Rusch in Reedsville died last week. In the past the lady always made certain that she notified us when she had observed another birthday. Her funeral was Tuesday last week. Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1909 ******** Mrs. Rusch, an old resident of Reedsville, passed away at the home of her niece, Mrs. Geo. Mason, having reached the advanced age of 85 years. In former years Mrs. Rusch's husband owned the saw and plaining (sic) mill in Reedsville besides a large tract of land. Deceased is survived by two sons, August of this place and Fred of Dakota. Manitowoc Pilot, December 31, 1908


WILHELMINE RUSCH (d. 1909) Mrs.Wilhelmina Rusch died at Reedsville last week at the venerable age of 77 years, leaving one son and four daughters. Interment was in Rockland. Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 16, 1909


AUGUSTE C.W. SCHLEY Auguste Charlotte Wilhelmine Krueger Schley birth: 10 November 1843 Pomerania death: 9 December 1900 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1900 Rockland father: August Krueger spouse Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


EDMUND SCHLEY Edmund Schley birth: 18 September 1894 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., death: 10 April 1895 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland, Manitowoc Co., father: August A. Schley mother: Emma Schley Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ARDINE E.H. SCHMIDT Miss Ardina (sic) Schmidt died last Sunday of appendicitis. The funeral took place in the Methodist Cemetery in Rockland last Wednesday, Rev. Reicherdt officiating. Brillion News, Fri., Jan. 18, 1901 ******* Andena Ella Henriette Schmidt birth: 2 July 1883 Rockland, Wis. death: 13 January 1901 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland father: Charles Schmidt mother: Ernstina Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


AUGUST SCHMIDT Reedsville: Mr. August Schmidt, a respected farmer of the Town of Rockland and an early pioneer of the town, died on Friday, the 12th inst., in the 77th of his age, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rudolp Reim. Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 19, 1906 ********* August Schmidt birth: 22 May 1828 Pomerania death: 12 October 1906 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1906 Rockland spouse: Henrietta Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ERNSTINE SCHMIDT Mrs. Ernstina(sic) Schmidt, a well known resident of the Town of Rockland, died last Sunday at the age of 72 years. The funeral was held on Tuesday. Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 1, 1910


HENRIETTA SCHMIDT Mrs. Aug. Schmidt of Rockland died very suddenly last Saturday night. Heart failure is the cause of her death. The funeral took place at the Methodist cemetery, Wednesday. Manitowoc Pilot, March 13, 1902. ********* Henrietta Schley Schmidt birth: 14 April 1841 Pomerania death: 9 March 1902 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1902 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. father: Karl Schley mother: Friedricke spouse: August Schmidt Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HEINRICH SCHULTZ Henry Schultz, a pioneer settler of Rockland since his arrival here from Germany 82 years ago, Jan. 27, died Sunday evening at 8:20 p.m. at the home of his son, Fred, of this village, with whom he has resided since leaving the old farm home in Rockland, in Nov. 1915. He is survived by six sons, Charles, Fred, Henry Jr., Albert, Louis and Willie and three daughters, Bertha, Mrs. Jandry; Minnie, Mrs. Behnke, and Mathilda, Mrs. Junker. The Funeral was held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. from his son's home to Rockland Ev. E. Church, Rev. Eilert officiating and was largely attended. Many beautiful floral pieces were presented Mr. Schultz, although living to an advanced age was active and alert up to a few days before his death. He was a highly respected neighbor and friend and a kind and loving husband and father. Taken sick last Tuesday he failed rapidly and calmly and peacefully breathed his last Sunday evening, surrounded by members of his family. Thus one by one the ranks of the sturdy pioneer settlers are thinned and each year finds the surviving group growing less and less as one by one they answer the Final Summons. With them died much of the old true genuine hospitality and neighborly solicitude. Brillion News, February 9, 1917 ******** The funeral of Henry Schultz, a pioneer resident of Rockland, was held there, burial being in the cemetery at that place. Mr. Schultz was past 82 years of age and located at Rockland as a boy. He is survived by six sons and three daughters. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 12, 1917, Page 3


LAURA M. SEEHAFER Laura Seehafer birth: 28 June 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. death: 7 July 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. father: Gottlieb Seehafer mother: Margaret Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARGARETHA SEEHAFER Reedsville: Mrs. Gottlieb Seehafer died last Friday. The funeral took place last Sunday at the Rockland Methodist Church. Brillion news, Fri., July 8, 1898 ******** Margaret Rusch Seehafer birth: 24 November 1870 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin death: 1 July 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. father: Rusch spouse: Gottlieb Seehafer Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHANN WESENER Called by Death John Wesner, an aged and widely known resident of the Town of Rockland, died last week at the age of 81 years. Decedent came to America in 1856 from Germany. He is survived by one son, Augusst and two daughters, one of whom is married. The funeral services were conducted at the Evangelical Association Church in Rockland, Rev. Detert officiating. Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 25, 1913