ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ALBERT SCHROEDER

Albert Schroeder, 87, of Hilbert, died Saturday noon at Calumet
Memorial Hospital, Chilton, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran
Church, Hilbert. The Rev. Kenneth J. Weber will officiate and
burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Collins.
Mr. Schroeder was born Jan. 15, 1881, at the Town of Rockland,
Manitowoc County, son of the late Charles and Wilhelmina Bleck
Schroeder. He married Louisa Zarnoth Dec. 15, 1910, at Collins.
He was a painter for 52 years at Hilbert.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Edwin, of Stockbridge; three
daughters, Mrs. George (Leona) Urban, of Reedsville; Mrs. Harvey
(Esther) Graf of Kiel and Miss Hertha Schroeder of Watertown; 
nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Kapitzke Funeral Home, Hilbert, Monday
evening. The casket will be moved to the church Tuesday where
the body will lie in state from noon until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 17, 1968  p.13


ANNA SCHROEDER

Mrs. Anna Schroeder, 78, a former resident of Collins, died Monday morning at 
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Alfred Olp in Oconomowoc where she had been living. 
Funeral services will be 2 pm Thursday at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins, 
the Revs. Victor Wendland and C.H. Clausen officiating. Burial will be in Collins.
Mrs. Schroeder was born on March 8, 1878 at ??, Reedsville, daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Frederick Brandt. On November 12, 1901 she was married to William Schroeder 
at Reedsville in the ???. Mr. Schroeder preceded her in death and she has lived 
at Oconomowoc for the past six years.
Survivors include a son, Elmer of Oconomowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Alfred Olp of 
Oconomowoc; a granddaughter and a great granddaughter. Friends may call at the 
Notbohn Funeral Home, Oconomowoc after 3 pm Wednesday. The body will be moved to 
the church at Collins Thursday where it will lie in state from noon until the hour 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 24, 1956 page T9


BERTHA SCHROEDER    (d. 1921)

Bertha Schroeder nee Seehafer (death index v.18 p.290)
Wife of Louis R. Schroeder
Died Jan. 15, 1921 at age 29 years and 10 days
Daughter of August Seehafer and Anna Henning
Born Wisconsin
Died from "pulmonary tuberculosis"
Buried at "Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Rockland"
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Marriage of Louis/Bertha Seehafer Schroeder
Collins Notes:
Tuesday morning, May 28, Louis Schroeder and Bertha Seehafer were joined in 
matrimony in the Lutheran Church at Reedsville. The attendants were the Misses 
Laura Seehafer, Christine Schroeder, Laura Rusch and the Messrs. Henry Schroeder, 
Gottfried Draheim and August Seehafer. After the ceremony the wedding party and 
guests repaired to the bride's home where a sumptuous dinner was given. Dancing 
and card playing, etc, made the afternoon and evening pass all too fast. The 
newlyweds will live on a farm a half mile north of here. We wish them Gods speed 
on their journey through life. Among the out of town guests who attended the 
wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. Julius Seehafer and daughter, Laura of Valders; Edna 
and Florence Klose of Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. frank Kappe of Quarry and Adolph 
Seehafer of Marshfield. Swentzen's Orchestra, assisted by Messrs. Echer and Wolf 
of Brillion furnished the music.
Brillion News, Fri., June 7, 1912


BERTHA SCHROEDER   (d. 1939)

Mrs. Bertha Schroeder, 76, widow of Gustave Schroeder, well known 
Rockland farmer, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
Gottfried Draheim, at Collins.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Draheim 
home and at 2 o'clock from the St. Peters Lutheran church at Collins. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mrs. Schroeder, nee Bertha Mahnke, was born in 1863. She and her 
husband operated a farm near Collins for years. He died four years 
ago.
Survivors are two sons, Louis and Henry, of Collins; three daughters, 
Mrs. Draheim, Mrs. Ernst Wagner and Mrs. John Schroeder, all of Collins; 
14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 13, 1939  P. 10


CHARLES G. SCHROEDER

RETIRED FARM OWNER PASSES
Services For Charles Schroeder To Be Held Wednesday (photo)
Charles G. Schroeder, 83, retired farmer, died Sunday at the home 
of his son, William, Eaton, where he made his home the past 10 years. 
Death was due to infirmities of old age.
Mr. Schroeder lived in this county for nearly 80 years, coming here 
with his parents when a boy. In November, 1934, he and his wife 
observed the 60th anniversary of their marriage at a celebration at 
the William Schroeder home.
Funeral Wednesday 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home 
of William Schroeder and at 2 p.m. from the German Lutheran church, 
Rockland. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Schroeder was born in Germany and when a boy accompanied his 
parents to Manitowoc county. They located on a farm near Collins. 
He married Miss Minnie Bleck at Reedsville in 1874 and purchased 
a farm at Rockland.
Mr. Schroeder took an active interest in town affairs and served as 
assessor and also was a supervisor for several terms. Twenty years 
ago Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder moved to Two Rivers, where he was employed 
for 10 years at the Hamilton plant. Ten years later they went to live 
with their son.
Widow Survives
Survivors are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. George Teserik, Two Rivers; 
three sons, William, Eaton, Charles, Detroit, Mich., Albert, Route 4, 
Chilton; a brother, Michael, Rockland; three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie 
Kornetzke, Brillion, Mrs. Mary Mahnke, Milwaukee, Mrs. Gusta Greenlaugh, 
Fond du Lac; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The body will be moved to the William Schroeder home in Eaton tonight 
from the Berge funeral parlors, Valders.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 20, 1936  P. 11


GUSTAVE SCHROEDER   (d. 1935)

PIONEER FARM LEADER DIES 
Gustave Schroeder, 79, To Be Buried At Collins
Gustave Schroeder, 79, a pioneer farmer of this county, died Sunday 
morning at his home near Collins as the result of paralysis.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday at 1:30 from the home and at 
2 o'clock from the St. Peters Lutheran church at Collins with the Rev. 
Gerhardt Schaefer officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining 
cemetery. 
Mr. Schroeder was born on July 29, 1856, in the town of Rockland. He 
married Bertha Mahnke in 1882. Survivors are the widow; three daughters, 
Mrs. Annie Wagner, Mrs. Christine Draheim, Chilton, Mrs. Hattie Schroeder, 
Collins; two sons, Louis, Collins; Henry, Reedsville; two brothers, 
Charles, Collins; Michael, Chilton; four sisters, Mrs. Louise Kormetzkey, 
Brillion; Mrs. Marie Mahnke, Milwaukee; Mrs. Carolyn Lau, Brillion; Mrs. 
Augusta Greenlaw, Fond du Lac. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 10, 1935  P. 2


HARVEY SCHROEDER

TOWN OF EATON SCHOOL CLOSED BY DIPHTHERIA 
Discovery of two cases of diphtheria in the family of Albert Schroeder in the 
town of Eaton, one of which resulted in the death, late Thursday night of Harvey, 
three year old son of the family, has resulted in an order closing the Niles 
school. A daughter of the family is critically ill. 
The order to close the school was taken as a precautionary measure and all pupils 
have been given the prophylactic treatment as a preventative measure. The little 
Schroeder boy had been ill but a very short time and death came late Thursday 
night. The funeral was private. Hope is held out for the recovery of the daughter 
of the family.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 24, 1923  P. 1


HATTIE SCHROEDER

Mrs. John Schroeder, 73, of Collins, died Friday at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mrs. Schroeder was born Dec. 18, 1895, in Town of Rockland, daughter 
of the late Gustave and Bertha Mahnke Schroeder. She was married to 
John Schroeder June 7, 1917, at Friedens Church, Collins. The couple 
farmed in Town of Rockland, and he died Dec. 7, 1961.
Survivors include a son, Edward, of Collins; a daughter, Mrs. Ervin 
(LaVerna) Artz, of Kaukauna; two brothers, Louis of Rt. 2, Reedsville, 
and Henry of Rt. 4, Chilton; three grandchildren and two great grand-
children. Three sisters preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday until 
10:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 11, 1969  P. 7


HENRY SCHROEDER

Henry G. Schroeder, 86, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died unexpectedly Wednesday 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 
Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate with burial in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Schroeder was born Nov. 27, 1889, in the Town of Rockland, son of 
the late Gustav and Bertha Mahnke Schroeder. He married Louisa Damm 
June 22, 1916, at Collins. He worked for Bahr Construction Co. for 20 
years. 
Survivors include two sons, Elroy, of Valders and Rayfield, of Collins; 
a brother, Louis, of Town of Rockland; six grandchildren and seven great 
grandchildren. His wife and three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Friday and at the church from noon Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, March 25, 1976  P. 3


IDA SCHROEDER

Mrs. Louis Schroeder, 75, of the Town of Rockland, died Thursday evening at the 
farm home. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Sunday at St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Schroeder was born July 8, 1899 in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the 
late John and Bertha Marquardt Petermann. She was married to Louis Schroeder 
June 8, 1927.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Arnold (Evelyn) Herberlina of 
Manitowoc and Miss Diana Schroeder, at home; a step-son, Alfred of Brillion; a 
step-daughter, Mrs. Wilbert (Leona) Meyer of Greenleaf, four grandchildren and 
two great grandchildren. Five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 to 9 pm Saturday until 10:30 
am Sunday and at the church until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Aug. 2, 1974 page 3
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(8 July 1899/Aug. 1974/SSDI)


JOHN SCHROEDER

John M. Schroeder, 70, of Collins, died Thursday afternoon at home 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Collins, the Rev. Philip Press officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Schroeder was born March 19, 1891, in the Town of Rockland, son 
of the late Louis and Rozena Strodthoff Schroeder. On June 7, 1917, 
he married Hattie Schroeder, and the couple farmed in the Town of 
Rockland.
He was a deputy sheriff in the Town of Rockland for more than 30 years, 
and for several years was director and president of Gjerpen-Valders 
Telephone Co. He was a guard at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc., during 
World War II and a member of the Collins Volunteer Fire Dept. 
Survivors include his wife, a son, Edward on the home farm, a daughter, 
Mrs. Ervin Artz, of Kaukauna, a brother, Arthur, of Fond du Lac, three 
grandchildren and a great grandchild. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Saturday until 
11:30 a.m. Sunday when the casket will be moved to the church where the 
body will be in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 8, 1961  P. 17


LOUIS R. SCHROEDER

Louis R. Schroeder, 93, formerly of Route 2, Reedsville, who resided with a 
daughter, Diana Schroeder of 4004 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, 
May 10, at the residence.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. 
The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Schroeder was born March 25, 1887, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Gustav and Bertha Mahnke Schroeder. He farmed all his lifetime in the Town of 
Rockland until his retirement. May 28, 1912, he married Bertha Seehaefer at 
Reedsville. She preceded him in death in 1921. He married Ida Peterman June 8, 
1927, at Potter. She preceded him in death in 1974.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Alfred and Nadia Schroeder of Brillion; 
two daughters and a son-in-law, Evelyn and Arnold Heberlein and Diana Schroeder of 
Manitowoc, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A daughter, Leona Meyer, 
a brother and four sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Tuesday afternoon until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the time 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, May 20, 1980 P.3


LOUISA SCHROEDER   (d. 1971)

Mrs. Louise A. Schroeder, 82, of R. 2, Brillion, died early today 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a lengthy illness.
Born Nov. 24, 1889, at Collins, she was a daughter of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Albert Zarnoth.
She was married to Albert Schroeder on Dec. 15, 1910. He preceded 
her in death.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Brillion.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. George (Leona) Urban of R. 2, 
Brillion, Mrs. Harvey (Esther) Graf of Kiel and Miss Hertha Schroeder 
of Watertown; a son, Edwin of Menasha; nine grandchildren and 19 great-
grandchildren.
A son, two sisters, and a brother preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Brillion, the Rev. Arden Stuebs, pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in the Collins Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, from 2 p.m. 
Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday and at the church from 11 a.m. until 
the hour of services. 
Sheboygan Press, Friday, December 31, 1971  P. 7 


LOUISE SCHROEDER   (d. 1968)

Mrs. Henry G. Schroeder, 73, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Friday at home. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mrs. Schroeder, the former Louise Damm, was born March 21, 1895, in 
the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late John and Mathilda Zutz Damm, 
and was married June 22, 1916, to Mr. Schroeder. They lived in the 
Town of Rockland and marked their golden wedding in 1966. 
Survivors include the husband; two sons, Elroy of Valders and Ray of 
Collins; a sister, Mrs. Bennett Evenson, of Valders; four brothers, 
Ernst, Fred. And John, of Rt. 1, Valders, and Herman of Collins; six 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A brother preceded in 
death.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday 
until 10:3 a.m. Monday and at the church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 27, 1968  P. 16


MATHILDA SCHROEDER

PNEUMONIA IS DEATH CAUSE  
Mrs. Mike Schroeder, 71, Suffers Relapse, Dies Sunday 
Mrs. Mike Schroeder, 71, nee Mathilda Damm, died shortly after 7 o'clock Sunday 
morning at her home in the town of Rockland following a 12-day illness with 
pneumonia. Mrs. Schroeder was apparently recovering but suffered a relapse 
yesterday.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 
2 o'clock from the Evangelical church in Collins. The burial will take place at 
the Lutheran cemetery in the town of Rockland.
Mrs. Schroeder was born in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee county, March 1, 1866. 
On January 19?, 1886, she was married to Mike Schroeder at her home in the Town 
of Rockland. The couple settled on the Schroeder homestead until 1899, when they 
moved to Collins, where they lived until 1904. In that year they moved back to 
the homestead, buying the farm. In 1908 the homestead was sold and the Schroeders 
moved to their present home. Two years ago they celebrated their golden wedding 
anniversary at a surprise party given by relatives and friends.
Survivors besides her husband include four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Etzel, Chicago; 
Mrs. Anna Schwalbe, town of Eaton; Mrs. Carie Hammel, town of Eaton; and Mrs. Lena 
Behnke, town of Rockland; and four brothers, John Damm of Eaton, Edward of Appleton, 
William of Collins and Henry of California; two half-brothers, Louis Lemke of 
Collins and Adolph Lemke of California.
The body will lie at the home until the time of the services Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Time, April 12, 1937  P. 2


MICHAEL SCHROEDER

Michael Schroeder, 81, lifelong resident of the town of Rockland, 
died Sunday at the Holy Family hospital where he had been a patient 
for 10 days. He had been in failing health several months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the St. 
Peters Evangelical Lutheran church at Collins, with burial in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Schroeder engaged in farming all his life. He married Miss 
Matilda Damm, who died six years ago.
A sister, Mrs. Gustie Greenlaw of Fond du Lac, survives.
The body may be viewed at the Schroeder home near Collins from T
uesday afternoon until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 4, 1943  P. 10 


WILHELMINE SCHROEDER

Mrs. Charles Schroderer [sic], 84, nee Bleck, died Sunday at the farm home in 
Eaton, now operated by her son, William. She had been ill several months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Schroderer home 
and at 2 o'clock from the St. Peter Lutheran church, Rockland. Burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Schroderer was born in Germany and when a girl accompanied her parents to 
this country. She was married to Charles Schroderer in 1874 and they located 
on a farm in Eaton. Later they moved to Two Rivers where Mr. Schroderer was 
employed at the Hamilton plant for 10 years. In recent years they returned to 
Eaton. Mrs. [sic] Schroderer died in April, 1936.
Survivors are three sons, William, Eaton, Charles, Detroit, Albert, Calumet 
county; a daughter, Mrs. George Peserik, Two Rivers; a brother, Edward Bleck, 
Valders; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home, Valders, until Tuesday morning 
when it will be moved to the William Schroderer home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 13, 1937; page 2


WILLIAM D. SCHROEDER    (d. 1945)

William David Schroeder, 69, town of Eaton, died at Milwaukee Thursday while
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Olp.
He was born in 1875 in the town of Rockland. In 1901 he was married to Annie
Radandt of the town of Rockland. In 1925, he moved to the town of Eaton where
he continued to farm.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at his home in the town of
Eaton and at 2 p.m. at the Lutheran church in Collins, the Rev. Marcus
Schwartz officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body may be viewed at 7:30 p.m. today at the Berge funeral home in Valders.
Sunday morning it will be moved to his home in the town of Eaton until time
of services on Monday.
Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Alfred Olp of Milwaukee; one
son, Elmer Schroeder at home; one brother, Albert Schroeder of Hilbert; and
one sister, Mrs. George Peserik, of Two Rivers; one granddaughter.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 18, 1945 p.2


ALVINA SCHWALBE

Mrs. Alvina Schwalbe, 86, of the Town of Eaton, Rt. 4, Chilton, 
died Thursday at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Lutheran 
Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Schwalbe, nee Alvina Holdorf, was born in the Town of Liberty 
Dec. 18, 1888, daughter of the late Ernstine (sic) and Frank Holdorf. 
She was married to Ferdinand Schwalbe at St. Peter Church, Collins, 
May 1, 1906. She was an honorary member of the Ladies Aid Society 
of St. Peter Church. Her husband preceded her in death in 1971.
Survivors include three sons, Everett, of Collins and Elroy and Earl, 
of Rt. 1, Valders; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Lila) Hickman, of 
Willows, Calif., and Mrs. Lester (Semona) Evenson, of Rt. 4, Chilton; 
a brother, Ervin Holdorf, of Kiel, 19 grandchildren, 40 great grand-
children, and three great great grandchildren. 
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 6 to 
9 p.m. Saturday and at St. Peter Church from noon Sunday until the 
time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Friday, April 29, 1977 P. 14 


ANNA SCHWALBE

Mrs. August Schwalbe Sr., 92, died Wednesday night at the home of 
her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Schwalbe in the town 
of Eaton.
Funeral services will be held at the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, town of Rockland, at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Victor Weyland 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Schwalbe was born in the town of Gibson in 1859. She was a lifelong 
resident of Manitowoc County. The former Anna Damm, she married August 
Schwalbe in 1879. He died 20 years ago.
Surviving are: three daughters, Mrs. Herman Bloy, of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Martin Valleskey, of Marshall, Wis., and Mrs. Charles Zutz of Brillion; 
three sons, Ferd and August of Manitowoc Rapids, and Theodore of Collins; 
a brother, William Damm of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Carrie Hammell of 
Milwaukee; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Damm of Appleton, Mrs. 
Mathilda Lemke of Collins, and Mrs. Olga Lemke of San Francisco; and 
18 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home at Valders from 2 p.m. Friday 
until 10 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November, 29, 1951  P. 2


AUGUST SCHWALBE

AUG. SCHWALBE DIES AT HOME 
Veteran of Town of Eaton Was Ill For Months
August Schwalbe, Sr., a resident of the town of Eaton since a boy, 
died at the family home, on Route 6, Chilton, early this morning. 
He had been a patient at the St. Nicholas hospital at Sheboygan for 
some time and was returned to his home four weeks ago. He was in 
failing health since last November. 
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home 
and at two o'clock from the Lutheran church near Collins, with interment 
in the adjoining cemetery.
The deceased was born Nov. 21, 1854 in Germany and came to Eaton with 
his parents at an early age. He was married to Anna Damm of the town of 
Gibson Nov. 6, 1879. They made their home on a farm in Eaton for forty 
years, after which they retired. They celebrated their golden wedding 
in 1929. Besides the widow, four daughters, Mrs. Ernst Langmack, 
Milwaukee, Mrs. H. G. Bloy, Newton, Mrs. M. G. Vallesky, Collins, Mrs. 
C. H. Zutz, Brillion, three sons, Ferdinand and Theodore of Eaton, and 
August of Manitowoc, nineteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren 
survive. The deceased was the last surviving member of the Schwalbe 
family.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 1, 1932  P. 2


BERTHA SCHWALBE    (d. 1896)

DIED - At the home of her parents, in the town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, on 
Jan. 1, Bertha, wife of Ernst Schwalbe, aged 24 years, 11 months and 25 days.  
Mrs. Schwalbe was a daughter of Paul and Gusta Waegner.(sic) She was born 
Jan. 6, 1871. She grew to womanhood in the town of Eaton and was married to 
Mr. Ernst Schwalbe, May 8, 1894. She was a bright, companionable woman and was 
loved and respected by all who knew her. Some thirteen months ago she became 
ill with that dread disease, consumption. Everything was done to make her last 
days on earth pleasant and cheerful. During her long illness she bore her 
sufferings with true Christian fortitude, never murmuring or complaining. Her 
death is a sad blow to her husband who started in business with prospects of 
a happy home and companion.  
The funeral takes place in Eaton to-day, (Saturday) at 1 o'clock. The bereft 
husband and relatives have the sympathy of their large circle of friends.  
Chilton Times - January 4, 1896


ELISA SCHWALBE

Mrs. Schwalbe, mother of August, Carl and Friedrich Schwalbe of
Town Eaton, died Tues. evening, 04 Sept. The deceased came here 
in the early 1850's and was therefore one of the pioneer residents 
of our county. She is survived by her husband, 3 sons and 4 daughters.
Der Nord Westen, 13 Sept. 1894 


ELROY SCHWALBE

Elroy W. Schwalbe, age 82, of Kiel, died Friday afternoon, May 5, 2000, at his 
home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2000 at St. Peter's 
Ev. Lutheran Church, Collins with the Rev. Matthew Doebler officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
He was born November 13, 1917, in the town of Eaton, son of the late Ferdinand 
and Alvina (Holdorf) Schwalbe. Elroy was a graduate of Kiel High School, class 
of 1935. On September 10, 1939, he married the former Loretta Rodewald, at St. 
John's Lutheran Church, in Newtonburg.
For many years Elroy worked at the Manitowoc Company, helping to build all 28 
World War II submarines built there. He later made the transition to cranes. He 
and his wife also had a farm in the town of Eaton, for many years until retiring 
to Kiel in 1986. Elroy was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church 
in Collins.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta; four children, Russel and Patricia Schwalbe, 
Oshkosh, Dianne and Dennis Schroeder, Colgate, Wis., Jeanne and James Thies, 
Vernon Hills, Ill., and Jon and Jean Schwalbe, Manitowoc. He is also survived by 
18 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
He is further survived by two sisters, Senona Evenson, Chilton, Lila and Clarence 
Hickman, Willows, Calif.; a brother, Earl and Caroline Schwalbe, Manitowoc.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Everett Schwalbe.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel on Sunday (TODAY) 
from 4-8 p.m. On Monday, friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the 
time of service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Manitowoc Lutheran High School of St. Peter's 
Ev. Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, May 7, 2000 


ELSA D. SCHWALBE

Elsa D. Schwalbe, 93, formerly of Collins, passed away Thursday morning, April 5, 
1990, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Collins. 
Rev. Arnold E. Raddat will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born November 21, 1897, in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late 
William and Fredricha Roesler Radder. She attended schools in the Town of Eaton. 
She married Theodore Schwalbe on May 3, 1917, in the Town of Schleswig. Mrs. 
Schwalbe was a member of the Valders and Collins Senior Citizens, St. Peters 
Lutheran Church and St. Peters Ladies Aide.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Violdet and Frank Frieder of Manitowoc; 
two grandchildren (private). She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother, 
two sisters and an infant son, William.
Friends may call at St. Peters Church on Satruday from 12 noon to the time of 
service. There will be no Friday evening visitation at Christianson-Deja Funeral 
Home, Valders.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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(21 Nov. 1896/5 Apr. 1990/SSDI)


EMILIE SCHWALBE  (d. 1930)

FORMER TOWN OF CENTERVILLE WOMAN DIES
After a lingering illness, Mrs. Emilie Schwalbe passed away at 
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Mathes, New Holstein.  
Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock 
from the farm home near Collins, with burial at St. Peter's Lutheran 
cemetery.  
The deceased nee Emilie Hedrich was born October 29, 1855 at 
Centerville, and moved with her parents to the town of Rantoul, 
Calumet County in 1868.  In December 1875 she was married to Herman 
Freund, and three children were born to that union. In November 16, 
1879, he died in 1881 she married Fred Schwalbe who succumbed in 
1905.  Four daughters, three sons and one brother and sister are the 
survivors.  They are Oscar Freund, this city, A. W. Freund, New 
Holstein, August Schwalbe, Mrs. B. B. Johnston, Mrs. C. F. Laertz, 
Milwaukee, Mrs. Arnold March, Reedsville, Mrs. Walter Mathes of New 
Holstein. The sister, Mrs. Dassler of Centerville and brother, Edwin 
Hedrick of Potters, with twenty two grandchildren and eight great 
grandchildren survive.              
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 24, 1930 


FERDINAND SCHWALBE

Ferdinand Schwalbe, 89, of Rt. 4, Chilton, Town of Eaton, died Monday morning 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Mr. Schwalbe was born Aug. 16, 1881, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
August and Anna Damm Schwalbe. He married Alvina Holdorf May 1, 1906, at St. 
Peter Church, Collins. He farmed all his life.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, Everett of Collins and Elroy and Earl 
of Rt. 1, Valders; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Lila) Hickman of Willows, Calif., 
and Mrs. Lester (Senona) Evenson of Rt. 4, Chilton; two brothers, August of 
Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Theodore of Collins; 19 grandchildren and 32 great grand-
children, nieces and nephews. Four sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 9, 1971


FRED SCHWALBE    (d. 1905)

Death last week of 60-yr. old Fred Schwalbe, a well-known 
resident of Town Eaton. The deceased leaves a widow, 4 sons 
and 3 daughters. The funeral was held Thurs. last week.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1905
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Fred Schwalbe of Eaton died at his home last Tuesday. Mr. Schwalbe was well 
known in Manitowoc county, having been for many years a member of the county 
board of that county and prominent in political affairs. Chas. Schwalbe of 
Chilton is a brother and a sister also lives at Chilton. The funeral was held 
yesterday.
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Reedsville:
Several from here attended the funeral of Fred Schwalbe at Eaton Thursday. The 
deceased who is a well known resident of that town, died of dropsy Monday. He 
is survived by the widow and seven children. Our sincerest sympathy to the 
bereaved family.
Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 27, 1905
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Fred Schwalbe 
birth: 8 September 1845 Germany 
death: 23 October 1905 Eaton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
residence: 1905 Eaton 
father: Freidrich Schwalbe 
mother: Louise 
spouse: Amelia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


FRED C. SCHWALBE   (d. 1898)

Private Fred C. Schwalbe, son of Friedrich Schwalbe and Emelie Zutz, 
was born in Rockland Township, near Collins, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, 
on February 6, 1875. He served in Company H of the 2nd Regiment of the 
Wisconsin Volunteers, during the Spanish American War and died on July 27, 
1898 of typhoid fever at the old Civil War battlefield in Chickamauga, 
Georgia. He is buried in the family plot near his parents in St. Peter's 
Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery at Collins, Wisconsin.
(No newspaper or date)
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Death on Wednesday last week of Fred Schwalbe of Eaton in Camp Thomas in 
Chicamauga, a member of Company H, 2nd Wisconsin Regiment of typhus. The 22 
year old young man is a son of Fred Schwalbe who is serving in Washington in 
government. The casket will be brought to Eaton and buried there on Monday.
Der Nord Westen, Aug. 4, 1898
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Notes From Niles:
One of the saddest and largest funerals that ever took place in our midst, 
occurred here last Saturday afternoon, when the remains of F.C. Schwalbe were 
brought here for interment. Fred was the first victim from this county of the 
present war with Spain. When the president issued his first call for volunteers, 
Fred was one of the first to enlist, and went with Co. H of Manitowoc. His 
letters since that time to relatives and friends were jolly, but he was anxiously 
waiting for a chance to get to Cuba to fight the Dons. Shortly before the order 
was given to move to Charleston he was taken with typhoid fever and after about 
four weeks of terrible suffering he succumbed to the dreadful disease. When he 
was in a delirious state he called for his father incessantly, and he was sent 
for and was with him the last few weeks of his illness and also accompanied the 
remains here. Fred was the son of Fred Schwalbe, Sr., who resides at Washington, 
D.C., at present. He was formerly a teacher and taught three successful terms of 
school in this county, but resigned his position to go to the front. He had no bad 
habits, was strictly temperate in all things, and was beloved by all his many 
friends. He was just the sort of a young man that would have made a good soldier, 
and we think would have been promoted rapidly for his bravery, good conduct, and 
patriotism. Mr. and Mrs. Schwalbe and family have the sympathy of the whole 
community.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 4, 1898  pg. 2
********
The remains of Fred Schwalbe, the young soldier of Co. H. who died at Chickamauga, 
were interred at Eaton on Thursday last.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 11, 1898  pg. 4
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First publication August 3, 1898
State of Wisconsin,-Manitowoc County Court-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of F.C. Schwalbe, deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of F. Schwalbe, of the town of Eaton in said 
county, representing among other things that F.C. Schwalbe an inhabitant of said 
county, on the 27th day of July, A.D., 1898, at Chickamauga died intestate, 
leaving estate to be administered, and that said petitioner is the father of said 
deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Fred Schwalbee 
granted.
It is ordered, that said petition be heard at a regular term of said County Court 
to be held on Tuessday, the 6th day of September, A.D., 1898, at 10 o'clock 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 successively, prior to 
said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Post, a weekly newspaper published at 
Manitowoc in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 3rd day of August, A.D., 1898.
By the Court,
J.S. Anderson, County Judge.
Manitowoc Two Rivers Post, Thursday, August 4, 1898 P. 19


THEODORE W. SCHWALBE

Theodore Schwalbe, 74, Collins, died Sunday at home. Funeral services will be 
at 2 pm Wednesday at St.Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. 
Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Schwalbe was born July 28, 1898 in the Town of Eaton, son of the late August 
and Anna Damn Schwalbe. He married Elsa Radder May 3, 1917. He farmed and did 
trucking of livestock to Milwaukee. He also was a car salesman for Harvey Kleist 
Garage, Collins.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Violet) Frieder of Manitowoc; 
a brother, August of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren. A son, a brother and four 
sisters preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 pm Tuesday until 10:30 am 
Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., May 21, 1973 page 3
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(28 July 1897/May 1973/SSDI)


WILLIAM SCHWALBE    (d. 1922)

Steinthal:
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Radder were called to the bedside of the little infant son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred(sic) Schwalbe who on Wednesday suddenly took very sick. 
Despite the best of care and doctor's aid, the little boy could not be saved. 
He died on Friday morning at the age of 5 years. Burial took place in the 
Rockland Cemetery on Monday.
Kiel Tri County Record, Apr. 6, 1922
*********
(Note: Elsa Schwalbe's parents were Mr. and Mrs. Wm Radder. Elsa was married to 
Theodore. The age of the child should have been 5 mo. in the obituary. This
appears to be William Schwalbe)


ADLINE SCHWANKE

Notes From Quarry.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schwanke died Sunday evening and 
was buried at the German Lutheran cemetery at Collins Sunday.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 30, 1909 


AUGUST SCHWANKE

AUG. SCHWANKE, COLLINS, DEAD
August Schwanke, Collins, died Friday, aged 33 years
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Monday, March 28, 1910 page 2
*******
BONDSMEN HAD TO PAY.
And Ask Court to Look Into Affairs of Aug. Schwanke, Deceased.
Alleging that he has been called upon as bondsman of the late Aug Schwanke, 
treasurer of the town of Rockland, to make good a $600 shortage in Schwanke's 
accounts, Albert Schwanke secured an order Thursday summoning Mrs. Aug. 
Schwanke, widow of the dead treasurer to appear in probate court for examination 
as to property of the dead man. Mrs. Schwanke testified that aside from $8.60 
in personal property, her husband had left nothing, four notes which he held at 
the time of his death belonging to the town. The case was adjourned for one week 
for further hearing.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 30, 1910 P. 1


EMMA SCHWANKE

Collins Notes:
The funeral of Mrs. Aug. Schwanke was held Friday afternoon. She was laid to rest 
in the Lutheran cemetery. The deceased attained the age of 33 years. She was always 
sickly and was confined to her bed for the past year and Death came as a relief to 
her. Her husband died about two years ago. She leaves two children, Hugo and Edna, 
aged 14 and 9 years respectively, her parents, five sisters and six brothers to 
mourn her early death. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.
Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 18, 1912


MELVIN SEEHAUER

Melvin Sechaver
birth: 18 December 1905 St.Nazianz, Wis.
death: 17 February 1906 St. Nazianz, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1906 St.Nazianz
father: Henry Sechaver
mother: Mina
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ERWIN SEEHAWER

Notes From St. Nazianz:
Last week the death Angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seehaver (sic) 
and claimed their three months' old baby boy.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 20, 1904  pg. 8
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1904 Oct 04/SEEHAVER Erwin/v.7 p.267
"Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index"
********
Erwin Seehaver  (sic)
birth: 28 June 1904 St.Nazianz, Wis.
death: 4 October 1904 St. Nazianz, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Rockland
residence: 1904 St.Nazianz, Wis.
father: Henry Seehaver
mother: Wilhelmina
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ALICE SONNABEND

Sonnabend, Alice M. Manitowoc Age 89, formerly of Collins, passed away Wednesday, 
December 18, 2002 surrounded by her loving family at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center in Manitowoc. 
She was born December 6, 1913 in Reedsville, daughter of the late Otto and Clara 
(Bubolz) Bubolz. She married Norbert Sonnabend on June 16, 1937 at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Brillion. She graduated from Brillion High School, class of 1934. She farmed 
with her husband for 50 years in the Town of Rockland, retiring in 1987. Norbert 
and Alice celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June of 2002. She was a 
member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Collins, the Ladies Aid Society and the 
Collins Homemakers. 
Alice is survived by her husband, Norbert; her children: Gene (Beverly) Sonnabend, 
Brillion; Scherill (Charles) Dorn, Appleton; Audrey (Keith) Lippert, Valders; nine 
grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and a great-great grandson. She is survived 
by two sisters: Flora Schmidt, Appleton; Fern Tackmier, Appleton; two sisters-in-
law: Dorothy Sonnabend, Reedsville; and Alice Sonnabend, Manitowoc. She was preceded 
in death by her parnets and a sister, Lillian. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2002 at St. Peter Lutheran 
Church in Collins with the Rev. Robert Hankwitz officiating. Burial will be in the 
parish cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. at the church on Saturday until the time 
of service. The Wieting Funeral Home of Reedsville assisted the family with 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Friday, December 20, 2002  pg. A3


CARL SONNABEND

Carl Sonnabend, 87, of Collins, died Friday afternoon at a Manitowoc 
hospital. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Sonnabend was born Jan. 1, 1884, in the Town of Rantoul, son of 
the late Detlaf and Augusta Lau Sonnabend. He married Ida Klug May 7, 
1912, at Wayside. He farmed in the Town of Rantoul until his retirement 
in 1938? when they moved to Collins. Mr. Sonnabend served as a trustee 
of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church for three years.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Norbert of Collins, Rueben of 
Manitowoc, a daughter, Miss Dorothy at home, two brothers, Theodore of 
Brillion and Arthur of Whitelaw, a sister, Mrs. William (Clara) Matznick 
of Brillion, nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A son, four 
brothers, three sisters and two grandchildren preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday until 
10:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of 
service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 4, 1971 P. 6
*******
Marriage of Carl/Ida Sonnabend
The wedding of Chas. Sonnabend from here to Ida Klug of Morrison will take 
place at the latter's home on Tuesday, ay 7.
Brillion News, Fri., May 10, 1912


IDA SONNABEND

Ida Augusta Sonnabend, 96, of Collins, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, May 20, at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a short illness. Funeral services 
will be 2 pm Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. Rev. Arnold Ruddat 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Sonnabend was born September 5, 1889 at Maple Grove, daughter of the late 
Gustav and Anna Abraham Klug. She married Carl Sonnabend on May 7, 1912 at 
Wayside. She farmed with her husband in the Town of Rockland until retiring and 
moving to Collins in 1938. Mrs. Sonnabend was a member of St. Peter Lutheran 
Church, Collins and former member of the Ladies Aid.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Norbert and Alice Sonnabend of 
Collins; a daughter, Miss Dorothy Sonnabend of Collins; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. 
Rueben Sonnabend of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Rosik of Manitowoc; 
nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 
her husband on December 3, 1971; two sons, two grandchildren; three brothers and 
three sisters.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, 5 pm to 9 pm Thursday and 
on Friday from 8 - 10:30 am and then at the church from 11 am to the hour of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., May 21, 1986 page 24
********
(Sep. 5, 1889/May 1986/SSDI)
********
Marriage of Carl/Ida Sonnabend
The wedding of Chas. Sonnabend from here to Ida Klug of Morrison will take 
place at the latter's home on Tuesday, ay 7.
Brillion News, Fri., May 10, 1912


NORBERT SONNABEND

Norbert D. Sonnabend, age 90 of 1445 N. 7th St., Manitowoc, formerly of Collins, 
passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2004 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in 
Manitowoc. 
He was born May 9, 1913 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Karl and Ida 
(Klug) Sonnabend. He married the former Alice M. Bubolz on June 16, 1937 at 
Trinity Lutheran Church, Brillion. The couple celebrated their 65th wedding 
anniversary in June of 2002. Alice preceded him in death on Dec. 18, 2002. 
Norbert farmed in the Town of Rockland for 50 years retiring in 1987. He was 
a life long member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Collins, he served on the 
church council where he was the treasurer of the church and served on the 
cemetery committee for many years. He was also the treasurer of the Collins 
School Board, the assistant chief of the Collins Volunteer Fire Dept. and later 
became the chief, and also served as the number one Supervisor for the Town of 
Rockland. 
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gene (Beverly) Sonnabend of Brillion; 
two daughters and sons-in-law, Scherill (Charles) Dorn of Appleton; Audrey (Keith) 
Lippert of Valders; nine grandchildren, David Woodcock of Stoughton; Vicky and 
Steve Brandes of Brillion; Pam Meetz of Brillion; Jeff and Marie Sonnabend of 
De Pere; Shawn and Bill Sornson of Madison; Randy and Lois Sonnabend of New 
Holstein; Brett and Marsha Lippert of Manitowoc; Ty and Jill Meyer Lippert of 
Whitelaw; and Tina and Dan Grimm of Reedsville; 22 great-grandchildren and two 
great-great-grandchildren; a sister Dorothy Sonnabend of Reedsville; three sisters-
in-law, Alice Sonnabend of Manitowoc; Flora Schmidt of Appleton and Fern Tackmier 
of Appleton; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was 
preceded in death by his wife Alice; his parents; and two brothers, Rueben and 
Louis. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4 at St. Peter Lutheran Church 
in Collins with the Rev. Robert Hankwitz officiating. Burial will be in the parish 
cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Tuesday 
from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home of Reedsville 
assisted the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2004


BONITA STARFELDT

Miss Bonita Starfeldt, 33, died Wednesday at the St. Agnes Hospital 
in Fond du Lac. She has been residing with a sister, Mrs. Arthur 
Wagner, Rt. 4, Chilton.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the St. Peter Lutheran 
Church in Collins, with the Rev. Victor Weyland officiating. Burial will 
be in the adjoining cemetery.
Miss Starfeldt was born in the town of Ellington, Outagamie County, on 
March 5, 1920. She moved to the town of Eaton in 1937 where she had 
resided since. 
She is survived by two brothers, Lawrence of Appleton and Eldred of 
Greenville; five sisters, Mrs. William Drace of Neenah, Mrs. Arthur Wagner 
and Mrs. Reuben Wagner of Rt. 4, Chilton,  Mrs. Joseph Babino of Menasha 
and Mrs. Arnold Wagner of Milwaukee. Several nieces and nephews also 
survive.
Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home in Valders after 2 p.m. Thursday. 
At 11 a.m. Friday the body will be removed to the church to lie in state 
until services begin. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 24, 1953  P. 25


LENHART STECHER

Reedsville Letter:
An infant son of landlord Rudolph Stechert(sic) of Collins died of pneumonia 
last Sunday.
Brillion News, Fri., May 1, 1903


EDNA STECKER

Mrs. Edna Stecker, 35, whose husband operates a cheese factory on 
Highway 32 near Kiel, died at 11:45 o'clock Friday night in the 
Sheboygan Memorial hospital where she had been a patient for two 
weeks. Mrs. Stecker had been ill for five years.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Schwanke and was born 
in the Town of Rockland Sept. 20, 1903. She was married to Otto 
Stecker of Rantoul March 1, 1923. They made their home on a farm 
in the Town of Eaton until six years ago when Mr. Stecker took over 
the cheese factory.
Survivors are the widower and two children, (private) and one brother, 
Hugo Schwanke, Town of Cato.
The funeral will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the residence and at 
2:30 o'clock at the Lutheran church near Collins. The Rev. Gerhardt 
Schaefer will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 8, 1938  P. 4


ERNEST SY

Ernest F. Sy, age 82, of rural Valders, died Friday evening, 
December 31, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Janaury (isc) 4, 1994, 
at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. Rev. Arnold E. 
Ruddat will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
He was born June 30, 1911, in the town of Eaton, son of the late 
Fred and Lillie Wagner Sy. He attended Calumet Schools in the Town 
of Eaton and farmed in the Town of Eaton until his retirement. He 
married Myrnabelle Olm, December 5, 1934, at Collins. He was the 
town Chairman for the Town of Eaton for 12 years, he served on the 
Niles School board, St. Peter's Lutheran Church Council, and the 
Board of Directors of the Valders Telephone Company.
Survivors include his wife, Myrnabelle; one son and daughter-in-law, 
Gary and Janice Sy, Valders; one daughter and son-in-law, Simone and 
Marvin Pagel, rural Chilton; one sister and brother-in-law, Ethel 
Thiessen and Harvey Schnell, New Holstein; six grandchildren; nine 
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 
6-9 p.m. Monday, and Tuesday at the church from noon until the time 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 3, 1994 P. A2


MYRNABELLE SY

Myrnabelle E. Sy, age 91, a resident of River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, died Monday, May 16, 2005, at the center. 
She was born Feb. 24, 1914, in De Pere, daughter of the late Walter and Lilian 
Valleskey Olm. On Dec. 5, 1934, she married Ernest Sy at St. Peter Lutheran 
Church, Collins. He preceded her in death Dec. 31, 1993. 
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Gary and Janice Sy, Valders; a 
daughter and son-in-law: Simone and Marvin Pagel, New Holstein; six grandchildren: 
Eric (Cathy) Pagel, New Holstein; Lisa (Scott) Wold, Richfield, Minn.; Deborah 
(Robert) Kopidlansky, Whitelaw; Diane (Lyle) Propson, rural Hilbert; Julie (Roger) 
Urbanek, Wrightstown; Douglas (Nancy) Sy, Valders; 12 great-grandchildren: 
Stephanie Meyer; Josh (Tanya) Paulow; Jermey (Missy) Paulow; Adam Paulow; Branden 
Sy; Casy Sy; Ashley Pagel; Alex Pagel; Jack Wold; Amanda Kopidlansky; Jason 
Kopidlansky; Christopher Kopidlansky; five great-great-grandchildren: Vinnie, 
Gwendalyn, Keegan, Christina and Leah; a brother: Kenneth Olm, Kiel; and three 
sisters and a brother-in-law: Florence Ruh, Kiel; Elaine Youngchild, Manitowoc; 
and Audrey and Wallace Prausa, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a sister: Ruth Olm; 
a brother: Karl Olm; two sisters-in-law: Ethal Thiessen, Evelyn Olm; and four 
brothers-in-law: Jack Youngchild, Harvey Ruh, Edgar Thiessen and Harvey Schnell. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. PeterÆs Lutheran Church, Collins, 
from 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2005, until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2005, at St. Peter's 
Lutheran Church, Collins. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Robert 
Hankwitz with burial to follow in the church cemetery. 
The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements. 
Myrnabelle enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren 
and great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 2005


TIMOTHY J. THEEL

Timothy John Theel, five months, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died early 
Friday morning at home.
Private funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Christianson 
Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and 
burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Collins.
Timothy John was born Nov. 4, 1972, son of Ernest and Joyce Zutz Theel. 
Survivors include his parents, paternal grandparents, and maternal 
grandparents (names omitted for privacy).
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
Herald Times Reporter, Friday, April 6, 1973  P. 18 


CARL VALEFSKE

Charles Vallefske(sic), 87, retired county farmer, died Monday at his 
home in the village of Collins. He suffered a stroke last Saturday. 
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the home and 
at 2:30 from the St. Peters Lutheran church in Eaton. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Vallefske was born in Germany in 1855 and when a boy accompanied 
his parents to Manitowoc county. In 1880 he married Miss Augusta 
Kosmoske in Reedsville, located on a farm in Rockland, which they 
operated for 38 years. They retired and moved to the village of 
Collins. 
In April, 1940, Mr. and Mrs. Vallefske observed the 60th anniversary 
of their marriage at their home, at which their eight children were 
present.
Survivors are the widow; four sons, Richard, Arthur and Ernest of 
Collins, William of Kiel; four daughters, Mrs. Adolph Lemke, of Fresno, 
Calif, Mrs. Walter Thiers of this city, Mrs. Walter Olm, of Rockland, 
Mrs. Ferdinand Zutz, of Eaton; 26 grandchildren and 21 great-grand-
children.
The body may be viewed at the Vallefske home in Collins.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 23, 1943  P. 2


GUSTA VALEFSKE

Mrs. Charles Valleskey(sic), nee Gustie Kosmosky, 87, above, died 
early Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter 
Olm of Collins, Wis., after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Valleskey was born in Germany in 1863 and came to this country 
with her parents when she was eight years old. She was married to 
Charles Valleskey in 1880 at Collins and the couple settled on a farm 
there. Mr. Valleskey died in 1943.
Survivors are four sons, Ernest, Richard and Arthur, all of Collins 
and William of Kiel; three daughters, Mrs. Olga Lemke of Fresno, Calif., 
and Mrs. Olm and Mrs. Ferd Zutz, both of Collins; 26 grandchildren, 43 
great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 21, 1950  P. 2
*********
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Valleskey, 87, who died Tuesday, will 
be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. Peter Lutheran church, Collins. 
The Rev. Victor Weyland of Collins will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
The body will lie in state Thursday evening at the Schwartz funeral home, 
Morrison, until Friday morning when it will be moved to the Walter Olm 
home, Collins. At 10 a.m. Saturday the body will be taken to the church.
Other survivors include a brother, Carl Kosmoskey of Hilbert; and three 
sisters, Mrs. Anna Schwartz of Morrison, Mr. Charles Rusch and Mrs. 
Reinhold Peters of Shawano.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 22, 1950 P. 2


AMELIA VALLEFSKE

Mrs. Ernst Valleskey(sic), 54, lifelong resident of the county, 
died suddenly early last evening at the home in the village of 
Collins. She was putting away the supper dishes when stricken 
and died before the arrival of a physician from Valders. 
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the home 
and at two o'clock from the St. Peter Lutheran church in Rockland. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Valleskey, nee Amelia Zutz, was born in Eaton, a daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. John Zutz. She was married 33 years ago to 
Ernst Valleskey, who is employed as a patrolman by the County 
Highway department.
Survivors are the widower; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Dobbs of 
Shawano, Mrs. Roland Habermann of Eaton, Mrs. John Mattes of Collins; 
four brothers, Ferdinand and William of Eaton, Fred of Rockland, 
Charles of Collins; two sisters, Mrs. John Damm of Eaton, Mrs. Ted 
Glasow of Collins; and two grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Valleskey home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 3, 1940  P. 2


BERTHA VALLEFSKE

Mrs. Richard Valleskey (sic), 68, of Collins died suddenly last night at her 
home of a heart attack. She had undergone an operation for removal of a 
cataract from her eye a week ago and was recovering when she suffered the 
heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. Peter Lutheran 
Church in Collins, the Rev. Victor Weyland officiating. Friends may call at
the Schwartz funeral home in Morrison from 7 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m.
Thursday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the
hour of services.
Mrs. Valleskey, nee Bertha Wagner, was born in the town of Eaton in 1881, and
always lived near Collins, except for a few years when she and her husband
resided in Shiocton.
Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Herman Schultz of Euclid, Minn.,
and Mrs. Clarence Puffe of Shiocton; son, Vern of Black Creek; four sisters,
four brothers; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
One daughter, Mrs. Anthony Pelke, preceded her mother in death several years
ago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 28, 1949  p.4


ERNEST VALLEFSKE

Ernest Valleske (sic), 84, of Collins, died Friday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, 
Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Collins. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery. 
Mr. Valleske was born Sept. 15, 1882, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Charles and Augusta Kosmoski Valleske. June 6, 1906, he married Amelia Zutz. She 
died May 2, 1940. He worked for Manitowoc County Highway Department 31 years and 
was a former church trustee.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Dobbs of Shawano, Mrs. Roland 
Habermann of Chilton and Mrs. John Mattes of Collins; a brother, Arthur of New 
Holstein; two sisters, Mrs. Olga Lemke of Fresno, Calif., and Mrs. Lillian Olm 
of Manitowoc; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two brothers and 
two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. 
Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in 
state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 21, 1967  P. 14
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(15 Sept. 1882/15 Apr. 1967/SSDI)


RICHARD VALLEFSKE

Richard Charles Valleskey(sic), 76, of Shiocton, Outagamie County, 
and formerly of Collins, Manitowoc County, died at 5:30 a.m. 
Saturday at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, after a brief illness. 
He was a retired farmer. 
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, 
Shiocton, the Rev. Louis Miekle, pastor, officiating. Burial will be 
in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Collins. 
Mr. Valleskey was born July 5, 1884, at Collins, son of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Charles Valleskey.
He moved to Minnesota as a young man, where he farmed for a number of 
years before moving to Shiocton 35 years ago. He married the former 
Bertha Wegner, who preceded him in death in 1949. Mr. Valleskey was a 
member of First Lutheran Church at Shiocton.
Survivors include a son, Vernon of Rt. 2, Black Creek, Outagamie County; 
two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Puffe of Shiocton and Mrs. Herman Schultz 
of Euclid, Minn.; three brothers, Ernest, Arthur and William of Collins; 
two sisters, Mrs. Walter Olm of Collins and Mrs. Olga Behnke of Fresno, 
Calif.; nine grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Sawyer Funeral Home, Shiocton, until noon Tuesday 
and at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 6, 1961  P. 11


ARTHUR VALLESKEY

Arthur Valleskey, 80, of Collins, a former Town of Eaton (Manitowoc County) 
cheesemaker, died Tuesday at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton.
A native of the Town of Rockland, he was born July 11, 1887, a son of 
the late Karl and Augustine Valleskey. He married Louisa Winkel Oct. 6, 
1910, at New Holstein. Following his marriage he operated the Eaton 
cheese factory until 1935. After that he and his wife farmed in the 
Collins area until Mrs. Valleskey's death in 1959. 
He was a former trustee and treasurer of St. Peter's Lutheran Church at 
Collins. 
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Olga Lemke, Fresno, Calif., and Mrs. 
Walter Olm, Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Adonis Valleskey, Kiel, 
and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Peter's Church, Collins, 
with the Rev. Robert Wendling, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home in Valders after 3 p.m. 
Thursday, and from Friday noon at the church. 
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, February 6, 1968  P. 4


CHARLES VALLESKEY

Charles Valleskey, 88, formerly of Collins, who resided at Shady Lane Home 
Inc., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 
Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Valleskey was born June 12, 1884, at Collins, son of the late Gustave and 
Fredericha Matznick Valleskey. He married Helen Becker Dec. 26, 1905, at 
Collins. She preceded him in death in 1938.
Survivors include a son, Malcolm, of Collins; a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Norma) 
Draheim, of Rt. 6, Fond du Lac; a brother, Gust, of Collins; three sisters, 
Mrs. Alvina Mahnke of Milwaukee, Mrs. Selma Allhiser, of Shawano and Mrs. Elsie 
Voigt, of Valders; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A daughter, 
three brothers, a granddaughter and a stepsister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday 
until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 11, 1972
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(Charles Valleskey/12 Jun 1882/Jul 1972/SSDI)
Note: b. year on ssdi does not match stone)


CLARA VALLESKEY

Mrs. Gustave Valleskey, 81, of Collins, died Wednesday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mrs. Valleskey was born Feb. 20, 1893, at Newton, daughter of the 
late Henry and Amelia Mathias Baryenbruch. She was married to Gustave 
Valleskey Nov. 19, 1914, at Newburg, Sheboygan County, by the Rev. 
William Mahnke.
Survivors include her husband; five sons, Orville, of Mesa, Ariz., 
Milton of Brillion, Harold, of Manitowoc, Robert, of Kiel and Kenneth, 
of South Bend, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. William (Dorothy) Habermann, 
of Rt. 1, Valders, and Mrs. Norman (Dolores) Vorphal, of Collins; a 
brother, Herbert, and two sisters, Mrs. Rudolph (Erna) Jaehig, and Mrs. 
Hattie Haupt, of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. 
A son, Donald, four brothers, and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday until 
10:30 a.m. Friday and then at the church until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, July 10, 1974  P. 23
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(20 Feb. 1893/July 1974/SSDI)
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Collins news:
Gust. Valleske (sic) of this village and Miss Clara Baryenbruch of Newton were 
married at Newburg (sic) Thursday, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Mahnke 
of that place. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's 
mother Thursday afternoon and evening. The young couple will make their home on 
the groom's farm near this village.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 28, 1914 P. 5


DONALD VALLESKEY

Small Child Drowning Victim in Water Tank 
Donald Valleskey Falls In Shallow Water On Collins Farm
Playing about with brushes in the water of a concrete tank in the 
barn yard Monday at 6 p.m., Donald, 18-month-old son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Gust W. Valleskey, Collins, toppled over into the tank and 
was drowned. The child was the youngest of a family of six 
children.
Although there was less than 10 inches of water in the tank, no one 
was near when the youngster fell into the tank and he was dead when 
he was found by his older brother Robert who, missing his brother, 
went in search of him. No inquest was called.
Besides the parents, four brothers and two sisters survive. Burial 
will take place Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from the Valleskey home, 
which is located at the south outskirts of the village of Collins.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 23, 1932  P. 1


FRIEDERICKE VALLESKEY

Mrs. Valleskey's Funeral Thursday 
Manitowoc, Wis.-The funeral services for Mrs. Gustave Valleskey, 
82, who died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Mahnke, 
Milwaukee, will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Lutheran church 
in the town of Eaton. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Valleskey left her home in Collins three week ago to visit with 
her daughter. Her maiden name was Fredericka Matznick and she was born 
in Germany and accompanied her parents to this county. She was married 
in 1874 to Gustave Valleskey and they lived on a farm near Collins for 
years. In 1924 the couple observed their golden wedding anniversary. 
Part of the Valleskey homestead farm is now the site of Collins.
During recent years Mr. and Mrs. Valleskey have lived retired lives.
Survivors are the widower; five sons, Adolph, city, Martin, Charles, 
Gustave and Elmer, all of Collins; three daughters, Mrs. William Mahnke, 
Milwaukee, Mrs. Elmer Voigt, Collins, Mrs. Henry Allheiser, Shawano; a 
brother, Ferdinand Matznick, Collins; 41 grandchildren and 12 great 
grandchildren.
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, May 12, 1937  P. 3


GUST W. VALLESKEY

Gustave Valleskey, 84, of Collins, died Wednesday at Manitowoc 
Health Care Center. Funeral services are tentatively set for 2 
p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. 
Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery. 
Mr. Valleskey was born Nov. 1, 1890, at Collins, son of the late 
Fredericka Matznick and Gustave Valleskey. He married Clara 
Baryenbruch Nov. 20, 1914, at Newburg, Wis. He farmed all his 
life, was an honorary and charter member of Collins Fire Department, 
former school board director of Valders district and former trustee 
of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. 
Survivors include five sons, Orville of Mesa, Ariz., Milton, of 
Brillion, Harold, of Manitowoc, Robert, of Keil (sic), and Kenneth, 
of South Bend, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. William (Dorothy) Haberman, 
of Rt. 1, Valdes, and Mrs. Norman (Deloras) Vorphal, of Collins; 
three sisters, Mrs. Alvina Mahnke, of Oshkosh, Mrs. Selma Allhiser, 
of Shawano and Mrs. Elsie Voigt, of Valders; 15 grandchildren and 
13 great grandchildren. His wife, a son, Donald, and four brothers 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday 
and at the church Saturday until time of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, June 18, 1975  P. 3
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Notes from Collins
Last Thursday November 19, 1914 at 7:30 am, Miss Clara Baryenbruch of Newton 
became the bride of Gust W. Valleskey of Collins. The marriage ceremony was 
performed at the new parsonage in Newburg, Rev. Wm. Mahnke, brother-in-law of the 
groom, tied the nuptial knot. Immediately after the ceremony, a sumptuous wedding 
breakfast was served after which the bridal party departed in two Overland cars 
for the bride's home in Newton where a reception was held to intimate friends and 
relatives. The bride wore a beautiful gown of white silk crepe de chiene trimmed 
with a tunic of accordian pleated chiffon and silk shadow lace. She wore a tulle 
veil caught up with lilies of the valley and carried a shower bouquet. The groom 
wore the conventional black. The bride was attended by her sister, Linda 
Baryenbruch and Elsie Valleskey who were gowned in pale green crepe dresses. 
The groom's attendants were Edwin Matthias and Elmer Voigt. The couple will reside 
on the groom's farm at Collins. Congratulations and best wishes for a bright and 
happy future go with them.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 26, 1914
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Collins news:
Gust. Valleske (sic) of this village and Miss Clara Baryenbruch of Newton were 
married at Newburg (sic) Thursday, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Mahnke 
of that place. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's 
mother Thursday afternoon and evening. The young couple will make their home on 
the groom's farm near this village.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 28, 1914 P. 5


GUSTAVE VALLESKEY

G. VALLESKEY WHO FOUNDED VILLAGE DIES (photo)
Former Official of Town of Rockland Was 87; Funeral Wednesday. 
Gustave Valleskey, Sr., 87, founder of the village of Collins in 
the western part of the county, died Sunday morning at the homestead 
farm, now operated by his son, Gustave, Jr. 
Despite the handicap of having both legs amputated 11 years ago, Mr. 
Valleskey enjoyed fairly good health until a short time ago. He was 
able to get about with the aid of a wheel chair.
Funeral Wednesday
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home 
and at two o'clock from the Evangelical Lutheran church, Rockland. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Valleskey was born in West Prussia, Germany, in 1850 and when a 
boy of six came to this county with his parents. They located on a 
farm along the bank of the Manitowoc river in the town of Rockland. 
He, walking the six miles through woods and swamps. 
Mr. Valleskey married Miss Mertz who later died. In 1874 he married 
Miss Friedericka Matznick. He served his town as supervisor and was 
elected town treasurer for several years. For 24 years he was treasurer 
of the church congregation in Rockland and a member of the church 
council.
In the early nineties surveyors of the old Wisconsin Central road
__(line underinked)__Neenah, laid out the right-of-way through the 
Valleskey farm in Rockland. In 1896 after the line was built a station 
was located on the Valleskey property. Several of the residents wanted 
to name it Valleskey but he declined the honor and the village became 
Collins.
Wife Died in 1937
Practically all the business places and homes in Collins are located 
on land owned at one time by Mr. Valleskey.
Mr. Valleskey retired from active farming many years ago. In June, 1924, 
Mr. and Mrs. Valleskey observed their golden wedding anniversary and in 
1934 their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Mrs. Valleskey died May 11, 1937.
Survivors are five sons, Martin, Charles, Gustave, Jr., and Elmer, all 
of Collins, Adolph, city; four daughters, Mrs. Tina Kamke, Oconto, Mrs. 
William Mahnke, Milwaukee, Mrs. Henry Allheiser, Shawano, Mrs. Elmer 
Voigt, Collins, a brother Charles, Collins.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 24, 1938  P. 8
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News article;
COLLINS FARMER RECOVERS $131 FOR SHEEP WHICH HIS NEIGHBOR'S DOG HAD KILLED
Twenty Witnesses Are Heard in One Day - 
Vallesky Claimed Double the Amount in Damages, but Jury Denied This
Gustave Vallesky, the Collins farmer who sued to recover for the loss of sheep 
caused, it was alleged, by the activities of Gust Schroeder's dog, secured a 
judgment for $131 in court yesterday.
Vallesky claimed to have lost 21 sheep in different months but the jury found 
that only the sheep killed in the month of June should be charged up to the 
Schroeder dog and awarded $10 each for eleven sheep killed in this month together 
with $3.50 each for six lambs accounting in all to $131.
Vallesky tried to make a settlement with his neighbor before the court action was 
started claiming that he should receive double the amount the sheep were valued 
because the farmer had been notified that the dog was committing the depredations. 
The case was remarkable in that twenty witnesses were heard in one day and a 
decision reached the same day the case was tried.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Sept. 13, 1913
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(Note: This could be either the older Gustave or the younger one since both farmed
the property. The article is put here so it can be found.)


HELENA VALLESKEY

Mrs. Charles J. Valleskey, 62, died suddenly yesterday at her farm
home a half mile east of Collins.
Mr. Valleskey went into the kitchen of his home yesterday afternoon
and discovered his wife had collapsed on the floor. She died soon
after the doctor Mr. Valleskey called had arrived.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the
home and at two o'clock from the St. Peter's Lutheran church at
Collins. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Valleskey, nee Becker, was born in the Town of Rantoul on 
February 17, 1876. She was married to Mr. Valleskey on December 28,
1905. The couple settled on the farm where Mrs. Valleskey died. She
was active in church and community affairs and was widely known
about Collins.
Survivors besides the husband include a son, Malcolm of Collins; two
daughters, Mrs. Romeo Olm of Sheboygan and Mrs. Henry Draheim, Jr.,
of Manitowoc; one grandchild; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Hedrick and
Mrs. Otto Kleist of Potter, Mrs. Peter Theil of Marshfield and Mrs.
Oscar Ohrmund of Milwaukee; and five brothers, Carl Becker of 
Chilton, August of Brillion, Herman of Hortonville, Otto of Appleton
and William of Marshfield.
The body will be taken to the home Sunday morning, where it will
remain until the time of the services Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 6, 1938  p.4
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Mrs. Charles J. Valleskey, 62, died last Friday at the home near 
Collins and was buried Monday afternoon with services at the St. 
Peter's Lutheran church at Collins. Her husband returned home in 
the afternoon to find her on the kitchen floor and she died shortly 
after a doctor arrived at the home. Survivors include the husband, 
son, two daughters, four sisters, and five brothers. 
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, August 12, 1938  P. 7


LOUISA VALLESKEY

Mrs. Arthur Valleskey, 71, of Collins, died Sunday morning at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital, Chilton, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Collins, with the Rev. Philip Press officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
The former Louisa Winkel was born Aug. 4, 1887, at Stockbridge, daughter of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Winkel. She was married to Arthur Valleskey Oct. 6, 1919, 
at New Holstein. The couple operated a cheese factory until 1935 and after farmed 
at Collins here she died. Two brothers, a sister and two sons preceded her in 
death.
Survivors include the husband, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Adonis Valleskey of Louis 
Corners; five brothers, Karl, Bernhard and William of Rice Lake, Christ of Medford 
and Herman of Chilton; a sister, Mrs. Edwin Thede of Abbotsferd; three grand-
children and a gret grandchild.
Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 
a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will 
lie in state until the hour of service. 
The Schwartz Funeral Home, Morrison, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 23, 1959  P. 13


QUENTIN E. VALLESKEY

A five months' old child of Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Vallesky (sic), our station agent, 
died on Tuesday of last week and was buried on the following Friday. This is a 
sad blow to the parents, as it was the first born and only child. The mother was 
sick with rheumatism and was not able to attend the funeral. Our sympathy is with 
the bereaved parents.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 22, 1909


EMILIE VERGIELS

Mrs. Ferd Vergiels of Collins died last Wednesday, after a two years illness.  
Decedent was born in Rockland in 1858. Her husband and one son, one daughter, 
two brothers and three sisters survive. The funeral will take place tomorrow 
from the Lutheran Church at Collins, Rev. Schlei officiating. Interment will 
be in the Lutheran cemetery at Collins. 
Brillion News - July 14, 1918


ALBERT WAGNER

EATON MAN FOUND DEAD IN HIS BARN
Albert Wagner, a well known farmer near Collins, is dead, the victim 
of an accident, it being believed that Mr. Wagner fell from a ladder 
leading to the hay mow of this barn while at work getting hay for his 
stock. Mr. Wagner's dead body was found on the floor of the barn, 
directly under the ladder leading to the hay mow. He had visited the 
barn to attend to his evening chores and when he failed to return to 
the house for a considerable time, search was made by the family and 
the dead body was found. Physicians said death was due to injuries 
evidently caused by a fall. Mr. Wagner is survived by his wife and 
seven children.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, November 13, 1919 Page 1
  

ALMA WAGNER

Mrs. Alma Wagner, 71, of the Town of Sherman, died Sunday morning. 
Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wittkopp Funeral Home, 
Plymouth. The Rev. Herbert Ries, Pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, 
Sherman Center, will officiate with burial in St. Peter Lutheran 
Cemetery, Collins.
Mrs. Wagner, nee Alma Duchow, was born Sept. 10, 1905, in Collins, 
daughter of the late Bernard and Amelia Kuesow Duchow. She was married 
to Ferdinand Wagner Nov 1, 1922, at Collins. He preceded her in death 
May 1, 1965. 
Survivors include three sons, Raymond, of Snyder, Texas, Elwood, of 
Rt. 1, Random Lake, and Lawrence, of Chilton; a daughter, Mrs. Waltermore 
(Caroline) Jentsch, of Rt. 1, Random Lake; four brothers; three sisters 
and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at Wittkopp Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Wednesday until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, June 13, 1977  P. 22


AMANDA WAGNER

Notes from Collins
Mrs. Adolph Wagner had an operation last Saturday on her right food which was 
taken off below the knee. She is very ill but we hope she will recover. 
Later -- Mrs. Wagner died on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 23, 1914
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Mrs. Adolph Wagner who had been sick for about 3 months after they had taken her 
foot off below he knee, died Apr. 22. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Daelf Sonnebend. She was born in the town of Rantoul, Calumet Co., in the year 
1886 on the 26th of November. In 1908 she was married to Mr. Adolph Wagner. She 
is survived by her husband, one daughter, 6 years old, her father and mother, 
three sisters and five brothers.
The funeral took place last Friday afternoon. It was one of the largest funerals 
held at the Lutheran church of Eaton for a long time. Rev. Wm. Schlei officiated.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 30, 1914  P. 8


ANNA WAGNER

Mrs. Ernest Wagner, 61, nee Anna Schroeder, of Collins, died at a Milwaukee 
hospital this morning after a short illness. She had been visiting with her 
son, Daniel, when she was taken ill. 
She was born in the town of Rockland in 1883. She attended rural schools in 
that district and in 1901 she was married to Ernest Wagner. The couple settled 
in the township and lived there ever since. She was a member of the German 
Lutheran church of Rockland.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Daniel, of Milwaukee, and Walter, 
of Rockland; three daughters, Mrs. Henry Klann, of Rockland, Mrs. Anton 
Schroeder, of Brillion, and Mrs. Reuben Federwitz, of Rantoul; two brothers, 
Henry and Louis Schroeder both of Rockland; two sisters, Mrs. Godfrey Braheim 
and Mrs. John Schroeder, both of Rockland; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Henry Klann home in 
Rockland and at 2 p.m. at the German Lutheran church, the Rev. Marcus Schwartz 
officiang. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be brought to 
Rockland Thursday and it will lie in state at the home until the time of 
services Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 10, 1945 P. 2


CAROLINA WAGNER

Mrs. John Wagner, a pioneer of the town of Eaton, died at the home of her son 
at a very advanced age and was buried at the German Lutheran church in Rockland, 
Rev. Schlei officiating. Deceased was the mother of a large family. Her husband 
preceded her in death several years ago. 
Manitowoc Herald News, August 13, 1923  P. 8


CHARLIE WAGNER

Charles Paul Wagner, 78, of Reedsville, died Wednesday evening at Calumet 
Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Collins. The Rev. Robert Wedland will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery. 
Mr. Wagner was born May 2, 1888, in the town of Eaton, son of the late John 
and Caroline Zimmermann Wagner. He married the former Hattie Behnke Dec. 20, 
1912. She preceded him in death in 1957. Engaged in farming, Mr. Wagner retired 
in 1960 and made his home with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. 
Everett Wagner, of Reedsville.
Besides his son, survivors include a brother, Herman of Francis Creek; a sister, 
Mrs. Minnie Wagner of Rt. 1, Kiel a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Luella Wagner of 
Reedsville; six grandchildren and a great grandchild.  
He was preceded in death by four sons, a daughter, three brothers and four 
sisters.
(no newspaper named) 


ERNEST WAGNER

Ernst Wagner, 87, of Collins, died Wednesday morning at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter Evangelical 
Church, Collins, with the Rev. Phillip Press officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
He was born March 17, 1875, in the Town of Rockland, son of the 
late Daniel and Caroline Gilbusch Wagner. He married Anna Schroeder 
June 13, 1901. The couple operated a farm in the Collins area. His 
wife died in 1945. 
Among survivors are two sons, Walter of Manitowoc and Daniel of 
Menomonie Falls, Wis; two daughters, Mrs. Anton Schroeder and Mrs. 
Reuben Federwitz of Brillion; a brother, Gustave of Appleton; nine 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A daughter also 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home 
until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church 
and the body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 19, 1962  P. 19 


EVA ROSINA WAGNER

Wegner, Eva Rosina nee Bloedorn (1809-
-wife of Martin Wegner [married in Germany] 
-born Prussia) 
-buried at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, 
Town of Rockland 
(she is buried next to her husband Martin but there 
is no stone for her) 
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(Note: Her surname is probably Wagner, same as her husband
Martin as on his stone)


FERDINAND WAGNER

Ferdinand Wagner, 71, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Saturday evening at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a patient 
four weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Martin Lutheran 
Church, Chilton, the Rev. Robert Novotney officiating. Burial will be 
in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Collins.
Mr. Wagner was born May 10, 1893, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner. He attended area schools. He 
married the former Alma Duchow Nov. 1, 1922, at St. Peter Lutheran 
parsonage, Collins. Mr. Wagner was a member of Calumet County Barracks 
of World War I.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, (private); a daughter, (private); 
two brothers, Charles Wagner of Reedsville and Herman Wagner of Rt. 1, 
Kiel, and six grandchildren. Five sisters and five brothers preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday at Erbe-
Hoffman Funeral Home, Chilton, and from noon Wednesday at the church where 
the casket will be moved and the body will lie in state until time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 3, 1965  P. 16


HATTIE WAGNER

Mrs. Charles Wagner, 65, of R. 4, Chilton, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital following a three months illness.
The former Hattie Behnke, Mrs. Wagner was born Feb. 26, 1892, in the 
Town of Cato, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Behnke. She attended 
Rockland Grade School and on Dec. 20, 1912, was married to Charles 
Wagner in the Town of Eaton. For the past 23 years the couple has lived 
in the Town of Charlestown. Mrs. Wagner was a member of St. Peter's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. 
Survivors are her husband; a son, Everett, of Reedsville; six grand-
children; three brothers, Henry Behnke, Collins, Frederick Behnke, 
Reedsville, and Paul Behnke, Brillion; and nine sisters, Mrs. Arno 
Seehower, Mrs. Otto Rusch, Mrs. Hugo Zutz, Mrs. Wilmer Kanter and Mrs. 
Ferderick Graf, all of Brillion, Mrs. John Utke, Mrs. Alfred Ziemer 
and Mrs. Behnke, Reedsville, and Mrs. Art Otto, Chilton.
Four children and two brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Erbe-Hoffman 
Funeral Home, Chilton, and 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Collins. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday.
Sheboygan Press, Saturday, June 29, 1957  P. 8


JOHANN WAGNER

Wagner, John (at first went by the name of Wegner)
(Feb. 12, 1839-Oct. 28, 1920 
-husband of Christine Gellgusch 
[married June 29, 1866 at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Town of Rockland] 
-after Christine died on July 10, 1879, John re-married to Caroline 
Zimmerman [married Oct. 21, 1879] 
-son of Marin Wegner and Eva Rosina Bloedorn 
-born in Germany 
-arrived in the US on Aug. 28, 1854 with his parents and three 
siblings brothers Paul, Daniel, and Julius 
-on Nov. 22, 1865 purchased the 80 acres of the W1/4 of the SW1/4 
of Section 3, Town of Eaton from Martin and Eva Wegner and created 
a farmstead at 20732 Duchow Road 
-on Oct. 8, 1909 sold this now 100 acre farm to Charles and Hattie 
Wagner) 
-buried at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Rockland


MARTIN WAGNER

Wegner, Martin (Feb. 2, 1807-Feb. 4, 1868
-husband of Eva Rosina Bloedorn [married in Germany] 
-born Palthe in the southeast corner of West Prussia, Germany
-arrived at Port of New York on Aug. 28, 1854 on the ship Owego
-with him was his wife Eva and their four sons 
      Paul, John, Daniel, and Julius 
-from May 7, 1856 to Nov. 22, 1865 owned the 80 acres of the 
      W1/2 of the SW1/4 of Section 3, Town of Eaton) 
-buried at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Rockland
Two of his sons changed the last name to Wegner
*******
(Martin was probably Wagner on his info, as that is what is on his
stone)


ADOLPH WEGNER

Adolph Wegner, 80, of the Town of Eaton, died Friday morning at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, south of Collins. The Rev. Philip Press will officiate and burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
He was born Aug. 13, 1878, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Paul and 
August Zutz Wegner. He married the former Bertha Gother in the township Nov. 5, 
1901, and the couple farmed in the Town of Eaton. He was a trustee of St. Peter 
congregation for 12 years.
Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Henry Koopman of Valders, Mrs. 
Walter Gierke of Rt. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. Henry Behnke of Collins; three sons, 
Arthur and Rueben of Rt. 4, Chilton, and Arnold of Milwaukee; 21 grandchildren 
and 11 great grandchildren. A daughter died in infancy. 
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. 
Monday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the 
hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 8, 1959 p.9


AGNES B. WEGNER

Agnes B. Wegner, 86, of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died on Tuesday, 
Feb. 13, 2001. She was born Feb. 26, 1914 in Calumet County, daughter of the 
late Peter and Caroline (Kanter) Starfeldt. On June 6, 1934 she married Arthur 
Wegner. She was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Collins and was a 
charter member of the Ladies Society. 
Survivors include her children, Barbara (Donald) Frish of Valders, Arthur Jr. 
(Sarah) Wegner of Ashland, Va., and Joyce Wegner of Manitowoc; ten grandchildren; 
eight great grandchildren; and two sisters, Ellenbee Wegner of Milwaukee and 
Goldie Babino of Shawano.   
Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, a daughter Doris, a son, 
Roger, three sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 17, at St. Peters Lutheran church 
in Collins, the Rev. Mathew Doebler officiating. Burial was in the parish 
cemetery.
(No newspaper or date cited)


ARTHUR WEGNER SR.

Arthur A. Wegner, Sr., 76, of Route 4, Chilton, died unexpectedly Friday, 
January 8, 1988, at his residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday at St. 
Peter Lutheran church, Collins. Rev. Arnold Ruddat will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Wegner was born October 28, 1911, in the town of Eaton, son of the late 
Adolph and Bertha Gother Wegner. He married Agnes Starfeldt on June 6, 1934 
at Collins. Mr. Wegner farmed in the town of Eaton and was a contract painter. 
He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, and served on the church council 
and school board for many years.  
Survivors include his wife, Agnes; a son and daughter-in-law, Arthur A. and 
Sarah Wegner, Jr., of Mundelein, Illinois; two daughters and a son-in-law, 
Barbara and Donald Frisch of rural Valders, and Joyce Wegner of Manitowoc; 
two brothers, Rueben of Rt. 4, Chilton and Arnold of Milwaukee; three sisters, 
Myrtle Behnke of Collins, Ida Gierke of Kiel and Irene Koopmann of Phoenix, 
Arizona; an 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, a son 
and a sister.
(No newspaper or date cited)  


AUGUSTE WEGNER

Long Illness Is Fatal To Aged Woman
Mrs. Augusta Wegner, for many years a resident of this county, died at the home 
of her daughter, Mrs.Robert Reichard, in this city, today after an illness which 
has kept her confined since October of last year. She would have been 84 years 
of age on August 2, being born in Germany on August 2, 1845. Her maiden name was 
Augusta Zutz and she was married in 1863, her husband dying some time ago. She is 
survived by three children, Mrs. Robert Reichard of this city,Adolph Wegner of 
Chilton and Fred Wegner of Minneapolis. Nineteen grandchildren and 13 great grand-
children, two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Murray, Duluth and Mrs. Arnold Luethy, Milwaukee 
and three brothers, Adolph Zutz of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, Fred Zutz of 
Rhinelander and William Zutz of Fargo, N. Dakota also survive.
The body will remain at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Reichard until 
Saturday morning and it will then be taken to the town of Rockland where services 
will be held from the Lutheran church at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon with the Rev. 
Schlei officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 11, 1929
********
TOWN OF EATON RESIDENT, DIES
Mrs. Paul Wegner, a life long resident of the Town of Easton, passesd away at 
10:30 am Thursday, April 11, 1929 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert 
Reichard in this city. Coming to Manitowoc in October to visit her daughter, she 
became ill and was confined to her bed the greater part  of the winter.
She was born in Prussian Germany on August 2, 1845 and would be 84 years of age 
on her next birthday. Her maiden name was Auguste Zaetz and on coming to America 
with her parents, she lived practically all her life in the Town of Eaton having 
been married at the age of 18 to Paul Wegner who passed away April 23, 1902. She 
was the mother of seven children, the three remaining being Fred of Minneapolis, 
Adolph on the home farm where she made her home and Mrs. Robert Reichard of this 
city. Besides her immediate family she is survived by nineteen grandchildren and 
thirteen great grandchildren; three brothers, Adolph Zutz of Red Lake Falls, Minn., 
Fred of Rhinelander and William of Fargo, N.D., also two sisters, Mrs. Bertha 
Murray of Duluth, Minn., and Mrs. Arnold Luethy of Milwaukee; her sister, Mrs. 
Murray spending the past winter with her during her illness besides a legion of 
friends and relatives who mourn her passing for to almost everyone she was known 
as "Grandma" Wegner.
The body remained at the home of her daughter until Saturday forenoon when it was 
taken to the old home in Eaton now occupied by her son, Adolph with whom she had 
lived since the passing of her husband. Funeral services were read at St. Peter's 
Church in the Town of Eaton Sunday pm., April 14 by Rev. Wm Schlei of whose church 
she had been a devout member, assisted by Rev. Theo Uetzmann of this city, the long 
cortege proving the esteem in which she was held by everyone.
She was the last of the old settlers, those sturdy men and women who braved the 
hardships and difficulties of pioneer days to blaze a trail and a home for those 
who succeeded them; a woman of great natial(sic) reserve and executive ability; a 
patient and willing assistant in sickness and in trouble in her community and her 
passing even at such a ripe age is to be regretted by neighbors and friends as well 
as the void in the hearts of her immediate family. No task was too great nor 
assistance too hard for "Grandma Wegner" and in her immediate family she was a 
comforter and a consoler to many in sorrow and affliction; her mind finding no place 
for criticism or ill will and of her may it be well said, "It is regrettable to leave 
life when best fitted for it.""
She maintained so great an interest in all about her, her children, her friends, her 
flowers and her garden that she did not grow old for she always saw the person in you 
first, while the things you did or said were secondary. It is a thrilling experience 
to meet with such people and to be able to count them among ones most precious 
possessions. And the loss to her children can only be compensated by the fact that: 
In the Heavens above
The Angels whispering to one another;
Can find, amid their burning terms of love,
None so devotional as that of "Mother",
Peace and eternal rest to the soul of "Grandma Wegner"
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 18, 1929


BERTHA WEGNER

Mrs. Adolph Wegner, 83, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Thursday morning at home 
following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Collins, the Rev. Philip Press officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Wegner was born April 22, 1880, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late 
Ferdinand and Fredericka Schwalbe Gother, and was married Nov. 5, 1901, to Adolph 
Wegner at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins, by the Rev. William 
Schlei. Her husband preceded her in death Aug. 7, 1959. a daughter also preceded 
her in death in infancy. 
The couple farmed in the Town of Eaton.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Irene) Koopman of Valders, Mrs. 
Ida Gierke of Kiel and Mrs. Henry (Myrtle) Bhenke of Collins; three sons, Arthur 
and Ruben of Rt. 4, Chilton,and Arnold of Milwaukee; 21 grandchildren and 26 
great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. 
Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in 
state until the hour of service.
Two Rivers Reporter, August 22, 1963 P. T-3


CHRISTINE WEGNER

STRUCK BY LIGHTENING
Mrs. John Wagner was killed by lightning in the town of Eaton, on the evening 
of the 10th inst. She had gone into the buttery to get some lunch for her 
husband and was soon after found dead on the floor. The plaster was knocked 
off the walls on the inside and the clap boards torn off the outside of the 
house. She leaves six small children. 
(No newspaper cited, no date)
********
Children are:
William Wagner b Aug 13, 1867
John Gustave Wagner b Sept 8, 1869
Henry Wagner b Aug 28, 1871
Albert Daniel Wagner b Dec 15, 1872
Emil Ludwig Wagner b Dec 31, 1875
Caroline Ross b Nov 4, 1877 


CLARA F. WEGNER

Mrs. Clara F. Wegner, 72, of N3395 County Trunk T. Chilton, died Monday, 
December 14, 1987 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. Funeral services will 
be Thursday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Arnold Ruddat 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Wegner was born August 4, 1915, in the town of Rantoul, daughter of the 
late Peter and Caroline Kanter Starfeldt. She was married to Rueben Wegner, 
October 26, 1938 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins and the Ladies Aide 
Society.  
Survivors include her husband, Rueben; a daughter Mrs. Charles (Bonnie) 
Schuknecht of Chilton; four sisters, Mrs. Hilda Drace of Neenah, Mrs. Arthur 
(Agnes) Wegner of Route 4, Chilton, Mrs. Goldia Babino of Shawano and Mrs. 
Arnold (Ellenbee) Wegner of West Allies and four grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by a granddaughter, a sister and four brothers.  
(No newspaper or date cited)


DANIEL WEGNER

Notes From Collins
(From last week.)
Mr. Daniel Wagner (sic), a pioneer settler of this town, died of pneumonia at 
1 o'clock in the morning 3, April 12th, at home, after a week's illness. He was 
63 years 1 month and 6 days old at the time of his death. Mr. Wagner was a native 
of Germany. When ten years of age he came with his parents to America. They 
settled on a farm in this town. Later he acquired a farm of his own, located near 
his father's farm, upon which he lived all the rest of his life. He was married 
twice. His first marriage took place in 1867. That union was blessed with seven 
children-four sons and three daughters. One of the daughters preceded him in death. 

His wife died in 1883. He married again in the same year. His second wife bore him 
three children-two daughters and one son. He is survived by his widow and nine 
children-five sons and four daughters. Four of the sons and three of the daughters 
are married. Two brothers also survive, one residing in Minnesota and one on the 
old Wagner homestead, the decedent's father's farm.
Mr. Wagner was held in esteem by all who knew hm and his death will be sorrowed 
for by a host of friends. The funeral was held on Sunday. A large concourse of 
people paid their final tribute to their departed friend by attending his obsequies. 
May he rest in peace.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 25, 1907


HELENA B.O. WEGNER

Mrs. Theodore Wagner (sic) died last Saturday, Jan. 29, leaving a husband and 
son to mourn her hoss. Her death was a shock to all her relatives and friends. 
The funeral took place last Tuesday at the St. Peter's Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 3, 1910 P. 8


MATHILDA WEGNER

Notes From Collins:
Mrs. Tillie Wagner (sic) died at her home Sunday, Oct. 8, after a lingering 
illness. Her husband died four years ago. Deceased was forty-seven years of 
age and leaves nine children, of which six are stepchildren, besides her 
aged parents, several sisters and brothers to mourn her loss.
She had the same pallbearers her husband had.
Funeral services were held from St. Peter's Lutheran church, Wednesday 
afternoon.
She was a kind woman and highly esteemed, and her death will be deeply 
regretted by many relatives and friends.
The following outside people attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Schwartz 
and family of West DePere, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kosmoski of Crabville, Mr. and 
Mrs. Chas. Rusch of Bonduel and Mrs. Reinhold Peters of Peshtigo.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 19, 1911  pg. 8


PAUL WEGNER

Wegner, Paul (Dec. 4, 1837-April 23, 1902 –husband of Louise Daehn 
[married Feb. 3, 1858 likely at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
City of Reedsville –Louise was born in Prussia about 1842 of Frederick Daehn 
and Louise Kunz –this would make Louise a sister to Wilhelmina Daehn Draheim 
Kautzer] –after this marriage Paul re-married to of Auguste Zutz 
[married Oct. 22, 1862 St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, City of 
Reedsville] –son of Martin Wegner and Eva Rosina Bloedorn –born at Eickfelde, 
West Prussia –immigrated to the US on the boat Owego departing from the Port of 
Liverpool, arriving in the Port of New York on Aug. 28, 1854 in company of his 
parents and three siblings –farmer in Town of Eaton –from July 5, 1861 to 
June 3, 1864 owned the 80 acre farm at 20732 Duchow Road in Section 32, Town of 
Eaton –from May 30, 1865 to March 6, 1902 owned (in his wife’s name) the 80 acre 
farm at 3428 Collins Road in Section 4, Town of Eaton –sold this now 100 acre 
farm to his son Adolph Wegner and his wife Bertha Gother –shortly after his sale, 
Paul died –died from “sarcoma of intestines”) –buried at St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Rockland [first marriage record Manitowoc 1-230] 
[second marriage record Manitowoc 2-154] [death record Manitowoc 7-70]


LUCILLE WENZEL

Lucille R. Wenzel, age 87, of Collins, passed away on June 1, 2015 at Calumet 
Medical Center in Chilton. Lucille was born on July 28, 1927 in the Town of 
Rockland, daughter of the late Henry and Lilly (Behnke) Schneider. On June 22, 
1949 she married Elwood Elly Wenzel at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. 
The couple celebrated 65 years of marriage before his passing on October 23, 
2014.
Lucille owned and operated their dairy farm with Elly; a farm they started from 
nothing. They built the business together into what it is today. She enjoyed 
working side by side with her husband and their three sons on the farm her entire 
life. Even up until the day she died, she was still doing most of the book work 
for the business.
Lucille was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins, serving as 
a Sunday School teacher and on the Ladies Aide over the years. Lucille enjoyed 
gardening, canning, her hummingbirds, doing her yard work and taking care of the 
pond. She was an avid Brewer, Packer and Badger fan and also listened to high 
school sports on the radio.
Most of all, Lucille loved her children, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.
She is survived by three sons and three daughters-in-law, Victor (Jeanette), Warren 
(Susan) and Wayne (Sharon), all of Collins; one son-in-law, Ron Naber of East Troy; 
12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Lois (Gaylord) 
Lambries of Manitowoc; one brother-in-law, Glenn of Manitowoc; sisters-in-law, Betty 
Schneider of Sheboygan Falls, Bernice Schneider of Valders and Connnie Wenzel of 
Brillion; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by 
her parents, one daughter, Kay Naber, siblings, Harvey, Clarmont, Ellwood, Orville and 
Lila Schnieder; father-in-law and mother-in-law. Rueben and Luella (Matthias) Wenzel; 
sisters-in-law, Dorcella (Martin)Hueber, Annis Wenzel and one brother-in-lay, Wyman 
Wenzel.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at St. Peter Lutheran 
Church in Collins. Officiating will be the Rev. Robert Weiss with burial to follow in 
St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 11:00 am 
until 1:45 pm.
Wieting Funeral Home obit, June 2, 2015


ARLENE WUNSCH

Arlene A. Wunsch, age 76, of the Manitowoc Health Care Center in Manitowoc, 
formerly of Reedsville, passed away on Dec. 29, 2006, in Manitowoc. 
She was born May 15, 1930 in the town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late 
August and Bertha (Edinger) Otto. She graduated from Brillion High School in 
1948. On Sept. 6, 1952, she married Eldor Wunsch. She and her husband started 
farming in 1956 when he returned home from Korea. Until her illness, she was 
an active member of St. Peters Ladies Society and the Collins Homemakers. She 
enjoyed crocheting, sewing, flowers, gardening and bowling. 
Arlene is survived by her husband of 54 years: Eldor; her son: Donald Wunsch 
of Reedsville; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Doris and Rodney Haese 
of Brillion; and nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her 
parents and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Lorraine and Howard Fischer. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at St. Peters 
Lutheran Church in Collins with the Rev. Robert Hankwitz officiating. Burial 
will take place in the parish cemetery. 
Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. 
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville, assisted the family with arrangements. 
The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of the Manitowoc Health Care 
Center, for all their love and care given to Arlene during her stay.
Herald Times Reporter, December 2006


CARL WUNSCH

Carl Wunsch, 82 (photo) lifelong resident of Rockland, died Friday 
afternoon at the Holy Family hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Reedsville 
Cooperative funeral home, and at 2 o'clock at the St. Peters 
Evangelical Lutheran church, near Collins. 
He was born in Rockland in 1865 on the homestead farm, now operated 
by his son, Fred. In 1896 he married Miss Caroline Behnke and they 
located on the homestead farm near Collins. The couple observed its 
golden wedding in April, 1946. 
Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Klessig and Mrs. 
Walter Klessig of Rockland and Mrs. Herbert Wunrow of Rantoul; four 
sons, Fred on the home farm, Adolph of Rockland, Benjamin of Milwaukee 
and Melvin of Baltimore; two brothers, Michael of Brillion and William 
of California; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Meinburg, of this city; Mrs. 
Helen Koch of Racine; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday until 
the time of services. Six grandsons will act as pallbearers. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 31, 1947  P. 2


CAROLINA WUNSCH

Mrs. Carl Wunsch, 73 (above), died yesterday at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Arthur Klessig, at the farm home in Rockland, following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Reedsville 
Cooperative funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the St. Peter Lutheran church 
in Rockland, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Six grandsons will act 
as pallbearers.
Born Caroline Behnke in Rockland in 1874, she was married to Mr. Wunsch in 
1896. They located on the homestead farm now operated by her son, Fred. In 
1946 the couple observed its golden wedding. Mr. Wunsch died last May 30.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Klessig and Mrs. Walter Klessig 
of Rockland and Mrs. Herbert Wunrow of Rantoul; four sons, Fred on the home 
farm, Adolph of Rockland, Benjamin of Milwaukee and Melvin of Baltimore; two 
brothers, Rudolph and Adolph of Rockland; a half-brother, Fred of Brillion; 
sister, Mrs. Reinhart Bessert of Rockland; two half-sisters, Mrs. Minnie 
Piepenburg of Rockland and Mrs. Augusta Karow of Marshfield; 16 grandchildren 
and four great-grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed Wednesday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 18, 1947  P. 6


ELDOR WUNSCH

Eldor A. Wunch(sic), age 85 of Reedsville, died on Thursday, March 28, 2013 
at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. He was born on December 14, 1927 in the 
town of Rockland, son of the late Fred & Linda (Herzog) Wunch. He married 
Arlene A. Otto on September 6, 1952 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. 
Eldor served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1955-1956. After he returned from 
service he farmed in the Town of Rockland. He enjoyed playing fast pitch 
softball in the Collins League and was an avid bowler for many years. He was 
a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins where he served on the church 
council and other committees. He also served on the Reedsville Co-op Board of 
Directors from 1973-1988.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Eldor was preceded in death by his wife Arlene on December 29, 2006 and a sister 
and brother-in-law Loraine and Howard Fischer. Funeral service will be held on 
Tuesday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. The Rev. 
Robert Hankwitz will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery. Friends 
may call at the church on Tuesday from NOON until the time of serice. Online 
condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, 2013


FRED WUNSCH

Fred A. Wunsch, 79, of 205 MacArthur St., Brillion, died Thursday, Dec. 31, at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. 
The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Wunsch was born Feb. 12, 1902, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Carl 
and Carolina Behnke Wunsch. He married Linda Herzog May 18, 1927. She preceded 
him in death July 21, 1949. On Jan. 19, 1951, he married Ruby Rohrdanz. Mr. 
Wunsch farmed in the Town of Rockland until 1956, when he moved to Brillion. He 
was employed at Brillion Iron Works for 10 years. He was treasurer of Poplar Grove 
School Board for 20 years. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins, 
and served on the church council for six years.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby; a son, Eldor of Route 2, Reedsville; two daughters, 
Mrs. Howard (Lorraine) Fischer of Route 2, Reedsville,and Mrs. Rodney (Doris) Haese 
of Route 2, Brillion; three brothers, Adolph of Manitowoc, Ben of Wauwatosa, and 
Melvin of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Lora) Klessig and Mrs. Arthur 
(Helen) Klessig of Route 4, Chilton; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, from 4 p.m. Saturday until 10:30 
a.m. Sunday, and at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 31, 1981 P. 3


LINDA WUNSCH

Mrs. Fred Wunsch, 41, of Rockland, died Sunday at the Maple Crest 
sanatorium.
Funeral services will be held at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville 
Cooperative funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran church in Collins. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Linda Herzog in Maple Grove in 1908 and in 1927 was married 
to Mr. Wunsch. They located on a Rockland farm. Survivors are the husband; 
two daughters, (private), and son, (private); four brothers, Gerhart 
of Kohler, Louis of this city, Arvin of Millersville and Walter of Maple 
Grove; sister, Mrs. Ernest Behnke of Rockland.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 25, 1949  P. 2


FRIEDRICH ZARNOTH

Notes from Collins:
Mr. Martin Zarnoth(sic), one of the oldest settlers in the Town of Rockland died 
last Tuesday and was buried last Friday afternoon from the Eaton Lutheran Church. 
Mr. Zarnoth was born in Germany January 28, 1835 and as a young soldier, served in 
the war in the old country. After the war was over, he came to America and settled 
in Manitowoc County in the Town of Rockland.
About 8 years ago, Mr. Zarnoth sold his farm and moved to Collins. He is survived 
by his wife, three sons and one daughter. Rev. Wm Schlie officiated at the funeral.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 11, 1914
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(Checked census records and could not find a Martin Zarnoth. Friedrich Zarnoth
closely matches this obituary. It's likely this is his obituary)

*******
Order for proof of will.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Friederich (sic) Zarnoth, Deceased. In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Friederich Zarnoth of Town of Rockland, in said County, having been delivered into said Court:
And Otto Lerche, of Rantoul, in Calumet county, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Friederich Zarnoth died testate, at the town of Rockland, in said County, on the 5th (sic) day of June, 1914; that said instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Otto Lerche is named therein as Executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Otto Lerche.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken at a general term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 7th day of September, 1915, 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 July 27, 1915.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 29, 1915 P. 4

FERDINAND ZERNOTH

INJURIES IN AUTO ACCIDENT CAUSE DEATH COLLINS MAN FERD ZERNOTH, 
INJURED TEN DAYS AGO WHEN CAR WAS DITCHED, FAILS TO SURVIVE INJURIES
Ferdinand Zernoth, 47, a farmer residing near Collins, this county, 
is dead as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident 
ten days ago. Zernoth's death occurred last night at his home on the 
town line of ? and burial will be held there. While Zernoth and a 
companion, Patrick Donovan, a neighbor were returning home from a 
visit to Collins Friday night, June 17, the automobile which they 
were driving skidded on the roadway and turned turtle into a ditch 
at the side of the highway. Zernoth was hurled from the machine into 
a fence, his head striking a post. Donovan escaped with a few minor 
bruises and a scalp would and has recovered. Zernoth was unconscious 
for forty eight hours after the accident, and was found to have 
suffered a severe injury to his skull and to have been internally hurt. 
Efforts to save the man's life proved futile and the end came yesterday. 
Mr. Zernoth was married and is survived by his widow and three children. 
He was a well known farmer and had resided at Collins for many years. 
The funeral will be held at Collins.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 22, 1915, Page 8
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(The following obituary is for his son Thomas, probably buried in Montana)
Notes from Collins:
A message was received here last week telling of the death of Thomas Zarnoth 
in the state of Montana. He reached the age of 25 years and made his home here 
until five years ago when he took up a homestead in Montana. Suffering from 
tuberculosis he returned to Collins last year in very poor health. In November 
he was so much improved that he decided to return to his claim. The deceased is 
the son of Mrs. Ferd Zarnoth and is survived by his mother, one brother, three 
sisters and an aged grandmother. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved 
family.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 10, 1916

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Order for proof of will.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Ferdinand Zarnoth (sic), Deceased. In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Ferdinand Zarnoth of Town of Rockland, in said County, having been delivered into said Court:
And Martin G. Valleskey, of town of Rockland in said county having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Ferdinand Zarnoth died testate, at the town of Rockland, in said County, on the 21st day of June, 1915; that said instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Martin G. Valleskey is named therein as Executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Martin G. Valleskey.
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 27th day of July, 1915, 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 June 25, 1915,
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 8, 1915 P. 4

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(1900 Rockland census:
Ferdinand Zanoth(sic) age 30 b.1869; wife Henrietta age 28 had 3 children, 3 living; 
Louisa age 10; Thomas F. age 9; Ida age 6)


AUGUSTA ZUTZ

Mrs. Augusta Zutz, 87, of Collins, died Aug. 7 at Park Lawn Nursing 
Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran 
Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Zutz was born Aug. 22, 1888, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the 
late August Habermann and Augusta Canter. She was married to Charles 
Zutz at Collins. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Reedsvile Funeral Home from 6 to 9 o'clock this 
Monday evening and at the church from noon Wednesday until time of 
service. 
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, August 9, 1976  P. 14


BERNICE ZUTZ

Bernice E. Zutz, age 90, a resident of Rosebud Manor, Valders, died 
on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. 
She was born on July 15, 1916, in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc 
County, daughter of the late Martin and Selma (Prochnow) Erickson. 
Bernice attended Valders High School. On Oct. 31, 1934, she married 
Hilary Zutz in Valders. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1957. 
Bernice belonged to the Ladies Aid Society and Niles Homemakers. She 
enjoyed playing cards, gardening and spending time with family. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was also preceded in death by a son: Gerald Zutz; a son-in-law: 
Charles Nass; a granddaughter: Linda Zutz; and two brothers-in-law: 
Hugo and William Zutz. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2007, 
at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. Officiating at 
the service will be the Rev. Robert Hankwitz, with burial at St. Peter 
Church Cemetery, Collins. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter's Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Collins, from 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2007, until 
the time of service at 11 a.m. 
The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to (private) and 
the nurses and hospice staff at Aurora Medical Center for their care 
and compassion shown towards Bernice and her family. 
The Herald Times Reporter, June 21, 2007 


CHARLES ZUTZ

Charles Zutz, 86, of Collins, died Saturday at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Philip Press will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Zutz was born Jan. 20, 1878, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, 
son of John and Louise Schwalbe Zutz. He married Augusta Habermann 
Oct. 10, 1907. The couple farmed in the Town of Eaton until 1925, moving 
to Collins. Zutz also worked for the Town of Rockland. He was a member 
of the Collins Volunteer Fire Dept. 
Surviving are the wife, a brother, Fred, of Brillion and a sister, Mrs. 
Ida Glasow, of Collins.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Monday until 
10:30 a.m. Tuesday and after 11 a.m at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 18, 1964  P. 14


CHRISTINE ZUTZ

Death last week in Reedsville of Mrs. Christine Jutz at the 
advanced age of 87. The deceased came to America in 1873 with 
her husband from their West Prussian home. The family settled 
on a farm in Town Eaton, but after Mr. Jutz died about 20
years ago, his widow moved to Reedsville. She leaves 11 children.
Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906
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Reedsville:
Mrs. Christine Jutz died on Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
Arnold Luethy in her 87th year, of paralysis after an illness of five days. She 
was born in West Prussia, May 18, 1920 and emigrated with her husband, Michael 
Jutz, settling in the Town of Eaton in 1853. Of the 13 children, eleven survive 
her, the oldest, John, a farmer in Easton, the youngest, Mrs. Luethy. Mrs. Paul 
Wegner being the only other one in this vicinity. The others are located in 
Milwaukee, Crookston, Minn., Fargo, Dakota and in the state of Washington. For 
many years she had been confined to the house due to the infirmities of old age, 
but was always cheerful and contented to the last. She was laid to rest on Friday 
in the Eaton Lutheran Cemetery by the side of her husband who died twenty years 
ago.
Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 19, 1906


ELDA ZUTZ

Elda B. Zutz, age 81, of Rivers Bend Nursing Home, Manitowoc, went to be with 
her husband Ralph Sr. in their eternal home for Christmas on Friday, Dec. 5, 
2003. 
She was born Oct. 22, 1922 in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late August 
and Anna (Kopeschka) Habermann. She married Ralph Zutz Sr. on Sept. 12, 1943 at 
St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Collins. He preceded her in death on May 16, 1983. 
She enjoyed gardening, especially her strawberries, raspberries and her flowers 
until the last few years at the family farm. She was a member of St. Peter's 
Lutheran Church in Collins. 
Survivors include six sons and five daughters-in-law: Daryle and Nancy Zutz, 
Collins; Jeffrey and Vermae Zutz, Reedsville; Larry and Rosemary Zutz, Reedsville; 
Lesley and Joan Zutz, Route 4 Chilton; Ralph Jr. and Bonnie Zutz, Brillion; and 
Stanley Zutz, Manitowoc; four daughters and sons-in-law: Lynn and Ron Grimm, 
Branch; Cheryle and Bill Jandrey, Route 2 Reedsville; Joyce and Wayne Draheim, 
Route 4 Chilton; Janice and Tom Behnke, Route 4 Chilton; a sister and brother-in-
law; Eunice and Robert Kock, Winthrop, Minn; and a sister-in-law: Gladyce Zutz, 
Hilbert; 28 grandchildren: Brian (Stacey) Grimm, Jody Grimm, Julie (Dave) Braun, 
Judy (Guy) Valleskey, Joan (Bill) Griffin, Nick, Shannon, and April Zutz, Becky 
Zutz and fiance Travis Grimm, Justin, Jade and Tenniele Zutz, Tatum (Andrew) 
Stecker, Kelly (Will) Nething, Kristin Krepline, Dawn (Duane) Bushman, Debbie 
(David) Schisel, Dean (Cassandra) Nemecek, David Nemecek, Troy (Lori) Theel, 
Stephanie (Bren) Derringer, Jenny (Judd) King, Julia Zutz and finace Isaac Wenzel, 
Heather and Kimberly Zutz, Nicole (Troy) Behnke, Michael Paul Zutz and fiance 
Sara Brick, Kenny, Amy and Travis Zutz; 20 great-grandchildren; four step-grand-
children, and two step-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other 
relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ralph Sr.; a daughter: Linda 
Krepline; two sons-in-law: Ernie Theel and Jerry Krepline; two grandsons: Terry 
Grimm and Timothy Theel; and a sister: Esther Schmidt. 
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. (TONIGHT) Sunday, Dec. 7 at St. Peter's 
Lutheran Church in Collins with the Rev. Robert Hankwitz officiating. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery. 
Friends may call at the church on Sunday from 3 p.m. until the time of service. 
Wieting Funeral Home of Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 2003 


FERDINAND ZUTZ

Ferdinand A. Zutz, 82, of Collins, died early Thursday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Philip Press will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Zutz was born March 24, 1882, in the Town of Eaton, son of the 
late John and Augusta Habermann Zutz. He married Paulina Valleskey, 
Jan. 5, 1911, at St. Peter Church, Collins, and the couple farmed in 
the Town of Rockland until Mr. Zutz retired in 1943. The past two years 
he had made his home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Eldor 
Kopitzke, of Brillion.
He is survived by two sons, John, of Collins and Ralph, of Rt. 4, Chilton, 
the daughter, Mrs. Kopitzke, a sister, Mrs. Ida Glasow, of Collins, and 
15 grandchildren. His wife, four brothers and two sisters preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Friday until 
10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where 
the body will lie in state from 11 a.m. until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 5, 1964  P. 15


FRED ZUTZ

John W. Zutz(sic), 81, retired farmer, who was a guest at his birthday 
party last Sunday, died Monday afternoon on the farm of his nephew, 
Ralph Zutz, in the town of Rockland, of a heart attack. 
Relatives and friends of Mr. Zutz gathered at Neshotah Park in Two 
Rivers July 20 to honor him on his 81st birthday. He was well and 
active that day, but suffered a heart attack Monday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the St. Peter 
Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Victor Weyland will officiate 
and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
Mr. Zutz was born in Eaton in 1871 and followed farming, residing 
with his nephew in Rockland the last 50 years. He never married. 
Survivors are two brothers, Charles and Ferdinand of Collins; and 
a sister, Mrs. Theodore Glasow of Collins.
Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. 
Thursday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 23, 1952  P. 16
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(Note: He is listed as Fred on the tombstone. According to brother's
obits, the brothers are Charles, Ferdinand, Fred, William


GLADYS C. ZUTZ

Gladys C. Zutz, age 96, of Kiel, formerly of Collins and Hilbert, died on 
Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Oak Creek Assisted Living Facility in Kiel.
She was born December 9, 1916 in Brillion, daughter of the late Fred W. & Helen 
(Glasow) Behnke. She married John C. Zutz on June 17, 1939 at Trinity Lutheran 
Church in Brillion; he preceded her in death on April 15, 1974.
Gladys was a 1935 graduate of Brillion High School and worked as a book keeper 
at the Brillion Iron Works and Lakeland Egg co-op. Following a number of years 
of employment, Gladys worked for Michiels in Brillion until her retirement at 
the age of 80.
She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins where she had previously 
served as a Sunday School Teacher, Choir Member,and was a Charter Member of the 
Ladies Aid. In addition to her time in church, she also devoted time as a 4-H 
leader for Manitowoc County.
Throughout her life, and in the years of retirement, Gladys occupied her time 
with many hobbies including puzzles, word searches, cross stitching, embroidery, 
quilting and she never passed up an opportunity to play a game of Sheepshead.
She was truly a woman of faith and family; Gladys always looked forward to family 
gathering and time spent spoiling her grandchildren with delicious home made 
chocolate chip cookies or a quilt created by her hand. Most of her favorite stories 
revolved her family and those people she loved.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other 
relatives, and friends.
Glayds was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son-in-law: Paul Wagy; 
twin great grandchildren: Zander & Izaya Kelling; a brother: Earl Behnke; and 2 
sisters: Doloris (Armin) Schwalenberg and Myrna (Melvin) Koch.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the Wieting Family 
Funeral Home (1212 Teckla Place) in Kiel with the Rev. Robert Hankwitz officiating. 
Burial will be in the St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery in Collins. Friends may call at 
the funeral home from 12:30 pm until the time of service on Sunday, August 4, 2013.
Memorials given in the name of Gladys C. Zutz are appreciated for the Juvenile 
Diabetes Research Foundation.
The family would like to thank Judy and the entire staff of Oak Creek Assisted 
Living Facility, as well as the members of Heartland Hospice for all of the loving 
care they provided to Gladys.
Online Condolences weitingfuneralhome.com
Herald Times Reporter


HILARY ZUTZ     (d. 1957)

Wreck Injuries Fatal to Man
Hilary Zutz, 46, Dies in Hospital
MANITOWOC-Hilary Zutz, 46, and the father of seven children, a 
resident of Rt. 1, Valders, died Saturday night at Holy Family 
Hospital of cerebral hemorrhages resulting from an automobile 
accident.
Zutz was injured last Wednesday night when his automobile crashed 
into a concrete culvert ???? a half mile north of St. Nazianz. 
Nobody saw the accident. Zutz was discovered by two boys from St. 
Gregory High School who then called county traffic officers to 
the scene.
Zutz sustained chest injuries, a skull fracture, and had a multiple 
fracture of the right forearm. He did not become coherent and police 
were unable to question him concerning the accident.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran 
Church in the Town of Eaton, the Rev. Philip ?ress officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Zutz was born on Aug. 11, 1910 in the Town of Eaton, son of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. William Zutz. On Oct. 31, 1934, he married the 
former Bernice ?????? of Valders and the couple settled on the 
homestead farm.
Survivors include his wife, three daughters, four sons (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.); two brothers, William of R. 1, Valders, and 
Hugo of Brillion.
Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, until 11 a.m. 
Tuesday when the body will be moved to the church to be in state 
until the hour of service.
(The following paragraph unreadable.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 25, 1957 P. 1


HILARY J. ZUTZ    (d. 2008)

Hilary J "Jr." Zutz, age 61, of 284 Roosevelt St., Valders, died on 
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Hilary was born on May 30, 1947, in Manitowoc, son of the late Hilary A. 
and Bernice (Erickson) Zutz. He graduated from Valders High School, class 
of 1965. He served in the U.S. Army. On Oct. 19, 1973, Hilary married the 
former Mary Jane Schnell at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz. 
He was employed with the railroad for 30 years until his retirement. 
Hilary loved working on the farm, deer hunting and being with his family 
and friends. He was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Collins, and also a member of the American Legion.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was also preceded in death by a brother: Gerald; two brothers-in-law: 
Charles Nass and Myron (Butch) Schnell; and one niece: Linda Zutz.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at St. 
Peter's Evangelical Church, 2501 Collins Road, Collins. Officiating at 
the service will be the Rev. Robert Hankwitz, with burial at the church 
cemetery at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday evening, Nov. 3, 
2008, from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m.
The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Roger and Jeff 
Zutz and the Newton First Responders, Manitowoc Paramedics, and Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center for their care and compassion shown toward 
Jr. and his family.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 2, 2008


JOHANN ZUTZ    (d. 1913)

Notes From Rockland:
Mr. John Zutz, a well-known citizen of the town of Eaton, passed 
away after a short illness, Friday afternoon, June 27, at the age 
of 74 years. He is survived by his wife and six children, who have 
the sympathy of the community in their sad affliction. The funeral 
was held Monday afternoon at St. Peters Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, July 10, 1913  pg. 8


JOHN C. ZUTZ    (d. 1974)

John C. Zutz, 60, of Collins, died Monday at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital at Chilton following a short illness. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter Lutheran 
Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Zutz was born Nov. 20, 1913, in the Town of Rockland, son of 
the late Ferdinand and Pauline Vallesky Zutz. He married Gladyce 
Behnke June 17, 1939, at Brillion. He farmed in the Collins area 
and was employed at Chilton Aluminum Specialty the past five years. 
He was an honorary and lifetime member of the Collins Volunteer Fire 
Dept.  He was a member and past president of the Rim Rock Riders Club 
and was and adult 4H club leader for 10 years. He was also a member 
of St. Peter Lutheran Church and was a council member of the church.
Survivors include his wife; a son-in-law and daughter, (private); a 
brother, Ralph, of Rt. 4, Chilton; a sister, Mrs. Eldor (Mildred) 
Kopitzke, of Brillion, and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Helen Behnke, of 
Brillion.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 5 p.m. 
Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday and at the church from 11 a.m. 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, April 16, 1974  P. 18 


LOUISE (SCHWALBE) ZUTZ

Mrs. Johan Zutz (sic), aged 73, died at the home of her son in Eaton after a 
lingering illness and was buried from the German Lutheran church on New Years 
day, Rev. Schler officiating. She was a widow and is survived by four sons and 
two daughters. 
Manitowoc Herald News, January 10, 1921  P. 6


MARTHA ZUTZ

RURAL NEWS-Eaton 
Mrs. William Zutz, who was Martha Habermann before her marriage, 
died on Memorial Day following an operation which she underwent at 
the Holy Family hospital for appendicitis. News of the death came 
as a shock to friends and relatives. 
She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Haberman Sr. and was born 
in the town of Eaton forty years ago. She was married at the age of 
seventeen to William Zutz of the town of Eaton and the family made 
its home on the Niles farm. 
Her husband, three sons, William Jr., Hugo and Hillary, her parents, 
two sisters and two brothers survive her. The funeral was held with 
services at the Rockland church, the Rev. Schlei officiating this 
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 2, 1924  P. 6


PAULINA ZUTZ

Mrs. Ferdinand Zutz, 66, of Collins died Sunday afternoon at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran 
Church in the Town of Rockland, the Rev. Philip Press officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
She was born Jan. 23, 1891, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Valleskey. On Jan. 5, 1911, she was 
married to Mr. Zutz in the Town of Rockland and they farmed until 
1943 when they moved into town. She was a charter member of the 
Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Elder Kopitzke of 
Brillion; two sons, John of Collins and Ralph of the Town of Rockland; 
four brothers, Ernest and Arthur of Collins, Richard of Shiecton and 
William of  Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. Olga Lemke of San Francisco, Calif. 
and Mrs. Lillian Olm of Collins; and 14 grandchildren.
Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Tuesday 
until noon Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie 
in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 30, 1957  P. 11


RALPH ZUTZ

Ralph A. Zutz Sr., 67, of Route 4, Chilton, died unexpectedly late Monday evening, 
May 16, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. The 
Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Zutz was born Nov. 10, 1915, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Ferdinand 
and Paulina Vallesky Zutz. He married Elda Habermann Sept. 12, 1943, at St. Peter 
Lutheran Church, Collins, and farmed the family homestead farm his entire lifetime.
Survivors include his wife, six sons and five daughters-in-law, Daryle and Nancy of 
Collins, Jeff and Vermae and Larry and Rosemary of Reedsville, Lesley and Joan of 
Route 4, Chilton, Ralph Jr. and Bonnie of Brillion and Stanley at home; five 
daughters and sons-in-law, Lynette and Ronald Grimm of Branch, Cheryle and William 
Jandrey of Route 2, Reedsville, Joyce and Wayne Draheim and Linda and Gerry Krepline 
of Route 4, Chilton, and Janice and Larry Nemecek of New Holstein, and 29 grand-
children. His parents, a brother, a sister, two grandchildren and a son-in-law 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 11 
a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, May 18, 1983 P. 3


WILLIAM ZUTZ

William J. Zutz, 75, died this morning at the farm home in the town 
of Eaton following a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Berge funeral 
home in Valders and at 2 o'clock at the St. Peter Lutheran church in 
Eaton. The Rev. Victor Weyland will officiate with burial in the 
adjoining cemetery. 
He was born in 1874 in Eaton and operated the home farm until his 
retirement in 1941 when the farm was taken over by his son, Hilary. 
In 1903 he married Martha Haberman who died in 1924. 
Survivors are three sons, William of St. Nazianz, Hugo of Brillion, 
Hilary on the home farm; three brothers, Fred of route 4, Chilton, 
Charles and Ferd of Collins; two sisters, Mrs. John Damm of route 4, 
Chilton and Mrs. Theodore Glassow; 17 grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 29, 1949  P. 2