ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CEMETERY OBITUARIES

HENRY ALBERS Henry Albers, 78, a resident at Parl Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Albers was born Dec. 2, 1888, at Eagle Lake, Ill., son of the late August and Louise Huge Albers. He married the former Frieda Schwalenberg Dec. 2, 1916, at Rantoul and she preceded him in death in 1940. Mr. Albers farmed in the Town of Rantoul and the Collins area until 1940 and was employed for 15 years at Midwest Creamery, Manitowoc. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Adolph (Bertha) Schwalenberg, of Chilton. Three sisters and seven brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 6 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and from noon Wednesday at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 28, 1967 p.7 *********** Henry Albers, 78, of the Parklawn Home, Manitowoc, a former Town of Rantoul resident, died at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, early today after a lingering illness. Born Dec. 2, 1888, at Eagle Lake, Ill., he was a son of the late August and Louise Albers, and on Dec. 2, 1916, he married Frieda Schwalenberg in the Town of Rantoul. The couple farmed in the Town of Rantoul and Collins area until Mrs. Albers’ death in 1940. He was employed by the Midwest Creamery, Manitowoc, until retiring in 1955. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Collins. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Adolph Schwalenberg of Chilton. Three sisters and seven brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Collins, the Rev. Robert Wendland, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 6 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the hour of services. Sheboygan Press, Monday, August 28, 1967 P. 5

EDWARD BEHNKE (d. 1929) Edward Behnke, Jr. Dies at Home of Parents Edward Behnke Jr., aged 26 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Behnke, Collins, passed away of scarlet fever and was buried at Collins. Besides his parents, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Charles Wagner, Mrs. Arnold Seehawer, Mrs. Otto Rusch, Mrs. Arthur Otto, Mrs. John Utke, Mrs. Hugo Zutz, Oscar, Henry, Fred, Paul, Esther, Elsie, Evelyn and Eleanor. The deceased had been a patient sufferer for some time. The funeral services were held from the Behnke home. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, Oct. 11, 1929 page 2


EDWARD BEHNKE (d. 1931) EDW. BEHNKE, 64, FARMER AT COLLINS, DIES Edward Behnke, 64, well known Collins farmer passed away on Saturday at the homestead after a two months' illness. Burial will take place Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and later from the Eaton church. He is survived by his widow who was Miss Helen Damm, ten daughters, Mrs. Charles Wagner, Mrs. Arthur Otto, of Valders, Mrs. Arnold Seehawer, Mrs. Otto Rusch of Brillion, Mrs. John Utke, Mrs. Alfred Ziemer, Reedsville, Mrs. Hugo Zutz, St. Nazianz, Mrs. Arnold Behnke, Hilbert, Eleanor and Evelyn at home, four sons, Oscar, Henry, Fred and Paul of Collins, four brothers and two sisters. Manitowoc Herald News, September 14, 1931 p.10 ******* Reedsville News: The sad news was received here on Sunday of the death of Ed Behnke, father of Mrs. John Utke, Reedsville, who died at his home at Collins on Saturday night. Manitowoc Evening Times, Sept. 16, 1931 page 10


ELMER E. BEHNKE Elmer E. Behnke, 60, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 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. Behnke was born Dec. 20, 1915, at Collins, son of the late Louise Wagner and Oscar Behnke. He was a farmer and an employe of Reedsville Co-op for 16 years. He married Sylvia Bratz Nov. 25, 1937 at St. James- St. John Church, Reedsville. He was a church and school board member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Allen, of Reedsville and Elmer Jr., of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. John Lemke, of Rt. 4, Chilton, a sister, Mrs. Elvin Reese, of Brillion and five grandchildren. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon Wednesday until time of services. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, August 9, 1976, P. 14


HENRY O. BEHNKE Henry O. Behnke, 71, of Collins, died unexpectedly late Saturday morning, Aug. 29, at his residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Behnke was born July 6, 1910, at Collins, son of the late Edward and Helen Damm Behnke. He attended Collins Grade School. He married Myrtle Wegner July 11, 1934, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The couple farmed near Collins until 1962 and thereafter residing in Collins. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle; three sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene and Nancy, Rodney and Mary Ann, and Dennis and Joyce of Collins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene and Donald Cardinahl, and Beverly and Howard Riemer of New Holstein; two brothers, Frederick Behnke of Reedsville and Paul of Brillion; seven sisters; Mrs. Tillie Rusch of Brillion, Mrs. Helen Otto of Chilton, Mrs. Dahlia Utke of Reedsville, Mrs. Esther Zeamer of Manitowoc, Mrs. Elsie Behnke of Reedsville and Mrs. Evelyn Kanter and Mrs. Elnore Graf of Brillion; 26 grand- children, and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and until 11 a.m. Tuesday, and at the church from noon until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, August 31, 1981 P. 3


LENA BEHNKE Mrs. Edward Behnke, 70, died Sunday night at the farm home in Rockland, a mile north of Collins. She suffered a stroke two weeks ago. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Berge funeral home, Valders, and at 2:15 from the St. Peters Lutheran church in Collins. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Behnke, nee Helen Damm, was born at Gibson in 1872 and in 1892 was married to Mr. Behnke. Mr. Behnke died in 1931. Survivors are 10 daughters, Mrs. Charles Wagner of Chilton, Mrs. Arno Seehafer, Mrs. Otto Rusch, Mrs. Hugo Zutz, Mrs. Wilmer Kanter, Mrs. Frederick Graf, of Brillion, Mrs. Arthur Otto, Mrs. Arnold Behnke, of Hilbert, Mrs. John Utke, Mrs. Alfred Ziemer, of Reedsville; four sons, Oscar and Henry of Collins, Frederick of Reedsville, Paul of Brillion; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Etzler of Chicago, Mrs. Anna Schwalbe of Chilton, Mrs. Carrie Hammel of Milwaukee; three brothers, John of Valders, Edward of Appleton, William of Collins; and a half-brother, Louis Lemke of Collins. The body may be viewed after Tuesday noon at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 19, 1942 P. 2


LOUISE BEHNKE Mrs. Oscar Behnke, 64, of the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, died Tuesday evening at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Behnke, of the Town of Rockland. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins, Manitowoc County, the Rev. Philip Press officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Behnke was born Louise Wagner Sept. 26, 1896, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late John and Caroline Zimmerman Wagner. She was married to Oscar Behnke Sept. 14, 1915, at St. Peter Church, Collins, and they farmed in the Town of Rockland all their lives. Her husband, two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Elmer, on the homestead farm; a daughter, Mrs. Elvin Reese of Brillion; a sister, Mrs. Theodore Wagner of Kiel; three brothers, Charles of Rt. 2, Reedsville, Herman of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, and Ferdinand of Chilton; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church, where the body may be viewed from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 12, 1961 P. 21 ******** Notes from Collins: The wedding bells were ringing at the Lutheran Church in Eaton, September 14, at 2 o'clock for the marriage of Mr. Oscar Behnke and Miss Louisa Wagner. The bride wore a white messaline silk and carried a bouquet of roses. The groom wore a black suit. The bridesmaids were Lena Behnke and Mabel Pollack and the groomsmen were Freddie Damm and Fred Wagner. The wedding was celebrated at the home of the bride's brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Buss. All that were present had a good time and stayed till day light in the morning. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 23, 1915


MARY ANN BEHNKE-RUNICE (buried with Behnke) Mary Ann Behnke-Runice, 59, of N. 8571 Seward Drive, Berlin, died on September 22, 2006, following a courageous battle with cancer. The funeral was on Wednesday morning at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Collins, the Rev. Gregory Sluke officiating with burial in the church cemetery. Mary Ann was born on November 8, 1946, daughter of Elaine Popp Behnke and the late Leonhardt Behnke Sr. She was a 1964 graduate of Reedsville High School. On June 11, 1966 she married Rodney Behnke at St. John - St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. He preceded her in death in August, 1988. She then married Jerry Runice on July 6, 2002 at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Collins. Mary Ann was employed with Reedsville Public Schools from 1964 until July, 2002. She also owned and operated Behnke Realty and Auction Service I Collins with her husband, Rodney. She was currently employed with the Green Lake Public School System as the accounts manager. Mary Ann was a longtime member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Collins and was presently a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Berlin, where she was also a member of the Ladies Aid. Mary Ann was a past member of the National Association of Realtors and the Calumet county Board of Realtors. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Runice of Berlin; three children and their spouses, Tom Behnke of Collins and his special friend, Laurie Lutzke, Todd and Angie Behnke of Collins and Troy and Nicole Behnke of Reedsville; two grandsons, a step son, Eric Runice of Berlin, her mother, Elaine Behnke of Reedsville. She is further survived by two brothers and a sister-in-law, Leonhardt Jr., and Sue Behnke and Michael Behnke, all of Reedsville; three brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dave Endries of St. Nazianz, Dennis and Joyce Behnke of Colliins and Eugene and Nancy Behnke of Reedsville; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Bev and Howard Reimer of New Holstein and Marlene Cardinahl of Kiel. Other survivors include special friends and cousin, Randy and Deanna Brandes of Brillion as well as many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rodney Behnke, her father, Leonhardt Sr., a sister, Beverly Endries and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Henry O. and Myrtle Behnke. Mary Ann enjoyed many different things but more than anything she enjoyed spending time with her family and making them happy. Her two grandsons were her sweethearts and being with them was always a special time for her. She touched the lives of everyone she met and will never be forgotten. The Wieting Funeral Home of Reedsville assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Valders Journal, Sept. 28, 2006


MYRTLE M. BEHNKE Myrtle M. Behnke, age 88, of the Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, formerly of Collins and Reedsville, died on Thursday, May 1, 2003. She was born May 14, 1914, in the town of Eaton, daughter of the late Adolph and Bertha (Gother) Wegner. On July 11, 1934, she married Henry O. Behnke at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Collins. Henry preceded her in death on Aug. 29, 1981. Survivors include her children; Eugene (Nancy) Behnke, Reedsville; Marlene Cardinahl, Chilton; Dennis (Joyce) Behnke, Chilton; Beverly (Howard) Reimer, New Holstein; and a daughter-in-law; Mary Ann (Jerry) Runice, Berlin; 26 grand- children; 31 great grandchildren. Myrtle is further survived by two brothers; Rueben Wegner, Chilton; Arnold Wegner, West Allis; a brother-in-law; Paul Behnke, Brillion; three sisters-in-law; Elnora Graf, Brillion; Evelyn Kanter, Manitowoc; and Margaret Behnke, Grafton. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son; Rodney on Aug. 29, 1988; a great granddaughter; Ashley Schmitz on Feb. 16, 1987; two sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Collins, The Rev. Robert Hankwitz will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Herald Times Reporter, May 3, 2003


OSCAR BEHNKE Oscar Behnke, 59, Rockland farmer, stricken with a heart attack while attending New Year’s Day services Saturday morning at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rockland, died three hours later at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rockland. The Rev. Victor Weyland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in Cato in 1896, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Behnke. The family moved to Rockland a few years later. In 1915 he married Miss Louisa Wagner and they located on a farm in the town. Surviving are his wife; son, Elmer on the home farm; daughter, Mrs. Alvin Reese of Brillion; three brothers, Henry of Collins, Fred of Reedsville and Paul of Brillion; ten sisters, Mrs. Charles Wagner and Mrs. Arthur Otto of Chilton; Mrs. Arno Seehafer, Mrs. Otto Risch Sr., Mrs. Hugo Zutz Sr., Mrs. William Kanter and Mrs. Frederick Graf of Brillion, Mrs. John Utke, Mrs. Alfred Ziemer and Mrs. Otto B____ of Reedsville; and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 3, 1955 P. 14 ******** Notes from Collins: The wedding bells were ringing at the Lutheran Church in Eaton, September 14, at 2 o'clock for the marriage of Mr. Oscar Behnke and Miss Louisa Wagner. The bride wore a white messaline silk and carried a bouquet of roses. The groom wore a black suit. The bridesmaids were Lena Behnke and Mabel Pollack and the groomsmen were Freddie Damm and Fred Wagner. The wedding was celebrated at the home of the bride's brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Buss. All that were present had a good time and stayed till day light in the morning. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 23, 1915


PAUL BEHNKE No. 125 1st pulication Nov. 2, 1920. NOTICE TO PROVE WILL AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF WISCONSIN, COURNTY COURT MANITOWOC COUNTY-IN PROBATE In Re Estate of Paul Behnke, Deceased. Notice Is Hereby Given, That at the special Term of said Court to be held on the 5th Tuesday (being the 30th day) of November, A.D., 1920, at the Court House in the City of Manitowoc, County of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the application of Albert J. Behnke to admit to probate the last Will and Testament of Paul Behnke late of the town of Rockland, in said County, deceased, and for the appointment of an executor; Notice is Hereby Further Given, That at the special Term of said Court to be held at said Court House, on the 2nd Tuesday, (being the 8th day) of March, A.D., 1921, there will be heard, considered and adjusted, all claims against said Paul Behnke, deceased; And Notice is Hereby Further Given, That all such claims for examination and allowance must be presented to said County Court at the Court House, in the City of Manitowoc, in said County and State on or before the 3th day of March, A.D. 1921, or be barred. Dated November 1, 1920. By the Court, John Chloupek County Judge Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, November 2, 1920 P. 5


RODNEY BEHNKE Rodney E. Behnke, 50, of Collins, died Aug. 23, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc, after several month’s illness with cancer. The funeral was at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Collins with the Rev. Arnold Ruddat officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Behnke was born June 24, 1938, son of Myrtle Wegner Behnke of Collins and the late Henry O. Behnke. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1959. He married the former Mary Ann Behnke on June 11, 1966, in Reedsville. He owned and operated Behnke Realty and Auction Service and also owned Behnke Barn Spraying. He was a member of St. Peters Lutheran church in Collins, a former member of St. Peters Luther School Board, a charter member and officer of Rochea Hunting Club, a charter member of Calumet County Board of Realtors, and received the Realtor of the Year Award in 1988. He was a member of the Wisconsin and National Auctioneers Association. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; his mother, Myrtle Behnke of Collins; three sons, Tom, Todd and Troy all at home; also two brothers and sisters-in-law, Eugene and Nancy Behnke of Route 4, Chilton, and Dennis and Joyce Behnke of Collins; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Beverly and Howie Riemer of New Holstein and Marlene Cardinahl of Kiel; and many other relatives and friends.


SYLVIA BEHNKE Sylvia I. Behnke, age 82, of 6 N. Sixth St., Reedsville, died Tuesday, February 25, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, from a short illness. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 1997, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. Rev. Arnold Ruddat will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. She was was (sic) born February 6, 1915, in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late Adolph and Emma (Bubolz) Bratz. She married Elmer Behnke November 25, 1937, at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. She farmed with her husband in the town of Rockland her entire life. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Allan and Joan Behnke, rural Reedsville, Elmer Jr. and Janice Behnke, Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Jeff Lembe and fiancee Stephanie Schmidt, Kay Lynn (Albert) Geiger, Doug Behnke, Jennifer Behnke, Tracy (Jered) Pleus, Craig Behnke; three great-grandchildren, Cortney Lemke, Brook and April Geiger; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Luella Wagner, Reedsville, Mabel and Lester Bubolz, Brillion, Ruth and Harold Panosh, Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Florence Bratz, Valders, Lawrence and Sarah Bratz, Reedsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer on August 7, 1976, one daughter, Doris Lemke, two sisters and two brothers. Friends may call at St. Peter Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 27, 1997 P. A2


WILHELMINE BEHNKE Collins news: Mrs. Paul Benke (sic) died here last week, aged 68 years. The funeral took place at the Lutheran cemetery, the Rev. Schley conducting the service. Mrs. Benke was one of the pioneer settlers in this town. She leaves behind her husband, five sons and two daughters. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 7, 1907 P. 8 ******* Wilhelmina Knuth Behnke birth: 2 May 1844 Germany death: 22 January 1907 Collins, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1907 Collins, Wis. father: Martin Knuth mother: Elizabeth spouse: Paul Behnke Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


DAVID BLECK Death on Monday last week in Town of Rockland of 77 year old David Block(sic). The deceased had lived in that town for the past 33 years. He leaves a widow and two grown children. Der Nord Westen, May 19, 1898 ******** David Bleck birth: 9 December 1821 Prussia death: 9 May 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. father: Paul Bleck spouse: Eva Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


BERTHA BOETTCHER Mrs. John Baethcher(sic) of Collins died suddenly after an illness of only a few days. Mrs. Baethcher was 29 years of age and is survived by her husband and one child. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 16, 1914 ********* Notes From Collins: Mrs. John Baetcher (sic), who was sick only a few days, died last Thursday of heart trouble. She was a daughter of John Kreger of Potters, Wis. She was born June 19, 1884, and was married 7 years. She is survived by her husband, one child 5 years old, her father, three brothers and three sisters. The funeral took place last Sunday afternoon from the Eaton Lutheran church. Rev. Wm. Schlei officiated. Manitowoc Pilot, January 15, 1914 P. 8 ********* (1900 Rockland twp. census: John Boetcher age 31; Bertha 26; Martin 1)


LENHARD BOETTCHER Notes From Collins: The only child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Boettcher, adopted three weeks ago, passed away last week Thursday. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, Rev. Schlei officiating. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, October 13, 1910 pg. 8


WILHELM BOETTCHER Notes from Collins: Mr. Wm Beatcher(sic), one of our well known young men, died April 24. Funeral took place Tuesday, April 27 in the afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Beatcher was born the 15th of March, 1871 in Town of Rockland. On April 12, 1903 he got married to Miss Tenia Virgiel who with one son survive him. The cause of death was pneumonia. He was 44 years of age. The funeral took place from the Lutheran Church of Eaton, Rev. Wm Schlei officiating. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs, May 6, 1915 ********* (First publication April 30, 1915.) State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court-In Probate. In the matter of the estate of William Boettcher, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Ernestine Boettcher of Rockland representing, among other things that William Boettcher, an inhabitant of said county, on the 24th day of April, A.D. 1915, at Rockland, died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to said petitioner, granted. It is ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said county court to be held on Tuesday, the 25th day of May A.D. 1915, 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 semi-weekly newspaper, published at Manitowoc, in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 28th day of April, A.D. 1915. By the court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Emil Baensch, Attorney. Manitowoc Post, Friday, April 30, 1915 P. 16


ERNESTINE BRATZ Mrs. Richard Bratz, 80, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Wednesday night at her home in the Town of Eaton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins, the Rev. Philip Press officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. The former Ernestina (sic) Schroeder was born Feb. 3, 1877, in the Town of Manitowoc, daughter of the late Julius and Florentina Boettcher Schroeder. She was married June 3, 1903, and the couple farmed in the Town of Eaton. Her husband died in April of 1956. Surviving her are two sons, Albert on the home farm and Herman of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Herbert Kiesow of Rt. 1, Valders, and Mrs. Walter Dittman of Newton; a sister, Mrs. Fred Pohland of Sheboygan; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m Friday until 10:30 a.m Saturday when the body will be moved to the church. Two Rivers Reporter, March 14, 1957 P. T5


GLORIA BRATZ Gloria J. Bratz, age 57, of rural Chilton, died Monday morning, September 13, 1999, at the Beverly Health Care Center, Chilton. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 1999, at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Collins. Rev. Matthew Doebler will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Gloria was born August 29, 1942, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Lester and Evelyn Michalek Musil. She attended Manitowoc public schools, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1960. She married Ronald Bratz on November 26, 1960, at Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Ronald; one daughter and son-in-law, Nola and John Keller, Boscobel, Wis.; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Randy and Chris Bratz, Chilton, Gordon and Carla Bratz, Chilton, Kurt Bratz, Collins, Chad Bratz, Chilton, Tammy Bratz, Kiel; seven grandchildren, Brandon, Brittany, Brett, Derek, Ashley, Jordan, James; one brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Joan Musil, Oshkosh; one sister, Diane Musil, Manitowoc; one brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Richard and Gloria Bratz, Valders; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Keith. Friends may call at St. Peter's Church, Collins, Wednesday, September 15, 1999, from 5 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter, September 14, 1999 P. A3


KEITH BRATZ Keith Bratz, age 28, of 621 St. Paul St., Kiel, died Wednesday evening, April 19, 1995. Funeral Services will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, April 22, 1995, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. Rev. Richard Warnke will officiate with burial in St. Peter's Cemetery, Collins. He was born June 24, 1967, in Manitowoc, son of Ronald and Gloria Musil Bratz. He attended Valders Grade School and was a 1986 graduate of Valders High School. On November 27, 1987, he married Tammy Loppnow at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. He was employed at Johnsonville Sausage. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel and the Calumet County Fun Truckers. Survivors include his wife, Tammy; one son, Derek; one daughter, Ashley; his parents, Ronald and Gloria Bratz, rural Chilton; father and mother-in-law, Myron and Janice Loppnow, New Holstein; maternal grandfather, Lester Musil; four brothers, Randy (Christine), Gordon (Carla), Kurt and Chad, all of Chilton. He is further surived by one sister, Nola (John) Keller, Boscobel; sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl and David Wusterbarth, Kiel; sister-in-law, Tracy Loppnow; brother-in-law, Gary Loppnow and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jeff and Kathy Loppnow; aunts, uncles; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bratz, his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lester Musil and brother-in-law, Terry Loppnow. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name. The Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 21, 1995 P. A2


RICHARD BRATZ Richard W. Bratz, 79, (photo), Town of Eaton farmer, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Tuesday afternoon at his home on Rt. 1, Valders. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins, with the Rev. Victor Weyland officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Bratz was born April 13, 1877, in the Town of Rockland and married the former Ernestina Schroeder June 3, 1903. The couple settled on the farm in Eaton and observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1953. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Albert on the homestead farm and Herman of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Herbert Kiesow of Rt. 1, Valders, and Mrs. Walter Dittman of Newton; four brothers, Fred of the Town of Cato and August, Henry and Adolph of Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs. Tina Thronson of Rt. 1, Valders and Mrs. Otto Reinke of Rt. 1, Reedsville; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Thursday until 9:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in stat until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 18, 1956 p.23


RONALD H. BRATZ Ronald H. "Butch" Bratz, 73, of 21203 Duchow Rd., Chilton, died on March 5, 2012 at the Chilton Care Center. The funeral will be at 5 pm on Thursday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Collins. Officiating will be the Rev. Robert Hankwitz. Cremation will follow at All Care Cremation Center in Manitowoc and Ronald will be laid to rest at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday at the church from 1 pm until 4:45 pm. Ronald was born on Oct. 19, 1938 in Manitowoc, son of the late Albert and Olga Pleuss Bratz. On Nov. 26, 1960 he married the former Gloria Musil in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Sept. 13, 1999. Ronald was employed with Land O'Lakes Co. in Kiel for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Rockea Hunting club and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Collins. Ronald enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and his grandchildren and his trips to Oneida. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Nola and John Keller of Boscobel, four sons and five daughters-in-law, Randy and Chris Bratz of Chilton, Kurt and Carrie Bratz of Collins, Chad and Tiffany Bratz of Kiel and Tommy Bratz of Kiel. He is further survived by ten grandchildren; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Joan Musil and one sister-in-law, Gloria Bratz. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Ronald was preceded in death by one son, Keith Bratz and two brothers, Howard and Richard Bratz. The Christiansen and Deja Funeral Home of Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Valders Journal, Mar. 8, 2012


ALBERT BREHMER Father of Reedsville Man Dies At Age of 81 Albert Brehmer, 81, father of Arnold Brehmer, Reedsville, died Saturday evening at the home of his son, Herman, at Rantoul, Calumet county. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon from the Rockland Lutheran church. He was a carpenter and farmer and married Bertha Klessig in 1879. She died four years ago. Survivors are four sons and two daughters. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 27, 1936 P. 7


BERTHA BREHMER MRS. ALB. BREHMER DEATH AT RANTOUL Mrs. Albert Brehmer, nee Bertha Klessig, died Sunday at the home of her son in Rantoul, Calumet county. The deceased had been in failing health for some months. Last June she was brought to the Holy Family hospital in this city where she underwent an operation, her leg being amputated. Funeral services will be held Thursday at one-thirty p.m. from the home of her son Emil and at two-fifteen p.m. from the Lutheran church in Eaton. Burial will be in the adjoinng cemetery. The deceased was born in Mosel, Sheboygan county in 1857. Her husband Albert Brehmer, five sons including Otto Adolph of the town of Eaton, Arnold of Reedsville and Herman on the old homestead and two daughters survive. A sister Mrs. Charles Eickert, Peshtigo, three brothers, Christ and Adolph Klessig, of Curtis, Wis., Louis of Rockland, and ?? ????? grand children also survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 4, 1932 P. 6


HELEN BREHMER Mrs. Helen Brehmer, 73, of 421 S. Main St., Brillion, died unexpectedly Sunday at the home of a son, Donald. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemtery. Mrs. Brehmer, nee Helen Haese, was born Apr. 15, 1900, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Gottlieb and Ottellia Krueger Haese. She was married to Herman Brehmer May 9, 1921. They farmed in the Town of Rantoul their entire life. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid Society, American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 126 of Brillion and the Golden Agers Club. Survivors include two sons (private); a brother, Hubert, of Hilbert, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her husband, a daughter, a brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 3:30 Tuesday until 10:30 Wednesday and then at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. February 11, 1974 P. 16


HERMAN BREHMER Herman W. Brehmer, 69, of Rt. 2, Brillion, died Monday at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thrusday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Victor Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Brehmer was born May 7, 1900, in Town of Rantoul, son of the late Albert and Bertha Klessig Brehmer. He married Helen Haese May 9, 1922, at Reedsville, and the couple farmed the homestead farm. Survivors include the wife; two sons (private), a sister Mrs. Meta Hanmeier, of Menasha; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. A daughter, three sisters and four brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 30, 1969 P. 5 ******** Miss Helen Haese of Reedsville and Herman Brehmer of Rantoul, Wis., were married Tuesday afternoon at the parsonage of the Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. Eilert officiating. Herbert Haese, a brother of the bride and Miss Alvina Klann of Chilton were the attending couple. Mr. and Mrs. Brehmer will make their home on a farm at Rontoul, Calumet county. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 11, 1922 P.6


OTTO BREHMER Otto Brehmer, 72, of the Town of Rantoul, Calumet County, died Monday evening at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brehmer. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins, the Rev. Philip Press officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Brehmer was born Aug. 8, 1885, in the Town of Rantoul, son of the late Albert and Bertha Klessig Brehmer. He never married. He lived on the farm home his entire life. Surviving are two brothers, Arnold of Reedsville and Herman and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Paul of Owen and Mrs. Meta Rankemeier of Neenah. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Thursday and after 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 25, 1958 p.11


CARL C. BRICK Carl C. Brick, 81, formerly of Wells, Wis., who now resided at 1703 Cedar Grove Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth R. Edenhouser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Brick was born Aug. 14, 1897 in Newton, son of the late Carl A. and Johanna Waak Brick. He owned and operated a cheese factory at Wells for many years and was also a fieldman for various dairy companies. He was presently employed in sales at Central Garage, Potter. He married Esther Olm June 10, 1920 in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1970. Mrs. Brick preceded him in death in April of 1970. Mr. Brick was a lifetime member and past president of Wisconsin Cheesemaker's Association. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Carl A. and Elline of Livonia, Mich., and Donald and Dawn of Bennendorf, Iowa; two brothers, Frederick and Norbert Brick of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Helmuth (Hertha) Lierman Sr., of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; six grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 9 pm Friday and Saturday until 11 am and at the church Saturday from noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Aug. 31, 1978 page 3 ******** (Charles Brick/Aug 14 1897/Aug 1978/SSDI) (My uncle Charles (baptized Carl Ernst Christian) Brick, aka C.C. Brick, buried August 30, 1978, service at St. Peter Lutheran, Collins WI, burial in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery/sent in by researcher-see contributors page.) ******** Eaton: The marriage of Miss Esther E. Olm of the Town of Eaton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Olm and Charles E. Brick of Collins, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Brick took place at St. Peter's Church last Thursday afternoon, Rev. Wm Schlei officiating. The bride was attended by the Misses Olive and Leona Olm, sisters of the bride. The groom was attended by the Messrs Hubert Umnus and Alfred Rambut. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents after the ceremony and a wedding dinner and supper was served in honor of the newlyweds. A large number of friends and relatives attended the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Brick have left on a wedding trip and will not be home to their friends until on or after July 10th. The groom is a cheese-maker and also operates a factory at Seymour. Kiel Tri County Record, June 17, 1920


ESTHER BRICK Mrs. Charles (Esther) Brick, 71, of Rt. 2, Brillion, died Wednesday evening at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Brick, nee Esther Olm, was born June 7, 1899, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Herman A. and Lora Wirth Olm. She was married to Charles Brick June 10, 1921, at St. Peter Church, Collins. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in 1970. Mrs. Brick was member of St. Peter Church, the Ladies Aid and organist of the church for many years. Survivors include her husband, two sons, a brother, Johnathan, of Reedsville, two sisters, Mrs. Hulda Braheim, of Rt. 4, Chilton, and Mrs. Laura Waak, of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. Three sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 3 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 8, 1971 ******** Eaton: The marriage of Miss Esther E. Olm of the Town of Eaton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Olm and Charles E. Brick of Collins, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Brick took place at St. Peter's Church last Thursday afternoon, Rev. Wm Schlei officiating. The bride was attended by the Misses Olive and Leona Olm, sisters of the bride. The groom was attended by the Messrs Hubert Umnus and Alfred Rambut. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents after the ceremony and a wedding dinner and supper was served in honor of the newlyweds. A large number of friends and relatives attended the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Brick have left on a wedding trip and will not be home to their friends until on or after July 10th. The groom is a cheese-maker and also operates a factory at Seymour. Kiel Tri County Record, June 17, 1920


HILDA BUEHLMAN Mrs. Walter Buehlman, 69, of Charlevoix, Mich., died Wednesday. Burial will be at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery at Collins. Mrs. Buehlman, nee Hilda Schultz, was born April 20, 1907, in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Carl and Eliza Schultz. She was married to Walter Buehlman May 22, 1935, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Sept. 13, 1969. Since 1973 she made her home with a son, James, at Charlevoix. Survivors include two sons, (private), a sister, Mrs. Sigwart Berg, of rural Manitowoc and three grandchildren (private). A daughter and two sisters preceded her in death. Visitation and funeral services will be announced Thursday by Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville. Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, June 9, 1976 P. 23


WALTER BUEHLMAN Walter Buehlman, 67, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. A. T. Degner will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Buehlman was born April 30, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late Robert and Sabina Behringer Buehlman. He married Mabel Schultz May 22, 1935 and they resided at Manitowoc. The past three years he made his home with a son-in-law and daughter. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Lee (Helen) Krepline, of Rt. 2, Reedsville; a son Roger, serving with the Armed Forces in Vietnam, and James of Michigan; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Palm and Mrs. Francis Sagle of Florida; a brother, Robert of California; and three grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 15, 1969 P. 3


CARL BUSSE Carl Busse, 72, town of Eaton farmer, died Wednesday noon at Holy Family hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. Peter Lutheran church in the town of Rockland, the Rev. Victor Weyland officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Busse was born in 1877 in the town of Eaton where he farmed all his life. He was married in 1910. His wife died in 1930. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Harold Bruchschen of Newton; three sons, Gilbert of Cleveland, Edwin of the home farm at route 3, Kiel, and Laverne of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. William Holdorf of Manitowoc; four brothers, John and August of Manitowoc, William of route 1, Manitowoc, and Arthur of route 1, Kiel; and a grandchild. Friends may call at the Berge funeral home in Valders from Friday noon until 11 a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 27, 1950 P. 2


EDWIN A. BUSSE Edwin A. Busse, 71, of 174 Lax Chapel Road, R. 1, Kiel, died Wednesday, April 30, at home. He was born July 6, 1914 in the town of Eden, (sic) the son of Carl and Lydia Kreher. He attended Eden schools and farmed in the town. Survivors include two brothers, Gilbert of Cleveland and Levern of Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by a sister. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Peter Church of Collins, with the Rev. Arnold Ruddat officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Christianson and Deja Funeral Home, Valders took care of arrangements. Chilton Times Journal, May 8, 1986


JOHANN BUSSE Notice for Administration and Notice to Creditors. State of Wisconsin, County Court, Manitowoc County-in Probate. In Re Estate of John Busse, Sr., deceased. Notice is hereby given, that at the special term of said court to be held on the fourth Tuesday (being the 25th day) of Sept. A.D. 1917, at the court house in the city of Manitowoc and state of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the application of William Busse for the appointment of an administrator of the estate of John Busse Sr., late of the town of Eaton, in said county, deceased. Notice is hereby further given, that at the special term of said court to be held at the court house, on the 2nd Tuesday, (being the 8th day) of January A.D. 1918 there will be heard, considered and adjusted, all claims against said John Busse Sr., deceased. And notice is hereby further given, that all such claims for examination and allowance must be presented to said county court at the court house, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county and state, on or before the 27th day of December A.D. 1917,or be barred. Dated August 27th, 1917. By the Court John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Post, Thursday, September 6, 1917


LYDIA BUSSE Mrs. C. Busse Dies At St. Nazianz Mrs. Carl Busse, a resident of St. Nazianz for many years, passed away at her home on Monday morning. Mrs. Busse had been in failing health for some time and her death was due to complications of diseases. The deceased is survived by her husband and four children who are Gilbert, Edwin, Evangeline, and LaVerne. Funeral arrangements have not been made as yet. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 8, 1930 P. 16 ********* St. Nazianz, Wis.—Mrs. Carl Busse, aged 59, died Monday at a hospital in Manitowoc to which institution she was taken Sunday afternoon. She had been ill for a long time with a complication of diseases. She l eaves a husband and four children. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at Rockwood-Eden Junction, the Rev. Mr. Schlei officiating. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, April 9, 1930 P. 2 ********* The funeral of Mrs. Carl Busse was held at the St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran church Friday afternoon, Rev. William Schlei officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 15, 1930 P. 5


SOPHIE BUSSE From Der Nord Westen, 21 June 1906: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 18 June) Mrs. John Busse died on the same day at age 52 of liver cancer. She leaves a husband and a large family.


ALLEN J. DAMM Damm of Collins Is Polio Victim; Third in County Dies in Sheboygan Hospital; Had Been Ill Only One Week The third fatality in the current outbreak of poliomyelitis was recorded in Manitowoc county when Allen J. Damm, 24, of Collins, died last night at a Sheboygan hospital. One victim in the county and one in the city constituted the previous polio deaths. Health authorities today reported the total number of cases had been increased to 43 in the Manitowoc area. This figure includes 26 in the city, 15 throughout the county and two in Two Rivers. A 16-year-old boy, residing at route 5, Manitowoc, was stricken with the disease last night and immediately transported to the Wisconsin General hospital at Madison. Another city case on the west side broke out over the holiday weekend, it was reported. Mr. Damm contacted the disease a little over a week ago and was said to be resting comfortably at the Sheboygan hospital until his death last night. Recently Married Born Dec. 5, 1921, he married Ethel Vallesky last May 25. Survivors are his wife, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Damm of Collins and two brothers (private). Private funeral services were held today at the German Lutheran church cemetery in Collins with the Rev. Marcus Schwartz officiating. (More on the polio outbreak) Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 5, 1946 p.1


ERNEST DAMM Ernest W. Damm, 93, former resident of Valders, died late Thursday evening, Feb. 16, at Chilton Village Nursing home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Collins. Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will offiicate and burial will be in church cemetery. Mr. Damm was born March 8, 1890, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late John and Mathilda Zutz Damm. He farmed in the Town of Eaton until his retirement. Survivors include two brothers and a sister-in-law, John and Isabelle Damm of Valders and Fred Damm of Valders; a sister, Mrs. Myrna Evenson of Valders; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday evening and at the church on Monday from noon to the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, February 17, 1984 P. 3 ******** (8 Mar 1890/Feb 1984/SSDI)


FERDINAND DAMM Ferdinand Carl Damm, 88, of Chilton Village Nursing Home, formerly of St. Nazianz, died Monday, July 18, 1988 at the Nursing Home after a short illness. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. Rev. Arnold Ruddat will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Damm was born February 6, 1900 at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Mathilda Zutz Damm. He farmed in the Town of Eaton and worked in Brillion Iron Works, retiring in 1963. Mr. Damm was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, John and Isabelle Damm of St. Nazianz; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Friends may call at Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, after 6 pm Wednesday and until 9 am Thursday morning and then at the church from 9:30 am to the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., July 19, 1988 page 14


FRED DAMM Fred J. Damm, 61, of Collins died at his home Saturday morning after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in the Town of Rockland. The Rev. Victor Weyland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Born in 1893 in the Town of Rockland, Mr. Damm became a laborer in the Nestle plant at Valders, later moving to Collins where he has resided for the past 12 years. In 1919 he married Miss Ida Radder who survives him. Also surviving are two sons, Theodore of Valders and Calvin at home; four brothers, Ernest, Ferdinand and John of Brillion and Herman of Collins; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Schroeder of Chilton and Mrs. Bennett Evansen of Rt. 1, Valders; and a grandchild. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home in Valders from noon Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 6, 1954 P. 13 ********** Schleswig: Bethlehem's Reformed Church was the scene of a beautiful wedding last week Thursday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon when Fred Damm and Ida Radder were joined in holy wedlock. Elfrieda Radder, sister of the bride and Merna Damm, sister of the groom were bridesmaids and Herman Drumm, brother of the groom and Otto Radder, cousin of the bride attended the groom. Rev. O. Saewert officiated. A reception was held at the home of the bride after the ceremony followed by a private wedding dance at Henning's Hall in Steinthal. Kuhnert's Orchestra of Sheboygan furnished the dance music. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Radder. The young couple will make their home on a farm in the Town of Eaton on the Calumet road. The best wishes of their many friends accompany them on their path in life. Kiel Tri County Record, Nov. 4, 1920


HERMAN C. DAMM Herman C. Damm, 86, a former Collins resident, died Saturday morning at North Ridge Health Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Damm was born July 11, 1897, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late John and Mathilda Zutz Damm. He farmed in the Town of Eaton for many years and was employed with the Manitowoc Equipment Company, retiring in 1969. He married Hertha Matznick at Collins May 15, 1924. His wife died June 30, 1975. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law, three brothers, Ernest, Ferd and John Damm of Valders; a sister, Mrs. Myrna Evenson of Valders; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Edgar and Alvina Schneider of Collins; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Nora Miller of Valders; five grandchildren and eight great granchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) He was preceded in death by his wife, a brother and a sister. The Reedsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. (No newspaper named) ******** Herman C. Damm, 86, a former Collins resident, died Saturday morning, July 16, at North Ridge Health Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Damm was born July 11, 1897, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late John and Mathilda Zutz Damm. He farmed in the Town of Eaton for many years and was employed with the Manitowoc Equipment Company from which he retired in 1969. He married Hertha Martznick, May 15, 1924, at Collins. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Milton and Gertie Damm of Manitowoc; a daughter and sons (sic)-in-law, Ora Mae and Lyle Vallesky of Collins; three brothers, Ernest, Ferd and John Damm of Valders; a sister, Mrs. Myrna Evenson of Valders; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Edgar and Alvina Schneider of Collins and a sister-in-law, Nora Miller of Valders; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, June 30, 1975, a brother and a sister. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday evening and until 11 a.m. Monday and then from the church from noon until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, July 17, 1983 P. 3


HERTHA DAMM Hertha Damm, 70, of Collins, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Damm, nee Hertha Matzruck, was born July 17, 1904, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Matznick. She was married to Herman Damm May 15, 1924 at Collins. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter Lutheran church and a member of the Ladies Society of the church. Survivors include her husband, a son (private); a daughter, (private); two sisters, Mrs. Lester Miller of Valders and Mrs. Edgar Schneider of Collins; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, June 30, 1975 P. 3


IDA DAMM Mrs. Ida Damm, 74, of Collins, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services were held this Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Damm, nee Ida Radder, was born Apr. 30, 1898, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Wilhelm and Friedrecka Roeseler Radder. She was married to Fred Damm Oct. 28, 1920, in the Town of Schleswig. Her husband preceded her in death in November, 1954. Survivors include two sons, (private); two sisters, Mrs. Elsa Schwalbe and Miss Elfrieda Radder, of Collins; and five grandchildren. A son and a brother preceded her in death. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, March 12, 1973 P.18 ******** Schleswig: Bethlehem's Reformed Church was the scene of a beautiful wedding last week Thursday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon when Fred Damm and Ida Radder were joined in holy wedlock. Elfrieda Radder, sister of the bride and Merna Damm, sister of the groom were bridesmaids and Herman Drumm, brother of the groom and Otto Radder, cousin of the bride attended the groom. Rev. O. Saewert officiated. A reception was held at the home of the bride after the ceremony followed by a private wedding dance at Henning's Hall in Steinthal. Kuhnert's Orchestra of Sheboygan furnished the dance music. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Radder. The young couple will make their home on a farm in the Town of Eaton on the Calumet road. The best wishes of their many friends accompany them on their path in life. Kiel Tri County Record, Nov. 4, 1920


JOHN A. DAMM John Damm, town of Eaton, died early today at his homestead farm after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 1, 1863, in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee county. He lived on his farm in Eaton nearly all his life. In 1895, he was married to Mathilda Zutz who survives him. Other survivors are: two daughters, Mrs. Henry Schroeder, Collins, and Mrs. Bennett Evenson, route one, Valders; five sons, Ernest Damm, route one, Chilton, Fred Damm, Collins, Hermann Damm, route one Valders, Ferdinand Damm, route one, Valders, John Damm Jr., route four, Valders; brothers, William Damm, Collins, half brother Louis Lembke, Collins; and sisters, Mrs. August Schwalbe, Eaton, Mrs. Carrie Krummel, Milwaukee. The funeral will be held at 1:30 Monday afternoon at his home, and at 2 o’clock at St. Peter’s Lutheran church in the town of Rockland. Rev. M. Schwartz will conduct the services. He will be buried in the cemetery adjoining the church. The body, which is at the Berge Funeral Home in Valders, may be viewed at the home from Sunday morning until the time of the funeral. There are 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 1, 1946 P. 2


MATHILDA A. DAMM Mrs. John Damm, 82, nee Mathilda Zutz, died Sunday night at the home of her son, John Jr., in the town of Brillion, Calumet county. Funeral services will be held at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at the Berge funeral home, Valders, and at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran church, Collins, with burial in the church cemetery. She was born in Eaton in 1867 and in 1889 was married to Mr. Damm at Reedsville. They located on a farm on route 1, Valders, which they operated for nearly 50 years. Mr. Damm died four years ago. The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1939. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Henry Schroeder of Collins and Mrs. Bennett Evenson of route 1, Valders; five sons, Ernest of route 4, Chilton, Fred of Collins, Herman of route 1, Valders and Ferdinand and John Jr. of route 2, Brillion; sister, Mrs. Theodore Glassow of Collins; three brothers, Charles and Ferdinand of Collins and Fred of route 4, Chilton; 18 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Valders funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 27, 1950 P. 4


ADAHILA E. DIETRICH Adahila E. Dietrich, age 83, of Northridge Care Center, formerly of Reedsville, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2003. She was born April 8, 1920 in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Schultz) Krepline. She was married to Joseph Dietrich on June 17, 1944 at Spring Valley. She was a cook at Kabat’s Country Gardens for 15 years and a housekeeper at the Reedsville Clinic until retiring in 1982. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Collins. She is survived by her husband: Joseph of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law: Lavonne and Barbara Dietrich of Parkville, Mo.; two grandsons: Brian (Amy) Dietrich of Morrisville, N.C.; and Timothy (Rachel) Dietrich of Itasca, Ill.; and one great-granddaughter: Samantha Dietrich of Morrisville, N.C.; two sisters-in-law: Loretta Krepline and Shirley Krepline. Mrs. Dietrich was preceded in death by two brothers: Arthur and Roland Krepline; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Charlie and Lena Behnke and Wenzel and Josephine Knier. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Collins, with the Rev. Robert Hankwitz officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday (TONIGHT) and again at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, 2003


JOSEPH H. DIETRICH Joseph H. Dietrich, age 89, of Manitowoc, formerly of Reedsville, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. He was born March 31, 1918 in Manitowoc. On June 17, 1944 he married Adahila Krepline in Spring Valley. She preceded him in death on April 30, 2003. Joseph worked at the Brillion Iron Works in the farm equipment division. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. Joseph is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Lavonne (Barbara) Dietrich of Kansas City, Mo.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Brian (Amy) Dietrich from Cary, N.C., and their children Samantha and Alexander; Timothy (Rachel) Dietrich from Appleton and their daughter Ava. He is further survived by two sisters-in-law, Loretta Krepline of Chilton, and Shirley Krepline of Manitowoc. He was preceded by his parents, his wife, Adahila, and two brothers, John and Bill. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins with the Rev. Robert Hankwitz officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, and then at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Northridge Care Center and a special niece, Sheri Krepline, for all their love and care given to dad. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, April 23, 2007 pg. A3


AUGUST DRAEGER August Dreger(sic), 89, of Rockland, lifelong resident and farmer of Manitowoc County, died Saturday morning at his home in Rockland. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church at Collins. Rev. Victor Weyland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born February 23, 1865, in Rockland and married Ida Krumm on October 29, 1895, who preceded him in death 15 years ago. Mr. Dreger, who was a trustee of the St. Peter Evangelical Church for 12 years, retired from farm work 15 years ago and the farm was taken over by his son, Gerhardt, who survives him. Other survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Otto Born of Cleveland, Mrs. Ferdinand Matznick of Brillion, Mrs. Ida Klusmeyer of Manitowoc, Mrs. Hilbert Schultz of Two Rivers; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 1 p.m. Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 12, 1954 P. 17


IDA DRAEGER Mrs. August Drager (sic), 64, died Wednesday night at the farm in Rockland, two miles south of Collins. She had been ill three months. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., from the home and at 2:30 o'clock from the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran church in Rockland. The Rev. Gerhart Schaefer will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Drager, nee Ida Krumm, was born at Rantoul, Calumet county, in 1874 and in 1895 was married to August Drager. They located on the homestead farm in Rockland. Survivors are the widower; four daughters, Mrs. Otto Born, Cleveland, Wis., Mrs. Ferdinand Matznick, Collins, Mrs. Arno Klusmeyer, city, Miss Synona Drager, Rockland; son, Gerhardt, Rockland; sister, Mrs. Alvina Smith, Eagle River, Wis. The body will be moved to the Drager home from the Berge funeral parlor, Valders, Friday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 20, 1938 p.2


AMANDA DRAHEIM Notes from Collins: After a week's illness with typhoid fever, Mrs. Henry Draheim, passed away at her home in Eaton, three miles from here on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1914 at 5:30 pm. Deceased was born in the Town of Meeme on the 25th day of May, 1883 and was but 31 years and 3 months on the day of her untimely demise. A few years after her birth, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Olm, moved with their children to their present home in the Town of Eaton and here she lived until called to her reward. On December 14, 1905 she was united in marriage with Henry Draheim of Eaton. Sad and solemn as is the hour of death to us all the passing of one so young seems doubly so, especially to her sorrowing husband, little children, parents, sisters and brothers. She was a dutiful daughter, loving wife, devoted mother and kind sister, never tiring in attending to the welfare and wishes of others and often neglecting her own interests in order that she may be of some service to others. She leaves to mourn her death, a sorrowing husband, five little children, Herman, John,Henry, Verona and Laura Ruth, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.Aa. Olm, six sisters and five brothers, besides hosts of relatives and friends. Her funeral took place Friday, August 28 at 2:30 pm from the Lutheran Church in Eaton and Rev. Wm Schei officiating. The large concourse of friends that accompanied the remains to the church, testified to the esteem in which the young mother was held. Grief over the passing of one so young, who enjoyed her usual good health a week preceding her demise is universal and the sorrow of the bereaved husband and relatives is shared by many friends. Among the relative and friends who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Wm Somers and daughter, Mrs. Ernst Laabs, Colby, Wi.; Wm and Otto Sommers, Thorpe, Wis.; Mrs. J.P. Galles and sister, Mrs. Robt. Dietrech, Little Falls, Min.; Rev and Mrs. Theo Frohne and two sons of Cleveland, Ohio; Rev. and Mrs. R.E. Heschke, Batavia, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Olm and daughter, DePere; Mr. and Mrs. F. Olm and family and mother; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Olm, Meeme; Mr. and Mrs. Gust J. Olm and family, Reedsville; Mr. and Mrs. Will Draheim, Greenwood, Wis.; Mrs. Ferd Draheim, Marshfield; Mr and Mrs. Ed Siemers; Mr and Mrs. Chas Berg; Mr. and Mrs. Geo Meyer; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Simers; Mr. and Mrs. Leon Laack,, all of Meeme; Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Vogelsong and Mr. Emil Waach of Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. Wm Buscher and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kaufman of Franklin, Sheboygan Co.; Mr. and Mrs. Chas Schwalbe, Chilton; Mr. August Draheim, Fond du Lac. The undersigned wish to express their heartfelt wishes to those who so kindly assisted in their bereavement and loss of a loving wife, devoted mother, dutiful daughter and kind sister, also for the many and beautiful floral offerings of relatives and friends. Mr. Henry Draheim and family Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Olm and family Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 10, 1914 ********* After a week’s illness with typhoid fever, Mrs. Henry Draheim passed away at her home in Eaton, three miles from here on Tuesday, August 25, 1914, at 5:30 P.M. Deceased was born in the town of Meeme on the 25th day of May, 1883, and was but 31 years and 3 months on the day of her untimely demise. A few years after her birth, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Olm, moved with their children to their present home in the town of Eaton and here she lived until called to her reward. On December 14, 1905, she was united in marriage with Henry Draheim of Eaton. Sad and solemn as is the hour of death to us all, the passing of one so young seems doubly so, especially to her sorrowing husband, little children, parents, sister and brothers. She was a dutiful daughter, loving wife, devoted mother and kind sister, never tiring in attending to the welfare and wishes of others, and often neglecting her own interests in order that she may be of some service to others. She leaves to mourn her death, a sorrowing husband, five little children, Herman, John, Henry, Verona and Laura Ruth, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Olm, six sisters and five brothers, besides hosts of relatives and friends. Her funeral took place Friday, August 28th at 2:30 P.M. from the Lutheran church in Eaton, Rev. Wm. Schlei officiating. The large concourse of friends that accompanied the remains to the church, testified to the esteem in which the young mother was held. Grief over the passing of one so young, who enjoyed her usual good health to a week preceding her demise is universal, and the sorrow of the bereaved husband and relatives is shared by many friends. Among the relatives and friends who attended the funeral were: Mrs. M. Somers and daughter, Mrs. Ernst Laabs, Colby, Wis.; Wm. and Otto Sommer, Thorp, Wis.; Mrs. J. P. Galles and sister, Mrs. Robt. Dietriech, Little Falls, Minn.; Rev. and Mrs. Theo. Frohne and two sons of Cleveland, Ohio; Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Heschke, Batavia, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Olm and daughter, DePere; Mr. and Mrs. F. Olm, family and mother: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Olm, Meeme, Mr. and Mrs. Gust J. Olm and family, Reedsville; Mr. and Mrs. Will Draheim, Greenwood, Wis.; Mrs. Ferd. Draheim, Marshfield; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Siemers, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Berg, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Siemers, and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Laack, all of Meeme; Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Vogelsand and Mr. Emil Waach of Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Busche and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kaufmann of Franklin, Sheboygan Co.; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schwalbe, Chilton; Mr. August Dreheim, Fond du Lac. Manitowoc Pilot, September 10, 1914 P. 8


BERTHA DRAHEIM MRS. DRAHEIM DEATH FRIDAY Pioneer Resident To Be Buried On Tuesday Mrs. John Draheim, 80, a pioneer resident of Eaton, died Friday night at the homestead. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 p.m. from St. Peter’s Lutheran church, near Collins. The deceased, whose maiden name was Bertha Krueger, was born in Germany in 1853 and came to this country with her parents when a child. She was married in 1873 to John Draheim and they took up farming in the town of Eaton. Mr. Draheim died in 1918. Survivors are three sons, Henry and Gottfried of Eaton and William of Withee??, Wis.; two brothers, Carl of Eaton and August of Cooperstown; and two sisters, Emilie of Fond du Lac and Tena of Peshtigo. The body may be viewed at the Draheim home up to the hour of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 7, 1934 P. 4


BETTY DRAHEIM Private funeral services were held at the Berge funeral home, Valders, for Betty Carol, day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Draheim of Collins. The infant was born Sept. 4 at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc, died there Sept. 5, and burial was Sept. 6 in the St. Peter Ev. Lutheran church cemetery in Collins. The Rev. Victor J. Weyland officiated. Survivors are the parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Draheim of route 4, Chilton, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Behringer of route 1, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 17, 1951 P. 4


CHRISTINA DRAHEIM Mrs. Christina Draheim, 71, of 120 Beach St., Brillion, died Tuesday afternoon at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, after a lingering 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. The former Christina Schroeder was born March 3, 1892, in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late Gustav and Bertha Mahnke Schroeder. She was married to Gottfried Draheim Sept. 4, 1913 at St. Peter Church. In recent years she had made her home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben McMunn at Brillion. Surviving are twin daughters, Mrs. Reuben McMunn and Mrs. Herbert Denor, of Brillion; two brothers, Henry and Louis Schroeder, of Collins; a sister, Mrs. John Schroeder of Collins; and three grandchildren. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service and the church. Two Rivers Reporter, December 26, 1963, T-7 ******** Marriage of Gottfried/Christina Draheim Last Thursday at 10 o'clock Christina Schroeder became the bride of Gotfried Draheim. Both are popular young people from here and their numerous friends extend best wishes of joy and happiness to them as they journey thru life. The bride was handsomely gowned in a dress of white silk and wore a wreath and veil. The groom wore the conventional black. They were attended by three couples. The bridesmaids wore dresses of orange color. A large number of guests were present and the evening was pleasantly spent in dancing and other amusements. The couple will go to housekeeping at once and will reside on the groom's farm in the Town of Eaton. Brillion News, Fri., Sept. 12, 1913


ELLA DRAHEIM Notes from Collins Mrs. Fred Draheim, who was taken to the hospital at Appleton last Friday afternoon for an operation for appendicitis, died under the doctor's hands. The funeral took place last Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, 6 weeks old, six brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Draheim was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kauton, was born Dec. 30, 1891. In the year, 1911, she was married to Mr. Fred Draheim. It was one of the largest funerals that was ever held at the Lutheran Church. Mrs. Draheim was a kind and good-natured woman. May her soul rest in peace. Manitowoc Pilot, Thus. July 30, 1914


ELMER A. DRAHEIM Elmer A. Draheim, age 80, of 21808 Duchow Rd, Chilton, died Sunday, November 8, 1998, at St. Mary Home, in Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 1998, at St. Peters Lutheran Church, in Collins, with the Rev. Matthew Doebler officiating, burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born July 8, 1918, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Richard & Elfrida (Gierke) Draheim. On April 14, 1945, he married Anita D. Klessig at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. Mr. Draheim attended the Woodcock School in the town of Rockland. He then farmed in the town of Eaton until his retirement. He was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church, Collins, and served as Church Council President and other offices, a lifetime member of Rockea Hunting Club, Collins Sr. Citizens, and the Manitowoc Farm Bureau. In his retirement he enjoyed wood working, fishing, hunting, and traveling. Survivors include his wife Anita; two sons & daughters-in-law, Wayne & Joyce Draheim, Chilton, Rodney & Eileen Draheim, Luxemburg; two daughters & one son-in-law, Donna Jackson, Kimberly, and Darlene & Denis Haese, Chilton; ten grandchildren, Troy Theel, Chris, Tim, Jeff, and Amy Jackson, Adam, Anna, and Renae Draheim, Tamra & Jesse Haese; one great grandson, Kyle Jackson; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Elroy & Olive Draheim, Mishicot, Wilber Draheim, Spring Hills, Fla., Allan & Leona Draheim, Manitowoc, Harvey & Irma Draheim, Reedsville; one sister-in-law, Lilian Hahn; one brother-in-law, Alfred Klessig. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother-in-law, Eldor Hahn, and a sister-in-law, Margie Draheim. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. and then at the church on Wednesday from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, November 10, 1998 P. A2


EVA DRAHEIM CITY PIONEER DEAD AT 87 Mrs. Eva Draheim One of City's Oldest Residents. Mrs. Eva Draheim, one of the counties oldest residents died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gustave Mueller, 2001 Washington street at an early hour this morning from effects of old age. Mrs. Draheim had become very enfeebled of late and her death was not unexpected. Deceased was born at Klonis Kreis Cornitz, West Prussia, November 16, 1832 (sic) and married there in 1845 and with her husband came here many years ago. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1895 in this city. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Draheim, five of whom survive to mourn her death, being Mrs. Charles Schwalk, Chilton, Mrs. C. Miller, Minneapolis, John Draheim, Collins, August Draheim, Reedsville and Mrs. Gustave Mueller, this ity (sic). The funeral services will be held at the Mueller home Friday afternoon, Rev. Machmiller officiating and the body will be taken to Collins for burial Saturday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 11, 1910 P.1 ******** Mr. and Mrs. John Draheim of Reedsville, celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary last Sun. He is 75 and she is 73. Present for the celebration were 5 children, 29 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1895 ********* IN YEARS LONG GONE Another Aged Couple of City Recall Wedding Day of Their Youth. MARRIED FIFTY-EIGHT YEARS. Mr. and Mrs. Julius (sic) Draheim Receive Congratulations of Friends on Notable Event-Residents Here 49 Years. Fifty-eight years ago yesterday was the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Draheim, now, and for forty-nine years past, residents of this county. The marriage was celebrated in Germany, of which country both are natives and for many years the couple continued their residence there. That the union was a happy one is proven by the present relations of the two principals who are today as steadfast and faithful in their affections as on that day when love's young dream first had its consumation. Mr. and Mrs. Draheim are making their home with their daughter, Mrs. Gustave Mueller, and owing to the recent death of Mr. Mueller no celebration of the anniversary event was held. During their long residence in the county Mr. and Mrs. Draheim made their home at Reedsville where Mr. Draheim established the first blacksmith shop in the village. Emigrating from Germany in 1855, they came here after a brief residence at Toronto, Canada, and are among the oldest pioneers of the county. Four months ago they removed to this cite (sic) and will spend their declining days with their daughter. Mr. Drahiem (sic) was born Sept. ?, 1819 and is consequently 84 years of age while Mrs. Draheim's age is 80. The bride and groom of fifty-eight years ago are still hale and hearty and on the occasion of their celebration (unreadable sentence) of the congratulation of their many friends and relatives. They are the parents of five children, all of whom are living and the family now includes twenty-nine grand chidlren and eleven great grand children. The children are, Mrs. Gustave Mueller, of this city; Mrs. Charles Schwalbe, of Chilton; August Draheim, of Reedsville; John Draheim, of Eaton and Mrs. Charles Mueller, of North Crandon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 26, 1903 P. 1 ******** (From 1880 Rockland twp. census: August Draheim age 28; wife Amelia age 22; Anna age 1; father John age 60; mother Eva age 58; sister Caroline age 26; nephew William age 5) (From 1900 Rockland twp. census: John Draheim age 80; wife Eva age 77) ********** (Note: Obit has b. 1832/stone has b. 1822/if she was 87 at death, the stone would be correct)


FRED DRAHEIM (d. 1919) Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Draheim and children returned from their four weeks' visit by auto with friends and relatives at Waupaca, Potter, Collins, Kiel, Fond du Lac and in Kenosha county. On their way back from Kenosha county they received a telegram from Collins that their nephew, Fred Draheim, was dead. So they went back to Collins to attend the funeral. Marshfield News and Wisconsin Hub, Thursday, July 3, 1919 P. 6


GOTTFRIED DRAHEIM Gottfried M. Draheim, 61, of 120 Beach St., Brillion died unexpectedly Thursday morning at his home. He was raking his lawn when stricken with a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 1:15 p.m. Monday at the Luecker Funeral Home, Brillion, and at 2 p.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Rockland. The Rev. Victor Weyland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Draheim was born on a farm in Eaton in 1892 and in 1913 married Miss Christina Schroeder. They moved to Brillion from the farm nine years ago. For a time he was employed at the Brillion Iron Works. He was a member of the St. Peter congregation. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Reuben McMunn of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Herbert Denor of Brillion; two brothers, Henry of Eaton and William of Owen, Wis.; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 2, 1953 P. 2 ******** Marriage of Gottfried/Christina Draheim Last Thursday at 10 o'clock Christina Schroeder became the bride of Gotfried Draheim. Both are popular young people from here and their numerous friends extend best wishes of joy and happiness to them as they journey thru life. The bride was handsomely gowned in a dress of white silk and wore a wreath and veil. The groom wore the conventional black. They were attended by three couples. The bridesmaids wore dresses of orange color. A large number of guests were present and the evening was pleasantly spent in dancing and other amusements. The couple will go to housekeeping at once and will reside on the groom's farm in the Town of Eaton. Brillion News, Fri., Sept. 12, 1913


HENRY DRAHEIM Henry G. Draheim, 71, Eaton farmer and carpenter, died unexpectedly early Wednesday on the farm now operated by his son. He was at work Tuesday and was stricken with a heart attack during the night. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eaton. The Rev. V. T. Weyland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in Eaton in 1882 and in 1916 married Miss Hulda Olm. For a number of years he operated a farm and then turned to the carpenter trade. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Reichard of Hilbert and Mrs. Vincent Bast of Manitowoc; three sons, Herman on the home farm, John of Brillion and Henry Jr., of Denmark; brother, William of Withee, Wis.; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The body will be moved to the homestead in Eaton from the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, Friday noon and to the church at 11 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, November 4, 1953 P. 26


HULDA DRAHEIM (d. 1972) Mrs. Henry (Hulda) Draheim, 82, formerly of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Thursday afternoon at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. 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. Draheim, nee Hulda Olm, was born May 23, 1890, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Herman and Laura Werth Olm. She was married to Henry Draheim Dec. 14, 1916. Her husband preceded her in death in 1953. Survivors include two sons, Herman, of Rt. 4, Chilton, and Henry, of Fond du Lac, two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Verone) Riechard, of Hilbert and Mrs. Vincent (Laura Ruth) Bast, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Emil Waak, of Manitowoc, 14 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. A son, five brothers and six sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, from 4 p.m. Saturday until noon Sunday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 9, 1972 P. 9


JOHANN DRAHEIM Death Wed. of John Draheim in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gustav Mueller here. The deceased was born 05 Sep. 1819 in Klonia, Kreis Conitz, West Prussia, married Eva Zutz on 24 Mar. 1845, with whom he celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1895. They came to America in 1854 and settled in Reedsville. Following his wife’s death he moved in with his daughter, the above named Mrs. Mueller. He is survived by 5 children. Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1903 ********* John Draheim, an old settler in Manitowoc died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gustav Mueller. He was born Sept. 5th, 1819 at Klonia Kreis Cornitz, West Prussia, and was married there in 1845 to Miss Eva Zutz. Eight children were born to the couple of which the following survive. Mrs. Chas. Schwalbe of Chilton, Mrs. C. Millen of North Crandon, John Draheim of Eaton, August Draheim of Reedsville and Mrs. Gustav Mueller of this city. He celebrated his golden wedding in 1895. The funeral services will take place Friday afternoon at the Mueller home and will be conducted by Rev. Machmueller the interment will be at Collins on Saturday. Manitowoc Pilot, November 19, 1903 ********* Mr. and Mrs. John Draheim of Reedsville, celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary last Sun. He is 75 and she is 73. Present for the celebration were 5 children, 29 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1895 ********* IN YEARS LONG GONE Another Aged Couple of City Recall Wedding Day of Their Youth. MARRIED FIFTY-EIGHT YEARS. Mr. and Mrs. Julius (sic) Draheim Receive Congratulations of Friends on Notable Event-Residents Here 49 Years. Fifty-eight years ago yesterday was the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Draheim, now, and for forty-nine years past, residents of this county. The marriage was celebrated in Germany, of which country both are natives and for many years the couple continued their residence there. That the union was a happy one is proven by the present relations of the two principals who are today as steadfast and faithful in their affections as on that day when love's young dream first had its consumation. Mr. and Mrs. Draheim are making their home with their daughter, Mrs. Gustave Mueller, and owing to the recent death of Mr. Mueller no celebration of the anniversary event was held. During their long residence in the county Mr. and Mrs. Draheim made their home at Reedsville where Mr. Draheim established the first blacksmith shop in the village. Emigrating from Germany in 1855, they came here after a brief residence at Toronto, Canada, and are among the oldest pioneers of the county. Four months ago they removed to this cite (sic) and will spend their declining days with their daughter. Mr. Drahiem (sic) was born Sept. ?, 1819 and is consequently 84 years of age while Mrs. Draheim's age is 80. The bride and groom of fifty-eight years ago are still hale and hearty and on the occasion of their celebration (unreadable sentence) of the congratulation of their many friends and relatives. They are the parents of five children, all of whom are living and the family now includes twenty-nine grand chidlren and eleven great grand children. The children are, Mrs. Gustave Mueller, of this city; Mrs. Charles Schwalbe, of Chilton; August Draheim, of Reedsville; John Draheim, of Eaton and Mrs. Charles Mueller, of North Crandon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 26, 1903 P. 1 ******** (From 1880 Rockland twp. census: August Draheim age 28; wife Amelia age 22; Anna age 1; father John age 60; mother Eva age 58; sister Caroline age 26; nephew William age 5) (From 1900 Rockland twp. census: John Draheim age 80; wife Eva age 77)


LYDIA M.A. DRAHEIM Notes From Collins: Alice (sic), the 5-year-old daughter of W. Draheim, died last Thursday. The funeral took place from the Eaton Lutheran Church. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, September 29, 1904 pg. 8 ******** 1904 Sep 21/DRAHEIM Lydia M.A./v.7 p.266 "Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index" ******** Lydia Matilda Augusta Draheim birth: 9 March 1900 Eaton, Wis. death: 21 September 1904 Eaton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland, Wis. residence: 1904 Eaton, Wis. father: William Draheim mother: Hulda Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


WILHELM DRAHEIM William Draheim, aged 66 years, and a life long resident in this community, passed away after a lingering illness and was buried from the Lutheran church in Rockland on Saturday afternoon, Rev. Schlei officiating. He leaves four children, two sons Richard of the town of Eaton, Carl of Sheboygan and two daughters, both married. He is also survived by several grand and great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 23, 1932 P. 9


AUGUST DREGER Reedsville: August Draeger(sic), a Collins farmer died Monday and was buried Wednesday afternoon at Eaton Cemetery, Edw. Shimon of this village had charge of the funeral. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Dec. 18, 1913


GLORIA DREGER Miss Gloria Dreger, 44, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died unexpectedly Saturday at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Dreger was born Jan. 6, 1928, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Dreger. She was graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1946. Survivors include her parents, a brother and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Matznick, of Brillion. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home from 6 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 11, 1972


HENRIETTE DREGER Reedsville: Mrs. Henrietta Drager died on Monday morning of chronic bronchitis from which she suffered for a number of years. Decedent was born in Posen, Germany in 1830 and was married to August Drager in 1851 and they have resided in the Town of Rockland since 1860. The surviving members of the family are the husband, three sons and four daughters. The funeral took place last week, Rev. Schley of the Rockland Lutheran congregation officiating. The pallbearers were Wm. Schneider, John Draheim, G. Valefsky, John ?, John Wagner and August Roesler. Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 27, 1906 ******** Henrietta Schilch Drager (sic) birth: 26 July 1830 Nalinske Posen death: 22 April 1906 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1906 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: John Schilch spouse: August Drager Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ADOLPH H. DUCHOW (d. 2007) Adolph H. Duchow, age 89, formerly of 22528 Marsh Road, Chilton, and currently a resident of the Chilton Care Center, died on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. Adolph was born on Nov. 15, 1917, in the town of Rockland, son of the late Adolph R. and Katie (Steltenpohl) Duchow. On Oct. 25, 1944, Adolph married the former Eleanor A. Jung, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Collins. Adolph was a lifetime member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, past president and past secretary of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. He also was secretary of the Collins Business Men's Bowling League for 26 years. He enjoyed playing cards and bowled for many years. Survivors include his wife: Eleanor A. Duchow, Chilton; three sons and daughters-in-law: Delton (Cheryl) Duchow, Valders; David (Kathy) Duchow, Collins; and Daniel (Audrey) Duchow, Reedsville; six grandchildren: Josh Duchow and special friend, Rachel Herrmann, both of Chilton; Jesse Duchow, Valders; Nicole Duchow, Collins and special friend, John Menges, Manitowoc; Scott Duchow and special friend Judy Schmitz, both of Brillion; Bethany (Jesse) Christensen, Prospect Heights, Ill.; and Corey Duchow, Reedsville; two stepgrandchildren: Jennifer (Kenneth) Fahley, Chilton; and Jeffrey Rathsack and special friend Becky Anderson, both of Juda; one great-grandchild: Caitlin Berge, Collins; six step-great-grandchildren: Christopher, Bradley, Courtney and Ethan Fahley, Chilton; and Zoe and Alex Rathsack, Juda; three brothers and two sisters-in-law: Willard (Sylvia) Duchow, Reedsville; Emil (Lorraine) Duchow, Chilton; and Herman Duchow, Chilton; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother: Harvey Duchow; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and one nephew: Thomas Duchow. He was preceded in death by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and one nephew: Thomas Duchow. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Collins. Officiating will be the Rev. Robert Hankwitz. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the Duchow family. The Duchow family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Chilton Care Center and Calumet Medical Center for all the special care given to Adolph. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., Oct. 10, 2007, pg. 3


ADOLPH R. DUCHOW (d. 1967) Adolph R. Duchow, 92, of Collins, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Duchow was born March 30, 1875, in the Town of Rantoul, Calumet County, son of the late William and Carline Prahl Duchow. He married Katie Steltenpohl at Marshfield, Wis., Nov. 6, 1916. He farmed until 1913 and then operated a tavern at Collins until 1946 when he retired. He also worked for the Soo Line Railroad for many years. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in 1966. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Willard of Rt. 1, Valders, and Adolph Jr., Emil and Herman of Rt. 4, Chilton, and 14 grandchildren. A son, Harvey, in 1940 and three brothers and four sisters also preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 8, 1967 P. 9


ALICE DUCHOW Eaton - Alice, seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Duchow of the town of Rockland, died at the Holy Family hospital on Friday after an operation for appendicitis. She was an exceptionally bright child and had an unbroken record for attendance and promptness for the school year up to the time she was taken ill (last Tuesday) and will be sadly mourned by her parents, sisters, brothers and schoolmates with whom she was a favorite. The funeral was held from the Rockland Lutheran church on Sunday afternoon, Rev. William Schlei officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, January 26, 1925 P. 6


ELEANOR A. DUCHOW Eleanor A. Duchow, age 88, formerly of 22528 Marsh Road, Chilton, and currently a resident of the Chilton Care Center, died on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. Eleanor was born on July 15, 1919, in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Albert and Katherine (Naidl) Jung. On Oct. 25, 1944, she married Adolph H. Duchow at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Collins. He preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 2007. She was a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid. Eleanor enjoyed flowers, gardening, baking and picking apples. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Delton (Cheryl) Duchow, Valders; David (Kathy) Duchow, Collins, and Daniel (Audrey) Duchow, Reedsville; six grandchildren: Josh Duchow, Chilton; Jesse Duchow, Port Orchard, Wash.; Nicole Duchow, Collins; and special friend, John Menges, Manitowoc; Scott Duchow and special friend, Judy Schmitz, both of Brillion; Bethany (Jesse) Christensen, Prospect Heights, Ill.; and Corey Duchow, Reedsville; two step- grandchildren: Jennifer (Kenneth) Fahley, Chilton; and Jeffrey Rathsack and special friend, Becky Anderson, both of Juda; one great-grandchild: Caitlin Berge, Collins; six step-great-grandchildren: Christopher, Bradley, Courtney and Ethan Fahley, Chilton; Zoe and Alex Rathsack, Juda; one sister and brother-in-law: Lorraine (Emil) Duchow, Chilton; and two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law: Willard (Sylvia) Duchow, Reedsville; and Herman Duchow, Chilton. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Adolph; one sister and brother-in-law: Albertha (Arnold) Tienor; two brothers and one sister-in-law: George (Eleanor) Jung and Quirin Jung; one brother-in-law: Harvey Duchow; nephew: Thomas Duchow; and a niece: Delores Basken. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2008, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2501 Collins Road, Collins. The Rev. Robert Hankwitz will officiate. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the Duchow family. The Duchow family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Chilton Care Center and Calumet Medical Center for all the special care given to Eleanor. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., March 5, 2008 pg. 3


HARVEY DUCHOW Accidental Discharge of Gun Kills Boy, 13 (photo) Harvey Duchow of Collins Is Victim; No Inquest Is Planned. Harvey Duchow, 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Duchow, two miles southwest of Collins, was instantly killed at 10:30 Sunday morning when he was shot through the head by a rifle which accidentally discharged. The rifle, which had jammed, was held by his brother, Adolph, _2, and a cousin, Harold Duchow. With his brothers and cousin, Harvey had been target shooting. They had tried three types of cartridges in the rifle and the gun jammed. As they were trying to force the gun to eject the empty cartridges Harvey stepped in front of the muzzle. The gun discharged and the bullet penetrated his forehead. He died instantly. No Inquest. Dr. Gerald Rau, county coroner, said that there will be no inquest. Rau, District Attorney Patrick Dewane and Sheriff Norman Berkedal investigated the accident. Harvey’s parents were a short distance away, husking corn, when the boy was killed. The body was removed to the ___(line not readable)__ tion’s funeral home at Reedsville where it may be viewed until Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 o’clock when a short funeral service will be held there. Services will be at 2 o’clock at the St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran church near Collins. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Harvey was born Feb. 9, 1927, near Collins. He finished at the Woodcock rural school last spring. Immediate survivors are his parents and four brothers, (private). Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 4, 1940 P. 2


INFANT DUCHOW Infant child of Gerald and Julianne Duchow, passed away May 3, 1990, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. Private services were held this Monday at 4 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. Rev. Arnold Ruddat officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include the parents, maternal grandparents, Wilfred and Joanne Riesterer, paternal grandparents, Emil and Lorraine Duchow, all of Route 4, Chilton. Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, assisted the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


JULIANNE RIESTERER Julianne Rose Riesterer Duchow, 49, of 21419 Duchow Road, Chilton, died unexpectedly on February 23, 2010 at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. The funeral was on Saturday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Collins. The Rev. Robert Hankwitz officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Julia was born on November 14, 1960, daughter of Joanne Gruel Riesterer and the late Wilfred (Fritz) Riesterer. She graduated from Reedsville High School in 1979. Julie married Gerald Duchow on April 8, 1989 at St. Marcy Catholic Church in Reedsville. She was employed as an engineering technician at Federal Mogul in Manitowoc for the past 28 years. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Collins. She was always involved in 4-H activities and was a co-leader of the Rockland Sunshine 4-H Club and president of the Manitowoc County 4-H Leaders Association. She kept busy with work, helping her husband on the farm and spending time with her children and reading. Survivors include her husband, Gerald; two sons, Jeremy and Jared and a daughter, Jenna, all at home; her mother, Joanne Riesterer of Brillion; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Susan and Lynnwood Cobler, Nancy and Dennis Schwalbe and Doris and Joe Miller, all of Brillion; Dolores and Gregg Berg of Valders and Brenda and Lee Georgenson of Manitowoc. She is further survived by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Emil and Lorraine Duchow; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Duchow of Manitowoc, Richard and Ann Duchow of Collins, Katherine and Tom Johnstone of Kiel, Jean Hack and special friend, Patrick of Manitowoc, Pat Woelfel of Hilbert and Tammy Kennecke of St. Nazianz; many nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. Julie was preceded in death by her father, Wilfred (Fritz) Riesterer; an infant child; two brothers-in-law, Tom Duchow and Jim Kennecke and a niece, Rachelle Woelfel. The Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion, assisted the family. Valders Journal, March 4, 2010


KATIE DUCHOW Mrs. Adolph R. Duchow Sr., 82, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Duchow, nee Katie Steltonpohl, was born April 16, 1889, in Kansas, daughter of the late Herman and Anna Darlage Steltonpohl. She was married to Adolph Duchow Nov. 2, 1916, at Marshfield. Mrs. Duchow was a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. Peter Church, Collins. Her husband preceded her in death. Survivors include four sons, Willard, of Rt. 1, Valders, and Adolph, Emil and Herman, of Rt. 4, Chilton; two brothers, John and Edward Steltonpohl of Marshfield and 14 grandchildren. A son, a brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Saturday until 10:30 a.m. Sunday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 8, 1971


SYLVIA A. DUCHOW Sylvia A. Duchow, age 88, formerly of Valders, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at the Chilton Care Center surrounded by her family. Sylvia was born Feb. 3, 1921, in Valders, daughter of the late Gustav and Anna (Holdorf) Roeseler. She married Willard Duchow on June 16, 1948, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2008. Sylvia farmed with her husband Willard in the town of Eaton until their retirement. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and crocheting, and she loved her cats. Sylvia is survived by her four children: Charles (Judith) Duchow, Reedsville; Jane (Larry) Schnell, Newton; Dennis (Diane) Duchow, Brillion, and Wayne (Leah) Duchow, Valders. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren: Amy (Mark) Ziegler, Brian Duchow, Wendy Schnell, Sarah McDonnell, Kevin Schnell, Justin Schnell, Dawn Schnell, Jason, Jessica, Justin, Tyler, Trevor, and Tanner Duchow; eight great-grandchildren: Nathan, Kaitlyn, Joshua, Delaney, Kathryn, Brayden, Olivia, and Phoenix; two brothers-in-law, Emil (Lorraine) duchow, and Herman Duchow; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers-in-law, Adolph (Eleanor) Duchow, and Harvey Duchow. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 8, 2009, at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. The Rev. Robert Hankwitz will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home of Reedsville is assisting the family. The family would like to thank the staff at Chilton Care Center for all the care given to Sylvia. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., May 6, 2009 pg. A3


THOMAS EMIL DUCHOW Thomas E. Duchow, age 58, formerly of 1213 Cottonwood Road, Brillion, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 16, 2006, at Harmony West of Manitowoc, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born April 2, 1948, in Manitowoc, son of Emil and Lorraine (Jung) Duchow. Tom was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1966. In his youth, Tom belonged to the Rockland Sunshine 4-H Club. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam. On Dec. 15, 1973, he married the former Dorothy Jean Tegen at Rockwood Lutheran Church. Tom was employed with Tecumseh of New Holstein for 40 years. He also owned and operated a dairy farm near Collins. Tom was a member of Vietnam Veterans 731, Rockea Hunting Club, and Collins Paradise Sno Riders. He enjoyed farming all his life. Survivors include his wife: Dorothy Jean Duchow; three daughters: Michelle Duchow, Appleton; Heather Duchow and special friend, Paul Pedrosa, Milwaukee; Shannon Duchow and her fiance, Corey Schoonover, Milwaukee; two sons: Shawn Duchow, Las Vegas; Matthew Duchow, rural Brillion; a granddaughter: Skylar Duchow; his parents: Emil and Lorraine Duchow, Chilton; four sisters and a brother-in-law: Katherine and Tom Johnstone, Kiel; Jean Hack and special friend, Patrick, Manitowoc; Pat Woelfel, Hilbert; Tammy Kenneke, St. Nazianz; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Richard and Ann Duchow, Chilton; Gerald and Julie Duchow, Chilton; mother-in-law: Dorothy Tegen, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law: Anna Matney, Colorado; Mary Tegen and special friend, Bob, California; three brothers-in-law: Roy Tegen, Manitowoc; John Tegen and his wife, Theresa, Two Rivers; and Tim Tegen and special friend, Jenny, Two Rivers. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law: Eldon Tegen; two brothers-in-law: Jim Kenneke, Ronnie Meyer; and a niece: Rachelle Woelfel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Thomas Pankow with burial at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Collins. Graveside military rites will be accorded by Vietnam Veterans 731. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, and Monday morning at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Harmony West for the wonderful care extended to Tom. Herald Times Reporter, August 2006


WILLARD J. DUCHOW Willard J. Duchow, age 86, of 431 Madison St. Reedsville, died on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. He was born on June 27, 1921, in Collins, son of the late Adolph and Katherine (Stelenpohl) Duchow. On June 16, 1948, he married Sylvia Roeseler at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. He farmed in the town of Eaton until his retirement. He then lived on Lax Chapel Road in Kiel until moving to the Reedsville Manor in 2005. He was a life long member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins and was a landowner of the ROCKEA Hunting Club. Willard loved to play cards and going to auctions. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; Charles (Judith) Duchow, Reedsville; Jane (Larry) Schnell, Newton; Dennis (Diane) Duchow, Brillion, and Wayne (Leah) Duchow, Valders; 13 grandchildren: Amy (Mark) Ziegler, Brian Duchow, Wendy Schnell, Sarah McDonnell, Kevin Schnell, Justin Schnell, Dawn Schnell, Jason Duchow, Jessica Duchow, Justin Duchow, Tyler Duchow, Trevor Duchow, and Tanner Duchow; seven great-grandchildren, Nathan, Kaitlyn and Joshua Ziegler, Delaney and Kathryn McDonell, Brayden VanWageningen and Phoenix Schnell; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Emil (Lorraine) Duchow and Herman Duchow all of Chilton; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister-in-law, Adolph (Eleanor) Duchow, Harvey Duchow, and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Anna and Gustav Roeseler. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. The Rev. Robert Hankwitz will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home of Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., May 19, 2008 pg. A3


DONALD H. FRISH Donald Frisch(sic), 69, of 18924 Danner Road, Valders, died on March 1, 2010 at home, following a 10 year battle with cancer. The funeral will be at 11 am on Friday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Collins. The Rev. Robert Hankwitz will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville from 4 pm to 8 pm on Thursday and then at the church from 9 am until the service. Don was born on March 31, 1940 in Manitowoc County, son of the late James and Nora Bloedorn Frisch. He married Barb Wegner on July 8, 1961 in Collins. He graduated from Valders High School and worked for 36 years at Thermal Fischer Scientific, formerly Hamilton in Two Rivers. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Collins having served on various boards and was very involved in the upkeep and maintenance of the congregation. He also was a founding member of the Rockea Hunting Club and a member of the Seagulls Club. Don and his sons loved to fish whenever and wherever they could. He is survived by his wife, Barb; five sons and three daughters-in-law, Todd and Cindy Frisch of New Holstein, Doug Frisch of St. Nazianz, Ross and Lisa Frisch of Collins, Barry Frisch of St. Nazianz and Shane and Kay Frisch of Two Rivers; seven grandchildren, Jenna and Justin Frisch, Sara and Jason Strutz, David VandeLoo and Jason Laurin and Audrey Berg; one great granddaughter, Mary Rose Strutz. He is further survived by a sister, Liinda Herzog of Valders; two sisters-in-law, Linda Frisch and Joyce Wegner, both of Manitowoc, very dear friends, Alvin (Jr.) and Helen Rabe, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ronald and a brother-in-law, Clyde Herzog. A memorial fund has been established in Donald's name. Valders Journal, Mar. 4, 2010


JAMES W. FRISH James Frisch, 55, of R. 1, Valders, died Tuesday at the Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah, after a lengthy illness. He was born March 19, 1917, in the Town of Franklin (Manitowoc County), a son of Wenzel and Anna Hurska Frisch. Mr. Frisch worked at Kohler Co. since 1954. On Nov. 14, 1939, he married Nora Bloedorn at Reedsville. Surviving are his wife; his parents; two sons, (private); a daughter, (private); two step-sisters and a half-sister and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins, the Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, from 4 p.m. Thursday until the time of services. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, April 12, 1972 P. 51 ********** (19 Mar 1917/Apr 1972/SSDI)


NORA B. FRISH Nora B. Frish, age 76, of 4828 Torrison Lane, Valders, died Thursday, November 28, 1996, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 1996, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. Rev. Arnold Raddat will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. She was born May 26, 1920, in the town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Louis and Julia Bloedorn. On November 14, 1939, she married James Frish at Reedsville. Nora attended Reedsville schools and was employed at the Mirro Company in Manitowoc until retiring in 1984. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins, and the Ladies Aide Society. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Herzog, Valders; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Barb Frish, Valders, Ronald and Linda Frish, Cleveland; eight grandchildren, Todd Frish and wife Cindy, Doug Frish, Ross Frish and wife Lisa, Barry Frish, Shane Frish and fiancee Kay, Dori Frish, Corey Frish, Kelly Frish; four great-grandchildren, David and Sara Van de Loo, Jenna and Justin Frish; two sisters, Reida Evenson, Valders, Lorenda Wagner, Howards Grove; one brother-in-law, Adolph Mleziva, Francis Creek. Nora was preceded in death by her husband on April 11, 1972, a son-in-law, Clyde Herzog, three sisters and three brothers. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from noon until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with arrangements. Nora will be sadly missed by her avid bingo buddy, her sister, Reida. Herald Times Reporter, November 29, 1996 P. A2 ******** (26 May 1920/28 Nov 1996/SSDI)


SARAH GEHRKE Sarah Gebrke (sic) birth: 28 October 1904 Rockland death: 3 May 1905 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Rockland residence: 1905 Rockland father: Elsworth Gebrke mother: Bertha Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ANNA GLASOW Notes from Collins: Mrs. Robert Glasow Sr., nee Anna Strodthoff, passed away at 10:00 am Thursday, March 8, 1923 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman Olm Jr., at Forest Junction, Wis., after about six weeks illness during which time, all that loving hands could to was done for her to help in any way, to alleviate her sufferings. She was born at New York on April 6, 1852 being almost seventy-one years of age at her demise. When but a child she removed with her parents to Newton, Manitowoc County, where her childhood and girlhood days were spent. After her marriage, she lived for several years at Arkansas and later at Chicago, from where she returned to Manitowoc, where she married Mr. Robert Glasow Sr., of Collins, who preceded her in death nine years ago. She was a woman of whom it may well be said, “None named her but in praise.” A quiet home helpmate and mother at all time ready and willing to assist those in need and in every sense a true and kind neighbors and mother, not only to those of her immediate family but to her six step children as well, who deprived in infancy of their own mother's love, often have said, “Our own mother couldn't have been any better to us.” or “We couldn't want a real mother, who would be better than she is to us.” Since the death of her husband she made here home on the old farm with her step- son, Robert Jr., at Collins, excepting for occasional visits with her own children and other step children. She is survived by Mrs. Wm Forsythe, Mrs. R. Beck, Mrs. Chas. Harrington of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Herman Olm Jr., of Forest Junction and John C. Niemann of Manitowoc, children of her former marriage; her step children, Theodore and Robert of Collins, Reinholdt and Mrs. Laura Vetter of Valders and Mrs. Fred Behnke of Brillion; twenty- four grandchildren; three brothers, John, Herman and Will Strodthoff and three sisters, Mrs. Rudolph Behnke, Mrs. Wm Klusemeyer and Mrs. Henry Meisner, all of Manitowoc, and all of whom were present at her funeral. The body was brought to the old home on Friday and the funeral was held at 9 am Sunday, March 11, from St. Peter's Lutheran Church at Eaton, Rev. W.M. Schlei officiating. The crowded church and beautiful floral offerings testifying the love and respect with which the deceased is remembered. Her pallbearers were Edwin and Elmer Klusemeyer, Walter Behnke, Roland Meyer, Gilbert Meisner and G. Clark, Arthur Schroeder, all nephews of the deceased. Two children, a daughter dying in infancy and a 14 year old son preceded her in death many years ago, also a brother, Henry Strodthoff and two sisters, Mrs. Louis Schroeder of Collins and Mrs. Wm Meyer of Manitowoc passed away the past two years. She is sadly missed by all her children and step children and yet, realizing her suffering and last illness, they all know she is far happier in the land where sorrow, suffering and toil are unknown. Peace be to her soul. “And oh! Beyond that silvery reach Where all is calm and fair. We know full well those dear old hands, will palms of victory bear. Where silver gleams like crystal beams Flow over golden sands And where the old grow young again, We'll clasp our mother's hands.” Mrs. Bertha Boldt of Manitowoc, a life long friend of the deceased attended the funeral and returned to her home on Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot, Mar. 15, 1923 ********** Card of Thanks We desire to express our sincere appreciation for the sympathy extended us in our recent bereavement. We are grateful to those who sent messages of condolences in the form of flowers or otherwise and to all who rendered services in any way. Children of the late Mrs. Anna Glasow, of Collins Manitowoc Herald News, Wed., March 14, 1923 page 8


IDA GLASOW Mrs. Theodore (Ida) Glasow, 85, of Collins, died Saturday at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Glasow, nee Ida Zutz, was born Oct. 29, 1888, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late John and Louise Schwalbe Zutz. She was married to Theodore Glasow May 12, 1922. Survivors include a son. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, October 15, 1973


MARGARET GLASOW Mrs. Margaret Glasow, 76, of Reedsville, died Friday evening at Reedsville Manor. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery, Collins. Mrs. Glasow, nee Margaret Wegner, was born July 6, 1895, at Minnesota, daughter of the late Henry and Katherine Wiediahaver Wegner. She attended schools in the Town of Rockland. She was married to Robert Glasow Sr. Nov. 27, 1913, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins, by the late Rev. Schlei. Her husband preceded her in death in 1954. She was a member of St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid Society. Survivors include a son, Robert Jr. of Appleton and nine grandchildren. Two sons, Paul and James, two brothers, Edward and Theodore, and a sister, Lyda, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 19, 1972 P. 3


ROBERT GLASOW (d. 1914) Henry Meisner of this city, Mesdames Pech, Forsythe and Harrington of Milwaukee, attended the funeral of the late Robert Glasow of Collins. Mr. Glasow died suddenly of heart failure. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 28, 1914

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Order for proof of will.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Robert Glasow, Deceased. In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Robert Glasow, of Town of Rockland, in said County, having been delivered into said Court:
And August Draeger, of Town of Rockland in said county, having presented to said court, his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Robert Glasow died testate, at Town of Rockland, in said county, on the 24th day of January, 1914; that said instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that August Draeger is named therein as Executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to him, said August Draeger.
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 17th day of March, 1914, 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 February 17, 1914.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Kelley & Wyseman, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 26, 1914 P. 4
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(1910 Rockland census:
Robert Glasow age 52; Anna 57; Theodore 26; Robert Jr. 25; Helen 17)


ROBERT GLASOW (d. 1954) Robert R. Glassow Sr.(sic), 70 of Rt. 4, Chilton, Town of Rockland farmer, died late Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. He suffered a stroke two years ago. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rockland. The Rev. Victor Weyland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born Dec. 9, 1884, in Rantoul, Calumet County, and moved with to Rockland with his parents in 1894. In 1913 he married Miss Margaret Wegner. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Paul of Bethany, Okla., Robert Jr. of Appleton and James on the homestead farm; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Behnke of Brillion and Mrs. Fred Vetter of Valders; step-brother, John Neiman of Manitowoc; four step-sisters, Mrs. Charles Harrington of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Jennie Forsythe of Des Plaines, Ill., Mrs. Anna Beck of Chicago and Mrs. Herman Olm of Brillion; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Sunday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 18, 1954 p.13


THEODORE GLASOW Theodore Frederick Glasow, 87, of Collins, died Wednesday night following a lingering illness. He was born in Rantoul, Calumet county, in 1883 and in 1921 married Miss Ida Zutz. They located in Rockland and 20 years ago moved to Collins where Mr. Glasow was employed as an elevator operator. Survivors are his wife and son, (private); brother, Robert of Collins; half brother, John Niemann of Manitowoc; six sisters, Mrs. Fred Vetter of Valders, Mrs. F. W. Behnke and Mrs. Herman Olm of Brillion, Mrs. Anna Bleck and Mrs. Charles Harrington of Chicago and Mrs. Jennie Forsyth of Des Plaines, Ill.; and a grandson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. Peter Lutheran church, Collins. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after Friday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 22, 1951 P. 18


ANDREAS GOTHER (First publication Dec. 25, 1890.) No 10? STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Andreas Gother, deceased. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will add (sic) testament of Andreas Gother, of Eaton, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Charles Schwalbe, of Eaton, in said county having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Andreas Gother died testate, at Eaton, in said county, on the 2nd day of September 1890(sic); that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that said Charles Schwalbe is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to him. 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 20th day of January 1891, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated December 18th 1890. By the Court, Emil Baensch, County Judge. J.S. Anderson, Atty. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 15, 1891 P. 4 ********* (Note: There is a discrepancy in the day of death)


CHARLES GOTHER Charles Gother, 79, died this morning at his home in the town of Eaton after an illness of six months. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the farm home in Eaton and at two o’clock from the St. Peter’s German Lutheran church in Eaton, the Rev. M. Schwartz officiating. Burial will be in the cemetery adjoining the church. Born Dec. 15, 1864, at Eaton, Mr. Gother never married, and resided at Eaton his entire life. Survivors are two brothers and two sisters, Otto of Seymour, and Henry of Milwaukee, Mrs. Otilla Ruh of Chilton and Mrs. Bertha Wagner of Chilton, Route 4. The body will be taken to the home Monday afternoon at one o’clock from the Berge funeral parlors at Valders. It will lie in state at the farm home from Monday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 15, 1944 P. 2


EMMA GOTHER MISS GOTHER DIES LAST EVE Dies At Home of Brother In Town of Eaton Miss Emma Gother, 63, who made her home with her brother Charles Gother, two miles south of the village of Collins in the town of (next few words unreadable) after a lingering illnes. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Gother home and at 2 p.m. from the German Lutheran church in the town of Rockland with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased was born in the town of Rockland, July 4, 1870 and and spent her entire life on a farm. Survivors are four brothers, Charles on the home farm, Otto, of Seymour, Henry and Herman of Milwaukee and three sisters, Mrs. Othelia Ruh and Mrs. Anna Franke, both of Childton, and Mrs. Bertha Wagner of Route 5, Chilton. The body is at the Gother home and may be viewed there up to the hour of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 3, 1934 P.7


FRIEDERICKE GOTHER Notes from Collins One of our oldest settlers of the town Eaton, Mrs. Andres Gother, died the 25th of November. She was born the 27th of may, 1838 in Germany. In the year, 1848 she came with her parents to America and settled in the Town of Eaton. She was married in 1958 to Andres Gother. Ten children were born to them, but one daughter died quite young. Her husband died in 1890.She is survived by five sons, four daughters, 24 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters. The funeral took place last Saturday afternoon at the Lutheran Church of Eaton. Rev. Wm. Schlei officiated. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 4, 1914


ERMA GRAF Mrs. Waldo Graf, 70, of R. 1, Kiel, in the Town of Eaton, died Wednesday noon at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born Jun 12, 1893, in Two Rivers, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Minnie Markwardt. She was married Jan. 27, 1914, to Mr. Graf at Louis Corners. They farmed all their lives in the Town of Eaton, retiring in 1960. Mrs. Graf was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Collins and the church’s Ladies Aid Society. She also was a member of the Cedar Creek Homemakers Club. Survivors besides her husband are three sons, Wilmer, Rt. 1, Kiel, Frederick of Brillion and Ralph of Manitowoc; one daughter, Mrs. John Riesterer of R. 4, Chilton; 15 grandchildren; and one brother, Melvin Markwardt of Sturgeon Bay. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Collins. The Rev. Philip Press, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Friday unil 10:30 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of services. Sheboygan Press, Thursday, August 1, 1963 P. 4


WALDO GRAF 3 COUNTY RESIDENTS KILLED IN ACCIDENTS Town of Eaton Offical, Graf, Among Victims (photos of cars and Graf) Collisions Occur on Hill Crests on Roads in County Three persons, including a prominent Town of Eaton official, were killed in two separate Manitowoc County traffic accidents over the weekend. Both collisions occurred on hill crests during hours of darkness. The deaths raised the county’s traffic fatality toll to five persons compared with four at this time in 1968. Victims were Waldo Graf, 73, and Barbarann Rose Schwoerer, 22, both of Rt. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. Paul D. Mangin, 66, of Rt. 1, Reedsville. Graf, veteran County Board member and chairman of the Town of Eaton, and Miss Schwoerer were injured fatally in a three-car collision three and three quarters miles north of Kiel on Highway 32 at about 1:20 a.m. Sunday. Graf was alone in his automobile and the Schwoerer girl was a passenger in a convertible car driven by (private). Funeral services for Mr. Graf will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Graf was born March 19, 1894, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Frederick and Frances Moser Graf. He married Erma Markwardt Jan. 27, 1914, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. She preceded him in death July 31, 1963. He farmed all his life in the Town of Eaton until his retirement seven years ago. He served 19 years as supervisor of the Town of Eaton and 14 years as chairman. He was also a member of the educational, institutional and financial committees of the county board. For a number of years he served as a member of District No. 3 schoolboard. He was president of the church council of his congregation. Three brothers and four sisters also preceded him in death. 3 Sons Survive Survivors include three sons, Wilmer, of Rt. 1, Kiel, Frederick, of Brillion, and Ralph, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. John Riesterer, of Rt., Chilton; 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and at the church Wednesday until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 24, 1967 pp. 1 and 2M ******** (Note: This article is long and only the main circumstances and obituary parts have been transcribed for each person killed)


ANNA HABERMANN Mrs. August Haberman, 61, died early Saturday at the farm home in Rockland. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rockland. The Rev. Victor Weyland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Anna Kopeschka in Grimms in 1893, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kopeschka. Her parents moved to Langlade County and in 1914 she was married to August Haberman and they located on the Rockland farm. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the St. Peter congregation. Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. William Schmidt and Mrs. Ralph Zutz of Collins and Mrs. Robert Koch, of Hutchinson, Minn.; four brothers, Paul of Shawano, Charles and August of Antigo and Edward of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. George Steger of Chilton, Mrs. Emil Kupper of Shreveport, La., and Miss Helen of Marinette; and 11 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Monday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1955 ******** (Note: Her husband is not buried here. He is on Findagrave in Omro)


AUGUST HABERMANN (d. 1944) August Haberman Sr. (sic), 87, retired farmer, died Friday afternoon at the home of his son, August Jr., in the town of Rockland, following a lingering illness. He was born in Germany in 1857 and accompanied his parents to Eaton, this county, when a boy. In 1878 he married Miss Augusta Kanter and they located on a farm in Rockland. Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Theodore Krueger and Mrs. Charles Zutz, both of Collins; two sons, Willam of Eaton, August Jr. of Rockland; brother, Otto, of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Isaack, of Shell Lake, Wis., Mrs. Mary Viel, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Ida Wink, of Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Haberman home and at two o'clock from the St. Peters German Lutheran church in Rockland. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be moved to the home in Rockland Sunday noon from the Berge funeral home in Valders.


AUGUSTA HABERMANN Mrs. August Habermann Sr., 95 (photo), one of the oldest residents of the county, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ted Krueger of Collins. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Rockland. The Rev. Victor Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Augusta Kanter in Germany Nov. 23, 1859, and came to this country in 1873. She was married April 7, 1878 to August Habermann at Reedsville and they located on a farm in Lato_. In 1900 they moved to a farm in Rockland. The couple observed its __th wedding anniversary in 19__. Her husband died in 1944. Surviving are a son, August Jr., of Collins; two daughters, Mrs. Ted Krueger and Mrs. Charles Zutz of Collins; brother, Rudolph of Green Bay, 16? grandchildren: __ great grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 3, 1955 P. 17


ERNSTINE HABERMANN Mrs. William Habermann, 78, (photo) of the Town of Eaton, died Sunday morning at home following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins, with the Rev. Phillip Press officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Habermann was born Sept. 3, 1882, in West Prussia, Germany, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Jahnke. She came to the United States in infancy with her parents. She was married Nov. 24, 1904, to William Habermann at Oakfield, Wis. The family farmed in the Town of Eaton for many years. She was a member of the St. John and St. James Evangelical Church of Reedsville and later became a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church at Collins. She was a charter member of the Ladies Aid of that church. Her husband preceded her in death in 1947. Surviving are four sons: the Rev. Elwood Haberman of Kimberly, William at home and Roland and Raymond of Rt. 4, Chilton; a sister, Mrs. Ida Geislhardt of Manitowoc and eight grandchildren. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to lie in state at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 6, 1961 P. 15


JUDITH HABERMANN Judith Habermann Rites Last Sunday Judith, little daughter and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Habermann, town of Charlestown, died Friday morning. Funeral services were held at 1:30 from the residence Sunday afternoon, to St. Peter's Lutheran church in the town of Rockland. Burial was made in the church cemetery. The survivors are her parents, and three grandparents, Ernest Vallesky, Collins and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Habermann, Valders. The little girl would have been two years old Aug. 12. While Mrs. Habermann was doing her washing, Thursday morning she was about to carry a pail of hot water outside when she notice the washing machine was not working right, and set the pail on the floor to adjust the machine. The little tot went to the pail and fell into the hot water. The shock caused her to go into convulsions which directly caused her death. She died Friday morning. Chilton Times - July 24, 1941


WILLIAM HABERMANN William Habermann Sr., 68, town of Eaton retired farmer and active for years in church, school and town affairs, died Sunday afternoon at the farm home on route 1, Valders, after a year’s illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Habermann home and at 2 o’clock at the St. Peters Lutheran church in Eaton, the Rev. Markus Schwartz officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in 1881 on the farm home where he spent his entire life. In 1904 he married Miss Ernstine Yahnke. He was an Eaton town officer for years and at one time represented the town on the county board. He was vice-president of the Gjerpen- Valders Telephone company at the time of his death and also served as president for a number of years. He served several terms on the St. Peters Lutheran church board part of the time as president and was treasurer of school district No. 1, in which the Niles school is located. For 10 years he was employed by the county highway department as a highway patrolman. Survivors are his wife; four sons, Raymond and Roland of route 3, Chilton, William Jr., now operating the home farm, and Rev. Elwood Habermann of route 1, Fairfax, Minn.; mother, Mrs. Augusta Habermann of route 4, Chilton; brother, August of route 4, Chilton; two sisters, Mrs. Theodore Krueger of route 4, Chilton, and Mrs. Charles Zutz of Collins. The body may be viewed at the Habermann home from Tuesday evening until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 3, 1947 P. 2


HILDA HAESE Hilda Haese, age 86, of the Willowdale Nursing Home in New Holstein, formerly of 1726 Cottonwood Road, Brillion, died Saturday, January 17, 1998, at the nursing home. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 19, 1998, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins with Rev. Matthew Doebler officiating with burial in the church cemetery. Hilda was born June 10, 1911, in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late Robert Sr. and Bertha (Peterman) Krepline. She married Roland Haese on November 26, 1931, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. She was a lifetime member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide Society. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Lenroy and Verlene, Brillion, Eljein and Darlene, Chilton, Delwood, Brillion, nine grandchildren, Kevin and Donna Haese, Dawn and Bill Voight, Dale and Sara Haese, Amy and Jay Krahn, Brian and Jodi Haese, Brenda and Rich Voight, all of Brillion, Don and Bev Master, Mark and Brigette Master, all of Minnesota, Brad Haese and special friend, Wendy Waack, Chilton; 11 great-grandchildren, Donnie, Megan and Kaitlyn Haese, Mitchell and Amanda Krahn, Joshua, Jordan and Bethany Haese, Jessie and Amy Master, Stefanie Voight; three step-great-grandchildren, Kevin, Craig, and Kelly Voight; one brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Clarence and Dorothy Haese and Ovella Haese, Reedsville, Louise Haese, Manitowoc; many nieces and nephews. Hilda was preceded in death by her husband, Roland; one infant son, Glenver; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ted and Lilly Krepline, Helmuth and Lavern Krepline, Robert Jr. and Loretta Krepline; one brother-in-law, Elroy Haese; one sister-in-law, Gretchen Haese. The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Hilda's family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Ann Keuhl of the V.N.A. and the nurses and staff of Willowdale Nursing Home for all the loving care and consideration given to Hilda while she was a patient there. Herald Times Reporter, January 19, 1998 P. 2


ROLAND HAESE Roland W. Haese, 64, of Rt. 2, Brillion, died Sunday at home. Funeral services will be 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. Haese was born April 10, 1907, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Albert and Amanda Ebert Haese. He married Hilda Krepline Nov. 26, 1931, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. He farmed in the Town of Rockland. He was the trustee of the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Lenroy, of Brillion, Eljein, of Chilton and Delwood, at home; two brothers, Clarence J. and Elroy, of Reedsville; a sister, Miss Louise Haese, of Milwaukee; and eight grandchildren. A son and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Reedsville Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 6, 1971 pg. 6T ******* (10 Apr 1907/Dec 1971/SSDI)


HELMUTH J. HAHN Helmuth (Jim) Hahn, 85, of Collins, died Monday morning, June 28, at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 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. Hahn was born Aug. 18, 1896, at Potter, Wis., son of the late Robert and Christine Behnke Hahn. He farmed in the Town of Rockland until 1945, and then moved to Collins where he managed Voigt Lumber Company until his retirement. He married Lorena Berkholtz, June 22, 1921, at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. She preceded him in death July 10, 1974. Mr. Hahn was a veteran of World War I. He was an honorary member of Collins Lions Club, an honorary member of Collins Fire Department, and a former Town of Rockland assessor for 17 years. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Genevieve Hahn of Sun Prairie, Wis.; a daughter and son-in-law, LaVerne and Ray Schroeder of Collins; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and until 11 a.m. Wednesday, and at the church from noon until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, June 28, 1982 P. 3 ******** (SSDI/Railroad Retirement)


LORENA B. HAHN Mrs. Helmuth (Jimmy) Hahn, 76, of Collins, died Wednesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Hahn, nee Lorena Birkholtz, was born Sept. 24, 1897, at Reedsville, daughter of the late August and Augusta Brandt Birkholtz. She was married to Helmuth Hahn June 22, 1921, at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. She was a charter member of Collins Homemakers and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Reedsville. Survivors include her husband, a son, (private); a daughter, (private); two brothers, Edward of Reedsville and Arthur, of Brillion; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Schwacke, of Reedsville and Mrs. Rolland Mattes, of Collins; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, July 11, 1974 P. 22


ROBERT HAHN Robert Hahn, 80, retired blacksmith who operated shops in the western part of the county for nearly 50 years, died yesterday at the home of his son, Helmuth, of route 2, Reedsville. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 o’clock from the Helmuth Hahn home and at 2 o’clock from the St. Peter Evan. Lutheran church of Collins. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Hahn was born in Germany and in 1883 came to the United States, locating near Reedsville. He was employed for three years as a blacksmith for the Noble Company in the village and took over his own shop at Potter, operating it 19 years. For the next four years he operated a shop at Collins, moving to Wells, where he was in charge of a blacksmith shop 20 years. Twelve years ago, he retired. In 1886 he married Miss Christina Behnke. She died in 1904. Survivors are three sons, Paul of Sugarbush, Wis., Arno of Minnesota, Helmuth of Reedsville; daughter, Mrs. Elmer Popp of Chilton; 11 grand- children and one great-grandchild. There are several brothers and sisters in Germany. The body may be viewed at the parlors of the Reedsville Cooperative Association at Reedsville after 7 o’clock tonight and will be moved to the son’s home on route 2, Reedsville, Friday, at 3 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 24, 1941 P. 2


CAROLINE HAMMEL Mrs. Caroline Hammel, 89, formerly of St. Nazianz and now of 4075 N. 16th St., Milwaukee, died Friday morning at 4 o'clock after a 10-month lingering illness at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. F. Leonard. Her earlier years she lived in St. Nazianz where her husband operated the first barber shop until his death in 1923. Several years later she sold the business to her son, Herbert, who still is operating the homstead(sic) barber shop. Thirteen years ago she made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. F. Leonard in Milwaukee. Mrs. Hammel, nee Miss Caroline Damm, was born Dec. 4, 1864 in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc county, confirmed at Reedsville, and married to Louis Hammel Sr. in Chicago in 1885. They were blessed with eight children and leave to mourn two daughters, and four sons. The daughters are Mrs. J.E. (Elsie) Hendren of North Evanston, Mrs. Ed. F. (Caroline) Leonard of Milwaukee; the sons are Louis Jr., Manitowoc R.1; Elmer of Sheboygan; Arthur of Rhinelander; and Herbert at the home residence, St. Nazianz. Her husband and two sons, George and Walter, preceded her in death. She is further survived by two sons-in-law and four daughters-in-law, twelve grand- children, 13 great-grandchildren, one brother, William Damm of Manitowoc, three sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran church of which she was a member, which is at Rockland, Wis., near Collins. The Rev. Victor Weyland of Collins will officiate. Burial will be in the cemetery adjoining the church. She will lie in state at the Kellenbenz Funeral Home, St. Nazianz from Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church until the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press, Wis., Saturday, February 27, 1954 pg. 6 ********* Caroline nee Damm (Dec. 4, 1864-Feb. 26, 1954 -wife of Louis [married in 1885 in Chicago, Illinois] -born Town of Gibson -in 1941, moved to Milwaukee to live with her daughter, Caroline, wife of Edward F. Leonard -died Milwaukee County) (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)


HERBERT HAMMEL Herbert Hammel, 72, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Saturday at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. 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. Hammel was born July 5, 1899, at St. Nazianz, son of the late Louis and Caroline Damm Hammel. He married Lydia Matznick Nov. 17, 1932, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. He was a barber at St. Nazianz from 1916 to 1959 when he suffered a stroke. The couple then resided with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bubolz. He was on the church council for three years. Survivors include his wife; a daughter (private), a brother, Arthur, of Rhinelander and five grandchildren. Four brothers and two 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. Monday, May 15, 1972 P. 3 ******* Herbert C. (July 5, 1899-May 13, 1971 -husband of Lydia M. nee Matznick [married Nov. 17, 1932 at St. Peter's Luthern Church, Collins] -son of Louis Hammel and Caroline Damm -barber in St. Nazianz -his father, Louis Hammel, Sr., was the first barber in the village, starting business there in 1894 -Herbert started in the barber business in 1916 and took over the shop on July 5, 1923 [when his father died] -died from "Lt. Hemipligio -cerebral thrombosis -generalized arteriosclerosis") (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)


LOUIS HAMMEL Louis Hammel, one of our respected and well-known citizens and business men, passed away at his home in this village on Thursday of last week, death being due to stomach trouble with which he was afflicted for some time. Decedent was born August 24, 1853, in Beinrod, Hessen, Germany, and came to America and Wisconsin in 1868. He was married in 1885 to Carolina Damm and after residing in other parts of the state the couple settled in St. Nazianz, where Hammel conducted a barber shop up to the time of his death. He was at the trade continuously for 55 years. Mr. Hammel is survived by his widow and seven children, as follows: Mrs. J.E. Hendersen of Evanston, Ill., Mrs. E. Leonard of Milwaukee, Geo. Hammel of Manitowoc, Louis of Liberty, Elmer of Schleswig, Arthur of Milwaukee and Herbert of St. Nazianz. Also two grandchildren and one brother in Germany. the funeral took place on Sunday, from the late home, burial being made in the cemetery in the town of Rockland, Rev. Echlei officiating. Those from away who attended the obsequies were: (there is no more) ROCKLAND, ST. NAZIANZ July 5, 1923 ********* Louis (Sept. 20, 1853-July 5, 1923) husband of Caroline nee Damm [married in 1885 in Chicago, Illinois] son of John Hammel and Elsie Nargang -first barber in St. Nazianz, starting his business in 1894 -born Beinrod, Hessen, Germany -arrived in New York on the ship Smidt from Bremen, Germany on July 16, 1868 -died from "carcinoma of stomach -two years") (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)


LYDIA HAMMEL Mrs. Herbert Hammel, 66, who made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mrs. and Mrs. Donald Bubolz, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Hammel, nee Lydia Matznick, was born June 15, 1906, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Carl and Bertha Wagner Matznick. She was married to Herbert Hammel Nov. 17, 1932 at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church. Her husband preceded her in death May 13, 1972. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Joanne) Bubolz, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; three sisters, Mrs. Herman Damm and Mrs. Edgar Schneider, of Collins and Mrs. Lester Miller, of Valders, two grandsons and three granddaughters. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Saturday until 10:30 a.m. Sunday and from 11 a.m. at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Mantiowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 8, 1973 pg. 3 ********* (Lydia nee Matznick (June 15, 1906-June 7, 1973) wife of Herbert [married Nov. 17, 1932 at St.Peter's Luthern Church, Collins daughter of Carl Matznik and Bertha Wagner -died from "ruptured aortic abdominal aneurysm") (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)


SARAH HEBERER Wedding Bells Ring Heberer-Schlei Yesterday afternoon at 4:15 o'clock, Miss Sarah Schlei, the only daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Wm Schlei of Collins and Louis Heberer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Heberer of Reedsville, were joined in marriage at the Lutheran church near Collins. Rev. Wm Schlei, father of the bride, performing the ceremony while Rev. Ph. Brenner of Kaukauna gave the wedding address. A sumptuous wedding supper was served by members of the congregation in the church parlors. Friends and relatives from near and far were guests at the wedding. Rev. M Sauer and family also was among them. Brillion News - Fri., Aug. 11, 1916


ANNIE HOLDORF Mrs. William Holdorf, 88, who resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brachmann, 540 Westlawn Blvd., died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a month's illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 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. Holdorf, the former Annie B. Busse, was born Sept. 6, 1879, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Johann and Sophie Horstman Busse. She was married to Mr. Holdorf June 15, 1905, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty, and the couple resided at St. Nazianz until 1928 until moving to Manitowoc. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter Church. Her husband died April 20, 1942. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Elmer (Verona) Brachmann, of Manitowoc; two sons, Vilas of Hayton and Clarence of Watertown; a brother, August, of Manitowoc; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A daughter, four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until Monday noon and at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 24, 1968 P. M11


GEORGIANNA HOLDORF A baby girl that was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holdorf recently died shortly afterward and was buried Monday. Tri-County Record - July 1, 1920


WILLIAM HOLDORF Wm. J. Holdorf Dies Suddenly On Monday Evening William J. Holdorf, aged 63, passed away suddenly following a heart attack Monday night at his home, 1716 Washington street, Manitowoc. Deceased was born March 29, 1879, in Liberty township and on June 15, 1905, was married to Miss Anna Busse of Eaton township. After their marriage, the couple lived for a number of years in this village where the deceased operated a plumbing and sheet metal shop. Later the family moved to Manitowoc where he was employed for a time. At the time of his demise, he was a sheet metal worker at the shipyards in that city. Survivors are the widow; one daughter, Verona, at home; two sons, Valas of Eaton township and Clarence of Manitowoc; three brothers, Herman and Robert of Manitowoc, and Erwin of Eaton township, and one sister, Mrs. Ferdinand Schwalbe of Eaton township. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Sheboygan Press, Friday, April 24, 1942 P. 4


VICTOR JANDREY Victor Walter Jandrey, age 64, of 3002 Hickory Hills Road, Chilton, died Friday May 6, 1994, at the Calumet Medical Center Chilton, after a lingering illness. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. The Rev. Arnold Ruddat will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. He was born April 20, 1930, in Brillion, son of the late Herman and Anna Greve Jandrey. He married Vivian Brehmer on April 18, 1953. She preceded him in death in 1969. He married Rosemay Block on September 22, 1972, in Manitowoc. He farmed and was employed at the Holiday House in Manitowoc. He was retired in May of 1994. He served in the United States Army from December 24, 1948, until May 28, 1952. He was a member of st. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. Survivors are his wife, Rosemary; three daughters and one son-in-law, Vicky Bartz, Hi Hill Lake, Orion, Mich., Velda and Mark Kliss, Mishicot, Becky Jandrey, Manitowoc; six grandchildren; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Bernice and Harold Schultz, Wayside, Luella and Harold Steinbach, Menasha, Arlene and Eugene Keller, Kohler; two sisters-in-law, Alice Jandrey, Brillion, Joyce Jandrey, Collins. He was preceded in death by his first wife, two sisters and two brothers. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion from 3-9 p.m. Sunday and on Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, May 8, 1994 P. A2 ********* (Apr. 20, 1930/May 6, 1994/SSDI)


VIVIAN JANDREY Car Hits Train, Killing Rural Chilton Woman Vivian Jandry(sic), Victim, Husband, Daughter Injured Calumet Co. recorded its second fatality of 1969 compared with three at the same time a year ago. Mrs. Victor Jandry, 38, Rt. 4, Chilton was killed outright in a car-train accident about four miles southeast of Potter. The accident occurred on the boundry between Manitowoc and Calumet Counties. (snip-accident details) Mrs. Jandry, the former Vivian Brehmer, was born June 3, 1930 in the Town of Rantoul, daughter of Herman and Helen Haese Brehmer. She was married to Victor Jandry April 18, 1953 and the couple farmed in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County. Survivors besides the husband are two daughters, Vickie and Velda, her parents, two brothers, Earl of Green Bay and Donald of Hilbert. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at St.Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 3 pm Tuesday until 10:30 am Wednesday and then at the church until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., June 2, 1969 ******* (03 Jun 1930/Jun 1969/SSDI)


MARIE JOHNSON Marie M. Johnson, age 74, of rural Chilton (Collins), died Monday, November 1, 1999, at St. Vincents Hosptial, Green Bay. Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 1999, at St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church, Collins. Rev. Matthew Doebler will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She was born June 19, 1925, at Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Ernest and Alma Ziesmann Behrens. She attended Cambridge, Wi. public schools, graduating from Cambridge in 1943. Marie married W. Robert Johnson, he preceded her in death on January 1, 1971. The resided in Cambridge, Wis., moving to Collins in 1965. Marie was employed as a security guard at the Foley Company, Chilton. Survivors include her children, David Johnson, Marathon, Fla., Mary Johnson, rural Chilton, William Johnson, Manitowoc, James Johnson, Valders, Martha Johnson, Lake Villa, Ill., and Margaret Johnson, Buffalo Grove, Ill.; three granddaughters, Erin, Amber, and Madeline; one sister and two brothers-in-law, Louida (Willard) Draeger, Lake Mills, Wis., and Carmen Johnson, Edgerton, Wis. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Friends may call at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Collins, on Thursday, November 4, 1999, from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 3 p.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter, November 3, 1999 P. A2


W. ROBERT JOHNSON W. Robert Johnson, 52, of Collins, died Friday morning at home following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Robert Wendland will offiicate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Graveside services will be conducted by the Reedsville American Legion Post No. 199. Mr. Johnson was born Oct. 2, 1918, at Oregon, Wis., son of Arthur and Helga Leikness Johnson. He attended school in Stoughton, Wis. He had been employed as a bank cashier for 23 years. He married Marie Behrens in Dubuque, Iowa. The past three years he had been employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Reedsville American Legion Post No. 199. Survivors include his wife; three sons, William of Edgerton and David and James at home; three daughters, Mary, Martha and Margaret at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Stoughton; and two brothers, Conrad of Stoughton and Carmen of Edgerton. Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1971 pg. 14M


LOUISE KANTER Notes From Collins: Mrs. Aug. Kanter died Monday night at her home near Niles. She was about fifty-five years old. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 28, 1907 pg. 8 ***** Notes From St. Nazianz: News was received here that Mrs. Canter of Niles died suddenly Monday night. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 28, 1907 pg. 8 ***** Mrs. August Kanter, aged forty-one passed away Monday night, March the twenty- fifth. Her death was due to heart disease. Mrs. Kanter is survived by two children, Mrs. J. Kobussenand, Herman Bloy, and her husband, August Kanter. The funeral was held at the Lutheran church, March the twenty-eighth. The family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. Manitowoc Pilot, April 11, 1907


LUDWIG KAPPING Reedsville: Ludwig Kaping(sic), a resident of Collins died August 16th in the eightieth year of his life. He was born in Mecklenburg in 1826 and had but recently removed from the Town of Eaton to Collins. He was buried in the Lutheran Cemetery, town Rockland. Rev. Schley conducted the services. An aged widow survives him. Brillion News, Fri., Aug. 24, 1906


MARIA KAPPING Mrs. Kaping(sic), mother of Mrs. Bergander and Mrs. Weiss of this city, died at the home of Mrs. Bergander this morning. Decedent is 81 years of age and survived by two daughters, her husband having died three years ago. The funeral will take place next Monday, Rev. Sauer conducting services at the house and at the Lutheran Church. The body will be taken to Collins for interment in the Lutheran cemetery there. Brillion News, September 3, 1909


JIMMY J. KENNEKE Jimmy J. Kenneke, age 40, of rural Valders, died Thursday, Janaury 21, 1999, following an automobile accident. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, January 25, 1999, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Collins. Rev. Matthew Doebler will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. He was born January 20, 1959, in Milwaukee, son of LaVerne Dzybalys and the late Delmar Kenneke. He attended St. Gregory's Grade School and Valders High S chool with the class of 1977. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Reserve. He married Tammy Duchow on July 8, 1978, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Colins. He was currently employed by the Kohler Company and was also the owner of Kenneke MotorSports. Jim was a member of the Viking Snow Riders, Viking Bow and Gun club, American Motorcycle Association, National Rifle Association and the Special Olympics of Manitowoc County. Survivors include his wife, Tammy; one son, Michael, and one daughter, Laine, both at home; his mother, LaVerne Kenneke, St. Nazianz; his paternal grandmother, Wilma Kenneke, New Holstein; five sisters and four brothers-inlaw, Ginger and Dave Reimer, West Allis, Ann Keehan and special friend, Mark, of Appleton, Mary and Jeff Wickwire, Green Bay, Lisa and Brian Pfannenstein, Minnesota, Kris and Robin Hecker, Manitowoc; four brothers and four sisters-in-law, Wayde and Sharon Kenneke, Minnesota, Mark and Liz Kenneke, Valders, Tim and Angie Kenneke, Valders; nieces and nephews include, Renne and Tom Keltesch, Shannon and Derrick Buchner, Philip and Katelyn Reimer, Lynn, Christina and Jennifer Kenneke, Joshua, Andrew, Kyle, and Alicia Kenneke, Kyle Keehan, Adam, Amanda, and Emily (Gertie) Wickwire, Justin (Rustin) and Courtney Kenneke, A.J. and Zak Kenneke, Ashley Hecker; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Emil and Lorraine Duchow, Collins; brothers-in- law and sisters-in-law, Tom and Dorothy Duchow, Brillion, Kathy and Tom Johnstone, Kiel, Jean Hack and her special friend, Pat, Manitowoc, Pat Woelfel, Hilbert, Richard and Anna Duchow, Chilton, Jerry and Julie Duchow, Chilton; additional nieces and nephews, Michelle, Heather, Shannon, Shawn, and Matthew Duchow, Garrett and Kristi Johnstone, Jennifer and Steve Hablewitz, Jeff Hack, Dan, Tony, Sarah and Sue Woelfel, Cindy, Jonathan, Kimberly and Brittany Duchow, Jeremy, Jared and Jenna Duchow. He is further, surived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; his paternal grandfather; and one niece. Friends may call at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Collins, from 4 p.m. Monday until the time of service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Jim's name. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assiting the family with funeral arrangements. JIm loved spending time motorcycling, snowmobiling, drag racing, hunting, and spending time at their new property in Marinette County. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Herald Times Reporter, January 24, 1999


ANNA KNUTH Mrs. Anna Knuth Dies On Tuesday In Town of Eaton Mrs. Anna Knuth, aged 82, passed away at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday following a heart attack at the home of her son, Richard, on the homestead farm in Eaton township. Deceased, whose maiden name was Anna Leizert, was born November 11, 1859, in the town of Herman, Sheboygan county, and in 1902 came to Manitowoc county. Her husband preceded her in death in 1932. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. William Gumm of Sheboygan, Mrs. William Draheim of Withee and Mrs. Elsie Muth of Eaton township; three sons, Richard on the homestead farm, Herman of Howards Grove and William of Rockland township, and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the farm home and at 2 o’clock at St. Peter’s Lutheran church in Rockland township. The Rev. Mr. Schwartz will officiate and interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will be removed from the Berge Funeral home to the homestead farm Friday afternoon where it may be viewed until the time of services. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, May 27, 1942 P. 6


EDMUND KNUTH Edmund Knuth Dies In Car Crash INSTANT DEATH RESULTS WHEN AUTOS COLLIDE Alfred Schroeder Car Involved In Fatal Crash Near Collins Village Edmund Knuth, 42 and single, town of Rockland farmer and World War veteran, was almost instantly killed early Sunday evening when the light truck he was driving collided at a highway intersection two miles southwest of the village of Collins with a small sedan driven by Alfred Schroeder, 19, of Route 2, Reedsville. The dead man, who was returning to the Knuth home from his 40-acre tract of land when the accident happened, was a former commander of the Gosz post of the American Legion at Reedsville. Investigation of the accident by Coroner Gerald Rau of Two Rivers and Motorcycle Officer William Braun disclosed that the headlights of the Knuth truck were dimmed by a burlap covering thrown over the radiator of the truck by Knuth and that Schroeder whose car had the right of way at the intersection did not see Knuth until a collision was unavoidable. Schroeder, who sustained only slight injuries in the accident, ran to the Ernst Wagner farm home, a quarter of a mile away, to summon help. When they reached the scene they found that Knuth was dead. He sustained a fractured skull, broken neck, cuts and gashes about the body and internal injuries. Saw No Headlights Schroeder, in telling of the accident to Coroner Rau, said he saw no headlights on the approaching Knuth truck coming onto the highway at the intersection known as the Woodcock school corner. Both the truck and the Schroeder car went into the ditch 50 feet from the scene of the collision. Marks on the Schroeder car showed that Knuth must have been thrown from his truck and against the side of the Schroeder car. As the accident is reconstructed, Knuth, whose truck has no top, was thrown out of his seat against the side of the Schroeder car and then back into the box of his truck. His face bleeding from cuts and abrasion, young Schroeder, who was alone in his car, staggered into the Wagner farm home shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday to tell of the accident. While he was hurried to the office of a physician at St. Nazianz by Gottfried Draheim, others went to the scene of the accident. There they found the truck and the Schroeder car in the ditch with Knuth's dead body in the rear of the truck. Burlap coverings over the hood of the Knuth truck evidently obscured the headlights. The right front headlight on the truck, where it struck the Schroeder car, was partly exposed, the burlap having been torn off from the headlight. When help reached the scene they found that the engine of the Schroeder car was still running and the lights on. The Knuth family were notified of the fatal accident and the body was removed to the Berge undertaking parlors at Valders. The deceased had gone to his (Continued on Page 2) (Continued from Page 1) 40-acre tract located a short distance from the other Knuth holdings to do his nightly chores there and was enroute back home when the accident happened. He was driving south and met the Schroeder car coming east on the town line road between Rockland and Eaton. Coroner Rau, after taking the statement from Schroeder and viewing the scene of the accident, decided that there would be no inquest. Was Farmer Edmund Knuth had been engaged in farming most of his life and lived in Rockland. His survivors are his mother, Mrs. Michael Knuth, three sisters, Elsie at home, Mrs. William Gumm of Sheboygan and Mrs. William Draheim of Withee, Wis., and three brothers, Richard and William of Rockland and Herman of Howard's Grove. The deceased served overseas in the World War, being in France for 13 months. On returning he joined the Gosz post of Reedsville and three years ago served a term as commander. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from the Knuth home in Rockland and later from the German Lutheran church in the town. The remains will be removed to the home from the Berge undertaking parlors on Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 27, 1933 Pages 1 and 2


MICHAEL KNUTH M. KNUTH, 75, DIES AT HOME Illness of Year Ends Life of Route 6, Chilton, Man Michael Knuth, 75, died Thursday following an illness of more than a year at his farm home, route 6, Chilton. Although Mr. Knuth has been in failing health for a long time death came rather unexpectedly to his family. He is survived by his wife, seven children, two sisters and several grandchildren. His children are Richard Knuth, who operates the homestead farm and with whom he has made his home; Herman, Howards Grove; Mrs. Wm. Gumm, Sheboygan; Mrs. William Draheim, Withee, Wis., Edmund, Chilton; Elsie, at home; and William, Chilton. His sisters are Mrs. Fred Mack, Reedsville, and Mrs. Louis Martin, Plymouth. Michael Knuth was born in Germany in 1857 and came to America with his grandparents when he was 12. He has owned and operated a farm on route 6 for the past 30 years. Funeral services will be conducted from the farm home at 1:30 Sunday afternoon and from the Eaton Lutheran church at 2:00 with the Rev. William Schlei conducting the service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 20, 1932 P. 2


BONITA KORSTAD Bonita "Bonnie" Korstad, age 67, of rural Reedsville, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born on March 9, 1947 to the late Arthur and Loretta (Behnke) Krepline. She graduated from Reedsville High School, class of 1965. On November 25, 1967, she married Glen Korstad at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. Bonnie was the manager at Country Visions Town Mart in Reedsville. She enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, gardening, weaving rugs, quilting, decorating cakes, and selling Avon, Stanley, and Watkins. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and family, and traveling with her family. Bonnie was a lifetime member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins, also serving in the Ladies Aide and singing in the choir and was also a member of the Reedsville senior citizens and the Reedsville Lionesses. Survivors include her husband Glen; their children: Rick (Kristin) Korstad of Reedsville, Lisa (Jason) Connell of Reedsville, Sheila (Brian) Pelnar of Mishicot, Donna (Patrick) Brunner of Manitowoc, and Wendy (Steven) Kuenstler of Reedsville; Dakota, Taylor, Levi, and Blake Korstad, Nathan, Megan, Mara, and Noah Connell, Zachary Birringer, Aiden Pelnar, Ava, Liam, and Callen Brunner, and Carter and Lydia Kuenstler; siblings and in-laws: Judy (Al) Korstad, Jim (Carol) Krepline, Eunice (Dennis) Schroeder, Kenny (Betty) Krepline, Vic (Barb) Krepline, Verna (Dave) Mathiebe, Vern (Marcia) Krepline, Joy (Mike) Buboltz, Kim (Steve) Denor, Dorothy Peterman, Judy (Terry) Brandenberg, Barbara Korstad, Marion Korstad, Marlene Korstad, and Janice Waier; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and sister-in-law: Jerry and Linda Krepline, father-in-law and mother-in-law: Otis and Ruth Korstad, nephew: Chad Krepline, and in-laws: Shirley Korstad, Melvin Korstad, JoAnn Korstad, Dale Korstad, Dennis Korstad, and Francis Peterman. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2014 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. Officiating will be the Rev. Ross Henzi with burial in St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery Friends may call at the church on Thursday evening, June 12, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The visitation will continue at church on Friday morning from 11:00 a.m until 12:30 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 2014


JUDITH KORSTAD Judith "Judy" Korstad, age 69, of Reedsville, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Shady Lane Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, after a courageous battle with cancer. Judy was born on August 18, 1945 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Arthur and Loretta (Behnke) Krepline. She was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1963. On November 25, 1967, Judy married Alfred "Al" Korstad in a double wedding with her sister, Bonnie and his brother, Glen at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Collins. She worked at Leverenz Shoe Factory in Valders and most recently, Lakeside Foods in Manitowoc. Judy enjoyed bowling, camping with family, sheepshead, quilting, traveling, baking, cooking and especially loved their grandchildren. She was a life time member of St Peter's Lutheran Church and was a member of St. Peter's Ladies Aide and the Reedsville Senior Citizens. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Al; their children, Dawn (Ronald) Zastrow of Cleveland, Jeff (Mindy) Korstad, Kevin (Holli) Korstad, all of Menasha and Becky (Brad) Busse of Reedsville; 6 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; siblings and in- laws, Jim (Carol) Krepline, Eunice (Dennis) Schroeder, Kenny (Betty) Krepline, Vic (Barb) Krepline, Verna (Dave) Mathiebe, Vernn (Marcia) Krepline, Joy (Mike) Buboltz, Kim (Steve) Denor, Dorothy Peterman, Janice Weaer, Glen Korstad, Marlene Korstad, Judy (Terry) Brandenberg, Marion Korstad and Barbara Korstad and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Bonnie Korstad; one brother and sister-in-law, Otis and Ruth Korstad, nephew, Chad Krepline, and in-laws, Shirley Korstad, Melvin Korstad, Joann Korstad, Dale Korstad, Dennis Korstad and Francis Peterman. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Collins. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Robert Weiss, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday, from 8:00 am until 11:00 am. The family would like to extend thank you to the nursing staff at Shady Lane and the Reedsville First Responders for their care and compassion. Wieting Funeral Home obit, Dec. 15, 2014


JOHN KOSMOSKY Notes From St. Nazianz: The Angel of Death appeared at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Kosmoskey (sic) and claimed their infant child last Sunday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, October 26, 1905 pg. 8 ******** Notes From Collins: The remains of a little boy of John Kusmusky (sic) were buried at the Collins cemetery to-day, the child having died Saturday night after one day's illness. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, October 26, 1905 pg. 8


HULDA KREPLIN Mrs. Louis Kreplin died at her home in Rockland last Monday at the age of 59 years. Decedent was born in Germany coming to this country with her parents in 1866. In 1879 she was married to Louis Kreplin. She is survived by the husband, four sons, Robert, Louis, Frank and Henry all of Rockland, and four daughters, Mrs. Ida Fischer, Anna Behnke, Bertha Reinke and Esther Bessert all of Rockland. Robert Mahnke of our city is a brother. A sister, Mrs. Gust Schroeder, lives in Collins. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation at Collins. The funeral took place today from the Lutheran church, Rev. Schlei officiating. Brillion News – April 27, 1917


LILLIAN KREPLIN Notes from Reedsville: Lillian, the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krepelein(sic) was killed at Milwaukee Friday when run over by a truck. The family moved to Milwaukee this spring from Collins and were making arrangements to move back to Colliins. The funeral was held at Collins Monday morning, Rev. Schleis officiating. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 23, 1920


LOUIS KREPLIN Louis Krepline, 87, lifelong resident of the county, died at the farm home in Rockland last night of a heart ailment. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Berge funeral home, Valders, and at 2 o'clock at the German Lutheran church, Collins. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krepline was born in Centerville in 1858 and in 1879 married Miss Hulda Mahnke. They located on the present homestead in Rockland. Mrs. Krepline died 29 years ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Rudolph Bahnke, Mrs. Bernard Reinke, Mrs. Otto Bessert, all of Rockland; three sons, Robert and Henry of Rockland, Frank of Peshtigo; brother Frank of Medford; three sisters, Mrs. John Krueger of Chicago, Mrs. Anton Brust and Mrs. John Brust broth of Medford; 27 grandchildren and 73 great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the hour of the services Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Feb 22, 1946, pg. 2, col. 4:


MAGDALENA M.L.H. KREPLIN Mrs. Henry Kreplin of the Town of Rockland died last Monday at the age of 19 years. Decedent was married two years ago to the grief stricken husband who now survives her with one child, an infant, has blessed the union. Heart failure was the cause of death. The funeral took place yesterday forenoon from the Lutheran Church in Eaton, Rev. W. Schlei conducting the funeral services. Besides the husband the deceased is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Labitsky and by several brothers and sisters. Brillion News - Fri., Jan. 1, 1915



RICHARD A.G. KREPLIN Richard Kroepplelm (sic) birth: 26 September 1893 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin death: 10 September 1894 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wisconsin father: Louis Kroepplelm Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ANNA KREPLINE Chilton Woman Dies Mrs. Anna Krepline, 53, Chilton, died Wednesday in a Madison hospital. Madison Capital Times, Thurs., Aug. 16, 1951 page 2


ARTHUR L. KREPLINE Arthur L. Krepline, 61, of Route 2, Reedsville, died Friday evening, August 31, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krepline was born March 23, 1923, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Henry and Anna Schultz Krepline. He was employed at 4X Corporation, Valders. He married the former Loretta Behnke on Sept. 23, 1944, at Brillion. Survivors include his wife, Loretta; five sons and four daughters-in-law, James and Carol of Route 2, Reedsville, Ken and Betty of Collins, Victor and Barbara of Potter, Gerald and Linda of Route 4, Chilton, and Vernon, at home; six daughters and three sons-in-law, Judith and Alfred Korstad of Reedsville, Bonnie and Glen Korstad of Route 1, Reedsville, Eunice and Dennis Schroeder of Potter, and Verna, Joy, and Kim, at home; a brother and sister-in-law, Roland and Shirley Krepline of Manitowoc; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Lena and Charles Behnke of Lena, Josephine and Wenzel Knier of Valders, and Adehilia and Joseph Dietrich of Reedsville, and 18 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, until 11 a.m. Tuesday, and then at the church from noon to the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, September 2, 1984 P. 3


BERTHA KREPLINE Mrs. Robert Krepline Sr., 76, of the Town of Rockland died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday afternoon of a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Friday at St. peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Philip Press will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born May 23, 1883 in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late John and Bertha Marquardt Petermann. She was married to Mr. Krepline at Collins Oct. 17, 1902 and the couple farmed in the township until retiring in 1948. Survivors include the husband; three sons, Theodore, Robert Jr., and Helmuth of the Town of Rockland; daughter, Mrs. Roland Haese of the Town of Rockland; sister, Mrs. Louis Schroeder of Collins; brother, Paul Petermann of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Four brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 pm Thursday until 10 am Friday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., March 16, 1960 page T7


GERALD J. KREPLINE Gerald J. Krepline, age 43, of 2802 Cty Hwy W. Chilton, died Tuesday, October 24, 2000, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, following a short illness. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2000, at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Collins, with the Rev. Matthew Doebler officiating, burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born December 7, 1956, in Manitowoc, son of Loretta (Behnke) Krepline and the late Arthur Krepline. On September 12, 1977, he married Linda Zutz at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Collins. He was employed at Professional Plating in Brillion. He was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Collins, he served on the church council, and was a member of the Rockea Hunting Club. Survivors include two daughters, Kelly Krepline and fiance, William Nething-Wilson, Two Rivers, Kristin Krepline and special friend, Luke Matthias, Madison, he (sic) mother, Loretta Krepline, Reedsville; four brothers, James (Carol) Krepline, Reedsville, Ken (Betty) Krepline, Manitowoc, Victor (Barb) Krepline, Chilton, Vernon (Marcia) Krepline, Reedsville; six sisters, Judy (Al) Korstad, and Bonnie (Glen) Korstad, all of Reedsville, Eunice (Dennis) Schroeder, Potter, Verna (David) Mathiebe and Joy (Mike) Bubolz, all of Brillion; Kim (Steve) Denor, Reedsville. He is further survived by his mother-in-law, Edla Zutz, Reedsville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in- law, Ron and Lynn Grimm, Branch, Bill and Cheryle Jandrey, Reedsville, Daryle and Nancy Zutz, Collins, Jeffrey and Vermae Zutz, Reedsville, Wayne and Joyce Draheim and Tom and Janice Behnke, all of rural Chilton, Larry and Rosemary Zutz, Reedsville, Leslie and Joan Zutz, rural Chilton, Ralph Jr. and Bonnie Zutz, Brillion, Stanley Zutz, Manitowoc; and may other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur; his wife, Linda on February 18, 1990; his father-in-law, Ralph Zutz. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville on Thursday (TONIGHT) from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. A memorial fund has been established in Gerald's name. Herald Times Reporter, October 26, 2000 P. A2


HELEN KREPLINE Mrs. Leland Krepline, 35, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held 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. Krepline, nee Helen Lois Buehlman, was born March 22, 1937, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Walter Buehlman and Mrs. Hilda Schultz Buehlman. She was married to Leland Krepline in May, 1959, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, her mother of Rt. 2, Reedsville; a son, Steven, and two daughters, Susan and Sandra, at home; and two brothers, James of Charlevoix, Mich., and Roger, of Belton, Texas. Her father preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 13, 1972 pg. 3 ******* (22 Mar 1937/Dec 1972/SSDI)


HENRY KREPLINE Henry Krepline, 78, of Collins, died Wednesday at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be held at 9 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krepline was born July 10, 1891, in Town of Rockland, son of the late Louis & Hulda Mahnke Krepline. He married Magdelina Labitzke in 1913, and she preceded him in death. In 1917, he married Anna Schultz. She died Aug. 15, 1951. He always farmed on Town of Rockland. Survivors are three daughters, two sons, two sisters, Mrs. Bernard Reinke, of Collins and Mrs. Otto Bessert of Rt. 2, Brillion; 34 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Two sisters and four brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Oct 23, 1969, pg. 10T, Column 2. ******** (10 Jul 1891/Oct 1969/SSDI) (Note: The following says Herman, but I believe it is about Henry. The wife's maiden name is almost the same.) FATHER SUES OUT HABEAS CORPUS WRIT TO GET OWN CHILD HERMAN KREPLEIN ALLEGES THAT PARENTS OF DEAD WIFE REFUSE TO SURRENDER CHILD AND SUES IN COURT A father suing for possession of his own child is the unusual circumstance surrounding an action instituted in court yesterday, involving Reedsville parties. Papers were served by Sheriff Engelbrecht. The action is on a petition for a writ of habeas corpus brought by Herman Kreplein, a prominent young farmer of Reedsville against Herman Labinski and wife, parents of his dead wife, who Kreplein alleges have refused to permit him to have his own child, aged two and one half months. Mrs. Kreplein died about two months ago, following the birth of her child and following the burial of the mother, Mr. and Mrs. Labinski took charge of the child and have cared for it. Kreplein claims that he has made demands for possession of the infant but that the Labinskis refuse to give up the babe. Sheriff Engelbrecht, who was at Reedsville to serve the paper yesterday found that Mr. Labinski was absent from home and on a trip to Chilton and the sheriff made a trip to Potters to meet the train in order to serve the paper. The writ is returnable in court here Monday next. It was said today that an adjustment of matter which was made to avoid court (illegible, rest mentions the lawyers involved.) Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 12, 1915, Page 1 ********* WEE BABE IS STAKE IN CASE ON HEARING BEFORE JUDGE CHLOUPEK A wee bit of humanity, a babe of three months, is the stake in a case on trial before Judge Chloupek as court commission today, being the action of Herman Kreplin, a Rockland man on a writ of habeas corpus to secure possession of the child from his wife’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Labinski. The hearing was taken up with arguments on technical law points. Kreplin’s wife died at birth of the child which has since been cared for by her mother. Kreplin demanded possession of the babe and it is being contented. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 22, 1915, Page 8 ********** More news on guy trying to get his baby back HERMAN KREPLEIN, CATO MAN, GETS OWN BABE FOR WHOSE POSSESSION HE INSTITUTED HABEAS CORPUS Herman Kreplien, a Cato man, widowed three months ago when his wife gave her life for that of a babe and who was compelled to institute habeas corpus proceedings in court to secure possession of his child who, since the death of his wife had been cared for by Mrs. Kreplein’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Labinski, returned to his home this afternoon with the babe in his arms. The child was surrendered to Kreplien by Mr. and Mrs. Labinski in probate court today after Judge Chloupek had overruled motions attacking the habeas corpus. Attorney Schenian for the Labinskis attacked the return made by the sheriff on service of papers on the ground that a copy and not the original order was served but Judge Chloupek ruled the objection out and Attorney Ashcenian then took the child from the arms of its grandmother and gave it to the father. It is said that Mrs. Kreplien before her death asked her mother to take the child and that no objection was offered by the husband but later Kreplien wanted the babe and when refused, instituted the proceedings. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 25, 1915, Page 5


LELAND KREPLINE Leland R. Krepline, age 83, of Reedsville, died Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. He was born on September 19, 1934 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Theodore and Lily (Fuchmann) Krepline. On May 9, 1959 he married Helen Buehlman. She preceded him in death on December 12, 1972. On April 27, 1974, Leland married Mary Lou Skinkis at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Leland attended Long Lake School and graduated from Brillion High School. He served in the U.S. Army for 22 months, serving 16 months in Germany. After his military service, Leland farmed in the Town of Rockland for 40 years, retiring in 1999. He loved to do crafts, hunt, play cards and go sturgeon fishing. He was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville; he served on the Reedsville Co-op Board of Directors for 27 years; the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau Board for 18 years and the Manitowoc Milk Producers Board for five years; he was a member of the Reedsville Amvets Post 1032 and a lifetime member of Rockea Hunting Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou; his children, Susan (Mark) Stanelle, Brillion; Melissa Valleskey of Valders, Debbie (Bill) Stuettinger of Manitowoc; Scott (Mary) Skinkis of Brillion, Bruce (Lou) Skinkis of Brillion, Gary Skinkis of TX, Todd Skinkis of Reedsville; Guy (Wanda) Skinkis of Texas; 21 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Ida May krepline of Brillion and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Steve; a daughter, Sandra; two brothers, Orville and Roland, a sister and brother-in-law, Lynabelle and Andrew Sukowaty and a son-in-aw, Grant Valleskey. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 11:00 am at ST. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Collins. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday and then at the church from 9:00 to 10:30 am with this funeral to follow at 11:00 am on Saturday. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the Doctors and entire staff at Aurora Medical Center for all their care and compassion. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 26, 2015


LILLY KREPLINE (d. 1990) Lilly Krepline, 82 of ?? Humpty Dumpty Road, Chilton, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 1990 at the home of her daughter, following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be at 2 pm on Wednesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins with the Rev. Arnold Ruddat officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born October 30, 1907 in the Town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Frank and Pauline Seehafer Furhmann. She was married to Theodore Krepline on September 11, 1928 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rantoul. She farmed with her husband in the Town of Rockland until retiring in 1965. She then worked at Hipke Canning Company in Chilton for several works. They celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on September 11, 1978. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins, the Ladies Aide and the Collins Senior Citizens. She is survived by a daughter, Lynabelle Sukowaty of rural Cato, two sons and daughters-in-law, Leland and Mary Lou Krepline of Reedsville and Orville and Ida May Krepline of Brillion; 17 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and 7 step great grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Rose and Wilmer Ahrens and Roldina and Wilmer Dallmann, all of Potter. She was preceded in death by her husband, March 12, 1980, one son, Roland, a grandson, Steven, a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville from 4-9 pm Tuesday and on Wednesday from 8 am until 10:30 am and then at the church from 11 am until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Sept. 24, 1990 page B6


LINDA J. KREPLINE Linda J. Krepline, 31, of Route 4, Chilton, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 19, 1990, at University Hospital, Madison. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. Rev. Arnold Ruddat will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born August 8, 1958, in Manitowoc, daughter of Elda Haberman Zutz and the late Ralph Zutz Sr. She married Gerald Krepline, September 10, 1977, at Collins. Mrs. Krepline was employed at Contract Stitching in St. Nazianz. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Zutz Sr., her father-in-law, Arthur Krepline, three nephews and a brother-in-law. Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and then at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


LORETTA M. KREPLINE Loretta Krepline, age 84, of Chilton Care Center, formerly of Reedsville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was born on Sept. 26, 1923, in the town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Fred and Alice (Klienow) Behnke. She was married on Sept. 23, 1944, to Arthur Krepline in Brillion. Loretta farmed with her husband for many years. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren, weaving rugs and doing crafts. One of her greatest accomplishments was overcoming her battle with cancer three times. She was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Collins. She is survived by her children: Judy (Al) Korstad; Bonnie (Glen) Korstad; and James (Carol) Krepline, all of Reedsville; Ken (Betty) Krepline of Manitowoc; Vic (Barb) Krepline of Chilton; Eunice (Dennis) Schroeder of Potter; Vern (Marcia) Krepline; Verna (Dave) Mathiebe; and Joy (Mike) Buboltz, all of Brillion; and Kim (Steve) Denor of Whitelaw; 34 grandchildren; 28 great- grandchildren; two sisters: Dorcella Lau of Reedsville; and Zapora Abel of Brillion; two sisters-in-law: Delores Behnke of Brillion; and Myrnabelle Behnke of Reedsville. She was preceded in death by her husband: Arthur on Aug. 31, 1984; a son: Gerald Krepline; a grandson: Chad Krepline; a daughter-in-law: Linda Krepline; a great-granddaughter: Lila Voigt; two brothers: Wilmer and Lester Behnke; two sisters: Cordula Maile; and Alverna Bartel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. The Rev. Robert Hankwitz will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Peter Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville and again at the church on Saturday morning, Dec. 29, 2007, from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., Dec. 27, 2007 pg. 5


ROBERT KREPLINE Robert Krepline Sr., 86, of the Town of Rockland, died Wednesday night at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krepline was born Jan. 9, 1881, in Medford, WI; son of the late Louis and Hulda Mahnke Krepline. He married Bertha Peterman Oct. 17, 1902, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1952. Mrs. Krepline preceded her husband in death March 15, 1960. Four brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death. Surviving are three sons, Theodore, Robert Jr., and Helmuth of the Town of Rockland, a daughter, Mrs. Roland (Hilda) Haese of the Town of Rockland, a brother Henry of Reedsville, two sisters, Mrs. Esther Bessert and Mrs. Bernard Reinke of the Town of Rockland, 16 granchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Friday and at the church from 10:30 a.m. Saturday until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 12, 1967, pg.11T col. 2. ******* (09 Jan 1881/Jan 1967/SSDI) ******* News article Rockland Farmer Loses a Hand Brillion News - A shocking accident occurred at the farm of Robt. Kreplin in the Town of Rockland. While preparing to operate a pump by means of a gasoline engine, Kreplin's hand was caught by the belt and jerked with such terrific force into the small opening in the side of the shed through which the belt passes from engine to pump that the right hand was completely torn off a little above the wrist. Dr. Schmidt was quickly telephoned for but was absent and urgent messages were sent Dr. McComb and to Dr. Witzpatrick of Collins. When the doctors arrived it was decided to amputate about 4 inches below the elbow joint. The great loss of blood left the patient very weak but he is now reported to be doing well. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Dec. 7, 1912 page 8 ******** (Note: There was only one Robert Kreplin(sic) residence on the 1910 Rockland census.)


ROLAND R. KREPLINE Roland R. Krepline Sr., age 63, of 4314 Broadway St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, April 11, 1999, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, 1999, at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Revs. Bruce McKenney & Robert Kujawski, with burial at St. Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Collins. He was born March 2, 1936, at Collins, son of the late Henry and Anna Schultz Krepline. Roland was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1954 thru 1957. On June 21, 1958, he married the former Shirley Heimke, at our (sic) Savior Lutheran Church, Lena. Roland stared as a Patrol Officer with the Manitowoc Police Dept. on June 16, 1965, and retired as a Sergeant on July 16, 1993. Mr. Krepline was a member of the Manitowoc Professional Police Association, and the Rockea Hunting Club. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Krepline, two sons and daughters-in-law, Roland Jr. and Melodie Krepline, Rodney and Susan Krepline, two daughters, Sheri Waack, and Sharon Rockwell, all of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren, Robert and Lucyann Krepline, Trevor Hansen, April, Nicholas, and Maeann Krepline, Benjamin Waack, and Tyler Rockwell; one sister, Mrs. Joe (Adahila) Dietrich, Reedsville; one sister-in- law, Loretta Krepline, Reedsville; one brother-in-law, Wenzel Knier, St. Nazianz. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur Krepline; and two sisters, Josephine Knier, and Magdeline Behnke. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, and Thursday morning at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, from 8 a.m. until the time of service at 9 a.m. Roland was a avid gardener and enjoyed the outdoors. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Herald Times Reporter, April 13, 1999 P. A2


SANDRA LEE KREPLINE Sandra Lee "Sannr" Krepline, age 41, of Brillion, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born on Oct. 14, 1963 in Manitowoc, daughter of Leland and Mary Lou Krepline and the late Helen Buehlman. Sandy attended school at St. John St. James Lutheran School in Reedsville and graduated from Reedsville High School. She was currently working at the Ariens Company in Brillion and the Railway Junction Restaurant in Forest Junction. Sandy loved to collect Coca-Cola memorabilia, cook, bake, travel, make crafts and spend time with her family, especially with her nieces and nephews. Survivors include her parents: Leland and Mary Lou Krepline of Reedsville; two sisters: Susan (Mark) Stanelle of Brillion; Melissa Krepline at home; her step- sisters and brothers: Debbie (Bill) Suettinger of Manitowoc; Scott (Mary) Skinkis of Kewaunee; Bruce (Lori) Skinkis of Brillion; Gary Skinkis of Atlanta, Ga.; Todd (Chris) Skinkis of Reedsville; Guy (Wanda) Skinkis of Texas; her nieces and nephews: Paige, a godchild, Haley and Marshall Stanelle; Tanya, B.J. and Tiffany Loberger; Don, Rich and Michelle Skinkis; Jesse Skinkis; Lauren Skinkis, a godchild; Samantha, Jonathan, Dylan, Dakota and Savannah Skinkis; and many aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother: Helen; a brother: Steven; maternal grandparents: Walter and Hilda Buehlman; and paternal grandparents: Ted and Lilly Krepline; and an uncle: Jim Buehlman. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004 at 11 a.m. at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy L. Nommensen will officiate. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery in Collins. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville on Tuesday (TODAY) from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Varma, the staff at Froedtert Hospital and Pastors Harylan Kuschel and Timothy Nommensen for all their support during this difficult time. Herald Times Reporter, November 2004


STEVEN LEE KREPLINE Steven Lee Krepline, 21, of Route 2, Reedsville, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 18, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Tuesday at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with burial to follow at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Collins. Steven was born November 14, 1967 in Manitowoc, son of Leland and Mary Lou Skinkis Krepline and the late Helen Buehlman Krepline. Steven was employed by K.T. Company in Chilton and was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Survivors include his parents, Leland and Mary Lou Krepline; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Susan and Mark Stanelle of Brillion; Sandra Krepline of Hilbert, Melissa Krepline at home; a step sister, Debbie Loberger of Francis Creek; five step-brothers and two step sisters-in-law, Scott and Mary Skinkis of Kewaunee, Bruce and Lorie Skinkis of Route 2, Brillion, Gary Skinkis of Madison, Todd Skinkis at home, Guy Skinkis of Collins; paternal grandmother, Lilly Krepline of Route 4, Chilton; step grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Torrisson of Valders; a special friend, Sandy; a niece and seven step nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Krepline in 1972, paternal grandfather, Theodore Krepline in 1980 and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Buehlman in 1970 and 1976. Friends may call at Wieting Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 pm to 9 pm this Monday and Tuesday from 8 am to 10:30 am and then at the church from 11 am until the hour of service at 1:30 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Mar. 20, 1989 page B8


THEODORE KREPLINE Theodore J. Krepline, 76, of Route 4, Chilton, died Wednesday evening, March 12, at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be 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. Krepline was born Aug. 16, 1903, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Robert and Bertha Petermann Krepline. He farmed in the Town of Rockland until his retirement. He married Lilly Fuhrmann Sept. 11, 1928, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rantoul. Mr. Krepline was the Town of Rockland supervisor from 1939 to 1975. He served two terms as trustee of St. Peter Lutheran Church and was a member of the Collins Senior Citizens Club. Survivors include his wife, Lilly; two sons and daughters-in-law, Leland and Mary Lou of Route 2, Reedsville,and Orville and Ida May of Roure 2, Brillion; a daughter and son-in-law, Lynabelle and Andrew Sukowaty of Route 1, Cato; a sister, Mrs. Roland Haese of Route 2, Brillion; 17 grandchildren; six step grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a step great grandchild and an aunt, Mrs. Bernard Reinke of Brillion. He was preceded in death by a son and two brothers. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 13, 1980 P.3


ALFRED KRUEGER Reedsville Items from Reedsville Reporter An infant child of Theo Krueger of Collins died Monday and was buried Wednesday. Another child was buried Sunday. Brillion News - Fri., Feb. 27, 1914


ALWIN KRUEGER The son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kreger died last Thursday and was buried at the Eaton Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon. His age was 2 years, 5 months and 19 days. Rev.Wm. Schlei officiated. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 27, 1914


ANNA KRUEGER Mrs. Theodore Krueger, 82, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Tuesday at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Friday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Krueger was born June 19, 1883 in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late August and Augusta Kanter Habermann. She was married May 22, 1900 to Theodore Krueger. He died Feb. 21, 1945 and she continued to farm in the Town of Rockland. Three sons also preceded her in death. Surviving are five sons, Adolph of Plymouth, Reuben, Bennie and Harvey of the Town of Rockland and Ernie of Valders; a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Clara) Kieper of Brillion; a sister, Mrs. Gustie Zutz of Collins; a brother, August of Plymouth; 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 pm Thursday until 10:30 am Friday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., April 27, 1966 page T9


BEATRICE KRUEGER Beatrice Krueger, age 83, of 940 Landis St., Collins, died unexpectedly upon arriving home from church on Sunday, May 18, 2008. She was born on Aug. 17, 1924, in Collins, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Lillian (Dreger) Matznick. On May 18, 1946, she married Marne Krueger at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. She and her husband owned and operated Krueger Super Market in Collins for 23 years. Beatrice was also active in her son Lee's farming and trucking business. She was a lifelong member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Collins, the Ladies Aid for over 60 years and the Collins Home Makers. Survivors include her daughter: Marcia Wendt of Brillion; her son: Lee of Collins; two grandchildren: Shane Wendt of Collins; and Chad (Mandy Wendt of Brillion; three great-grandchildren: Kiana, Ashlyn, and Taylor Wendt; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Merlin (Eileen) Krueger of Appleton; Harlan (Doris) Krueger of Valders; and Carol Krueger of Reedsville; a special cousin: Margaret Kraus of Manitowoc. Many nieces, nephews and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: Marne, on Feb. 24, 1968; her parents; her mother-in-law and father-in-law: Helen and George Krueger; a brother: Arland Matznick; and a brother-in-law: Vic Krueger. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. The Rev. Robert Hankwitz will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 3:30 to 8 p.m. and then again on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the Krueger family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., May 20, 2008 pg. A3


CARL KRUEGER EATON FARMER PASSES FRIDAY Carl Krueger Dies At Age of 66; Rites Tuesday Carl Krueger, Eaton farmer, died Friday night in this city. He was 66. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Eaton homestead and at 2 p.m. from the Rockland church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased was born at Cooperstown in 1869. He was married in 1894 to Matilda Dreger, and they located on a farm in Eaton. Survivors are the widow; a son, Arthur, Collins; two daughters, Mrs. Lester Ott, Meeme, and Miss Matilda, Eaton; two sisters, Mrs. August Draheim, Fond du Lac, and Mrs. John Siefeldt, Peshtigo, Wis. The body will be removed to the Krueger farm home Sunday morning from the Berge funeral home, Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 21, 1935 P. 4


GOTTFRIED KRUEGER Died Mr. Gotfried(sic) Krueger of Eaton died last week Tuesday at the age of 78 years. The funeral was held in the Eaton Cemetery, Pastor Schlei officiating. Deceased was father of a large family consisting of 6 boys and 3 girls. Mr. H.A. Krueger of Reedsville is a son. He is survived by his wife. Brilliion News, Fri., July 6, 1900 ******** Gotfried Krueger white male caucasian occupation, farmer age at death 78 yr, 5 mo, 27 days father is unknown birthplace of father is Germany mother is unknown birthplace of mother unknown birthplace of deceased Germany wife Minnie Krueger date of birth of deceased 31 Dec 1822 date of death of deceased 26 June 1900 place of death Eaton, WI residence at time of death Eaton, WI heart disease reason of death duration 2 years indicated he was in the service but not defined as to what branch Burial Eaton Church, permit No 17. (Note: This is the cemetery I found him and his wife in) ******** First publication March 6, 1902. State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court-In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Gottfried Krueger, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Wilhelmine Krueger of Cooperstown, in said county, representing among other things that Gottfried Krueger and inhabitant of said county, on the 24th day of June, 1900, at Eaton died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Gustav Mueller granted. It is ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said county court to be held on Tuesday, the 8th day of April 1902, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the county judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered futher 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 28 day of February, A.D. 1902. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Baensch & Kelly, Att's. ******** (1880 Cooperstown census: Gottfried Krueger age 59; Wilhelmine age 54; Charles age 11) (1900 Eaton census in John Draheim household: Father in law Gottfried Krueger age 78; Mother in law Whilmena age 74)


MARNE KRUEGER Marne W. Krueger, 46, of Collins, died Friday at Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc, after a year’s illness. Son of Helen Reinhold Krueger and the late George H. Krueger, he was born May 18, 1921, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County. He attended Niles Public School and in 1939 was graduated from Valders High School. He attended agricultural courses at the University of Wisconsin in 1940 and 1941. On May 18, 1946, he was married to Miss Beatrice Matznick of Brillion in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Collins. The couple farmed for a while in Rockland and Schleswig Townships. Later, Mr. Krueger operated a grocery store in Collins. He also operated a fleet of milk trucks for Whitehouse Milk Co. He kept an aviary which his father had kept for 50 years. He was a member of St. Peter’s Church, Collins; a former school board member for St. Peter’s School; and a member of Collins Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a member of the Manitowoc County Grocers Association; the Manitowoc County Beekeepers Association; and the Collins Businessmen’s Association. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, (private); a son, (private); three brothers, Merlin of Two Rivers, Harlan of R. 4, Chilton, and Victor of Reedsville; and his mother, Mrs. George H. Krueger, R. 4, Chilton. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church, Collins. The Rev. Robert Wendland, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of services. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, February 24, 1968 P. 2


MATHILDA KRUEGER (d. 1952) Mrs. Carl Krueger, 83, of 140 Oak St., Brillion, died Sunday morning at the Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, after a 10 day illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Luecker Funeral Home, Brillion, at 2 p.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, town of Eaton. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Conducting services will be Rev. Victor Weyland. Mrs. Krueger was born Mathilda Draeger in the town of Rockland in 1869. She was married to the late Mr. Krueger in 1893 in Rockland. They settled on a farm in Eaton where Mrs. Krueger lived until 1947. Her husband died in 1935. Surviving are a son, Arthur of Brillion; a daughter, Mathilda, at home; and a brother, August of Rockland. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 28, 1952 P. 10


MATHILDA KRUEGER (d. 1974) Mathilda B. Krueger, 71, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at the home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Christianson- Deja Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in St. Peter Church Cemetery, Collins. Miss Krueger was born Sept. 1, 1902, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Karl and Mathilda Dreger Krueger. There are no survivors. A brother, Arthur, and two sisters, Frieda and Esther, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 11 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, March 18, 1974 P. 16


THEODORE KRUEGER Theodore R. Krueger, 67, Rockland farmer and lifelong county resident, died last night at his farm home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the home and at 2 o’clock at the St. Peters Lutheran church in Rockland. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Krueger was born in Rockland in 1877 on the same farm where he spent his life. In 1900, he married Miss Annie Haberman. Survivors are his wife; daughter, Mrs. Raymond Kieper, of Brillion; five sons, Adolph, of Maple Grove, Reuben, Ben, Ernest and Harvey of Rockland; brother, Bernard, of Rantoul, Calumet county; two sisters, Mrs. William Tetzlaff of this city, Mrs. Albert Schwanke, of Valders; and nine grandchildren. The body will be moved to the Krueger home Friday afternoon from the Berge funeral home, Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 22, 1945 P. 2


WILHELMINE KRUEGER Reedsville: Mrs. Wilhelmine Krueger, widow of the late Gottfried Krueger of the Town of Eaton, died on Sunday, the 15th inst., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. August Draheim in Reedsville, having attained the age of 80 years. Death resulted from cancer of the hand and exhaustion resulting there from. The funeral was held on Wednesday in the Eaton Lutheran Church. Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 20, 1906 ******** Wilhelmine Krueger Maiden name Wilhelmine Plantz white female caucasian housewife 80 years old at time of death father Johann Plantz born in Pomerania mother Christine Plant born in Pomerania (maiden name not told) birthplace of deceased Pomerania status was widow husband Gotfried Krueger date of birth for deceased 25 April 1826 date of death 15 April 1906 residence Reedsville WI place of death Reedsville, WI cause sarcimia exhaustian (difficult to read on record) duration 5 years place of burial Lutheran Church, Town of Rockville undertaker FF Sterling date of certificate 16 April 1906 permit #9.