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
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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
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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
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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 
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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
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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
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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
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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
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(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
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(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
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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
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(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.)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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(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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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(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
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(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
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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
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(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
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(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
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(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
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(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
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(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
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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
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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
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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
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(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
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(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
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(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
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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
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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 
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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
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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
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(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.
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(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
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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
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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.
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(09 Jan 1881/Jan 1967/SSDI)
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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
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(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
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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)
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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.
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(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
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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.