ZION EVERGREEN CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ARNO A. BARTEL

Arno A. Bartel, 69, of the Town of Liberty, died Wednesday afternoon 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical
and Reformed Church, Kiel, the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Bartel was born July 28, 1891, in the Town of Rantoul, Calumet
County, son of the late August and Wilhelmina Hintz Bartel. He was
educated in the district school.
He married Pena Mode of Rockland Nov. 30, 1916, at Evangelical United
Brethren Church of Reedsville. They operated the Bartel homestead farm
for a number of years and then moved to New Holstein where he followed
the mason trade. They returned to Kiel for several years and then moved
to the Town of Liberty where they lived the past two years. Mr. Bartel
was a member of St. Peter Church and of the Brotherhood of the church.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Edward Heinrich of
New Holstein, Mrs. Merlin Wiesner of rural Newton and Mrs. George A.
Mathes of Kiel; a brother, Arthur of Chilton and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Friday
and at the church from noon until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 29, 1960
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Funeral services for Arno A. Bartel, 69, of the Town of Liberty, who
died Wednesday afternoon at home, where at 2 p.m. Saturday at St.
Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel, the Rev. Vernon E.
Jaberg officiating.
(Pallbearers omitted for privacy)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 04, 1960  page 3

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Reedsville Page
Wedding Bells Ring
Bartel - Moede
Memory of Thanksgiving Day of Nov. 30, 1916 will long survive in the memory of Miss Pina Moede, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alb. Moede and Mr. Arnold Bartel, for on that day the  marriage rites binding them for life were performed by Rev. Eilert at the Ev. Zion Church of Reedsville at 10 am. The bride was gowned in gray with fur trimmings and wore a picture hat. She was attended by her sister, Frieda Moede,  dressed in white and Miss Juaniata Luedtke who wore dark blue with trimmings. The groom was attended by his brother and Arnold Moede, brother of the bride. After the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. The couple leaving, on the evening train on a wedding trip to northern towns. On their return they will take up their residence on the groom's farm in Potter. 
Brillion News - Fri., Dec. 8, 1916 

PENA BARTEL BARRETT

Mrs. Pena Bartel Barrett, 77, of Kiel, died Sunday at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital, Chilton, after being hospitalized one day.  
She was born on October 31, 1896 in the Town of Rockland; a daughter of 
the late Albert and Minnie Schley Moede. She attended district schools.
On November 30, 1916, she was married to Arno Bartel at Evangelical United 
Brethren Church, Reedsville. After marriage the couple settled on a farm 
near Reedsville. In 1935, they moved to New Holstein and in 1955 to Kiel.
Mr. Bartel died on September 28, 1960.
She was employed at the Leverenz Shoe Company, New Holstein, for 10 years.
On March 8, 1963, she was married to the Reverend Newton Barrett at Kiel. 
Since February 1973 she resided at the Calumet Homestead, New Holstein.
Mrs. Barrett was a member of the Women’s Guild and the Frauen Verein of St. 
Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors are two daughters, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; 
two sisters, Mrs. Robert Darling of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Adolph Busse of 
Manitowoc, and two brothers, Arnold and Richard Moede, both of Reedsville.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.
The Reverend Calmer Overlein, pastor of Zion United Methodist Church, Forest 
Junction, officiated. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
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Mrs. Pena Bartel Barrett, 77, of Kiel died early Sunday morning at Calumet
Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home,
Kiel. The Rev. Calmer Overlein, pastor of Zion United Methodist Church,
Forest Junction, will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery,
Reedsville.
Mrs. Barrett, nee Pena Moede, was born Aug. 31, 1896, in the Town of
Rockland, daughter of the late Albert and Minnie Schley Moede. She was 
married to Arno Bartel Nov. 30, 1916, at Evangelical United Church,
Reedsville. They located on a farm near Reedsville and moved to New Holstein
in 1935 and to Kiel in 1955. Mr. Bartel preceded her in death Sept. 28, 1960.
She had been employed at the Leverenz Shoe Co. of New Holstein for 10 years.
She was married to the Rev. Newton Barrett Mar. 8, 1963, at Kiel. Since
February of 1973, she resided at the Calumet Homestead of New Holstein. She
was a member of the Women's Guild and Frauen Verein of St. Peter United
Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Pearl) Heinrich, of New Holstein
and Mrs. George (Virgil) Mather, of Kiel; two brothers, Arnold and Richard,
of Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Darling, of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs.
Adolph Busse, of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A
daughter, Lois, preceded her in death in November of 1968. A brother and a
sister also preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may'
be made to Zion Methodist Church.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, January 21, 1974

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Reedsville Page
Wedding Bells Ring
Bartel - Moede
Memory of Thanksgiving Day of Nov. 30, 1916 will long survive in the memory of Miss Pina Moede, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alb. Moede and Mr. Arnold Bartel, for on that day the  marriage rites binding them for life were performed by Rev. Eilert at the Ev. Zion Church of Reedsville at 10 am. The bride was gowned in gray with fur trimmings and wore a picture hat. She was attended by her sister, Frieda Moede,  dressed in white and Miss Juaniata Luedtke who wore dark blue with trimmings. The groom was attended by his brother and Arnold Moede, brother of the bride. After the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. The couple leaving, on the evening train on a wedding trip to northern towns. On their return they will take up their residence on the groom's farm in Potter. 
Brillion News - Fri., Dec. 8, 1916 

AUGUST BECKER

August Becker, 74, died at his farm home in the Town of Rockland Sunday morning. 
Death was attributed to pneumonia. He was ill for about a week.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at one o’clock from the home and at 1:30 
from the Reedsville Evangelical church. Burial will be made in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Becker was born in Germany January 25, 1864. He came to America and this 
county with his parents at the age of three. On December 23, 1893, he was married 
to Miss Bertha Kurth, who survives. 
Survivors besides the widow include a son, Adolph, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Robert 
Krueger of the Town of Rockland; a brother, William of Reedsville; three sisters, 
Mrs. Anna Genninger, Peshtigo, Mrs. William Busse of Reedsville and Mrs. William 
Luedtke of the Town of Maple Grove; and one grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 28, 1938 P. 2


BERTHA BECKER

Mrs. August Becker, nee Bertha Kurth, 78, died Tuesday morning at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. Robert Krueger, in the town of Rockland.
Mrs. Becker was born in 1873 in the town of Maple Grove and was married to Mr. 
Becker in 1893. The couple settled on a farm in the town of Maple Grove where 
her husband preceded her in death 13 years ago. She was a member of the Ladies 
Aid Society of Evangelical United Brethren Church, Reedsville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Evangelical United Brethren 
Church, Reedsville, Rev. Merlin Hoeff officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Krueger; son, Adolph, town of Maple Grove; five 
sisters, Mrs. Charles Goldbeck of Reedsville, Mrs. Emma Hackbarth of Hilbert, 
Wis., Mrs. Louis Maertz of the town of Maple Grove, and Mrs. Ernst Schmalz and 
Mrs. Minnie Raab, both of Milwaukee; brother, Otto, town of Maple Grove; two 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 7 p.m. 
Wednesday until 10 a.m. Friday when the casket will be removed to the church to 
lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 27, 1951 P. 14


ANNA BEHNKE

Mrs. Edward Behnke, __, of Reedsville, died Monday night at the Fairhills 
Convalescent Home, Maribel.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Zion Evangelical and 
United Brethren Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Hubert Dickvoss will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Annie Barta in Chicago Nov. 13, 1872 and on Oct. 20, 1901 was 
married to Edward Behnke. They located in Reedsville where her husband was 
employed as a carpenter.
Surviving are her husband, brothers, Wenzel of Reedsville, two sisters, Mrs. 
Julia Muehlhans and Mrs. Katie Jonas of Gillett, Wis. 
Frioends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 1 p.m. Wedneday. The 
casket will be moved to the church at 10:30 a.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1955  P. 27 


EDWARD BEHNKE

Ed Behnke, 84, of Reedsville, died Friday afternoon at Parklawn Convalescent 
Home, Sheboygan, of a lingering illness. He had made his home there for the 
past two years.
(Illegible first line) p.m. Monday at the Zion Evangelical United Brethren 
Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Hubert Dickvoss officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
He was born in the Town of Rockland July 4, 1873, and Oct. 20, 1903, married 
the former Anne Barta. He was employed for many years at the A.A. Rusch Co. 
sawmill in Reedsville. His wife died in 1955.
Survivors include sisters-in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Sunday to 10:30 
a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until 
the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 23, 1957 P. 17


JOHN A. BRATZ

John A. Bratz, age 75, of 3731 Mudcreek Rd. Reedsville, died unexpectedly on 
Friday June 20, 2003 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. 
He was born Nov. 3, 1927 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late August and 
Lydia (Jentsch) Bratz. On Sept. 18, 1954 he married Marilyn Drake. He farmed 
in the town of Rockland his entire life. He was a member of St. John St. James 
Lutheran Church in Reedsville. 
Survivors include his wife Marilyn, a daughter and son-in-law Dori and Joe Kilgas, 
Reedsville; a son Allen, at home; and a grandson Joey; his brothers and sisters 
August (Esther) Bratz, Appleton; Oscar (Germaine) Bratz, Brillion; Leona (Adolph) 
Burich, Reedsville; Lydia (Clarence) Kolberg, New Holstein; Hildegard (Gilford) 
Schultz, Reedsville; Virginia (Herbert) Maas, Reedsville; two sisters-in-law and 
a brother-in-law, Helen Bratz, Brillion; and Ed (Margene) Hoefler, Kiel. John was 
preceded in death by his parents, a brother Harold, sisters-in-law and brothers-
in-law, Emily and Leonard Rusch and Lucille and John Wagner. 
Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m.on Tuesday, June 24 at St. John St. 
James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. 
Burial will be in Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville. 
Friends may call at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville on Tuesday 
June 24 from 4 p.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home of 
Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 2003


OSCAR W. BRATZ

Oscar W. Bratz, age 87, of 410 Springdale Drive, Brillion, died on Tuesday, 
Feb. 28, 2006, at the Chilton Care Center.
He was born on Feb. 15, 1919, in the town of Rockland, son of the late August 
and Elsie (Schroeder) Bratz. He married Germaine Broehm on Sept. 29, 1948, at 
Potter. Oscar served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He then worked for 
the Whitehouse Milk Co. in Manitowoc, Highway Motors in Reedsville, and the 
Brillion Iron Works until his retirement. He was a member of Zion United 
Methodist Church in Reedsville.
Survivors include his wife: Germaine; three daughters: Judith (Charles) Duchow, 
Reedsville; Karen Bratz, Brillion; Barbara (Bobby) Brandenburg, Brillion; four 
grandchildren: Amy (Mark) Ziegler; Brian Duchow; Scott Brandenburg; and Shawn 
Brandenburg; two great-grandchildren: Nathan and Kaitlyn Ziegler; four step-
sisters: Leona Burich, Reedsville; Lydia (Clarence) Kolberg, New Holstein; 
Hildegarde Schultz, Reedsville; Virginia (Herbert) Maas, Reedsville; a step-
brother: August (Ester) Bratz, Appleton; and many other relatives and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Lucille Wagner; a brother: 
Harold Bratz; and a stepbrother: John Bratz.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 3, 2006, at 11 a.m., at Faith 
United Methodist Church, 204 Horn St., Brillion. The Revs. Jim Barnes and Kevin 
Dembinski will officiate. Burial will be at Zion Evergreen Cemetery in Reedsville. 
Friends may call at the church on Friday, from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
The Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2, 2006 P. A3


ERNSTINE BRINKMAN

Mrs. Ernestine Brinkman, a resident of the county for half a century, 
died at her home in Reedsville and was buried there this afternoon. 
She was 92 years old, having been born in Germany in 1823. 
Mrs. Brinkman is survived by two daughters, Mrs. August Zahn and Mrs. 
Albert Piepenburg, and four sons, A.H. Rusch, Carl Rusch, Ferdinand 
Rusch and Leonard Rusch, and also on (sic) step-daughter, Mrs. Nina 
Zahn.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 2, 1916 P.3
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At an early hour Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Amelia Zahn, 
Mrs. Ernestina Brinkman, mother of Messrs. Leonard and A. H. Rusch and Mrs. 
Amelia Zahn of this village, Ferdinand Rusch and Mrs. N. Zahn of Rantoul, Mrs. 
Alb. Piepenburg and Chas. Rusch of Gillet, Wis., closed her eyes on earthly 
scenes and at the age of 94 yrs. Passed peacefully away to join her husband 
and oldest child, Otto Rusch, who had gone before her.  
Blind for 20 years she bore her affliction, cheerfully and calmly, and 
uncomplainingly awaited the Summons to the Home Beyond. Hale and hearty up to 
a few weeks before her death an attack of La Grippe followed by paralysis sapped 
her strength and ended her earthly career.  
Mrs. Brinkman was born in Germany, April 28, 1823 and came to this country in 
1857. In Town Rockland she was married to Mr. Rusch, eight children being born 
to them, of whom seven survive. Mr. Rusch died Jan. 30th 1868 and in 1873 the 
deceased lady married Mr. Brinkman who died Nov. 1906.  
Besides the children, 18 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren are left.  
For the past ten years Mrs. Brinkman has made her home here with her daughter, 
Mrs. Zahn, who did everything possible to brighten her declining years. She 
herself being a model of patience, cheerfulness and resignation to God's will.  
Her funeral took place Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. from the home and 1:15 from the 
Ev. Zion church, Rev. Sippel, assisted by Rev. George Scheible of Markesan and 
Rev. Schneller of Rockland officiated. The remains were interred in the new 
Ev. Zion cemetery southeast of this village. 
Brillion News, February 4, 1916
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Mrs. Ernestine Brinkman, who has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Aug. Zahn 
of this place for the past ten years, died Saturday at the advanced age of 94, 
having been born in Germany April 28, 1823. Coming to this country in 1857 she 
and her husband settled in the town of Rockland.
John Rusch her first husband died Jan. 30, 1866 fifty years before his wife.
In April 1873, she married Carl Brinkman who died in Nov. 1906.
She is survived by Berdinand Rusch and Mrs. Mena Zahn of Rantoul, Ludwig Rusch 
of this place step children, and Mrs. Aug. Zahn, Mrs. Albert Piepenbert, Chas. 
and A.H. Rusch her own children, also by 18 grand children and 21 great 
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday from Zion's Evangelical church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 3, 1916 P. 8


HERMAN BUBOLZ

Herman Bubolz, 69, of Town of Rockland, died Wednesday at home. 
Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home. 
The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Reedsville.  
Mr. Bubolz was born Oct. 4, 1899, in Town of Rockland, son of the late Louis 
and Ida Krueger Bubolz, and farmed in Town of Rockland. He never married, and 
lived with a nephew, Clarence Krueger.
Survivors are nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 04, 1969; page 20


BYRON A. DELANEY

Byron A. Delaney, 84, of 515 Mill St., Reedsville, retired postmaster, died 
Wednesday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Reedsville United Methodist 
Church. The Rev. Merlin Goehrang will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Delaney was born June 15, 1885, at Embarrass, Wis., son of the late George A. 
and Amelia Webster Delaney. He was graduated from Clintonville High School in 
1903 and Oshkosh State College in 1907. He taught school at Scandinavia and Lac 
du Flambeau and was principal of Reedsville High School from 1915 to 1920.
Mr. Delaney was affiliated with Piepenburg and Reichart Ford Motor Agency from 
1920 until 1940, when he was appointed postmaster at Reedsville. He retired as 
postmaster in 1956.
He was a 48-year member and past master of Brillion Lodge No. 302, Free and 
Accepted Masons, and a member of the fomrer Chilton Chapter No. 94, Royal Arch 
Masons.
Mr. Delaney married Edith May Merriam Aug. 27, 1913, at Belle Plains, Wis.
She survives along with three sons, Dennis A., of Manitowoc, George W., of 
La Habra, Calif., and Lee A., of Elm Grove, a daughter, Mrs. Chester (Dorcas) 
McGregor, of Milwaukee and 10 grandchildren.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 6 o'clock this Friday evening.
Masonic graveside rites will be by the Brillion Masonic Lodge.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1970
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(15 June 1885/Dec. 1969/SSDI)


EDITH M. DELANEY

Mrs. Byron (Edith) Delaney, 92, formerly of Reedsville, died Tuesday morning 
in Parklawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. 
Dale Kelm will officiate and burial will be in Zion Evergreen Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Mrs. Delaney, nee Edith Merriam, was born July 19, 1886, in Belle Plaine, Wis., 
daughter of the late Andrew and Electa Caverly Merriam. She was a teacher in 
Belle Plaine. She was married in 1913, to Byron Delaney, who was a former 
Reedsville High School principal and Reedsville post master. He preceded her 
in death in 1969.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis A. and Vivian of 
Manitowoc, George W. and Ruth of LaHabra, Calif., and Lea A. and Violet of 
Elm Grove; a daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Chester (Dorcas) McGregor of 
Milwaukee; 10 grandchildren; and a great grandchild. She was preceded in death 
by a brother.
Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Thursday and until 
the time of services on Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, February 21, 1979 P. 3
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(19 July 1886/Feb. 1979/SSDI)


ALBERT FISCHER

Albert Fischer, Head Of Phone Firm, Dies
Albert Fischer, 70, for 15 years manager of the Rockland Telephone company, 
died Friday at 4 p.m., at the home of his son-in-law, Herman Priebe, three 
miles southeast of Reedsville in the town of Rockland, after a lingering 
illness.
Mr. Fischer served as a constable in Reedsville for 15 years, and for 12 
years was school treasurer of District No. 6, Rockland. He was a member of 
the Reedsville Fire department and was a charter member of the Reedsville 
Evangelical church. For many years he was a patrolman on old Highway 18. 
Engaged in the trucking and hauling business, he helped construct all of 
the trunk highways in the county.
Mrs. Fischer died last July.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the home of John Fischer, 
Reedsville, and at 1:30 at the Reedsville Evangelical church. The Rev. 
O.A. Hillman will officiate and burial will be in the Evangelical cemetery 
located one mile southwest of Reedsville.
Mr. Fischer was born in Germany, Aug. 6, 1864. When he was 12 years old the 
family came to the United States. On Dec. 3, 1885, he married Miss Bertha 
Buss. For 20 years after their marriage they resided on a farm four miles 
southwest of Reedsville in Rockland. Twenty four years ago they moved to 
the village.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Herman Priebe, Rockland, a son, John, 
Reedsville; four brothers, Louis, Reedsville; Robert, Town of Morrison; 
William, Town of Liberty; and Herman, Crivitz; one sister, Mrs. Albert 
Reinke, Town of Rantoul, Calumet county; two grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 29, 1934 P. 4


ARLINE E.A. FISCHER

Notes from Reedsville:
The infant daughter of John Fischer died Tuesday and was buried Friday, Rev. 
Eihlert conducting the services.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 14, 1918
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Name     Arline E A Fischer    
 Event Type     Burial    
 Event Date     1918    
 Event Place    Reedsville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America    
 Photograph Included     N    
 Birth Date     12 Feb 1918    
 Death Date     04 Mar 1918    
 Affiliate Record Identifier    95872900    
 Cemetery     Zion Evergreen Cemetery 
Source: Findagrave 


AUGUSTA FISCHER

Mrs. Louis Fischer, 84, of Reedsville, died Friday morning at Grancare Nursing 
Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Zion Evangelical United Bretheran 
Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
The former Augusta Sonnabend was born May 15, 1882, in the Town of Rantoul, 
Calumet County, daughter of the late Detlef and Augusta Lau Sonnabend. She was 
married to Louis Fischer in 1901 and the couple operated a cheese factory for 31 
years. Mrs. Fischer was active in Zion church and its Women's Society of World 
Service, serving 20 years as its treasurer. She was also primary superintendent 
and a teacher for many years in the church Sunday School.
Mrs. Fischer is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Olivia) Heintz, of 
Reedsville, a sister, Mrs. William Matznick, of Brillion, three brothers, Carl, 
of Collins, Theodore, of Brillion and Arthur, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and nieces 
and nephews. Three sons, four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 
Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in 
state from 11 a.m. until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 13, 1967 P. 7


BERTHA FISCHER

FISCHER, Mrs. Albert-Aged 67, died Monday at Reedsville. Born Bertha Buss in 
Germany 1867, came to Rockland with parents in 1873, married there in 1881 to 
Albert Fischer and located on farm. Retired to village of Reedsville in 1911. 
Survivors are husband, daughter, son and three sister. Funeral Thursday at 
1:30 p.m. from home, 1:45 from Zion Evangelical church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 17, 1934 P. 13
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Death came as a relief after many months of suffering to Mrs. Albert Fischer at 
her home in the village of Reedsville on Monday forenoon at eight o'clock.
Mrs. Fischer, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Buss, was born in Reihof, Regenwalde, 
province of Pomerania, Germany, on February 12, 1867. She came to America with her 
parents when she was six years of age. The family settled in the town of Rockland, 
this county, where they made a permanent home. She was married on December 13, 1886 
to Albert Fischer, who, together with two children, a son and daughter, survive her. 
The couple settled on a farm in town Rockland where they resided until their 
retirement in 1911, after which they made their home in the village. Mrs. Fisher was 
a life-long member of the Evangelical church and a charter member of the Woman's 
Missionary society of the Zion Evangelical church at Reedsville.  
She is survived by the husband, the daughter, Mrs. Herman Priebe, and son, John both 
of Reedsville; three sisters, Mrs. Amelia Giese, Big Suamico; Mrs. Emil Hoeft, 
Kaukauna; Mrs. Herman Krueger of Reedsville; two grandchildren, two great 
grandchildren. 
The funeral was held Thursday from the Zion Evangelical church in Reedsville, the 
Rev. O. A. Hillman officiating. An address was also delivered by the Rev. C. W. 
Schueter of Milwaukee, former pastor of the local church. Interment was in the 
Zion Evangelical cemetery one mile south of the village.     
Brillion News - July 20, 1934 


CLARENCE FISCHER

An extremely unfortunate accident occurred last Thurs. in 
Town Kossuth. Louis Fischer operates a cheese factory there. 
The family lives above the factory. On that day, Mrs. Fischer 
left her 18-mo. old child alone for a moment to help her 
husband with his work. She heard a terrible cry of fear from 
the child and returned to the living quarters to find her baby 
engulfed in flames. It appears that the child had found a pair 
of her father’s old pants in which he had left matches in the 
pocket. The child found them, lit them and the clothing was set 
on fire. The mother put out the flames while the father drove 
his buggy the 8 miles to Manitowoc seeking help. Before the 
doctor could reach the place, death had claimed the little child.
Der Nord Westen, 01 Sep. 1904 
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(Note: The obit indicates it's a girl, but Clarence died on August
25 and that's the "last Thurs" in the obit.)
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Clarence Fischer
birth: 17 February 1902 Manitowoc County
death: 25 August 1904 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 Kossuth
father: Louis
mother: Augusta
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HULDENA FISCHER

Mrs. John Fischer, 84, of Reedsville, died Monday morning at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Methodist Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Fischer, nee Huldena Moede, was born May 10, 1888, in the Town of 
Rockland, daughter of the late Albert and Minnie Schlei Moede. She was 
married to John Fischer Oct. 14, 1909. He preceded her in death. She was 
a member of the Ladies Missionary Society.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Helen) Bubolz, of Rt. 2, 
Reedsville; two brothers, Richard, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, and Arnold, of 
Reedsville; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Darling, of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. 
Adolph Busse, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Newton Barrett, of Kiel; four grand-
children; seven great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A daughter 
and a brother, Otto, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Tuesday until 
10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 2, 1973
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(10 May 1888/Mar 1973/SSDI)
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Thursday, Oct. 14, in the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moede in the 
Town of Rockland, their eldest daughter, Miss Holdina (sic) Moede and John 
Fischer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fischer of Rockland, were united in marriage 
by Rev. J. Trautmann of Forest Junction. Witnesses were Gerhard Riedel, Clara 
Kleist, Richard Moede, Ella Fischer, Arthur Geise, Sella Fischer. The band of 
Reedsville served the music. A large number of relatives and friends attended 
the wedding. The young couple will live on Mr. A. Fischer's farm in Rockland.
Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 22, 1909


JOHN C. FISCHER

John C. Fischer, 75, of Reedsville died Thursday evening at home of a heart 
attack.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Zion EUB Church, Reedsville, 
the Rev. Roy Headley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Fischer was born Aug. 13, 1889, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Albert and Bertha Buss Fischer. He married the former Holdina Moede and the 
couple farmed in the Town of Rockland for two years and then moved to 
Reedsville where he operated a trucking business. He was custodian for the 
Reedsville EUB Church 15 years.
Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Raymond Buboltz, and a sister, Mrs. 
Herman Priebe, of Reedsville, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
A sister and a daughter preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 1:30 p.m. Sunday until 
10:30 a.m. Monday and after 11 a.m. at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 23, 1964 P. 7
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(13 Aug 1889/Oct 1964/SSDI)
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Thursday, Oct. 14, in the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moede in the 
Town of Rockland, their eldest daughter, Miss Holdina (sic) Moede and John 
Fischer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fischer of Rockland, were united in marriage 
by Rev. J. Trautmann of Forest Junction. Witnesses were Gerhard Riedel, Clara 
Kleist, Richard Moede, Ella Fischer, Arthur Geise, Sella Fischer. The band of 
Reedsville served the music. A large number of relatives and friends attended 
the wedding. The young couple will live on Mr. A. Fischer's farm in Rockland.
Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 22, 1909


LOUIS FISCHER

Louis Fischer, 69, who was a cheesemaker in the town of Rockland and village 
of Reedsville for 31 years, died suddenly of a heart attack in Appleton 
Tuesday afternoon as he was awaiting treatment there.
Mr. Fischer, who had been ailing for some time, had driven to the Appleton 
clinic from their Reedsville home Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after entering 
the waiting room he was reported to have suffered the attack and died shortly 
thereafter.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Reedsville funeral home 
and at 2 o'clock at the United Brethran church with the Rev. Merlin Hoeft 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Born on his parents farm in the town of Rockland in 1880, Mr. Fischer married 
the former Augusta Sonnabend in May, 1901. He first operated a cheese factory 
in Rockland and later at the east end of the village of Reedsville, a total 
of 31 years in all. He retired after selling the Reedsville factory several 
years ago.
Surviving, in addition to the wife, are a daughter, Mrs. Charles Hintz of 
Reedsville, and a brother, Robert Fischer of Rockland. Three sons preceded 
their father in death.
Friends may call at the Reedsville funeral home from 7 p.m. Thursday to the 
time of services Saturday morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 7, 1949 P. 2


VILAS FISCHER

Fischer - 
The dreaded disease of diphtheria caused the death Thursday evening of little 
Vilas, the eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fischer of Rockland. Medical 
aid was called in too late to save the child's life, the doctors not having been 
summoned until Thursday forenoon. Antitoxin was used but the disease had gained 
too much headway and the boy passed away about 9 pm. Vilas was a bright, lovable 
child who will be sadly missed from the home circle and by his many little school 
friends, who with his teacher, were present Friday at his funeral. Rev. Detert 
officiated at the burial service. Every precaution has been taken to prevent the 
further spreading of the disease although many have been exposed at the Fischer 
home, the boy having been sick since Monday.
Brillion News, Fri., Dec. 20, 1912


WILBERT FISCHER

AUTO ACCIDENT CLAIMS ONE LIFE
REEDSVILLE YOUTH KILLED NEAR VILLAGE
Car Strikes Phone Pole and Driver Crushed Behind Wheel, Fatally Hurt
William Fischer, 18, was almost instantly killed yesterday afternoon 
when the Ford touring car which he was driving sideswiped a telephone 
pole at Koch’s corner at the county line near Brillion, Fischer 
suffered a fractured skull and his chest was crushed in. He died within 
twenty minutes after the accident which occurred at 1:45 o’clock. Two 
other passengers in the car, Paul Mahnke and Gilbert Wicke, escaped 
injury. With his two companions and a party of friends in other cars 
Fischer was on his way to Waverly Beach where they were to have a picnic 
and spend the afternoon. Fischer was driving and his two friends were in 
the front seat with him. In attempting to pass a truck going in the same 
direction near Koch corners, four and a half miles north west of 
Reedsville at the county line, he drove into a rather wide ditch and back 
onto the road again that the telephone was struck. 
Crushed Behind Wheel. 
The car was not turned over but Fischer was crushed behind the wheel, 
his two companions, however, escaping with bruises. It was apparent that 
he was seriously hurt and Miss Greenwood, a Two Rivers nurse who was in 
one of the cars which was following Fischer, had him removed to a nearby 
farm house. Dr. Smith of Brillion was called but death occurred within 
twenty minutes after the accident. William Fischer was the son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Louis Fischer of Reedsville and since leaving school had been employed 
by John Hale in his tinsmith shop. One of his brothers died about thirteen 
years ago from an attack of diphtheria and another brother was also the 
victim of an accidental death, dying as the result of burns. He is survived 
by his parents and one sister, Eleva, at Reedsville. Funeral arrangements 
have not been made.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 31, 1928 Page 2 
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W. Fischer Funeral Sunday
The funeral of Wilbert Fischer who was killed Memorial Day when his auto 
crashed into a telephone pole, demolishing the same and also tore out six 
fence posts before coming to a stop, will be held from the home of his 
parents Sunday at 1:30 to the Ev. Zion Church where Rev. C.W. Schlueter 
will officiate at the services. Wilbert was eighteen years of age and is 
survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fischer and one sister, Olivia 
at home. He had been employed at the John Hale sheet metal works for two 
weeks previous to his death.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 02, 1928 Page 11
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Reedsville News:
The following from away were among those attending the funeral of Wilbert 
Fischer: Mr. and Mrs. Martin Krueger, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Piepenburg and 
daughters Lydia and Mabel, Brillion, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reinke, Hayton, 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt and daughter Alice, Manitowoc, Mrs. Otto Kollath, 
Manitowoc, Mr. and Mrs. William Piepenburg of Wells, J. Fenlon and sisters 
of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 05, 1928 Page 7


EARL I. FREDRICH

Earl I. Fredrich, 47, of the Town of Rantoul, Calumet County, died Saturday 
morning at his home following a two months illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Chilton, 
the Rev. Quentin M. Moeschberger of Ebeneezer Evangelical and Reformed Church, 
Chilton, officiating. Burial will be in Reedsville Community Cemetery.
Mr. Fredrich was born Nov. 10, 1910, in the Town of Woodville, Calumet County, 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Fredrich. His father preceeded him in death. His 
mother is now Mrs. Carl Helm of Brillion. Mr. Fredrich was a mason contractor. 
He married the former Mertle Schwabe Jan. 27, 1934, in Brillion.
Survivors include his wife, his mother, three sons at home; a daughter (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.); a brother, Waldemer of Manitowoc; a half brother, Ronald 
Helm of Brillion; a step brother, Clarence Helm of Brillion; a sister, Mrs. Earl 
Stedl of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 6, 1958 P.9


EMIL FREDRICH

Emil Frederick(sic), 83, of Forest Junction, died Sunday at Calumet Homestead, 
New Holstein. Born on April 13, 1891 in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, 
he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Frederick. He farmed in the 
Brillion area and worked at Calumet Cheese Company, Hilbert.
Survivors include his two sisters, Mrs. Laura Rosner, Forest Junction and Mrs. 
Lawrence Zerbel, Oconto. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death. 
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion. 
The Rev. Calvin Overlien, pastor of Zion United Methodist Church, Forest Junction 
officiating and burial will be in Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today until the time of the 
service.
Sheboygan Press – Monday, July 1, 1974 – page 6
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Funeral services for Emil Fredrich, 83, of Forest Junction, who died 
Sunday at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday 
at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion. The Rev. Calmer Overlien will 
officiate and burial will be in Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Monday 
afternoon and Tuesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, July 1, 1974 P.23
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(13 Apr 1890/Jun 1974/SSDI)


EUGENE FREDRICH

Eugene E. Fredrich, 36, of 3319 Mero St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, April 12, at 
Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgram will officiate and burial will be in Zion 
Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Fredrich was born Oct. 21, 1946, at Manitowoc, son of the late Earl Fredrich 
and Myrtle Schwabe Fredrich. He had been employed with Paragon Electric Company 
until his retirement due to illness in 1976.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Fredrich of Manitowoc; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, James and Donna Fredrich of Hilbert and Kenneth and Florence 
Fredrich of Elgin, Ill.; a sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Howard Bratz 
of Route 1, Valders, and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. 
Friday and at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, April 12, 1983 P. 3
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(21 Oct. 1946/Apr. 1983/SSDI)


GUSTAVE FREDRICH

Reedsville - 
The funeral of Gust Frederick(sic) of Quarry at Reedsville Zion Church was largely 
attended.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thurs., Jul. 28, 1927 page 9
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(Note: His stone reads d. 1925)


MYRTLE FREDRICH

Myrtle E. Fredrich, age 91, a former Manitowoc resident, died Thursday evening, 
February 15, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. 
She was born October 2, 1915, in Brillion, daughter of the late Edward and Ida 
(Prochnow) Schwabe. On January 27, 1934, she married Earl Fredrich in Brillion. 
He preceded her in death on September 6, 1958. 
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Kenneth and Florence Fredrich, 
East Dundee, Illinois; James and Donna Fredrich, Hilbert; and special friends, 
Hank and Mabel Fischer, Brillion. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren, 
twenty great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a son, Eugene 
Fredrich; a daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Howard Bratz, and two brothers: 
Earl and Elmer Swabe. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2007, at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
David Rosenow with burial at Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2007, until the time of 
service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 17, 2007 


ERWIN HABERMANN

Erwin Haberman(sic), 72, of Reedsville, died Saturday evening at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at United Methodist Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Haberman was born Nov. 26, 1897, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, 
son of Mrs. Ida Schraf Haberman and the late Otto Haberman. He married Lydia 
Krueger Sept. 15, 1921, the couple farmed in the Town of Eaton until 
retirement.
Survivors include his wife; two sons (Private); his mother, Mrs. Ida Haberman, 
of Manitowoc, a brother, Arthur of Brillion; five grandchilden and a great 
grandson.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 
10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 9, 1970 P.3
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(26 Nov. 1897/Nov. 1970/SSDI)


LYDIA HABERMANN

Lydia K. Habermann, age 100, of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, formerly of 
Reedsville, died on Sunday, February 14, 1999, at Shady Lane.
Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, 1999, at Zion 
United Methodist Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. Patrick Green officiating. 
Burial will be at Zion Evergreen Cemetery Reedsville.
She was born April 15, 1898, in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late Carl 
and Emma (Becker) Krueger. On September 15, 1921, she married Ervin Habermann 
at Rockland. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, Reedsville and 
the United Methodist Women.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Myron and Marjorie Habermann, 
Manitowoc; a granddaughter, Sharon Larson; five grandsons, Mark (Dorita) Habermann, 
Scott Habermann, Todd (Janet) Habermann, Steve (Kathleen) Habermann, and Tom 
Habermann; seven great-grandchildren, Traci, Laura, Daniel, Ayla, Mya, Paul and 
Eric. She is further survived by three sisters and one brother-in-law, Esther 
Krueger, Burbank, Calif., Hilda Fischer, Chelsea, Mich., Anita and Elmer Rusch, 
Reedsville, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was 
preceded in death by her husband on November 7, 1970; a son and daughter-in-law, 
Lowell and Margaret Habermann; three brothers, Leonard, Herbert and Milan; two 
sisters, Amanda Kindschy, Adelia Habermann.
Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 16, 1999 P. A2
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(15 Apr 1898/14 Feb 1999/SSDI)


ADOLPH HAELFRISCH

Adolph W. Haelfrisch, 91, of Reedsville, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 pm Sunday at Zion United Methodist Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Dale A. Kelm will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Haelfrisch was born Aug. 1, 1884 in the Town of Cato, son of the late 
Theodore and Alvina Haese Haelfrisch. He married Frieda Rusch May 12, 1908 and 
farmed in the Town of Rockland all his life until his retirement. Mrs. Haelfrisch 
preceded her in death July 28, 1928. He had been a Town of Rockland Treasurer and 
Village of Reedsville treasurer for many years.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Anita Haelfrisch 
and Fritz and Marion Haelfrisch, Route 1, Reedsville; four daughters and sons-in-
law, Loretta and Lester Krueger of Brillion, Myrtle and Wilmer Krueger of 
Manitowoc and Helen and Gully Diener and Florence and Royal Schultz of Reedsville; 
two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Eleanore Haelfrisch of Two Rivers and Mrs. Iva 
Haelfrisch of Reedsville; a sister-in-law, George Haelfrisch; 37 grandchildren 
and 53 great grandchildren. Three sons, Clifford, Norman and Ray and a great 
grandchild preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm Saturday until 11 am 
Sunday and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Sept. 15, 1978 page 3


CLIFFORD E. HAELFRISCH

Clifford Haelfrisch, 58, of Reedsville, died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Zion Evangelical United Brethren 
Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Haelfrisch was born Aug. 26, 1910, in the Town of Rockland, son of Adolph 
Haelfrisch and the late Frieda Rusch Haelfrisch. He married Hilda Boettcher 
May 12, 1942. Mr. Haelfrisch was a member of the Manitowoc county Beekeepers 
Assn.
Survivors include the wife; three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
his father, who lives at Reedsville; four brothers, Norman of Rockwood, 
Clarence and Frederick of Rt. 2, Reedsville, and Raymond of Reedsville; four 
sisters, Mrs. Lester Krueger of Rt. 2, Reedsville; Mrs. Wilmer Krueger of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Gottlieb Diener and Mrs. Royal Schultz of Reedsville; and 
five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 
11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 27, 1969 P. 19


FRIEDA HAELFRISCH

Mrs. A. Haelfrisch, Aged 39, Passes Away at Rockalnd Home
Mrs. Adolph Haelfrisch, 39, whose maiden name was Frieda Rusch, and who, on 
the death of her parents, made this city her home at the Gustave Mueller home, 
died Saturday afternoon, after a six months' illness at the family home, on a 
farm two miles southwest of Reedsville. Besides the husband, nine children, 
five sons, Clifford, Norman, Clarence, Frederick and Raymond and four daughters, 
Loretta, Myrtle, Helen and Florence, three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Becker, Mrs. John 
Bubolz and Mrs. August Seehafer of Black Creek and two brothes, Walter of 
Rockland and Adolph Rusch of Reedsvile, survive.
Burial will take place at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon from the home and at two o'clock 
from the Evangelical Zion church at Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. July 30, 1928 P. 2


HILDA L. HAELFRISCH

Mrs. Clifford Haelfrisch, 56, of Reedsville, died Saturday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Zion United Methodist 
Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Haelfrisch, nee Hilda L. Boettcher, was born Jan. 12, 1916, at 
Reedsville, daughter of the late Louis and Louisa Bratz Boettcher. She 
was married to Clifford Haelfrisch May 12, 1942, at Reedsville. He 
preceded her in death March 26, 1969. She was employed at Ariens Co. of 
Brillion
Survivors include three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two 
brothers, Clarence and Wilbert, of Brillion; two sisters, Mrs. Verona 
Danuser, of Bellwood, Ill., and Mrs. Esther Groh, of Chudahy; and seven 
grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Monday 
afternoon until noon Tuesday and at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 9, 1972
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(12 Jan 1916/Oct 1972/SSDI)


THEO. HAELFRISCH

Theodore Haelfrisch, 97, (picture), retired Rockland and Cato farmer, died 
Sunday afternoon at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. For the past 17 
years he had resided with his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Emil 
Fischer, of Rt. 2, Brillion.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Zion Evangelical 
United Brethern Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Hubert Dickvoss will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was born in the town of Liberty June 1, 1858, and Sept. 17, 1880 married 
Miss Alvina Haese. He operated a farm in Rockland, later another farm in Cato 
and then moved to the village of Reedsville where he served several years as 
a trustee of the village. Mrs. Haelfrisch died in 1916.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Emil Fischer of Rt. 2, Brillion, and Miss 
Stella Haelfrisch of Chicago; three sons, George of Manitowoc, Leon of 
Findlay, Ohio, and Adolph of Reedsville; 15 grandchildren, 50 great grand-
children and two great great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral home. The casket will be moved 
to the church at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 27, 1955 P. 17


ALVIN E. HAESE

Private funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, by the Rev. Donald T. Stannard for Alvin Haese, 51, of 754 N. 
12th St., Milwaukee, who died Sunday at home. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Mr. Haese was born May 5, 1916, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Louis 
and Martha Fredrich Haese, and moved to Milwaukee in 1940.
Survivors include two brothers, Clarence and Lester of Milwaukee, and three 
sisters Mrs. George Williams of Santa Ana, Calif., Mrs. Thomas Kemp of Maplewood, 
N.J., and Mrs. Ernest Barth of Ludington, Mich. A son and three brothers preceded 
him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1968 P. T5


ALVINA HAESE

Mrs. Louis C. Haese, 77, died Wednesday morning at home of a daughter, Mrs. 
Elmer Rusch, in the Town of Eaton.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Zion Evangelical United 
Brethren Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. Hubert Diekvoss officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Haese was born June 5, 1879, in Chilton, the daughter of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Carl Brocker. She was married to Louis C. Haese Dec. 4, 1898, and the couple 
farmed in the Town of Rockland. Her husband died nine years ago. Two sisters and 
a brother also preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Harold, on the home farm; three daughters, Mrs. Elda 
Gorzelitz of Eaton, Mrs. Rusch of Eaton; and Mrs. Robert Luedtke of Rockland; 
two brothers, Fred Brocker of Kiel and Arthur Brocker of New Holstein; three 
sisters, Mrs. George Bosina of the Town of Eaton, Mrs. Herman Siebert and Mrs. 
Edward Boeselager, both of Kiel; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Thursday until 10:30 
a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church.
Two Rivers Reporter, March 6, 1957 P. M15
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Card of Thanks
We deeply appreciate and shall long remember the kindness and sympathy shown 
us by friends, nephews and relatives in the recent loss of our beloved Mother, 
Sister, Grandmother, Mrs. Louis C. Haese. Special thanks to the Rev. Hubert 
Dickvoss of the Evangelical United Brethren church of Reedsville, the Rev. 
Gordon Core of Evangelical United Brethren church of Rantoul; the singers and 
the organist; the Ladies Aid Society of the church; to those who donated food; 
the kind deeds of the pallbearers; donors of cars and drivers; to those who 
gave flowers and memorial wreaths.
We also want to thank those who sent cards, brought gifts and visited our mother 
during her long illness and any others who assisted us in any way to lighten the 
burden of our loss in the this time of sorrow.
Children of Mrs. Louis C. Haese
Sheboygan Press – March 21, 1957 – page 35


CRYSTAL HAESE

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Haese of Reedsville are mourning the loss of their 
two year old daughter, Crystal, who died at the Holy Family hospital 
last night. The child was taken ill Sunday and was rushed to the city 
for medical attention and the sudden death is a great shock to the 
family and friends. The funeral will take place at Reedsville and the 
burial will be at Reedsville cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 7, 1923  P. 3


GUSTAV HAESE   (d. 1920)

Gustave Haese, well known resident of the town of Rockland, died yesterday 
morning at the Holy Family Hospital, having suffered with a severe attack of 
pneumonia bringing about heart failure. The deceased was born in the town of 
Rockland March 17, 1860, and was sixty-one years old. For many years he 
conducted a farm in Langlade county near Antigo, but twenty-three years ago 
he returned to Rockland to locate there. He leaves surviving him one son, Louis, 
at home on the farm, his wife having died several years ago. Funeral arrangements 
have not been made. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, November 15, 1920  P. 8 
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Miss Gladys Butterfield, who was here for the funeral of her foster father, 
Gustave Haese, has returned to her home at Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, November 18, 1920  P. 3


HAROLD HAESE

Harold F. Haese, 79, of Route 2, Reedsville, died unexpectedly Monday, January 19, 
1987 at his residence. Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday at Zion United 
Methodist Church, Reedsville. Rev. Carl Goodfellow will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Haese was born October 22, 1907 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Louis and Alvina Brocker Haese. He married Renata Schaefer on June 6, 1933 at 
Collins. Mr. Haese farmed on the Haese Homestead in the Town of Rockland his 
entire life. He hauled milk for Lake to Lake Dairy for many years. He and his 
wife were foster parents for many years. Mr. Haese was a member of Zion United 
Methodist Church, Reedsville and the Steam Engine club.
Survivors include a foster son, Daniel McMunn of Rt. 2, Reedsville; a sister, 
Mrs. Verna Thronson of Kiel; a sister-in-law, Verona Krueger of Brillion and 
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife on November 22, 1976 
and two sisters.
Friends may call at Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, after 4 pm 
Thursday and on Friday from 8 am to 10:30 am and then at the church from 11 am 
to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Jan. 21, 1987 page 23


HENRIETTE HAESE

Mrs. Herman Haese passed away to her Eternal home shortly after the midnight 
hour Monday evening.  
The deceased had reached the age of 47 years and had been a sufferer from the 
dread disease of cancer for several years. Everything in the medical line was 
done to prolong her life but in vain, death coming Monday to relieve her 
sufferings which she had so long and patiently borne.  
Besides a husband and one son, Alfred, Mrs. Haese leaves four brothers, William, 
Charles, Fred, Herman and George Schmidt, and five sisters, Mrs. Rheim and Mrs. 
Greimer of Appleton, Mrs. Blum of Two Rivers, Mrs. Boettcher and Laura of 
Merrill to mourn her early death. The funeral will be held at Ev. Zion Church 
in Rockland, Rev. Schneider officiating. The sympathy of friends and relatives 
are with the bereaved family who have lost a loving mother, wife and sister.  
Brillion News – September 19, 1913 


HERMAN HAESE

DEATH CLAIMS HERMAN HAESE
Succumbs One Week After The Passing of His Brother 
Exactly one week after the death of his brother, F.G. Haese at Forest Junction, 
Herman Haese, 70, died Sunday morning at three o’clock at his home a short 
distance west of the village limits of Reedsville. 
Born On Farm 
Mr. Haese had been suffering from a heart ailment for 10 years but had not been 
seriously ill until Christmas. 
He was born in December, 1865, on the farm where he spent his entire life. In 
1892 he married Henrietta Schmidt, who died many years ago. In 1914 he married 
Minna Lensing, who survives. Besides the widow there are two children, a son, 
Alfred, of Two Rivers by his first marriage; and a son, Raymond, at home, by 
his second marriage. A daughter, Crystal, by his second marriage, died in 1923. 
He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. J. F. Otto, Forest Junction, and two 
grandchildren. 
Funeral Thursday 
The funeral will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the residence and at 1:30 o’clock 
at the Evangelical church in Reedsville. The Rev. O. A. Hillman will officiate 
and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. In case a storm blocks the road, 
the body will not be removed from the Shimon undertaking parlors at Reedsville 
and services will be held there instead of at the home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 27, 1936  P. 2
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Announcements of the marriage of Herman Haese, a prosperous farmer who resided 
about one-half mile west of Reedsville village limits and Miss Minna Lensing, 
Mishicott, have been received by friends of the couple residing here, the marriage 
taking place at the bride's home in Misicott (sic).
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 18, 1914 P. 2


LESTER E. HAESE

Lester E. (Curly) Haese, 55, of Hales Corners, Wis., a former Manitowoc 
resident, died Sunday at the Veterans Hospital at Wood, Wis. 
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Don T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville. Military graveside rites will be 
accorded Mr. Haese by the VFW Otto-Oas Post N. 659. 
Mr. Haese was born April 16, 1919, at Rockland, Wis., son of the late 
Louis and Martha Fredrich Haese. He resided at Manitowoc until World 
War II when he moved to Milwaukee where he was employed at the San Quinn 
Ink Co. for many years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with 
Headquarters Company of the 158th quartermaster Battalion from 1942 to 
1945 and was recipient of the purple heart award.
Survivors include a brother, Clarence, of Milwaukee, three sisters, Mrs. 
George (Helen) Williams, of Anaheim, Calif., Mrs. Thomas (Ella Jeann) 
Kemp, of Maplewood, N.J., and Mrs. Ernest (Doris) Barth, of Ludington, 
Mich., and nieces and nephews. Three brothers preceded him in death. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Tuesday, May 14, 1974  P. 14
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(Note: His birth year on tombstone is 1918)


LOUIS C. HAESE    (d. 1947)

Louis C. Haese, 74, of route 2, Reedsville, died at his town of Rockland farm 
home at 8:30 this morning following a lingering illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced Friday.
Born on his parents' farm in the town of Rockland in 1873, Mr. Haese married 
the former Alvina Brocker in 1898. Following their marriage the couple resided 
on the home farm which is now operated by a son, Harold.
Surviving are the wife; the son; three daughters, Mrs. Fred Gorselitz of the 
town of Maple Grove, Mrs. Robwert Luebke of the town of Rockland and Mrs. Elmer 
Rusch of the town of Eaton; one sister, Mrs. Carl Kupper of Antigo, and six 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 30, 1947 P.2
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Funeral services for Louis C. Haese, 74, of route 2, Reedsville, who died yesterday, 
will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Evangelical Zion church in Reedsville. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home, and will be 
moved to the church Sunday noon to lie in state until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 31, 1947 P.2


LOUIS G. HAESE    (d. 1968)

Louis G. Haese, 80, of 1010 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient for five weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Wesley Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. D.T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in 
Reedsville's Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Haese was born March 11, 1887, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Gustav and Wilhelmina Haese. He married Martha P. Fredrich Aug. 12, 1908, in 
the Town of Rockland, and the couple lived at Quarry until moving to Manitowoc 
in 1929. He worked for the Kingsbury Breweries firm 27 years until retirement 
in 1954 when he was foreman of the keghouse. His wife died Feb. 14, 1961.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. George (Helen) Williams of Santa Ana, 
Calif., Mrs. Thomas (Ella Jeanne) Kemp of Maplewood, N.J., and Mrs. Ernest 
(Doris) Barth of Ludington, Mich.; three sons, Clarence, Alvin and Lester of 
Milwaukee; 21 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Two sons and a grandson 
preceded him 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, January 20, 1968 P. M11
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(11 Mar 1887/Jan 1968/SSDI)


MARTHA P. HAESE

Mrs. Louis Haese, 72, of 1010 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient two weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Donald T. Stannard officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
The former Martha P. Fredreih was born Nov. 22, 1888, in the Town of Rockland, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fredrich. She was 
married Aug. 12, 1908, to Rockland (sic) where the couple resided 32 years 
before moving to Manitowoc.
Surviving are the husband; three daughters, Mrs. George Williams of Santa Anna, 
Calif., Mrs. Thomas Kemp of Maplewood, N. J. and Mrs. Ernest Barth of Ludington, 
Mich.; four sons, Arthur of Manitowoc and Clarence, Alvin and Lester of Milwaukee; 
a brother, Emil of Forest Junction; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Rosner of Forest 
Junction, Mrs. Arvin Broehm of Brillion and Mrs. Lawrence Zirbel of Green Bay; 
19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Thursday until 
11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will 
lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 14, 1961  P. 11


MINNA C. HAESE

Mrs. Herman Haese, native of Manitowoc County, died Wednesday at the Western Old 
Peoples' home at Cedar Falls, Iowa, according to messages received by Manitowoc 
relatives. Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at the home.
Mrs. Haese, the former Minna Lensing, was born at Saxonburg. She was married at 
Two Rivers in 1915. Her husband preceded her in death in 1936. She had been 
living at the home since last fall.
Survivors include a son, Raymond, of California.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 30, 1960 P. 16
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Mrs. Minna Haese, 77, former Reedsville resident, died Wednesday morning after a 
brief illness at Cedar Falls, Iowa, where she had lived since last December. She 
had been employed many years at Forest Junction.
Funeral services were at 9 a.m. Friday at Cedar Falls with burial services at 2 p.m. 
Saturday at Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Roy 
Headley will officiate.
A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Lensing, Mrs. Haese was born at Mishicot 
April 30, 1882. She was married to Herman Haese at Reedsville in December of 1914. 
After the death of her husband in 1936 she was employed at Forest Junction and 
Racine.
Surviving are a son, Raymond Haese, of El Monte, Calif.; a step-son, Alfred Haese, 
of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Kriehn of Milwaukee and Mrs. Ernst Heling 
of Watertown.
Friends may call at the church Saturday morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 1, 1960 P. 9
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Announcements of the marriage of Herman Haese, a prosperous farmer who resided 
about one-half mile west of Reedsville village limits and Miss Minna Lensing, 
Mishicott, have been received by friends of the couple residing here, the marriage 
taking place at the bride's home in Misicott (sic).
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, December 18, 1914 P. 2


RENATA HAESE

Mrs. Harold (Ranata)  Haese, 70, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Monday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Zion United Methodist Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Dale Kelm will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Haese, nee Ranata Schaefer, was born March 30, 1906, at Collins, 
daughter of the late John Schaefer and Mrs. Louisa Schneider Schaefer. 
She was married to Harold Haese June 6, 1933, at Collins. 
Survivors include her husband; her mother, Mrs. Louisa Schaefer, of rural 
Reedsville and a sister, Mrs. Arthur (Verona) Krueger, of Brillion. Her 
father, a brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 
noon until the time of the service Friday at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Tuesday, November 23, 1976  P. 3
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(Note: Her given name is Renata on the SSDI)


RONALD L. HAESE

Ronald L. Haese, 17, (photo) a junior at Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, died 
Monday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient 
since Saturday. Death was unexpected. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday 
at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Stannard will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Haese was born at Manitowoc Feb. 19, 1939, son of Alvin and the late LaVerne 
Petersen Haese. Since the death of his mother five years ago he had resided with 
his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Haese, at 1010 Columbus St., 
Manitowoc.
He was a member of the A Capella Choir of Lincoln High School and played baseball 
with the Kiwanis team in the Stars of Tomorrow League. He was active in the church 
and the Sunday School and he was a member of the church choir and the Methodist 
Youth Fellowship.
Surviving him are his father of Milwaukee, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Louis G. Haese, and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ella Peterson of Van Nuys, Calif.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Wednesday 
until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body 
will lie in state until the hour of service. 
The 87 member A Cappella Choir of the school will sing at the funeral service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 10, 1956  P. 17 


WILHELMINA HAESE

Mrs. Gustave Haese, who has been sick for many years, died last Friday 
evening at her home.  She leaves a husband and two grown up children to 
mourn her loss.  The funeral took place last Monday morning at 10 
o'clock from the home.  She was laid to rest at Reedsville cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Notes from Quarry, April 4, 1912
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Haese - 
Friday, March 29th, the Angel of Death summoned Mrs. L.G. Haese to her eternal 
home. The deceased lady had reached the age of 46 years and had been a sufferer 
from cancer of the stomach for several years. Besides her husband, Mrs. Haese 
leaves two children, a boy and a girl, to mourn her early death. Our sympathy 
is with the bereaved family in this sad hour. The funeral was held Monday 
afternoon from the Lutheran church, Rev. Koch officiating.
Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 5, 1912


CHRIST HAGENOW

Christ George Hagenow, Reedsville's oldest citizen, died in Manitowoc 
Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the age of 84. He had been a resident 
of the village for 81 years. Death was due to apoplexy.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., from the Shimon 
funeral home with the Brillion I.O.O.F. lodge in charge and at 2 p.m., 
from the Evangelical church in Reedsville with the Rev. William J. Abe 
officiating. The body is at the Shimon funeral home. Interment will be 
beside his wife in the Zion Evergreen cemetery, one mile south of 
Reedsville.
Mr. Hagenow was born in England on Nov. 4, 1856 but he came to this country 
with his parents at the age of three years. After a short stay in Pennsylvania 
the family moved to Reedsville, where for many years, his father was village 
postmaster and operator of the Rockland House which stood on the site of the 
Rahn property.
In 1883 Mr. Hagenow married Louise Koening, who died in January, 1926. A son 
and a daughter were born to the couple. The daughter, Gertrude, died in 1916. 
Since Mrs. Hagenow's death, the deceased made his home with his son, Fred, at 
Reedsville. Other immedate survivors are one sister, Mrs. Isabel Myers, in 
Sheboygan; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Hagenow was a member of the board of trustees of Reedsville village from 
1893-1896. He belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Modern 
Woodmen of America.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 9, 1940 P.5
(Note: His stone is 1 year off on b. and d. years from the obit.)


FRED E. HAGENOW

Fred. E. Hagenow, 69, Reedsville salesman, was found dead in bed Saturday 
morning at the home in the village when his wife went to call him. Death 
was attributed to a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Reedsville Funeral 
Home. The Rev. Hubert Diekvoss will officiate and burial will be in the 
Friedens Cemetery(sic) in the village.
He was born at Reedsville Feb. 20, 1886, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christ 
Hagenow, and married Miss Lydia Stelling. She died a few years later. He 
married Mrs. Martha McCullough July 31, 1926. He was a salesman for a candy 
company.
Surviving are his wife; four sons, Christy and Hillary of Rt. 1, Reedsville, 
and Clyde and Frederick of Kiel; three daughters, Miss Lucille Hagenow of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Elroy Fischer of Morrison, Brown County, and Mrs. Chester 
Fidler of Cedarburg; two stepdaughters, Mrs. John Heinecke of Chicago and 
Mrs. Mark Williams of Kennewick, Wash. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 21, 1956 P. 13
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(His stone is in this cemetery)
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Reedsville:
The marriage of Fred Hagenow and Miss Lydia Stelling, two popular young people 
of this village was quietly solemnized at the Lutheran Church here Thursday 
afternoon, Rev. Koch officiating. The bride was attended by her sisters, the 
Misses Mayme and Flora and Miss Gertrude Hagenow, sister of the groom, while 
the groom was attended by the Messrs Emil Wenzlaff, Art Kieselhorst and Geo. 
Parker. After the ceremony the bridal party retired to the home of the bride's 
parents where a delicious spread was served. The newly wed couple will take up 
their abode at Whitelaw, where the groom is employed in a responsible position. 
Much happiness is wished them by their many friends here. The correspondent 
personally extends heartiest congratulations.
Brillion News, Sept. 13, 1907


LOUISE HAGENOW

MRS. HAGENOW PASSES AWAY AT REEDSVILLE
Mrs. Louisa (sic) Hagenow, wife of Christ. Hagenow, member of the county 
board of supervisors, died at the family home at Reedsville at 2 o'clock 
this afternoon. The funeral arrangements had not been made and will be 
announced Monday.
Mrs. Hagenow, who before her marriage was Louisa Boettcher, was born in 
Indiana May 12, 1860 and had made her home in the village for many years. 
She was married to Mr. Hagenow about forty-three years ago. Surviving her 
are her husband, one son, Fred of Reedsville, six grandchildren and a 
brother and sister, the latter of South Bend, Indiana. Both are here called 
by the illness of Mrs. Hagenow and had left at noon for a visit at Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, January 16, 1926 P.11
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Mrs. Anna Koenig and brother, Fred Boettcher of West Bend, Indiana, 
were called to Reedsville by the illness and death of their sister, 
Mrs. Hagenow. They will returned (sic) from Reedsville to visit at 
the William Goodhew home, in this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 16, 1926 P.3


LYDIA HAGENOW

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. HAGENOW AT REEDSVILLE
Mrs. Lydia Hagenow, wife of Fred Hagenow, died at the family home at Reedsville 
at 2:30 this morning after a lingering illness. The funeral will be held Tuesday 
afternoon at 1:30 with services at the Evangelical church.
Mrs. Hagenow who was Lydia Stelling before her marriage was born at Reedsville 
June 6, 1887 and was thirty-nine on her birthday last week. She always lived at 
the village with the exception of a few years spent at Whitelaw. She was married 
to Fred Hagenow September 19, 1907 and is survived by her husband and seven 
children; Christy, Hilary, Fred, Clyde, Lucile, Gertrude and Dorothy Mae, all at 
home, her father. F.F. Stelling and four sisters, Mrs. Ernest Menke of Kiel, 
Clara Stelling, Mrs. Emil Wenzlaff and Mrs. L.A. Busse, all of Reedsville. 
Deceased was a member of the Women's club and had always been active in village 
affairs.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 19, 1926 P. 4
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Reedsville:
The marriage of Fred Hagenow and Miss Lydia Stelling, two popular young people 
of this village was quietly solemnized at the Lutheran Church here Thursday 
afternoon, Rev. Koch officiating. The bride was attended by her sisters, the 
Misses Mayme and Flora and Miss Gertrude Hagenow, sister of the groom, while 
the groom was attended by the Messrs Emil Wenzlaff, Art Kieselhorst and Geo. 
Parker. After the ceremony the bridal party retired to the home of the bride's 
parents where a delicious spread was served. The newly wed couple will take up 
their abode at Whitelaw, where the groom is employed in a responsible position. 
Much happiness is wished them by their many friends here. The correspondent 
personally extends heartiest congratulations.
Brillion News, Sept. 13, 1907


ANGELINE HALL

Angeline R. Hall, 69 of Reedsville died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 7, 1987 at 
Two Rivers community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at 
Zion United Methodist Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Karl Goodfellow will officiate 
and burial will be in Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Hall was born May 2, 1917 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Walter and 
Esther Schwahn Meyer. She was married to Vernon Hall, July 26, 1939 at Manitowoc. 
Angeline enjoyed life and was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She was 
a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Reedsville and the Reedsville 
Lionettes.
Survivors include her husband, Vernon; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard, 
James, Jack and Mary; a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Tom Mulhaney; six 
grandchildren, Brian and Shawn Mulhaney, Tami and Jesse Hall and Scott and Chris 
Hall; a brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Phyllis Meyer of Park Ridge, Illinois; 
a special cousin, Dorothy Kuebke of Manitowoc and a lifelong friend, Hazel Waack 
of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Wednesday and at the church from 8:30 a.m. on Thursday until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 7, 1987 page 14


VERNON HALL

Vernon L. Hall, age 88, of the Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, formerly of 
Reedsville, died Wednesday, February 5, 1997.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday (TONIGHT), February 6, 1997, 
at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville. Rev. James Werner will officiate with 
burial to take place at a later date at Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
He was born March 28, 1908, in Stevenson, Mich., son of the late William and 
Louise (LeRoy) Hall. He married Angeline Meyer July 26, 1939, in Manitowoc. Mr. 
Hall worked at Manitowoc Ship Building for many years and later ran Halls Tap in 
Reedsville. He was an avid card player and loved to dance.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Tom Mulhaney; three sons and 
two daughters-in-law, Richard Hall, James and Kim Hall, Jack and Mary Hall;; nine 
grandchildren, Brian, Shawn and Michael Mulhaney, Tami and Jesse Hall, Amanda and 
Jimmy Hall, Scott and Chris Hall; one sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and 
Kenneth Leist, Manitowoc; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Lester and Loretta 
Hall, Manitowoc, Hazel Hall, Two Rivers. Vernon was preceded in death by his wife 
on April 7, 1987, a son Donald, one sister and four brothers.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4 p.m. Thursday (TODAY) 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, February 6, 1997 P. A2


EDWARD HEINRICH

Edward W. Heinrich, age 91, of 2304 Prospect St., New Holstein, died 
Thursday afternoon, June 30, 1994, at his home after a lengthy illness.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 3, 1994, at 
St. John's United Church of Christ, New Holstein. Rev. Raymond C. Coombs 
will officiate with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
He was born July 24, 1902, in the town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Christ and Emma Woitass Heinrich. He attended school in 
Maple Grove. On June 21, 1934, he married Pearl Bartel at the Evangelical 
Church, Reedsville. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 
in 1984. He was a mason contractor for 22 years until 1942 when the couple 
moved to New Holstein. He was employed at Hart-Carter in New Holstein 
from 1942-1954. He retired from Kestell Furniture, New Holstein in 1975. 
He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, New Holstein.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl, New Holstein; one son, Newlin (Kathleen), 
New Holstein; two sisters, Anna Koenig, Oconto Falls, Linda Brandes, Chilton. 
He is further survived by one sister-in-law, Lucy Heinrich, Brillion. He 
was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, 
July 2, 1994, and at the church on Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. until the time 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, July 1, 1994 P. A2


PEARL HEINRICH

Pearl M. Heinrich, age 83, of 2304 Prospect St., New Holstein, died unexpectedly 
Friday morning, September 1, 2000, at her home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2000, at St. John's 
UCC in New Holstein, with Rev. James Werner, pastor officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
The former Pearl Bartel was born May 6, 1917, in Calumet County, daughter of the 
late Arno and Pena Moede Bartel. She attended grade school new (sic) Wayside 
(Manitowoc County). On June 21, 1934, she married Edward Heinrich at Evangelical 
Church in Reedsville. He preceded her in death June 30, 1994. She was employed for 
a number of years at the former Hart-Carter in New Holstein and than at the former 
Leverenz Shoe Co. in New Holstein for approximately 30 years until her retirement. 
The couple lived near Kasen (Manitowoc Co.) until 1942, when they moved to New 
Holstein. Pearl enjoyed playing cards, gardening, shopping and spending time with 
her family and friends.
Survivors include her son, Newlin (Kathleen) Heinrich, New Holstein; one sister, 
Virgil (George) Mathes, Kiel. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and 
cousins. She was preceded in death by one sister, Lois Wiesner.
Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until the time of services 
at 11 a.m.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel are service coordinators.
Herald Times Reporter, September 3, 2000 P. A2


FREIDA A. HOAG

Mrs. Edward W. Hoag, 73, of Reedsville died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion EUB Church, Reedsville, 
with the Rev. Roy Headley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born June 15, 1889, at Kaukauna, daughter of the late August and Eliza 
Busse Montie. She was married to Adolph Reinke April 26, 1910. He died in 
January of 1919. She was married to Louis Krueger Sept. 20, 1921. He died in 
January of 1922. She was married to Edward E. Hoag June 26, 1956. He died in 
June.
Among survivors are four sons, Clarence Reinke of Glen Richey, Pa., Walter Reinke 
of Omar, Wash., Harvey Reinke of Reedsville and Elroy Krueger of Clearfield, Pa.; 
two step-daughters, Mrs. Clifford Kriefall of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Matt Polifka of 
rural Cato; a step-son Earl of Rockford; three brothers, Charles of the Town of 
Rockland, Edward of Kaukauna and Ervin of Neenah; one sister, Mrs. Otto Grimm of 
Kaukauna; 20 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
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 the church and the body will lie in 
state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 2, 1962  P. 13


CLARENCE A. KOLBERG

Clarence A. Kolberg, age 90, of New Holstein, died on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, 
at the Homestead Care Center in New Holstein.
He was born on March 17, 1918, in the town of Hau, in Oconto County, a son of 
the late Paul and Anna (Heinrich) Kolberg. On Nov. 1, 1941, he married Lydia 
Bratz at St. James-St. John Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Clarence had worked 
at the Hart Carter Company, Lauson Engines and Tecumseh Engine Products in New 
Holstein until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church 
in New Holstein.
Survivors include his wife: Lydia Kolberg of New Holstein; his daughter: Clarice 
(Dennis) Schneider of Elkhart Lake; four grandchildren and their families: Daniel 
(Doreen) Schneider and their children, Zachary and Nathan; Lori (Gary) Theune 
and their child, Kayla; David (Nikki) Schneider and their children, Joshua, Amanda, 
Somer, Nicole and Joshua; and Lynn (Andrew) Hopp and their children, Alex, Samuel, 
Abram, Rebecca and Rachel; a great-great-grandson: Caden; a sister: Alvina Coonan 
of Waupaca; and three brothers: Clifford (Marie) Kolberg of Madison; Orland (Emma) 
Koenig of Suring; and Clinton (Ruth) Koenig of Shawano. He is further survived by 
other family and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents: Paul Kolberg 
and Anna Kolberg Koenig; his stepfather: Gustav Koenig; two great-grandchildren: 
Jacob and Matthew; a sister: Cleora; and four brothers: Leander, Luallen, Hugo 
and Elroy.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at Zion 
Lutheran Church, 1702 Van Buren St., New Holstein. The Rev. John Schenck, pastor, 
will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Reedsville.
Family and friends may call at the church on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until 
the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in his name.
The Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein, (920) 898-4300, is assisting the family.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Homestead Care Center 
for their care and compassion given to Clarence and his family.
Clarence was a gentle person and his faith was very important to him. He will be 
dearly missed.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 22, 2009


ADELINE A. KREBS

Mrs. Adeline A. Krebs, age 86, a resident of the Morningside Health Center, 
Sheboygan, died there Friday morning, July 9, 1993.
Private Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 15, 1993, at 11 a.m. at 
the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels, Sheboygan. Rev. Thomas E. White, pastor of 
Fountain Park United Methodist Church will officiate with burial at Zion 
Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
The former Adeline Otto was born July 12, 1906, in Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late William C. and Anna Sachs Otto. On June 19, 1936, she married William P. 
Krebs Sr. of Reedsville. The couple became residents of Sheboygan Falls in 1941. 
Mr. Krebs preceded her in death on April 21, 1987. Mrs. Krebs was a member of 
Fountain Park United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, William and Lucy Krebs Jr., 
Brown Deer, Wis.; two grandchildren, Lynda and Bryon Krebs. Preceding her in 
death were a granddaughter, Michelle, three sisters and one brother.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Kreb's name.
Herald Times Reporter, July 12, 1993 P. A2


WILLIAM P. KREBS SR.

William P. Krebs Sr., 79 of 529 Western Ave., Sheboygan Falls, died suddenly at 
his home early this morning following an apparent heart attack.
He was born Feb. 29, 1908, in Berlin, Germany the son of the late Paul and Emily 
Fischer Krebs. He came to this country in his youth.
He resided in Reedsville and on June 19, 1936 he married the former Adeline Otto 
of Reedsville. The couple became Sheboygan Falls residents in 1941.
He was employed at the Kohler Co. for 36 years, until his retirement in 1970.
He was a member of the Fountain Park United Methodist Church, St. John's Masonic 
Lodge No. 24 F & A.M. Sheboygan Falls and the Kohler Quarter Century Club.
Survivors are his wife, one son, William Jr. of Brown Deer and two grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter and a brother.
A memorial service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Fountain Park United 
Methodist Church. The Rev. Ray Kotwicki, the pastor, will officiate. Cremation 
will take place. Friends may call at the church on Thursday at the time of service. 
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, April 21, 1987 P. 14


ALBERT KRUEGER

ALB. KRUEGER DIES SUNDAY
Life Long Resident of County Dies at Home of a Brother
Death came to Albert Krueger, a life long resident of the county, 
at the home of his brother, William Krueger, at 3 o’clock Sunday 
morning after a brief illness. The funeral will be held Wednesday 
afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, the Rev. Schlueter officiating. Burial 
will be at Reedsville. 
Albert Krueger was born in the town of Rockland, October 28, 1866, 
and spent all of his life in the county. He never married. Surviving 
him are four brothers, Henry of Eaton, Herman, Charles and William 
at Reedsville; and four sisters, Mrs. Gottlieb Krueger of Shawano, 
Mrs. Henry Behnke and Mrs. William G. Krueger of Rockland and Mrs. 
Herman Boettcher of Maple Grove.
Manitowoc Evening Times, Monday, April 13, 1931, Page 3


ARTHUR KRUEGER

DEATH TAKES THREE LIVES AT REEDSVILLE
Finis was written to the lives of three in and near Reedsville yesterday
and today, the Grim Reaper taking Frank Kocourek, aged 83, Arthur Krueger,
14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Krueger, and little Virginia Mae
Rusch, year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Rusch.
Arthur Krueger
Measles which developed into pneumonia, took the life of Arthur Krueger,
14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl. E. Krueger who reside on a farm two
and a quarter miles outside of Reedsville. He is survived by his parents
and two brothers, Clarence and Fred. The funeral services will be held
Monday afternoon from the Evangelical Zion church, Rev. Reichert officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 22, 1927
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(Note: This article was split into the three deaths and put with
the person who died)


CARL KRUEGER    (d. 1967)

Carl Krueger, 87, formerly of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Sunday evening at Park 
Lawn Home, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 
1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul 
H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Rockland Evergreen Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Mr. Krueger was born Oct. 25, 1879 in the town of Morrison, Brown Co., son of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Krueger. He married Tillie Buboltz in 1906 at 
Wayside and the couple farmed in Rt. 2, Reedsville, retiring in 1950. His wife 
preceded him in death in 1962.
Survivors include two sons, Fred A. of Rt. 4, Manitowoc and Clarence of Rt. 2, 
Reedsville; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Tuesday until the hour of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald times – January 30, 1967 – page 7


CARL M. KRUEGER    (d. 1942)

Charles M. Krueger, 68, retired town of Rockland farmer, died at the Holy Family 
hospital where he had been a patient since Friday. He had been in ill health for 
a long period. Funeral services were held from the home of his son, Milan, near 
Reedsville at 1 p.m. Thursday and at 2 p.m. from the Zion Evangelical church in 
Reedsville. Burial was in the Evergreen Evangelical church cemetery near 
Reedsville. 
Mr. Krueger was born may 28, 1874, in the town of Rockland. In 1897 he married 
Miss Emma Becker who died 15 years ago. In 1930 he married Mrs. Mary Zastrow who 
died two years ago.  
Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Erwin Habermann of Chilton, Mrs. Amanda Sharpe 
of Appleton, Mrs. Arthur Habermann of Two Rivers, Miss Esther Krueger of Beverly 
Hills, Calif., Mrs. Roy Fischer of Brillion and Miss Anita Krueger of Milwaukee; 
one son, Milan, on the homestead; two brothers, Henry of Valders and Herman of 
Reedsville; three sisters, Mrs. William G. Krueger of Chilton, Mrs. Henry Behnke 
and Mrs. Herman Boettcher, both residing near Reedsville; and 10 grandchildren.  
Brillion News - December 25, 1942


CLARENCE KRUEGER

Clarence Louie Krueger, 75, of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Tuesday, April 21, 1987. Funeral services will be 7:30 pm Friday 
at Wieting Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville. Rev. Karl Goodfellow will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Krueger was born April 17, 1912 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Carl and Otelia Bubolz Krueger. He farmed in the Town of Rockland. Mr. Krueger 
worked at Brillion Iron Works and Rolling Acres Supply Company.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Marcella Krueger of 
Manitowoc; two nieces, Mary Paul and Ruth Aeberscher; and a nephew, John 
Krueger. He was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.
Friends may call at Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, after 4 pm 
Friday to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Apr. 23, 1987 page 9


EMMA KRUEGER  (d. 1927)

News of the death of Mrs. Charles M. Krueger was received here Wednesday, 
and although she had been ill for some time, her death nevertheless came 
as a shock to her friends who had hoped for a recovery. Mrs. Krueger is 
survived by her husband and seven children, six girls and one boy. The 
daughters are Mrs. Irving Haberman (Lydia), Eaton; Mrs. Shaper (Amanda), 
of Appleton; Mrs. Haberman (Adela), of Two Rivers; Ester, Hilda, Anita 
and Milan, at home. Three sisters and two brothers also survive to mourn 
her death. The funeral will be held Saturday from the Evangelical Zion 
church, Reedsville, Rev. Schlueter officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. August 4, 1927 P. 3
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(1900 census: Carl M. & Emma Krueger. Children were Lydia, Amanda, 
Adelia, Esther, Milan, Hilda, and Anita. Her husband and son are buried 
with her.)


EMMA KRUEGER    (d. 1930)

MRS. KRUEGER PASSES AWAY AT REEDSVILLE
Mrs. William Krueger, 52, well known resident of Reedsville, passed away at 
the family home there last night. Mrs. Krueger failed to improve after an 
operation for goitre which she underwent two months ago. Mrs. Krueger, nee 
Miss Emma Buss, was born on a farm in Rockland, March 18, 1878 and in 
November, 1897 was married to William Krueger. The couple then moved to 
Reedsville where they have resided ever since. Her husband and four sisters, 
Mrs. Herman Krueger, Mrs. Albert Fischer, both of Reedsville, Mrs. Emil Hoeft 
of Kaukauna and Mrs. Emilia Giese of Big Suamico are the survivors. 
Funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the 
Evangelical Zion church at Reedsville, with Rev. C.W. Schleuter officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Feb. 21, 1930 page 3
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Reedsville: 
Mrs. Amelia Giese was called here from Big Suamico Thursday by the serious illness 
of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Krueger, who died Thursday night of pneumonia.
Mrs. Hoeft of Kaukauna was called here by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Krueger
Manitowoc Herald News, Sat., Feb. 22, 1930 page 7
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The Evangelical Zion Church was crowded Sunday by those present to attend the 
funeral of Mrs. Wm. Krueger. More than three hundred and fifty viewed the 
remains at the church and over a hundred were unable to get in. The floral 
pieces were numerous and beautiful.
Manitowoc Herald News, Feb. 25, 1930 page 5
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(1900 Rockland census:
Willie Krueger age 27 b.1872; wife Emma age 22(?) b.1878, married 2 yrs., no children


FRIEDA KRUEGER

Mrs. Frieda Krueger, 79, who resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and 
Mrs. Elroy Haese of Route 2, Reedsville, died Saturday evening, March 26, at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion United Methodist Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Karl Goodfellow will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Krueger, nee Frieda Becker, was born June 19, 1903, in the Town of Rockland, 
daughter of the late August and Bertha Kurth Becker. She was married to Robert 
Krueger June 24, 1924, at Reedsville. She and her husband farmed in the Town of 
Rockland 37 years. He preceded her in death Dec. 23, 1961. She was a member of 
Zion United Methodist Women's Society.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law Ovella and Elroy Haese of Route 2, 
Reedsville; four grandchildren, Mrs. Michael (Judy) Thompson of Wauwatosa; Mrs. 
Jon (Jean) Schwalbe of Loyal, Wis., Mrs. Rick (Debra) Duffield of Hinesville, Ga., 
and James Lee Haese of Route 2, Reedsville, and two great grandsons, Benjamin and 
Robert Schwalbe. Two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
until 11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, March 28, 1983 P. 3


GLADYS KRUEGER CROCKER

211 Parks St.,Kaukauna
Age 61, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 30, 1990 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. 
She was born December 26, 1928 in Brillion, the daughter of Clarence and Anna 
(Jenstch) Krueger. She lived in Kaukauna area most of her life and had been 
employed at Stokely, Appleton for the past nine canning seasons. She was a 
member of Kaukauna United Methodist Church. Survivors include her mother, Anna 
Krueger, Chilton; 10 children: Judy and John Joosten, Wisconsin Rapids; Eugene 
Krueger, Bonnie and Art Fernandez, Nancy Levitate, Donald Krueger, Victoria and 
Scott Schommer, all of Kaukauna; Orville Krueger, Appleton; Lester Krueger, 
Grand Chute; Gary and Roberta Krueger, Menasha; Charles Crocker, Independence, 
Missouri; 18 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter: five brothers: Robert 
(Lorraine) Krueger, Kaukauna; Clarence (Kathy), Vernon and Vilas Krueger, all 
of Mantiowoc (sic); Earl (Joyce) Krueger, Brillion; three sisters: Joanne and 
Phil Hephner, Hilbert; Lillian Mickel, Manitowoc; LuAnn and Jess Contreras, 
Brillion. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Orville Krueger; her 
second husband, Charles Crocker; her father, Clarence; two sisters: Clarice and 
Rosella; two brothers: LeRoy and Raymond.
To our mom, our grandma, our friend, we've loved you, sorrowed with you, laughed 
with you, cried with and now we rejoice with you. You leave your loving family 
on earth and join your loving family in heaven. Some day we will all again be 
together. We weep tears of joy and will love you always.
Your loving family.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 2 at the Fargo Funeral Home, 
400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Kaukauna with Pastor Paul Johnson officiating. Burial will 
be in Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call at the Fargo Funeral 
Home from 4 until 9 p.m. Thursday and afternoon on Friday at the funeral home 
until the time of the services.
The Post Crescent, Thursday, November 1, 1990 P. D6


HERMAN KRUEGER

Herman Krueger, 74, died Saturday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. 
Herman Boettcher, route 1, Brillion, following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the United Brethren 
church in Reedsville, the Rev. Martin Hoeft officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Krueger was born in Rockland in 1876 and in 1896 married Ida Buss. She 
died many years ago. Survivors are a brother, Henry of Eaton; two sisters, 
Mrs. Boettcher and Mrs. Tina Krueger of Collins.
Friends may call at the Reedsville co-op funeral home until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 
when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until time of the 
service. The casket will not be opened after the services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 5, 1950  P. 2


IDA KRUEGER

Mrs. Herman Krueger, nee Ida Buss, died late Saturday afternoon at 
her home in Rockland after a lingering illness.
She was born in Germany July 24, 1871, and was brought to America when 
an infant by her parents. They settled in Rockland, where the deceased 
was married Nov. 26, 1896 to Mr. Krueger. Mrs. Krueger was the last 
surviving member of her family of eight children.
Survivors are her husband and her aged father, Carl Buss. 
The body is at the co-op funeral home in the Shimon Establishment at 
Reedsville, and will be removed to the Zion Evangelical church at 9:30 
a.m. Wednesday. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock in the afternoon 
in charge of the Rev. G. H. Nickell. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 23, 1944  P. 2


JOEL M. KRUEGER

Joel  M. Krueger, 37, of Altoona, Pa., died Saturday. Funeral services will be 
2 p.m. Thursday in United Methodist Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Dale Kelm will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Krueger was born Sept. 11, 1941 in Green Bay, son of Milan Krueger and Sally 
Stebens Krueger. He was graduated from Reedsville High School and attained his 
Bachelor of Arts degree at Oshkosh University and master of arts degree from 
Roosevelt University in Illinois. He was currently attending University of 
Pennsylvania working on his PhD. While attending school he had been employed as 
a social worker, first for Hines Veterans Hospital and now with Altoona Veterans 
Hospital.
Survivors include his parents, four brothers, a twin brother, Noel of Two Rivers, 
John, Ed and sister-in-law, Nancy of Green Bay, Greg and sister-in-law, Nancy of 
Manitowoc and a brother, Karl and four nephews and nieces, Kirke, Kory, Dewane 
and Allan.
Manitowoc Herald Times – January, 1978
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Joel Krueger is Murdered
Breezewood, Pa. – A former Reedsville man was one of three persons found shot 
to death within five miles of this Bedford County community. The man, Joel M. 
Krueger, 36 of Altoona, pa., was the son of Mrs. Sally Krueger, 719A N. Fifth 
St., Manitowoc and Milan Krueger of Reedsville.
The other two victims were identified as Guy and Laura Mills, both 65 who were 
discovered in their ransacked home about 7 a.m. New Years’ Day. Three hours 
later a truck driver discovered Krueger’s body in a parked car along Interstate 
70 in Fulton County three miles from the Mills’ home. All three had been killed 
with a shot gun. Police said robbery was the apparent motive in both killings. 
A wallet was found near Krueger’s car.
“Our investigation is intensive but it has not been extremely productive”, said 
Lt. Raymond Minternowski, head of the State Police task force set up to probe 
the killings. “There is no way we can establish that the same shot gun was used.” 
He said “but we just don’t have that many homicides in this rural area without 
some relationship.”
Mrs. Krueger said her son had spent Christmas with his family in Wisconsin before 
leaving for Pennsylvania December 26. He was chief of volunteer services at the 
Altoona Veterans Hospital.
Krueger graduated from Reedsville High School in 1960. He received a bachelor of 
science degree in anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1969 
and a Master of Arts Degree from Roosevelt University, Chicago June 2. He was an 
Air Force Veteran and had been employed at the Altoona Veteran Hospital for the 
past three years.
Penn State Police said a team of about 20 investigators had begun extensive 
interviews with people staying in the Breezewood area. However, they said the 
number of hotels and motels in the area would pose an investigative stumbling 
block. Breezewood is a small town that caters to truck drivers and travelers who 
routes pass the intersection of Interstate 70, the Penn Turnpike and U.S. 30.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday in the United Methodist church, 
Reedsville. Reedsville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times – Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1978 – page 1


LOUIS J. KRUEGER

Louis Krueger, 73, of Reedsville, died Sunday at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Evangelical United 
Brethren Church, Reedsville, with Rev. Merlin Hueft officiating. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Krueger was born in the town of Rockland in 1878. He married the former 
Frieda Mante Reinke in 1922. She survives.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Krueger is survived by two sons, Orville of Grimms 
and Elroy at home; four stepsons, Clarence Reinke of Glennichy, Pa., Walter 
Reinke of Omak, Wash., Lloyd Reinke of Clearfield, Pa., and Harvey of Grimms; 
one daughter, Delores at home; one sister, Mrs. Edwin Zahn of Brillion; and 14 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home from Wednesday afternoon until 
10 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 14, 1952 – Page 2


MILAN KRUEGER

Milan Levi Krueger, 79, of 203 South 6th St., Reedsville, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 1991, 
at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, after a short illness.
Funeral services were Sunday, at Zion United Methodist Church, Reedsville.  Rev. Holland 
Reidel officiated.  Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born on Oct. 4, 1912, in the town of Rockland, son of the late Carl and Emma Becker 
Krueger.  He married Janet Schultz on Nov. 26, 1969, in Reedsville.  He farmed in the Town 
of Rockland until 1985 when he retired and moved to Reedsville.  He was a member of Zion 
United Methodist Church, Reedsville and an honorary charter member of the Rockea Hunting 
Club.
Survivors are his wife, Janet; three sons and two daughters-in-law, John and Nancy Krueger of 
Green Bay, Noel Krueger of Francis Creek, Gregory and Nancy Krueger of Manitowoc; five 
grandchildren; six sister and one brother-in-law, Lydia Habermann of Manitowoc, Amanda 
Kindschg and Adelia Habermann both of New Holstein, Esther Krueger of Burbank, Calif., 
Hilda Fischer of Brillion, Anita and Elmer Rusch of Reedsville. 
He was preceded in death by two sons and two brothers.
Chilton Times Journal – November 21, 1991
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Two Divorces Are Granted
Manitowoc- Two divorces were granted Wednesday by Judge Harold W. Mueller in 
Municipal Court Circuit Branch. 
Sally Krueger, also known as Sadie Stebens Krueger, obtained a divorce from Milan 
Krueger on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. They had operated a 92 acre 
farm on Rt. 2, Reedsville. 
The Kruegers were married Oct. 30, 1940, at Tomah and have five children, one of
whom was adopted by the defendant. 
The plaintiff was awarded custody of the minor children subject to the usual 
visitation rights. Krueger was order to pay $80 a month for support of the 
children with the amount to be decreased as they reach age 18. 
The defendant was directed to pay Mrs. Krueger $1,000 in cash and to give her a 
second mortgage in the amount of $2,300 on the property. She retained the house-
hold goods and furnishings. 
The other divorce was granted....
Manitowoc Herald Times, 6 Feb. 1958, page T-3
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(Note: Milan later married a Janet Schultz who is buried in Pioneers Rest cemetery
Two Rivers with her first husband. Sally is in Calvary cemetery in Manitowoc.)
(Note: There were very few grounds for divorce in 1958 until "no fault" divorce
became law later.)


ORVILLE KRUEGER

Orville Krueger, 38, of Grimms, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, following a short illness. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Zion Evangelical United Bretheran 
Church with the Rev. Roy H. Headley officiating. Burial will be in church 
cemetery.
He was born Dec. 18, 1922 at Reedsville, son of Louis and Frieda Mantie Reinke 
Krueger. He married Gladys Krueger in June of 1948. He was employed at White 
House Milk Co., Manitowoc, at the time of his death. He had served 33 months 
with the United States Army during World War II and participated in battles at 
Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes and Rhineland. He had received the Central 
European American Theater Service Medal, the European African Middle Eastern 
Theater Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and five battle participation 
stars. 
He is survived by his wife, his mother; five sons, three daughters; three half-
brothers and one half-sister (names protected for privacy). 
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. 
Monday when the casket where the body will lie in state from 11 a.m. until time 
of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 1, 1961  P. 15
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(18 Dec 1922/Jun 1961/SSDI)


OTTELIA KRUEGER

Mrs. Carl Krueger, 74, of Rockland died Monday evening at Maple Wood Nursing 
Home, Sheboygan Falls.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home with 
the Rev. Roy Headley officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
She was born April 27, 1888, in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late Louis 
and Ida Krueger Bubolz. She was married to Carl G. Krueger in September of 1910 
and the couple settled in the Town of Rockland.
Among survivors are the husband; two sons, Clarence of Rt. 2, Reedsville, and 
Fred of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; a brother, Herman, of Rt. 2 Reedsville, and three 
grandchildren.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Two Rivers Reporter, March 5, 1963 P. M-9


ROBERT KRUEGER

Robert Krueger, 60, of Rt. 2, Brillion, died at his home Friday afternoon 
following a heart attack. 
Services will be at 21 p.m. Tuesday at Evangelical Untied Brethren Church, 
Reedsville, with the Rev. Roy Headley officiating Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Krueger was born in the Town of Rockland Feb. 24, 1901, son of the late 
John and Louise Kreppline Krueger. He married Frieda Becker June 18, 1924, 
at Evangelical United Brethren Church. He farmed in the Town of Rockland on 
the homestead farm all his life.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Elroy Haese of Rt. 2, Reedsville; 
a brother, William J. Krueger of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Emil Martin of 
Chicago, Ill., and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Monday until 10:30 
a.m. Tuesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until 
the time of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 23, 1961  P. 19 


VICTOR L. KRUEGER

Victor Lloyd Krueger, age 66, of 512 Madison St., Reedsville died on Sat. Aug. 18, 
2001 at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center in Neenah with his family by his side.
He was born Dec. 25, 134 in Manitowoc, son of the late George and Helen (Reinhold) 
Krueger. On July 31, 1965 he married Carol Wenzel at Reedsville. Vic served in the 
US Army from 1957-1959. He then farmed and drove milk truck and later drove fuel 
truck for the Reedsville Co-Op until his retirement. He enjoyed playing cards and 
mowing lawns. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Reedsville, 
Reedsville Athletic Association, AMVETS, Reedsville Lions Club, and he served on 
the Reedsville Village Board.
Survivors include his wife Carol, a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Lori Krueger 
of Brillion, 2 daughters and sons-in-law: Wendy and Bill Mohr of Neenah, and Michelle 
and Dale Brown of Howard, 6 grandchildren, Sheila Bailey, Maccoy Krueger, Ryan and 
Michaela Mohr, and Travis and Kate Brown, 2 brothers and 3 sisters-in-law: Merlin 
and Eileen Krueger of Appleton, Harlan and Doris Krueger of Valders, and Beatrice 
Krueger of Collins; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Kathie Wenzel of 
Missouri City, TX, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother-in-law, and father-in-law Harry 
and Ellen Wenzel and a brother Marne Krueger.
Funeral service will be held on Tues. Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. at Zion United Methodist 
Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Warren Waddell will officiate; burial will be in the 
Evergreen Cemetery in Reedsville. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in 
Reedsville on Mon. from 4-9 p.m. and at the Church on Tue. from 10 a.m. until the 
time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 19, 2001  P. A3
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married July 31, 1965


WILLIAM KRUEGER

William M. Krueger, 68, retired Reedsville rural mail carrier, died suddenly 
early today at the home in the village. He had been to Manitowoc yesterday to 
visit his sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles Krueger, who later died in the hospital 
here. On his return home the exertion and shock brought on a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held Friday from the Zion Evangelical church in 
Reedsville.
Mr. Krueger, who in 1937 received a congratulatory letter from Postmaster 
General Farley after completing 27 years of service, was born in Rockland 
in 1872. He married Miss Bertha Reichert in 1931. 
In the 27 years he served as a rural carrier, before retiring in 1937, Mr. 
Krueger estimated he covered 241,000 miles.
Survivors are the widow; three brothers, Henry of Eaton, Charles of Rockland, 
Herman of Reedsville; three sisters, Mrs. William G. Krueger of New Holstein, 
Mrs. Herman Boettcher of Maple Grove, Mrs. Henry Behnke of Rockland; two step-
daughters, Mrs. John Kilby of West Bend; Mrs. Leonard Brosig of Reedsville; 
two step-sons, Earl Reichert of Battle creek, Mich., Lloyd Reichert of 
Charleston, Ind.
The body is at the funeral home of the Reedsville Cooperative association. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 7, 1941 P. 2
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Marriage Krueger & Reichert
Wedded at Lake Mills
Stealing a march on friends, Wm. M. Krueger, rural route carrier on Route 2, out of 
Reedsville and Mrs. Bertha Reichert accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Rusch, 
departed by motor early Wednesday morning for Lake Mills, where they were quietly 
wedded at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. George Scheible at 10 am, Rev. George 
Scheible performing the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Rusch were the attendants. A wedding dinner was served at the Scheible 
home to the members of the bridal party and Mr. and Mrs. Kindschl of Prairie du Sac. 
The couple returned to Reedsville Wednesday night and Mr. Krueger was on deck for 
work Thursday morning and receiving the congratulations of friends. They will reside 
in Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald News, Fri., July 3, 1931 page 12


BERTHA LUEDTKE

Mrs. William Luedtke, 78, died Tuesday night at the home of her son-in-law and 
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kraus in Rockland.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Evangelical United 
Brethren Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Merlin Hoeft will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Bertha Becker in Rockland in 1875 and in 1904 was married to Mr. 
Luedtke. They farmed in Maple Grove. Her husband died in 1946. 
Survivors are a son, Clarence on the homestead farm in Maple Grove; three daughters, 
Mrs. Ted Behnke of Brillion, Mrs. Marvin Kraus of Rockland and Mrs. George Fetzer 
of Milwaukee; sister, Mrs. William Busse of Reedsville; five grandchildren and five 
step grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Thursday. The casket 
will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 27, 1954  P. 19 


WILLIAM LUEDTKE

William Luedtke, 72, town of Maple Grove farmer, died Sunday afternoon at 
the farm home, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 
1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home and at 2 
o’clock at the Evangelical Zion church in Reedsville. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Luedtke was born in Two Rivers in 1873 and in 1904 married Miss Bertha 
Becker. They located on the present farm in Maple Grove. 
Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Ella at home, Mrs. Ted Behnke of 
Brillion, Mrs. Marvin Kraus of Reedsville; son, Clarence on the home farm; 
step-sister, Mrs. Anna Marredeth of Milwaukee; three half-brothers, Emil 
Kinast of Brillion, Albert Kinast of Porterfield, Wis., Henry Kinast of 
Milwaukee, and four grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 1, 1946   


GERALD E. MACK

Gerald E. Mack, 61, of Route 2, Reedsville, died peacefully in his sleep, 
Wednesday, February 3, 1988 at his residence. Funeral services will be 11 am 
Saturday at Faith United Methodist Church, Brillion. Rev. Robert Gossell will 
officiate with burial at Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Mack was born January 27, 1927 in the town of Maple Grove, son of the Ida 
Sammann Mack and the late Otto Mack. He married the former Henrietta Schnick on 
April 11, 1953 at Green Bay. Mr. Mack was a graduate of Reedsville High School, 
graduating with the Class of 1945. He farmed in the Town of Maple Grove his entire 
life and was employed as a Welder at Burger Boat and Manitowoc Shipbuilding. Mr. 
Mack was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Brillion, Manitowoc and Brown 
County Beekeepers Association and the local and sate and national Holstein 
Association.
Survivors include his wife, Henrietta; his mother, Ida Mack of Route 2, Reedsville 
and a son, Steven Mack of Route 2, Reedsville. He was preceded in death by his 
father and a son, Warren.
Friends may call at Faith United Methodist Church, Brillion from 9 am Saturday 
morning until the hour of service. Wieting Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, 
assisted the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs.,Feb. 4, 1988 page 18


HENRIETTA MACK

Henrietta Mack, age 77, of Reedsville, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at Rivers 
Bend Care Center in Manitowoc. 
She was born on May 13, 1931, in Egg Harbor, daughter of the late Albert and 
Flora Schnick. She married Gerald E. Mack on April 11, 1953, at First Evangelical 
Church in Green Bay. 
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Steven and Terry Mack of Reedsville; 
and a granddaughter: Emily. She was preceded in death by her husband; and a son: 
Warren. 
Private funeral services were held on Friday, June 13, 2008, at Faith United 
Methodist Church in Brillion. Burial was held in Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville. 
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville assisted the Mack family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 14, 2008


IDA F. MACK

Ida E. Mack, 87, of Route 2, Reedsville, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, 
November 14, 1989.  Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at Wieting Funeral Home, 
Reedsville. Rev. A.A. Graf will officiate with burial to follow at Zion Evergreen 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Mack was born June 2, 1902, in McGregor, Texas, daughter of the late Henry and 
Augusta Sammann. She married Otto Mack on June 5, 1920 at Plainview, Texas. He 
preceded her in death October 28, 1982. Mrs. Mack was a member of Friedens United 
Church of Christ, Reedsville and Reedsville Homemakers.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Henrietta Mack of Route 2, Reedsville; two 
sisters, Ella Godbold of Phoenix, Arizona, Hattie Scheele of Lockney, Texas and a 
grandson, Steven Mack. She was preceded in death by a son, Gerald and a grandson, 
Warren.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, 9 am to 11 am Friday morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Nov. 15, 1989 page B10


OTTO A. MACK

Otto A. Mack, 87, of Route 2, Reedsville, died Thursday evening, October 28, at 
St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Friedens United Church of Christ, 
Reedsville. The Rev. A.A. Graf will officiate and burial will be in Zion Evergreen 
Cemetery, Reedsville. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Mack.
Mr. Mack was born Aug. 23, 1896, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Fred 
and Emilie Knuth Mack. He married Ida Sammann June 5, 1920, at Plainview, Texas. 
He farmed on the family homestead farm until his retirement and was an active 
beekeeper. He was a member of Manitowoc Beekeepers Association.
Survivors include his wife, Ida; a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Henrietta 
Mack of Route 2, Reedsville and a grandson, Steven Mack. Four brothers, three 
sisters and a grandson, Warren, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and at the 
church from noon Sunday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, October 29, 1982 P. 3


WARREN L. MACK

Man Dies, Another Injured In Accident 
Bulletin 
Warren L. Mack was pronounced dead at 12:20 p.m. today at Theda Clark Hospital 
at Menasha, thus becoming the second victim of this morning’s traffic accident, 
according to a Manitowoc County Traffic police report (sic—above paragraph was 
inserted just above article below). 
An 18-year-old Illinois man was killed and an 18-year-old rural Manitowoc County 
man was injured critically in an early Morning traffic crash Tuesday about two 
miles northwest of St. Nazianz. 
(snip)
Mack had enrolled in a welding course at Lakeshore Technical Institute Aug. 19, and 
was residing on the Lakeland College Campus, hear Howard’s Grove, according to a 
Lakeshore Tech official.
McCulloh was a freshman at Lakeland…
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, October 22, 1974   P. 1
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Warren L. Mack, 18, of rural Reedsville, Town of Maple Grove, died Tuesday at 
Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah, of injuries received in an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Faith United Methodist Church, 
Brillion. The Rev. Paul Francis will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Mack was born June 7, 1956, at Green Bay, son of Gerald and Henrietta Schnick 
Mack. He attended Reedsville High School where he was a center on the football team 
and had been attending Lakeshore Technical Institute at Cleveland as a full time 
welding student. He was a member of Manitowoc County Beekeepers Assn.
Survivors include his parents, of rural Reedsville; a brother, Steven, at home; 
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Mack, of rural Reedsville and maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schnick, of Egg Harbor.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o’clock this Wednesday 
evening and at the church from 11 a.m. Thursday until the time of service. The 
casket will remain closed.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, October 3, 1974  P. 3


PAUL MCMUNN

Paul B. McMunn, 22, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Monday afternoon as the 
result of a farm accident.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home. 
The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. McMunn was born Oct. 14, 1949, at Two Rivers, son of the late Harry 
McMunn and Mrs. Emma Meyer McMunn. He was employed by and made his home 
with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haese the past six years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 8, 1972


ELLA L. MEISNER

Notes from Reedsville:
Mrs. Ella Meisner, wife of Postmaster Charles Meisner, died Friday morning. She 
had been ill for some time but her condition did not grow alarming until a week 
ago when the ailment became acute and death resulted Friday.  
She was born at Port Washington, Sept. 10, 1883. She was a daughter of Rev. and 
Mrs. George Reichert. She was married at Clintonville in 1904 to Charles Meisner 
and in 1911 the family moved to Reedsville where they have since made their home. 
Surviving are the husband, one son, Carl, who is a senior in high school; a 
daughter, Harriet, her father, Rev. George Reichert of Augusta; two sisters, Mrs. 
Arnold Rusch of Reedsville and Miss Lillian Reichert of Augusta and a brother, 
George Reichert of Milwaukee. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the 
Evangelical Church, Rev. George Reichert officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 15, 1926


ALBERT MOEDE

Albert Moede, 74, former chairman of the town of Rockland, died yesterday 
afternoon in a Green Bay hospital, where he had been a patient for four weeks 
following a major operation.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:15 from the home in the 
town of Rockland and at 1:45 p.m. from the Zion Evangelical church in Reedsville. 
Burial will be made in the Zion Evergreen cemetery a mile south of Reedsville. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home of the Reedsville Cooperative 
Association from Friday morning until 9 o’clock to 3 p.m. Friday when it will 
be removed to the home.
Born in the town of Rockland on the Moede homestead on December 28, 1865, Mr. 
Moede was married July 22, 1887 to Miss Wilhelmina Schlei. The couple settled 
in the town of Rockland and operated a farm there until 1930, when a son, Arnold 
took over the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Moede lived in Manitowoc for three years, in 
Reedsville for one year and then moved to a farm in Rockland in 1934, where they 
operated a fur ranch.
Mr. Moede served for several years as chairman of the town of Rockland. He was 
one of the organizers of the Rockland Telephone company and was president of the 
organization for twenty years. He also served for some years as Sunday school 
superintendent of the Rockland Evangelical church. 
Survivors besides Mrs. Moede include four daughters, Mrs. John Fischer of Reedsville, 
Mrs. Charles Marigold of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Arno Bartel and Mrs. Adolph Busse 
of New Holstein; three sons, Richard of Rockland, Arnold of Manitowoc and the Rev. 
Otto Moede of Morris Ill.; thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 14, 1940  P. 2


ALICE MOEDE

Alice Moede, age 94, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Park Estates, 
Reedsville, died Wednesday, July 21, 1993 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Zion United Methodist 
Church, Reedsville. Officiating will be the Rev. Holland Reidel with burial in 
the Zion Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born May 3, 1899 in Forest Junction, the daughter of the late Robert F. 
and Ottilla Rolm Haese. She married Arnold Moede on November 19, 1918 in Forest 
Junction. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, Reedsville and a 
former member of the United Methodist Women.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Leslie and Evelyn Moede, Reedsville; 
two grandsons, Bruce Moede, Oshkosh, Douglas Moede, Manitowoc; one granddaughter 
and grandson-in-law, Mary and Steve Pohl, Two Rivers; four great grandchildren, 
Shaun and Amber of Moede, Manitowoc, Chad and Derek Pohl, Two Rivers; three sisters 
and one brother-in-law, Lynda  Reiersten, Miriam Buerstatte, Jesse and John Bacon, 
all of Manitowoc; four sisters-in-law, Harriet Haese, Alice Busse, both of Manitowoc; 
ann Moede, Iowa, Efreida Darrling, Reedsville; nieces and nephews also survive. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, February 2, 1989, also preceding are 
three brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at Zion United Methodist Church, Reedsville on Saturday from 9 
a.m. until the hour of service. Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting 
the family with the arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times- Thursday, July 22, 1993 – page A2


EVELYN R. MOEDE

Evelyn R. Moede, age 84, of 305 Elm St., Reedsville, died unexpectedly on Friday, 
Feb. 13, 2004.
She was born on Nov. 28, 1919, daughter of the late Edward and Ella (Holdorf) 
Streckert, in the town of Eaton. Evelyn graduated from Kiel High School in 1937, 
and from UW-Milwaukee in 1941. She married Leslie Moede on Sept. 17, 1949. She 
taught elementary school in Rhinelander, West Bend, Appleton and Reedsville, 
where she served as elementary principal from 1968 to 1982. She was a member of 
Zion United Methodist Church in Reedsville, where she was active, holding offices 
in all the organizations. She also was a member of the Maple Rock Homemakers, 
American Legion Auxiliary Post 3199, Manitowoc County Retired Educators Association, 
and was named Citizen of the Year by the Reedsville Lions Club.
Evelyn loved to spend time with he children and grandchildren, garden, read, play 
golf, and spend winters in Arizona.
Survivors include her husband Leslie; two sons, Bruce (Sonya) Moede of Oshkosh and 
Douglas (Michelle) Moede of Whitelaw; a daughter, Mary Pohl of Two Rivers; her 
grandchildren: Shawn Moede and special friend Heather Sievert of Manitowoc, Amber 
(Tyson) Wotruba of Manitowoc, Chad and Derek Pohl of Two Rivers; three great-
grandchildren: Morgan Moede of Manitowoc, Katelyn and August Wotruba of Manitowoc; 
a sister, Delores (Allan) Berge of Brillion; a brother, Edward (Janice) Streckert 
of Valders; a sister-in-law, Alberta Streckert of Green Bay; and many nieces, 
nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her father-in-law, and mother-in-law, 
Arnold and Alice Moede; a brother, Orman Streckert; a sister and brother-in-law, 
Ione and Clarence Leys.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m., at Zion United 
Methodist Church in Reedsville. The Rev. James Barnes will officiate. Burial will 
be in Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral 
Home in Reedsville on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m., and at the church until the time of 
services.
The Moede family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Reedsville First 
Responders, Valders Rescue Squad, Dr. Maroski, the emergency personnel, the Critical 
Care Unit at Holy Family Memorial, the Rehab and Cardiac Rehab Units, Rev. Barnes 
and Deacon Rahlf Proulx for all their love and care given to Mom.
Life holds many blessings, but there are very few that compare with that of having 
loved a person as wonderful as you. And because you're loved so much, this brings 
a special prayer that God will bless you always, and keep you in His care.
Evelyn touched many lives in so many loving ways. We are all better people for 
having had the chance to know and love her. She will be in our hearts forever. Sadly 
missed by her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many, many 
friends.
And when the sun shines and you feel the warmth on your skin, know it's me, my gentle 
touch, and that I loved you all so very much!
Herald Times Reporter, February 15, 2004  P. A3


FRIEDA MOEDE

Elfreda Darling, age 93, of 22127 Boxwood Rd., Reedsville, died Tuesday, January 18, 
1994, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital after a short illness.
Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville. Rev. 
Victor Hillestad will officiate.
She was born, July 6, 1900, in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late Albert and 
Wilhelmine Schley Moede. She married Charles Margold in New York, N.Y. He preceded 
her in death in 1951. She then married Robert Darling in Akron, Ohio. He preceded her 
in death in 1973. She made her home with the Ralph and Florence Moede family for the 
past six years.
Survivors are one sister, Alice Busse, Manitowoc; many nieces and nephews. She was 
preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, Sunday from 1 p.m. until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 21, 1994 P. A2


LESLIE R. MOEDE

Our beloved father, Leslie Richard Moede, age 85, passed away peacefully in his 
sleep on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005. 
Leslie was born on July 8, 1919 in Reedsville, son of the late Arnold and Alice 
(Haese) Moede. He grew up and attended Reedsville schools and graduated with the 
Reedsville High School class of 1937. He continued his education at the University 
of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated in 1942 with a Bachelor of Science degree in 
agricultural education. Leslie spent 36 months in World War II with the 35th 
Infantry Division, European Theater of Operations and participated in five battle 
campaigns from 1942 to 1945. He married the love of his life, the late Evelyn Rose 
Streckert on Sept. 17, 1949. They spent 54 wonderful years together. After his duty 
in World War II, Leslie along with his father Arnold owned and operated the Moede 
poultry farm in Reedsville. Leslie spent 15 years as an instructor in the Veterans 
Administration Farm Training Program. In 1960, Leslie was appointed Manitowoc County 
Veterans Service Officer and retired on Dec. 31, 1983. In 1961, Leslie was 
instrumental in developing the Manitowoc County United Veterans Council. The council 
was formed to speak and act in behalf of the county's 22 veterans organizations. 
On Nov. 30, 1971, Leslie received a meritorious service Citation for Outstanding 
Service to Veterans of America by the Veterans Administration for developing a 
nationwide veterans cooperative farm-training program. In 1972, he was awarded a 
citation as Outstanding CVSO, and in 1974 received the American Legion National 
Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission Citation for Meritorious Service 
to Veterans. Leslie, along with Winton Jaeger, were in charge of a federally funded 
veterans training program at Reedsville High School for 14 years. Leslie is a past 
president of the Wisconsin Association of County Veterans Service Officers and the 
Northeast Wisconsin County Veterans Service Officers Association. He also headed a 
service officer's advisory council to the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 
and was appointed to a state education advisory board to the Veterans Administration. 
Leslie and Evelyn were named citizens of the year by the Reedsville Lions Club for 
their community involvement and dedication. 
Leslie is a member of the Zion United Methodist Church in Reedsville where he has 
held various offices. He is also a member of the Retired Educators Association of 
Manitowoc County and the Retired County Veteran Service Officers. He has been an 
active member of AMVETS Post 1032, VFW Post 659 and the American Legion Post 199 
in Reedsville. 
Leslie and Evelyn spent many winters in Arizona and enjoyed traveling together 
around most of the world. Other hobbies include golfing, reading, getting together 
with his Wednesday poker group and meeting for morning breakfast get-togethers with 
his family and friends at Mom's Place and Colleen's Cafe. Most importantly he 
enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. 
He is survived by his children, one daughter: Mary Pohl of Two Rivers; two sons: 
Doug (Michelle) Moede of Whitelaw; and Bruce (Sonya) Moede of Oshkosh; his grand-
children: Shawn Moede and special friend, Heather Sievert of Manitowoc; Amber 
(Tyson) Wotruba of Manitowoc; Chad and Derek Pohl of Two Rivers; his great-grand-
children: Morgan Moede of Manitowoc; and Katlyn and August Wotruba of Manitowoc; 
sister and brothers-in-law: Allan and Dolores Berge of Brillion; Janice and Edward 
Streckert of Valders; and Alberta Streckert of Green Bay. Many aunts, nieces, 
nephews, cousins and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his loving 
wife: Evelyn on Feb. 13, 2004; his parents: Arnold and Alice Moede; a brother-in-law: 
Orman Streckert; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Ione and Clarence Leys. 
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. at Zion United Methodist 
Church in Reedsville. The Rev. James Barnes will officiate. A military burial will 
follow at Zion Evergreen Cemetery. 
The family will greet friends and relatives at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville 
on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 2005


MINNIE MOEDE

Mrs. Albert Moede, 93, of Rockland died last night following a brief 
illness.
She was born Wilhelmia (sic) Schley in Rockland in 1866 and in 1888 was 
married to Mr. Moede. They operated a farm and fox ranch in the town and 
he retired several years ago. Mr. Moede died a few years ago. Mrs. Moede 
was a member of the ladies aid society of the United Brethren church.
Survivors are three sons, Richard and Arnold of Rockland and Otto of this 
city; four daughters, Mrs. John Fischer of Reedsville, Mrs. Arnold Bartel 
and Mrs. Adolph Busse of New Holstein and Mrs. Charles Margold of New 
York City; two brothers, Rudolph and Fred of Hilbert; two sisters, Mrs. 
Tina Brohem and Mrs. George Reichert of Milwaukee; 13 grandchildren and 
11 great-grand children.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Reedsville 
Cooperative funeral home and at 2 o’clock at the Evangelical United 
Brethren church, Reedsville, with burial in the church cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 26, 1949  P. 2


ORPA MOEDE

Reedsville Home Visited by Death
Orpha, five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moede at Reedsville, 
died Sunday night following an illness of ten days during which her 
temperature reached 109 degrees. Every effort was made to break the fever 
and save the little girl but failed of success. The little one is survived 
by her parents and by a brother and sister. The funeral will be held 
Wednesday afternoon from the home.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 16, 1923 P. 4


RICHARD MOEDE

Richard Julius Moede, 93, of Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, formerly 
Reedsville, died Sunday, February 24, at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, 
following a short illness.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Grace Chapel, New Holstein. The 
Rev. V.N. Hillstead will officiate with burial to follow at Zion Evergreen 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Moede was born June 14, 1891, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Albert and Minnie Schley Moede. He married the former Ruth Wenzel on November 9, 
1915, at Potter. Mr. Moede was a fur rancher for 53 years in the Reedsville area. 
Mr. Moede was a Deputy Sheriff for Manitowoc County for several years. He was a 
lineman for the new Rockland Telephone Company for 15 years and for the past 7 
years lived with his son and daughter-in-law, Denver Moede in New Holstein. Mr. 
Moede was a member of Grace Chapel Assembly of God Chruch, New Holstein.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Denver and Ruth Ann Moede of 
New Holstein and Ralph and Florence Moede of Reedsville; a daughter, Mrs. 
Evangeline Andrews of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; a brother, Arnold Moede of 
Reedsville; two sisters, Alice Busse and Elfrida Darling, both of Manitowoc; 12 
grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren and 4 step 
great great grandchildren also survived. He was preceded in death by his wife, 
a daughter, two sisters and a brother.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 4 p.m Wednesday evening 
at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, February 26, 1985 P. 3

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Reedsville News Items
Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter
At the Frieden's church in Potter occurred the wedding of two popular young people when Ruth Wenzel became the bride of Richard Moede. The bride was attired in white silk with wreath and veil and carried a beautiful bridal bouquet. She was attended by the Misses Luedtke, Schley and Moede attired in light blue with white trimming. The groom's attendants were the Messrs. Schulz, Moede and Madl. After the ceremony a bounteous wedding feast was partaken of at the home of the bride's parents. Both young people are well known and have a host of friends to wish them well in their wedded life. They will reside on the groom's farm in Rockland where he has built a handsome new home for his bride.
Brillion News – Fri., Nov. 12, 1915

RUTH MOEDE

Mrs. Richard Moede, 58, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Tuesday night at the Winnebago 
State Hospital after a lingering illness.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Zion Evangelical United Brethren 
Church in Reedsville with Rev. Merlin Hoeft officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
The former Ruth Wenzel was born July 11, 1896, in the Town of Rockland and on 
Nov. 9, 1915, she was married to Richard Moede. She was a member of the W.S.W.S. 
society of the Zion Evangelical Church in Reedsville and as an operator for the 
New Rockland Telephone Company from 1939 until October of 1953.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Elmer Andrews Jr., of Pickstown, 
S.D.; two sons, Ralph of Reedsville and Denver of New Holstein; two sisters, Mrs. 
Henry Hillman and Mrs. Gerhard Lau of Brillion; and six grandchildren. One daughter 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after noon Thursday until 11 a.m. 
Friday when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 6, 1954  P. 21

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Reedsville News Items
Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter
At the Frieden's church in Potter occurred the wedding of two popular young people when Ruth Wenzel became the bride of Richard Moede. The bride was attired in white silk with wreath and veil and carried a beautiful bridal bouquet. She was attended by the Misses Luedtke, Schley and Moede attired in light blue with white trimming. The groom's attendants were the Messrs. Schulz, Moede and Madl. After the ceremony a bounteous wedding feast was partaken of at the home of the bride's parents. Both young people are well known and have a host of friends to wish them well in their wedded life. They will reside on the groom's farm in Rockland where he has built a handsome new home for his bride.
Brillion News – Fri., Nov. 12, 1915

LAVERNE OLSON BARTEL

LaVerne P. Bartel, age 79, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009 after a courageous 
battle with ovarian cancer. She was a resident of Oakwood Village West for over 
two years. LaVerne was born November 13, 1929 in Reedsville, WI, to parents, 
Herman and Leona (Fischer) Priebe.
She is survived by her cousins, Eldred (Leola) Priebe, LeRoy (Betty) Priebe, 
Willis (Connie) Preibe, Doris (Henry) Behnke, Donald (dec) and his wife, Joanne 
Bubolz, Val Jean (Peter) Link, Raymond (Suzanne) Bubolz; three step sons, Bruce 
(Kathy) Bartel, Timothy (Janet) Bartel and Jon (Jeanne) Bartel; 7 grandchildren; 
8 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Roland Olson and 
her second husband, Bernard “Ben” Bartel.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Oakwood 
Village West, Resurrection Chapel, 6201 Mineral Point Rd., Madison. Visitation 
will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 
June 16, 2009 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Reedsville, WI. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Cress Funeral Home and Cremation Service – Madison, Wis.
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(First spouse Olson; Second spouse Bartel)


ROLAND F. OLSON

Roland F. Olson Dies At Age 57 
Roland F. Olson, 57, of 4221 Odana Rd., died Thursday in a Madison hospital. 
He was an orderly at University Hospitals here, and operated his own private 
ambulance service.
Born in Madison in 1910, he spent his boyhood at Black Earth, returning to 
Madison after completing high school.
Mr. Olson was a member of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church here, 
and was a trustee of the church. 
He was married on June 14, 1958, to LaVerne Priebe of Reedsville, Manitowoc 
County.
Surviving, besides his wife, are five sisters, Miss Marj___ and Miss Dorothy, 
and Mrs. Francis P. Maloney, all of 605 W. Main St., and Mrs. Arnold Schmale, 
406 Shepard Ter., all of Madison and Mrs. Fred Herbert, New Castle, Pa., and 
two brothers, Russell, Adams, Wis., and Udell, 946 Lake Ct. Madison.
Friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Joyce Funeral Home, 540 W. 
Washington Ave. here.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the First Evangelical United 
Brethren Church here, with the Rev. W. T. Ploy officiating. The body will then 
be taken to the Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, Wis., where friends may 
call Monday night. Interment will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Reedsville 
Cemetery. 
Capital Times, Friday, December 1, 1967, Madison 


ANNA OTTO

Mrs. William C. Otto, 85, former Reedsville resident, died Saturday night at 
Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Zion Evangelical United 
Brethren Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Hugert Dickvess officiating, with burial 
in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Otto, nee Anna Sachs, was born in Germany March 13, 1870, and came to 
Wisconsin with her widowed mother when she was an infant. They settled at Forest 
Junction and later at Abrams, Wis. Anna Sachs was married to William C. Otto 
March 25, 1887, and the couple operated a farm in the Town of Maple Grove. He 
died Oct. 30 (sic), 1945.
Surviving Mrs. Otto are three daughters, Mrs. R.A. Piepenburg of Madison, Mrs. 
William Procknow of Reedsville with whom she resided for a time and Mrs. William 
Krebs of Sheboygan Falls; two sisters, Mrs. John Koehn and Mrs. Gust Bloy of 
Forest Junction; a brother, Reinhold Reim of Abrams; seven grandchildren and 
eight great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 1 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 
a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 27, 1955 P. 15
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF WILL - TAKING PROOFS OF HEIRSHIP - 
AND TO CREDITORS.
State of Wisconsin, County Court, Manitowoc County.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mrs. Anna Otto, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that at a term of said Court to be held on
Tuesday, the 28th day of July, 1955, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
of said day, at the Court House in the City of Manitowoc in said
County, there will be heard and considered:
The application of Lyman F. Fischer for the probate of the Will of
Mrs. Anna Otto, deceased, said will being dated the 30th day of 
April, 1952, and for the appointment of an executor with the will
annexed of the estate of said Mrs. Anna Otto, deceased, late of the
Town of Newton, in said County, and for taking proofs of who are the
heirs of said decedent;
Notice is further given that all claims against the said Mrs. Anna
Otto deceased, late of the Town of Newton, in Manitowoc County,
Wisconsin, must be presented to said County Court at Manitowoc, in
said County, on or before the 1st day of October, 1955, or be barred,
and that all such claims and demands will be examined and adjusted at
a term of said Court to be held at the Court House in the City of
Manitowoc, in said County, on Tuesday, the 4th day of October, 1955,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
Dated July 1, 1955
By Order of the Court, Caroline W. Eckardt, Register in Probate
Fischer & Smith Attorneys, Odd Fellow Building, Manitowoc Wis.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 2, 1955  p.14


REUBEN OTTO

REEDSVILLE MAN MEETS DEATH, BODY FOUND IN FIELD
Reuben Otto, a well known young farmer residing about two miles from 
Reedsville, met his death yesterday while operating a tractor in a 
field on his farm, Otto’s dead body was found in the field on his farm. 
Otto’s dead body was found in the field when search was made for him 
when he failed to return after starting out for work. Otto was pinioned 
by the steering wheel of the tractor as it reared into the air while he 
was attempting to force the machine out of the mire into which he had 
driven it in attempting to drive through a ditch about thirty feet wide 
and in which there was water. Otto had been at work in the field until 
4:30 in the afternoon and in the early evening returned to complete some 
work he desired to finish. Fifty feet from the place where he attempted 
to drive through the ditch was a crossing which had been used in getting 
over and which was always used even with a team but Otto probably desired 
to test the tractor and attempted to get through in the soft ground. When 
the body was found there were two rails under the rear wheel of the tractor, 
showing that Otto had attempted to extricate himself after getting mired 
and the theory is that when the rear wheel struck the rails, the tractor 
reared and Otto was thrown from his seat and caught by the steering wheel. 
He was dead when found. The machine was a Fordson, purchased at Reedsville 
by Mr. Otto a short time ago. The dead man was a son of William Otto and 
one of the well known young farmers of that section. He is survived by his 
wife, a bride of less than a year and by his parents. William Otto, father 
of the dead man said that even with a team no attempt had ever been made to 
drive through the sluiceway in which the tractor had been driven. Otto had 
been using a disc and also had a plow hooked onto the tractor at the time 
of the fatal accident.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 29, 1919 Page 4
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Anton Beckman arrived last evening on a furlough visit from the Naval 
Training Camp at Great Lakes to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law 
Reuben Otto, who was buried at Reedsville this morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 01, 1919 Page 3


WILLIAM OTTO

William C. Otto, 81, member of a pioneer family of beekeepeers and 
a lifelong resident of Reedsville and Maple Grove, died this morning 
at the home near the village.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the farm home 
and at 2 o'clock at the Reedsville Evangelical church, the Rev. 
George Nickell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Otto was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Otto, early pioneers, 
who immigrated to this county from Germany in the early fifties. He was 
born in 1863 on the homestead where he spent his entire life. In 1887 he 
married Miss Anna Sachs of Abrams, Oconto county. Mr. Otto was the fourth 
lineal descendant of a family of beekeepers still operating an apiary. He 
was a member of the County Beekeepers association, in which he was active 
for years and served on school boards in Reedsville and Maple Grove, 
serving at 25-year span on these boards.
Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. R.A. Piepenburg of Madison, 
Mrs. William Procknow of Gillett, Wis., Mrs. William Krebs of Sheboygan 
Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Gissenaas of Milwaukee, Mrs. Ernestine 
Graetz of Pound, Wis., and six grandchildren.
The body will be moved to the Otto home from the Reedsville Cooperative 
funeral home Monday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 20, 1945 P.2


ROBERT GENE PAYNE

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Payne, Rt. 4, Chilton, has been named 
Robert Gene. He was born April 27 at Memorial Hospital and has six sisters, 
Donna, Jeanette, Sandra, Barbara, Mary and Evelyn, and three brothers, Donald, 
Daniel, and James. Maternal grandfather is Harold Vanderboof?? of Rt. 2, Ogema, 
and paternal grandparents are Ervin Payne of Rochester, Minn., and Mrs. Emma 
Payne of San Diego, Calif. Mrs. Gertrude Koepke is the great grandmother. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 13, 1957  P. 4
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(Note: Didn't find death notice)


LAURENE OTTO PIEPENBURG

REEDSVILLE…
The sad news of the death of Mrs. Martin Piepenburg who was Laurene Otto, was 
conveyed to relatives here by telegram Thursday afternoon and caused sincere 
sadness for Laurene was a favorite with all and her death leaves aching hearts 
who will sadly miss her cheerful, sunny friendship for hers was a life that 
believed in lightening the burdens of others by bearing her own with a smile. 
Ill for some time an operation was resorted to two weeks ago with the hope that 
it might be the means of saving her life, but such was not to be, and she was 
called home leaving a sorrowing husband, a son, Martin, five years old, and a 
daughter, Dolores, born four months ago to mourn her early death. She is also 
survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Otto and two sisters, Mrs. R. A. 
Piepenburg and Mrs. William Prochnow of Reedsville. The body was brought here 
from Chicago Friday evening and taken to the home of her parents. The funeral 
will be held from their home Sunday afternoon. Services at Ev. Zion church 
conducted by the pastor, Rev. Schleuter and burial will be at Ev. Zion Cemetery. 
Mrs. Piepenburg was only twenty eight years of age when called by the Reaper 
Death. 
Manitowoc Herald News, July 2, 1927  P. 10 


ELROY PRIEBE

Elroy, the fourteen months old son of Fred Priebe of Potter, who had been tenderly 
cared for by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fischer since the death of his 
mother whose young life went out when her son was born, was suddenly called Home 
by Angel of Death Sunday evening after an illness of but a few short hours. 
Stricken at nine o’clock Sunday evening with convulsions, the little fellow died 
Monday morning at 5 a.m. without regaining consciousness, the shock being too severe 
for his tender little body to endure. The sympathy of all is extended to the father, 
grandparents and relatives, by whom he was fondly loved and cherished. The funeral 
was held Wednesday from Ev. Church of this village Rev. Eilert officiating.  
Brillion News – Friday, Sept 21, 1917
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(Note: He died Sunday per obit which would be Sept. 16, 1917)


HERMAN PRIEBE

Herman Edward Priebe, 88, of Reedsville Manor Apartments, Reedsville, died 
Sunday, January 19, at home, following a lingering illness. Funeral services 
will be 2 pm Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Brillion. The Rev. Terry 
Deters will officiate and burial will be in Zion Evergreen Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Mr. Priebe was born July 16, 1897 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Frederick and Henriette Bergman Priebe. He married Leona Fischer January 26, 
1922 at Reedsville. He farmed in the Reedsville area during the early years 
of their marriage. Mr. Priebe was later employed as a Night Watchman for the 
National Dairy Division of the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company in 
Manitowoc for 19 years, retiring in 1960 due to ill health. The couple 
observed their 63rd wedding anniversary in January of 1985. Mr. Priebe was 
a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Brillion and Reedsville Senior Citizen 
Club.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, LaVerne ad Bernard Bartel of 
Madison; nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife 
on December 22, 1985, nine brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, after 4 pm Wednesday 
and until 10:30 am Thursday and then at the church from 11 am until the hour 
of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Jan. 20, 1986 page 3


LEONA PRIEBE

Mrs. Herman (Leona E.) Priebe, 63, of Reedsville Manor Apartments, died Sunday, 
December 22 at home, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be 2 
pm Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Brillion. Rev. Terry Deters will 
officiate and burial will be in Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Priebe was born December 23, 1901 in the town of Rockland, daughter of the 
late Albert and Bertha Buss Fischer. She married Herman Priebe on January 26, 
1922 at Reedsville. She worked as a clerk in the General Store in Reedsville 
before her marriage and after marriage she farmed with her husband in the 
Reedsville area, until they moved to Reedsville Manor Apartments in 1976. Mrs. 
Priebe was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Brillion.
Survivors include her husband, Herman; and a daughter and son-in-law, LaVerne 
and Bernard Bartel of Madison. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sella and 
a brother, John.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, after 4 pm Wednesday and 
until 10:30 am on Thursday and then at the church from 11 am to the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 23, 1985 page 3


SELLA PRIEBE

Reedsville News Items
Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter
Priebe – The sad tidings of a young life ended and a happy home made desolate was conveyed to Reedsville relatives and friends Monday morning by the ringing of the Ev. Zion Church bell which tolled the death of Mrs. Fred Priebe of Potter, daughter of Mr. Alb. Fischer of this village. The home which was one of supreme happiness last week when the family circle was brightened by the arrival of a baby boy is today left in sorrow from that circle earth's dearest treasure has been taken away and the father and child left to mourn the loss of the young mother who at the age of twenty-four years was chosen by the Supreme Father to leave this land and live in that Brighter Home above. Besides the husband and baby the deceased leaves a sorrowing father and mother, one brother, John Fischer and one sister, Leona Fischer to grieve that one so young had to leave them so soon. Hers was a life of gentleness, loved by all for her kindly disposition and gentle ways, the sympathy of the community goes to the stricken family. The funeral took place Wednesday at 1:30 pm from Ev. Church in this village, Rev. Sippel of Brillion officiating. Burial taking place in the Ev. Zion Cemetery southeast of this village. The many floral tributes attested to the esteem of sorrowing frieneds. Another soul has “crossed the bar.”
Brillion News – Fri., Aug. 4, 1916
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Marriage of Fred/Stella(sic) Priebe
Reedsville Items
A pretty home wedding was celebrated in our village Thursday afternoon and evening 
when Stella(sic) Fischer, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alb. Fischer became the 
bride of Fred Priebe, a prosperous young farmer residing near Brillion. The bride 
wore a gown of navy blue silk messaline and carried a bouquet of roses. She was 
attended by Lenora Reinke, Lena Priebe and Linda Fischer, also gowned in blue. 
The groom's attendants were Willie Priebe and Mr. Raschke. Rev. Detert of the 
Evangelical Association church pronounce the words that bound the happy couple 
for life just as the village clock struck the hour of 2:00 pm. Seats had been 
arranged on the lawn surrounding the home and dinner was served under a canvas 
covered tent. Reedsville's village band furnished music for the guests present 
who thoroughly enjoyed the day's pleasure. The happy couple were presented with 
many choice wedding gifts besides a purse of $50 by their admiring friends.
Brillion News, Fri., July 26, 1912
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Fred is buried in Brillion. Here is his Findagrave page:
Findagrave page


DORTHY PRIGGE

Dorothy A. Prigge(sic), age 86, of 1325 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
afternoon, Feb. 28, 2004 at the Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, March 2, 2004 at the Reinbold 
& Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc. The Rev. John Aitken will officiate 
with burial to follow at Zion Evergreen Cemetery in the Town of Rockland. 
Dorothy was born June 22, 1917 at Sheboygan Falls, daughter of the late Henry 
and Emilie Meyer Garbe Jr. She grew up in Sheboygan Falls and attended school 
there. On June 3, 1939 she was married to Gerhard Prigge in Sheboygan. He 
preceded her in death on May 2, 1972. 
Survivors include her six children and their spouses: Joyce and Jack Namz of 
Manitowoc; Gary and Terry Prigge of Manitowoc; Jane and Marcel Lawrence of Madison; 
George and Perri Prigge of Newton; Gloria Forte of Manitowoc; Edward and Joan Prigge 
of Manitowoc; twelve grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law 
and two sisters-in-law: Henry Prigge of Sheboygan; Bill and Dorothy Prigge of Orland 
Park, Ill.; Agnes Garbe of New Holstein; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends 
survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters and six 
brothers. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of 
Manitowoc on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of services as 12 noon.
Herald Times Reporter, 2004 


GERHARD PRIGGE

Gerhardt Prigge, 61, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Wednesday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home. 
The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Prigge was born Jan. 18, 1911, at Howards Grove, son of William Prigge 
and the late Amelia Henning Prigge. He married Dorothy Garbe June 3, 1940, 
at Howards Grove. He was employed at Grey Iron Foundry Inc., Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; three sons and three daughters (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.); his father, William Prigge; two brothers, Henry, of Howards 
Grove and William, of Normall, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Edgar (Gertrude) Kaiser, 
of Howards Grove; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Thursday until the time of 
service Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 3, 1972
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Funeral services for Gerhardt Prigge, 61, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, who died 
Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 2 p.m. 
Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Survivors include his wife.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 o'clock this Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 4, 1972


ADINA A. PROCKNOW

Adina A. Procknow, 87, of Reedsville, died Friday evening, August 31, at Park 
Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion United Methodist Church, 
Reedsville. Rev. Karl Goodfellow will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Procknow was born Feb. 11, 1897, at Reedsville, daughter of the late 
William C. and Anna Sachs. She married William L. Procknow on May 21, 1919, at 
Reedsville. Mrs. Procknow was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, 
a member of Zion Methodist Women and served as an organist for many years.
Survivors include a sister, Adeline Krebs of Sheboygan Falls, a niece, and six 
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters, Esther and Laurene, 
and a brother, Reuben.
There will be no Monday evening visitation at the Reedsville Funeral Home and also 
no visitation before services on Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, September 1, 1984 P. 3


WILLIAM L. PROCKNOW

William Prochnow(sic), 81, of Reedsville, died Saturday afternoon, at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Zion United Methodist Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery Reedsville.
Mr. Prochnow was born Sept. 9, 1888, at Beaver Dam, Wis., son of the late 
Frank and Amelia Neitzel Prochnow. He married Adina Otto May 21, 1919.
Survivors include his wife, six nephews and a niece.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday and then at the church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 4, 1970


GERALD "JERRY" REICHARDT SR.

Gerald "Jerry" Reichardt Sr., age 67, of 421 Johnson St., Valders, passed away 
unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2000 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11 am on Monday, July 31, 2000 at Zion 
United Methodist Church in Reedsville, with the Rev. John Vaughan officiating. 
Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Reedsville.
He was born August 4, 1932 in Green Bay, son of the late Harold and Lucille 
(Huebner) Reichardt. He married Phyllis Hillmann on October 6, 1956 at St. John 
St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. He served in the United States Navy for 
two years from 1954-1956. He worked 11 years at the Brillion Iron Works, then in 
1960 he established his own farm. He farmed with his wife and son until his 
retirement in 1994. He then moved to Valders. Jerry was a member of Zion United 
Methodist Church in Reedsville, served on various church committees, was a 
lifetime member of Reed-Way Sportsman Club, a director of the Manitowoc Co. Fish 
& Game. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking during his retirement. He was 
a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his 
family.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Phyllis; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammie (Paul) 
Nagel, Valders; a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald Scott (Rhonda) Reichardt, 
Reedsville; three grandchildren, Stephanie, Joe and Rachel Nagel, at home; his 
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl and Mildred Hillmann, Brillion; a sister 
and brother-in-law, Joyce (Vernon) Wenzel, Appleton; a brother and sister-in-law, 
Casey (Gen) Reichardt, Gresham; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kathy (Gary) 
Wallander, Whitelaw; three brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Russell (Ethel) 
Hillmann, Reedsville, Jerome (Rosemary) Hillmann, Brillion and Bill (Nancy) 
Hillmann, Reedsville. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter and a 
sister, Pat Tuschel.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville and on Sunday, July 30, 
2000 from 2-6 pm then on Monday at the church from 10 am until the time of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 2000


ARTHUR B. REICHERT

Reedsville Man Known Here Drowns on Hunting Trip
A.B. Reichert, a well known busness man of Reedsville, met death at Long Lake 
Thursday morning when while on a duck hunting trip, he suffered an attack of 
illness and is believed to have fallen from his boat into the lake. The dead 
body of Mr. Reichert was found at the side of the boat near the pier by other 
members of the party who became alarmed when their companion failed to appear 
after the boat had reached the pier.
Mr. Reichert was an intimate friend of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Grube of this 
city. He was well known here as an auto dealer. 
Mr. Reichert was a member of a party of five which spent the night at Long Lake, 
planning to hunt ducks. He arose early and was on the lake in a boat alone for 
some time before the others were ready to leave. It was noted when the party 
was about to set out that Mr. Reichert's boat was at he pier and when others 
in the party reached the boat they discovered the body of Mr. Reichert in the 
water at its side. Efforts to revive him were unavailing and physicians who were 
called said the death was due to drowning. The body was taken to Reedsville later 
in the day.
Accompanying Mr. Reichert on the hunting trip were Arnold Rusch, C.A. Delaney, 
Richard Otteleinand R. Pieppenburg, all residents of Reedsville. The sad accident 
cast a pall over Reedsville and the community in which Mr. Reichert was widely 
known is one of the most popular young busniess men of the section.
Mr. Reichert was 39 years of age and had been a resident of Reedsville for more 
than twenty years. He was associated in the firm of Pieppenberg and Reichert and 
owner of the Ford Garage in Reedsville. Deceased was a son of the Rev. Reichert 
of Brillion, was married and the father of four children, two sons and two 
daughters, whowith the widow survive. His parents and three sisters also survive.
Mr. and Mrs. Grube will attend the funeral Sunday.
Sheboygan Press, Sat., Nov. 1, 1919, page 6


BERTHA M. REICHERT

Bertha Mary Krueger, 84, formerly of Reedsville, died Wednesday afternoon 
at Appleton Extensive Care Center, Appleton.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at Zion United Church of 
Christ, Reedsville. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate with burial 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Krueger, nee Bertha Zahn, was born Aug. 4, 1880, in the Town of 
Rockland, daughter of the late August and Amelia Zahn. She was married to 
August Reichert(sic) Nov. 20, 1901. He preceded her in death in October of 
1919. 
She was married to William Krueger July 1, 1931. He preceded her in death 
Jan. 1941. Until two years ago Mrs. Krueger made her home with her daughter 
and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Barta, of Appleton.
Survivors include two sons, Earl and Lloyd, of Battle Creek, Mich., and two 
daughters, Mrs. John Barta, of Appleton and Mrs. Adeline Kilbe, of West Bend.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and at 
the church from 2 p.m. until the time of service Saturday. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, October 10, 1974 


GEORGE REICHERT

Reedsville – News was received here of the death last Friday afternoon at 1:30 
o’clock of the death of the Rev. George Reichert, father of Mrs. Arnold Rusch 
of this village, which occurred at his home at 1013 N. Durkee St., in Appleton. 
He had been in failing health the past year.  
The Rev. Reichert was born on May 19, 1852 at Richfield Washington County, this 
state. He received his college education at Northwestern College in Naperville, 
Ill., the school is now known as North Central college. After several years’ 
teaching experience he was ordained into the ministry of the Evangelical church 
and faithfully fulfilled his duties for forty-four years. After his retirement 
seven years ago, he located in Appleton to make a permanent home.  
His first marriage was to Miss Mary Elizabeth Becker. Six children were born of 
this union, three sons and three daughters. Two sons, Arthur, who was a member 
of the Peipenburg & Reichert firm in Reedsville and Albert, preceded him in death. 
One daughter, Ella (Mrs. Charles Meisner) who was a resident of this village, also 
passed away. His second marriage was to Miss Bertha Weber of Manitowoc on April 11, 
1926. The deceased was well known here and also in Brillion. He held the pastorate 
of the evangelical churches at Reedsville and Rockland for the three year period 
ending the spring of 1902. He was the pastor at Brillion for three years, leaving 
there in 1921. It was while he was the head of the Brillion Church that his wife 
passed away. His kindly nature as shown in the dealing with all who knew him 
endeared him to all with who he came in contact.  
Immediate survivors are his wife, one son, George, in Milwaukee; two daughters, 
Lydia (Mrs. Arnold F. Rusch) at Reedsville; Miss Lillian in Milwaukee, sixteen 
grandchildren; five great grandchildren. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon 
from the Evangelical church in Appleton, the Rev. Blum officiating. Interment was 
in the cemetery of the Zion Evangelical church at Reedsville.  
Brillion News – February 2, 1934 


LILLIAN CHRISTENA REICHERT

Graveside rites were conducted Monday at Reedsville Evergreen Cemetery 
by the Rev. Merlin Goehring of Lark for Miss Lillian Reichert, who died 
at the Western Home of the EUB at Cedar Falls, Iowa. 
Funeral services were at Cedar Falls. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Two Rivers Reporter, Thursday June 22, 1967 P. 24
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(11 Dec 1896/Jun 1967/SSDI)


MARY E. REICHERT

Mrs. Geo. Reichert, wife of Rev. Reichert of Brillion, died at the hospital at 
Appleton of pneumonia. She had undergone an operation for appendicitis, and 
seemed to be doing very well, but suffered an attack of pneumonia and passed 
away. Decedent was 62 years of age and was the mother of Mrs. Charles Meisner 
and Mrs. Arnold Rusch of Reedsville. Burial was at Reedsville.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 21, 1920 P. 8


ALBERT H. RUSCH

Albert H. Rusch, 85, retired Reedsville lumber dealer and the first fire chief 
in the village, died this noon at St. Marys hospital in Green Bay, where he had 
been a patient.
Funeral servces will be held Sunda at 1:30 p.m., from the home in the village 
and at two o’clock from the Zion Evangelical church, of which he was a member. 
Burial will be in the Zion Evergreen cemetery near Reedsville.
Mr. Rusch was a native of Rockland, where he was born in 1857. When only 12 
years old, his father died and he went into the lumber woods in the northern 
part of the state to seek employment. In 1872 he started working in the blacksmith 
shop of Hubbard and Noble in Reedsville and in 1887 took similar work in Brillion.
In 1891 Mr. Rusch returned to the logging business at Stratford, Wis., and purchased 
the Dumas lumber yard in Reedsville in 1894 which is still operated by his two sons, 
Arnold and Reuben. He also operated a yard in Whitelaw for two years.
Mr. Rusch helped organize the first volunteer fire department in Reedsville and was 
chosen its first chief. He also served several terms on the village board. He helped 
found the Reedsville Advancement association.
He was twice married, first to the former Miss Julia Haelfrisch, who died, and later 
to Miss Ernestine Seybold of Forest Junction.
Mr. Rusch retired from active business in 1930, the business being continued by his 
sons.
Survivors are the widow; five sons, Arnold and Reuben of Reedsville, Hugo of Winnetka, 
Ill., Ross, of Esaton, PA., and Norman, of Hammond, Ind.; 12 grandchildren and a great-
grandchild. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 24, 1943  P. 17 


ANITA RUSCH

Anita Rusch, age 85, of 3502 Hickory Hills Road, Reedsville, died on Sunday, 
Aug. 22, 2004 at Shady Lane Nursing Home in Manitowoc.
She was born on Nov. 11, 1918 in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late 
Carl and Emma (Becker) Krueger. She married Elmer Rusch on Dec. 4, 1954 at 
Reedsville. Anita was a beautician in Brillion and later operated a shop from 
the home known as Anita's County Side Beauty Salon until her retirement. She 
was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Brillion, the United Methodist 
Women, the Viking Rosemalers, the Maple Rock Homemakers; she was president of 
the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau Women and was instrumental in starting the 
Mass Farm Bureau contest in Manitowoc County.
Survivors include her husband: Elmer: a sister: Esther Krueger of Burbank, 
Calif.; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Dorothy and Fred "Dub" Archibald 
of Hurley, N.M.; Bernadine (Bunny) Rusch of Green Bay; John Conway of Spokane, 
Wash.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers: 
Leonard Krueger, Herbert Krueger and Milan Krueger; and four sisters: Lydia 
Hebermann, Amanda Kindschy, Adelia Habermann and Hilda Fischer.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Faith 
United Methodist Church in Brillion. The Rev. Susan Gaul will officiate. Burial 
will be at Zion Evergreen Cemetery in Reedsville. Friends may call at the church 
on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 24, 2004  P. A3


ARNOLD F. RUSCH

Arnold F. Rusch, 83, former Village of Reedsville President, died Saturday 
at Fort Myers, Fla.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Evangelical United 
Brethren Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Rusch was born May 4, 1888, at Brillion, son of the late Albert H. and 
Julia Haelfrisch Rusch. He was a prominent businessman in the Village of 
Reedsville where he started his career as a lumberman in 1905 with his father. 
In 1912, they incorporated as A.H. Rusch and Sons Co. He was active in 
business until his retirement in 1953 when he moved to Fort Myers.
He served as village trustee for two years and village president for seven 
years. He was a charter member and first president of the Reedsville Chamber 
of Commerce and later held the office of secretary. Mr. Rusch was also a 
charter member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, holding different 
offices in the church and Sunday School and was elected a trustee of the 
Wisconsin Conference in 1953. He married Lydia Reichert April 6, 1909, at 
Whitewater. Mr. Rusch also organized the first basketball team at Reedsville 
in 1905.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Roger, of Grafton, two daughters, Mrs. 
Robert (Jeanette) Christiansen and Mrs. Ray (Beatrice) Krame, of Manitowoc, 
four brothers, Hugo, of Lambertville, N.J., Reuben, of Reedsville, Ross, of 
Dylestown, Pa., and Norman, of Indianapolis, Ind., seven grandchildren and 
two great grandchildren. A son, Lawrence, and a daughter preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the 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. May 17, 1971


ARON W. RUSCH

Aron W. Rusch, 3502 Hickory Hills Road Reedsville Age 86, died Saturday 
January 18, 2003 at St. Mary Home in Manitowoc. 
He was born January 16, 1917 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late William 
and Ida (Schmidt) Rusch. Aron farmed with his brother in the Town of Rockland 
his entire life. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Reedsville. 
Survivors include a brother and two sisters-in-law: Elmer and Anita Rusch, 
Reedsville; Bernadine “Bunny” Rusch, Green Bay; a sister and two brothers-in-law: 
Dorothy and Fred “Dub” Archibald, Hurley New Mexico; John Conway, Spokane, 
Washington; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Aron was preceded in death by 
his parents, two sisters: Erna Rusch and Lila Conway and three brothers: Warren 
Rusch and Lila Conway and three brothers: Warren Rusch, William Rusch Jr. and 
Herman Rusch. 
Funeral service will be Tuesday January 21 at 11 a.m. at Zion United Methodist 
Church in Reedsville. The Rev. James Barnes will officiate. Burial will be in 
Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville. 
Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. 
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 2003


AUGUST E. RUSCH

Reedsville news:
August Rusch for a number of years carrier on Rural Route No. 3 out 
of here, but of late in the terminal railway service at Chicago, 
died there Monday evening of pneumonia. The body will be brought here 
for the funeral which will take place Thursday afternoon. Besides a 
bride of a few months, he is survived by three brothers and one sister. 
His death came as a shock to his many friends here who knew nothing of 
his illness.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 24, 1917, Page 4
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Reedsville Page
Rusch - Friends of August E. Rusch, former R.F.D. carrier on Rte. 3, Reedsville, Wis., were 
shocked Tuesday on hearing that he had succumbed to an attack of pneumonia and passed 
away at his Chicago home after a few days illness. Mr. Rusch was 33 years of age and is 
survived by his wife, three brothers, William, Walter and Otto and one sister, Mrs. F. Schmidt.  
His mother, Mrs. H. Rusch died a few months ago. Kind, considerate and upright, it is indeed 
a sad blow to the bereaved family who have lost not only a loving husband and brother but a 
counselor and friend whose lofty character was a model to follow. His body was brought to 
Reedsville and interred in the Ev. Zion Cemetery southeast of the village to rest in peace besides 
the remains of his mother to whom he had during her lifetime been a solace and comforter as well 
as a cherished son. Since resigning his position as RFD carrier, the deceased had been employed 
as Railway mail Clerk on C. & N.W.Ry and at the terminal Postal Railway offices at St. Paul and 
Chicago. He was married about a year  ago at Chicago to Miss Martha Lotz.
The remains of August E. Rusch reached here Wednesday evening from Chicago accompanied by 
his wife and brother, Ben, Fred Schmidt and Walter Rusch. The funeral took place Thursday at 
1:30 pm from home.
Brillion News - Fri., Jan. 26, 1917  
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August Rusch, a former Reedsville man, died at Chicago, where he 
had been ill for some time. Mr. Rusch was formerly mail carrier on 
Reedsville Route 3, but later moved to Chicago. He was 33 years of 
age and death was due pneumonia. Of late years he had been employed 
as a clerk in the railway mail postal service. A widow, three 
brothers and a sister survive. The body was taken to Reedsville for 
burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 27, 1917, Page 3


EARNSTENA M. RUSCH

Mrs. Albert H. Rusch, 85, former Reedsville resident, died Monday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. She had resided 
the past several years at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Zion Evangelical United 
Brethren Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Hubert Diekvoss will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
The former Ernestina (sic) Seibold was born at Forest Junction June 12, 1872, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Seibold. She was married Jan. 5, 
1900, to Albert H. Rusch who died many years ago.
Surviving are four sons, Hugo, vice president of Opinion Research of Princeton, 
N.J., Rueben of Reedsville, Ross, president of Negafile, New Hope, Pa., and 
Norman, district manager of Socony Vacuum, Bremen, Ind.; a stepson, Arnold at 
Fort Meyers, Fla.; a brother, George of Forest Junction; 17 grandchildren and 
eight great grandchildren. 
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Wednesday until 10:30 
a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to the church where it will lie in 
state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 3, 1957  P. 13


ELMER C. RUSCH

Elmer C. Rusch, age 93, of Country Care Assisted Living, Reedsville, 
died on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. 
He was born on June 4, 1914, in the town of Rockland, son of the late 
William & Ida (Schmidt) Rusch. He married Anita Krueger on Dec. 4, 
1954, at Zion United Methodist Church in Reedsville. Elmer and Anita 
celebrated 49 years of marriage. She preceded him in death in August 
2004. 
Elmer graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Agriculture 
Short Course and farmed in the town of Rockland. He served in the U.S. 
Air Force from 1942 to 1946. He was a member of Faith United Methodist 
Church and was active in the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau for many 
years. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his wife; two sisters: Erna and Lila; and 
four brothers: Herman, Aron, Bill, and Warren. 
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. at Faith 
United Methodist Church in Brillion. The Rev. Susan Safford-Gaul will 
officiate. Burial will be in the Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville. 
Friends may call at the church on Friday, Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. until 
the time of service at 11 a.m.. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville 
is assisting the Rusch family with arrangements. 
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to (private) for their 
tireless efforts in helping to care for Elmer, and their friendship. 
Also to all who visited, sent cards, and remembered Elmer in any way, 
especially the staff at Country Care and Aurora Hospice for their 
compassionate care. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 26, 2007 


ELSIE M. RUSCH

Elsie M. Rusch, age 82, of Park Lawn Nursing Home, formerly of Reedsville, 
passed away on Thursday, October 24, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 1996, at Zion 
United Methodist Church, Reedsville. Rev. Juan Falcon will officiate with burial 
at Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
She was born February 15, 1914, in Detmold, Germany, daughter of the late 
Frederick and Emma (Enneper) Brockman. She married Herman Rusch on April 26, 
1941, in Brillion. She worked many years for different employers and worked at 
Stellbrink's Bakery until her retirement. She also farmed with her husband. She 
was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, Reedsville, a Sunday school teacher, 
United Methodist Women, church choir, the Rockland Homemaker, and a member of the 
Farm Bureau Women.
Survivors include her husband, Herman; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Gary 
Thorpe, Manitowoc; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Dean Rusch, Reedsville, Dennis 
and Susan Rusch, Reedsville; four grandchildren, Heidi Thorpe, Aaron Thorpe and his 
fiancee, Brenda Zimmermann, Holly Rusch, Jill Rusch; one sister, Frieda Schubring, 
Two Rivers. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mamie Wolfmeyer and Emma 
Stellbrink; one brother, Werner "Spitz" Brockman; three brothers-in-law, Rueben 
Wolfmeyer, Paul Stellbrink, and Lawrence Schubring.
Friends may call on Saturday (TODAY) at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of 
service.
The family would like to thank the staff at Park Lawn Home and the staff at the 
Critical Care Unit at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for their care and concern.
Herald Times Reporter, October 26, 1996 P. A2


EMILIE RUSCH

Mrs. Emilie Rusch whose sudden death was announced in last week’s issue of 
Reporter was buried Sunday from her late home and from the Ev. Zion Church 
to the Ev. Cemetery, south east of this village.
The funeral cortege being one of the largest ever seem here, more than one 
hundred autos following the remains to their final resting place attesting 
to the high esteem of her sorrowing friends and relatives for hers was a 
life well spent, a loving mother and kind and generous neighbor. None who 
entered her home ever left without a kindly welcome and a feeling of good 
will and generosity; for to make others happy was one of the aims of her 
life and with one accord the heartfelt sorrow of all is felt that henceforth 
earthly scenes have vanished for their esteemed relative and friend whose 
death brought sorrow to all who knew her best.  
Mrs. Rusch was born in Rockland fifty-four years ago. Her husband, Herman 
Rusch died thirteen years ago and after his death she removed to Reedsville, 
accompanied by her sons, August, Walter and Otto, where she erected a home. 
Five children, William, August, Bertha, (Mrs. F. Schmidt), Walter and Otto, 
two brothers, Albert and Wm. Moede and two sisters, Mrs. Schubring of Forest 
Junction and Mrs. Schley of Marshfield survive.  
The ground upon which the present Ev. Zion Church is built and one of its 
beautiful stained glass art windows is an evidence of her generosity and 
kindness both being donations from the deceased lady.  
Brillion News – October 13, 1916  


GERMAINE RUSCH

Germaine (Gerry) Rusch, 55, of Route 2, Brillion, died after a courageous fight 
with cancer on Tuesday, December 31, 1985, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. 
Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Friday at Zion United Methodist Church, 
Reedsville. Rev. Karl Goodfellow will officiate with burial to follow at Zion 
Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Rusch was born July 4, 1930 in the town of Maple Grove, daughter of Aaron 
and Edna Radant. She was the beloved wife of William Rusch whom she married on 
June 26, 1954 at Brillion. Mrs. Rusch was an avid golfer and bridge player. She 
was presently employed at Job Service in Menasha. Mrs. Rusch was a member of 
Zion United Methodist church of Reedsville.
Survivors include her husband, Bill; her parents, Aaron and Edna Radant of 
Brillion; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and James Plier of Neenah; a 
brother and a sister-in-law, Orville and Jeanette Radant of Omro; a special 
aunt to many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She leaves behind 
many relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 4 o'clock this Thursday 
afternoon and until 10:30 am on Friday and then at the church from 11 am until 
the hour of service. A memorial fund has been established.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Jan. 2, 1986 page 3


HERMAN RUSCH    (d. 1903)

Death Fri. in Reedsville of 47-yr. old Hermann Rusch of a stomach illness 
with which he had been afflicted for many years. He leaves a widow and 
several children. The funeral took place Mon. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903
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Herman Rusch, aged 47 years, died at his home near Reedsville yesterday 
after an illness of two months. Demise was caused by stomach troubles 
from which the decedent had been a sufferer for a long time. He is 
survived by a wife and five children. The funeral will take place from 
the German Lutheran church at Reedsville Monday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 13, 1903 P.1
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Reedsville Letter:
Albert Rusch, aged 47 years, died at his home Friday after an illness of 
two months. Demise was caused by stomach troubles from which the decedent 
had been a sufferer for a long time. He is survived by a wife and five 
children. The funeral took place from the German Lutheran church at 
Reedsville Monday afternoon.
Brillion News, Fri., June 19, 1903
(Note: This newspaper was in error, this should be Herman Rusch who d. in 1903)
**********
An illness of two months terminated in the death of Herman Rusch a well 
known resident of Reedsville, Friday. Deceased was 47 years of age and had 
always made his home here. A wife and five children are left to mourn his 
demise.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 18, 1903 p.1
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Herman Rusch
birth: 27 November 1855 Wisconsin
death: 12 June 1903 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Rockland
residence: 1903 Rockland
father: William Rusch
mother: Wilhelmine
spouse: Emilie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HERMAN E. RUSCH    (d. 1997)

Herman Rusch, age 85, of Parklawn Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Reedsville, died 
Sunday, March 9, 1997, at the Parklawn Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 1997, at Zion United 
Methodist Church, Reedsville. Rev. Juan Falcon will officiate with burial in Zion 
Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
He was born August 5, 1911, in the town of Rockland, son of the late William and 
Ida Schmidt Rusch. He married Elsie Brockman April 26, 1941, in Brillion. He was 
a dairy farmer until his retirement. He was a member of Zion United Methodist 
Church, Reedsville, a member of the Farm Bureau and a former Sunday School 
teacher.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Gary Thorpe, Manitowoc; 
two sons and one daughter-in-law, Dean Rusch, Reedsville, Dennis and Susan Rusch, 
Reedsville; four grandchildren, Heidi Thorpe, Aaron Thorpe and fiancee Brenda 
Zimmermann, Holly Rusch, Jill Rusch; one sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and 
Fred (Dub) Archibald, Hurley, N.M.; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Elmer and 
Anita Rusch, Reedsville, Aron Rusch, Reedsville; one brother-in-law, John Conway, 
Spokane, Wash.; two sisters-in-law, Bernadine (Bunny) Rusch, Frieda Schubring, Two 
Rivers; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, 
Elsie on October 24, 1996, two sisters, Erna Rusch and Lila Conway and two brothers, 
Warren Rusch and William Rusch Jr.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. Tuesday at Zion United Methodist Church, Reedsville, 
until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 9, 1997 P. A2


IDA RUSCH

A 61 year old town of Rockland resident, Mrs. William H. Rusch, died at her home 
Saturday afternoon after suffering a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Evangelical United Brethren 
church, Reedsville, with the Rev. Merlin Hoeft officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
The former Ida Schmidt, Mrs. Rusch was born in Rockland in 1889. She was married 
to William H. Rusch in Rockland in 1910. Since then the couple had resided on a 
farm in the town.
Survivors include the husband; two daughters, Mrs. John Conway of Miami, Ariz., and 
Mrs. Fred Archibald of Hurley, N.M.; four sons, Herman, Elmer, Aron and William Jr., 
all of Rockland; two brothers, John H. Schmidt of Rockland and Arno Schmidt of 
Appleton; a sister, Mrs. Hattie Stebane of Forest Junction; and four grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Reedsville funeral home until 11 a.m. Tuesday when 
the casket will be moved to the church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 22, 1951  P. 6
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A society event of note in the Town of Rockland was the marriage of Miss Ida 
Schmidt and William Rusch, the wedding being a large one and elaborate. Both 
young people are popular with a host of friends who tender congratulations. 
They will reside in Rockland, the groom being a prosperous farmer.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 18, 1910 page 2


LYDIA V. RUSCH

Mrs. Lydia V. Rusch, 91, of 1617 Ahrens St., Manitowoc, died late Monday evening 
in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Reedsville Funeral Home, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Calmer Overlien, pastor of Zion United Methodist Church, 
Forest Junction, will officiate and burial will be in Zion Evergreen Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Mrs. Rusch, nee Lydia Reichert, was born Feb. 8, 1886, in Marshfield, daughter 
of the late Rev. George and Mrs. Mary Becker Reichert. She attended school in 
Reedsville and was graduate from Lawrence College, Appleton, in 1908 with a 
degree in music. She was married to Arnold Rusch April 6, 1909, in Whitewater. 
For the past 20 years she had resided in Florida, recently returning to Manitowoc 
County. Mrs. Rusch was a member of First United Methodist Church, Fort Myers, Fla.
Survivors include a son, Roger of Grafton, Wis., two daughters, Mrs. Robert 
(Jeanette) Christiansen and Mrs. Roy (Beatrice) Kramer of Manitowoc, seven 
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A son, three brothers and two 
sisters preceded her in death.
There will be no visitation in the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 1977 P. 3


NORMAN H. RUSCH

Norman H. Rusch, 72, 2222 Newberry Ave., died Saturday, Feb-ruary (sic) 4, 1995 
at a local nursing home. He was born April 21, 1922 in Appleton to the late Walter 
and Luella (Reim) Rusch. Norman graduated from Appleton High School. He was 
employed at the City of Manitowoc Park Department. Norman served in the U.S. Army 
from 1941 to 1945. He moved to Green Bay in 1963. He was a member of Peace United 
Methodist Church.
He is survived by two cousins.
Friends may call at Peace United Methodist church, 919 Schwartz Street, after 
11 a.m. on Saturday, February 11. Funeral at 1 p.m. at the church with the Rev. 
Jim Wilson officiating. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville, Wis. A memorial 
to the church has been established at Findeisen-Greiser Funeral Home, 617 S. 
Roosevelt Street, Findeisen-Greiser Funeral Home handling all arrangements.
A special thank you to Unity Hospice.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Thursday, February 9, 1995 P. B2


REUBEN RUSCH

Reuben A. Rusch, 85, of Reedsville, went to his eternal rest on Saturday, 
September 17, 1988.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion United Methodist 
Church in Reedsville with the Rev. Holland Reidel officiating. Burial will be 
in the Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Rusch was born June 2, 1903, at Reedsville, son of the late Albert and 
Ernestine Seybold Rusch. He graduated from Reedsville High School in 1921 
and the Commercial College at Madison in 1924. He then joined his father and 
brother in the lumber business, owning and operating A.H. Rusch and Sons Inc. 
for 42 years. Prior to his retirement in 1965, he was a member of the Lumbermens 
Association. He married Verona Luedtke on November 11, 1927. They observed 
their 60th Wedding Anniversary in November. An avid sports fan, he was a member 
of various local basketball and baseball teams, particularly the Manitowoc 
County Basketball Team. One of the high-lights of his avocations was assisting 
the coach of the 1946 Reedsville High School State Championship basketball team. 
Reuben was a Past Master of the Masonic Calumet Lodge No. 172, Fire Chief of the 
Reedsville Fire Dept. Village Board, Shady Lane Building Committee, President 
of the Reedsville Methodist Church and a Sunday School Teacher for 27 years.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Verona; a son, Dr. Reuben Rusch, of 
Schenectady, New York; two daughters, Joann Hubbard of Maple Plain, Minnesota, 
and Rachehl Rusch of Burnsville, Minnesota; five grandchildren; one great grandson; 
two brothers, Hugo Rusch of Lambertville, New Jersey, and Ross Rusch of Doylestown, 
Pennsylvania.
Friends may call at the Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, 6 p.m. to 9 
p.m. Tuesday and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and then at the church from 
10:30 a.m. to the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been 
established.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 19, 1988 P. 12


VERONA E. RUSCH

Verona E. Rusch, 87, of 116 N. 5th Street, Reedsville, died Wednesday, July 17, 
1991, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Zion United Methodist Church, 
Reedsville. Rev. Holland Reidel officiating. Burial will be in Zion Evergreen 
Cemetery.
She was born December 22, 1903, in Reedsville, daughter of the late Karl and Ida 
Bartel Luedtke. She married Reuben Rusch November 11, 1927. She was a graduate of 
Reedsville High School Class of 1922. The couple observed their 60th Wedding 
Anniversary in 1987. They owned and operated A.H. Rusch Lumber Co. in Reedsville 
until retiring in 1976. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, Reedsville, 
the United Methodist Women and held various offices. She was also a Sunday School 
Teacher for many years. She was an officer of the Reedsville Medical Center for 14 
years and President of the Reedsville Senior Citizens for many years.
Survivors include two daughters. Joann Hubbard and Rachel Rusch, both of Minneapolis, 
Minn.; one son, Dr. Reuben A. Rusch of Schenectady, N.Y.; four granddaughters and 
one great grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband September 17, 1988, one 
granddaughter, Barbara Rusch of Albany, N.Y., one sister Juanita Horn of Brillion, 
and one brother, Elroy Luedtke of Frankfort, Minn.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-9 p.m. Friday and 
on Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.
Herald Times Reporter, July 19, 1991 P. B8


VIRGINIA RUSCH

DEATH TAKES THREE LIVES AT REEDSVILLE
Finis was written to the lives of three in and near Reedsville yesterday
and today, the Grim Reaper taking Frank Kocourek, aged 83, Arthur Krueger,
14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Krueger, and little Virginia Mae
Rusch, year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Rusch.
Virginia Mae Rusch
Ill since birth, little Virginia Mae Rusch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold
Rusch, passed away at the family home at Reedsville last night at the age of
one year. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, Beatrice, 9; Jeanette,
7 and two brothers, Lawrence, 13 and Roger aged 5. Funeral services will be
held Sunday afternoon from the Evangelical Zion church, Rev. Reichert
officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 22, 1927
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(Note: This article was split into the three deaths and put with
the person who died)


WALTER RUSCH

Walter Rusch, 72, of 2222 Newberry Ave., Green Bay, who was a Manitowoc 
resident 20 years prior to moving to Green Bay two years ago, died Thursday 
at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Peace Evangelical Church, 
Green Bay, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville. 
Mr. Rusch was employed by Mirros Aluminum Co., Manitowoc until retiring seven 
years ago. He was a World War I veteran. He married the former Lu Ella Reim 
in 1921 and she survives with a son, Norman, of Green Bay and two brothers, 
William of Reedsville and Otto, of Chili Wis. 
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at Findelsen-Greiser Funeral Home, 617 S. 
Roosevelt Ave., Green Bay. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 26, 1965  P. 9 


WARREN RUSCH

Reedsville Youth Is Drowned As He Swims In Pigeon Lake 
Warren Rusch, 19, Went to Lake After Finishing Shift At Ship Yards 
Warren Rusch, 19, of Reedsville, one of a group of ship yards welders 
who drove to Pigeon Lake for a swim after completing their work at 7:30 
o’clock this morning, drowned in about 12 feet of water off the diving 
platform at the Koepsel resort. 
It was the third drowning of the year in Manitowoc county and the second 
in 36 hours….
Occurred at 8:30 
The drowning at Pigeon Lake, located about 18 miles southwest of Manitowoc, 
occurred this morning at about 8:30 o’clock or a few minutes thereafter. 
The group of arc welders, ten in number, had completed their eight-hour 
shift at 7:30 o’clock this morning and then drove out to Pigeon Lake in 
two cars. In the group beside Rusch were (names omitted for privacy). 
(Omitted), who was swimming alongside of Rusch, saw him go under the water 
when they were within a few feet of the diving platform. He caught hold of 
Rusch but the latter slipped out of his grasp. Rusch never came to the 
surface. Several of the group dove into the water but none was able to 
locate the body.
Unable to make telephone connections from the Koepsel pavilion, (omitted) 
ran in to the Emil Lutzke farm and called the Manitowoc fire department. 
The fire department in turn notified Sherif Elmer Bergner who went to the 
southside station and picked up Assistant Chief Emil Panosh?? And Captain 
Edwin Plautz with the inhalator.
Meanwhile at Pigeon Lake, efforts were continued to locate Rusch. Finally a 
rope was tied in ice tongs and the body was found alongside the supports of 
the diving platform. It was brought to shore and artificial respiration was 
applied by several of Rusch’s companions. Five minutes after this was started, 
the sheriff and firemen arrived with the inhalator. Efforts to revive Rusch 
were continued for an hour and a half under the direction of Dr. Theodore 
Teitgen, county coroner. No sign of life was detected. Rusch had been in the 
water about 20 minutes. 
Honor Student. 
Warren Rusch, an honor student in his senior year at Reedsville high school, 
was born on the farm of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. WIliam H. Rusch, route 2, 
Reedsville, in 1923. He was one of the important cogs in Coach Earl Witte’s 
high school basketball team and was graduated from the high school in 1941. 
He was also prominent in class activities.
He took a course in welding at the Vocational school here and later secured 
employment as a welder at the yards of the Manitowoc Ship Building Company.
Survivors are his parents; four brothers, two sisters. Funeral arrangements 
have not been completed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 18, 1942  P. 4
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Funeral services for Warren Rusch, 19, who drowned at Pigeon Lake Saturday, 
were held Wednesday afternoon at the Zion Evangelical church at Reedsville. 
Interment was in the Evergreen Evangelical cemetery. The Rev. William J. Abe 
officiated. 
Pallbearers were (omitted for privacy). 
A brother was granted a furlough to attend the rites and arrived Tuesday.
Manitowoc Harold Times, July 24, 1942  P. 2


WILLIAM RUSCH    (d. 1966)

William H. Rusch Sr., 84, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Saturday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 
2 pm Tuesday at Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, Reedsville. The Rev. 
Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Mr. Rusch was born May 8, 1882 at Rt. 2, Reedsville, son of the late Herman and 
Emilie Moede Rusch. He attended District No. 6 school in Town of Rockland. He 
married Ida Schmidt Feb. 16, 1910 and for many years they operated the homestead 
on Rt. 2, Reedsville. His wife died in 1951.
He was instrumental in founding the Reedsville Cooperative and served as vice 
president and director for a number of years. He was treasurer of the Rockland 
Co-op Telephone Co. in its early years and served on the Rockland District No. 6 
school board. He was a charter member of the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau. For 
the past 20 years he made his home with his sons, Elmer and Aron.
He was active in church leadership and served as class leader up until the time 
of his illness when he was made an honorary class leader.
Survivors are four sons, Herman, Elmer and Aron of Rt. 2, Reedsville, William Jr. 
of Rt. 2, Brillion; two daughters, Mrs. John (Lila) Conway of Spokane, Wash., 
and Mrs. F.C. (Dorothy) Archibald of Hurley, N.M.; a brother, Otto of Chili, Wis.; 
nine grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A son, Warren; a daughter, Erna; two 
brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 pm Monday until 10:30 
am Tuesday when the casket will be removed to church and the body will lie in 
state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Aug. 20, 1966 page M9
*******
A society event of note in the Town of Rockland was the marriage of Miss Ida 
Schmidt and William Rusch, the wedding being a large one and elaborate. Both 
young people are popular with a host of friends who tender congratulations. 
They will reside in Rockland, the groom being a prosperous farmer.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 18, 1910 page 2


WILLIAM H. RUSCH    (d. 1989)

William Howard Rusch, 58, RR2,  Brillion, Wisconsin, passed away at his home 
on September 3, 1989. Funeral services will be 11 am Wednesday at Zion United 
Methodist Church in Reedsville. Rev. Holland Reidel will officiate and burial 
will be in Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Rusch was born December 10, 1930 in Manitowoc County, son of the late 
William and Ida Rusch. He graduated from Reedsville High School and attended 
New Mexico State College. In previous years, he had been associated with 
Brillion Iron Works and Rural Insurance companies. Mr. Rusch retired in 1988, 
a Manufacturer's Representative for Acorn Manufacturing. Mr. Rusch was a member 
of Zion United Methodist Church, Reedsville, where he had held various duties. 
He was also President of the Reedsville Medical Board for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Bernadine; step daughters, Sandra King and Jeanne 
Calhoun; step sons, Jon and Michael Calhoun; two step granddaughters, Kristy 
and Sarah King, all of Green Bay; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Herman and 
Elsie Rusch, Elmer and Anita Rusch; one brother, Aron Rusch, all of Reedsville; 
one sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Fred Archibald, Hurley, New Mexico; 
one brother-in-law, John Conway, Spokane, Washington; nieces, nephews; great 
nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Warren Rusch 
and a sister, Lila Conway.
Friends may call at the Wieting Scheider Funeral Home in Reedsville from 4 pm to 
9 pm Tuesday and then at the church on Wednesday from 8:30 am until the hour of 
services. The memory of Bill will be held in the hearts and minds of loved ones 
and many friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Sept. 5, 1989 page B8


BERTHA SCHMIDT

Mrs. William Schmidt, 83, nee Bertha Rein (sic), of Reedsville, died Saturday 
at St. Vincent hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Zion Evangelical United Brethern 
church at Reedsville.
Mrs. Schmidt was born in 1865 at Forest Junction and in 1886 was married to Mr. 
Schmidt. He died in 1937.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Albert Stebane of Forest Junction and Mrs. William 
Rusch of Reedsville; two sons, Arno of Appleton and John of Reedsville, with whom 
she resided in recent years.
Also surviving are a half brother, Reinhold Reim (sic) of Abrams, four half sisters, 
Mrs. W.C. Otto of Madison, Mrs. Robert Haese of this city and Mrs. John Kloehn and 
Mrs. Gust Bloy of Forest Junction.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 31, 1949 P.2


JOHN A. SCHMIDT

John August Schmidt, 96, of Mequon Care Center, formerly of Reedsville, died 
Saturday, Sept. 12, 1987 at the Care Center. Funeral services will be 1 pm 
Wednesday at Zion United Methodist Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Carl Goodfellow 
will officiate and burial will be in Zion Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Schmidt was born March 24, 1891 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
William and Bertha Reim Schmidt. He married Carrie Schmidt June 12, 1918 at 
Reedsville. Mr. Schmidt farmed in the Town of Rockland until retiring in 1958, 
when he moved to Reesville. Mr. Schmidt was a member of Zion United Methodist 
Church, Reedsville. He served on the Board of Trustees and was Janitor for many 
years.
Survivors include three daughters and four sons-in-law, Arline and Ross Hacker 
of Arizona City, Arizona, Phyllis and Zane Pautz of Milton, Wisconsin, Gladys 
and Calvin Hueber of Mequon and Gordon Zoerb of manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and 
21 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife August 12, 1978; a 
daughter, Angie; two sisters and a brother.
Friends may call at Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, after 5 pm Tuesday 
and until 10 am Wednesday and then at the church from 10:30 am until the hour of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Sept. 14, 1987
*******
Notes from Reedsville:
John Schmidt of Rockland and Miss. Carrie Schmidt of Mishicot were married 
Wednesday evening by Rev. Elbert. The young couple will reside on a farm 
near here.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 20, 1918


NO NAME SCHMIDT

Schmidt
birth: 28 September 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co.
death: 28 September 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Rockland
father: William Schmidt
mother: Bertha
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
(Note: William and Bertha are both in this cem and this
child is bur. at Rockland)


NO NAME SCHMIDT

Schmidt
birth: 14 July 1904 Rockland, Manitowoc Co.
death: 14 July 1904 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Rockland
father: William Schmidt
mother: Bertha Reim
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
(Note: William and Bertha are both in this cem and this
child is bur. at Rockland)


WILLIAM SCHMIDT

William Schmidt, 78, retired town of Rockland farmer, died at the Holy 
Family hospital last night where he had been a patient for the past week. 
Death was attributed to hardening of the arteries.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the home 
and at 2 o’clock from the Reedsville Evangelical church. Burial will be 
made in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Schmidt was born in the town of Maple Grove on November 19, 1858. On 
April 14, 1886 he was married to Bertha Reim, who survives. The couple 
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last year. Mr. Schmidt located 
on his farm in the town of Rockland immediately after his marriage. He was 
an officer of his school district. About 15 years ago Mr. Schmidt retired. 
He bought a 40 acre tract about half a mile from his farm and moved there. 
His son, Arno, took over his farm. 
Survivors besides the widow include two sons, Arno and John, both of the 
town of Rockland; two daughters, Mrs. William Rusch, town of Rockland, and 
Mrs. Albert Stebane, Forest Junction; four brothers, Carl of the town of 
Rockland, Fred and Herman of Manitowoc, and George of Merrill; three sisters, 
Mrs. William Grimmer, Mrs. Henry Boettcher, and Mrs. William Grimmer, all of 
Appleton; 22 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
The body will lie at the home until the time of the services Saturday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 2, 1937  P. 11


AMANDA SCHULTZ

Mrs. Fred Schultz, 77, Reedsville resident died Sunday afternoon at the home of 
a son and daughter-in-law in the village, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Schultz. She had 
been ill a month. Funeral services will be 2 pm Wednesday at Zion United 
Brethren Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Hubert Dickvoss will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
The former Amanda Giese was born at Brillion, daughter of the late Carl and 
Amelia Buss Giese, September 25, 1879. She was married April 13, 1899 and the 
couple farmed in the Town of Rockland before moving to Reedsville in 1915. Mr. 
Schultz died in 1955.
Survivors are a son, Alvin of Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. Martha Strauss of 
Shawano; seven brothers, Richard of Witte, Wis., Adolph, Raymond and William 
of Shawano and Alfred, Arthur and Elmer of Green Bay and a grandchild.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 pm Tuesday until 10:30 am 
Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie 
in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Aug. 5, 1957 page 11
********
Maple Grove:
Married at the home of Chas Giese, Miss Amanda Giese and Fred Schultz. The 
bride is a highly esteemed young lady who always moved in the highest class 
of society and is the possessor of charming personalities. The bridegroom 
is a wealthy young farmer of sterling worth whose home is in Rockland and 
where the young couple will live in the future. Their many friends wish them 
a happy and prosperous married life.
Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 28, 1899


ANNA I.L. SCHULTZ

Anna I. Schultz, age 99, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening, Aug. 24, 2007, at the home.
She was born on Dec. 23, 1907, in Nirobi, N.D., daughter of the late George and 
Emma (Johnson) Taylor. On Dec. 28, 1927, she married Emerald A. Schultz in Moosejaw, 
Saskatchewan. He preceded her in death on Sept 23, 1984. Anna worked at Chilton 
Metal Products in the inspection and assembly departments for 12 years, retiring 
in 1973.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.); 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; six 
great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survive. 
Anna also was preceded in death by four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; an 
infant son, Randall; three sons-in-law: Raymond Schuh, Rueben Schneider and Louis 
Duellman; one brother, Clarence E. Taylor and one sister: Alice Taylor.
Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at St. Paul's United 
Methodist Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Thomas 
Dunham with burial at Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
The family will great relatives and friends at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, until the time of service at noon.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the nurses, staff and sisters at 
St. Mary's Home, especially center 3, for their compassionate care and support given 
to Anna and her family. Anna was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother. 
Mom, we love you and miss you.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 27, 2007


EMERALD E. A. SCHULTZ

Emerald A. Schultz, 79, of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 
Brillion, died Sunday, September 23, at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital, following 
a long illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Faith United Methodist Church, 
Brillion. The Rev. Robert Gossett will officiate with burial at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Schultz was born July 28, 1905, at Cecil, son of the late Henry and Martha 
Boettcher Schultz. He married the former Anna Taylor on December 28, 1927, at 
Moose Jaw, Sask. Canada. He moved to Cecil in 1929 and farmed there until 1941 
when he came to Brillion. Mr. Schultz was employed at Brillion Iron Works until 
his retirement in August of 1970. Mr. Schultz was a part-time bartender until 
1981. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Brillion.
Survivors include his wife, Anna; a son and a daughter-in-law, Melvin and Carol 
Schultz of Neenah; six daughters and sons-in-law, Eileen and Ray Schuh of Brillion, 
Peral (sic) and Reuben Schneider of Manitowoc, Alice and Louis Duellmann of 
Manitowoc. Lu and Ronald Schroeder of Minona, Pat and Wendell Ott of Stoughton 
and Helen and Dick Eckberg of Green Bay; two brothers, Leon of Shawano and Reuben 
of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Esther Glass of Milwaukee, Mrs. Kenneth (Mary) 
Foth of Milwaukee and Mrs. Selma Drage of Wausau; 22 grandchildren and 14 great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, two grandchildren and two 
brothers.
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 4 p.m. Tuesday, until 
10 a.m. on Wednesday and at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the hour of service.
Herald Times Reporter, September 24, 1984 P. 3


FRED SCHULTZ

Fred Schultz, 82, retired farmer, died at his home in Reedsville Tuesday.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Reedsville Funeral 
Home and at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Reedsville. The 
Rev. Merlin Hoeft will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was born in Rockland in 1873 and in 1899 married Miss Amanda Giese. He 
farmed in the town until 1915 when the couple moved to Reedsville.
Surviving are his wife; a son, Elvin of Reedsville; three brothers, Albert and 
William of Reedsville and Louis of Abbotsford, Wis.; sister, Mrs. Tillie Zunker 
of Abbotsford; and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 11, 1955  P. 13
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Maple Grove:
Married at the home of Chas Giese, Miss Amanda Giese and Fred Schultz. The 
bride is a highly esteemed young lady who always moved in the highest class 
of society and is the possessor of charming personalities. The bridegroom 
is a wealthy young farmer of sterling worth whose home is in Rockland and 
where the young couple will live in the future. Their many friends wish them 
a happy and prosperous married life.
Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 28, 1899


HENRY A. SCHULTZ

Found Dead at Grave of Wife - Henry Schulz Had been Cutting Grass
Reedsville-
Henry A. Schulz(sic), 77, retired Rockland farmer, was found dead early Monday 
evening at the graveside of his wife in the Rockland Cemetery, a mile and a 
half from the village.
Schulz had driven to the cemetery in the afternoon to clip the grass and tidy up 
the family lot for Memorial Day. Neighbors noticed his car still there after 
sometime and notified a son, Milford, who operates the homestead farm and with 
whom the father made his home. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, who was 
summoned, said the death was due to heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday at the Zion Evangelical United 
Brethren Church. The Rev. Merlin Hoeft will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
He was born in Brazil, South America in 1877 and three years later his parents 
embarked for America. Enroute, both his mother and father died and were buried 
at sea. The son was brought to the home of Gottfried Fischer at Wells, Manitowoc 
County. He lived there until 1903 when he purchased a farm in Rockland and the 
same year married Miss Clara Haelfrisch. She died in 1918. The farm was taken 
over by the son in 1943.
Schulz was a member of the Zion Congregation, the Men's Brotherhood of the church 
and the Manitowoc County Beekeeper's Association. Surviving are a son, Milford 
of Rockland; three daughters, Mrs. Louis Klann of Greenleaf, Mrs. Lester Schmid 
of Paramount, Calif., and Mrs. Joseph Zahorik of Reedsville; three foster brothers 
Albert, Emil and Leonardt Fischer of Rt. 2, Brillion; 13 grandchildren and two 
great grandchildren. Friends may call a the Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 pm 
Wednesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 am Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., May 25, 1954 page 1


LOUIS SCHULTZ

Louis Schultz, 74, native of Manitowoc County, died Tuesday night at Owen, 
Wis. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home. 
The Rev. Gordon __Cote will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Mr. Schultz was born Oct. __, 1884, in the Town of Rockland. He never married. 
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Billie Junker Of M_______ and a brother, 
Albert Schultz of Reedsville.
Friends may call at the funeral home after __ p.m. Friday. 
(Inking too light to read in some areas.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1957  P. 24


WILLIAM SCHULTZ

William Schultz, 75, died in his sleep Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 
Gilford Schultz, Rt. 1, Reedsville, where he had resided the past 10 years. Funeral 
services will be at 2 pm Sunday at Zion Evangelical United Brethren church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Hubert Diekvoss will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Schultz, who never married, was born in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, 
March 21, 1881. He sold his farm years ago and made his home with a nephew. Surviving 
him are two brothers, Louis of Abbotsford, Wis., and Albert of Reedsville; and a 
sister, Mrs. John Junker of Abbotsford.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 pm Saturday until 11:30 am 
Sunday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state 
until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Sept. 27, 1956 page T7


CLARICE E. SCHULZ

Clarice Emmeline Schulz, age 95, of Reedsville, passed away on Sunday evening, 
Jan. 2, 2001, surrounded by her family.
Clarice was born in Oregon, Wis., on July 19, 1915, daughter of the late Brevet 
and Laura (Christiansen) Johnson. She was a graduate of Elkhorn High School, 
class of 1932. Clarice then attended and graduated from the University of 
Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1936 with a degree in Education. Her first job led her 
to Princeton, Ill. She then traveled back to Reedsville and taught on and off 
for a total of 25 years. In 1941, she married Milford N. Schulz in Elkhorn, Wis. 
He preceded her in death on June 1, 1988. The couple also owned and operated 
rolling Acres Supply Co. in Reedsville. Clarice was a member of Faith United 
Methodist Church, Brillion, United Methodist Women, Reedsville Lions, WREA and 
NEA, Manitowoc County Retired Educators Association, and the Brillion Hattitudes. 
Milford and Clarice loved to travel throughout the world, and also hosted foreign 
exchange students over the years through AFS and the Lions.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.); nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. 
Clarice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Milford; one sister: 
Lorraine C. Johnson; and other in-laws.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at Faith 
United Methodist Church, Brillion. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
Susan Safford-Gaul. Burial will take place at Zion Evergreen Cemetery in spring.
Friends and family may call on Saturday morning at the church from 9 a.m. until 
the time of the service at 11:30 a.m.
The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.wietingfuneralhome.com.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 5, 2011


MILFORD SCHULZ

Milford M. Schulz, 75, of Route 2, Reedsville, died Wednesday, June 1, 1988 at 
his residence following a brief illness. Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday 
at Zion United Methodist Church, Reedsville. Rev. Karl Goodfellow will officiate 
and burial will be in Zion Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mr. Schulz was born January31, 1913 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Henry and Clara Haelfrisch Schulz. he married Clarice Johnson on June 5, 1941 
at Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Mr. Schulz was associated with Agri Business. He owned 
and operated Rolling Acres Supply Co. in Reedsville. He was a founding director 
of Lake-to-Lake Dairy Co-op. Mr. Schulz was a member of Zion United Methodist 
Church, Reedsville, Reedsville Lions Club, Wisconsin Ag Alumni and United 
Commercial Travelers. He was Director of Valders Telephone Company and a member 
of Manitowoc Bee Keepers Association.
Survivors include his wife, Clarice; two daughters and sons-in-law, Renee and Jim 
Seiler and Laura and Joel Larsen of Reedsville; two grandsons, James Milford Seiler 
and Brevet Larsen; a granddaughter, Renee Larsen; a great granddaughter, Amber Rae 
Seiler; three sisters, Cina Klann and Juanita Zahorik of Reedsville, and Lillian 
Schmid of Paramount, California; many other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 pm to 9 pm Friday 
and at the church on Saturday from 9 am to the time of services. A memorial fund 
has been established.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., June 2, 1988 page 15


EUGENE SHARPE

Eugene Sharpe, 15 days, died Wednesday morning at the home of his parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Leland Sharpe, 413 Spring St. He is survived by his parents, one 
brother, Lavonne and one sister, Eunice. The funeral was held at 1 o'clock 
Thursday afternoon from the home with the Rev. J.F. Nienstedt officiatiing. 
Burial was in the Reedsville Cemetery.
Appleton Post Crescent, Thursday, Dec. 26, 1929 page 4


BABY BOY STRECKERT

Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Streckert of Rt. 4, 
Chilton, who was born and died Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, were held 
at 4 pm Monday with the burial in the Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery in the 
town of Rockland, the Rev. Hubert Diekvoss officiated.
Surviving in addition to the parents of Eaton are the maternal grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Edwin Behnke of Rt. 1, Reedsville and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. 
Edward Streckert Sr. of Reedsville. Mrs. Streckert Jr. was the former Janice Behnke. 
Arrangements were in charge of the Berge Funeral Home of Valders.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Mar. 12, 1956 page M15


EDWARD STRECKERT

Edward Streckert, Sr., 67 (photo) of Eaton, bank director and active in 
the affairs of his town and the village of Collins for many years, died 
unexpectedly at the farm home Saturday morning.
Mr. Streckert had been active on his farm and with other business interests 
until stricken with a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Berge Funeral Home, 
Valders, and at 2 o’clock at the Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church of 
Reedsville. The Rev. Merlin Hoeft will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Streckert was born in Eaton in 1885, son of the late Carl and Minnie 
Streckert. In 1914 he married Miss Ella Holdorf. They located on the homestead 
farm five miles from Collins.
He was a director of the Collins State bank, treasurer of his local school 
district, member of the Collins volunteer fire department, and president of 
the Brotherhood of the Zion church at Reedsville.
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Orman of Collins and Edward Jr., on the home 
farm; three daughters, Mrs. Allan Berge of Manitowoc, Mrs. Leslie Moede of 
Reedsville and Mrs. Clarence Leys of Sheboygan; brother, John of Long Lake, Wis.; 
three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Rusch of Rantoul, Wis., Mrs. Robert Dehart of Branch 
and Mrs. August Busse of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the Valders funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 13, 1952  P. 3


ELLA STRECKERT

Mrs. Edward Streckert, Sr., 69, of Reedsville, died Saturday night at St. 
Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, following a short illness after surgery. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Evangelical United 
Brethren Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Roy Headley officiating. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery. 
Mrs. Streckert was born Ella Holdorf, May 24, 1892, in the Town of Liberty, 
daughter of the late Carl and Ida Lemke Holdorf. She was married to Edward 
Streckert June 3, 1941 (sic), at Trinity Lutheran Church, Liberty and the 
couple farmed in the Town of Eaton. Her husband died in 1952 and two years 
later she moved to Reedsville.
She was a member of the Woman’s Society of World Service of Evangelical United 
Brethren Church at Reedsville and a former member of Cedar Creek Homemaker’s 
Club.
Survivors include two sons, (private); three daughters, (private); a brother, 
Emil of Hopkins, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. Gustave Roessler of Collins and Mrs. 
Edwin Waack of Manitowoc and 11 grandchildren. A brother, a sister and a 
grandchild also preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 
a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will 
be in state until the time of service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 26, 1962  P. 5


BERTHA WAGNER

Mrs. Emil Wagner, 62, nee Bertha Boettcher of Reedsville, died suddenly 
Saturday afternoon at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. 
Henry Fischer, of route 2, Brillion. She had gone to the Fischer home last 
week for a visit, and had been in failing health for some time.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Wagner Home in 
Reedsville and at two o’clock from the Zion Evangelical church. Burial will 
be in the Zion Evergreen cemetery near Reedsville.
Mrs. Wagner was born at Peshtigo in 1880 and in 1904 was married to Mr. Wagner. 
They resided at Peshtigo for a time and 36 years ago moved to Reedsville. Mr. 
Wagner died six years ago.
Survivors are a son, Clarence, Reedsville; daughter, Mrs. Henry Fischer, route 
2, Brillion; four sisters, Mrs. Emil Kinast, Rockland, Mrs. Henry Kinast, Mrs. 
Louis Abel, Milwaukee, Mrs. Arnold Kamke, Peshtigo; six brothers, Ferdinand, 
Oshkosh, Emil, Forest Junction, August, Peshtigo, Robert, Brillion, Herman, 
Maple Grove, Henry, Appleton; and a grandchild. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 28, 1943  P. 2


CLARENCE WAGNER

Clarence (Butch) Wagner, 39, of Reedsville, was found dead in bed 
at the home of his employer, Otto Humburg, with whom he made his 
home, this morning. Mr. Humburg is absent in the north on a deer 
hunting trip.
Wagner has made his home with Mr. Humburg for years, being employed 
in the latter's eat shop and tavern. He had closed up the eating 
place last night and retired as usual.
His survivors include a sister, Mrs. Henry Fischer of Brillion.
Funeral plans will be announced Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 30, 1944 P.2
*********
Funeral rites for Clarence Wagner, 39, Reedsville, who was found dead 
in bed at the home of his employer, Otto Humburg, Thursday morning, 
will be held Sunday afternoon. Church services in charge of the Rev. 
G.H. Nickeil at 2 o'clock at the Zion Evangelical church will follow 
brief rites at the Co-op funeral home where the body is lying in state. 
Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Wagner was the son of the late Emil Wagners, being born in Peshtigo 
on July 2, 1905. When a year old he moved to Reedsville with his parents.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 1, 1944 P.2


EMIL WAGNER

HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL
Emil Wagner Dies Suddenly at His Home in Reedsville 
Emil Wagner, 58, a resident of Reedsville for more than 30 years, died 
suddenly at the home in the village Saturday night. 
Mr. Wagner, with his family, had been in Brillion earlier in the evening 
for a visit with friends. He retired for the night on returning home and 
a short time later was stricken with a heart attack. He died in an hour.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 
1:15 o’clock from the Reedsville Evangelical church.
Born in Germany
Mr. Wagner was born in Germany in 1879 and when a boy accompanied his 
parents to Wisconsin. The family settled at Pulaski. Later he located at 
Peshtigo and in 1904 married Miss Bertha Boettcher of that place. Shortly 
after, they moved to Reedsville, where Mr. Wagner was employed for years 
as a section hand on the North Western road. He also served as janitor for 
the Evangelical church in Reedsville. 
Survivors are the widow; a son, Clarence, Reedsville; a daughter, Mabel, 
Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. John Kurth?  Green Bay; two brothers, Fred and 
August Wagner, both of Green Bay. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 12, 1937  P. 12


BERTHA WENZEL

Mrs. Bertha Wenzel, 87, town of Rockland resident, died Sunday night at 
the home of her son, Harry, in Brillion. She had been in failing health 
for some time.
Funeral sevices will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Harry Wenzel 
home and at two o’clock from the Evangelical church in Reedsville. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery. 
Mrs. Wenzel, nee Bertha Luebke, was born in Two Rivers in 1873 and in 1901 
was married to William Wenzel. They located on a farm in Rockland. Mr. Wenzel 
died seven years ago.
Survivors are three sons, Harry and Clarence of Brillion, George of Rockland; 
three daughters, Grace of Milwaukee; Mr. Alfred Wittman of Brillion, Mrs. 
Arthur Kielgas of Wrightstown; brother, William Luebke of Maple Grove; three 
half-brothers, Emil Kinast of Rockland, Henry Kinast of Milwaukee, Albert 
Kinast of Porterfield, Wis.; sister, Mrs. Anna Meridith of Milwaukee.
The body was moved to the Harry Wenzel home in Brillion this afternoon from 
the Reedsville Cooperative funeral parlors.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 29, 1940  


ELLEN E. WENZEL

Mrs. Harry (Ellen) Wenzel, 82, of 533 Menasha St., Reedsville, died Friday 
afternoon in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. 
Monday at United Methodist Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Dale Kelm will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Wenzel, nee Ellen Benson was born February 23, 1896 in Stevens Point, 
daughter of the late Peter and Tena Sword Benson. She was married to Harry 
Wenzel November 20, 1926 in Evangelical Concordia Church, Milwaukee. Mrs. 
Wenzel was a member of United Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Robert of Houston, Tex.; two daughters, 
Mrs. Edward Vernaye Gibbs of Alamo, Calif., and Mrs. Victor (Carol) Krueger of 
Reedsville; two sisters, Ruth Wunch and Lorraine Benson of Menomonee Falls; 
nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two brothers and three 
sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 
and in the church from 9 a.m. Monday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 20, 1978 page 3
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(Ellen Wenzel 23 Feb 1896 May 1978/SSDI)


GRACE WENZEL

Grace Wenzel, Milwaukee, age 83, passed away early Monday morning, April 27, 
1992 in Milwaukee. She is survived by two sisters, Anna Wittmann and Nettie 
Krizenesky, both of Brillion. She was preceded in death by three brothers: 
Harry, Clarence and George. Funeral services will be at 11 am on Thursday, 
April 30, 1992 at Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion. Burial will be in the 
Evergreen Cemetery in Reedsville. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral 
Home in Brillion on Thursday from 10:30 am until the hour of services.
Appleton Post Crescent, Tues., Apr. 28, 1992


HARRY A. WENZEL

Harry A. Wenzel, 81, of 533 Menasha St., Reedsville, died unexpectedly Friday, 
August 26, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Zion United Methodist Church, Reedsville. 
The Rev. Karl Goodfellow will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Reedsville.
Mr. Wenzel was born July 31, 1902, in the town of Rockland, son of the late William 
and Bertha Luedtke Wenzel. He farmed in Manitowoc County for many years and was 
employed as a gardener at Manitowoc Health Care Center from 1957 until his retirement 
in 1965. He married Ellen Benson, Nov. 20, 1926, at Evangelical Concordia Church, 
Milwaukee. Mr. Wenzel was a member of Reedsville Senior Citizens.
Survivors include a son, Robert Wenzel of Houston, Texas; two daughters and sons-
in-law, Vernaye and Edward Gibbs of Alamo, Calif. and Caroll and Vic Krueger of 
Reedsville; two brothers, George and Clarence of Brillion; three sisters, Mrs. Anna 
Wittman of Brillion, Miss Grace Wenzel of Milwaukee and Mrs. John (Nettie) Rizenesky 
of Brillion; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Benson of Milwaukee; nine grandchildren; five 
great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. His wife preceded 
him in death May 19, 1978.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. 
until 11 a.m. Monday and then at the church from noon until the time of services. 
Memorials may be made to Zion United Methodist Church.
Herald Times Reporter, August 27, 1983 P. 3
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Survivors of the late Harry A. Wenzel of Reedsville, who died Friday, include three 
sisters, Mrs. Anna Wittman, Miss Grace Wenzel and Mrs. John (Nettie) Krizenesky. Mrs. 
Krizenesky's name was incorrect in Saturday's obituary.
Herald Times Reporter, August 29, 1983 P. 3


WILLIAM WENZEL

WM. A. WENZEL, BANKER, DIES
Pneumonia claims Man Who Lives Near Brillion
William A. Wenzel, 62, well known farmer residing five miles south 
of Brillion, and vice-president of the Farmer's State Bank of Potter 
since its organization, died at 11:45 p.m., Wednesday at his home. 
He had been ill for two weeks with pneumonia.
The body was removed from the Shimek undertaking parlors at Reedsville 
?? the residence this afternoon. Funeral services will be held there 
Sunday at 1 p.m., and at 2 o'clock at the Evangelical church at Reedsville. 
The Rev. C.W. Schiueter will officiate and burial will be at Reedsville.
Mr. Wenzel was born at Two Rivers July 11, 1870. He married Miss Bertha 
Luedtke Oct. 24, 1901, at Brillion and the couple spent all of their wedded 
life on a farm near that village.
The survivors are the widow, three daughters, Mrs. Alfred Witman of Brillion, 
Grace of Milwaukee and Nettie at home, three sons, Harry of Forest Junction, 
Clarence of Brillion and George at home, one sister, Mrs. Walter Oestreich 
of Manitowoc Route 2, five brother, Fred of Manitowoc Route 2, Emil and 
Charles of Brillion, Herman and John of Potter and five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 27, 1932 P.2


LOIS H. WIESNER

Funeral services for Mrs. Merlin J. Wiesner, 46, of New Holstein will be 
held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John's United Church of Christ, New Holstein.
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Reedsville.
Mrs. Weisner died Thursday night, less than two hours after she was injured 
in a three-car accident on a highway interchange just west of Manitowoc. 
The former Lois Bartel was born on August 29, 1922 in Reedsville, the daughter 
of Pina and the late Arno A. Bartel.
She married Merlin Wiesner of New Holstein on November 8, 1941 at Reedsville.
Mrs. Wiesner was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, New Holstein.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Robert 
(Judith) Wolfe of Waukesha, Miss Joan and Jerome Wiesner, both of New Holstein, 
John and James Wiesner of Manitowoc; two grandsons; her mother and step father, 
the Rev. and Mrs. Newton E. Barrett of Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Heinrich 
of New Holstein and Mrs. George A. Mathes of Kiel; and a step-brother, Hugh 
Barrett of East Moline, Ill.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. Sunday 
until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
A memorial in Mrs. Wiesner's name for St. John's United Church of Christ has 
been established by the family.


MERLIN J. WIESNER

Merlin J. Wiesner, age 82, of 2263 Park Ave., New Holstein, died Tuesday, 
September 1, 1998, at his home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, September 4, 1998, at St. 
John United Church of Christ, New Holstein. Rev. James E. Werner will officiate 
with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery, Reedsville.
He was born April 7, 1916, in New Holstein, son of the late George P. and Theresa 
Theis Wiesner. On November 8, 1942, he married Lois Bartel. She preceded him in 
death in 1968. On September 20, 1969, he married Berniece Schilling. Merlin had 
been employed at the former Arps Corporation in New Holstein as Production 
Supervisor. He had also farmed in the Pigeon Lake area of Manitowoc County for 
18 years. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in New Hosltein(sic) 
where he was very active in the church functions.
Survivors include his wife, Berniece, New Holstein; two daughters, Judy Wolfe and 
her fiancé, Ivan Christensen, Gillett, Joan (Richard) Dewey, Two Rivers; three 
sons, John (Liz), New London, James (Jeanette), Manitowoc, Jerome (Sandra), Milwaukee; 
21 grandchildren; six great-granddaughters; one brother, Art Wiesner, Valders; one 
sister, Marion Rusch, Random Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents and his 
first wife, Lois.
Friends may call on Friday, September 4, 1998, at St. John United Church of Christ 
in New Holstein from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
A memorial fund will be established in his name.
The Sippel Funeral Home, New Holstein, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 3, 1998 P. A2
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(07 Apr 1916/01 Sep 1998/SSDI)


AUGUST ZAHN

August Zahn in Reedsville died Sunday of a heart attack. He had just gotten a
shave and left the barber shop in the best of health and headed toward home. He
spoke with several friends along the way and than sank dead to the ground. He was
about 55 years old and leaves a family.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Aug. 1909
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Conversing with friends, in apparent robust health, William Zahn(sic), a well 
known resident of Reedsville, suffered a sudden attack of heart failure Sunday 
and fell to the ground dead. Mr. Zahn was 55 years of age and retired. A family 
survives.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Aug. 23, 1909
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(This appears to be the same person. Newspapers often got a person's name wrong.)


EMILIA ZAHN

EMELIA(sic) ZAHN DIES MONDAY
Reedsville Woman To Be Buried On Thursday Morning
Mrs. Emelia Zahn, 81, widow of August Zahn, died Monday night at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. William Krueger, Reedsville. She was taken ill Thanksgiving 
day and pneumonia developed.
Funeral Thursday
The funeral will be held Thursday morning at ten o'clock at the Krueger residence
and at 10:30 from the Evangelical church at Reedsville. The Reverends O. Hillman 
and C. W. Schlueter, the latter of Milwaukee will be in charge. Burial will be 
in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Schlueter is a former pastor of the
Evangelical church. 
Mrs. Zahn was a member of the Ladies’ Aid society since its organization in 1913. 
She was a great lover of flowers and her garden was one of Reedsville’s show 
places. 
She was born Dec. 21, 1854 in Germany and at the age of two came to the United 
States with her parents. They settled on a farm in the Town of Rockland. On 
July 28, 1871 she was married to August Zahn and the couple lived in Rockland 
until 30 years ago when they moved to Reedsville. Mr. Zahn died 26 years ago.
Two Daughters Survive 
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Kreuger, Reedsville, and Mrs. Lydia 
Scheible, Brandon, Wis., two brothers, Albert Rusch of Reedsville and Charles 
Rush of Gillett, Wis., one sister, Mrs. A. W. Pipenburg, Gillett, seven grand-
children and 12 great grandchildren. One son died 30 years ago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 17, 1935 p.2
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(Note: The tombstone year is off from the obituary)


LEONARD ZAHN

L. E. Zahn, a former Reedsville man, died very suddenly at his home in Neenah 
Wednesday morning. Decedent has been ill but a short time when death relieved 
him. Pneumonia was the cause of his death. Decedents wife, mother and two 
sisters, Mrs. Rev. George Scheible of Prairie du Sac and Mrs. A. R. Reichert 
of Reedsville are left to mourn his untimely decline. 
Brillion News, Saturday, March 10, 1911