ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ANNA GERL MRS. FRANK GERL CLAIMED AT BRANCH AFTER LONG ILLNESS Death today claimed the life of Mrs. Frank Gerl, aged Whitelaw pioneer, at Branch, bringing to an end a prolonged period of illness through which she had patiently suffered. The end came as a relief and was not entirely unexpected. Until Tuesday a life long resident of Whitelaw, Mrs. Gerl moved into a new home at Branch yesterday and lived but a single day there. The deceased leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, ten children and 16 grandchildren. Her father, Joseph Bardle, of this city, also survives, as do four sisters and one brother. The children are Mrs. Joseph Denor, Taus, Mrs. Math Lewis, Valders, Mrs. Mike Brey, Rockwood, Frank of Milwaukee, Joseph , Edward, John, Raymond, Miss Agnes Gerl and Sister Edena of Nebraska. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Manitowoc Herald News Thursday, August 11, 1927 pg. 2

ANNA GERL Anna Rappel Gerl birth: 1870 Cato, Wis. death: 9 September 1900 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Whitelaw, Wis. residence: 1900 Franklin, Man. Co., Wis. father: Wencel Rappel mother: Lena spouse: Louis Gerl Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


BERNICE R. GERL Bernice R. Gerl, age 101, of 1342 St. 20th St., Manitowoc, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence on Friday, June 12, 2015 just three days short of her 102nd birthday. Bernice was born on June 15, 1913 in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Joe and Frances (Koerner) Fischer. She attended St. Michael School, Whitelaw and Manitowoc Vocational School. On June 17, 1937 Bernice married Harold Gerl at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. She was first employed as a telephone operator for Commonwealth Telephone Co, Whitelaw Exchange. Later she was employed with Lutz Tailors, Manitowoc for 20 years. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, Daughters of Isabella and the Manitowoc Senior Center. Bernice was a volunteer knitter for Holy Family Memorial Medical Center - Family Beginnings for 15 years and knitted over 100 baby caps. She also loved to travel, sew and knit. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Sandi Gerl, Apache Junction, Ariz.; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Bernice was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry on August 11, 2004; a brother; two sisters; five sisters-in-law and give brothers-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand (1416 Grand Ave.), Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Dave Plier. Burial will be at St. Michael Catholic Church Cemetery, Whitelaw. The family will greet relatives and friends from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family of Bernice would like to extend a special thank you to Care Providers, Kathy Behring and her husband, David; Care givers at Home Care Health Services and Hospice; Jessica Junk, Sister Rita Mae and Fr. Dick Klingeisen for their many visits. Thank you also to anyone who came to visit her at home. Manitowoc Herald Times - June 14, 2015



FRANK GERL FRANK J. GERL DIES AT HOME Succumbs Following An Illness of About Four Months Frank J. Gerl, 73, 1612 Washington street, died at his home at 11:10 last night following an illness of about four months. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning from the Pfeffer funeral parlors at 8:30 and at nine o'clock from the St. Boniface church. Burial will be in the St. Michael's cemetery at Whitelaw. The body will lie in state at the funeral parlors from tonight at 7 o'clock until the time of the services on Thursday. The St. Boniface Holy Name society will say the rosary at the funeral parlors Wednesday evening at 7:30. Mr. Gerl was born in the town of Franklin October 3, 1863. He was married in 1890 to Miss Anna Bradel, who died in 1927. The couple moved to a farm near Whitelaw 11 years ago and 7 years ago the family came to Manitowoc. Survivors include five daughters, Sister Edana, Ironwood, Mich.; Mrs. Joseph Denor, Taus; Mrs. Mike Brey, Cooperstown; Mrs. Louise Lewis, Valders; and Miss Agnes Gerl, Manitowoc; five sons, John and Raymond of Manitowoc; Edward of Chilton; Joseph of Saukville; and Frank of Shakopee, Minn.; a brother, Jacob, of Milwaukee; 26 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 20, 1936 P. 2


HAROLD J. GERL Harold J. Gerl, age 82, of 1341 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, October 15, 1995 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 18, 1995 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Carl Meulemans. Burial will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Whitelaw. He was born September 4, 1913, at Cato, son of the late John and Barbara Tuschl Gerl. He married the former Bernice Fischer June 17, 1937 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Mr. Gerl was employed at Whitehouse Milk Company and A & P Division for 44 years until his retirement in 1977. Mr. Gerl is a member of the TPA since 1967 and was on the board of directors of Lakeport Credit Union from 1978 – 1994. He was also a member of the Eagles Aerie Post #706 for 45 years and was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church where he was a member of the Ushers Club. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Gerl, Manitowoc, one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Sandie Gerl, Chicago; a daughter, Beverly Ann Gerl, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Lester and Veronica Gerl, Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Marian Dirkman, Mishicot, Annabelle and Bob Miller, Manitowoc, two grandchildren, Mrs. Terry Gunderson, Dick Sayther; two great grandchildren, Andrew Hawkinson, Chelsey Gunderson, all of Brookland Center, Minn. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Herbert, and one sister, Sister Frances de Sales. Friends may call at St. Boniface Catholic Church from 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald times – Monday, Oct. 16, 1995 – page A2 ******** (4 Sept. 1913/15 Oct. 1995/SSDI)



LOUIS GERL Louis Gerl, a lifelong resident of Whitelaw died there last Saturday at the age of fifty four. His wife died many years ago leaving him with several children who survive him. The funeral will take place at Whitelaw tomorrow morning. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, September 13, 1920 p.4 ******** A supplementary examination into the financial condition of Louis Gerl was held in probate court yesterday. Gerl refused to satisfiy (sic) a $700 judgment held against him by the A.W. Stevens Machine Co. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 31, 1903 P. 1 ********* (Louis Gerl/d. 1 Sept. 1920 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


CHARLES GIESE Charles Giese, 79, of Whitelaw died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Giese was born Dec. 7, 1889, at Maple Grove, son of the late August and Bertha Krueger Giese. He married Theresa Geiger in 1913 at DePere. They farmed in Maple Grove and operated a tavern in Whitelaw. Survivors include a son, Earl, of Rt. 2, Brillion; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Cora) Grall of Whitelaw and Mrs. Victor (Mary) Srelich of Wrightstown; 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. His wife, two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, September 3, 1969 pg. 6-T ******** (Charles Giese/b. 7 Dec 1889/d. Sep 1969/SSDI)


THERESE GIESE Mrs. Charles Giese, 57, of Whitelaw, died at the Holy Family hospital here Thursday after a short illness. She was born in the town of Brillion in 1888, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon Geiger. In 1913, she was married to Charles Giese at De Pere. In 1936 the couple settled in Brillion and just recently they had moved to Whitelaw to live. She was a member of the St. Michael's church in Whitelaw She is survived by her husband, Charles, one son, Earl, Maple Grove; two daughters, Mrs. Cora Grall, Whitelaw, and Mrs. Lena Frelich, Maple Grove; five brothers, Daniel and Peter, both of Brillion, Andrew, Neenah, John Chippewa Falls, Robert, Maple Grove; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Brantmeier, Glenmore, Wis., and Mrs. Richard Vogel; six grand- children. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. at the Luecker funeral home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's church in Whitelaw. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Lucker funeral home from Saturday evening until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 17, 1945 P.2 ******** (Theresa Gerl/d. 16 Aug. 1945 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


BETTY GOSZ Elizabeth I. Gosz (Betty) Formerly of 229 Fredrick St., Menasha, age 84, died Tuesday June 13, 1989 at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center following a two year illness. She was born April 25, 1905 in Lebanon, Wisconsin to Martin and Anna (Hurley) Malloy. She married Martin R. Gosz July 18, 1935 in Appleton. He preceded her in death February 6, 1983. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Menasha. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Patricia and Harvey Westphal, Neenah; a son and daughter-in-law: Don and Fritzi Gosz, Fond du Lac; two sisters: Nellie Blessman, Menlo Park, California; Theresa Kemnitz, Menasha; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday June 15, 1989 in the Kessler Funeral Home and at 11:30 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Thomas Kennette officiating. Interment will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw, Wisconsin. Friends may call at the Kessler Funeral Home from 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. A memorial has been established for Tri-Manor North, Appleton. Appleton Post Crescent Wednesday, June 14, 1989 pg. C6



CHRISTINE GOSZ Mrs. George Gosz, 78, nee Christine Vois???, former county resident, died suddenly of a heart attack at her home, 1814 South Oneida street in Appleton, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Gosz was stricken as she was resting in the living room of the home. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the residence and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart church in Appleton. Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery at Whitelaw, this county. Mrs. Gosz was born in Caledonia, near Milwaukee, in 1864 and in 1882 was married to George Gosz at Sherwood, Calumet county. They located at Grimms, where Mr. Gosz was superintendent of the lime kilns for the Union Lime Co. Following his death 30 years ago, Mrs. Gosz moved to Appleton to make her home. Survivors are four sons, Paul of Manitowoc, Peter of Cato, Edward of Quarry and Martin of Menasha; four daughters, Sister M. Boniface of Racine, Mrs. Clarence Miller of Appleton, Mrs. Charles Burich of Reedsville, Mrs. Arthur Kensler of Neenah; brother, Peter, of Menasha; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Hackstock, Mrs. Helen Jung, Mrs. George Bayer, Mrs. Gertrude Kraus, all of Menasha; 33 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gosz was a member of the American Legion auxiliary in Appleton and the Christian Mothers of the Sacred Heart congregation there. The body may be viewed after 10 a.m. Saturday at the residence in Appleton. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 6, 1942 P. 2 ********* (Christine Gosz/d. 5 Nov. 1942 in Appleton, Wis. from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


FRANK GOSZ Frank Goss (sic), son of Geo. Goss of Grimms, died Thursday night at 9 o'clock, after an illness of a week. He was buried at Whitelaw Monday morning. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 13, 1908 pg. 8 ******** Notes From Grimms: Last Thursday evening the Angel of Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Gosz, and took from them their beloved son Frank, aged 17 years. He was sick but for a short time, the cause of his demise being typhoid fever. The news of his death was a shock to his companions and friends. Besides his parents he leaves seven sisters and five brothers to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Monday from St. Michael's Catholic church, Whitelaw, Rev. Herb officiating. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 13, 1908 pg. 8



GEORGE GOSZ George Gosz of Grimms, who passed away to his Eternal Home Tuesday afternoon, was born in Germany Jan. 10, 1858. He came to his country with his parents in 1865. The deceased had reached the age of 55 years when death claimed him. Mr. Gosz was married thirty years ago and had been foremen of the Cook & Brown Lime Company for some period of time. Thirteen children were born of whom three are dead, Mrs. M. Benzschavel, Frank and Gertrude. A wife and ten children, Paul of Rockwell, Edward, Peter, Martin, Joseph, Theresa, Anna, Mildred, Marie and Margaret of Grimms are left to mourn the taking away of a devoted husband, kind father and respected neighbor. Faithful to duty Mr. Gosz was well liked by all and especially trustworthy employee. The funeral will take place Friday morning at St. Michael’s Church, Whitelaw, Rev. Herb of Whitelaw performing the last sad rites for the dead. Members of the C.O.F. society will attend the funeral in a body, Mr. Gosz being a member of that order. Brillion News – April 18, 1913 ******** DEATH CALLS WELL KNOWN GRIMMS MAN George Gosez (sic), Resident There 30 Years, Is Dead, Age 55 George Gosez, for thirty years superintendent for the Union Lime company at Grimms, died Tuesday afternoon after an illness of two weeks, aged 55 years. He was one of the best known residents of that vicinity. Mr. Gosez was born in Germany in 1858 and came to America when a boy of 7, later locating at Grimms where he has been a continuous resident for more than thirty years. He is survived by a widow and ten children, Paul Gosez superintendent of the Rockwell quarries, Edward, Peter, Joseph, Martin, Theresa, Anna, Mildred, Marie and Margaret, of Grimms. The funeral will be held Friday morning from St. Michael's church at Whitelaw. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 16, 1913 P. 8 ******** A peculiar incident of the death of George Goscz (sic), of Grimms Tuesday is the fact that Mr. Goscz died just one year from the day that his daughter passed away. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 17, 1913 P. 3

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IN COUNTY COURT-MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of George Gosz, Deceased.
On reading and filing an instrument in writing, purporting to be the will of George Gosz late of the town of Cato in said county, deceased; and also the accompanying  petition of Christina (sic) Gosz of the town of Cato in said county, representing among other things that the said George Gosz, lately died at said town of Cato in said county; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased, and that no person is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proved and allowed, as the last will and testament of said George Gosz, deceased: and that letters of administration with the will annexed be thereon issued to Christina Gosz:
IT IS ORDERED that said petition and the proofs of said instrument be heard at a special term of said County Court to be held in and for said County, at the Court House, in the city of Manitowoc, on the fourth Tuesday, being the 27th day of May, A.D. 1913.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice of the time and place of such hearing be given by publication of such notice at least three weeks successively, previous to said time, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at the city of Manitowoc, in said county.
Dated April 29, 1913.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Nash & Nash Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 8, 1913 P. 4


GERTRUDE GOSZ Death has entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Gisz (sic), Whitelaw, and claimed its most prized treasure, six year old Gertrude whose death resulted from an illness of two weeks of pneumonia and tonsolitis. The funeral will be held at Whitelaw Wednesday at 10 a.m. Friends will sympathize with the bereaved parents. Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 11, 1910 P.2 ******** Notes From Grimms: Gertrude, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Gosz, aged 7 years, died at the family home last Sunday evening after a week's illness. The funeral was held on Wednesday morning from St. Michael's church, Whitelaw. Rev. Father Herb officiating. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 13, 1910 pg. 8


JOSEPH M. GOSZ Notes from Grimms On November 26, Mrs. George Gosz, formerly of this place, but now of Appleton, received word that her son, Private Joseph M. Gosz, was missing in action. She never received any other information about him until last Monday when the Captain of his company wrote that he was killed in action on the 1st of October. Private J. Gosz left November 19, 1917, with the Two Rivers contingent. He was 23 years of age. He was born in Grimms and spent all his life here until he was drafted. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Mar. 13, 1919 ******** IDENTIFY BODY OF MANITOWOC BOY OVERSEAS Joseph Gosz, "Missing in Action," Killed in the Argonne Reported "missing in action" the body of Joseph Gosz, Reedsville soldier boy who did not return with his comrades after the war, has been located, word having been sent his mother, Mrs. Christine Gosz, by the war department saying that identification of the body of her son had been made absolute and that he was killed in the battle of the Argonne. The message was received by Mrs. Gosz last night. Arrangements have been made for return of the remains and shipment will be made from abroad as soon as possible. The funeral will be held at Whitelaw and interment in the family lot at that place. The remains will lay in state at Reedsville for one day in honor of the Legion post of that village, which has been named after the dead soldier, and then laid to rest with all military honor. ONE OF FIRST Joseph gosz was one of the first of the Manitowoc county soldiers to go abroad and to get into action, being a member of the Two Rivers contingent, which departed early after the draft call. He fought with his division in the battles previous to the Argonne campaign and then lost his life in the latter battles. His body was not found at the time and after reasonable length of time had elapsed the war department reported him missing in action. This was in November, 1918. The record of being classified as missing was entered as of October 15, 1918. MOTHER LOVE HAD HOPE At first it was thought that Gosz had been taken prisoner and his mother clung to the hope that he would later turn up in some German prison camp as had so many other who were reported missing by the war department. With the lapse of the months following the signing of the armistice, however, this hope was dissipated and he was given up for dead. Knowing now that he was buried with military honors on the field of battle which had been bathed by his blood is great satisfaction to the family. For months the efforts of the war department and the Red Cross were directed to locating Gosz or trying to get a record of his death or his whereabouts without avail. In the letter received by the mother the tag number and mumber of his division and other marks correspond, leaving no doubt as to the positive identification. Mr. Gosz is a brother of Paul Gosz. PAY TRIBUTE TO HERO Reedsville today is paying full military honor to Rudolph Reimer, one of her sons who made the supreme sacrifice and whose body was just been returned. A half holiday was declared in the village and it turned out en masse for the funeral which was held under auspices of Joseph Gosz post, American Legion. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. May 19, 1921 P. 5 ******* GIRL'S LETTER IDENTIFIES A SOLDIER HERO Makes Possible the Return of Body of J.M. Gosz But for the letter written him by a girl friend with whom he corresponded while in service, the body of Joseph M. Gosz, Manitowoc boy who made the supreme sacrifice in the world war, might have rested with the "unknown" dead on the field of France. The letter has made possible the return of his body to loved ones here and messages today announced that the remains had been shipped from New York yesterday and will reach Appleton, where his mother Mrs. Christina Gosz resides, Friday. Mr. Gosz is a brother of Paul Gosz of Rockwell. War department messages to relatives reported Joseph Gosz as "missing in action" on October 16, the report being sent out from Washington November 24, 1918, after the signing of the armistice, Gosz having failed to come through the Argonne drive, which ended the war. Letter Identifies Later reports were received by the family that Joseph M. Gosz had been (Photo) killed in action and inquiries made at Washington into the records revealed that the body of Gosz had been identified through a letter found upon his person, although the address on the letter was incomplete. Miss Vivian Attridge, whose name was signed to the missive, the torn address on which was Joseph M. G, the "osz" having been detached, identified the body and said that Mr. Gosz was the only service man with whom she had been corresponding. Report was made to the war department at Washington and the origianl information "missing in action" was changed in the later notice to relatives to "killed in action." Burial at Whitelaw The body of Mr. Gosz will be held at Appleton until Monday when it will be taken to Reedsville where the American Legion Post of that city honored the soldier by adopting his name at its organization. The body will be in state at Legion hall until Tuesday morning at 8:30 when services will be held at St. Michael church and the remains will be interred at Whitelaw. Rev. Puffel will conduct the services with the Gosz Legion post attending in a body. Was Native of Grimms Joseph Gosz was a native of Grimms, this county, having been born there, and was 22 years of age. He was an employe of the Union Lime Co., up to the time he entered the service when drafted with a contingent from the second district of Manitowoc county, at Two Rivers, in 1917. He was sent to Camp Custer and was later attached to the Fourth Division over seas. Besides his mother at Appleton, Mr. Gosz is survived by four brothers, Paul of Rockwell, Peter at Cato, Edwin at Maple Grove, Martin of Appleton and five sisters, Mrs. Charles Burich, of Reedsville, Mrs. Floyd Gibbs of Menasha, Mrs. Clarence Miller of Appleton, sister Bonoficia Marie Gosz, St. Louis and Miss Margaret Gosz of Appleton. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. November 3, 1921 P. 1 ********** Full military honors were accorded the body of Joseph Gosz in funeral services at the home of his mother, Mrs. Christine Gosz, at Appleton Monday afternoon after which the body was taken to the North Western depot. Escorted by a guard of honor and shipped to Reedsville where the Joseph M. Gosz post took charge and funeral services were held Tuesday morning. Burial with full military ritual was made at Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. November 10, 1921 P. 3


MARTIN (HONEY) GOSZ Martin R. Gosz (Honey) 229 Frederick Street Menasha Age 76, died unexpectedly Sunday morning at his home. He was born November 18, 1906, in Grimms, Wisconsin. Mr. Gosz had been a Menasha resident since 1941. He married Elizabeth (Betty) Malloy, in Appleton, July 18, 1935. Mr. Gosz was employed at the American Can Company for 45 years, prior to his retirement in 1971, and was a member of their Quarter Century Club. He was a member of St. Mary catholic Church, Menasha. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; a daughter and son-in-law. Patricia and Harvey Westphal, Neenah; a son and daughter-in-law, Don and Fritzi, Fond du Lac: six grandchildren: Greg Westphal, San Diego, California; Gary Gosz, Whitewater, Jim Gosz, LaCrosse; Karen Westphal, Neenah; Mike and Kari Gosz, Fond du Lac. He was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Kessler Funeral Home, and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Menasha, with the Rev. James Feeley and the Rev. Isadore Gosz officiating. Interment will be in Sr. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Friends may call at the Kessler Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. A memorial has been established. Appleton Post Crescent Monday, February 7, 1983 pg. B4



ALBERTA PANKRATZ GRALL Mrs. Joseph Grall died at the Holy Family hospital last night following a short siege of flu-pneumonia. Deceased was born in the town of Cato twenty-three years ago and was married three years ago to the husband who with two children survives her. The family removed to this city two years ago. Besides her husband she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pankratz, of Cato and two brothers Micael and Francis. Funeral arrangements have not been made but will be announced later. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 9, 1920 P. 4 ******** The funeral of the late Mrs. Grall will be held tomorrow. The body will be taken to Whitelaw at 9:30 in the Northwestern and burial will be there, the former home of the deceased. Mrs. Grall was a native of this city, having been born here February 18, twenty-three years ago. Manitowoc Herald News - Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1920 - page 3 ******** (Alberta Pankratz Grall/d. 9 Feb. 1920 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ALFRED GRALL Alfred L. Grall, 57, of Cherry Street, Whitelaw, died Tuesday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Grall was born Aug. 24, 1914, at Whitelaw, son of the late Joseph and Mary Zipperer Grall. He was a lifelong resident of Whitelaw. He married Eunice A. Schenian April 27, 1940. His wife preceded him in death June 28, 1967. He then married Elaine Miller Feb. 13, 1969. Mr. Grall had been employed by the Hamann Construction Co. of Manitowoc for the past 38 years. He was a member of the Bricklayers and Masons Local No. 12, the Construction Laborers Local No. 1067 and the Holy Name Society of St. Michael Church. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, four step-daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Ed and Paul of Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. Agnes Schuh and Mrs. Anton Meyer of Whitelaw, Mrs. John Braun and Mrs. Benjie Kohlbeck of Manitowoc and Mrs. Harvey Kohlbeck of Rt. 1, Cato, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 25, 1971


ALOYSIUS GRALL LOUIS GRALL IS KILLED AT WORK IN THE FIELD Gun Falls Off Tractor And Shot Thru Body Is Fatal Louis Grall, 20, was instantly killed on his father's farm, two miles South of Whitelaw, at 4:30 yesterday afternoon when a shot gun which he was carrying with him while operating a tractor fell and was accidentally discharged. Grall was struck in the chest above the heart and death was instantaneous. Some of the shot penetrated through the body coming out at the shoulder. A brother, Frank, who was working in the same field, was a witness of the accident, rushed to his brother's side and called for a doctor but the boy was beyond human aid. No inquest will be called as the death was clearly an accident and was reported to the coroner by Dr. John Kelley of Cato who was called to the scene. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the home. Details Not Known Just exactly how the accident happened will never be known but according to the brother, who was working in the same field with a team of horses while Louis was operating the tractor, the young man had taken a shot gun with him for the purpose of killing crows and had carried the loaded gun on the tractor seat. In some unexplained manner if fell while the tractor was in motion, the full charge of shot striking the unfortunate man in the chest, just above the heart, killing him instantly. Frank Grall rushed to his brother's side when he heard the shot and a cry but the man was dead before he reached him. Dr. Kelley was called and the body taken to the home on the farm from where the funeral will be held Thursday. Spent Life At Whitelaw Born on the farm where the accident occurred Grall had reached his twentieth birthday. He was popular in the community and a hard worker on the farm. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ignatz Grall and by five brothers and three sisters, John of Greenleaf, Joseph of Evanston, Ill., Frank, Anton and Alfred, at home, Mrs. Peter Hartlaub of Whitelaw, Mrs. Louis Reimer, Whitelaw and Mathilda at home. He was a member of the Novelty Orchestra. Manitowoc Herald News Wednesday, April 8, 1925 pg. 2 ******** (Aloysius Grall/d. 7 Apr. 1925 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ANNA GRALL Mrs. John Grall, 66, died early today at her home in Whitelaw, of having a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Michael's church, Whitelaw, the Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Grall, nee Anna Grimm, was born in Cato Falls in 1880 and in 1898 was married to Philip Sickinger. He died in 1918. She later was married to John Grall. Survivors are the husband; six daughters, Sister M. Bertillia of Milwaukee, Mrs. Walter Herman and Mrs. Lawrence Kapinos of this city, Mrs. Norman Helgerson of Plymouth, Mrs. Lester Kiel and Mrs. Anthony Tuschl of Whitelaw; five sons, Erwin Sickinger of Washington D.C., Martin Sickinger of Portsmouth, Va., Florian and Ralph Sickinger of Milwaukee, Gerald Sickinger of Whitelaw, f ive step-children, Frank, John, Lawrence and Edmund Grall of this city, Mrs. Edgar Pfeffer of Cato; sister, Mrs. Perry Ladrowski of Horicon, Wis.; 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Grall was a member of the Christian Mothers, who will recite the rosary at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the body may be viewed from Thursday afternoon until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, August 28, 1946 pg. 2 ******** (Anna Grall/d. 28 Aug. 1946 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ANTON GRALL ANTON GRALL RITES FRIDAY Lifelong Resident Of Whitelaw Was 65 Years Old Anton Grall, 65, a lifelong resident of Whitelaw, died Wednesday after nine weeks' illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the St. Michael's Catholic church, Whitelaw, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased was born in Whitelaw and was married there in 1893 to Theresia Fischer. He took up the trade of a cabinet maker, which he followed until his death. Survivors are his wife, four sons, Joseph, Manitowoc; Charles, Whitelaw; George and Erwin, Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers; three sisters and 10 grandchildren. The body had been removed to the home in Whitelaw from the Kochan funeral home and may be viewed there until Friday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, December 20, 1934 pg. 9


ARTHUR F. GRALL Arthur F. “Tommy” Grall age 94, of 11006 Hwy 10, Whitelaw, died early Wednesday morning, January 19, 2011 at his residence with his family at his side. Art was born March 22, 1916 in Whitelaw, son of the late Wolfgang and Margaret Wellner Grall. He attended St. Michael Catholic grade school. On June 28, 1939 he was married to the former Cora Giese at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. Cora preceded him in death on December 29, 2002. Art owned and operated Art’s Standard Service Station in Whitelaw for many years, and in his retirement he owned and operated Whitelaw Beer and Liquor. He was a sponsor and played baseball in the past for Whitelaw baseball and was an avid bowler. Art was a former and charter member of the Whitelaw Lions. He was a lifelong member of St. Michael Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society. Survivors include his four children and their spouses: Diane Grall Araus of Whitelaw; Russel “Buzz” (Sandra) Grall of Cato; Tom (Doris) Grall of Whitelaw; Stan (Mary) Grall of Manitowoc; ten grandchildren: Marcos (Katherine) Araus; Christina (Tim) Carr; Shannon Grall; Justin Grall and his fiancée: Brandi Kupsky; Nathan (Melissa) Grall; Aaron Grall; Casey (Scott) Zipperer; Gina (Scott) Pfalzgraf; Noelle Grall and Taylor Grall; seven great grandchildren: Cameron and Jacob Carr; Natalie and Violet Zipperer; Cohen and Liam Grall; Sofia Araus; one sister-in-law: Lorraine Giese of Brillion; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Wolfgang and Margaret Grall; his wife: Cora Grall; one grandson: Matthew Grall; one son-in-law: Alfredo Araus; three brothers: Wilbert, Richard and Roman Grall; two sisters: Peggy Swift and Helen Verbrugghe. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2011 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Dave Zimmerman will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldpfeffer.com . The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Grall family. Art’s family would like to thank Homecare Health Services and Hospice for their special care given to dad which allowed him to stay in his home until the end. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter January 21, 2011


BARBARA GRALL Notes From Whitelaw: Mrs. John B. Grall, aged 76 years, died at her home here Thursday, May 15. Her husband died nine years ago at the age of 72. She is survived by one son and ten daughters. They are Ignatz Grall, Mrs. Anton Vogel, Mrs. Anton F. Koeppel, Mrs. Joseph B. Grimm, Mrs. George M. Staudinger, Mrs. Frank J. Zipper, Mrs. Joseph S. Gressel, Mrs. Frank M. Braun, Mrs. Wolfgang C. Mayer, Mrs. John T. Gintner, all living in the vicinity of Whitelaw and Mrs. Frank R. Gressel of Andale, Kansas. All were present at the funeral which took place at St. Michael's church Saturday at 10 a.m. She also leaves 94 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren. Mrs. Grall was a devoted mother, a good neighbor and had many friends who sympathize with the afflicted family. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, May 22, 1913 pg. 8



CORA GRALL Mrs. Joseph A. Grall, 55, of 1016 Superior Ave., Sheboygan, died Saturday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been a patient for the past month. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Clement Kern officiating. Interment will be at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mrs. Grall was born Cora Mahloch, June 8, 1904, in Kiel, daughter of Mrs. Charles Mahloch and the late Charles Mahloch. She was married to Joseph A. Grall Oct. 10, 1922 at St. Nazianz. Her husband preceded her in death Oct. 14, 1947. Mrs. Grall moved to Sheboygan 10 years ago where she was employed at the St. Nicholas Hospital. She was a member of the hospital's St. Lawrence Guild. Survivors include the mother, Mrs. Charles Mahloch of Manitowoc; three sons, two daughters, five brothers, Raymond of Manitowoc, Gilbert of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Jack of St. Nazianz and Isadore and Carl of Appleton; three sisters, Mrs. Lila Karger of Chicago, Mrs. Fred Weinberger of Manitowoc and Mrs. Erwin Gross of Sheboygan; 14 grandchldren and 1 great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, November 30, 1959 pg. M13 ******** On Tuesday at 9:30 o'clock the marriage of Miss Cora Mahloch and Jos. Graull took place at St. Gregory's Church, Rev. Deibele officiating. The bride wore a white dress and carried a shower bouquet. Her attendants wore lavender crepe de chine dresses and hats to match. After the wedding ceremony a wedding dinner and supper was given to nearest relatives and friends. On Wednesday they left for a honeymoon trip to Chicago and southern parts of the country. After their return, they will make their home at Whitelaw, where Mr. Graull has a cheese factory. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Oct. 12, 1922 ********* (Cora Grall/d. 28 Nov. 1959 at Sheboygan from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


CORA GRALL (d. 2002) Mrs. Arthur (Cora) Grall, age 86, of 11006 Hwy. 10, Whitelaw, died Sunday morning, Dec. 29, 2002 at her residence. Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. The former Cora Giese was born Aug. 4, 1916, in the town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Charles and Theresa (Geiger) Giese. She attended the Kasson School and was a 1934 graduate of Brillion High School. She was a 1936 graduate of the Manitowoc County Normal Teacher’s College. On June 28, 1939 Cora was married to Arthur Grall at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. Over the years, Cora substitute taught at St. Michael Grade School and also taught CCD classes. She also worked for several years with her husband at Art’s Standard Service in Whitelaw. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael Christian Mothers and served as president of the Christian Mothers in the past. Cora enjoyed gardening, caring for her home and her family. Survivors include her husband: Art of Whitelaw; three sons and daughters-in-law: Russel “Buzz” and Sandra Grall; Tom and Doris Grall, all of Whitelaw; Stan and Mary Grall of Manitowoc; one daughter: Diane Grall Araus of Whitelaw; 10 grandchildren: Marcos Araus, Christina Araus, Shannon Grall, Justin Grall, Nathan Grall, Aaron Grall, Casey (Scott) Zipperer, Gina Grall, Noelle Grall, Taylor Grall; one great-grandchild: Cameron Carr; two sisters-in-law: Lorraine Giese of Brillion; Helen Verbrugghe of Wheaton, Ill.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by one grandson: Matthew Grall; one son-in-law: Alfredo Araus; two brothers: Earl Giese and Roman Giese; and one sister: Mary Froelich. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville, on Wednesday from 4 until 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 until 10 a.m. The Rev. Heymen will pray the rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. A special thank you to the Aurora Medical Center, VNA (Visiting Nurse Association) and Hospice, Dr. Gahl and the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center staff, River’s Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center staff for all their care and concern shown to Cora. no newspaper or date provided Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, December 31, 2002 pg. A3



DOROTHY GRALL Mrs. Roman Grall, 50, of Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since Jan. 26. Funeral servies will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl of Manitowoc officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Dorothy Brunig was born March 3, 1913, at Branch, daughter of the late Charles Brunig and Mrs. Sophia Benishek Brunig. She attend Branch Public School and was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class of 1931. She was married to Roman Grall May 16, 1934, and the couple had lived at Whitelaw since. Mrs. Grall was a member of the Whitelaw Homemakers Club. Surviving are her husband; two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two sisters, Mrs. Stephen (Calla) Swetlik of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joseph (Iris) Yohanek of Cato; and three grandchildren. Friends may call until the hour of services at the funeral home where the parish Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 3, 1964 P. 13 ********** (Dorothy Grall/d. 1 Feb. 1964 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


EMILY C. GRALL Emily C. Grall, age 98, of 228 W. Menasha Ave., Whitelaw, died on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, at her residence surrounded by her family. The former Emily Hill was born on Oct. 11, 1909, in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late John and Mary Wiesner Hill. She grew up in the town of Franklin and attended Maple Grove High School. She was married to Frank R. Grall on Nov. 24, 1937, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maple Grove. Frank preceded Emily in death on Dec. 2, 1981. Emily worked in the past for the Maple Crest Sanitarium and retired in 1975 from Holy Family Hospital. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael Christian Mothers, Whitelaw Senior Citizens, and was active at the Whitelaw meal site. Emily enjoyed playing cards, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Emily was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant son and infant daughter; one sister: Mayme Kuehnl; two brothers: Louis and John Hill; one sister-in-law: Stella Hill. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Dave Zimmerman will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home in Kellnersville on Friday (TONIGHT) from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the of service at 10:30 a.m. St. Michael Christian Mothers will pray the rosary at 6:45 p.m. and there will be a parish prayer service to end the visitation at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Tom Koch. In her 98 years, Emily touched many lives with her caring and thoughtful ways, words of wisdom and her sense of humor. She will be greatly missed. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 2, 2007


EUNICE GRALL Mrs. Alfred L. Grall, 43, of Whitelaw, died Wednesday at University Hospital, Madison. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Grall, the former Eunice Ann Schenian, was born Aug. 21, 1923, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of Emil and Agnes Schleis Schenian. She was married to Mr. Grall April 27, 1940, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, for 14 years was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. and was a member of the Christian Mothers altar Society. Surviving are the husband, a daughter, Mrs. William (Beverly) Thompson, of Milwaukee, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schenian, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Edward Novak and Mrs. Rudolph Hartlaub, of Manitowoc, a brother, victor, of Rt. 2, Cato, and two grand-daughters. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where at 8:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited by the CMA, friends and members of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, June 29, 1967 pg. M-15 ******** (Eunice Ann Grall/d. 28 June 1967 in Madison from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


FRANK GRALL (d. 1981) Frank R. Grall, 74, of Whielaw, died Wednesday afternoon, December 2, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard H. Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Grall was born April 5, 1907, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Ignatz and Lena Meyer Grall. He married Emily Hill Nov. 24, 1937 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The couple resided in Whitelaw. Mr. Grall was employed with Manitowoc Engineering Company, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Michael Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Darlene Grall of Whitelaw and Marvin and Karen Grall of Reedsville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Anton Grall of Manitowoc, Alfred and Marcella Grall of Whitelaw and Mrs. Catherine Grall of Manitowoc, a sister, Sister M. Mathias of St. Louis, Missouri and six grandchildren, Janet, Jennifer, Julie, Jason, Tim and Stacie Grall. An infant son, an infant daughter, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Thursday afternoon and Friday until the time of service. A rosary service will be 7:30 o’clock Thursday evening by Father Heymen and the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Dec. 3, 1981 - page 3 ******** Funeral services for Frank R. Grall, 74, of Whitelaw, who died Wednesday, were 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard H. Heymen celebrated the mass of Christian Burial and burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Emily; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Darlene Grall of Whitelaw and Marvin and Karen Grall of Reedsville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Anton Grall of Manitowoc, Alfred and Marcella Grall of Whitelaw and Mrs. Catherine Grall of Manitowoc; a sister, Sister Mary Mathias of St. Louis, Mo.; and six grandchildren, Janel, Jennifer, Julie, Jason, Tim and Stacie Grall. An infant son, an infant daughter, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Grall’s wife, Emily, was inadvertently omitted in the list of survivors in Thursday’s obituary. Herald Times Reporter, December 4, 1981 P. 3



HAROLD JOHN GRALL Death Robs Whitelaw Home Of Young Son Harold John Grall, six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grall of Whitelaw, died of a hemorrhage which was the outcome of a case of mumps, at his home at 10:30 Wednesday evening. He had been ill for the past two weeks. The funeral will be held at St. Michael's church at Whitelaw on Friday at 9:30. The deceased is survived by his parents, a sister and a step-brother (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 22, 1925 P.2 ******** (Harold John Grall/d. 21 Jan. 1925 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


HILDEGARDE GRALL Mrs. Richard Grall, 56, of Whitelaw, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Grall, nee Hildegarde Vogel, was born May 11, 1913, in Town of Cato, daughter of the late Louis and Theresa Meyer Vogel. She was married to Richard Grall Nov. 27, 1934, and the couple resided at Whitelaw. She was a nurse's aide the past five years at Maple Crest Sanatorium and Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Mrs. Grall belonged to the Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include the husband; three sons, Roger of Manitowoc, Wayne of Milwaukee and Richard L., at home; a daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Sharon) Tollefson, of Green Bay; four brothers, Louis of Manitowoc, Herbert of Valders; Wendelin of Bay City, Mich., and Anton of Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Johanek and Mrs. Leonard Fogeltanz of Manitowoc; and three granddaughters. Three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, November 18, 1969 pg. M-13 ******** (Hildegarde Ann Grall/d. 17 Nov. 1969 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


IGNATZ GRALL Funeral services for Ignatz Grall, 81, retired farmer of Whitelaw killed Monday noon in the village when struck by an Appleton firm's truck, will be held at 8:45 a.m. Thursday at the Grall home and at 9 o'clock at the St. Michael Catholic church in Whitelaw, the Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Grall was born in Cato in 1867 and in 1892 married Miss Lena Meyer. They operated a farm in Cato and retired in 1932, moving into Whitelaw. Survivors are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Peter Hartlaub and Mrs. Louis Reimer of this city and Mathilda Grall of Milwaukee; five sons, John of Appleton, Joseph of Chicago, Frank of Whitelaw, Anton of Long Beach, Calif., and Alfred of Cato; two sisters, Mrs. W.F. Meyer of Whitelaw and Mrs. Frank Zipperer of Branch; and 15 grandchildren. The body was moved to the Grall residence this afternoon from the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, January 4, 1949 pg. 2 ******** (Ignatz Grall/d. 3 Jan. 1949 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JOHANN GRALL John Grall, an old well known and highly esteemed pioneer settler of the Town of Cato died on Monday evening of last week and was buried on Tuesday. The funeral took place at Whitelaw. He was 72 years of age and leaves one son and ten daughters. The daughters are all married and all but one were present with their husbands at the funeral. The missing daughter lives so far way that she could not be present. The son occupies the old homestead. Mr. Jos. Grimm of this city married one of the daughters. Two Rivers Chronicle - Tues., June 28, 1904 ******** (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 27 June) Death in Town Cato last week of a respected resident and old settler of that town by the name John Groll at age 72. He leaves his widow as well as 10 daughters, a son, 10 sons-in-law, a daughter-in-law, 76 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. The deceased was the father of 13 daughters, but 3 are deceased. Attending the funeral was the son, the daughter-in-law, 9 daughters and 9 sons-in-law. Another daughter and son-in-law were unavoidably detained and could not attend. All of the survivors live in good circumstances. Der Nord Westen, 30 June 1904 ******** Note: Johann Grall was born in Fuchsberg, Rothenbaum, Bohemia, a village destroyed during construction of the Iron Curtain. Fuchsberg is a mile west of the village of Hirschau, West Bohemia, now known as Hyršov, Všeruby, Czech Republic. Source: Bob Pritzl and Lucille Kleckner


JOHN GRALL John Grall, 83, of Whitelaw, died Saturday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, with the Rev. Francis Rose officiating at the solemn requiem high Mass. Burial will be in church cemetery. He was born Aug. 16, 1877, at Whitelaw, son of the late Anton and Mary Lemberger Grall. He married Louise Kuehnl June 12, 1899. She preceded him in death Dec. 2, 1910. He married Mrs. Rose Sickinger June 23, 1919. She preceded him in death Aug. 28, 1946. He operated the home farm in the Whitelaw area until retiring 20 years ago. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edgar Pfeffer of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anton Tuschel of Whitelaw, four step-daughters, Sister Mary Bertilia of St. Francis Convent, Milwaukee, Mrs. Walter Herman and Mrs. Lucille Kapinos of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lester Kiel of Whitelaw; four sons, Frank of Francis Creek and John, Lawrence and Edmund of Manitowoc; five step-sons, Edwin, Ralph and Florian Sickinger of Milwaukee, Martin of Hampin, Va., and Gerhardt of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. John Staudinger of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joseph Kohlbeck of Marshfield; 39 grandchildren and 66 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, July 3, 1961 pg. M-9 ******** (John Grall/d. 3 July 1961 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JOSEPH A. GRALL Joseph A. Grall, 52, of 725 South 26th street, who returned home last night from rehearsal of the Freier Saengerbund, society in apparent good health, was stricken with a heart attack shortly after midnight and died two hours later. Mr. Grall, librarian of the society, participated in the evening's program at the Saenger hall on Washington street. On Saturday evening he, with his wife, entertained at the same hall, the occasion being their silver wedding anniversary. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock at St. Paul Catholic church, the Rev. Martin Jaekels officiating. Burial will be in St. Michaels cemetery, Whitelaw. He was born in Whitelaw in 1894 and in 1922 married Miss Cora Mahlock. Eighteen years ago they move to this city. Mr. Grall was employed in the laboratory of the White House Milk Company. In addition to his affiliation with the Freier Saengerbund, he was a member of the Manitowoc Aerie of Eagles. He was active in city bowling circles, being a member of the Gloe team in the City league. Survivors are his wife; three sons, Bernard of Sheboygan, and Harold and Robert of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Markowski and Mary Agnes of this city; mother, Mrs. Theresa Grall of this city; three brothers, Charles of Maple Grove and George and Ervin of Los Angeles; and four grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday. Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, October 14, 1947 pg. 2 ******** (Joseph A. Grall/d. 14 Oct. 1947 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JOSEPH GRALL (d. 1933) JOSEPH GRALL DIES ON FARM Whitelaw Man Dies On Farm Where He Was Born Joseph Grall, 66, life long resident of the county, died Friday night at the homestead farm near Whitelaw. He had been in failing health for some weeks. The deceased was born on the homestead farm in 1867 and was married there 37 years ago to Mary Zipperer who survives him with eight children, Mrs. Godfrey Schuh and Mrs. Anton Meyer, Whitelaw, Mrs. John Braun, city, Mrs. Harvey Kohlbeck, Cato, and Edward, Paul, Alfred and Marcella at home. Three brothers, Anton, Wolfgram and John, all of Whitelaw, and three sisters, Mrs. William Brunner, Mrs. John Staudinger, Whitelaw,and Mrs. Jsoeph Kohlbeck, Marshfield, also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the home and at 9:30 a.m. from St. Michael's church at Whitelaw, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The remains are now at the homestead near Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 11, 1933 P.4


LENA GRALL Mrs. Ignatz Grall, 76, lifelong resident of the county and residing in Whitelaw the past 18 years, died early Thursday at the Holy Family Hospital following several months’ illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Grall home and at 9:30 at St. Michael Catholic church, Whitelaw. The Rev. John Husslein will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. She was born Lena Meyer in Whitelaw in 1874 and in 1893 was married to Mr. Grall. They located on a farm in Cato and in 1932 moved to Whitelaw. Mr. Grall died in January, 1949. She was a charter member of the Christian Mothers of St. Michael Congregation. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Peter Hartlaub and Mrs. Louis Reimer of Manitowoc and Miss Mathilda Grall of Milwaukee; five sons, John of Greenville, Wis., Joseph of Chicago, Frank of Whitelaw, Anton of Reedsville and Alfred of Clarks Mills; two brothers, Frank and Louis of Whitelaw; three sisters, Mrs. Theresa Meidl, Mrs. Marbara Menlik and Mrs. John Heinzen of Whitelaw; 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The casket will be moved to the Grall home from the Mittnacht funeral home, Manitowoc at 2 p.m. Saturday where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald times - August 31, 1950 - page 26 ******** (Lena Grall/d. 4 Sept. 1950 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


MARGARET GRALL Mrs. Margaret Grall, 81, of Whitelaw, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient 10 days. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral home, Kellnersville and 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, the Rev. Francis Rose celebrant of the solemn requiem Mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Grall was born Margaret Wellner Aug. 5, 1882 in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wellner. She was married to Wolfgang Grall Jan. 12, 1903 and the couple settled at Whitelaw. Her husband died in 1950. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Michael Church. Survivors include four sons, Wilbert of Green Bay and Richard, Roman and Arthur of Whitelaw, two daughters, Mrs. George (Margaret) Swift of Evanston, Ill., and Mrs. Paul (Helen) Verbrugghe of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kohlbeck and Mrs. Peter Neuser of Manitowoc; 26 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by Christian Mothers Society and the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times – Nov. 6, 1963 – page T7 ******** (Margaret Grall/d. 5 Nov. 1963 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



MARY GRALL (d. 1931) MRS. A. GRALL SR. RESIDENT FOR 72 YEARS, DIES Mrs. Mary Grall, 86, widow of the late Anton Grall, Sr., and a pioneer resident of Whitelaw passed away there on Wednesday. The deceased whose maiden name was Mary Lembzerger, was born in Germany in 1846 and came to this country with her parents when a girl of twelve. The family settled in this county and she was married here to Anton Grall and they located on a farm near Whitelaw. Her husband was a Civil War veteran and he passed away thirteen years ago. Three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Kohlbeck, Marshfield, Mrs. John Staudinger, Whitelaw and Mrs. William Brunner of this city and four sons, Joseph, Anton, John and Wolfgang, all of Whitelaw survive. There are also 38 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from the St. Michael's church in Whitelaw with interment in the cemetery there. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 29, 1931 P.11


MARY GRALL (d. 1961) Mrs. Mary Grall, 86, a former Whitelaw resident, died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, where she had resided six years. She had been in ill health for three weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, the Rev. Francis Rose officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Grall was born Mary Zipperer Dec. 8, 1874, in Germany, daughter of the late George and Theresa Seidl Zipperer. She came to this county at an early age with her family and was married to Joseph Grall Oct. 28, 1894, at St. Michael Church, Whitelaw. She lived on a farm near Whitelaw until 1950 when she moved to the Village of Whitelaw, where she resided until 1954. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 22, 1933. Also preceding her in death were two daughters, four brothers, a sister and a grandchild. Mrs. Grall was a charter member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Michael Church. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Godfrey Schuh, Mrs. Anton Meyer and Mrs. Harvey Kohlbeck of Whitelaw, Mrs. John Braun and Mrs. Ben Kohlbeck of Manitowoc; three sons, Edward of Marinette, Alfred of Whitelaw and Paul of Manitowoc; 25 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar Society and members of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, August 10, 1961 pg. T-5 ******* (Mary Grall/d. 9 Aug. 1961 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


PAUL W. GRALL Paul W. Grall, 77, a lifelong Manitowoc County resident who resided at Manitowoc health Care Center, died Monday, May 15, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 2 pm at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard Heyman will preside at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will follow in St. Michael Church Cemetery. Mr. Grall was born April 26, 1912 at Whitelaw, son of the late Joseph and Mary Zipperer Grall. He resided at Whitelaw and was a farmer by occupation and was a member of St. Michael parish at Whitelaw. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Laura Braun of Manitowoc, Mrs. Tillie Kohlbeck of Whitelaw and Mrs. Marcella Kohlbeck of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marion and Harold Wiesner of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 pm to 8 pm this Tuesday, where a rosary service will be at 6:30 pm this Tuesday by Deacon Don Schneider. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., May 16, 1989 - page B8


RICHARD GRALL Richard F. Grall, 69, of 2142 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 11 a.m. in St. Michael Catholic Church, Manitowoc (should be Whitelaw). The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Grall was born Feb. 28, 1909 in Whitelaw, son of the late Wolfgang and Margaret Wellner Grall. He attended St. Michael Catholic School, Whitelaw and was self employed as a milk route operator until his retirement. He married Hildegarde Vogel Nov. 27, 1934. She died Nov. 17, 1969. On July 7, 1971, he married Eleanor Vogel Johanek, the couple then resided in Manitowoc. Mr. Grall was past president and board member of Whitelaw Village Board, former fire chief of Whitelaw Fire Department and former official in Whitelaw Lions Club. Survivors include his wife; three sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Janice Grall of Manitowoc, Wayne and Barbara Grall of Cedarburg and Dick and Sue Grall of Appleton; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Eugene Tollefson of Plymouth; a step-son and step daughter-in-law, James and Gail Johanek of Manitowoc; a step-daughter and step son-in-law, Sandy and Greg Sutter of Sterling Heights, Mich.; two brothers, Roman and Art of Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. George (Margaret )Swift of Evanston, Ill., and Mrs. :Paul (Helen)Verbrugghe of Chicago, 10 grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. A brother, Wilbert preceded him in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat. March 11, 1978 - page 3 ********* (b. 28 Feb 1909/d. Mar 1978/SSDI)


ROMAN GRALL Roman W. Grall, age 84, of 222 Grant St., Whitelaw, died Sunday evening, December 22, 1996 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 27, 1996 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Mr. Grall was born December 17, 1912 at Whitelaw, son of the late Wolfgang and Margaret Wellner Grall. He attended St. Michaels Grade School, Whitelaw. Roman drove the Standard Oil bulk fuel oil truck until his retirement in 1975. He also operated an electronics repair shop in Whitelaw. He married the former Dorothy Brunig on May 16, 1934 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death February 1, 1964. On November 9, 1968, he married the former Clara Reis at St. Michael Catholic Church. In the past he enjoyed bowling and in the summers he had a PA system that he provided old time music at fireman’s picnics. Survivors include his wife, Clara, Whitelaw; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Roy Jindra, Mishicot, Patricia and Ken Balusik, Menomonee Falls, Wis.; six grandchildren, Bill and Julie Jindra, Manitowoc, Scott and Monie Jindra, Omro, Wis., Michael Jindra, Madison and his fiancée, Ines Wenger, Peter and Joan Jindra, Green Bay, Ann and Tom Winter, Manitowoc, Courtney Balusik, Menomonee Falls; eight great grandchildren: two step-sons and their wives, Ron and Emily Reis, Reedsville, Jerome and Judy Reis, Reedsville; four step-daughters and their husbands, Janice and William Rahn, Reedsville, Janet and Arnie Miller, Reedsville, Claire and Leo Dietrich, Whitelaw, Helen and Len Fox, Menasha; 29 step grandchildren; 36 step great-grandchildren; one step great-great-grandchild; one brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Cora Grall, Whitelaw; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Peggy Swift, Evanston, Ill., Helen and Paul Verbrugghe, Wheaton, Ill.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Dorothy Brunig; two brothers, Wilbert and Richard; one step-son, Richard Reis; and one step-daughter, Patricia Blonde. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Father Heymen will pray the rosary at 6:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald times – Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1996 – page A2 ******** (b. 17 Dec 1912/d. 22 Dec 1996/SSDI)



RUSSEL "BUZZY" GRALL Russel “Buzzy” Grall age 70, of 1200 Lake Cato Drive, Reedsville, died Monday, November 11, 2013, at his residence surrounded by his wife and children.  Buzzy was born June 22, 1943 in Manitowoc, son of the late Arthur and Cora (Giese) Grall. He graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1961. On August 21, 1970 Buzzy married the former Sandra Trumbower at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Whitelaw. He lived in the Whitelaw area his entire life. He worked for Bahr Construction as an operating engineer until he bought his fathers business in 1971. Buzzy and his wife Sandra owned and operated the business as Grall’s Service, providing automotive repair and towing along with full service gas. In 1983 they converted the business to a convenience store, renaming it to Whitelaw Convenience Center, and the auto repair was moved into another building and operated until 2000. He also built and rented storage units. Buzzy worked hard and played hard, he could fix or build almost anything. He was talented with concrete, plumbing and anything electrical. He was always constructing something, which friends lovingly called “Buzzy Projects”. Buzzy liked skiing in his younger days at Hidden Valley where he was on the Ski Patrol. He bowled, sponsored bowling teams and played softball. He ran Las Vegas trips and organized a couple’s golf league. Buzzy loved to entertain, whether it was backyard pool parties, night golf, or playing sheepshead. Buzzy loved trips with friends, especially cruises, and really enjoyed golfing with his buddies Marv, Gene, and Kenny. He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church. He was a past member of the Amoco Dealer Advisory Council, Manitowoc Business Association and Manitowoc Elks Club. Buzzy was also a past president and member of the Whitelaw Lions Club.  Survivors include his wife: Sandra Grall, Reedsville; four children: Shannon Grall, Milwaukee; Justin Grall, Milwaukee; Nathan Grall, Whitelaw; Aaron Grall, Whitelaw; two grandchildren: Cohen and Liam Grall, Whitelaw; one sister: Diane Grall Araus, Whitelaw; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Thomas (Doris) Grall, Whitelaw; Stanley (Mary) Grall, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Susan (Larry) Hausser, IL; Sheree (Bill) Schuh, Manitowoc, two godchildren: Gina Pfalzgraf and Noelle Grall; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son: Matthew John Grall; one brother-in-law: Alfredo Araus.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2013 at St. Michaels Catholic Church, 110 West Menasha Avenue, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at St. Michaels Catholic Church from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Fr. Klingeisen. Visitation will continue at the church on Friday, November 15, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of mass at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com  The family would like to thank Dr. Jordan, Dr. Rosenberg, Dr. Baatz and his nurses Angie Popp, Brenda Behnke and Anna Lenz for the care and compassion given to Buzzy during his illness.  Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Nov. 13, 2013


THERESA GRALL Mrs. Theresa Grall, 75, died early today at the Holy Family hospital. She had been making her home with her son, the late Joseph Grall of 926 South 26th street who died last October. Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9:30 at the St. Michael's Catholic church, Whitelaw, the Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Grall, nee Theresa Fischer, was born in Whitelaw and in 1894 was married to Anton Grall. They located in Whitelaw where Mr. Grall died 14 years ago. Survivors are three sons, George and Erwin of Los Angeles and Charles of Grimms; brother, Joseph of Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Hartlaub of Franksville, Wis., and Mrs. Rose Brown of this city; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday where the rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, February 9, 1948 pg. 2 ******** Note: Death year is off on transcription. (Theresa (Mrs.)Grall/d. 9 Feb. 1948 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


WOLFGANG GRALL Wolfgang Grall, 75, of Whitelaw, retired mill operator, died early today following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Reedsville funeral home and at 9:30 at the St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, the Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Grall was born in Cato in 1874 and in 1903 married Miss Margaret Wellner. He operated a grist mill in Whitelaw until it was destroyed by fire in 1934. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors are his wife; four sons, Wilbert of Green Bay and Richard, Roman and Arthur of Whitelaw; two daughters, Mrs. George Swift of Evanston and Mrs. Paul Verbrugghe of Chicago; brother, John of Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. John Staudinger of this city and Mrs. Joseph Kohlbeck of Marshfield; and 21 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after Saturday noon, where the rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock Saturday and Sunday evenings. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, February 3, 1950 pg. 2 ******** (Wolfgang Grall/d. 3 Feb. 1950 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JOSEPH GRESL Joseph Gresl Sr., 80 (photo), retired Cato farmer, died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Pritzl at Appleton, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Michael's Catholic church, Whitelaw, the Rev. J.W. Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Gresl was born in Austria in 1867 and his family moved to Kansas. He married Miss Sophia Grall there in 1888 and they came to Cato to locate on a farm. The couple observed their golden weddding in 1938. Mrs. Gresl died four years ago. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Harvey Denk of this city, Mrs. Pritzl of Appleton and Mrs. Alois Griesbach and Mrs. Theodore Schmit of Greenville, Wis.; six sons, Frank of Goodrich, Wis., George of Appleton, Wilbert and Oscar of this city, Joseph of Cato and Alfred of Greenville; 51 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Valley funeral home, Appleton. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 28, 1947 P.2 ******** (Joseph Gresl/d. 27 Mar. 1947 in Greenville, Wis. from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw) ******** *Note: The following is Joseph's daughters' marriage announcement. GRESL-GRIESBACH Miss Sophie Gresl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gresl of Cato and Alois Griesbach of Greenville were married at 9 o'clock this morning at St. Michael's church at Whitelaw, the Rev. Theo. Pufahl performing the wedding ceremony. Little Bernice Gresl was flower girl with Barbara Gresl and Loretta Griesbach, William Hofaeher (?) and George Griesbach as attending couple. A reception with 150 in attendance was held at the home of the bride's parents. After a wedding trip the couple will make their home on a farm at Greenville. Manitowoc Herald News, June 21, 1921 P. 8


MARY GRESL Notes from West Maple Grove Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pritzl attended the funeral of Mrs. Pritzl's sister, Mary Gressel of Whitelaw. Manitowoc Pilot -Thurs., Dec. 7, 1916


SOPHIA GRESL Mrs. Joseph Gresl, 71, died at the Gresl home at Whitelaw at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, after suffering a stroke Sunday. Funeral services will be held from the home at 9:30 a.m. Monday, and at 10 a.m. from St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw, with the Rev. J.W. Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The remains were removed today from the Pfeffer funeral home to the Gresl home, where they may be viewed until the time of the services Monday. Mrs. Gresl was born September 17, 1871, the former Sophia Grall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Grall. She was married on June 19, 1888 to Joseph Gresl. The Gresls had lived at Whitelaw since 1935, and Mrs. Gresl was a member of St. Michael's church and the Christian Mothers' society there. Mr. and Mrs. Gresl celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1938. Members of the Christian mothers' society will recite the rosary at the Gresl home Sunday at 3 p.m. and Father Husslein will lead a rosary recitation at 7 p.m. Sunday. Surviving Mrs. Gresl are the widower; four daughters, Mrs. Robert Pritzl, Mrs. Alois Griesbach and Mrs. Theodore Schmit of Greenville and Mrs. Harvey Denk of Cato; six sons, Frank of Goodrich, George and Alfred of Appleton, Joseph Jr., of Cato, and Wilbert and Oscar of Whitelaw; a brother, Ignatz Grall of Whitelaw; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Zipperer, Mrs. Frank Braun and Mrs. Wolfgang Meyer, all of Whitelaw. Also surviving are 46 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, December 18, 1942 pg. 9 ******** (Sophia Grall/d. 17 Dec. 1942 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ALBERT GRIMM Albert Grimm, 58, who for many years operated a general merchandise and grocery store at Whitelaw with his father and brother, died Sunday morning at the Holy Family hospital after suffering a heart attack. Mr. Grimm was born April 8, 1886, in Two Rivers. Thirty-eight years ago he moved to Whitelaw, and for the past two years has been employed by the Spindler company. On Nov. 24, 1914, Mr. Grimm claimed as his wife, Margaret Klein, who survives with two children, Margaret Mary, at home and Harry, Milwaukee. Other survivors are one grandchild, his aged father, Joseph, Whitelaw and two sisters, Mrs. John Grall, Whitelaw, and Mrs. Ferry Ledrowski, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, 9 o'clock at the Pfeffer funeral home, and at 9:30 a requiem high mass will be offered for the deceased by the Rev. John Husslein at St. Michael's Catholic church, Whitelaw. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body is lying in state at the funeral home where the Catholic Knights and the Holy Name society of which Mr. Grimm was a member will recite the rosary at 8:45 o'clock tonight. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, October 30, 1944 pg. 2 ******** Miss Maud Klein and Albert Grimm were united in Holy Matrimony at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills, Tuesday, November 24, 1914 at half passed nine. After the ceremony the wedding party and guests gathered at Rankk Hall, Whitelaw and with dancing and feasting, all present wished them Godspeed. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Nov. 26, 1914 ******** (Albert Grimm/d. 29 Oct. 1944 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


BARBARA GRIMM MRS. J. GRIMM OF WHITELAW DIES TODAY Was a Resident of Manitowoc County for Sixty-seven Years A lingering illness of three years was brought to close at 3:15 o’clock this morning for Mrs. Joseph Grimm for 67 years a resident of the county, death occurring at the family home at Whitelaw. The cause of her death was given as complications of various illnesses. Mrs. Grill was a pioneer resident of the county, spending her entire life in this county. Born at Whitelaw on May 9, 1862, she lived there a number of years, later moving to the city of Two Rivers where they family lived for 24 years, returning to Whitelaw 22 years ago. Death came only a month after Mr. and Mrs. Grimm observed the 58th anniversary of their wedding, the event being observed at the family home at Whitelaw in August. Prior to her marriage to Mr. Grimm, she was Miss Barbara Grall, a member of a family of pioneer residents of Manitowoc County. Besides her husband, Mrs. Grimm is survived by three daughters, Mrs. John Grall and Miss Helen Grimm of Whitelaw and Mrs. Martin Brunner of Two Rivers; two sons, Charles and Albert at Whitelaw; seven sisters and one brother, all residing in this county; twenty-two grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services are to be held Friday morning at 9:30 o’clock from the St. Michael’s church at Whitelaw, Father Theodore Pufahl officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery. Mrs. Grim was a devout member of the Catholic Church and although the family moved from Two Rivers 22 years ago she continued to hold her membership in the Altar Society of St. Luke’s Church in that city. Manitowoc Herald News - Wed., Sept. 18, 1929 - page 13 ******** *Note: Tombstone death year differs from newspaper death year.



CATHERINE GRIMM Mrs. Charles (Catherine) Grimm, 86, formerly of Whitelaw, died Sunday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heyman will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Grimm was born Aug. 3, 1884, in the Town of Franklin. She was married to Charles Grimm June 26, 1913, at Whitelaw. She was a 50-year member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Michael Church. Her husband preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Victor (Elizabeth) Miller, of St. Nazianz and Mrs. Frank (Janet) Grogan, of Kaukauna, a brother, Frank Fetzer, of Shorewood, Wis., a sister, Miss Ora Fetzer, of Manitowoc, 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. There wil be no visitation. The Christian Mothers will conduct a Prayer service at St. Michael Church at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Manitowoc County Hospital Recreational Fund. Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 14, 1971 ******** Chas. Grimm, a former Two Rivers boy, who is associated with his father in the mercantile business at Whitelaw and Miss Kate Fetzer, also of that place were married at St. Michael's church in Whitelaw Wednesday morning. The Reporter - June 29, 1912 ********** (03 Sep 1883/Jun 1971/SSDI)


CHARLES GRIMM Charles Grimm, 56, Whitelaw storekeeper, died early this morning at the Holy Family hospital, where he had been a patient for two weeks. He had been ailing for about two years. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the home and at 9 a.m. from St. Michael's church at Whitelaw. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Grimm was born in the town of Cato July 6, 1882. In 1908 he moved to Whitelaw, where he operated a general store. He was a director of the Whitelaw bank for fifteen years. On June 26, 1915 he was married to Katherine Fetzer who survives him. He was a member of the Catholic Knights. Survivors besides the widow include his father, Joseph Grimm, Whitelaw; two daughters, Janet and Isabel at home; a brother, Albert of Whitelaw; and three sisters, Mrs. John Grall of Whitelaw, Mrs. Perry Ledroski of Milwaukee and Mrs. Martin Brunner of Two Rivers. The body will be taken to the home tomorrow afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral home. It may be viewed at the home until the time of the services Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, August 12, 1938 pg. 2 ******** (Charles Grimm d. 12 Aug. 1938 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


GEORGE GRIMM SUCKED UNDER BY SWIFT CURRENTS TWO DROWN; LOWER FALLS GEORGE GRIMM AND LOUIS VOGEL OF WHITELAW MEET DEATH AT BEGINNING OF DAY'S OUTING NEAR CLARKS MILLS SUNDAY FATHER KUHL AND PETER HARTLAUB TRY TO RESCUE; NEAR MEET SAME FATE A tragedy that has saddened the homes of two families at Whitelaw and the entire community there, occurred at Lower Falls on Sunday afternoon when Louis Vogel, aged 28, and Geo. Grimm, aged 19, were drowned while in swimming. The dip in the river was one of the day' pleasures anticipated by a crowd of Whitelaw young men who had come to the Falls for a day's outing led by Father Kuhl, pastor of the Whitelaw church. The drowning was described by Father Kuhl this morning over the telephone who, almost prostrated by the tragedy, was unable to tell clearly just how it occurred. Father Kuhl said: "I cannot really tell how it happened. It all came on suddenly. The two boys and myself had jumped in to the water preparatory to a swim and all of us were immediately sucked into a whirlpool. George is a swimmer and so am I and I really cannot tell how he came to get into the pool and unable to get out. The water is treacherous, it is true, but it seems he should have got to land unless he was caught in such a way that his lungs were filled and he could not rise to the surface." "Louis Vogel and I were with George and he grabbed us. George must have taken a firm hold of Louis who could not swim and the two went down together. The water was so swift and the eddies so strong that it was with difficulty that I got out of the hole. I was exhausted by my efforts and could render little assistance though Peter Hartlaub who was on shore, dove at the point where the two went down but it was too late." "The bodies were recovered almost immediately after they went down and attempts were made to resuscitate the poor fellows but it was of no avail. Their lungs had become filled and death had resulted from suffocation. They were taken to their homes at Whitelaw where sorrowful parents of the boys were prostrated by grief." From another witness it was learned that Hartlaub who went to the rescue of the two young men nearly suffered their fate. He dove for Grimm who came to the surface long enough to cry out for help. The latter grabbed him and almost pulled him down. Hartlaub's shirt was torn from his body by the drowning man. Hartlaub was forced to come ashore. Father Kuhl who assisted, was unable to do much because only recently he had an operation and his strength soon failed. Jos. Steuber, another of the men on shore secured a fish pole with this reached the point where the priest was struggling in the water and it is said but for his act there would have been a triple drowning. The drowning came almost at the beginning of what was to be a day of pleasurable outing. One account is that Grimm was the first to plunge into the water and when he got into difficulty the rest plunged in after. The place where the drowning occurred is well known as a treacherous place though not many drownings have happened in recent years there. There is a deep pool and rapids and the water swirls about in eddies that are strong and even a good swimmer might well get confused in the currents. It is said that at one point the water is nearly thirty feet deep. George Grimm is a son of Joseph Grimm who conducts a general merchandise store at Whitelaw. He was a student at Calvary seminary and was home for his vacation. Louis Vogel was unmarried, a son of Anton Vogel, a farmer and mill owner at Whitelaw. He was employed as a lineman by the telephone company. Whitelaw and the country thereabouts is overcast by a pall of sorrow over the drowning. Both young men were well known and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to the grief stricken parents. The double funeral will take place at 10am tomorrow and will be attended by the entire countryside. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 12, 1915, Page 1 ************* WHITELAW AND VICINITY PAY TRIBUTE TO VICTIMS OF SUNDAY TRAGEDY IN LARGE FUNERAL Whitelaw and surrounding country today paid a last tribute to George Grimms and Louis Vogel, victims of Sunday's river tragedy when hundreds attended what is said to have been the largest funeral ever held in that vicinity. The services were held for the two at Whitelaw Catholic church, attended by twenty priests of the county who assisted in the services. The two bodies, following the last rites at the cemetery, were interred in separate graves. The Rev. J.A. Geisler of Two Rivers was the celebrant of mass, with the Rev. Braun of Kellnersville as deacon and Rev. Theo. Kerstens of Meeme as sub-deacon, and Rev. J. Decker of St. Francis as the master of ceremonies. Rev. Mauruse O'Cap of Mt. Calvary said mass at the side altar while Rev. Joseph Roder of St. Paul was organist and Rev. A. Roder of Cleveland choir leader. The sermon was given by Re. A. Garhaus of Brillion. In the sanctuary were the Revs. Hieling, Clarks Mills; Kolar, Reedsville; Hugo, Two Rivers; O'Leary, Manitowoc; and Joseph Kubuik, Alfred Pritzel, Jas. Zomgracek and John Vesely. A profusion of beautiful flowers and the sincere and deep sorrow manifested by the large concourse attending the funeral was a tribute to the memory of the two young men. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 13, 1915, Page 5


JOSEPH GRIMM GRIMM, Joseph –Age 90 years. Whitelaw. Died Thursday, Dec. 20th at the home of Mrs. Albert Grimm of Whitelaw. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 22nd at 8:45am from the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30am from St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. John Husslein will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7pm Thursday. Rosary will be recited at 8pm Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 21, 1945 p.12


ROSE O. GRIMM Mr. and Mrs. Albert Grimm of Whitelaw are mourning the death of their two week old daughter, Rose Olive. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o’clock with services at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald News - May 12, 1924 - page 12 ******** (Rose O. Grimm/d. 20 May 1924 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw) *Note: Transcription of death appears to be off.