FLOYD CHARLES DAHMER

Floyd Charles Dahmer, 77, of 1212 Maria Court, Lady Lake, Fla., 
died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002.
Mr. Dahmer was born in Sheboygan, a son of Christian and Maria 
Neuwirth Dahmer. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School 
in 1943 and Ripon College in 1951. He was a US Marine Air Corp 
veteran of World War II.  He retired from Golden Guernsey Dairy, 
Waukesha as vice president of sales and was formerly a part-time 
employee of Black Wolf Run and Whistling Straits. He was a member 
of VFW Post 6707, Kiel and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, 
Kiel.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
The Sheboygan Press, February 6, 2002


ALBERT DAMROW

Name    Albert Damrow     
 Event Type     Death    
 Event Date     1906    
 Event Place     Kiel, Manitowoc, Wisconsin    
 Residence Place     Kiel, Wis.    
 Gender     Male    
 Age     0    
 Marital Status     Single    
 Race     W    
 Birth Date     02 Nov 1906    
 Birth Year (Estimated)     1906    
 Birthplace     Kiel, Wis.    
 Burial Place     Kiel, Wis.    
 Cemetery     Kiel    
 Father's Name     Albert Damrow    
 Father's Birthplace     Germany    
 Mother's Name    Augusta Damrow     
 Mother's Birthplace     Germany    
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 Name    Albert Damrow     
 Event Type     Death    
 Event Date     1906    
 Event Place     Kiel, Manitowoc, Wisconsin    
 Residence Place     Kiel, Wis.    
 Gender     Male    
 Age     0    
 Marital Status     Single    
 Race     W    
 Birth Date     02 Nov 1906    
 Birth Year (Estimated)     1906    
 Birthplace     Kiel, Wis.    
 Burial Place     Kiel, Wis.    
 Cemetery     Kiel    
 Father's Name     Albert Damrow    
 Father's Birthplace     Germany    
 Mother's Name    Augusta Damrow     
 Mother's Birthplace     Germany  


DAUGHTER OF ALBERT DAMROW

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Damrow
On Thursday, the 7-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Damrow 
died after a lengthy illness. The small coffin was buried on Saturday
morning, at the Kiel Cemetery with Pastor Rech (St. Peter Church) 
officiating.
Kiel Record —1914


ERNST DAMROW

Ernst G. Damrow, 66, died suddenly early today at this home, 730 4th St., 
Kiel, after being stricken with a heart attack.
A native of Sheboygan County, he was born Feb. 24, 1892, in Plymouth, a 
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Damrow, and made his home in Kiel 
since 1898.
He was confirmed at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church at Kiel in 
1906 and was married to Miss Lizzie Bunge on Feb. 27, 1913.
Mr. Damrow was employed for 30 years at the Kiel Woodenware Co. and for 11 
years prior to his retirement last November worked at the A. A. Laun 
Furniture Co.
He was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church and the 
Equitable Reserve Association.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Omar (Evelyn) Richart and Mrs. 
Elroy (Marilyn) Konz, of Kiel; four grandchildren; a brother, William, and 
a sister, Mrs. Anne Bauman, both of Milwaukee. Three brothers preceded him 
in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
home, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter’s Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, June 11, 1958 – P. 14
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Funeral services for Ernst G. Damrow, 66, who resided at 730 Fourth Street, 
Kiel, and died on Wednesday were held on Friday afternoon at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel.  The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter 
Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel, officiated.  During the service 
DeLyle Henschel rendered two solos, “What A Friends We Have in Jesus” and 
“Abide With Me”.  Mrs. Roland Griebenow was the accompanist.  Burial took 
place in the Kiel cemetery.  Pallbearers were Alfred Damrow, Elmer Dedering, 
Arno Graf, Arthur Wietzel, Arvin and Harry Winkel.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, June 16, 1958 – P. 8


GUSTINA DAMROW

Plymouth--Mrs. Gustine Damrow, nee Blumreich, the widow of the 
late William Damrow passed away at her home in Kiel on Monday 
morning.  About a month ago she suffered a stroke which caused 
her death.  The deceased was born June 27, 1850 in Uckermark, 
Germany and was married there to Mr. Damrow in 1878.  In 1889 
the family came to America and Plymouth, and then moved to Kiel 
in 1897.  She is survived by four sons and one daughter namely; 
Albert and Ernst of Kiel; Mrs. Wm. Baumann, William and Richard 
in Milwaukee.  The burial is Saturday afternoon in the Kiel 
Cemetery with Pastor Rech officiating.  
Plymouth Post, August 26, 1916


LIZZIE DAMROW

Mrs. Lizzie Damrow, 67, widow of Ernst G. Damrow, 730 4th St., Kiel, 
died at St. Nicholas Hospital early Wednesday evening after a short 
illness.
Nee Lizzie Bunge, she was born April 13, 1893, in Town of Schleswig, 
daughter of the late Bernhard and Elsie Manz Bunge. On Feb. 27, 1913, 
she was married to Ernst G. Damrow of Kiel and the couple always 
resided there.
For 17 years, Mrs. Damrow was an employee of the Hansen Glove Co., in 
Kiel, retiring in September of this year.  She was a member of St. Peter 
Evangelical and Reformed Church of Kiel.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Omar (Evelyn) Richart and Mrs. Elroy 
(Marilyn) Konz, both of Kie; four grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. 
Emma Dedering and Mrs. Louisa Winkel, both of Kiel.  Her husband died 
in June, 1958, and three sisters and two brothers also preceded her in 
death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home at Kiel with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg of St. Peter’s Evangelical and 
Reformed Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.  The 
body can be viewed at the funeral home after 3 p.m., Friday.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, December 8, 1960 – P. 10
********
Funeral services for Mrs. Lizzie Damrow, 67, of 730 4th St., Kiel, who died 
Wednesday evening at St. Nicholas Hospital, were held Saturday afternoon at 
the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel.
The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, officiated and burial was in Kiel Cemetery.
During the service DeLyle Henschel accompanied by Mrs. Roland Griebenow sang 
“What A Friend We Have in Jesus” and “Abide in Me”.
Pallbearers were Alfred Damrow, Elmer Dedering, Arno Graf, Arthur Weitzel, 
Arvin and Harry Winkel.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, December 13, 1960 – P. 10


WILHELM DAMROW

Kiel—Wm. Damrow died last Saturday at his home after several month’s 
illness of intestinal cancer.  He was born December 22nd, 1852 in 
Wollin, Prenzlau, Pommern, Germany and was married in 1878 to his 
wife (nee Blumreich) and came to America and Plymouth with his family 
in 1888.  In 1896 he moved to Kiel where he was employed at the Kiel 
Furniture Co.  Besides his wife he is survived by four sons; Albert 
and Ernest of Kiel; Richard and William of Milwaukee; and one daughter, 
Mrs. Wm. Baumann of Milwaukee and one sister, Mrs. Emil Schultz of 
Plymouth.  The burial is Tuesday afternoon in the Kiel Cemetery with 
Pastor Rech officiating.  The German Soldiers Society members and the 
Kiel Furniture employees attended the grave site services as a group.  
Plymouth Post, October 10, 1914


PAUL C. DASKAM

Seated in Parked Car…Youth From Kiel Area Found Dead
Kiel – A 17-year-old rural Kiel youth was found dead Tuesday afternoon in a 
car parked in the driveway of his home.
He was Paul Daskam, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Daskam, R. 2, who live along 
County Trunk E near Millhome about four miles east of Kiel.
Death was attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Mrs. Marian Cumming, deputy Manitowoc County coroner, said the boy apparently 
removed the air filter cover from the engine of the car and then placed 
charcoal in it, ignited the coals and placed it on the floorboards of the car 
in an effort to keep warm.
His parents apparently passed the car on their way to work Tuesday morning, but 
could not see anyone in the car because the windows were steamed up.
Mrs. Cumming said the boy had been dead since about 2 a.m. Tuesday. He was found 
slumped on the front seat by a friend at 4 p.m.
An autopsy to determine the exact cause of death was conducted by Dr. John Fodden, 
a Manitowoc pathologist.
He was born Jan. 27, 1958 at Oshkosh, a son of William and Marlene Christensen 
Daskam.
He attended Kiel High School.
Paul was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include his parents; a brother, Steven, at home; the maternal grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Florian Christensen, Oshkosh; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Victor Daskam, Oshkosh.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter UCC, the Rev. John F. 
Baumann, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Thursday until 
11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the time of the service.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, November 12, 1975 – P. 10


ALBERT DASSLER

Marriage of Albert William Dassler and Clara Heins. Married Dec. 28, 1891 
in civil ceremony in Kiel. Albert Dassler (a school teacher) was born in 
the Town of Herman, Sheboygan County of Herman Dassler and Wilhelmina 
Huebner.
Clara Heins was born in Kiel of Charles and Dorothea Heins.
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Former Kiel Teacher Buried Here Sunday
A. W. Dassler, one of Kiel's pioneer school teachers, was buried
here Sunday. He died Thursday at the age of 90 at Crystal Falls,
Michigan, The services were held from the Meiselwitz Funeral home
in charge of the Rev. Allen L. Bowe.
Mr. Dassler was principal of Kiel high school from 1888 to 1892. 
He was also principal of the Two River's high school for a time 
and served as Manitowoc County Superintendent of Schools for two
years.
Before that he taught in Manitowoc county schools. After his term 
as county superintendent, he became interested in the J. B. Laun
Furniture Co. of Kiel of which he became secretary and general 
manager. He was also a director of the State Bank of Kiel.
In December of 1891 he married the former Clara Heins of Kiel and
the couple had three daughters, Althea at home; Mrs. Harold Buswell,
Phelps, and Mrs. Reed Hankwitz, Emmaus, Pa. All were at the funeral.
He was a member of the Masonic Order, Odd Fellows, Turnverein,
Maennerchor, and the Kiel Harmony Band while in Kiel.
After leaving Kiel he managed the Laun factory at Milwaukee and
after his retirement some 27 years ago moved to Amasa, Michigan,
where he became mayor and township supervisor. He retired from
these offices in April of 1955 in a town ceremony where he was made
an honorary member of the school board, Lions club, fire department,
Amasa ball team and the Nite School club.
Among survivors are Albert Laun of this city, and Carl Laun, River
Forest, Illinois, nephews and Mrs. Gilbert Thiessen, Pittsburgh, a niece.
************
Albert W. Dassler, 91, a former prominent Manitowoc County educator
and businessman, died early Thursday at a hospital in Crystal Falls,
Mich.
He had been making his home with a daughter, Miss Althea Dassler, at
Amassa, Mich., for the past 20 years.
Mr. Dassler served as principal of high schools at Kiel and Two Rivers,
then as Manitowoc County school superintendent, and later was associated
with the Kiel Furniture Co. for 30 years.
A native of Manitowoc, he attended Manitowoc High School, graduated from
Whitewater High School in 1883, and then taught rural schools in Manitowoc
County for five years.
He was principal of the Kiel High School from 1888 to 1902, principal
of the Two Rivers High School from 1892-97.
Later he became interested with the late J.B. Laun in the Kiel Furniture
Co., serving as secretary and general manager of the firm until he left
the business in 1927. He was a former director of the State Bank of Kiel.
Mr. Dassler was married to Miss Clara Heins of Kiel in December, 1891. 
After leaving Kiel, he and his wife made their home in Chicago for
several years before moving to Amassa.
He is survived by three daughters; a sister, Mrs. Michael Kalaher,
Milwaukee; a niece, Mrs. William H. Kohl, Sheboygan, and a nephew,
Al Laun, Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Meiselwitz Funeral
Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church at Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Saturday.
*******
Albert William Dassler, 90, prominent pioneer educator who served 
three years as Manitowoc County superintendent of schools and was 
principal of Two Rivers and Kiel high schools, died earlier this 
week in Crystal Falls, Mich., where he had been making his home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, the Rev. L. Allen Bowe, pastor of the First Presbyterian 
Church at Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
According to Vol. II of the History of Manitowoc County, Mr. Dassler 
was born in Sheboygan County in 1856, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman 
Dassler.  The family moved to Manitowoc when he was six years of age 
where he received his education, attending high schools in Manitowoc 
and in Watertown from which he graduated in 1883.  Following his 
graduation Mr. Dassler taught in school districts of Manitowoc 
County for five years and was then made principal of the Kiel High 
School in 1888, holding that position for four years.
He left Kiel to be appointed principal of the Two Rivers High School 
and remained there from 1892-1894.  His work as an educator had 
brought him into public light and he was the successful candidate 
for county superintendent of schools in 1894.
After serving three years in that office, he became interested in 
the J. B. Laun Furniture Co. of Kiel, which he became secretary and 
general manager. He was also a director of the State Bank of Kiel.
In December 1891 he married the former Clara Heins of Kiel and the 
couple had three daughters, Athlea, Helene and Gertrude. He was a 
member of the Masonic Order, Odd Fellows, Turn Verein, Maennchor, 
and the Kiel Harmony Band while in Kiel.
After leaving Kiel he managed the Laun factory at Milwaukee and after 
his retirement some 27 years ago moved to Amasa, Mich., where he 
became mayor and township supervisor. He retired from these offices 
in April of 1955 in a town ceremony where he as made an honorary 
member of the school board, Lions Club, fire department, Amasa ball 
team and the Nite School club.
Among survivors is a nephew, Albert Laun of Kiel.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times – Two Rivers Reporter, Fri., 15 Mar. 1957
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(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


ALTHEA DASSLER

Miss Althea Dassler, 86, a former Kiel and Amasa, Michigan resident, passed
away Monday October 9, 1978 at Manor Nursing Home in Crystal Falls, Michigan.
A daughter of the late Albert W. and Clara Heins Dassler she was born 
September 27, 1892. She was a piano teacher. She is survived by two sisters,
Mrs. Helen Buswell of Marquette, Michigan and Mrs. Gertrude Hankowitz, Madison,
Wisconsin. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Crystal Falls. Burial was
in the Kiel cemetery.


CLARA DASSLER

Marriage of Albert William Dassler and Clara Heins. Married Dec. 28, 1891 
in civil ceremony in Kiel. Albert Dassler (a school teacher) was born in 
the Town of Herman, Sheboygan County of Herman Dassler and Wilhelmina 
Huebner.
Clara Heins was born in Kiel of Charles and Dorothea Heins.
************
Mrs. A. Dassler Buried Here This Tuesday
Former Resident Is Stricken at Home In Amasa, Michigan
Mrs. Albert Dassler died Saturday at Amasa, Michigan, after suffering with 
a brief attack of heart trouble.
Mrs. Dassler, previous to her marriage, was Miss Clara Heins. She was born 
in this city October 13, 1869, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heins. 
She attended the local schools and was one of the first graduates of the 
Kiel high school. She was also a charter member of the Kiel Frauenverein.
She was married to Albert Dassler December 28, 1890. The couple made their 
home here for some time, residing in the home which is now owned by Dr. and 
Mrs. D. F. Nauth. Mr. Dassler was manager of the Kiel Furniture factory.  
Sixteen years ago they moved to Chicago, and the past year have been residing 
at Amasa, Michigan. Mrs. Dassler was born, married, and buried at the old 
homestead here.
The body was removed to the home of her brother, Rudolph Heins here, from 
where the funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Rev. G. A. 
Kaltenbach of Chilton officiated. Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.
Mrs. Dassler is survived by her husband, and three daughters, Althea at home, 
Mrs. Harold (Helen) Buswell of Amasa, Mich., and Mrs. Reed (Gertrude) Hankwitz 
of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. There are also two sisters, Miss Minnie Heins and Mrs. 
Jacob B. Laun of this city, and two brothers, Arthur Heins of Tigerton and 
Rudolph Heins of this city.
(May 1931 handwritten on obituary-no newspaper named)
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(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


CHARLES L. DAVENPORT

Charles l. Davenport, 73, of 802 Seventh St., Kiel, died Thursday afternoon at 
St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient the last three 
months.  
Funeral services will be at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, the Rev. Allen l. 
Bowe officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery, where graveside rites will 
be conducted by Masonic Lodge No. 336.  
Mr. Davenport was born July 22, 1888, at St. Louis, Mo., son of the late Charles 
and Anna Davenport. He married Lydia Henschel of Kiel, Dec. 2, 1912 at Minneapolis, 
Minn. The couple resided at Kiel for the last 45 years.  
Prior to his retirement nine years ago he was employed at H. G. Weber Co, at Kiel. 
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and F and A M Lodge No 336 of Kiel.  
Survivors include his wife and a daughter, Mrs. C. T. Gebhardt, of Broadview, Ill.  
Manitowoc Herald Times – June 22, 1962


LYDIA R. DAVENPORT

Mrs. Lydia Davenport, 74, widow of Charles Davenport, formerly of 802 Seventh 
Street, Kiel, died Sunday evening at Manitowoc County Hospital.  She had been 
a patient there four months.
The former Lydia Henschel, she was born in Kiel August 24, 1891, a daughter of 
the late Adolph and Katherina Buchmann Henschel.  She attended school in Kiel 
and was married to Mr. Davenport, December 2, 1912 in Minneapolis. Following 
their marriage the couple lived in Kiel where her husband died in 1962.  She 
was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, and the Frauenverein. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. C. T. (Jane) Gebhardt, Broadview, Illinois; a 
sister, Mrs. Frank Pasch, Milwaukee, and a brother, Edward Henschel, Kiel.
No newspaper named, December 30, 1965


ALBERT DAWURSKE

A. Dawurske Dies Tuesday Passes Away at Home of Daughter; Was Once Kiel Resident
Relatives and friends here received notice on Tuesday of the death of 
Albert Dawurske, a former local resident. Mr. Dawurske passed away at 
9:20.m. on that day, at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. 
and Mrs. Herman Birr at Milwaukee, following an illness of four days.
The deceased was born in Neudamrow, Germany on September 10, 1848. 
On March 24, 1873 he was united in marriage to Bertha Wutke, and in 
1893 the couple emigrated to America and settled in this city. In 1923 
they left here to reside with their daughter in Milwaukee, and six years 
later moved to Brillion to reside with their son and daughter-in-law, 
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dawurske, where they remained for six years, and 
where Mrs. Dawurske passed away October 18, 1932. Since the death of 
his wife he has been living at Milwaukee.
Twelve children were born of this union, two of whom died in infancy, 
and a son Walter died in 1912 and another son, Gustave, died in 1913, 
and a daughter Mrs. Pauline Backhaus died December 27, 1935. Following 
are the survivors: Three daughters, namely: Mrs. Herman (Hulda) Birr, 
Mrs. Henry (Louisa) Stueven, and Mrs. James (Elsie) Cowey of Milwaukee; 
three sons, Frank Dawurske of this city, Albert Dawurske of Brillion, 
and Theodore and Herman of Milwaukee; and 15 grandchildren and 10 
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.  The Rev. 
E. L. Worthman will conduct the last rites.
The deceased reached a ripe old age in spite of the fact that he had a 
weak heart since his youth, an ailment which excused him from compulsory 
military service in Germany in his young manhood.
(1937 handwritten on obituary-no newspaper named)
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A. DAWURSKE, 88, SUCCUMBS
Former Kiel Resident Dies In Milwaukee Tuesday
Albert Dawurske, 88, former Kiel resident, died Tuesday morning at 
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Herman Birr, in Milwaukee. The body 
will be taken to Kiel for burial and funeral services will be held 
Friday at 2 p.m. from the C.J. Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel. 
Interment will be in the Kiel cemetery.
Mr. Dawurske was born in Germany on September 10, 1848, and was 
married there to Bertha Wutke in March, 1873. The family moved to 
the United States in 1893 and settled immediately at Kiel. In 1923 
the couple moved to Milwaukee and lived with a daughter for six 
years, and then moved to Brillion where they made their home with 
a son, Albert, until the death of Mrs. Dawurske in 1932. After that 
Mr. Dawurske returned to Kiel where he had lived since.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Herman Birr, Mrs. Henry 
Stueven and Mrs. James Cowey of Milwaukee, four sons, Albert of 
Brillion, Frank of Kiel and Theodore and Herman of Milwaukee, 15 
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 17, 1937 P. 2


BERTHA DAWURSKE

Brillion—Mrs. Albert Dawurske, Sr., 78, died here this 
morning at the home of her son, Albert, after having been 
ill for the past year.  Mrs. Dawurske, nee Bertha Wuthke, 
was born in Germany Dec. 3, 1854, and was united in marriage 
there to Albert Dawurske on March 24, 1873. The couple came 
to this country in 1893 and located in Kiel, remaining there 
for a number of years.  For six years they had been living 
here with their son, Albert.  
Besides her husband, Mrs. Dawurske is survived by four sons, 
Frank, Kiel; Albert, Brillion and Theodore and Herman, 
Milwaukee; four daughters, Mrs. William Backhaus, town of 
Rhine; Mrs. Herman Birr, Mrs. Henry Stueven and Mrs. James 
Cowey of Milwaukee; fifteen grandchildren and one great 
grandchild.  Four children preceded her in death.  
Funeral services will be held Thursday at the home of a son, 
Frank Dawurske, 702 Milwaukee street, Kiel. The Rev. E. R. 
Worthman of St. Peter’s Reformed church will officiate and 
burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, October 18, 1932


FRANK DAWURSKE

Frank Dawurske, 78, of 1041 Sixth St., Kiel, died early Monday at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for the past five days. He had 
been ill for the past year.
He was born Nov. 14, 1878, in New Dammerau, Germany where he received his 
education and came to this country with his parents when he was 14 years old.  
The family settled in Kiel where Mr. Dawurske was employed for 63 years at 
the Kiel Woodenware Co.  He married Bertha Pauline Bethke of Kiel during 
October 1901.  He was a member of his church, the church brotherhood and the 
old Kiel Mannerchor.
Survivors include a son Harry, of Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Hulda Birr, Mrs. 
Louise Stevens and Mrs. James Couy, all of Milwaukee; and two brothers, 
Theodore and James also of Milwaukee.  His wife died in 1943 and he was also 
preceded by a sister and two brothers.
No newspaper named, 1957


HARRY DAWURSKE

Harry A. Dawurske, 72, of 1041 Sixth St., Kiel, died Wednesday evening at
Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for three days.
He was born Sept. 15, 1904, in Kiel, a son of Frank and Pauline Bethke
Dawurske. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1923 and attended Wisconsin
Commercial Academy in Milwaukee.
On June 4, 1927, he married Helga Duecker.
The couple farmed in the Town of New Holstein. He also worked for Duecker
Oils until 1947 and then was employed by the Tri-County Coop where he managed 
a service station until 1964 when he retired because of ill health.
The couple moved to Kiel in 1942.
Mr. Dawurske was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.
He is survived by his widow.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in,
with the Rev. John f. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter Church, officiating. 
Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Dawurske's name for St. Peter
Church.
(Aug. 31, '77 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)
*******
(15 Sep. 1904/Aug. 1977/SSDI)


HELGA DAWURSKE

Helga E. Dawurske, 88, formerly of Kiel, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 21, 1993 
at the Calumet Homestead nursing home, New Holstein, where she had resided 
since 1992.  
She is the former Helga Duecker, born Feb. 15, 1905 in the Town of New Holstein, 
daughter of the late Herman and Johanna (Feile) Duecker. On June 4, 1927, she 
married Harry Dawurske. He preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 1977. The couple 
resided on the Duecker homestead farm, moving to Kiel in 1942. Helga was a 1923 
graduate of Kiel High School and was a 1926 graduate of the Wisconsin Commercial 
Academy of Milwaukee. She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, 
the Women’s Guild and was very active in the church and musical activities.  
She is survived by several cousins and friends.  
Graveside services were held at the Kiel City Cemetery, with the Rev. Raymond C. 
Coombs, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, as he officiant.  
Kiel Tri-County Record – September 9, 1993
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(b. 15 Feb. 1905/d. Aug. 1993/SSDI)


PAULINE DAWURSKE

Relatives and friends were shocked last Thursday afternoon when they learned 
of the sudden death of Mrs. Frank Dawurske, aged 59.  Mrs. Dawurske had been 
over to make a short call on Mrs. Otto Stoelting, and after leaving there she 
went home, and collapsed near the back outside porch steps. She had apparently 
seemed in the best of health until stricken unexpectedly.
Mrs. Dawurske, nee Pauline Bethke, was born at Rantoul, Calumet County, in 
1883, and in 1901 was married to Frank Dawurske.  Since their marriage they 
have made their home in this city.
Survivors are her bereaved husband; a son, Harry; a sister, Mrs. Ida Adermann 
of Plymouth, and a brother, William Bethke of here.
No newspaper named, 1943


ADELA A. DEDERING

Adela A. Dedering, 96, formerly of Kiel, died Wednesday evening, 
Nov. 19, 2003, at Willowdale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center,
New Holstein, where she resided the past 24 years.
She was born Feb. 9, 1907, in the Town of Schleswig, daguhter of the 
late William and Caroline Radar Dedering. Adela attended Hillside 
Grove School.
She did domestic services for Kiel area families for most of her life. 
She also volunteered at Willowdale while her health was good.
She was member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Adela enjoyed flowers, playing cards, family birthdays and reunions.
Survivors include one brother, nieces, nephews and friends. She was 
preceded in death by one sister, Laura Balz; and five brothers Arthur, 
Henry, Edmund, Arnold and William Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at St. Peter's 
United Church of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond Coombs officiationg.
Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the CHURCH on Saturday from 3 p.m. until the time of 
service.
A memorial (h)as been established in her name for the Organ Chancel Fund.
The family of Adela would like to thank Willowdale Center for the excellent 
care and love shown her throughout the years and to the Rev. Raymond C. 
Coombs for the many visits and words of encouragement.
The Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family.
The Sheboygan Press, November 21, 2003


ARTHUR A. DEDERING

Arthur A. Dedering, 80, of 712 Chicago Street, Kiel, died early last week 
Tuesday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a patient 
for two weeks.
He was born December 31, 1892, in the Town of Schleswig, the son of the 
late William and Caroline Radder Dedering. He attended district schools.
On May 26, 1921, he married Lydia Mathes at Bethlehem United Church of Christ 
in Schleswig.
The couple moved to Kiel where he was employed at the A. A. Laun Furniture 
Company until his retirement in 1957.
The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in May, 1971. His wife 
died on May 23, 1971.
He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, and its Men's 
Brotherhood.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services were held Thursday at St. Peter United Church of Christ with 
Mr. Keith Tussing, associate pastor, officiating. Burial was in Kiel Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Dedering's name.
(No newspaper cited, 7-12-1973)
*************
Arthur A. Dedering, 80, 712 Chicago St., Kiel, died early Tuesday 
morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter United 
Church of Christ, Kiel. Mr. Keith Tussing, associate pastor, will 
officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Dedering was born Dec. 31, 1892, in the Town of Schleswig, son 
of the late William and Caroline Radder Dedering. He married Lydia 
Mathes May 26, 1921, at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of 
Schleswig. The couple located at Kiel. He was employed at A.A. Laun 
Furniture Co., Kiel, until his retirement in 1957. They observed 
their golden wedding anniversary in May, 1971. His wife preceded him 
in death in May, 1971.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. 
Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until 
the time of service. A memorial has been established in his memory.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 3, 1973
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(b. 31 Dec. 1892/d. July 1973/SSDI)
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Miss Lydia Mathes and Arthur Dedering both well known and popular young people 
of Schleswig, were united in marriage at Kiel yesterday, the Rev. Sievert 
officiating at the marriage ceremony. A reception was held at the home of the 
bride's parents and the couple will make their home on a farm in Manitowoc 
county.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 27, 1921 P. 3


CAROLINE DEDERING

From Calumet county marriage records:
Diedrich Wilhelm Dedering and Caroline Wilhelmina Radder (v.3 p.119)
Married Dec. 12, 1891 in German Reformed Church, Town of New Holstein
Diedrich Wilhelm Dedering
Son of Hinrich Gerhard Dedering and Helene Wilhelmina Wurthmann
Born Theinsville, Ozaukee County
Work is nail factory in Cedarburg, Ozaukee County
Caroline Wilhelmina Radder
Daughter of John Friederick Radder and Dorothea Johanna Jochim Boje
Born Town of Eden [record meant Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County]
Witnesses Otto Dedering and Charles W. Wriedt
(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
********
Mrs. William Dedering, 73, of 828 North 7th St., Kiel, 
died at her home this morning after an extended illness.  
She was the former Caroline Radder, daughter of the late 
John and Dorothea Radder, born in the town of Eaton on 
Feb. 4, 1871.  On Dec. 12, 1891, she married William 
Dedering at New Holstein.  The couple lived at Cedarburg 
one year and a few years at School Hill and Steinthal 
before moving to the town of Schleswig where they resided 
from 1904 to 1927. The last 17 years Kiel was her home. 
Mrs. Dedering was the mother of eight children, seven of 
whom survive with her husband, The children are Arthur, 
Edmund, Armin, Arnold and Adele, all of Kiel; Henry and 
Mrs. Laura Balz both of the town of Schleswig. There also 
are 18 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a sister, 
Mrs. Dora Hanssen, of Fond du Lac.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at St. 
Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, the Rev. E. L. 
Worthman officiating. Burial will be in the family lot at 
Kiel. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 3, 1944


EDMUND A. DEDERING

Edmund A. Dedering, 81, of 319 Chicago Street, Kiel, a retired machinist, died 
unexpectedly Friday. He was stricken with a heart attack and collapsed while 
walking in Kiel.
He was born February 2, 1896, in the town of Schleswig, a son of the late William 
and Caroline Radder Dedering. On November 20, 1917 he married the former Ella 
Temreck at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the town of Schleswig. The couple 
operated a farm in the town of Eaton until 1928 when they moved to Kiel. He was a 
machine foreman at the A.A. Laun Furniture Company, Kiel, retiring in 1961.  
Mrs. Dedering died September 6, 1955. He was a member of St. Peter United Church 
of Christ, Kiel, and a former treasurer and member of the consistory of the church. 
He also was church custodian for a number of years. He was a member of the Kiel 
Senior Citizens. 
Survivors include three sons, Melvin W., Salem; Kenneth W., Kiel; and Edmund H., 
Chilton; nine grandchildren and a great grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. William Balz 
and Miss Adela Dedering, both of Kiel, and two brothers, Henry, rural Kiel and 
Armin, Kiel.  
Funeral services were held Monday at St. Peter United Church of Christ the Reverend 
John F. Baumann, pastor officiating.  Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – May 5, 1977


ELAINE D. DEDERING

Elaine D. Dedering, 86, of 913 Buchanan St. Kiel and most recently of Oak 
Creek Assisted Living in Kiel died peacefully Friday afternoon June 29, 2012 
surrounded by her loving family.
She is the former Elaine Nohl, born August 10, 1925 daughter of the late 
William & Selma (Karstedt) Nohl. She attended Johnsonville grade school and 
graduated from Howards Grove High School.
On September 18, 1948 she was united in marriage to Elroy Dedering at Saron 
UCC in the Town of Sheboygan Falls. Elroy preceded her in death on November 
28, 2010.
Elaine was employed at Cleveland Container Corp of Plymouth, Seifert Mfg. of 
Kiel and Zielanis Elementary School in food service until her retirement in 
1989.
She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, where she was an 
active member of the Womens Guild and had helped to organize the serving of 
funeral luncheons. She also taught Sunday School and sang in the Mendelssohn 
Choir. In her free time she enjoyed doing craft work, bowling, dancing, golf 
and playing cards.
Survivors include her three children; David (Jean) Dedering, Dennis (Mary) 
Dedering, both of Kiel, Lu Ann (Tim) Otte, Frederic WI. nine grandchildren; 
(private) Elaine is further survived by great grandchildren. She is also 
survived by sisters-in-law; Valeria and Sally Nohl along with many nieces, 
nephews other relatives and friends.
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband Elroy, her parents, sisters; Leora 
(Harvey) Hanke, Mildred (William) Roehl, Adeline Fasse, brothers; Lester, 
Orville (Mary) and Roland Nohl. Sister-in-law; Arlyne (Gilbert) Hansen, niece; 
Judy Winkelman, nephew; Bill Nohl.
Funeral services for Elaine will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday July 2, 2012 at 
St. Peters UCC, 424 Fremont St. Kiel with Rev. Judine Duerwaechter officiating.
Family and friends may call at the church on Monday from 4:00 pm until the time 
of services.
Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery.
No newspaper or date cited


ELLA DEDERING

Mrs. Dedering Dies Unexpectedly Tuesday
Mrs. Edmund Dedering, sr., aged 56, died unexpectedly Tuesday
morning at Memorial hospital in Sheboygan,
She was born Eila Temreck, June 1, 1899, at Kiel, the daughter
of the late Herman and Rosa Hildebrandt Temreck. November 20,
1917, she married Edmund Dedering of Town Schleswig, at the
Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church. The couple operated 
a farm for nine years and since 1928 have made their home in
Kiel.
She was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed
church, the Women’s Guild, and taught Sunday school for the 
past 17 years.
Survivors are her husband; three sons, Melvin, New Holstein, 
and Kenneth and Edmund, jr., of Kiel. One brother, Erick, New 
Holstein, and two grandchildren. Her parents and one grandchild 
preceded her in death,
Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. from
the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed chnrch, with the Rev. E. L.
Worthmann officiating. Burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3:30 p.m. Thursday until
11 a.m. Friday.
(No newspaper cited, 9-8-1955)


ELMER H. DEDERING  (d. 1973)
 
Elmer H. (Al) Dedering, 67, Kiel, died Saturday after being stricken with 
an apparent heart attack while hunting in the Town of Schleswig.
Born in Kiel on June 6, 1906, he was a son of the late Otto and Louise 
Backhaus Dedering. The family moved to Thorp and later to New Holstein 
where he attended public school.
On June 29, 1940, he married the former Marie Berg at West Valders Lutheran 
Church. The couple located on a farm near Valders and moved to the Town of 
Schleswig five years ago.
Mr. Dedering was a machinist at Tecumseh Products Company, New Holstein for 
more than 30 years. He retired two years ago.
He was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, and the Kiel 
Fish and Game Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) - October, 1973
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Elmer H. (Al) Dedering, 67, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died Saturday afternoon while 
hunting in the Town of Schleswig, of an apparent coronary.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter United Church of 
Christ, Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann will officate and burial will be in 
the Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Dedering was born June 6, 1906, at Kiel, son of the late Otto and Louise 
Backhaus Dedering. The family moved to Thorp and later to New Holstein, where 
he attended public school. He married Marie Berg June 29, 1940, at West Valders 
Lutheran Church. They located on a farm near Valders, moving to the Town of 
Schleswig five years ago. He was a machinist at Tecumseh Products Co., New 
Holstein for more than 30 years, retiring in 1971. He was a member of St. Peter 
United Church of Christ, Kiel and the Kiel Fish and Game Club.
Survivors include his wife and a brother, Edgar, of New Holstein. A sister 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 o'clock this Monday 
afternoon until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 29, 1973
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(6 June 1906/Oct. 1973/SSDI)


ELMER H. DEDERING    (d. 1983)

Elmer H. Dedering, 70, of 704 First St., Kiel, died Saturday night at St. 
Nicolas Hospital, where he had been a patient for four days. 
He was born May 22, 1913, in Steinthal (Manitowoc County) a son of Matthias 
and Emma Bunge Dedering. He attended district school. His marriage to Mildred 
Mueller took place in 1936. She died in 1945. He married Elsie Wendling on 
June 11, 1948 in Kiel. Mr. Dedering began a carpenter business in Kiel in 
1946. Prior to that, he had been employed at several factories.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Robert of Kiel; nine stepdaughters, Marie 
Kienbaum, Jeannette Graf, Goergiana Breit, Sylvia Anhalt, Delores Kauth, 
Elsie Arnold, all of Kiel, Barbara Schwind of Glenbeulah, Diane Twohig of 
Fond Du Lac and Nancy Weir of El Paso, Texas; three stepsons, Glenroy 
Wendling of Collins, Jerome Wendling and Rudolph Wendling, both of Kiel; 
a grandson; 41 step grandchildren; 34 great step grandchildren; and a 
sister Leona Voland of Rockford, Ill.
A brother, a daughter, and a granddaughter preceded him in death.
no newspaper named 1983


ELROY E. DEDERING

Elroy E. Dedering, age 85, of Kiel died peacefully, Sunday evening, November 28, 
2010 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 20, 1925, son of the late Henry T. & Elsa (Henning) Dedering. 
Elroy was a 1943 graduate of Kiel High School.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country proudly from 1945 to 1946. 
After infantry training he served his tour of duty in the 47th Engineering 
Construction Battalion in Okinawa as a Supply Sergeant. He received the rank of 
Staff Sergeant.
On September 18, 1948, Elroy married Elaine Doris Nohl at Saron UCC in the Town 
of Sheboygan Falls.
Before and after his service years he had been employed at various cheese factories 
in the Kiel area and after his marriage was employed at Bamford Cheese Factory in 
the Town of Sheboygan Falls for about 6 years.
During his employment he attended schooling at the Mission House College, School 
of Business Administration at Sheboygan in the field of Accounting.
Elroy worked as an accountant for Tecumseh Products, New Holstein for 31 years, 
retiring in 1987. He also was a past auditor and member of the Board of Directors 
of La Tec Credit Union in New Holstein.
Elroy was an active member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, where he 
served as a deacon and elder, a treasurer of the church for 5 years and sang in the 
Mendelssohn Choir for 41 years.
After retirement he enjoyed fishing, dancing, playing cards and bowling.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Elaine of Kiel; three children, David (Jean) 
Dedering of Kiel, Dennis (Mary) Dedering of Kiel, Lu Ann (Tim) Otte of Frederic, WI; 
nine grandchildren, Kara (Zachary) Wolf, Krista Dedering, Patrick Dedering, Jennifer 
(David) Grant, Timothy (Jennifer) Dedering, Nicole (John) Kiss, Laura Dedering & 
special friend, Kellen Grott, Adrianna Otte & fiancé, Mike DeBoer and Kali Otte. He 
is further survived by three great grandchildren, Samuel & Lilly Ann Kiss, Max Dedering, 
other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Arlyne Hansen, one brother-in-law, 
Gilbert Hansen and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Leora Hanke, Mildred Roehl, 
Adeline Fasse, Lester, Orville & Roland Nohl.
Funeral services for Elroy will be held December 2, 2010 at St. Peter's United Church 
of Christ, Kiel with Rev. Judine Duerwaechter officiating. Burial will take place in 
the Kiel City Cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press, November 30, 2010


EMMA DEDERING

Mrs. Emma Dedering, 82, of 506 North Ninth Street, Kiel, died
Monday at St Nicholas Hospital, where she had been a patient
one day.
She was born on March 24, 1889, in the Town of Schleswig, the 
daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth Manz.
She was married to Mathew Dedering on September 5, 1910 in 
Schleswig, where they operated a dairy farm.
Mrs. Dedering moved to Sturgeon Bay shortly after her husband’s 
death on November 7, 1924, returning to Kiel in 1930.
She retired in 1958 from Leverenz Shoe Company in New Holstein.
She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel, 
and of its Frauen Verein and GUG Germania Society.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harold Voland of Rockford, 
Illinois; a son, Elmer of Kiel; four grandchildren and 13 great-
grandchildren.
A son and a granddaughter preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Peter’s United
Church of Christ in Kiel, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor,
officiating. Burial was in Kiel Cemetery.
(No newspaper named, April 5, 1971)
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(24 Mar. 1889/Apr. 1971/SSDI)


IRMA DEDERING      2nd marriage KAUTZER

Mrs. John Kautzer, 67, 711 Chicago Street, died unexpectedly last 
week Wednesday at home.
The former Irma Lueloff was born September 2, 1904(sic) in the Town of 
Schleswig, the daughter of Elbert and the late Emma Ninmer Lueloff. 
She attended district schools.
On November 13, 1924, she married William A. Dedering, Jr. of Schleswig
at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig.
The couple located on a farm. Mr. Dedering died in 1937, after which 
she moved to Kiel.
On June 29, 1946 she was married to Mr. Kautzer of Kiel.
Mrs. Kautzer was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services were held Friday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 
Kiel, with the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was 
in Kiel Cemetery. (no newspaper named, Jan. 20, 1972)
********
Notes from Schleswig:
On Thursday, the marriage of Miss Erna(sic) Lueloff, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Albert Lueloff of Schleswig and William Dedering Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William 
Dedering, will be solemnized at the Bethlehem's Reformed Church. Rev. O. Saewert 
of Plymouth will officiate. The wedding will be celebrated at the Steinthall Hall, 
a large number of relatives and friends being invited.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 13, 1924


LYDIA DEDERING

Mrs. Arthur Dedering, 71, of 712 Chicago Street, Kiel, died Monday 
after being stricken with an apparent heart attack at her home.
She and her husband had observed their 50th wedding anniversary at
an open house the day before.
The former Lydia Mathes was born on May 31, 1899 in the Town of 
Schleswig, the daughter of the late William and Martha Suhr Mathes. 
She attended district schools there before her marriage to Arthur 
Dedering on May 26, 1921, at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town
of Schleswig.
She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, a 
charter member of its Women’s Guild, and a member of its Frauen Verein.
Surviving are her husband, two daughters, two sons, 10 grandchildren; 
four sisters, Mrs. Clarence Strassmann and Mrs. Raymond Hass, both of
New Holstein; Mrs. Norman Gutschow of rural Kiel; and Mrs. Alfred
Wollersheim of Manitowoc, and two brothers, Lester of rural Kiel and 
Reuben of Kiel.
Funeral services are being held today, Thursday, at 1:30 p.m. at St. 
Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, 
officiating, with burial in the Kiel Cemetery.
A memorial has been established in Mrs. Dedering’s name.
(No newspaper cited, 5-27-1971)
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Mrs. Arthur Dedering, 71, of 712 Chicago St., Kiel, died unexpectedly Monday 
morning at home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter United Church 
of Christ, Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mrs. Dedering, nee Lydia Mathes, was born May 31, 1899, in the Town of Schleswig, 
daughter of the late William and Martha Suhr Mathes. She was married to Arthur 
Dedering May 26, 1921, at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig. 
The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary last Sunday. Mrs. Dedering 
was a member of St. Peter Church, a charter member of the Woman's Guild of the 
church and also a member of the church Frauen-Verein.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, two daughters, two brothers, Lester of 
New Holstein, and Reuben of Kiel; four sisters, Mrs. Clarence Strassman of New 
Holstein, Mrs. Norman Gutschow of Kiel, Mrs. Raymond Hass of New Holstein and 
Mrs. Alfred Wollersheim of Manitowoc and 10 grandchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 
11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church from noon until the time of service.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter United Church of Christ Kiel.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1971
**********
Miss Lydia Mathes and Arthur Dedering both well known and popular young people 
of Schleswig, were united in marriage at Kiel yesterday, the Rev. Sievert 
officiating at the marriage ceremony. A reception was held at the home of the 
bride's parents and the couple will make their home on a farm in Manitowoc 
county.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 27, 1921 P. 3


MARIE DEDERING

Marie Dedering, 70, of 1242 First St., Kiel, died Thursday at her home.  
The former Marie Berg was born Aug, 2, 1913, at Valders, a daughter of Knut and 
Ingeborg Alfsted Berg.  She was a graduate of Valders High School in 1929 and 
Manitowoc County Normal School in 1931.  She received a bachelor’s degree from 
the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1960 and a master’s degree from the same 
school in 1965.
She married Elmer H. Dedering on June 29, 1940, at West Valders Lutheran Church. 
Mrs. Dedering taught at Cedar Grove, Hillside Grove, Rockville, Woodland Park, 
Meeme and Kiel schools until retiring in 1976.  In 1962, she was named Wisconsin 
Rural Teacher of the Year.
The couple also operated a farm near Valders until 1968, when they moved to the 
Town of Schleswig.  Mr. Dedering died in 1973 and Mrs. Dedering moved to Kiel in 
1974.  She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, and the women’s 
guild society.  She was a member and past president of Kiel Senior Citizens. Mrs. 
Dedering was a member of the Wisconsin Education Council and National Education 
Association.
Survivors are one sister, Mr. Ruth Johnston of Kiel and nieces and nephews. She 
was preceded in death by six sisters and five brothers.
No newspaper named, June 1984
********
Marie Dedering, 70, of 1242 First Street, Kiel, died Thrusday afternoon, June 21, 
unexpectedly at home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Peter United Church of Christ, 
Kiel. The Rev. John Baumann will officiate with burial in the Kiel cemetery.
Mrs. Dedering, nee Marie Berg, was born August 2, 1913, at Valders, daughter of 
the late Knut and Ingeborg Alfsted. Mrs. Dedering was a graduate from Valders High 
School in 1929 and the Manitowoc County Normal College in 1931. She recieved her 
B.S. degree from Oshkosh in 1960 and her master degree from Oshkosh in 1965. She 
married Elmer H. Dedering on June 29, 1940, at West Valders Lutheran Church. They 
operated a farm near Valders until 1968, when they moved to Schleswig. He preceded 
her in death in 1973. She then moved to Kiel in 1974. Mrs. Dedering taught school 
for 43 years in Cedar Gove, Hillside Grove, Rockville, Woodland Park, Meeme and 
Kiel, retiring in 1976. In 1962 she was Wisconsin Rural Teacher of the Year. Mrs. 
Dedering was member of St. Peter United Church of Christ of Kiel, Womens Guild 
Society, Kiel Senior citizens of which she was past president, Wisconsin Education 
Council and National Education Association.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ruth Johnston of Kiel and nieces and nephews. She 
was preceded in death by six sisters and five brothers.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel after 4 p.m. on Sunday evening, 
9 to 11 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the hour of service. A memorial 
fund has been established in Mrs. Dedering's name.
Herald Times Reporter, June 22, 1984 P. 3
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(b. 2 Aug. 1913/d. June 1984/SSDI)


MATHIAS DEDERING

SCHLESWIG - 
Mathias Anton Dedering was called to rest, after a years' illness with bladder 
and kidney trouble on Saturday, Nov. 1. 
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dedering of New Holstein. Deceased was born 
in School Hill on Aug. 21, 1886. On Sept. 6, 1910 he was married to Miss Emma 
Bunge. For eight years the couple lived on a farm up north. The last four years 
he spent on his farm near Cedar Lake. Mr. Dedering underwent an operation in 
July of this year, hoping that he would recover from his illness, but instead 
he steadily became worse. 
He is survived by his wife and three children, Milton, Elmer and Leona; three 
brothers, Anton of Sheboygan, Henry and Alfred of New Holstein; and two sisters, 
Mrs. Herm. Denzine of Muckwanago, and Miss Anna Dedering of Milwaukee. 
The funeral services were held on Tuesday, and interment was made in the Kiel 
cemetery. Rev. Plappert of New Holstein officiated. 
Kiel Tri-County Record - November 6, 1924 


MILTON L. DEDERING   cemetery #82

Kiel, Wis. – (Special) – Milton L. Dedering, 30, son of Mrs. Emma Dedering, 
722 Milwaukee Street, Kiel, passed away Thursday evening at Milwaukee. His 
home was 931 N. Tenth Street, Milwaukee, and he had been employed as payroll 
auditor of the Employers’ Liability Insurance Company of Milwaukee for the 
past nine years.
He was born in New Holstein on April 7, 1911, the son of Mathias and Emma 
Dedering, and attended the public schools of New Holstein and graduated from 
Kiel High School in 1929.  He later attended the Wisconsin Commercial Academy 
at Milwaukee.
He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church 
at New Holstein by the Rev. A. C. Plappert.  His father, the late Mathias 
Dedering passed away Nov. 1, 1925.
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Emma Bunge Dedering; a brother, Elmer; a sister, 
Mrs. Harold (Leone) Voland, all of Kiel, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Henry Dedering, Sr., of New Holstein.
No newspaper named, 1942


RUSSELL NAGLE DEDERING

Funeral services for Russell Nagle Dedering, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Kenneth W. Dedering, 803 Adams St., Kiel, who died Wednesday at University 
Hospital in Madison, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter United 
Church of Christ, Kiel.
The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 11 a.m. Friday and 
at the church from noon until the time of services.
Russell was born Feb. 28, 1958, in Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. He was baptized 
June 1, 1958, at St. Peter United Church of Christ.
In addition to the parents, survivors include one sister, Jane; his maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nagel, R. 1, Elkhart Lake; and his paternal 
grandfather, Edmund A. Dedering, Kiel.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, September 21, 1961 – P. 10


WILLIAM DEDERING

William Dedering Dies At Home Tuesday Morning
Death came to William Dedering, long time resident of Kiel,
early Tuesday morning, just about a month before his 91st
birthday. He was born in Ozaukee county March 3, 1867.
He came to Manitowoc county with his family some years later.
As a boy he had worked on the Great Lakes boats, but he
stayed on land after his marriage to Caroline Radder December
12, 1891. Mrs. Dedering died in 1944.
Mr. and Mrs. Dedering lived in Cedarburg for two years, where
he worked in the nail factory. They also lived in Steinthal
and School Hill when Mr. Dedering was employed in saw mills
and as a painter.
He purchased a farm in Schleswig township in 1904 and lived
there until 1927 when he moved to Kiel.
Mr. Dedering leaves five sons, Arthur, Edmund, and Armin, all
of Kiel, and Henry and Arnold of the town of Schleswig: two
daughters, Mrs. William Balz, Town Shleswig and Miss Adela
Dedering, Kiel; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, 
and one brother, Fred, Town Schleswig.
After he had moved to Kiel in 1927, Mr. Dedering served as
custodian at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church for
many years.
Funeral Services will be held at St. Peter's church Thursday
afternoon at two o'clock. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg will
officiate, and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
(No newspaper cited, 2-6-1958)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Dietrich William Dedering [mainly known by William] (v.51 p.601)
Widower 
March 3, 1867-Feb. 4, 1958
Son of Henry Dedering and Helen Wurthmann
Born Wisconsin -farmer 
Died from "carcinoma of the liver and gall bladder -senility"
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery


WILLIAM AUGUST DEDERING

W. Dedering, 38, Dies on Sunday
A resident of the town of Schleswig, William August Dedering, aged 38,
died at his farm home three and a half miles north of here, Sunday at
one o'clock, after a brief illness.
Born May 28, 1899, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dedering of this
city, the deceased was married to Erna Lueloff of the town of Schleswig
on Nov. 13, 1924. The couple located on the homestead farm of Mrs.
Dedering's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lueloff.
Mr. Dedering is survived by his widow and two daughters, Ilene and 
Betty Ann at home, his parents at Kiel; five brothers, Arthur and 
Edmund of Kiel, and Henry, Arnold and Arvin of the town of Schleswig;
two sisters, Mrs. William Balz of the town of Schleswig and Miss Adela
Dedering of here.
The Rev. E.L. Worthman, pastor of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed
church conducted funeral services at the Presbyterian church at two 
o'clock Wednesday. The church services were preceded by short rites
conducted at 1:30 o'clock at the C.J. Meiselwitz funeral home. Burial
was made in the church cemetery.
(Tri County News, 9-23-1937)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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Notes from Schleswig:
On Thursday, the marriage of Miss Erna(sic) Lueloff, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Albert Lueloff of Schleswig and William Dedering Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William 
Dedering, will be solemnized at the Bethlehem's Reformed Church. Rev. O. Saewert 
of Plymouth will officiate. The wedding will be celebrated at the Steinthall Hall, 
a large number of relatives and friends being invited.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 13, 1924


JOHN DEMARCE

Boy Aged 11 is Drowning Victim Today
John Richard DeMarce, 11, son of Mrs. Dora DeMarce, Howards road, drowned 
early this afternoon in a swimming hole in the Pigeon river, two miles 
northwest of the city.  The boy was under water for at least 15 minutes, 
Dr. William VanZanten, acting coroner, said.  The sheriff's department 
went to the scene, and called the police department for a pulmotor. The 
police department in turn called the Wisconsin Public Service corporation, 
and several men with an inhalator rushed to the scene. The machine proved 
useless, however, and artificial respiration was applied by hand for more 
than an hour.  Dr. VanZanten pronounced the boy dead when the repeated 
efforts met with failure to revive any sparks of life. The tragedy occurred 
near a farm owned by Atty. A. Matt Werner of this city, and occupied by 
Melvin Dulmes.  It was Dulmes who pulled the lad from five feet of water 
after he had been summoned to the scene by the cries of other youngsters 
swimming nearby.  Dulmes said the boy had apparently been caught by the 
slight current flowing in the stream.  The body was taken to Ballhorn 
Funeral Temple.  
Sheboygan Press. Tues. Aug. 6, 1940, p. 1, c. 2
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Drowning Victim Will Be Laid To Rest At Kiel Friday
Funeral services for John DeMarce, 11-year-old son of Mrs. Dora DeMarce, 
who drowned in a swimming hole in the Pigeon river yesterday, will be held 
at the Ballhorn Funeral Temple Friday at 1 p.m. The Rev. E.B. Pekelder will 
officiate, and interment will be made in the family lot at Kiel, Wis.  
Efforts to revive the boy yesterday failed, as did efforts to find an 
inhalator, pulmotor, or resuscitator, until a crew from the Wisconsin Public 
Service corporation was contacted.  Although neither the Sheboygan police 
department nor the sheriff's department has such reviving instruments, Fire 
Chief Charles Brandt said today the fire department has a combined 
resuscitator and inhalator, and will respond in drowning cases.  The fire 
department was not notified yesterday. John DeMarce was born March 15, 1929, 
in New Holstein, son of Mrs. Dora DeMarce, nee Mueller.  He was baptized by 
the Rev. Otto Saewert in New Holstein, and had lived in Sheboygan county 
since 1935.  He was a pupil in the third grade of Mapledale school, and 
attended Sunday school at the Christian Reformed church of Sheboygan.  
Survivors besides his mother are his grandmother, Mrs. Herman Lindemann, 
three brothers (private), and two sisters (private). An uncle, Robert Zerler, 
who lives with the family, also survives him.  The body may be viewed at the 
funeral home from tonight until time of the services.
Sheboygan Press, Wed. Aug. 7, 1940, p. 4, c. 4
********
Rites For John DeMarce, 11, Are Conducted Friday
Funeral services for John DeMarce, age 11, who lost his life while wading 
in the Pigeon river Tuesday afternoon, were held at 1 o'clock Friday at the 
Ballhorn Funeral Temple.  Burial was at the Kiel cemetery.  The Rev. E.B. 
Pekelder, pastor of the First Christian Reformed church, officiated at the 
services.  The pallbearers were Werner Stricker, Vernon Currier, Albert 
Kuether, Jr., and Donald Brockmann.  A trio consisting of Maude Dekker, 
Jeanette Dekker and Jeanette VanderWeele, and accompanied by Dorothy Overbeck, 
sang, "Jesus, Blessed Jesus," and "Precious Jewels."  Out-of-town persons at 
the services include Gustave Nanz of Kewaskum; Mr. and Mrs. C. Scheffler and 
children of Newton; Miss Lora Hanaman of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mueller 
and family of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Walters of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. 
Hubert Mueller and family of Green Bay; Mr. and Mrs. George Reichert and 
family, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kaeser, Mr. and Mrs. Arno Mueller, Mr. and Mrs. L. 
Kennecke, Miss Esther Mueller, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Mueller, all of Kiel, and 
many others from Kiel, New Holstein, Elkhart Lake, Sheboygan Falls and Kohler. 
The deceased was a son of Mrs. Dora DeMarce.
Sheboygan Press, Sat. Aug. 10, 1940, p. 2, c. 7


ANNA DESSLOCH

Miss Anna Dessloch, 86, of 508 Chicago St., Kiel, died Thursday evening at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. She had been hospitalized two weeks.
She was born March 11, 1887 in the Town of Rhine, a daughter of the late 
Ludwig and Louise Staats.  She attended district school in the area.
In 1920 she moved to Kiel where she was employed at a general store. From 
1937 to 1951 she was in partnership with Miss Anna Menne and operated the 
IGA store at Kiel.
She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ at Kiel.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Four sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter UCC. The Rev. John F. 
Baumann, pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. today until 
11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, November 30, 1973 – P. 14


ELIZABETH DESSLOCH

Kiel: Mrs. Louis Dessloch, 56 years old, passed away at her home on First 
street at 9:30 Friday evening. Although Mrs. Dessloch had been in failing 
health for some time, her death came unexpectedly.
Funeral services will be at the Meiselwitz Funeral home in Kiel at 2 p.m. 
Monday, and burial will be i Kiel cemetery.
Mrs. Dessloch was born Elizabeth Drews in Kiel on December 21, 1884, the 
daughter of Joseph and Mary Drews. (note fathers name was Julius, not Joseph). 
She was educated in the Kiel schools. Her first husband, Emil Lutz, died 
November 25, 1916, and on July 30, 1917, she was married to Louis Dessloch, 
town Rhine, and since their marriage, they have resideded in Kiel.
Mrs. Dessloch leaves her husband; her father 85 years old, ow living in Kiel; 
four children by her first marriage: Armin Lutz, Ft. Kox, Ky.,; Lester and 
Emil Lutz both of Kiel; and Mrs. Arne (Dorothy) Gosse, Two Rivers.
One daughter by her second marriage, Miss Eleanore and One step-son Clarence 
live at home. Two step-sons, Eldon and Edgar, live in Plymouth.
There are six grand-children; a brother, Frank Drews, Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. 
Richard Hildebrandt, New Holstein, and Mrs. August Aschenbach, Seattle, 
Washington 
Sheboygan Press, Saturday May 24, 1941


ANNA L. DETJEN

Anna L. Detjen, age 79, of 20 Mueller Road, Kiel, died Tuesday morning March 30, 
1993, at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 2, 1993, at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Richard Warnke Pastor will officiate with burial in 
Kiel Cemetery.
She was the former Anna Tripp born February 12, 1914, in Westport, Mass., daughter 
of the late Ralph and Anna Hull Tripp. She graduated from Westport High School and 
received a B.A. degree from Bridgewater State Teachers College, Bridgewater, Mass. 
in 1935. On June 29, 1938, she married Edgar W. Detjen at Westport, Mass. the couple 
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1988. Prior to moving to Wisconsin 
she was an elementary education teacher in Massachusetts. The couple moved to Kiel 
in 1947 where she was a librarian from 1960-1989. Her husband Edgar preceded her in 
death on April 7, 1992. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, the Kiel 
Junior Women's Club where she was selected Woman of the Year in 1974, a former Girl 
Scout leader, a former Cub Scout Den Mother. She was also a member of the Kiel Women's 
Club, and the Kiel Fraunverien.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. Robert Detjen, Travelers Rest, S.C., Ronald (Mary) 
Detjen, Berlin, Wis.; one daughter, Joanne (Edward) Meyer, rural Kiel; six granddaughters, 
one brother, Ralph Tripp, North Westport, Mass. She was preceded in death by one sister.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 
1993, and on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
A memorial has been established for Kiel Public Library or the Kiel Educational Endowment 
Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, March 31, 1993 P. A2
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(12 Feb 1914/30 Mar 1993/SSDI)


EDGAR W. DETJEN

Edgar W. Detjen, age 81, of 20 Mueller Road, Kiel, died Tuesday, April 7, 1992, 
at his home.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
He was born December 30, 1910 at Milwaukee, son of the late Henry and Clara Schmitt 
Detjen. He was a graduate of Washington High School in Milwaukee. On June 29, 1938 
the married Anna Tripp at Westport, Mass. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding 
anniversary in 1988. He was a chief engineer for Stoelting Inc. in Kiel from 1945 
until 1960 and then was a design engineer for Gilson Bros. in Plymouth from 1960 
until 1975 when he retired. The couple moved to Kiel in 1947 where he built their 
first home in 1948. He then built their present home in 1971. He was an honorary 
member of the Kiel Fire Department and a former member of the Manitowoc County 
Board.
Survivors include his wife, Anna; two sons, Dr. Robert Detjen of Travelers Rest, 
S.C., Ronald (Mary) Detjen of Berlin, Wis.; one daughter, Mrs. Joanne (Edward) 
Meyer of rural Kiel; six granddaughters; three brothers, Henry Detjen of Springfield, 
Ill., Carl (Dorothea) Detjen of Milwaukee, Albert (Anne) Detjen of Austin, Tex.; one 
sister, Lorraine (Wilbert) Gossfeld of Brookfield, Wis.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 to 9 p.m. until the time of 
service. A memorial has been established for the Kiel Education Endowment Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 1992 P. B10
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(30 Dec 1910/07 Apr 1992/SSDI)


FRANCES L. DETROY

Mrs. Peter De Troy, 77, of Kiel, died early this morning at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital in Chilton.
She was born July 17, 1891, in the Town of Rhine, daughter of the late Henry 
and Louise Schazer Deierlein. The family later moved to Sheboygan, there 
she attended school, and was baptized and confirmed.
On Nov. 29, 1913, she was married to Peter De Troy in Sheboygan.
The couple lived in Sheboygan and Sheboygan County, there he was employed as 
a cheesemaker. In 1932, they moved to the Town of Schleswig, there they operated 
a cheese factory for 17 years.
They then lived in Plymouth for 14 years before moving to Kiel five years ago.
Survivors are her husband; five daughters, two sons, 19 grandchildren; three 
great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Otto Riemer, Wauwatosa. Three sisters 
preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, with the Rev. Victor Kuerscher, pastor of Zion Lutheran church in New 
Holstein, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Sunday until the time of the 
services Monday.
(no newspaper named or date)


HARLEY DETROYE

Harley J. DeTroye, 65, of 23122 HWY 57, Kiel, died Monday morning at Sheboygan 
Memorial Medical Center after a short illness.
He was born January 1, 1922, in the Town of Sheboygan Falls. Son of the late 
Peter and Francis (Dierlien) DeTroye.
He attended Holden Grade School in the Town of Sheboygan Falls, Woodlawn Park 
School in Town of Schleswig, and 1939 graduate of Kiel High School. On August 1, 1942 
he married Hilda Goebel at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel.  He was a licensed 
cheese maker and worked with his father until 1947 when he went to work at Kohler 
Company for 37 years, retiring in January 1985.  He was also a part time insurance 
agent for Wisconsin Mutual Insurance Company.  He served in the U.S. Army during 
WW II in the Phillipines.  He was a member of Kiel Lion's Club and Quarter Century 
Club of Kohler.
Survivors include his wife, Hilda; three sons, one daughter, 10 grandchildren; one 
brother, and four sisters.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Isabelle Lindow.
Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home of 
Kiel. Rev. John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter's UCC in Kiel officiating. Entombment 
Garden of Peace Mausoleum, Sheboygan.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3:00 p.m. Wednesday until the time of 
service.  The Kiel Lion's Club will hold a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 
at the funeral home.
A memorial has been established in his name.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)(note: he was later moved to Kiel City cem.)


HILDA (GOEBEL) DETROYE

Hilda DeTroye, age 83, of Kiel died Friday morning, November 12, 2004 at Aurora 
Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center.
She was the former Hilda Goebel, born May 25, 1921 in Sheboygan, daughter of the 
late Solomon and Anna Bolgert Goebel.
Hilda attended Trinity Lutheran School in Sheboygan and Maple Corner School in rural 
Kiel.
On August 1, 1942 she married Harley DeTroye.
He preceded her in death on October 5, 1987.
Hilda worked at Leverenz Shoe Company, Sheboygan for three years and retired after 
20 years from Land O’ Lakes, in Kiel.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel and the Ladies Aid. She also was 
involved with the Sunshine Club at Land O’ Lakes.
Hilda enjoyed playing cards, doing word searches and crossword puzzles.
Survivors include her three sons: son-in-law, nine grandchildren, four 
stepgrandchildren, six great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren. 
She is further survived by two sisters, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Nett; one grandson, Eric DeTroye; 
three sisters, Marie Fowle, Sophia Lutzke and Virginia Gencius and two brothers, 
Alex and Victor Goebel.
Funeral services for Hilda will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 
Trinity Lutheran Church, Cemetery Road, Kiel with the Rev. David Laabs officiating.
Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Friends and family may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., 
Kiel, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2004, and at the church on Tuesday 
from noon until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


PETER DETROYE

Peter DeTroye, 89, a former Kiel resident who had been residing at the Calumet 
Homestead, New Holstein, since 1974, died August 24, at Calumet Memorial Hospital, 
Chilton. He had been hospitalized for three weeks.  
Born on January 7, 1889, in the Netherlands, he was a son of John and Neltze 
Gueltof DeTroye. Mr. DeTroye came to America in 1892 with his parents and settled 
in Sheboygan County. He married the former Francis Deierlein of Sheboygan on 
November 29, 1913, in Milwaukee. She died in 1968. The couple lived in Sheboygan 
and Sheboygan County where Mr. DeTroye was employed as a cheesemaker. In 1932 they 
moved to the Town of Schleswig where they operated a cheese factory for 17 years. 
The couple moved to Plymouth where they lived for 14 years until 1963, when they 
moved to Kiel. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1963.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Palmer Lindow, Howards Grove, Mrs. Douglas 
Alten, Chilton, Mrs. Raphael Mathes, New Holstein, Mrs. George Lodes, St. Anna, 
and Mrs. Edmund Krebsbach, Kiel; two sons, Harley, Kiel, and Leonard, Watertown; 
19 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, nine step grandchildren and three step 
great grandchildren; a brother, Nicholas, Oostburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles 
Schuerman, Green Valley, Illinois, and Mrs. Clifford DeTroyer, San Marcus, 
California.  
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the 
Reverend John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. 
Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. 
Kiel Tri-County Record – August 31, 1978


SISTER ADELIA C. DICKMANN

Miss Adelia Dickman, 62, died Monday morning at St. Louis, Mo.
A native of the Town of Herman, she was born Nov. 9, 1894, a daughter of 
the late Valentine and Henrietta Koeser Dickman.  She received her early 
education in the district school at Ada and in October, 1921, she entered 
Evangelical and Reformed Deaconess Hospital at St. Louis where she was 
consecrated in May, 1925.
Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Frieda Voss of Sheboygan; and a brother, 
Edwin, of Menchalville.  A brother, Carl, also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home in Kiel.  The Rev. Paul A. Olm, pastor of Community Church at Elkhart 
Lake, will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, July 16, 1957 – P. 10
*********
Funeral services for Miss Adelia Dickman, age 62, of St. Louis, Mo., who 
died there on Monday, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home in Kiel.
Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Valentine, were former Kiel residents.  The Rev. 
Paul A. Olm, pastor of Community Church at Elkhart Lake, officiated. During 
the service Miss Jeannine Voss sang two solos, “Jesus, Still Lead On” and 
“The Lord’s Prayer.”  Dennis Janko was her accompanist.
Burial took place in Kiel Cemetery.  Bearers were Eddie and Melvin Dickman, 
Walter Bolgart, Stanley DeTroye, Carl Platz and Roland Voss.
The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, July 20, 1957 – P. 6


ARVIN DICKMANN

Arvin O. Dickmann, 44, a former Sheboygan resident, died at St. Nicholas Hospital, 
at 11 o'clock p.m. on Saturday. He was born in Neene, October 30, 1904, the son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dickmann. He was employed at the Kohler Co. until two years ago, 
when he moved to Miles City, Montana. Since March of this year he has lived with 
his parents at Schleswig.
Survivors are two daughters, one son, his parents, and a sister, Mrs. Edwin Bartz, 
route 2, Elkhart Lake; two brothers, Edmond and a twin brother, Arno, of Neene.
Services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel, at 1:30 o'clock on 
Wednesday. The Rev. C. L. Schmitt of Schleswig, will officiate. Burial will be held 
at the Kiel cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, July 5, 1949 - P. 10


CARL DICKMANN

Carl Dickmann, 42, Dies at Plymouth
Death at the age of 43 years came to Carl Dickmann, son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Valentine Dickmann, at his home in Plymouth Saturday evening. 
The cause of his death is given as heart disease. Up until the time 
of his death he had enjoyed excellent health, and only a week ago 
he had paid a visit to his parents here.
His wife and six children remain to mourn him. The oldest of the 
children, Edwin, is 18, and the other children are Edna, 15, Melvin, 
13, Viola, 11, Leona, 8 and Helen, 3. Besides his parents, one 
brother and two sisters survive, Edward A., and Mrs. Frieda Voss of 
Kiel, and Miss Adelia Dickmann, at St. Louis, Mo., who is at present 
home on a vacation.
The deceased was born Dec. 27, 1884, in the town of Herman. Twenty-one 
years ago he was married to Miss Clara Sonnemann. About 10 years ago 
he moved with his family from their farm in Meeme and he purchased the 
Baumann meat market, which he conducted until three years ago. Since 
that time he has lived in Plymouth.
The deceased was a member of the Eagles, which organization had charge 
of the funeral, the Redmen, G. U. G., and the Beavers.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon, with service at the home 
in Plymouth, and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
********
Plymouth—Charles Dickmann, died suddenly of a heart stroke Saturday 
at his home here. Mr. Dickmann began to feel ill only a few minutes 
before his death. He called his wife who was in another room and she 
summoned a physician, but before the latter arrived, Mr. Dickmann 
had passed away. Mr. Dickmann had worked today Saturday. The deceased 
was born Dec. 27, 1884 in the town of Herman, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Valentine Dickmann who reside in Kiel at the ????. He was married to 
Miss Clara Sonnemann, also of the town of Herman, on Nov. 17, 1906.  
The survivors include his wife, six children, Edward, Edna, Melvin,
Viola, Leona and Helen, his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Freda Voss and 
Mrs. Adelia Dickmann of Kiel and one brother, Edward Dickmann of Kiel. 
Mr. Dickmann conducted a meat market at Kiel until three years ago 
when he moved to this city and conducted another meat market. For the 
past year he has been employed by the firm of Feld and Feld. Mr. 
Dickmann was a member of the Germania society and the Beavers of Kiel 
and Hub City aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles.  Members of the aerie 
will meet in the aerie rooms to take part in the funeral services.  
The funeral will be held from the home.  Burial will be in the Kiel 
cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, October 24, 1927


CLARA DICKMANN

Mrs. Clara Gatzke, 66, wife of John Gatzke, 220 E. Elizabeth St., 
Plymouth, died Monday evening at Plymouth Hospital after a short 
illness.  Born Dec. 29, 1886, in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc 
County, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sonnemann, she was married 
to Carl Dickmann in 1906.  Before coming to Plymouth in 1923, the 
couple lived in Louis Corners in the Town of Meeme for seven years, 
and in Kiel for nine years. Mr. Dickmann died October 22, 1927.  
Nine years later, on Dec. 26, 1936, she was married to John Gatzke. 
Since that time she made her home in Plymouth.  Mrs. Gatzke was a 
member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church at Plymouth, the 
Ladies’ Aid Society at Louis Corners, and the Frauenverein GUG 
Germania Society of Kiel.  
Survivors are her husband; two sons, Eddie Dickmann, Thiensville, 
and Melvin Dickmann of Plymouth and three daughters, Mrs. Carl 
(Viola) Plotz and Mrs. Orlando (Leona) Bartelt of Plymouth, and Mrs. 
Gordon (Helene) Gibson in Japan.  She is also survived by three 
stepchildren, Arbe Gatzke of Corning, Ark., Leo Gatzke of Sheboygan 
Falls, and Mrs. Clayton (Marie) Kohn of Kewaskum; four grandchildren; 
a brother, William Sonnemann of Colby, Wis., and a sister, Mrs. Max 
Boettcher of Louis Corners.  Three children, her parents, one sister 
and two brothers preceded her in death.  
Funeral services at the Wittkopp Funeral Home in Plymouth have been 
tentatively set for Thursday pending word from Mrs. Gatzke’s daughter 
in Japan.  
Sheboygan Press, August 25, 1953


EDNA M. A. DICKMANN

Miss Edna A. Dickman(sic) to Be Laid to Rest Sunday Afternoon
The funeral services for Miss Edna A. Dickman 28, who passed away Wednesday 
afternoon at the Plymouth hospital following a brief illness will be held 
Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Wittkopp Funeral Home and at 2 o'clock 
at the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Martin Schmidt, pastor 
of the church will officiate and burial will be made in Kiel Cemetery.
Miss Dickman was born Dec. 25, 1912 in the Town of Meeme, the daughter of Karl 
and Clara Dickman. She attended schools here and was employed at the Lakeshire 
Cheese Corporation in Plymouth. Miss Dickman had been ill for the past two 
weeks and last Friday was taken to the Plymouth hospital where she passed 
away Wednesday afternoon at 4:40 o'clock. Her father passed away on October 22, 
1927.
She is survived by her mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. ?? Gatzke, Plymouth; 
two brothers, Eddie of Thiensville and Melvin of Greenbush and three sisters, 
Mrs. Carl (Viola) Plotz and the Misses Leona and Helena Dirkman of Plymouth. 
Her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Valentina Dirkman of Kiel; four aunts and three 
uncles also survive.
The body will lie in state at the Wittkopp Funeral Home here from Saturday 
afternoon until the time of service on Sunday.
Sheboygan Press, Friday, Nov. 24, 1939 page 3


HENRIETTA DICKMANN

Mrs. V. Dickmann of Kiel is Called to Rest on Sunday
Kiel, Wis. – Mrs. Valentine Dickmann, a resident of Kiel, passed away at 
2 o’clock on Sunday afternoon at her home on N. Third street, following 
a lingering illness.  The deceased was formerly Miss Henrietta Koeser, 
daughter of Karl and Christina Koeser.
She was born on May 8, 1863, in the town of Herman. On June 21, 1884, she 
was married to Valentine Dickmann in the town of Meeme.  The couple then 
resided in towns of Herman and Meeme for some time and they also lived on 
the Koeser homestead near Ada for many years.  For the past 26 years they 
have made their home on N. Third street in Kiel.
Mrs. Dickmann is survived by her husband and three children, Miss Adelia 
Dickmann of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Frieda Boss who resides in Kiel, and 
Edward Dickmann also of Kiel.  Two children preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral home and at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church.  
The Rev. E. R. Worthman will be in charge of services and burial will be 
made in the church cemetery in Kiel.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, March 29, 1943 – P. 4


LOUIS DICKMANN

Funeral services for Louis Dickmann, 81, a retired town of Meeme farmer, 
were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral home.  The deceased 
passed away at Sheboygan Memorial hospital Thursday morning.
The Rev. W. C. Koehler of Bethel Evangelical and Reformed church, town of 
Kiel, officiated and burial was made in Kiel cemetery.
Pallbearers were:  LeRoy, Albert and Lester Dickmann, Rawald and Melvin 
Bartz, and Harold Bloedel.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, December 13, 1951 – P. 18


OTTO DICKMANN

A funeral service for Otto Dickman of Kiel, who passed away at St. Nicholas 
Hospital, Sheboygan, on Saturday morning, Nov. 17, was held at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel, on Tuesday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. E. L. Worthman of St. 
Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church officiated.  Burial was made in the 
Kiel Cemetery.
Mrs. Harry Dawurske and Mrs. Donald Drumm rendered several vocal numbers.
Pallbearers were Arno and Albert Dickmann, Lester Boeldt, Raymond Heimerl, 
Raymond Kiels and Norbert Koeser.
Mr. Dickmann was caretaker of the Kiel Cemetery for 25 years.  He retired 10 
years ago.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, November 26, 1951 – P. 14


RUBY DICKMANN

Mrs. Walter Dickmann, 61, of R. 2, Kiel, died at 11:45 p.m. Monday at St. 
Nicholas Hospital.
The former Ruby Graves was born on Nov. 7, 1904, at Wabeno, a daughter of 
the late Allen and Daisy Graves.  She was married to Walter Dickmann, of 
Kiel, on July 10, 1943.
The couple made their home in Kiel since their marriage.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter, three grandchildren; one 
sister, Mrs. Lillian Rice, of King; two brothers, Winfred of Two Rivers, 
and Bert of Wabeno. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel.  The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ,
Kiel, will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, May 3, 1966 – P. 10


SUSAN DICKMANN

Mrs. Louis Dickman, 74, passed away Monday afternoon at the farm home in the 
Town of Schleswig, following a short illness. Born Dec. 8, 1876 in Cascade, 
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bloedel. She was married to Louis Dickman 
of the town of Herman on July 11, 1896 and they resided on farms in the Town 
of Meeme, Town of Herman and Town of Rhine before moving to the present farm. 
The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on July 11, 1946. She 
was a member of the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed church in the Town of 
Herman.
Survivors are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Sylvia) Bartz of Elkhart Lake; 
two sons, Edmund of Sheboygan and Arno on the homestead; two brothers, Jacob 
Bloedel of Sheboygan and Conrad of Marathon City, Wis.; 17 grandchildren and 
four great grandchildren. Her parents, a son and a daughter and four brothers 
and four sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 pm at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home 
in Kiel with the Rev. W.C. Koehler of the Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church 
officiating. Burial will be made in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon until 
the time of services.
Sheboygan Press Telegram, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1950 p. 12


VALENTINE DICKMANN

Rites Held Tuesday For Valentine Dickmann
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Valentine Dickmann, 81, 
who died at Sheboygan Sudnay. He had lived there with his daughter, Mrs. 
Frieda Voss since 1946.
Funeral services were held from St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church 
and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. E. L. Worthman had charge 
of the services.
A native of Sheboygan county, he was born October 26, 1862 on a farm in Town 
Herman, near Franklin, a son of Arnold and Johanna Bierman, Dickmann, pioneer 
residents of the county.
He was married to Miss Henrietta Koeser of Town of Herman June 21, 1884.
Mr. Dickman operated farms in Town of Meeme and Town Herman before moving to 
Kiel in 1919. He was employed as mason and bricklayer until his retirement 
in 1929.
(no newspaper named, Oct. 1954)


WALTER DICKMANN

Walter V. Dickman (sic), 70, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died Wednesday morning at Calumet
Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.
The Rev. John F. Baumann will officiate with burial in the Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Dickman was born Aug. 15, 1906, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Otto Dickman. The family moved to Kiel, where he attended public
school. Mr. Dickman served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and married Ruby
E. Graves July 10, 1943, at Sheboygan. The couple resided at Kiel, where he
was employed at August Ehnert and Sons, retiring in 1959. Mrs. Dickman preceded
him in death May 2, 1966.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Donna) Schisel, of Sheboygan; three
sisters, Mrs. Louis Boeldt Sr., of Sheboygan, Mrs. Philip Diehl, of West Bend
and Mrs. John Heimel, of Milwaukee and four grandchildren. Three sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, April 20, 1977 p.23


ELIZABETH DIEFENTHAELER

Death claimed Mrs. Elizabeth Diefenthaeler on Sunday forenoon, at the home 
of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer, where she 
had been residing for a number of years. Her demise was due to the infirmities 
of old age, after an illness of about a week. The deceased, nee Weitzel, was 
born in Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, August 8, 1839, and came to America in 1857 
with her parents, who settled in the town of Rhine. She was married in 1860 to 
Jacob Diefenthaeler, after which the couple resided on a farm in the town of 
Rhine. In 1902 they disposed of the farm to their son Jacob Jr., and moved to 
Millhome, where they lived nine years. Eleven years ago they came to Kiel to 
spend their declining years. Mr. Diefenthaeler died in January, 1921. Thirteen 
children blessed their union of whom eight have passed away. The surviving 
children are a daughter and four sons, as follows: Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer of 
Kiel, Fred. of Russell, John of Schleswig, Jacob of Rhine and William of the 
town of New Holstein.  Also 25 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The 
funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Wm. Rech officiating. Burial was 
in the Kiel cemetery.
June 29, 1922
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Mrs. Elizabeth Diefenthaler, widow of Jacob Diefenthaler and a pioneer 
resident of Sheboygan county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
Jacob Jugenheimer at Kiel. Death was due to infirmities incident to old 
age. Deceased was born in Germany July 8, 1939 and came to America in 
1857, was married in 1860 and until eleven years ago lived on a farm in 
the town of Rhine. Then they sold and moved to Kiel. Mr. Diefenthaler 
died a year ago. Four sons, one daughter, twenty-five grand children 
and three great-grandchildren survive her. The funeral was held at Kiel.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 29, 1922 P.3


JACOB DIEFENTHAELER

Jacob Diefenthaeler, the oldest resident of Kiel and a pioneer of 
the town of Rhine, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, 
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer, on Monday afternoon at 1:30, at the 
age of 93 years. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. Mr. 
Diefenthaeler was a native of Germany, where he was born December 
14, 1827. He immigrated to America in 1857, coming direct to the 
town of Rhine, Sheboygan county. After his marriage to Elizabeth 
Weitzel in 1859, the couple settled on a farm in Rhine, where they 
lived many years. After transferring the farm to their son Jacob they 
moved near Millhome, where they resided almost six years. For the past 
nine years they have been living with their son-in-law and daughter, 
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer. Mr. Diefenthaeler had always enjoyed 
good health up to six months ago, when he began to fail, his condition 
becoming gradually worse, until death called him away. The family 
consisted of 13 children, of whom 8 have died. He leaves his aged wife, 
one daughter, Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer and four sons namely: Fred, and 
William in Russell, John in Kiel, and Jacob on the old homestead in 
Rhine. Also 25 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral 
took place on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Wm. Rech of the Refomed church 
officiating. Interment was in the Kiel cemetery.


AMELIA DIEFENTHALER

Mrs. Amelia Diefenthaler, 84, of ___ North St, Kiel, died this morning 
at the Toth Nursing Home in Chilton.
The former Amelia Petzold, she was born Sept. 29, 1881, in the Town of 
Schleswig, a daughter of the late Gustave and Paulina Petzold.
On Nov. 2, 1901, she was married to William Diefenthaler of the Town of 
Rhine.
The couple resided in Kiel for seven years before moving to a farm in the 
Town of New Holstein, which they operated for 39 years. They retired and 
returned to Kiel in 1947. Mr. Diefenthaler died in August of 1949.  
Mrs. Diefenthaler lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. 
William Diefenthaler Jr., before going to the nursing home.
She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, and a member 
of the Frauen Verein of the church.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Alma) Brotkowski of Sheboygan 
Falls, and Mrs. Ralph (Norma) Jorgensen of Sheboygan; four sons, William 
Jr., and Elmer of Kiel, Harold of New Holstein, and Roland of Manitowoc; 
nine grand-children, 16 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Carl Petzold 
of Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s United 
Church of Christ, Kiel, the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating.  
Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Tuesday 
until 11 a.m., Wednesday and at the church from noon until time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, May 16, 1966 – P. 14(?)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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(d. 15 May 1966/SSDI)


EDNA A. DIEFENTHALER

Edna A Diefenthaler, 92, of New Holstein, died Saturday evening, Oct. 4, 1997 
at Willowpark Residence where she had been living for the past four years.
She is the former Edna Neumann, born Aug. 16, 1905 in the Town of Schleswig, 
daughter of the late William and Anna Maurer Neumann.  On Oct 15, 1927 she 
married William Diefenthaler in Kiel and he preceded her in death on March 
27, 1990.  She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ and enjoyed 
doing indoor and outdoor gardening.
Survivors include a sister-in-law (private), sister and brother-in-law (private) 
and many nieces, nephews other relatives and close friends.  She was preceded in 
death by her brothers and sisters.
No newspaper named, October 4, 1997
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(b. 16 Aug. 1905/d. 4 Oct. 1997/SSDI)


WILLIAM DIEFENTHALER  (d. 1949)

William Diefenthaler Dies Sunday Morning
Death came to William Diefenthaler, 74, at a Sheboygan hospital
Sunday morning. 
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, from 
the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church here, with the Rev. 
E. L. Worthman officiating. Interment was made in the church 
cemetery.
The deceased was born in the town of Rhine in 1875, the son of
Jacob and Elizabeth Diefenthaler. He was married to the former 
Miss Amalia Petzoldt on Nov. 2, 1901.
The couple were residents of Kiel for seven years following their
marriage, and then moved to the town of New Holstein, where they
resided for 39 years. They have been living at their present home,
in Kiel, for the past two years.
Survivors include the widow; four sons, two daughters, 8 grand-
children and one great-grandchild.


WILLIAM H. DIEFENTHALER  (d. 1990)

William H. Diefenthaler, 87, of 609 North Street, Kiel, died Tuesday evening, 
March 27, at the Chilton Village after a lengthy illness.  
He was born May 8, 1902, at Kiel, son of the late William and Amelia Petzold 
Diefenthaler.  He attended schools in Kiel.  On October 15, 1927, he married 
Edna Neumann in Kiel.  He was a carpenter by trade all his life in the Kiel 
area, retiring in 1968.  He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of 
Christ, Kiel, and the Kiel Senior Citizens.  
Survivors include his wife, Edna, Kiel (Survivors edited for privacy) 
He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
No newspaper named, 1990
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(08 May 1902/27 Mar 1990/SSDI)


NORBERT E. DIETRICH

Norbert E. Dietrich, 64, of 725 Milwaukee Street, Kiel died unexpectedly Sunday 
morning at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac. 
He was born October 26, 1922, in St. Nazianz the son of the late William F. and 
Minnie Gutman Dietrich.  On May 1, 1948 he married Beatrice L Kretsch at St. 
Boniface Church, Manitowoc.  Mr. Dietrich graduated from St. Gregory Grade School, 
St. Nazianz, and Valders High School. He served in the United States Navy during 
World War II in the South Pacific.
He was a Sheet Metal worker at Household Utilities in Kiel for 19 years and 
presently employed at Groeschel Co., Malone.  Mr. Dietrich was an avid sports fan, 
and played in the Manitowoc County hard ball league for many years. He was a member 
of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kiel, a member of the VFW Post 6707, Kiel, 
a Charter member of the St. Nazianz Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of 
Sheet Metal Workers Local 18.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
No newspaper named
*******
(26 Oct 1922/Sep 1987/SSDI)


CARL DITTRICH

At 9 o’clock on Tuesday morning at St. Joseph Hospital in 
Milwaukee, Mr. Carl Dittrich a long time, well-known and 
respected resident of Kiel, died from a stomach ailment 
having been admitted a week ago. The deceased had reached 
the age of 38 years.  He was born in Germany and came to 
America as a young boy and shortly thereafter to Kiel, 
where he has worked at the Kiel Woodenware Company ever 
since. In 1894 he married Miss Anna Roeck and the marriage 
was blessed with three children.  Mr. Dittrich had been 
village-trustee and school board director, and a member of 
the Men’s Choir, the Turners, the Odd Fellows Lodge and the 
Redmen. A while ago he had an operation from which he was 
beginning to slowly recover, but relapsed a few weeks ago 
from which he did not recover.  The burial will take place 
on Friday from the house of mourning to the Kiel Cemetery.  
Pastor Rech will officiate at the house and Pastor Roeck at 
the Cemetery.  
No newspaper named, no date
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Carl Dittrich 
birth: 2 December 1873 Germany 
death: 15 November 1910 Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
burial: 17 November 1910 Kiel, Wis 
father: August Dittrich 
mother: Not Known 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JENNIE DITTRICH

Mrs. Jennie Dittrich passed away at the hospital in Sheboygan on Sunday, 
after a brief illness with a complication of diseases. Decedent, nee 
Roeck, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 4, 1874. She came to Kiel 
with her parents as a young girl and after growing to womanhood, was 
married in 1894 to Carl Dittrich, who preceded her in death about 12 
years ago. Mrs. Dittrich continued to reside in Kiel until a few years 
ago, when she located at New Holstein, and about a year ago she moved 
to Oconomowoc with her son Eugene, where she operated a restaurant. 
Some months ago her health began to fail and while on a visit with her 
son Walter at Sheboygan she became ill and was taken to the hospital, 
where she died on Sunday. Mrs. Dittrich is survived by three sons, Carl 
of Weyauwega, Walter of Sheboygan, and Eugene of Oconomowoc. She also 
leaves her aged mother, Mrs. Jno. Roeck of Kiel, four brothers and four 
sisters as follows:  Emanuel Roeck of Burlington, Christian of Kiel, 
John of New Holstein, Carl of Piqua, Ohio, Mrs. Ad. Zimmermann of Mellen, 
Mrs. Mary Duecker, Mrs. Gust. Stoelting and Mrs. Oscar Kazmeier of Kiel, 
and one grandchild. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, from 
the home of Mrs. Mary Duecker, Rev. Wm. Rech officiating at the services.
Burial was in the Kiel cemetery. - 1923


BERTHA DITTMEYER
 
Mrs. Bertha Dittmeyer, 80, widow of Oscar, died unexpectedly on Saturday 
at the Sheboygan Retirement home where she had resided since November 1970.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 
Kiel, the Reverend John F. Baumann officiating. Burial was in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
She was born December 9, 1893 at Curtiss, a daughter of the late Fred and 
Augusta Drake Strade.
On December 25, 1917 she was married to Mr. Dittmeyer at the Reformed Church 
at Colby. The couple resided in Colby where Mr. Dittmeyer operated a concrete 
products business.
They moved to Kiel in 1953. 
In 1967 the couple celebrated its golden wedding.
Her husband preceded her in death in May 23, 1970.
She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ and its Frauen Verein.
Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Ella Schoerer of Abbotsford, Mrs. Edward 
Rhamlow of Appleton, Mrs. Peter Miller of Oshkosh and four brothers, Edwin 
Strade of Abbotsford, Harry of Oshkosh, Ben of Sheboygan and Clarence of 
Livermore, California.
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(09 Dec 1893/Apr 1974/SSDI)


OSCAR DITTMEYER

Oscar G. Dittmeyer, age 77, 718 Fourth Street, Kiel, died
Saturday night at St. Nicholas Hospital.
He was born October 7, 1892, in the Town of Meeme, a son of
the late Ludwig and Minna Klemm Dittmeyer.
December 25, 1917, he and Bertha Strade of Curtiss, Wisconsin, 
were married.
Mr. Dittmeyer served in the U.S. Army during World War I.
After returning from military duty, he established a concrete
products manufacturing firm in Colby, retiring in 1953 when he
and his wife moved to Kiel.
The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1967.
He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel,
the Brotherhood, and the Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens American 
Legion Post 99.
Mr. Dittmeyer is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Ann 
Hensel, Sheboygan.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Peter’s United Church 
of Christ with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. 
Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. 
(no newspaper named, May 24, 1970)
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(b. 7 Oct. 1892/d. May 1970/SSDI)