KIEL CEMETERY OBITUARIES E-F

ARNO ECKARDT

Arno C. (Rosy) Eckardt, 75, of R. 2, Marshfield, died
Thursday in St. Joseph Hospital there. He had been 
hospitalized since Monday.
A retired sausage maker and one-time postmaster in Kiel, 
he had been employed by a Marshfield sausage firm until 
retirement a few years ago.
A native of Sheboygan County, he was born Sept. 17, 1896,
a son of the late Gustav and Susan Henschel Eckardt.
He married Esther Stoll in the early 1920s.
Mr. Eckardt served in the armed forces during World War I 
and was Kiel postmaster for 9 1/2 years during the 1920s.
He later worked as a sausage maker in Sheboygan.
Surviving are a son, a grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Hilda 
Mog, Hartford, and Mrs. Clara Brockman, Sheboygan, and a 
brother, Emil, Sheboygan Falls.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor
of St. Peter United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial 
will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday, 
and until the time of services Monday.
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ECKART -STOLL NUPTIALS
Two popular and well known young people of Kiel were united in the bonds of 
matrimony last Saturday, when Arno Eckardt and Miss Esther Stoll were made man 
and wife. The ceremony was performed at 12 o'clock noon by Rev. Wm Rech at the 
Reformed St. Peter's Church parsonage. The bride wore a suit of dark blue serge 
and blue hat to match. The attendants were Clara Eckardt, sister of the groom, 
Lilly Stoll, sister of the bride, Otto Tagge and Elmer Hipke. The nuptial services 
were followed by a wedding dinner at the home of the bride's parents, the rooms 
being prettily decorated with flowers; the guests were limited to near relatives 
of the bridal couple.  
The bride is a well known and popular Kiel girl, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman 
Stoll. For the past three years she has been bookkeeper at the Citizens State Bank, 
which position she filled to the satisfaction of her superiors and with credit to 
herself. She has a host of friends who unite in wishing her much happiness in her 
wedded life. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Eckardt and assisted 
his father in his meat market. He is one of the rising young businessmen of our 
village. He was in the U.S. Service nearly two years, 15 months of which time he 
was with the A.E.F. overseas. He received his honorable discharge in May, 1919. Mr. 
and Mrs. Eckardt left on the afternoon train to spend some time in Milwaukee, 
Madison and Chicago. Upon their return they will make their home in Kiel.
Kiel Tri County Record, May 13, 1920


EARL ECKARDT

Earl Eckardt, 73, 1029 E. Somo Ave., Tomahawk, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999 at 
Sacred Heart Hospital, Tomahawk. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, 
and was recalled to active duty during the Korean War. He taught high school 
band and elementary music in the Tomahawk School District for over 30 years, 
retiring in 1988.
Survivors include his wife, Donitza "Donnie" (Verich) Eckardt, Tomahawk; one 
daughter, Beth (Michael) Young-Lockman, Orlando, Fla.; and two grandsons. 
Services will be at 11 am Monday at the Congregational Church, Tomahawk. 
Visitation will be from 4 pm Sunday with a Veteran's memorial service at 
7:30 pm Sunday followed by Masonic services at Krueger and Sons Funeral 
Home, Tomahawk.
Wausau Daily Herald, Sat. Dec. 18, 1999
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(19 Jan 1926/15 Dec 1999/SSDI)


ELSIE H. ECKARDT

Elsie H. Eckardt, 96 of Sheboygan Falls, died Thursday evening, Sept. 2, 1999 
at Pine Haven Christian Home where she was a resident the past eight years.  
She is the former Elsie Hermann, daughter of the late Michael and Augusta Krueger 
Hermann. She attended Symco grade school, was a 1921 graduate of Little Wolf High 
School and a 1923 graduate of the UW Stevens Point, with a teaching degree. Elsie 
taught Home Economics and Phy-Ed until 1938 when she moved to Milwaukee, where she 
owned a gift and card shop.  
On Nov. 1, 1952 she married Emil Eckardt in Milwaukee. The couple moved to Sheboygan 
Falls in 1971 Her husband Emil preceded her in death on April 23, 1979. She was a 
member of First Reformed Church, Sheboygan Falls and the Teachers Retirement Group. 
In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling, reading and horseback riding.  
Survivors include two nieces, Virginia Howell, Minneapolis, Minn.; Lorraine Schmoil, 
Manawa, Wis. She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters, three brothers 
and one nephew.  
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, with the 
Rev. Kevin Van Wyk, pastor of First Reformed Church, Sheboygan Falls, officiating. 
Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper or date listed


EMIL F. ECKARDT

Emil F. Eckardt, 80, of 222 Kay Ave, Sheboygan Falls, died Monday afternoon at 
Morningside Nursing Home, Sheboygan.
He was born Jan. 10, 1899 at Howards Grove, a son of Gustave and Susan Henschel 
Eckart. The family later moved to Kiel where he attended Kiel High School and 
later an auto mechanics' school in Kansas City, Missouri.
On Nov 1, 1952, he married Elsie Hermann in Milwaukee.
The couple made their home in Milwaukee until moving to Sheboygan Falls eight 
years ago.
He was a member of First Reformed Church, Sheboygan Falls, the Manitowoc Tribe 
of the Improved Order of Redmen, and the Kiel Masonic Lodge 336.
A US. Army Veteran of World War II, Mr. Eckardt was a former member of the Bay 
View Veteran of Foreign Wars Post.
Survivors are his wife and two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Mog of Hartford and Mrs. 
Clara Brockman of Sheboygan. Two brothers precede him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel. The Rev. Henry Poppen, pastor of First Reformed Church, will officiate. 
Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
April 1979


ESTHER (STOLL) ECKARDT

Esther E. Eckardt, 87, a former Kiel resident, died Thursday at the 
Golden Age Nursing Home in TomaHawk, where they had been a resident 
for the past 3 1/2 years. She was born Jan. 20, 1899 in Kiel, a 
daughter of the late Herman and Katherine Stoll. She graduated from 
Kiel High School. She was a lifelong resident of Kiel, was formerly 
employed at the Citizens State Bank in Kiel for three years, and for 
25 years was employed as a bookkeeper at the A.A. Laun Furniture Co. 
in Kiel. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in 
Kiel, the Kiel Frauen Verine, the Kiel High School Band Mothers Club, 
former officer of the Royal Order of Rebekahs and a member of the 
Tuesday Card Club.  
Survivors include one son, Earl, Tomahawk; one granddaughter and one 
sister, Mrs. Lilly Tagge, New Holstein. She was preceded in death by 
three brothers and two sisters.  
Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home 
in Kiel, with the Rev. John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter’s UCC 
officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.   
(No newspaper cited)
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ECKART -STOLL NUPTIALS
Two popular and well known young people of Kiel were united in the bonds of 
matrimony last Saturday, when Arno Eckardt and Miss Esther Stoll were made man 
and wife. The ceremony was performed at 12 o'clock noon by Rev. Wm Rech at the 
Reformed St. Peter's Church parsonage. The bride wore a suit of dark blue serge 
and blue hat to match. The attendants were Clara Eckardt, sister of the groom, 
Lilly Stoll, sister of the bride, Otto Tagge and Elmer Hipke. The nuptial services 
were followed by a wedding dinner at the home of the bride's parents, the rooms 
being prettily decorated with flowers; the guests were limited to near relatives 
of the bridal couple.  
The bride is a well known and popular Kiel girl, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman 
Stoll. For the past three years she has been bookkeeper at the Citizens State Bank, 
which position she filled to the satisfaction of her superiors and with credit to 
herself. She has a host of friends who unite in wishing her much happiness in her 
wedded life. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Eckardt and assisted 
his father in his meat market. He is one of the rising young businessmen of our 
village. He was in the U.S. Service nearly two years, 15 months of which time he 
was with the A.E.F. overseas. He received his honorable discharge in May, 1919. Mr. 
and Mrs. Eckardt left on the afternoon train to spend some time in Milwaukee, 
Madison and Chicago. Upon their return they will make their home in Kiel.
Kiel Tri County Record, May 13, 1920


GUSTAV ECKARDT 

CALLED BY DEATH.  
Death claimed Gustave A. F. Eckardt, one of Kiel’s well-known business men, 
at his home on Saturday evening, after a few days’ illness with pneumonia.  
Deceased was born Jan. 15, 1875, on a farm at Edwards, Sheboygan county, a 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eckardt. On February 27, 1895, he was united in 
marriage to Marie Henschel of Cleveland, this county, after which the couple 
located at Howards Grove, where they conducted a meat market until 1912, 
when they disposed of the business of Mr. Eckardt’s brother Henry. After 
residing at Millerville two years they came to Kiel in 1914, where Mr. Eckardt 
purchased the former Mertens meat market owned by Frank Krieglstein at that 
time. He was successful and made many friends, both in a social and business 
way. Mr. Eckardt was troubled with asthma in the last few years; he suffered 
a bad cold about New Year’s, which developed into pneumonia, causing his death 
after an illness of only three days. Deceased is survived by his grief-stricken 
widow and five children, as follows:  Arno, post-master of Kiel, Mrs. Gustave 
Mog, Emil and Gustave Jr. of Kiel, and Mrs. Arthur Brockmann of Sheboygan. He 
also leaves five grandchildren, and five brothers, Louis of Edwards, Fred., 
Ferdinand and Herman of Sheboygan, and Oscar of Montana. Funeral services were 
held on Tuesday afternoon at the late home, Rev. Wm. Rech officiating. Interment 
in the Kiel cemetery. - 1926


GUSTAV ECKARDT, JR.

Services were held here Monday for Gustav (Red) Eckardt, 63, who 
was found dead Saturday in Milwaukee.
He apparently died a week ago at the home of his brother, Emil, 
2546 South Brisbane Avenue, Milwaukee, where he had been residing 
since 1966.
Rev. John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 
Kiel, officiated at the services. Burial was in Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Eckardt was born in Howards Grove, August 29, 1906, a son of 
the late Gus and Susan (Henschel) Eckardt.
After graduating from Kiel High School, he married the former Abigail 
Classen of Oconto. They operated The Pine, a night club in Oconto, 
after their marriage.
They also lived in Tucson, Arizona, Chicago, Milwaukee and Sheboygan.
While living in Sheboygan, he was an active musician and basketball 
player. He was a member of the Musicians’ Association of Sheboygan and 
a charter member of the Kiel Arion Junior Band.
After the death of his wife in 1966, he made his home with his brother, 
Emil, in Milwaukee.
Survivors are two brothers, Arno of Marshfield and Emil, and two sisters, 
Hilda Mogue of Hartford, Wisconsin, and Clare Brockman of Sheboygan. - 1970


SUSAN ECKARDT

Mrs. Susan Eckardt, 85, a former resident of Kiel, died this morning at 
Bethany Manor Home, 612 St. Clair Ave.
Born March 26, 1876 in the Town of Meeme, she was the daughter of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Henschel. She was married to Gustave Eckardt 
and the couple operated a meat market in Kiel until Mr. Eckardt’s death 
in 1926.
Mrs. Eckardt lived with a daughter, Mrs. Clara Brockmann, 3022 N. 8th St., 
until recently.  She was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, Kiel.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Brockmann and Mrs. Hilda Mog, Slinger, 
Wis.; three sons, Arno of Marshfield, Emil of Milwaukee, and Gustave of 
Wilmette, Ill.; five sisters, Mrs. Ida Gutschow, Sheboygan, Mrs. Alma 
Wernicke, Cleveland, Mrs. Edna Schuette, Kaukauna, Mrs. Louise Boeldt, 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Mary Gosse, Owen, Wis.; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-
grandchildren.
Two brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, the Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter’s Church, officiating.  
Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, June 27, 1961 – P. 10


ALMA EHNERT

Funeral services will be held Saturday for Mrs. Alma Ehnert, 76, 
of E. Water St., Kiel, widow of Fred, who died Thursday at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital.
The Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, will officiate at the 2 p.m. service 
at the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel.  Burial will be in the 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 
hour of services.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Ehnert’s name for the 
First Presbyterian Church, Kiel.
The former Alma Dittmeyer was born Oct. 6, 1893 in the Town of Meeme, 
a daughter of the late Henry and Minnie Klemm Dittmeyer. She attended 
the district school.
On April 5, 1915 she was married to Mr. Ehnert of Kiel at St. John 
United Church of Christ in the Town of Herman.  The couple resided in 
Kiel their entire married lives.
Mr. Ehnert died in December, 1958.
The couple had operated Ehnert’s Sand and Gravel Co.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, the Ruth Circle 
and United Presbyterian Women of the church, recording secretary of the 
Royal Neighbors of America, Kiel Camp 2501 for 18 years, Kiel Frauen 
Verein and Kiel Garden Club.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Alyce) Ryan of Rockford, Ill., 
and Mrs. George (Vivian) Grube of Kiel; nine grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ann Hensel of Sheboygan.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, February 20, 1970 – P. 16
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Funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs. Alma Ehnert, 76, of E. Water 
St., Kiel, who died last Thursday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital.
In addition to the survivors listed in Friday’s Press, Mrs. Ehnert is also 
survived by a brother, Oscar Dittmeyer, Kiel.
The Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, conducted the services at the First 
Presbyterian Church in Kiel.  Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, February 23, 1970 – P. 16


AUGUST EHNERT

August Ehnert, 83, of Kiel, president of August Ehnert & Sons, died 
unexpectedly at his home early today.
In 1913 he established a silo manufacturing business and also did mason 
work.  Since 1932 he also operated a sand and gravel business.
In 1961 the business was incorporated when his sons, Alfred and Harvey, 
became partners.
Born on May 28, 1886 at Lannon, Wis., he was a son of the late August 
and Mathilda Schreiber Ehnert.
At a young age he came to live with an uncle and aunt, the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Fred Schreiber, in the Town of Meeme.
On May 26, 1914 he married the former Mary Gettleman of the Town of Herman 
at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in the Town of Rhine.
The couple resided in Herman for two years before moving to Kiel.
Mr. Ehnert was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, the Kiel Area 
Chamber of Commerce and the Happy Hour Club.
In 1963 his firm was honored by the Chamber of Commerce on its 50th 
Anniversary in business.
In May, 1964, the couple observed their golden wedding anniversary.
Survivors include his wife; the two sons, Alfred and Harvey, both of Kiel; 
five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Emma Burkhardt of Kiel, and a step-
brother, Louis Kenneke of Milwaukee.
One granddaughter, two sisters and one step-sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, 
the Rev. Allen Bowe, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Thursday 
until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the hour of 
services.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, August 8, 1970 – P. 14
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August Ehnert, 83, of Rt. 2, Kiel, president of August Ehnert and Sons, 
died unexpectedly early Wednesday morning at his home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, 
Kiel. The Rev. Allen L. Bowe will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
Mr. Ehnert was born May 28, 1886, at Lennon, Wis., son of the late August 
and Mathilda Schreiber Ehnert. At a young age, he came to live with his 
uncle and aunt, the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schreiber in the Town of Meeme. 
He was married to Mary Gettleman May 26, 1914, in Town of Herman. They 
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in May, 1964.
The couple resided in the Town of Herman for two years before moving to Kiel. 
In 1913, Mr. Ehnert established a silo manufacturing and mason construction 
business and since 1932 he also operated a sand and gravel business. In 1961, 
the business was incorporated with his sons, Alfred and Harvey. He had served 
as president since that time and was active in his business until his death.
Mr. Ehnert was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Kiel Area 
Chamber of Commerce and the Happy Hour Club. In 1963, his firm was honored
by the August Ehnert Employes and the Kiel Chamber of Commerce on his 50th 
anniversary in business.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Alfred and Harvey of Kiel; a sister, 
Mrs. Emma Burkhardt, of Kiel; a step-brother, Louis Kenneke, of Milwaukee, 
and five granchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Thursday 
until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church from noon until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 8, 1970


EILEEN RUTH EHNERT

Eileen Ehnert, 70, of 17 E. Water St., Kiel, died Thursday evening, 
June 10, 1999 at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan, after a brief 
illness.
She is the former Eileen Meyers born Nov. 12, 1928 in Rockfield, Wis., 
daughter of the late Theodore and Viola Kollath Meyers. She was a New 
Holstein High School graduate.  On April 23, 1949, Eileen married 
Harvey Ehnert.  Hervey preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 1997.  The 
couple shared part ownership in August Ehnert & Sons, Kiel.
Eileen belonged to the Kiel Chapter of the Eastern Star, Kiel VFW 
Auxillary, Sheboygan County Writers Club, Wisconsin Regional Writers 
Association and was a charter member of the Kiel Historical Society.  
She was a past patron of Eastern Star, treasurer of Sheboygan County 
Writers Club, and served on the Board of Directors of WRWA for eight 
years, serving as chairman of numerous committees.
Eileen was a free lance writer, publishing hundreds of articles and 
also had a motion picture script under option for many years.  She 
loved reading and handicrafts.
Survivors include one son, one daughter; five grandchildren.  She is 
further survived by one great grandchild; one sister, and two sisters-
in-law.  She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford and Rodney 
Meyers; two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
No newspaper named, June 1999


FRED EHNERT

Fred Ehnert, 68, operator of a sand and gravel business at Kiel, died 
Saturday morning at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a 
patient for six weeks.
Born July 5, 1890, in the Town of Menominee, near Milwakee, he was a son 
of the late August and Mathilda Schreiber Ehnert.
When a boy of 12, upon the death of his parents, he came to live with his 
uncle and aunt, the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schreiber, in the Town of Meeme 
(Manitowoc County).
He grew up there and married the former Alma Dittmyer of rural Cleveland, 
April 5, 1915.
In 1913 the couple located in Kiel where Mr. Ehnert manufactured and erected 
wooden and cement silos.  For the past 25 years he had operated his own sand 
and gravel business just south of Kiel.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Harry Ryan (Alyce) of Rockford, 
Ill., and Mrs. George Grube (Vivian) of Kiel; and nine grandchildren.
Also surviving are a brother, August Ehnert of Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Emma 
Burkhardt of Kiel; a half-brother, Louis Kenneke of Milwaukee; and a half-
sister, Mrs. Edgar Mueller of rural Kiel.
He was preceded in death by a grandchild and half-sister.
Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, of which he 
was a member, at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.  The Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, will 
officiate, with burial in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel this evening, to 
10 a.m. Tuesday, and from 11 o’clock at the church.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, December 8, 1958 – P. 12


HARVEY EDGER EHNERT

Harvey E. Ehnert, age 74, of 17 East Water Street, Kiel, died Monday morning, 
January 13, 1997 at his home after a brief illness.
He was born October 7, 1922 in Kiel, son of the late August and Mary (Gettleman) 
Ehnert. He was a 1940 graduate of Kiel High School. Harvey enlisted in the US 
Army on October 29, 1942 serving in Germany with the 252nd Field Artillery Battalion 
during WWII, as a forward artillery observer, radio operator and interpreter. He was 
discharged on February 9, 1946.
On April 23, 1949 he married Eileen Meyers of New Holstein. Harvey was a partner in 
August Ehnert and Sons, Kiel, serving as vice-president when the company incorporated 
in 1961.  He retired in 1987.  He was a past Master of the Kiel Masonic Lodge #336, 
past Worthy Patron, Kiel Chapter OES #281, past president of the Calumet County Shrine 
Club, a member of the Calumet Masonic lodge #172, New Holstein, a member of the Tripoli 
Temple, Milwaukee, Consistory of Wisconsin Scottish Rites, Kiel VFW Post #6707 and the 
Kiel Historical Society.
(Survivors omitted for privacy).  
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
No newspaper named, January 13, 1997
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Harvey E. Ehnert, age 74, of 17 E. Water St., Kiel, died Monday morning, 
January 13, 1997, at his home after a brief illness.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 1997, at 
Meiselwitz-Volistedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St,. Kiel. Rev. Raymond C. Coombs 
will officiate with burial in the Kiel City Cemetery.
He was born October 7, 1922, in Kiel, son of the late August and Mary Gettleman 
Ehnert. He was a 1940 graduate of Kiel High School. Harvey enlisted in the 
United States Army on October 29, 1942, serving in Germany with the 252nd Field 
Artillery Battalion,enduring World War II as a forward artillery observer, radio 
operator and interpreter. He was discharged on February 9, 1946. On April 23, 
1949, he married Eileen Meyers of New Holstein. Harvey was a partner in August 
Ehnert & Sons, Kiel, serving as Vice President when the company incorporated in 
1961. He retired in 1987. He was a past Master of the Kiel Masonic Lodge #336, 
past Worthy Patron, Kiel Chapter O.E.S. #281, past president of the Calumet County 
Shrine Club, a member of the Calumet Masonic Lodge 3172, New Holstein, a member 
of the Tripoli Temple, Milwaukee, Consistory of Wisconsin Scottish Rites, Kiel 
VFW Post #6707 and the Kiel Historical Society.
Survivors include his wife, Eileen; one son, Dale of Kiel; one daughter, Bonnie 
(Jim) Vorpahl, Kiel; one granddaughter, Lisa Verpahl; four grandsons, Greg and 
Doug Vorpahl, Ben Ehnert and Zech Ehnert. He is further survived by three sisters-
in-law, Colette Davis, Kathy Meyers and Mildred Ehnert; niece, nephews, cousins 
and one aunt. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Friends may cal at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. 
Wednesday until the time of service. Calumet Masonic Lodge #172 will hold a 
Memorial Service at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to Tripoli Shrine Children's Hospital.
Herald Times Reporter, January 14, 1997  P. A2


MARY EHNERT

Mrs. August Ehnert, 78, of 21 Water St., Kiel, died Monday at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel. 
The Rev. Allen L. Bowe will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Mrs. Ehnert, nee Mary Gettlemann, was born May 24, 1892, in the Town of Herman, 
daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Maurer Gettlemann. She was married to 
August Ehnert May 26, 1914, at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Town of Rhine. 
The couple lived in the Town of Herman for two years before moving to Kiel. They 
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1964. Mr. Ehnert founded the Silo 
Manufacturing Co. at Kiel in 1913. Her husband preceded her in death April 8, 1970. 
Mrs. Ehnert was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, a member of United 
Presbyterian Women and the G.U.G. Germania Society.
Survivors include two sons, Alfred and Harvey of Kiel and five grandchildren. A 
brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 5 o'clock this Tuesday 
afternoon until 11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the time 
of services.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 23, 1971


ANNA VIOLA (ZIMMERMANN) EICKHOFF

Sheboygan Press Saturday, April 5, 1986 (edited)
An 83 year old Millhome woman was killed Friday afternoon on State Highway
32 near Ada in the Town of Herman, she pulled out from a stop sign and
was struck by a gravel truck. Annie V. Eickhoff, 19812 Highway 57, Kiel, 
died of head injuries and a possible broken neck. She was pronounced dead 
at the scene by Assistant County Coroner Robert A. Seretich, Sr.
Mrs. Eickhoff,(Annie Sinner), was born Aug. 28, 1902 in the Town
of Herman, daughter of William and Anna Zimmermann Sinner. She attended 
district school at Ada. On Sept. 29, 1923 she married Arvin Eickhoff at 
Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town of Herman. The couple resided 
in Millhome. He died in 1977. Mrs. Eickhoff was a member of Bethel UCC and 
the Ladies Aid Society. Survivors include one daughter of Sheboygan; one 
son, of Kiel; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was 
preceded in death by one son, one daughter and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel UCC, with the
Rev. James Sizelove, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel 
Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in her name.
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(Annie Viola Eickhoff/b. 28 Aug. 1902, WI/d. 4 Apr. 1986 in Town of Herman, 
WI/dau. of William Sinner & Anna Zimmermann/from Sheboygan co. WI death 
index, v.119 p.489)


ARVIN C. EICKHOFF

Sheboygan Press July 30, 1977 (edited for living people)
Arvin C. Eickhoff, 78, R. 2, Kiel, retired operator of the Millhome Roller
Mill and a director of the Howards Grove State Bank for 15 years, died 
Friday afternoon at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton.
He was born Dec. 21, 1898, at Millhome, a son of William and Louise
(Gierke) Eickhoff. He attended Maple Corners School at Millhome.
He married Annie Sinner at Bethel United Church of Christ in the Town of 
Herman, on Sept. 29, 1923. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 
in 1973.
He was a member of Bethel UCC and a former member of it's consistory and a 
past member of the Maple Corners School Board.
Survivors include his widow; a daughter, a son, and seven grandchildren.
Two children preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel UCC, the Rev.
Ward B. Malloy, pastor officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Eickhoff's name.


LOUISA EICKHOFF

Mrs. William Eickhoff, 82, of 824 6th St., Kiel, died early today at St. 
Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan after a protracted illness.
Bed-ridden for the past five years, she had been a patient at the hospital 
since early in January.
The former Louisa Gierke, a daughter of the late Carl and Wilhelmina Gierke, 
she was born July 25, 1874, in the Town of Sheboygan Falls.
After her marriage to William Eickhoff on Sept. 19, 1896, she made her home 
in Plymouth where her husband operated a feed mill. Several years later, the 
couple moved to Millhome where they resided until moving to Kiel in 1923.
Mrs. Eickhoff was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church at 
Kiel and the Ladies’ Aid Society of the church.
Survivors are her husband; one son, Arvin, of Millhome; two grandchildren; 
two brothers, Oscar Gierke, of the Town of Herman, and Gustave, of Sheboygan, 
and a sister, Mrs. Amanda Eickhoff, of the Town of Mosel.
Four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul’s Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating.  
Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel from 2 p.m. 
Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday, and at the church from Wednesday noon until 
the hour of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, March 25, 1957 – P. 8
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Funeral services for Mrs. William Eickhoff of 824 Sixth St., Kiel, who died 
Monday at the St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, were held Wednesday at St. 
Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel.  The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg 
officiated and burial was made in the Kiel Cemetery, Miss. Sandra Steinhardt 
accompanied by Mrs. Howard Vorpahl at the organ sang “My Task” and “Abide 
With Me”.
Pallbearers were Herbert Kuhfuss, Norman Truttschel, Leroy Gierke, Gordon 
Gierke, Monroe Gierke and Walter Wickesburg.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, March 29, 1957 – P. 8


WILLIAM EICKHOFF

William Eickhoff, Banker and Former Miner, Dead
William Eickhoff, 85, chairman of the board of directors of the Howards Grove 
State Bank, died early today at St. Nicholas Hospital.
Mr. Eickhoff, a resident of Kiel, had been hospitalized since January.
President of the Howards Grove bank for six years following its reorganization 
in 1932, Mr. Eickhoff had been in the flour and feed mill business at Millhome 
for some 25 years prior to retiring and moving to Kiel in 1921.  The residence 
in Kiel is at 824 6th St.
The business at Millhome is now operated by Mr. Eickhoff’s son, Arvin.
Born in Germany, March 21, 1872, he was a son of the late August and Johanna 
Eickhoff.
He came to America when 15, joining two brothers in the Town of Sheboygan Falls 
who had come earlier.  Working for a time as a farm hand in the Falls area, he 
later learned the flour and feed milling trade at Johnsonville.  Later he was 
employed at mills in Minneapolis, Plymouth, Brillion, Seymour and Cedar Grove.
To Kiel in 1921
He married the former Louise Gierke of the Town of Sheboygan Falls, Sept. 19, 
1896.
Two years later, in 1898, Mr. Eickhoff bought the mill at Millhome, operating it 
until he retired and moved to Kiel in 1921, living there ever since. Mrs. Eickhoff 
died the past March 24.
It was in 1932, upon returning from a visit to his native Germany, that he took a 
leading role in reorganizing the State Bank of Howard Grove.  He had long been a 
stockholder in the bank, originally formed in 1913.
After serving as president of the reorganized bank for six years, he was elected 
chairman of the board of directors, a position he continued to hold until his 
death.
Mr. Eickhoff was also an active layman in the Evangelical and Reformed Church. A 
member of Bethel Congregation in the town of Herman for 22 years, he was an elder 
in that church for eight years.  In Kiel he belonged to St. Peter’s Congregation, 
serving as an elder, trustee and secretary, and was a member of the Men’s 
Brotherhood.  In January, 1937, he was named chairman of the committee that built 
the new St. Peter’s Church.
Funeral Friday
Only immediate survivors are the son, Arvin, Millhome, a grandson and granddaughter.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, the latter in Germany.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter’s Church, Kiel, with the Rev. 
Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. Thursday to 
11 a.m. Friday and after that at the church.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, May 7, 1957 – P. 8
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Funeral services for William Eickhoff, 85, of 824 6th St., Kiel, were held at 2 p.m. 
Friday at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel.
The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiated.  Burial was in the family lot in the 
Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Eickhoff, chairman of the board of directors of the State Bank of Howards Grove 
and a past president of the bank, died last Tuesday.
During the services, Mrs. Edwin E. Henschel and Mrs. Ralph Lau sang two duet 
selections, “Beyond the Sunset” and “Abide With Me”.  The organist was Mrs. Howard 
Vorpahl.
Honorary pallbearers, all directors of the State Bank of Howards Grove, were 
Walter H. Ahrens, Alfred Bitter, Louis Fentelmann, Paul Ochs, Walter Ochs and W. F. 
Stauss.
The active pallbearers were Alve Eickhoff, Leroy Gierke, Monroe Gierke, Herbert 
Kuhfuss, Norman Truttschel and Walter Wickesberg.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, May 13, 1957 – P. 12


ALICE L. EIMERMANN

Alice L. Eimermann, 88, of 3315 Superior Avenue, passed away Wednesday evening, 
February 22, 2012. 
Born August 10, 1923 in Kiel, Alice was a daughter of the late Irvin and Lydia 
Wieting. She attended area schools and graduated from high school. On November 10, 
1944, she was united in marriage to William "Bill" Eimermann in Sheboygan. They 
were married for 62 years before Bill preceded her in death on March 25, 2007.
Alice worked for Art Imig Quick Cleaners for 37 years, retiring in 2000. She 
previously worked for a candy company in Milwaukee prior to her marriage. She was 
a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. She collected cardinals and enjoyed 
sunning herself outdoors. She bowled on a league for many years but loved shopping 
most of all. She will be remembered most as a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-
Grandmother.
She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Edward) Flannery, Beloit, and Sandra 
(Anthony) Skrepenski, Sheboygan; her granddaughter, Pamela (Ryan) Lutze, Kiel; 
(private); step-grandchildren, Nicholas (Nessa) Skrepenski, Ken (Meghan) Skrepenski, 
Teresa Skrepenki and Kelly (Matt) Julian; step-great-grandchildren, (private). She 
is further survived by her two sisters, Esther Burgdorf and Ruth Schlichting; and 
her brother, Elmer "Chic" Wieting; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
Besides her husband, Bill, she was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Bradley 
Klabechek.
Funeral service for Alice will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2012 
at the Lippert-Olson Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Avenue. The Rev. Henry Verfuerth 
will officiate. Family and friends are welcome at the funeral home on Monday from 
11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Graveside services will take place in Kiel 
Municipal Cemetery 
(no newspaper or date cited)


WILLIAM H. "BILL" EIMERMANN

William H. "Bill" Eimermann, 80, of Sheboygan, passed away on Sunday Morning 
March 25, 2007, after a brief stay at St. Nicholas Hospital.
He was born September 12, 1926, in Rhine Center, a son of the late Albert 
Eimermann and Hilda (Reitbrock) Berner. He attended Rhine Center Schools and 
was later stationed at Great Lakes Navel Base in Illinois.
On November 10, 1944, he married Alice L. Wieting in Sheboygan, The couple 
celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary last year.
Bill worked for Empire Petroleum Company from the time he was discharged from 
the service until they closed, at which time he worked for various construction 
companies until his time of retirement.
He was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Bill had an ear for music 
and enjoyed playing his accordion and the organ. He enjoyed watching stock car 
races, and playing horseshoes. He will be remembered for his beautiful gardens 
and red geraniums.
As a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Bill will be 
remembered for the love he shares for his family and the peace of mind he had 
knowing that his girls are taken care of.
Survivors include his wife Alice (Wieting) Eimermann; two daughters, Barbara 
(Edward) Flannery, Beloit, WI, Sandra (Anthony) Skrepenski, Sheboygan; one 
granddaughter, Pamela (fiancé Ryan Lutze) Klabechek, Kiel; great granddaughters, 
(private), step grandchildren, Nicholas (Nessa) Skrepenski, Sun Prairie, Kenneth 
(Meghan) Skrepenski, Madison, Teresa (Luis) Santiago, El Centro, CA, Kelly 
Skrepenski, Madison and step great grandchildren, (private). Bill was preceded 
in death by his parents, a sister, Luella Schwoerer and a great grandson Bradley 
Klabechek.
Burial will be in Kiel City Cemetery, Kiel, WI.
(no newspaper or date cited)


SOPHIA ELFNER

Mrs. Sophia M. Elfner, 81, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening 
in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
in St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate 
and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery at Kiel.
Mrs. Elfner, nee Sophia Rosso, was born Dec. 3, 1895, in Newton, daughter of the 
late William and Maria Awe Rosso. She was married to Christ Koeser Dec. 27, 1913 
in the Town of Newton. He preceded her in death July 27, 1940. She was married to 
Edward J. Elfner Sr. April 27, 1946, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
Feb. 28, 1974. Mrs. Elfner was a member of St. Andrew Women's Council.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Arline) Neumann of Glenbeulah; four 
step-sons, George V. of Milwaukee, Edward A. of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Lloyd F. of 
Florida and Robert W. of North Carolina; a step-daughter, Mrs. John (Kathryn) 
Kalusky of Iowa; a sister, Mrs. Cornelius (Hulda) Hutchinson of Manitowoc, 18 
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, where a prayer 
service will be 8:15 p.m. by St. Andrew Women's Council, relatives and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, August 18, 1977 P. 3



CARL ELLER  (d. 1914)

Kiel—Carl B. Eller, a former resident of Kiel, passed away in a 
hospital in Chicago from a kidney disease on Sunday at the age of 
49 years.  He was born January 18th, 1865 in Kiel and his parents 
were the first residents of this village, his father being a 
school teacher for many years.  At the age of 16 he was the rail 
road station agent a position he had for 10 years.  In 1896 he was 
married to Anna Rehfeld of Manitowoc and they had two daughters.  
He moved to Milwaukee and then to Chicago.  The body arrived here 
on Wednesday for burial in the Kiel cemetery with Pastor Rech 
officiating.  He is survived by his wife, one daughter and one 
sister.  
Plymouth Post, September 19, 1914


ROSALINE ELLER

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1899:
Death Fri. in Kiel of 74-yr. old Mrs. CARL ELLER. Her death is attributed 
directly to the severe cold weather of the last week. She and her husband 
were found in bed one morning half dead from the cold. Their age and 
circumstances left them without means to deal with the terrible cold weather. 
In addition to her husband, the deceased leaves a daughter living in Chicago 
and a son in Milwaukee who practices law.


JOHN ENGEL

John Engel Ends Life By Hanging
John Engel, a resident of Kiel for many years, committed suicide at 
Manitowoc Monday night, by hanging himself in a barn in the rear of 
the Schindler hotel in that city, where he had been staying since 
Friday. He had been despondent for some time, and it is thought that 
he contemplated the act for several days.
Mr. Engel was born on June 28, 1890(tombstone says 1870), on a farm in 
the town of New Holstein, where he grew to manhood. He was married to 
Dorothy Arnold in 1899, and the couple have made their home in Kiel 
ever since.
Mr. Engel at first worked at the Kiel Roller Mills, later entering into 
the livery stable business. He was an employee of the Kiel Woodenware Co. 
for many years, and since December, 1925, worked at the plant of the Kiel 
Furniture Co. He gave up his position there April 16 of this year. 
Besides his widow he leaves one daughter, Mrs. A. J. Brill, and one son, 
Edgar Engel of this city, who is traveling in the west, one grandchild, 
his aged mother at New Holstein, three brothers and three sisters. One 
son died at the age of 2-1/2 years. He was a member of Kiel Camp, Modern 
Woodmen, and the E. F. U., who will attend the funeral, which will take 
place this, Thursday afternoon at 1:30, from the Meiselwitz funeral home.
Interment in the Kiel cemetery. - 1927
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END LIFE WITH ROPE
John Engel, aged 57 of Kiel, came to Manitowoc last Thursday and put up at the 
Schindler Hotel on Washington Street. Tuesday morning, Joseph Schindler found 
the body of Mr. Engel hanging by the neck in the hotel barn. It was apparently 
a plain case of suicide. He had attached a washline to a rafter, stood on a box 
and then kicked the box away.
In talking to people at the hotel for several days, Engel had indicated that 
domestic troubles had been preying on his mind and remarks recalled after his 
death showed that he was contemplating self destruction. He is survived by his 
wife, a son and a daughter. The body was taken to Kiel Tuesday for burial.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 5, 1927
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The following from out of town attended the funeral of John Engel last 
Thursday: Simon Arnold and family and Christ. Arnold and family of 
Milwaukee, Mrs. Minnie Fleishman and daughter Lillian and Mr. and Mrs. 
Wm. Stecker of Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Engel of Stockbridge, Mrs. 
Helen Stecker and daughter Hildegard, Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Engel and son 
Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Schell, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hennings and Arno 
Hennings of New Holstein, and Rud. Engel of near Kiel. - 1927


RUEBEN ENGEL

On Tuesday the 2 1/2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Engel died. The 
burial will take place today with Pastor Rech officiating. 
No newspaper or date cited
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Reuben Engel (sic)
birth: 3 May 1903 Kiel, Wis.
death: 21 November 1905 Kiel, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1905 Kiel
father: John Engel
mother: Dora
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CHRISTIAN ESSLING    (d. 1906)

Again the unexpected grim reaper has called another to his army, namely Mr. 
Christian Essling a brave Prussian cavalryman. Friday night at 12 o’clock he 
suffered an unlucky fall from a stand in his barn. At 6 o’clock in the evening 
he was found unconscious lying on the floor. 
The accident victim was born on December 10, 1833 in Melzow, District Angermunde, 
province of Brandenburg, Prussia and married his now surviving wife, Wilhelmine 
Bunge on February 18, 1866. In 1882 he came to America with his family and shortly 
thereafter settled in Kiel where he lived until a few years ago when he moved to 
his son-in-law Adolph Bunge near Millhome, where is suffered his sudden death. Mr. 
Essling served in the 2nd Brandenburg Dragon Regiment from 1856 to 1860. In 1870 
he was drafted again took part in the campaign against France, and fulfilled his 
duty to the fatherland with distinction.
He is survived by his wife, three daughters, namely, Maria, Mrs. Rudolph Mueller, 
Bertha, Mrs. Robert Zerler and Wilhelmine, Mrs. Adolf Bunge, as well as 11 grand-
children. The burial took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Kiel cemetery. 
No newspaper or date cited


JUSTINE WILHELMINE ESSLING

CALLED BY DEATH.
Mrs. Justine Wilhelmine Essling passed away at the home of her 
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zerler, where she 
had been making her home for many years, Tuesday night after a 
lingering illness.
Death was due to dropsy, which set in after she had suffered a 
number of years with an open leg. The deceased, nee Bunge, was 
born in Melzow, Ukermark, Germany, April 9, 1838. She came to 
America in 1882, settling in Kiel, and was united in marriage 
here to Christian Essling, the couple making their home in the 
village. Eight children were born to them, of whom three
daughters are living. Her husband died 14 years ago. Besides 
her three daughters, she leaves 12 grandchildren, 5 great 
grandchildren; also one brother, Chr. Bunge of Schleswig. The 
funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from the home, with
services at St. Peters Reformed church, Rev. Wm. Rech officiating. 
Interment in the Kiel cemetery. - 1920


FRIEDERICH FALZ

F. K. Falz, 69, a retired chief design engineer for the H. G. Weber Co., and 
a prominent Kiel civic leader, died early last week Wednesday evening at his 
home, 810 Fourth Street.  
A German-born and trained engineer, he had been associated with the Weber firm 
since December, 1936, and its chief design engineer for 20 years until his 
retirement in 1961.  Mr. Falz served as an alderman with the Kiel City Council 
for 11 years, was a former council president, and was active in a wide variety 
of civic and community activities.  He was a member of the Manitowoc County 
Planning and Park Commission since its organization nine years ago and served 
as its chairman during the past year, a member of the Kiel City Planning 
Commission, Kiel finance chairman for the Manitou Girl Scout Council, and a past 
president and Campaign chairman for the Kiel Community Chest.
Born August 7, 1896 in Goerlitz, Germany, a son of the late Bruno and Hedwig Falz, 
Mr. Falz was graduated from the Goerlitz Engineering College in 1921 and came to 
the United States in 1926.  Prior to entering the employ of the H. G. Weber Co. 
in Sheboygan in 1936, he was employed at the Barlow-Seelig Co. of Ripon.
Mr. Falz was married to Helen C. Wentworth at the First Congregational Church in 
Sheboygan June 25, 1937. The couple made their home in Kiel since their marriage.
Survivors include the widow; one daughter (private); one grandson; and two sisters, 
Verna and Johanna, and two brothers, Walter and Alphonse, all in Germany.  
No newspaper named, 1966


HELEN W. FALZ

Helen W. Falz, 92, of Haslett, Mich. and formerly of Kiel, died  
Wednesday, May 24, 1995 of complications following a stroke.
She was born in Winsted, Conn. on March 30, 1903, the fourth of five  
children. She received a bachelor's degree in home economics from  
the University of Iowa and completed a master's in related art from  
the University of Minnesota in 1934. She taught weaving and other  
related art classes at Sheboygan Vocational School. She was a  
founding member of the Sheboygan Weavers Guild.
She married Friederich K. Falz on June 25, 1937 and moved to Kiel,  
where she lived for 46 years. During that time she was active in 
the Kiel Presbyterian Church, the Kiel Study Club, the Girl Scouts,
the DAR and many community activities. For many years she taught  
knitting and other handicrafts in adult evening classes for 
Lakeshore Technical Institute.
Her husband died in 1966. At the age of 80, she moved to Haslett to  
be near her daughter and grandchildren, and she lived there until her  
death. She was actively involved in many organizations in her  
community in Michigan. As a result of a community college personal  
writing class, she wrote and published a book about knitting, "First  
Aid for Knitters," in 1988 at the age of 85. She was a wonderful  
mother and grandmother, great teacher and good neighbor and friend.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law and two grandsons. 
A memorial service was held in Michigan.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 30 at Presbyterian Church in  
Kiel. Burial will be in Kiel City Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established for a scholarship fund for Kiel  
High School or to a charity of one's choice.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home of Kiel assisted the family.


JOHANNA FEILE

Mrs. Rudolph Feile, 66, of Louis Corners, died Saturday afternoon at
her home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Sts. Peter-
Paul Evangelical - Reformed church, the Rev. E.L. Worthman officiating.
Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.
Mrs. Feile, nee Johanna Reineck, was born in the town of Rhine in 1881,
and in 1905 was married to Rudolph Feile. They lived on the Feile home-
stead farm until 1920, when they moved to Kiel. Twelve years ago they
bought their present farm near Louis Corners.
Survivors are the husband; daughter, Mildred of Manitowoc; son, Alfred
of Schleswig; two sisters, Marion Reineck of Sturgeon Bay and Mrs. 
Frieda Jacshob of Appleton; two brothers, Herman of Illinois and Peter
of Appleton; and three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Meiselwitz funeral home until 11 a.m.
Tuesday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the
hour of services.
(12-6-1947 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)


RUDOLPH FEILE

Rudolph A. Feile, 91, of 931 6th St., Kiel, a retired Town of Schleswig
farmer, died Thursday afternoon at Manitowoc County Hospital. He was a 
patient there for a week and for 60 days prior to that at Memorial
Hospital, Manitowoc.
He was born Feb. 3, 1879 in the Town of Schleswig on the Feile home farm,
son of the late Mathias and Ann Edens Feile. He attended Kiel public
schools.
On March 11, 1905, he married the former Johanna Reineck of Millhome. 
After their marriage they lived on the Feile hom farm which they operated
until 1920 when they moved the(sic) Kiel.
He was employed there as a carpenter and later returned to farming until
his retirement in 1949, when he moved back to Kiel.
His wife preceded him in death in December, 1947.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mildred MacRavey, Kiel; one son,
Alfred, Kiel; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and one
sister, Mrs. Ella Reineck, Appleton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral
Home, Kiel, the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church, Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. today until the time
of services Saturday.
(1970 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)
*******
(3 Feb 1879/Oct 1970/SSDI)


JAMES L. FELD

James L. Feld, 68, of 716 6th St., Kiel, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, 
Dec. 30, 1995 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, shortly after being 
admitted.
He was born Jan. 23, 1927 at Sheboygan, son of the late Louis and Leona Voight 
Feld. He attended Louis Corner Grade School and also attended Kiel and Shorewood 
High Schools.  He was a veteran of the US Navy during World War II.  On June 4, 
1949 he married the former Alice Meiselwitz, at St. John United Church of Christ, 
New Holstein.  He was employed at Stoelting, Inc., Kiel, for over 30 years, 
retiring in 1990.  He was a member of St. Peter UCC, Kiel, and American Legion 
Post #124 of New Holstein.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by one son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Shirley, and one sister.
No newspaper named, December 30, 1995


LEONA E. FELD

Leona E. Feld, age 84, formerly of 38 East Paine Street, Kiel, resident of Calumet 
Homestead, New Holstein the past six months, died Monday evening at Calumet Medical 
Center, Chilton after being a patient for the past 3 days.  
The former Leona Voigt was born May 16, 1903, in the Town of Schleswig, the 
daughter of the late Theodore and Antonia Loos Voigt.  She attended elementary 
school in the Town of Schleswig, and on August 15, 1923 married Louis Feld in the 
Town of Schleswig.  He preceded her in death on September 10, 1981.  Mrs. Feld 
was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Kiel.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, one daughter, ten grandchildren, 
five great grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, one brother, Clinton Voigt, 
Beloit, two sisters, Mrs. Verna Voland, rural Kiel, and Mrs. Loella Schroeder, 
rural Kiel. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Mrs. Feld was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, Karen Neumann, and 
one grandson.
No newspaper named, August 24, 1987
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Notes from Louis Corners:
The marriage of Miss Leona Voigt, eldest daughter of Theo Voigt and Louis Fell Jr.(sic), 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fell Sr, took place Wednesday at 12:00 o'clock, Rev. Kuether 
tied the nuptial knot. The attendants were Miss Verna Voigt, sister of the bride and 
John Feld, brother of the groom. The newly wedded couple left on a sight seeing trip 
for several days. They will make their home on the farm which the groom rented from his 
father some time ago.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 16, 1923


LOUIS FELD (d. 1950)

Last rites of Louis Feld were held from the Trinity Lutheran church Monday 
afternoon. Mr. Feld died at a Sheboygan hospital Friday, where he had been 
a patient for several weeks.  His last illness was the result of a broken 
hip suffered when he fell from a ladder in his orchard.  He was 81 at the 
time of his death.
He was born in Mosel township, August 29, 1869.  On January 27, 1895 he 
married Mary Nielsen of Illinois and the couple lived on a farm near Louis 
Corners until 1923, when they moved to Kiel.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters and two sons. They are Mrs. 
Walter Voland, Kiel; Mrs. Eugene Allinger, Milwaukee, Louis of Kiel and 
John of Milwaukee. There are 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  
The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. E. G. Behm and interment 
was made in the Kiel cemetery. 
No newspaper named, November 24, 1950


LOUIS A. FELD (d. 1981)

Louis  A. Feld, 84, a former Town of Schleswig resident, died today at Calumet 
Memorial Hospital in Chilton.  He had lived at Willowdale Nursing Home in New 
Holstein for the past nine months.
Born July 8, 1897, in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of Louis and Mary 
Nielsen Feld.  He attended district school and Kiel High School. He married 
Leona Voigt on Aug. 15, 1923, at Louis Corners.  The couple farmed the Feld 
homestead in the Town of Schleswig until 1943 and then moved to Milwaukee, 
returning in 1962 to live at Cedar Lake.  He was a member of Trinity Lutheran 
Church in Kiel.
Surviving are his wife, of Cedar Lake; two daughters, two sons, 11 grandchildren; 
three great grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Eugene 
Allinger of Milwaukee.  A grandson, two sisters and a brother preceded him in 
death.  (Survivors edited for privacy)
No newspaper named, Sept. 4, 1981
********
(8 Jul 1897/Sep 1981/SSDI)
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Notes from Louis Corners:
The marriage of Miss Leona Voigt, eldest daughter of Theo Voigt and Louis Fell Jr.(sic), 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fell Sr, took place Wednesday at 12:00 o'clock, Rev. Kuether 
tied the nuptial knot. The attendants were Miss Verna Voigt, sister of the bride and 
John Feld, brother of the groom. The newly wedded couple left on a sight seeing trip 
for several days. They will make their home on the farm which the groom rented from his 
father some time ago.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 16, 1923


MARY K. FELD

Mrs. Louis Feld Sr, 86, of Kiel, died early today at Rocky Knoll Sanatorium 
and Hospital, Plymouth, following an illness of one year.
The former Mary Nielsen, she was born in Saal, Denmark, Feb. 18, 1876, the 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Nielsen.  She came to the United States with 
her brother, Soren, at the age of 18, and lived in Hebron, Ill.
She was married in the Town of Mosel Jan. 25, 1895, to Louis Feld.  They 
operated a farm at Louis Corners, Manitowoc County, until 1924 when they 
retired and moved to Kiel.  They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 
in 1945.  Mr. Feld died in November 1956.
Mrs. Feld was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, the Ladies’ Aid 
Society, and the Kiel Frauen Verein.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Adeline Voland, Sheboygan, and Mrs. Eugene 
(Ida) Allinger, Milwaukee; a son, Louis Jr., R. 1, Kiel; three brothers, 
Peter Nielsen, Hebron, Ill., Andrew, Indianapolis, Ind., and Soren, Thornton, 
Iowa, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A son, two daughters, a sister and two brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 
Kiel, with the Rev. E. G. Behm, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in 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 to the hour of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, April 25, 1962 – P. 14


SHIRLEY A. FELD

Former Kiel Man Shoots Wife & Self
Fond du Lac County reported a double shooting over the weekend which took place 
at a rural home east of Fond du Lac. Terry Feld, 26, former Kiel resident, shot 
his wife Shirley, 31 and then turned the gun on himself. 
Feld is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Feld, 716 Sixth Street, Kiel.  
According to information received by authorities, from the five children who 
witnessed the shooting, the Felds were arguing over a bottle of cleaning fluid, 
part of which one of the younger children drank. Two of the children were wounded 
by stray pellets from the shotgun, but were not seriously hurt.  
Feld was born May 22, 1950 in New Holstein and his parents later moved to Kiel. 
He attended district schools and graduated from Kiel High School in 1968. On 
Nov. 5, 1971, he married Shirley Oaks. He was employed at Mercury Marine in Fond 
du Lac.  
Survivors are his parents, two sons, Michael and Robin; a step-daughter, Denis, 
and two step-sons, Cory and Brian, all at home; a sister, Mrs. Thomas Steinbeck, 
Sheboygan; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Meiselwitz, New Holstein and 
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Feld, route 1, Kiel. 
Funeral services were held in Kiel with Reverend John Baumann officiating. Burial 
was in the Kiel Cemetery. Arrangements for Mrs. Feld’s funeral were still pending 
at press time. 
Kiel Tri-County Record – March 3, 1977
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(01 Apr 1945/Feb 1977/SSDI)


TERRY L. FELD

Former Kiel Man Shoots Wife & Self
Fond du Lac County reported a double shooting over the weekend which took place 
at a rural home east of Fond du Lac. Terry Feld, 26, former Kiel resident, shot 
his wife Shirley, 31 and then turned the gun on himself. 
Feld is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Feld, 716 Sixth Street, Kiel.  
According to information received by authorities, from the five children who 
witnessed the shooting, the Felds were arguing over a bottle of cleaning fluid, 
part of which one of the younger children drank. Two of the children were wounded 
by stray pellets from the shotgun, but were not seriously hurt.  
Feld was born May 22, 1950 in New Holstein and his parents later moved to Kiel. 
He attended district schools and graduated from Kiel High School in 1968. On 
Nov. 5, 1971, he married Shirley Oaks. He was employed at Mercury Marine in Fond 
du Lac.  
Survivors are his parents, two sons, Michael and Robin; a step-daughter, Denis, 
and two step-sons, Cory and Brian, all at home; a sister, Mrs. Thomas Steinbeck, 
Sheboygan; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Meiselwitz, New Holstein and 
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Feld, route 1, Kiel. 
Funeral services were held in Kiel with Reverend John Baumann officiating. Burial 
was in the Kiel Cemetery. Arrangements for Mrs. Feld’s funeral were still pending 
at press time. 
Kiel Tri-County Record – March 3, 1977
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(22 May 1950/Feb 1977/SSDI)


ALFRED FELDMANN

Alfred G. Feldmann, 43, of 124 Stafford St., Plymouth, died early today at 
Plymouth Hospital, where he had been a patient for three days.
He was born April 17, 1939 in the Town of Russell, a son of Arno and Margaret 
Fromm Feldmann.  He attended Elkhart Lake Schools and was a 1957 graduate of 
Elkhart Lake High School.  He was a member of the US Army Reserve from 1957 
to 1963.  On July 2, 1960 he married Berneda Schubert of Glenbeulah.  He was 
employed at Stoltenberg Engineering at Elkhart Lake. Mr. Feldmann was a former 
member of the Elkhart Lake Lions Club and Elkhart Lake Fire Department.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)  
He was preceded in death by one brother. 
No newspaper named, April 2, 1983


ARNO A. FELDMANN

Arno A. Feldman(sic), 57, an Elkhart Lake tavern owner, died Monday 
afternoon at 5 p.m. at his home in Elkhart Lake.  He was born on 
March 3, 1898, in the Town of Rhine, the son of the late Valentine 
and Magdelena Kuestner Feldmann.
He was married to the former Margaret Fromm of Kiel on March 25, 1919.  
The couple resided in Kiel for two years and lived in the Town of Rhine 
for 11 years and operated a farm in the Town of Russell for 10 years. The 
past 13 years they resided at Elkhart Lake.
He was an honorary member of the Elkhart Lake Fire Department and a member 
of the Kiel branch of the Redmen Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, five sons, LeRoy, Howard, Arno Jr., Alfred and 
Ronald, all of Elkhart Lake; four daughters, Mrs. Victor (Lou Ella) Theverel 
of Fond du Lac; Mrs. Norman (Audrey) Burkhardt, Mrs. Melvin (Inez) Mayer, 
Mrs. Arno (Doreen) Miller, all of Elkhart Lake; two sisters, Mrs. Walter 
Laack, Town of Herman; and Mrs. Albert Stietz, Plymouth; a brother, Walter 
of the Town of Rhine; and eight grandchildren.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel.  The Rev. Karl J. Ernst of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, Town of Russell, will officiate.  Burial will be in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
The body will lie in state from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services 
at the funeral home.
The Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, August 9, 1955 P. 8
********
At the Reformed church Tuesday, Rev. Rech united in marriage Miss Margaret Fromm 
and Arno Feldmann, son of Val Feldmann. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. 
Hulda Rades and the groom by Herman Rades. The young couple will make their home 
on the Val Feldmann farm near Plymouth.
Kiel Tri County Record, Mar. 27, 1919


JUNIOR FELDMANN

Junior C. Feldmann, 41, of Elkhart Lake, died unexpectedly early today at St. 
Nicholas Hospital where he had been a patient for one week. Born July 10, 1926 
in the Town of Rhine, he was a son of Mrs. Margaret and the late Arno Feldmann. 
The family moved to the Town of Russell where he attended the district school. 
Mr. Feldmann had been a resident of Elkhart Lake since 1942 and was employed by 
the village maintenance department. He was a veteran of World War II and served 
part of his tour of duty in Germany. He was a member of the Elkhart Lake Fire 
Department.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Margaret Feldmann of Elkhart Lake; four sisters, 
Mrs. Victor Theyerl of Fond du lac, and Mrs. Norman Burkhardt, Mrs. Alvin Meyer 
and Mrs. Arno Miller, all of Elkhart Lake and four brothers, LeRoy, Alfred and 
Ronald, all of Elkhart Lake and Howard of Plymouth.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
the Rev. Stanley Kuck, pastor of the Community United Church of Christ, Elkhart 
Lake, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the 
funeral home after 4 pm Sunday. Members of the Elkhart Lake Fire Department will 
meet at the fire station at 7 pm Sunday and go to the funeral home in the group.  
Sheboygan Press, Fri., Jan. 12, 1968


MARGARET FELDMANN

Mrs. Margaret Feldman(sic), 79, a former Elkhart Lake resident, died March 
12 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility, where she had resided for the past 
six months.  
The former Margaret Fromm was born March 7, 1901, in Kiel, daughter of Henry 
and Mathilda Birr Fromm. She attended Kiel Schools. She married Arno Feldman 
on March 25, 1919. The couple farmed in the Town of Rhine and the Town of 
Russell until 1942, when they moved to Elkhart Lake. He died in 1955. Mrs. 
Feldman was a member of Community United Church of Christ, Elkhart Lake.  
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Victor Theyerl of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Audrey 
Burkhardt and Mrs. Arno Miller, both of Elkhart Lake, and Mrs. Inez Mayer of 
rural Elkhart Lake; four sons, LeRoy and Ronald, both of Elkhart Lake, Alfred 
of Waldo, and Howard of Plymouth; two brothers, Henry Fromm of Kiel and Arthur 
Fromm of Milwaukee; 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.  
Funeral services were held Saturday at Community United Church of Christ. The 
Reverend Robert Johnston, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Kiel Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record, March 20, 1980
********
(Feldmann/7 Mar 1901/Mar 1980/SSDI)
********
At the Reformed church Tuesday, Rev. Rech united in marriage Miss Margaret Fromm 
and Arno Feldmann, son of Val Feldmann. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. 
Hulda Rades and the groom by Herman Rades. The young couple will make their home 
on the Val Feldmann farm near Plymouth.
Kiel Tri County Record, Mar. 27, 1919


MRS. MARTIN (SCHROEDER) FINDLEY

DIED -- In this city on Thursday last the 9th inst. Mrs. Martin 
Findley at the age of 21 years. The deceased was a daughter of J.P. 
Schroeder of Kiel, Wis., to which place the remains were taken last 
Friday afternoon.
The Cedarburg Weekly News Ozaukee County, Wisconsin August 15, 1888
(Note: John P. Shroeder's obit says her name is Angeline)


EDWARD F. FISCHER

Edward Frederick Fischer, aged 61, former Manitowoc county board member, 
died at his home here at 1:45 o'clock Friday morning after an illness of 
four weeks. He had been in failing health for about six months.
Mr. Fischer was born in the town of Schlweswig, Manitowoc county, May 18, 
1879, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fischer. He attended the district 
school and lived on his parents farm from 1899 to 1903. He worked as a 
mason until 1909.
On October 26, 1909, he married Olga Luedke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August 
Luedke, and with his father-in-law purchased the Elm Green farm, town 
Schleswig, where he lived until 1919, moving at that time to this city. 
He was member of the Manitwoc county board of supervisors from 1923 
to 1936.
Survivors are his widow, his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Luedke of 
here; four sisters, Mrs. Fred Beckmann of here, Mrs. Theodore Hake of Colby, 
Mrs. Hugo Knorr of Madison and Miss Clara Fischer, living in California, 
and four brothers, Charles of Newton, Oscar, George and Walter, all in 
California.
His parents and two brothers, Louis and Herman, preceded him in death. 
Funeral services were held this Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at 2 o'clock at St. Peter Evangelical and 
Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial was made 
in the Kiel cemetery. 
(no newspaper named, 1941)


EMMA H. FISCHER

Kiel—Mrs. Frank Fischer died Sunday evening here.  She had already 
been sick for two years and the last 4 or 5 weeks suffered a great 
deal.  She reached the age of about 35 years and is survived by her 
husband and 3 children. She will be brought to her resting place on 
Wednesday.  We extend our sympathy to Mr. Fischer and his family as 
well as his parents-in-law.
Plymouth Post, April 18, 1893
********
Death of Emma Fischer (wife of Frank Fischer). Emma nee Langjahr was born 
Oct. 12, 1856 in Town of Meeme of William and Augusta Langjahr. She was the 
wife of Frank Fischer. She died on April 16, 1893 of "consumption".
(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


FRANK E. FISCHER

From Manitowoc county marriage records:
Franz Fischer and Emma Langjahn(sic) (v.4 p.108)
Married Sept. 2, 1876 in religious ceremony in Town of Meeme
Franz Fischer
Son of Wilhelm Fischer and Aplona
Born Mequon, Ozaukee County
Harness maker in Kiel
Emma Langjahn (sic)
Daughter of Wilhelm Langjahn and Emilie
Witnesses Wilhelm Langjahn and Chas. Fischer
*********
F. E. Fischer Buried Today
Relatives and friends here received the news the beginning of this week 
of the death of Frank E. Fischer of West Allis. Mr. Fischer passed away 
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ida Temke.
Mr. Fischer was born April 2, 1855. For many years the deceased owned a 
harness business in the building which is now Christel's Department Store.
He left this city about the year 1894, and went direct to Milwaukee. His 
wife, the former Miss Emma Langjahr passed away in 1893; also two children 
preceded him in death.
He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Ida Temke of West Allis, and son, 
Walter Fischer of Chicago. He is the brother-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Herman 
Lueloff of this city.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the 
Kiel cemetery. 
(1941 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)
*******
(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


OLGA FISCHER

Funeral services for Mrs. Olga Fischer, 84, of 1040 7th St., Kiel, who 
died Wednesday at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton, will be held at 
1:30 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.
The Rev. John F. Baumann, Church of Christ, Kiel, will officiate. Burial 
will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 p.m. Friday until time of services.
The former Olga Luedke was born June 29, 1884, in the Town of Schleswig, 
a daughter of the late August and Ottelia Ninmer Luedke.  She married 
Edward Fischer of the Town of Schleswig on Oct. 26, 1909.
The couple bought a farm there which they operated until 1919 when they 
moved to Kiel.  Mr. Fischer died in March, 1941.
Mrs. Fischer was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ.
Only survivors are cousins.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, November 21, 1968 – P. 8


SHIRLEY J. FOLLSTAD

Shirley J. Follstad, 48, Kiel, died Tuesday April 26, 1994 at the Calumet 
Homestead nursing home, New Holstein. She is the former Shirley Schisel, 
born Nov. 5, 1945 in Green Bay, daughter of Margaret Behm Schisel and the 
late Elmer Schisel Sr.  
Survivors include two sons, Paul Price, New Holstein, and Patrick Price, 
Appleton; one daughter, Peggy Gasser, Kiel; three grandchildren; eight 
brothers, Ronald (Caroline) of Greenleaf; Jerry of Manitowoc; Ken (Ual) 
of Brillion; Ray (Sue) of Brillion; Tom (Diane) of Neenah; Larry (Pat) of 
Chilton; Jim of Brillion; Elmer Jr. (Judy) New Holstein; four sisters, 
Patricia (Terry) Vollmer, New Holstein; Verna (Pete) Propson, St. Nazianz; 
Janice (Frank) Krerowicz of Brillion; Elayne Pennings, Kiel; and special 
friend, Leo Faust. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Jane 
Leibergen.  
A private memorial service will be held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
which is serving the family.
Kiel Tri-County Record – May 5, 1994


HAROLD FOX

Harold F. Fox, Sr., 79, of 221 Willowbrook Drive, Plymouth, Wisconsin, passed 
away early Monday morning, December 18, 1989, at St. Theresa Hospital in Waukegan, 
Illinois where he had been a patient the past one and one half weeks.  He was 
born May 16, 1910 in Plymouth, a son of the late Edward and Lenora Vater Fox. 
He attended Plymouth schools and Plymouth High School. In 1932 he was married 
to Helen Grabs. The couple lived in Plymouth and later moved to Dixon, Illinois, 
where he worked for Borden Foods. His wife preceded him in death in 1955. In 
1956 he moved back to Plymouth where he was employed by the Jewel Tea Co. as a 
route salesman retiring in 1972.
In 1957 he was married to Myrtle Herber Minch. He was a member of the Cassia 
Masonic Lodge No. 167 F and AM in Plymouth and had been involved in many Masonic 
organizations including the Wisconsin Scottish Rite Bodies-Valley of Milwaukee, 
the Tripoli Temple in Milwaukee. He was also a past president of the Sheboygan 
County Shrine Club and was a member of the Tripoli Animal Unit, the Sword of 
Bunker Hill, Tall Cedars of Lebanon and the Hill Billy Clan No. 50. He had also 
been affiliated with the First Congregational UCC in Plymouth.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, James of Waukegan, Ill., and Harold Jr. 
(Carol) of Oshkosh; one granddaughter (Ann); and one step daughter, Mrs. Joyce 
(Robert) Bosch of Oshkosh; one step grandchild (Lisa) and one brother, Niel Fox 
of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 22, 
1989, 11 am at the Wittkopp Funeral Home in Plymouth. The Rev. William Rischel, 
pastor of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Plymouth, will 
officiate. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wittkopp 
Funeral Home in Plymouth form 3 pm Thursday until the time of services on Friday. 
The Plymouth Masonic Lodge will conduct memorial services at the funeral home at 
7:30 pm Thursday evening. A memorial fund will be established in the name of Mr. 
Fox.
Sheboygan Press, Wed., Dec. 20, 1989


HELEN FOX

Funeral Services to Be Held Here For Mrs. Harold Fox
Mrs. Harold Fox, 45, died at her home in Dixon, Illinois Tuesday.
She is the former Miss Helen Grabs of this city
The deceased was born November 13, 1909, the youngest daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Grabs. She is a graduate of Kiel high school. 
November 22, 1933 she was married to Harold Fox of Plymouth at 
Rockford, Illinois.
Survivors are her husband; two sons, her mother, Mrs. Herman Grabs; 
one brother, Howard Grabs of Kiel: two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Amanda) 
Kohlberg of Ripon and Mrs. Gregory (Viola) Logan of Milwaukee. Her 
father preceded her in death in 1942. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Funeral services will be held at two o’clock Friday afternoon at the 
St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. B. L. Worthman 
officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p. m. Thursday
until 11 a. m. Friday, when the body will be moved to the church. Burial 
will be made in the Kiel cemetery. - Feb. 15, 1955


DELHARDT FREIS

Dalhardt E. "Dally" Freis, age 74, of Kiel, died Tuesday morning, June 25, 2002 
at his residence after a struggle with cancer.
He was born July 9, 1927 in Kiel, son of the late Roland and Linda Grotegut Freis. 
Dally attended Kiel schools and also was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during 
World War II. On Dec. 4, 1948 he married Judy Rosenthal at First Presbyterian 
Church, Kiel. He was co-owner of Freis Von Kiel, Inc., which has been a family 
operated business in Kiel for many years dealing in food service and was cofounder 
of Freis Distributing Co., LLC of Kiel.
Dally was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel; and a past elder, past 
president of the Industrial Development, Kiel; a member of the Kiel VFW Post 6707; 
a member of the Masonic Lodge; a member of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association; 
and a past member of the Kiel Police Reserve serving as a commander.
Working in the family business was his No. 1 love and spending time with his family 
and grandson, Jory. Dally enjoyed bowling, reading and nature. Dally and Judy enjoyed 
socializing with their friends and eating out at the many supper clubs in the area.
Survivors include his wife: Judy one daughter: Tammy Freis, Kiel; one son: Jim (Amy) 
Freis, Kiel; one grandson: Jory; other relatives and many close friends. He was 
preceded in death by his daughter: Vicky; and one brother and sister-in-law; Lowell 
and Edythe Freis.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2002 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt 
Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Marcia Thomas officiating. Burial will take place 
in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. 
A memorial has been established in his name.
The Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family would like to thank Dr. Esteban Guevara and his staff and the Aurora Home 
Hospice and staff for the wonderful care given to Dally. A special thank you to the 
Rev. Marcia Thomas for her support.
Herald Times Reporter, June 26, 2002  P. A3


EDYTHE FREIS

Edythe M. Freis, age 74, of 20 Fremont St., Kiel, died unexpectedly Monday 
morning, June 10, 2002 at her home.
She is the former Edythe Marie Sieling born March 1, 1928 in Kiel, daughter of 
the late Frederick and Margaret Eigenberger Sieling.
Edythe attended Kiel High School. On May 13, 1944 she married Lowell Freis in 
Kiel. She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and the 
Christian Women's society. Her husband, Lowell preceded her in death on Feb. 29, 
1991.
survivors include her children and grandchildren: Gary of Sheboygan and his 
children: Bradley Freis, Angela Bowe, Brett Loebel, Monique, Joshua, Brianna, 
Maria, Isaiah, Micah and Clarissa Freis; Cheryl Bornemann of Fond du Lac and 
her daughter: Samantha; daughter-in-law: Cathie (Don) Baer and daughter: Nicole 
Freis; Randal and Valerie Freis and daughter: Alayna; Ted Freis; Dean and Brenda 
Freis and daughter: Sydney; and Heidi (Robert Jr.) Werdeo, all of Kiel. She is 
further survived by a brother-in-law: Dalhardt (Judith) Freis, Kiel; a sister-
in-law: Gloria Sieling, California; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son: Jeffrey; one sister: Dolores Bahr; one 
brother: Frederick Sieling; and a special friend: Clara Oesau.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2002 at SS Peter 
& Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Loren Nys S.D.S., officiating. Burial 
will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, on Wednesday 
from 4 until 8 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until the time 
of service. A wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral 
home.
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day. To laugh, to love to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way. I've found that peace at close of day.
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these things too; I will miss.
Be not burdened with time of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much. good Friends, good Times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up you heart an share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.
Edythe was a kind and caring mother, Grandmother and friend. She will be deeply 
missed by all who knew and cherished her.
Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 2002 P. A3
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(01 Mar 1928/10 Jun 2002/SSDI)


LINDA FREIS
 
Mrs. Roland E. Freis, 66, of 819 First St., Kiel, died Monday 
afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital.
The former Linda Grotegut was born Dec. 12, 1902 in the Town of 
Centerville, a daughter of the late Ernst and Mary Dehne Grotegut. 
She attended the district school.
On Sept. 26, 1922, she was married to Roland E. Freis of the Town 
of Centerville.
The couple lived in the township and later moved to Two Creeks 
where he operated a garage business. They moved to Kiel in 1927, 
and in 1932 he established the Freis Von Kiel Poultry and Feed.
Mrs. Freis was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, 
the Loyal Neighbor Lodge and the Senior Citizens.
One sister preceded her in death.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the First 
Presbyterian Church, Kiel, the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, 
officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. 
Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until 
the hour of services. - November 4, 1968


LOWELL A. FREIS

Lowell A. Freis, 67, of 20 Fremont Street, Kiel, died Tuesday afternoon, 
February 26, 1991, at St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, after a brief 
illness.
Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. 
Rev. Barbara Horner-Ibler, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. 
Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
He was born November 26, 1923, in Two Creeks, son of the late Roland and Linda 
Grotegut Freis. He attended Kiel Elementary School and was a 1941 graduate of 
Kiel High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during 
World War II in the Pacific Theatre. On May 13, 1944, he married Edythe Sieling 
at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. He was president of Freis Von Kiel, 
Inc., which has been a family operating business in Kiel for many years dealing 
in construction and food service. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, 
Kiel, past member of the Kiel Planning Commission, past member of the Kiel 
School Board and a member of the Kiel V.F. W. Post No. 6707.
Survivors include his wife, Edythe; four sons, Gary (Lora) of Sheboygan, Randal, 
Ted and Dean, all of Kiel; two daughters, Mrs. Cheryl (Larry) Bornemann of Fond 
du Lac, Heidi of Kiel; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Dalhardt (Judith) Freis 
of Kiel. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey, in 1969.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3:30 p.m. Friday to the 
time of service. A memorial has been established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, February 28, 1991 P. B9


ROLAND E. FREIS

Roland E. Freis, 69, of 819 First Street, a Kiel poultry and feed business 
owner and operator, died Saturday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan 
where he had been a patient for a month. 
He moved to Kiel in 1927 and in 1932 established the Freis Von Kiel poultry 
and feed business.  He was active in the firm until the time of his illness. 
Mr. Fries was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Men’s Club of 
the church, the Kiel Area Association of Commerce and was a former alderman 
of the First Ward.  He also was a charter member of the Manitowoc Memorial 
Hospital Association. 
He was born September 26, 1899, in the Town of Centerville, the son of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Freis, and was married September 26, 1922 to Linda 
Grotegut.  They lived in Two Creeks (Manitowoc County) where he operated a 
garage. His wife died in November 1968.
Surviving are two sons, nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three 
sisters, Mrs. Henry Herzog and Mrs. William Ruh, both of Manitowoc, and Mrs. 
Raymond Stueber, of Sheboygan and three brothers, Clarence, rural Plymouth, 
and Hilbert and Wally, both of Route 1, Newton.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
No newspaper named, February 1, 1969


VICKY KAY FREIS

(Photos of the young people and crash are included in original article.)
(edited)
3 Kiel High School Students Killed in 2-Car Crash. Two Others Injured At Intersection.  
Three Kiel High School students were killed late Friday in a two-car 
crash two miles north of Kiel at the intersection of Highway 32 on 
County Trunk X.  
Injured in the triple-fatality accident were another local high school 
student and the driver of the other car who was alone in his vehicle.  
Killed were John P. Carr, 17, ... Kiel, driver of one of the cars.  
Vickey Kay Freis, 15 daughter of ... .  
Carol Marie Schneider, 15, ... 
All the victims were occupants of the auto driven by the Carr youth.
(snip)
The Freis girl, a sophomore at Kiel High School, was elected the Kiel 
Chamber of Commerce's Harvest Festival queen last month. Friends of the 
family said that Vickey had been under treatment for a heart ailment most 
of her life and was scheduled to undergo further heart surgery.  But 
despite her chronic heart ailment, she had become active in school and 
church activities.  The Carr youth was a senior at Kiel High School.  His 
father is sales manager for the cheese division of Lake to Lake Cooperative 
and his grandfather is State Sen. Peter P. Carr of the 15th Senatorial 
District, Janesville.  Miss Schneider, a sophomore at the high school in 
Kiel, was active in school athletics and in Catholic Youth Organization 
activities at Osman.  She was one of twin sisters.
(snip)
Funeral services for Miss Schneider will be held at 9:15 a.m. Monday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc, followed by rites at 10 a.m. at St. 
Isidore Catholic Church, Osman.  The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery at Osman.  Friends may call at 
the Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc after 3 p.m. Sunday. The rosary will 
be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Sunday by the CYO, Christian 
Mothers Altar Society and Holy Name Society of St. Isidore Church.  Miss 
Schneider was born May 6, 1950, in Manitowoc, the daughter of Roman J. and 
Bernice Newman Schneider.  At Kiel High School, she was a member of the 
Girls Athletic Association.  She was affiliated with the CYO at St. Isidore 
Catholic Church at Osman.  Survivors include her parents; two brothers, 
three sisters, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Newman of Manitowoc 
and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Herrmann, also of 
Manitowoc.
Sheboygan Press, Sat. Oct. 2, 1965, p. 1, c. 8


JUDITH FREUND

Judith A. Freund, 70, of Kiel, died unexpectedly on Monday evening, May 19, 2014 at St. 
Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.
She was the former Judith Kattre, born June 13, 1943 in Kiel, daughter of Hazel (Buchman) 
Kattre and the late Harvey Kattre. She was a graduate of Kiel High School. On September 14, 
1963 she was united in marriage to Robert Freund at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New 
Holstein. Bob preceded her in death on October 20, 2008. Judy had previously worked at 
Richardson Brothers and Aurora Healthcare, Plymouth until her retirement. She enjoyed 
watching her grandchildren participate in various sports and was a Nascar fan.
Survivors include her two sons; Jeff (Val) Freund and their son, Nicholas of Plymouth, Chris 
(Renee) Freund & their sons, Cameron & Ryan of Kiel, her mother, Hazel Kattre, Kiel, brother, 
Henry (Rogene) Kattre, Kiel and brother-in-law, Howard (Pat) Freund, Columbus, Ohio. She is 
further survived by other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, 
Harvey Kattre and her husband, Bob.
Private funeral services were held at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel with burial 
in the Kiel City Cemetery.
(No newspaper or date cited)


ROBERT FREUND

Robert W. Freund, 68, of 202 W. Park Avenue, Kiel, died Monday morning, October 20, 
2008 at Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein.
He was born May 12, 1940 in New Holstein, son of the late Robert & Eleanor Stenz Freund. 
Robert was a 1958 graduate of New Holstein High School. He was a proud veteran of the 
U.S. Army serving his country in Germany from 1958-1961. On September 14, 1963 he married 
Judith Kattre at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. Robert had worked at the 
Salvatorian Center in New Holstein for over 40 years as a computer programmer/analyst. 
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandsons, fishing, golfing, 
collecting sports cards and casino trips. Robert was a lifetime member of Kiel VFW Post 
#6707.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Judith of Kiel, two sons: Jeff (Val) Freund & 
their son Nicholas of Plymouth, Chris (Renee) Freund and their sons, Cameron & Ryan of 
Kiel, one sister, Ella Mae Feldner, St. Cloud and one brother, Howard (Pat) Freund, 
Columbus, OH. He is further survived by his mother-in-law, Hazel Kattre, Kiel, brother-
in-law, Henry (Rogene) Kattre, Kiel, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He 
was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Freund, one brother-in-law, Al Feldner and 
his father-in-law, Harvey Kattre.
Private family services were held at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel with 
Deacon James Steffen officiating. A memorial has been established in his name.
(No newspaper or date cited)


ARTHUR H. FREMY

Arthur William A. Fremy
birth: 1901 Kiel, Wis.
death: 1901 Kiel, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kiel, Wis.
residence: 1901 Kiel
father: Henry Fremy
mother: Louise
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(NOTE: 1900 Schleswig twp. census: Henry Fremy age 26;
wife Louisa age 27; dau. Hedwig age 1/only Fremy family) 


WILLIAM H. FREMY  (d. 1928)

DEATH OF PIONEER 92-YEAR-OLD SETTLER MOURNED AT ELKHART
Elkhart Lake—This entire community was grieved to hear of the death 
on Monday of William Henry Fremy, pioneer settler here and 92-year-
old resident of Elkhart Lake.  Mr. Fremy passed away at the home of 
a son, Henry Fremy of Milwaukee, on Monday after an illness of about 
one week.  The remains were taken to Kiel and services will be held 
from Meiselwitz Undertaking Parlors in that city on Thursday. The 
body will be laid to rest in the family vault at Kiel cemetery.  
Deceased was born on May 14, 1836, at Wittmund, East Friesland, Germany, 
and was united in marriage with Miss Frances Caroline Schroeder in that 
country on April 19, 1862.  The wedding took place in Bremen, Germany, 
where the couple made their home for nineteen years.   Nine children 
blessed this union, of which five girls and one boy died in infancy.  
Mr. Fremy came to Milwaukee to follow his trade as a carpenter in May, 
1882.  The following September, he sent for his wife and family to join 
him in this country and they took up their residence in Milwaukee. Four 
years later the family came to this village, and after ten years of 
labor as a carpenter, Mr. Fremy retired from active manual labor. 
The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on April 19, 1913.  
Mrs. Fremy died at the age of 82 years on April 27, 1917. Since that time, 
save for occasional visits to the homes of his sons, he lived quietly at 
his home here until this spring, when he went to Milwaukee to make his 
home with Henry Fremy, his son.  Until only recently he was in the best 
of health and at the age of ninety enjoyed skating on the lake nearly 
every day.  His skates were brought from Germany.  Mr. Fremy also took 
a keen interest in the out-of-doors and was well known throughout the 
community as a highly respectable and desirable citizen.   
He is survived by three son, Gerhardt, Henry and William all of Milwaukee 
besides a large number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and one 
brother residing in Germany.
Sheboygan Press, July 17, 1928


AUGUST S. FRITZMEIER

Called By Death.
August S. Fritzemeier(sic), a well known resident of Kiel, passed away 
at his home on Sixth street last Thursday morning, after an illness 
of about a year, death being due to dropsy. Deceased was born near 
Holzhausen, Lippe-Detmold, Germany, August 30, 1858. He was married 
in 18?8 to Louise Runksmeier, and the family came to America in 1893, 
settling in Kiel. After the death of his first wife he was married a 
second time in 1909, Mrs. Luedke, who survives him with four children 
by his first marriage, as follows: Mrs. Wm. Kissinget of Kiel, August, 
Simon and Alvin Fritzemeier, and 1 stepdaughter, Mrs. Aug. Luedke, all 
of Milwaukee. Seven grandchildren also survive him. Mr. Fritzemeier was 
employed at the Woodenware plant for many years, until illness compelled 
him to give up his work. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, 
with services at the Reformed chuch, of which deceased was a devout member.  
Interment in the Kiel cemetery, Rev. Rech officiating. - May 29, 1924


AUGUST FRITZMEIER

August Fritzemeier(sic), 70, of 419 Sixth St., Kiel, retired building 
contractor, died Friday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, 
following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Allen L. Bode will officiate and burial 
will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
He was born Sept. 10, 1885, in Germany, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
August Fritzemeier Sr., and eight years later accompanied his parents 
to Kiel. He served as an apprentice carpenter with the late August 
Neuman in Kiel and in 1918 moved to Milwaukee, to become a home building 
contractor. In 1935 he returned to Kiel to make his home with his brother 
in law and and sister, Mr. and Mrs. William Kissinger. He never married.
During World War II he was employed as a pattern maker at the Hart-Carter 
Co. in New Holstein. In the 1930s he returned to Germany for a visit at 
his birthplace and in recent years spent his summers at his cottage at 
Woodruff, Wis.
Surviving are two brothers, Simon of Milwaukee and Alvin of Phoenix, Ariz.; 
sister, Mrs. William Kissinger of Kiel; seven sisters and nephews.
December 1955


LOUISE FRITZMEIER

Mrs. August Fritzmeier, nee Hollensteiner, died Monday morning after a 
lengthy illness of the lungs.  She was 48 years of age and she is survived 
by her husband and four children.  The funeral is on Wednesday with Pastor 
Rech officiating. 
Plymouth Post, October 26, 1907
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On Monday morning, after a lengthy illness, Mrs. August Fritzmeier, nee 
Hollensteiner died of lung disease at the age of 42 years and is survived 
by her husband and four children. The deceased was born in Hohenhausen, 
Lippe-Detmold, Germany and married her husband, and they came to America 
about 16 years ago and then directly to Kiel to settle and have lived here 
ever since. The burial took place yesterday afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery 
with Pastor Rech officiating. 
No newspaper or date cited


ALFRED H. FROMM

Kiel Farmer Loses White Plague Battle
Alfred Fronn (sic) a farmer residing near Kiel, died at the Maple Crest Sanitarium 
at Whitelaw yesterday after a brief illness. Mr. Fronn was born in the city of Kiel 
September 23, 1899, and made his home there during his life. He is survived by his 
father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fronn from whose home at Kiel the funeral will 
be held. Final arrangements have not been made.
Manitowoc Herald News  Monday, January 7, 1924  pg. 2
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Notes from Kiel:
Alfred Fromm died on Sunday,, January 6th at Maple Crest Sanitarium, Whitelaw. 
Death came after a prolonged illness with consumption. Deceased was born in Kiel 
and lived here all his life. He was 26 years old. About a year ago he was taken 
for treatment to Whitelaw, but the disease had taken such a hold on him that his 
life could not be saved. The funeral was held from the Ref. Church Wednesday 
afternoon at two o'clock, the Rev. W. Rech officiating. Burial was in the Kiel 
Cemetery. The following are the survivors: his mother, Mrs. Mathilda Fromm, three 
sisters, Mrs. Chester Parraw of Winnipeg, Canada, Mrs. Arno Feldman of Elkhart 
Lake and Mrs. Herman Rades of Cleveland; four brothers, Harold, Henry and Arthur 
of Kiel and Ernst of Rhinelander.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 10, 1924
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Meeme Dist. No. 1. news:
Alfred Fromm, a brother of Mrs. Herman Rades, passed away at the Whitelaw sanitarium 
on Sunday afternoon.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, January 10, 1924  pg. 4


ERNEST LEON FROMM

Following a period of illness since February, Ernest Leo Fromm died at the 
home of the mother, Mrs. Matthilda Fromm, Saturday morning. Intestinal ulcers 
were given as the cause of his death. The deceased had reached the age of 84 
years and was the father of four children. He had been employed both at the 
Wooden Ware plant and the Kiel Furniture Co. factory until last October when 
he obtained employment in Chicago. It was while he was at that city that he 
became ill.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home of his 
brother, Henry at 724 Third street. Services were conducted at 4 o’clock at the 
St. Peter Reformed church by the Rev. E.L. Worthmann, pastor and interment was 
in the Kiel cemetery.
The deceased was born at Rosendale, west of Fond du Lac, December 1, 1895. He 
was married September 19, 1917, to Miss Meta Young. Of the four children born 
to the couple, two sons died in infancy, and two daughters, Redalton And Phyllis, 
survive. His passing is also mourned by three brothers, Henry and Harold of here, 
and Arthur of Elkhart Lake, and three sisters, Mrs. Herman Rades of Town Meeme, 
Mrs. Arno Feldmann of Elkhart Lake, and Mrs. Chester Parrow of Winnipeg, Ontario, 
Canada.  His father and three brothers preceded him in death. - 1930


HAROLD FROMM
 
Harold A. Fromm, 69, of Ada, a former Kiel resident, died early last 
Wednesday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a 
patient for two and one-half weeks.
Born in Kiel on January 24, 1903, he was a son of the late Henry and 
Mathilda Birr Fromm.
He was employed at the Kiel Table company and from 1935 to 1968, when 
he retired, worked at the A. A. Laun Furniture Company.
While in Kiel, he resided with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and 
Mrs. Henry Fromm. For the past five years, he lived in Ada with a sister 
and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rades.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Rades, Mrs. Minnie Parrow and Mrs. 
Margaret Feldmann, both of Elkhart Lake, and two brothers, Henry, his 
twin, and Arthur of Milwaukee.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
with the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United church of 
Christ, Kiel, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.


HENRY FROMM  (d. 1915)

SCHLESWIG MAN ENDS OWN LIFE, MIND UNBALANCED 
FAMILY FLEES HOME IN FEAR OF HENRY FROEMME(sic) AND MAN THEN 
DRINKS QUANTITIES OF PARIS GREEN AND DIES 
Alone in his home when his wife and ten children had fled during 
the night in fear of him, Henry Froemme, a town of Schleswig man, 
mind unbalanced by brooding over fancied troubles, committed 
suicide by drinking a quantity of paris green early Sunday morning. 
Froemme was found dying in bed when his wife returned to the home 
at 8 o'clock and physicians who were summoned were unable to save 
the man. 
Froemme was 49 years old. Froemme had returned to his home Saturday 
night in sullen mood and his peculiar actions caused members of the 
family to become apprehensive that he intended some violence. After 
the family had retired Froemme left his bed, locked all doors of the 
house and barricaded some of them with the furniture. Mrs. Foemme, 
alarmed, sought to leave the house to summon help but when she 
attempted to open a door was restrained by her husband. Later the 
wife made her escape through a window after a struggle in which her 
clothing was torn by Froemme who sought to detain her. Mrs. Froemme 
reached the home of a neighbor where Froemme and his 10 year old son 
later found her and the husband insisted she return home. The woman 
declined however though she said she would return in the morning. 
The ten children of the family then joined the mother and were cared 
for by neighbors. Fearful that Froemme might fire the home or do 
himself violence Mrs. Froemme implored neighbors to visit the house 
and investigate and Froemme was found seated in the kitchen but 
refused to have anything to do with his callers. He was then left 
alone and when Mrs. Froemme returned to the house at 8 o'clock Sunday 
morning the man was apparently sleeping in his room. A few minutes 
later, however, Mrs. Froemme found evidence that her husband had 
taken poison when particles of paris green were found in a drinking 
dipper. 
A physician was summoned from Kiel but Froemme died a short time later. 
Coroner Falge, District Attorney Schmitz and Sheriff Engelbrecht who 
were notified, left for Schleswig Sunday afternoon to investigate and 
after learning the fact decided that the case was one of suicide and 
that no inquest was necessary. Froemme is said to have been acting 
strangely for two weeks past. He was a farmer and is said to have been 
prosperous. Lately he had been employed in a factory at Kiel. The home 
is a mile from that village. The burial will be at Schleswig. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 01, 1915, Page 1 
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Heinrich Fromm, who lives at the north side of the village limits 
committed suicide by drinking a mixture of Paris Green and Eagle 
Lye.  He had a family argument on Saturday evening and his wife 
and 2 small children went to stay with neighbors and when they 
returned to their home the next morning they found Mr. Fromm in 
his bed with signs of being poisoned.  Dr. Mattes was called but 
the poison already had caused his death. He was 49 years old and 
was born in Pommern, Germany.  The family lived in Kiel for 17 
years and he was employed at the Kiel Furniture Co. He is survived 
by his wife and 8 children.  The burial is Wednesday afternoon in 
the Kiel Cemetery with Pastor Rech officiating.  
Plymouth Post, June 5, 1915


HENRY FROMM  (d. 1980)

Henry W. Fromm, 77, of 512 Broadway St., Kiel, died Tuesday evening at Rocky 
Knoll Health Care Facility, where he had resided for the past two weeks. He 
had been ill for the past several months.
He was born Jan. 24, 1903, in Kiel, the son of Henry and Mathilda Birr Fromm. 
He attended Kiel schools.  On Feb. 12, 1927 he married the former Katherine 
Schmidt in New Holstein. The couple has lived in Kiel their entire life. Mr. 
Fromm was employed at A. A. Laun Furniture Co. for 51 years until his 
retirement in 1971.  He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 
Kiel, and was a former deacon of the church.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, four daughters, 14 grandchildren; eight 
great grandchildren; and one brother, Arthur of Milwaukee.  He was preceded 
in death by five brothers and three sisters. (Survivors edited for privacy)
No newspaper named, 1980
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(24 Jan 1903/Jul 1980/SSDI)


KATHERINE FROMM

Katherine Fromm, 73, of 512 Broadway St., Kiel, died Saturday at Calumet 
Memorial Hospital in Chilton, where she had been a patient for the past 
week.
The former Katherine Schmidt was born April 3, 1909, in Cleveland, Ohio, 
daughter of Michael and Charlotte Seibert Schmidt.  She attended New 
Holstein schools.  On Feb. 12, 1927, she married Henry Fromm at New 
Holstein.  The couple lived in Kiel after their marriage. Mr. Fromm died 
in 1980. Mrs. Fromm was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in 
Kiel, the Women’s Guild, Kiel Senior Citizens and the Calumet Memorial 
Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors include two sons, four daughters, 14 grandchildren; 10 great 
grandchildren; a brother, Michael Schmidt of Portland, Ore.; two sisters, 
Mrs. Milton Jung of rural Elkhart Lake and Mrs. Richard Mangan of Kiel.  
A grandson and a sister preceded her in death.
(Survivors edited for privacy)       
No newspaper named, November 27, 1982
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(03 Apr 1909/Nov 1982/SSDI)


MATHILDA FROMM

Mrs. Mathilda Fromm Called to Rest at Kiel Early Today
Kiel (Special) – Mrs. Mathilda Fromm, 69, widow of the late Henry Fromm, 
passed away at her home, 716 N. Third street, in this city at 2 a.m. today 
after an illness of a year and three months.
She was born Dec. 21, 1868, in Rambo-Pomerania, Germany, the daughter of 
John and Dora Birr. On Dec. 7, 1889, she was married to Henry Fromm in 
Germany.
The family came to this country in 1894 and after residing for two years 
at Rosendale, Wis., came to Kiel, where they have lived since. Mr. Fromm, 
who was employed at the Kiel Furniture and Kiel Woodenware companies here, 
preceded his wife in death on May 30, 1915.
Survivors include six children, Mrs. Herman Rades of the town of Meeme, 
Mrs. Chester Parrow of Winnipeg, Canada; Mrs. Arnold Feldmann of the town 
of Russell, and Henry, Harold and Arthur, all of Kiel; 19 grandchildren; 
one great-grandchild, one half brother, Frank Born, of the town of Herman; 
one brother, Herman Birr, of Milwaukee, and one sister, Mrs. George Klocksin, 
of Lakeville, Minn.
Four sons, Max, Ernst, Alfred and Rudolph, preceded their mother in death.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the C. J. Meiselwitz 
Funeral home here and at 2 o’clock at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed 
church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be made in 
the Kiel cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 4 p.m. 
Thursday until the time of service.
The Sheboygan Press – Jan. 26, 1938 – P. 4
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


RUDOLPH O. FROMM

At 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon, Rudolph Otto Fromm the 
three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Fromm died 
of a heart ailment.  The burial took place on Tuesday 
afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery with Pastor Rech 
officiating.  
Kiel Record 1910
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From St. Peter UCC Church Records – Kiel
Born: March 17, 1907
Died: May 28, 1910  
Mother’s name is Mathilde Fromm