KIEL CEMETERY OBITUARIES G

HERMAN GRABS

Herman Grabs, 68, died at his home at 619 Paine street, at 12:50 p.m. Monday.
He had been confined to his home since New Year's day and had been ill for
several years.
Mr. Grabs was born September 19, 1873, in Schlesien, Germany, son of William
and Augusta Haenel Grabs. At the age of 4 years he came to this city with
his father, sister and three brothers, and had lived in this vicinity since.
On April 14, 1889 he was confirmed at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed
church, by the Rev. Ludwig Zenk. He married Miss Mary Balz of the town of
Schleswig November 11, 1898.
Mr. Grabs was in the livery business in partnership with the late George
Maurer for 12 years and since that time had been employed at the A.A. Laun
Furniture Company until retirment two years ago. He was a member of the
Modern Woodmen of America and a life-long member of the Reformed church here.
Survivors are his wife; four children namely: Mrs. Walter (Amanda) Kolberg
of Ripon, Mrs. Gregory (Viola) Logan of Milwaukee, Mrs. Harold (Helen) Fox
of Dixon, Illinois, and Howard, at home; three grandchildren; a sister, Mrs.
Ernestine Hass of Marley, Michigan; a brother, Gustave of here, who is now
seriously ill at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital; and two step-sisters, Mrs.
John Diefenthaler and Mrs. William Vogel of here.
(There is a photo of his sister Ernestine Hass in the glass negative photos)


HOWARD GRABS

Howard H. (Sally) Grabs, 49, of 619 Paine St., Kiel, died late Friday 
at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan where he had been a patient for 
the past four days.
A native of Kiel, he was born Nov. 25, 1907, the son of Herman and Mary 
Balz Grabs. He received his education in Kiel and for the past ten years 
had been employed at the A.A. Laun Co., as a boring machine operator.
He was a member of Manitowoc Tribe No. 49, Independent Order of Redmen, 
the 24-Hour Club of the lodge, Kiel Fire Department, and was a former 
member of the Kiel Municipal Band.
Survivors are his mother; and two sisters, Mrs. Walter Kolberg of Ripon 
and Mrs. Gregory Logan of Milwaukee.  He was preceded in death by his 
father in 1942 and a sister, Mrs. Harold Fox, who died in 1955.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home in Kiel.  The Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical and 
Reformed Church, will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday.
The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, August 10, 1957 – P. 6
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Funeral services for Howard H. Grabs, 49, of 619 Paine St., Kiel, who 
passed away Friday evening, were conducted by the Rev. Marvin Deerhake, 
who officiated for Vernon E. Jaberg, at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 
2 p.m. Tuesday.
During the service, Kenneth Dedering sang, “Rock of Ages” and “Abide With 
Me”.  Mrs. Roland Griebenow was the accompanist.
Pallbearers were Armand Bunge, Harvey Graf, Herman Lettenberger, Eldon 
Reichert, Roy Steinhardt and Alfred Warnke.  Members of the Kiel Fire 
Department and Manitowoc Tribe No. 49 I.O.O.R attended the services in a 
group.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, August 15, 1957 – P. 14


JOHANN GRABS

Death Claims J. C. W. Grabs
Two Brothers In Kiel Survive; Funeral Is Held On Monday
On Thursday morning of last week occurred the death of Johann
Carl Wilhelm Grabs, brother of Herman and Gustave Grabs of this
city. He was unmarried, and had reached the age of 64 years. 
Death occurred at Merrill.
The deceasd was born August 24, 1866, in Ludwigsdorf, Germany. 
At the age of eleven he came to this country with his father, 
sister, and three brothers, his mother having died in the old
country. About 35 years ago he learned the harness-making trade
here in Kiel, and for the past 18 years made his home in and 
near Tomohawk with a cousin. Besides the two brothers here, he 
is survived by a brother Paul of Cascade and a sister, Mrs.
August Haas of Morley, Michigan.
Funeral services were held here Monday afternoon from the 
Meiselwitz funeral parlors, the body having been sent here from
Merrill. The last rites were conducted by the Rev. B. L. Worthman
of the St. Peter Reformed church. Interment was in the Kiel 
cemetery.
Those from out-of-town who attended the services were: Mrs.
A. Kauth of Oconto Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grabs of Cascade;
Miss Amanda Grabs of Sheboygan, and Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Grabs
of Elkhart Lake. - 1930


MARY GRABS

Mrs. Mary Grabs, 80, of 619 Paine St., Kiel, widow of Herman Grabs, died 
Sunday morning at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. 
Walter Kolberg, at Ripon. She had been making her home there since May.
She was born Jan. 3, 1879, at New Holstein, the daughter of the late Nicholas 
and Eliza Manz Balz.  She was married to Mr. Grabs on Nov. 11, 1899.  The 
couple lived in Kiel all of their married life.
She was a member of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, the church 
Frauenverein of which she was a past president, and a member of the Royal 
Neighbors of America, Kiel branch.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Amanda) Kolberg, Ripon, and 
Mrs. Greg (Viola) Logan, of Milwaukee; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild, 
and three sisters, Mrs. Frank Winkel, Mrs. Ernst Damrow and Mrs. Emma Dedering, 
all of Kiel.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1942, a daughter, Mrs. Harold 
(Helen) Fox, in 1955, a son, Howards in 1957, and one sister and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home at Kiel by the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter’s Church. Burial 
will be in the Kiel cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday until the time of 
services.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, January 5, 1959 – P. 12
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Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Grabs, 80, of 619 Paine St., Kiel, who died the 
past Sunday at Ripon, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home in Kiel.
The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, 
officiated.  Burial was in Kiel Cemetery.
Mrs. Athniel Raquet, accompanied by Mrs. Howard Vorpahl, sang, “The Lord Is My 
Shepherd” and “Abide With Me”.
Pallbearers were Elmer Dedering, Edwin Diefenthaler, Arno and Hugo Graf, Elroy 
Konz and Omar Reichart.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, January 9, 1959 – P. 6


ARTHUR H.W. GRAEF

Arthur H. W. Graef, 74, of 520 Paine St., Kiel, a retired druggist, died 
unexpectedly at his home today of an apparent heart attack.
He was born May 7, 1900 in Plymouth, a son of the late Peter and Anna Graef.
Mr. Graef served in the U.S. Army in World War I.  He was licensed by the 
Wisconsin State Board of Pharmacy on Jan. 27, 1930.
He was employed in Milwaukee by Walgreen Drug Stores and Meier’s Pharmacy. In 
August, 1931 he moved to Kiel.  He purchased a drugstore in May, 1935.
He operated the drugstore until his retirement five years ago.
On Sept. 16, 1933 he married Ethel Ann Fischer at Community United Church of 
Christ, Elkhart Lake.
He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel; a member and past 
commander of the Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post 99 in Kiel; a 
member and past master of the F and AM Lodge 336 of Kiel; a member of the 
Consistory, and a 32nd degree member of the Tripoli Shrine Temple, a member 
of the Shriners Club, Sheboygan Commandery No. 32, Wisconsin Scottish Rites; 
Kiel Chapter of the Eastern Star, Kiel Fish and Game Club, National Rifle 
Association, Kiel Lions Club, Wisconsin Pharmacy Association; a former member 
of the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s and Deputies Association and a member of the 
Manitowoc Tribe No. 49 Improved Order of Redmen.
Survivors are his widow; a daughter, Miss Katherine Graef of Kiel, and a sister, 
Mrs. Fred R. Stienecker of Plymouth.
A sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 8:15 p.m. Thursday at the Mieselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel.  The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter UCC, will officiate. Burial 
will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday, until the time of 
services.
A memorial service by members of the Masonic Lodge will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. 
Thursday at the funeral home.
Members of the Improved Order of Redmen will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home.
A memorial fun has been established in Mr. Graef’s name.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, February 25, 1975 – P. 8


ETHEL GRAEF

Ethel Graef, 84, of 520 Pain St., Kiel, died Sunday night at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital, Chilton, after suffering a heart attack at her home. 
The former Ethel Fischer was born march 19, 1902, in Elkhart Lake, the daughter 
of Philip and Alma Moenning Fischer. She attended Elkhart Lake School. On 
Sept. 16, 1933, she was married to Arthur Graef in Elkhart Lake. They owned and 
operated the former Graef Economy Drug Store in Kiel until retirement in 1970. 
Mr. Graef died Feb. 25, 1975. Mrs. Graef was a member of St. Peter United Church 
of Christ of Kiel, Ladies Aid of the church, Eastern Star, GUG Germania and 
American Legion Auxiliary. 
Survivors include a daughter, Katherine Graf of Kiel; and two sisters, Mrs. Milda 
Kuhn of Sheboygan and Mrs. Leona Saewert of Plymouth.  
Mrs. Graef was preceded in death by three brothers.  
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. John 
Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will 
be in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named – June 6, 1986


ALBERT W. GRAF

Albert W. Graf, aged 69, passed away Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock at his home 
after a lingering illness.  
Mr. Graf was born in the Town of Schleswig on Dec. 3, 1877 the son of Christian 
and Katherine Sinz Graf and was married to Miss Emma Klauck of Kiel on  Nov. 20, 
1906. For some years the couple resided on farms near Kiel, and for 15 years Mr. 
Graf operated a milk route in this city.  For the past 17 years the family has 
resided here.
Survivors are his wife; three sons, Walter, Harvey and Robert, all of this city; 
three grandchildren, three brothers, William of Sheboygan, Arthur of Garnet, and 
Dr. Rudolph Graf of this city.  A son, Roy died in infancy.
Mr. Graf was a member of the Kiel Redmen lodge, and the members attended the 
funeral in a body.
No newspaper named, 1946


ARTHUR P. GRAF

Funeral services for Arthur P. Graf, 79, were held from the Meiselwitz 
Funeral home Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. E. L. Worthman officiated, 
and the singers were Mesdames Robert Casper and Alfred Steinhardt. Burial 
was made in the Kiel cemetery. Mr. Graf died at St. Nicholas hospital 
Saturday night.
Born April 25, 1875, in the town of Schleswig, a son of Christian and 
Catherine Graf, he was married to Catherine Balz October 12, 1901.
Following their marriage, the couple settled on a farm at Hayton, where 
they lived before moving to Kiel. Mr. Graf was employed for many years 
at the Kiel Furniture company.
For the past three years he had made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Walter 
Retlich at School Hill. Mrs. Graf died in 1939.
Survivors are two sons, Arno of Garnet, and Hugo of Kiel; the daughter, 
Mrs. Walter Retlich; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and a brother, 
Dr. Rudolph Graf of Kiel.
His parents and four brothers also preceded him in death. - April, 1954


BARBARA GRAF

Mrs. Gras(sic) Dies at Home in Town of New Holstein
Kiel –(Special) –Mrs. William Gras, 67, died at her home in the town of New 
Holstein at 8 p.m. Monday after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. A. G. Schmid, pastor 
of St. John’s Evangelical Reformed church of New Holstein will have charge of the 
services.
Mrs. Gras was born August 12, 1868, in New Holstein, the daughter of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. John Williams. In 1888 she married Louis Bahr, and the family resided 
in Kiel for many years. In 1905 Mr. Bahr died, and the same year she married 
William Gras. The family moved to a farm in the town of New Holstein where they 
have lived since.
She is survived by her husband, one son, Edwin, town of New Holstein, and a 
brother, Adam Williams, town of Russell.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, July 14, 1936 P. 6
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I believe this is Barbara Graf on the same stone with Louis Bahrs.
From 1880 census for Russell, Sheboygan co.: John Williams age 58; 
Clara age 52; Barbara age 12; Adam age 9; Anna age 14.


CATHARINE GRAF

Called By Death 
Mrs. Katherine(sic) Graf died at the home of her son Rudolph, Tuesday.
Katherine Sinz was born in Wisconsin 68 years ago. In 1871 she was 
married to Christian Graf, who died in 1907 - a veteran of the Civil 
War. She is survived by five sons, William, Arthur, Albert, Oscar 
and Rudolph, all of whom reside in this vicinity, and one brother who 
lives in Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 
2 o'clock, and interment will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
December 1918


CHRISTIAN GRAF

Kiel—Christian Graf, a well know war veteran here died on Monday 
morning at his home in Town Schleswig. He was born April 11, 1839 
in Oelbrunn, Germany and he reached the age of 68 years.  He came 
to America in 1855 when he settled in Germantown. Four years later 
he came to Town Rhine.  After he served in the Civil war he settled 
in Town Schleswig where he married Catherine Sinner. He is survived 
by his wife and five children.  The funeral will be Thursday at the 
Kiel Cemetery with Pastor Rech officiating.  
Plymouth Post, March 30, 1907
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Christian F. Graf
birth: 11 April 1839 Germany
death: 25 March 1907 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Centreville
residence: 1907 Schleswig
father: C.F. Graf
mother: Juliana
spouse: Catherine
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ELSIE GRAF

Mrs. Elsie Graf, 82, a Kiel resident and widow of Dr. Rudolph Graf, died 
Sunday morning at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility where she had resided 
the past month.
The former Elsie Berg, she was born Nov. 26, 1895, in the Town of Schleswig, 
a daughter of Ernst and Wilhelmina Donath Berg.  She attended public school 
in Kiel.  On Aug. 24, 1916, she was married to Dr. Graf, who had a dental 
practice in Kiel for 53 years.  He preceded her in death on April 6, 1966.  
Mrs. Graf was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, its Frauen 
Verein and the Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens-American Legion Post Auxiliary.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Lilly Luecke of Route 1, Cleveland, and nieces 
and nephews.  A sister and two brothers preceded her in death.
No newspaper named, November 11, 1978


EMMA GRAF

Mrs. Emma Graf, 66, of 615 Fremont St., Kiel, a widow of the late Albert 
Graf, died Friday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital following an illness 
of one week.
She was born Nov. 18, 1886 at St. Ann, Calumet County, a daughter of the 
late John Klauck and Kundegunde Winter.  Her marriage to Mr. Graf took 
place Nov. 20, 1906.
Following marriage the couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig where the 
husband also operated a dairy route. The past 25 years they had been living 
in Kiel.  Mr. Graf died in 1946.
Surviving are three sons, Walter and Harvey of Kiel, and Robert of Sheboygan; 
five grandchildren; her mother of Sheboygan; two brothers, Edward of New 
Holstein and Arthur of Kiel; four sisters, Mrs. Jacob Henschel of Kiel and 
Miss Anna Klauck, Mrs. Joseph Schnurr and Mrs. Harvey Bohnsack of Sheboygan.
In addition to her husband and father, Mrs. Graf was preceded in death by a 
son in infancy.
Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic 
Church, Kiel, with the Rev. F.X. Kheil officiating.  Burial will be in the 
Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. Sunday 
until 9 a.m. Monday when the body will be taken to the church.
The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, April 11, 1953 – P. 6


ESTHER H. GRAF

Esther H. Graf, 79, of 1023 Kretsch Ct., Kiel, died unexpectedly Saturday, 
Oct. 26, 1996 at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center.  
She is the former Esther Schroder, born March 10, 1917 in Collins, daughter 
of the late Albert and Louise Zarnath Schroeder. She attended schools in the 
Chilton area.  On Aug. 3, 1940 she married Harvey Graf at Zion Lutheran Church 
in Collins.  The couple celebrated their 50th and 55th wedding anniversaries. 
She was employed at Evans Variety Store in Kiel for many years.  She was a 
member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter (private); four grandchildren; and 
two sisters, Leona (George) Urban of Reedsville and Hertha Schroeder of Kiel.  
No newspaper named, October 26, 1996
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(10 Mar 1917/26 Oct 1996/SSDI)


HARVEY E. GRAF

Harvey E. Graf, 87, of 1023 Kretsch Court, Kiel, died Monday morning, 
April 27, 1998 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center in New 
Holstein, where he was a patient for the past two weeks. 
He was born May 9, 1910 in Kiel, son of the late Albert and Emma Klauck
Graf.  He was a graduate of Kiel High School.  On August 4, 1940 he 
married the former Esther Schroeder at Zion Lutheran Church in Collins. 
The couple celebrated their 50th and 55th wedding anniversaries.  She 
preceded him in death on Oct. 24, 1996.  Before his retirement he was 
employed by Tecumseh Products Company for 33 years.  He was a member 
of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel. He was also a member of 
the Kiel Fire Department for 37 years and a member of the Kiel Redmen. 
Survivors include his daughter (private), one granddaughter; three 
grandsons; three great granddaughters; and one brother, Robert.  He 
was preceded in death by two brothers.
No newspaper named, April 27, 1998
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(09 May 1910/27 Apr 1998/SSDI)


KATHARINA GRAF    (d. 1939)

Mrs. Arthur Graf Of Kiel Is Called To Rest At Hone
Kiel—(Special—Mrs. Arthur Graf, 62, for the past 20 years a 
resident of Kiel, passed away at the family home here this 
morning at 5 o’clock a.m. after being in ill health for several 
years.  She was born August 6, 1877, in the town of Schleswig, 
daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Manz) Balz.  Her given name 
was Katherine. She was married to Mr. Graf in the same township 
October 12, 1901.  For some time they resided in the town, and 
then in Hayton, and for the past 20 years in Kiel.  
Survivors are the husband, one daughter, Mrs. Walter (Roma) 
Retlich, town of Schleswig; two sons, Arno, of Malone, and Hugo, 
of Kiel; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Herman Grabs, 
Mrs. Ernst Damrow, and Mrs. Emma Dedering, all of Kiel, and Mrs. 
Frank Winkel, town of Schleswig.  
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the C. J. 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, and interment will be in the 
Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, October 28, 1939


KATHERINE GRAF    (d. 1963)

Mrs. Katherine Graf, 77, of 904 6th St., Kiel, died Tuesday evening at 
St. Nicholas Hospital where she had been a patient for the past several 
weeks.
The former Katherine Klauck was born April 28, 1886, in Marytown, a daughter 
of the late Frank and Clara Klauck, and attended the district schools at 
Marytown.
On July 11, 1908, she was married in Milwaukee to Oscar Graf of rural Kiel. 
The couple made their home in Kiel after their marriage where Mr. Graf was a 
rural mail carrier until his death in 1944.
She was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Kiel.
Survivors are two sons, Donald of Sheboygan and Jack of Kiel; one daughter, 
Mrs. Henry (Dorothy) Haneman of Sheboygan; six grandchildren and seven great-
grandchildren; five brothers, Edward of Chicago, Jack of Kohler, John of 
Sheboygan, William of Los Angeles, Calif., and Oscar of Chicago; and two 
sisters, Mrs. John Heilmeier of Eagle River and Mrs. Adolph Bruns of New 
Holstein.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Ss. Peter and Paul 
Catholic Church at Kiel following brief rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home.  
The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Thursday. Friends may 
call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, November 20, 1963 – P. 16
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(28 Apr 1886/Nov 1963/SSDI)


LOWELL A. GRAF

Lowell A. Graf, 58, of 1708 Silver Moon Lane, New Holstein, died Monday afternoon, 
May 22, 1995, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  
He was born July 1, 1936 in Kiel, a son of Hugo and Celia Lisowe Graf.  He was a 
1954 graduate of Kiel High School.  On Aug. 2, 1983 he married Nancy Hostettler 
Shell. Lowell was a shipping foreman at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein, for 32 
years. He was a sergeant in the National Guard stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash., in 
the early 1960s.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy; one son, Corby; his parents, Hugo and Celia Graf, 
Plymouth; two brothers, Gene (Mary) Graf, New Holstein; Mark (Rozanne) Graf, rural 
Kiel; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death 
by his grandparents, one brother, Hugo Jr. and one daughter, Tina.
No newspaper named, May 22, 1995


OSCAR GRAF

Oscar Graf, Retired Rural Carrier, Dies
Kiel – Oscar Graf, 64, of 904 N. Sixth street, Kiel, well known resident of 
Kiel and retired rural mail carrier passed away at the St. Nicholas hospital, 
Sheboygan, at 11 a.m. Thursday, after an illness of 10 months.
Deceased was born in the town of Schleswig on January 1, 1880, the son of the 
late Christian and Catherine (Sinz) Graf.  He received his early education in 
the rural schools of Schleswig township and on July 11, 1908, was married to 
Miss Katherine Klauck of Kiel, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Klauck, now 
residents of Kiel.  Following their marriage they immediately made Kiel their 
permanent home where Mr. Graf served as rural mail carrier on Routes 1 and 2, 
Kiel, for more than 32 years.  Mr. Graf retired as mail carrier eight years 
ago, in 1936.
Survivors are his wife, three children, Mrs. Henry (Dorothy) Hannemann of 
Sheboygan; Sgt. Donald Graf of Camp Mc Coy, Wis, and SC3/C Jack Kenneth Graf 
of Treasure Island, California, two grandchildren, William and Donald Hannemann, 
and four brothers, William, of Sheboygan, and Arthur, Albert and Dr. Rudolph 
Graf of Kiel.
Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at the Meiselwitz Funeral home 
in Kiel at 2 o’clock, the Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical 
and Reformed church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
The body can be viewed from Sunday afternoon until the hour of the services.
The following will serve as pallbearers:  Walter, Harvey, Hugo and Arno Graf, 
and Edward Henschel and Emil J. Raquet.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, August 25, 1944 – P. 8
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Change Hour of Oscar Graf Rites
Funeral services for Oscar Graf, 64, retired Kiel rural carrier who, in 
more than 30 years service with the government mail service covered 
325,000 miles, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday instead of 2 p.m., as was 
reported earlier.  The time of service was relayed one hour to enable a 
California relative to attend the rites.  Services will be held at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of 
St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church, officiating.  Mr. Graf 
passed away Thursday at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, following a 
long illness.  The body may be viewed from Sunday afternoon until 3 p.m. 
Monday.
The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, August 26, 1944 – P. 6
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Last Rites for Oscar Graf Held at Kiel Monday
Kiel – Funeral services for Oscar Graf, 64, retired mail carrier, who 
passed away at St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan on Thursday, Aug. 24, 
were held on Monday afternoon at the Meiselwitz home with burial in the 
Kiel cemetery.
Pallbearers were Walter, Harvey, Hugo and Arno Graf, Edward Henschel and 
Emil J. Raquet.
During the services at the funeral home, where the Rev. E. L. Worthman 
officiated, Mrs. Eugene M. Thielske and Miss Della Stoelting sang, “In 
The Garden,” “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” and “There Is a Land Of 
Pure Delight.”  They were accompanied by Miss Karan Jan Hayner at the 
piano.
Relatives and friends from Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls, Kohler, Plymouth, 
Milwaukee, Chicago, Waupun, Fond du Lac, Mequon, Sherwood, Newton, 
Brillion, Chilton, Cleveland, Elkhart Lake, Reedsville, Sturgeon Bay, 
Manitowoc, Rochelle, Rosendale, New Holsten, St. Anna, Marytown and town 
Schleswig attended the rites.  Two sons of the deceased who are serving 
with the armed forces were also at the services.  They are:  Sgt. Donald 
Graf, Camp Mc Coy, Wis., and S 3/C Jack K. Graf of Treasure Island, Calif.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, August 31, 1944 – P. 12


RUDOLPH GRAF, DR.

Dr. Rudolph Graf Dies At Hospital
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home for Dr. Rudolph Graf, 82, of 242 Seventh Street, who died last 
week Wednesday evening at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. The services 
for the retired dentist were conducted by the Rev. Vernon Jaberg. 
Burial was in the Kiel cemetery.
Dr. Graf was born October 7, 1883, in the Town of Scheswig, son of 
the late Christian and Catharine Sinz Graf.  He was graduated in 1900 
from Kiel high school and in 1902 from Oshkosh State University. For 
five years he taught school in the Kiel area and then enrolled in the 
Marquette University Dental School from which he received his degree 
in 1910. He located immediately after his graduation at Kiel and for 
53 years practiced dentistry, retiring in 1962.
He was an honorary member of the State Dental Society, former school 
board member and treasurer for 12 years. He married Elsie Berg, 
August 24, 1916 and she survives with nieces and nephews.
(no newspaper named, 4-14-1966)
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(07 Oct 1882/15 Apr 1966/SSDI)


VERNA GRAF

Mrs. Arno W. Graf, 60, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon while 
employed at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, of an apparent heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul United Church of 
Christ, Malone. The Rev. Jeffrey Nichols will officiate with burial in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Graf, nee Verna Schmidt, was born April 6, 1916, in the Town of Schleswig, 
daughter of the late Henry W. and Alma Voigt Schmidt. She attended a district 
school in the area and was married to Lawrence Wollersheim Dec. 26, 1936, 
operating a cheese factory at Garnet. He preceded her in death Dec. 18, 1949. 
She continued to operate the cheese factory for several years. She was married 
to Arno Graf Nov. 13, 1952, locating on a farm on Rt.1, Malone. In 1960, they 
moved to Louis Corners, where they operated a tavern until 1967, when they 
moved to the Town of Eaton. Mrs. Graf was a member of St. Paul U.C.C., Womens 
Guild of the church, Louis Corners Homemakers, G.U.G., Germania Society of 
Chilton and Yellowbird Council, degree of Pocahontas of Kiel.
Survivors include her husband, two sons; three daughters; a step-daughter and 
three step-sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a sister, Mrs. Lucile Conrad, 
of Rt. 1 Cleveland, 10 grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and three step-great 
grandchildren. A grandson preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until 
11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of service. A 
memorial fund has been established in her memory.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. April 5, 1977 P. 14
********
Mrs. Arno Graf, 60, of Route 1, Kiel, died Monday afternoon of an apparent heart 
attack at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where she was employed.
She was born April 6, 1916 in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, a daughter 
of the late Henry W. and Alma Voigt Schmidt. The former Verna Schmidt was married 
to Lawrence Wollersheim on Dec. 26, 1936 and they operated a cheese factory at 
Garnett. He died Dec. 18, 1949 and she continued to operate the factory for a short 
period of time.
On Nov. 13, 1952 she was married to Mr. Graf and they lived on a farm at Route 1, 
Malone, which they operated until 1960. They then moved to Louis Corners where 
they operated a tavern until 1967 when they moved to the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc 
Co.
Mrs. Graf was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ at Malone, Women's 
Guild, Louis Corners Homemakers, GUG Germania Society of Chilton and Yellowbird 
Council Degree of Pocahontas of Kiel.
Survivors are her widower; three daughters, Mrs. Cyril(Janice) Schneider of Kaukauna, 
Mrs. Robert (Sandra) Bowe of Stockbridge and Miss Karen Graf at home; two sons, 
Lawrence Wollersheim of Woodbridge, Va., and Dale Wollersheim of Kiel. Also 
surviving are a step-daughter, Mrs. Edward (Marlene) Emery of Van Dyne; three 
step-sons, Juno Graf of Hartford, Veryl Graf of Howards Grove and Charles Graf of 
Chilton; 10 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 2 great step-grandchildren and 
a sister, Mrs. Lucille Conrad of Rt. 1, Cleveland. A grandson preceded her in 
death.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday at St. Paul United Church of 
Christ, Malone. The Rev. Jeffrey Nichols will officiate and burial will be in 
Kiel Cemetery.
Fond du lac Reporter, Wednesday April 6, 1977 page 24 
********
(Verna Graf/b. 6 April 1916/d. April 1977/SSDI)         


WILLIAM GRAF

William Graf, 76, former resident of the Town of New Holstein passed away Sunday evening 
after an illness. Born in the Town of Schleswig on April 26, 1872, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Christian Graf, he was married to Mrs. Bahr in 1908 and resided on a farm in the Town of 
New Holstein. His wife passed away in July, 1936. Survivors are a step-son, Ed Bahr of 
New Holstein; two brothers, Dr. Rudolph Graf of Kiel and Arthur of Garnet, Wis.  Funeral 
services ill be held Wednesday at 2 pm at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel and burial 
will be made in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from Tuesday 
afternoon until the time of the services. 
Sheboygan Press - July 19, 1948   


CHARLES J. GRASSOLD

Charles J. Grassold, 65, a former Kiel resident, died early Saturday morning 
at his home in Herrick, Ill., following an illness.
Born Aug. 2, 1881, in Milwaukee, the deceased served in the Spanish-American 
war and, after receiving his discharge, moved to Kiel where he was employed by 
his brother in the Grassold Printing Company.  After learning the printing 
trade, he was employed by the Tri-County Record at Kiel.
Sometime later he opened a press shop of his own at Kiel, and for the past 16 
years operated a printing company at Herrick, publishers of the Herrick Bulletin. 
He was married on Nov. 30, 1901 to Miss Mary Daleiden.  
Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Cora) Nelson, Milwaukee, 
one grandson, Roy Louis Nelson; a brother, Joseph, Chilton; and three sisters, 
Mrs. Frank Meyer, Sheboygan, Mrs. Christ Theusch, Chicago, and Mrs. John 
Nimmesgarn, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home.  The Rev. R. 
Dreger, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate, and interment 
will be made in the Kiel city cemetery.  Military rites will be conducted at 
the grave under the auspices of the Kasper-Wilkens-Beckley post No 99, American 
Legion.
No newspaper named, November 2, 1946


MARY GRASSOLD

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mr. Mary Grassold, 73, 
from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home.  The Rev. Allen L. Bowe officiated and 
burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.
Mrs. Grassold suffered a heart attack on her birthday, Tuesday, April 19. 
Her death occurred early Friday morning at her home.  Nee Daleiden, she 
was born April 19, 1882, in Kiel, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Peter Daleiden.  November 30, 1901, she was married to Charles Grassold. 
He passed away in November, 1946.  
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Cora) Nelson of Milwaukee; one 
grandson, and one brother; Arthur Daleiden of Lena.  She was preceded in 
death by her husband, her parents, and one sister and a brother. 
No newspaper named, April 1955


CHRISTAL GREEN

Mrs. Wyatt Green, 57, of Howards Grove, died Tuesday afternoon at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital. She had been ill for a few days. Nee, Christal Welch, Mrs. 
Green was born July 29, 1895 the daughter of Curtis and Anna Welch at Chilton. 
She attended school at Chilton and on Sept. 20, 1917 was married to Mr. Green. 
The couple lived at Kiel until they moved to Howards Grove 15 years ago.
Mrs. Green leaves her husband, two sons Dale, now in the U.S. Navy and Robert 
of Howards Grove; one sister, Mrs. Arno J. Schaeffer of Chilton; one brother, 
Raymond of Downey, Calif., and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Friday at the Walter H. Ahrens Funeral 
Home in Howards Grove. The Rev. Edmund Webster, pastor of St. Boniface Episcopal 
Church, Chilton, will conduct the service and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral Home from 2 pm Thursday until the time of 
services.
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday Nov. 16, 1955 page 16


WYATT GREEN
 
Wyatt Green, 73, a former resident of Howards Grove-Millersville, died at 
Rocky Knoll late Tuesday following a lengthy illness.
He was a resident of Rocky Knoll for the past 16 months.
He was born Aug. 23, 1895, at Edgar, Wis., he was a son of the late Samuel 
and Anna (Severin) Green. He married Christal Welch on Sept. 10, 1917 at Kiel.
After their marriage, the couple lived in Kiel, where Mr. Green was employed 
by the Kiel Woodenware Co. for 27 years. He later worked for the Konz Container 
Co. at Howards Grove, retiring in 1960.
His wife died in 1955.
Survivors are two sons, Wyatt Dale, Waukegan, Ill., and Robert, Howards Grove-
Millersville; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. 
Clara Een, Summerset, Ky; and a brother, Chester, Neenah.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Ahrens Funeral Home, 
Howards Grove-Millersville, with the Rev. William Boeckman, a retired minister, 
officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday until time of services 
on Friday. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Green's name.


KENNETH GREUEL

Ken J. Greuel, age 34, of N5449 East River Road, Chilton, died Thursday afternoon, 
July 20, 1995, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 1995, at Sts. Peter and 
Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Rev. Loren Nys S.D.S. will offiicate with burial in 
the Kiel City Cemetery.
He was born April 11, 1961, in Chilton, son of Jean Bastian Greuel and the late 
Sylvarius Greuel. He attended Sts. Peter and Paul Grade School and Kiel High School. 
On January 26, 1991, he married Joanne Williams Sabrowsky in Chilton. Ken spent 
most of his life farming. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 
Kiel, and a member of the church choir.
Survivors include his wife, Joanne; his mother Jean of Kiel; one step-son, Jarrod 
Sabrowsky; one step-daughter, Trisha Sabrowsky, both at home; four brothers, James 
(Daisy), Cleveland, William (Dianne), Chilton, Joe (Marilyn), Chilton, Daivd (sic) 
of Kiel; five sisters, Barbara of Kiel, Margaret of Kiel, Sandra (Stan) Roe, New 
Holstein, Lorraine (Randall) Schnell, Kiel, and Mary of Kiel. He is further survived 
by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.
Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
A memorial has been established in his name.
The Meiselwitz-Vollsteadt Funeral Home, Kiel, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 22, 1995 P. A2


ALFRED W. GREVE

This community was shocked on Monday morning, when it learned of the untimely 
death of Alfred W. Greve, aged 37, who passed away on Sunday evening at nine 
o’clock after a brief illness.
Mr. Greve was born in this city on May 8, 1905, the son of William F. and 
Pauline Meinert Greve, and he received his education in the local public and 
high schools.  Following his graduation from high school he was employed as 
substitute clerk in the Kiel post office, and was appointed a regular postal 
clerk in 1935, a position which he held until his death.
On August 10, 1928 he was united in marriage with Miss Florence Duerrwaechter, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Duerrwaechter.  The young couple immediately 
made their home with the groom’s mother, where they have resided since.
He is survived by his wife; a son, (private), and a daughter, (private); 
his mother, Mrs. Pauline Greve; and two brothers, Elmer of Milwaukee, and 
Lyman of Chicago. His father preceded him in death November 29, 1914.
Mr. Greve was a member of the Kiel Redmen Lodge No. 49, who attended the 
funeral in a body.
No newspaper named, 1942
*********
Alfred W. Greve, 37, of 908 W. Fremont street, Kiel, post office 
clerk, died Sunday night. He had been seriously ill only since 
Thursday.
Mr. Greve was born in Kiel in 1905, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. 
Greve and was educated in the Kiel schools. In June, 1925, he was named 
a substitute clerk in the post office and became a regular clerk in 1935. 
In 1928 he married Miss Florence Duerrwaechter of Kiel. He was a member 
of the Redmen lodge No. 49 of Kiel, serving as Chief of the Records.
Survivors are the widow; a son and daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
all of Kiel; mother Mrs. Pauline Greve of Kiel; two brothers, Elmer of 
Milwaukee, Lyman, of Chicago.
Funeral plans are incomplete. They will be announced Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 17, 1942 P.2


CLARA GREVE

Pioneer Resident Buried Here Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Rudolph Greve, 82, were held from St.
Peter's United Church of Christ Monday afternoon. The Rev. 
Vernon Jaberg was in charge of the services and burial was made 
in the Kiel cemetery.
Mrs. Greve died in Bellin Memorial hospital in Green Bay Friday.
She moved to Green Bay about two months ago to make her home with 
relatives. She had been ill but a few days before her death.
Mrs. Greve was born Clara Meyer at Millhome December 16, 1874. 
She was a graduate of Kiel high school with the class of 1891
and also graduated from Oshkosh Normal.
She taught school for several years before her marriage in 1896 
to Rudolph Greve, a hardward merchant in Kiel. Mr. Greve died in 
1949.
Mrs. Greve was the last surviving charter member of the Kiel
Frauenverein, a charter member of the Kiel Study club, belonged 
to the Kiel Evangelical and Reformed church, and its Woman's Guild.
Surviving are one grandson, Roger Greve of Green Bay; one great-
grandchild; two brothers, Henry L. Meyer, Hilbert, and Elmer E.
Meyer, Green Bay, and a sister, Mrs. Emma  Friess, New Holstein.
Two sons, Roland and Harold, preceded her in death. - October 1958


ELMER GREVE

Elmer J. Greve, 69, of R. 1, Woodruff, a former Kiel resident, died 
unexpectedly Thursday at his home on Lower Gresham Lake.
Mr. Greve was born in Kiel on Dec. 5, 1897, the son of the late William 
and Paulene Greve and was a 1916 graduate of Kiel High School. He worked 
as a mechanic in Milwaukee for the Phoenix Hosiery Co. and the Allis-
Chalmers Co., before retiring and moving to Woodruff 15 years ago.
In recent years Mr. Greve has lived in Woodruff during the summers and in 
Florida during the winters.
Mr. Greve is a veteran of both World War I and World War II. He is a member 
of the Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post, in Kiel, and the Kiel 
Fish and Game Association.
Survivors include two sisters-in-law, a niece, and a nephew.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home in Kiel with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of the St. Peter United 
Church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, April 21, 1967 – P. 8


HAROLD H. GREVE

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Jan. 1906
The 3-1/2 year old son of Rudolph Greve in Kiel died Wednesday (27 Dec. 1905) 
last week after a 4-week illness. The funeral was held Saturday.


HERMAN GREVE

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Mar. 1909:
Death in Kiel of 38-year old Hermann Greve, a well-known German resident, 
as a result of heart disease. The deceased was a son of Friedrich Greve, 
one of the eldest residents of Kiel. He was a well-known merchant and a 
partner in the East Wisconsin Telephone Association. He is survived by 
his wife, his elderly parents and several sisters.
************
With sadness, we received the news of the death of Herman B. Greve last 
week Thursday night at the young age of 37 years following a long and 
grave illness. His death occurred in Chilton at the home of his brother-
in-law Mr. Wm. Pinnow where he had been living the last six weeks. With 
the deceased we have lost an honorable and cheerful character; a quiet 
businessman; a faithful and loving husband and a respected friend. 
Although we understand that his death was imminent, and that he has 
found a painless rest, the news of his passing brings sadness. His 
relatives and friends will remember him as a good natured, kind, 
protector and Kiel will remember him as a liberal minded caretaker 
and good citizen and his memory would not be soon forgotten. 
The deceased, who was in the best years of his life, was brought to 
his death due to a long illness. He was born in Town New Holstein on 
February 10, 1872.  He attended public school in Kiel, and at age 18 
he entered into the grain business and later partnered with Mr. Wm. 
Broeckert. He married Miss Helene Paulsen in January of 1899 and three 
children were born to the marriage, which were soon taken from their 
parents. In 1901 he formed the Kiel Grain and Milling Company with 
several partners, to which he belonged until a year ago. He was also 
an officer of the Eastern Wisconsin Telephone Company. In 1906 he held 
the office as supervisor on the county board, and it was his illness 
that caused him to leave his position. Earlier he had served two terms 
as village trustee.  He was a founding member of the Kiel Men’s Choir 
and earlier a member of the Kiel Arion Band.  Additionally he was a 
member of the Odd Fellow Lodge, the Rebecca Lodge and the Modern 
Woodmen.  
Mr. Greve had always enjoyed good health up to a year and half ago, 
when he became ill. The best doctors tried everything to preserve his 
life, he became increasingly more ill, until on Thursday night his 
life came to an end. His wife, who provided the loving and dedicated 
care during his long illness, is in deepest mourning since his death. 
Besides his wife, his 84-year-old father Friedrich Greve, his 70-year-
old mother, three brothers, five sisters and large circle of relatives 
and friends survive him. 
On Sunday, Pastor Fischer, from Town Russell, officiated at the burial, 
which was attended by relatives and friends. Besides the fore mentioned 
organizations and Lodges, the Royal Neighbors took part in the burial. 
At the house, a quartet from the Mission House in Franklin sang 
appropriate songs, and the Kiel Men’s Choir and the Kiel Arion Band 
provided the music at the cemetery. The numerous flower displays and 
memorials, were a testament to the high regard in which the deceased 
was held by his fellowman.
“ Honor his memory and the freedom of his ashes.”
(translated from German)
No newspaper cited, March 18, 1909
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From Sheboygan county marriage records:
(Sheb. v.7 p.580)
Jan. 18, 1899 in civil ceremony, Elkhart Lake, Sheboygan County
Herman B. Greve
Son of Frederick Greve and Mary Jensen
Born Town of New Holstein, Calumet County –grain dealer at Kiel
Helen D. Paulsen 
Daughter of August Paulsen and Catherine Edens
Born Town of New Holstein, Calumet County
Witnesses George A. Kraimer and Aug. Paetow
********
From Calumet county death records:
Herman B. Greve (v.5 p.374)
Feb. 10, 1872-March 18, 1909
Son of Friedrich Greve and Mary Jenson
Born Wisconsin –grain merchant and miller
Died from “acute dilatation of heart –chronic nephritis 
   and hepatitis, 13 years”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery


LYMAN F. GREVE

Lyman Grave(sic), 50, Chicago, a native of Kiel, passed away suddenly 
Tuesday morning in Chicago following a heart attack.
He was born in Kiel, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Grave, and attended 
schools in that city.  He was also a graduate of the Milwaukee School of 
Engineering.  Following his graduation from the Milwaukee school, he was 
employed by the Commonwealth-Edison company of Chicago.
Survivors include his wife, Nina, of Chicago; his mother, Mrs. Pauline 
Grave, Kiel; and one brother, Elmer, of Milwaukee.
His father and one brother, Alfred, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
home, Kiel.  The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be made 
in the Kiel cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 10 a.m., Friday, until 
the hour of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, January 31, 1951 – P. 12


PAULINE GREVE

Mrs. Paulina(sic) Greve Dies Tuesday Morning            
Funeral services for Mrs. Paulina Greve, 80, will be held this afternoon, 
Thursday, from the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. Mrs. Greve 
died at the St. Nicholas hospital Tuesday morning. She had been a resident 
of Kiel since 1895.
For the past month she had been a patient at a rest home in Sheboygan and 
was hospitalized for a very short time before her death.
Mrs. Greve was born in 1870, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter 
Meinert. She was married to her late husband in 1895 and the couple made 
its home in Kiel. Mrs. Greve was a member of the Kiel Frauenverin.
Survivors are a son, Elmer of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Paul Riess of Kiel; 
and two grandchildren. Her daughter-in-law is Mrs. Florence Greve, with whom 
she lived for several years. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death.
********
From death record:
Paulina Greve nee Meinert
Oct. 11, 1870-July 24, 1951
Daughter of Peter Meinert and Catherine Stover
Born Wisconsin
Died from “cerebral hemorrhage”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery


ROLAND R. GREVE

Roland Greve, 55, of 505 Fremont St., Kiel, a well-known Kiel hardware dealer, 
died suddenly late this morning while at work at his store.
His body was discovered lying on the floor of the store at 532 Fremont St. by 
a customer at 11:30 o’clock. A physician attributed death to a heart attack.
The Rudolph Greve Hardware Co., of which he was proprietor, was established by 
his father more than a half century ago.  He operated the business since his 
father’s retirement.
The body was taken to the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel where funeral services 
will be held later in the week.  Further particulars will be published in 
Thursday’s edition of The Press.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, December 3, 1952 – P. 20
********
Funeral services for Roland R. Greve, 55, widely known Kiel hardware dealer, 
who died suddenly in his store Wednesday morning, will be held at 2 p.m. 
Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.
The Rev. Ernest J. Nelson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Congregation, Kiel, 
will be in charge, with Masonic rites also being conducted.  Burial will be in 
the Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Greve, victim of a heart attack, was found dead on the floor of the Rudolph 
Greve Hardware Co., 532 Fremont St., by a customer at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.  He 
had been active in operation of the business of which he had been in charge 
since the death of his late father in 1949.
A son of Rudolph and Clara Meyer Greve, the deceased was born in Kiel on Jan. 12, 
1897.  He attended the Kiel public schools and graduated from Kiel High School 
in 1916.
During World War I he served in France with the U.S. Army’s 34th Engineering 
Division.  Following the war he became associated with his father in the Rudolph 
Greve Hardware Co., in which he had continued ever since.
He married the former Ethel Sorenson of Green Bay on Sept. 27, 1928.
Mr. Greve was a member of the Kiel Masonic Lodge No. 336, the Kasper-Beckley-
Wilkens American Legion Post in Kiel, the Kiel Chamber of Commerce, were host 
and hostess to the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association and the First 
Presbyterian Congregation of Kiel.
Surviving are his wife and mother, both of Kiel, and one son, now serving with 
the U.S. Army in Korea.  A brother preceded him in death.
(Survivor edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Friday.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, December 4, 1952 – P. 20


RUDOLPH GREVE

Rudolph Greve, Pioneer Kiel Merchant, Is Dead at 79
Rudolph Greve, 79, pioneer Kiel hardware merchant and last 
surviving charter member of the Wisconsin Retail Hardware 
Dealers association founded in 1897, died this morning at 
his home, 822 Fremont street, Kiel.
Despite his advanced years Mr. Greve continued active in the
hardware store, now operated by his son, Roland. He arose as 
usual this morning, but was stricken with a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the St.
Peter Evangelical and Reformed
church, Kiel, the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial 
will be in the Kiel cemetery.
Active In Kiel
Mr. Greve had been active in the banking, business and 
industrial life of Kiel for more than 50 years and for years 
had represented that portion of Kiel in Calumet county on 
the county board of that county.
He was born on a farm west of Kiel in 1870. In 1894 he and his
brother, William, now deceased, opened a hardware store on the
west side in Kiel. In 1924 he bought out the J. D. Duecker 
establishment and moved into the present location in the heart 
of the Kiel business district. With his son, Roland the business 
was expanded, under the name of the Rudolph Greve company to 
include plumbing, heating and sheet metal in addition to the 
standard hardware supplies.
Mr. Greve was a charter member of the Kiel Building and Loan
association, serving as director and in later years as treasurer. 
He attended the organization meeting in Milwaukee of the state
hardware dealers in 1897, and as the only living charter member
of the association was honored at the 1947 convention, the golden
jubilee of the organization.
Bank Vice President
He was a vice president of the State bank of Kiel and a director
for 29 years. He was named a supervisor from Kiel on the Calumet 
county board in 1920 and served continuously since.
In 1896 he married Miss Clara Meyer and the couple observed its 
golden wedding two years ago.
Survivors are his wife; a son, Roland and grandson, Roger of Kiel; 
three sisters, Mrs. F. D. Morrise of St. Paul, Mrs. Oscar Neblung 
of Chicago and Mrs. Clara Ehlers of San Antonio, Tex.
Jan 5, 1949
***************
R. Greve, Kiel Business Man Passes Away
Rudolph Greve, 79, pioneer Kiel business man passed away at his
home this Wednesday afternoon, shortly before three o'clock. 
Although Mr. Greve had been in ill health for quite some time, 
death came unexpectedly, as he was up and around the day he died.
Funeral arrangements as yet are not complete, but burial will take
place Saturday afternoon in the Kiel cemetery. He was a member
of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church.
The deceased was born May 8, 1870, on a farm just west of Kiel.
March 3, 1896 he claimed as his life-mate, Miss Clara Meyer.
Mr. Greve was prominent in business affairs all his life. In 1894
he started the R. Greve hardware business, and at the time of his
death was president of the firm. He was a charter member of the 
Kiel Building & Loan Assn. since 1920; first as director, and
the past years treasurer. He was vice president of the State Bank
of Kiel since 1924, and a director for almost 29 years. He also
represented Kiel as a supervisor on the Calumet county board.
He is the son of the late Frederick and Marie Greve.
Survivors are his wife; one son, Roland; a grandson, and three
sisters, Mrs. F.D. (Louise) Morrisse of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs.
Oscar (Helen) Neblung of Chicago, and Mrs. Clara Ehlers of San
Antonia, Texas. He was preceded in death by a son, Harold,
at the age of three; four brothers and three sisters.


WILHELM F. GREVE

From Manitowoc county marriage records:
William F. Greve and Pauline Meinert (v.6 p.382)
Nov. 18, 1896 in civil ceremony, City of Kiel
William F. Greve
Son of Frederick Greve and Marie Jensen
Hardware dealer in Hinzeville, Calumet County
Born Town of New Holstein
Pauline Meinert
Daughter of Peter Meinert and Catharine Stoever
Born Kiel
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From Calumet county death records:
Willie Greve (v.6 p.173)
Husband of Pauline Meinert
Jan. 14, 1869-Nov. 28, 1914
Son of Fred Greve and Marie Jensen
Born Wisconsin –hardware dealer
Died from “dementia [cannot read the rest]
Buried at Kiel Cemetery
***********
On Sunday morning at 3:00 AM, Mr. William F. Greve died at his home in 
Hinzeville, after being ill for many months. He was 45 years, 10 months 
and 15 days old. With his death, a well-known businessman, friend and 
resident slipped out of his life.
He was born on January 14, 1869 in the town of New Holstein and grew up 
there. At 18 years old he left his parents home and lived in Chicago for 
two years, and three years in Ashland where he learned carpet/wall paper 
installation.
In 1896 he married Pauline Meinert and to the marriage, three sons were 
born.
In the year 1894, he and his brother Rudolph started a metal manufacturing 
company in Hinzeville where he worked for 17 years, after which he left 
the company.
He became a partner in the Kiel Cheese and Butter Company, the position he 
held for three years until his health began to fail in the following summer. 
Mr. Greve held several other offices during his life. From 1903 to 1907 he 
was Town Clerk for the Town of New Holstein, and from 1907 to 1911 he was 
Clerk of the Joint Tax district #1. After leaving his position, he pursued 
finding a medical treatment for his illness, but none was found and the 
illness slowly took his life.
He leaves behind, his sorrowful widow, three sons, his aged mother, two 
brothers and five sisters.
The burial was yesterday, (Wednesday) afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery, 
officiated by Reverend Pence. The Odd Fellows Lodge, the Rebeccas and the 
Modern Woodmen to which he belonged and the large number of friends and 
acquittances were in attendance as the body was laid to rest.
Kiel Record—1914
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Wm. F. Greve, died at his home in Hinzville Sunday morning at the age of 45 years.  
He was born in the town of New Holstein and had been town Clerk from 1903 to 1907.  
In 1896 he was united in marriage to Pauline Meinert. For the past three years he 
was associated with the Kiel Cheese and Butter Co.  He leaves to mourn his loss 
besides his wife and mother, three sons and five sisters.  The funeral took place 
Wednesday at Kiel, Rev. Piutz officiating.  He was a member of the Odd Fellows and 
Modern Woodmen.
Calumet County Reporter, December 4, 1914
*******
(Note: He has a photo in the glass negative photos)


ARTHUR GRIEBENOW

On Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock A.L. Kaemmer recieved a message from 
Chicago stating that Arthur Griebenow, his brother-in-law, had been shot 
and mortally wounded by a revolver bullet at 2:30 PM that day. Mr. 
Kraemmer immediatly left on the afternoon train, which happened to be 40 
minutes late, for Chicago, but he was unable to reach the bedside of the 
dying man before he expired. Mr. Griebenow passed away at the hospital, 
where he was taken, at 9:30 PM.
No particulars regarding the shooting were contained in the message to Mr. 
Kaemmer, and as there was no account in the Chicago papers of Wednesday 
morning, nothing is known as to how Mr. Griebenow so suddenly lost his life.
Arthur Griebenow was born in Kiel Sept. 17, 1876, as son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Fred Griebenow. He was educated in the Kiel public school and after he had 
grown to manhood he was employed in the Kiel Furniture Co. factory for a 
number of years. About 20 years ago he went to Chicago, where he was first 
employed in a hardware store. For quite a number of years he was on the 
detective force of the Chicago police department. It is thought that he was 
shot while on duty, by a criminal he was trying to arrest.
Mr. Griebenow was unmarried. He is survived by his mother, three brothers 
and six sisters, as follows:  Fred. of Sierra Madre, Calif., Oscar of Owen, 
and William in the northern part of the state; Mrs. J.M. Duecker, Mrs. G.A. 
Duecker, Mrs. Helen Hanske and Mrs. A.L. Kaemmer of Kiel, Mrs. Mathilda Heins 
of Milwaukee and Mrs. H.L. Meyer of Hilbert.
Mr. Griebenow was known as a man of excellent character and of a quiet and 
unassuming disposition. His many friends in Kiel were shocked to hear of his 
untimely and tragic death, and the sympathy of the community goes out to his 
relatives in their bereavement.
Mr. Kaemmer accompanied the remains, which were brought for burial to Kiel, 
on Wednesday evening. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at 
2 o'clock, from the home of J.M. Duecker. Rev. Wm. Rech will officiate.  
Interment will be in the family lot in the Kiel cemetery. - Feb., 1922


ETHEL J. GRIEBENOW

Ethel J Griebenow, 93, of New London, died Sunday March 29, 1998 at New 
London Family Medical Center.
She was born March 15, 1905 in Plymouth, daughter of the late Walter and 
Mary (Roeck) Duecker. A 1923 graduate of Kiel High School, she held various 
clerical positions until her marriage to Roland Griebenow on June 11, 1927. 
From 1946 to 1952 she held a clerical position at H. G. Weber and Co. in Kiel.  
Her husband preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1983. She lived in the same home 
in Kiel for 82 years before moving to New London in June 1987. While residing 
in Kiel, she was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, where she 
served as organist for over 60 years.  She was a charter member and the first 
president of the Women’s Guild of the church.  She was a member of the Kiel 
Chapter No. 281, Order of Eastern Star and served as its organist for over 30 
years.  She was a member of the New Holstein Chapter No. 44 Order of Eastern 
Star, and the American Legion Auxiliary and the Auxiliary of Rural Letter 
Carriers.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was also preceded in death by a son, Don, and a brother George Duecker; 
brothers and sisters-in-law, Norman and Blanche DuPont, Alfred and Florence 
LaDuke, Kathryn Duecker, Francis “Jug” Earp and Fred Kobs.
No newspaper named, 1998
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(15 Mar 1905/29 Mar 1998/SSDI)


FRIEDRICH GRIEBENOW

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Nov. 1904:
Death in Kiel on Fri. of Friedrich Griebnow(sic), an old and 
well-known resident of that town, as a result of a stroke 
which he had sustained the previous Sun. The deceased was 
69 and is survived by his widow, 4 sons and 7 daughters.


MARIA GRIEBENOW

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sept. 1889: (From the correspondent in Kiel, 17 Sept.)
Maria Griebenow, age 77, was buried yesterday in the Kiel Cemetery.
(Note: This is the only cemetery in the township with this surname)


ROLAND A. GRIEBENOW

Roland Griebenow, 79, of 1016 Sixth Street, Kiel, died Friday evening at 
Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for the past three 
days.
He was born April 4, 1904, at Wittenburg, son of William and Alvina Brunner 
Griebenow.  He attended schools in Wittenburg.   Mr. Griebenow, also known 
as “Spike”, served in the Navy from 1920 to 1923.  He married the former 
Ethel Duecker on June 11, 1927, at Kiel
Mr. Griebenow was employed at A. A. Laun Furniture Company, Neumann Building 
Company, Standard Oil Company and, from 1930 until 1966, he worked for the 
Kiel Postal Service.  He was a city carrier for 25 years and a rural route 
driver for 11 years.  He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 
in Kiel.  He served on the church consistory, serving two terms as an elder, 
two terms as a deacon and for two years he was president of the congregation.  
He was a 40-year member of the Mendelssohn Choir.  Mr. Griebenow belonged to 
the Kiel Masonic Lodge No. 336, the Eastern Star Lodge No 281, Kasper-Beckley-
Wilkens American Legion Post No 99. 
Survivors are his wife; a son, (private); two grandsons; three sisters, 
Mrs. Fred Kobs, Hemet, California; Mrs. Alice Earp, Easton, Maryland; and Mrs. 
Florence LaDuke, Kimberly; a stepsister, Mrs. Norman Dupont, Green Gay; a 
stepbrother, Walter Martell Jr., Green Bay.
No newspaper named, November 1983
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(b. 4 Apr 1904/d. Nov 1983/SSDI)


WILHELMINE GRIEBENOW

Called By Death
Death claimed Mrs. Wilhelmine Griebenow on Tuesday afternoon at 
6 o'clock, after several weeks' illness due to an accidental fall, 
which caused a fracture of her collar bone, a rib and other injuries. 
Decedent, nee Reseburg, was born in Rothemuehl, Pommerania, Germany, 
October 6, 1840. She was married to Fred Griebenow in May, 1868, the 
couple coming to America that year. They lived in  Milwaukee one year 
and then came to Kiel, where Mrs. Griebenow has since resided. Her 
husband preceded her in death 18 years ago. She is survived by five 
daughters and three sons, as follows:  Mrs. J. M. and Mrs. G. A. Duecker 
of Kiel, Mrs. Carl Heins of Milwaukee, Mrs. H. L. Meyer of Hilbert, 
Mrs. A. L. Kaemmer of Kiel, Fred. Griebenow of California, Oscar of Owen, 
and William of Shepley. Three children have died. Twenty-one grandchildren 
and 12 great-grandchildren are her descendants. The date of the funeral 
has not been set at this writing. Interment will be in the family lot in 
the Kiel cemetery, Rev. W. Rech officiating. - 1922


EUGENE R. "GENE" GRIES

Eugene "Gene" R. Gries, 60, of Cato, died Wednesday July 27, 2005.
He was born Jan 3, 1945 in Sheboygan, a son of Melvin and Lucille 
Woelfel Gries.
Eugene was a 1963 graduate of Kiel High School
On Oct 30, 1965, he married Judith Wieting at St Isidore Catholic 
Church, Osman.
He was a veteran of the US Army Reserve, serving in the Vietnam War.
After returning from Vietnam, he continued his education at Lakeshore 
vocational School where he received his machinist journeyman's card.
He worked with the Manitowoc company for 20 years as a machinist 
journeyman and later moved into personnel and engineering. He retired 
in May of this year after being an instructor for 20 years in the 
machine tool and die apprenticeship course at LTC. He respected his 
students and they respected him.
Eugene was on Various advisory committees at LTC. He enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, snowmobiling, camping and traveling.
Survivors include his wife, Judy of Cato; one daughter, Sarah (Adam) 
Wallander of Madison; his parents Melvin and Lucille Gries of rural 
Manitowoc; mother-in-law Hildegard Wieting of Kiel; one brother, 
Gerlad Gries and special friend, Caroline O'Leary of Manitowoc; four 
sisters, Elaine (Eric) Wagner of Sheboygan, Alice (Mike) Liebelt of 
Sheboygan, Dorothy (Bruce) Grossheim of Mishicot and Anne (Pat) 
Sharpe of Cedarburg.
He is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Willard Wieting.
Burial in Kiel Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press. July 30, 2005 


LANNETT GRISCAVAGE

Lannett Anthony Griscavage, three month old son of Thomas and Wendy Griscavage, 
505 South Fourth Street, St. Nazianz, died on Saturday at his home.  
Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Cory; a half-sister, Lori; a 
half-brother, Charles, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lannett Weiskopf, 
Kiel maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Weiskopf, Kiel; his 
paternal grandmother, Mrs. Joan Hansen, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; his maternal 
great grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Kraemer, Kiel; paternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Vincent Griscavage and paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer 
Simmons.  
Funeral services were held Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home by Reverend John F. 
Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. Burial was in Kiel 
Cemetery.  
No newspaper named – January 11, 1979


CAROL R. GROH

Carol Groh, age 61, a Manitowoc Health Care resident, died Wednesday, November 4, 
1992, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, Manitowoc following a courageous battle 
with Multiple Sclerosis.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 1992, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding 
the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer, with burial at Kiel 
Cemetery, Kiel, Wis.
She was born May 7, 1931, at Kiel, Wis., daughter of the late Walter and Florence 
Greve Kuester. She married Robert Groh on April 16, 1955, at St. Gregory's Catholic 
Church, St. Nazianz. Mrs. Groh was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, and the 
Amvets Auxiliary No. 99.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Groh, of Manitowoc; one son, Donald Groh, Two 
Rivers; two daughters and a son-in-law, Susan Groh, Madison, Kathleen and Thomas 
Baumann, Manitowoc; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Keith Kuester, Spokane, Wash., 
Warren and Janet Kuester, Kiel, Wis.; one sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Warner 
Prange, Kiel, Wis.; two grandchildren, Ryan Groh, Madison, Kayla Baumann, Manitowoc; 
three brothers-in-law and their spouses; one sister-in-law: nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends survive. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, where a prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. by the Deacon Bill Klein.
Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 1992 P. A2
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(07 May 1931/04 Nov 1992/SSDI)


ROBERT W. GROH

Robert W. Groh, age 76, of Bowler, formerly of the St. Nazianz area, died Tuesday, 
May 29, 2007, at Wausau Hospital. 
He was born on June 27, 1930, in St. Nazianz, son of the late Edward and Lorena 
Christel Groh. Robert attended St. Gregory Grade School and was a 1948 graduate 
of Valders High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp., proudly serving 
his country during the Korean War. On April 16, 1955, he married Carol Kuester at 
St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Carol preceded him in death in November 
1992. In June 1997, he married Betty Gerber at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. 
Nazianz. He had previously worked at Endries Excavating and Braunel Plumbing, 
Manitowoc. Robert also worked at Green Bay Area Plumbers and Steam Fitters Union 
until his retirement, due to health concerns. He also worked part-time at Stoer 
Dairy and Marco Manor. Robert was a former member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, 
St. Nazianz, and was a member of the AMVETS Post 99, Manitowoc. He enjoyed spending 
time with his kids and grandkids and woodworking. 
Survivors include his wife: Betty Bowler; his children: Don (Lou Ann) Groh, Two 
Rivers; Sue Groh and special friend, Joey Golden, Manitowoc; Cathy Baumann, 
Milwaukee; Nancy Lausted; Lee Gerber, Dan Gerber, Rick Gerber; Sharon (Terence) Ow; 
and Christine (Patrick) Phelps. He is further survived by his grandchildren: (private);
one great-grandchild: (private); one brother: Edward Jr. (Betty) Groh, New Holstein; 
one sister-in-law: Marie Groh, St. Nazianz; other relatives and friends. He was 
preceded in death by one sister: Julie Russell; and two brothers: Paul and Jerome 
Groh. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2007, at Meiselwitz-
Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, with the Rev. Wayne Bittner officiating. 
Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery. 
Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday 
at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service. 
A memorial has been established for Marco Manor, Manitowoc. 
Send online condolences to www.meiselwitzfh.com. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 2007 


DAVID ROBERT GROHSKOPH

Services held Monday for Grohskopf Boy.
David Robert Grohskopf(sic), six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. David 
Grohskopf died at Sheboygan Memorial hospital Friday.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at St. Peter's United Church 
of Christ. The Rev. John F. Baumann officiated at the services. Burial was 
in the Kiel cemetery.
David was born September 26, 1961, son of David and Mary Ann Vogel Grohskopf. 
He was a first grader in the Kiel Public School. Survivors are the parents, 
a sister, maternal grandparents, and the paternal grandparents.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Sunday School. 
(No newspaper named, Nov. 1967)


HUGO A. GROHSKOPH

Hugo A. Grohskopf, 91, of 1031 First St. Kiel died Tuesday morning, January 31, 
2012 at Pine Haven Christian Home, Sheboygan Falls where he resided the past 3 
weeks. He was born November 8, 1920 in the town of Herman, son of the late 
Herman & Martha (Bruesso) Grohskopf. Hugo attended school in Schwarzwald. On 
November 22, 1941 he married Irene Henschel at Bethel United Church of Christ 
in the town of Herman. Irene preceded him in death on February 14, 2003. The 
couple farmed in the town of Herman until 1965 when they moved to Kiel. Hugo 
was employed by Bitter Neuman Co. until retirement. He was a former member of 
St. John UCC, Schwarzwald and currently a member of St. Peters UCC, Kiel.  
Both Irene and Hugo were active in many card clubs throughout the years. Hugo 
remained a passionate card player and cherished the time his family spent 
challenging him for a winning hand. Another of Hugo's favorites was a freshly 
grilled brat; he enjoyed both during his last days. We all loved his humor, the 
twinkle in his eye when he teased and joked. Even when he couldn't join in all 
the conversations like he used to, he so enjoyed just having everyone there. 
Hugo continued to host Christmas dinner at High Noon at his Kiel home for every 
generation. 
Survivors include his four sons: David (Claire) Grohskopf, Donald (Patt) Grohskopf, 
Mark Grohskopf and Michael Grohskopf (special friend, Mary Hall), twelve grand-
children, eighteen great grandchildren:, former daughters-in-law, Mary Ann Jordan, 
Candace Grohskopf, Kathy Grohskopf, close friends and neighbors, Chris & Larry 
Arenz, (often called Hugo's fifth son), Patti Lorbecki, and many nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene, parents, 
Herman & Martha, stepmother, Erna Zenker-Grohskopf, grandson, David R. Grohskopf, 
three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services for Hugo will be held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, February 5, 2012 at St. 
Peters United Church of Christ, Kiel with Rev. Judine Duerwaechter officiating. 
Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery. Family and friends may call at 
the church on Sunday from 12:00 noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, 
a memorial has been established in his name. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 
Kiel is assisting the family. 
********
(8 Nov 1920/31 Jan 2012/SSDI)


IRENE A. GROHSKOPH

Irene A. Grohskopf, 78 of Kiel, died Friday evening, Feb. 14, 2003 at St. 
Nicholas Hospital.  
She is the former Irene Henschel born April 23, 1924, daughter of the late 
Charles and Alvina Brandt Henschel. On Nov. 22, 1941, she married Hugo 
Grohskopf at Bethel UCC Town of Herman. The couple farmed in the town of 
Herman until 1965 when they moved to Kiel. Irene was also employed at 
Tecumseh Products for 17 years following her move to Kiel. She was a member 
of St. Peter’s UCC in Kiel and was also a member of the Ladies Aid. She is 
a former member of St. John’s UCC, Schwartzwald. Irene was active in many 
card clubs, she enjoyed baking, cooking and socializing, nothing was more 
important to her than spending time with her family especially her grand-
children and great grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of more than 61 years, Hugo; four sons, David 
and Claire of Howards Grove, Donald and Patt of Cleveland, Mark and Kathy of 
Sheboygan and Michael and friend Brenda Kyle of South Carolina. She is also 
survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Irene is further survived 
by one sister, Myrtle Kraemer of Kiel; sister-in-law, Anita Ehrenreich of 
Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by a very special grandson, David 
Grohskopf; four brothers, Albert, Melvin, Elmer and Edwin; four sisters, 
Elva, Violet, Hilda and Eveline.  
Funeral services will be held at St. Peter UCC, Kiel with the Rev. Raymond C. 
Coombs officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press – February 16, 2003


CARL GEORG GROSS

Last week Wednesday evening at 6 PM, Mr. Carl Georg Gross 
died of old age at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, 
Mr. and Mrs. John Beck from here, where he had been cared 
for the past three weeks. The deceased was born on April 5, 
1843 in Richthausen, Thurangia, Gemany and came to America 
in 1872, first settling in Town Meeme and then later in 
Town Schleswig on the Plank Road.  From the family of eight 
children, three have passed away  He reached the age of 74 
years and 24 days, leaving behind his wife, five daughters 
and 20 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.  The burial 
took place on Saturday at the Kiel Cemetery with Pastor Rech 
officiating. 
1917 {translated from German by N. Zimmermann}


LENA LOUISE ANNA GROSZ

WEDDING CLOTHES ARE HER SHROUD
Kiel Girl Dies at Fondy Under Mysterious Circumstances
WAS TO HAVE BEEN MARRIED OCTOBER 2
Wedding garments that were to have been worn by Miss Helen Gross(sic) of Kiel 
were converted into her shroud at Fond du Lac where the girl who was to have 
been married on October 2, died there suddenly and under mysterious circumstances. 
The young woman had been employed as a domestic at Fond du Lac, but a week ago, 
resigned her position and took up her residence with her sister, Mrs. Oscar 
Oberreich. On Tuesday morning, she complained of feeling ill and appeared to be 
suffering from a slight cold. A physician was called who however, stated that the 
girl's condition was not serious.
On the afternoon of the same day, a high fever developed and the girl took to her 
bed, later arising and announcing her determination to leave the house and seek a 
new position as a domestic. Her sister, Mrs. Oberreich, however, would not let her 
leave and she again retired. Three hours afterward she was dead. The Fond Du Lac 
Reporter in reporting the case says, "Shortly after 8 o'clock while Mrs. Oberreich 
was out in the kitchen she heard a peculiar noise in the bedroom and thinking that 
her baby might be ill she hastened to the room to find that her sisters was dying. 
Before medical aid could arrive, the young lady was dead.
"Mrs. Oberreich stated this morning the physician was non-committal as to the cause 
of her sister's death. Owing to the fact that the young lady had never been seriously 
ill during her life and had never complained of her heart, the theory of heart trouble 
is scouted by her relatives. She had been apparently in the best of health until 
Tuesday morning and her sudden death is thought to be peculiar.
"Miss Gross would have been 21 years of age on October 3. She is survived by her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gross of Kiel; five sisters, Mrs. Herman Lenge of Greenbush, 
Mrs. August Wuhn of Plymouth, Mrs. Valdere Rader of St. Cloud, Mrs. J. Beck, Rhein and 
Mrs. Oscar Oberreich of Fond du Lac.  The funeral arrangements had not been made but 
it was thought that the body would be taken to Kiel for interment. Authorities will 
investigate the death circumstances."
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Sept. 9, 1909


THERESE GROSZ

Mrs. Theresa Gross(sic) of Kiel passed away at the home of a daughter, 
Mrs. Herman Lange, in Milwaukee, Thursday morning. Mrs. Gross had 
been operated on at St. Joseph's hospital about four weeks before 
for gall stones, and at that time it was discovered that she had 
a double cancer. She was taken to the home of her daughter, where 
she passed away.
Mrs. Gross, nee Theresa Dittmann, was born in Saxony, Germany, about 
seventy-three years ago. On reaching womanhood she was married to 
Carl Gross. Thirty years ago they came to this country and settled at 
Kiel, where Mrs. Gross has resided ever since. She was an invalid the 
past few years and confined to her bed for a long time. Several months 
ago she was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. August Weber, at 
Plymouth, who cared for her until she was removed to the hospital for 
an operation.
Deceased is survived by five daughters: Mrs. Valentine Raeder of 
Greenbush, Mrs. John Beck of the town of Plymouth, Mrs. Herman Lange 
of Milwaukee, Mrs. Aug. Weber of Plymouth and Mrs. Oscar Oberreich of 
Fond du Lac; twenty-two grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in Kiel Saturday afternoon from the Meiselwitz 
undertaking rooms, with burial in the Kiel cemetery. Rev. W. Rech of the 
Refomed church officiated. - December 1923


GEORGE D. GRUBE

George D. Grube, age 69, of 18705 Mueller Rd., Kiel, died Thursday evenning (sic), 
November 4, 1993, unexpectedly at his home of an apparent heart attack.
Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, November 7, 1993, at Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Hilbert Klein officiating. According to his 
wishes his body will be cremated.
He was born October 29, 1924, in Sheboygan, Wis., son of the late George Sr. and 
Esther Guenther Grube. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1943. He enlisted in 
the United States Navy in 1943, serving in the South Pacific, he was wounded and 
was discharged in 1945. On July 20, 1946, he married Vivian Ehnert, at First 
Presbyterian Church, Kiel. He was employed at Tecumseh Product, New Holstein, for 
14 years. He founded LaTech Credit Union in 1962, and served as treasurer and 
manager until 1975. He was in sales for Bullock and Best Built Garages retiring 
in 1990. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, where he served 
as an elder, Sheboygan VFW/Wolf Olson Post No. 1230, a life member of B.A.B. 
Manitowoc Chapter 15, Tecumseh Wednesday Golf League and Monday morning Heartlan 
Golf League, Howards Gove. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working and playing 
cards.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian; three sons, Guy and Mary Jo, Kiel, Jan and 
Kathleen, Spring Lake, Kim and Diane, Kiel; one daughter, Georgia and James Mangan, 
Newton; ten grandchildren, Kimberly, Ryan, Kelli, and Shawn Mangan, Eric, Bradley, 
Gregory, Amanda, Kristina, and Paige Grube; three sisters, Marion and Luis Katusic, 
Pigeon Lake, Betty Kosschel, Canada, Diane and Robert Billman, Sheboygan Falls. 
He was preceded in death by one son, John Charles; four brothers.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. Sunday until 
the time of service. A memorial has been established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, November 6, 1993 P. A2


JOHN C. GRUBE

John Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Grube, Jr. died on Monday afternoon 
at 1 o’clock.  The child was born Jan. 12, 1947, at the St. Nicholas hospital 
in Sheboygan.  The child is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ehnert of this 
city and Mr. and Mrs. George Grube, Sr.  
Funeral services were held at Meiselwitz Funeral home on Wednesday afternoon 
with the Rev. Ernest Nelson officiating.  Burial was made in the Kiel 
cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ryan and family of Rockford, Ill. arrived on Tuesday evening 
to attend the last rites.
No newspaper named, 1947


KENNETH H. GRUBE

Kenneth H. Grube, 56, of 1123 Seventy St., Kiel, died this morning at St. 
Nicholas Hospital where he’d been a patient for six days.
Mr. Grube was born July 5, 1930, in Sheboygan County, a son of the late 
George and Esther Guenther Grube.  He graduated from Kiel High School and 
served with the US Air Force from 1950 to 1953.  On June 25, 1955, he 
married Lois Stewart at First Presbyterian Church at Kiel.  Mr. Grube 
worked as a truck driver with LCL Transit Co. until 1980, and also had 
owned and operated an upholstery shop at Kiel.  He was a member of First 
Presbyterian Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6707 of Kiel, and the 
Kiel Redmen.
He was preceded in death by one brother. (Survivors omitted for privacy)
No newspaper named, January 19, 1987


VIVIAN L. GRUBE

Vivian L. Grube, 85, of rural Kiel died peacefully Friday afternoon June 15, 
2012 at Sharon Richardson Community Hospice after a brief illness. She was 
born July 10, 1926 in Kiel, daughter of the late Fred and Alma (Dittmeyer) 
Ehnert. Vivian was a 1944 graduate of Kiel High School.
On July 20, 1946 Vivian married her soulmate and best friend, George Grube at 
First Presbyterian Church in Kiel. Together they raised their family and took 
great pride in their children and later their grandchildren. She was a 
bookkeeper for LaTec Credit Union for many years, which George was a co-founder 
of in 1962. She also assisted him in his garage construction business. George 
preceded her in death on November 4, 1993.
Vivian was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church where she taught 
Sunday School for many years. She took great pride in her home and enjoyed 
decorating and gardening. She especially loved cooking and entertaining for 
her family and friends. Vivian was also involved with the Girl Scouts, she 
loved golfing, knitting, painting and being with her pets.
Survivors include her children; Georgia (James) Mangan, Newton, Guy (Mary Jo) 
Grube, Kiel, Kim (Diane) Grube, Kiel, Jan (Kathleen) Grube, Spring Lake. Eleven 
grandchildren; Kimberly (Dale) Kessler, Ryan (Michelle) Mangan, Kelli (David) 
Scott, Shawn (Stephany) Mangan, Eric, Bradley and Gregory Grube, Amanda Grube, 
Kristina Grube (Special friend Troy Olson), Paige and Alexander Grube. Five 
great grandchildren; (private). a brother-in-law, Robert Billman, sisters-in-
law; Julie, Lois and Betty Grube.
Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, a son; John Charles, and a sister; 
Alyce (Harry) Ryan.
Funeral Services for Vivian will take place at 5:00 pm on Wednesday June 20, 
2012 at First Presbyterian Church, 727 6th St. Kiel with the Rev. Cheryl LePak 
officiating. Cremation has taken place and burial will follow at the Kiel City 
Cemetery.
No newspaper or date cited

LILLIAN A. GRUENBERG

Lillian A. Grueneberg, 85, formerly of Millhome, died Saturday afternoon, January 25, 2003 at the home of her daughter, where she spent her last day.  She was born April 4, 1917 in Milwaukee, a daughter of the late Henry and Gertrude Ebersohn Schuelte. She graduated from North Division High School. On October 2, 1927 she married Orris K. Grueneberg, in Milwaukee.  The couple lived in Milwaukee until 1944 when they moved to Glenbeulah where they established Glenbeulah Hardware, Plumbing and Electric. They operated that business until retiring in 1976.  She and her husband moved their home to rural Kiel at Milhome in 1973. Her husband preceded her in death May 28, 1993.
She was a charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Plymouth and in later years moved to St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Kiel. Lillian had served as clerk of the Glenbeulah School Board, taught Sunday School and enjoyed being involved in the growth and life of the Village of Glenbeulah.  Some of the things Lillian enjoyed were collecting and restoring antique furniture, sewing and knitting, cooking and baking and keeping her home comfortable and inviting for family and friends. 
Survivors include one daughter, Jeannine Mawhinney of the town of New Holstein, one son, Bruce (Jerilyn) Grueneberg of Boyceville, Wis., five grandchildren, numerus great grandchildren; two sisters, Bernice Stottman of St. Louis, Mo., and Shirley  Dietrich of Waukesha and one brother, Gordon (Elinor) Schulte of Scottsdale, Ariz.  She was preceded in death by one sister, Dolores Schulte. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 1:30 pm at the Wittkopp Funeral Home in Plymouth. The Rev. Raymond C. Coombs, pastor of St. Peters United Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wittkopp Funeral Home from 112:30 pm on Wednesday until the time of service.
Sheboygan Press - Jan. 27, 2003
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(4 Apr 1917/25 Jan 2003/SSDI)

ORRIS K. GRUENEBERG

Orris K. Grueneberg, 81, town of Schleswig, passed away early Friday morning, 
May 28, 1993, at his home following a prolonged illness. He was born November 21, 
1911 in Pardeeville, a son of the late Anton and Martha Grueneberg. He graduated 
from Washington High School in 1929 and attended the Milwaukee School of 
Engineering, serving as a student director for several years.  
On October 2, 1937 he was married to Lillian Shultz in Milwaukee. The couple lived 
in Milwaukee until 1944 when they moved to Glenbeulah, where they established 
Glenbeulah Hardware, Plumbing and Electric. They operated the business until 1976, 
when they retired. They have resided in rural Kiel since 1973. 
He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. He also served as 
trustee and president on the Glenbeulah Village Board for many years. He was a past 
member of Cassia Masonic Lodge No. 167, Plymouth.  
Survivors include his wife, Lillian; one son, Bruce ( Jerilyn) Boyceville; one 
daughter, Jeanine ????, Kiel; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by one sister.  
Funeral services were held Sunday at Wittkopp funeral Home, Plymouth. The Rev. 
Raymond Coombs, pastor of the St. Peter UCC officiated. Burial was in Kiel City 
Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – June 3, 1993


JOSEPH H. GUCKEISEN

Joseph G. Guckeisen, 86, of 322 Paine St., Kiel, died Friday, May 15, 1998 at 
Calumet Homestead and Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein, where he was a 
patient for the past 4 1/2 weeks.  
He was born March 7, 1912 in Sheboygan, son of the late John and Mary (Weber) 
Guckeisen. He was a graduate of Sheboygan High School and attended the seminary 
in St. Nazianz for 1932 – 1933. On May 10, 1936 he married La Verne (Bohling) 
Eichmann. He was employed at Kiel Woodenware, also a driver for Silver Moon Mink 
Farm and until his retirement he was employed at Lakeland College in the 
Maintenance Department.  
He was also self-employed as a sign painter for more than 40 years and served as 
Kiel municipal judge for several years. In 1995 he was giving the “Caregiver of 
the Year Award.”
Survivors include his wife of 62 years; one son, David Guckeisen of Kiel; one 
daughter, Nadine “Vic” Guckeisen of Kiel; two brothers-in-law, Hugo Leonard of 
Sheboygan and Robert Graf of Kiel; nieces, nephews and other relatives and 
friends.  
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur and Raymond; a sister, Mary Ann 
Leonard; and a sister-in-law, Elaine Graf.  
Funeral services were held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein with 
the Rev. Frank Weber officiating.  
No newspaper or date cited
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(Joseph G Guckeisen/07 Mar 1912/15 May 1998/SSDI)


LAVERNE GUCKEISEN

LaVerne I. Guckeisen, 87, formerly of 322 Paine St., Kiel, died Monday morning, 
Jan. 17, 2000 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, where 
she resided for the past 1 1/2 years. 
She is the former LaVerne Eichman, born March 21, 1912 in Sheboygan, daughter 
of the late William and Edna Bohling Eichman. She attended Sheboygan schools 
and secretary school. On May 10, 1936, she married Joseph Guckeisen. He preceded 
her in death on May 15, 1998. LaVerne wrote articles for the Sheboygan Press and 
the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter. She also worked at the former Hanson Glove 
Factory, Kiel and retired from the Tri-County Co-op.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, very active in the Boy Scouts 
and Girl Scouts and Band Mothers. She loved to crochet, read, garden, do crossword 
puzzles, collect dolls and play with and love her cat, Buffy.  
Survivors include her son, David Guckeisen, Kiel, her daughter, Nadine “Vic” 
Guckeisen, Kiel; and one brother-in-law, Robert Graf, Kiel.  She is further 
survived by several nieces and nephews.   
Friends may gather at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel where the funeral services 
will be conducted by the Rev. Marcia Thomas.  
No newpaper or date cited.  
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(21 Mar 1912/17 Jan 2000/SSDI)


CHARLES GUETZLOE

Charles Guetzloe, a prominent Kiel citizen, passed away Friday at his home on 
Broadway Street, following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were conducted at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, with Rev. E. L. 
Worthman officiating.  Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.  Pallbearers were 
Emil Raquet, John Rabe, Henry Jochmann and Herman Roehr.  Mrs. Harry Dawurske 
and Mrs. Anthniel Raquet rendered several anthems at the funeral home.
The deceased was born in the town of Newton March 21, 1867, the son of Giesbert 
William and Marie Wallich Guetzloe.  In 1893 he moved to Kiel and the following 
year was married to Margaret Menne, and the couple has resided here ever since.
For about 26 years Mr. Guetzloe was employed at the Kiel Furniture Co. and was 
assessor for the city of Kiel for seven years. He was a member of the Redman.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Royal of Minneapolis, Minn.; four daughters, 
Miss Lillian of Milwaukee, Mrs. Edward (Viola) Luehrs and Mrs. Henry (Minerva) 
Aggen of New Holstein, and Mrs. Lawrence (Leona) Hennings of this city; a 
brother, William of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
No newspaper named, February 13, 1948


LILLIAN M. GUETZLOE

Miss Lillian Guetzloe, 77, of 2135 E. Tripoli St., Milwaukee, 
died Tuesday evening at St. Francis Hospital, there, where she 
had been hospitalized the past two weeks.
A native of Kiel, she was born Oct. 16, 1895 a daughter of the 
late Charles and Margaret Menne Guetzloe.
She attended Kiel public schools and graduated from Kiel High 
School in 1914.
Miss Guetzloe was an employee of Phoeniz Hosiery, Milwaukee, 
until her retirement three years ago. She was a member of the 
Business and Professional Ladies Club of Milwaukee.
Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Viola Luehrs and Mrs. Minerva 
Aggen of New Holstein and Mrs Lawrence Hennings of Kiel and 
nieces and nephews.
A brother preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Albert K. Borns, pastor of St. John 
United Church of Christ, New Holstein, officiating. Burial will 
be in Kiel cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday 
and on Friday until the time of services. Feb 27, 1973


MARGARET GUETZLOE

Mrs. Margaret Guetzloe, 86, a former Kiel resident, died Thursday morning 
at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Viola Luehrs, of 2112 Wisconsin Ave., New 
Holstein. 
Mrs. Guetzloe was born Nov. 15, 1875, in the Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, 
daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Schad Menne.  She was married to 
Charles Guetzloe at Kiel on Jan. 27, 1894.  The couple resided at Kiel where 
her husband was superintendent of Kiel Furniture Co.  He preceded her in 
death in February 1948.  She then made her home with her daughter.  She was 
a member of Kiel Frauen Verein and Royal Neighbors of America.
Survivors include a son, Royal of Minneapolis, Minn., four daughters, Miss 
Lillian Guetzloe of Milwaukee, Mrs. Viola Luehrs and Mrs. Minerva Aggen of 
New Holstein and Mrs. Lawrence Henning of Kiel, eight grandchildren and 16 
great grandchildren.
No newspaper named, June 14, 1962


RANDY DEAN GUMTOW

Randy Dean Gumtow, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Gumtow, of 106 
Thayer St., Plymouth, died at birth early Monday evening at the Plymouth 
Hospital.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, the paternal 
grandparents, the maternal grandparents, and the paternal great-grandparents, 
Committal services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Kiel Cemetery 
with the Rev. Lowell Ferguson, pastor of the Salem Evangelical and Reformed 
Church at Plymouth, officiating. (Survivors edited for privacy)
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, November 12, 1957 – P. 8