KIEL CEMETERY OBITUARIES K

ARTHUR L. KAEMMER

Arthur L Kaemmer, Dies Monday P. M.
Arthur L. Kaemmer, 71, died suddenly Monday afternoon at the
home of his son, Arthur, jr., in Fond du Lac. He and his wife
had gone to Fond du Lac that day for a Christmas visit.
A pioneer clothing merchant in Kiel, Kaemmer still kept active
in mercantile circles. He worked in the A. G. Kuhn store during 
the Christmas rush and was at work as usual there Saturday. 
He started in the clothing business in Kiel in 1909 in partnership
with the late L. T. Keppler. He built his own store later and
operated it until he retired from the business about 12 years ago.
Funeral services were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, today,
Thursday, with the Rev. Allen L. Bowe in charge. Burial was in 
the Kiel cemetery. Pallbearers were Lloyd Postel, Arthur Kahl,
H. C. Duecker, Roland Griebenow, Edmund Arps and Adolph
Kaemmer.
He was born in Sheboygan, October 13, 1885. He was educated at
Sheboygan high school and attended business college. He was
married to Minnie Griebenow of Kiel, October 15, 1907. His widow
and a son and four grandchildren survive
During his business career he was very active in civic affairs.
He was a charter member of the Chamber of Commerce and was active
in its work since it was organized in 1915. He was a member of the
Presbyterian church and the ERA.
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Arthur L. Kaemmer, a retired Kiel clothier; died, early Monday evening 
after being stricken suddenly while visiting at the home of his son, 
Arthur Jr., in Fond du Lac.
Mr. Kaemmer had been in the men’s clothing business at Kiel for about
50 years prior to retirement 10 years ago. His store was at 524 Fremont 
St., in which building he and his wife had resided.
A native of Sheboygan, he was a son of the late Alfred and Minnie Keppler 
Kaemmer.
He attended high school and business college in Sheboygan, going to Kiel 
as a young man where he first operated a clothing store with the late L. 
P. Keppler. He erected a building and went into business for himself in 
1909.
Mr. Kaemmer took an active part in community affairs, having been a member 
of the Kiel Chamber of Commerce and district representative of the Equit-
able Reserve Assn. He was also active in the First Presbyterian Church 
there.
His marriage to the former Minnie Griebenow of Kiel took place on Oct. 15, 
1907.
Surviving are his wife; the son, Arthur Jr., and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral, Home, 
Kiel, with the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, 
officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and until the time of 
services Thursday.
Sheboygan Press, December 26, 1956


HERMINE C. KAEMMER

Mrs. Arthur L. Kaemmer, 74, of 524 Fremont St., Kiel, died Friday at St. 
Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.  She was admitted to the hospital Thursday 
but had been a patient there for some time earlier this year.
Between the time she was hospitalized, she made her home with her son and 
daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kaemmer Jr., 187 E. Division St., 
Fond du Lac.
Her husband, a native of Sheboygan, operated a clothing store in Kiel for 
almost 50 years.  He died Dec. 24, 1956.
A native of Kiel, Mrs. Kaemmer was born Aug. 20, 1883, a daughter of the 
late Fred and Wilhelmina Reseburg Griebenow, and was married Oct. 15, 1907.
She was a member of the Kiel Frauenverein and the First Presbyterian Church 
in Kiel.
Survivors, in addition to her son, are four grandchildren and a brother, 
Fred of Sierra Madre, Calif.  Six sisters and three brothers also preceded 
her in death.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel.
The Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, will officiate 
and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
The Sheboygan Press, Saturday, June 21, 1958, P. 6
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Mrs. Arthur L. Kammer(sic), 76? [hard to read] of ? Fremont St., 
Kiel, died at 12:30 pm Friday at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, 
where she had been moved a day before. Funeral services will be 
held ? pm Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel with the Rev. 
Allen L. Bowe officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. 
The former Minnie Griebenow was born at Kiel August 20, 1882, 
daughter of the late Fred and Wilhelmenia Roseburg Griebenow. She 
was married to Arthur L. Kammer, clothier at Kiel, Oct. 15, 1907 
at Sheboygan. Mrs. Kammer was a member of Kiel Frauenverein and 
of First Presbyterian Church. 
Mrs. Kammer became ill early in the year and had made her home with 
a son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Kammer Jr., at Fond 
du Lac. The son survives along with a brother Fred Griebenow of Santa 
Madre, Calif., and four grandchildren. Six sisters and three brothers 
preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2pm 
Sunday. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, June 21, 1958


ARTHUR S. KAHL

Arthur S. Kahl, 76, of 1 Hickory St. Kiel, died Tuesday, 
Sept 3, 1996 at his home after a battle with cancer.  He 
was born May 19, 1920 in Black Earth, son of the late 
William and Erna Scheele Kahl.  He was a graduate of 
Evansville High School in 1939.  He was a veteran of the 
US Army during World War II.  On June 1, 1946 he married 
Hazel Duecker at First Presbyterian Church in Kiel.  He 
and his wife owned and operated Kahl’s Shoe Store in Kiel 
for over 35 years and then he worked for the Kiel Post 
Office as a rural carrier retiring in 1984. He served the 
City of Kiel as an alderman from 1970 to 1973, and then 
served the City of Kiel as mayor from 1973 to 1979.  He 
was also a volunteer fireman for Kiel and was an ambulance 
attendant.  He was a member of First Presbyterian Church 
in Kiel, a session member of the Kiel VFW Post 6707.  He 
was an avid amateur radio operator. 
Survivors include his wife of Kiel; one son, (private); 
three grandchildren; one brother, (private); one sister, 
(private); one brother-in-law, (private); and nieces and 
nephews.   
No newspaper named, Sept. 12, 1996


HAZEL M. KAHL

Hazel M. Kahl, age 79, of 1 Hickory St., Kiel died unexpectedly 
Monday morning March 2, 1998 at her home.  She is the former 
Hazel Duecker born April 25, 1919 in Kiel, daughter of the late 
Edwin and Emma Hauser Duecker. Hazel was a graduate of Kiel High 
School. On June 1, 1946 she married Arthur S. Kahl at First 
Presbyterian church in Kiel.  The couple owned and operated the 
former Kahls Shoe Store in Kiel for over 35 years.  Hazel did 
much volunteer work at First Presbyterian Church in Kiel where 
she was a member. She also belonged to the church’s Presbyterian 
Women, Church choir and Eastern Star. Her husband, Art, preceded 
her in death on Sept. 3, 1996.  
Survivors include one son, (private); and three grandchildren 
(private); one brother, (private), of Billings, Mont.; one 
brother-in-law, (private), and many nieces and nephews.  She was 
preceded in death by her husband and one sister.  
Memorial services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 
Kiel with the Rev. Marcia Thomas, pastor officiating.  
Sheboygan Press, March 3, 1998


ROBERT KAISER SR.    (d. 1961)

Robert Kaiser Sr., 71, of 524 Fremont St., Kiel, a former Town of Schleswig 
farmer, died late Saturday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital where he had 
been a patient for the past three weeks.
Born Oct. 13, 1890, at Millhome, he was a son of the late Peter and Johanna 
Strub Kaiser, and attended school at Millhome.  On Feb. 28, 1912, he married 
the former Sylvia Popp of Elkhart Lake.
The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig until 1941.
After giving up farming, Mr. Kaiser worked at the Elkhart Lake Canning Co., 
and the Tri-County Cooperative in Kiel until his retirement in 1958.  He also 
served as a Manitowoc County deputy sheriff for 30 years.
Survivors are two sons, Wallace of Elkhart Lake, Robert Jr., of Kiel; nine 
grandchildren, and a brother, Henry of Kiel.  He was preceded in death by 
his wife on July 6, 1960, and one granddaughter, eight sisters and three 
brothers.
Mr. Kaiser was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel where 
funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday.  The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, 
will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel until 11 a.m. Tuesday 
and at the church beginning at noon.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, October 31, 1961 – P. 12


ROBERT H. KAISER    (d. 1971)

Robert H. Kaiser, 43, of Kiel, died Sunday at Heritage Nursing Home, 
Sheboygan. He had been a patient there for about a month.
Born Feb. 16, 1928, in the Town of Schleswig, a son of the late Robert 
and Sylvia Popp Kaiser, he attended Maple Grove School at Millhome 
and Kiel High School, graduating in 1945.
On March 30, 1946, he married Elmira Arnold, of Kiel.
They resided in Kiel until Mr. Kaiser became ill in the fall of 1968. 
He was a pattern maker at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co., Kiel.
He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include three daughters, three sons, and a brother.
Funeral services will be at St. Peter UCC, Kiel, at 1:30 p.m. 
Wednesday with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in Kiel Cemetery. (no newspaper named, 1971)


SYLVIA KAISER

Mrs. Robert Kaiser, 67, of 524 Freemont St., Kiel, died at home Wednesday
evening. She had been ill for the past several weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical and
Reformed Church. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg will officiate and burial will be
in Kiel Cemetery.
Born Sylvia Popp Aug. 4, 1892, at Elkhart Lake, she was the daughter of the
late Phillip and Anna Hart Popp. She received her education in the Elkhart
Lake Public schools and is a graduate of Elkhart High School. She was married
to Mr. Kaiser of the Town of Schleswig, Feb. 28, 1912, and the couple 
operated a farm near Milhome until 1941 when it moved to Kiel. He is a 
retired employe of Tri-County Cooperative, Kiel.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Wallace of Elkhart Lake and Robert
Jr., of Kiel; two brothers, Albert of Elkhart Lake and Henry of Kiel; and
nine grandchidren. She was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Friday 
until 11 a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church to lie
in state from noon until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 7 1960  p.19


ALVINA W. KANSKE

On Friday the 8 month old child of Werner Kanske died and was buried on 
Sunday at the Kiel Cemetery with Pastor Roeck officiating.  
No newsapaper or date cited/from collection


ANITA M. KANSKE

Mrs. Anita Kanske, 74, of 910 Third Street, Kiel died unexpectedly at her home 
on Saturday.
The former Anita Spettel was born September 6, 1904, in Kiel, a daughter of Henry 
and Amelia Schulz Spettel. 
She attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Kiel. On August 10, 1935, she 
was married to Carl Kanske in Kiel. The couple lived in Kiel their entire married 
lives.
Mr. Kanske died July 12, 1976. 
She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and its Christian Mother’s 
Society.
Survivors include two sisters, Miss Verena Spettel and Mrs. Anne Gollasch, both of 
Milwaukee.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at her church, following brief family rites at 
the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Milton Suess, pastor of St. Anna 
Catholic Church, St. Anna, was celebrant. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
Kiel Record, Thursday, June 22, 1978 p. 6
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(06 Sep 1904/Jun 1978/SSDI)


AUGUST KANSKE

Pneumonia Fatal to August Kanske
August Kanske, a resident of Kiel for 35 years, passed away at his home 
on Third street Monday noon, after an illness of ten days with pneumonia.
The funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at the 
Reformed church, preceded by a short service at the residence. Rev. O. 
Saewert will officiate. Burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery. Mr. 
Kanske was a native of Felsow, Pommerania, Germany, having been born there 
on August 1, 1868. He served in the German army from 1888 to 1891 in the 
141st Infantry. In 1892 the deceased came to this country, settling in 
Kiel the same year, and immediately entered the employ of the Kiel Wooden 
Ware Co., with which concern he was connected up to the time of his death.
On June 10, 1893, he was married to Pauline Jaschob, who survives him, also 
the following children:  Mrs. Oliver Shufflebotham of Elkhart Lake, Miss 
Elsie, and Carl at home; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Augusta 
Timreck; and one brother, Werner Kanske, both of this city. In 1915 he was 
elected Feldwebel of the Kiel German Kriegerverein, which office he held 
ever since. The members of the verein will attend the funeral in a body.
1927
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From Manitowoc county death records:
August Kanske (v.22 p.706)
Husband of Paulina Jascob
Aug. 12, 1868-Jan. 17, 1927
Son of Frederick Kanske and Marie Manzek (both born Germany)
Born Germany –laborer in factory
Died from “lobar pneumonia, 8 days”
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery


CARL A. KANSKE

Carl A. Kanske, 75, of 910 3rd St., Kiel, died Monday evening at University 
Hospital in Madison, where he had been a patient for the past four days.  
He was born Nov. 21, 1900 in Kiel, son of August and Paulina Jaschob Kanske. 
He graduated from Kiel High School in 1918. On Aug. 10, 1935 he married Anita 
Spettel in Kiel. He was employed at the State Bank of Kiel from 1919 until 
his retirement in 1964. He also handled personal income tax returns.  
Survivors are his wife, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Schuffelbottom, Sheboygan 
Falls. He was preceded in death by a sister. 
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the 
Rev. James E. Corbly, assistant pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, 
Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press – July 13, 1976
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(21 Nov 1900/Jul 1976/SSDI)


HEDWIG A. KANSKE

On Friday, after having been ill for two weeks, Hedwig Auguste Kanske, 
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Werner Kanske died of complications at the 
age of 5 years, 4 months and 8 days.  The burial took place on Monday 
afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery with Pastor Rech officiating.  
“Sympathies from all are extended to the parents.”
Kiel Record - 1911
(Translated from German by Nancy Zimmermann)


MARY W. KANSKE

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Werner Kanske, 77, who died at 
Memorial hospital Friday.  The services were held from Zion Reformed church, 
Sheboygan, with burial in the Kiel cemetery.
Born February 8, 1877, in Witbeck, Germany, a daughter of the late Carl and 
Wilhelmina Jaschob, she came to the United States with her family in 1887, 
settling in Kiel.  She attended public school there, was confirmed at St. 
Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, and was married to Werner Kanske 
September 10, 1898.
The couple resided in Kiel until June, 1929, when they moved to Sheboygan.
Mrs. Kanske was a member of Zion Reformed church the German Ladies’ Aid 
society, the Senior Woman’s Missionary society, and the Woman’s Guild of 
the church, and the Sheboygan Memorial Hospital Service Guild.
Survivors are two sons, Herbert and Norman; two daughters, Mrs. Alfred 
Qual and Mrs. Frederick Mauer, all of Sheboygan; two grandchildren, and 
four brothers, Carl, Frank and Otto Jaschob of Kiel, and Herman of Marshfield.  
Her husband died in December 1940.  Two daughters, two sisters and two brothers 
also preceded her in death.
No newspaper named, November 5, 1954


PAULINE KANSKE

Mrs. Pauline Kanske Dies Day of Burial of Niece, Mrs. C. Jaschob
Death claimed Mrs. Pauline Kanske shortly after six o'clock Thursday evening, 
at her home at 910 Third street, after being ill for two weeks. Mrs. Kanske 
passed away the same day that funeral services were conducted for her niece, 
Mrs. Carl Jaschob.
The deceased was born in Pommern, Germany, Nov. 29, 1864. Her parents, Christian 
and Fredericka Pahnke-Jaschob, died in Germany. At the age of 22 she immigrated 
to this country with relatives, coming directly to Kiel. She resided with 
relatives until she secured employment. June 10, 1893, she was united in holy 
wedlock with August Kanske, by the late Rev. John Roeck. Her husband preceded her 
in death about 20 years ago.
Survivors are three children, namely: Mrs. Oliver (Helen) Shufflebotham, Sheboygan 
Falls, Mrs. Arthur (Elsie) Meyer, and Carl Kanske of this city; a brother, Herman, 
of Franklin; two sisters-in-laws, Mrs. Werner Kanske of Sheboygan and Mrs. Augusta 
Temreck of this city; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Kanske was a charter member of the Frauenverein of the St. Peter Evangelical 
and Reformed church, whose members attended the last rites in a body.
A sister, Mrs. Johanna Paschelke and two brothers, Carl and August Jaschob, preceded 
her in death. A niece, residing in Germany, also survives her.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the St. Peter 
Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial 
was made in the family lot in the Kiel cemetery. The senior choir of the church 
rendered several anthems, and pallbearers were Walter Casper, Alfred Thiessen, 
Hubert Jaschob, Herbert Kanske, Harvey Jaschob and Ralph Jaschob. - 1947
(Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Pauline Kanske nee Jaschob (v.40 p.212)
Widow of August Kanske
Nov. 29, 1864-Jan. 9, 1947
Daughter of Christian Jaschob and Friedericka Pahnke 
    (both born Germany)
Born Germany
Died from “cancer of the intestines, 1 year 
   –with metastis to the liver, 1 year”
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery


WERNER KANSKE

Werner Kanske, 66, of 714 St. Clair Avenue, former Kiel 
resident, died this morning at Sheboygan Memorial hospital.  
He was born Aug. 5, 1874, in Felso, Germany, and came to 
Kiel as a young man. He was employed at the Kiel Woodenware 
company for 38 years.  On Sept. 10, 1898, he married Mary 
Jaschob, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jaschob, Sr. He 
resided in this city for the past 11 years and was employed 
at the H. C. Prange Company for the past four years.  He 
was a member of the Zion Reformed Church and the Brotherhood 
of Andrew and Phillip.  
Survivors are his widow, four children, Mrs. Alfred (Esther) 
Qual; Herbert, Norman, and Mrs. Frederick (Ruth) Maurer, all 
of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Augusta Timrick, of Kiel. 
Two children died in infancy and one brother and two sisters 
also preceded him in death. 
Funeral services will be held at Zion Reformed Church, the 
Rev. E. H. Wessler officiating with burial in Kiel Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, December 27, 1940


FERDINAND KAPLICK

Ferdinand Kaplick, aged 84, who had been confined at the St.
Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan, for several weeks, passed away
late Saturday night.
The deceased was born in Germany on January 20, 1860, the son
of Christian and Christina Leintner Kaplick. The family 
immigrated to the United States when he was still a young boy, 
and came directly to Sheboygan county.
In 1885, Mr. Kaplick was united in marriage with Lena Beheke,
and following their marriage the couple resided at New London 
and later in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc county.
For the past 26 years they had been living in the city of Kiel,
Mrs. Kapliek passed away in August of 1922, and two adopted 
children also preceded him in death.
The adopted girl died early in her life, and their adopted son, 
Benjamin, died in World War I. 
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock
at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o’clock at the St. Peter
(apparently cropped here) 1944


LENA KAPLICK

CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Fred. Kaplick passed away at her home on Fremont street in this
city on Thursday of last week, after a lingering illness. Deceased 
was born in Germany, May 11, 1850 and came to America in 1875, 
locating in Sheboygan. She was married to Mr. Kaplick in 1882. The 
couple have resided in Kiel since 1913. She leaves her husband, three 
brothers, of whom one lives in Two Rivers, one in Sheboygan and one 
in Germany; one sister in Germany. The funeral took place on Saturday 
afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home, Rev. Wm. Rech officiating. 
Interment was in the Kiel cemetery.
(no newspaper named, 9-1922)


DAVID KARSTAEDT

He was the son of Gerald and Sally Jacob Karstaedt. Dave was a 1990 graduate 
of Kiel High School. On June 15, 1996, he married Carrie Jochimsen at St. 
Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel. He currently was the owner of Karstaedt 
Insulation and Creative Closet Concepts in Kiel. Dave was a member of St. 
Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, Midshore Home Builders Association, 
Fond du Lac and Dodge Counties Homebuilders Association-Energy Star. He enjoyed 
spending time with his wife and children camping, fishing and hunting. 
Survivors include his wife: Carrie; two children: (private); his parents: 
Gerald and Sally Karstaedt, School Hill; two brothers: Kevin (Ann) Karstaedt, 
Valders; and Corey Karstaedt, School Hill; father and mother-in-law: Howie and 
Linda Jochimsen, Kiel; sister-in-law: Jenny Jochimsen and her children: (private). 
He is further survived by his niece: Morgan, and numerous aunts and uncles, 
other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal and 
paternal grandparents and his brother-in-law: Keith "Spank" Jochimsen. David 
died in an automobile accident along with his brother-in-law Keith Jochimsen.
No newspaper or date cited


EDWIN C. KATTREH
 
Funeral services for Edwin C. Kattreh, 51, were held from Trinity 
Lutheran Church here Monday afternoon. Mr. Kattreh died at his 
Rockville home Friday evening after a lingering illness. The Rev. 
E. G. Dehm was in charge of the services and burial was made in the 
Kiel cemetery.
Mr. Kattreh was born in Kiel August 29, 1904, son of the late Fred 
and Ida Kattreh. He attended the Kiel public schools. June 25, 1927, 
he was married to the former Anita Ruh of the town of Schleswig.
The couple operated a farm near Louis Corners for three years and 
lived at Kiel for 12 years before moving to Rockville 11 years ago.
He was employed at the Kiel Bottling Works.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, three brothers, Herman and 
Leonard, Kohler, and Raymond, Kiel; and two grandchildren.
A sister preceded him in death.


FREDERICK KATTREH

Frederick William Kattreh, 75, passed away at the family residence, 309 Paine 
Street, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. after a lingering illness of several years.  He 
was born in Steinhude, Schaumberg, Lippe, Germany on September 26, 1863.  In 
1891 he migrated to this country and located in Manitowoc, where he resided 
for several years with his cousin, William Kattreh.  In 1899, he came to Kiel, 
and here was married to Miss Ida Renn, a native of Pomerania, Germany.  The 
ceremony was performed at the home of Mr. Kattreh’s brother, William, here.  
He was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Company until several years ago, when 
ill health compelled his retirement. 
Survivors are his wife, and the following children; Mrs. Herman (Adela) Gierke, 
Kiel; Herman and Leonard, of Kohler; Edwin of Kiel, and Raymond, at home here.  
Nine grandchildren also survive.  A brother and a sister preceded him in death.  
One daughter, Meta, died in infancy. 
Funeral services were held on Friday from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at 
the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman in 
charge of the services. Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery on the family lot.  
No newspaper named, 1939


IDA KATTREH
 
Mrs. Ida Kattreh, 76, widow of Fred Kattreh, passed away at her home, 
309 Paine St., Kiel, at 6:30 a.m., today after a lingering illness.
She was born in Pomerania, Germany, on Oct. 15, 1875, the daughter of 
the late Ferdinand and Ernstine Renn. In 1898 she came to Kiel where 
she married Fred Kattreh. The couple lived in Kiel all their married 
life. She was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, 
Kiel, and the Frauen Verein of the church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Herman (Adela) Gierke of Kiel; four 
sons, Herman and Leonard of Kohler, Edwin of Rockville, and Raymond at 
home; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1939, one daughter in infancy, 
her parents and a sister.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the St. Peters 
Evangelical and Reformed Church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate 
and burial will be made in the Kiel Cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home from 2 p.m.,
Friday, until 11 a.m., Saturday, and at the church from Saturday noon until 
the hour of services.


JULIA KATTREH

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Dec. 1903:
Death from consumption Sat. of Mrs. Wilhelm Kattre in Kiel at the young age of 28.
In addition to her husband she is survived by 2 small children and 5 sisters. The funeral
was held Tuesday.


LOURINE KATTREH

Lourine Kattreh
birth: 23 May 1902 Kiel
death: 18 July 1902 Kiel, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kiel
residence: 1902 Kiel
father: William Kattreh
mother: Julia Stricher
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


META KATTREH

On Sunday the 1 ½ year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Kattreh died of 
pneumonia and was buried on Tuesday with pastor Rech officiating. 
No newsapaper or date cited
(translated from German)
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Mata Kattreh  (sic)
birth: 14 June 1902 Kiel, Wis.
death: 15 June 1902 Kiel, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kiel, Wis.
residence: 1902 Kiel
father: Fritz Kattreh
mother: Ida
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 


RAYMOND KATTREH

Raymond L. Kattreh, 55, of 309 Paine St., Kiel, died unexpectedly 
Monday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann will officiate and 
burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 5, 1972
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Raymond L. Kattreh, 55, of 309 Paine Street, Kiel, died unexpectedly Monday 
afternoon while walking near his home.
Born April 25, 1917 in Kiel, he was a son of the late Frederick and Ida Renn 
Kattreh.  He attended Kiel schools.  Mr. Kattreh was employed as a machinist 
at the Kiel Wooden Ware Company.  He was a member of St. Peter’s United 
Church of Christ, Kiel, and the Manitowoc Tribe 49, Improved Order of Red Men, 
and the 24-Hour Club of the lodge.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Herman Gierke of Kiel, and a brother, Herman, 
of Route 2, Kiel. 
Funeral services were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel with the 
Reverend John F. Baumann pastor, officiating.  Burial was in the Kiel 
cemetery. 
No newspaper named, September 7, 1972


ROBERT KATTREH

Rob’t. Kattreh Dies Sunday
End Comes at Sanatorium After 11-Year Illness; Was 34
Robert A. Kattreh, aged 34, for many years a patient at Rocky Knoll 
Sanatorium, died at 6:35 Sunday morning after an illness of 11 years’ 
duration. He was born in Kiel August 19, 1899, the son of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. William Kattreh, and here he spent the greater part of his life.
Surviving him are a sister, Mrs. John (Elsa) Schmidt of Chicago; his 
stepmother, Mrs. Mary Muselman, four step-sisters, Mrs. Fred Horn, Mrs. 
Alvina Teumer, and the Misses Theresia and Esther Roetsch and a step-
brother, Henry Lindner, all of Sheboygan; his grandmother, Mrs. Adam 
Streiber; and three uncles, John Streiber of Elkhart Lake, Walter 
Streiber of Town Rhine and Frederick Kattreh of here.
Funeral services are being held here today, Thursday, at 1 p.m. from 
the Reformed church with the Rev. ? P. O? of Zion Reformed church of 
Sheboygan officiating at the last rites.  Burial to (end of clipping)


WILLIAM KATTREH

Last week Tuesday, October 10, at this home on the Plank Road 
three miles west of Sheboygan, Mr. Wilhelm Kattreh died at the 
age of 49 years, 4 months and 8 days, from a heart attack. The 
deceased was born on June 11, 1866 in Steinhude, Schaumberg-
Lippe, Germany and immigrated to America at the age of 24 years. 
In 1898 he married Julia Streiber, a daughter of Mr. Andreas 
Streiber from Town Rhine.  The marriage did not last long. His 
wife died seven years later, leaving him with two children. In 
1905 he married a second time with Maria Lindner – nee Plötzke 
from Plymouth, Wisconsin. She brought four children with her. 
His second wife, one son, two daughters, four stepchildren, a 
brother in Kiel and a sister in Germany survive him. The burial 
took place on Friday afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery where he 
was laid to rest next to his first wife, with Pastor Schlei 
officiating.   
Kiel Record  1915


PAUL KEBSCHULL

Paul Kebschull Buried Saturday
Paul Kebschull, who passed away last Thursday morning at the St. Nicholas 
hospital, was laid to rest in the Kiel cemetery on Saturday afternoon. 
Funeral services were conducted at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at two 
o'clock, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating.
The decased was born in Germany October 24, 1887, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Carl Kebschull. He came to America with his parents as a child, and came 
directly to Kiel. For some years the family resided here, and then moved 
to Milwaukee. Later he returned to Kiel. For the past few years he was 
employed at the Kiel foundry.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Marie Hoewe and Mrs. Martha Horsch, 
both of Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and 
several brothers.


GOTTFRIED KELLER

Death’s Summons
Gottfried F. Keller, a former Kiel business man, died suddenly of a stroke 
at 3:30 p.m. last Wednesday at the home of his grandson, Harvey F. Keller, 
Sheboygan. He had been ailing for the past year. Mr. Keller was born on 
June 19, 1851, in the town of Sheboygan Falls, on a farm and grew to manhood 
there. He lived there continuously until 1870 when he moved to Sheboygan and 
on March 10, 1875, he was married to Miss Doris Meyer of Howards Grove. She 
preceded him in death fifteen years ago. Mr. Keller made his home in Sheboygan 
until 1903 when he moved on a farm in the town of Lyndon, remaining there until 
1909. He then moved to Kiel, where he conducted a grocery store for a number of 
years. In 1916 Mr. Keller sold his grocery business at Kiel and went to Chicago, 
where he resided until 1925, when he returned to Sheboygan to spend his remaining 
years. He had since that time resided with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Keller in that 
city. The survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Herman Scheffer, Sheboygan; and two 
sons, William A. Keller of Kiel and Jack O. Keller of Battle Creek, Mich. The 
body was taken to Kiel Wednesday evening and funeral services were held here on 
Saturday afternoon from the Louis Steinberg home. Burial was made in the family 
lot in the Kiel cemetery.
4-14-1927


ELLA KEPPLER

Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Ella Keppler, 72, of
614 Fremont St., Kiel, who died Saturday afternoon at Calumet
Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a brief illness.
The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiated at the 1:30 p.m.
service at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. Burial was
in Kiel Cemetery.
A memorial service was held Monday night by the Kasper-Beckley-
Wilkins American Legion Auxiliary.
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, was in charge of arrangements.
The former Ella Boege was born Aug. 20, 1898 in Kiel, a daughter
of the late John and Mary Balz Boege. She graduated from Kiel
High School in 1916.
On Jan. 27, 1921, she was married to Arno Keppler. He died in 1966.
She was employed at Christel's Department Store in Kiel for many
years, and for the past 20 years she operated the Elite Gift Shop
in Kiel with her sister, Mrs. Mary Duerwaechter.
She was a member of the GUG Germania Society, American Legion
Auxiliary and St. Peter UCC, Kiel.
Survivors include her sister and a grandchild.
A son, James, and a brother and a sister preceded her in death.
7-3-1971
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(20 Aug 1898/Jul 1971/SSDI)
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Miss Ella Boege, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boege, was one of the 
principals in the pretty wedding ceremony which united her in marriage to Arno 
Keppler, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.T. Keppler of this city on Thursday January 27th. 
The ceremony was performed at 12 o'clock with Rev. W.A. Kuether officiating. 
The bride wore a simple gown of blue and carried a bouquet of orange blossoms 
and sweet peas. The maid of honor, Miss Ella Keppler, also wore a gown of blue 
and carried a bouquet of sweet peas and roses. Mr. Rubin Duerwaechter attended 
the groom.
The wedding dinner which was served at the home of the bride's parents, was 
attended by immediate relatives. After a short wedding trip the young couple 
will make their home in this city, Mr. Keppler being employed as rural mail 
carrier on Route No. 2.
Kiel Tri County Record, Feb. 3, 1921 page 1


JAMES KEPPLER

Funeral services were held Saturday for James A. Keppler,
45, of 719 Fourth St., Kiel, who died unexpectedly Thursday 
of an apparent heart attack. He was pronounced dead-on-arrival 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor: officated at the service
at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. Burial was in 
Kiel.
Born on September, 15, 1924 at Kiel, he was a son of Mrs. Ella 
Boege Keppler and the late Arno Keppler. He graduated from
Kiel High School in 1942.
He married the former Eunice Pelikan of Platteville in Milwaukee 
on October 1, 1949.
He was a former owner and operater of the Kiel Cleaners and
for the past seven years was a school bus driver in the Kiel
district.
Survivors include his wife, one daughter, and his mother, Mrs. 
Ella Keppler of Kiel.
His father preceded him in death in 1966.
8-7-1970
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(15 Sep 1924/Aug 1970/SSDI)


DARLENE KIENBAUM

Darlene Marie Kienbaum, 4-months-old daughter of Walter and Lila Jane Kienbaum 
of R. 2, Kiel, died this morning at University Hospital, Madison, where she had 
been a patient for two weeks.
Besides her parents, she is survived by four brothers, one sister, maternal 
grandmother, Mrs. William Bartelt of Plymouth and paternal grandfather, Fred 
Kienbaum of Kiel. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 
Kiel.  The Rev. E. G. Behm, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, will officiate 
and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
The Sheboygan Press, Saturday, February 13, 1965 P. 10


ELAINE D. KIENBAUM

Elaine D. Kienbaum, 71, of 23110 Mueller Road, Kiel, died Saturday evening, 
March 28, 1992, at her home after a lingering illness with cancer.
Funeral services will be 6 p.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. 
Rev. Richard Warnke and Rev. Clare Reiter will officiate with cremation to 
follow.
She was born February 14, 1921, in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Fred and Mary Kattre Kienbaum. She was employed at A.A. 
Laun Furniture Company, Kiel, for 23 years, retiring in 1983. She was a member 
of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Judith Kienbaum of 
rural Elkhart Lake; two grandchildren, Dawn Marie and her husband Richard Lemke, 
Paula Mae and her husband, Brad Priebe; a great grandson, Cody Richard Lemke; 
six brothers, Roland Kienbaum of rural New Holstein, Arno and Marie Kienbaum, 
Walter Kienbaum, Jerome and Pearl Kienbaum, Harvey Kienbaum, all of rural Kiel, 
Willard and Isabell Kienbaum of rural Elkhart Lake. She was preceded in death 
by two sisters, Evangeline Williams and Marie Wittrock.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 p.m. on Tuesday until the 
time of services. Memorial fund has been established in her name.
Herald Times Reporter, March 30, 1992 P. B7


FRED KIENBAUM

Fred Kienbaum, 75, R. 2, Kiel, a retired farmer, died this morning at Calumet 
Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks.
He was born Jan. 17, 1893, at Grimms (Manitowoc County) the son of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Kienbaum, and was married April 13, 1914, to Mary Kattreh, 
at Cato.
Mr. Kienbaum was employed at the lime kiln at Cato before his marriage. They 
then operated a farm in the Town of Schleswig.  His wife died in 1953.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Marie) Wittrock, Kiel, Mrs. Mattie 
(Evangeline) Williams, rural New Holstein, and Miss Elaine Kienbaum, at home; 
six sons, Roland, Jerome, Walter, Arno and Harvey, all of Kiel; 24 grandchildren, 
three great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Emma Schmidt, Edgerton, Wis.
Two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Church with the Rev. 
C. L. Riter, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Wednesday to 
11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church from noon to the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, May 13, 1969 – P. 12
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(Fred C./17 Jan 1893/15 May 1969/SSDI)


LILA KIENBAUM

Mrs. Walter (Lila Jane) Kienbaum, 62, of 22516 Mueller Road, Kiel, died Saturday 
at her home.  
She was born Nov. 23, 1924, in the town of Mitchell a daughter of the late William 
and Ottilie Matthies Bartelt. She attended Kewaskum High School.
On Oct. 31, 1958, she married Walter Kienbaum in Dubuque, Iowa. For the past 20 
years, she worked at Chilton Metal Products in Chilton. Before that she worked at 
Kohler Co. for a number of years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in 
Kiel.  
Surviving are her husband; six sons, Kurt Meyers of Chilton, Thomas and Timothy 
Kienbaum, both of Kiel, Keith Kienbaum of Rockville, Matthew and Mark both at home; 
a daughter, Kathleen Kienbaum of New Holstein; eight grandchildren; three brothers, 
Orlando Bartelt of Plymouth, Vilas Bartelt of Cascade and Orville Bartelt of St. 
Louis, Mo.; and a sister, Mrs. Thomas (Darlene) Collier of Milwaukee. A daughter, 
two brothers, and a sister preceded her in death.  
The funeral service will be Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, in Kiel. The Rev. 
Richard Warnke, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel, will be officiant. Burial 
will be in Kiel Cemetery.  
No newspaper named – April 25, 1987
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(23 Nov 1924/Apr 1987/SSDI)


MARY KIENBAUM

Mrs. Fred Kienbaum, 67, died early this morning at St. Nicholas Hospital after 
a lingering illness.
Her maiden name was Mary Katterh, born Feb. 21, 1885, in the town of Cato, 
Manitowoc County.  She was the daughter of Fred and Henriette and was married 
April 13, 1914, to Fred Kienbaum.  The couple lived in Valders for three years 
and since then have lived on a farm in town Schleswig.
Survivors are her husband, three daughters; Mrs. Henry (Marie) Wittroch, Kiel; 
Mrs. Mattie (Evangeline) Williams, Town New Holstein; and Miss Elaine, who 
lived at home; six sons; Roland and Walter, at home; Arno and Jerome, Kiel; 
Willard, Town Rhine, and Pvt. Harvey; and 14 grandchildren; two brothers, 
Herman, Cato, and Louis, Sheboygan. He(sic) has three sisters: Mrs. Theodore 
Jeske, Valders; Mrs. Alma Jacops, California; Mrs. Emma Kleinfeld, Plymouth. 
His parents and one sister preceded him in death. (sic)
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 
Kiel, the Rev. E. G. Behm, officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Tuesday until 
11 a.m. Wednesday and from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the church.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, August 11, 1952 – P. 9


OTTO KIENBAUM

Man Fatally Hurt Tuesday Near Valders
Valders (Special) – Otto Kienbaum, 64, of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, was injured 
fatally Tuesday when he was struck by a truck while walking along Highway 57, 
a quarter-mile north of the Sheboygan County line.
Kienbaum, a bachelor who resided with a brother, Fred, on a farm two miles 
south of Kiel, had spent the afternoon in Kiel and was walking home when the 
mishap occurred.
He was struck by a Green Bay and Chicago Line semi-trailer truck which, traffic 
officers reported, was drive by Almond Plisch of 718 10th Ave., Green Bay.
Plisch told Dr. Theodore Tietgen, Manitowoc County coroner, and Sheriff Lester 
Nichols that he first saw Kienbaum walking south on the left side of the highway. 
The truck also was southbound.
He said that Kienbaum suddenly veered out onto the highway and cut across to the 
west side.  Plisch said he swerved the truck in an attempt to avoid an accident, 
but the rear end of the semi-trailer struck Kienbaum.
Mr. Kienbaum was born Sept. 7, 1888, in Germany, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
William Kienbaum. He had made his home in the Town of Schleswig for many years.
Survivors are two brothers, Herman of Two Rivers, and Fred, Town Schleswig, and 
two sisters, Mrs. Herman Schmidt, Whitewater, Wis., and Mrs. Emma Schmidt of 
Evelyn, Wis.  A sister, Annie of Oshkosh, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home 
in Kiel with the Rev. E. G. Behm, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, 
officiating.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, March 18, 1953 – Front Page


ROLAND KIENBAUM

Roland Kienbaum, 80, formerly of W1373 Highway 149, New Holstein, Wis., died 
Monday morning, Jan. 2, 1995 at Willowdale Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center, 
New Holstein, where he resided since June 1994. He was born Nov. 10, 1914 in 
Valders, Wis., son of the late Frederick and Mary Kattreh Kienbaum. Roland was 
employed at A. A. Laun Furniture Company in Kiel for over 20 years until his 
retirement. Roland never married.  
Survivors include four brothers; Arno (Marie) Kiel; Jerome (Pearl) Kiel; Willard 
(Isabell), rural Elkhart lake; Harvey, rural Kiel and numerous nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.  
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel with the 
Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper or date cited


WALTER KIENBAUM

Walter W. Kienbaum, 68, of 22516 Mueller Road, Kiel, died Monday morning 
December 19, 1994, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.  
He was born August 11, 1926, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late 
Frederick and Mary Kattreh Keinbaum.  He attended Kiel schools. On October 31, 
1958, he married Lila Jane Bartelt in Dubuque, Iowa. He was employed at Ehnert’s 
Construction until entering the United State Army serving in Korea from 1952–1954. 
After service he was employed at Ehnert’s Construction until joining Crystal Lake 
Crushed Stone Company, working for the company for 30 years, retiring in 1988. He 
was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War.  
His wife Lila Jane preceded him in death on April 25, 1987. Survivors include 
seven children; Kurt (Marguerite) Myers, Chilton; Thomas (Lanette), Kiel; Timothy 
(Gerilyn), School Hill; Keith (Geriann) Kiel; Kathleen and fiancee Kevin, Manitowoc; 
Matthew, Kiel; and Mark, Manitowoc.
He is further survived by nine grandchildren and five brothers; Roland, Kiel; Arno 
(Marie) Kiel; Jerome (Pearl) Kiel; Willard (Isabelle) rural Kiel; and Harvey of 
Kiel. He was preceded in death by one great granddaughter, one daughter, Darlene 
and two sisters. 
Funeral services were held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. 
Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – December 22, 1994


CARL H. KIRCHER

Carl H. Kircher, age 75, died suddenly at 4:20 o’clock on Friday afternoon 
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Spindler, at 202 Fremont street, 
as a result of heart attack.
Mr. Kircher had complained to his daughter of not feeling well earlier in 
the day. The deceased, who was the son of the late William and Caroline 
Kircher, was born on a farm in the town of Schleswig, Dec. 9, 1856, where he 
grew to manhood. Mr. Kircher was married twice, and his first marriage 
occurred on Dec. 1, 1882, to Wilhelmina Meyer in the town of Herman, who 
preceded him in death on May 17, 1893.
He was married the second time to Mary Strassburger, of the town of Schleswig, 
on Dec. 13, 1894 and the couple located on the Kircher homestead in Schleswig.
Later they disposed of the farm and moved to Kiel, where they resided for the 
past twenty-six years. His second wife also preceded him in death, July 14, 1918.
During their residence in Kiel, Mr. Kircher was employed for many years at the 
Stoelting Brothers Company plant, and for the past nine years he made his home 
with his daughter, Mrs. Spindler. No children were born to him by his first 
marriage. Survivors are four children, two sons and two daughters; Paul Kircher 
of Sheboygan, Martin Kircher of Milwaukee, Mrs. Eleanor Spindler and Mrs. Frank 
(Helena) Jaschob, both of this city; sixteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  
One brother Herman Kircher of Sheboygan, and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Meyer and 
Mrs. Emma Hersog, both of Sheboygan also survive. A daughter, Mrs. Gustave (Lydia) 
Wagenknecht also preceded him in death on Dec. 18, 1918.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the home of Mrs. Eleanor 
Spindler, and at 2 o’clock at the St. Peter Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. 
Worthman officiated and burial was made in the local cemetery. The Mendelssohn 
Choir of the church rendered several selections; “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” “Safe 
In the Arms of Jesus,” and ”Abide With Me.”
Pallbearers were: Anton Meyer, William, Henry and Louis Meyer, and Louis and John 
Hersog. Relatives from Milwaukee, Stratford, Sheboygan, Kohler, Plymouth, Franklin, 
Waldo and Ada attended the last sad rites. - 1932


HERMAN KIRCHER

Herman Kircher, 78, retired Schleswig farmer, died Monday at Sheboygan. He had 
been in failing health for several years. Born in Schleswig in 1869, he spent 
his entire life farming after completing his schooling. He is survived by nine 
nieces and 15 nephews. Four sisters and a brother preceded him in death.  
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel with interment 
in the Kiel cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 28, 1947


MARTIN W. KIRCHER

Martin W. Kircher, 59, a former Kiel resident, died Wednesday at
Sioux Falls, S. D. 
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Peter
Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel with the Rev. Vernon 
Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.
Mr. Kircher was born Sept. 15, 1898, in Kiel, son of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kircher. He attended Kiel schools and graduated
from the high school there in 1913. He was employed at the State
Bank of Kiel until 1924 when he moved to Milwaukee where he served 
for 2 years as auditor for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The 
past 15 years he has served at the Sioux Falls office.
He married the former Jessie Procter in Milwaukee Oct. 24, 1922.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters, a sister, and two grand-
children. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Mieselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel after 7 p.m. 
Friday until 2 p.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church.
(no newspaper named, Aug. 1957)
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A pretty wedding was solemnized at the Ausburg Methodist Episcopal Church in 
Milwaukee Thursday, August 24, when Miss Jessie Proctor, daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Alfred Proctor and Martin Kircher, son of Carl Kircher of Kiel were united 
in marriage, Rev. Frank B. Dunkeley officiated. The bride looked charming in a 
blue gown of Louisiana crepe, exquisitely beaded and wore a hat to match. She 
carried an arm bouquet of sweetpeas and morning roses. Miss Elsie Lemkuil was 
the bridesmaid and Raymond C. Kreiman of Kiel, best man. Miss Lemkuil wore a 
gown of black canton crepe and hat to match. She carried an arm bouquet of 
roses and swansonia. After the services the bridal party and guests motored to 
the Hotel Pfister, where a sumptuous four course dinner was served. The rooms 
were prettily decorated in a color scheme of pink and lavender cut flowers. Mr. 
and Mrs. Kircher left for Chicago that evening where they were met by friends 
of the bridegroom who entertained them at a dinner party at the Hotel LaSalle. 
From there they went to Louisville, Ky., before returning home. The bride 
attended the Waldo High School and for the past four years was employed at the 
H.C. Prange Company store in Sheboygan. She is a popular young lady and has a 
host of friends in Sheboygan as well as in Waldo. Mr. Kircher is a graduate of 
the Kiel High School and also attended the University of Wisconsin. He has held 
the position as assistant cashier of the Kiel State Bank at Kiel for the past 
five years and was also employed at the First Wisconsin National Bank of Milwaukee. 
Mr. and Mrs. Kircher will be at home to their many friends after September 15 at 
1125 N. Sixth Street in Kiel.
Kiel Tri County Record, Aug. 31, 1922 page 1


MARY KIRCHER

Mrs. Carl (Maria Schnuelle) Kircher
On Sunday evening at 8 o’clock, Mrs. Carl Kircher died at her home 
on St. Paul Street from pulmonary disease which since last November 
has kept her bed ridden most of the time. The deceased was born 
Maria Schnuelle on October 20, 1858 in Town Herman, Sheboygan County. 
In 1882 she married Mr. Friedrich Strassburger and the couple settled 
on a farm in Town Herman.  Her husband died in 1888.  The marriage 
had been blessed with three children. On December 13, 1894 she married 
a second time to Mr. Carl Kircher and the couple lived on a farm in 
Town Schleswig. This marriage was blessed with two children. In March 
of 1906 the couple sold the farm and moved to Kiel where they have 
lived ever since. The deceased reached the age of 57 years, 8 months 
and 24 days. Besides her husband, two sons and three daughters, she 
is survived by four brothers, three sisters and 8 grandchildren. The 
burial took place on Wednesday afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery with 
Pastor Rech officiating.  (transcribed from German)
(No newspaper named, no date)


CAROLINE KISSINGER

Mrs. Caroline Kissinger, 83, of Kiel, died late Tuesday at her home there 
after a lingering illness.
Born in the town of Rhine Nov. 2, 1866, Mrs. Kissinger was the daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. John Platz.  She attended school in the town of Rhine and on 
Nov. 15, 1900, was married to Henry Kissinger, of the town of Rhine.
The couple settled in Kiel where they operated a meat market.  Mr. Kissinger 
died in 1903.
Mrs. Kissinger was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church at 
Kiel and of the church Frauenverein.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Simon (Ruby) Fritzenmeier, of Milwaukee; 
three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Adolph 
Eimermann, of Richfield; and two brothers, Phillip, of Kiel, and Leonard, of 
the town of Rhine.  One son, Harvey, died in 1922, and two brothers and two 
sisters also preceded Mrs. Kissinger in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter’s Evangelical and 
Reformed church, the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating, and burial will be in 
the Kiel cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home in Kiel from 1 p.m. Thursday 
until 10 a.m. Friday when the body will be taken to the church.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, January 4, 1950 – P. 12


EMMA KISSINGER

(From the correspondent in Kiel, 05 Mar.)
Peter Klauk, one of the very ill people whom I reported on in a recent column, 
was taken to his final rest Fri. and yesterday Mrs. Kissinger, the other ill 
person, was carried to her grave.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Mar. 1900 
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Last week Thursday at her home, the wife of the butcher Mrs. Henry 
Kissinger – nee Buchmann died, in the prime of her life just short 
of 29 years old, following a three year illness due to tuberculosis. 
The deceased was born in Town Rhine on March 18, 1870.  About nine 
years ago she married her grieving husband.  The marriage produced 
two children, a boy and a girl. Additionally, she is survived by 
her deeply grieving parents and numerous relatives. The burial took 
place on Sunday.  The minister from the Reformed Church (St. Peter 
UCC) celebrated the funeral service at the house of mourning.  The 
funeral procession was lead by the Arion Band to the cemetery where 
her earthly remains were given their final blessing. Mr. Kissinger’s 
fellow members from the Modern Woodmen, took part in the funeral.  
“May she rest in Peace”.
Kiel Record, 1900
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Emma Buchmann Kissinger
birth: 18 March 1870 Rhine, Sheboygan Co., Wis.
death: 1 March 1900 Kiel, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kiel, Wis.
residence: 1900 Kiel, Manitowoc Co.
father: Michael Buchmann
mother: Catherine Kritcer
spouse: Henry Kissinger
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HARVEY A. KISSINGER

Impressive Military Rites Held for Harvey Kissinger
Kiel, Wis. – (Special) – Impressive military funeral services for Harvey Adam 
Kissinger, aged 48, of 508 Broadway street, Kiel, who passed away on Sunday, 
May 31, were held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the C. J. Meiselwitz 
Funeral home in Kiel followed by impressive services at the St. Peter Evangelical 
and Reformed church here at 3 o’clock.  The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of the 
church, officiated and interment was made in the family plot in the Kiel cemetery 
alongside the grave of his wife, Hattie, and son, Harvey, Jr.
The Rev. Mr. Worthman read Psalm 39:4 for his sermon theme, entitled “The Ending 
of the Road”, and a Ladies Chorus sang, “The Lord Is My Shepherd”, “No Love Like 
Thine,” and “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Roland A. 
Griebenow.  Mrs. Griebenow as the organist also players “Largo”, a fitting tribute 
to the deceased as it was one of his best loved musical selections.
The Kiel Municipal band headed the funeral procession and attended the services 
in a body, as well as the Kiel Redmen Lodge, and the American Legion Kasper Post 
No. 99.  The last rites at the cemetery included a last salute to their comrade, 
by the Legion firing squad.  Six members of the 67 club were: Alfred Warnke, 
Lawrence Hennings, Oscar Wendling, Alfred Becker, Raymond Voelker, and Frank 
Koehn.
Mr. Kissinger was a life member of the Kiel Municipal band, a passive member of the 
Kiel fire department, Kiel Redmen lodge, the 67 club, the Kiel American Legion Kasper 
Post No. 99 and the Wolf-Olsen post No. 1230, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Sheboygan.  
The latter organization held a special service at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at 
8 o’clock on Wednesday evening.  There was an abundance of beautiful floral tributes 
from the many organizations of which he was a member and from relatives and friends, 
which showed the high esteem in which the deceased was held.
The deceased, the son of the late Henry and Emma Buchmann Kissinger, was born in Kiel 
on May 19, 1894, and as a child was educated in the Kiel public and high schools. His 
mother preceded him in death in 1900 and his father in 1902.
His wife, the former Hattie Thiessen, whom he married on September 15, 1917, preceded 
him in death, June 29, 1921, and his infant son, Harvey, Jr., died three days later.
Survivors are his foster mother, Mrs. Caroline Platz Kissinger of Kiel, and an only 
sister, Mrs. Simon (Ruby) Fritzemeier of Milwaukee.
Relatives from out-of-town attending the last rites included; Private Howard Fritzemeier 
of Maxwell Field, Montgomery, Ala.; Mrs. George (Caroline) Fritzemeier Wagner of San 
Francisco, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fritzemeier and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Simon 
Fritzemeier of Milwaukee, including relatives from Sheboygan, Milwaukee, town of Rhine, 
Chilton, Howards Grove, town of Russell and Sheboygan Falls.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, June 6, 1942 – P. 2


HATTIE KISSINGER

Mrs. Harvey Kissinger died at her home in Kiel on Wednesday evening at
9:30 o’clock, following the birth of a baby boy born a few days previous.
The deceased, Hattie Thiessen, daughter of Fred Thiessen and Meta Langmak, 
was born on the John K. Arps farm in the town of New Holstein on July 4th, 
1896. Later the parents moved on their own farm moving to Chilton after a 
few years. Mr. Thiessen conducted a machine shop later known as the Steiner 
machine shop property which is at this time owned by the Dorschel, Kroehnke
Lumber Company. In Chilton, the daughter attended the public school and 
when the family moved to Kiel she entered the high school but did not complete 
the course. On September 15, 1917, she was married to Harvey Kissinger of 
Kiel who left for camp shortly after. He had received his call before their 
marriage and left for training on November 19, 1917. He served as a bugler 
with the 340th Infantry, 85th Division, and received his discharge on April 
25th, 1919.
She is survived by her husband, infant son, her parents of Kiel, brothers
and sisters, Elfrieda, Alfred, Edgar and Pearl all at home.
The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Reformed 
church at Kiel, Rev. Rech officiated with interment in the Kiel cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Freund of this village attended the funeral.
1921


HEINRICH KISSINGER

Henry Kissinger, the brother of the livestock buyer, William Kissinger, 
died in Kiel at the age of 38 years, 1 month and 5 days. He leaves his 
wife and several children. The funeral will be Sunday in Kiel.  
Plymouth Post, December 3, 1902
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It is our sad duty to inform you of the death of Mr. Henry Kissinger who died 
last week Thursday morning. Several weeks ago he undertook an operation for 
appendicitus which seemed to be successful and gave him the best hope of a full 
recovery, but later complications set in that caused his death.
The deceased who died far too soon first saw the light of the world 33 years 
ago in Town Rhine. He had a successful butcher shop here for many years and was 
beloved in his circle. Mr. Kissinger was married twice, his first wife died in 
1900, with two surviving children. Two years ago he married his now surviving 
wife who was born a Platz. Besides this wife and the two children, he is survived 
by his parents and several siblings.  
The burial took place on Sunday afternoon with Pastor Roeck officiating. It was 
the largest funeral and included the Modern Woodmen Lodge, the Kiel Mens choir 
and the Kiel Arion Band gave an honor escort to his final rest.  
No newsapaper or date cited


LLOYD KISSINGER

Funeral services for Lloyd (Mike) Kissinger, 65, of 524 Broadway, Kiel, 
who died Monday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, will be held in first 
Presbyterian Church, Kiel. Rev. Joe V. Anderson, pastor, will officiate.  
Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.  
Mr. Kissinger was born July 2, 1917 at Rhine Center, a son of William and 
Minnie Fritzmeier Kissinger.  He was a 1936 graduate of Kiel High School.  
He also attended Carroll College.  He married Jean Schulz of Chilton 
Sept. 22, 1945 at South Bend, Ind.  They resided in Kiel.  
Mr. Kissinger was owner and operator of the Kiel Bottling Works.  He was 
a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel and served as an elder of the 
church.  He was a past member of the Kiel Kiwanis Club and was a former 
alderman in Kiel.
Survivors are his wife; one daughter (private); one son (private); and 
one sister, Mrs. Alfred Hingiss of Kiel.  He was preceded in death by a 
sister.
No newspaper named, October 4, 1982


MINNIE KISSINGER

Mrs. Minnie Kissinger, 79, of 417 Sixth Street, Kiel, widow of William, 
died Tuesday morning at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
The former Minnie Fritzemeier, she was born July 24, 1891 in Hohenhausen, 
Germany, to the late August and Louise Fritzemeier. She came as a child 
to Kiel and attended Kiel schools.
On October 2, 1913, she married Mr. Kissinger of the Town of Rhine in Kiel. 
The couple lived in Rhine Center until 1919 when they moved to Kiel where 
Mr. Kissinger operated the Kiel Bottling Works. He died in 1965. 
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, United Presbyterian 
Women's Organization and Kiel Garden Club.
Survivors include one son, Lloyd of Kiel; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Cereny 
of Racine and Mrs. Alfred Hingiss of Kiel; two grandchildren, and one brother, 
Alvin Fritzemeier of Phoenix, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, in First Presbyterian 
Church, Kiel. The Rev. Allen L. Bowe will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel 
Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Kissinger's name for First 
Presbyterian Church of Kiel. - 1970
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(24 Jul 1891/Nov 1970/SSDI)


WILLIAM KISSINGER

William Kissinger, 77, a retired Kiel businessman, died Sunday morning at his 
home, 417 6th St., in Kiel.
He purchased the A. Henschell & Son Bottling Co., now the Kiel Bottling Works, 
in 1926 and operated the business until his semi-retirement 10 years ago.
Previously, he and a brother were engaged in business in Rhine Center until 1919 
when he moved to Kiel.  For seven years he was employed as a car salesman by the 
Meili-Blumberg Co. in Kiel.
Mr. Kissinger was born Nov. 29, 1888, in the Town of Rhine, a son of the late 
Phillip and Madeline Platz Kissinger, and was married to the former Minnie 
Fritzemeier of Kiel on Oct. 2, 1913.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church at Kiel, the Kiel Red Men Lodge 
and for many years was active in the Kiel Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors are the widow; a son, Lloyd of Kiel; two daughters, Miss Louise Kissinger, 
Racine, and Miss Helen Kissinger, at home; two grandchildren, and a brother, Arthur, 
Elkhart Lake.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, 
Kiel, with the Rev. Allan L. Bowe, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Tuesday until 
11 a.m. Wednesday, and then at the church from Wednesday noon until the hour of 
services.
A memorial in Mr. Kissinger’s name has been established for the church.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, November 29, 1965 – P. 16
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(29 Nov 1888/Nov 1965/SSDI)


EDNA KLAUCK

Kiel, Wis—Mrs. Isadore Klauck, aged 36, passed away at her home 512 Fifth Street 
here Wednesday evening. Mrs. Klauck who was Miss Edna Casper before her marriage 
was born August 3, 1898, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Casper. She lived 
in Kiel all her life and attended the public schools at Kiel and ??? 12, 1927 
was united in marriage to Isadore Klauck. Mr. Klauck is employed at the Kiel 
Woodenware Company. 
Survivors are her husband and three small children, Marion, aged 7, Leslie, 5, 
and Elmer, 2, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Casper of Kiel, a brother, Walter 
Casper of Kiel and her aged grandmother, Mrs. Wilhelmina Jaschob, Kiel.
Sheboygan Press, January 17, 1935


ELEANOR KLAUCK

Rites held Tuesday for Mrs. John J. Klauck
Mrs. John J. Klauck, 71, died at Sheboygan Memorial hospital
Saturday evening. She had been a patient there for the past
week.
The former Eleanore Zerler was born in Kiel, June 21, 1884, 
a daughter of the late Herman and Katherine Bauer Zerler. She
attended Kiel grade and high schools and was confirmed at St.
Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church. She was married to
Mr. Klauck on May 31, 1904.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
One sister and one brother preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral
Home, with the Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating. Burial was in
the Kiel cemetery.
(No newspaper named, 7-10-1958)
(Note: Her obit has marriage on May 30, 1904 and county record is May 31, 1902)


JOHN KLAUCK

Former Resident Dies Thursday
John J. Klauck, 81, a former Kiel resident, died Thursday after suffering
a heart attack at a Sheboygan store. Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor
of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, officiated. Burial was in the
Kiel cemetery.
Mr. Klauck, who had lived at the Abode Nursing Home in Sheboygan for the
past few years, was born March 31, 1883 near Marytown, a son of the late
Frank and Clara Klauck.
He moved to Kiel with his parents and was married to Eleanore Zerler of
Kiel, May 30, 1904(sic). The couple lived at Kiel throughout their married
lives. She preceded him in death in July, 1958.
Mr. Klauck was a cigar maker by trade. He was a member of the Kiel Lodge
and National Council of the United States of Improved Order of Redmen. He
was a co-sponsor and member of Yellowbird No. 15, Degree of Pocahontas.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harvey (Corrine) Jochimsen, New Holstein;
a grandson and three great-grandchildren; four brothers, Edward of Sheboygan,
Joseph of Kohler, William, Los Angeles, California and Oscar, Chicago; and
two sisters, Mrs. Adolph Bruns, New Holstein, and Mrs. John Heilmeier, Eagle
River.
(11-1964 handwritten on obit.-no newspaper named)
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Man Collapses, Dies in Store
John J. Klauck, 82, a former Kiel resident who has been residing at the Abode 
Nursing Home, 913 N. 6th St., collapsed and died this morning of a heart attack 
while shopping in the A and P Super Mart, 832 Niagara Ave.
Police administered oxygen at the scene but he was pronounced dead on arrival 
at St. Nicholas Hospital at 9:45 a.m.
The body was taken to the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel.  Further particulars 
will appear in Saturday’s Press.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, November 6, 1964 – P. 8
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Funeral services for John J. Klauck, 80, a former Kiel resident who died Thursday 
after suffering a heart attack at the Sheboygan A and P Store, will be held at 
2 p.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.  The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor
of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, will officiate and burial will be in 
the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Sunday until the time of services.
Mr. Klauck, who had lived at the Abode Nursing Home in Sheboygan for the past few 
years, was born March 31, 1884, near Marytown, a son of the late Frank and Clara 
Klauck.
He moved to Kiel with his parents and was married to Eleanore Zerler of Kiel on 
May 31, 1904.  The couple lived at Kiel throughout their married lives. She preceded 
him in death in July, 1958.
Mr. Klauck was a cigarmaker by trade.  He was a member of the Kiel Lodge and National 
Council of the United States of Improved Order of Redmen.  He was a co-sponsor and 
member of Yellowbird No. 15, Degree of Pocohantas.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harvey (Corinne) Jochimsen, New Holstein; a grandson 
and three great-grandchildren; four brothers, Edward of Sheboygan, Jack of Kohler, 
William, Los Angeles, and Oscar, Chicago; and two sisters, Mrs. Adolph Bruns, New 
Holstein, and Mrs. John Heilmeier, Eagle River.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, November 7, 1964 – P. 8
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(Note: Her obit has marriage on May 31, 1904 and county record is May 31, 1902)
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(31 Mar 1883/Nov 1964/SSDI)


DORA KLAUS

An invalid for at least fifteen years, Mrs. Dora Klaus died at a county institution 
at Manitowoc on Saturday morning after having reached the age of 73 years. She had 
been at Manitowoc for the past three years. She had made her home in Kiel from 1915 
to 1925, when in July her husband, John Klaus, died, and she was taken to Manitowoc.
The deceased was born in Germany Dec. 7, 1875, and came to this country at the age 
of 35, settling with her husband on a farm in the town of Rhine. Here they lived 
until 1915, when they moved to Kiel. An only child, John, died in infancy.
She leaves no near relatives in this country, and has no brothers or sisters. She 
was laid to rest in the Kiel cemetery this Wednesday afternoon after services at the 
Reformed church, with the Rev. Otto Saewert officiating.
Tri-County Record, September 20, 1928


JOHN KLAUS

John Klaus, died at his home in Kiel after being sick with influenza for the
past six months. He was born in the town of Rhine, April 28, 1858, and in 1894
was married to Dora Glisch. Ten years ago they moved to Kiel and have lived 
there ever since. He is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Anna Volz
of this city. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at the
Reformed church, the Rev. W. Rech officiating. Burial will be made at the Kiel
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 10, 1925  p.9


JOSEPH KLEIN

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1897: 
(From the correspondent in Kiel, 26 Jan.)
Joseph Klein, who farmed 2 miles from Kiel, died last week of laryngeal 
consumption. Burial was Fri. in the Kiel cemetery.


THERESIA KLEIN

Mrs. Theresa(sic) Klein, 80, Is Laid to Rest on Wednesday
The death of Mrs. Theresa Klein, aged 80, occurred at 3:50 a.m. 
Sunday morning, following and illness of five days of pneumonia.
Mrs. Klein passed away at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Ira 
Charles, in the town of Rhine.
The deceased was born in Stutternheim-Saxony – Reimer, Germany, on 
March 2, 1856, the daughter of the late Andraes(sic) and Wilhelmina 
Strassburg. At the age of one year she came to this country with her 
parents who located on a farm near Sheboygan Falls. She was united 
in marriage with Joseph Klein on September 16, 1874, who preceded her 
in death January 16, 1896. Immediately after the young couple located 
on the present farm homestead, now owned by her granddaughter, Mrs. 
Charles.
Two children were born to this union, of whom one daughter, Mrs. Emma 
Zenk, passed away December 1, 1905, and one daughter, Mrs. Augusta 
Kasper, residing at Hilbert. Survivors are two granddaughters whom she 
reared and brought up as her own children, Mrs. Albert (Lind) Zenk-Laack 
of Plymouth, and Mrs. Ira (Erna) Zenk-Laack on the homestead farm; and 
a granddaughter, Mrs. Jake Jaeckels; and three grandsons, Allen Laack, 
Merlyn Charles, and Donald Jaeckels.
The funeral services were conducted at the family residence in the town 
of Rhine on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, with services at 2 
o’clock at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. 
E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be made in the local cemetery.
October 29, 1936 


ALFRED E. KLEMME

Former Kiel Resident Killed in Accident
Fond du Lac County Car Crash Fatal
Alfred Klemme, 24, is Dead as Results of Skull Fracture He Sustained in Crash
Kiel – Alfred Klemme, 24, former resident of Kiel and late of Evanston, Illinois, 
was killed instantly Monday at 10 p.m., when the car he was driving sideswiped an 
auto driven by Melvin Dorn of St. Anne on County Trunk U, between Marytown and 
Wolf Lake.
Mr. Klemme died of  fractured skull, and the left side of his face was crushed.
Milton Klemme, brother of Alfred, from Chicago, sustained cuts and bruises about 
the face, and Julian Schmitts of New Holstein was reported bruised slightly about 
the body.  As far as can be ascertained the Dorn boy was not injured.
The accident happened when the coupe driven by Alfred Klemme, and the sedan driven 
by Mr. Dorn, sideswiping locked left front wheels.
Vacationing At Kiel
The deceased was spending a month’s vacation with his father who lives near Kiel. 
The body will be brought to the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home here, and the services 
will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 2 p.m.  Burial will be made in the 
Kiel cemetery.
The deceased was born in Webster, July 4, 1910.  The family moved to Kiel while 
Alfred was still a boy, and he received his early education there.  For the past six 
years he has been located in Evanston.
He is survived by his father, August, of near Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Herman Wolff, 
Mrs. Ruth Spielmann and Miss Esther Klemme, all of Chicago; three brothers, Victor 
and Milton of Chicago, and Hugo, living with his father, August.
An investigation is being made by Fond du Lack county officials.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, June 18, 1935 – Front Page


AUGUST KLEMME

August Klemme Dies at His Farm Home Near Kiel
Kiel – August Klemme, 68, passed away on his farm home a mile north of here 
Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 o’clock at 
the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral home with burial in the family lot in the Kiel 
cemetery.
Mr. Klemme was born in Sheboygan Falls May 1, 1873 the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Conrad Klemme and was married to Julia Uproff 46 years ago in town Herman.  
His wife preceded him in death on Sept. 13, 1921, and a son, Alfred, 
in 1935.
Survivors are his children, Hugo and Victor, ov Chicago; Milton, in the army; 
Mrs. Herman Wolff, Mrs. Robert Bishop and Mrs. Ruth Klemme, all of Chicago; 
his brothers, Otto, of Kiel, Carl and Theodore, of town Herman, _____ of 
Plymouth, and Anton, of Kenosha; his sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Blanke and Mrs. 
Laura ____ of Plymouth, and Mrs. Ida Schnuelle of Sheboygan.  There are two 
granddaughters.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, April 30, 1942 – P.6
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August Klemme, 68, died at his farm home, one mile north of Kiel late Wednesday 
afternoon.
He was born at Sheboygan Falls, May 1, 1873 and married Julia Uphoss of the town 
of Herman 46 years ago. She died in 1921.
Mr. Klemme is survived by three sons, Hugo and Victor of Chicago and Milton who 
is serving in the United States Army; three daughters, Mrs. Herman Wolff, Mrs. 
Robert Bishopp and Miss Ruth Klemme all of Chicago; five brothers, Otto of Kiel, 
Carl and Theodore both of Herman, Guido of Plymouth and Anton of Kenosha; three 
sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Blanke and Mrs. Laura Gaffron, both of Plymouth, and Mrs. 
Ida Schnuelle of Sheboygan; and two grand-daughters.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the C.J. Meizelwitz Funeral 
Home in Kiel and burial will be in the family lot in the Kiel cemetery. The body 
will lie in state from Friday afternoon until the hour of sevices at the funeral 
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 30, 1942 P.2


BLANCHE O. KLEMME

Miss Blanche O. Klemme, 59, a former Milwaukee resident, died Thursday afternoon, 
after a lengthy illness, at Calumet Homestead Nursing Home, New Holstein, where 
she had resided the past five weeks.  
She was born April 12, 1925, in Kiel, a daughter of Viola Winkel Klemme and the 
late Walter Klemme.  She was a 1943 graduate of Kiel High School.  Miss Klemme 
then moved to Milwaukee, where she did secretarial work.  For the past six years 
she was employed at the Robert W. Baird Co., until ill health forced her retirement.  
She moved to Kiel in 1982.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel.
Surviving are her mother, of Kiel; a sister (private); and a brother (private).
Funeral services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Richard 
Warnke, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be at Kiel Cemetery.  
No newspaper named, November 22, 1984
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(13 Apr 1925/Nov 1984/SSDI)


DONALD H. KLEMME

Donald H. Klemme, 67, of 21830 Ruh Rd., Kiel, died Friday morning, May 21, 
1993 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, after a courageous 
battle with cancer.  
He was born Dec. 20, 1925 in Kiel, a son of the late Harry and Elsie (Voland) 
Klemme. He was a 1943 graduate of Kiel High School. On Oct. 11, 1947, he 
married Virginia Mayer at the United Church of Christ, Kiel. He was employed 
at the Kiel Roller Mills, Depies Feeds and Marytown Feeds until his retirement. 
He enjoyed weaving carpets and also working in the wood in his backyard. He 
was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, and also a 
member of the church men’s club.  
Survivors include his wife, Virginia; four sons, Dale (Cheryl), Prairie du Chien; 
Charles (Kris), Plymouth; Steven (Mary) rural Kiel; and Mark, New Berlin; three 
daughters, Karen Criter, Minneapolis, Minn.; Peggy Klemme and Debra Coenen, both 
of Appleton; 13 grandchildren; and one brother, Marvin (Peggy) Klemme, Beloit. 
He was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph.  
Funeral services were held Monday, May 24 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Louis Corners. The Rev. Claire Reiter was the officiant. Burial was in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – May 27, 1993
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(20 Dec 1925/21 May 1993/SSDI)


ELSIE S. KLEMME

Mrs. Harry Klemme, 86, of 10 E. Fremont St., Kiel died unexpectedly 
at her home Thursday morning, apparently after being stricken by a 
heart attack. 
The former Elsie Voland, she was born October 30, 1898. in the Town 
of Schleswig (Manitowoc County), a daughter of the late Alfred and 
Mary Pickruhn Voland.  She attended school at Kiel and Elkhart Lake. 
On October 16, 1920, she and Harry Klemme were married at Louis 
Corners. 
They resided in Kiel, where Mr. Klemme and his brother operated the 
Kiel Roller Mill for 34 years.  Mr. and Mrs. Klemme celebrated their 
golden wedding anniversary in 1970.  She was a member of Trinity 
Lutheran Church, Kiel, and a charter member of its Ladies Aid 
Society.
Survivors are her husband; two sons (private); 11 grandchildren, nine 
great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Hilda Prahl of Kiel.  She 
was preceded in death by one son, one granddaughter, one sister and 
one brother.
Funeral services will be on Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, 
with the Rev. Richard Warnke, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be 
in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, January 31, 1985
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(30 Oct 1898/Jan 1985/SSDI)
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Notes from Kiel:
Miss Elsie Voland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Voland of 
Schleswig, was united in marriage Saturday afternoon to Harry H. 
Klemme of Kiel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klemme. The ceremony 
was performed at the home of the bride's parents at 3:30, Rev. 
Kuether of Louis Corners officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Klemme left 
for a two weeks' honeymoon trip on Sunday morning. They will make 
their home at Kiel, where Mr. Klemme is a part of the Kiel Roller 
Mills.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 21, 1920


HARRY KLEMME

Harry H. Klemme, 91, formerly of 10 East Fremont St., Kiel, died Thursday 
afternoon, at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where he had been a 
resident since January.
He was born on Jan. 12, 1897 in Louis Corners, the son of the late Henry 
and Ottilie (Thielke) Klemme. He attended school in Louis Corners.
On Oct. 16, 1920, he married Elsie Voland. They celebrated their Golden 
Wedding anniversary in 1970. She preceded him in death on Jan. 31, 1985.
Klemme and his brother, Walter operated the former Kiel Roller Mills for 
34 years until retiring,
Klemine operated a 675 acre state licensed fur farm which the state 
purchased in 1962 and is now known as the Kiel Marsh and also donated the 
Kiel dam to the City of Kiel.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and was on the church 
council for 15 years as treasurer. He represented Manitowoc County on the 
Wisconsin Conservation Congress in Madison for 15 years and was a director 
of Citizens State Bank of Kiel for 34 years.
Survivors are two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Virginia of Kiel, 
and Marvin and Peggy of Beloit, Wisconsin;11 grandchildren; 11 great-
grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Laura Chamberlain of Madison. A son, Ralph; 
a brother, a sister and a granddaughter preceded him in death.
(No newspaper named and no date)
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(Harry H./12 Jan 1897/27 Oct 1988/SSDI)
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Notes from Kiel:
Miss Elsie Voland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Voland of 
Schleswig, was united in marriage Saturday afternoon to Harry H. 
Klemme of Kiel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klemme. The ceremony 
was performed at the home of the bride's parents at 3:30, Rev. 
Kuether of Louis Corners officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Klemme left 
for a two weeks' honeymoon trip on Sunday morning. They will make 
their home at Kiel, where Mr. Klemme is a part of the Kiel Roller 
Mills.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 21, 1920


HENRY KLEMME

H. Klemme, 79, Dies of Influenza
Lifelong Resident of This Community Passes Away First Day of New Year
Henry Klemme, a life-long resident of this county passed away 
at his home on Fremont street in this city on New Year’s morning.
He had apparently recovered from an attack of influenza, and had
left his sick-bed. His body was still in a weakened condition, 
however, and he suffered a relapse in spite of all medical attention, 
he was unable to muster enough strength to overcome the illness.
The deceased was born in this county February 25, 1859 and at the age 
of six years moved with his parents to the family homestead in Louis 
Corners. On Nov. 29, 1885 he was united in marriage to Miss Otelia 
Thielke also of Louis Corners and the couple continued living on the 
homestead.
For the past thirteen years they have lived in this city. Besides his 
wife he leaves the following children: Mrs. John Rabe, Walter, and 
Harry Klemme of this city, and Mrs. Fred Chamberlin of Peoria, Ill.; 
one brother Herman at Stratford and the following sisters, Mrs. Charles 
Miller of Antigo, Mrs. Ernst Glaeser of Portland, Oregon, Mrs. John
Schmidt of Louis Corners, Mrs. D.R. Connell of Beloit, and Mrs. Carl
Thielke of Kiel.
The funeral was held this afternoon at 1 :30 from the home and at 2 
o’clock from the Reformed church. The Rev. O. Saewert conducted the
services and the body was laid to rest in the Kiel cemetery.  - 1929
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Henry Klemme, Kiel Resident Dies There
Henry Anton Klemme, well known and highly respected citizen of Kiel 
passed away there Tuesday after a three weeks illness, as a result of 
a heart attack. Mr. Klemme was born February 25, 1859, on a farm near 
Johnsonville in Sheboygan county, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Klemme. 
He was united in marriage to Miss Ottille Thielke of Louis Corners, on 
November 29, 1885, and the couple located on a farm at Louis Corners 
which they conducted until thirteen years ago when they moved to Kiel.
A wife and four children, six sisters and one brother survive. Funeral 
services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 
two o'clock from the St. Peter's Reformed church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 3, 1929 P.2
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Henry Klemme, a former resident of this vicinity died at his home 
on Fremont street in Kiel on New Year’s. He had an attack of flu 
but was recovering when he suffered a relapse. 
He was born in this county Feb. 25, 1859, and at the age of six 
years, was moved with his parents to Louis Corners. On Nov. 29, 
1885, he married Othelia Thielke and continued living on the 
homestead. Thirteen years ago, he moved to Kiel. Besides his widow, 
he is survived by the following children: Mrs. John Robe, Walter 
and Harvey, of this city, and Mrs. Fred Chamberlain of Peoria, Ill. 
The funeral was held Thursday from the Reformed church. 
Manitowoc Times, Monday, January 7, 1929 
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Notes from Kiel:
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral of Henry Klemme here Friday 
afternoon were: Mr. and Mrs. Herman Klemme of Stratford, Mrs. Daniel Connell of 
Beloit, Mr. and Mrs. George Beckmann and George and John Thielke of Thorp, Mrs. 
Clara Baer of Tithee, Julius Hintz of Antigo, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chamberlin and 
daughter, Lois of Peoria, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Louis Marx and Mrs. Ida Bahrs of 
Sawyer and about fifty relatives and friends from Sheboygan Falls and vicinity. 
Mrs. Chamberlin, a daughter of the deceased is spending a week with her mother. 
A sister of the deceased, Mrs. August Thielke of Sechlerville, Wis., was unable 
to be here due to illness. The death of Mr. Klemme was not directly due to 
influenza but was caused by a paralytic stroke. He had practically recovered from 
his illness but had not yet left his sick bed. He had reached the age of 69.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 17, 1929


HUGO H. KLEMME

Hugo Klemme, 67, Chicago, a former Kiel area resident, died in Chicago 
Wednesday.
He was born near Plymouth, Sept. 24, 1902, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
August Klemme.
He had been a Chicago resident for about 40 years, but prior to that had 
lived north of Kiel.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Norma Wolf, Chicago, and Mrs. Esther Bishop, 
Twin Lakes, Wis., and two brothers, Victor and Milton, both of Chicago.
He was not married.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter UCC, Kiel, officiating.  
Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, May 7, 1970 – P. 4
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(24 Dec 1902/May 1970/SSDI)


JULIA KLEMME
 
Death claimed Mrs. Aug. Klemme at her home in the town of New Holstein, 
near Kiel, Monday night, after a lingering illness with dropsy. Julia 
Uphoff was born in the town of Herman, Sheboygan county, Sept. 3, 1877, 
and was united in marriage to August Klemme in 1899. After nine years 
residence in the town of Sheboygan Falls the family moved to Wood county, 
and some years later came to Kiel. For the past six years they have 
resided in the town of New Holstein. Besides her husband she leaves four 
sons, and three daughters, her father, Wm. Uphoff of the town of Herman, 
and several brothers and sisters to mourn her death. The funeral will 
take place this, Thursday, afternoon, with interment in the Kiel cemetery.
1921


LINDA KLEMME

Linda A. Klemme, 90, formerly of Kiel, died Saturday at Calumet Homestead 
in New Holstein, where she lived the past six years.
The former Linda Boeger was born Jan. 1, 1894, in the Town of Plymouth, a 
daughter of Fredrick and Marie Karstaedt Boeger.  She attended district 
school.  She married Otto Klemme on Oct. 28, 1916, at Saron Church in the 
Town of Plymouth.  The couple farmed in Town of Schleswig until 1946, when 
Mr. Klemme died and Mrs. Klemme moved to Kiel.  She was employed by Freis 
Von Kiel until retirement in 1960.  Mrs. Klemme was a member of St. Peter 
United Church of Christ, the Womens Guild, and Kiel Senior Citizens.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Eldon (Mariele) Buchholz of rural Kiel; two 
grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.  A son, a granddaughter, and 
two brothers preceded her in death.
The funeral will be Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel.  The Rev. 
John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter UCC, will officiate.  Burial will be in 
Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, June 1984
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(01 Jan 1894/Jun 1984/SSDI)


MILTON G. KLEMME

Milton G. Klemme, 76, W102 Fur Farm Road, Kiel, died at Calumet Memorial Hospital 
in Chilton. 
Funeral services were held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, with the Rev. John 
Baumann, pastor of St. Peter’s UCC as officiant. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
The Kiel VFW Post No. 6707 held a memorial services at the funeral home on Thursday.
Tri-County Record, March 19, 1986


OTTILIE KLEMME
 
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Klemme, 94, who died Thursday morning at 
her home, 214 Freemont St., Kiel, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter 
Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will 
officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
The former Ottilie Thielke was born in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc 
County, on Feb. 17, 1862, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thielke, 
pioneer settlers of the township. She obtained her early education in the 
district shool of the township and was married on Nov. 29, 1885, to Henry 
Klemme of Schleswig.
The marriage ceremony, the first in Zion Lutheran Church of Louis Corners, 
was performed by the late Rev. Martin Denninger. The couple operated a farm 
near Louis Corners until 1915, then moving to Kiel where Mr. Klemme died 
Jan. 1, 1929.
Mrs. Klemme was active in the church and the Frauen Verein of the church. 
On her 90th birthday Mrs. Klemme was a special guest of the Frauen Verein 
and she took part in the program, reciting poetry from memory. Her lifelong 
hobby was growing flowers.
Surviving Mrs. Klemme are two daughters, Mrs. John (Selma) Rabe of Kiel and 
Mrs. Fred (Laura) Chamberlin of Madison; two sons, Walter and Harry of Kiel, 
10 grandchildren, and 12 great granchildren. In addition to the husband, 
four brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. Sunday 
until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the 
body will lie in state until the hour of service.


OTTO KLEMME

Otto C. Klemme, 54, town of Schleswig farmer, was crushed to death between a 
tractor and a new basement he was excavating on his farm, late Tuesday afternoon. 
It was the tenth fatal accident in the county this year. Mr. Klemme was rushed to 
the St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, where he died at 6:30 o’clock last night. 
Dr. Theodore Teitgen, coroner, was not notified of the accident until this noon, 
but announced there will be no inquest.  
The farmer was using a tractor to excavate a basement for a building he planned 
to erect on the farm. In some manner he was pinned between the steering wheel of 
the tractor and the side wall, sustaining a crushed chest.  
Mr. Klemme was born in 1892 in Sheboygan Falls, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad 
Klemme. In 1916 he married Miss Linda Boeger at Plymouth and they settled on 
their present farm in Schleswig.  
Survivors are the wife; one daughter, Mariele, at home; four brothers, Carl, 
town of Herman, Theodore of Postville, Iowa, Gedo of Plymouth and Anton of 
Kenosha; three sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Blank and Mrs. Robert Gaffron of Plymouth 
and Mrs. Ida Schnuelle of Portland, Ore.  
Funeral services will be held at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel, 
the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times – April 24, 1946


RALPH W. KLEMME

Ralph W. Klemme, 61, of 709 Milwaukee St., Kiel, died this morning at his 
home after a lengthy illness.
He was born April 30, 1923, in Kiel, a son of Harry and Elsie Voland Klemme. 
He was a 1941 graduate of Kiel High School.  On Dec. 16, 1944, he married 
Marcella Mayer in Kiel. Mr. Klemme was a Kohler Co. employee and was a member 
of the Kohler Quarter Century Club. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, 
Kiel and was a past member of the Church council and Kiel Municipal Band.
Survivors are his wife, two daughters (private); his parents of Kiel; and two 
brothers, (private).  He was preceded in death by a daughter.
Funeral services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel.  The Rev. Richard 
Warnke, pastor will officiate.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, November 6, 1984
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(30 Apr 1923/Nov 1984/SSDI)


VICTOR KLEMME

Victor Klemme, 78, a former Kiel resident, died Friday at Arlington, Ill.  
He had resided in Mount Prospect, Ill. for the past 12 years.
He was born Nov. 5, 1904 in Plymouth, a son of August and Julia Uphoss Klemme. 
He resided in Kiel until 1924 when he moved to Illinios. 
Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Esther Bishob of Twin Lakes, Wis., and one 
brother Milton Klemme of Kiel. 
Funeral services will be at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.  The Rev. Joe V. 
Anderson, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, will officiate. Burial 
will be in Kiel Cemetery
No newspaper named, March 4, 1983


VIOLA KLEMME

Viola I. Klemme, 86, of 822 Fourth Street, Kiel, died Thursday 
morning, July 12, at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, after 
a brief illness.
She is the former Viola Winkel, born April 17, 1904, in the Town of
Schleswig, daughter of the late Fred and Emilie Feldt Winkel. She 
attended district schools in Rockville.
On September 27, 1924, she married Walter C. Klemme in Louis Corners. 
Her husband, Walter, preceded her in death on January 25, 1978. She 
was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. She was a charter 
member of the Ladies Aid in which she held several offices.
Survivors include one son, one daughter, eight grandchildren; six 
great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, one sister-in-law. She was
preceded in death by one daughter, Blanche Klemme.
Funeral services were held Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel,
with the Rev. Richard Warnke, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the
Kiel cemetery.
(1990 handwritten on obit.-no newspaper named/survivors edited for living)
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Notes from Louis Corners:
The marriage of Miss Viola Winkel to W.C. Klemme took place Saturday. The 
attendants were Hugo Winkel and Miss Lillian Stueven. Rev. W. Kuether performed 
the ceremony. Only immediate relatives were invited. A wedding supper was served 
at the hour of the bride's parents. The couple left for a short honeymoon trip 
on Monday. We all wish them happiness and prosperity.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 2, 1924


WALTER C. KLEMME

Walter C. Klemme, 86, of 822 4th St., Kiel, died Wednesday at
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. 
He was born Dec. 13, 1891 on the Klemme homestead farm at Louis 
Corners, a son of Henry and Ottilie Thielke Klemme.
He was educated in the district school and later took a two-year
short course in farming at the University of Wisconsin.
On Dec. 27, 1915, he married the former Ida Winkel. She died in
September 1919.
On Sept. 27, 1924, he married Viola Winkel at Louis Corners.
Mr. Klemme joined a brother, Harry, in the operation of the Kiel
Roller MIlls in 1920.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and was secretary
of its council for 17 years and secretary-treasurer of the Aid
Association for Lutheran branch for 32 years.
In 1927 he retired and became custodian at Trinity Lutheran Church.
The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1974.
Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters, eight grandchildren;
a brother, Harry, Kiel, and a sister, Mrs. Laura Chamberlin, Madison.
Another sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran
church, the Rev. Richard Warnke, pastor, officiating. Burial will be
in the Kiel Cemetery.
(1-25-1978 handwritten on obit.-no newspaper named/survivors edited for living)
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(13 Dec 1891/Jan 1978/SSDI)
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Notes from Louis Corners:
The marriage of Miss Viola Winkel to W.C. Klemme took place Saturday. The 
attendants were Hugo Winkel and Miss Lillian Stueven. Rev. W. Kuether performed 
the ceremony. Only immediate relatives were invited. A wedding supper was served 
at the hour of the bride's parents. The couple left for a short honeymoon trip 
on Monday. We all wish them happiness and prosperity.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 2, 1924


ARVIN KLETZIEN

Arvin G. Kletzien, 77, of 1407 Wisconsin Avenue, New Holstein, a retired Town 
of Schleswig farmer, died Monday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.  
He was born November 29, 1901, in the town of Schleswig, son of Otto and Anna 
Heidemann Kletzien. He attended district School. On June 30, 1930, he married 
Myrtle Radandt at Waukegan, Illinois. They lived in Sheboygan for five years 
before moving to the Kletzien Homestead farm in the town of Schleswig, which 
they operated until their retirement in 1967. The couple then moved to 
Manitowoc, and in August 1979, to New Holstein.
Survivors are his wife; a son, Robert of Green Bay; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Prange 
of Sheboygan; and two children.
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Reverend 
Hilbert Klein, pastor of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig, 
will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record, April 24, 1980
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Arvin G. Kletzien, 77, of 1407 Wisconsin Ave., New Holstein, a retired Town of 
Schleswig farmer, died Monday morning, April 21, at Calumet Memorial Hospital, 
Chilton.
Funeral services willl be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. 
The Rev. Hilbert Klein, pastor of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of 
Schleswig, will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Kletzien was born Nov. 29, 1902, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late 
Otto and Anna Heidemann Kletzien. He attended a district school and married 
Myrtle Radandt June 30, 1930, at Waukegan, Ill. They lived in Sheboygan 5 years 
before moving to the Kletzien homestead farm in Schleswig. Retiring from farming 
in 1967, they moved to Manitowoc and August of 1979 to New Holstein.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Robert of Green Bay, a sister, Mrs. Lillian 
Prange of Sheboygan and two grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday 
until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 1980 P.3
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(29 Nov 1902/Apr 1980/SSDI)


MYRTLE KLETZIEN

Kletzien, Myrtle, 87, Shawano. Private funeral services were held today at Devine 
Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shawano. Born-Swedberg Funeral Home, Shawano, 
assisted the family.
Green Bay Press Gazette, Tuesday, December 27, 1994 P. A4
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(23 Jun 1907/26 Dec 1994/SSDI)