KIEL CEMETERY OBITUARIES ME

BRUCE W. MEIER

Bruce W. Meier, 51, of 1515 Michigan Ave., New Holstein, died Wednesday, 
Sept. 18, 1996 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan from complications of 
diabetes. 
He was born July 13, 1945 in Bangor, Maine, son of Willard and Elizabeth Webber 
Meier. He was a 1963 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran High School in Milwaukee. 
In 1975 he received his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Martin 
Luthar College in new Ulm, Minn. He also received two associate degrees in 
computer science from Lakeshore Technical College. 
On July 9, 1975 he married Juliane Hauf at Divinity Lutheran Church in St. Paul, 
Minn.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel, a National Train Advisor for 
Lutheran Pioneers and a federation delegate for Manitowoc Lutheran high School. 
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Sara of Duluth, Minn.; Meredith and 
Emily at home; his parents, Bill and Libby Meier of Waukesha; his mother-in-law, 
Irene Hauf of New Holstein; one brother, David (Cindy) Meier Of Hartland; two 
sisters, Karen (Jim) Bennett of Milwaukee and Susan (Daniel) Murtz of Glenview, 
Ill. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.  
Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel, with the Rev. 
Richard Warnke, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel City Cemetery.
No newspaper or date cited


PETER MEINERT

Peter Meinert Of Kiel Passes Away Following Stroke
Kiel—(Special)—Peter Meinert, 88, long time resident of this community, 
passed away at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Greve, 908 Fremont 
Avenue, at 9:30 a.m. today. He enjoyed good health on his 88th birthday 
anniversary recently, but Sunday suffered a stroke and passed away 
quietly as a result. The deceased was born in Germany, February 13, 1843, 
and came to this country in August, 1866.  He settled on a farm near New 
Holstein and in 1875 came to this city, where he conducted a grain and 
cattle business.  He was married to Miss Catherine Stofes (sic) of New 
Holstein on December 2, 1867.  At the age of 72 years, the couple came 
here to make their home with their daughter, and two years later Mrs. 
Meinert passed away. 
He is survived by four children, Mrs. Pauline Greve and Mrs. Mary 
Matthaeus of Kiel, Mrs. Carl Reiss of Andes, Montana, and John Meinert 
of Kiel. Seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive.  
Services will be held at the home here at 2 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. E. L. 
Worthman, pastor of St. Peter’s Reformed church, officiating.  Interment 
will be made in the family lot in Kiel cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, February 25, 1931


ADELE MEISELWITZ

Miss Adele Meiselwitz, 52, of the Town of Rhine, died at the Sheboygan County 
hospital early Thursday.
The daughter of the late Adolph and Louise Berg Meiselwitz, she was born on 
June 5, 1906, in Kiel.  Her parents moved to the Town of Rhine when she was 
young, and she attended the Harrison school.
Survivors include two sisters, Miss Clara and Miss Romilda Meiselwitz, Town 
of Rhine, and three brothers, Wilfred, Town of Rhine, Walter of Plymouth, and 
Rolf of Kiel.
Services were held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home the Rev. Vernon 
Jaberg officiating.  Burial was in the Kiel cemetery.
No newspaper named, April 9, 1959


ADELGUNDE HENRIETTE WRIEDT MEISELWITZ

During the night between Wednesday and Thursday, Mrs. Adelgunde Henriette
Meiselwitz, the wife of Mr. Wm. Meiselwitz Sr. died at the age of 72 years,
2 months and 14 days after a lengthy illness. The deceased was born on April
15, 1839 in Oldenburg, Germany and left Germany with her parents and siblings
in 1853 to come to America. During the ocean voyage her parents and one
brother died, leaving her and her sister to land in America alone. First they
came to Sheboygan and from there to Kiel. In 1859 she married Detlef Wriedt
and the couple settled on a farm in the Town of New Holstein, and the marriage
produced two children. After six years her husband died. In 1866 she married
a second time to Wm. Meiselwitz and moved with him to a farm near Kiel. This
marriage was blessed with four sons of whom one died before his mother. 
Twelve years ago they moved to Kiel for their retirement years. About two
months ago she became ill with a nervous complaint from which she now
slipped into a peaceful death. She leaves behind her husband, three sons,
two daughters and three daughter-in-laws and 23 grandchildren. The burial
took place on Saturday afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery with Paster Roch
(St. Peter UCC) officiating.
Kiel Record - 1911 (translated from German)
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Henrietta Meieselwitz nee Vordensand (v.10 p.628)
Wife [of William Meieslwitz]
April 15, 1839-June 28, 1911
For parents there is only the word “Vornsand”
Born Germany
Died from “coma, 2 days –senile dementia, 2 months”
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery
(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


ADOLPH MEISELWITZ  (d. 1952)

Adolph Meiselwitz and Louise Berg (v.6 p.313)
Sept. 12, 1895 in religious ceremony, Kiel
Adolph Meiselwitz
Son of Wilhelm Meiselwitz and Henriette Vordensand
Born Town of Schleswig –carpenter 
Louise Berg
Daughter of Ernst Berg and Caroline Reseburg
Born Town of Schleswig
Witnesses Emil Berg and C. J. Mieselwitz
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From Sheboygan county death records:
Adolph Frederick Meiselwitz (v.61 p.35)
Nov. 8, 1869-Aug. 12, 1952
Husband of Louise Berg
Son of William Meiselwitz and Henrietta Vordensand
Born Wisconsin –farmer 
Died from “comminated intertrochantric fracture of the left femur 
   –nephritis and myocarditis –accident at home on Aug. 2, 1952 
   –fell off step at home”
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery
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A. F. Meiselwitz Rites To Be Held Thursday  P. M.
The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate at funeral services for 
Adolph F. Meiselwitz, 82, this afternoon, Thursday, at the St. 
Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. Mr. Meiselwitz died at a 
Sheboygan hospital Tuesday morning.
Mr. Meiselwitz was born November 8, 1869, in the town of Schleswig; 
the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Meiselwitz. September 12, 1895, he 
was married to Miss Louise Berg. She preceded him in death in December, 
1950. Several years after his marriage he followed the carpenter's 
trade and then operated a shoe business in Kiel until 1913 when he 
moved to a farm in Town Rhine,
Survivors are three daughters, the Misses Clara Rumilda(?) and Adela, 
all at home; three sons, Wilfred at home, Walter of Plymouth, and 
Rolf of Kiel; also eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; 
one sister, Mrs. Dora Klopfer of California, and two brothers, William 
and Carl of Kiel.
He was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church.
(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


ADOLPH W. MEISELWITZ  (d. 1964)

Funeral services were held for Adolph Meiselwitz, 68, former operator of the 
Kiel Manufacturing company, Saturday afternoon at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home 
with Rev. Allen Bowe officiating. Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. He 
died at Las Vegas, Nevada, September 29.
Mr. Meiselwitz established the Kiel Manufacturing Company in 1930 and operated 
the business until 1960. Previously, he had been employed at Mitchell, South 
Dakota, as a city engineer and later worked at the former Bradford and Wright 
plant at Oshkosh as an industrial engineer. He was born at Kiel on July 28, 
1896, a son of the late Carl J. and Minnie Meiselwitz. After graduating from 
Kiel high school in 1914, he attended the University of Wisconsin, receiving 
his degree in 1918, and entered the Army, serving in World War I. Mr. Meiselwitz 
was married October 23, 1927, to Jane Smith of Oshkosh. She preceded him in death 
in September, 1959. For the past four years he has been making his home with his 
daughters.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Austin (Jane) Brownrigg, Las Vegas, and Mrs. 
Hubert (Patricia) Bartel, Jr., of Tustin, California; four grandchildren; two 
sisters, Mrs. Edward Herriges and Mrs. Carl Stumpf, both of Kiel; and a brother, 
Henry of Kiel.
No newspaper named, October 1964


ARTHUR MEISELWITZ    (d. 1905)

From Manitowoc county death records:
Arthur Meieslwitz(sic) (v.7 p.376)
Husband of Emma
Nov. 2, 1875-Oct. 1905
Son of Wm. Meieslwitz and Henrietta [Vordensand]
Born Town of Schleswig –laborer 
Died from “shock and hemorrhage –run over by railroad train 
   –lived about 15 minutes after accident”
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery
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From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1905:
A terrible railroad accident took place Fri. morning in Kiel. 
Arthur Meiselwitz was driving an ice delivery wagon for Mr. 
H. Goeres, Jr. As he came from Hinzeville onto Freemont St. 
and was crossing the tracks at the railroad station, an engine 
struck the wagon and he was thrown onto the tracks. He died 
instantly. The buildings at this point are right against the 
tracks and it’s impossible to see an approaching train. It was 
not a regular engine but a locomotive with several freight cars 
which had come from the storehouse. The unfortunate man was 30 
yrs. old, was well thought of and admired, and is survived by 
a wife and one child.
(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


ARTHUR MEISELWITZ    (d. 1983)

Arthur L. Meiselwitz, 48, of Route 2, Elkhart Lake, died unexpectedly Thursday 
night shortly after admittance to Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after suffering 
a heart attack. 
He was born July 15, 1934, in Kiel, a son of the late Lester and Lillian Mattes 
Meiselwitz. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1952. On July 1, 1967, he 
married Sharon Gorsege in Kiel. The couple farmed in the town of Rhine, and he 
was employed at Kretsch Brothers, Kiel. He was a member of Hermitage Conservation 
Club, Elkhart Lake, and Kiel Fish and Game Club.  
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Rachael of Madison; six sons, Paul of 
Little Elkhart Lake, Craig of Seminole, Fla., David of Norfolk, Va., Reid, Darren 
and Jeff, all at home; a granddaughter; and a sister, Mrs. Donald Kruecke of 
Brookfield.  
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Joe V. 
Anderson, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, will officiate. Burial will 
be in Kiel Cemetery. 
Kiel Tri-County Record – March 16, 1983


INFANT DAUGHTER OF CARL MEISELWITZ

From Manitowoc county death records:
Meiselwitz, still born girl (v.11 p.115)
Dec. 4, 1911-Dec. 4, 1911
Daughter of Carl Mieselwitz (born Wisconsin) and Minnie Zimmermann (born Ohio)
Died from “still born”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery


CARL J. MEISELWITZ  (d. 1959)

Carl J. Meiselwitz, 91, of Kiel Is Summoned Thursday
Kiel - Carl J. Meiselwitz, 91, pioneer, Kiel furniture dealer and funeral 
director, died Thursday afternoon at Calument Memorial Hospital, Chilton, 
where he had been a patient for 10 days. He made his home at 612 4th St.
Active in church and community affairs for many years, Mr. Meiselwitz was 
a charter member of the First Presbyterian Church, Charter member and a 
past president of the Kiel Chamber of Commerce, a past director and a 
former president of the State Bank of Kiel, and served as a member of the 
city park board for many years.
He established his furniture store and funeral home in Kiel in the fall of 
1898.
Born just a mile north of Kiel in the Town of Schleswig on Dec. 31, 1867, 
he was a son of the late William and Henrietta Meiselwitz, and received his 
education in the Kiel public schools.
Prior to his marriage on Oct. 30, 1895, in Kiel, to the former Minnie 
Zimmermann, he was employed in Chicago. His wife died in December, 1911.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Henrietta) Herriges of Random Lake, 
Mrs. Carl (Helen) Stumpf of Kiel; two sons, Adolph and Henry of Kiel; 10 
grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters 
also preceded him in death.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church. 
The Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 4 p.m. today until 11 a.m. 
Saturday and then at the church from noon.
(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


CARL WM. MEISELWITZ  (d. 1915)

On Monday, at the home of his son Adolph in the Town of Rhine, where he has 
been looked after for the past two years, Mr. Carl Wm. Meiselwitz died from 
a stroke that he had a few days earlier, which was his second stroke. The
deceased a long time resident and well-known citizen of Kiel was born on 
February 23, 1834 in Gebirgsdorf, Schlesein, Germany. In 1861 he immigrated 
to America with his father and settled in Kiel. In 1866 he married Mrs.
Henrietta (nee Bornsand) Wriedt and moved to a farm north of Kiel, which is 
now operated by his son Wm. Meiselwitz Jr. The marriage was blessed with four 
sons of whom, Arthur died a few years ago. In 1911 his wife passed away. Mr. 
Meiselwitz had been blessed with good health until about two years ago when 
he had his first stroke that left him paralyzed on one side. Since then he 
has been cared for at the home of his son Adolph in the Town of Rhine. A 
second stroke on Sunday, brought about his death. He had reached the age of
81 years, 1 month and 19 days, and leaves behind three sons, Carl, Adolph
and Wilhelm, and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Dora Klopfer of Seattle, Washington 
and Mrs. Johanna Mulcahy of Sandpoint, Idaho and one sister in Germany, 
numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The burial will take place
today (Thursday) afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery with Pastor Rech (St. Peter UCC) 
officiating.
Kiel Record - 1915
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From Manitowoc county marriage records:
Carl Wm. Meiselwitz and Mrs. Henrietta Wriedt (v.3 p.66)
Married Nov. 22, 1866 in civil ceremony in Town of Schleswig
Carl Wm. Meisselwitz
Son of Gottfried Meiselwitz and Maria Elizabeth
Born Prussia –farmer in Schleswig
Mrs. Henrietta Wriedt
Daughter of Friederich Diedrich Fahren and Margaretha


CLARA MEISELWITZ    (d. 1907)

Death on Tuesday last week of Mrs. W. Meiselwitz of Kiel in an Appleton hospital 
where she had undergone a kidney operation. Mrs. Meiselwitz was just 26 years 
old. She is survived by her husband and 3 children, as well as her mother, Mrs. 
Burkhart, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1906
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Tuesday, Dr. Schaper and Dr. Sleyster performed surgery at the hospital in 
Appleton on Mrs. Wm. Meiselwitz for kidney cancer with a successful outcome. 
However, due to the patient's weakened condition, she died only a few hours 
later. Mrs. Meiselwitz - nee Burkhardt was only 26 years old and had been married 
to Mr. Meiselwitz for seven years. Besides her husband, three small children, her 
mother, three brothers and three sisters mourn her death. "Our sympathies to the 
deeply grieving family." The coffin arrived yesterday afternoon. The burial will 
take place on Saturday afternoon from the house of mourning.
Kiel Record, (should be 1906)
(Note: The stone has 1907 on it, possibly a new stone and wrong date was put on)
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Name Clara Burkardt Meisselwitz  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1906  
Event Place Outagamie County, Wisconsin  
Residence Place Kiel, Wis.  
Gender Female  
Age 27  
Marital Status Married  
Race Cauc.  
Birth Date 20 Oct 1879  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1879  
Birthplace Kiel  
Burial Date 14 Nov 1906  
Burial Place Kiel, Wis.  
Father's Name Math. Burkhardt  
Father's Birthplace Germany  
Mother's Name Eliz. Burkhardt  
Mother's Birthplace Germany  
Spouse's Name Wm. Meisselwitz  
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907
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Name Clara Meisselwitz  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 13 Nov 1906  
Event Place Outagamie, Wisconsin  
Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907  


CLARA C. MEISELWITZ    (d. 1990)

Clara C. Meiselwitz, 90, a former Kiel resident, died Sunday afternoon, 
December 16, at the Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where she had been a 
resident for the past 10 years.  
She was born on April 7, 1900, in Kiel, a daughter of the late Adolph F. 
and Louise Berg Meiselwitz.  She was a 1917 graduate of Kiel High School. 
She received her bachelors degree in physical education in 1920 from 
LaCrosse Normal School. In 1925, she graduated from Milwaukee County School 
of Nursing. She was a registered nurse and was employed as a visiting nurse 
in Milwaukee and later at Milwaukee County Hospital and then was a nurse’s 
supervisor at Milwaukee Emergency Hospital. She also taught nursing at 
Milwaukee County Hospital. She retired in 1943 and moved to the Town of 
Rhine where she farmed with her parents. In 1963, she moved to Kiel with 
her brother, Wilfred and her sister, Romilda. She was a member of St. 
Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, and the church’s Women’s Guild.  
Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Ella Meiselwitz, Kiel; Mary Meiselwitz, 
a resident of the Calumet Homestead, New Holstein; and nine nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.  
Funeral services will be at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, with 
the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – December 20, 1990
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(Clara C./07 Apr 1900/16 Dec 1990/SSDI)


DOROTHY MEISELWITZ

Dorothy I. Meiselwitz, 86, formerly of Kiel, died Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 22, 
2004 at Sheboygan Progressive Care Center where she resided since 1996. She was 
the former Dorothy I. Casper, born Oct. 14, 1918 in St. Nazianz, daughter of 
the late John and Mary Heim Casper. Dorothy attended St. Gregory Parochial School 
in St. Nazianz. She was married to Fred Broeckert. On Aug. 18, 1987 she married 
Lester Meiselwitz in Manitowoc. 
Lester preceded her in death on January 6, 1982. Dorothy worked at the former 
Hanson Glove Factory, Kiel for a number of years. She retired from Laun Furniture 
Company, Kiel, where she worked for many years. She was a former member of SS 
Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and was currently a member of St. Cyril & 
Methodist Catholic Church, Sheboygan. She had been very active in the socia1 
activities of the Wasserman Building. 
Dorothy enjoyed her life fishing on Lake Winnebago and Lakewood area and hunting 
deer and geese. She also enjoyed socializing with her many friends. Dorothy was 
a wonderful mother and grandmother who enjoyed the visits from her grandchildren. 
She will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Survivors include two 
daughters, Yvonne (Roman) Woelfel, Sheboygan, Emilee (John) Adamavich, Sheboygan; 
one stepdaughter, Janelle Kruecke, Brookfield; one step-daughter-in-law, Sharon 
(Eugene) Grucelski, Elkhart Lake; seven grandchildren, Todd (Mari) Gutschow, San 
Diego, Chris (Annette) Gutschow and Eric (Lolo) Gutschow, both of Corpus Christ, 
Steve (Liz) Gutschow, San Diego, David, Nancy and Mark Woefel, all of Sheboygan. 
She is further survived by 10 step-grandchildren, Paul (Terri) Meiselwitz, Appleton, 
Rachel (Frank) Engebretson, Boyceville, David (Sherri) Meiselwitz, Menomonee, Craig 
Meiselwitz, Illinois, Reid (Donna) Meiselwitz, Cleveland, Darren (Cathy) Meiselwitz, 
Elkhart Lake, Jeff (Tammy) Meiselwitz, Oshkosh, Bob Kruecke, Ron (Carla) Kruecke and 
Scott Kruecke, all of Brookfield; nine greatgrandchildren; nine step great-grand-
children and three step great-great-grandchildren. 
She is further survived by one brother, John (Luanne) Casper, St. Nazianz, one sister, 
Katherine Wichart, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, Ruth Casper, Kiel, nieces, nephews 
and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester; three sisters, 
Edwina Schmitt, Clendora Winkel, Florentina Hartman; one brother, Sylvester Casper; 
one stepson, Art Meiselwitz and one step son-in-law, Donald Kruecke. Funeral mass w11l 
be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 413 
Fremont St., Kiel with the Rev. Loren Nys S.D.S. officiating. Burial will take place 
in the Kiel City Cemetery. 
Friends may call from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday at the CHURCH. A memorial has been 
established in her name. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the 
family.
Sheboygan Press, Dec. 27, 2004


ELLA MEISELWITZ

Ella Johanna (Bonitz) Meiselwitz, age 91, was called home by her Lord Jesus on 
January 3, 2010, at Countryside Manor in the Town of Sheboygan with her son, 
William by her side. Born January 11, 1918, in Mellen, Wisconsin, Ella was a 
daughter of the late Albin and Martha (Schneider) Bonitz. Her parents were born 
and married in the upper Saxony of Germany.
Ella and Rolf C. Meiselwitz, of Kiel, Wisconsin, were married on December 26, 
1941, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mellen.
Her husband, Rolf served overseas during World War II with the Army Air Corps 
in British East Africa. During the war Ella worked as administrative assistant 
and secretary to the Selective Service Appeals Board in Ashland County.
Her husband, Rolf preceded her in death on June 23. 1976.
Survivors include her four children, daughter, Martha (Ron) Gribbins, St. Louis, 
MO, three sons, John and William Meiselwitz, Town of Sheboygan, Rev. Robert 
(Cindy) Meiselwitz, Round Lake Park, IL; her five grandchildren, grandsons, John 
Gribbins, Washington D.C., Timothy (Sharon) Meiselwitz, Round Lake Beach, IL and 
Michael Gribbins, St. Louis, MO; granddaughters, Rebekah Meiselwitz (fiancée, 
John Christian) Gilbert, AZ and Katelyn Meiselwitz, Round Lake Park, IL; great-
grandsons, Noah and Amos Meiselwitz, Round Lake Beach; one brother, Walter (Dorothy) 
Bonitz, St. Paul, MN; one sister, Edna Becker, Castro Valley, CA; one sister-in-law, 
Joanne Bonitz, Spencer, WI.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, 
Frieda (Bill) Koosmann, Helen (Earl) Langley, Gertrude (George) Brand; two brothers, 
Ernest Bonitz, Herman Bonitz (killed in action D-Day in Normandy in World War II); 
three brothers-in-law, Henry Becker, Wilfred Meiselwitz, Walter (Vera and Mary) 
Meiselwitz; and three sisters-in-law, Clara, Romilda and Adela Meiselwitz. She was 
also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Adolph Meiselwitz and mother-in-law, 
Louisa (Berg) Meiselwitz.
Funeral services for Ella January 8, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 387 Cemetery 
Road, Kiel, with Pastor David Laabs officiating. Burial will be along side her 
husband in the Kiel City Cemetery. 


GERTRUDE MEISELWITZ

Funeral services were held here Monday for Miss Gertrude E. Meiselwitz, 64, 
of Maryville, Tennessee, who died there Thursday evening. She was the head 
of the home economics department at Maryville College. The services were held 
at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home  with the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor of First 
Presbyterian church, officiating.  Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
Miss Meiselwitz, a native of the Town of Schleswig, had been ailing for about 
six weeks.  
A daughter of the late William and Clara Meiselwitz, she was born Dec. 24, 1900. 
She was graduated from Kiel high school in 1918, the University of Wisconsin in 
1922 and received her masters degree in home economics from UW in 1935. After 
1922 Miss Meiselwitz had taught home economics at Antigo high school and Green 
Bay vocational school until 1928 when she joined the faculty at Maryville college. 
She became head of the home economics department at the Tennessee College in 1935.  
She was also active in cooking demonstrations, including work for public utilities 
in Tennessee. She was consulting editor in writing for the National Society of 
Hone Economics Schools and author of the College Laboratory Manual of Elementary 
Cookery used at Maryville. She was a member of the American Home Economics 
Association and Maryville College representative for the American Association 
of University Women. She was a member of the Maryville faculty 25-Year Club in 
1953.  
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Rudolph Mullen, Lake Tishomingo, Hillsboro, 
Missouri, and Mrs. Henry Schwegler, Cincinnati, Ohio.  
Kiel Tri-County Record – January 7, 1965 


HENRY C. MEISELWITZ

Henry C. Meiselwitz, age 85, of 325 Indian Hill, Kiel, died Thursday
morning, Feb. 25, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. He had been a
patient there for the past 16 days.
He was born Sept. 19, 1902, the son of the late Carl and Minnie 
Zimmerman Meiselwitz.
He was a 1920 graduate of Kiel High School. He attended Ripon College
for one year and was a 1923 graduate at Marquette University in Madison
for Funeral Directing and Embalming.
On June 30, 1926, he married Minnie Voelker in Kiel. His father C.J.
Meiselwitz founded the Meiselwitz Funeral Home and Furniture Store in
Kiel in 1898. Henry joined the business in 1922. He was a member of First
Presbyterian Church in Kiel. He was a Kiel School Board treasurer from
1941-42, and was Vice President of the State Bank of Kiel for eight years,
Chairman of the Board of the State Bank of Kiel, retiring in 1981; he was
past President of the Chamber of Commerce. In 1973, he was awarded the 50
year membership of the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association Member of
the Lakeshore Funeral Director Association, National Funeral Directors
Association.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie; two daughters, nine grandchildren, 
seven great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Carl Helen Stumpf, Kiel.
(Some survivors names omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by one son, Charles, in 1986, one brother and
two sisters.
Funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, at Meiselwitz Funeral
Home, Kiel. Rev. Barbara Horner Ibler, pastor of First Presbyterian
Church, Rev. John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter's UCC, Kiel, officiating.
Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. 
(2-1988 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)
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(19 Sep 1902/25 Feb 1988/SSDI)
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(The following obituary is for his son Charles)

Charles H. Meiselwitz, 52, of 14409 Woodside Lane, Kiel, owner of Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel, died Monday afternoon, July 28, 1986 at Holy Family Medical 
Center, Manitowoc, where he'd been a patient the past 6 weeks.
Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The 
Rev. Joe Anderson, Pastor of Presbyterian Church, Kiel, will officiate and will 
be assisted by Rev. John Baumann, Pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, 
Kiel and Father Thomas Leannah, Pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 
Kiel and cremation will follow.
Mr. Meiselwitz, was born Oct. 24, 1933 at Plymouth, son of Henry and Minnie 
Voelker Meiselwitz. He attended Kiel Public Schools and Ripon College. In 1959 
he graduated from Gupton-Jones Mortuary School, Dallas, Texas. He married Ann 
Giaraffa, July 4, 1953 at San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Meiselwitz was a member of 
Presbyterian Church, Kiel, church treasurer, Wisconsin Funeral Directors 
Association, National Funeral Directors Association, past president of Lakeshore 
Funeral Directors Association. He served in the Army Medical Corps from 1953 to 
1953.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Mark of LaCrosse and Captain Terry of 
Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, Florida; two daughters, Mrs. Rodney 
(Connie) Staponski of West Germany and Mrs. Raymond (Gail) Bruesewitz of Boling 
Brook, Ill.; his father of the Calumet Homestead, New Holstein and his mother 
of Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. James (Mary) Buck of Lakewood, Calif., and Mrs. Mark 
(Kay) Horton of Indianapolis, Ind., and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 5 pm to 9 pm Wednesday and 
Thursday from 9 am to the time of service. A memorial fund has been established 
in his name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., July 29, 1986 page 12


LESTER MEISELWITZ

Lester D. Meiselwitz, 78, a former Kiel resident, died Tuesday afternoon at 
Calumet Homestead Nursing Home, New Holstein, where he had lived for the 
past six months.   
He was born Aug. 6, 1903, in Kiel, a son of Arthur and Emma Roeh Meiselwitz. 
He graduated from Kiel High School in 1922.  On Sept. 11, 1928, he married 
Lillian Mattes in Kiel.  She died in 1956.  He married Dorothy Casper 
Broeckert Aug. 18, 1967, in Manitowoc.  Mr. Meiselwitz was employed at Kiel 
Woodenware Co. and at Stoelting Brothers Inc. for 30 years until retiring 
in 1967. He was an honorary member of the Kiel Fire Department, and a member 
of the Kiel Fish and Game Club, the School Hill Sportsman’s Club, and the 
Crystal Lake Sportsman’s Club.  
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services will be held Friday 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, January 5, 1982


LILLIAN MEISELWITZ

Mrs. Lester Meiselwitz, 49, of 421 5th St., Kiel, died Monday afternoon 
of a sudden heart attack at her home.  Mrs. Meiselwitz had operated the 
Kiel Hat Shop on Fremont St., the past 10 years.  
The former Lillian Mattes, she was born Jan. 31, 1907, at Collins, 
Manitowoc County, a daughter of the late Herman and Minnie Duecker 
Mattes.  When a young girl she moved with her family to Kiel were 
she attended public elementary school and graduated from Kiel High 
School in 1924.  On Sept. 11, 1928, she was married to Mr. Meiselwitz 
in Kiel.  The couple had lived there ever since.   She was a member 
of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, and of its Ruth Circle; the 
GUG Germania Society; and Mid-Century Homemakers Club. 
Surviving are her husband; a daughter (private); a son (private); and 
two grandchildren.  Also surviving are four brothers, Lester and 
Philip J. Mattes, Kiel, Henry, Sheboygan, and Woodrow, Brothertown.
No newspaper named


LOUISE MEISELWITZ

From Sheboygan county death records:
Louise Emilie Meiselwitz nee Berg (v.58 p.533)
April 5, 1875-Dec. 1, 1950
Wife of Adolph Meiselwitz
Daughter of Ernest Berg and Ernestine Reseburg
Born Wisconsin
Died from “endocardetis –nephritis”
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery
*********
Mrs. Adolph Meiselwitz, 75, passed away early today at her home
in the town of Rhine, southeast of Kiel, following a lingering
illness.
Nee Louise Berg, she was born April 5, 1875, in the town of
Schleswig, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Berg. She was
married to Adolph Meiselwitz on September 12, 1895, and the
couple lived in Kiel where he operated a shoe store. In 1913
they moved to their present home.
They celebrated their golden anniversary on September 12, 1945.
She was a member of the Royal Neighbors and the Ss. Peter and
Paul Evangelical Reformed church, and the Frauenverein of the
church.
Survivors include her husband; three sons, Wilfred at home,
Walter of route 1, New Holstein, and Rolf of Kiel; three 
daughters, Clara, Romilda and Adela, all at home; eight grand-
children and two great-grandchildren.
Five brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ss. Peter
and Paul 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. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday, and after that at the church
until the hour of services.
(No newspaper named, 1950 handwritten on the obituary)


MINNIE (ZIMMERMANN) MEISELWITZ

Thursday morning of last week, Carl Meiselwitz suffered a heavy blow, in
that the reaper of death took his life's companion and mother of his
children. The deceased did not have a very strong constitution and became
ill about two months ago, however it did not seem to be life threatening.
Last week Sunday, she was still able to take a trip, but as the week
processed she became increasingly more ill, so that on Thursday morning
she took her last breath. Kidney failure caused her death. 
The deceased Wilhelmine Maria Mathilda (Zimmermann) Meiselwitz was born
on October 30, 1868 in Bridgeport, Ohio. When she was nine years old her
father died and at 14 years old her mother died. Her uncle, Mr. Adolph
Mesch and his wife took her in and brought her to Kiel to her new home.
On October 30, 1895 she married Carl Meiselwitz and the marriage was 
blessed with five children, of which the third oldest has died. she
reached the age of 43 years, one month and 7 days, and leaves behind
besides her husband and children, one brother Adolph Zimmermann in
Mellon, Wisconsin. The deceased was a quiet, intelligent woman who was
happiest among her circle, and enjoyed the esteem of her friends. She
was a member of the Kiel Women's Club and the Royal Neighbors. The
funeral took place on Monday afternoon and was a big occasion. Pastor
Walenta from Reedsville gave the service at the home of the deceased
and Pastor Roeck (St. Peter UCC) did the service at the grave. A student
quartet from the Mission House performed appropriate songs while the 
Royal Neighbors gave her a last farewell. Many beautiful and expensive
flowers were given to honor her and a sign of their love.
Kiel Record - 1911 (translated from German)


MINNIE E. MEISELWITZ
 
Minnie E. Meiselwitz, 101, of 325 Indian Hill, Kiel, died Thursday morning, 
July 25, 2002 at the Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein.
She is the former Minnie Voelker, born June 3, 1901 in Kiel, the daughter 
of the late Herman and Ida Laurence Voelker. Minnie was also a 1918 graduate 
of Kiel High School.
On June 30, 1926, Minnie married Henry C. Meiselwitz in Kiel and the couple 
owned and operated Meiselwitz Funeral Home for many years. Henry preceded her 
in death on Feb. 25, 1988.
Minnie was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel and the United 
Presbyterian Women. She was a former church school teacher, as well as a 
superintendent of the church school. She also holds the distinction of being 
the first woman elder of the church.
Minnie, known to many as "Miss Girl Scout" was instrumental and very active 
with the Kiel Girl Scouts. She was president of the Manitou Girl Scouts 
Association for many years and the Kiel Girl Scouts. Minnie was a mentor for 
both young and adult women involved in scouting. She received the "Thanks Badge" 
through Girl Scouts. She was honored as Kiel's "Woman Citizen of the Year" in 
1971 and was a member of the 1976 Bi-centennial Committee. Minnie was a member 
of the Kiel Historical Society and the Kiel Study Club.
Survivors include two daughters: May (James) Buck, Lakewood, Calif.; and Kay 
(Mark) Horton, Indianapolis, Ind.; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Meiselwitz and one brother, 
Raymond C. Voelker.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002 at the 
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, with the Rev. Marcia 
Thomas officiating.
Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Friends may gather at the funeral home on Thursday, from 9 a.m. until the time 
of services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the First Presbyterian 
Church of Kiel or the Kiel Girl Scouts.
The family would like to thank the Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New 
Holstein, for the great care given to Minnie and a special thank you to Sue 
(omitted), who not only "watched over" Minnie but was a thoughtful, trusted helper 
and friend to her for many years. Photo
The Sheboygan Press, July 30, 2002
********
Born on June 3, 1901, Minnie has lived in Kiel all her life. Her parents ran a store and
tavern. Minnie married Henry Meiselwitz who was in the funeral business with his
father. Minnie helped by cooking meals for people who came from out of town for
funerals. She was "on call” at their combined funeral home and furniture store when her
husband and his father “went off to pick up a body in their wagon.”
Besides working in the family business, Minnie entered Girl Scouting (they had three
children) as a diversion, and joined the Girl Scout Council; she was on their board for 50
years. She was also active in her church, later becoming the first elder. The Manitowoc
County Aging Resource Center honored Minnie in 1990 as one of the county’s “Women of
the Year.”
Minnie learned to type on a manual typewriter and was never comfortable using an
electric typewriter. Now, she thinks the computer is the most perplexing change in our
time. She wishes she could “get over this hump” and master it.
“There’s a regular way to do something and the Scout way. The Scout way is
more fun.” Photo  
From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau 
on Aging and Long Term Care Resources.


ROLF MEISELWITZ

Rolf C. Meiselwitz, 63, of 1149 6th St., Kiel, a retired Kiel High School 
teacher, died Wednesday at St. Nicholas Hospital here.  
Born April 23, 1913 in the town of Rhine, he was a son of Adolph and Louisa 
Berg Meiselwitz. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1931 and received his 
bachelor degree from Whitewater State Teachers College. In 1967 he obtained 
his master degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On Dec. 26, 1941 
he married Ella Bonitz at Mellon. Mr. Meiselwitz taught at Marshfield and 
Mellon, and for the past 29 years was business education instructor at Kiel 
High School. He retired in 1975.  
He was a veteran of  World War II, serving in the Army Air Force in Africa
Mr. Meiselwitz was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and a past 
president of the congregation, past member of the church council and a member 
of the stewardship committee. He also was secretary of the Kiel Historical 
Society, a director of the Kiel Community Chest and a member of the Wisconsin 
Education Association and the Delta Phi Epsilon Fraternity.   
Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Ron (Martha) Gribbins, St. Louis, 
Mo.; three sons, John of Whitewater, William of  Milton and Robert of Mequon; 
two sisters, Miss Clara Meiselwitz and Miss Romilda Meiselwitz, both of  Kiel, 
and two brothers, Wilfred, Kiel, and Walter, New Holstein. A sister preceded 
him in death.  
Funeral services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, the Rev. Kenneth Eden 
Hauser, pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins, officiating. Burial will 
be in Kiel Cemetery.
June 23, 1976


ROMILDA MEISELWITZ

Miss Romilda Meiselwitz, 77, of 920 Sixth St. Kiel, died Monday afternoon 
at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
She was born March 3, 1902, in Kiel, a daughter of Adolph and Louise Berg 
Meiselwitz.  Later the family moved to a farm in the Town of Rhine.  She 
attended public schools in Kiel and the Harrison District School in the 
Town of Rhine. She later lived in Milwaukee, where she was employed as a 
nurse’s aide at Milwaukee Children’s Hospital and the Milwaukee County 
Children’s Home.  In 1949 she made her home with her parents in the Town 
of Rhine.  She had been employed at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility. In 
1964 she moved to Kiel with a sister and brother. She was a member of St. 
Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, its Woman’s Guild and Senior Social, 
and a member of the Kiel Historical Society.  
Survivors are a sister, Miss Clara Meiselwitz, and two brothers, Wilfred 
and Walter both of New Holstein.  A sister and a brother preceded her in 
death.  
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at St. Peter UCC by Rev. 
John F. Baumann, pastor.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, 1979
*******
(03 Mar 1902/Sep 1979/SSDI)


VERA MEISELWITZ

Mrs. Walter Meiselwitz Dies At Home Sunday
Mrs. Walter A. Meiselwitz, 61, 919 Fremont Street, died at her home 
Sunday following a long illness.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Peter's United Church of 
Christ with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was 
in the Kiel cemetery.
The former Vera Raquet, she was born in the Town of Schleswig, December 
30, 1905, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Raquet. She attended school 
in Rockville and graduated from Kiel High School in 1924.
On September 24, 1927, she was married to Walter Meiselwitz of the Town 
of Rhine.
They lived in the Town of New Holstein until 1951 when they moved to 
Plymouth where she was employed at the A & P. In June, 1964, they moved 
to Kiel.
She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)


WALTER A. MEISELWITZ

Walter A. Meiselwitz, 81, formerly of 2203 Prospect St., New Holstein, died 
Tuesday afternoon at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where he had resided 
for the past year.
He was born April 23, 1898, in Kiel, son of Adolph and Louise Berg Meiselwitz. 
He attended Kiel schools.  He married Vera Raquet on Sept. 24, 1927, in Kiel. 
The couple lived in the Town of New Holstein until 1951, when they moved to 
Plymouth.  In 1964, they moved to Kiel.  She died March 12, 1967.  He married 
Mary Kell Roehl on May 18, 1968, in Kiel.  He was employed for 21 years at 
Hipke Canning Co., New Holstein, and later at Midwest and Plymouth Creameries, 
Plymouth, until his retirement in 1969.  He was a member of St. Peter United 
Church of Christ, Kiel.  
Survivors are his wife; three daughters (private); two sons (private); a sister 
Miss Clara Meiselwitz of Kiel; a brother, Wilfred of New Holstein; 18 grand-
children, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-step-grandchildren.   He was 
preceded in death by two sisters, a brother, a grandchild and a great-
grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Friday at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.  
The Rev. John Baumann, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, January 15, 1980
*******
(23 Apr 1898/Jan 1980/SSDI)


WILFRED E. MEISELWITZ

Wilfred Meiselwitz, 89, a former Town of Rhine resident, died Monday evening at 
Calumet Homestead in New Holstein. He had lived there the past eight years. 
He was born Aug. 23, 1896, in Kiel, a son of Adolph and Louise Berg Meiselwitz. 
He attended Kiel schools and participated in the agriculture short course at the 
University of Wisconsin in Madison. Mr. Meiselwitz farmed the homestead in the 
town of Rhine, retiring in 1962. He moved to Kiel in 1964. During World War I, 
he served in the U.S. Cavalry. Mr. Meiselwitz was a member of St. Peter United 
Church of Christ in Kiel, the Kiel Historical Society, and the American Legion. 
He was a charter member of Lake to Lake Co-op, and a member of Tri-County Co-op 
and Sheboygan County Farm Bureau.  
Survivors include a sister, Clara Meiselwitz of New Holstein. Two sisters and 
two brothers preceded him in death.  
The funeral will be held Friday 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 9, 1986


WILLIAM MEISELWITZ

William Meiselwitz, 84, died at Memorial hospital in Sheboygan Monday afternoon 
after an illness of about three weeks.  He was born November 24, 1872 in the 
town of Schleswig.  He was educated in the Kiel schools.  January 24, 1900 he 
married Clara Burkhart in Schleswig.  He operated a farm in Schleswig since 
1906 until about 15 years ago when he retired to Kiel.  His wife died in 1906. 
He was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church.
Survivors include three daughters, Miss Gertrude of Marysville, Tennessee; Mrs. 
Elvera Mullen, Webster Grove, Missouri, and Mrs. Bernice Schwegler of Cincinnati, 
Ohio; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; a brother Carl of Kiel.
Funeral services were at Meiselwitz Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon.  The 
Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiated. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery.
No newspaper named, September 1957


ELIZABETH MENNE

Mrs. Joseph Menne, 81, passed away Tuesday evening at her home, 
824 Sixth St., Kiel. She had been ill for one week.
Mrs. Menne was born in the town of Rhine, on Dec. 25, 1870, the 
daughter of Peter and Mary Jugenheimer. She attended district 
school in town Rhine and on April 21, 1891, was married to Joseph 
Menne. The couple lived in Kiel throughout their lives. They 
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1951. 
Mrs. Menne was a member of the Royal Neighbors Camp of Kiel, the 
Needlecraft Sewing Club and the Evangelical and Reformed Church 
Fraunverein.
The survivors include her husband; one son, Raymond; one grandaughter; 
three borthers, Jacob, Henry and Peter Jugenheimer, all of Kiel and 
one sister, Mrs. Catherine Bornefeld of Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter's 
Evangelical and Reformed Church with the Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor, 
officiating. Burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.


HENRY MENNE

Henry Menne Passes Away After Illness
Henry Menne, aged 83, passed away at 7:45 a.m. this Wednesday morning at 
his home after an illness of several months duration.
Mr. Menne was born in the town of Rhine on January 24, 1861, the son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Menne. He was united in marriage to Wilhelmina Diefenthaler 
of the town of Rhine on February 23, 1886. The first few years after their 
marriage they lived at Millhome. For the past 45 years they have resided in 
this city, where he followed his trade as carpenter, and also was employed at 
the Kiel table factory for many years. Mrs. Menne passed away on May 24, 1929.
Survivors are a daughter, Mathilda at home, and a son, John of this city; one 
brother, Joseph, and two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Daleiden and Mrs. Charles 
Guetzloe, all of this city. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with interment to be made in the Kiel cemetery in the 
family lot.
***********
From 1906 Sts. Peter and Paul church census:
Henry Menne and Minna Diefenthaler
Henry Menne was born Jan. 24, 1861 in Wisconsin. He speaks only German 
and lives in Kiel.
Minna Diefenthaler (his wife) was born July 23, 1861 in Wisconsin. She 
speaks only German. She is of the “Evangelisch” church.
They were married Feb. 23, 1885 in Plymouth by Justice of the Peace. 
After this is written the abbreviation “Absol.”. 
In 1906 there were two children:
John born Feb. 19, 1887
Othilia born May 3, 1891


JOHN MENNE

John Menne, Kiel, Dead From Burns
Kiel – An elderly bachelor, John J. Menne, 69, of 409 S. 6th St. Kiel, died 
at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan late Tuesday night after mysteriously 
suffering severe burns earlier in the evening.
Menne, who resided with his sister, Miss Tillie Menne, was taken to Sheboygan 
by the Kiel Fire Department. He died an hour after arriving at the hospital.
According to Miss Menne, her brother was seated in a rocking chair, smoking 
a cigar, when she walked over to a neighbor’s house for a short visit. Upon 
returning home 30 minutes later she reportedly found the room filled with 
smoke.  Her brother was still seated in the same chair and his clothes were 
badly charred.  The cigar was lying in the ash tray.
John Menne was born Feb. 19, 1887, in the Town of Rhine, the son of the late 
Henry and Wilhelmina (Defenthaller) Menne.  He was a former cigar maker in 
Kiel and for the last 15 years was employed by the A. A. Laun Furniture Co.  
He retired last January.
He was a member of the Kiel Redmen Lodge.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home in Kiel. Burial will be in the family lot in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon until 
time of services.
Miss Tillie Menne is the lone survivor.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, May 2, 1956 – P. 16


JOSEPH MENNE

Joseph Menne, 87, of 824 Sixth St., Kiel, died Saturday afternoon at St. 
Nicholas Hospital.  He was born on Feb. 10, 1868, in the township of Rhine, 
the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Menne.
He attended district schools in the township and was married to the former 
Elizabeth Jugenheimer of the town of Rhine on April 21, 1891.  The couple 
located in Kiel where he was a carpenter. For 25 years he was a foreman in 
the cabinet department at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co. He retired in 1941.
The couple celebrated their 60th anniversary in 1951.  Mrs. Menne died in 
January 1952.  He is survived by a son, Raymond, of Kiel; a granddaughter 
and a sister, Mrs. Charles Guetzloe, of New Holstein.  He was preceded in 
death by three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
home.  The Rev. E. L. Worth, pastor of St. Peter’s Ev. and Reformed Church 
will officiate.  Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, May 31, 1955 – P. 16


MATHILDA MENNE

Miss Tillie Menne, 72, 409 Sixth street, died Monday evening at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital where she was a patient the past month. Funeral services 
will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home with the 
Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Born Mathilda Margaret at Millhome, she was the daughter of the late Henry 
and Wilhelmina Menne. When a child her parents moved to Kiel where she 
received her education. She was employed at the Kiel Bandage Factory until 
her retirement.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
***********
Miss Tillie Menne, 72, of 409 Sixth St., Kiel, died Monday evening at
Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient a month.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral
Home, Kiel. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg will officiate and burial will be
in Kiel Cemetery.
Miss Menne was born May 3, 1891, at Millhome, daughter of the late 
Henry and Wilhelmina Diefenthaler Menne. She came to Kiel as a child
with her parents where she was educated in public schools and had been
employed at Kiel Bandage Factory until retirement.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Two Rivers Reporter, June 4, 1963  p.M-9


WILHELMINA MENNE

Mrs. Henry Menne Dies on Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Menne, who died at her home in
this city Friday, after an illness of two weeks duration, were 
held Monday afternoon from the home and from the Reformed church.
The Rev. Otto Saewert conducted the rites with burial in the Kiel
cemetery.
Mrs. Menne, nee Wilhelmina Diefenthaler, the daughter of Anton and 
Elizabeth Diefenthaler, was born in the town of Rhine July 23, 1861. 
She spent her early years here and at Millhome and on February 23, 
1886 was united in marriage to Henry Menne, also of Town Rhine. The 
couple continued making their home in Rhine until thirty years ago 
when they moved to this city.
Besides her husband she is survived by two children, Miss Mathilda 
Menne and John Menne, both of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Lena
Striebel, also of Kiel.
The following from out-of—town attended the funeral: Mesdames Ed. 
LaBudde, Jack Strosto, Alvin Kelbe, Morris Bub, Alfred Quade and 
son Lawrence, and John Belter, all of Milwaukee; Mrs. Mary
Duerrwaechter and son John of Germantown; Mrs. Mary Diefenthaler
and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Schmahl, Mrs. Theodore Hungsberg, 
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hub, and Mr. and Mrs. John Leonard of Town Rhine; 
Conrad Bub and daughter Emma, Mrs. Mary Kaiser, Mrs. Martin Bethke, 
Mrs. Mary Nauth, Mr. and Mrs. John Menne, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Menne,
William Loos, Fred Diefenthaler, all of Elkhart Lake; Mrs. D. 
Kattreh, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waterman, and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Raeder
of Pymouth; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Goetsch and Miss Dora Mueller, and
Mrs. Ernst Raeder of Greenbush; and Mrs. Philip Kaiser, Mrs. Lawrence 
Hennings, Mrs. Ed. Luehrs, Mrs. Henry Aggen, and Mrs. Milton Matthaeus 
of New Holstein. - May 1929


JACOB N. MERONEK

Jacob N. Meronek, 11 of Hilbert and Kiel was called to God's Grace on Tuesday 
evening, July 9, 2013 from an accidental drowning. He was born April 24, 2002 
in Brookfield, son of Jon Meronek and Michelle (Wiltsie) Larson. Jacob would 
have been in 6th grade at Manitowoc County Charter School. He also attended 
Kiel Schools. Even with his challenges of being autistic, Jacob enjoyed life 
and was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed fishing, collecting rocks, 
stones, crystals and coal. He also was a skilled builder and enjoyed creating 
many different things. Survivors include his Mom, Michelle (Kelly-Jeau) Larson. 
Dad, Jon Meronek (Melissa Gray) and brothers; Joseph Meronek, Tiberius Larson, 
& Augustus Larson. Tyler & Connor Boring, (Melissa's children). He is further 
survived by his grandparents, Patrick Wiltsie, Naomi Pettigrew, Gary & Constance 
Meronek, God Parents, David & Linda Meronek, Uncle; Wayne Wiltsie, other 
relatives and friends. The funeral Mass for Jacob will be held at 3:00 pm Monday, 
July 15, 2013 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 413 Fremont St., Kiel with Rev. 
Loren Nys S.D.S. officiating. Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery. 
Family and friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th. 
St., Kiel on Monday from 12:00 pm until 2:30 pm when we will have brief family 
rites. 


ADOLPH MESCH

Adolph Mesch, who moved to Manitowoc from Kiel about 3 yrs. ago and who for
a long period has suffered with asthma, died Friday from an attack of grippe. 
Mr. Mesch, who was 65, was former manager of the Woodenware Co. of Kiel until 
his asthma caused him to retire. He is survived by a widow, 2 sons –Harry in 
Kiel, and Albert in Milwaukee –as well as 4 daughters, Annie, Tillie, Bertha and
Mrs. Hollensteiner, all residents in Kiel. The body was taken to Kiel for burial.
Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1907
*******
Mr. Adolph Mesch, aged sixty-five years, a well-known resident of the city, who 
came here from Kiel about three years ago, where he had been manager of the Kiel 
Woodenware company, died at 3:30 o'clock last Saturday morning at his home, 1128 
South Sixth street. Mr. Mesch had been suffering from asthma for some time.
The remains were taken to Kiel for interment Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Mesch was a native of Germany. He came to America in his early manhood and 
settled at Kiel, where he continued to reside for some forty years.
He is survived by a wife and six children. The children are: Henry, Annie, Tillie, 
Bertha and Mrs. Hollensteiner, all of Kiel, and Albert of Milwaukee. 
The funeral was held at Kiel on Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 4, 1907
*******
On Saturday morning, another of our long time and well respected German pioneer 
citizens of our area has died. After a long illness, Mr. Friedrich Adolph Conrad 
Mesch died at the age of 64 1/2 years from Bright’s disease. 
The deceased, who had both a good and hardworking character and was well known 
and loved in the whole area, first saw the light of the world in Hohenhausen, 
Principality of Lippe-Detmold, Germany on August 11, 1842 and came to America 
in 1866, first to Wheeling, West Virginia and then came to Wisconsin and settled 
in Town Herman. On April 1, 1872 he married Wilhelmine Uphoff of Town Herman who 
died on March 5, 1901. Later he married again with Mrs. H. Soemmer who now 
survived him. 
In 1873 he came to Kiel and for many years ran a successful store and in 1884 he 
went into partnership with Mrs. Friedrich Duecker to establish and cheese box 
factory which was taken over by the Kiel Woodenware Company in 1888. Three years 
ago, he left the active life and moved to Manitowoc for his health, where he has 
now died.  
Mr. Mesch contributed a great deal to the development of Kiel, and the village has 
lost one of its finest citizens and the news of his death has brought great sorrow.  
Besides his second wife, he is survived by four daughters and two sons, one grand-
child and one sister, additionally a nephew, Adolph Zimmermann and a niece Mrs. 
Carl Meiselwitz, who he took in after their parents died, and who they considered 
as their beloved father.  
The burial took place on Tuesday afternoon with numerous mourners from far and near. 
Pastor Rech officiated at the house, the church and Pastor Grether at the grave. 
The student choir from the Mission House and the choir from the Reformed Church sang 
appropriate songs.  The earthy remains were buried beside his first wife at the Kiel 
Cemetery.   
“In remembrance of him and freedom to his ashes.” 
No newspaper cited, 1907
*******
Adolph Mesch
birth: 11 August 1843 Germany
death: 30 March 1907 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1907 Manitowoc
father: Conrad Mesch
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ALBERT A.J. MESCH

With an optimism characteristic of life at its best, Dr. Albert A. J.
Mesch, well-known physician of Saukville and Milwaukee, succumbed 
Monday evening, to a hemmorhage of the brain. The deceased was born in
Kiel, July 23, 1883, where he spent his boyhood days, attending the local
public schools, graduating from high school in 1900. Later he continued
his studies at the Mission House. Early in life he had the desire to
study medicine, and in 1904 entered Marquette University, from which 
institution he was graduated in 1908. He took up practice at Saukville,
where he remained until 1923, when he located at Milwaukee. He was
married to Miss Mathilde Krieg, of which union one son, Henry, was born.
He is survived by his widow and son and by one brother, Henry C. Mesch,
and four sisters, Miss Anna Mesch of Kiel, Louise, Mrs. Alvin Hollensteiner
of Chicago, Miss Bertha Mesch, and Tillie (Mrs. Wallace Johnson) of Kiel. 
Interment will be made in the Kiel cemetery, today, Thursday, afternoon. 
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. C. J. Walenta of Sauk City, at 
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Johnson. Attending the burial from out of 
town will be, Rev. R. A. Lohman of Cincinnati, uncle of the deceased, Rev. 
Wm. Zenk of Campbellsport, and Rev. Wm. Arpke of Chilton his cousins.
1924


ANNA L. MESCH

Miss Ann Mesch, Resident of Kiel, is Called to Rest
Kiel – Miss Anna Mesch, 70, well known resident of Kiel, died this morning 
at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace R. Johnson, 
422 S. Fifth street, with whom she resided.
She was born in Franklin on June 2, 1873, the daughter of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Adolph Mesch.  Later the family moved to Kiel, where Miss Mesch attended 
the public and high school.
Previous to her illness she was very active in the Kiel Frauenverein, Dorcas 
society of the First Presbyterian church in Kiel, Kiel Study club, Kiel Park 
Board commission and the Kiel cemetery association.
Preceding her in death were two brothers, Henry C. Mesch of Kiel and Dr. A. A. 
Mesch of Chicago.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Alvin C. Hollensteiner of Chicago; Miss 
Bertha and Mrs. Wallace R. Johnson of Kiel, and three nephews, Norman 
Hollensteiner of Chicago; Henry Mesch of Madison and Wallace Johnson, Jr., 
coxswain in the United States Coast Guard, and one niece, Mrs. Hal P. Kibbey of 
Kiel.
The funeral services will be conducted on Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at 
the Johnson residence and at 2 o’clock at the First Presbyterian church.  The 
Rev. D. J. Williams will officiate and burial will be in the family lot at the 
Kiel cemetery.
Friends can view the body beginning Sunday noon.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, October 15, 1943 – P. 8


BERTHA M. MESCH

Funeral services for Miss Bertha Mesch, 77, a native of Kiel, who died 
Tuesday in Chicago, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel.
The Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, will 
officiate.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and until the time of 
services Saturday afternoon.
A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Mesch, she was born in Kiel, 
Aug. 10, 1878.
Miss Mesch, who never married, had been living with her sister, Mrs. Louise 
Hollensteiner, in Chicago during recent years.
The sister, Mrs. Hollensteiner, is the only immediate survivor.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, March 25, 1955 – P. 8


BERTHILDE MESCH

Mrs. Berthilde Mesch, former Kiel resident and widow of the late Henry Mesch, 
died this morning at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Hal 
Kibby, at Wilmette, Ill.
The body will be brought to Kiel, and funeral services will be conducted at the 
First Presbyterian Church there at 2 p.m. Saturday.  The Rev. Allen L. Bowe will 
officiate, and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Friday until 
11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon Saturday until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, November 14, 1956 – P. 31
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Mrs. Bertilde Mesch of Kiel died Wednesday morning at the home of a
son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Hal Kibby, at Wilamette, Ill.
She was the widow of the late Henry C. Mesch, manager of Kiel
Woodenware Co., who died in 1929.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian
Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Allen Bowe officiating. burial will be
in Kiel Cemetery.
Among survivors are the daughter, two sisters and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m.
Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the
church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 14, 1956


HENRY A. MESCH    (d. 1981)

Henry A. Mesch, 70, of 318 Paine St., Kiel, died unexpectedly at his home Monday 
morning. He was born in Saukville, the son of the late Albert Mesch and Mathilda 
Krieg Mesch Stephany. Mr. Mesch attended school in Milwaukee and graduated from 
Port Washington High School. He attended Carroll College and was a graduate of 
Spencerian Business college in Milwaukee. He served in the Navy during World 
War II. Mr. Mesch married the former Mary Adam of Port Washington on Aug. 31, 
1935, in Port Washington. They settled in Kiel, where he was manager of Kiel 
Woodenware Co. for 40 years until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of 
First Presbyterian Church in Kiel and the Kiel Masonic Lodge, F&AM Lodge 336.  
He is survived by his wife; two daughters; Mrs. Roland (Nancy) Sievert of Irvine, 
Calif., and Mrs. Charles (Betty) Hartmann of Racine; and four grandchildren. 
Funeral services will be at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev Joe V. 
Anderson, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Kiel will officiate. Burial 
will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named - 1981


HENRY CONRAD MESCH    (d. 1929)

MANAGER OF KIEL PLANT DEATH VICTIM
Henry Conrad Mesch, manager of the Kiel Woodenware Co., and for two years
president of the Kiel Chamber of Commerce died at his home in Kiel Thursday
evening, after a three months illness. Burial took place this afternoon and
the plant of the Kiel Woodenware Co., was closed today.
The deceased was born in Kiel in 1880, and attended the Kiel schools grad-
uating in 1898. In 1899 he graduated from the Green Bay Business College,
after which he accepted a position as bookkeeper in the office of the Kiel
Woodenware company, which position he filled until the spring of 1902, when
he moved to St. Paul, Minn., to accept a responsible position in a railroad
office. That fall he was called back to Kiel to manage the Kiel Woodenware
company, because of the illness of his father. Since that time he filled that
responsible office.
On August 27, 1908 he was married to Miss Berthilda Von Grueningen of Sauk
City, Wis., and the couple immediately started housekeeping in Kiel.
He leaves to mourn his demise the widow; a daughter, Miss Marie Elizabeth;
four sisters, Mrs. Alvin Hollensteiner and Miss Bertha Mesch of Chicago; Mrs.
Wallace R. Johnson and Miss Anna Mesch of Kiel.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 11, 1929 p.2
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Hundreds In Tribute at Death of H. C. Mesch
Business Ceases as Last Rites are Observed for Leading Citizen
Following an illness of some duration, and which confined him to his bed 
for over a week, Henry Conrad Mesch, for the past twenty years manager of 
the Kiel Woodenware Co., and during that time one of the leading figures 
in the industrial growth of Kiel, died at his home here Thursday morning of 
last week at the age of 42.  His death came as a surprise to the community 
and most of his intimate friends, and the loss thus suffered by Kiel is 
deeply felt.
From the time of his death until after the funeral services hundreds of 
people called at the home to pay their last respects to the man for whom 
they had only admiration. Laborers and employers, men and women from all 
classes, made their brief calls at the home which was beautifully decorated 
with the greatest number of flowers ever seen in Kiel.
Services at Home
Brief funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon. Here the 
hymn ”Abide With Me” was sung by M. C. Timm, C. A. Wallman, Stewart Lindsay, 
and the Rev. J. W. MacElree, named some months ago by the deceased as the 
Chamber of Commerce quartette, while a prayer was offered by the Rev. C. E. 
Franz, executive secretary of the Milwaukee Presbytery.
At the Presbyterian church, where the seating capacity of 650 was insufficient 
to accommodate the many who were present, and of which the deceased was one 
of the founders, simple rites were held.  The Rev. Heynauer, pastor of the 
Third Reformed church of Chicago, read the scriptures. He is pastor of the 
church in which a brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Alwin Hollensteiner, 
are active members. The obituary, which follows was read by the Rev. Mr. 
MacElree, who also delivered a message of the highest praise.
Born in Kiel
Henry Conrad Mesch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph and Wilhelmina Mesch, was born 
at Kiel, Wisconsin, on February 14, 1880. He was the fourth child in a family 
of six children of whom four sisters are living and a brother is deceased. In 
the Mesch home were reared also two cousins, Minnie and Adolph Zimermann, the 
former being the late Mrs. Carl Meiselwitz.
In an atmosphere of generosity and hospitality the children were early tutored 
in the ideals of Christian service.  Henry was confirmed on March 29, 1896 in 
the Reformed church by the Rev. Mr. John Roeck. He was graduated from Kiel 
high school with the class of 1898. The following year he attended Green Bay 
Business College, accepting the position of bookkeeper in the Kiel Woodenware 
Company upon the completion of his course of study. In 1902 he moved to St. 
Paul, Minn., where he accepted a responsible position in a railroad office.
In the autumn of the same year he was called back to Kiel because of the illness 
of his father.  From that time until his death he carried the responsible office 
of manager of the Kiel Woodenware Company. During the period of his guidance 
the development of a constructive industry that has been characterized by its 
fairness and stability has gown in continued usefulness to the community of 
Kiel giving employment to 125 men and women.
Active in Civil Life
In his civic life Mr. Mesch was active as president of the Kiel Chamber of 
Commerce for a period of three years, and as a board member of the village 
board.  At all times unassuming and modest he was a vital force for civic 
good and community pride.
In his home life Mr. Mesch was loved as an ideal husband and father. On August 
27, 1908, he was married to Miss Berthilde von Grueningen of Sauk City, Wis.  
A daughter, Marie, was born of this union.  In February, 1927, the family 
occupied their new home on River Terrace, where the deceased went to rest in 
the happiness of the attachment of those who were dear to him, on the seventh
of March, 1929.
He is survived by his widow and daughter and the following sisters: Miss Anna 
Mesch of Kiel, Mrs Alwin Hollensteiner, and Miss Bertha Mesch of Chicago, and 
Mr. Wallace R. Johnson of Kiel.  His brother. Dr. Albert Mesch, preceded him 
in death at Milwaukee four years ago. The deceased was a member of the Masonic 
order, and one of the charter members and founders of the First Presbyterian 
church.
Special music was furnished by the church choir and by M. C. Timm and Mrs. E. 
M. Duecker sang a duet.  A large part of the main auditorium was occupied by 
employees of the Woodenware Co.
Honorary pall-bearers were J. B. Laun, Rudolph Greve, Gottlieb Burkhardt, 
George P. Meyer, C. F. Reineking, and H. A. Kuenne. The active pall-bearers 
were Edward Gutenkunst, A. L. Kaemmer, Robert Casper, E. M. Duecker, Theodore 
Goeres, and George Stewart.
Interment was in the Kiel cemetery, where the Rev. Mr. MacElree conducted the 
services. - 1929


MARY MESCH

Frances Mary Mesch, 85, formerly of 318 Paine St., Kiel, died Monday morning, 
Nov. 17, 1997 at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton.  
She is the former Mary Adam born March 15, 1912 in Port Washington, daughter 
of the late Henry and Ethel Russell Adam. She was a graduate of Port Washington 
High School. On Aug. 31, 1935 she married Henry A. Mesch in Port Washington. He 
preceded her in death on June 8, 1981. She was a member of First Presbyterian 
Church in Kiel and was active in the Kiel Girl Scouts.  
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy (Donald) Sievert of Huntington Harbor, 
California, and Mary “Betty” (Charles) Hartmann of Racine, four grandchildren, 
two great grandchildren, and one sister-in-law, Sylvia Adam of Port Washington. 
She was preceded in death by on brother, Fritz Adam.  
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 19, at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt 
Funeral Home in Kiel, with the Rev. Marcia Thomas officiating.  Burial will be 
in the Kiel City Cemetery.  
Kiel Tri-County Record – November 20, 1997


WILHELMINE MESCH

Today it is our sad job to inform you of the sudden death of a member of one 
of our esteemed families who are in deep mourning. On Tuesday afternoon, close 
to 1 o’clock the wife of Adolph Mesch who seemed to be in the best of health 
at the noon meal, went to the barn to tend to a cow, and shortly afterwards 
returned, complained of feeling dizzy and pain in the region of her heart, which 
continued to get worse. Dr. Schaper was immediately called, but the situation was 
beyond his ability to help, and shortly thereafter she died. A heart attack brought 
her life to a quick unexpected end.  
Mrs. Mesch was born Wilhelmina Uphoff on July 18, 1851 in Town Herman and grew up 
there. In 1872 she married Mr. Adolph Mesch and shortly thereafter they moved to 
Kiel, where he established a store business which has been successful for many years. 
Fourteen years ago Mr. Mesch became associated in the Woodenware Co. and has been 
their secretary/treasurer. On April 1, 1897 the couple celebrated their Silver 
Wedding Anniversary. 
The marriage was blessed with six children, four daughters, and two sons, who are 
all adults and with their father grieve the loss. Until her sudden death he had 
always enjoyed good health, and her unexpected death has been a severe blow to the 
family.  
The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at the Reformed Church with Pastor 
Roeck officiating after which her earthly remains will be buried at the Kiel Cemetery.  
“May she rest in peace.”
No newsapaper or date cited
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Kiel--Mrs. Adolph Mesch of Kiel was laid to rest last Friday with 
impressive services at the cemetery. A quartet of students of the 
Mission House Academy near Franklin sang at the grave and a mixed 
chorus from Kiel under the direction of Miss Griesmenger also sang.  
The funeral rites were held in church due to the inclement weather.
Plymouth Post, March 11, 1901
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KIEL:
Last Tuesday afternoon at a little past one o'clock Mrs. Adolph Mesch died very 
suddenly. It was heart disease that so suddenly ended the life of the beloved 
companion of Mr. Mesch. The deceased formerly Wilhelmine Uphoff was born 
in the town of Herman July 18, 1851. In 1872 she married Mr. Adolph Mesch 
and they then began house keeping at Kiel where her husband was engaged in 
a general store business. In 1887, Mr. Mesch got interested in the Kiel Wooden 
Ware Co., of which firm he was secretary and treasurer till the present day. 
There were born four daughters and two sons. The deceased was buried 
Friday afternoon at half past one o'clock in the Kiel cemetery. 
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 14, 1901 pg. 8
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Wilhelmine Uphoff Mesch
birth: 18 July 1851 Herman
death: 5 March 1901 Kiel, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kiel, Wis.
residence: 1901 Kiel
father: Henry Uphoff
spouse: Adolph Mesch
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HECTOR MEUNIER

Called By Death
Hector Meunier was called to his reward on Thusday, Aug. 2, at 3:30 a.m., 
after a lingering illness with a complication of diseases. Deceased was 
born in Belgium, Feb. 25, 1860. At the age of 5 years he came to America 
with his parents, who settled on a farm near St. Anna. As a young man he 
worked at various trades. In 1889 he was united in marriage to Rosa Roehr,
who survives him. In 1893 the couple moved to Chicago, where Mr. Meunier 
worked for Marshall Field & Co. for 9 years. On account of being troubled 
with asthma he returned to Kiel, where he went into the livery business 
which he conducted for 7 years. For the past eleven years he was pump 
engineer for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad, at Kiel. He was 
sick for the last few years, but was able to fill his position until last 
winter, when he was compelled to quit work. The funeral was held on Saturday 
afternoon at 12:45 from the C. J. Meiselwitz undertaking parlors. Obsequies 
were in charge of the Kiel Odd Fellow lodge, of which he was a member for 31 
years. Mr. Williams, manager of the Odd Fellow Home at Green Bay, officiated. 
Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.
Those from out of town who attended the funeral of Hector Meunier were: Mr. 
and Mrs. John Dumas of Ripon; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Matthes and Mr. and Mrs. 
Otto Matthes of Potter; Mr. and Mrs. E. Baivier and Louis Meixner of Milwaukee; 
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Behrend, daughter of Edith and son Clinton, Roy Quinn and 
Mrs. Ida May of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. James Millay, John Hertel and son 
Thomas of Chilton; John Wagner of Menasha. - 1923


ROSA MEUNIER

Funeral Services for Mrs. Meunier are Held at Kiel
Plymouth – Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Meunier, of Kiel, who died in the 
Plymouth hospital Monday, were conducted at Kiel this afternoon.
Mrs. Meunier was born in Kiel on March 18, 1865, and was married there. Her 
husband died five years ago.  She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. William 
Behrend of Plymouth and Mrs. Ida May of Galena, Ill., and three brothers, 
Herman of Kiel, William of Sheboygan, and Frank of Chicago.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, November 6, 1928 – P. 12


MARTHA MEVERDEN

Funeral services for Martha Meverden, 82, formerly of 2017 Main
Street, New Holstein, were held Friday at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral 
Home, New Holstein.
The Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of 
Christ, Kiel, officiated, with burial in Kiel City Cemetery.
Mrs. Meverden died October 13 in Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where 
she had been a patient for one week.
The former Martha Tlmreck, she was born in Kiel on June 20, 1893, 
a daughter of Ludwig and Augusta Kanske Timreck. She attended Kiel 
schools.
On September 18, 1924, she was married to Roy D. Meverden in Waukegan,
Illinois. He died on December 26, 1968.
Mrs. Meverden had been a resident of New Holstein for 48 years until 
moving in September 1974 to Plymouth where she made her home with her 
daughter.
She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, the New 
Holstein American Legion Auxiliary 124, and the New Hoistein-Calumet 
Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star 262.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) (no newspaper named, 1975)


ROY MEVERDEN

Roy D. Meverden, 76, of 2102 Main St., New Holstein, died Thursday at home. 
Funeral services will be at 2 pm Monday at Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein. 
The Rev. Charles Koch will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Meverden was born April 27, 1892 at Algoma, son of the late Reinhardt and 
Margaret Tweedell Meverden. He married Martha Timreck September 18, 1920 at 
Waukegan, Ill. The couple resided at New Holstein the past 42 years. He worked 
for the M-B Co., and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 24, St. Peter 
United Church of Christ, Kiel and the Free and Accepted Masons Lodge No. 172 of 
New Holstein.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Agnes) Schad of New Holstein; 
two brothers, Edward of Algoma and John of Kewaunee; a sister, Mrs. C.C. Hibbard 
of Manitowoc and three grandchildren. A sister and a brother preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Dec. 27, 1968 page 3
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(27 Apr 1892/Dec 1968/SSDI) 


DELBERT L. MEY

Delbert L. Mey, age 83, of Milwaukee, WI, formerly of Kiel, died Sunday, 
August 15, 2010 at Community Memorial Hospital, Menomonee Falls, WI.
He was born July 17, 1927 in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late Walter and 
Edna (Awe) Mey.
Del attended Elementary and High School in Saginaw. He continued his education 
at Dr. Martin Luther College, graduating on June 9, 1950. He received his 
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Concordia Teacher's College on 
March 4, 1960 and his Masters Degree from UW Oshkosh on December 23, 1971.
On June 11, 1950 Del married Valera J. Rosen at Perham, MN. Valera preceded 
him in death on January 31, 1994.
On September 2, 2006 he married Grace Zimdars in Milwaukee, WI.
He was a teacher in Perham, MN from 1947-1948. For 17 years, he taught in 
parochial schools in Bay City, MN and St. John's Lutheran School, Baraboo, WI.
Del and Valera moved to Kiel, WI where he taught in the public school system for 
24 years as a music teacher and show choir director. During the summer months, 
he was employed with the DNR state parks.
He was a member of Risen Savior Lutheran Church, Milwaukee where he was tutoring 
1st and 2nd grade students at Risen Savior Lutheran School.
Throughout his life, Del volunteered his talents at many places, taught piano 
lessons, was a member of OWLS, a church choir director, church organist and 
soloist, and the President of the Board of Luther Haven Association.
Del enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, reading, crossword puzzles, 
walking and card playing.
Survivors are his wife, Grace of Milwaukee; three children, Craig (Julie) Mey of 
Eau Claire, Kevin (Janine) Mey of Kiel, Claudia Rolefson of Green Bay; seven 
grandchildren, Angela (Eric) Vandermause, Bradley Mey, Krista, Kali, Kelsey, 
Katelyn Rolefson, Sara Mey; and two great-grandchildren, (private). 
He is further survived by one brother, Lawrence (Donna) Mey; brother-in-law, Marven 
(Lou) Rosen; sister-in-law, Velma Pinks, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Mey and one brother, Walter 
(Mary Louise) Mey.
Funeral services for Del will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Risen Savior 
Lutheran Church, 9550 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI with Pastor Kenneth Fisher 
officiating. Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt 
Funeral Home, 815 6th St, Kiel is assisting the family.
The Sheboygan Press, August 17, 2010


VALERA J. MEY

Valera J. Mey, 66, of 1113 6th St., Kiel, died Monday, Jan. 31, 1994 at her home, 
after a courageous battle with cancer, since 1981.
She is the former Valera Rosen, born Aug. 24, 1927 in Perham, Minn., daughter of 
the late Gust A. and Ella Simmering Rosen.
She was a graduate of Perham High School, Perham, Minn.
On June 11, 1950, she married Delbert Mey at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Perham, 
Minn. She was employed at Stoelting Inc., Kiel, as a secretary for 28 years, 
retiring in July, 1993.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and Professional Secretaries 
International.
Survivors include her husband, Delbert; two sons, Craig (Cindy) Mey, Stetsonville, 
Wis.; Kevin (Janine) Mey, Kiel; one daughter, Claudia (John) Rolefson, Green Bay; 
five grandchildren, Anela, Bradley, Sara, Krista and Kali; one brother, Marvin 
(Lou) Rosen, Lincoln, Neb., and one sister, Velma (David) Pinks, Fridley, Minn. 
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Rebecca and one brother, Eldred.
Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3., 1994 at Trinity 
Lutheran Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Richard Warnke, pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Friends may greet the family at CHURCH, from 6 p.m., Thursday, until the time of 
services.
A memorial has been established in her name.
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family.
Sheboygan Press, February 1, 1994  P. A2


ARTHUR C. MEYER

Arthur C. Meyer, 77, of 416 North Street, Kiel, died unexpectedly 
early Tuesday at his home. Death was attributed to an apparent heart 
attack.
Born in the Town of Rhine on February 18, 1894, he was a son of the 
late Henry and Bernadine Rietbrock Meyer.
On May 30, 1931, he married the former Elsie Kanske of Kiel.
Mr. Meyer was a carpenter for more than 30 years and a former employee 
of the MB Corporation, New Holstein, retiring in 1960.
He was a World War I veteran and served part of his tour in France.
Mrs. Meyer died October 3, 1969.
Survivors include a son, a grandson; two brothers, Ernst of Route 1, 
Cleveland and Herman of Route 1, Elkart Lake.
Three sisters and a brother preceded him in death.
He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman, where 
services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, with Donald Statz, interim pastor, 
officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
(no newspaper named, April 27, 1971)


AUGUST F. MEYER

(From the correspondent in Kiel, 25 Nov.) 
Death of August Meyer on Mon. of last week. He was a wagon maker. 
Burial was Thursday in Kiel Cemetery. He was a "slave to alcohol".
Der Nord Westen, 28 Nov. 1895
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Notes From Kiel:
Mr. August Meyer died Monday night of heart failure brought on by excessive 
drinking. He leaves a wife and nine children in destitute circumstances.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 21, 1895  pg. 2


CHRISTINE MEYER

MRS. WM. MEYER ANSWERS CALL
Well-Known Woman of Kiel Dies Wednesday Night.   
Mrs. Christine Meyer, one of the well-known residents of Kiel, was called to 
her reward on Thursday morning at her home on Seventh St.  Deceased had been 
in poor health for some time and seriously ill with bronchial pneumonia for 
several days, which caused her death.  Christine Zaun, was born in Mequon, 
near Thiensville, on Nov. 15, 1849. In March 1871, she was united in marriage 
to William Meyer.  The couple came to Kiel in 1882, where Mr. Meyer owned and 
operated a flour mill for many years.  He preceded her in death 12 years ago. 
Mrs. Meyer was a member of the Kiel Frauenverein for twenty-three years. In 
her death Kiel loses one of its old-time residents, who had gained for herself 
a large number of friends.  She was a generous-hearted woman and kind neighbor, 
and her passing will be mourned by all who knew her. 
The following relatives survive her:  daughters, Mrs. Rud. Greve, Kiel; Mrs. 
John Friess, New Holstein; sons, Henry L. Meyer, and Elmer Meyer, Hilbert; one 
brother, Jacob Zaun, Milwaukee; and two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Laun, Kiel; 
and Mrs. Eva Hayssen, Sheboygan. The funeral services will be held on Saturday 
afternoon at 2 o’clock at the late home, with burial in the Kiel Cemetery. Rev. 
Rech will officiate. 
No newspaper named, February 7, 1924


CONRAD J. MEYER

Conrad J. Meyer, 92, former Kiel merchant, died Tuesday at the home of his 
daughter, Mrs. Lester (Dorothy) Buege, 4578 N. 24th St., Milwaukee.
He operated the Kiel general store with his brother, George, for many years.  
It is now the Christel department store. His wife formerly operated the Arps 
Hat Shop for many years.  When she died about 25 years ago, Mr. Meyer moved 
to Milwaukee to make his home with his daughter.
Besides his daughter, he is survived by two grandchildren; one sister, Miss 
Minnie Meyer of Sauk City, and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian 
Church in Kiel, of which he was a member when he formerly lived in Kiel. The 
Rev. Allen Bowe, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
His body will lie in state at the Wendler Funeral Home, 2031 W. Capital Dr., 
Milwaukee, from 4 until 10 p.m. Thursday and at the church in Kiel from 11 a.m. 
Friday until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, February 18, 1960 – P. 12


ELSIE MEYER
     
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of 
Herman, for Mrs. Arthur Meyer, 73, 416 North Street, who died unexpectedly at 
her home Friday. The Rev. Armin Roemer officiated at the services. Burial was 
in the Kiel cemetery.
The former Elsie Kanske was born on August 29, 1896 in Kiel, a daughter of the 
late August and Pauline Jaschob Kanske.  She attended the Kiel Public School.  
On May 30, 1931 she was married to Arthur Meyer of the Town of Rhine.  The 
couple located in Kiel following their marriage.  Mrs. Meyer was a member of 
Bethel United Church of Christ, and the Kiel General Arts Homemakers Club.
Survivors include her husband; one son (private); one grandson; one sister, 
Mrs. Helen Schuffelbottom of Sheboygan Falls, and one brother, Carl of Kiel.
No newspaper named, October 9, 1969
(Note: Her tombstone reading has b. 1869. In the microfiche pre-1907 births
I found: Kanske, b: 29 Aug 1896, Reel: 0120, Record: 000575/no first name
but the date matches the b. date in the obituary)


FRED MEYER

Fred Meyer, 74, a former resident of Sheboygan and Kiel, 
died at Milwaukee County Hospital Saturday afternoon after 
a long illness.
He was born Feb. 4, 1890, in Sheboygan, a son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. August Meyer. He had lived at Milwaukee since
1916, when his family moved there from Kiel.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Minnie Ahrens, of Milwaukee;
and a brother, August, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. 
Peter’s United Church of Christ, will officate and burial will 
be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.


HENRY L. MEYER

Henry L. Meyer, Retired Hilbert Businessman, Dies
HILBERT — Henry L. Meyer, 83, a prominent Hilbert business and civic 
leader, who also had business interests at Kiel, Sherwood and Potter, 
died at his home here Saturday evening. 
Prior to disposing of his last business interests in Potter in 1958, 
he had been affiliated chiefly with milling, lumbering and banking, 
but also was a pioneer in the local electric utility. 
He opened a milling and grain business in Kiel in 1901 and three years 
later organized a lumber yard here. He was one of the original stockholders 
of the Hilbert State Bank and served in various offices, including that of 
president.	
In 1912 he opened a lumber yard at Sherwood and organized the Sherwood State 
Bank. He also was affiliated with the Hilbert Woodware Co., which manufactured 
cheese boxes. 
Active In Public Life	
Mr. Meyer purchased a third lumber yard at Potter in 1921 and continued to 
operate it until 1958. He had been living in retirement since then. He 
organized the Hilbert Light and Power Co. in 1919, but sold it two years later 
to the Wisconsin-Michigan Power Co.
He also served as village president for several years shortly after the turn 
of the century, was a member of the Board of Education for 15 years and was 
an early member of the Hilbert Volunteer Fire Department. He also served 
several terms on the Calumet County Board.
In 1954 he was given special recognition by the Hilbert Advancement Association 
for 50 year of service to the community.
At that time he received congratulatory messages from Gov. Walter Kohler, Sen. 
Alexander Wiley and the late Sen. Joseph McCarthy.
Mr. Meyer was born near Kiel, June 30, 1878, the son of Wilhelm and Kristina Zaun. 
He was married at Kiel Dec. 28, 1904, to Hulda Griebenow. Mrs. Meyer died Feb. 11, 
1937. 
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. John Friess, New Holtein(sic), and a brother, Elmer C. 
Meyer, Green Bay.
Private funeral services will be held at the Kapitzke Funeral Home here at 2 p.m. 
Tuesday with the Rev. Raymond Walkenhorst officiating. Burial will be in Kiel 
Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home until 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.


HULDA MEYER

Mrs. H. L. Meyer is Laid to Rest
Chilton, Wis. – Funeral services for Mrs. H. L. Meyer, 59 years old, of Hilbert, 
who died at 10 p.m. Wednesday from a heart ailment for several weeks, were held 
at 12:30 p.m. today, with burial at Kiel, her birthplace.
Mrs. Meyer, nee Miss Hulda Griebenow, was married to H. L. Meyer on December 28, 
1904, at Kiel.  The couple lived at Hilbert for 30 years.  She was a member of 
the Reformed church at Potter, and a member of the Ladies’ Aid, and was active 
in social work at Hilbert.
She is survived by the widower; three sisters, Mrs. Carl Heins of Milwaukee; Mrs. 
Gustave Duecker of Kiel, and Mrs. Arthur Kaemmer of Kiel, and three brothers, 
Fred Grievenow of Sierra Madre, Calif., William Griebenow of Rhinelander, Wis., 
and Oscar Griebenow of Owen, Wis.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, February 13, 1937 – P. 2


LILLIAN MEYER

Mrs. C. Meyer Summoned Today After An Illness
Kiel - Mrs. Conrad J. Meyer, 67, who operated a millinery store at 
531 Freemont street for the past 23 years, died early today at the 
home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Buege at 
Milwaukee.
The deceased was moved to the Buege residence in Milwaukee four weeks 
ago when she first became ill.
Nee Lillian Schumacher, Mrs. Meyer was born at Plymouth on Dec. 15, 
1878, the daughter of Charles and Dorothea Arps Schumacher. She was 
married to Conrad J. Meyer of Prairie du Sac, Wis., at Kiel on July 8, 
1905, and resided with her husband at Kiel since that time.
Survivors include her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Buege. 
Mr. Meyer operated a grain elevator at Kiel for many years prior to 
his recent retirement.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First 
Presbyterian church. The Rev. R. E. Dreger, pastor, will officiate, 
and interment will be made on the family lot in the Kiel City cemetery.


LORETTA M. MEYER

Loretta M. Meyer, 70, of 16825 Cemetery Rd., Kiel, died Monday morning, 
April 26, 1993 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.
She was the former Loretta Wagner, born June 13, 1922 at Cleveland, 
daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Schmitt) Wagner.  She attended St. 
Wendel Grade School in Cleveland.  On Sept. 5, 1942 she married Walter 
Meyer at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland.  The couple celebrated 
their 50th wedding anniversary in 1992.  They farmed in the Town of 
Schleswig all their married life.  She was a devoted member of Sts. 
Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel; the Christian Mother’s Society, 
Catholic Order of Foresterer, and most important of all, she was a 
devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. 
A Mass of Resurrection was held Wednesday, April 28, at Sts. Peter & Paul 
Catholic Church, Kiel.  The Rev. Raphael Birringer was the officiant.  
Burial was in the Church Cemetery.  Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, was 
in charge of all the arrangements. 
No newspaper named


WILHELMINE MEYER

Mrs. August Meyer, nee Wilhelmina Kircher, died at the home of her son, Anton 
Meyer, in the town of Herman, Sheboygan County, at noon Monday. She had been 
living with him since 1941. She was born Aug. 18, 1858, in the town of 
Schleswig. On June 10, 1878, she married August Meyer, who died in 1895, in 
Kiel. 
She is survived by eight children, Henry Meyer of Rhine, Anton Meyer of Herman, 
William Meyer, August Meyer, Louis Meyer and Herman Meyer of Sheboygan, Fred 
Meyer and Mrs. Erwin Ahrens of Milwaukee. There are 19 grandchildren and 19 
great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Andrew Herzog, 
and one brother, Herman Kircher, both of Milwaukee. 
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at the Meiselwitz funeral 
home, Kiel. She will be buried in the Kiel cemetery. Rev. Clarence Schmidt, 
pastor of the Emanuel Evangelical and Reformed church, Herman, will conduct the 
services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1946


WILLIAM MEYER

Last week Thursday at 1:00 a.m., a long time resident and well known citizen
of Kiel passed away, namely: Wilhelm Meyer. The cause of death was kidney
disease from which he had suffered for many years. About a week before he
died he had caught cold, and was so ill that he could not leave his home.
Mr. Meyer first saw the light of the world in Mardorf, Hannover, Germany
on November 18, 1847 and had reached the age of 64 years and 5 months. As
a young boy of 15 years he immigrated to America from Germany to apprentice
as a miller in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. There after he worked for many years
as a miller in Thiensville, where he married Christine Zaun, and the marriage
was blessed with eight children, four of which died in their youth. Later Mr.
Meyer moved to Glenbeulah in Sheboygan County where he ran the mill with Mr.
Bauernfeind. He gave up the business and moved to Millhome in this county.
There he purchased Mr. Hollensteiner's share of the mill and soon thereafter,
the shares of Mr. Schunk and Laun. In 1882 he moved to Kiel and built a mill
that he operated quite profitably for about 20 years. After he sold the mill,
he settled into a well-deserved retirement. The deceased leaves behind his
wife and four children: Mrs. Rud. Greve and Mrs. John Freiss of Kiel, Henry
L. Meyer in Hilbert and Elmer Meyer who is studying at the University of
Wisconsin at Madison. Additionally he leaves behind two sisters in America
and one brother and sister in Germany. The burial took place on Saturday
afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery with Pastor Rech officiating.
Kiel Record - 1912 typed at the top of the obituary


EDITH MIELCZARSKI

Edith R. Mielczarski, 75, of 1936 Cleveland Street, Kiel, died Friday 
morning, December 23, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, where she 
was a patient for eight days.  
The former Edith Raeder was born April 14, 1913 at Elkhart Lake, the 
daughter of the late Martin and Durkey Puhl Raeder. She graduated from 
Elkhart Lake High School. On July 1, 1947, she married Walter Mielczarski 
in Chicago, Illinois. She was employed for the telephone company in 
Elkhart Lake and worked various jobs in Milwaukee until 1973 when they 
moved to Kiel. She belonged to St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel.  
Survivors include her husband, Walter; two sisters, Martha Schilling, Rocky 
Knoll Health Care Center; Hilda Reinhardt, Kiel; nieces and nephews, grand 
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters.  
Funeral services were held Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home with the Rev. 
James Sizelove officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – December 29, 1988


WALTER MIELCZARSKI

Walter W. Mielczarski, 80 of 1036 Cleveland St., Kiel, died Tuesday morning 
Oct. 31, 2000 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee. He was born 
Sept 15, 1920 in Milwaukee, a son of the late Joseph and Helen Romanicz 
Mielczarski and attended St. Casmier Catholic School in Milwaukee.  
On July 1, 1947, he married Edith Raeder in Chicago. She preceded him in death 
on Dec. 23, 1988. Wally was employed at American Motors Corp. in Milwaukee for 
29 years, retiring in 1971. The couple moved to Kiel in 1972. He was a veteran 
of the US Army serving in the European Theater during World War II. Wally was 
a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Milwaukee, the Kiel VFW Post 6707 
and also of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include one brother, Alex Mielczarski of Milwaukee; three nieces, 
Joyce (Henry) Polser of Kiel, Rosella Mielczarski and Anna Marie Mielczarski 
and a very special friend, Stella Gerner. 
Funeral services will be at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, with the 
Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. 
No newspaper or date cited


JOHN MIKLICH    (d. 1968)

John Miklich, 78, of 806 3rd St., Kiel, owner of the Kiel Monument Works, 
died late Tuesday night at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Born on May 13, 1890, in Yugoslavia, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Frank Miklich.  He came to the United States in 1910, settling in 
Sheboygan.
On May 1, 1915, he married the former Josephine Skrabole of Sheboygan.
The couple moved to Pennsylvania, returned to Sheboygan four years later, 
and in 1928 moved to Kiel where he purchased the Brooklyn Tavern, operating 
it for 16 years.
In 1947 he purchased the Kiel Monument Works which he operated until his 
retirement.
The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in May, 1965.
Mr. Miklich was a 50-year member of the Slovene National Benefit Society and 
also a member of the Manitowoc Tribe No. 49, Improved Order of Redmen, and 
the 24-hour Club of the lodge.
Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Tillie) Moritz; and 
one son, John Jr., both of Kiel; 11 grandchildren.  One son, two sisters and 
two brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, 
Kiel, officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. today until the hour of 
services.
Members of the Redmen Lodge will meet at the funeral home at 7:30 tonight.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, September 11, 1968 – P. 10


JOHN MIKLICH    (d. 2007)

John A Miklich, 90, of 632 St Paul St., Kiel passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 
2007 at his home  with his family at his side after a three year battle from 
complication of diabetes.  
John was born March 1, 1916 in Austria, son of the late John and Josephine Skroboly 
Miklich. He was a 1934 graduate of Kiel High School. John was a veteran of the US 
Army serving his country proudly as an MP in Germany during World War II from 
1941 – 1945. John also had the honor of being a body guard for General Dwight 
Eisenhower.
On November 1, 1957 he married Shirlee Marquardt at the county courthouse in Dubuque, 
Iowa. John co-owned and operated the Kiel Monument Shop with his father. After 
selling the business he worked at Kohler Co. for 18 years retiring in 1982. He was 
a member of the Kiel VFW Post 6707. John enjoyed taking long walks around town, 
visiting along the way. In his later years he was self taught on the computer and 
dabbled in writing poetry.  
Survivors include his wife, Shirlee of 49 years. Five children; Nancy (Jeff) Moyer 
of Mesa, AZ, Joni (Bill) Steffen of Kiel, John (Ann) Miklich, of Brentwood, TN, Chuck 
(Verlene) Miklich of Quincy, IL, and Jamie Miklich of Neoshow, WI. He is further 
survived by four grandchildren.   
He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Miklich and his beloved sister, “
Tillie” Moritz.  
Upon John’s request there will be no services. Burial will take place in spring with 
a private family service held at the Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press – February 2, 2007 


JOSEPHINE MIKLICH

Josephine Miklich, 97, a former Kiel resident, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1994 
at Chilton Village Health Care Center, where she had been a resident for 
the past six years.  
She was born Feb. 11, 1896, in Yugoslavia.  She came to the United States 
at the age of 16 and settled in Sheboygan.  On May 1, 1915 she was united 
in marriage to John Miklich.  The couple moved to Johnston, Penn.  Four 
years later, they moved back to Sheboygan.  In 1928 they moved to Kiel to 
own and operate the Brooklyn Tavern until 1945.  The couple then bought 
and operated the Kiel Monument Shop until 1966.  The couple celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary in 1965. Her husband, John, preceded her 
in death on Sept. 10, 1968.  She was a 50-year member of the Slovene 
Benefit Society.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, John Jr. (Shirlee), Kiel; 
one daughter, Tillie Moritz, Kiel; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grand-
children.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, 
one sister, two brothers and one son-in-law.  
Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 21 at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
with the Rev. Karen Doty officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, January 18, 1994


HAROLD HARVEY MOG

Harold Harvey Mog, second eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Mog, 
died on Saturday morning, after being ill for about two weeks. He 
was born at Kiel on May 27th, 1918. He leaves to mourn his grief-
stricken parents, 2 brothers, and one sister. The funeral took place 
on Tuesday afternoon, with interment in the Kiel cemetery. Rev. Theo. 
Gieschen, officiating.


HILDA I. MOG

Hilda I. Mog, nee Eckardt, 88, of Slinger, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the 
Gateway Nursing Home, Hartford.
She was born April 6, 1895, in Howards Grove, and married Gustav Mog. He passed 
away in 1946. 
She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Slinger.
Survivors include three sons, Frederick of Saukville, Donald (Stacy) of South 
Milwaukee and Gustave (Carol) of West Bend; five daughters, Eris (Eugene) of 
Arizona, Marion Drake of Milwaukee, Jeanette (Robert Sr.) Hauch of Sheboygan 
Falls, Hildegarde (Russell) Noegel of Port Washington, and Irene Herman of West 
Bend; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Clara Brockman of 
Sheboygan; one sister-in-law, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two children, Martha and Harold.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at the Rothenbach 
Funeral Home, Slinger. Pastor George Enderle officiated and burial was in the 
Kiel City Cemetery, Kiel. 
(No newspaper cited  - December 21, 1983/from collection at Kiel)


GRACE H. MOGENSON

Grace H. Mogenson, 93, of Kiel, died Monday, May 31, 2004, at Calumet Medical 
Center, Chilton. She was the former Grace H. Pingel born May 24, 1911, in 
Clintonville, daughter of Henry and Clara Krueger Pingel. Grace attended School 
in Clintonville. On Jan. 20, 1932, she married Vance Mogenson in Antigo. He 
preceded her in death on March 9, 1975. Grace worked at lake-to-Lake in Kiel 
and was a custodian at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel. She was a member of 
Bethel United Methodist church, Kiel. Grace enjoyed gardening and sewing. 
Survivors include three sons, Donald and Betty Mogenson, Arden and Shirley 
Mogenson, Dale and Pat Mogenson, all of Kiel; one daughter, Delilah Mogenson 
of New Holstein; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, with the 
Rev. Dale Eggert and the Rev. Rallen Stencil, nephew of Grace, officiating. 
Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press – June 3, 2004


VANCE B. MOGENSON

Vance B. Mogenson, 64, of, Route 2, Kiel, died Sunday at Bellin Memorial
Hospital, Green Bay, where he had been a patient for six weeks.
Born on April 2, 1910 at Tigerton, he was a son of the late Gustave and
Stena Hansen Mogenson. He attended school at Tigerton,
On January 20, 1932 he married Grace Pingel at Antigo. The couple lived 
in Tigerton until 1951 When they moved to Kiel.
He was an assembly line worker at Tecumseh Products Company, New Holstein.
Mr. Mogenson was a member of Bethel Methodist Church, Town of Schleswig.
Survivors include his widow; one daughter, three sons, six grandchildren; 
a sister, Mrs. Stella Westfall, Kohler, and a brother, Curtis, Tigerton.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Bethel Methodist Church, the 
Reverend David Sharpe, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.


WAYNE E. MOHNSAM

Wayne E. Mohnsam, Sr., 60, of 20620 Carstens Lake Road, Valders died unexpectedly 
Saturday afternoon, December 16, 2006 at his home of an apparent heart attack.  
He was born May 29, 1946 in Greenbush, son of the late Edwin and Dorothy Triphan 
Mohnsam. Wayne attended Sheboygan Falls High School. He was a veteran of the US 
Army serving his country from 1965-1971, being station in Korea.  
He is survived by his wife and best friend, Rosemary Smasal Mohnsam.
Wayne was employed at Lake-to-Lake in Kiel for 20 years retiring in June 2004. 
After retirement he worked part time at Farm & Home in Chilton.  
Wayne was a “jack of all trades” fixing just about anything that needed to be 
repaired. He enjoyed camping, gardening, cutting wood and country music.  
Survivors include his wife Rosemary, three children; Wayne Mohnsam, Jr. of 
Stockbridge, Jennie Irwin of Valders and Jerald Fermanich of Plymouth, two step 
children, Vickie Bryant of Kiel and Crystal Van De Hay, Kiel; and three grand-
children.  
He is further survived by one brother and five sisters; Darlene (Charlie) Fizer, 
Iowa, Carol Mohnsam, Sheboygan, Lucy (Wayne) Simonich, Illinois, David (Pattie) 
Mohnsam, Sheboygan, Linda (Sam) Felten, Arkansas, Brenda (Ken) Schultz, Cascade.
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home. Cremation will 
follow.
Sheboygan Press – December 18, 2006


ANNA MORITZ

Mrs. Anton Moritz, 47
After suffering an illness of a year's duration, Mrs. Anton Moritz, 
aged 47, nee Miss Annie Mahlich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Mahlich, 
passed away at her home on Friday morning at 1:30 o'clock.
Mrs. Moritz, who was born in this city on February 6, 1888, had reached 
the age of 47 years, 3 months, and 25 days.
On December 12, 1908 she was married to Anton Moritz of Plymouth, and 
the couple settled here, where Mr. Moritz followed the mason trade.
Eight children were born to them, of whom two passed away in infancy and 
a daughter Ardelle, passed away five years ago. Survivors are the following: 
Her husband; five children, Mrs. Harvey (Gertrude) Ninmer, Raymond, Manfred, 
Frances and Lyanna, all of here; one grandson, James Ninmer; her parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Raquet;  and a sister, Mrs. Emil Raquet of here.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. C. R. Johnson, 
pastor of the First Presbyterian church officiated. Mrs. Moritz was a member 
of the Dorcas Society and the Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian 
church.
**********
MRS. MORITZ DIES AT KIEL 
Funeral Will Be Monday; Was Ill For About a Year 
Mrs. Anton Moritz, 47, died this morning at her home at Kiel after a year’s 
illness.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 2 p.m. from the C. J. Meiselwitz 
funeral home at Kiel and interment will be in the Kiel cemetery. 
Mrs. Moritz, the former Annie Mahlich, was born at Kiel on February 6, 1888. 
She was married to Anton Moritz at Plymouth on December 12, 1908 and the 
couple then located at Kiel. Mr. Moritz is engaged in mason work.
Survivors are the widower; three daughters, Mrs. Harvey Ninmer, Frances and 
Lyanna Moritz, Kiel; two sons, Raymond and Manford, Kiel; the parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Emil Mahlich; one sister, Mrs. Emil Raquet, Kiel; and one grandson.
Mrs. Moritz was a member of the Dorcas society and of the Woman’s Missionary 
society at the First Presbyterian church at Kiel. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 31, 1935  P. 2


ANTON MORITZ

Anton Moritz, 68, a former Kiel resident who made his home at Crivitz, Wis., 
for the past 14 years, died suddenly Tuesday at Medford, Wis.
A mason by trade, Mr. Moritz collapsed and died while at work on a construction 
project at Medford.  Death was attributed to a heart attack.
Born April 11, 1885, in Germany, a son of Mr. and Mrs. David Moritz, he came 
to the United States in his youth and settled in Plymouth.  He made his home 
at Kiel after his marriage to Anna Mahlich on Dec. 12, 1908.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Harvey (Gertrude) Nimner, Mrs. William 
(Frances) Brieger and Mrs. Leo (Lyanna) Hein, and two sons, Raymond and Manfred, 
all of Kiel.  Twelve grandchildren also survive.
His wife died in 1935.  Three daughters also preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, with the Rev. Allen Bowe, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, 
officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, July 15, 1953 – P. 12


ARDELL MORITZ

Kiel Girl to be Buried Thursday
Kiel, Wis. – The remains of Ardell Moritz, aged 12, who passed away at 
4:40 a.m. Monday at her home, 632 Fremont street, were taken this morning 
to the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Mahlich, 818 N. Sixth 
street, from which home funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. 
Thursday, and at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian church, the Rev. James W. 
Mac Elree officiating. Interment will be made at the Kiel cemetery.
The seventh grade class of the Kiel public school, of which the girl was a 
member, will attend the services in a body, accompanied by their teacher, 
Miss Gladys Kraemmer.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, May 6, 1930 – P. 2
********
Arbell (sic) Moritz, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Moritz of Kiel died at 
her home there yesterday. Her parents, three sisters and two brothers survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, May 6, 1930 P. 3


HARRIET MORITZ

Mrs. Manfred Moritz, 63, of 312 Chicago St., Kiel, died Saturday at Calumet 
Memorial Hospital, Chilton. The former Harriet Triller, she was born May 22, 
1915, in Menominee Falls, Wis., a daughter of Arthur and Margaret Keipper 
Triller. She graduated from Menomonee Falls High School in 1932 and received 
her degree from the Milwaukee Teachers College in 1936. On July 6, 1940, she 
was married to Mr. Moritz at Menomonee Falls. The couple resided at Kiel where 
Mrs. Moritz taught kindergarten in the Kiel school for 22 years.  
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel an elder of the church and 
a member of the United Presbyterian Women, a charter member of the Kiel chapter, 
Order of Eastern Star 281, a member of the Kiel Library Board, coordinator of 
the Meals on Wheels program and a former member of the Kiel Study Club.  
Survivors are her husband; a daughter, Lynn at home; two sons, Gary of Manitowoc
and Lee of Madison and a brother, Dr. Harvey Triller of Menomonee Falls.  
Funeral services will be at First Presbyterian Church.  The Rev. Joe V. Anderson, 
pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named – November 25, 1978


MANFRED MORITZ

Manfred (Tucky) Moritz, 76, of 618A St. Paul Street, Kiel, died Wednesday 
afternoon, September 19, in Las Vegas, Nevada, of an apparent heart attack.  
He was born April 28, 1914, at Kiel, son of the late Anton and Anna Mahlich 
Moritz. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1932.  
On July 6, 1940, he married Harriet Triller in Menomonee Falls. She died on 
November 25, 1978. On September 26, 1981 he married Virginia Tennessen 
Wilkens at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. He was a master plumber 
in the Kiel area, retiring in 1976. He was a member of First Presbyterian 
Church in Kiel and the Kiel Masonic Lodge Number 336 F & AM. Survivors 
include his wife, Virginia; two sons, Gary (Junelle) of Manitowoc; Lee 
(Mari-Lynn) of Monona; one daughter, Lynn (Michael) Gutoske of Milwaukee; 
11 grandchildren; and one sisters, Mrs. Francis Brieger of Kiel. He was 
preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.  
Funeral services were held Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, 
with the Rev. Barbara Horner-Ibler, pastor, officiating. Burial was in 
the Kiel City Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – September 27, 1990


MATHILDA MORITZ

Mathilda “Tillie” Moritz, aged 82, of 424 North St. Kiel, passed away on 
Thursday morning, July 14, 2005 at her home after a four years battle with 
melanoma. Her children will forever admire and remember her strength, courage 
and determination to make the best of each day while battling her illness.  
Tillie was born Oct. 16, 1922 in the town of Sheboygan, daughter of the late 
John and Josephine Skroboly Miklich. She was a 1941 graduate of Kiel High 
School. On March 1, 1946 Tillie married Raymond “Chis” Moritz at the County 
Courthouse in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1973. Tillie had 
resided in Kiel, in the brick house “Chis” built, since their marriage. She 
worked at various jobs throughout her lifetime, though her most important “job” 
was raising seven children, a labor of love.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel and a charter member of 
the VFW Auxiliary, Post 6707 in Kiel. Tillie enjoyed spending time with her 
grandchildren, those living closest to her benefited from her daily humor. She 
was an avid reader and devoted sports fan, cherishing her Cubs and Packers. 
She followed the political scene with great vigor.  Vegetable gardening and 
canning were the ritual of summer and fall in earlier years. Later in life she 
turned those talents and affection toward her flower gardens. She also loved 
crafting and counted cross-stitch. 
Survivors include her seven children, Pat (Ken) Goebel of Kiel, Sandy (Paul) 
Beck of Cedarburg, Jean (John) Anhalt of Fort Atkinson, Judy Carr of Hatboro, 
Pa., Ann (John) Brocker of Kiel, John (Janelle) Moritz of Kiel and Janice (Bob) 
Dorsch of Clemmons, N.C. She is further survived by 16 grandchildren; one great 
grandson, and one step great grandchild. Other survivors include a brother, 
John (Shirlee) Miklich, one sister-in-law, Francis Brieger, and her very special 
little friend, (private).  
She was preceded in Death by one brother, Edward Miklich.
Funeral services will be at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, with the Rev. 
Maria Thomas officiating.  Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press – July 15, 2005
********
(16 Oct 1922/14 Jul 2005/SSDI)


RAYMOND MORITZ

Funeral services for Raymond Moritz, 61, of 414 North St, Kiel, who died 
Friday morning at Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee, will be held at 1:30 p.m. 
Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel.
The Rev. Bliss B. Cartwright, of Sheboygan, will officiate.  Burial rites 
will be conducted in the Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Moritz died of injuries suffered in a two-car crash on May 2 near Kiel.
Born Jan. 16, 1912, in Kiel, a son of the late Anton and Anna Mahlich Moritz, 
he attended the Kiel Public School. During World War II he served in the U.S. 
Army.
On March 1, 1946 he married the former Mathilda Miklich at Manitowoc.  The 
couple resided in Kiel since their marriage.
Mr. Moritz was a brick layer by trade and employed by the C & M-D & M Frey Co.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Kiel; the Bricklayers Local 
of Sheboygan; the Manitowoc Tribe No. 49 Improved Order of Redmen and the 
24-Hour Club of the lodge, and Tri-County VFW Post 6707.
Survivors are his widow; six daughters, and a son, two grandchildren; three 
sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Nimmer, Mrs. Leo Hein and Mrs. William Brieger, all of 
Kiel; and a brother, Manfred of Kiel. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Members of Manitowoc Tribe No. 49, Improved Order of Redmen, will meet at 
7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Members of Tri-County Veterans of Foreign Wars 
Post 6707 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home to hold memorial 
services.
The Sheboygan Press, Saturday, May 12, 1973 P. 12
*********
Funeral services for Raymond Moritz, 81, of 424 North St., Kiel, who died Friday 
at Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee, will be at 1:30 pm Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel. The Rev. Bliss B. Cartwright will officiate and burial will be in the 
Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., May 12, 1973 page 3


JOHN MOSER

(From the correspondent in Kiel, 13 May)
Also, burial yesterday in the Kiel Cemetery of S. Moser(sic), an old settler.
Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1895
*******
John Moser
birth: 16 February 1819 Switzerland
death: 9 May 1895 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kiel, Wis.
spouse: Franziska Moser
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CLARA R. MOTHS

Clara R. Moths, 89, a former Town of Rhine resident, died Friday at the 
home of her daughter and son-in-law, William and Mae Graf of Route 3, 
Plymouth.  She had lived there 2 1/2 years.  
The former Clara Yahr was born June 19, 1895, in West Bend, a daughter of 
Julius and Clara Schubert Yahr.  She attended district school at Waubeka.  
She married Oliver Moths on Nov. 28, 1923, at Campbellsport.  The couple 
lived at Silver Creek until 1927 when they moved to the Town of Rhine, 
where they operated a cheese factory until 1936. Mr. Moths died in 1983.
Besides her daughter, she is survived by two grandsons and a brother, 
Julius Yahr of Boltonville.  A son, sister, and three brothers preceded 
her in death.  
The funeral will be Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel.  The 
Rev. Stephen Pabody of Faith Baptist Church in Plymouth will officiate.
Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.  
No newspaper named, April 5, 1985


MILES W. MOTHS

Three Dead in Crossing Crash at Kiel
Chippewa Hits Automobile at Intersection
Residents of Kiel and New Holstein are Victims of Accident – Others Injured
Kiel – Three young people were killed and one other injured seriously Sunday 
afternoon at 3:45 o’clock when the automobile in which they were riding was 
struck by the Chippewa, crack Milwaukee Road train.
The accident occurred on Fremont street, the main street of Kiel, and the 
train was traveling at a rapid pace at the time, as it does not stop at 
Kiel.
The dead are Richard Neumann, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Neumann of 704 St. 
Paul street, Kiel; Virginia Klapperich, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry 
Klapperich of New Holstein, and Miles Moths, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver 
Moths of Kiel. 
Moths was the driver of the car. Both Richard Neumann and Virginia Klapperich 
were killed instantly, and Miles Moths died at 11:50 p.m. Sunday at the St. 
Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan.
Critically Hurt
Critically injured is Betty Jane Schwantes, 19, of New Holstein, who suffered 
a fractured skull. Miss Schwantes was unconscious throughout the night.
Three others in the car, less seriously hurt, were Elmer Buchmann, Delhart 
Freis and Jerome Wilkens, 19, all of Kiel.
The five injured persons were taken to the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan. 
The body of Miss Klapperich was taken to the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home at New 
Holstein and the body of Richard Neumann was taken to the Meiselwitz Funeral 
home at Kiel.
Other Injuries
The Freis boy sustained cuts about the face; Wilkens suffered cuts, bruises 
and shock and Buchmann also sustained cuts and bruises. The car was a complete 
wreck.
Richard H. Neumann, who would have been 18 years old next Sunday, Feb. 13, 
is the son of Hugo and Frieda Meile Neumann. He was born in New Holstein on 
Feb. 13, 1926, and attended the public schools at Kiel and graduated from the 
Kiel High school last spring.
He was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian church of Kiel.
Richard enlisted in the Army Air Corps Reserve on Aug. 9, 1943, and would have 
been inducted next March 1.
Survivors are his parents; a brother, Donald; his grandmothers, Mrs. Agnes 
Neumann and Mrs. Emma Meile of Kiel. The tragedy occurred on the 80th birthday 
of his grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Neumann.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
home and at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian church. Friends may call at the 
funeral home beginning at 4 p.m., Tuesday.
Virginia Klapperich, 19, was born Jan. 31, 1925, in New Holstein, the daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klapperich, and graduated last Spring from the New 
Holstein High school.  She has since been employed at the Leverenz Shoe Co. at 
New Holstein.
Rites Thursday
She was an only child and survivors are her parents and her grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Simon Boehlein of New Holstein.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral 
home and at 9:30 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic church, the Rev. Alfred 
Pritzl officiating.  
Burial will be made in Holy Rosary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral 
home beginning Tuesday morning.
Miles William Moths, 18, son of Oliver and Clara Yahr Moths, was born Feb. 28, 
1925, at Silver Creek, town Sherman, Sheboygan county. 
He attended the Harrison school in town Rhine and later attended the Kiel schools, 
graduating from the Kiel High school in 1942.
He took an aircraft engine course in Racine and was employed at the Freis Feed 
and Elevator Co., at Kiel.
Survivors are the parents; a sister, Mae, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Julius Yahr, Sr., of Waubeka.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
home at Kiel, and at 2 p.m. at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, 
the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be made in the Kiel city 
cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, February 7, 1944 – P. 1 & 6


OLIVER C. MOTHS

Oliver C. Moths, 87, a former Town of Rhine cheesemaker, died Tuesday evening 
at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, William and Mae Graf, Route 3, 
Plymouth, with whom he had resided since December.  
He was born March 10, 1895, in Silver Creek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moths. 
He attended school at Random Lake.  Mr. Moths served with the Army in Europe 
during World War I.  On Nov. 28, 1923, he and Clara Yahar of Fredonia were 
married.  The operated a cheese factory in the Town of Rhine until 1936. Mr. 
Moths also worked for Freis Von Kiel of Kiel.  Mr. Moths was a member of the 
Kiel American Legion Post.  
Surviving are his wife; his daughter; two grandchildren and two sisters, his 
twin, Mrs. William Parlow, and Mrs. Florence Herziger, both of Cedarburg. He 
was preceded in death by a son, two sisters and three brothers.  
No newspaper named, April 5, 1983
(Note: His tombstone has b. date 1896)


LARRY G. MOTT

Larry G. Mott, 48, of Route 1, Box 270, Elkhart Lake, died Monday night, 
March 28, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan after suffering an apparent 
heart attack at his home.  
He was born on October 18, 1939, in Merrill, son of Mrs. Viola (Spooner) 
Mott and the late Raymond Mott. He attended Hillcrest School in Waukesha. 
In April 1985, he married Cheryl Madson in Sheboygan. Mr. Mott was employed 
4 1/2 years at Watry Industries in Sheboygan, and the past six months at 
Naujok Tool and Die in Kiel.  
He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps., serving in Korea from 
1957 – 60.  
Survivors are his wife, Cheryl, his mother, Mrs. Viola Mott of Waukesha, a 
son, John of Milwaukee; two daughters, Colleen and Lynn, both of Milwaukee, 
four grandchildren; three step brother, Donald of Waukesha, David of ????, 
and Michael, and a step-sister.  
He was preceded in death by his father.  
Funeral services were held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, James Steffen, deacon, 
officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.  
Kiel Tri-County Record – April 6, 1988


ANNA MUELLER    (d. 1899)

Anna Maria Henriette Mueller 
birth: 17 December 1897 (sic) Schleswig Or Kiel 
death: 18 August 1899 Kiel, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
burial:  Kiel 
residence: 1899 Kiel 
father: Rudolph Mueller 
mother: Maria Essling 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ARNOLD MUELLER

Arnold R. Mueller, 83, of 1807 North Thirteenth Street, Sheboygan, died 
Thursday evening at St. Nicholas Hospital where he had been a patient the 
past five days. Born March 2, 1893 in Kiel, the son of Rudolph and Mary 
Essling Mueller, he moved to the town of Schleswig as a child and attended 
district school at Rockville. On June 26, 1918 he married Lydia Schreiber at 
St. John’s United Church of Christ, Schwartzwald. After their marriage, the 
couple lived in Kiel, where he was employed at Stoelting Brothers Company for 
16 years. They then moved to a farm in the town of Meeme, which they operated 
until retirement in 1958. They moved to Sheboygan in 1971. The couple observed 
their 55th Wedding anniversary in 1973. Mr. Mueller was a member of St. John 
United Church of Christ, a former member and treasurer of the Pigeon River 
School, and a former member of the Meeme Farm Bureau.  
Survivors are his widow; three sons, Clyde of Route 1, Cleveland, Roger of 
Sheboygan and Bruce of Howards Grove; six grandchildren and four sisters; Mrs. 
Ella Koeser of Sheboygan, Mrs. Esther Mattes and Mrs. Wilma Kenneke, both of 
Kiel, and Mrs. Dora Manz of Cascade, and a step-brother, Elmer Lindemann of 
Antigo.
No newspaper named – March 27, 1976


EDWIN S. MUELLER

Rites Held Tuesday For E. S. Mueller; Burial Made in Kiel Cemetery
Edwin S. Mueller, a farm boy who became one of Wisconsin’s rural school 
education leaders, died at his home in Manitowoc Sunday morning at the 
age of 80.  Mr. Mueller was Manitowoc County Superintendent of Schools 
for 15 consecutive years following his appointment in 1926.  Before 
becoming school superintendent, he taught in Schleswig, New Holstein, 
and Two Creeks.  In all he has been in the rural education field for 
44 years. During the latter years, he published a county school annual, 
considered a model for that type of publication in the nation.
Mr. Mueller’s wife, the former Ella Wilke of Two Rivers, died in 1923. 
Survivors include his son, County Municipal Judge Harold W. Mueller; 
two daughters, Mrs. Walter Grossmann, Shafter, California, and Mrs. 
John Rennick, Elmwood Park, Illinois, and seven grandchildren.  
Services were held Tuesday at Manitowoc, and burial was in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
No newspaper named, August 1958


ELLA MUELLER

Mrs. Edwin Mueller of Millhome died at the Plymouth hospital on Thursday 
afternoon, after a lingering illness, at the age of 40 years, 11 months, 
29 days. She had undergone a surgical operation in October of last year, 
and a second operation on January 8th, both of which were unseccessful in 
saving her life. Ella Wilke was born in Two Rivers, January 12, 1882, and 
in 1908 was married to Edwin Mueller. The couple lived at Two Rivers and 
Two Creeks until 1912, when they came to Millhome, their present home.  
Besides her husband, she leaves three children, Dorothy, Harold and Alice, 
her mother, one sister, three brothers, and her grandmother. The funeral 
was held on Monday afternoon, with services in St. Peter's Reformed Church, 
Rev. W. Rech officiating. Burial in the Kiel cemetery. 1923
********
Mrs. Edwin Mueller of Milhome, nee Ella Wilke, passed away at Plymouth, Wis., 
on January 8, following an operation at the hospital. Deceased was born in the 
Town of Two Rivers in 1883 being a sister of Kurt, Otto and Fred Wilke and Mrs. 
Fred Schmidt of this city and lived here until thirteen years ago, she became 
the bride of Mr. Mueller and they soon after moved on his farm at Milhome. 
Besides her husband, she leaves three small children. Interment was at Kiel 
Cemetery. The brothers and wives from here attended the funeral as did also 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt.
The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 26, 1923


GEORGE MUELLER

In his home on Fourth Street, on Sunday morning at about 4:00 o’clock, 
Mr. Georg Mueller, a long time and well known resident of Kiel, died 
after a six month long illness with heart fluctuations. The deceased 
was born on October 20, 1836 in Neiderfaulheim, Hessen-Darmstad, Germany 
and came to America at the age of 17 years with his parents. They settled 
in the Town of Rhine, where Mr. Mueller married Maria Ellebach in 1860, 
but she died two years later. The marriage produced one child. On May 20, 
1867 he married a second time, to Wilhelmina Schmidt and the pair moved 
to a farm in the Town of Schleswig. This marriage produced just one child. 
For the past 22 years Mr. Mueller has lived with his wife in Kiel. The
deceased leaves behind, besides his wife, one daughter, one stepdaughter, 
two sisters, 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. The burial took 
place on Tuesday afternoon from the home of the deceased to the Kiel 
Cemetery. Pastor Rech (St. Peter’s) officiated.
Kiel Record -1914


HELENA MUELLER  (d. 1901)

Last week, Mr. J. C. Mueller received a heavy blow of fate in 
that his wife, Lena, Nee Fluhr died suddenly. She was stricken 
with a heart attack on Thursday evening about 11 o’clock, just 
about a week since giving birth to a child.  The deceased first 
saw the light of the world on October 12, 1857 in Germany and 
came with her parents in 1866 to America, settling in the Town 
of Schleswig. In 1896 she married Mr. Mueller, and the marriage 
was blessed with four children.  The funeral procession took 
place on Sunday afternoon, from New Holstein to the Kiel Cemetery, 
with Pastor Schildknecht officiating.  The Odd Fellows Lodge, 
the Arion Band and the Men’s choir participated in the funeral. 
-She was the second wife of Mr. Mueller, whose first wife died 
many years ago.
No newspaper named, 1901, Kiel
*****
MILLER, MRS. J.C.
Death in Kiel on Fri. of Mrs. Miller(sic), wife of the well-known 
innkeeper J.C. Miller. We do not know the arrangements at this time.
Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1901
*****
Deaths of a Week:
Mrs. Miller the beloved wife of J.C. Miller of Kiel died at her home Friday evening 
of heart disease. Mr. Miller has a wide circle of friends in this city whose heartfelt 
sympathy goes out to him and his family for their great sorrow in the loss of wife 
and mother.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, May 16, 1901 pg. 1
*****
Kiel:
Again, we find that death has found its way into our midst, taking for its victim 
the beloved companion of Mr. J.C. Mueller proprietor of a hotel in this town. It 
was heart disease that so suddenly ended the life of this beloved companion at 
eleven o'clock Thursday night, May 9th. The deceased formerly Helena Fluhe 
was born in Germany, in the year 1857. Five years ago, she married J.C. Mueller 
whose former wife had been taken away from him by death. This sudden death 
of the mother and companion has left in the hearts of Mr. Mueller, on son, and 
three daughters, a vacancy which can never be filled nor time efface. The deceased 
was buried Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock on the Kiel cemetery. We extend our 
heartfelt sympathy to those left behind.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, May 16, 1901 pg. 8
*****
Helen Huhr Mueller 
birth: 12 October 1857 Dormstadt, Ger. 
death: 9 May 1901 Kiel, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
burial:  Kiel, Wis. 
residence: 1901 Kiel 
father: Phil. Huhr 
mother: Elisabeth 
spouse: John C. Mueller 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HELENE MUELLER  (d. 1950)

Miss Helena Mueller, 85, of 915 Sixth street, Kiel, passed away early today 
at the home of Hubert and Miss Emma Bunge, 813 Third street, Kiel. She lived 
alone until several days ago, when she fell and suffered injuries.  She was 
taken to the Bunge home, where she died following a short illness.
Miss Mueller, a resident of Kiel for 15 years, was born in the town of Schleswig 
on June 4, 1864, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gottfried Mueller.  She spent many 
years in the town of Schleswig before moving to Kiel, where she was a dressmaker 
and housekeeper.
The survivors include a sister, Mrs. Anna Fischer, of Sheboygan; a brother, 
Frank, of New Holstein; a step-sister, Miss Emma Bunge, and two step-brothers, 
Hubert and Adolph of Kiel.
She was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, where funeral 
services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday by the Rev. E. L. Worthman. Burial 
will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home from 1 p.m. Tuesday to 11 a.m. 
Wednesday and at the church until the time of services on Wednesday.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, January 9, 1950 – P. 8
*******
From Manitowoc county death records:
Helen Mueller (v.43 p.146)
Single
June 4, 1864-Jan. 8, 1950
Daughter of Gottfried Mueller and Anna Boos
Born Wisconsin
Died from “cerebral hemorrhage –arteriosclerosis”
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery
********
(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


HENRIETTA MUELLER

(From the correspondent in Kiel, 10 Feb.) 
Death of Mrs. John E. Mueller on Wed. last week at the age of 58. 
Burial was Sun. afternoon in the Kiel Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1896
********
Mrs. J.C. Mueller died Thursday evening after an illness of three weeks. She 
was born in Germany in 1838 and came to this country in 1866. She was married 
to Mr. J. C. Mueller in the town of Herman, Sheboygan county in June 1867 and 
removed to Milhome shortly afterward where they lived four years. Disposing of 
their property at Milhome, Mrs. Mueller accompanied her husband to Rockford, 
Illinois where they resided one year returning in 1883 to Kiel where they have 
since lived. Mrs. Mueller was a hard working woman, though her circumstances 
have long been such as would allow her to take life easy. Her highest pleasure 
seemed to be to minister to the comfort of others. She was considerate and 
patient and possessed a rare good judgment. Many outside her own family will 
long remember her as a kind and sympathizing friend. She loved to lend a helping 
hand to the unfortunate, and appeals to her sympathy were never made in vain. Her 
funeral took place Sunday afternoon and is said to b the largest yet witnessed in 
Kiel. Mr. Mueller and family, in their bereavement, have the sympathy of a large 
circle of friends.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 13, 1896  P. 3
********
Henrietta Muller
birth: 24 May 1837 Hessen Darmstadt
death: 6 February 1896 Kiel, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kiel, Wis.
father: Michael Weick
mother: Gertrude
spouse: J.S. Muller
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHN C. MUELLER    (d. 1909)

Death Friday evening of John C. Mueller in Kiel following a stroke. 
He is survived by a son and 4 daughters. The deceased came to America 
in 1848 as a small child with his parents from Hesse-Darmstadt. The 
parents spent two years in the east before settling in Town Rhine, 
Sheboygan County. When he was grown and married he moved to Muehlheim, 
Town Schleswig, Manitowoc County, where he operated a store and saloon 
as well as serving as postmaster there. About 32 years ago he went to
Kiel and opened the Kiel Hotel along with a saloon and dance hall. As 
an innkeeper he was widely known. Last week he was in Manitowoc to 
accompany the body of John Staudt, one of his closest friends, to his 
last rest. Mueller was active in politics in the Democratic party and 
served as the representative from Kiel on the Board of County Supervisors 
for many years. He survived both wives, the first having died 13 years ago 
and the second 8 years ago. His only son, Philipp Mueller, who is married, 
will continue to operate the hotel which he had largely been doing the last
few years during his father’s illness. On 28 February the deceased would 
have been 63 years old. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Kiel cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909
********
John C. Miller (sic) for years prominent in county politics as a staunch Democrat, 
died at his home in Kiel Friday. Mr. Miller has been for a long time a prominent 
hotel man at his home and for years represented the village upon the county board 
and has served as village trustee. He was of the class of early German residents 
who prospered in Manitowoc county and furnished a stable and thrifty element in 
the population. 
Manitowoc Pilot, January 28, 1909
********
Mr. John C. Mueller died suddenly on Friday evening. He was a well-known 
and long-time resident of Kiel, having reached the age of 62 years and 11 
months. His death was due to a stroke. The deceased first saw the light 
of the world in Bibelnheim, Hessen-Darmstad, Germany and came to America 
in 1848 as a two year old boy, with his parents who settled on a farm in 
the Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County.
In 1867 he married Henrietta Weick and they operated a farm in the Town 
of Herman until 1876, and then moved to Millhome where he ran a saloon and 
storage facility. In 1879 he came to Kiel, where he ran the saloon of Mr. 
Wm. Reseburg, who went to Rockford, Illinois, where he remained for one 
year. In 1883 he purchased the Kiel Hotel from Mr. Chr. Thiedemann, which
he has operated successfully until his death. His first wife died in 1896 
and one year later he married Helene Fluhr, but the second marriage ended 
in divorce in 1901. He leaves behind, four daughters and one son, namely 
Mrs. Chas. Puchner in Oak Park, Illinois. Mrs. Walter Roeber, Norma, Thekla 
and Philipp in Kiel. The last has worked in his father’s business for many
years, and will continue to run the business. Mr. Mueller served in many 
official positions while he resided in Kiel: 12 years as deputy sheriff, 
5 years as supervisor and 2 years as village trustee.
The funeral service took place on Tuesday afternoon with numerous participants 
in attendance. Mr. Wm. Broeckert gave a fitting eulogy, while the Arion Kapelle 
(Band) played appropriate music. The burial took place at the Kiel Cemetery 
with about 200 people attending the funeral celebration.
Kiel Record -1909


JOHN E. MUELLER    (d. 1907)

Death in Kiel Sunday morning of John E. Mueller at the age of 79 yrs. 9 mos. 
and 15 days. The deceased had lived in Kiel since he was 5-1/2 years old and 
is survived by his widow, 6 sons, 3 daughters and 34 grandchildren.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907
********
On Sunday morning at 1:00 AM, Mr. John F. Mueller died at his home here, 
at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 15 days. The deceased was born in 
Bibelsheim, Hessen-Darmstad, Germany on June 22, 1827 and came to America 
in 1847 with his parents, who first settled in Germantown. After a one-year 
stay, he came to the Town of Rhine. In 1854 he married Sabine Mueller, 
the sister of Mr. J. C. Mueller, after which the newlywed couple moved to 
a farm of their own. The marriage was blessed with eleven children, of 
which two have died. Mr. Mueller was the oldest resident of the Town of 
Rhine, having lived there for 48 years. For the past 5-1/2 years he and 
his wife have lived in Kiel. The deceased had always been in good health 
and may be the reason he has reached this high age. Recently he contracted 
a lung infection, but had recovered when he came down with a cold, which 
brought on his death. He leaves behind his grieving wife, six sons, three 
daughters, 34 grandchildren, three brothers and one sister. The burial took 
place on Wednesday afternoon, with the Odd Fellows Lodge officiating, of 
which he had been a member for many years.
Kiel Record -1907
*******
John E. Mueller
birth: 22 June 1827 Germany
death: 6 April 1907 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kiel
father: Philip Mueller
mother: Silia
spouse: Sabina
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHN H. MUELLER  (d. 1946)

John H. Mueller Dies Saturday
John Herman Mueller, aged 80, a retired Schleswig farmer, passed away 
on Saturday night at the Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc, where he 
had been a patient for the past four weeks. For 18 months, Mr. Mueller 
had been residing at the St. Mary’s Home for the Aged.  
The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig on Dec. 4, 1866, the 
son of Gottfried and Anna Boss Mueller.  Jan. 1, 1892, he was married 
to Sena Gosse of the town of Mosel. From 1904 to 1908 they resided on 
a farm near Sheboygan Falls, and then moved to the town of Schleswig, 
where for 25 years he operated a farm.  
Survivors include three children, Mrs. Norma Westphal, Reuben and 
Jerome Mueller of Sheboygan; a number of grandchildren; two sisters, 
Mrs. Anna Fischer of Sheboygan, and Miss Helene Mueller of this city; 
a brother, Frank Mueller of New Holstein; two half-brothers, Hubert 
and Adolph Bunge, and a half-sister, Miss Emma Bunge.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Meiselwitz 
funeral home, with the Rev. John Scheib of Kaukauna officiating. 
Burial was made in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, January 2, 1947


LYDIA MUELLER

Lydia Mueller, 92, a former Town of Meeme resident, died Tuesday afternoon 
at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, where she had lived for nine years. 
The former Lydia Schreiber was born August 25, 1894, in the Town of Herman, 
the daughter of the late Herman and Pauline Buscher Schreiber. She attended 
Ada schools. On June 26, 1918, she was married to Arnold Mueller at St. John 
United Church of Christ, Schwarzwald. They farmed in the town of Meeme until 
retiring in 1958. They moved to Sheboygan in 1971. Mr. Mueller died in 1976. 
Mrs. Mueller was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Sheboygan, 
and a former member of Spring Corners Homemaker’s Club.  
Survivors include three sons, Clyde of rural Cleveland, Roger of Sheboygan 
and Bruce of Howards Grove; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and 
a sister, Mrs. Della Voss of Brookfield. Mrs. Mueller was preceded in death by 
an infant daughter and a brother.  
Funeral services were held Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. 
Vernon Jaberg, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial 
was in Kiel Cemetery. 
Kiel Tri-County Record - December 24, 1986


MARY MUELLER

Mary Mueller nee Mauer (v.14 p.693)
Jan. 18, 1875-June 12, 1917
Daughter of Conrad Mauer (born Germany) and Mary Buchmann (born Germany)
Born Wisconsin
Died from “pulmonary tubrculosis”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery
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Mrs. Mary Mueller, died at 6:45 PM in her home on Tuesday, after suffering with
pulmonary disease for abut the last four years. She was the wife of the well-
known hotel owner Mr. Philipp Mueller, and died at the age of 42 years, 5 months
and one day. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Maurer from the town
of Russell, where she was born on January 18, 1875. On June 3, 1897 she married
her surviving spouse. After the couple had lived in Chicago for about a year,
they returned to Kiel and since they have been here, Mr. Mueller has become a
well-known restaurant and hotel owner. The marriage was without children.
Besides her spouse, she leaves behind, one brother, Mr. George Maurer and one
sister Mrs. Frank Hahnemann from here. Her friends and acquaintances loved the
deceased for her cheerful personality, and her surviving spouse who has fallen
on difficult times, we all extend our sympathies. The burial will take place 
from the home on Friday afternoon at 2:00 PM on the Kiel Cemetery. Mr. Wm.
Broeckert will give the eulogy.


PHILLIP MUELLER

From Manitowoc county marriage records:
Phillip Arthur Mueller and Mary Maurer (v.6 p.406)
June 3, 1897 in civil ceremony, Kiel
Phillip Arthur Mueller
Son of John C. Mueller and Henriette C. Wick
Born Town of Schleswig
Merchant at Oakpark, Illinois 
Mary Maurer
Daughter of Conrad Maurer and Mary Buschmann
Born Town of Russell, Sheboygan County
Witnesses Frank Pasch and Carl Temke
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Philip Arthur Mueller (v.46 p.399)
June 9, 1875-Feb. 13, 1953
Son of John C. Mueller and Helen Fluhr
Born Wisconsin –tavern keeper 
Died from “pneumonia –myocarditis”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery
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Philip Mueller Rites Held Here Tuesday
Last rites were said Tuesday afternoon for Philip Mueller, 77, 
longtime resident of Kiel. The services were conducted by the 
Rev. E. L. Worthman at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home and burial 
was made in the Kiel cemetery. Mr. Mueller died at his home 
Friday.
He was born near Kiel June 9, 1875, the son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. John C. Mueller. He attended Kiel schools and the Manitowoc
Business college. June 3, 1897, he was married to Miss Mary Maurer
of the town of Russell.
The couple lived in Oak Park Illinois, for a year, then returned
to Kiel, where he assisted his father in the operation of the Kiel 
hotel. He later took over the ownership of the business and operated
it until 1914 when he sold the Kiel Hotel and purchased the Central
Hotel and tavern. This he operated, until failing eyesight forced 
his retirement.
He was a member of the Oddfellow Lodge of Wisconsin. Though they had 
no children of their own, Mr. and Mrs. Mueller raised two of his 
younger sisters following the early death of his parents.
His wife passed away in June, 1917, and one sister also preceded
him in death.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Emanuel Geler of Manhattan Beach, 
California and Mrs. Walter Roeber and Mrs. Walter Buswell of this city.
(no newspaper named, Feb. 13, 1953)
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Philip A. Mueller, 77, former tavern owner and active in the civic life of Kiel, 
died at his home early Friday following a short illness. He resided at 602 
Freemont St. Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, the Rev. T. L. Worthman officiating, and burial will be in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
Mr. Mueller was born near Kiel June 9, 1875, son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Mueller. 
He attended Kiel schools and the Manitowoc Business College at Manitowoc. After 
he married Mary Maurer of the town of Russell, Sheboygan County, June 3, 1897, 
the couple moved to Oak Park, Ill., and resided there a year. They returned to 
Kiel and the son helped his father operate the former Kiel Hotel. He later 
assumed control of the business, selling it in 1914, and purchased the Central 
Hotel and tavern. He continued active in the business until failing eyesight 
forced his retirement.
For a number of years Mr. Mueller served on the Park and Cemetery boards of the 
city of Kiel. Due to the early death of his parents he and his wife reared two 
younger sisters. After the death of his wife in June, 1917, the sisters made 
their home with him. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Wisconsin.
Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Emanuel Geier of Manhattan Beach, Calif., and 
Mrs. Walter Roeber and Mrs. Walter Buswell of Kiel.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 13, 1953  P. 2
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(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


RUDOLPH MUELLER

From Manitowoc county marriage records:
Rudolph Mueller and Maria Essling (v.5 p.296)
May 8, 1886 in Reformed Church, Town of Schleswig
Rudolph Mueller
Son of Gottfried Mueller and Julie Boos
Born Town of Scheswig –farmer 
Maria Essling
Daughter of Christian Essling and Wilhelmine Curyg [?]
Born Prussia
Witnesses Frans Mueller and Bertha Essling
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Rudolf Mueller  (v.9 p.552)
June 14, 1859-Dec. 31, 1908
Son of Gottfried Mueller (born Germany) and Anna Boss (born Germany)
Born Wisconsin -farmer
Died from "typhoid fever -intestinal hemorrhage"
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery
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From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1909:
Death in Town Schleswig of 49-year old Rudolph Mueller. He is survived by
his widow and 9 children as well as his parents, 6 brothers, 3 sisters, and 2
grandchildren.
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Ruthlessly, death’s adamant hand grabs at men’s destiny and tears many a 
man whose activity apparently would have been so essential to his kin off 
from their midst. That way we have to report today the passing of Mr. Rudolph 
Mueller who was carried off by the Grim Reaper on December 31st in his home 
in Schleswig Town.
The deceased who had been seriously ill with typhus for several weaks died 
due to an internal hemorrhage. Born June 14th 1859 in Schleswig Town, he was 
raised on his parents’ farm and married Maria Essling in 1886. This marriage 
brought forth 10 children, one daughter having passed away already. Besides 
his wife and his nine children, the deceased leaves behind his parents, 
6 brothers, 3 sisters, 2 grandchildren and a number of relatives and friends 
who deeply bemoan his untimely death. He reached an age of 49 years, 6 months 
and 17 days.
During the last 11 years of the existence of the Calumet Plankroad Co., he was 
a toll collector near Kiel, where as such he had many friends. In 1900, he 
moved to the farm where he now concluded his earthly path. The funeral took 
place on Saturday afternoon at the Kiel cemetery, under the conduct of Rev. Rech.
(This obituary was in German)
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Without looking back, the hand of death in the story of mankind has taken 
another person from our midst. Today we learned of the death of Mr. Rudolph 
Mueller who died in his home in the Town of Schleswig on December 31, 1908. 
The deceased had suffered for a number of weeks from typhus and died from 
an internal hemorrhage. He was born on June 14, 1859 in the Town of Schleswig 
and was raised on his father’s farm, and married Maria Essling in 1886. The 
marriage was blessed with 10 children of whom one daughter preceded him in 
death. Besides his wife and nine children he leaves behind his parents, six 
brothers, three sisters, 2 grandchildren, and numerous relatives and friends 
who mourn his untimely death. He reached the age of 49 years. 6 months and 
17 days. During the last eleven years he was an official of the Calumet Plank 
Road and was the toll collector close to Kiel where he made many friends. In 
1900 he moved to the farm where his life came to an end. The burial took place 
on Saturday afternoon with Pastor Rech (St. Peter UCC) officiating at the Kiel 
Cemetery.
Kiel Record - 1909
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(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


SABINA MUELLER

On Thursday of last week, in Town of Rhine, Mrs. Sabbine Mueller passed away 
from a stroke. She was the wife of Mr. John F. Mueller who passed away about 
six months ago. The deceased was born on January 13, 1840 in Bihlenhein, 
Hessen-Darmstadt When she was 8 years old, she came to America with her 
parents who settled in the Town of Rhine. In 1857 she married Mr. John F. 
Mueller and the pair celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. The marriage 
produced eleven children, six sons and three daughters who survive their 
parents. Seven years ago they moved to Kiel. In April of last year her husband 
passed away and shortly thereafter she suffered a stroke from which she never 
completely recovered. Several months ago she left Kiel and moved to her family 
in the Town of Rhine where on Thursday she suffered another stroke which 
quickly ended her life. She reached the age of 68 years 10 months and 20 days, 
and leaves behind 9 children, 35 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The
burial took place on Sunday afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery next to her husband. 
Pastor Roeck (St. Peter UCC) officiated.
Kiel Record - 1908


WILHELMINA MEYER

Sheboygan--As Mrs. Charles Schwartz came to her home on Sunday evening she 
found her 78 year old mother, Mrs. Wilhelmine Mueller hanging from a heating 
pipe in the bathroom of her home. The suicide victim, Mrs. Mueller was a long 
time resident of Kiel and lived here with her daughter for 10 months. Her 
husband George Mueller died two years ago. She is survived by one daughter. 
The body was taken to the Ballhorn Funeral Home and burial will be in a Kiel 
Cemetery. 
Plymouth Post, January 8, 1916


HANNAH MULCAHY

Mrs. Walter Mulcahy
Mrs. Johanna Mulcahy, 73, of Seattle, Wash., died Tuesday at her home, 
according to word received here by C. J. Meiselwitz, a brother. The 
body will reach here on Sunday from the west, and burial will be made 
in the Kiel cemetery.
Mrs. Mulcahy, nee Wriedt, was born May 7, 1863, on the farm now owned 
by Ed. Hoefler in the town of New Holstein. She was married in about 
1882 to Walter Mulcahy, who preceded her in death. Of the four children 
born to the couple, two survive, a daughter, Nell, of S????ley, and a 
son, Walter, of Pullman, Wash.
For some twenty years she conducted a millinery business in Chilton, and 
for the past 28 years has been living in the west. Besides her children, 
she is survived by three brothers, C. J. Meiselwitz of Rhine, Adolph 
Meiselwitz of Rhine, and William on the homestead farm.
Last rites will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home here on Monday 
afternoon, with the Rev. E. H. Delware officiating.
(Note: This seems to be the right place for this obit. If she was born
in 1863 as the obit says, the tombstone may have been mis-read)


HENRY L. MULCAHY

Tuesday evening at the hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Mr. 
Henry Mulcahy died following and operation. He was the nephew 
of Mr. Carl Meiselwitz from here and was about 33 years old 
and single. The deceased previously worked for Mr. Meiselwitz, 
and has lived in St. Mary’s, Idaho for the past eleven years 
where he owned a funeral business. The coffin arrived yesterday 
afternoon and was buried at the Kiel Cemetery
Kiel Record   1916


NELL MULCAHY

Funeral services for Miss Nell Mulcahy, 70, a former resident
of Chilton and Kiel who died at her home at Chula Vista, Calif.,
Saturday, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz
Funeral Home in Kiel.
The Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of 
Kiel, will conduct the services, and burial will be in Kiel 
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m., Friday until
the time of services.
Miss Mulcahy had been living on the West Coast for a number of 
years. There are no immediate survivors.


THEKLA MULCAHY
 
Funeral services for Mrs. Thekla Mulcahy, 90, widow of Walter W., 
a Kiel native who died Thursday morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, 
Chilton, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, 
Kiel. The Rev. Joe. V. Anderson, pastor, will officiate. Cremation 
will follow.
The former Thekla Lindner, she was born April 22, 1883 in Kiel, a 
daughter of the late August and Elise Kasper Lindner.
On Aug. 5, 1905 she was married to Mr. Mulcahy in Kiel. The couple 
lived in Denver, Col., Sandpoint, Idaho, and Burbank, Calif.
Her husband died in February, 1954. Three years later she returned 
to Kiel. Prior to hospitalization she had resided at Willowdale 
Nursing Home, New Holstein, for three months.
She was a member of the Paradise Rebekah Lodge and the Senior Frauen 
Verein of Kiel.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Flora) Brewster of Satellite Beach, 
Fla., and a grandaughter.
Two sisters and four brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 7 to 9 p.m. 
Sunday.


WALTER MULCAHY

Mrs. H. J. Ammann received the sad news last week of the death of her 
brother-in-law, Walter Mulcahy who had passed away suddenly on Wednesday 
evening at his home in Burbank, California.
The body arrived here Tuesday and lay in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home until Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, when burial will be made in 
the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. Allen Bowe of the First Presbyterian church, 
officiating.
Mr. Mulcahy was born in Kiel 73 years ago. He was married to Miss Thekla 
Lindner here August 5, 1905. Following their marriage they lived in Idaho, 
and up to two years ago made their home at Pullman, Washington, before 
settling in Burbank. Mr. Mulcahy was a nephew of C. J. Meiselwitz.
Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Carl Brewster; a granddaughter, 
Pamela Brewster, and a sister, Miss Millie Mulcahy of California.


ALBERT MUNDT

Fix No Blame In Death of Albert Mundt
Returning a verdict of unavoidable accident, a coroner’s jury exonerated 
William Blackford, Kiel, of all blame, Tuesday morning at Manitowoc, in 
the death of Albert Mundt, who met his death here Friday evening when 
struck by the Blackford car.
Mr. Mundt was struck shortly before six o’clock Friday evening when he was 
attempting to cross Fremont street at the Sweet Shop. The Blackford car was 
about to park in front of the Sweet Shop, when Mr. Mundt stepped into its 
path. He was hurled to the pavement, striking his head against the running 
board of a light delivery truck, owned by William Henschel, which was parked 
at the curb.
He was rushed to a local physician, and within half an hour was taken to the 
Plymouth hospital, where he died early the following morning.
Came Here at the Age of 13
The deceased had reached the age of 48 years, having been born in Germany 
March 6, 1879. He came to this country at the age of 13, with his step-sister 
and her husband, settling in Kiel in 1892. The Pagel family, with whom he had 
come to America, since that time moved to Cascade, where they are at present 
living.
Mr Mundt was employed as janitor at the State Bank of Kiel for many years, 
beginning at the time when Richard Kiel was still cashier. Since 1919 he had 
also been employed at the Kiel Furniture factory. While still in his youth he 
had been mascot of the Arion orchestra.
Impressive funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Meiselwitz 
undertaking parlors. The Arion orchestra was present in a body, and the Furniture 
factory closed for the afternoon to give his many friends an opportunity to attend 
the last services. The Rev. Otto Saewert was in charge of the ceremonies, and 
interment took place in the Kiel cemetery.
Mr. Mundt had always been of a cheerful and willing disposition, and among his 
friends he counted every one, from the youth to the old age of Kiel. It had been 
his habit, for the past 20 years, to bring the Sunday morning mail regularly to 
the Louisa Lindner home, a little act of kindness typical of him.
He had been living at the home of Mrs. Caroline Kissinger until the time of his 
death. - 1927


NICHOLAS JASON MUZIK

Nicholas Jason Muzik, age 25, of N2235 County Highway G in Chilton, died on 
Saturday, March 6, 2004.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2004 at Wieting 
Family Funeral Home, 1212 Teckla Place, in Kiel with the Rev. Bill Kesting 
officiating. Burial will be in Kiel City Cemetery.
He was born Jan. 7, 1979, son of Gregory Allyn and Deborah Renee (Tetting) Muzik. 
Nicholas graduated from Kiel High School in 1997 and was employed by Ameriquip 
since 1998 as a Class A assembler. He enjoyed collecting sports cards and 
Centennial Quarters, camping, hunting, fishing hiking, rafting, playing golf, 
and shooting pool. Nicholas was a member of a pool league and played for Cedar 
Lake Resort. He especially loved gathering with family and friends, but loved 
playing with his children most of all.
Survivors include his parents: Gregory and Deborah; children: Jason Allyn Muzik 
and Dillan Lee Hickman; fiancée; Colene Kay Hickman; two brothers: Daniel Lee 
(Terrie Michelle) Muzik, David Dee (Stacey) Muzik; three sisters: Tammy Ann 
(Mark Allan) Pence, Amy Jo (Joshua Paul) Krause, Rebecca Sue Muzik and special 
friend, Jim Theodore Kremer.
Friends may call at Wieting Family Funeral Home in Kiel from 4 to 8 p.m. on 
Wednesday, March 10, 2004 and on Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. when services will 
be held.
A memorial fund has been established in the name of Nicholas Jason Muzik. On 
line condolences can be sent to www.wietingfuneralhome.com
Herald Time Reporter, March 9, 2004
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Nicholas Jason Muzik, 25, of N2235 Cty Hwy G, Chilton, died Saturday March 6, 
2004.
He was born Jan. 7, 1979, the son of Gregory Allyn and Deborah Renee (Tetting) 
Muzik. Nicholas graduate from Kiel High School in 1997 and was employed by 
Amerequip since 1998 as a Class A Assembler. He enjoyed collecting sports cards 
and Centennial Quarters, camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting, playing 
golf and shooting pool. Nicholas was a member of a pool league and played for 
Cedar Lake Resort. He especially liked gathering with family and friends, but 
loved playing with his children most of all.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) 
Funeral services will be at Wieting Family Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. 
Bill Kesting officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press – March 9, 2004
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Beloved Son, Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend.