KIEL CEMETERY OBITUARIES M

IRENE K. MACELREE

Mrs. Irene MacElree, 76, of Walnut Ridge, Ark., died there Nov. 12.  She 
was the wife of the late Rev. James MacElree, former pastor of the First 
Presbyterian Church, Kiel.  
Survivors include a brother, David Lawton; and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha 
Pfaff and Mrs. Caroline Strack, all of Mauston. 
Funeral services will be held Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.  
The Rev. Joe V. Anderson, pastor of First Presbyterian Church will 
officiate.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, November 12, 1982
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(01 Jun 1906/Nov 1982/SSDI)


REV. J. WILMER MACELREE

The Rev. James W. MacElree, 84, minister of First Presbyterian Church in Kiel 
from 1925 – 1033, died recently at Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, where he had lived 
the past 14 years. He was born October 11, 1894, in Newton, Kansas, son of 
George and Harriet MacElree. He was a graduate of Park College Seminary, 
Chicago, and a veteran of World War I. He served churches in Indiana, Michigan, 
New York, Kentucky and Arkansas, in addition to the Kiel church.  
Survivors are his wife, Irene; a daughter, Mrs. Winfred MacElree Baskins of 
Little Rock, Arkansas; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  
Funeral services were conducted at the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, by the 
Rev. Joe V. Anderson, pastor. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – September 13, 1979
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(James Macelree/11 Oct 1894/Sep 1979/SSDI)


MILDRED F. MACRAVEY

Mildred F. MacRavey, 84, of 931 Sixth Street, Kiel, died Friday, June 1, at
Calumet Homestead, where she was a resident for the past two weeks.
She is the former Mildred Feile, born June 1, 1906, in Kiel, a daughter of
the late Rudolph and Johanna Reineck Feile. She was a 1924 graduate of Kiel
High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1928.
She was married on September 8, 1951 to Alonzo MacRavey at the Presbyterian
Church, Kiel. From 1928 through 1933, she taught biology at Neillsville High
School. She was the head of the Women's Employment and Employer Representative
of the Manitowoc Wisconsin State Employment Service from 1934 to 1951. She was
a secretary for A.A.U.W. Manitowoc, a social secretary for University Women-
Madison, secretary for International Employment Service for two terms and was
employed part-time for Wisconsin Dairy and Food Division of Madison for five
years. She returned to Kiel in 1965. Her husband preceded her in death on 
March 23, 1959.
Survivors include one step-son, step-grandchildren, one brother, Alfred Feile,
rural Kiel; and nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
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(01 Jun 1906/01 Jun 1990/SSDI)


ANITA MAHLOCH
 
Mrs. Anita Mahloch, 71, of Howards Grove-Millersville, died early Sunday 
morning at St. Nicholas Hospital where she had been a patient for the 
last four weeks.
Mrs. Mahloch was born in Kiel on Feb. 18, 1898, the daugher of the late 
Herman and Mary Jaschob. On Sept. 27, 1919, she married Martin Mahloch, 
of the Town of Schleswig.
The couple settled on a farm in that township. Mr. Mahloch died in May of 
1956, and she moved to Howards Grove-Millersville.
Survivors include a son, Wyatt, of Plymouth; one daughter, Mrs. Edgar (Irene) 
Binder, Elkhart Lake; two grandsons, one sister, Mrs. Lorena Arpke, Howards 
Grove-Millersville; and two borhters, Alvin Jaschob, Sheboygan, and Edward 
Jaschob, Kiel.
One daughter, two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, with the Rev. William Bender, pastor of Immanuel United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.


DOROTHY A. MAHLOCH

Mrs. Dorothy A. Mahloch, 72, 519 Suhrke Road, Plymouth, died Thursday evening 
at St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee, where she had been admitted earlier in the 
day.
The former Dorothy Waterman was born Nov. 17, 1912, in the Town of Greenbush, 
daughter of the late Robert and Euphemia Peebles Waterman. She attended school 
in Greenbush.
On July 1, 1967, she married Wyatt Mahloch in Plymouth. The couple lived in 
Plymouth since that time.
Mrs. Mahloch was employed at Kohler Co. before retiring in 1969.
Survivors include her husband; and one brother, James Waterman, Route One, 
Plymouth. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Graveside committal services will be held at Kiel Cemetery at 3 p.m. Monday. 
There will be no visitation or service at Wittkopp Funeral Home, which is in 
charge of arrangements.
Sheboygan Press, Friday, November 8, 1985  P. 6
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(17 Nov 1912/Nov 1985/SSDI)


MARION MAHLOCH AND EUDINE PAGEL

Hold Last Rites Here For Eudine Pagel, Miss Mahloch
Joint funeral services for the Misses Marian(sic) Mahloch and Eudine Pagel, 
tragedy victims on Monday evening, December 23rd , near this city, were 
held from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. 
The funeral home was crowded to capacity by about 350 sorrowing relatives, 
friends and neighbors of both families.
The Rev. Mr. Voss, who is taking a post graduate course at the Mission 
House, near Franklin, officiated at the services, and is serving the 
First Presbyterian church as substitute pastor. The Rev. Voss chose his 
sermon topic from the 39th Psalm, the 4th verse, as follows: “Lord, Make 
Me To Know Mine End, and the Measure of My Days, What It Is: That I may 
Know How Frail I Am.” And the 23rd Psalm, “The Lord Is My Shepherd.”
Mrs. Edwin M. Duecker and Melvin C. Timm sang “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,” 
and “Does Jesus Care”? with Mr Timm as piano accompanist.
The pallbearers for Eudine were six of her graduating class of last year: 
Clarence Goebel, Erland Lawrence, Norwood Phillips, John Christel, Norman 
Reichart, and Norbert Horneck.
Pallbearers for Marian were six members of her sophomore class here last 
year: Arthur Kaemmer, Jr., Lloyd Zick, Kenneth Kraft, Elmer Schneider, Roger 
Schaefer, and Dale Green.
Numerous beautiful floral tributes were sent by friends, relatives, neighbors 
and classes of the Kiel high school. Burial for Marian was made in the Kiel 
cemetery, while burial for Eudine, was make in the Rockville cemetery, in 
the respective family resting places.
The Meiselwitz Funeral Home was visited by many friends of the two tragedy 
victims from Thursday afternoon up until the hour of the services on Friday. 
People travelled many miles to attend the double funeral. - 1935
(Note: the article got the cemeteries reversed)


MARTIN H. MAHLOCH

Martin H. Mahloch, 61, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died suddenly Friday morning at 
his home.
He was born July 23, 1895, in the Town of Rhine, a son of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Carl Mahloch.  Sept. 27, 1919, he married the former Annita 
Jaschob of Kiel and settled on his present farm in the Town of Schleswig.  
He was a World War I veteran and a member of the Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens 
American Legion Post No. 99, the Redmen Lodge of Manitowoc Tribe No. 49 
and also of the Twenty-Four Hour Club.
Survivors are his wife, a son Wyatt of the Town of Schleswig; a daughter, 
Mrs. Edgar (Irene) Binder of Elkhart Lake; a grandson; a brother, Philip, 
and four sisters, Mrs. Louis Brieske of Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Edward Michels 
of Brillion, Mrs. Erich Temreck of New Holstein, and Mrs. Edwin Lueloff 
of Manitowoc.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Marion, and a sister.
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, May 5, 1956 – P. 6


WYATT A. MAHLOCH

Wyatt Alvin Mahloch, 81, of 519 Surhke Road, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday 
April 16, 2003, at his home. 
Born April 29, 1921, in Kiel, Wyatt was a son of the late Martin and Anita 
Jaschob Mahloch. He attended Rockville Grade School, near Kiel. He lived in 
Howards Grove, where he met Dorothy Waterman. They were united in marriage 
on July 1, 1967. The couple then moved to Plymouth. They were married for 18 
years before Dorothy preceded him in death on Nov. 7, 1985. Wyatt worked for 
the Kohler Co. for 30 years before retiring in 1986. He was a member of the 
Quarter Century Club. He previously worked for Hart-Carter in New Holstein.  
He is survived by his sister, Irene Binder of Elkhart Lake; two nephews, 
Richard Binder of Elkhart Lake and Roger (Vicki) Binder of Plymouth, a great 
nephew, and a great niece, a “special granddaughter, Crystal Robb; other 
relatives and friends. Besides his parents and wife, Dorothy, he was preceded 
in death by a sister, Marion Mahloch.  
Private family services will be held for Wyatt. Interment will take place in 
Kiel Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press – April 18, 2003


ARTHUR S. MANZ

Arthur S. Manz, 72, of 1037 Seventh St., Kiel, died early Thursday 
morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a 
patient five weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will 
be in Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Manz was born Dec. 14, 1889, at Elkhart Lake, son of the late 
Frederick and Sophie Schmahl Manz. He attended schools at Elkhart Lake. 
His family moved to Kiel when he was 16 years old. He was employed at 
Kiel Furniture Co., Kiel Wooden Ware and Stoelting Co. prior to his 
retirement. He married Mary Wettstine Nov. 10, 1914, at Kiel. He was a 
member of Redman Lodge, Kiel, 24 Hour Club of the lodge and ERA.
Among survivors are his wife; two sons, Clarence of Kiel and Orville of 
Hilbert; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Wiesner of Rt. 1, Valders; two brothers, 
Ben and Alvin of Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Percy Belsher of Canada and 
Mrs. Carl Hanke and Mrs. Raymond Johnson of Kiel and eight grandchildren. 
A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
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(14 Dec 1889/Oct 1962/SSDI)


BEN H. MANZ

Benjamin H. Manz, 66, of 316 St. Paul St., Kiel, died Saturday at University 
Hospital in Madison where he had been admitted earlier in the day.  He had 
been in failing health for several years.
Born July 13, 1898 in Elkhart Lake, he was a son of the late Frederick and 
Sophie Manz.  He moved with his parents to Kiel and attended public school 
there.
He was married Nov. 24, 1925 to the former Nelda Rehm at New Holstein where 
they resided for several years before moving to Kiel 28 years ago.
Mr. Manz was employed by the Wisconsin Public Service Corp. for more than 35 
years prior to his retirement two years ago.  He was a member of St. Peter’s 
United Church of Christ, Kiel, the Kiel Redmen Lodge and the 24-Hour Club of 
the lodge. 
Survivors besides his wife are one daughter, two sons, 10 grandchildren; 
three sisters, Mrs. Percy Belscher of Yarm, Que., Canada, Mrs. Carl Hanke and 
Mrs. Raymond Johnson, both of Kiel; and one brother, Alvin, Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter’s Church with the 
Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 11 a.m. Tuesday and 
at the church from noon until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, October 19, 1964 – P. 14


FRANK MANZ

Frank Manz, 67, of 623 Paine St., Kiel, died at his home at approximately 
5 o’clock this morning.
He was born in Elkhart Lake on Dec. 13, 1887, the son of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Frederick Manz.  While still in his youth he moved to Kiel with his 
parents.  He was married to the former Frieda Jochimsen, of New Holstein, 
on March 24, 1916, and the couple resided in Kiel ever since.
Places of his past employment include the former Meyer grain elevator, Kiel; 
Hart-Carter Co., New Holstein, and Electric Sprayit Co., Sheboygan. He was a 
member of the Redmen Lodge and Modern Woodman Lodge, Kiel Branch.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, will be in charge. Burial will be made in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 o’clock Monday until the time of 
services.
Survivors include the widow; three brothers, Arthur, Benjamin and Alvin, all 
of Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Percy Belsher, Quebec, Canada, Mrs. Carl Hanke 
and Mrs. Raymond Johnson, both of Kiel.  One sister preceded him in death.
The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, September 24, 1955 – P. 8


FRIEDA MANZ

Mrs. Frieda Manz, 80, of 623 Paine St., Kiel, widow of Frank, died at home 
Sunday afternoon of an apparent heart attack.
She was born Dec. 5, 1892 in the Town of New Holstein, a daughter of the late 
William and Bertha Voss Jochimsen. She attended district schools.
On March 24, 1916 she was married to Mr. Manz. After marriage the couple lived 
at Kiel. He husband died on Sept. 24, 1955.
Mrs. Manz was an office employee of Dr. J. P. Guenveur, optometrist, at Kiel, 
until her retirement in January, 1972.
She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ at Kiel and the Yellow 
Bird Council 15 of Pocahontas at Kiel.
Survivors are nieces and nephews.
A sister and two brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel.  The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter UCC, will officiate.  
Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.  A memorial service 
will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home by members of the Yellow 
Bird Council.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, March 26, 1973 – P. 16
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Funeral services for Mrs. Frieda Manz, 80, of 623 Paine St., Kiel, 
who died Sunday, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, where friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 26, 1973
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(05 Dec 1892/Mar 1973/SSDI)


MARY MANZ

Mrs. Mary Manz, 82, of 1037 Seventh St., Kiel, the widow of Arthur, died 
Friday evening at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where she had 
resided the past six weeks.
The former Mary Wettstein, she was born Dec. 14, 1891 at Marytown, the 
daughter of the late Adrian and Catherine Mauer Wettstein.
She attended St. Mary Parochial School, Marytown.
On Nov. 10, 1914 she was married to Mr. Manz in Kiel. After marriage the 
couple settled in Kiel.  He died Oct. 11, 1962.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Ardelle) Wiesner of R. 1, Valders, 
two sons, Clarence of Kiel and Orville of Hilbert; a sister, Mrs. Edward 
Schuette of New Holstein, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Nine brothers, a sister and a grandchild preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel.  The Rev. Francis Kerscher, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic 
Church, Kiel, will officiate. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday until the time 
of services on Monday.
The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, August 10, 1974 – P. 10
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(12 Dec 1891/Aug 1974/SSDI)


NELDA P. MANZ

Mrs. Nelda P. Manz, 81, of 316 St. Paul St., Kiel, died Friday afternoon at 
Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc, after a lengthy illness.  
The former Nelda Rehm was born Sept. 12, 1905, in the Town of New Holstein 
the daughter of the late John and Katherine Trost Rehm.  She attended school 
in the Town of New Holstein.  On Nov. 24, 1925 she was married to Benjamin 
Manz at Kiel.  He died Oct. 17, 1964.  Mrs. Manz was a member of St. Peter 
United Church of Christ of Kiel, its Ladies Aid, Kiel Senior Citizens, Senior 
Social Club, Sunshine Club and GUG Germania Society.
Survivors include two sons (private); a daughter (private); 12 grandchildren; 
nine great-grandchildren; a brother Gilbert Rehm of Kiel; and five sisters, 
Mrs. Elsie Warnke, Mrs. Clara Kasten and Mrs. Marielle Feile of Kiel, Mrs. 
Ann Quade of Malone and Mrs. Rola Ludwig of New Holstein.  Mrs. Manz was 
preceded in death by an infant daughter. 
Funeral services will be held Monday at St. Peter United Church of Christ, 
the Rev. John Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. 
No newspaper named, January 23, 1987


EDNA MARKWARDT

Edna E. Markwardt, 100, of New Holstein died Thursday, Aug 28, 2003 at the 
Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein. She was born in 
Outagamie County on January 18, 1903, the daughter of the late Herman and 
Otilda Kleist Starfeldt. She graduated from Hortonville High School in 1920 
and from Outagamie County Teachers College in 1922. She taught in rural 
school for several years in Outagamie County. 
Edna married Ernest Markwardt in the town of New Holstein on October 22, 1932. 
Together they famed most of their live in that area. She was a member of St. 
John United Church of Christ in New Holstein. 
Survivors include a son, Allen (Ann) Markwardt, New Holstein; two grandchildren, 
a great granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews.  
She was preceded in death  by her husband, Ernest and one brother, Elroy.
Funeral services were held at St. John United Church of Christ in New Holstein 
with the pastor Rev. James E. Werner officiating. Burial took place in the Kiel 
City Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – September 4, 2003
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(18 Jan 1903/28 Aug 2003/SSDI)


ERNEST MARKWARDT

Ernest M. Markwardt, 69, formerly of R. 2, New Holstein, died Monday evening 
at his home at Millhome, R. 2, Kiel, while working in his garden.
He was born April 22, 1905 in Mabel, Minn., the son of the late Edmund and 
Alma Mueller Markwardt.  He attended New Holstein public schools.
On Oct. 22, 1932 he married Edna Starfeldt at St. John United Church of Christ 
in New Holstein.
Mr. Markwardt farmed for most of his life at R. 2, New Holstein. He worked for 
eight years at the Aluminum Specialty paint in Chilton prior to moving to 
Millhome eight years ago.
Survivors are his widow; a son, two grandchildren; a brother, Edward of Kohler, 
and a sister, Mrs. Ed Patred of Hoguian, Wash.
A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John UCC. The Rev. Albert K. 
Borns, pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein, after 4 p.m. 
Wednesday and at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of services on 
Thursday.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, May 21, 1974 – P. 6
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(22 Apr 1905/May 1974/SSDI)


JOHN MARKWARDT

Called By Death.
John Markwardt, 84, one of Kiel's old-time residents, was called to his 
reward on Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock, after a brief illness with the 
infirmities of old age. A stroke was the immediate cause of death. 
Deceased was born February 18, 1840, in Wismar, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, 
Germany, where he grew to manhood. One year after his marriage to Louise 
Jacobs, which took place October 26, 1865 he was called to the colors by 
the Kaiser, and also took part in the war 1870-71. He came to America 
with his family in 1872, settling in Kiel, where the couple has resided 
ever since. Besides his aged widow he is survived by three sons, Fred. 
of Kohler, Otto, Sheboygan, and Edward of the town of New Holstein; two 
daughters, Mrs. Geo. Ryan of Milwaukee and Miss Meta at home. Also 23 
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren survive him. Mr. Marquardt was 
blessed with good health up to a few days before his death. He was always 
active, but quiet and unassuming in manner, and enjoyed the respect of 
all who knew him. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, from the 
late home, Rev. Wm. Rech officiating. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery.
The following out-of-town people attended the funeral of John Markwardt 
here on Monday: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Markwardt, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Markwardt, 
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brickner, Mr. and Mrs. A. Quasius, Mr. and Mrs. D. 
Degen, Mr. and Mrs. M. Farchmin, Mr. and Mrs. A. Schaaf, Mr. and Mrs. 
Ernst Markwardt, Jos. Nussbaumer, Mrs. Harvey Strassburger, Mr. and Mrs. 
Wm. Markwardt, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Froehlich, Mrs. Ed. Landwehr, all of 
Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Markwardt of New Holstein, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 
Selk of St. Cloud, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ryan, Misses Violette and Zaida Ryan, 
and Manson Ryan of Milwaukee. - September 1924
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MARRIED FIFTY SEVEN YEARS
Mr. and Mrs. John Markwardt, two of our old time residents and one of the few 
couples who have been fortunate enough to pass the half century mark of wedded 
life together, will observe their fifty-seventh anniversary today, Thursday. 
They were married in Germany in 1865 and came to America soon after, settling 
in this town where they have lived for the past fifty years, forty-three of 
which were spent on their present homestead.
There are five children, Fred, Otto, Edward, Mrs. George Ryan and Miss Meta. 
Their eldest son, Fred, observes his birthday on the same day. The venerable 
couple have reached the advanced age of 82 and 83 respectively and are still 
hale and hearty. They have our heartfelt good wishes and we hope they will be 
able to observe their diamond wedding anniversary also.
Kiel Tri County Record, Oct. 26, 1922 page 1


LOUISA MARKWARDT

Mrs. John Markwardt, the oldest resident of Kiel, died of dropsy, 
on Friday, at her home on Fourth street. Her death came at the 
advanced age of 88 yers. A native of Loenhof, Meklenburg, Germany, 
the deceased, nee Louisa Dorothea Jacobs, was born on May 16, 1839.
She was married to Mr. Markwardt on Oct. 26, 1864, and in 1872 the 
family came to America, settling in Kiel a short time later, where 
Mrs. Markwardt has lived ever since, a period of over 60 years. Six 
children were born to this union, of whom one died in infancy. Mr. 
Markwardt passed away three years ago, one month before the date of 
the 60th wedding aniversary. The survivors are as follows: Five 
children, Fred. of Kohler, Otto of Sheboygan, Edmund of New Holstein, 
Mrs. George Ryan of Milwaukee and Meta at home; also 19 grandchildren 
and 16 great-grandchildren. Rev. Saewert conducted the funeral services 
which were held on Monday afternoon from the late home, with interment 
in the Kiel cemetery. - 1927
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MARRIED FIFTY SEVEN YEARS
Mr. and Mrs. John Markwardt, two of our old time residents and one of the few 
couples who have been fortunate enough to pass the half century mark of wedded 
life together, will observe their fifty-seventh anniversary today, Thursday. 
They were married in Germany in 1865 and came to America soon after, settling 
in this town where they have lived for the past fifty years, forty-three of 
which were spent on their present homestead.
There are five children, Fred, Otto, Edward, Mrs. George Ryan and Miss Meta. 
Their eldest son, Fred, observes his birthday on the same day. The venerable 
couple have reached the advanced age of 82 and 83 respectively and are still 
hale and hearty. They have our heartfelt good wishes and we hope they will be 
able to observe their diamond wedding anniversary also.
Kiel Tri County Record, Oct. 26, 1922 page 1


META MARKWARDT

Meta Markwardt Dies Sunday
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Miss Meta Markwardt, 83, native 
of Kiel, who died Sunday at Maplewood Nursing Home in Sheboygan Falls. 
The funeral services were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home with the 
Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 
officiating. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery.
Born February 23, 1881 in Kiel Miss Markwardt was the daughter of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. John Markwardt, early residents of the area. She 
attended the Kiel public grade school and high school and resided in 
Kiel the greater part of her life.
Miss Markwardt had been a resident of Maplewood Nursing Home since 
July 1, 1951.
(rest missing)
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Miss Meta Markwardt, 83, native of Kiel, died at 2:10 p.m., Sunday at 
Maplewood Nursing Home in Sheboygan Falls where she had resided since 
1951.
Born Feb. 23, 1881 in Kiel, Miss Markwardt was the daughter of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. John Markwardt, early residents of the area. She attended 
the Kiel public grade school and high school and resided in Kiel the 
greater part of her life.
Miss Markwardt had been a resident of Maplewood Nursing Home in Sheboygan 
Falls since July 1, 1951.
Ony survivors are a number of nieces and nephews. Miss Markwardt's parents, 
a sister and three brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home at Kiel. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg of St. Peter's United Church of Christ 
at Kiel will officiate and burial will be on the family lot in Kiel cemetery. 
The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening 
and on Tuesday until the time of services. - January 3, 1965


BETTY MATHES

Mrs. Earl Mathes, 52, of 702 Milwaukee St., Kiel, died Wednesday morning at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, after apparently suffering a heart attack 
at her home.
The former Betty Wendling was born May 4, 1933, in Kiel, a daughter of the 
late Melvin and Christine Schmidt Wendling.  She graduated from Kiel High 
School in 1951.  On June 21, 1952, she married Earl Mathes at St. Peter United 
Church of Christ, Kiel.  She was a part time employee at the Tri-County Record, 
a weekly newspaper at Kiel which is published by her husband.  Mrs. Mathes was 
a member of St. Peter UCC.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter (private); three sons (private), and 
three grandchildren.  
Funeral services will be held on Friday at St. Peter UCC in Kiel. The Rev. John 
Baumann, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, September 11, 1985
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Betty Mathes, 52, of 702 Milwaukee St., Kiel, died Wednesday morning, Sept. 11, 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, after suffering a heart attack at her 
home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Peter United Church of Christ, 
Kiel. The Rev. John Baumann, Pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Kiel 
cemetery.
Mrs. Mathes was born Betty Wendling, May 4, 1933, at Kiel, daughter of the late 
Melvin and Christine Schmidt Wendling. She was a graduate of Kiel High School 
with the Class of 1951. She was married to Earl Mathes, June 21, 1952, at St. 
Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. Mrs. Mathes was a part-time employee of Kiel 
Tri County record of which her hsuband is the Publisher. She was a member of St. 
Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include her husband, Earl; three sons, Michael and Timothy both of 
Kiel and Joey of St. Cloud, Wis; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Zastrow of 
Kiel and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 5 p.m. Thursday and 
from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday and then at the church from noon until the time 
of services. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Mathes name.
Herald Times Reporter, September 11, 1985 P. 3
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(04 May 1933/Sep 1985/SSDI)


EARL A. MATHES

Earl A. Mathes, 73, of 60 E. North Street, Kiel, a retired publisher of the 
Kiel Tri-County Record, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999 at his home.  
Known to his friends and neighbors as “Oily,” Mathes went to his eternal rest 
following a courageous struggle with brain cancer and heart problems. Born 
Oct. 1, 1926 as the eldest son of Edward and Hilda (Ruh) Mathes, Earl met his 
earliest challenges in life when his father passed away, leaving him the oldest 
of seven siblings at 11 years of age to help their mother.  
Earl graduated from Kiel High School in 1945, then entered the US Army. Upon 
his return from the Army, Mathes became involved in the newspaper business, 
hiring on as a bookkeeper, sportswriter and columnist. He advanced to advertising 
sales, ad composition, printer, then eventually editor and publisher. He 
purchased a part interest in the Kiel Tri-County Record from Kenneth Larson 
in 1962, then became sole owner of the newspaper in 1968. He served as editor 
and publisher of the paper from 1962 – 1980.
He was joined by his son, Mike, in business in 1980, then by his son Joe in 1984. 
Earl retired from the newspaper in 1986, when his sons took over the business. 
He continued to write his popular “Roving Reporter” column even in retirement, 
continuing a string of 37 years for the community corner of the newspaper. Each 
week’s Roving Reporter ended with the familiar “Thought for Today” commentary 
sharing some of Earl’s personal philosophies of living.  
An avid sports fan, Earl was a well-known basketball official and umpire throughout 
the tri-county area. He officiated in many leagues, including the Eastern Wisconsin 
Amateur Basketball League, the East Shore League and the Kiel Slowpitch League.  
As a sportswriter, Earl covered Kiel High School sports for more than 50 years, 
serving for most of those years as the football statistician. His efforts earned 
him enshrinement in the Lakeshore All-Sports Hall of Fame in 1992.
He married Betty Wendling on June 21, 1952, sharing a marriage of 33 years until 
Betty’s untimely death on Sept. 11, 1985. Earl married Geraldine (Voelker) Schneider 
on May 18, 1988, bringing the love of an expanded family and 11 wonderful years of 
marriage.  
He is survived by his wife, Geraldine, and children Mike (Ann) Mathes, Patricia 
(Richard) Zastrow, Joe (Katie) Mathes, Tim (Cindy) Mathes, Wally (Debbie) Schneider, 
Mary Lou (Richard) Heagle, Donna (Steve) Harder, Linda (Steve) Bunnow, Kathy (Tom) 
Lefeber, Margie (Mike) Hoban, Randy (Vida) Schneider and Pam (Mike) Hoekstra.  
Surviving brothers are Hal (Clara) Mathes and Willard (Lora) Mathes. Surviving 
sisters are Elvira (Darwin) Kanz and Elaine (Gerry) Brill.  
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, June Way and Bernice Gutche; 
one son, David Schneider; and one grandson, David Michael Hoban. 
Funeral services were held at St. Peter UCC in Kiel with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs, 
pastor and the Rev. Loren Nys, SDS pastor or SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church of 
Kiel officiating. Burial was in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – October 28, 1999


GEORGE MATHES, DR.    (d. 1942)

Mr. George Mathes, Health Officer at Kiel, Summoned
Kiel – Dr. George Mathes, 822 1/2 N. Fourth street, for nearly 42 years 
health officer at Kiel, passed away Wednesday at 4:30 in the afternoon 
after a several weeks’ illness.
Born Aug. 21, 1872, in the town of Russell, he attended Plymouth High 
school and upon graduation went to Oskhosh Normal where he obtained his 
teacher’s certificate in 1899.  He taught school in his home district for 
several years.  After attending the University of Wisconsin, he entered 
the medical college at St. Louis, Mo.
Dr. Mathes was health officer of Kiel since 1900 when Kiel first became 
a city and was the oldest city official in point of service. He had just 
recently retired from his position. He was also on the board of directors 
of the Kiel Public library since 1930 and professionally was a member of 
the American Medical association.
On Dec. 27, 1900, he married Miss Jessie Krieger of Kiel, who passed away 
Jan. 15, 1940.  The couple resided in St. Louis for a short time until he 
had completed his studies there.  Subsequently he enrolled in Hahnemann 
Homeopathic college and the Chicago Homeopathic Medical college from which 
he was graduated.  For a short time thereafter he resided in Elkhart Lake 
before coming to Kiel where he established his practice.
He is survived by two children, Philip of Kiel, and Mrs. H____ B. (Adele) 
Roth of Atlanta, Georgia.  There is also a sister, Louisa of the town of 
Russell and a grandson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the C. J. 
Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel with interment in the Kiel cemetery.  The 
Rev. Frank Zimmermann, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Kiel, 
will officiate.  Friends may view the body from Friday until the time of 
services.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, February 19, 1942 – P. 6


GEORGE MATHES    (d. 2006)

George A. Mathes, 84 of 1044 4th St. Kiel, died Friday evening December 8, 2006 
at St. Elizabeth's Hospital Appleton surrounded by his family. He was born 
October 22,1922 in Milwaukee. Son of the late Arvin & Esther Lerche Mathes. 
George was a 1940 graduate of Kiel High School.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving with the 252nd Field Artillery for 
38 1/2 months during WWII. George participated in the Battle of the Bulge. On 
October 30, 1948 he married the former Virgil Bartel at St. Peter's UCC in Kiel. 
George was employed for 42 years with Amerequip Corp. in New Holstein, retiring 
on May 11, 1984.
He was a member of St. Peter's UCC in Kiel, a Charter member of the Kiel VFW 
Post 6707, he was an ERA Associate member, and was a Red Cross Blood Bank 16 
Gallon Donor. During their marriage George and his wife fostered over 150 
children. He enjoyed woodworking was a handyman who could fix anything, he also 
enjoyed fishing and watching all types of sports. 
Surviving include his wife of 58 years Virgil, their children; Gary L. (Marsha) 
Mathes of Mound, MN., Jerome G. (Peggy) Mathes of Sheboygan Falls, Don G. (Peggy) 
Mathes of Sheboygan, Tammy M. (Jeff) Clark of Marinette, Wi., Jay D. Mathes of 
Kiel, Jill (Mark) Hogstrom of Beaver Dam, Wanda Kunstmann of Two Rivers. He is 
further survived by 7 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, and 5 great-grand-
children. He is also survived by special relatives: Ruth Ann & Denver Moede of 
rural New Holstein, several brothers and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, and 
cousins.
George was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Polster and numerous brothers 
and sisters-in-law. 
Funeral services will be held at 11:30a.m. Monday , December 11, 2006 at St. 
Peter's UCC, Kiel with the Rev. Judine Duerwaechter and the Rev. James Werner 
officiating. Burial in the Kiel City Cemetery. Friends may call at the Church 
on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services.
A memorial has been established in his name. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of 
Calumet Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Hospital and especially Dr. Janu for the 
care given to George. Also to Rev. Werner and Rev. Duerwaechter for the kindness 
shown to them. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home of Kiel is assisting the family.
The Sheboygan Press, Sunday, Dec 10, 2006


IDA MATHES

Mrs. Ida Mathes, 90, a former Kiel resident, widow of Robert,
died Tuesday at Heritage Nursing Home, Sheboygan, where she had
been living for five months.
The daughter of the late Louis and Louise Buchmann Henschel, she 
was born on November 28, 1880 in the Town of Russell. She was 
educated in its district school and was married to Mr. Mathes on 
April 15, 1902, in the Town of Rhine.
They lived in Kiel after their marriage, where her husband died on 
September 20, 1929.
Mrs. Mathes was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, 
and the G.U.G. Germania Lodge.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter Casper of Kiel, and Mrs. 
Ray Aleff of Sheboygan; a aister, Mrs. Bertha Rocklus of Milwaukee 
and a brother, Jacob Henschel of Kiel.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. John F. Baumann officiating. Burial 
will be in Kiel Cemetery.
A church memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Mathes name.
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(28 Nov 1880/Dec 1970/SSDI)


JESSIE MATHES

Daughter of Pioneer Settlers  Laid to Rest Here Wednesday
Mrs. Mathes Reaches Age of 64 Years
Rev. F. Zimmerman Conducts Burial Rites

This community was shocked Monday morning, when it learned of the 
death of Mrs. George Mathes, aged 64, wife of Dr. George Mathes of 
this city. Mrs. Mathes had been in ill health for several moths, 
and for a short time, several weeks ago, was confined to Columbia 
hospital in Milwaukee. Mrs. Mathes was the type of person who never 
complained about her illness, always trying to cheer others, that 
is one reason why residents here did not realize how serious her 
illness was. She died at 12:52 a.m. Monday, January 14, 1940, at 
her home at 513 Fourth Street.
Mrs. Mathes was born Jessie Krieger, in this city May 27, 1875, the 
daughter of the late pioneer settlers, Ferdinand and Elfriede Krieger,
who many years ago operated a general store here approximately fifty 
years. The deceased received her early education in the local public 
school, and graduated from the Kiel high school with the class of 
1889. She also took a one year post graduate course in the local high 
school in 1889.
December 27, 1900, she was united in marriage with Dr. George Mathes 
of the town of Russell. Following their marriage they moved to St. 
Louis, Missouri, where Dr. Mathes attended the medical college for two 
years. They also spent two years in Chicago, where Dr. Mathes attended 
a medical college. In 1904 they came back to Kiel, where Dr. Mathes 
has established a Homeopathic practice. He has been health officer here 
since 1919, when Kiel became a city, and he is the oldest city official 
in point of continuous service.
Two children were born of this union, namely: Philip, who is in the 
radio sales and service business here, and Mrs. Herbert B. (Adele) Roth 
of Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. Roth has been spending several weeks here, to 
be with her mother during her recent illness.
Survivors are her husband, Dr. George Mathes; two children, mentioned 
above; three brothers, Walter Krieger of Milwaukee, Arthur Krieger of 
New York, and Gerhard Krieger of this city, and four sisters, Miss Frida 
Krieger of Milwaukee, Mrs. Bert Holdenried of Glenn, California, Mrs. 
R. J. Bender of Glenn, California, and Mrs. Adolph Stoelting of this 
city.
Funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from 
the C.J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with burial being made in the Kiel 
cemetery. The Rev. Frank Zimmerman conducted the last rites.
Mrs. Mathes will be greatly missed in this community, as she was kind 
and devoted to everyone, and a great lover of the out doors. She enjoyed 
seeing other people happy, and when ever possible helped do so. She was 
a great admirer of the Kiel Municipal Band. Up to last year she enjoyed 
ice skating on the Sheboygan river, near which she has lived since a 
child.


PHILIP MATHES

Philip Mathes, 81, of 1114 N. Marshall St., Milwaukee, was pronounced dead 
on arrival Sunday night at Columbia Hospital after apparently suffering a 
heart attack at his home.
He was born Aug. 8, 1904, in Kiel, a son of the late George and Jessie Krieger 
Mathes. He graduated from Kiel High School, and from Milwaukee Teacher College. 
Mr. Mathes taught school in the Milwaukee area, and later operated a radio 
store in Kiel and sold Surge Milking machines until returning to Milwaukee in 
1965.  He was then employed at L. T. Smith Co. until retiring in 1970. 
Survivors include two nephews.  He was preceded in death by a sister.  Funeral 
services will be held Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. 
John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, will officiate.  
Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. 
No newspaper named, December 12, 1985


ROBERT MATHES

ROBERT MATHES, 51, DIES FRIDAY
The victim of a paralytic stroke, Robert Mathes died at his home on St. 
Paul Street here Friday evening of last week.  He had reached the age 
of 51 years only four days previous to his unexpected death. His health 
had been excellent during the past months.
The deceased was born September 16, 1878 in the town of Rhine. Upon his 
marriage April 15, 1902, to Miss Ida Louise Henschel, he moved to Kiel, 
where he accepted employment in the factory of the Kiel Woodenware Co.  
Since that time he lived in Kiel with his family.  Two daughters were 
born to the couple, Mrs. Alvin Jones, who is living at home, and Mrs. 
George Eichhorn of New Holstein, and four brothers, William, Alvin, 
August and Walter, all of New Holstein.  
Funeral will be held Tuesday and interment will be in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
Tri County Record, Sept 26, 1929
*********
Robert Mathes, who died on Friday was buried Tuesday afternoon. Services were 
held at the home and the Reformed church.  Interment was in the Kiel cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, September 30, 1929 – P. 13


ESTHER L. MATTES

Mrs. Esther Mattes, 81, a former Kiel resident and a resident of Willowdale 
Nursing Home in New Holstein for a year, died Friday evening at Calumet 
Memorial Hospital in Chilton, where she had been a patient for a week.  
The former Esther Mueller was born March 23, 1901, in the Town of Schleswig, 
daughter of Rudolph Mueller and Mary Esling Mueller Lindemann. She attended 
district school.  She married Lester Mattes on Sept. 3, 1940, in Kaukauna 
and they resided in Kiel following marriage.  Mr. Mattes died in 1957. Mrs. 
Mattes was employed at Christel Department Store in Kiel for many years.  
She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ and was a former 
Sunday school teacher there.  She was also a member of GUG Germania Society, 
Kiel Senior Citizens, and a founder of the Kiel Girl Scout troop.  
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Suzanne Boyle of Williamsville, NY; five 
grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Wilma Kenneke of Kiel and Miss Dora Nanz 
of Cascade.  Three brothers, a step-brother and four sisters preceded her 
in death.  
Funeral services will be held Monday at St. Peter UCC in Kiel. The Rev. 
John Baumann, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, October 22, 1982


HENRY J. MATTES

Henry J. Mattes, 68, of 2103 Plymouth St., New Holstein, died unexpectedly 
at his home Saturday morning after an apparent heart attack.  
He was born May 8, 1911, at Collins, Manitowoc County, son of Herman and 
Minnie Duecker Mattes.  The family later moved to Kiel, where he attended 
school. On May 10, 1941, he married Leone Lavey in Sheboygan.  The couple 
resided in Manitowoc and Sheboygan prior to moving to New Holstein in 1958.  
Mr. Mattes was employed at Kohler Company until his retirement in 1973. He 
was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein, the New 
Holstein Lions Club and the Kohler Quarter Century Club.  
Survivors are his wife; a daughter (private); a twin brother, Philip of 
Kiel; two grandchildren.  Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.  
Funeral services will be Tuesday at St. John UCC.  The Rev. Albert K. Borns, 
pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, December 15, 1979
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(08 May 1911/Dec 1979/SSDI)


HERMAN MATTES

Kiel—On Thursday morning word was received that Herman Mattes 
who lives near Collins between Manitowoc and Kiel had committed 
suicide by taking poison.  Financial problems were ruled as the 
cause of the tragedy.  He was the son of Philip Mattes of Town 
Schleswig and was married to the daughter of Henry Duecher for 
15 years.  His is survived by his wife and 5 small children.
Plymouth Post, February 21, 1914
********
Herman Mattes, manager, secretary and stockholder in the Metallic Screen Company 
of Collins, is one of the enterprising young business men of that town. He was 
born in Schleswig, Manitowoc County, November 2, 1882, being the sixth in a family 
of seven children born to Philip Mattes. The latter was born in Germany, but came 
to the United States in young manhood, and settling in Wisconsin, married here. 
He lived until September 17, 1910, and was then seventy-one years of age.
After passing with credit through the public schools of his vicinity, Herman Mattes 
took a course in the Green Bay Business College, and when eighteen years began to 
earn his own livelihood. Owing to his business training he was able at that age to 
accept the position of bookkeeper for the J. B. Laun Lumber Company at Kiel, 
continuing as such three years. Having gained valuable experience, he, with his 
brother John, Carl Findelman and Otto Stoelting, established the Metallic Screen 
Company at Kiel. For a year the business was operated as a partnership, then a 
stock company was formed, and the plant was moved from Kiel to Collins, where it 
has since remained. Seventeen employees are kept busy in the plant, and the product 
is sold from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
In 1906, Mr. Mattes was married to Minnie Duecker, daughter of H. W. and Eliza 
(Stark) Duecker, natives of Manitowoc County. The father died May 8, 1911, aged 
fifty-three years, and his wife died before him on April 6 of the same year. Both 
are buried in the cemetery at Collins. Mrs. Mattes was the only child of her parents, 
and was born January 10, 1885. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Mattes; 
Lillie, Lester, Philip and Henry, the last two being twins.
In politics, Mr. Mattes is a democrat, and is now serving his first term as justice 
of the peace, and in 1912 was elected town clerk. He and his family belong to the 
German Reformed Church of Collins. The people of Collins welcomed the removal of 
the screen plant to their town, for they realized the advantages accruing from such 
a movement, and during the six years it has been here under the efficient management 
of Mr. Mattes, the output has increased, and its economic value has been enhanced.
History of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Volume II by Dr. L. Falge published in 1912
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COLLINS OFFICIAL ENDS LIFE WITH DOSE OF ROUGH ON RATS
Herman Matthes(sic), 35, and Father of Five, Says he took Poison with Intent to 
Commit Suicide
Herman Matthes, town clerk of Collins and a well known businessman, committed 
suicide last night by taking a quantity of rough on rats. Physicians who were 
called worked over Matthes for twelve hours but failed to save the man.
Matthes, conscious before his death, said that he had taken the poison with 
suicidal intent and had no regrets. He declared that he wanted to die but would 
give no reason for his act. Despondency due to worry over business matters is 
believed to have been responsible. Report of the death of Matthes was received 
by Coroner Falge from Dr. Fitzpolek of Collins and no inquest was deemed necessary. 
Matthes was found in his room late last night and the physicians reached his side 
in a short time, but too late to save him. Matthes was 35 years of age, married
 and the father of five children, all surviving. He was formerly employed as a 
bookkeeper at the offices of the Wire Screen Company at Collins and was elected 
town clerk last spring. He is said to have had an interest in the Wire Screen 
Company whose plant has not been in continuous operation lately. 
Matthes was guardian of a $3000 estate for his children, which had been given them 
by his wife's parents and had faied to comply with the law to file a report. Probate 
Judge Chloupek had made several requests for the report and Saturday Matthes' 
bondmen were here to confer with the court. It is said that Matthes later turned 
over securities he held to the bondsmen. It is also reported that Matthes had some 
trouble with the town affairs, though it is said that there is no shortage.
Matthes owned one of the finest country homes in the county, his wife inheriting 
the property, but it is said that only recently he had mortgaged the property for 
$3000. It is reported that he lost heavily on a business venture. Matthes was well 
known through-out the county and visited this city on frequent occasions.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Feb. 19, 1914


LEONE MATTES

Mrs. Leone Mattes, 78 a former New Holstein resident, died Thursday 
morning, at Colony Oaks Care Center, Appleton, where she had been a 
resident for the past eight years.
The former Leone Lavey was born May 9, 1909, in Brothertown, in Calumet 
County, a daughter of the late John L. and Ruby (LaPrairie) Lavey. She 
attended Calumet County schools.
On May 10, 1941, she married Henry J. Mattes in Sheboygan. The couple 
lived in Sheboygan until 1958, when they moved to New Holstein. Mr. 
Mattes died December 15, 1979.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by four brothers.
Funeral service at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. 
The Rev. Albert K. Borns, pastor of St. John’s United Church of Christ, 
New Holstein, officiating. Burial in the Kiel Cemetery.
November 26, 1987


LESTER H. MATTES

Lester H. Mattes Dies Suddenly Monday Morning
Funeral services for Lester H. Mattes, 48, were held yesterday, Wednesday. 
Mr. Mattes collapsed and died at work before 8:00 a.m. Monday.  He was 
employed at the Arps corporation plant in New Holstein.  
Mr. Mattes was born October 10, 1908 at Collins.  His parents were Mr. and 
Mrs. Herman Mattes.  He made his home in Kiel and attended local schools.  
His marriage to Miss Esther Mueller, Kiel, was performed September 3, 1940, 
by Rev. John Scheib of Kaukauna at the Evangelical and Reformed Church, 
Kaukauna.  Mr. Mattes was a member of the Kiel Volunteer Fire Department, 
and St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church, and was active as a Girl 
Scout advisory committee member.
Survivors are his wife, a daughter (private), and three brothers, Phillip J., 
Kiel; Henry, Sheboygan; and Woodrow, Brothertown.  A sister, Mrs. Lester 
Meiselwitz died last December.
No newspaper named, February 25, 1957
********
Lester H. Mattes, 48, of 1024 Fourth St., Kiel, died unexpectedly shortly after 
reporting for work Monday morning at Arps. Corp., New Holstein. He had been 
employed at the factory 14 years as a drill press operator and suffered a heart 
attack within minutes after starting the day shift.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, Kiel. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg will officiate and burial will be in Kiel 
Cemetery.
Born at Collins Aug. 10, 1906, he was a son of the late Herman and Minnie Duecker 
Mattes. He came to Kiel as a youth and attended public schools. He married the 
former Esther Mueller of Kiel Sept. 3. 1940. He was a member of the Kiel, Volunteer 
Fire Dept. and was active in promoting Girl Scouts in the community.
Surviving Mr. Mattes are his wife, a daughter, Suzanne, of Kiel; three brothers, 
Philip J. of Kiel, Henry of Sheboygan and Woodrow of Brothertown. A sister, Mrs. 
Lester Meiselwitz, preceded him in death Dec. 31, 1956.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday 
when the casket will be moved to the church and after 11:30 a.m. at the church 
until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 25, 1957  P. 13


MINNIE (DUECKER) MATTES

Mrs. Mattes Laid to Rest
Mrs. Minnie Mattes, who passed away unexpectedly last Sunday was laid to rest
last week Wednesday afternoon in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. Frank Zimmerman,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church officiated. Mrs. Herman Jochmann
conducted the services for the Royal Neighbors, of which organization Mrs.
Mattes was a member. Pallbearers were Adolph Riemer, Roland Mattes, August
Stoll, Rudolph Mattes, Ed. Arnold and Arthur Duecker. The lady members of the
Presbyterian church choir, consisting of Miss Phyllis Jugenheimer, Mrs. R.J.
Sisson, Miss Leone Stumpf, Mrs. Melvin Timm and Mrs. Edwin Duecker, rendered
several anthems. The members of the Kiel Royal Neighbor lodge and the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the G.U.G. Germania group attend the services in a body.
The funeral of Mrs. Mattes was one of the largest ever held in this city, with
many relatives and friends paying their respects. The out-of-town people at
the services included the following: Mr. and Mrs. Philip Mattes and Mr. and
Mrs. Keskimaki of Thoro; Mrs. and Mrs. Arthur Mattes of Greenleaf; Mr. and Mrs.
Adolph Reimer of Valders; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Krueger of St. Nazianz; Mrs.
Anna Mattes, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kleist, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Deffke, John
Mattes, Roland Mattes, Mr. and Mrs. Armie Mattes, all of Collins; Mr. and Mrs.
August Stoll and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Radloff of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Hipke and Mr. and Otto Tagge of New Holstein, and Mrs. Kate Arnold of Milwuakee.
(1942 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)


FRIEDERICKE MATTHAEUS

From Manitowoc county death records:
Fredericka Matheaus nee Lindow (v.11 p.126)
March 1, 1839-Jan. 19, 1912
Parents not listed except for last name Lindow
Born Germany
Died from “apoplexy with rapid death”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery
(NOTE: Tombstone has 1833)
*******
On Friday morning, Mrs. Friederike Mattaeus died unexpectedly at the home
of her son Wilhelm from her (Kiel). The deceased who had enjoyed good
health, was preparing breakfast on the day of her death, when she had a
heart attack and fell to the floor. Mrs. Matthaeus, nee Lindow was born
on March 1, 1839 near Prenzlan in Germany and came to America in 1856
with her parents who settled on a farm in the Town of Rhine. After a few
years, she married Mr. Jacob Matthaeus and the couple lived for a few
years on a farm in the Town of Rhine, leaving there to move to Nordheim
in Manitowoc County and then later to Kiel where they operated a store
for many years. From here they moved back to Manitowoc and about three
years ago back to Kiel to live with their son Wilhelm. Her husband died
about two years ago. She leaves behind two sons, Wilhelm in Kiel and
Friederich in New Holstein and one daughter Mrs. W.J. Guetzloe in Kiel.
She reached the age of 72 years, 10 months and 18 days. The burial took
place on Monday afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery, next to her husband.
Pastor Rech officiated.
Kiel Record - 1912 typed at the top of the obituary


JACOB MATTHAEUS

Jacob Mathaeus, a former resident of our city, died in Kiel last week. 
The 80-year old deceased was father-in-law of Albert Vetting here and 
of Postmaster W.J. Guetzloe of Kiel.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1909
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Jacob Matthaeus, father of Fred W. Matthaeus, of this place, died at the home 
of his son, William, in Kiel on Thursday, Nov. 11 at the age of eighty years.  
The deceased came to this country in 1849 from Germany and after working in 
New York for four years joined a party who were going west to the gold fields 
of California. Meeting with success he returned to this native home and visited 
relatives and then returned to his country purchasing a farm in the town of 
Rhine, Sheboygan County. 
He later conducted a store in the town of Newton, Manitowoc County, and later 
was engaged in the general merchandise and grain business in Kiel. For some 
years he made his home at Manitowoc and last spring went to live with his son 
at Kiel. He was a  man highly thought of by those who knew him. 
Chilton Times - November 20, 1909


MARY MATTHAEUS

From Manitowoc county death records:
Mary Mathaeus nee Meinert (v.27 p.176)
Oct. 31, 1868-April 22, 1932
Wife of William Mathaeus
Daughter of Peter Meinert (born Germany) and Catherine Staeper (born Germany)
Born Town of New Holstein, Calumet County
Died from “apoplexy, April 22, 1932 –hypertension”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery
**********
Mrs. Matthaeus Dies On Friday At Home Here
Many Present For Last Rites Monday Afternoon
After a two-day illness followed by a heart attack, Mrs. Mary Matthaeus, nee
Meinert, passed away at her home at 518 Fifth street here Friday morning at
4:45. She had been practically a lifelong resident of Kiel, and was closely
associated with civic affairs up to the time of her death. As a young woman
she had taught for three years in the public schools of Kiel. She was one of
the charter members and founders of the Kiel Frauenverein, the largest and 
one of the oldest civic organizations in Kiel today.
The deceased was born Oct. 31, 1868, on a farm in the town of New Holstein,
the daughter of the late Peter and Katherine Meinert. At an early age she
came to Kiel with her parents, enrolling as a student in the public schools
here. Her first schooling she received in the New Holstein schools.
On March 4, 1891, she was united in marriage to William Matthaeus of Manitowoc,
in a ceremony performed here. Mr. Matthaeus first conducted a general store in
the present Keppler building here, and later operated what is now the Kiel 
Roller Mill, conducting in connection a grain and feed business. Her husband
preceded her in death in June 1917.
Surviving her are two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Greve of this city and Mrs. Paul
(Frieda) Reiss of Andes, Mont.; and one brother, John Meinert of this city.
Twelve nieces and nephews also survive.


WILLIAM MATTHAEUS

From Manitowoc county marriage records:
William Mathaeus and Mary Meinert (v.6 p.144)
March 24, 1892 in civil ceremony, Kiel
William Mathaeus
Son of Jacob Mathaeus and Friederike Lindow
Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County
Merchant and grain dealer in Kiel
Mary Meinert
Daughter of Peter Meinert and Catharina Stoeves
Born New Holstein, Calumet County
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From Manitowoc county death records:
William Mathaeus (v.14 p.696)
July 20, 1863-June 18, 1917
Son of Jacob Mathaeus (born Germany) and Fredericka Lindow (born Germany)
Born Wisconsin –grain buyer
Died from “paralytic dementia –paralysis”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery
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(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


ALLAN J. MATTHIAS

Allan J. Matthias, 53, of Kiel, died Sunday morning at Calumet Memorial 
hospital, where he had been a patient two days.
He was born February 17, 1919, in Elkhart Lake, son of the late Henry and
Elizabeth Reiss Matthias and graduated from Elkhart Lake High School.
On September 20, 1941, he married LaVerne Hein in Kiel and they lived in
New Holstein for several years before moving to Kiel, A carpenter by trade,
Mr. Matthias worked for the Herbert A. Dankwardt Construction Company in 
Sheboygan.
He was a veteran of World War II and served overseas. He was a member of St.
Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services were held Tuesday in St. Peter’s Church, with the Reverend
John F, Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Matthias’ name.
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Allan J. Matthias, 53, of 225 S. Third St., Kiel, died Sunday morning 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter United Church 
of Christ, Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann will officiate and burial 
will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 o'clock this 
Monday afternoon until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon until 
the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 9, 1972


LA VERNE MATTHIAS

La Verne M. Matthias, 90, of Kiel died Sunday morning March 6, 2011 at St. 
Elizabeth's Hospital, Appleton. She is the former LaVerne Hein, born February 24, 
1921 in Kiel daughter of the late Louetta (Hein) Bowe and Frank Bowe. She was a 
graduate of Kiel High School.
On September 20, 1941 she married Allan J. Matthias and he preceded her in death 
on October 8, 1972. LaVerne worked for many years at the Calumet Homestead until 
her retirement. She was a member of St. Peters UCC, Kiel where she was involved 
with the Women's Guild and was a Care Caller. She was also a member of the Kiel 
Historical Society. LaVerne's greatest love was spending time with her family and 
friends. She also enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and bird watching.
Survivors include her two daughters; Beth (Richard) Johnson of Madison, Gail 
(Kenneth) Schneider of Kiel. Her grandchildren; Barbara Roggow of GA, Jason 
(Leita) Budge of IL, Benjamin Johnson, Eric Johnson both of Madison, Kristin 
(Patrick) Unertl of Watertown. LaVerne also had seven great grandchildren; Ryan, 
Garret, Austin, Christopher, Tyler, Payton, Cory and an eighth greatly anticipated 
great grandchild on the way. She is further survived by a half brother; Richard 
(Eleanor) Stark and a sister-in-law; Charlene Stark, both of MN. LaVerne was 
preceded in death by a sister; Dorothy (Edward) Sohrweide and a half brother; 
Harold Stark.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 9, 2011 at 12:00 noon at St. 
Peter's UCC, Kiel with Rev Judine Duerwachter officiating. Friends may call at 
the church on Wednesday from 10:00am until the time of services. Burial in the 
Kiel City Cemetery. A memorial has been established in her name. LaVerne's family 
would like to extend a very special Thank You to all her very dear friends and 
the caregiving angels who helped LaVerne. Your care and compassion will never be 
forgotten.
(No newspaper or date cited)


ANNA MAURER

Mrs. Maurer Passes Away
Mrs. Christian Maurer, aged 82, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Monday at the 
home of her daughter. Mrs. Roland Schreiber, in the town of Meeme.
The deceased, nee Anna Mueller, was the daughter of the late Philip and 
Barbara Reineck-Mueller, and was born in the town of Rhine April 29, 1863. 
She was married to Christian Maurer Dec. 26, 1886, and the couple 
immediately located on the Maurer homestead farm near Louis Corners where 
they lived until moving to Kiel in 1917. Mr. Maurer died in May, 1927.
She is survived by a son, Philip, town of Schleswig; a daughter, Mrs. 
Roland (Annie) Schreiber of the town of Meeme; a brother, Phiip of Sioux 
Falls, S. D., a sister, Mrs. Katie Schweitzer of Milwaukee; 7 grandchildren, 
and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the 
Meiselwitz funeral Home, and at 2 o'clock at the St. Peter Evangelical and 
Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial was made 
in the city cemetery.
Mrs. Maurer was a member of the church Frauenverein.


ALBERT MAURER

Albert Maurer, 84, of 729 Chicago Street, Kiel, a retired Town of Schleswig 
farmer, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday evening after an apparent 
heart attack.  
He was born on September 21, 1892 in the Town of Schleswig, the son of the 
late John and Mary Hanke Maurer.  He attended district school at Millhome. 
On May 13, 1916 he married Aroma Henning at Bethlehem United Church of Christ 
in the Town of Schleswig.  After marriage, the couple lived and farmed in the 
Town of Schleswig. His wife preceded him in death on June 1, 1965. Mr. Maurer 
retired from farming in 1967 and moved to Kiel.  
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Truman Rabe of Route 1, Kiel; Mrs. Clarence 
Ninmer, Mrs. Vernon Wriedt and Mrs. Albin Wagner all of Kiel; 12 grandchildren, 
and 17 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Voigt and Mrs. Henry Beil, 
both of Kiel; and a brother, Herman of Sheboygan Falls.  
Funeral services were held at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel. The 
Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record - April 14, 1977


AROMA MAURER

Mrs. Albert Maurer Dies Unexpectedly
Mrs. Albert Maurer, 66, of Route 2, Kiel, Town of Schleswig, 
died Tuesday while working outside near her home.
Born August 22, 1898 nee Aroma Louise Henning at Town Schleswig, 
she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Helena Voss Henning. 
She attended district school and was married to Mr. Maurer of 
town Schleswig May 13, 1916. The couple located on the present 
farm home. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ.
Survivors besides her husband are four daughters, Mrs. Truman Rabe 
and Mrs. Clarence Ninmer of Route 1, Kiel, Mrs. Vernon Wriedt and 
Mrs. Albin Wagner; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Ruh, Route 1, Kiel and 
Mrs. Clarence Heiman, Sheboygan; two brothers, Armin Henning, rural 
Plymouth, and Raymond, Route 2, Kiel. A son Lester preceded her in 
death, August 1957.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter's United 
Church of Christ with the Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating. Burial 
will be in the Kiel cemetery.
A church memorial has been established in her memory.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Thursday 
until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church until time of service.


CARL MAURER, DDS.

Dr. Carl Maurer, Dentist at Kiel, is Dead at 63.  Kiel – Dr. Carl A.  
Maurer, 63, prominent Kiel citizen and a dentist here for many years,  
died at his home, 236 Fifth St., early today.  Although he had a  
heart ailment, Dr. Maurer had continued in his practice.  He is  
survived by his wife.  Arrangements for services are being made by  
the Meiselwitz Funeral Home and will be announced Saturday.
Sheboygan Press, Fri. June 19, 1959, p. 4, c. 5
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Plan Services Tuesday for Dr. C.A. Maurer.  Kiel (Special) – Services  
for Dr. Carl A. Maurer, a Kiel dentist for 40 years and a widely- 
known leader in civic and conservation circles, will be held  
Tuesday.  The 2:30 p.m. rites will be conducted at the Meiselwitz  
Funeral Home by the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter  
Evangelical and Reformed Church.  Interment will be in the Kiel  
Cemetery.  Dr. Maurer, 63, died suddenly early Friday after being  
stricken with a heart attack at his home, 236 5th St. he had a heart  
ailment for several years.  He was particularly prominent as an adult  
leader in the Kettle Moraine Boy Scout Council and through his  
associations with the Wisconsin Conservation Congress and the Future  
farmers of America.  A native of Sheboygan County, Dr. Maurer was  
born July 19, 1895, at Johnsonville, a son of the late William and  
Johanna Klemme Maurer.  As a child he moved with his parents to  
Glenbeulah where he attended public schools and was graduated from  
the Glenbeulah High School.  After receiving his DDS degree from the  
Marquette University Dental School in 1917, he practiced at Wausau  
for one year before coming to Kiel.  Dr. Maurer’s record in Boy Scout  
leadership dates back more than 40 years to the time when he became a  
member of a scout troop in Glenbeulah.  After moving to Kiel, he  
became affiliated with Troop 33, serving as its scoutmaster from  
1923-28 and then as troop committeeman from 1928-40.  He was chairman  
of the Kettles-Northwest District of the Kettle Moraine Council from  
1936-38, vice-chairman from 1938-40, district commissioner in 1940  
and a council member-at-large since 1951.  Dr. Maurer was one of 45  
Scout leaders of the K-M Council to have received the coveted Silver  
Beaver award for outstanding contributions to boyhood.  He was  
awarded in 1940 at which time the citation mentioned the prominent  
part he played in the development of an athletic program at Kiel  
through the organization of several junior baseball and basketball  
teams.  It was through his keen interest in young boys that a junior  
playground baseball league was organized and a director employed to  
supervise play during the summer months.  He was one of the founders  
of the K-M Scout Council’s Camp Rokillo at Cedar Lake, east of Kiel.   
Active for many years in the promotion of activities of the Future  
Farmers of America, Dr. Maurer, in 1954, became the fifth person to  
be awarded the Kiel Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree, conferred on  
citizens who have done outstanding work for the FFA.  His influence  
in behalf of conservation was widespread.  Dr. Maurer twice was  
elected to three-year terms on the Wisconsin Conservation Congress as  
a member of the three-man Manitowoc County Conservation Committee.   
He resigned in 1958 following a breakdown resulting from health  
complications. He also had served both as a past president and as a  
director of the Kiel unit of the Manitowoc County Fish and Game  
Protective Association.  Aside from those interests, Dr. Maurer also  
played a leading part in development of the Kiel Parent-Teacher Assn.  
and helped to organize and promote Fourth of July celebrations, Red  
Cross campaigns, Scout finance drives and district conventions of the  
American Legion.  He was a charter member and past commander of  
Kasper-Wilkins-Beckley Post 99, American Legion; a former officer of  
the Kiel Businessman’s Association; a member of the Manitowoc Tribe  
of the Improved Order of Redmen, Kiel Branch 149, and the 24-hour  
club of the lodge and was a past secretary-treasurer of the Kiel  
Municipal Band for 18 years.  Dr. Maurer also was a member of the  
Wisconsin Dental Association, the Sheboygan County Dental Society and  
St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel.  A World War I  
veteran, he entered the U.S. Army in 1917 and later re-entered the  
Army Medical Reserve Corps in which he was active for several years.   
He was married Feb. 28, 1951, to Miss Emma Hooper of Palmyra, Wis.   
Survivors are the wife; a stepbrother, Edward Sinz of Crystal River,  
Fla., and a stepsister, Mrs. Emilie Peterson, Glenbeulah.  One  
brother preceded him in death.  The body will lie in state at the  
Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday.  An honor guard of other  
Silver Beaver winners, being formed by Herbert Ruehl of Crystal Lake,  
will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.  Boy Scouts of  
Kiel Troop 33 will form a guard of honor for the funeral Tuesday.
Sheboygan Press, Sat. June 20, 1959, p. 6, c. 7
****************
Funeral services for Dr. Carl A. Maurer, 63, of 236 Fifth St., Kiel,  
who died Friday, were conducted by the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor  
of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel, at the  
Meiselwitz Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon.  For the service  
Kenneth Dedering sang, “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling” and  
“Abide With Me.”  Mrs. Milton Voigt was the accompanist.  Burial took  
place in the Kiel cemetery.  Pallbearers were Walter Balz, Albert  
Braun, Arthur Graef, Lawrence Hennings, A.G. Kuhn and Lester Lutz.   
Scouters of the Kettle Moraine area who have received the Silver  
Beaver Award provided and honor guard at the funeral home on Monday  
evening.  Members of the Kettle Moraine Council, Explorer Scouts and  
members of Troop No. 33 of Kiel attended the service as an honorary  
group.  Members of Kasper, Wilkens, Beckley American Legion Post No.  
99 conducted military rites at the grave.
Sheboygan Press, Fri. June 26, 1959, p. 8, c. 3
(sent in by a researcher/see contributors page)


CARRIE MAURER

Mrs. Carrie Maurer, 92, a former Kiel resident, died early Thursday 
morning at the Heritage Family Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
She was born in Garnet on April 17, 1877, the daughter of the late Jacob 
and Sophia Reiss.  Her husband, George Maurer of Kiel, died in December 
of 1918.
Mrs. Maurer and her late sister, Mrs. Tillie Pezold, operated the Tillie 
Sweet Shop in Kiel.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, 
Kiel, and the Royal Neighbor Lodge.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian 
Church, with the Rev. Allen Bowe officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 4 p.m. today to 11 a.m. 
Saturday, and at the church after noon Saturday.
A memorial service of the Royal Neighbor Lodge will be held at 7 tonight 
at the funeral home.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, April 10, 1970 – P. 14
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(b.17 Apr. 1877/d. Apr. 1970/SSDI)


CHRISTOPH MAURER

The angel of death claimed Christ. Maurer of this city last Friday, 
the deceased having been ill since December. Rev. Mohme of Schwarzwald
conducted the funeral services which were held at the late home on 
Tuesday, with interment in the Kiel cemetery. Mr. Maurer was born in 
the town of Herman on Aug. 20, 1860. After six years his family moved 
onto a farm in Schleswig. He was married on Dec. 25, 1886 to Miss Anna 
Mueller, who survives him. In June of 1917 the family moved to Kiel,
and Mr. Maurer took up employment at the Geo. Vollstedt meat market,
where he worked for several years.
Besides his widow the immediate survivors include one daughter, Mrs. 
Roland Schreiber of Meeme; one son, Philip Maurer of Louis Corners on
the homestead; a sister, Mrs. Jacob Bertchy of Howards Grove and four
grandchildren. A brother Frank Maurer passed away in February of this
year. - 1927


ELISA MAURER

Miss Elisa Maurer, 83, former Kiel Resident, died Friday morning at a Manitowoc 
Hospital after a lingering illness. Miss Maurer, a native of Sheboygan County, 
had been hospitalized since she was a young woman. 
Born in the Town of Russell, May 29, 1873, she was a daughter of the late Conrad 
and Mary Buchman Maurer. Her parents died during her childhood and she went to 
live with her grandparents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Buchman, also in Russell. 
She later lived in California and then with her sister, Mrs. Frank Hahnemann in 
Kiel. Only immediate survivor is the Kiel sister, Mrs. Hahnemann.  
Services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. E. L. 
Worthman, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiating. Burial 
will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press - April 14, 1956 


ELLA MAURER 

Mrs. Jacob Maurer of Louis Corners passed away at her home Sunday afternoon, 
April 21, after a lingering illness of several weeks duration. She was born 
August 31, 1892 in Antigo, Wis., and was married to Jacob Maurer December 2, 
1910.
Surviving are her husband, three sons and three daughters. One son died in 
infancy. The youngest son was born on March 29 of this year. One brother, 
and sister, her aged father and stepmother are also left to mourn her death.  
Funeral services were held from the home at Louis Corners on Wednesday with 
burial in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. O. Saewert conducted the rites.  
Kiel Tri-County Record – April 25, 1929


EMMA ANNE MAURER

Emma Maurer, former resident of Kiel, passed away suddenly at her  
home Oct. 1, at Clearwater, Florida.  She was born Nov. 23, 1906, 
in  Palmyra Township, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Hooper.  
She attended Palmyra schools graduating as valedictorian of the 
class of 1923 and Whitewater Teachers College.
Emma Hooper married Dr. Carl Maurer of Kiel.  She taught commercial  
classes in Kiel High School and also was employed at Citizens State  
Bank.  After her husband’s death she taught six years at Green Bay  
Reformatory before retiring to Palmyra in 1970.  In 1975, she moved  
to Clearwater, Florida, where she lived until her death.
Memorial services were held Oct. 4 in Clearwater and will be Sunday,  
Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m. at Palmyra United Methodist Church.  Burial will  
be in Kiel Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record, Oct. 11, 1979, p. 4, c. 2


FREDERICK W. MAURER

Frederick W. Maurer, 86, a retired Kiel carpenter contractor, died 
Tuesday night at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where he had 
resided the past six months.
He was born July 14, 1889 in the Town of Schleswig, a son of John and 
Maria Hanke Maurer. He attended school at Millhome.  
He learned the carpenter trade as a young man.
On May 10, 1913 he married the former Frieda Spindler at Bethel United 
Church of Christ, Town of Herman.
The couple lived in the Town of Herman until 1921 when they moved to Kiel.
He then established his carpenter contracting business.
Mrs. Maurer died June 29, 1963.
He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, and a charter 
member of the Ada Fire Department, and a former member of the consistory 
at Bethel UCC.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Frederick (Gertrude) Stoelting, Kiel; 
a son, Raymond, Kiel; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; 
two sister, Mrs. Anna Voigt and Mrs. Henry Beil, both of Kiel; and two 
brothers, Albert, Kiel, and Herman, Sheboygan Falls.
Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter UCC, the 
Rev. John Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Friday 
until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of the 
service.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Maurer’s name for St. Peter UCC.


FRIEDA MAURER

Mrs. Fred W. Maurer, 71, of 508 Chicago St., Kiel, died at her home Sunday 
evening.  She had been ailing for several years.
The former Frieda Spindler, she was born Nov. 28, 1891 in the Town of Herman, 
a daughter of the late Jacob and Emma Wickesburg Spindler.
Her marriage to Mr. Maurer, a carpenter by trade, took place in Bethel United 
Church of Christ, Herman, May 10, 1913. The couple lived in Herman until 1921 
when they moved to Kiel.  For many years Mrs. Maurer had been organist at 
Bethel Church.
In Kiel she was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and its 
Frauenverein.
Surviving are her husband; a son, Raymond, Kiel; a daughter, Mrs. Frederick 
Stoelting (Gertrude), Kiel, and seven grandchildren.
Last rites will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Peter’s Church, with the Rev. 
Charles A. Koch, pastor of St. John’s UCC in New Holstein, officiating in the 
absence of the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel after 3 p.m. Tuesday, 
until 11 a.m. Wednesday, and from noon at the church.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, July 1, 1963 – P. 10


GEORGE MAURER

Once more must we record the death of one of our well-known citizens, 
George Maurer, who died of influenza-pneumonia Saturday morning after 
a brief illness, at the age of 41 years.  Decedent was born in the 
town of Russell, Sheboygan County, December 23, 1877.  The death of 
his parents having occurred in his early childhood, he made his home 
with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Buchmann, for a few years.  
In early manhood he was employed in the northern part of the state 
for a number of years. Shortly after his return to Kiel he went into 
the livery business, at the same time being rural mail carrier for 
Route No. 3, which position he held until his illness. He was united 
in marriage Dec. 4, 1904, to Carrie Reiss, then a teacher in our 
public school.  During the past four years he has owned and operated 
in partnership with E. Geier, the Comet Theater and bowling alleys.  
Besides his wife he is survived by two sisters, Lizzie, at Manitowoc, 
and Mrs. Frank Hahnemann of Kiel, to whom the community extends deep 
sympathy.
No newspaper named, January 2, 1918


JACOB MAURER

Jacob Maurer, 79, of Rt. 1, Kiel, retired Town of Schleswig farmer, 
died early Friday night at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where 
he was a patient for one day.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter United 
Church of Christ at Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel 
Cemetery.
Mr. Maurer was born March 23, 1882, in the Town of Schleswig, son 
of the late Frank and Anna Severin Maurer. He was educated in the 
district schools and was employed as a carpenter. On Dec. 2, 1911, 
he married Ella Dickmann of the Town of Schleswig and the couple 
farmed in the township until Mr. Maurer retired in 1947.
Mr. Maurer was a former Manitowoc County deputy sheriff.
Survivors include two sons, Harvey of St. Nazianz and Daniel of 
Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Leroy Laack of Plymouth, Mrs. Walter 
Stoeckigt of Rt. 1, Newton and (private) of Denver, Colo.; 
a brother, Arthur of Stratford; 13 grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in April, 1929, 
a son, a sister and five brothers.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc (Wis.) Herald-Times, Sat., March 10, 1962
Two Rivers Reporter, page M-9.
(Note from researcher: Additional info: the three sisters were 
actually daughters, of whom only (private) is still 
living. All others mentioned in obit are deceased./sent in by
researcher/see contributors page)
*******
???? of Schleswig farmer, ???? early Friday night at St. Nicholas
hospital, were held Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev.
Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ
officiated. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Maurer was born March 23, 1882, in the Town of Schleswig,
son of the late Frank and Anna Severin Maurer. He was educated in
the district schools and was employed as a carpenter. On December
2, 1911, he married Ella Dickmann of the Town of Schleswig and
the couple farmed in the township until Mr. Maurer retired in 
1947.
Mr. Maurer was a former Manitowoc County deputy sheriff.
Survivors include two sons, three sisters, Mrs. Leroy Laack of
Plymouth, Mrs. Walter Stoeckigt of Rt. 1, Newton and (private)
of Denver, Colo.; a brother, Arthur of Stratford; 13 grand-
children and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in 
death by his wife in April, 1929, a son, a sister and five 
brothers.
March 15, 1962


JOHN MAURER, JR.   (d. 1967)

John H. Maurer, 65, a former Kiel resident, died this morning at Rocky Knoll 
Sanatori{u}m and Hospital where he had been an office employ{ee} since October
of 1953.
He had been in ill health the past several months.
Born April 20, 1902, in the Town of Schleswig near Millhome, a son of the late 
John and Mary Maurer.  Later his parents moved to Kiel where he attended the 
public schools.
Mr. Maurer was a correspondent for the Sheboygan Press, Manitowoc Herald-Times, 
Kiel Tri-County Record and the New Holstein Reporter, serving in that capacity 
for 20 years prior to 1947.
He was a life member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Anna Voigt and Mrs. Henry Beil of Kiel, and 
three brothers, Fred of Kiel, Albert of rural Kiel and a twin brother Herman 
of rural Sheboygan Falls.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter’s United Church of 
Christ, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating.  Interment will be 
in the Kiel cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. Friday to 
11 a.m. Saturday, and then at the church from noon until time of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, May 11, 1967 – P. 10


JOHN MAURER, SR.    (d. 1938)

John Maurer Sr. Summoned at Kiel Home Sunday Night
Kiel – (Special) – John Maurer, Sr., pioneer resident of Kiel, died Sunday 
night at 6:30 o’clock after an illness of three weeks.  He had been in 
failing health for two years.
Born Sept. 18, 1860, on the Maurer homestead in the town of Schleswig, five 
miles east of Kiel, the son of J. Frederick and Anna Marie Maurer, Mr. Maurer 
married Miss Marie Henrietta Hanke May 20, 1888, Miss Hanke was born in 
Hohenhausen, Lippe-Detmold, Germany.
They resided on the homestead until 1910, when it was sold to John Voss. They 
then purchased the late Christian Graf farm, two miles northeast of Kiel, which 
they sold to their son, Albert, in 1916 and then the family moved to Kiel, 
residing at 915 N. Sixth street.
Mrs. Maurer died April 8, 1926.  
Eight children were born, a daughter, Emma, dying at the age of one year. Five 
sons and two daughters survive: Fred W., Kiel; Carl C., De Pere; Albert, on the 
farm; Herman, Sheboygan Falls; and John Jr., correspondent for The Press at Kiel, 
at home; Mrs. Edwin Voigt, Kiel, and Mrs. Henry W. Beil, Reedsville; 21 grand-
children and one great-grandchild also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the C. J. 
Meiselwitz funeral home, and at 2:30 o’clock at the St. Peter Evangelical and 
Reformed church, the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating, with interment in the 
Kiel cemetery.  The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 6 o’clock tonight 
to the funeral.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, August 22, 1938 – P. 2


LESTER H. MAURER

Lester H. Maurer, 35, route one, Kiel, died at his parents home last
Thursday, morning after a two-year illness. Funeral services were at
two o’clock Saturday afternoon in the St. Peter Evangelical and 
Reformed church, with the Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating. He was a
member of that church. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery.
Mr. Maurer was born In the town of Schleswlg April 18, 1922, the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Maurer. He went to school at the Woodland Park 
district school and had been a mechanic at the Hansen Glove company. 
He was unmarried.
He is survived by his parents and four sisters.
(no newspaper named, 1957)


MARIE MAURER

The angel of death called Mrs. John Maurer of this city to her 
reward on Thursday, April 8th, at 11:10 a.m., after a prolonged 
illness with a complication of diseases. The deceased, nee Maria
Henrietta Hanke, was born in Hohenhausen, Lippe-Detmold, Germany, 
on July 1, 1865, and was 60 years, 9 months and eight days old at 
the time of her death. In 1884 she immigrated to America with Mrs. 
Emil Mahlich of this city, a cousin of the deceased, and was 
employed several years as domestic at the Peter Umsonst home in the 
town of Schleswig. On May 20, 1888, she was united in marriage to 
John Maurer of the town of Schleswig, where the couple settled on 
the farm now owned by John Voss. After disposing of the farm in 
1910 they bought the farm of Albert Graf, two miles north of Kiel; 
in 1916 they sold the same to their son Albert and moved to Kiel, 
where they have since lived in retirement. Their union was blessed 
with eight children, of whom seven are living, a daughter Emma 
having died in infancy. Mrs. Maurer is survived by her grief-stricken 
husband and seven children as follows: Frederick of Kiel, Carl of 
School Hill, Albert of Schleswig, Annie (Mrs. Edwin Voigt) of near 
Kiel, Ida (Mrs. Henry W. Beil) of near Two Rivers, Herman of Sheboygan 
Falls, and John at home. She also leaves 16 grandchildren and two 
brothers, Henry and Frederick Hanke in Germany, and a host of other 
relatives and a large circle of friends. The deceased was a kind-
hearted and generous neighbor and mother, won many friends, and was 
loved and honored by all who knew her. She was a devout member of St. 
Peter’s Reformed church; her thoughts were of prayer and psalms, both 
in health and on her sickbed, until death called her to a better world.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 from the home, 
with services at the Reformed church, Rev. Wm. Rech officiating at 
the obsequies. Interment in the Kiel cemetery. - April 1926


MARJORIE V. MAURER
 
Marjorie V. Maurer, 86, of Kiel and a resident of the Calumet Homestead, 
died Friday evening, Feb. 6, 2004, at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center.
She is the former Marjorie Fritch, born April 10, 1917,in Chicago, 
daughter of the late John C. and Hertha (Mietzel) Fritch. She was a 
graduate of Maine High School in Park Ridge, Ill., class of 1935.
On Dec 26, 1937, she married Joseph Tollman in Chicago, and he preceded 
her in death on March 27, 1988. On July 26, 1997, she married LaVerne 
Maurer at Millhome.
For many years Marjorie was employed by the Ley's Department Store in 
Plymouth. She is a member of Community U.C.C. in Elkhart Lake, a past 
Cub Scout den mother and was very active in the Kiel Bowling Leagues.
Marjorie had a lifelong love of music, she enjoyed spending time in her 
flower gardens and playing with her "Kiddy" cats, Buffy, Sammy and Smudge. 
She enjoyed sewing, reading and playing bingo with her husband LaVerne.
Marjorie is survived by her loving husband and caretaker, LaVerne. Her 
children: Patricia (Roger) Hagenow, Minocqua; Marilyn (Darwin) Burger, 
Green Bay; Charles (Susan) Tollman, New Holstein. Stepchildren: Diane 
(Charles) Schmitt, Manitowoc; Kathleen Slabe, Plymouth. She is further 
survived by eight grandchildren, six step grandchildren, 15 great 
grandchildren, 14 step-great grandchildren, and one great-great 
grandchild, one brother; Robert (Virginis) Fritch, Lake Geneva. Majorie 
is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
She was preceded in death by a sister; two great-grandchildren, step-
grandchild, and step-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the 
Mesielwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, with the Rev. 
Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 4 until 
8 p.m. and at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time 
of service.
A memorial has been established in her name. 
The Sheboygan Press, February 8, 2004


MICHAEL MAURER    (d. 1902)

At the young age of 22 years and 25 days, Michael Maurer died at the home of 
his brother-in-law, Mr. Frank Hahemann from a four years illness due to 
consumption. The deceased was born on April 13, 1880 in town Russell and was 
the youngest of five children. His parents died some time ago, his father in 
1886 and his mother in 1888. During the last five years with a few interruptions 
with his brother-in-law. In the year 1900 he went out west to a health resort 
to find a cure, but his hopes were not fulfilled. The burial took place on 
Monday afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery with Pastor Roeck officiating.  
No newsapaper or date cited
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Michael Maurer
birth: 13 April 1880 Russell
death: 8 May 1902 Kiel, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1902 Kiel
father: Conrad Maurer
mother: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MICHAEL R. MAURER    (d. 1990)

Michael R. Maurer, 45, of 504 Chicago Street, Kiel, died Saturday morning, 
August 11, at Rockford, Illinois of an apparent heart attack.  
He was born December 26, 1944 at Sheboygan, son of Raymond and Vivian Schmidt 
Maurer.  He was a 1963 graduate of Kiel High School. On February 12, 1966, he 
married Patricia Lerch at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel. He was 
employed at Tecumseh Products in New Holstein for the past 26 years. In 1979, 
he received his Competition, National and Instructors license from Sports Car 
Club of America. He raced in the Tri-State area. He was a member of St. Peter’s 
United Church of Christ, Kiel and S.C.C.A.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia, two sons, Brad (Jill Roethel) Maurer, 
Kiel, Chad Maurer at home, one daughter, Courtney; his parents, Raymond and 
Vivian Maurer, of Kiel; father and mother-in-law, Sylvester and Victoria Lerch, 
of Kiel one brother, Richard (Jan) Maurer of Kiel; one sister, Mrs. Jean 
(Michael) Keinbaum of Kiel. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. 
Funeral services were held at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel with 
the Rev. Raymond Coombs, pastor, officiating. Cremation will follow. 
Kiel Tri-County Record – August 16, 1990


PATRICIA J. MAURER

Patricia J. “Pat” Maurer, 58, of Kiel, died peacefully, Saturday afternoon, 
Oct. 29, 2005, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the 
former Patricia J. Lerch, born Jan. 31, 1947 in Kiel, daughter of Victoria 
Mertens Lerch and the late Sylvester Lerch. Pat was a 1965 graduate of Kiel 
High School. On Feb. 12, 1966, she married Michael Maurer at Ss. Peter and Paul 
Catholic Church, Kiel. Her husband, Michael preceded her in death on August 11, 
1990. Pat worked at Lake to Lake, Kiel, for 30 years, retiring in 2003. She was 
a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel and the Tuesday Night 
Hickory Hills Ladies Golf League.  
Pat enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, golfing, 
traveling, gardening, especially her tomatoes, and socializing with her family 
and friends. 
She is survived by her two sons, Brad (Jean) Maurer of West Bend and Chad (Erica) 
Maurer of Neenah; three grandchildren; her mother, Victoria “Vicki” Lerch of Kiel; 
father-in-law, Raymond Maurer of Kiel; and special friend, Joe Schreiber of Kiel. 
She is further survived by her brothers and sisters, Kenneth (Cindy) Lerch of 
Sheboygan, Richard (Joanne) Lerch of Kiel, Katheryn (Loyal) Kattreh of Manitowoc, 
Shirley Buchman of Phoenix, Ariz; brother and sisters-in-law, Richard and Jan 
Maurer of Kiel, Jean and Michael Keinbaum of Kiel; numerous nieces and nephews, 
other relatives and many close friends.  
She was preceded in death by her dad, Sylvester Lerch, her husband, Michael and 
her sister, Mary Elizabeth.  
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, with 
the Rev. Catherine A. Carlson officiating. Interment will take place in the Kiel 
City Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press – November 1, 2005
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(31 Jan 1947/29 Oct 2005/SSDI)


RAYMOND F. MAURER

Raymond F. Maurer, 86, of 222 River Park Road, Kiel died peacefully Monday 
afternoon, July 10, 2006, at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.  
He had been a resident of Calumet Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein the 
past two years. He was born May 23, 1920 in Kiel, son of the late Frederick 
and Frieda Spindler, Maurer. He was a graduate of Kiel High School. Raymond 
married Vivian Schmidt in Junction City, Kansas on Dec. 28, 1942. Vivian 
preceded him in death on May 24, 2004.  
He was a veteran of the US Army serving during World War II fighting in the 
Battle of the Bulge. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Ray owned and 
operated Maurer Builders of Kiel all his adult life until his retirement. 
He was a life-long member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel where 
he was a former member of the church consistory and an usher, and was  a 
former member of the board of directors of Kiel Saving & Loan. He enjoyed 
spending time with his family, fishing and woodworking.  
Survivors include his children Richard (Jan) Maurer, Kiel and Jean (Mike) 
Kienbaum, Kiel and six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one step 
great grandson and one brother-in-law, Fritz Stoelting. 
He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Maurer, one daughter-in-law, 
Pat Maurer and one sister, Gertrude Stoelting.  
Funeral services will be at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel with 
the Rev. Judine Duerwaechter officiating. Burial will take place in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – July 13, 2006


RICHARD W. MAURER

Richard W. Maurer, 57, of 1043 Third St, Kiel died Monday afternoon, October 29, 
2007 unexpectedly at his home. 
He was born December 5, 1949 in Sheboygan, son of the late Raymond & Vivian 
Schmidt Maurer. 
Rich was a 1968 graduate of Kiel High School. 
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army with a tour of duty in the Viet
 Nam War. 
On September 15, 1973 he married Jan Boehm at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 
Marinette, WI. 
Rich was a third generation Maurer carpenter working with his father, who taught 
him the trade, for many years before obtaining Maurer Builders from his dad. 
He was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Jan, of Kiel, one son, Todd Maurer and 
his girlfriend, Jocelyn Wing of Madison, one daughter, Mandy Maurer of Sheboygan, 
one sister, Jean (Mike) Kienbaum, Kiel, nieces and nephews, Brad & Jean Maurer, 
Chad & Erica Maurer, Christine & Dale Krause, Amy & Jamie Endries and his mother 
and father-in-law, Bud & Delores Boehm of Marinette. He is further survived by 
his brothers & sisters-in-law, Judy Eckert, Eau Claire, Joyce (Craig) Butler, 
Menominee, MI, Nan (John) Kehoe, Marinette, Joe Boehm, Wallace, MI, Jane (Steve) 
Bowers, Pella, IA, many close & dear friends. 
He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Michael & Pat Maurer. 
Burial in the Kiel City Cemetery.
No newspaper or date cited


VIVIAN K. MAURER

Vivian K. Maurer, 78, of Kiel died Tuesday morning, May 14, 2002 at Care 
Partners, Kiel, where she resided the past two and a half years.
She is the former Vivian Schmidt, born Feb. 16, 1924 in Plymouth, daughter 
of the late Art and Luella Buchman Schmidt. She was a graduate of Plymouth 
High School. On Dec. 28, 1942, she married Raymond Maurer in Junction City, 
Kan., while Raymond was serving with the U.S. Army. Vivian was a member of 
St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, and a member of the Women’s Guild.
She enjoyed crafting, birds and bird watching, music and singing.  Her 
greatest joy was spending time with her family.  
(Survivors omitted for privacy).  She was preceded in death by one son, 
Michael Maurer, and one brother, Roger Schmidt. 
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at St. Peter’s United Church of 
Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond Coombs, officiating.  Burial will take 
place in the Kiel City Cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, May 15, 2002
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(16 Feb 1924/14 May 2002/SSDI)


MARY C. MAY    (d. 1996)

Mary C. May, 70, of Sheboygan and formerly of Kiel, died unexpectedly at her 
home Tuesday, May 16, 1996.  
She is the former Mary McCarthy, born Sept. 17, 1925 in Mellen, daughter of 
the late Louis and Edna Kelly McCarthy. She was a 1943 graduate of Mellen High 
School. On Jan. 25, 1947 she married William May in Plymouth. Her husband 
preceded her in death on July 9, 1974. She was employed with the US Postal 
Service in Kiel for 20 years, retiring in 1988.  
Survivors include one son, William L. (Roberta) May of Sheboygan; three daughters, 
Mary Ann (Joseph) Willinger of Kiel, Catherine (James) Rice of Milwaukee and 
Margaret (Donald) Hahn of Plymouth; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; 
and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers.  
Funeral services were held Monday at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel 
with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel City 
Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – May 23, 1996
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(17 Sep 1925/16 May 1996/SSDI)


PEARL F. MAY

Mrs. Pearl May, 95, a former Kiel resident, died Thursday morning at Valley 
Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth where she had resided for the past seven 
months.
The former Pearl McKellep was born Dec. 7, 1888, at Hulls Crossing, Sheboygan 
County, daughter of Harry and Ellen Willis McKellep, the first settlers on 
Crystal Lake.  Mrs. May was a graduate of Glenbeulah High School, class of 
1908.  She also attended Oshkosh Normal School.  She married William F. May 
on June 4, 1913, in Glenbeulah. The couple lived in Plymouth until 1940 when 
they moved to Kiel.  Mr. May died in 1955.  Mrs. May taught school at German 
Corners, had been a bookkeeper for Wolf Plumbing Co in Plymouth, and had 
assisted her husband in the upholstery business which they operated in 
Plymouth and Kiel.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, 
a 50 year member of the Plymouth Chapter of Daughters of the American 
Revolution, a 75 year member of the Rebekah Lodge.  She also belonged to the 
Royal Neighbors of Kiel, Kiel Historical Society, Frauen Verein, was a charter 
member of Kiel Senior Citizens, and a former member of Kiel Garden Club and 
the Kiel Homemakers.  
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Harriet Fisher of Sheboygan, Mrs. 
Francis (Helen) Gilboy of Plymouth, and Mrs. Alfred (Barbara) Henschel of 
De Forest; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-
grandchild.  She was preceded in death by a son, a brother, a half-brother 
and a half-sister.  
The funeral will be Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Kiel.  The Rev. 
Joel Anderson, pastor, and the Rev. Duane Hanson, will officiate.  Burial 
will be in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, October 11, 1984


WILLIAM F. MAY  (d. 1974)

William F. May, 57, of 504 North St., Kiel, a city mail carrier and 
World War II veteran, died of an apparent heart attack while walking 
his mail route on Tuesday afternoon.  
He was born January 9, 1917 at Plymouth, a son of Mrs. Pearl McKellep 
May and the late William F. May Sr. He was a 1934 graduate of Plymouth 
High School.  During World War II he served with the 32nd Division of 
the 127th Infantry of the US Army and was a member and assistant 
director of the infantry band.  He served in the South Pacific 
theater.
On Jan. 25, 1947 he married Mary McCarthy at Plymouth.  The couple 
lived most of their married life in Kiel.  He was the present master 
of Kiel Lodge 336 of F and AM, a member of the Tripoli Temple, the 
Wisconsin Scottish Rites, Wisconsin Consistory, Calumet and Sheboygan 
Shrine Clubs, a life member of the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Disabled 
American Veterans, a member of St. Peter Episcopal Church, Sheboygan 
Falls, and a member of Kiel Chapter 281 Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors are his widow; three daughters (private), and a son (private), 
all at home; a grandson; his mother, of Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Harriet 
Fischer of Kiel, Mrs. Francis Gilboy of Plymouth and Mrs. Alfred Henschel 
of DeForest.
Funeral services will be on Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
with the Rev. Howard Kayfer, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, 
officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.               
No newspaper named, 1974


WILLIAM F. MAY, SR.  (d. 1955)

Rites Held Wednesday For William May, Sr.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for William May, Sr., 77, who died 
at St. Nicholas hospital, Sunday. The services were conducted from the Presbyterian 
church by the Rev. Allen L. Bowe. Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. The Gutenberg
lodge (I.O.O.F.) of Shehoygan Falls had charge of graveside services.
He was born November 7, 1878, at Sheboygan Falls. He spent his early years at Falls, 
where he attended school.
Later he moved to Plymouth and started in the upholstery business which he conducted 
for 33 years. In 1910 he moved to Kiel and opened a shop.
He was married to the former Alfrieda Krueger of Sheboygan Falls May 7, 1902. She 
died December 25, 1911. June 4, 1913, he was united in marriage to Pearl McKellup at 
Glenbeulah.
Survivors include his wife; four children, Mrs. Harriet Fisher, Kiel: Mrs. Francis 
Gilboy, Plymouth; William May, jr., Kiel, and Mrs. Alfred Henschel, DeForest, also
eight grandchildren.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian church, Kiel; the Men's club of the church; 
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Gutenberg lodge, Sheboygan Falls, for 52 years; 
the Evergreen Encampment; Sheboygan Odd Fellow lodge; the Fraternal Order of Eagles 
(Hub City Aeire), Plymouth, and the Alice Rebekah lodge, Plymouth.
7-21-1955


CARL E. MAYER

Carl E. Mayer, 62, of 1230 6th St., Kiel, died Tuesday, April 4, 1995 of an 
apparent heart attack while vacationing in Las Vegas, Nev.  
He was born Sept. 16, 1932 in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late George 
and Paula Richter Mayer. He was a 1950 graduate of Kiel High School. On 
Dec. 10, 1955 he married Selma Awe in Plymouth. He was a self employed Morning 
Glory Milk Distributor for approximately 20 years. He then worked for Kohler 
Co. for 17 years, retiring in 1994. He enjoyed collecting vintage model cars, 
model trains and spending time with his family. He was a member of St. Peter 
United Church of Christ, Kiel, where he was the custodian for over 20 years 
and was a past consistory member.  
Survivors include his wife, Selma; eight children, Cindy Mayer at home, Dave 
(Bonnie) Mayer of Kiel, Lola (Steve) Schmidt of Howards Grove, Kay (Glen) 
Christel of Kiel DuWayne (Theresa) Mayer of Plymouth, Betty Zimmermann and her 
special friend Wayne Siefert, Judy (Bill) Lutz of Kiel and Linda (Brian) Manz 
of Kiel; and 10 grandchildren. He is further survived by four sisters, Marcella 
Klemme, Virginia Klemme, Irene Lindemann and Janice (LeRoy) Woelfel all of Kiel. 
Funeral services were held at St. Peter UCC, Kiel with the Rev. Raymond C. 
Coombs officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record - April 13, 1995


CINDY L. MAYER

Cindy L. Mayer, 51 of Kiel died Friday afternoon, July 27, 2007 with her loving 
family at her side at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a brief battle with 
cancer. 
She was born May 28, 1956 in Plymouth daughter of Selma Awe Mayer and the late 
Carl Mayer. 
Survivors include her mother, Selma Mayer of Kiel, six brothers and sisters, 
Lola ( Steve) Schmidt of Howards Grove, Kay (Scott) Schueffner of Pleasant 
Prairie and their children, Danny and Jackie Christel; DuWayne (Kay) Mayer 
of Lomira and their children, Heather and Craig; Betty (Wayne) Seifert of Kiel; 
Judy (Bill) Lutz of Kiel and their children, Adam, Greg and Jordan; Linda (Brian) 
Manz of Kiel and their children Blake and Derek. She is also survived by one 
sister in law, Bonnie (Richard) Silbernagel of Wausaukee and their children, 
Jennifer (Adam) Berndt, Christopher and Ashley Mayer. 
She was preceeded in death by her father Carl and one brother, David Mayer. 
Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper or date cited


J. FERDINAND MAYER

Died—Ferdinand Mayer of typhoid fever last Friday evening, he was only sick 
for about three weeks. Ferdinand was in the grain business with Heins and 
Mayer and was well known in the whole community. The funeral occurred on 
Monday at 1 p.m. His remains were laid at rest in the Kiel cemetery. Those 
attended the funeral from abroad were: Mr. M. Gottfried of Chicago, Mr. J. 
Schmalz, Chas. Mayer of Rockford, Hugo Reichel, Mr. Engel of Milwaukee, Mr. 
Lerch of Sioux City, H. C. Puls, C. M. Griem, Paul Mosch of Elkhart Lake.
Chilton Times, December 10, 1892


PAULA MAYER

Mrs. Mayer Dies Suddenly Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Paula Mayer, 68, of R. 2, Kiel,
was held Saturday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ,
the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiated and burial was in the 
Kiel Cemetery.
Mrs. Mayer died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at the home 
of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Woelfel, 
R. 1. Kiel, where she had been visiting.
She was born September 21, 1894, in the Town of Mosel, a
daughter of the late August and Dorothea Erbstoeszer Richter.
Her parents moved to the Town of Rhine when she was a young
girl.
On July 23, 1921, she was married to George Mayer, Town of
Rhine. They had lived in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc
County, for the past 30 years.
Mrs. Mayer was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ,
Kiel, and the Women’s Guild of the church.
Surviving are four daughters, a son, 20 grandchildren; a sister, 
Mrs. Rosa Boeldt, R. 1, Sheboygan.
11-29-1962
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Mrs. Paula Mayer, 68, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died Wednesday evening at the home of 
her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Woelsel, of Rt. 1, Kiel, 
where she had been visiting.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter United Church of 
Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in 
the Kiel Cemetery.
She was born Sept. 21, 1894, in the Town of Mosel, daughter of the late August 
and Dorthea Erbstoeszer Richter. She was married June 23, 1921, to George Mayer 
in Rhine Township. She resided in Rhine township until about 30 years ago.
Among survivors are one son, Carl, of Kiel; four daughters, Mrs. Ralph Klenne 
and Mrs. Donald Klenne, Mrs. Robert Lindemann and Mrs. LeRoy Woelsel of Kiel; 
one sister Mrs. Rosa Boeldt of Rt. 1, Sheboygan and 20 grandchildren. Three 
sisters, a brother and one grandchild preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 11 a.m. Saturday when 
the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until 
time of services. A church memorial has been etablished.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, November 23, 1962 P. 9