KIEL CEMETERY OBITUARIES WE - Z

FREDERICK P. WEGNER

Frederick "Fred" P. Wegner, age 81, of Kiel died Sunday morning, June 27, 2010 
at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center.
He was born April 6, 1929 in the town of Herman, son of the late Walter & Viola 
(Brass) Wegner.
Fred was born again of water and the Spirit as an infant on May 19, 1929 at St. 
John's Evangelical Church, Schwartzwald. He confessed his baptismal faith in the 
Rite of Confirmation on April 2, 1944, also at St. John's.
Fred was a 1947 graduate of Kiel High School.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country in the Counter 
Intelligence Corp., European Theater, from 1951 to 1953.
On May 8, 1954 he married Jacqueline S. Willadsen at St. Paul's Lutheran Church 
in Sheboygan Falls.
Fred was employed at Stoelting Inc, Kiel, for 44 years, retiring in 1991 as Sales 
Manager, Dairy Equipment Division.
During his employment at Stoelting Inc., Fred was an active member of the 
Wisconsin & U.S. Cheesemakers Association, the International Trade Committee of 
the Food & Dairy Industry Supply Association, the American Cultured Dairy Products 
Association, and served as a cheese judge for the Collegiate Dairy Products 
Evaluation contest. He saw a growth of export sales at Stoelting Inc., receiving 
the Presidential "E" in 1974 and "E" Star awards for excellence in export. He also 
introduced the cheese block former to U.S. market-Lake-to-Lake, as well as the 
introduction of "Verti-Stir" cottage cheese making system and the advancement in 
product engineering and design.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, having previously served as 
treasurer and council member, and actively participating in other church affairs 
until the time of his death.
He was a member of the Quit Qui Oc Monday night golf league and Crystal Lake Friday 
night couples league. He was a Secretary for both leagues.
During his lifetime he served as President of the Kiel Chamber of Commerce, Kiel 
School District Board of Education, Kiel Chamber Board of Directors, City of Kiel 
Advisory Committee, and Board of Appeals. He also was a member of The Kiel VFW Post 
#6707, and a volunteer and driver for the Kiel Senior Citizens program for many 
years.
Fred especially enjoyed golfing, including weekly outings with the "Trinity Trotters" 
and yearly couples golf trips to South Carolina and the Gulf Coast. He also enjoyed 
reading, traveling, playing cribbage, canasta and sheepshead.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Jacqueline "Jackie" of Kiel; two daughters, 
Wendy (John) Teisberg, St. Paul, MN and Jayne (Dean) Meyer, New Holstein; four 
grandchildren, Sasha (Brian) Kofke, Steamboat Springs, CO, Aric Streiber, rural 
Valders, Alicia Streiber, Vadnais Heights, MN, John Teisberg III, St. Paul, MN; 
five step-grandchildren, Eloise Teisberg (Ettore Giambetti), St. Paul, MN, Joshua 
(Sandra) Meyer, Fond du Lac, Jamie (Roberta) Meyer, LaVergne, TN, Andrea (Joshua) 
Ewald, Sheboygan Falls, Kate Meyer, Milwaukee; one great grandchild, Hawkin Kofke; 
and five step-great-grandchildren, Grace & Ella Meyer and Taylor, Owen & Chase Ewald. 
He is further survived by one brother, Edward (Isabel) Wegner, Plymouth; brothers-in-
law and sisters-in-law, Glenn (Fritzie) Willadsen, Sheboygan Falls, Betty Sippel, 
Plymouth, Sally (Tom) Reinemann, Sheboygan Falls; many nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, John Willadsen.
Funeral services for Fred will be held Friday, July 2, 2010 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 
387 Cemetery Road, Kiel with Rev. David Laabs officiating.
Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery.


AGNES WEISKOPF

Agnes Weiskopf, 81, of 1410 Hickory Lane, New Holstein, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 
1993 as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident.  
She is the former Agnes Hartmann, born  July 6, 1912 in the town of Schleswig, 
a daughter of the late William and Augusta Wagner Hartmann.  
On Oct. 13, 1928 she married Oris Polster in Sheboygan. He died August 24, 1929. 
On April 17, 1934 she married Clarence Weiskopf at St. Peter Claver Catholic 
Church, Sheboygan. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1984. 
Agnes was employed at the Calumet Homestead nursing home, New Holstein, for 17 
years until her retirement. The couple lived in Kiel for 53 years before moving 
to New Holstein in 1987. She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, 
Kiel, its Woman’s Guild and the Kiel Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.  
Survivors include her husband Clarence; three sons, Charles (Joyce) Polster, St. 
Anna; Vince (Rita) Polster, Kiel; Lanny (Violet) Weiskopf, Kiel; one daughter, 
Diane (Harland) Broehm, Appleton; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one 
brother, Ben Hartmann, Janesville; three sisters, Irma Willghnanz, Wauwatosa; 
Helen Schilling, Sheboygan; and Mathilda Nottling, Sheboygan; three sisters-in-law, 
Dorothy Weiskopf, Kiel; Betty Weiskopf, Sheboygan and Dorothy Gutschow, Kiel.  
She was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, one granddaughter and one 
great grandson.  
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 – December 2, 1993
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(06 Jul 1912/27 Nov 1993/SSDI)


ANNA WEISKOPF

Mrs. Anna Weiskopf, 67, of 1126 Sixth St., Kiel, died unexpectedly Wednesday 
morning at the home of a cousin, Mrs. Esther Laax at Johnsonville, Sheboygan 
County, where she had been living for the past four weeks. Death followed a 
heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. 
The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
She was born June 17, 1892, near Thorp in Clark County, daughter of the late 
Fred and Minnie Kasten Hansmann. She was married to Edwin Weiskopf at Kiel 
March 26, 1912, and the couple operated a farm in the Town of Schleswig. Mr. 
Weiskopf died in 1946 and in 1949 his widow moved to Kiel. She was a member 
of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel.
Survivors include several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and cousins. She 
was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 7, 1960 P. 18


CLARENCE WEISKOPF

Clarence “Whitey” Weiskopf of 1410 Hickory Lane, New Holstein, died Tuesday 
morning, December 14, 1993, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, from injuries 
sustained in an auto accident on November 27.  
He was born August 14, 1908 in Brookfield, son of the late Jacob and Louise 
Mathies Weiskopf. On April 17, 1934 he married Agnes Hartmann at St. Peter 
Claver Catholic Church, Sheboygan.  e was employed at Kohler Company for 
approximately 16 years until his retirement. The couple lived in Kiel for 53 
years moving to New Holstein in 1987. His wife Agnes preceded him in death on 
November 27, 1993. He was a member of St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel.  
Survivors include three sons, Charles (Joyce) Polster, St. Anna; Vince (Rita) 
Polster, Kiel; Lanny (Violet) Weiskopf, Kiel; one daughter, Diane (Harland) 
Broehm, Appleton; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; three sisters-in-
law, Dorothy Weiskopf, Kiel; Betty Weiskopf, Sheboygan; and Dorothy Gutschow, 
Kiel. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, one great grandson, three 
brothers and one sister. 
Funeral services will be at St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond C. 
Coombs, pastor officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel City Cemetery. 
Kiel Tri-County Record – December 16, 1993
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(14 Aug 1908/14 Dec 1993/SSDI)


DOROTHY V. WEISKOPF

Dorothy V Weiskopf, 92, formerly of Kiel, died Saturday evening Aug. 3, 2002 
at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident for 
the past four years. She is the former Dorothy Voland, born Sept. 9, 1909 in 
the Town of Mosel in Sheboygan County, daughter of the late Oscar and Alvina 
Weigand Voland.  On Nov. 7, 1936, she married Elmer Weiskopf in the Town of 
Mosel and he preceded her in death on April 2, 1984.
Dorothy was a member of St. Peters UCC, Kiel, where she belonged to the 
Women’s Guild and the Senior Social.  She also was a very active member of 
the Kasper Beckle Wilkens Unit 99 of the American Legion Auxiliary since 
1945. Serving as president since 1959, she also held the offices of secretary 
and sergeant at arms.  Dorothy was a past Sixth District Child Welfare 
chairman and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Manitowoc County 
Council, where she served as Sergeant of Arms and Chaplain.
Survivors include Dorothy’s nieces and nephews, and a special friend,(private).  
She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
The Sheboygan Press, August 5, 2002
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(09 Sep 1909/03 Aug 2002/SSDI)


EDWIN WEISKOPF

On Saturday evening Edwin Weiskopf, aged 57, who resided near Millhome, 
was fatally injured while walking on Highway 32 at about 8:15 o’clock.
The car that struck Mr. Weiskopf was driven by Gilbert Rehm of this city.  
Mr. Weiskopf died at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital on Sunday evening 
at 9 o’clock.
Mr. Rehm was cleared of all criminal liability in the death of Mr. Weiskopf 
in a juryless coroner’s inquest in the municipal court in Manitowoc Tuesday.
Authorities said that Mr. Weiskopf, who had been missing from his home for 
several days, was standing in the middle of the highway, as Mr. Rehm and his 
family drove along the highway. Mr. Rehm said he saw him stand there when 
he was 10 to 15 feet away from him, he swerved sharply, expecting Mr.
Weiskopf to stand where he was. Instead he started walking into the path of 
the car and was hit by the car’s right front fender.
The injured man suffered fractures to both legs, internal injuries and a 
skull fracture.
Deputy Sheriff Hilton Baumann who reported the accident to Sheriff Arthur 
Truttschel, said the injured man was taken to the St. Nicholas hospital 
shortly after the accident.
The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig on March 4, 1889, and 
following his marriage to Miss Anna Hansmann on March 26, 1913, the couple 
located on a farm 4 miles southwest of this city.


ELMER P. WEISKOPF

Elmer P. Weiskopf, 77 of 731 Center Street, Kiel, died early Monday morning 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton, where he had been a patient for 
three days. 
He was born January 20, 1907, in the Town of Schleswig, son of Jacob and 
Louise Mathes Weiskopf.  He attended district school.  Mr. Weiskopf served 
with the Army during World War II.
He and the former Dorothy Voland were married November 7, 1936, in the Town 
of Meeme.  The couple resided in Kiel, where Mr. Weiskopf was employed at 
A. A. Laun Furniture Company for 48 years. He retired in 1972. Mr. Weiskopf 
was a member of St. Peter UCC in Kiel.  He served as the first usher of the 
church, and was a former member of the Church Brotherhood.  
Mr. Weiskopf was also a member of the Casper-Bechle-Wilkens Post 99, American 
Legion, Kiel. He was also a charter member of the Kiel Order of Redmen and 
the Kiel Fire Department.
Surviving are his wife and a brother Clarence of Kiel.  He was preceded in 
death by a sister and two brothers.  
No newspaper named, April 2, 1984
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(20 Jan 1907/Apr 1984/SSDI)


JOHN WEISKOPF

CALLED BY DEATH.
John Weiskopf, an old and well-known resident of the town of Schleswig, 
passed away at his home on Thursday morning at the age of 69.
Cause of death was cancer of the esophagus. Decedent was born in 
0ppenheim, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, Jan. 1, 1853, and came to America 
in 1854 with his parents, who settled in Racine county. One year later 
they moved to the town of Rhine. In 1869 his father, John Weiskopf, 
bought an 80-acre farm in the town of Schlegwig, three miles south-east 
of Kiel, which later became the property of the son John, who resided on 
the place until his death. He was married in 1876 to Johanna Stallman, 
who died in 1913. The survivors are four sons, Edwin and William on
the old homestead, John in Kiel and Peter In Milwaukee. He also leaves 9
grandchildren and 2 brothers, Jacob of Milwaukee and Carl of Plymouth. 
The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, with services at the Reformed
church in Kiel, Rev. Rech officiating. Interment was in the Kiel cemetery.
Feb. 1922


WILLIAM C. WEISKOPF

William C. Weiskopf, 75, of the Town of Herman died at Rocky 
Knoll Sanatorium and Hospital where he had been a patient for 
10 days.  Born Nov. 8, 1885 on the homestead farm in the Town 
of Schleswig, he was the son of the late John and Johanna 
(Stallmann) Weiskopf.  He helped operate the homestead farm 
until 14 years ago when he moved to the Town of Herman to make 
his home with a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John 
Weiskopf. He was a life-long bachelor.
Survivors are his brother, John; nieces and nephews.  He also 
was preceded in death by four brothers.  
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in 
Kiel with the Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor of St Peter’s 
Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiating.  Burial will be 
in the Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, April 4, 1961


ARTHUR W. WEISSGERBER

Plan Last Rites Thursday For Arthur W. Weisgerber
Kiel—(Special)—Funeral services for Arthur W. Weisgerber, 
46, Chicago artist who died at home for a few years and then 
Deaconess hospital, Milwaukee, Monday afternoon, will be held 
Thursday at 2 p. m. at the Meiselwitz funeral home here, with 
burial in the Kiel cemetery. 
The Rev. Frank Lowenberg of Elkhart Lake will officiate. 
Mr. Weisgerber was stricken while returning to Chicago from a 
week-end visit at the William Cain home in the town of Russell 
and was taken to Deaconess hospital, where he died at 4 p. m. 
He was born December 4, 1893, in Milwaukee, the son of Carl and
Katherine Weisgerber. He was married to Lamira Cain April 28,
1923. The couple lived in Millhome for a few years and then
moved to Chicago.
Survivors are his wife, his mother, Mrs. Katherine Weisgerber
of Elkhart Lake; a son, and a daughter, two brothers, Charles 
and Walter, of Elkhart Lake; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Popp, 
Elkhart Lake, Mrs Athniel Stienecker, Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Mrs. 
Emil Scholz of St Louis.
Mr. Weisgerbcr was a World war veteran, and members of the
Kiel American Legion post will attend the services in a body.
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A. Weissgerber Buried Thursday
News of the unexpected death of Arthur Weissgerber of Chicago 
reached relatives and friends here on Monday. Mr. Weissgerber 
and son Leon William had been visiting his mother, Mrs. Carl 
Weissgerber at Elkhart Lake and other relatives in that vicinity
over the week-end. He became ill while enroute to his home and 
was taken to the Deaconess hospital at Milwaukee, where he passed 
away at 4 p. m.
Mr. Weissgerher was born December 4, 1893 in Milwaukee, the son 
of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weissgerber. During his boyhood he lived at 
Millhome, Manitowoc county. On April 28, 1923 he was married to 
Miss Lamira Cain of the town of Russell, and the couple moved to 
Chicago, where he followed his work as artist.
The deceased had been ailing for a long time, but his death came 
rather unexpectedly.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Leon William, and a daughter, 
Ethel, both residing at home in Chicago; his mother, Mrs. Carl
Weissgerber of Elkhart Lake; two brothers, Charles and Walter of
Elkhart Lake, and three sisters, Mrs. Alma Stienecker of Fort
Wayne, Indiana; Mrs. Albert (Lilly) Popp of Elkhart Lake, and
Mrs. Emil (Annie) Schulz of St. Louis, Missouri.
The body was brought to the Meiselwitz Funeral Home Monday evening, 
where the body lay in state until 2:00 o’clock this Thursday 
afternoon, and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. E. L. 
Lowenbergh of Elkhart Lake officiated.
Mr. Weissgenber was a World War veteran. He belonged to Co. M, 
Machine Gun Battalion, 3rd Division. He was drafted July 15th, 1918 
at Two Rivers, and discharged July 10th, 1919 at a Denver, Colorado 
hospital. - July 1940


KATIE WEISSGERBER

Mrs. Weissgerber Dies On Tuesday At Home In Elkhart
Elkhart Lake—Mrs. Katherine Weissgerber, 83, passed away at her 
home here Tuesday night following an attack of pneumonia.  Mrs. 
Weissgerber was born on Sept. 14, 1859, in the town of Meeme, 
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Schreiber.  She was married 
to Karl Weissgerber of Milwaukee and resided there for 25 years 
before moving to a farm near Kiel and later to Elkhart Lake.  
She was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed church of Elkhart 
Lake.  Her husband and three children preceded her in death.  
Surviving are five children, Karl at home; Walter of Milwaukee; 
Mrs. A. (Alma) Steinecker of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Mrs. Albert (Lillian) 
Popp of Elkhart Lake; Mrs. Emil (Anna) Scholl of St. Louis, Mo.; 
one brother, John Schreiber of Markesan, and four sisters, Mrs. 
Fred (Anna) Koethel, Mrs. Augusta Scheib, Mrs. Martin (Louisa) 
Gesch, and Miss Emma Schreiber; 19 grandchildren, and one great 
grandchild.
Funeral services will be held in the Robert Horneck Funeral home 
and at the Community church, Elkhart Lake.  The Rev. Frank 
Lowenberg will officiate, with burial in the Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, September 30, 1942


KARL WEISSGERBER

CARL FREDERICK WEISSGERBER DIES AT ELKHART LAKE
Carl Frederick Weissgerber, 78, died at his home at Elkhart Lake at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday following a lingering illness.
Mr. Weissgerber, who is well known in this part of the state, having conducted
a farm between Newholm and Cedar Lake for many years, was born on April 2,
1846, at Crossen, Germany.
He came to this country in August, 1883, and came directly to Wisconsin. He
was married to Miss Catharine Schreiber, and the couple lived on the farm near
Cedar Lake for many years. They moved to Elkhart Lake in 1919.
Deceased is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. A. Scholl of St. Louis,
Mo., Mrs. A. Stein?eken, of the Mission House, town of Herman, and Mrs. A.
Pott of Elkhart Lake; five sons, Max of Milwaukee, Otto of Sheboygan Falls,
Carl and Walter of Elkhart Lake, and Arthur of Chicago.
Funeral services will be held from the home at 1 p.m. Wednesday and at 1:20
p.m. at St. John's Evangelical church at Elkhart Lake. Rev. F. Zeh will offi-
ciate and burial will be made in Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press Telegram, Monday, November 24, 1924  p.13


CHRISTINE WENDLING

Mrs. Christine Wendling, 55 E. Chicago Street, Kiel, died Friday 
afternoon at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she had 
been a patient two days.
She was 67 years old.
The former Christine Schmidt, she was horn May 8, 1907, in Cleveland,
Ohio, a daughter of the late Michael and Charlotte Seibert Schmidt.
The family moved to New Holstein when she was a young girl.
On July 10, 1926, she married Melvin Wendling at New Holstein. The 
couple made their home in Kiel. He died January 26, 1961.
Mrs. Wendling was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel,
charter member of the Women’s Guild, and a member of the Frauen Verein.
She also belonged to the G. U. G. Germania Society.
(Younger survivors omitted for privacy)
She was also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Milton Jung of Elkhart Lake,
and Mrs. Henry Fromm and Mrs. Richard Mangan, both of Kiel, and a brother,
Michael Schmidt of Portland, Oregon.
Funeral services were held Monday at St. Peter UCC, Kiel, the Reverend 
John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.


EMMA WENDLING

Mrs. Emma Wendling, 78, of 627 3rd St., Kiel, died this morning 
at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital following an illness of two weeks. 
She was hospitalized 12 days ago following a stroke at her home.  
She was born Emma Schnuelle, Nov. 1, 1875, in the town of Herman, 
a daughter of the late Conrad and Wilhelmina Nagel Schnuelle.  
She lived on her parents’ farm in Herman until her marriage to 
Fred Wendling on Nov. 12, 1896.  The couple farmed near Louis 
Corners for a few years and then resided in Kiel for the past 53 
years where her husband, who died in July, 1928, was employed at 
the Kiel Woodenware Co. 
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Otto (Erna) Jaschob, and Miss 
Irmgard Wendling, both of Kiel; three sons, Melvin and Oscar, Kiel, 
and Roland, Valders; one granddaughter; one great grandson.  She 
was preceded in death by one son in infancy, five sisters and four 
brothers. 
Services will be held at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, Kiel, of which she was a member, with the Rev. E. L. 
Worthman, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, December 16, 1953


FRED WENDLING

Fred Wendling Dies At Home At Age Of 70
The death of Fred Wendling, aged 70, occurred at his home on Third street 
Sunday morning. He had been ill for about three months prior to his death. 
The deceased was born in Germany on Feb. 6, 1858. At the age of six years 
he came to this country with his parents, who settled in the town of Herman. 
Married in 1895 to Miss Emma Schnuelle of town Herman, he moved to a farm 
in Louis Corners, where the couple lived for four years.
Mr. Wendling securing employment in the Kiel Woodenware factory in 1900, 
he sold his farm and moved to this city, where he lived with his family 
until the time of his death. Six children were born to the couple, five 
of whom survive. They are Melvin, Roland, and Oscar, and Mrs. Otto Jaschob 
of this city, and Miss Irmgard, who is at home.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the local undertaking 
parlors and from the St. Peter Reformed church, the Rev. Otto Saewert 
performing the last rites. Interment was in the Kiel cemetery.
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Fred Wendling of Kiel, Passes Away on Sunday
Fred Wendling, 70, a pioneer resident of Kiel died there Sunday and 
burial will take place at Kiel. He was ill for thre (sic) months. 
Born in Germany he came to this country when six years of age and 
settled in the town of Herman, Sheboygan county. He was married to 
Miss Emma Schnuelle of that place in 1895 and lived on a farm at 
Louis Corners.
In 1900 they disposed of the farm and moved to Kiel where for twenty-
eight years he was employed at the Kiel Woodenware company.
Of the six children who were born to the couple, five survive besides 
his wife. They are three sons, Melvin, Roland, and Oscar all of Kiel 
and two daughters, Mrs. Otto Jaschob, Kiel and Miss Irmgard at home.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, July 10, 1928 P.2


HERMAN WENDLING

Herman Wendling, 84, a former Kiel resident, died Monday evening at 
Heritage Nursing Center, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann will officiate and burial will be in the 
Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the 
time of the service Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 14, 1972


HILDA WENDLING

Rites Held Tuesday For Mrs. Herman Wendling
Mrs. Herman Wendling, 61, died Saturday at Sheboygan Memorial hospital. 
She had been a patient there for two days. Funeral services were held 
at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. 
Vernon E. Jaberg officiated. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery.
Mrs. Wendling was the former Hilda Boege. She was born April 12, 1896 in 
the town of Schleswig, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Boege. She 
attended Kiel school and was married to Mr. Wendling of Kiel April 11, 
1931. They have lived in Kiel since.
Mrs. Wendling was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church 
and the Woman's Guild of that church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) - 1957


IRMGARD W. WENDLING

Irmgard Wendling, 74, formerly of 627 Third St., Kiel, died Friday night at 
Willowdale Nursing Home in New Holstein where she had been a resident for the 
past nine months. She was born in Kiel on May 15, 1908, daughter of Frederick 
and Emma Schnuelle Wendling. A graduate of Kiel High School, she was employed 
for many years in Kiel as a telephone operator. She later was employed at 
Kestell Furniture Co. in New Holstein until her retirement in 1974. Miss 
Wendling was a member of St. Peter United church of Christ in Kiel.  
Surviving is one brother, Roland, of Kiel.  She was preceded in death by two 
brothers and one sister.  
The funeral will be Tuesday in Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. John 
Baumann, pastor of St. Peter UCC, will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel 
Cemetery.
(No newspaper or date cited/from collection at Kiel)
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Irmgard Wendling, 74, formerly of 627-3rd St., Kiel, died Friday evening, April 
22, at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where she had resided for the past 
nine months.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The 
Rev. John Baumann will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Miss Wendling was born May 15, 1908, at Kiel, daughter of the late Frederick and 
Emma Schnuelle Wendling. She was a graduate of Kiel High School. She had been 
employed as a telephone operator in Kiel for many years and was later employed at 
Kestell Furniture Company, New Holstein, until her retirement in 1974. She was a 
member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include a brother, Roland Wendling of Kiel. She was preceded in death 
by two brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 4 p.m to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday 
from 9 a.m. until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, April 24, 1983 P. 3


JEROME F. "BUTCH" WENDLING

Jerome "Butch" F. Wendling, age 82, of Kiel, died at his home on Monday, 
July 12, 2010.
He was born October 29, 1927 in Kiel, son of the late Rudolph and Elsie 
(Kautzer) Wendling.
Butch attended SS Peter & Paul Grade School and was a 1946 graduate of Kiel 
High School.
He entered the U.S. Army on May 11, 1948 and was discharged as Sergeant First 
Class on May 14, 1952. He was in the 533d Military Intelligence Service 
Battalion, stationed in Linz, Austria. Butch attended school in Darmstadt, 
Germany from August 1949-October 1949 studying the German language, as well 
as the Administration School from January 1950-February 1950. He was very 
proud to serve his country.
On May 9, 1953 he married Janet Ann Flick at the SS Peter & Paul Rectory with 
Rev. F.X. Kheil officiating.
After high school, he was employed at the Kiel Woodenware and AA Laun Furniture 
Co. in Kiel. He retired from Stoelting Inc., Kiel on January 2, 1990.
He was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel and a former member 
of the Kiel Fire Department. He also was a member of local bowling leagues, 
Kiel Kiwanis Club, Rockea Hunting Club, and the Kiel Fish and Game.
Butch enjoyed pheasant and deer hunting with his brother Glenroy and his nephews. 
He also enjoyed playing cards, doing Circle-a-Word puzzles and watching sports 
on TV.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Janet of Kiel; his daughter, Patricia 
Ann Stephani and special friend, Andy Kugel of Shawano; one grandson, Jacob 
Stephani and special friend, Michaela Elliot of Green Bay. He is further 
survived by one brother, Rudolph (Barbara) Wendling of Kiel; seven sisters, 
Marie Kienbaum, Sylvia Anhalt, Barbara (John) Schwind, Delores (Anthony) Kauth, 
all of Kiel, Diane (Thomas) Twohig of Fond du Lac, Nancy (Robert) Weir of El 
Paso, TX, Elsie Arnold of Kiel; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Leroy Breit of 
Kiel, Carmen (Raymond) Hainzlsperger of Unity, Ellen Remus of Athens, Wayne 
(Patricia) Flick of Horicon, Marie (Ardie) Peterson of Abbotsford, Charles 
(Gail) Flick of Colby, Priscilla Adams of Chester, VA, other relatives and 
friends.
He was preceded in death by his step-father, Elmer Dedering; one brother, 
Glenroy (Elaine) Wendling; two sisters, Jeannette (Jack) Graf, Georgiana Breit; 
brothers-in-law, Arno Kienbaum, Alfred Anhalt, Allan Arnold; step-brother, 
Robert Dedering; and step-sister, Lois Dedering.
The funeral Mass for Butch will be celebrated on Friday, July 16, 2010 at SS 
Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 413 Fremont St., Kiel with Rev. Loren Nys S.D.S. 
and Rev. Judine Duerwaechter officiating. Burial will take place in the Kiel 
City Cemetery. 


LILLIAN WENDLING

Mrs. Roland Wendling, 56, a resident of the Town of Liberty, died early 
this morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering 
illness.
She was a former Sheboygan area rural school teacher.
The former Lillian Berg was born Jan. 25, 1908, near Valders, a daughter 
of the late Knute and Engeborg Berg. She attended the Liberty district 
school and graduated from Valders High School. She was also a graduate of 
Manitowoc County Teachers College,
On June 10, 1939, she married Roland Wendling of Kiel at the Valders 
Lutheran Church. The couple resided on the present Berg homestead from 
since their marriage.
Mrs. Wendling taught school for 26 years at Cedar Grove, Woodland Park, 
Sunny Crest, Niles and Louis Corners Schools. She received her bachelor of 
science degree from Oshkosh State College in 1961.
She was also a former Sunday school teacher and superintendent at Valders 
Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Wendling was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, and 
of the local Homemakers Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) - 1964
*********
Mrs. Roland Wendling, 56, of the Town of Liberty, died early Wednesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Untied Church of 
Christ, Kiel, the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in the 
Kiel Cemetery.
The former Lillian Berg was born Jan. 25, 1908, near Valders, daughter of the 
late Knute and Engeborg Berg. She attended the Liberty district school and 
graduated from Valders High School in 1926. She was a graduate of Manitowoc 
County Teachers College. She was married to Roland Wendling June 10, 1939, at 
Valders Lutheran Church. They farmed the Berg homestead. She received her 
bachelor of science degree from Oshkosh State College in 1961. She taught school 
26 years at Cedar Grove, Woodland Park, Sunny Crest, Niles and Louis Corners. 
She also taught Sunday school and was superintendent at Valders Lutheran Church. 
She was a member of St. Peter Church and of the local Homemakers.
Surviving are her husband; three brothers, Gordon Berg of Manitowoc, Sigward Berg 
of the Town of Liberty and William Berg of Milwaukee; seven sisters, Mrs. 
Christine McGarvie of Chicago, Mrs. Ida Milne of Santa Barbara, Calif., Mrs. 
Fred (Enanda) Sampe of Manitowoc, Mrs. Orin (Clara) Torrison, Mrs. Raymond (Ruth) 
Johnston, Mrs. Norman (Alice) Lenz and Mrs. Elmer (Marie) Dedering of Valders. 
Preceding her in death besides her parents was a brother, Carl Berg.
Friends may call after 3 p.m Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 
11 a.m. Saturday and from noon until time of service at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 18, 1964 P. 11
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Mrs. Roland Wendling, 56, a resident of the Town of Liberty, 
died early this morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
after a lingering illness.  She was a former Sheboygan area 
rural school teacher.  The former Lillian Berg was born 
Jan. 25, 1908, near Valders, a daughter of the late Knute and 
Engelborg Berg.  She attended the Liberty district school and 
graduated from Valders High School.  She was also a graduate 
of Manitowoc County Teachers College.  On June 19, 1939, she 
married Roland Wendling of Kiel at the Valders Lutheran Church. 
The couple resided on the present Berg homestead farm since 
their marriage.  Mrs. Wendling taught school for 26 years at 
Cedar Grove, Woodland Park, Sunny Crest, Niles and Louis 
Corners Schools.  
She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Oshkosh State 
College in 1961.  She was also a former Sunday school teacher 
and superintendent at Valders Lutheran Church.  Mrs. Wendling 
was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, and 
of the local Homemakers Club.  
Surviving are her husband; three brothers, Gordon Berg of 
Manitowoc, Siguart Berg, Town of Liberty, and William Berg of 
Milwaukee; seven sisters, Mrs. Christine McGarvie, Chicago, 
Mrs. Ida Milne, Santa Barbara, Calif., Mrs. Fred Sampe, 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Orin Torrison, Mrs. Raymond Johnston, Mrs. 
Norman Lenz and Mrs. Elmer Dedering, all of Valders.
Funeral services will be at St. Peters United Church of Christ, 
Kiel.  The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will officiate and 
burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, March 18, 1964


MELVIN F. WENDLING

Melvin Wendling, 62, died Thursday evening at his home, 
1027 6th St. Kiel. He had been in poor health for several 
months.  He was born Jan. 8, 1899, in the Town of Meeme, 
a son of the late Friedrich and Emma Schnuelle Wendling. 
He attended district grade schools, and married Christine 
Schmidt of New Holstein on July 10, 1926. The couple made 
their home in Kiel, where for 38 years Mr. Wendling was 
employed by the Kiel Woodenware Co.  
Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Betty) 
Mattes of Kiel; three grandchildren; two brothers, Roland 
of Valders and Oscar of Kiel; and two sisters, Mrs. Oscar 
Jaschob and Miss Irmgard Wendling, both of Kiel.
Sheboygan Press, January 27, 1961


OSCAR C. WENDLING

Oscar C. Wendling, 71, a former Kiel resident, died Tuesday afternoon at 
Willowdale Nursing Home in New Holstein, where he had resided for the past 
three years. He was born May 29, 1909, in Kiel, a son of Frederick and Emma 
Schnuelle Wendling. He attended Kiel Public Schools. Mr. Wendling was employed 
at Kiel Woodenware Co. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After 
his return from the service, he was employed at A. A. Laun Furniture Co., Kiel. 
He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel. 
Mr. Wendling is survived by a sister, Irmgard Wendling; and a brother, Roland, 
both of Kiel. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister.  
Funeral services will be at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. John 
Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel, will officiate. 
Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper cited, November 1980
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Oscar Wendling, 71, a former Kiel resident, died Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 4, at 
Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where he was a resident for the past 
three years.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The 
Rev. John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, will 
officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Wendling was born May 29, 1909, at Kiel, son of the late Frederick and Emma 
Schnuelle Wendling. He attended Kiel Public Schools. He was employed at Kiel 
Woodenware Company. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during 
World War II. After he returned from service, he was employed at A.A. Laun 
Furniture Factory. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include a brother, Roland Wendling of Kiel, a sister, Irmgard Wendling 
of Kiel, and a niece. A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Thursday and from 
9 a.m. until the time of services Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 1980 P.3



ROLAND WENDLING

Roland J. Wendling, 83, formerly of 627 Third St., Kiel, died Saturday evening, 
at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where he had been a resident for the 
past year and a half.  
He was born on July 8, 1904 in Kiel, the son of the late Frederich and Emma 
(Schnuelle) Wendling. He attended Kiel Schools. On June 10, 1939, he was married 
to the former Lillian Burg, in Valders. The couple resided in the Town of Liberty 
and moved to Kiel, in 1972. She preceded him in death in March, 1964
Mr. Wendling was employed at the former Kiel Woodenware Co., for 22 years, retiring 
in 1962. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, the Kiel Senior 
Citizens and the Senior Social Circle at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. He was 
also a past treasurer of the circle.  
Survivors are numerous nieces and nephews. Two sisters and two brothers preceded 
him in death.
A funeral services will be held at St. Peter United church of Christ, Kiel, the Rev. 
John Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.  
(No newspaper cited, May 21, 1988/from collection at Kiel)


SOPHIA WENDLING

CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Sophie Wendling, nee Schnuelle, aged 70 years, passed away on 
Monday morning, death being due to cancer of the stomach. She was 
born in the town of Herman on Jan. 26, 1856, and was married to 
Peter Wendling on Oct. 15, 1883. The couple, after residing in Green 
Valley, Shawano county, for some years, returned to town Herman in 
1892, where they lived up to the time of the death of Mr. Wendling 
14 years ago. His wife has since made her home in Kiel. She is 
survived by three daughters, Mrs. Robert Schmitt of Gillett, Mrs. 
Wm. Guese of Milwaukee and Mrs. H. Teathe of Oshkosh; two sons, Rud. 
and Herman Wendling of Kiel; three brothers, F. S. Schnuelle of 
Meggers, August of Kiel, and Simon of Postville, Iowa; two sisters, 
Mrs. John Holzman and Mrs. Fred Wendling of Kiel; also 16 grandchildren. 
The remains lay in state at the home of C. J. Meiselwitz, and funeral 
services were held at the Reformed church at 2 p. m. Wednesday. Rev. 
Rech officiated.
********
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schnuelle and daughter attended the funeral of the 
former's sister, Mrs. Sophie Wendling at Kiel Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 20, 1926 P.9


RUTH WENTWORTH

Miss Ruth Wentworth, age 62, who died at the University of Chicago Hospital 
Thursday was buried at the Kiel cemetery Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. Allen 
Bowe officiated. She is the sister of Mrs. F. K Falz of this city. She was 
secretary to Dean Harvey of the University of Chicago Medical School for 25 
years.
(No newspaper cited/written on obit 6-7-1962/from Kiel collection)


RONALD F. WERNER

Ronald F. Werner, 81, of Reading, Pa., died Friday, May 6, 2005 at Reading 
Hospital and Medical Center. He was born April 7, 1924 in Muskegon, Mich., 
son of the late Robert and Lena Erhorn Werner. He was a 1941 graduate of 
Concordia High School in Michigan and a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving 
during World War II. Ronald married Ruth H. Nagel, a former Kiel resident. 
She was a 1943 graduate of Kiel High School. Ruth preceded him in death on 
July 5, 1995. Ronald was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church of Laureldale, 
PA. He was employed 18 years by General Battery, before retiring in 1986. 
He was previously employed for 27 years as a credit manager for Seal Power 
in Muskegon, Mich.  
Survivors include one daughter, Carol Ann Gilmer of Temple, Pa.; two sons, 
Bruce A. Werner of Cincinnati, Ohio and Paul R. Werner of Battle Creek, Mich.; 
10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel 
with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will take place in the 
Kiel city Cemetery.  
(No newspaper or date cited/from collection at Kiel)


RUTH H. WERNER

Ruth H. Werner, 69, of Reading, Pa., died Monday morning, June 5, 1995 at the 
home of her daughter, Carol Gilmer of Womelsdorf, Pa.  
She is the former Ruth Nagel, born July 23, 1925 in rural Elkhart Lake (Ada), 
daughter of the late Raymond and Emma Wegner Nagel. She was a 1943 graduate of 
Kiel High School and a 1946 graduate of Deaconess School of Nursing in Milwaukee. 
She was a nurse at Wyomissing Lodge for 17 years, retiring in 1993. She was a 
member of Calvary Lutheran church, Laureldale, Pa.  
Survivors include her husband Ronald of Reading; two sons, Bruce (Lois) Werner 
of Cincinnnati and Paul r. (Alissa ) Werner of Battle Creek, Mich.; one daughter, 
Carol (Keith) Gilmer, Womelsdorf, Pa.; eight grandchildren and one sister, Leone 
(Kenneth) Dedering, Kiel.
Visitation was held Saturday at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel. Committal 
services followed immediately at Kiel City Cemetery, with the Rev. John Baumann 
officiating. 
Kiel Tri-County Record – June 15, 1995


ALBERT J. WETZEL

Albert J. Wetzel, 88, of 121 Fond du Lac Avenue, Plymouth, died at Plymouth 
Hospital early Sunday after being a patient there for one day.  
Mr. Wetzel had been a resident of the Plymouth Extended Care Facility for the 
past 11 months. Born January 27, 1886, in Plymouth he was a son of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Huldrich Wetzel. On May 22, 1915, he married Edna Schnell in Kiel. 
The couple lived in Kiel until 1923 when they moved to Plymouth, where Mr. 
Wetzel operated a shoe repair shop for 40 years. He retired in 1970.  
Surviving are his widow; two sons, Harold of Menasha and Clarence at home; a 
daughter, Mrs. Harry Schaap of Sheboygan Falls; three grandchildren; a brother, 
Fred of Kiel, and two sisters, Mrs. Alma Schnell of Plymouth and Miss Lillian 
Wetzel of Milwaukee. 
Funeral service was held Wednesday at Wittkopp funeral Home in Plymouth, the 
Reverend Lowell Ferguson, pastor of Salem United Church of Christ, Plymouth 
officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. 
Kiel Tri County Record – September 26, 1974


EDNA H. WETZEL

Mrs. Edna Wetzel, 81, of 121 Fond du Lac Street, Plymouth, died at the Plymouth 
Hospital, December 10. She had been ill for five weeks.  
The former Edna Schnell, was born April 18, 1896, in the town of Eaton, the 
daughter of Fred and Flora Miller Schnell. On May 22, 1915, she was married to 
Albert Wetzel in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County. They lived in Kiel 
before moving to Plymouth in 1923. Her husband died September 1974. Mrs. Wetzel 
is survived by two sons, and one daughter, Clarence of Plymouth, Harold of Menasha, 
and Mrs. Harry Schaap of Sheboygan Falls, and three granddaughters.  
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth with the 
Reverend Lowell Ferguson, pastor of Salem United church of Christ, Plymouth, 
officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – December 15, 1977


FRED WETZEL

Fred W. Wetzel, 90, a former Kiel resident, died Monday at the Hospitality Manor 
Nursing Home, Kenosha. 
He was born in Plymouth on March 12, 1888, a son of Huldrich and Johanna Lute 
Wetzel. On November 8, 1916, he married the former Hattie Ladwig in Kiel. She died 
November 7, 1963. Mr. Wetzel was a retired employee of the A.A. Laun Furniture 
Company. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.  
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Lester Wegner, Kenosha, Mrs. Glen Allen, Mt. 
Home, Arkansas, Mrs. Robert Stott, San Leandro, California, Mrs. Stanley Korbar, 
Milwaukee, and Mrs. Forest Severt, Rudolph; six grandchildren, and a sister, Miss 
Lillian Wetzel, Milwaukee.  
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Reverend 
John f. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial 
will be in the Kiel cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – May 4, 1978


HATTIE WETZEL

Mrs. Fred Wetzel, 72, of 804 Washington St., Kiel, died this 
morning at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein where she had been 
living since April. The former Hattie Ladwig, she was born in 
Milwaukee Oct. 31, 1891, a daughter of the late William and 
Augusta Duemke Ladwig.  She attended school in Kiel and on 
Nov. 8, 1916 married Fred Wetzel of Kiel. The couple has lived 
there since.  Mrs. Wetzel was a member of St. Peters United 
Church of Christ, Kiel, and of the GUG Germania.  
Survivors, in addition of Mr. Wetzel, are five daughters, Mrs. 
Lester (Harriet) Wegner of Kenosha, Mrs. Glenn (Viola) Allen 
of Wayne, Mich., Mrs. Robert (Norma) Stott of San Leandro, 
Calif., Mrs. Eldora Brown of Milwaukee and Mrs. Lucile Sebert 
of Wisconsin Rapids; six grandchildren; and a brother, Walter 
Ladwig of Sheboygan.  
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel.  Rev. Charles Koch, pastor of St. Johns United Church 
of Christ, New Holstein, will officiate in the absence of the 
Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peters Church.  Burial 
will be in Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, November 7, 1963


LESTER H. WETZEL

Lester Wetzel, 31, former Kiel resident, died Thursday at Long Beach, California, 
where he has resided the past five years.
He is survived by his wife, Helen; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wetzel, Kiel; 
five sisters, Mrs. Harriet Wagner, Kenosha; Mrs. Norma Stott, Oakland, California; 
Mrs. Viola Allen, Wayne, Michigan; Eldora, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Lucille Severt, 
Arpin.
Born in Kiel, he was a graduate of Kiel high school, and served in the army in 
World War II.  He was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church 
while in Kiel.
Funeral services were held in Long Beach, California, and the remains were shipped 
to Kiel for burial.
No newspaper named, November 6, 1952


BERNICE A. WICK

Bernice Wick, 89, of 631 Miller Ct. Kiel, died Thursday morning, February 9, 
2006 at her home after a brief battle with cancer. She was the former Bernice 
Streiber, born November 21, 1916, in the town of Rhine, daughter of the late 
Walter and Hattie Manz Streiber. Bernice attended Harrison Grade School and 
Kiel High School. On June 2, 1940, she married Gerald Wick at Holy Rosary 
Parsonage in New Holstein. The couple raised mink for many years. She worked 
at Sargento Cheese in Elkhart Lake for 15 years until retirement. After 
retirement she helped pelt mink at Silver Moon Mink Ranch in New Holstein. 
Bernice was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, the Women’s 
Guild & the Marsh Maid Homemakers.  
She enjoyed bowling with the seniors in New Holstein, golfing, gardening, crafts, 
traveling, sewing and crocheting.  
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Gerald, of Kiel, two daughters, Mary 
Ellen (Darwin) Matthies, Kiel, Sharon (Richard) Holzmann, Fond du Lac, five 
grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, 
Bryant and Gloria Wick, Howards Grove. She was preceded in death by one brother, 
Harley Streiber Sr. and one sister, LaVern Libke.  
Funeral services will be held at St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel, with the Rev. Catherine 
Carlson officiating.  Burial will take place in the Kiel Cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press, February 10, 2006
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married June 22, 1940


GERALD G. WICK

Gerald Wick, age 91, of 631 Miller Court, Kiel, died Tuesday, 
Jan. 29, 2008, at Willowdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 
where he had been a resident for the past 3 months. He was born 
March 20, 1916, in Ada, son of the late Henry & Clara (Silbernagel) 
Wick. Gerald attended Maple Corners School and Kiel High School. 
On June 22, 1940, Gerald married the former Bernice Streiber at 
the Holy Rosary Church. She preceded him in death on Feb. 9, 2006. 
Gerald worked for Hart Carter — Lawson Engine (Tecumseh) in New 
Holstein, Brillion Iron Works, and Vollrath Co. of Sheboygan until 
his retirement in 1980. During that time, he and his wife also 
raised mink for many years. He was a member of Saints Peter and 
Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, a former member of St. Ann Catholic 
Church, St. Anna, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 
The Mink Rancher's Association, St. Ann Redmen and area bowling 
leagues. In their free time, Gerald and Bernice traveled 
extensively. Gerald enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing 
and playing cards. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
He was preceded in death by his wife: Bernice; two brothers: Jim 
and Allen Wick; one sister and three brothers-in-law: LaVern and 
Rollie Libke, Henry Raeder, and Harley Streiber Sr. 
Funeral Mass for Gerald will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 
2008, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, with the Rev. 
Loren Nys officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel City Cemetery. 
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Meiselwitz-
Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel. In lieu of flowers, 
a memorial has been established in Gerald's name. 
Gerald's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. 
David Deubler and staff, the Kiel Ambulance Department, and 
especially the staff of Willowdale for the care and compassion 
shown to them and Gerald. 
Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 3, 2008 


SCOTT L. WIECK

Body of Missing Kiel Boy Found by Hunter
The badly decomposed body of a 12 year old Kiel boy, Scott Wieck, missing since 
September 29, was found in a wooded area near the Wisconsin-Michigan border in 
Marinette County. He was the son of Mrs. Dean Horneck of 809 Washington Ave., 
Kiel.
Authorities said a man looking for a good deer hunting location found the body 
about 6 1/2 miles east of US 141 in the Pembine area. Wieck, who has been a 
resident of the St. Joseph School for Children in Green Bay, had not been seen 
since he ran away from a cabin in the area after an argument with the school 
counselor who owned it. Authorities conducted a widespread search for two weeks 
before calling it off. Coroner Ken Mattison ruled Wieck's death was due to 
exposure.
Scott was born March 19, 1962 at Plymouth, the son of LeRoy and Marlene Grasser 
Wieck. He attended Kiel schools and the St. Joseph Home.
Survivors are his parents, three brothers, Russell, Daniel and James at home; 
his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grasser of Kohler and his paternal 
grandfather, Francis Horneck of Rt. 1, Elkhart Lake.
A family service will be held at 2 pm Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. 
The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, will 
officiate. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the 
funeral home.
Sheboygan Press, Saturday, Nov. 23, 1974 page 4


AUGUSTA WIEHER

Mrs. Augusta Wieher, 69, widow of the late Martin Wieher died early today 
at the Park Lawn Home for the Aged after a lingering illness.  A daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Krause, she was born December 26, 1885, in 
Chicago, Ill.  Prior to entering Park Lawn two years ago, she lived in 
Kiel for 16 years.
Survivors are one son, Martin of Kiel; two grandchildren; three sisters, 
Mrs. Roland Temme, Kiel and Mrs. Gustave Wirth and Mrs. Edward Murphy, 
Chicago, and a brother, William Krause, Kiel.  Her husband, Martin of 
Waukegan, Ill., preceded her in death.
Private funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 
Kiel.  Interment will be made in the Kiel Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, November 6, 1954


BARDEL WIESECKEL

Bartel (sic) Wieseckel, a well-known resident of the town of Schleswig, near Kiel, 
passed away on Saturday evening at 7 o'clock, after several months' illness. 
Decedent was born in New York, March 12, 1860, and after his marriage in 1889 to 
Anna Kistner the couple settled on a farm in town Schleswig. Mrs. Weiseckel died 
in 1918, and soon after he sold his farm to Fred. Kienbaum, but still lived on the 
place. He always enjoyed good health until several months ago, when he developed 
dropsy which cause his death as above stated. 
Mr. Wieseckel leaves one son, Henry of Plymouth, and one sister, Mrs. Victor Jeanty 
of the town of Russell. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning, interment being 
made in the Kiel cemetery beside the remains of his deceased wife. Rev. Rech 
officiated at the obsequies. 
Tri-County Record - March 20, 1924
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Mrs. A. Wieseckel and Mr. and Mrs. John N. Dickrell attended the funeral of 
Barthel Wieseckel(sic) at Kiel Tuesday.
Sheboygan Press Telegram, Thurs., March 20, 1924 page 2


HENRY WIESECKEL

Henry Wieseckel, 75, a resident of the Sheboygan County Hospital, 
died there early today.  Born June 27, 1892, at Kiel, he was the 
son of the late Bartel and Emma Wieseckel.  He attended district 
school.  Mr. Wieseckel never married. Only cousins survive.  
Funeral services will be held at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels with 
the Rev. Richard G. Baer, a chaplain at the County Hospital, 
officiating.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, May 28, 1968
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(27 Jun 1892/May 1968/SSDI)


EDWIN WIETING

Edwin H. Wieting, 75, of 2021 N. 20th St., Sheboygan, died 
at his home Sunday.  Mr. Wieting, a retired Town of Schleswig, 
Manitowoc County, farmer, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage prior 
to his passing.  Born at Brillion, Aug. 1, 1882, he was a son 
of the late Fred and Mary Schilling Wieting.  When a boy he 
moved with his family to the Town of Schleswig marrying the 
former Emma Schroeder of La Crosse, Oct. 22, 1913.  Following 
marriage, the couple operated the Wieting home farm, 2 1/2 
miles north of Kiel for 34 years until they retired and moved 
to Sheboygan in 1945.  He was a former clerk of School District 
3 in Schleswig.  
Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Henry Brunner 
(Lucille), Milwaukee; a son, Willard, on the home farm in 
Schleswig, and one granddaughter.  Also surviving are two 
sisters, Mrs. E. W. Tamm and Mrs. Irvin Wieting, both of 
Kiel.  
Services will be held at Bethel Methodist Church, Town of 
Schleswig, of which he was a member.  The Rev. Gerald Krause, 
pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be in Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, January 6, 1958


EMMA WIETING

Mrs. Emma Wieting, 95, a former Town of Schleswig and Sheboygan resident, died 
at Calumet Homestead Nursing Home, New Holstein, where she had lived for the 
past four years.  
The former Emma Schroeder was born Feb. 26, 1886, daughter of Julius and Amelia 
Zietlow Schroeder at Chaseburg in Vernon County. She attended school at Chaseburg 
and married Edwin Wieting there on Oct. 22, 1913.  
After their marriage the couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig, until 1945. They 
then moved to Sheboygan. Mrs. Wieting made her home here until 1971 and then moved 
to Milwaukee to reside with a daughter. Mr. Wieting died in 1958.
Mrs. Wieting was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Town of Schleswig. 
She was affiliated with the Women’s Society of the church, the Royal Neighbors, 
and originated the Better Homemakers Club.  
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Lucile) Brunner of Milwaukee; a granddaughter; 
a great grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. Benjamin Thomas, New Carlisle, Ind., and Mrs. 
Milton Timm, Kiel.  She was preceded in death by a son, six sisters and three 
brothers.
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Terry 
Underberg of Bethel United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel 
Cemetery.
January 22, 1982
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(26 Feb 1886/Jan 1982/SSDI)


HILDEGARD M. WIETING

Hildegard Marie Wieting, age 94, of Kiel, died Tuesday morning, June 5, 2012 
at Oak Creek Assisted Living, Kiel. 
She was the former Hildegard Buchholz born January 26, 1918, daughter of the 
late William & Alma (Perronne) Buchholz. Hildegard attended Kiel schools. On 
September 21, 1940 she married Willard E. Wieting in Urbana, Indiana. Willard 
preceded her in death on December 23, 1979.
The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig until 1960 when they moved to Kiel 
where Hildegard worked at the Kiel Middle School in the lunch program as a 
cook. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel and the 
Women's Guild at the church. Hildegard enjoyed spending time with her family 
and friends, especially her great granddaughter, Hilde. She also just welcomed 
her second great granddaughter, Adeline. Hildegard enjoyed cooking, baking, 
gardening, quilting, playing cards and traveling. 
Survivors include her daughter, Judith Gries of Kiel, granddaughter, Sarah 
(Adam) Wallander, Cato, great granddaughters: Hilde Marie and Adeline Gene 
Wallander, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in 
death by her husband, Willard, son-in-law, Eugene Gries, her sister & brothers: 
William (LenDoris) Buchholz, Anita (Lester) Schnell and Elmer (Ruth) Buchholz.
Funeral services for Hildegard will be held Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Meiselwitz-
Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel with Rev. Judine Duerwaechter 
officiating. Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery.


IRVAN F. WIETING

Ervin(sic) F. Wieting Passes Away Monday Morning
Ervin F. Wieting passed away at 6 o'clock Monday morning following 
a year's illness.
The deceased was born in the town of Mosel on Oct. 12, 1889, the son 
of Adolph and Elvina Wieting. He lived in New Holstein after the age 
of 4. Following his marriage to Lydia Wieting, the couple lived in 
the towns of Charlestown and Schleswig, and the past 4-1/2 years in 
this city.
Survivors include his wife: 3 daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Esther) Burgdorf 
and Mrs. William (Alice) Eimermann of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Eugene (Ruth) 
Schlichting of Richmond, Calif.; a son, Elmer at home; 3 grandchildren; 
his mother and 2 brothers, Alfred of Hilbert and Edmund of New Holstein.
Funeral services were conducted this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock by 
the Rev. Ernst J. Nelson at the First Presbyterian church. Burial will 
be made in the Kiel cemetery.


LYDIA L. WIETING

Lydia L. Wieting, aged 97, a former Kiel resident, died Thursday afternoon, 
July 27, at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where she had been a resident 
for the past 10 years. The former Lydia Wieting was born February 5, 1892, 
at Brillion, daughter of the late Fred and Mary Schilling Wieting. She 
attended the former Woodland Park Elementary School, Kiel High School and 
the Oshkosh State Normal School where she received her teacher’s certificate. 
April 3, 1913, she was married to Irvin F. Wieting at Bethel Methodist Church, 
rural New Holstein.  
She was employed part-time at the former Gessert’s drug store, gift shop and 
restaurant in Elkhart Lake for several years. For 18 years she was a Kiel news 
correspondent for the Sheboygan Press, Manitowoc Herald Times and the New 
Holstein Reporter. After their marriage the couple operated farms in the 
surrounding Kiel area. They retired and moved to Kiel in 1943. Her husband 
preceded her in death Sept. 1947.  
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel; a former member of the 
Presbyterian Women’s Association; a chairperson of Ruth’s Circle; foreign 
missionary secretary; and a member of the American Red Cross Association, 
Manitowoc County Homemaker Association, the General Arts Homemakers Club and 
the Kiel Garden Club.  
Survivors include one son, Elmer (Betsy), Indianapolis, Indiana; three daughters, 
Esther (Roland) Burgdorf of Kiel; Ruth Schlichting of Juneau; William (Alice) 
Eimermann of Sheboygan; 13 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 17 great 
grandchildren; and five step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 
one sister and one brother.
Funeral services were Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel with Rev. Barbara 
Horner-Ible pastor, officiating. Burial was in Kiel Cemetery.
********
(05 Feb 1892/27 Jul 1989/SSDI)


WILLARD WIETING

A 63-year-old Kiel Man drowned Sunday while ice fishing on Cedar Lake. The 
body of Willard E. Wieting of 819 Third St. was found late Monday morning by 
Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department scuba divers in about 20 feet of water 
in the northeast corner of the lake. Coroner Marion Cumming said there was 
about 1 1/2 inches of ice at the point where Wieting went into the water. 
Sheriff’s deputies found a hole in the ice and a pail about 130 yards from shore 
after Wieting was reported missing by his wife at 10:30 p.m. Sunday. They broke 
up the ice with a pontoon boat and found the body at about 11:15 a.m. Monday.
Mr. Wieting was born August 22, 1916 in the Town of Schleswig, a son of Emma 
Schroeder and the late Edwin Wieting. He attended Woodland Park School in the 
town of Schleswig and Kiel High School. On Sept. 21, 1940 he married Hildegard 
Buchholz at Urbana, Ind. The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig until 1960 
when they moved to Kiel. Mr. Wieting was employed at the Tri-County Co-op and 
later was custodian at the Kiel Elementary School. He was a member of St. Peter 
United Church of Christ, Kiel.  
Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Judith) Gries of rural Cato; 
his mother of New Holstein, and a sister, Mrs. Lucile Brunner of Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held at St. Peter United Church of Christ, the Rev. 
John Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.  
December 1979
*******
Willard Wieting, 63, of 819 Third St., Kiel, died Sunday, Dec. 23, at Cedar 
Lake.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter United Methodist Church, 
Kiel. The Rev. John Baumann will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Wieting was born Aug. 22, 1916, in the Town of Schleswig, son of Emma 
Schroeder Wieting and the late Edwin Wieting. He attended Woodland Park School 
and Kiel High School, and married Hildegard Buchholz Sept. 21, 1940, at Urbana, 
Ind. They farmed the homestead farm in the Town of Schleswig until 1960, when 
they moved to Kiel. He was then employed at Tri-County Cooperative and later as 
custodian at Kiel Elementary School. Mr. Wieting was a member of Ss. Peter 
United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Judith) Gries of rural Cato, 
his mother of New Holstein and a sister, Mrs. Lucile Brunner of Milwaukee.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 o'clock this Wednesday 
afternoon until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of 
service. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Wieting's name.
Herald Times Reporter, December 26, 1979 P. 3


CORD WILKENS

Cord Wilkens
birth: 16 November 1809 Hanover, Ger.
death: 24 October 1898 Kiel, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kiel, Wis.
residence: 1898 Kiel, Wis.
father: Cord. Wilkens
mother: Sophia
spouse: Sophia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HENRY WILKENS   (d. 1933)
 
Henry Wilkens, aged 84 passed away at his home in Maplewood, Missouri 
Sunday night as a result of heart disease. The deceased was born in 
Langwedel, Hanover, Germany, October 25, 1848, and at the age of 18 he 
came over to this country for the first time and located at New York. 
Mr. Wilkens made six trips back to the old country.
On September 5, 1886 he was married to Miss Louise Bischoff of Germany. 
After their marriage they located in New York and resided there for a 
number of years, and then lived in the state of Rhode Island for some 
time. After living in Rhode Island, they returned to Germany, and in 
1897 they came to Kiel, where they resided for 23 years.
Mr. Wilkens was a carpenter by trade and was employed for many years at 
the Kiel Furniture Company plant. In 1920 they disposed of their property 
here and moved to Maplewood, Missouri, where they have resided ever since.
Seven children were born to this union, of whom one daughter passed away 
in her youth. Survivors are: His wife, four daughters and two sons, namely: 
Mrs. Thomas (Catherine) McCullen and Mrs. John (Jennie) MacCauley of Pine 
Lawn, Missouri, and Mary and Elizabeth Wilkens, both at home; Henry of 
Milwaukee, and Christel B. of Kiel. Also six grandchildren and one sister, 
Mrs. Louis Huenerberg of Milwaukee.
The body arrived in this city on Tuesday evening by train and was removed 
to the home of Christel B. Wilkens, corner of First and Paine streets, 
where funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 1:30, and at 
2:00 at the St. Peter Reformed church. The Christel family were former 
members of that church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate, with burial 
in the Kiel cemetery. - 1933


HENRY WILKENS, JR.  (d. 1935)

Kiel—Henry Wilkens, 47, resident of Milwaukee and formerly of 
this city, passed away Monday at a Milwaukee hospital.  Mr. 
Wilkens was born Feb. 6, 1888, at Langwedel, Germany, the son 
of the late Henry and Louise Wilkens, former residents of Kiel. 
He came to this country with his parents as a child and the 
family lived in New York and Rock Island, Ill., before coming 
here.  Mr. Wilkens resided here until 1915, when he moved to 
Milwaukee.  As a young man he served in the United States navy 
for four years and traveled to Europe at the age of 21.  
On July 17, 1915, Mr. Wilkens was united in marriage to Miss 
Grace Honeywell of Plymouth and the couple have always made 
their home in Milwaukee.  
Besides his widow, Mr. Wilkens is survived by a brother, 
Christel B. Wilkens, of Kiel, and four sisters, Mrs. Catherine 
McCullons, Mrs. John S. McGauley and the Misses Mary and 
Elizabeth Wilkens of St. Louis, Mo. 
The body was brought to Kiel this morning and taken to the C. J. 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home where the Rev. E. L. Worthman will 
conduct funeral services Wednesday.  Interment will be made in 
the Kiel Cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, November 12, 1935


LOUISA WILKENS

Mrs. Wilkens Dies in South
Body Being Brought Here; Last Rites are Planned for Friday
Christel B. Wilkens of Kiel, received a telegram message Tuesday morning, 
informing him of the sudden death of his mother, Mrs. Louise Wilkens, 
which occurred suddenly early Tuesday morning, according to the message.
An hour before Mr. Wilkens had received a letter from a sister, to the 
effect that his mother and sisters were coming to Kiel to be present for 
his birthday, which occurs today (Thursday), August 9.
Mrs. Wilkens, who was before her marriage Miss Louise Bischoff, was born in 
Bromen, Germany, on September 28, 1862, and reached the age of 72 years. She 
was married to Henry Wilkens of Hanover, Germany, September 12, 1886, and the 
couple located in New York City after leaving Germany. From there the Wilkens
famiiy moved to Rock Island and several years later came to Kiel, where they 
resided 28 years.
Thirteen years ago, March 1921, the family disposed of their residence here, 
and moved to Maplewood, Missouri, where the couple has resided since. Mr. 
Wilkens preceded his wife in death, January 15, 1933, and since the death
of her husband, Mrs. Wilkens has made her home with her daughters in 
Maplewood.
Survivors are four daughters and two sons, namely: Mrs. Catherine McCullen, 
Miss Mary and Miss Elizabeth Wilkens, all of Maplewood, Mo., and Mrs. John
(Jennie) McCauly of Springfield, Mo., Henry Wilkens of Milwaukee and Christel 
B. Wilkens of here, and seven grandchildren.
The body will arrive in Kiel on Wednesday evening and will be taken to the 
home of Chnistel Wilkens at the corner of First and Paine streets, from where 
funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30, and at two o’clock
services will be held at the St. Peter Reformed church, with Prof. L.C. 
Hessert of the Mission House college, Franklin, officiating. Burial will be 
made in the Kiel cemetery in the family lot.
Prof. Hessert is serving the congregation of the St. Peter Reformed church 
during the month of August, in the absence of the pastor, the Rev. E. L. 
Worthman, who with his family is on a month’s tour of the east. Sept. 19, 1934


THOMAS WILKENS

Thomas C. Wilkens, 67, of 1032 5th St., Kiel, died early Monday morning, 
September 25, 1995, at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, after a lengthy 
illness. He was born July 8, 1928, in Kiel, son of the late Christel and 
Rose Geisen Wilkens. He attended Kiel High School. Tom worked at Stoelting, 
Inc., as a supervisor of machining for 42 years, retiring in November of 
1991. On October 23, 1948, he married Elaine Reichwaldt at St. Peter’s 
United Church of Christ, Kiel.  He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church 
of Christ, Kiel, where he served as an elder and deacon. He was one of the 
founders of the Kiel Area Historical Society.  
Survivors include his wife, Elaine; one son, Gary (Diane) Sheboygan; one 
daughter, Jody Avelar; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, 
Chris (Lois) Wilkens, Jr., Millhome; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in 
death by four brothers, Henry, John, Jerome and Robert. His two oldest brothers, 
Henry and John died in World War II.  
Funeral services will be held at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, 
with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs, pastor officiating.  Burial will be in the 
Kiel Cemetery. 
(No newspaper cited or date/from Kiel collection)
*********
Thomas C. Wilkens, age 67, of 1032 Fifth St., Kiel, died early Monday, 
September 25, 1995, at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, after a lengthy 
illness.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 1995, at St. 
Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel. Rev. Raymond C. Coombs, Pastor, will 
officiate with burial in the Kiel City Cemetery.
He was born July 8, 1928, in Kiel, son of the late Christel and Rose Giesen 
Wilkens. He attended Kiel High School. Thomas worked at Stoelting Inc., as 
a supervisor of machining for 42 years, retiring in November, 1991. On 
October 23, 1948, he married Elaine Reichwaldt at St. Peter's United Church 
of Christ, Kiel. He was a member of St. Peter's UCC, Kiel, where he served 
as an Elder and Deacon. He was one of the founders of the Kiel Area Historical 
Society.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine; one son, Gary (Diane), Sheboygan; one 
daughter, Jodi Avelar; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one brother, 
Chris (Lois) Wilkens Jr., Millhome; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in 
death by four brothers, Henry, John, Jerome and Robert. His two oldest brothers, 
Henry and John, died in World War II.
Friends may call at the church from 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of service.
A memorial has been established in his name.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family with the funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 25, 1995 P. A2
*********
Married Oct. 23, 1948


LUCILLE WILLIAMS

Relatives and friends here were shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. Arthur 
Williams, aged 26, a former Kiel resident, who passed away at her home in 
Oshkosh on Sunday morning following a lengthy illness.
The deceased is the former Miss Lucille Henschel, daughter of Mr. and (deceased)
Mrs. William Henschel. She attended school here. Her mother, the former Elsie 
Eimmermann died Jan. 12, 1935.
Survivors include her husband; three children; her father, and a brother Clarence 
Henschel.
Funeral services were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home this Wednesday afternoon
at two o'clock, with burial in the Kiel cemetery. - November 9, 1947


JOSEPH E. WILLINGER

Joseph E. Willinger, 87, of 1021 4th Street, Kiel died Saturday, June 4, 2011 
at his home. He was born December 8, 1923 in Plymouth, son of the late 
Joseph F. & Velma (Metz) Willinger. He was a graduate of Kiel High School. 
Joe served in the U.S. Navy from November 2, 1942-March 23, 1946 serving in 
the Pacific Theater as a qualified salvage diver with the UDT demolition team. 
He married Jess Uhlir in 1948. On January 25, 1975 he married Mary Ann May in 
Kiel. Mary Ann preceded him in death on March 25, 2009.  
Joe worked as a Tool & Die Maker at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein, retiring 
in 1989. He was a member of the Kiel VFW Post #6707, I.A.A.M. and the Kiel 
Fish & Game. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, hunting and fishing. Survivors 
include two sons, Chuck (Beth) Willinger, Waupun, Joseph Willinger, Stevens 
Point; four daughters, Kristine (Robert) Harley, Lake Bluff, IL, Connie 
(Michael) Steinhardt, Kiel, Dr. Barbara (Thomas) Karls, Kiel, Katie Willinger, 
Plymouth and seven grandchildren. He is further survived by one great-grandchild, 
other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. 
According to Joe's wishes there will be no services. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral 
Home, Kiel is assisting the family. 
Sheboygan Press – June 7, 2011


MARYANN WILLINGER

Mary Ann Willinger, age 59, 1021 Fourth St., Kiel, died Wednesday morning 
March 25, 2009 at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton.  
She was the former Mary Ann May born May 6, 1949, daughter of the late William 
and Mary McCarthy May. She was a 1967 graduate of Kiel High School and then 
attended UW Madison. On January 25, 1975 she married Joseph Willinger at First 
Presbyterian Church in Kiel. Mary Ann was employed at various businesses in the 
area including the Calumet County Nursing home in Chilton, Art Unlimited in New 
Holstein, and the Kwik Trip in Kiel. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and 
playing cribbage.  
Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Joseph; two sons, Chuck (Beth) Willinger 
of Waupun and Joey Willinger of Stevens Point; one granddaughter; four step-
daughters, Kris (Bob) Harley of Lake Forest, Illinois, Connie (Mike) Steinhardt 
of Kiel, Barbara (Tom) Karls of rural Kiel, Katie Willinger of rural Plymouth.
According to her wishes, there will be no services. Cremation has taken place. 
The Sheboygan Press, March 27, 2009


ARVIN H. WINKEL

Arvin Winkel, 74, of Kiel, died this morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital in 
Chilton, where he was a patient for one day.  
Born Jan. 21, 1911, in the Town of Schleswig, he is the son of the late Frank 
and Louise Balz Winkel. He attended schools in the town of Schleswig. He 
married the former Margaret Goebel on July 19, 1930, in the Town of Schleswig. 
After marriage, they farmed the Winkel Homestead Farm in the town of Schleswig 
until 1945, when they moved to Kiel. Mr. Winkel was employed at A. A. Laun 
Furniture Co, for 44 years until retirement in 1976. He was a member of St. 
Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel.  
Survivors include his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Arlyne) Collin of rural 
New Holstein; one son, Eugene of Kiel; six grandchildren and six great grand-
children; two brothers, Harry Winkel of New Holstein, and Arno Winkel of 
Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by a son and two brothers. 
Funeral services will be at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. John 
Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial 
will be in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper cited, Nov. 19, 1985
********
(21 Jan 1911/Nov 1985/SSDI)


EDDIE WINKEL

Edward Winkel, formerly of Kiel, was found dead on the floor of his Plymouth 
apartment by an acquaintance. The death is being investigated by Sheboygan 
County authorities. Chief Deputy Coroner Robert Sertich said four play is not 
suspected, but that the cause of death is being sought by the coroner’s office, 
the Plymouth Police Department and the Sheboygan County District Attorney’s 
office. Sertich said that Winkel died on or about January 31. Results of 
laboratory tests should be known in several days.  
Born on August 22, 1940, in Kiel, Mr. Winkel was a son of Arvin and Margaret 
Goebel Winkel. He attended public Schools in Kiel and served with the United 
States marines during the Korean Conflict for four years. He was employed as 
a truck driver for Cleveland Container Corporation, Plymouth.  
Survivors include his parents; a sister, Mrs. Roger Collin of Route 1, Kiel; 
a brother, Eugene of Kiel, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry 
Goebel of route 1, New Holstein.  
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz funeral home Kiel, the Reverend 
John Baumann, pastor of St Peter United church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. 
Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – February 9, 1978
********
[he died of bacterial meningitis]


FRANK WINKEL

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Frank Winkel, 83, at St.
Peter's United Church of Christ. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg was in charge of
the services and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. Mr. Winkel died
Friday afternoon at his home in Kiel after a lingering illness.
Born September 20, 1874, in Uckermark, Germany, he was a son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. August Winkel and came to this country with his parents at
the age of nine. The family located at Kiel and later at Howards Grove.
November 16, 1901, he married the former Louise Balz of Steinthal and the
couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1951. The couple 
farmed for 25 years in the town of Schleswig, where he also operated a
threshing machine. They moved to Kiel in 1928.
Survivors are his wife; five sons, Harry of School Hill, Roland of St. 
Nazianz, John of Sheboygan, Arvin of Kiel, and Arno of Louis Corners;
eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Herman
of Howards Grove and Ferdinand of Millersville. A sister preceded him
in death.
(no newspaper or date named)


LOUISE WINKEL

Mrs. Louise Winkel Dies At Sheboygan
Funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs. Louise Winkel, 81, 
formerly of 733 Chicago Street and who had resided at Good Shepherd 
Nursing Home, Sheboygan, since last August, died there last week 
Wednesday. The services were conducted by the Rev. Vernon Jaberg at 
St. Peter's United Church of Christ. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery.
Mrs. Winkel, nee Louise Balz, was born July 2, 1883, in the Town of 
Calumet, Fond du Lac County, daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth 
Manz Balz. She attended Schleswig district school and November 16, 1901 
was married to Frank Winkel of Schleswig at Kiel. The couple farmed in 
the Town of Schleswig until 1928 and then located at Kiel where Mr. 
Winkel died in 1958.
Survivors are five sons, Harry of School Hill, Roland of New Holstein, 
John of Sheboygan, Arvin of Kiel and Arno of Howards Grove, a step-sister, 
Mrs. Emma Dedering of Kiel. nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. 
Two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.


MARGARET W. WINKEL

Mrs. Margaret L.(sic) Winkel, 75, formerly of 213 Highway 149, Kiel, died 
Monday evening, at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where she was a 
resident of one year.  
The former Margaret Goebel, was born on Dec. 29, 1912 at Kiel, the daughter 
of the late Harry and Kathryn (Kocher) Goebel. She attended school in the 
Town of New Holstein. On July 19, 1930 she married Arvin Winkel at St. Peter 
United Church of Christ in Kiel. He preceded her in death on Nov. 19, 1985. 
Mrs. Winkel worked at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co., Kiel for a number of years 
and at the former Osthoff’s Hotel, in Elkhart Lake for 10 years. She was a 
member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, and the G.U.G. Germania 
Society, Kiel. 
Survivors are a son, Eugene (Corine) Winkel of Kiel; a daughter, Mrs. Robert 
(Arlyne) Collin, of rural New Holstein; six grandchildren; seven great grand-
children; three sisters, Mrs. Mavis Quandt of New Holstein; Mrs. Willard (Janet) 
Davis of Plymouth and Mrs. Oscar (Josephine) Stein, of Neenah. A son, a sister 
and a brother preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. John 
Baumann, pastor, of St. Peter United church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. Burial 
will be in the Kiel Cemetery. 
No newspaper cited, August 15, 1988


ANNA WINTER

Mrs. Carl (Anna) Winter, 72, of 640 Paine St., Kiel, died early today at 
St. Nicholas Hospital where she had been confined for a week following an 
accident in her home.
Mrs. Winter was born Jan. 12, 1884, in the Town of Calumet in Fond du Lac 
County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Reiss.  She attended 
the Garnet School in that area and on April 14, 1906, she was married to 
Carl Winter of Town of Rhine.  The ceremony was performed in the Town of 
Calumet.  Shortly thereafter they moved to Kiel where Mr. Winter was 
employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Co.
The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary April 15 of this year.
Survivors are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Norman (Ada) Mahn and Mrs. 
Hervey (Bernice) Reichel, both of Kaukauna, and Mrs. Clem (Carol) Sukowaty 
of Sheboygan; one son, Gaylord of Kiel; five grandchildren; one sister, 
Mrs. Carrie Maurer, and a brother, Paul Reiss, both of Kiel.
A sister and brother preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home. The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, Kiel, will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, May 5, 1956 – P. 6


CARL WINTER

Rites Held Here Monday Afternoon for Carl Winter
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Meiselwitz
Funeral Home for Carl Winter, 84, long-time resident of the city 
who died at the St. Nicholas hospital Thursday. He had been making
his home with a daughter in Sheboygan, as well as with other 
children in Kaukauna and California since the death of Mrs. Winter 
in 1956. The services were conducted by the Rev. Vernon Jaberg and
burial was in the Kiel cemetery.
Mr. Winter was born in the town of Rhine August 6, 1874. He was
married to Anna Reiss of Calumet April 14, 1906.  The couple 
celebrated their golden wedding in 1956.  The couple lived in Kiel,
where Mr. Winter was employed at the Wooden Ware Co. until his
retirement 19 years ago.
Surviving are a son, Gaylord, LaHabra, California; three daughters,
Mrs. Norman Mahl and Mrs. Harvey Reichel, Kaukauna, and Mrs. Clem 
Sukowatey, Sheboygan; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Augusta Pfeil, Sheboygan,
and Mrs. Lydia Roehr, Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by two brothers. - March, 1959


CAROLINE WISSLING

Mrs. Wissling, Formerly of Kiel, Dies at Milwaukee
Kiel. – Mrs. Caroline Wissling, aged 77, widow of the late Fred Wissling, 
a former Kiel resident, passed away at her home, 2719 A. N. 33rd street, 
Milwaukee, Monday at 9:30 a. m. after a brief illness.
The deceased, nee Caroline Brandt, was born in Lippe Detmold, Hohenhauzen, 
Germany, November 27, 1859. She was married to Fred Wissling of the same
township on November 3, 1878, and in April, 1892, the Wissling family came 
to this country, locating in Millhome where they resided several months.
For 31 years they resided in Kiel, where Mr. Wissling was an employee of 
the Kiel Wooden Ware company. Mr. Wissling preceded his wife in death on 
April 7, 1922. In 1923 Mrs. Wissling moved to Milwaukee, where she has 
resided up to the time of her departure.
Survivors are four children: Fred, William, and Mrs. Alfred (Tillie) Rogahn 
of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Adolph (Henrietta) Thuerrwaechter of Fond du Lac: 
seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock 
from C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home here, with burial in the Kiel cemetery, 
alongside the grave of her husband. The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of the 
St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church of this city will be in charge of 
the services. The body can be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday 
morning until the hour of services on Thursday afternoon. - 1936


FRITZ WISSLING

On Tuesday afternoon Fred. Wissling, Sr., one of the well-known residents 
of Kiel, passed to his reward at his home on Sixth street, after an illness 
of but a few weeks. The deceased was born on March 11, 1850, in Hohenhausen, 
Lippe-Detmold, Germany, where he grew to manhood. In 1878 he was married to 
Caroline Brand, and fifteen years later the family came to this country, 
settling in Kiel in 1893, where they have since lived. Their union was 
blessed with four children, all of whom are living. Mr. Wissling leaves to 
mourn, his wife and children, Mrs. Alfred Rogahn of Milwaukee, Mrs. Adolph 
Thuerwaechter of Garnet, Wm. Wissling at home and Fred. Wissling, Jr., of 
Milwaukee; and six grandchildren. The funeral will take place on Friday 
afternoon, with interment in the Kiel cemetery, Rev. Rech of the Reformed 
church officiating. - April 1922


ALICE WITTHUHN

Mrs. Alice Witthuhn, 68, of 928 4th Street, Kiel, formerly of Route 2, Kiel, 
died Thursday morning, March 24, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc, 
following a lengthy illness.  
The former Alice Schreiber was born on March 15, 1920 in Kiel, the daughter 
of the late Edwin and Martha (Holzer) Schreiber. She attended Pigeon River 
School in Cleveland. 
On Jun 10, 1939, she married Harry Witthuhn in the town of Herman. The couple 
farmed the Schreiber homestead in the town of Meeme. He died on September 17, 
1980.  
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Lucille Koenig, of Newton; two nephews, Charles 
and Jane Koenig, of Cleveland and Gerald and Ruth Koenig of Plymouth; three 
nieces; Ms. Dennis (Lois) Albright of Kiel, Mrs. Larry )Linda) Glamert of 
Sheboygan, Mrs. David (Paula) Arenz of Kiel; numerous great nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by a brother.  
Funeral services were held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Dean Roy 
Miller of Campbellsport, officiated. Burial was in Kiel cemetery.  
(No newspaper cited  - March 24, 1988 /from collection at Kiel)


HARRY WITTHUHN

Harry O. Witthuhn, 63, Route 2, Kiel, died September 17 at Sheboygan Memorial 
Hospital following a lengthy illness.  
He was born February 11, 1917 in the Town of Meeme, a son of the late Ernst 
and Adela Oehmichen Witthuhn. He attended district schools, and graduated from 
Howards Grove High School. Mr. Witthuhn served in the United States Navy during 
World War II.  
He married Alice Schreiber June 10, 1939, in the town of Herman. The couple 
farmed on the Schreiber Homestead in the Town of Meeme. Mr. Witthuhn also was 
employed as a commercial truck driver.  
His wife is the lone survivor.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The 
Reverend Dean R. Miller, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, Town of 
Herman, officiated. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – September 25, 1980
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Harry O. Witthuhn, 63, of Route 2, Kiel, Town of Meeme, died Wednesday, 
September 17 at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel. The Rev Dean Roy Miller, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, 
Town of Herman, will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Witthuhn was born Feb. 11, 1917, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late 
Ernst and Adela Oehmichen Witthuhn. He attended district school, Town of 
Meeme, was graduated for Howards Grove High School and served in the United 
States Navy during World War II. He married Alice Schreiber June 10, 1939, 
in the Town of Herman. After marriage they settled on the Schreiber homestead 
farm, Town of Meeme, and Mr. Witthuhn was a commercial truck driver.
Surviving is his wife, Alice. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, adter 4 p.m. Friday and 
Saturday from 9 a.m until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, September 18, 1980 P.3


ANNA WITTROCK

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Wittrock, 86, of Kiel who died Thursday 
will be held Sunday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, the Rev. E. C. 
Worthman of Kiel officiating with burial in Kiel cemetery.          
She was born in Germany on Nov. 14, 1863, where she was married to Henry 
Wittrock on May 2, 1882. The couple came to this county the same year and 
soon after settled in Kiel. Mr. Wittrock died in 1930. Since the death of 
her son, Carl, in January, Mrs. Wittrock made her home with a son-in-law 
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Krostag until Monday of this week when she went 
to the home of another daughter, Mrs. Reinholdt Hildebrandt in New 
Holstein.  
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Hildebrandt, Mrs. Krostag, and Mrs. 
Henry Jochmann of Kiel, and a son, Henry, of Kiel.  Three sons, three 
sisters and one brother preceded her in death.  Seven grandchildren also 
survive.  Mrs. Wittrock was a member of the American Legion auxiliary, 
and was a Gold Star Mother.
The Sheboygan Press, July 1, 1950


CARL WITTROCK

Carl Wittrock, 64, a life-long resident of Kiel, died suddenly Wednesday 
at his home, 222 Paine Street, Kiel.
He was born July 26, 1885, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wittrock. Prior 
to purchasing the Gores Ice Company in 1926 he was employed at the Kiel 
Table factory for several years. Mr. Wittrock remained active in the ice 
business until his retirement in 1940. He was unmarried.  
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Anna Wittrock, Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. 
Reinhold Hildebrandt, New Holstein, and Mrs. Edward Krostag and Mrs. 
Henry Jochman, Kiel, and a brother, Henry of Kiel.  
Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, 
Kiel, the the Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul 
Evangelical and Reformed church, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel 
cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press, January 19, 1950


FREDRICK WITTROCK

Frederick Wittrock, age 79, of 629 St. Paul, Kiel, died Saturday evening at 
the Calumet Homestead in New Holstein after a brief illness.  
He was born Aug. 17, 1925 in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late Henry and 
Marie Kattre Wittrock. Fritz was a 1943 graduate of Kiel High School. He was 
employed at Lake to lake in Kiel for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed 
hunting and fishing.  
Survivors include his brother, Herman Wittrock of Kiel; two uncles, Willard 
(Isabell) Keinbaum of rural Elkhart Lake and Arno (Marie) Keinbaum of Kiel; and 
aunt, Pearl Keinbaum of Kiel; and his cousins, Anita Jochmann of New Holstein, 
Irene Krostag of Kiel and Alice Krostag of Kiel
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, with the 
Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.   
Sheboygan Press, June 6, 2005


HENRY WITTROCK    (d. 1930)

H. C. Wittrock Dies Tuesday
After an illness of several months’ duration, Henry Carl 
Wittrock, 70, died at his home on Paine street here Tuesday 
afternoon at 4 o’clock. Death was due to a complication of 
ailments.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the C. J. 
Meiselwitz Co. undertaking parlors, with E. Meinardus 
officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.
The deceased was born Sept. 24, 1859, in Schleswig-Holstein, 
Germany, where he grew to manhood.
He was united in marriage to Miss Anna Bartels May 2, 1882, 
after which the couple left for America, settling first in 
Elkhart Lake. After a year there, they moved to Kiel, where 
for sixteen years he served as mail carrier. After that time 
he worked as mason. He had lived in retirement for a number
of years.
Besides his wife, he leaves to mourn his passing three daughters
and three sons: Mrs. Reinhold Hildebrandt, New Holstein, and Mrs.
Edward Krostag, and Mrs. Henry Jochmann of Kiel; and Carl, Hen-
ry, and John, all of Kiel. One son, Herman, lost his life in
France in 1918 during the World War. Seven grandchildren also
survive.


HENRY WITTROCK    (d. 1983)

Henry Wittrock, 87, of 108 Fremont St., Kiel, died Saturday morning at his home. 
He had been in ill health for the past several months.  
Mr. Wittrock was born Dec. 21, 1895, in Kiel, son of Henry Sr. and Anna Bartel 
Wittrock. He attended Kiel schools. Mr. Wittrock was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 
serving in Europe during World War I. He married the former Marie Kattre on 
April 23, 1924, in Waukegan, Ill. The couple settled in Kiel, where Mr. Wittrock 
was self-employed as a painter and trapper.  
Survivors include his wife, and two sons, Herman and Frederick, both of Kiel.
The funeral will be at Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. Joe V. Anderson, pastor 
of First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
(No newspaper cited  - April 23, 1983/from collection at Kiel)
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KIEL COUPLE GET LICENSE AT WAUKEGAN
Dispatches from Waukegan today to the Herald-News carry announcement of the 
granting of a marriage license in that city to Mis (sic) Marie Kaltreb (sic) 
and Henry Wittrock, both residents of Kiel, this county. The marriage, it is 
presumed was celebrated in that city. Both are well known young people of 
Kiel.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 25, 1924 P. 1


HERMAN WITTROCK    (d. 1918)

Cook Herman Wittrock Was Victim of Pneumonia While Serving in France
To our village during the past week came another sad message of a young 
man's life given in the service of his country, and to another sorrowing 
family our thoughts turn in sympathy. On Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Henry 
Wittrock received a telegram stating that their son Herman died of 
pneumonia, in France, September 27, almost immediately after his arrival 
there, it seems. He sailed September 13.
The greater part of the young man's life was spent in this village, where 
he was born January 20, 1887. Until the past year he was employed for 
several years in E. P. Baumann's meat market. His experience in this 
business led to his appointment in the army as cook for his company. During 
the summer of the present year he was drafted into the army, and called on 
June 28, to Camp Grant for training. Here he remained until he was sent 
overseas in September.
The day following that of Herman's departure brought his parents the 
information of their son Henry's departure overseas. Besides his parents 
and the brothers mentioned, he leaves two brothers Carl and John, and three 
sisters, Mrs. Ed. Krostag, Mrs. R. Hildebrand and Mrs. H. Jochmann.
1918


HERMAN WITTROCK    (d. 2009)

Herman Wittrock age 84 of Kiel died Friday afternoon, February 20, 2009 at 
his home.
He was born May 17, 1924 in Kiel son of the late Henry and Marie Kattreh 
Wittrock.
He graduated from Kiel High School.
Herman was employed at Kohler Co. for over 30 years until his retirement.
He was a veteran of U.S. Army during WWII serving his country in the Pacific 
Theatre.
Herman was a member of the Kiel VFW Post 6707 and also enjoyed fishing and 
hunting.
Survivors are two uncles; Arno (Marie) Kienbaum, Willard (Isabell) Kienbaum 
and one aunt, Pearl Kienbaum all of Kiel, one cousin Irene Krostag, his 
special friend, Rerbena Hall of Kiel.
He was preceded in death by one brother Frederick Wittrock.
Burial in the Kiel Cemetery.


JOHN WITTROCK

John Wittrock, 45, of 222 Paine street, Kiel died at the Veterans' hospital at 
Wood Saturday afternoon. He had been a patient there four weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Meiselwitz 
funeral home, the Rev. E.L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be at Kiel.
Mr. Wittrock served five months in the present war, having been inducted Oct. 1, 
1942. After his discharge he and his brother, Carl, conducted an ice business. 
Previous to his army induction he was employed in the shipping department of the 
A.A. Laun Furniture Co.
Survivors are; his mother, Mrs. Anna Wittrock; two brothers, Henry and Carl, all 
of Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Reinhold Hildebrand, Mrs. Edward Krostag and Mrs. 
Henry Jochmann, all of Kiel. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 31, 1944 P. 2


MARIE WITTROCK

Marie Wittrock, 86, a former Kiel resident, died Thursday morning, June 7, at 
Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where she was a resident since February 
of 1987. She was the former Marie Kattre, born November 19, 1904 in the town 
of Cato, Manitowoc County. On April 23, 1924, she married Henry Wittrock in 
Waukegan, Illinois. Her husband, Henry, died April 23, 1983.  
Survivors include two sons, Herman and Frederick, both of Kiel; six half-brothers, 
Roland Kienbaum of St. Anna; Arno Kienbaum of Kiel; Jerome Kienbaum of Kiel; 
Willard Kienbaum of rural Kiel; Walter Kienbaum of Rural Kiel; Harvey Kienbaum 
of rural Kiel, and one sister, Mrs. Elaine Kienbaum of rural Kiel.  
Funeral services were held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, with the Rev. 
Raymond C. Coombs, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. 
Burial was in Kiel cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, June 7, 1990


MATHEW WODACK

Mathew Wodack, 73 of 304 North Street, Kiel, died Sunday morning, Nov. 18, 
1990 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan after a bout with cancer.  
He was born Sept 9, 1917 at Milwaukee, son of the late Thomas and Caroline 
Hanson Wodack. He attended Sawyer Grade School in Sturgeon Bay and was a 1934 
graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School. On August 6, 1942, he married Mildred 
Petersen of Vigness Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Bay. He operated Matt’s Meat 
Market in Kiel from 1947 to 1957. He was also a meat cutter at various stores 
in the area until retiring in 1977.  
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. He served 10 years on the 
Kiel City council. As an alderman, he was responsible for and initiated several 
community projects, including holiday decorations and the safety patrol program. 
He was very active in the American Legion Post 99 holding the offices of Chaplin, 
post commander and commander. He was also a member of the Kiel VFW and Fourty 
and Eight and held various offices in each. He participated in Memorial Day 
services as speaker for several years in Kiel, Rockville and Louis Corners. He 
was instrumental in starting a church choir at Trinity Lutheran Church and in 
later years was a volunteer teachers aide at the Trinity Lutheran Grade School.  
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; one son, Larry (Sharon) North Fond du Lac; 
two daughters, Sandra (Russell) Wampler of Plymouth, Coreen (Gerald) Roethel of 
Westby; 11 grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers, Herman Wodack of 
Sturgeon Bay and John Wodack of Aurora, Colorado. He was preceded in death by 
two brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, with the Rev. 
Richard Warnke, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
(No newspaper or date cited/from collection at Kiel)


MILDRED WODACK

Mildred “Millie” E. Wodack, aged 86, formerly of Kiel, beloved mother and 
grandmother, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday morning, 
February 7, 2001 at Grancare Nursing Home, Fond du Lac. She is the former 
Mildred Petersen, born July 8, 1914 in Milwaukee, a daughter of the late 
Ernest and Frances Johnson Petersen. She was a 1932 graduate of Sturgeon Bay 
High School. On Aug. 6, 1942, Millie married Mathew Wodack in Vigness Lutheran 
Church, Sturgeon Bay. Her husband, Matt, preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 1990.  
The couple operated the former Matt’s Meat Market in Kiel from 1947 until 1957. 
Millie was employed at various retrial businesses including the former Jerry’s 
Meat Market in Kiel and Schulz’s Family Store in New Holstein. 
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel where she held the office 
of a past president of the Ladies Aid.  She was also a member of the Kiel 
Homemaker’s, past member of the Kiel VFW Auxiliary and a past member of the 
America Legion Auxiliary. Millie enjoyed sewing, cake decorating and playing 
cards with her friends.  
Survivors include her children, Sandra (Russell) Wampler of Plymouth, Larry 
(Sharon) Wodack of North Fond du Lac, Coreen (Gerald) Roethel of Westby; 11 
grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and one brother, Herbert A. Petersen of 
Sturgeon Bay. She was preceded in death by twin sisters, one brother and one 
granddaughter, Connie.  
Funeral services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, with the Rev. David 
Laabs, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel City Cemetery. 
(No newspaper or date cited/from collection at Kiel)
********
Mildred "Millie" E. Wodack, age 86, formerly of Kiel, beloved mother and 
grandmother went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday morning, 
February 7, 2001, at Grancare Nursing Home, Fond du Lac.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 10, 2001, at 
Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel with the Rev. David Laabs officiating. Burial 
will be in the Kiel City Cemetery.
She is the former Mildred Petersen, born July 8, 1914, in Milwaukee, daughter 
of the late Ernest and Frances Johnston Petersen. She was a 1932 graduate of 
Sturgeon Bay High School. On August 6, 1942, she married Mathew Wodack at 
Vigness Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Bay. Her husband, Matt preceded her in death 
on November 18, 1990. The couple operated the former Matt's Meat Market in Kiel 
from 1947 until 1957. Millie was employed at various retail businesses including 
the former Jerry's Meat Market, Kiel and Schultz's Family Store in New Holstein. 
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, where she held the office as 
a past president of the Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the Kiel Homemakers, 
past member of the Kiel VFW Auxiliary and a past member of the American Legion 
Auxiliary. Millie enjoyed sewing, cake decorating and playing cards with her 
friends.
Survivors include her children, Sandra (Russell) Wampler, Plymouth, Larry (Sharon) 
Wodack, North Fond du Lac, Coreen (Gerald) Roethel, Westby, Wis.; 11 grandchildren; 
ten great-grandchildren; and one brother, Herbert A. Petersen, Sturgeon Bay. She 
was preceded in death by twin sisters; one brother and one granddaughter, Connie.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel, on 
Friday from 4-8 p.m. and at the CHURCH on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of 
service at 10 a.m.
A memorial has been established for Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel.
Herald Times Reporter, February 8, 2001


LAWRENCE WOLLERSHEIM

Lawrence Wollersheim, 37, formerly of this city and recently operator of a 
cheese factory at Garnet, Fond du Lac County, died Sunday at St. Agnes hospital 
in Fond du Lac.  
Funeral services will be held at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. 
Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. 
He was born in St. Nazianz in 1912 the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wollersheim. 
He was employed at the White House condenser for 12 years and later for four 
years at the Manitowoc Ship Building company before moving to Garnet. In 1926 
he married Miss Verna Schmidt.  
Survivors are his wife, two sons, Lawrence Jr., 8 and Dale, 11 months; two 
daughters, Janice, 11, Sandra, 6; parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Wollersheim of 
near Kiel; four brothers, Arnold of Two Rivers, Alfred of this city, and Erwin 
and Frederick of Kiel.
(No newspaper or date cited/from collection at Kiel)


EDGAR B. WORDELL

Edgar B. Wordell, 70, 814 Cleveland Street, Kiel, died Monday at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital, Chilton, where he was a patient for nine days.  
He was born September 7, 1907, in Maple Grove, a son of Gustave and Bertha Riemer 
Wordell. On September 6, 1931, he married Linda Zahn at Trinity Lutheran Church, 
Town of Rantoul. The couple operated a farm in the town of Schleswig until retiring 
in 1970. His wife preceded him in death on August 7, 1970. On November 9, 1973 he 
married Edna Rabe at St. Paul Lutheran Church Sheboygan. The couple resided in Kiel.  
Mr. Wordell was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a former member of the church 
council and president of the congregation for six years, and a member of the Kiel 
Senior Citizens.  
Survivors are his widow; two sons, Karl of Wayside and Roger of New Holstein; three 
daughters, Mrs. Myron Loppnow, Mrs. Howard Lau and Mrs. David Brandenburg, all of 
New Holstein; 17 grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Andrew Bushmann, Mrs. Omar Fischer 
and Mrs. Gordon Teppler, all of Manitowoc, Mrs. Arthur Voelker of Sauk City and Mrs. 
Walter Zimmerman of rural Reedsville.  
Funeral services were held March 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. The Reverend 
Richard Warnke, pastor officiated. Burial was in Kiel Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – March 16, 1978
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(07 Sep 1907/Mar 1978/SSDI)


LINDA F. WORDELL

Mrs. Edgar Wordell, 60, R. 2, Kiel, died Tuesday afternoon at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Wordell was born Sept. 13, 1909, in Calumet 
County, the daughter of the late Emil and Augusta Schmidt Zahn.  On Sept. 
6, 1931, she married Mr. Wordell of Maple Grove at the Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Town of Rantoul.  The couple moved to a farm in the Town of 
Schleswig in 1936. Mrs. Wordell was a member of the Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Kiel, and its Ladies Aid Society.
She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Myran (Janice) 
Loppnow and Mrs. Howard (Bonnie) Lau, both of New Holstein, and Mrs. 
Connie Sauermilch, Plymouth; two sons, Karl, Wayside (Brown County), and 
Robert, R. 2, Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Adolph Lau, Potter, Mrs. Melvin 
Dallmann, rural Brillion, and Mrs. Henry Swifka, Casco; three brothers, 
Arthur of Potter, Harold of Manitowoc and Armon of Chilton, and 12 
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday at Trinity Church in Kiel, with the Rev. 
C. L. Ryder, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, August 12, 1970


CARL F. WRIEDT

Carl Wriedt, 89, of 1021 Fourth St., Kiel, died at his home early this 
morning, following a short illness.  He was born in the town of Schleswig 
on Dec. 24, 1866, the son of John and Emelia Rades Wriedt.  He attended 
district schools in the township and was married to Miss Emma Henning, 
town of Schleswig, on Nov. 22, 1894.  The couple operated farms in 
Schleswig and the town of New Holstein, until 40 years ago when they moved 
to Kiel.  He was employed as a mason.  His wife died in June 1943.  He was 
also preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. 
Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, March 29, 1956


EMMA L. WRIEDT

Mrs. C. F. Wriedt Dies at Hospital Here on Friday
Kiel – Mrs. Carl Wriedt, 70, 1021 N. Fourth street, Kiel, passed away at 
Memorial hospital in Sheboygan at 2:45 p.m. on Friday where she had been 
confined for 10 days. Mrs. Wriedt had been in failing health for the past 
two years.
The former Emma Louise Henning, Mrs. Wriedt is the daughter of Christian 
and Louise Henning. She was born in the town of Meeme on March 22, 1873, 
and when she was 4 years old moved with her parents to a farm in the town 
of Schleswig.
She was married to Carl F. Wriedt of Town Schleswig on Nov. 22, 1894. 
Following their wedding they lived in Schleswig for a year where Mr. Wriedt 
was a mason. For 11 years they lived on a farm in Schleswig and from 1906 
to 1919 in New Holstein. In 1919 they moved to their present home in Kiel 
on N. Fourth street.
Survivors include her husband and two brothers, August of Kiel, and Rudolph, 
her twin, of Town Schleswig, and one sister, Mrs. Henry Radder of Town Eaton.  
One sister, Mrs. William Streblow of Plymouth, preceded her in death many 
years ago.
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral home in Kiel and at 2 o’clock in the St. Peter Evangelical 
and Reformed church. The Rev. E.L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be 
in the Kiel cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, June 19, 1943 – P. 2


JACOB WURSTER

On Tuesday evening at 10 PM in his home, Mr. Jacob Wurster 
died after a long struggle with throat cancer. The deceased 
was born on May 10, 1846 in Schoenburg, Wuerttenberg, Germany 
and came to America in 1893.  In 1897 he married the widow 
Caroline Kuhlmann and since then they have lived in Kiel or 
New Holstein where he worked as a shoemaker. He leaves behind 
the grieving widow, three children and eight stepchildren. 
The burial will take place on Friday afternoon from the house 
of mourning to the Kiel Cemetery with Pastor Rech officiating.  
A large army of the members of German War Veteran Association 
will bring to his final resting place. 
1916 - translated by N. Zimmermann
*******
From St. Peter Church records
Death date - August 15, 1916


META WYDNER

Mrs. Meta Wydner, 82, a former Kiel resident, died Tuesday evening at Calumet 
Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for the past month.  
The former Meta Brink was born Oct. 12, 1898, at Sheboygan Falls, to the late 
Karl and Barbara Roth Brink. She attended school at Sheboygan Falls.  
She was married to Roy Wydner on Dec. 29, 1924, at Waukegan, Ill. The couple 
lived at Sheboygan Falls until 1938 and moved to Greenbush, where they resided 
until they moved to Kiel in 1945. She lived in Kiel until 1970 and later moved 
to New Holstein. Mr. Wydner died in 1951. She was employed at Hansen Glove 
Factory, Kiel, and later at A. A. Laun Furniture Co., until retirement in 1968. 
She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel.
Mrs. Wydner is survived by two daughters; Mrs. Elroy (Vivian) Meiselwitz and 
Mrs. Randolph (LaVerne) Steffen, both of New Holstein; a son, John of Kiel; 12 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Madeline Kling of 
Appleton; one brother, Ervin Brink of Pasco, Washington. Three brothers and 
three sisters preceded her in death.  
The funeral service will be at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, with the Rev. 
John Baumann officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.


ROY WYDNER

The Rev. E. L. Worthman conducted funeral services Saturday afternoon from the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home for Roy Wydner.  Mr. Wydner died last Wednesday morning 
at St. Nicholas hospital.  He was 56 years of age.
Mr. Wydner was born at Leroy, Illinois, June 16, 1894, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
John Wydner. He moved to White Lake, Wis., and then to Sheboygan Falls, where on 
December 29, 1924, he was married to Miss Meta Brink.  The couple lived in 
Sheboygan Falls until 1938 when they moved to Greenbush.  In 1945 they moved to 
Kiel.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, one son, his mother, Mrs. John Wydner, 
Penville, Illinois; three sisters, Mrs. William James, Penville; Mrs. Roy Bishop, 
Leroy, and Miss Irene Wydner, Springfield, Illinois; and one brother, Ralph of 
Leroy.  His father and one brother preceded him in death.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
No newspaper named, January 3, 1951


CATHERINE YERKMAN

Death Notices
Catherine M. Yerkman, 70, formerly of Chilton, died Wednesday, 
Dec. 4, 2002 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton.
Kiel Tri-County Record – December 12, 2002
********
Catherine M. Yerkman, 70, formerly of Chilton, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 4, 
2002 at the Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. She had been a resident at the 
Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, for the past 29 years.  
She is the former Catherine Ripienski born March 22, 1932 in Chippewa Falls, 
daughter of Adelaide Ripienski.  She was a graduate of Cadot High School. 
Catherine was employed at various nursing homes in the area as a nurse’s aide. 
She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Chilton. While she was a 
resident of the Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, she led the rosary on 
Tuesdays at the center, made crafts and was involved in many activities.  
Survivors include her five children, George (Carol) Yerkman, rural Elkhart Lake; 
Celinda (Richard) Schwoerer, Manitowoc, Kathleen (Quent) Koerber, rural Chilton, 
Timothy (Jane) Yerkman, Golden, Colo., 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. 
She is further survived by two brothers, Emil Ripienske and Raymond Ripienski, 
both of Chippewa Falls, and three sisters, Agnes Cote, Chippewa Falls, Genevive 
(Ron) Parr, Eau Claire and Maryanne Novak, Stanley, Wis. She was preceded in 
death by three sisters and one brother.  
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St. 
Kiel with the Rev. Loren Nys SDS officiating.  
Sheboygan Press – December 5, 2002


FRED ZARNOTH

F. ZARNOTH SUCCUMBS DUE TO CAR ACCIDENT
Fred Zarnoth, aged 67, was fatally injured Saturday night near New Holstein, 
when the car in which he was a passenger collided with another automobile. 
He suffered a broken neck and internal injuries.  
Ervin Weiskopf, also from this city, driver of the car, suffered head and leg 
injuries when his car crashed into the rear of the car of Harold Matraver of 
Milwaukee. According to witnesses the Matraver auto was parked at the side of 
the road, while the driver changed a tire. Occupants of the Milwaukee car also 
suffered injuries.  
Mr. Zarnoth had asked Mr. Weiskopf to take him to Chilton, where he wanted to 
visit his son when the accident happened.  
Mr. Zarnoth was born in Germany December 13, 1874. He came to this country and 
resided at Hayton for a time. Since 1906 he had lived here, and was employed 
at the Kiel Wooden War Company during that time. On August 19, 1894 he was 
married to Miss Elizabeth Voigt of Chilton.  he preceded him in death August 22, 
1940.  
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Walter Hasche and Mrs. Paul Schroeder of 
Chilton and Mrs. George Hassler of Milwaukee; one son, Fred, Jr. of Chilton; 
five grandchildren; five brothers, August of Milwaukee, Carl of Charlestown, 
Gustave of Neenah, Emil of Chilton, and Albert of Coleman, and three sisters, 
Mrs. Fred Reichert of Kiel, Mrs. Adam Schwanz and Mrs. Fred Munger of the town 
of Chilton.  
Funeral services were conducted at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and burial was 
made in the Kiel Cemetery. The Rev. A. G. Schmid of New Holstein officiated.  
Pallbearers were Adolph Donath, Gustave Wagenknecht, Alex Stewart, Charles 
Petzold, Ed Bechle and Mr. Gerhardt. 
(No newspaper cited  - 1942/from collection at Kiel)


LOUISA ZARNOTH

Mrs. Fred Zarnoth, Sr., 66
Mrs. Fred Zarnoth, Sr. unexpectedly passed away at the St. Nicholas 
hospital in Sheboygan at 6:25 o'clock Thursday evening, following an 
operation for intestinal obstruction, which she had undergone earlier 
in the day. Mrs. Zarnoth had been moved to the hospital in the city 
ambulance that morning.
The deceased, nee Louise Voigt, was born in School Hill, in the town 
of Schleswig on November 7, 1873, the daughter of Peter and Sophia 
Beckmann-Voigt. In 1894 she was united in marriage with Fred Zarnoth of 
Hayton, Calumet county, and the couple resided there until 1906, when 
they moved to Kiel, where they have since resided at 722 St. Paul street.
Six children were born of this union, of which two preceded Mrs. Zarnoth 
in death. Survivors are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Walter (Minnie) 
Hasche and Mrs. Paul (Clara) Schroeder of Chilton, and Mrs. George (Hattie) 
Hassler of Milwaukee, and a son, Fred, Jr. at Chilton; 5 grandchildren; 2 
sisters, Mrs. David Juno of Chilton and Mrs. Martha Rickady of near Oshkosh, 
and three borthers, Otto, Peter and Ed. Voigt of Chilton.
Funeral services were conducted this Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2:30 o'clock at the St. Peter Evangelical 
and Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial was 
made in the Kiel cemetery. - August 1940


ELISABETH ZASTROW

Mr. F. Zastrow is grieving due to the sudden death of his wife on Saturday. 
She was in good health and doing her housework when he left to perform his 
duty as Deputy Marshal at the Choral Festival. Shortly thereafter, he was
informed that his wife was not feeling well, and he immediately returned 
home to find death body(sic) A heart attack had brought her life to a sudden 
end. The deceased, nee Ackermann, was born in the Town of Herman on March 7,
1851 and had reached the age of 50 years. She married Mr. F. Zastrow on 
March 24, 1871 and they lived for many years near Ada, later moving to 
Millhome and about two years ago to Kiel. The marriage was childless. Besides 
her husband, she leaves behind her mother, and six stepbrothers and sisters. 
The burial took place on Tuesday, with numerous mourners. A divinity student, 
C. Walenta officiated at the cemetery.
Kiel Record 1901
********
Mrs. Elizabeth Zastow the wife of Ferdinand Zastrow passed away 
suddenly on Saturday forenoon at her home in Kiel. A heart attack 
was the cause of her death.  She was a niece of J. M. Ackermann 
and she is survived by her husband but no children. The funeral 
will be Tuesday at Kiel.  
Plymouth Post, June 27. 1901
*********
STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. IN PROBATE.
In the matter of the estate of Elizabeth Zastrow deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of Ferdinand Zastrow of Kiel in said county, 
representing among other things that Elizabeth Zastrow an inhabitant of said 
county, on the 22nd day of June, A.D. 1901 at Kiel died intestate, leaving estate 
to be administered, that the said petitioner is the husband of said deceased, and 
praying that administration of said estate be to said petitioner granted.
It is ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said county court 
to be held on Tuesday, the 20th day of August A.D. 1901 at 10 o'clock A.M. at the 
office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county.
Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all 
persons interested by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to 
said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at 
Manitowoc, in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 23rd day of July A.D., 1901.
By the Court.
J.S. Anderson, County Judge.
Baensch & Kelley, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 8, 1901 P. 3


FERDINAND ZASTROW

KIEL OFFICIAL DIES
President F. Zastrow Suddenly Succumbs At The Krueger Picnic on Sunday Last
DEATH WAS DUE TO HEART DISEASE
Was a Member of the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors for Many Years 
and President of Village
The festivities of the German War Veterans at Kiel were marred on Sunday 
afternoon last by the sudden death of Ferdinand Zastrow, president of the 
village and prominent citizen of the town. Members of the Krueger Verein 
from Kiel, Sheboygan. Manitowoc and Plymouth met for their annual picnic 
at Meyer’s Park in the village and all were in the best of spirits until 
this sad and unfortunate death occurred. Addresses had been made by Max 
Hottellot of Milwaukee and Gustave Guenther of Chilton which were followed 
by Mr. Zastrow, who in the best of spirits, welcomed the visitors to the town. 
He seemed in the best of health and made a splendid impression on his hearers. 
When he completed his speech he stepped from the platform and mingled with 
the large crowed for a short time and then joined the singing society of 
which he was a member. They sang one song and as they began another Mr. 
Zastrow faltered, dropped his book from his hand and then fell dead. Physicians 
were summoned at once, but he was past all medical aid.
A peculiar coincidence is that the deceased wife of Mr. Zastrow met her death 
exactly under similar circumstances in 1901. It was the occasion of a big 
saengerfest at Kiel and she was stricken with heart failure while working in 
the kitchen and dropped over dead.
There are no other known relatives. For the past three years Mr. Zastrow has 
been president of the village. Prior to that time he was chairman of the town 
of Schleswig and of the village of Kiel, representing these two until in the 
county board of supervisors for several years. In politics he was a democrat.
The deceased was a member of the Kiel lodge of Oddfellows who had charge of 
the funeral which took place Wednesday afternoon.
Chilton, Wis., Saturday, August 13, 1910
********
On Sunday afternoon, Mr. Ferdinand Zastrow, our village president who is 
beloved and respected by all, was at the Krieger festival where he was singing 
with the men’s choir. During the song he died suddenly due to a brain stroke.  
The deceased who is also well known outside of our county had reached the age 
of 63 years, 2 months and 19 days. He was born in Germany and came to America 
as a young man. In 1861 he married Miss Ackermann at Niagara, New York and later 
they came to Town Schleswig where he owned a farm for many years. After he sold 
the farm he moved to Ada where he lived for several years.  About 11 years ago 
he moved to Kiel. The marriage was childless and his wife died on June 23, 1901 
in a similar way at her home from a stroke while he was at the song festival.  
Mr. Zastrow held several official posts in town Schleswig, chairman, assessor, 
and during his time in Kiel as village trustee and supervisor. At the time of 
his death, he was in the third term as village president. He was a long time 
member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and the Men’s Choir and was the treasurer of 
both organizations.  
The deceased is survived by only one brother, who lives in Michigan, also an 
adopted daughter, Mrs. Louis Ohlemotz of Sheboygan. Beyond that untold friends 
who mourn his sudden death.
The burial took place on Wednesday afternoon from the deceased home, under the 
direction of the Odd Fellows Lodge. The Arion Band lead the procession to the 
Kiel Cemetery with the village members of the Men’s Choir, the Krieger Association 
and the fire department, where he was laid to rest beside his wife.  
No newspaper cited, 1910


EMMA ZENK

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Dec. 1905:
Mrs. Louis Zenk died last Thurs. in the Holy Family Hospital. 
This is the 3rd death within 6 mos. for the Zenk family. Mrs. 
Zenk was born 11 May 1878 in Town Rhine, Sheboygan County, 
and married Louis Zenk, Jr., on 26 May 1899. Her husband is 
currently bedridden from a stroke. Mrs. Zenk is survived by 
her husband, 2 small children, and her sorrowing mother in 
Kiel. The body was taken to Kiel and buried there Monday.
*******
Mrs. Ludwig (Emma Klein) Zenk
For the third time in the last six months, death has requested a
sacrifice of the Zenk family in that, on Thursday in the hospital
in Manitowoc, Mrs. Ludwig Zenk died at the age of 26 years after
being ill for the last six weeks. The deceased was born in the
Town of Rhine and was married in the year 1899 to her now grieving
husband. The family lived in Kiel for many years and moved to
Manitowoc about four years ago, where they have lived ever since.
Besides her husband and two small children she leaves behind her
mother, Mrs. Therese Klein, who lives near Kiel, and one sister
Mrs. G. Casper from Hilbert. The coffin was brought from Manitowoc
to the house of her mother from which the burial will take place
on Monday afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery. Pastor Rech (St. Peter
UCC) will officiate.
Kiel Record, 1905  translated from German
********
From St. Peter UCC Records:
Emma Kath. Klein
Born 3-11-1880 - Died 12-01-1905
Daughter Melinda Mathilda Zenk
Born 9-16-1900 and Bap. 12-16-1900


LUDWIG ZENK

Ludwig J. Zenk, 61, passed away at the home of Mrs. Theresa Klein, and his 
daughter, Mrs. Ira Charles, near here, Sunday morning, after suffering a heart 
attack. However, Mr. Zenk had been in failing health for the past three years. 
The deceased, the son of the lake Rev. Ludwig and Mathilda Zenk, was born in 
the town of Rhine March 19, 1873.  
He was married twice, his first marriage being to Miss Emma Klein of the town 
of Rhine on May 16, 1899. To this union two daughters were born. After his first 
marriage the couple moved onto the farm of Mrs. Theresa Klein, mother of Mrs. 
Zenk, and for four years they resided in Manitowoc. Mrs. Zenk passed away 
December 1, 1905.  
Mr. Zenk was married the second time to Anna Brieske of Elkhart Lake on May 14, 
1919, and they lived in Elkhart Lake a number of years. The second Mrs. Zenk 
passed away July 16, 1923. After the death of his second wife, Mr. Zenk continued 
to make his home with his mother-in-law, Mrs. Klein, and his daughter, Mrs. 
Charles.  
Survivors are two daughters of his first marriage, Mrs. Albert (Malinda) Laack 
of Plymouth, and Mrs. Ira (Erna) Charles of near here; two grandsons, Allen Laack 
and Merlyn Charles; four brothers, the Rev. Gustave Zenk of Lodi, Calif., Albert 
of Manitowoc, Henry of Eureka, S.D., and the Rev Calvin Zenk of Madison; and two 
sisters, the Misses Louise and Martha Zenk of Milwaukee. One brother, Rev. William 
Zenk of Campbellsport, passed away March 10, 1937.  
Funeral services were held at C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home and from the St. Peter 
Reformed church.  The Rev. E. L. Worthman officiated and burial was made in the Kiel 
cemetery.
(No newspaper or date cited/from collection at Kiel)


BERTHA ZERLER

Mrs. Robert Zerler, aged 65, passed away at her home near
Sheboygan at 11 p. m. Monday. The deceased was born Bertha 
Esling the daughter of the late Christian and Wilhelmina 
Esling, at Brandenburg, Germany, Dec. 23, 1868. At the age 
of fourteen she came to this country with her parents, the 
family coming directly to Kiel.
She was married to Robert Zerler of here April 10, 1890 and 
the couple moved onto a farm near here. Seven years ago they 
moved onto a farm in town of New Holstein and for the past 
five months have lived near Sheboygan.
Survivors are her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Adolph Bunge of
here and Mrs. Herman Lindemann of Rockville, thirteen nieces 
and six nephews.
Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 1:30
at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with burial in the Kiel 
cemetery. - 1934


DORATHEA ZERLER

Kiel--Mrs. Dorothea(sic) Friederika Wilhelmina Zerler (nee Peters) 
died on Friday at the age of 86 years, 6 months and 13 days.  She 
was born August 4th, 1824 in Rothemuehle, Pommern, Germany.  She 
was married to Friederick Zerler in 1849 and the family came to 
America in 1856. 
They first lived in Sheboygan and later were on a farm in Town 
Schleswig and then on a farm near Kiel.  They had 6 children of 
which one died as an infant. Her husband preceded her in death in 
1888. She suffered with rheumatism in her last years and old age 
was the cause of her death.  She is survived by four sons and one 
daughter, one sister, eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Plymouth Post, February 25, 1911


FERDINAND ZERLER

Ferdinand Zerler, aged 81, retired Manitowoc county farmer, 
died Sunday afternoon at Elkhart Lake, where he had been making
his home.
Mr. Zerler was born in the town of Schleswig in November, 1859
and spent his youth there. Later he farmed in the towns of Rhine,
Schleswig and Meeme. He was unmarried and the only survivor is a 
brother, Robert of Sheboygan.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock
at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home. Burial was made in the Kiel 
cemetery. - 1941


HERMAN ZERLER

Rites Held At Kiel For Mr. Zerler
Kiel, Wis—Funeral services for Herman Zerler, aged 83, who passed away at 
the home of his daughter, Mrs. John J. Klauck, 709 Chicago Street, this 
city, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Meiselwitz funeral home, the 
Rev. Frank Zimmermann, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, 
officiating. Interment was in the family plot at the Kiel cemetery.  The 
pallbearers were; Jacob Jugenheimer, Otto Stoelting, Gustav Stoelting, 
Oscar Graf, Ferdinand A. Steinhardt and Emil Schultz.
Survivors are on only daughter, Mrs. John J. (Eleanore) Klauck, of this 
city; three grandchildren; one great-grandson, and two brothers, Ferdinand 
of Elkhart Lake and Robert of Sheboygan.  His wife, the former Katherine 
Bauer, a son, Alfred and a daughter, Mrs. John (Amanda) Heyen, a brother, 
Julius and a sister, Mrs. F. C. Hannamann, preceded him in death.
Sheboygan Press, May 17, 1940


KATHARINE ZERLER

CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Herman Zerler passed away at her home on St. Paul st., on 
Sunday morning following a stroke which she suffered a week ago. 
She has been an invalid for the last twenty years. Mrs. Zerler, 
nee Katie Bauer was born in Dodge county, Feb. 26, 1856. On July 
8, 1882, she was married to Mr. Zerler. The couple have been 
residents of this city for many years. Three children were born 
to them, one son died in 1893 and a daughter passed away in 
Milwaukee in 1921. She is survived by her husband and one daughter,
Mrs. J.J. Klauck, and three grandchildren, on of whom is Mrs.
Harvey Jochimsen of New Holstein. The funeral services were held
on Tuesday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Rech. Burial was made in
the Kiel cemetery. - 1925


ROBERT ZERLER

Kiel—Robert Zerler, 80, resident of Plymouth, died at the St. Nicholas 
hospital on Thursday afternoon.  He had been confined at the hospital 
since Wednesday.  He was born on Oct. 20, 1864, on the Zerler homestead 
farm near Kiel.  On April 10, 1890, he married Miss Bertha Essling.  The 
couple resided on the homestead farm until 1924 when they moved to a farm 
near New Holstein.  They resided there for several years and then went to 
a small farm in Town Sheboygan.  Following the death of his wife 11 years 
ago Mr. Zerler went to live with an adopted daughter,  Mrs. Dora Mueller 
Nanz of Plymouth.  She is the only immediate survivor.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home 
in Kiel.  Burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.  The Rev. E. L. 
Worthman will officiate. 
Sheboygan Press, June 22, 1945


MABEL A. ZIELANIS

Mabel A. Zielanis, 94, of 524 River Terrace, Kiel, died Friday morning, March 15, 
1991, at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where she had been a resident the past 
7-1/2 years.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. Rev. 
Richard Warnke Pastor will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
She was born October 7, 1896, in Algoma, Wis., daughter of the late Herman and 
Henrietta Sperling Ziemer. Her first two years of schooling were in Algoma. After 
her parents moved to Medford, she attended Medford Elementary and High School, as 
well as the Taylor County Normal School. She also attended UW-Stevens Point. On 
May 28, 1941, she married Stanley Zielanis at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Medford, 
Wis. She taught for a period of 34 years in the Taylor County area schools and 
in the Villages of Westboro, Hannibal, Stetsonville and Rib Lake. She and her 
parents were member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Medford where she was very 
active in Sunday School work and the church choir. She also sang soprano solos 
at weddings and funerals and was a good vocalist who was able to impart good 
singing to the young people in her care. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Kiel, church choir, the Ladies Aid Society, the Kiel Study Club, Kiel 
Library Board, Kiel Historical Society, Manitowoc Historical Society, Wisconsin 
Educational Association, Taylor County Educational Association and the 20th 
Century Study Club.
Survivors include her husband, Stanley; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lucille (Robert) 
Zimmerman of Owen, Wis.; two grandchildren, David (Mary) Zimmerman, Cheryl (Rory) 
Remmel; two nephews, Gary (Cel) Ziemer of New Providence, N.J., James (Carol) 
Ziemer of Marinette, Wis. She was preceded in death by a brother, a sister and a 
niece.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Sunday 
and Monday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund 
for Trinity Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, March 17, 1991 P. B10


STANLEY W. ZIELANIS

Stanley W. Zielanis, 97, former of River Terrace, Kiel, died Monday
evening, Nov. 4, 2002, at Willowdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,
New Holstein.
He was born May 7, 1905 on a farm near Thorp, Wis., the son of the late
Joseph and Katherine Giwojna Zielanis.
Stanley attended a two-room rural state graded school, Thorp high school,
Eau Claire Normal school, U.W.-Stevens Point and received a M.S. degree
in 1948 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
His first marriage was from September 1927 until May 1936.
On May 28, 1941, he married Mabel A. Ziemer, daughter of Herman and
Henrietta Sparling Ziemer at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Medford. Mabel
preceded him in death on March 15, 1991.
Stanley's 43 years in education were spent teaching in rural schools in
Clark County, State Graded school in Stetsonville, high school, and as
high school teacher and supervising principal in Rib Lake. He was
superintendent of schools for 22 years in Kiel. While in Kiel, he worked
during the rural school annexation period in the state when the Kiel
school district was increased in size to its present extent.
Six building programs were completed during his tenure in Kiel with the
elementary school (now part of the middle school) in 1954, the agricul-
tural shop in 1957, the middle school in 1963, the Meeme Elementary
school in 1964 and the high school in 1970.
After retiring in 1970, he served on the Manitowoc County Board for four
years and 10 years in the Kiel city government, eight years as alderman
and two years as mayor.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel; Kiel Historical Society;
Phi Delta Kappa; charter member of the Kiel Kiwanis Club; Kiel Community
Corp.; Kiel Industrial Development Corp.; and trustee of the Calumet
Medical Center. He was also a member of the Kiel Library board, Trinity
Lutheran church council and many educational and administrative assoc-
iations during his teaching career.
Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Leon and Alfred Zelanis; one
sister, Helen Monser; and one son-in-law, Robert Zimmerman.
Friends may cal at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St.,
Kiel, on Friday, Nov. 8 from 4 until 8 p.m. and at Trinity Lutheran
Church, Kiel, on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. when funeral
services will take place. The Rev. David Laabs, pastor of Trinity Lutheran
Church, will officiate.
Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press, Nov. 6, 2002


AUGUSTA ZILL

Mrs. A. Zill Is Buried In Kiel
Mrs. Augusta Zill, widow of the late Ernest Zill, died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday 
at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Charles Ceruil at Sheboygan, after a lingering 
illness. Mrs. Zill was a former resident of this city.
Mrs. Zill was born in Germany on July 28, 1853 and came to America with her 
parents in 1885, locating on a farm near Manitowoc. The family lived there for 
five years, after which they moved to a farm in the town of Meeme. She was 
united in marriage with Frank Zill in 1876, and the couple located in Meeme 
township, after which they resided in Kiel. Since 1923, Mrs. Zill has been 
making her home in Sheboygan. Her husband preceded her in death eleven years 
ago.
Those who survive her are three daughters, Mrs. August Kippenhagen of Montana; 
Mrs. William Albrecht and Mrs. Charles Ceruil, both of Sheboygan, and a son, 
Herman Zill of Kohler. Nineteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren 
also survive.
Services were held from the R. H. Kroos funeral home at 1 o‘clock Tuesday 
afternoon. The Rev. Paul Grosshuesch of the Zion Reformed church officiated, 
and interment was made in the family lot in this city. - 1930


ERNST ZILL

CALLED BY DEATH
Ernest(sic) Zill passed away at his home on St. Paul street Tuesday morning at 
7 o’clock, after a short illness, of cancer of the lungs. Deceased was born 
in Marbach, Saxony, Germany, in Sept. 1849, coming to America in 1853 and 
locating in Manitowoc county. He owned a farm in the town of Meeme for many 
years, where he was well-known and respected as an honest and industrious 
man and a good neighbor.
After disposing of his farm 15 years ago, he moved with his wife to West Bend, 
where the couple lived eight years; they then spent one year in Fond du Lac, 
coming to Kiel six years ago, where they have since resided.
He leaves his wife, nee Augusta Fiedler, and the following children, a son 
having died: Herman Zill of the town of Herman, Sheb. County, Mrs. August 
Kippenholt of Montana, Mrs. Wm. Albrecht of Meeme and Mrs. Chas. Cerull of 
Eaton.
There are 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The funeral will be held 
on Thursday afternoon, with interment in the Kiel cemetery, Rev. Rech 
officiating. 


CARL ZIMMERMAN

Carl L. Zimmermann(sic), 79, of 1015 First St., Kiel, died unexpectedly at his 
home early today after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born Nov. 25, 
1895 in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, a son of the late Herman and Caroline 
Lorfeld Zimmermann. He attended Mineral Springs district school. On April 7, 1917, 
he married Marie Henning at Trinity Lutheran Church, Howards Grove. The couple 
observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1967.
A machinist and auto mechanic, Mr. Zimmermann was employed at the Manitowoc 
Shipyards and later purchased and operated a farm in the Town of Meeme. He retired 
in 1961 when the couple moved to Kiel. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, 
Louis Corners.
Survivors are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Arnold (Margaret) Pautz, Mrs. Anthony 
(Gladys) Hoerth and Mrs. Alvis (Rogene) Faust, all of Kiel; four sons, Carl Jr. of 
rural Kiel, Robert of Manitowoc, Daniel and Dale, both of Kiel; 23 grandchildren and 
18 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Paulene Hemb of New Holstein and Mrs. Martha 
Hemb of Cleveland.
A daughter, a granddaughter in infancy and a brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Monday at Zion Lutheran Church. The Rev. 
Adalbert Schultz, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.
(No newspaper cited – May 8, 1975/from collection at Kiel)
********
(25 Nov 1895/May 1975/SSDI)


CAROL JANE ZIMMERMAN

Carol Jane Zimmerman, 51, of 908 Cleveland St., Kiel, died unexpectedly Tuesday, 
July 15, 1997 at her home.  
She is the former Carol Jane Rusch born Feb. 27, 1946 in the Valders area, 
daughter of the late Elmer and Verna Haese Rusch. Carol Jane was a 1964 graduate 
of Kiel High School. In 1964, she married Harry Sturtz Jr. On May 5, 1979 she 
married Dale Zimmermann at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel. She was a 
member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel and the Women’s Guild.  
Survivors include her husband, Dale, one son, Larry Sturtz, Ventura, Calif., one 
daughter, Lisa (John) Schwarz, St. Anna, one step-son, Dale (Julie) Zimmermann, 
Jr., New Holstein and one step-daughter, Debra Kuehithau, Nashville, Tenn. She is 
further survived by two grandchildren, one brother, Eugene (Betty) Rusch and one 
sister, Jeanette (Wyman) Boettcher.  She was preceded in death by one infant brother 
and step-father, Norris Thronson.  
Funeral services will be held at St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel with the Rev. Raymond Coombs 
officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
(No newspaper or date cited/from collection at Kiel)
********
Carol Jane Zimmermann, age 51, of 908 Cleveland St., Kiel, died unexpectedly 
Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at her home.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, July 18, 1997, at St. Peter's 
United Church of Christ, Kiel. Rev. Raymond C. Coombs will officiate with burial 
in the Kiel City Cemetery.
The former Carol Jane Rusch was born February 27, 1946, in the Valders area, 
daughter of the late Elmer and Verna Haese Rusch. Carol Jane was a 1964 graduate 
of Kiel High School. In 1964, she married Harry Sturtz Jr. On May 5, 1979, she 
married Dale Zimmermann at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel. She was a 
member of St. Peter's United Church of Church of (sic) Christ, Kiel, and the 
Women's Guild.
Survivors include her husband, Dale; one son, Larry Sturtz, Ventura, Calif.; one 
daughter, Lisa (John) Schwarz, St. Anna; one step-son, Dale (Julie) Zimmermann Jr., 
New Holstein; one step-daughter, Debra Kuehlthau, Nashville, Tenn.; two 
grandchildren; one brother, Eugene (Betty) Rusch; one sister, Jeanette (Wyman) 
Boettcher. She was preceded in death by one infant brother and step-father, Norris 
Thronson.
Friends may call at St. Peter's United Church of Christ from 4 p.m. Friday until 
the time of service.
A memorial fund has been established for Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 1997 P. A2


CHRIST J. ZIMMERMAN

Sheboygan Press April 16, 1970 (edited)
Christ J. Zimmermann(sic), 75, of 508 N. 14th St., died Wednesday night at
Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been hospitalized for the past 10
days. He was born in the Town of Rhine, Jan. 16, 1895, a son of Phillip and
Rose (Schmitt) Zimmermann. He attended Woodland Park District School. He 
was married to Ella Neumann at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, in Millersville,
on Sept. 30, 1919. She died in 1949.
On May 4, 1968, he married Mrs. Hilda (Schweikert) Kappel at the Trinity
Lutheran Church at Kiel.
He was a World War I veteran, and was employed at the Richardson Brothers 
Co., Sheboygan Falls. He retired in 1960.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel; Barracks Post No. 2091
Veterans of World War I; and the South Side Golden Age Club.
He is survived by his wife, one daughter, one step-daughter, one step-
grandchild, two step-great-grandchildren, one sister, and one brother.
A daughter, four brothers, and one sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran
Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Claire Reiter, pastor of the church,
officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Zimmermann's name for the
Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel.


DANIEL ZIMMERMAN

Daniel Zimmermann(sic), 47, of 512 N. Eighth Street, collapsed and died of a 
heart attack Monday afternoon at the Sheboygan Clinic. Born June 20, 1903, in 
the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, the deceased was the son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Phillip Zimmermann. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Reformed 
Church in the township.  
His marriage to Anne Kell Kleespie was performed Nov. 4, 1941, in Milwaukee. 
The couple made their home in Milwaukee before moving to Sheboygan several 
years ago. Mr. Zimmermann was an employe of the Sheboygan Iron and Metal 
Company.
Survivors are his wife, two step-daughters, Mrs. Norman (Virginia) Gruenewald 
and Mrs. Frank (Dorothy) Regutis, Sheboygan; four brothers, Christ, Plymouth; 
Henry of Milwaukee; Joseph of Town Plymouth, and Phillip of St. Anna; two 
sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Francis) Schnuelle and Mrs. Louis (Isabel) Niemuth, 
Sheboygan. His parents and one brother preceded him in death. 
Funeral services will be held at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels, with the Rev. Victor 
Mennicke, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran church, officiating.  Burial will be in 
the family lot in the Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press  March 20, 1951


ELLA ZIMMERMAN

Mrs. Christ Zimmermann, Town of Schleswig, passed away at 10:55 am Tuesday at her farm 
home following an illness of several months' duration. The deceased, nee Ella Neumann, 
was born Sept. 10, 1895 in the Town of Herman, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Christian Neumann. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in the 
Town of Herman, and was married there on Sept. 30, 1919 to Christ Zimmermann of the Town 
of Schleswig.
The couple lived on the present farm for the past 17 years. She was a member of the 
Trinity Lutheran Church of Kiel and also a member of the Ladies' Aid Society of that 
church.
Survivors include the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Best of Elkhart Lake and Margaret 
at home and three brothers, George of Plymouth, William of Kohler and Roland of Millersville. 
One daughter and one sister and her parents preceded her in death. Funeral services will be 
held at 1:30 pm Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel and at 2 pm at the Trinity 
Lutheran Church in that city. The Rev. E.G. Behm will officiate and burial will be made in 
the Kiel Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 1 pm Thursday until 
time of services.
Sheboygan Press, Wed., Sept. 7, 1949 page 14


FRIEDA ZIMMERMAN

Frieda Zimmermann 82, of 2009 Church Street, New Holstein, died Friday at St. 
Joseph Community Hospital in West Bend.
She was born in the town of Rhine on May 4, 1900, daughter of Jacob and Hannah 
Stallmann Diefenthaler.  She attended School in the town of Rhine. She was 
married to Phillip Zimmermann on Aug. 30, 1929 at her parents' home in the town 
of Rhine. Mr. Zimmermann died Aug. 21, 1980. 
Mrs. Zimmermann was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in New Holstein.
She is survived by two sons, Marvin of Sheboygan Falls and Melvin of Manitowoc; 
three daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Mildred) Russo of Port Washington; Mrs. Marvin 
(Shirley) Thimmig of New Holstein, and Mrs. Harold (Arline) Bouse of Kenosha; 19 
grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Anita Raabe of New 
Holstein. 
She was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, one grandson and two brothers.
Funeral services were held Monday at St. John UCC in New Holstein. The Rev. 
Albert K. Borns, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Chilton Times Journal, July 29, 1982
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(04 May 1900/Jul 1982/SSDI)


HAROLD ZIMMERMAN

Harold Zimmermann(sic), only son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zimmerman of Green Bay, 
died Wednesday night of last week after a few days' illness of pneumonia, at 
the Green Bay hospital. 
The child was two years old. 
The body was shipped to Kiel, and burial took place Saturday afternoon, in the 
Kiel cemetery. Rev. W. Rech officiated.
Tri-County Record, September 7, 1922


HENRY R. ZIMMERMAN

Henry R. Zimmermann(sic), 66, who resided on Rt. 3, Chilton, died unexpectedly 
at home Saturday morning of a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg of Kiel officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Zimmermann was born July 31, 1896, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the 
late Philip and Rosina Zimmerman. He married Wanda Baumann of Kiel, May 16, 
1918, at Kiel. The couple located at Milwaukee 36 years ago, where he operated 
a carpenter – contractor business. For the last five years the Zimmermanns had 
resided on the east shore of Lake Winnebago.
Mr. Zimmermann retired two years ago.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Donald of Germantown; two daughters, Mrs. 
Oliver Lutz of Milwaukee and Mrs. Arthur Luther of Germantown; three brothers, 
Philip of New Holstein, Joseph of Waldo and Christ of Sheboygan; two sisters, 
Mrs. Louis Niemuth and Mrs. Arthur Schnuelle of Sheboygan and eight grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a son, Harold, and two brothers.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, January 28, 1963
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(31 Jul 1896/Jan 1963/SSDI)


MARGARET B. (NEUMANN) ZIMMERMAN

Margaret B. Zimmermann(sic), 67, of 247 Egan St., Plymouth, passed away 
Tuesday evening, Dec. 28, 1993, at Valley Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth, 
following a lengthy struggle with cancer.
She was born June 1, 1926 in New Holstein, daughter of Christ and Ella 
(Neumann) Zimmermann.
She retired in 1991 from the Richardson Brothers in Sheboygan Falls after
41 years of employment. She was a member of the 25-year club and the Four
Seasons Group of Richardson Brothers.
She also was a life-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel.
Margaret is survived by one aunt, numerous cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday evening, Dec. 30, at 7 p.m. at
Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. The Rev. Richard Warnke, pastor, will
officiate. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. 
A memorial fund is being established in her name, for Trinity Lutheran
Organ Fund and the Choir Music Fund.
Sheboygan Press December 29, 1993
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(death registered in Sheboygan co., WI, v.133 p.218)


MARIE M. ZIMMERMAN

Mrs. Marie Zimmermann(sic), 80, 1015 First Street, Kiel, widow of Carl, died 
unexpectedly at her home Saturday. The former Marie Henning, she was born 
December 6 1897, in the Town of Herman, a daughter of Christ and Marie Krumdick 
Henning, and attended district school. On April 7, 1917, she was married to Mr. 
Zimmermann at Trinity Lutheran Church, Howards Grove. The coupe operated a farm 
in the Town of Meeme until their retirement in 1961 when they moved to Kiel. 
They observed their golden wedding anniversary in April 1967. Her husband died 
May 2, 1975. Mrs. Zimmermann was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and 
its Ladies Aid Society.  
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Arnold Pautz, Mrs. Anthony Hoerth and Mrs. 
Alvis Faust, all of Kiel; four sons, Carl Jr. of New Holstein, Robert of Manitowoc, 
Daniel and Dale both of Kiel; 23 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren; a brother, 
William Henning of Sheboygan Falls, and a sister, Mrs. William Matzdorf of Plymouth.  
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel.  The Rev. 
Richard Warnke, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
(No newspaper cited – June 15, 1978/from collection at Kiel)


PHILLIP ZIMMERMAN    (d. 1980)

Phillip P. Zimmermann(sic), 81, of 2009 Church St., New Holstein, 
died at 6 p.m. Thursday evening at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center, 
where he had been a patient for the past two weeks.
Mr. Zimmermann was born in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, 
June 8, 1899, a son of the late Phillip and Rosina Schmitt Zimmermann. 
He attended Steinthal Grade School, Manitowoc County.
Mr. Zimmermann was employed at the Lawson Enbine Division of Tecumseh
Products from 1947 to 1951. From 1951 until retirement in 1962, he 
worked at the Wilbersheid Mink Ranch at New Holstein.
He married Frieda Deifenthaler Aug. 30, 1929 at her home in the Town 
of Rhine, Sheboygan County.
Mr. Zimmermann was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New
Holstein.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, one grandson, 
five brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. at St. John United Church of
Christ, New Holstein. The Rev. Albert Borns, pastor, will officiate. 
Burial will be in Kiel City Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein after 
4 p.m. Sunday, from 8 to 10 a.m. on Monday, and at the church from 
11 a.m. until the time of services.
Sheboygan Press August 22, 1980


PHILLIP H. ZIMMERMAN    (d. 1934)

Philip Zimmermann(sic), 68, passed away early this morning at the Zimmermann 
homestead in the town of Schleswig, near Steinthal, after a lingering illness.  
Mr. Zimmermann was born in the town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, September 29, 
1866, and was married March 24, 1893 to Rose Schmidt, also of the town of Rhine. 
The couple resided there about two years and then moved to the present farm. 
Mrs. Zimmermann preceded her husband in death Feb. 3, 1929.  
Survivors are; eight children, Christian on the homestead, Henry of Milwaukee, 
Joseph and Daniel near Sheboygan, Philip Jr., near Chilton, Elmer near Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Arthur Schnuelle of the town of Herman and Miss Isabell at Plymouth; three 
brothers, Jacob of Rockford, Ill., Adam of the town of Plymouth, and Conrad of 
the town of Rhine; five sisters, Mrs. Appolonia Schmidt near Steinthal, Mrs. Eva 
Schmitz of Fond du Lac; Mrs. Tina Schmitz and Mrs. James Carne of Rockford, Ill., 
and Mrs. K. Moehler near St. Cloud.
Funeral services will be at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at Trinity 
Lutheran Church.  The Rev. H. O. Grunewald will officiate and burial will be made 
in the Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, October 13, 1934


ROSINA ZIMMERMAN

Mrs. Philip Zimmerman, who for the past few years has been an inmate 
of the county institution in Sheboygan died at that place Sunday. The 
deceased was born in the town of Rhine May 19, 1872. On March 26, 1893 
she was married to Philip Zimmerman and the couple made their home near 
this city, where they have resided ever since.
Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Christian 
and Joseph of New Holstein, Henry and Daniel of Milwaukee, Mrs. Arthur 
Schnuelle of Ada, and Philip Jr., Isabelle, and Elmer, all at home in 
Steinthal. Two sisters, Mrs. John Lukesh of near Kiel, and Mrs. Martin 
Dedow of Howards Grove also survive.
Funeral services were held from the Meiselwitz undertaking parlors on 
Wednesday afternoon with internment in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. O. 
Saewert officiated at the services. - February 7, 1928


WANDA K. ZIMMERMAN

Mrs. Wanda Zimmermann, 79, a former resident of Kiel and widow of Henry R. died 
unexpectedly Sunday at her residence in Germantown.  
The former Wanda Baumann, she was born in Kiel on March 24, 1894, a daughter of 
Edward and Agnes Raquet Baumann. She attended public Schools in Kiel. On May 16, 
1918, she was married to Mr. Zimmermann in Kiel. After marriage the couple resided 
in the Milwaukee area. Mr. Zimmermann died on January 26, 1963.  
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Oliver Lutz of Milwaukee and Mrs. Arthur Luther 
of Germantown; a son, Donald of Germantown; eight grandchildren; five great grand-
children; a brother, Reuben Baumann of Cedarburg, and a step brother, Lester 
Meiselwitz of Kiel.  
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The 
Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United church of Christ, Kiel, 
officiated. Burial was in Kiel Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – November 10, 1977