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EDWINA MEINERT Private funeral services for Miss Edwina Meinert, 86, a resident of Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, and a former Kiel resident, who died Tuesday will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Thomas Leannah, pastor of Ss, Peter and Paul Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Kiel. She was born Dec. 23, 1900 in Kiel, a daughter of John and Mary (Klauck) Meinert. Miss Meinert was a graduate of Kiel High School. She worked for the former Kiel Telephone Exchange Co., was a secretary for the former Dr. Vandesan of Kiel, and worked at the former Kiel movie theater. Miss Meinert was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and its Christian Mothers Society. Surviving is a brother, Harvey of Cedar Lake. (No newspaper or date)

HARVEY MEINERT Harvey W. Meinert, 82, of 14009 Rokilio Road, Kiel, died Sunday afternoon, February 10, 1991, at his home, of an apparent heart attack. He was born December 29, 1908, in Kiel, son of the late John and Mary Klauck Meinert. He was a graduate of Kiel High School. He was employed at H. G. Weber Company, in Kiel, as a service engineer until his retirement. He was a veteran of World War II, in the U. S. Army. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and bowler. He was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and the Kiel VFW Post 6707. Survivors include one nephew, James Meinert, of Grover City, Calif.; four nieces, Mrs. Deloris (Meinert) Konen, of Kiel; Mrs. Joann Duessing, of Sheboygan; Mrs. Margaret Kieffer of Sheboygan; Mrs. Mary Mliner, of Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral mass will be held Thursday at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Thomas Leannah, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter and Paul Catholic cemetery. (No newspaper or date)

JOHN MEINERT (d. 1940) John C. Meinert Of Kiel Is Summoned At Hospital Here. Kiel. - (Special)- John C. Meinert, Sr., 67, well-known Kiel resident, passed away in Sheboygan at St. Nicholas hospital at 3 a.m., today. Taken sick a week ago, he was removed to the hospital Friday. He was born in the town of New Holstein, Nov. 26, 1872, son of Peter and Catherine Meinert. He received his early education in the Kiel public school, and then operated a grain and feed elevator with his brother-in-law, the late William Maetthaeus. Later, they operated the Kiel Grain and Milling company. Mr. Meinert was also employed for some time by the Kiel Furniture company, but was in business with his brother-in-law for 25 years. On May 18, 1899, he was married to Mary Klauck, of Kiel, and the couple had resided at Kiel at 620 N. Fourth street since. Survivors are his wife and four children, Miss Edwina, at home, Mrs. Edmund (Loraine) Stahl, of Sheboygan, John Jr., of Kiel, and Harvey, at home; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Greve of Kiel, and Mrs. Paul Reiss of Andes, Montana. One sister, Mrs. Mary Maetthaeus, preceded him in death in April, 1932. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 o'clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral home here, with interment in the Kiel cemetery. The body may be view from Wednesday evening until time of services. Sheboygan Press, Tues. Feb. 13, 1940, p. 2, c. 7 ********* John C. Meinert Sr. Rites Planned. Kiel. -(Special)- Funeral services for John C. Meinert, Sr., 67, who died Tuesday morning in St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral home and at 9:30 o'clock at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church, the Rev. J.J. Esdepsky officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from tonight on. Sheboygan Press, Wed. Feb. 14, 1940, p. 4, c. 7 ********* John Meinert Sr. Funeral Services Are Held Friday. Kiel. - Funeral services for John C. Meinert, Sr., aged 67, pioneer resident of Kiel, who passed away at the St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, on last Tuesday morning were held on Friday. Brief services were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home here at 9 a.m. followed by a Solemn Requiem High mass at the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Father J.J. Esdepsky, officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery near here. Pallbearers were: Alfred Silbernagel, Mathias Nett, Louis Konz, Frank Klaeser, Peter Willihnganz and Dr. C.F. Vand de Sand. Relatives and friends from Sheboygan, Thiensville, Milwaukee, New Holstein, Elkhart Lake, Plymouth, Manitowoc, Withee, Stanley, St. Anna, Marytown, Kiel and vicinity, attended the services. The deceased is survived by the widow, the former Miss Mary Klauck; four children, Miss Edwina and Harvey Meinert at the parental home, Mrs. Edmund (Loraine) Stahl of Sheboygan, and John, Jr., of Kiel; four grandchildren, Mary, Margaret, and Joan Stahl of Sheboygan, and James Meinert of here; two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Greve of this city, and Mrs. Paul Reiss of Andes, Montana. Mr. Meinert was the son of Peter and Catherine Meinert, who were natives of New Holstein. His parents and one sister, Mrs. Mary Maetthaeus of this city, preceded him in death. Sheboygan Press, Mon. Feb. 19, 1940, p. 12, c. 5

JOHN P. MEINERT (d. 1987) A funeral Mass for John P Meinert, 80, of 627 Paine St., Kiel, who died Monday, will be held Thursday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The Rev. Thomas Leannah, pastor, will be celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Meinert was born Jan. 12, 1907, in Kiel, the son of the late John and Mary Klauck Meinert. He attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Kiel. On Oct. 20, 1933, he married Maria Gross at Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheboygan. Mr. Meinert was employed at Stoelting Brothers in Kiel for 32 years before retiring in 1971. Survivors are his wife, Marie; one daughter, Doloris Meinert of Kiel; one son, James of Grover City, Calif., six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother, Harvey of Cedar Lake; and one sister, Edwina Meinert of New Holstein. He was preceded in death by one sister. No newspaper named – February 23, 1987

MARIE S. MEINERT Marie “Grammie” S. Meinert, 89, of 627 Paine St., Kiel, died Friday, Oct. 10, 1997 at her home. She is the former Marie Gross, born April 10, 1908 in Schulz, Russia, daughter of the late Gottfried and Sophia Gross. She was educated in Russia and Germany and also attended vocational school in Sheboygan. On Oct. 20, 1933 she married John Meinert at Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheboygan. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1984. Her husband died on Feb. 23, 1987. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening and traveling. She spent her life devoted to God and her family. Survivors include one daughter, Doloris “Honey” (James) Meinert Konen of Kiel; one son, James (Rose) Meinert of Grover Beach, Calif.; six grandchildren; three brothers, Harvey (Arliss) Gross, Harry (June) Gross, and Harland (Evelyn) Grosshuesch, all of Sheboygan; four sisters, Emma (Roy) Steinhardt of Kiel, Gloria (LeRoy) Milz and Marion Haas, all of Sheboygan, Deloris (Roger) Summins of California; three nieces and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel, with the Rev. Hollis Henley of Jubilee Assembly of God in New Holstein officiating. Burial will be in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Kiel. Kiel Tri-County Record – October 15, 1997

MARY MEINERT Mrs. Mary Meinert Dies at Home Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Mary Meinert, 90, of 640 Fourth Street, who died early Saturday morning at her home after an illness of three months. The services were held at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church with the Rev. George Kiefer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Born December 24, 1872, in Mequon, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Klauck. She attended SS. Peter and Paul Catholic school in Kiel, and worked for a number of years in Milwaukee. She was married on May 18 1898 to John Meinert of Kiel. The couple lived in Kiel where Mr. Meinert operated a grain business. He died in 1940. Mrs. Meinert was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Church, Kiel, and was a charter member of the Christian Mothers Society of the church. Surviving are two daughters, two sons, five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Benjamin of Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by two sisters and ten brothers. *********** Mrs. Mary Meinert, 90, of 640 4th St., Kiel, died early this morning at her home after an illness of three months. Born Dec. 25, 1872, in Mequon, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Klauck. She attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic school in Kiel, and worked for a number of years in Milwaukee. She was married on May 18, 1898 to John Meinert of Kiel. The couple lived in Kiel where Mr. Meinert operated a grain business. He died in 1940. Mrs. Meinert was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Kiel, and was a charter member of the Chistian Mothers Society of the church. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Edwina of Kiel and Mrs. Edward (Lorain) Stahl of Sheboygan; two sons, John and Harvey of Kiel; five grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren; and a brother, Benjamin of Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by two sisters and ten brothers. Funeral services will be held at Ss. Peter and Paul Church at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, following brief rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 9 a.m., The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Monday until time of services Tuesday. The Christian Mothers Society will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 8:15 p.m. Monday. ********* Mrs. Mary Meinert, 90, of 620 Fourth St., Kiel, died early Saturday at home. She had been in ill health for three months. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, the Rev. George Kiefer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Meinert was born Dec. 25, 1872 daughter of the late John and Mary Backus Klauk at Mequon. When a child, Mrs. Meinert's family moved to Kiel and after receiving her education at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic School she went to Milwaukee where she was employed for several years. May 18, 1898, she was married to John Meinert and the couple made its home at Kiel where her husband operated a grain elevator. He preceded her in death in February 1940. Mrs. Meinert was a charter member of Christian Mothers Society of St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, John and Harvey of Kiel, two daughters, Miss Edwina Meinert of Kiel and Mrs Edward Stahl of Sheboygan; a brother, Benjamin of Milwaukee, five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and 10 brothers. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home where the Christian Mothers will recite the Rosary at 8:15 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, February 2, 1963 p.M-9

CARL MEISEL Charles Meisel Of Kiel Summoned Following Stroke. Charles Meisel, aged 75, well-known Kiel resident, died suddenly at his home, 714 St. Paul street, Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock after suffering a heart stroke. Throughout the day he had been in his usual state of health. Mr. Meisel was born on a farm in the town of New Holstein, July 28, 1859, and was married to Miss Mary Schwob, also of that township, on April 14, 1885. Following their marriage, the couple located on a farm one and one-half miles north of New Holstein, and for the past twenty years the Meisel family has resided in Kiel. Mr. Meisel is well known in the community of Kiel as an auctioneer. Six children were born to the couple, one having died in infancy. Survivors are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Mathias (Anna) Grossmeier of Milwaukee, and four sons, Joseph Meisel of Sheboygan Falls, John of Milwaukee, William at home, Edward of Milwaukee, seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the C.J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel. Interment will be made in the Kiel cemetery. Sheboygan Press, Thurs. Dec. 27, 1934, p. 4, c. 2 ********** Charles Meisel Of Kiel Laid To Rest. Kiel. - Funeral services for the late Charles Meisel who passed away at his home at 711 St. Paul street on Christmas Day evening, were held at the C.J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. A George Schmid, pastor of St. John's Reformed church of New Holstein was in charge of the services and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. Pallbearers were: John Adams, Fred Zarnoth, Sr., Joseph kUep, Charles Petzoldt, Harry Goebel and John Balz. The Senior Choir of the St. Peter Reformed church, sang "Heb Mich Hoeher," "Mann Sch- flein Geht Behende" and " --- Des Heils". Relatives from Milwaukee, Sheboygan Falls, New Holstein and Kiel and vicinity attended the funeral services. Sheboygan Press, Sat. Dec. 29, 1934, p. 2, c. 8

ELIZABETH (FAUST) MELGER A 60-year-old Kiel woman died following a traffic accident in far northern Sheboygan County late Friday afternoon, but authorities were not certain today whether the death of Elizabrth L. Melger was the result of injuries sustained when her car was struck by a truck or due to a heart attack after the crash. Sheboygan County Coroner Robert Kulhanek ordered an autopsy. Sheriff's officers said Mrs. Melger, of 710 Fourth St., Kiel, was eastbound on the county line road at 5:10 P.M. Friday, stopped for the stopsign at Highway 42 in the Town of Herman and then pulled into the path of a southbound J.L. Scheffler Transport truck driven by (private) Authorities indicated that Mrs. Melger appeared to be alright immediately after the mishap but then died. A passenger in her car (private), sustained lacerations to her head and rib injuries and was taken to St. Nicholas Hospital by Orange Cross Ambulance, where she was in fair condition today. Mrs. Melger, the former Elizabeth Faust, was born July 27, 1918, in the Town of Rhine, a daughter of the late Adam and Mary Dorn Faust. She attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Kiel. On Nov. 15, 1941, she and Joseph C. Melger were married at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The couple resided in Sheboygan Falls briefly and then moved to Route 2, New Holstein. Mr. Melger died August 19, 1951. Mrs. Melger moved to Kiel seven months ago. She was employed at Tecumseh Products Co., New Holstein. She was a member of the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, its Christian Mothers Society and the Evening Sunshine Club. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by two brothers. Burial will be in the Ss. Peter and Paul Parish cemetery.

JOSEPH CHRIST MELGER Joseph Christ Melger, 41, passed away at 8:10 PM Sunday at St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan. He had been ill for three years. The deceased lived on Route 2, New Holstein, near Marytown, in the town of Calumet, Fond Du Lac county. He was born in the town of Herman on May 21, 1910, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Melger. On Nov. 15, 1941, he was married to Elizabeth Faust of the town of Rhine. The couple lived in Sheboygan Falls for four years. For the past six years, they resided on a farm near Marytown. During that time Mr. Melger was employed at Richardson Bros. Company in Sheboygan Falls. The survivors include his wife; two sons, his father, Frank Melger, of Sheboygan Falls, and the following brothers and sisters: Paul of California, Harry and John of Sheboygan Falls, Ray of Sheboygan, Mrs. Al (Helen) Gall, Mrs. Joseph (Eleanor) Prepster of Sheboygan Falls, and Mrs. Willard (Anna) Schiebl of Cleveland. Funeral services will be held at 9 AM Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, and at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marytown. The Rev. Warren Abramson will officiate and burial will be made in the Ss. Pater and Paul Cemetery in Kiel. Mr Melger was a member of the Holy name Society. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 2 PM Tuesday, to the time of services on Wednesday. The Sheboygan Press August 20, 1951

ANNA MENNE Miss Anna Menne, 73, of 508 Chicago St., Kiel, died early Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient five days. She was born Oct. 26, 1900 in the Town of Rhine, a daughter of the late Philip and Caroline Ecker Menne. She later moved to Kiel with her parents, where she attended Kiel Public schools and graduated from Kiel High School in 1918. She was a co-owner of East Side Grocery in Kiel and later was employed in the sales department of Lake to Lake Dairy in Kiel. Miss Menne retired eight years ago. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and the Kiel Senior citizens. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Klauck and Mrs. Edward Jeanty, both of Kiel. A brother preceded her in death. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ss. Peter and Paul Church. The Rev. Francis Kerscher, pastor, will be celebrant. Brief family services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services Wednesday. Service of the wake will be there at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday. ******** Funeral services for Miss Anna Menne, 73, of 508 Chicago St., Kiel, who died early Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. A service of the wake will be held at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, March 11, 1974 P.18

CAROLINE MENNE From Manitowoc death records: Caroline Menne nee Becker (v.30 p.463) Aug. 31, 1876-Aug. 10, 1936 Wife of Phillip Menne Daughter of Henry Becker and Elizabeth Zimmerman (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “multiple scleroisis” Buried at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel ********** Mrs. Philip Menne, aged 59, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Monday, after an illness of several months. The deceased, nee Caroline Becker, was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Becker, and was born in Ludwigshoho, Rheinhessen Darmstadt, Germany, August 31, 1876. In 1883 she came to this country with her parents, to the town of Rhine. She was married to Philip Menne of the town of Rhine on January 14, 1896, and the couple located on a farm in the town of Rhine until 1905, when they moved to this city. Mr. Menne passed away August 7, 1930. Of the four children born to them three survive, a son Peter having passed away on October 22, 1933. Survivors are three daughters, namely: Mrs. Arthur (Elsie) Klauck, and the Misses Anna and Hilda of this city; six grandchildren; her aged mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Becker of Glenbeulah; three sisters—Mrs. William Gottsacker of Sheboygan, Mrs. Henry Ziegler of Glenbeulah, and Mrs. Mathilda Trowbridge of Hayward, and two brothers, Adam Becker of the town of Russell, and Henry Becker of Elkhart Lake. Three brothers and one sister preceded Mrs. Menne in death. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 9 o’clock from the family residence at 918 North 7th street, and at 9:30 a.m. services will be held at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church, with the Rev. J. J. Esdepsky officiating. Burial will be made in the church cemetery near here. ********* From Manitowoc county marriage records: Phillip Menne and Caroline Becker (6-334) Jan. 14, 1896 in Catholic ceremony, City of Kiel Phillip Menne Son of Peter Menne and Maria Urban Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County –farmer Caroline Becker Daughter of Heinrich Becker and Elisabeth Zimmerman Born Ludwigsee, Germany Witnesses Henry Becker, Adam Becker, Mary Daleiden an Elsie Becker ******** From 1906 Sts. Peter and Paul church census: Philip Menne and Carolina Becker Philip Menne was born Aug. 17, 1864 in Wisconsin. He speaks both German and English. He is a laborer in lumber yard and lives in Kiel. He is the son of Margaret Menne who is a member of St. Peter and Paul. Carolina Becker (his wife) was born Aug. 30, 1877 in Germany. She speaks only German. They were married Jan. 14, 1896 in Kiel by Rev. G. Weiss. In 1906 they had 4 children: Elisabeth born Oct. 31, 1896 Peter born March 14, 1898 Anna born Oct. 26, 1900 Hilda born June 30, 1905

IDA MENNE Ida F. Menne, 94, a resident of Part Lawn Home, Manitowoc, a former Kiel resident, died November 30, at Park Lawn, where she had been a resident for three years. She is the former Ida Franzen, born on November 5, 1895, at Hilbert, daughter of the late William and Augusta Franzen. She attended school in Hilbert. On May 25, 1920, she married Raymond J., Menne at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hilbert. Her husband died January 21, 1959. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, the Christian Mothers Society and American Legion Auxiliary in Manitowoc. Survivors include one son-in-law, Robert Berrens of Manitowoc; one brother, Herbert Franzen of Sheboygan Falls; and one sister, Margaret Phillips, of Lombard, Illinois. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lois, in 1974. The funeral Mass was held on Tuesday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Thomas Leannah, pastor, officiating. urial was in the church cemetery. Kiel Tri-County Record, December 7, 1989 ********** The marriage of Raymond J. Menne, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Menne of Kiel and Miss Ida Franzen of Hilbert, took place on Tuesday morning at the Catholic Church in that village. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. The young couple departed on a wedding trip and will reside in Sheboygan after their return. Mr. Menne is employed at the plant of the Falls Motor Corporation. The bride has been operator at the Telephone exchange in Sheboygan for a number of years. Both young people have a host of friends who join in wishing them much happiness in life's journey. Kiel Tri County Record, May 27, 1920 page 1

MARGRETHA MENNE Mrs. Margaret Menne, nee Schad, died at her home there Sunday evening, having reached the age of 79 years. She had been an invalid for the past eight years, and for the past four weeks had been bedridden. The deceased was born Feb. 10, 1849 in Rhienprovinz, Germany. At the age of 14 she came to this country with her parents, settling in School Hill, where she grew to womanhood. She was married two times, her second husband being Peter Menne, to whom she was married July 14, 1874. She is survived by one daughter of her first union, Mrs. Charles Guetzloe. The following step-children survive; Mrs. Peter Daleiden, and Mrs. Joseph Klein, and Henry, Philip and Joseph Menne of Kiel, and Jacob Menne of Oklahoma. Peter Menne died 24 years ago, and his wife had lived in Kiel ever since. The funeral services will be held this Thursday morning at the Sts. Peter and Paul church, the Rev. A. Roder performing the last rites. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Tri-County Record - May 10, 1928

PETER MENNE (d. 1904) Last week Thursday morning, a well-known area resident and citizen of Kiel, Mr. Peter Menne was called by death, and the line of original settlers of the area has been reduced. The cause of death was attributed to urinary disease. The deceased first saw the light of the world in Kieselbach in the Rhein province of Germany on October 8, 1834 and reached the age of 70 years, 10 months and 10 days. As a 10 year old boy he came to America with his parents who first came to Milwaukee and shortly thereafter settled in Mequon, later moving to the Town of Rhine where Mr. Menne lived until eight years ago, when he moved to Kiel for his retirement years. Mr. Menne was married twice, first to Mary Urban who blessed him with nine children during their 18 years of marriage. After she died, he married a second time to Margaretha Schad in 1874 and she blessed him with one child, she mourns him with the seven surviving children. Besides them, he leaves behind one brother Philipp in the Town of Rhine and two sisters, Anna in Minnesota and Katharina in Sheboygan. The burial took place on Monday morning with numerous mourners from near and far who held the deceased in high esteem. Father Schmitz celebrated the funeral service and the burial at the holy Catholic Cemetery. "May you rest in peace." Kiel Record — 1904 ******* Peter Menne birth: 8 October 1833 Germany death: 18 August 1904 Kiel, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Kiel residence: 1904 Kiel, Wis. father: Philip Menne mother: Elizabeth spouse: Margaretha Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

PETER MENNE (d.1933) Peter H. Menne Of Kiel Is Called To Rest Sunday. Kiel. -Peter H. Menne, 35, passed away at his home here Sunday at 5:50 p.m., after having been ill for the past several months. Mr. Menne was born on a farm in Town Rhine on March 14, 1898 and at the age of eight years, he came to Kiel with his parents. From the time he was graduated from Kiel High school in 1916 until last November, Mr. Menne was a bookkeeper in the Kiel Cold Storage plant at Kiel. His marriage to Miss Rose Schnell of Kiel took place on Nov. 19, 1918. Besides his wife, Mr. Menne is survived by a daughter and two sons (names omitted for privacy); his mother, Mrs. Philip Menne; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Klauck and the Misses Anna and Hilda Menne, all of Kiel and his grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Becker, Elkhart Lake. Two children died in infancy. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from the Menne home, 726 Milwaukee street, and at 9:30 o'clock from St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic church. The Rev. J.J. Esdepsky will officiate and burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery near Kiel. Sheboygan Press, Mon. Oct. 23, 1933, p. 2, c. 6 ******** Hold Last Rites At Kiel For Late Peter H. Menne. Kiel. - The funeral of Peter H. Menne, who passed away at his home here, Sunday evening, was held at the family residence, 726 Milwaukee Street, at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning and at 9:30 o'clock services were held at the St. Peter and Paul Catholic church. The Rev. Father J.J. Esdepsky officiated and burial was made in the Catholic cemetery near Kiel. Pallbearers were: Elmer and Oswald Becker, John and Raymond Menne, and Jerome and Bernard Schneider. The following relatives and friends from away attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Loos and daughter, Dorothy, of Loyal; Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Schneider and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner, Mrs. Katherine Herr and daughter, Adea, and son, Christian, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Seipel, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Greis and Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Wilmes, all of Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. William Herr, Mrs. Katherine Bogenschuetz, Mrs. Frank Bogenschuetz, Mrs. Joseph Herr, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ziegler, Mrs. Elizabeth Becker and Mr. and Mrs. William Gottsacker, all of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Becker and son, Gordon, of Random Lake; Miss Emma Schnell, Edward Bradey, Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Ruplinger and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Casper of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. M. Rauch of St. Nazianz, John and Miss Minnie Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Becker, Mr. and Mrs. ? Dexheimer and John Zimmerman and Miss Emma Zimmerman, all of Elkhart Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schnell and family of the town of Eaton; Mr. and Mrs. Justine Harkins and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Ehlenbeck and daughter, Ruth, of the town of Russell, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heimann, Mr. and Mrs. John Seipel and Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider, all of Chilton; besides many friends from Kiel and vicinity, who also attended the funeral. Sheboygan Press, Fri. Oct. 27, 1933, p. 4, c. 6 ********** NUPTIAL EVENT Takes Place Tuesday Morning at St. Peter & Paul's Church P.MENNE - ROSE SCHNELL Joined in Wedlock - Quiet Wedding in Presence of Relatives On Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock the marriage of Rose Schnell to Peter Menne was solemnized at St. Peter & Paul Catholic church. The bride wore a suit of navy blue with a huge bouquet of pink and white chrysanthemums. She was attended by Elsie Menne, a sister of the groom. The groom was attended by Arthur Klauck. After the ceremony a reception took place at the home of the groom. The rooms were beautifully decorated in the patriotic colors of red, white and blue. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Anna Schnell of this city. She was formerly employed as saleslady at the Kiel Mercantile Association where by her cheerful and lovely disposition she made many friends. The groom, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ph. Menne, also of this city, is an ambitious young man of sterling character. After his graduation from the Kiel High School he was immediately employed by the Kiel Cheese & Butter Co., and thru his integrity and straight forwardness, has won the esteem of his employers. The young couple will temporarily make their home with the bride's mother. Only the nearest relatives were present.The out of town guests were a twin sister of the bride, Viola Schnell of Valers, Emma Schnell of New Holstein, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schnell of Eaton, Mr. and Mrs. Max Rauch of Chilton. Kiel Tri-County Record, Nov. 21, 1918

PHILLIP MENNE From Manitowoc death records: Phillip Menne (v.25 p.735) Aug. 17, 1863-Aug. 8, 1930 Son of Peter Menne with mother’s first name missing plus Urban (both born Germany) Born Wisconsin –printer at furniture factory Died from “abdominal tumor, probably malignant” Buried at Kiel Cemetery ********** Philip Menne Is Laid to Rest Death Occurs Thursday Following Illness of Year After an illness of a year's duration, Philip Menne, aged 66, passed away at his home at 919 Seventh street here at midnight Thursday of last week. The son of the late Peter and Margaret Menne, the diseased(sic) was born on a farm in the town of Rhine, August 17, 1863. Here he grew to manhood and on Jan. 14, 1896, he was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Becker, also a resident of town Rhine. After their marriage the couple settled on a farm there, and remained for nine years. For the past 25 years they made their home in Kiel, Mr. Menne being employed at the Kiel Furniture Co. plant. Four children were born to them, all of whom survive, They are Mrs. Arthur Klauck of Kiel, the Misses Anna and Hilda at home, and Peter, also of this city. Three sisters and three brothers also mourn his passing: Mrs. Catherine Daleiden, Mrs. Joseph Klein, and Mrs. Charles Guetzloe of here, and Henry and Joseph of Kiel, and Jacob, who lives in Oklahoma. His widow also survives. Impressive funeral services were held from the home Monday morning, with last solemn rites at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church, of which the deceased was a devout member. Burial was in the Sts. Peter and Paul cemetery. A very large number of relatives and friends were in attendance. (newspaper not named, August 14, 1930 ********** From Manitowoc county marriage records: Phillip Menne and Caroline Becker (6-334) Jan. 14, 1896 in Catholic ceremony, City of Kiel Phillip Menne Son of Peter Menne and Maria Urban Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County –farmer Caroline Becker Daughter of Heinrich Becker and Elisabeth Zimmerman Born Ludwigsee, Germany Witnesses Henry Becker, Adam Becker, Mary Daleiden an Elsie Becker ******** From 1906 Sts. Peter and Paul church census: Philip Menne and Carolina Becker Philip Menne was born Aug. 17, 1864 in Wisconsin. He speaks both German and English. He is a laborer in lumber yard and lives in Kiel. He is the son of Margaret Menne who is a member of St. Peter and Paul. Carolina Becker (his wife) was born Aug. 30, 1877 in Germany. She speaks only German. They were married Jan. 14, 1896 in Kiel by Rev. G. Weiss. In 1906 they had 4 children: Elisabeth born Oct. 31, 1896 Peter born March 14, 1898 Anna born Oct. 26, 1900 Hilda born June 30, 1905 ********** (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)

RAYMOND J. MENNE Raymond J. Menne, 65, of 926 6th St., Kiel, died Wednesday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital following a long illness. Born April 5, 1893, in Kiel, the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Juggenheimer Menne, he attended the public schools and graduated from the Kiel High School in 1912. He later attended the Oshkosh Normal School. He served in World War I with Btty. D., 14th Field Artillery, from June, 1917, until his discharge in April, 1919. On May 25, 1920, he was married to Miss Ida Franzen of Hilbert at St. Mary's Catholic Church at HIlbert. Following their marriage they made their home in Sheboygan for 13 years before moving to Kiel where he was employed as a machinist at the H.C. Weber Co., until his retirement last April. He was a member of the Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post No. 99 and the Holy Name Society of St. Peter and St. Paul Church at Kiel. He was a past commander of the Legion Post and also a past commander of the Manitowoc County Legion. Survivors are his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Lois) Berrens of Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Peter and St. Paul Church following brief rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. F.X. Kheil will be the celebrant of the requiem mass and burial will be in the church cemetery. Members of the Holy Name Society will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday. Sheboygan Press, Thurs. Jan. 22, 1959, p. 16, c. 4 ********** Funeral services for Raymond J. Menne, 65, of 926 Sixth St., Kiel, who died Wednesday, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel following brief rites at Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. George Kiefer, assistant pastor, was the celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Hein, John Klauck, Earl Lehner, Norman Orth, Gilbert Rehm and Henry Bruns. Members of the Holy Name Society recited the Rosary at the funeral home Friday evening and attended the service in a group. Members of Kasper, Beckley, Wilkens American Legion Post No. 99 of Kiel conducted military rites at the grave. Sheboygan Press, Tues. Jan. 27, 1959, p. 10, c. 3 ********* The marriage of Raymond J. Menne, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Menne of Kiel and Miss Ida Franzen of Hilbert, took place on Tuesday morning at the Catholic Church in that village. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. The young couple departed on a wedding trip and will reside in Sheboygan after their return. Mr. Menne is employed at the plant of the Falls Motor Corporation. The bride has been operator at the Telephone exchange in Sheboygan for a number of years. Both young people have a host of friends who join in wishing them much happiness in life's journey. Kiel Tri County Record, May 27, 1920 page 1

ROSE MENNE Mrs. Rose Menne, 80, of 55 Chicago Street, Kiel, widow of Peter, died at her home on Friday afternoon after a short illness. The former Rose Schnell, she was born on August 8, 1896 in the Town of Eaton, the daughter of John and Anna Herr Schnell. She attended district school, and parochial school in St. Nazianz. On November 19, 1918 she was married to Mr. Menne at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Her husband died on October 17, 1933. She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, its Christian Mothers Society, the Kiel Senior Citizens and the Tri-County VFW Auxiliary. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Leslie Stier, Route 1, Kiel; two sons, Ralph of Kiel and Gerald of Green Bay; 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Utecht of Oconomowoc and Mrs. Viola Harkins, Kiel, and a brother, Andrew of New Holstein. The funeral Mass was read Monday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The Reverend Francis Kerscher, pastor, celebrated the Mass. Burial was in the parish cemetery. no newspaper named, Sept. 16, 1976 ********** NUPTIAL EVENT Takes Place Tuesday Morning at St. Peter & Paul's Church P.MENNE - ROSE SCHNELL Joined in Wedlock - Quiet Wedding in Presence of Relatives On Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock the marriage of Rose Schnell to Peter Menne was solemnized at St. Peter & Paul Catholic church. The bride wore a suit of navy blue with a huge bouquet of pink and white chrysanthemums. She was attended by Elsie Menne, a sister of the groom. The groom was attended by Arthur Klauck. After the ceremony a reception took place at the home of the groom. The rooms were beautifully decorated in the patriotic colors of red, white and blue. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Anna Schnell of this city. She was formerly employed as saleslady at the Kiel Mercantile Association where by her cheerful and lovely disposition she made many friends. The groom, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ph. Menne, also of this city, is an ambitious young man of sterling character. After his graduation from the Kiel High School he was immediately employed by the Kiel Cheese & Butter Co., and thru his integrity and straight forwardness, has won the esteem of his employers. The young couple will temporarily make their home with the bride's mother. Only the nearest relatives were present.The out of town guests were a twin sister of the bride, Viola Schnell of Valers, Emma Schnell of New Holstein, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schnell of Eaton, Mr. and Mrs. Max Rauch of Chilton. Kiel Tri-County Record, Nov. 21, 1918

ANNA MERTENS Mrs. Anna Mertens, 80, Dies At Son's Farm Home Near Kiel. Kiel, Wis. -(Special)- Mrs. Jacob Mertens, 80, passed away at 5:30 a.m. today at the farm home of her son, Clemens, one mile west of here after a lingering illness of about six months. Mrs. Mertens, who was formerly Miss Anna Hanert, daughter of the late Nicholas and Jeanette Hanert, was born at St. Anna, Wis., July 19, 1858. She married Jacob Mertens, also of St. Anna, Sept. 23, 1880. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Kiel in 1930. After their marriage they located on the Mertens homestead, now operated by Clemens Mertens, where they lived for 34 years. In the fall of 1914 they turned the farm over to their son and moved to Kiel where they resided until five years ago when they returned to the homestead. She was a member of the Christian Mothers' society of St. and Peter and St. Paul Catholic church at Kiel. They were the parents of eight children, five of whom died in infancy. Mrs. Mertens is survived by her husband, three sons, Clemens, Edwin and Arthur of Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. L.P. Fox of Chilton, Mrs. Peter Westenberger of Sherwood, and Mrs. Sophie Rach of St. Anna; two brothers, J.B. Hanert of Kiel, and John Hanert of Milwaukee; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Saturday morning at the Mertens homestead and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic church. The Rev. J.J. Esdepsky will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends and relatives may see the body from Thursday afternoon until the time of the services. Sheboygan Press, Wed. Oct. 19, 1933, p. 4, c. 7 ********** Mrs. Jacob Mertens Of Kiel Is Buried After Last Rites. Kiel, Wis. -(Special)- Funeral rites for Mrs. Jacob Mertens, who passed away at the home of her son, Clemence, last Wednesday morning, were held Saturday morning, a service at the Mertens' home at 9 a.m. being followed by another at the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church here at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Fr. J.J. Esdepsky sang the solemn requiem mass, assisted by the Rev. Fr. Westenberger of Green Bay, nephew of the deceased. Interment was in the church cemetery near Kiel, the following grandsons of the deceased acting as pallbearers: Leo, Francis, Robert and Jerome Mertens, Frank Groeschel and Isadore Zorn. Relatives and friends from away who attended the funeral were: The Rev. E.J. Westenberger and Miss Emily Westenberger of Green Bay; Mrs. L.P. Fox, Jerome, Leo and Jean Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Arno Tank, Mrs. Dietrich, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Voelker, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Resier and Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Reiser of Chilton; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mertens of Charlesburg; Lorenz Mertens of Jericho; Mr. and Mrs. Anton Herzog, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Herzog, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dorn, Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Schmid and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin of New Holstein; Mrs. J.L. Voelker, Mr. and Mrs. Hilmer Voelker, Mrs Henry Rach, Mrs. Mary Binder and chidren, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dorn, Mrs. Frances Mertens, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stemper, Mr. and Mrs. Casper roehrig, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mertens and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gross of St. Anna. John Hanert, Jeanette and Raymond Mertens and Mr. and Mrs. William Dittmann of Milwaukee, J.B. Hanert and daughter Miss Jennie, John Menne and Mrs. A. Menne of Elkhart Lake, Mathias Mertens of Manitowoc, Mr. and Mrs. Ma-- Thiel and John Mertens of Sheboygan and many others from Kiel and vicinity. Sheboygan Press, Wed. Oct. 26, 1938, p. 6, c. 7

ARTHUR J. MERTENS Arthur J. Mertens, 73, of 920 6th St., Kiel, died early today at St. Nicholas Hospital after having been a patient there for two weeks. Born Nov. 28, 1889 in the Town of Holstein, he was the son of the late Jacob and Anna Mertens. He attended St. Paul’s Catholic School in Kiel, and on Sept. 3, 1912 married the former Mary Horsch of Marytown at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The couple lived on a farm in Charlesburg for 1-1/2 years before moving to a farm in the Town of Schleswig. He moved to Kiel in 1920 and was employed at the Stoelting Brothers Co. from then until 1949. Until his retirement in 1955 he was employed at the H. Lulloff and Sons Co. in Kiel. His wife died in July, 1937. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Louis (Elsie) Groeschel of Marytown and Mrs. Elroy (Ruby) Broehm of Kiel; two sons, Jerome of Kiel and Arthur Jr. of Milwaukee; and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, following brief rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m., the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Sunday until time of services Monday. The Rosary will be recited by the parish at 8 p.m. Sunday. ********** Arthur J. Mertens, 73, of 920 Sixth St., Kiel, died early Saturday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient the past two weeks. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and 10 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, the Rev. George Kiefer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Mertens was born Nov. 28, 1889, in the Town of New Holstein, son of the late Jacob and Anna Hanert Mertens. He received his education at St. Peter and Paul Catholic School, Kiel. On Sept. 3, 1912, he married Mary Horsch of Marytown, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marytown. The couple resided on a farm at Charlesburg for 1 1/2 years before moving to a farm in the Town of Schleswig. On May, 1920 the couple moved to Kiel where Mr. Mertens was employed at Stoelting Brothers Co. until 1949. From 1949 to 1959, when he retired, Mr. Mertens was employed by H. Lulloff and Son of Kiel. He was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Kiel. Survivors include two sons, Jerome of Kiel and Arthur Jr. of Milwaukee; two daughters, Mrs. Louis Groeschel of Marytown and Mrs. Elroy Broehm of Kiel; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death in July, 1937. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the parish Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, May 18, 1963 P. M-11

CLEMENS MERTENS Clemens Mertens Dies At Home Wednesday Clemens Mertens, well-known in Kiel and vicinity, died at his home early Wednesday morning. Heart failure was the cause of death. He was born on April 16, 1885, in the town of New Holstein, and lived all his life on the homestead farm 1-1/2 miles west of Kiel. He was the son of Anna, nee Hanert, and Jacob Mertens. On June 25, 1913, he was married to Marie Menne, by Fr. Theodore Koehe of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church of this city. Ten children blessed the marriage, Leo of Kiel, Francis and Jeanette (Mrs. Ralph Hansen), Milwaukee, Robert of New Holstein, Ray of Pewaukee, James, Clemens, Jr., and Kathryn at home and Sr. Mary Clement and Sr. Marie Andre at the Holy Family convent near Manitowoc. A brother, Arthur Mertens of Kiel, also survives as do five grandchildren. His brother Edwin preceded him in death in 1945. Funeral service will be conducted at 9:00 at the Meiselwitz funeral home and at 9:30 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church. The Holy Name society, of which the deceased was a member, will recite the rosary at 7:30 Friday evening in the church.

EDWIN MERTENS Edwin Mertens Of Near Kiel Is Called To Rest Kiel. – Edwin Robert Mertens, 56, well-known farmer who resides one and one-half miles west of this city, passed away Saturday morning at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been confined the past several days. Born in the town of New Holstein on Dec. 28, 1888, the son of Jacob and Anna Hanert Mertens, the deceased spent his entire life in this vicinity. On Jan. 27, 1911, he was united in marriage with Miss Rose Horsch of Marytown, and the couple since that time has lived on the present homestead near here. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Isadore (Elsina) Zorn, at home, and Mrs. Frank (Evelyn) Groeschel, Calumet Harbor; five grandchildren, and two brothers, Clemence, who resides near Kiel, and Arthur, of this city. Funeral services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home and at 10 a.m. at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic church here. The Rev. F.X. Kheil, pastor, will officiate and burial will be made in the church cemetery. Sheboygan Press, Mon. May 14, 1945, p. 8, c. 6

GERARD ARTHUR MERTENS Graveside services were conducted by the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel at the parish cemetery on Thursday morning for Girard Anthony Mertens, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mertens Jr., 170 N. 70th St., Milwaukee. The infant died soon after birth Wednesday (June 7, 1961) at Misericordia Hospital, Milwaukee. Besides the parents he is survived by two sisters, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Henschel of Kiel, and the paternal grandfather, Arthur Mertens of Kiel. (Survivors edited for privacy) Sheboygan Press, Fri. June 9, 1961, p. 6, c. 6

JACOB MERTENS Jacob Mertens, 88, former Kiel resident, died early today aat the homestead farm, now operated by his son, Clemence, in New Holstein, a mile west of Kiel. He was born in St. Anna, Calumet county, in 1855 and in 1880 married Miss Anna Hanert. They operated a farm in New Holstein for 34 years, moved to Kiel in 1914 and back to the homestead in 1933. Mrs. Mertens died in 1938. Survivors are three sons, Arthur of Kiel, Edwin of Schleswig, clemence, of New Holstein; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Voelker, of St. Anna, Mrs. Anton Herzog, of New Holstein, 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Meiselwitz funeral home in Kiel, and at 9:30 from the SS Peter-Paul Catholic church in Kiel. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 22, 1944 P.2

JEROME J. MERTENS Jerome “Jerry” J. Mertens, 80, of 920 Sixth St., Kiel, died peacefully Thursday morning, July 30, 1998 at his home. He was born October 8, 1917 in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late Arthur J. and Mary Horsch Mertens. He attended Ss. Peter and Paul Grade school and was a 1936 graduate of Kiel High School. On Oct. 30, 1940 he married Sylvia Pohl at the parsonage of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Plymouth. The couple owned and operated Mertens Clover Farm Grocery Store from 1944–1949 and Mertens Western Auto Store, Kiel until 1962. Jerry was employed at office manager for AA Laun Company, Kiel from 1969 until his retirement in 1980. He was very active both in city and county positions being appointed Treasurer, Assessor and Building Inspector for the City of Kiel from 1964–1992, he was elected to the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors from 1980–1992, a member of the Finance and Personnel Committee, a committee member for Ageing and Senior Citizens, a member of the Community Options Program for 12 years, and served on the Manitowoc County Red Cross Board of Directors for Finance and Transpiration for six years. He was a life long member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, serving on several committees. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sylvia, one brother, Arthur (Shirley) Mertens, Ocala, Fla., one sister, Elsie Nadler, New Holstein, numerous nephews, nieces and cousins and a very special friend, Mary K. Olm. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Brehm. Funeral Mass will be at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, with the Rev. Cletus LaMere, SDS and Rev. Loren Nys, SDS officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. No newspaper named ********* Jerome "Jerry" J. Mertens, age 80, of 920 Sixth St., Kiel, died peacefully Thursday morning, July 30, 1998, at his home. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 3, 1998, at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Rev. Loren Nys, S.D., will officiate, with burial in the church cemetery. The Mass will be preceded at 10:30 by brief family rites at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel. Jerry was born October 8, 1917, in the town of Schleswig, son of the late Arthur J. and Mary Horsch Mertens. He attended SS. Peter & Paul Grade School, and was a 1936 graduate of Kiel High School. On October 30, 1940, he married Sylvia Pohl at the parsonage of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Plymouth. The couple owned and operated Mertens Clover Farm Grocery Store from 1944-1949, and Mertens Auto Store, Kiel, until 1962. Jerry was employed as Office Manager of AA Laun Company, Kiel, from 1969, until his retirement in 1980. He was very active both in city and county positions, being appointed Treasurer, Assessor, and Building inspector for the city of Kiel from 1964-1992. He was elected to the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors from 1980-1992, a member of the Finance and Personnel Committee, a committee member for Aging and Senior Citizens, a member of the Community Option Program for 12 years, and served on the Manitowoc County Red Cross Board of Directors for Finance and Transportation for six years. Jerry was a lifelong member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, serving on several committees. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sylvia; one brother, Arthur (Shirley) Mertens, Ocala, Fla.; one sister, Elsie Nadler, New Holstein; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and very special friend, Mary K. Olm. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Brehm. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home, and on Monday at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until the time of services. A Memorial has been established in Jerry's name. Herald Times Reporter, July 31, 1998 P. 2 ********* Pohl-Mertens Nuptials Are Performed at Plymouth The Rev. A. J. July of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth, performed the service last Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock which united in holy wedlock, Miss Sylvia H. Pohl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland O. Pohl of Hulls Crossing and at one time residents here and Jerome J. Mertens, eldest son of Arthur Mertens of this city. The bride was attired in a white embossed taffeta gown, fashioned with a long train and sweetheart neckline. She wore a veil which was held in place with a crown of seed pearls and orange blossoms. In her arms she carried an all white bouquet of carnations and pompoms. The bride's sister, Miss Elsie Pohl was the maid of honor and she wore a coral rose taffeta dress with matching headdress. Miss Evelyn Rick, cousin of the bride was the bridesmaid and she was attired in a blue taffeta gown with matching headdresses. Both carried arm bouquets of roses and pompoms. Arthur Mertens Jr.attended his brother as best man and John Schnell attended as groomsman. Following the service a wedding supper was served at the Laack's Hotel in Plymouth for 20 guests. In the evening the couple was honored with a wedding dance at the Brooklyn Hall. The young couple will reside at Sheboygan, Route 3, after November 6th, Mr. Mertens being employed at the Weldens Quality Dairy in Sheboygan Falls. Kiel Tri-County Record, Nov. 7, 1940

LEO J. MERTENS Leo J. Mertens, age 95, of Kiel, died peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, March 20, 2010. He was born January 27, 1915 in the Town of New Holstein, son of the late Clemens and Marie (Menne) Mertens. Leo was a 1933 graduate of Kiel High School. On August 30, 1939 he married Fay Olmsted at Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Leo had worked at AA Laun Furniture in Kiel for many years retiring in 1977. He was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel and the Holy Name Society as well as the Catholic Order of Foresters. He also was a lifetime member of the Kiel Fish and Game, a former member of the Kiel area school board and a member of the Kiel Fire Department for 67 years, holding the office of Treasure for 38 of those years. He retired from active service with the Fire Department with the rank of Captain. Leo enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, hunting, attending and watching Packer games, the Thursday morning bowling league and visiting the farm. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, Henry and Hilda Olmsted; three brothers, Francis, John and Ray Mertens; one brother-in-law, Gordon Olmsted; and two sisters-in-law, Louise and Mary Mertens. The funeral Mass for Leo will be celebrated Thursday, March 25, 2010 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel with Rev. Loren Nys S.D.S. and Joe Zenk, Parish Director, officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. (No newspaper named, no date/from findagrave.com)

MARIE MERTENS Marie Mertens, 97, a former Kiel resident, died Saturday morning at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where she had been a resident for two years. The former Marie Menne was born may 20, 1887, in the town of Rhine, a daughter of the late John and Anna Mueller Menne. She graduated from Plymouth High School. On June 25, 1913, she married Clemens Mertens in Kiel. He died in July 1, 1947. She taught school for a number of years in the town of Mosel, and after marriage the couple farmed in rural Kiel on the Park Farm homestead. Mrs. Mertens was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, its Christian Mothers Society, Catholic Order of Foresters, the Frauenverein, the Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Auxiliary, Kiel Senior Citizens, the Homemakers, and was a volunteer at the Salvatorian Center. Survivors include five sons, Leo, of Kiel, Robert of New Holstein, Ray of Pewaukee, James of rural Kiel and Clemens Jr. of Oneida; four daughters, Mrs. Jeanette Hansen of Milwaukee, Sister Mary Jane Mertens of Menominee, Mich., Sister Doris Mertens of Green Bay, and Mrs. Edward (Katherine) Shumaker of Waukegan, Ill.; 36 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; a brother, Ray Menne of Branson, Mo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Stark of Hales Corners, and Mrs. Eleanor Schubert of Waukesha. She was preceded in death by two sons. A funeral Mass will be at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Leannah, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. No newspaper named – March 2, 1985

MARY MERTENS Mrs. Arthur Mertens, 47, Passes Away on Monday After an illness of almost two years duration, Mrs. Arthur Mertens, aged 47, was called to rest at 5 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Mertens had been failing in health for the past three years. The deceased was born on a farm at Marytown, the daughter of the late Theodore and Gertrude Horsch, on August 20, 1890. On September 3, 1912, she was united in marriage to Arthur Mertens of near here, by the Rev. Fr. Stehling at St. Mary's church at Marytown. After their marriage the couple resided on a farm in Chalesrburg (Charlesburg) for one and one-half years before moving onto what was known as the Adam Kazmeier farm, one mile east of here. On May 23, 1920, they disposed of this farm to Louis Spindler and the family moved to this city. Following are the survivors: Her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Louis (Elsie) Groeschl of Chilton, and Ruby at home; two sons, Jerome and Arthur at home; one grandson, Charles Groeschl; four sisters, Mrs. Edwin Mertens, near here; Mrs. Henry Mertes of St. Cloud; Mrs. Joseph Horsch of Marytown, and Mrs. Edward Wick of Glenbeulah; and her step- mother, Mrs. Theodore Horsch of St. Cloud. A sister, Mrs. Edgar Burg of Oak Forest, Ill., died February 3 of this year, and her father, passed away on May 26, also of this year. Her mother preceded her in death twenty years ago. Funeral services were held this Thursday morning at 9 a.m. at the family residence and at 9:30 a.m. at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church, with the Rev. Fr. J.J. Esdepsky officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

ROSE MERTENS Mrs. Rose Mertens, 86, a former Kiel resident, died Friday morning at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein. The former Rose Horsch was born April 28, 1892, in Marytown, a daughter of Theodore and Gertrude Schneider Horsch. She attended St. Mary Catholic School at Marytown. On Jan. 17, 1911, she married Edwin Mertens at Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Marytown. The couple farmed west of Kiel. He died Mary 12, 1945. She lived there until 1957 when she moved to Kiel. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and its Christian Mothers Society. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Groeschel, of Pipe, Wis.; six grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Guelig of Theresa. She was preceded in death by a daughter, four sisters and two brothers. The Rev. Francis Kerschel, pastor, will celebrate a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the SS. Peter and Paul church, preceded by family rites at 9 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday. A parish vigil will be held there at 8 p.m. Sunday. Sheboygan Press, Sat. Apr. 21, 1979

SYLVIA H. MERTENS Sylvia H. Mertens, age 89, of Kiel, died Monday evening, April 12, 2010 at Willowdale Nursing and Rehab Center, New Holstein. She was the former Sylvia Pohl, born May 1, 1920 in Pigeon Lake, daughter of the late Roland and Alma (Ruh) Pohl. Sylvia attended Hulls Crossing Grade School and Glenbuelah High School. On October 30, 1940 she married Jerome Mertens at St. John the Baptist Parsonage in Plymouth. He preceded her in death on July 30, 1998. Sylvia was in business with her husband Jerry for 20 years. She also was a retail clerk, waitress and seamstress, retiring in 1982. She was a life-long member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel and a 50-year member of the Women's Guild of the church. She also was a volunteer at the Kiel nutrition site and a member of the Kiel Senior Club. Since 1984 she had been an R.S.V.P (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) member for Manitowoc County and was a former member of the Kiel Singing Seniors. Sylvia's mother taught her to embroidery at the age of 7 and it became a lifetime hobby. She also enjoyed flower arranging, playing 31 and baking cupcakes for birthdays. Survivors include her beloved Godchild, Mary Olm of Kiel; one brother, Wallace (Dottie) Pohl, Sparta; two sisters, Alice Noordyk, Plymouth, Elsie Schuricht, Menomonee Falls. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and her father- and mother-in-law. Funeral services for Sylvia will be held Thursday, April 15, 2010 at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel with Rev. David Mercer officiating. Burial will take place in SS Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel. ******** Pohl-Mertens Nuptials Are Performed at Plymouth The Rev. A. J. July of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth, performed the service last Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock which united in holy wedlock, Miss Sylvia H. Pohl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland O. Pohl of Hulls Crossing and at one time residents here and Jerome J. Mertens, eldest son of Arthur Mertens of this city. The bride was attired in a white embossed taffeta gown, fashioned with a long train and sweetheart neckline. She wore a veil which was held in place with a crown of seed pearls and orange blossoms. In her arms she carried an all white bouquet of carnations and pompoms. The bride's sister, Miss Elsie Pohl was the maid of honor and she wore a coral rose taffeta dress with matching headdress. Miss Evelyn Rick, cousin of the bride was the bridesmaid and she was attired in a blue taffeta gown with matching headdresses. Both carried arm bouquets of roses and pompoms. Arthur Mertens Jr.attended his brother as best man and John Schnell attended as groomsman. Following the service a wedding supper was served at the Laack's Hotel in Plymouth for 20 guests. In the evening the couple was honored with a wedding dance at the Brooklyn Hall. The young couple will reside at Sheboygan, Route 3, after November 6th, Mr. Mertens being employed at the Weldens Quality Dairy in Sheboygan Falls. Kiel Tri-County Record, Nov. 7, 1940

CAROLYN MEYER Infant Daughter Dies On Thursday After An Illness. Kiel. - Carolyn Florence Meyer, eight-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Meyer of town Schleswig, passed away on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at St. Nicholas hospital following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 17, 1942, in the town of Schleswig. Survivors include her parents, three sisters (names omitted for privacy) and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Meyer of here. Her mother is the former Margaret Junk of Cleveland. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the home and at 9 o'clock at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church here. The Rev. F.X. Kheil will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery near Kiel. The body can be viewed beginning tonight at the Meyer home. Sheboygan Press, Fri. May 14, 1943, p. 2, c. 6 ********** Infant Daughter Is Laid To Rest. Kiel, Wis. - Funeral services for Carolyn Florence Meyer, 8-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Meyer, who passed away Thursday morning at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, were held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church at Kiel with the Rev. Father F.X. Kheil officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Rose Mary Meyer, Marie Schneider, Anna Mae Schneider and Marilyn Klaeser. Among those from away who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. John Kress, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Junk of Hika; Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Weiter and daughters Bernice and Lorraine of Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Seichter and family and Miss Marie Junk of Sheboygan. Sheboygan Press, Tues. May 18, 1943, p. 6, c. 7

CHARLES MEYER Charles R. Meyer, 73, of 511 Broadway Ave., Kiel, died at 3:30 this morning at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 16, 1883 in the Town of Schleswig, the son of the late John and Frances Meyer. He attended parochial school at St. Nazianz and on Oct. 15, 1907, was married tot he former Mary Schneider of Town Meeme. The marriage was performed at St. Fidelis Church in Spring Valley. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Centerville for several years before moving to a farm in Schleswig where they lived for the next 28 years until his retirement in 1942. He was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and a member of the Holy Name Society. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel following brief services at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 9:30. The Rev. F.X. Kheil will be the celebrant of the requiem mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon until time of services. The Holy Name Society will recite the Rosary at the church at 7:30 Monday night. Survivors include: the widow; six daughters, Sister Mary Delores, at Mingo Junction, Sister Anthony Padua, at Plymouth, Sister Charlene, at Manitowoc, Mrs. Bernard (Florence) Seichter, of Sheboygan, Mrs. Joseph (Gertrude) Muehlbauer of Kiel, and Mrs. Edwin (Romilda) Stemper, of New Holstein; four sons, Henry, Sylvan, Ralph and Walter, all of Kiel; 35 grandchildren; one brother, Peter, in Canada; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Habersettzer, of Francis, Wash. He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph, three sisters and three brothers. Sheboygan Press, Sat. Nov. 17, 1956, p. 8, c. 4 ********* Funeral service for Charles R. Meyer, 73 years, of 511 Broadway, Kiel, who died on Saturday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel following brief rites at Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. F.X. Kheil was the celebrant of the solemn requiem mass. He was assisted by the Rev. George Kiefer as deacon and the Rev. Lloyd Krembs as sub- deacon. Also present in the sanctuary during the mass were the Rev. John Rausch and the Rev. Lambert Scanlan. The mass was sung by children of the Ss. Peter and Paul School. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry Menne, Charles and Joseph Meyer, Frank Olm, Richard Seichter and Jerome Thiel. Members of the Holy Name Society recited the rosary in the church on Monday evening and attended the service in a group. Sheboygan Press, Wed. Nov. 21, 1956, p. 16, c. 5

HENRY P. MEYER (d. 1987) Henry P. Meyer, 77, of 22419 Mueller Road, Kiel, died September 9, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he was a patient for one week. He was born April 10, 1910, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Charles and Mary (Schneider) Meyer. He attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Kiel. On August 30, 1933, he married Margaret A. Wagner at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. She preceded him in death on June 30, 1981. He farmed his entire life on the Meyer homestead in the Town of Schleswig. Meyer was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel and was a past president of the church’s Holy Name Society; he was on the Kiel Area School Board for 39 years and was a former treasurer of the school board. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Mary Ann) Menne of Ashwaubenon; Mrs. Richard (Agnes) Mayer of Kiel; and Sister Lucy Ann Meyer of Manitowoc; two sons, Charles of Mount Prospect, Illinois; Joseph of rural Kiel; 15 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three brothers, Sylvan, Ralph and Walter, all of Kiel; six sisters, Mrs. Florence Seichter of Sheboygan; Mrs. Joseph (Gerturde) Meuhlbauer of Kiel; Mrs. Edwin (Romilda) Stemper of new Holstein; Sister Mary Dolores Meyer of Petoskey, Michigan; Sister Alice Meyer of Marshfield; and Mrs. Paul (Rose) Holschbach of DePere. He was preceded in death by one grandson. A Concelebrated Funeral Mass was held at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The Rev. Thomas Leannah, pastor, and Rev. Francis Kerscher, officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Kiel Tri-County Record, September 16, 1987 *********** WAGNER-MEYER Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Meyer are honeymooning in the northern part of the state before establishing their home near Kiel. The bride formerly Miss Margaret Ann Wagner, Cleveland, Wis., and groom, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Meyer, Kiel, were united in marriage at the St. Wendel Catholic church at St. Wendel Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. The wedding mass was celebrated by the Rev. E.J. Schmit. Miss Julia Wagner was maid of honor, the Misses Emma Wagner and Gertrude Meyer were bridesmaids, and Alice Meyer was flower girl. Sylvan Meyer attended the groom as best man, and Harry Wagner and Ralph Meyer were ushers. A white satin gown with lace jacket and a veil in cap effect trimmed with pearls and rhinestones were worn by the bride, who carried Easter lilies. The maid of honor was attired in a frock of green taffeta trimmed with yellow and carried a Colonial bouquet, and the bridesmaids whore yellow satin frocks trimmed with green. Their bouquets were mixed flowers. The flower girl carried a basket of sweet peas. More than 100 quests attended the reception and wedding breakfast and dinner at the Wagner home. After their return from the north, Mr. and Mrs. Meyer will be at home near Kiel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 31, 1933 P. 6

JAMES M. MEYER James C. Meyer(sic), 21, of 22511 Mueller Road, Kiel, died unexpectedly at his home Saturday evening from complication of a kidney transplant operation he underwent four months ago. He was born June 13, 1963, in Sheboygan, a son of Joseph and Mary Steffes Meyer. Mr. Meyer was a 1981 graduate of Kiel High School and had been a student of Lakeland College. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and the Kiel Area Jaycees. Surviving are his parents; three sisters, Linda, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Barbara and Lisa, both at home; and three brothers, Randy, a student at UW-River Falls, Joseph L. and Daniel, both at home; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Steffes of rural Mount Calvary, and his paternal grandfather, Henry P. Meyer, rural Kiel. A funeral mass will be at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Thomas Leannah, pastor, celebrant. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. No newspaper named – November 17, 1984 ******* (Note: Nov. 17, 1984 was a Saturday) (SS Peter/Paul ch. record has d. Nov. 17)

JOSEPH MEYER Joseph, the 11 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Meyer residing east of Kiel, Died Thursday after three days’ illness, due to pneumonia. The funeral was held Saturday morning, interment being in the Catholic cemetery, Rev. Rumpel officiating. - Dec. 1918

LORETTA MEYER Loretta M. Meyer, age 70, of 16825 Cemetery Road, Kiel, died Monday morning, April 26, 1993, unexpectedly at St. Nicholas Hospital Sheboygan. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 1993, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The Rev. Raphael Birringer officiating preceded by brief family rites at 10 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She is the former Loretta Wagner, born June 13, 1922, at Cleveland, Wis. Daughter of the late Henry and Mary Schmitt Wagner, she attended St. Wendel grade school in Cleveland. On September 5, 1942, she married Walter Meyer at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1992. They farmed in the Town of Schleswig all their married life. She was a devoted member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, the Christian Mother's Society, Catholic Order of Forrester and most important of all she was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. survivors include her husband, Walter; four sons, John (Tess), Shelburne, Vt., Dennis (Gloria) Charlesburg, Wis., Gary (Joyce), Kiel, Richard (Mary Jo), on the homestead farm/Town of Schleswig; four daughters, Joan (Richard) Keuler, Kiel, Theresa (Lewie) Lundberg, Hartford, Wis., Dorothy (Tom) Bibo, Pewaukee, Wis., Kay Ann (Dennis) Whitney, Green Bay; 25 grandchildren; two (sic) brothers, Lawrence (Josephine) Wagner, Sheboygan, one sister, Julia Behring, Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by three brothers, and two sisters. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, TODAY, and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until the time of services. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in her name. Herald Times Reporter, April 27, 1993 P. A2

MARGARET MEYER (d. 1981) Mrs. Henry P. Meyer, 68, of route 2, Kiel, died Saturday at St. Nicholas Hospital. The former Margaret A. Wagner was born July 18, 1912, in Cleveland, a daughter of Henry and Mary Schmidt Wagner. She attended St. Wendel Catholic School, Cleveland. She married Henry P. Meyer August 30, 1933, at St. Wendel Catholic church, Cleveland. They farmed in rural Kiel. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, was a member of the church Choir and was the church organist for 27 years. She was a past president and member of the Christian Mother’s Society. She was also a member of the GUG Germania Society and the Catholic Knights. Survivors are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Mary Ann) Menne of Green Bay, Mrs. Richard (Agnes) Mayer of Kiel and sister Lucy Ann Meyer of Kaukauna; two sons, Charles of Mount Prospect, Ill., and Joseph of route 2, Kiel; 16 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; three sisters, Mrs. Alfred Behring of Kohler, Mrs. Alfred Herr of Sheboygan and Mrs. Walter Meyer of Route 2, Kiel; and one brother, Lawrence Wagner of Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by three brothers. A funeral Mass will be offered at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The Rev. Francis Kerscher, pastor, will be celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery. No newspaper named – June 20, 1981 ******* Mrs. Henry P. Meyer, 68, of Route 2, Kiel, died Saturday evening, June 20, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been admitted earlier in the day. Mrs. Meyer had been in ill health the past several months. Brief family rites will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home and the funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Meyer, nee Margaret A. Wagner, was born July 18, 1912, at Cleveland, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Schmidt Wagner. She attended St. Wendel Catholic School, Cleveland, and was married to Henry Meyer Aug. 30, 1933, at St. Wendel Catholic Church. After marriage they settled on a farm in rural Kiel. Mrs. Wagner (sic) was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, was a member of the church choir and church organist for 27 years. She was a member of Christian Mothers Society and past president of the society several years, a member of Catholic Knights and G.U.G. Germania Society. Survivors include her husband, two sons, Charles of Mount Prospect, Ill., and Joseph of Route 2, Kiel; three daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Mary Ann) Menne of Green Bay, Mrs. Richard (Agnes) Mayer of Kiel and Sister Lucy Ann Meyer of Kaukauna; a brother, Lawrence Wagner of Sheboygan; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Behring of Kohler, Mrs. Alfred Herr of Sheboygan and Mrs. Walter Meyer of Route 2, Kiel, 16 grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon. A wake service will be at 8 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, June 22, 1981 P. 3 ********* WAGNER-MEYER Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Meyer are honeymooning in the northern part of the state before establishing their home near Kiel. The bride formerly Miss Margaret Ann Wagner, Cleveland, Wis., and groom, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Meyer, Kiel, were united in marriage at the St. Wendel Catholic church at St. Wendel Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. The wedding mass was celebrated by the Rev. E.J. Schmit. Miss Julia Wagner was maid of honor, the Misses Emma Wagner and Gertrude Meyer were bridesmaids, and Alice Meyer was flower girl. Sylvan Meyer attended the groom as best man, and Harry Wagner and Ralph Meyer were ushers. A white satin gown with lace jacket and a veil in cap effect trimmed with pearls and rhinestones were worn by the bride, who carried Easter lilies. The maid of honor was attired in a frock of green taffeta trimmed with yellow and carried a Colonial bouquet, and the bridesmaids whore yellow satin frocks trimmed with green. Their bouquets were mixed flowers. The flower girl carried a basket of sweet peas. More than 100 quests attended the reception and wedding breakfast and dinner at the Wagner home. After their return from the north, Mr. and Mrs. Meyer will be at home near Kiel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 31, 1933 P. 6

MARGARET MEYER (d. 1987) Mrs. Margret M. Meyer(sic), age 72, of 718 First Street, Kiel, died on Thursday evening at St. Nicholas Hospital after a lengthy illness. The former Margret Junk was born August 1, 1915 in Cleveland, the daughter of the late William and Mary Kress Junk. She attended St. Wendel School, Cleveland. On October 15, 1935, she married Sylvan Meyer at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary in 1985. They farmed in the Town of Schleswig until 1973, when they moved to Kiel. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, Christian Mothers and the GUG Germania Society. Survivors include her husband, a son, Gerald, rural Kiel; four daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Jean) Stauss, Howards Grove; Mrs. Gerald (Anna) Schmitz, Sheboygan; Mrs. Alphonse (Frances) Steiner, Chilton; Mrs. Lee (Betty) Karls, Kiel; 21 grand- children; three great grandchildren; one step-great grandchild; one brother, Nicholas Junk, Kiel; one sister, Mrs. Raymond (Marie) Klabeck, Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by two daughters and two brothers. Funeral services were held Monday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, Rev. Thomas Leannah, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Church Cemetery. Kiel Tri-county Record – Wednesday, September 16, 1987 ******** (Margaret Meyer/1 Aug 1915/Sep 1987/SSDI)

MARY MEYER Mrs. Mary Meyer, 90, a former resident of Kiel, died Saturday, in Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility, Kiel. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, and 9:30 a.m. in Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Meyer, nee Mary Schneider, was born March 8, 1888, in Meeme, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Sahm Schneider. She was married to Charles Meyer, Oct. 15, 1907, in St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Spring Valley. He preceded her in death Nov. 17, 1956. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Centerville for several years, then moved to a farm in the Town of Schleswig. After retiring in 1942 the couple then made their home in Kiel. Mrs. Meyer was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, Christian M. Mother Society and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Survivors include four sons, Henry, Sylvan, Ralph, and Walter, of Kiel; six daughters, Sister Mary Deloreis (sic) of Manitowoc, Sister Alice of Green Bay, Mrs. Rose Holsenbach of Green Bay, Mrs. Bernard (Florence) Seichter of Sheboygan, Mrs. Joseph (Gertrude) Muehlbauer of Kiel, and Mrs. Edwin (Romilda) of Stemper of New Holstein; a brother, Joseph Schneider of Kiel, 38 grandchildren; and 80 great grandchildren. A son, four brothers, three sisters, five grandchildren, and a great great grandchild preceded her in death. Friends may call in Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel after 4 o’clock this Monday afternoon, and Tuesday until the time of service. A wake service will be conducted at 8 o’clock this evening. Memorials may be made to St. Peter and Paul School. Herald Times Reporter, July 10, 1978 P. 3 ******** Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Mrs. Mary Meyer, 90, of Kiel who died Saturday at Rocky Knoll. The Rev. Francis Kerscher, pastor, will be celebrant of the Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church, Kiel. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Meyer was born March 8, 1888, in the town of Meeme, a daughter of Joseph and Anna Salm Schneider. On Oct. 15, 1907, she was married to Charles R. Meyer at Spring Valley. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Centerville for several years before moving to a farm in the Town of Schleswig. They retired in 1942 and moved to Kiel. Mr. Meyer died Nov. 17, 1956. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Parish and its Christian Mother’s Society and Catholic Order of Foresters. Survivors include six daughters, Sr. Mary Delores, Manitowoc, Sr. Alice and Mrs. Rose Holschbach, both of Green Bay, Mrs. Bernard (Florence) Seichter, Sheboygan, Mrs. Joseph (Gertrude) Muehlbauer, Kiel and Mrs. Edwin (Romilda) Stemper, New Holstein; four sons, Henry, Sylvan, Ralph and Walter, all of Kiel; 38 grandchildren and 80 great grandchildren, and a brother, Joseph, Kiel. A son, a grandchild and a great great grandchild preceded her in death. No newspaper named – July 1978

WALTER J. MEYER Walter J. Meyer, 86, of 16212 Cemetery Rd., rural Kiel died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 28, 2007. He was born June 24, 1920 in the town of Schleswig, son of the late Charles and Mary Schneider Meyer. He attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School, Kiel. Walter married Loretta Wagner on Sept. 5 1942 at St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland. Loretta and Walter enjoyed 50 wonderful years together before she passed away on April 26, 1993. Walter later married rose Schmitz Engel on May 13, 2000. Walter farmed all his life on the family homestead. In his later years he also volunteered at the Salvatorian Mission Warehouse in New Holstein. He was a life-long member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church, Kiel and a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Holy name Society. Walter’s love for the land kept him busy on the family farm helping drive tractor. Later in his life he enjoyed gardening, sheepshead, furniture refinishing, collecting antiques and working at the Salvatorian Mission Warehouse. Walter’s first love was his children, grand- children and great grandchildren. He enjoyed the many family gatherings especially their Thanksgiving meal at Millhome Supper Club. Survivors include his loving wife Rose of rural Kiel; his son-in-law Richard Keuler, Kiel; his children John (Tess) Meyer, Burlington, Vt., Terri (Lewie) Lundberg, Hartford, Dori (Tom) Bibo, Pewaukee, Denny (Mary) Meyer, Ripon, Richard (Mary Jo) Meyer, Kiel, Gary (Joyce) Meyer, Kiel, and Kay (Dennis) Whitney, Green Bay; 28 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two sisters, Sr Mary Dolores Meyer, Rose (Paul) Holshbach, and one brother-in-law, Lawrence (Josephine) Wagner. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joan Keuler; two brothers, Ralph and Henry Meyer and four sisters, Florence Seichter, Sr. Alice Meyer, Gertie Muehlbauer and Romilda Stemper. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. Loren Nys, SDS officiating. Burial took place in the parish cemetery. Kiel Tri-County Record – May 3, 2007

CLEMENS P. MEYERS Clemens P. Meyers, 69, of 511 Calumet Ave., Kiel, died late Saturday at St. Nicholas Hospital. Born Dec. 26, 1897, at Charlesburg, he was a son of the late Leonard and Mary Meyers. He attended St. Charles Catholic School and was married on June 12, 1928, to Lucille Werth of New Holstein at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. The couple lived in Charlesburg until 1942 when they moved to Kiel. Mr. Meyers was employed at the H.G. Weber Co. and Stoelting Bros. Co. and for the past five years was self-employed as a painter. Mr. Meyers was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Survivors include his wife; one daughter (name omitted for privacy); four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Krutzik of New Holstein and Mrs. Anton Bartel of Chilton; and two brothers, Oscar of rural Chilton and Leo of Chilton. Funeral services will be held at Ss. Peter and Paul Church at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Brief family rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, will be held at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. A parish rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Sheboygan Press, Mon. May 8, 1967, p. 14, c. 4o

HILDA MEYERS Burial services for Mrs. Hilda Myers(sic), 81, a former Town of Schleswig resident, who died on Wednesday in Detroit, will be at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Kiel. The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, will officiate. The funeral Mass was in Detroit Thursday. Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The former Hilda Faust was born in the Town of Schleswig on May 14, 1890, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Faust. Her husband, Joseph died on March 17, 1955. Surviving are a brother, Raymond, Kiel and a sister, Mrs. George Diels, Sheboygan Falls.

JOSEPH MEYERS Joseph Meyers, 67, died Thursday night at Detroit. He was married to the former Hilda Faust, Town of Schleswig in 1913, and since then they have been making their home in Detroit. The body will arrive in Kiel at 11 p.m. Sunday. The funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. F.X. Kheil will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Monday until the time of the service. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Monday. Sheboygan Press, Sat. Mar. 19, 1955, p. 6, c. 4 ********* Funeral services for Joseph Meyers, 64, who had been living in Detroit since his marriage to the former Hilda Faust of the Town of Rhine, were held Tuesday morning at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, following brief rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. F.X. Kheil, pastor, was celebrant of the requiem mass, sung by children of the school, with Sister Donald Marie as organist. Pallbearers were Clarence, Jerome, Joseph and Lester Faust, Aloys Leonard and Richard Neumann. Sheboygan Press, Thurs. Mar. 24, 1955, p. 20, c. 6

LUCILLE M. MEYERS Lucille M. Meyers, age 90, of 1411 Greenfield Ave., died on Sunday, March 2, 2003 at Meadow View Manor Nursing Home. Lucille was born July 4, 1912 in Chicago, a daughter of the lat Gustav and Martha (Krause) Werth. She was united in marriage to Clemens Meyers at St. Charles Catholic Church in Charlesburg. They resided in Charlesburg and Kiel prior to him preceding her in death. Lucille was employed by Lake to Lake and Hanson Glove Corp. both of Kiel, following which she did childcare in private homes. She moved to Sheboygan in 1985. Lucille enjoyed cooking, dancing and listening to music. She always found time for children and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lucille is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Harold Wieland of Sheboygan; her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is further survived by two sisters, Clara Vilanueva and Helen Velasco, both of Paris, Ill. She was preceded in death by a son, George, two brothers, William and George Werth and a sister, Mae Jones. Mass and Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Dominic Catholic Church with Rev. James Jarumbo, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Kiel. Sheboygan Press – March 4, 2003

ANNA M. MICHELS Mrs. Anna M. Michels, 67, a former Kiel resident, died Monday night at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she had been a patient for three days. Prior to being hospitalized she had resided at the Calumet Homestead, New Holstein. The former Anna Wendel, she was born Jan. 8, 1912, at Marytown, a daughter of Anton and Juliana Mueller Wendel. She attended St. Mary Parochial School at Marytown. On October 18, 1924, she was married to Emil Michels at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The couple lived in Kiel. Her husband preceded her in death in 1960, after which Mrs. Michels moved to Charlesburg. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and its Christian Mothers Society. Survivors are a son, Raul of Westminster, California; two grandsons; two sisters, Mrs. August Greuel of New Holstein and Mrs. Henry Schneider of Route 1, Newton, and a brother, Edward Wendel of New Holstein. The Reverend Francis Kerscher will celebrate a funeral Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Kiel Tri-County Record – October 18, 1979

EMIL N. MICHELS Emil N. Michels, 52, 323 Fremont St., Kiel, died Monday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage earlier that morning. A native of Kiel, he was born Oct. 17, 1907, a son of Nicholas and the late Elizabeth Schram Michels. He attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Kiel, and was graduated from Kiel High School in 1926. He married Anna Wendel of Kiel on Oct. 18, 1934, at Ss. Peter and Paul Church. The couple continued to make their home in Kiel where he was employed at the former Rudolph Greve Hardware Store for 28 years. The past four years, he also served as assistant custodian at the Kiel Public Schools. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church and the Holy Name Society of the church. His mother died in 1950. Survivors include his wife; a son (name omitted for privacy); his father, Nicholas of Kiel, and a brother, Clemens of Beaver Dam. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Ss. Peter and Paul Church, following brief rites at 9:30 at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, will be the celebrant of the requiem Mass and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Members of the Holy Name Society will recite the rosary at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Sheboygan Press, Tues. June 7, 1960, p. 12, c. 4 ********* Funeral services for Emil Michels, 52, of 323 Fremont Street, Kiel, who died last Monday, were held Thursday morning at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel, following brief rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, was the celebrant of the requiem Mass and burial was in the church cemetery. Members of the Holy Name Society recited the rosary Wednesday evening at the funeral home and attended the funeral in a group. Pallbearers were Alfred and William Hertel, William Schram, Arno, Herbert and William Schuler. Sheboygan Press, Fri. June 10, 1960, p.12, c. 3

CLAUDE MIES Claude M. Mies, 53, of 222 Paine St., Kiel, died shortly before midnight Monday at his home. He was born in Kiel on Sept. 29, 1904, the son of the late Hubert and Mary Nett Mies. He received his education at the parochial school in Kiel. On Oct. 29, 1929, he was married to Emeranda Klaeser of Kiel at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Prior to 1948 he was employed at the Kiel Woodenware Co. and since then at the Stoelting Bros. Co. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. He is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Raymond Voelker, Kiel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church following brief services at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. F.X. Kheil will be the celebrant of the requiem mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may view the body at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The rosary will be recited at the church at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday by the Holy Name Society. Sheboygan Press, Tues. Mar. 4, 1958, p. 12, c. 4 ********** Funeral services for Claude Mies, 53 years, of 22 Paine Street, Kiel, who died on Monday evening were held at 10 a.m. at Ss. peter & Paul Catholic Church in Kiel. Rev. F.X. Kheil was the celebrant of the requiem mass. Brief services were held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home prior to the church service. Members of the Holy Name Society recited the rosary at the church on Wednesday evening and attended the service in a group. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Bearers were Armand Bunge, Eugene Fluhr, Dr. H.C. Kleeman, Gordon Polster, Erwin Reseburg and Alfred Warnke. Sheboygan Press, Sat. Mar. 8, 1958, p. 6, c. 8

EMERANDA MIES Emeranda (Ranny) F. Mies, age 79, formerly of St. Anna, died Tuesday morning, May 9, at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where she was a resident for 16 months. She is the former Emeranda Klaeser, born August 23, 1909, in Kiel, daughter of Frank and Emma Jeanty Klaeser. She attended schools in Kiel. On October 20, 1929, she married Claude Mies in Kiel. The couple lived in Kiel until his death on March 3, 1958. For 28 years she was a housekeeper for Walter Wiskerchen of St. Anna. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. Survivors include one brother, Gilbert Klaeser, of Madera, California; one niece and three nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Olive Walters, two brothers, Fred and Joe Klaeser. A funeral mass was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein, with Monsignor Peter Klauck pastor, officiating. Burial was in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel. Kiel Tri-County Record – May 18, 1989

HUBERT MIES In his home on Friday evening at 11:30 PM, Mr. Hubert Mies a well-known innkeeper in Kiel died of a lingering illness of kidney disease and edema of the heart. The deceased was born on August 19, 1878 near St. Joseph in Fond du Lac County. In 1902 he married his now surviving wife, Mary Nett and the couple lived for many years in Hinzeville where Mr. Mies owned a saloon. Later the family moved to a farm in Town New Holstein, and three years ago to Kiel where the deceased purchased the Market Saloon, which he operated until his death. The marriage was blessed with two children who along with their mother mourn the all too early death of her husband and their father. Additionally, his mother, four brothers and three sisters survive him. The burial took place on Tuesday morning at the Catholic Cemetery following the funeral service at the St. Peter and Paul Church with Father Rumbel officiating. No newspaper named 1917 [translated from German by N. Zimmerann]

ALFRED J. MILLER Alfred J. Miller, 76, a native of Kiel, died early today at the Veterans Hospital in St. Cloud, Minn. Born in Kiel on April 4, 1894, a son of the late Mathias and Magdelina Reichert Miller, he attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Kiel and the Kiel High School. During World War I, he served in France with a heavy artillery unit. He had been hospitalized at a veterans home near Mendota, Wis., almost 40 years with a war-related injury. Mr. Miller was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Survivors include two brothers, Norbert of Kiel and Otto of Sehboygan. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 9:30 a.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, with the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, celebrant of the funeral Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday. A service of the wake will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Sheboygan Press, Wed. Dec. 16, 1970, p. 14, c. 5

CHARLES J. MILLER, SR. (d. 1964) Charles J. Miller, Sr., 62 of 822 Fremont St., Kiel, died early this morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient since Wednesday. He was born Feb. 20, 1902, at Maryville, Mo., a son of the late John and Anna Linnemann Miller. He attended parochial school there and in 1918 moved to Evanston, Ill., with his parents. On Nov. 26, 1931, he married the former Loretta Krupp of St. Anna at Wilmette, Ill. They made their home at Evanston until 1938 when they moved to Kiel. Mr. Miller was employed by Gehl Bros. Mfg. Co., West Bend. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. ********* Charles J. Miller, Sr., 62, of 822 Fremont St., Kiel, died early Friday at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient since Wednesday. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Miller was born Feb. 20, 1902, at Maryville, Mo., son of the late John and Anna Linnemann. He attended a Maryville parochial school and in 1918 moved with his family to Evanston, Ill. He married the former Loretta Krupp of St. Anna, Wis., Nov. 26, 1931, at Wilmette, Ill. They made their home at Evanston until 1938 when they moved to Kiel. He had been employed until his recent illness by Gehl Bros. Mfg. Co., West Bend. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Surviving are his wife; a son, a daughter, two brothers, George Miller of Evanston and Albert Miller of Wheeling, Ill.; and four grandchildren. A brother, a sister and a grandson also preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1964 P. 12

CHARLES MILLER (d. 1982) Charles Miller, 47, of 625 Fremont St., died Saturday morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. Mr. Miller was born Jan. 10, 1935, in Evanston, Ill., a son of Charles and Loretta Krupp Miller. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1953. He was employed at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co. for the past 28 years. Mr. Miller was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Gordon Raquet, of rural Kiel. Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Francis Kerscher, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. No newspaper named – January 30, 1982

EDWARD MILLER Edward P. Miller, 74, of Kiel, a retired farmer, took his own life Friday at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The Rev. George Kiefer will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Miller was born June 15, 1895, at Kiel, son of the late Mathias and Margaret Reichart Miller. Feb. 8, 1916, he married Louise Klein of the Town of Rhine at Kiel. They lived at Kiel for two years before locating on the Miller homestead farm. He retired in 1962. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in February, 1966, and Mrs. Miller preceded him in death in September, 1967. Mr. Miller was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Rosella) Bruckner of Rt. 2, Kiel, and Mrs. Leo (Arline) Schnell of Rt. 1, Valders; five sons, Leon of Phoenix, Ariz.; Arno of Elkhart Lake, Allen and Elroy of Rt. 1, Sheboygan; three brothers, Alfred of St. Cloud, Minn., Norbert of Kiel and Otto of Sheboygan; 31 grand- children and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services Tuesday. A wake service will be conducted at 8 o'clock this Monday evening at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 26, 1970

GLEN R. MILLER Glen R. Miller, 62, died peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 29, 2005 at Edelweiss Manor on Elkhart Lake where he had been under hospice care since November 25. Glen was born on July 5, 1943 to Norbert and Genrose (Dhein) Miller of Kiel. He married Lynne Schnabl on Dec. 27, 1969 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Black Creek. He attended Kiel High School and received a bachelor of science degree in secondary education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1965 and his master of science in guidance and counseling in Indiana State University in 1971. He also completed one year of doctoral studies in Indiana State University and received his Wisconsin Administrative Licensure after graduate studies in administrative leadership and curriculum development at Cardinal Stritch University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University. Glen was a Muskego middle school teacher from 1965-67. He then worked as a guidance counselor in Chilton (68-69), Port Washington (69-70), and Shorewood (71-75). In the fall of 1975 he became the assistant principal at Urban Middle School (Sheboygan) and then joined the Kiel Area School District as high school principal in 1981. After 15 years as principal he became Kiel’s director of curriculum and assessment for the last eight years of his career until retirement in 2004. Glen was a kind and gentle man whose colleagues and friends often sought him out as an advisor and mentor. He had a sharp wit and a broad range of knowledge that he enjoyed sharing with friends. Glen was an avid reader, bicyclist, golfer, trap shooter and opera buff. He was also devoted to his cat Daisy. He thoroughly enjoyed his volunteer work in the Stepahnie H. Weill Center and the Performing Arts (Sheboygan) ticket office after his retirement. In addition to his wife, Glen is survived by his mother, Genrose, and sister Marilyn (Richard) Douglas, aunts, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Norbert and sister, Nancy (David) Vollmar. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Blessed Trinity Parish, Sheboygan Falls with the Rev. John Theisen as celebrant. Glen’s cremains were buried at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Kiel Kiel Tri-County Record – December 15, 2005

INFANT MILLER Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Miller, R. 2, Elkhart Lake, were held at 9 a.m. today at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Cemetery in Kiel. The Rev. Robert Wolf, pastor of St. George Catholic Church, Elkhart Lake, officiated. The infant was born and died Wednesday at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. Besides the parents, survivors include a brother and sister (names omitted for privacy); the maternal, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Libke, New Holstein, and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rietbrock of R. 1. Elkhart Lake; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Miller, Kiel; and maternal great- grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Strieber, Kiel, and Mrs. and Mrs. Arthur Rietbrock of R. 1, Elkhart Lake. Sheboygan Press, Fri. Apr. 30, 1965, p. 12, c. 4

LORETTA MILLER Mrs. Loretta Miller, 69, of 822 Fremont St., Kiel, died early this morning at her home. The former Loretta Krupp, she was born June 19, 1899, in the Town of New Holstein, a daughter of the late Jacob and Amalia Christel Krupp. She attended St. Ann's Catholic School at St. Anna. On Nov. 26, 1931, she married Charles J. Miller of Evanston, Ill., at Wilmette, Ill. They moved to Kiel in 1938. Mr. Miller died in February, 1964. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel, the Christian Mothers Society, and the Lady Foresters. Survivors are a daughter; a son (names omitted for privacy); four grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. John Nielsen, Chicago; Mrs. Peter Hahn, Merrimac, Wis.; Mrs. Walter Stinn, Louisville, Ky.; Sister Alice, of St. Joseph Parish, Alverno; Mrs. Gilbert Heus, of Marytown, and Mrs. Raphael Wagner, Madison; and four brothers, Ablert, Edmund, Arno and Joseph, all of rural New Holstein. A brother preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 10 a.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, will be celebrant of the Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Friday until time of services. The Lady Foresters' rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday; the parish and Christian Mothers' rosary, at 8:30 p.m. Sheboygan Press, Thurs. Sept. 26, 1968, p. 10, c. 5

LOUISE MILLER Mrs. Edward P. Miller, 79, of Kiel, died Wednesday at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton. She had been admitted earlier in the day. The former Louise Klein, she was born in the Town of Rhine, Dec. 4, 1887, a daughter of the late John and Louise Klein. She attended district school in Rhine and was married to Mr. Miller, Feb. 8, 1916, by the late Rev. Otto Kolbe. The couple lived in Kiel for two years, then moved to the Miller home farm on the eastern edge of the city. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1966. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Parish. Surviving are her husband; five sons; two daughters (names omitted for privacy) and 30 grandchildren. A daughter and two grandchildren preceded her in death. The requiem Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, with the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, celebrant. Mass will follow 9 a.m. family rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, with burial in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. The Rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Sheboygan Press, Thurs. Sept. 21, 1967, p. 8, c. 5

MAG'D MILLER From Manitowoc county death records: Magdalena Mueller nee Reichert (v.11 p.129) Wife of Mathias Mueller June 26, 1861-Dec. 31, 1911 Daughter of Valentine Reichert and Clara Platz (both born Germany) Born Wisconsin Died from "disease of brain -insanity" Buried at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel ********* From Manitowoc county marriage records: Mathias Miller and Magdalena Reichert (v.6 p.206) June 28, 1893 in Catholic ceremony, City of Kiel Mathias Miller Son of Mathias Miller and Maria Bauer Born Elsas Loraine, “then France now Germany” Magdalena Reichert Daughter of Valentin Reichert and Clara Platz Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County Witnesses Valentine Miller, Bernard Miller, Maria Klein and Maria Guse ********* From 1906 Sts. Peter and Paul church census: Mathias Mueller and Magdalina Reichert Mathias Mueller was born Aug. 30, 1849 in Alsace Lorain. He speaks only German. He owns a 50 acre farm and lives in Kiel. Magdalina Reichert (his wife) was born July 26, 1861 in Wisconsin. She speaks German with English a second language. They were married June 28, 1893 in Kiel by Rev. G. Weiss. In 1906 they had 4 children: Alfred born April 4, 1894 Edward born June 15, 1895 Norbert born Aug. 9, 1896 Otho born Jan. 24, 1899 ******** (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)

MATH MILLER From Manitowoc county death records: Mathias Mueller (v.23 p.312) Widower of Magdalena Reichert May 30, 1849-July 24, 1927 Son of Mathias Mueller and Marie Bauer (both born Germany) Born France -farmer Died from "diabetes mellitus" Buried at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel ******** MATHIAS MILLER DIES AT AGE 0F 78 YEARS After an illness of several weeks’ duration, Mathias died at his home east of the city Sunday evening. Mr. Miller had reached the age of 78, and up to the time of his fatal illness had been always active. Mr. Miller was born in Evrange, Alsace-Lorraine, while that province was still under French rule. At the age of seven years he came to this country with his parents and four brothers and three sisters, of which he was the youngest. The family settled on what is now the Mertens farm about a mile and a half west of the city. In 1893 he was married to Miss Magdalene Reichert, and together the couple lived for the remainder of their lives on the farm where Mr. Miller died. His wife preceded him in death in the year 1911. Mr. Miller was the last survivor of his family. Four children were born to the couple. They are: Alfred J., at Mendota, Wis., and Edward P., Norbert H., and Otto, all living at home. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9:30 at the Sts. Peter and Paul church, the Rev A. Roder performing the last rites. Interment was in the Sts. Peter and Paul cemetery. - 1927 ******** From Manitowoc county marriage records: Mathias Miller and Magdalena Reichert (v.6 p.206) June 28, 1893 in Catholic ceremony, City of Kiel Mathias Miller Son of Mathias Miller and Maria Bauer Born Elsas Loraine, “then France now Germany” Magdalena Reichert Daughter of Valentin Reichert and Clara Platz Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County Witnesses Valentine Miller, Bernard Miller, Maria Klein and Maria Guse ********* From 1906 Sts. Peter and Paul church census: Mathias Mueller and Magdalina Reichert Mathias Mueller was born Aug. 30, 1849 in Alsace Lorain. He speaks only German. He owns a 50 acre farm and lives in Kiel. Magdalina Reichert (his wife) was born July 26, 1861 in Wisconsin. She speaks German with English a second language. They were married June 28, 1893 in Kiel by Rev. G. Weiss. In 1906 they had 4 children: Alfred born April 4, 1894 Edward born June 15, 1895 Norbert born Aug. 9, 1896 Otho born Jan. 24, 1899 ********** (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)

NORBERT HERMAN MILLER Norbert H. Miller, 91, of 622 Paine Street, Kiel, died Wednesday evening, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, shortly after being admitted. He was born on Aug. 9, 1896 in Kiel, the son of the late Matthew and Magdalene (Reichert) Miller. He attended Kiel parochial and high school. On Oct. 9, 1934, he married Genrose Dhein, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1984. He was employed at Kiel Post Office from July 1, 1920 until his retirement in 1962, with the last 21 years being the assistant postmaster. Mr. Miller was a former local secretary for US Civil Service Commission for many years. He was a veteran of US Army in World War I. He was a member of St Peter and Paul Catholic Church, and its Holy Name Society, and was a former church trustee; a former member of the board of directors at Citizen State Bank from 1943 – 1977; a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, National Association of Retired Federal employees, charter member of the Kiel American Legion Post No. 99 and was a past commander; a member of the Kiel Historical Society; and a former member of the Board of Appeals. Survivors are his wife, Genrose; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. David (Nancy) Vollmar of Elm Grove and Mrs. Richard (Marilyn) Douglas, Green Bay; a son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Lynne Miller of Kiel and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Rev. Thomas Leannah, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. No newspaper named – May 5, 1988

OTTO R. MILLER Otto R. Miller, 88, former Kiel resident, died Wednesday evening at Sunny Ridge where he had been a resident since November. He was born Jan. 24, 1899 in Kiel, son of the late Mathias and Magdalen Reichert Miller. He attended Kiel Schools. He lived in Sheboygan for many years and was employed by the Kohler Co. until his retirement. Mr. Miller was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheboygan. Survivors include a brother, Norbert of Kiel. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral Mass will be at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Rev. Thomas Leannah, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. No newspaper named – January 28, 1987