SCHLESWIG CEMETERY OBITUARIES

HENRY T. CAPELLE

Miss Loella Reineking received news of the death of her brother-in-law, Henry T. 
Capelle, early Saturday morning at Houston, Texas, following a heart attack. 
Funeral services were held May 30 at Houston.  
He married Marion Reineking, December 25, 1942.
Survivors are his wife, one son, two daughters and two granddaughters.
Friends may send condolences to 9449 Briar Forest Drive, No. 1203, Houston, 
Texas 77063
Kiel Record - June 1977


MARION H. CAPELLE

Marion Capelle, 68, of 816 Fourth Street, Kiel, died Friday afternoon, March 17, 
at Memorial Medical Center, Sheboygan, after a brief illness.  
She is the former Marion Reineking, born September 1, 1920, at Kiel, daughter 
of Calvin and Hulda Stark Reineking. She graduated from Kiel High School and UW 
Platteville.  
On December 25, 1942, she married Henry Capelle at the Presbyterian church in 
Kiel. She had a seamstress business in Houston, Texas, before moving to Kiel in 
1982. She was a volunteer tutor at the Kiel Middle School. Her husband died 
May 29, 1977(sic). She belonged to the Presbyterian Church at Kiel, the 
Presbyterian Women's and was an active member of the Kiel Historical Society.  
Survivors include one son, Stephen (Sandra) of Austin, Texas; two daughters, 
Katherine of Dallas, Texas; Holly (Kevin) Bozant of Houston, Texas; and five 
grandchildren, Kari, Johnathan, Benjamin, Jessica and Jason. She was preceded 
in death by three sisters.  
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church, Kiel, with the 
Rev. Barbara Ibler-Horner pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Schleswig 
Cemetery at Rockville. 
No newspaper cited, March 17, 1989


DELBERT CLYDE

Clyde, Delbert E. Publication Date: March 17, 2002 79, of Rural Elkhart Lake, 
WI, died peacefully Friday evening, March 15, 2002 at St. Nicholas Hospital, 
Sheboygan. 
Delbert is the loving husband of Pat; he is further survived by his children, 
Susie and Frank Gross of Slinger, Wayne and Cheryl Shewell of Mequon, Penny and 
Jerry Reed of West Bend, Paula and Fred Utpatel of West Allis, Barbara and Tim 
Holtz of West Bend, Randy Clyde, Michael Clyde both of Jackson and Dennis and 
Debbie Clyde of California. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 1 great 
grandchild; 2 sisters, Nadine Allen of Nebraska, Evelyn and Robert Burton of 
Nevada. 
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 18, 2002 at the Meiselwitz-
Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel, with the Rev. Erick Adams officiating. 
Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Monday from 11:00 AM until the time of 
Service. Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. 
A Memorial fund has been established in his name for the Kiel Alliance Church. 
MEISELWITZ-VOLLSTEDT FUNERAL HOME 815 SIXTH STREET KIEL, WISCONSIN 53042 Since 1898
No newspaper cited.


CHRISTIAN COLLIN

Christian Collin, an old-time resident of the town of Schleswig, died on Sunday 
at his home, at the ripe old age of 80 years, 8 months and 2 days. Decedent was 
a native of Germany where he was born Dec. 19, 1832; in 1870 he was united in 
marriage to Henrietta Sperbrecher, the couple coming to America in the same year. 
They first made their home near Millhome, and after three years settled on a farm 
near Steinthal, where they have since resided. Seven children were born to them, 
of whom three have died. Mr. Collin leaves his aged wife, two sons and two daughters, 
and a number of grandchildren. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon, 
Rev. O. Saewert, of Bethlehem church officiating. Interment will be in the Rockville 
cemetery. - 1920


HENRIETTA COLLIN

Mrs. Henrietta Collin, an old resident of the town of Schleswig, passed to her 
reward at the home of her sons, Herman and William, near Steinthal, after a 
lingering illness with dropsy. 
The deceased, nee Sperbecker, was born in Uckermark, Germany, Oct. 17, 1846, was 
married to Chr. Collin in 1865, and came to America in 1869, with her husband, 
settling in Manitowoc County where she lived over 50 years. Mr. Collin died about 
two years ago.
She leaves two sons, and two daughters, namely; Herman and William on the homestead 
farm, Mrs. Chas. Ladwig of Schleswig and Mrs. Gust Holzschuh of Elkhart Lake.
The funeral will take place today, Thursday afternoon, with interment in the 
Rockville cemetery. Rev. W. Rech will officiate. 
Tri-County Record - January 19, 1922


HERMAN COLLIN

Herman Collin Dies
At Hospital Tuesday
Funeral Services for Herman Collin, 76, will be held from the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home at 2:00 p. m. today, Thursday. The Rev. Lloyd Weber will be in charge of the 
services and burial will be in the Rockville cemetery.
Mr. Collin died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital.
He was born April 7, 1879, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian 
Collin, town of Sch(l)eswig.  His entire life was spent in the town of Schleswig 
where he operated the Collin's homestead farm with his brother William. He was 
married to the former Frieda Hipke of the town of New Holstein.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Roitt, Plymouth, and a brother William of 
Schleswig.
(no newspaper named, 8-4-1955)


WILLIAM COLLIN
 
William Collin, 75, of R. 1, Kiel, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer, died 
at his home this morning.  Death was attributed to a heart attack.
A lifelong resident of the township, he was born April 13, 1889, on the family 
homestead, a son of the late Christian and Henrietta Collin.
He operated the home farm with his brother, Herman, who died in 1955.  He 
retired three years ago.
Surviving are three nieces.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, with burial in Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville.
Friends may call at the funeral home afte 3 p.m. Sunday.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, October 30, 1964 - P. 14


AGNES CARRIE CONRAD

Agnes C. Conrad, 68, of W7096 Grogen Road, Elkhart Lake, died Sunday night, 
January 6, 1991 at Valley View Medical Center, Plymouth, after suffering an 
apparent heart attack at her home.  
She was the former Agnes Hammel, born October 31, 1922, in the Town of Schleswig, 
daughter of the late Elmer and Pearl Stembeck Hammel. She was a 1940 graduate of 
Kiel High school and attended cosmetology school in Manitowoc. On May 26, 1945 
she married Norman Conrad at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. She was employed at 
A.A. Laun Company in Kiel, and was also a former beautician at the former Vi’s 
Beauty Shop in Kiel. She also operated out of her home and helped on the family 
farm.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel; the church choir, a former 
Sunday School teacher and organist, a member of the Ladies Aid and also taught 
Bible School.  
Survivors include her husband, Norman; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Lynn) Pfister 
of New Holstein; Diane Conrad, of Whitefish Bay, five grandchildren, and one 
sister, Mrs. Jeanette Conrad of Plymouth. She was preceded in death by one son, 
Glenn and one brother.  
Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel with the Rev. 
James Bartz officiating. Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
(No newspaper or date cited)
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(31 Oct 1922/06 Jan 1991/SSDI)


ANITA CONRAD

Mrs. Anita Conrad, 82, widow of Walter H., died early today 
at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital.
Born on March 9, 1894 in the Town of Schleswig, she was a 
daughter of Alfred and Mary Pickruhn Voland. She attended 
the district school and Kiel High School, graduating in 1912.
On April 10, 1919 she was married to Walter H. Conrad.
The couple located on a farm in the Town of Russell. Mr. 
Conrad died Nov. 23, 1963.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and its 
Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors include two sons, six grandchildren and six great-
grand-children; and two sisters. Mrs. Harry Klemme, Kiel,
and Mrs. Hilma Prahl, rural Kiel.
A grandson and a brother preceded her in death.
Funeral servlces will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Trinity 
Lutheran Church, Rev. Richard Warnke, pastor, officiatmg. 
Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 
p.m. Tuesday until 11 a m. Wednesday and at the church from 
noon until the time of service. - May 1976
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(9 Mar. 1894/May 1976/SSDI)


JEANETTE CONRAD

Jeanette V. Conrad, age 87, of Kiel, WI, went to her Savior on Sunday, November 15, 
2015 at Aurora Sheboygan Medical Center.
Jeanette was born on February 6, 1928 in the Town of Schleswig, to the late Elmer A. 
and Pearl (Sternbeck) Hammel. She attended Fountain Park Grade School and graduated 
from Kiel High School in 1945. On September 20, 1947 she married Lyle H. Conrad at 
Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel, WI. Together they farmed until Lyle's death in 1987. 
Jeanette worked for a number of years at Fleet Farm in Plymouth, WI. She was a member 
of the Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid and was also a member of Marsh Maids 
Homemakers.
Jeanette is survived by her four children, Larry and Mary Conrad of Manitowoc; Janice 
and Gene Buchmann of Kiel, Lee and Rita Conrad of rural Elkhart Lake and Jenny Lynn 
and Glenn Hansmann of Kiel; 8 grandchildren 2 step grandchildren and one niece. She 
is further survived by 16 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, other 
relatives and friends.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Conrad, sister and brother-in-law, 
Agnes and Norman Conrad, her nephew and niece, Glenn Conrad and Lynn Pfister.
Funeral services for Jeanette will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 19, 2015 
at Trinity Luthern Church, 387 Cemetery Road, Kiel. Officiating at the service will be 
Pastor David Laabs with burial to follow at the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. The 
family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 am until 10:45 am on Thursday at the 
church. A memorial will be established in Jeanette's name. The Meiselwitz-Vollstedt 
Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Sheboygan Press, online obit, Nov. 18, 2015


LYLE H. CONRAD

Lyle H. Conrad, 62, R. 2, Elkhart Lake, died Sunday afternoon, Feb 22, 1987 at 
Valley View Medical Center, Plymouth, after suffering an apparent heart attack 
at his home.  
He was born Oct. 27, 1924, in the town of Russell, son of the late Walter and 
Anita Voland Conrad. He graduated from Elkhart Lake High School in 1942. On 
Sept. 20, 1947, he married Jeanette Hammel at Trinity Lutheran church, Kiel. 
Mr. Conrad was a former member of the Town of Russell school board and was a 
special deputy warden with the Department of Natural Resources. He was employed 
at Interstate Energy Enterprises Inc. of Kiel since 1979. He was formerly self-
employed in farming on the family homestead. Mr. Conrad was a member of Trinity 
Lutheran Church, Kiel.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Gene (Janice) Buchmann of Kiel 
and Jenny Lynn at home; two sons, Larry of Two Rivers and lee of Mt. Calvary; six 
grandchildren and one brother, Norman of town of Russell.
Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, the Rev. Richard 
Warnke, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. 
Chilton Times - Feb. 26, 1987 
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(27 Oct 1924/Feb 1987/SSDI)


NORMAN E. CONRAD

Norman E. Conrad, 82, formerly of Grogen Road, Elkhart Lake, died Wednesday 
evening, Dec. 25, 2002, at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center where he 
was a resident the past six years. 
He was born Dec. 5, 1920, in Sheboygan County, son of the late Walter and Anita 
Voland Conrad. Norman was a graduate of Elkhart Lake High School. On May 26, 
1945, he married Agnes C. Hammel at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. Agnes 
preceded him in death on Jan. 6, 1991. The couple farmed in the town of Russell 
for many years after which he worked on various farms in the area. He also worked 
at Bitter Neumann as a shop worker fixing lawn mowers. He was a member of Trinity 
Lutheran Church in Kiel where he was past secretary, elder and a council member. 
Norman enjoyed spending time with his family and working in his shop. 
Survivors include two daughters, Lynn (Donald) Pfister of New Holstein, Diane 
Conrad and special friend Carmen Harrell and son, Aaron, of Milwaukee; five 
grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Jeanette Conrad of Kiel. He was preceded 
in death by one son, Glenn Conrad and one brother, Lyle Conrad. 
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29 at the Meiselwitz-
Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, with the Rev. David Laabs officiating. 
Burial will take place in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. Friends may call at the 
funeral home on Sunday from 4 until 6 p.m.
Newspaper not cited.
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(05 Dec 1920/25 Dec 2002/SSDI)


WALTER CONRAD

Funeral services will be held at Kiel Tuesday for Walter H. 
Conrad, 68, Town of Russell, who was fatally stricken while 
hunting near his home Saturday.  Services will be held at 
Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, of which he was a member. Burial 
will be in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.  Pastor E. G. Behm 
will officiate. 
Mr. Conrad was born Jan, 31, 1895, in the Town of Russell, the 
son of Valentine and Hannah Conrad, and was married April 16, 
1919, to Anita Voland of the Town of Schleswig.  They operated 
the family farm in the Town of Russell. Their two sons operated 
the farm with them for several years.  Mr. Conrad retired about 
three years ago, but continued to live on the farm.  Mr. Conrad 
was a veteran of World War I.  He was a former member of the 
Trinity Lutheran Church council, serving for nine years. 
Surviving are his wife; two sons, Norman and Lyle, both of R. 2, 
Elkhart Lake; six grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Alfred 
Matthias, Elkhart Lake, and Mrs. Helena Schuler, R. 2, Elkhart 
Lake.  
Sheboygan Press, November 25, 1963
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(31 Jan 1895/Nov 1963/SSDI)


BERG CROM

Berg Crom, infant son of Dean & Jodi Eisenschink Crom was born and past away 
on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center.
Along with his parents he is further survived by his sister, Jacalyn, grand-
parents, Dan & Sandy Crom of Sheboygan, Larry & Mary Eisenschink of Manitowoc, 
aunts, uncles and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Hope Crom.
Private family services were held with burial in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family.


HOPE CROM

Hope Crom, infant daughter of Dean and Jodi Eisenschink Crom, died Saturday, 
July 21, 2001 at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Private family 
services were held. The Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, assisted 
the family.
Sheboygan Press, Friday, July 27, 2001 P. A2


EDGAR F. DEDERING

Edgar F. Dedering, 75, of 2211 Van Buren St., New Holstein, died Tuesday morning
at Memorial Hospital, Appleton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John United Church of Christ,
New Holstein. The Rev. Albert K. Borns will officiate with burial in Rockville
Cemetery, Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County.
Mr. Dedering was born May 14, 1902, at Kiel, son of the late Otto and Louisa
Backhaus Dedering. He attended schools at Thorp, Wis., and married Irene Knutson
June 25, 1930, at Valders Lutheran Church. He was a machinist supervisor for
Lauson Engine Division, Tecumseh Products, New Holstein, for 47 years, retiring
in 1967. Mr. Dedering was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New
Holstein Masonic Lodge F & AM No 172 and New Holstein-Calumet Chapter Order of
Eastern Star No. 262 and an honorary member of Tecumseh Foreman's Club.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Charles, of Oshkosh, a daughter, Mrs. DeWitt
(Nancy) Everix, of West Bend and three grandchildren. A brother and a sister
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein, afer 4 p.m. Thursday
until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the time of service. A
Masonic memorial service will be at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 1977 p.23
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Funeral services for Edgar F. Dedering, 75, of 2211 Van Buren St., 
New Holstein, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in St. John United Church 
of Christ, New Holstein.
He died Tuesday in Appleton Memorial Hospital, where he had been a 
patient since May 22.
The Rev. Albert K. Borns, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in 
Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County.
A resident of New Holstein since 1920, he was born in Kiel on May 14, 
1902, the son of Otto and Louisa Backhaus Dedering. He attended schools 
in Thorp.
June 25, 1938, he married the former Irene Knutson at Valder Lutheran 
Church, Valders.
He was employed as a machinist supervisor for 47 years at the Lauson 
Engine Division of Hart Carter and Techumseh(sic) Products Co. of New 
Holstein, retiring in 1967.
Mr. Dedering was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, the New 
Holstein Lodge 172 Free and Accepted Masons, the New Holstein-Calumet 
Chapter Order of Eastern Star 262, and an honorary member of the Tecumseh 
Foremen's Club.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Charles, of Oshkosh, a daughter, Mrs. DeWitt
(Nancy) Everix, of West Bend and three grandchildren. A brother and a sister
preceded him in death.
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(14 May 1902/Jun 1977/SSDI)


HELENE W. DEDERING

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1906:
A heart attack on March 2nd took the life of Mrs. Heinrich Dedering in Town
Schleswig. The deceased, who was a resident of that town for 40 years, was 
born 02 March 1830 in Germany. She is survived by her husband and 10 children. 
The funeral was held March 6.


HEINERICH G. DEDERING

From Manitowoc County death records:
Henry H. Deddering (v.13 p.328)
June 13, 1830-Oct. 15, 1915
Parents marked as unknown
Born Germany –farmer 
Died from “intenstial nephritis –myocarditis”
Buried at the Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
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On Friday at the home of his son Wilhelm in Town Schleswig, 
where he had been living the past years, Mr. Heinrich Gerhard 
Dedering, a long time and well-known resident of the Town 
died from old age. The deceased was born on June 13, 1830 in 
Kirchspiel, Rothenkirchen Grossherzogthum Oldenburg, Germany 
and in 1858 was married in the fatherland. In 1860 the couple 
immigrated to America and settled first in Thiensville, 
Wisconsin. A few years later the family came to Schleswig to 
make their home and they have lived here ever since. His wife 
died a number of years ago and since then he has lived with 
his children. Ten children, 47 grandchildren and 15 great-
grandchildren survive him.  The burial took place on Monday 
afternoon at the Rockville Cemetery with Pastor Hauser 
officiating. 
Kiel Record 1915


IRENE E. DEDERING

Irene E. Dedering, 83 formerly of 2211 Van Buren St., New Holstein, currently 
of West Bend since 1984, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997 at Cedar Lake Health 
Care Center, West Bend.  
She was born May 31, 1913 in Valders, daughter of the late Lewis and Ella Qualley 
Knutson. On June 25, 1938, she married Edgar F. Dedering at Valders Lutheran 
Church, Valders. He preceded her in death, June 7, 1977.
Irene graduated from Valders High School and received her teaching degree from 
the Manitowoc County Teachers College. She had also received her degree from 
the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1961. She taught school at Hillside Grove 
Elementary School and within the Kiel Elementary School System, where she taught 
the third grade. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New 
Holstein, the Wisconsin Education Association, Calumet County retired teachers, 
Calumet Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star No 262 and a former member of 
the New Holstein Garden Club.  
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Nancy (DeWitt) Everix, West Bend; one son, 
Charles (Sally) Dedering, Oshkosh; three grandsons; two brothers, Eugene Knutson, 
San Antonia, Texas; and Oliver Knutson, Reading, Pa.; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth 
(Ted) Wimmler, Jackson, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 
three brothers and one sister. 
No newspaper cited, April 1997
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(31 May 1913/16 Apr 1997/SSDI)


LILLIAN DEDERING

Mrs. Marvin (Lillian) Dedering, 80, of 2312 N. 29th St., died Friday evening 
at Sunnyridge, after a brief illness.  
The former Lillian Oehldrich, she was born Oct. 5, 1905, in the town of Mosel, 
a daughter of the late Arvin and Marie Neuhaus Oehldrich. On Aug 31, 1926 she 
was married to Mr. Dedering in Waukegan, Ill. She was a member of Zion United 
Church of Christ, its Ladies Aid and the Sheboygan Homemakers Club.  
Survivors include her husband; four brothers, Ervin Oehldrich of Sheboygan, 
Edwin Oehldrich of Howards Grove, Elmer and Harvey Oehldrich, both of Cleveland; 
four sisters, Mrs. Henry Wagner of Kiel, Mrs. Harvey Henschel of Cleveland, 
Mrs. Walter Gross of Sheboygan and Mrs. Ralph Koepke of Cascade. Three brothers 
preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at the Nickel-Lippert Funeral Home.  The Rev. 
Gary Clark, pastor of Zion UCC, will officiate. Burial will be in Schleswig 
Cemetery, Manitowoc County.  
No newspaper cited, January 24, 1986
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(05 Oct 1905/Jan 1986/SSDI)


LOUISA DEDERING

From Sheboygan county death records:
Louisa Dedering nee Backhaus (v.56 p.344)
April 2, 1864-March 4, 1949
Daughter of Christian Backhaus and Wilhelmina Michler
Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County
Died from “carcinoma of head of pancreas –senility”
Buried at Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
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Mrs. Otto Dedering, nee Louisa Backhaus, passed away last Friday
at 11:45 p.m. at the house of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Brockman, 
at Plymouth. She had been ill for some time.
The deceased was born in the town of Rhine Apr. 2, 1864, the 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Backhaus. She attended the 
district schools and on Oct. 28,1897, she was married to Otto
Dedering at Kiel. They resided here for five years, at Marathon
for 10 years, and at Sauk for 11 years. In 1920 they moved to
New Holstein and remained there until 1947 when they went to
Plymouth to make their home with their daughter.
Survivors are her husband and the following children: Edgar of
New Holstein, Mrs. Ray (Elda) Brockman of Plymouth, Elmer of 
Valders; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Adolph (Minnie)
Warnke of Kiel and Mrs. Helen Luedke of Two Rivers.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o'clock at
the St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. 
John R. Seidler officiating. Burial was made in the Rockville
cemetery. 3-4-1949 written on obit., no newspaper cited
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From Sheboygan county birth records:
Louise Backhaus  (v.7 p.120)
Born April 2, 1864 in Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County
Daughter of Chris Backhaus (farmer) and Wilhelmine
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From Manitowoc county marriage records:
Otto Dedering and Louise Backhaus (v.6 p.426)
Oct. 28, 1897 in religious ceremony, City of Kiel
Otto Dedering
Son of Heinrich G. Dedering and Helene Wurthmann
Born Town of Schleswig –farmer 
Louise Backhaus
Daughter of Christ Backhaus and Wilhelmine Michla
Born Germany
Witnesses Chas. Dedering and Fred Dedering
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Wedding - Louise Backhaus to Otto Dedering
On last week Thursday, Pastor Roeck married Mr. Otto Dedering to Miss
Louise Backhaus at the Reformed Church (St. Peter UCC). After the
wedding, the celebration took place, with the guests receiving wonderful
hospitality at the estate of Mr. Christ. Backhaus. One could amuse
oneself with the fine hospitality until early in the morning. Chivalry
musicians brought many serenades and were freely admitted. The young
couple has taken residence in the apartments of Mr. Chas. Weisskopf.
We wish the newlyweds a happy outcome.
Kiel Record - 1897 (Oct. 28, 1897 handwritten on article)
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Former New Holstein Residents Married Fifty Years; Have Celebration
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dedering and the
twentieth wedding anniversary of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Brockmann of Plymouth, was celebrated at the Brockmann
house at 25 Eastman st., Plymouth.
Mrs. Dedering is the former Louisa Backhaus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Christian Backhaus. She was born in the town of Rhine, Sheboygan 
county. Mr. Dedering was born in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc
county, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dedering.
The couple was married Oct. 28, 1897, by the Rev. John Roeck in the
Reformed church at Kiel. Their attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Adolph
Warnke and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dedering of Kiel. The couple lived in
Kiel for some time, then moved to Thorp, where Mr. Dedering operated
a jewelry store. Then they moved to New Holstein in 1920, where they
have lived until recently. They are members of the St. John's Evan-
gelical and Reformed church at New Holstein. They are now residing
at Plymouth.
They have three children, Elmer of Valders, Edgar of New Holstein,
and Mrs. Ray (Elda) Brockmann of Plymouth; also three grandchildren.
Those present at the six o'clock dinner at the Brockmann home were
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dedering, William Dedering and Mrs. Adolph Warnke
of Kiel; Henry Dedering of Chilton; Mrs. Henry Backhaus of Howards
Grove; Rev. and Mrs. J.R. Seidler and daughter Mary Jane of New
Holstein; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brockmann of Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs.
Elmer Dedering of Valders; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Dedering, daughter
Nancy Louise and son Charles of New Holstein.
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(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


MARVIN DEDERING

Marvin F. Dedering, age 80, of 2312 N. 29th St., died Friday, Jan. 15, 1988 at 
St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee.  
He was born Jan 19, 1907 in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, a son of 
the late Charles and Sophie Wiesmann Dedering. On Aug 31, 1926 he married Lillian 
Oehldrich in Waukegan, ill. The couple resided in Sheboygan since their marriage. 
Mrs. Dedering died Jan 24, 1986. Mr. Dedering served in the U.S. Army during WWII. 
He was employed in the toggeling department of Armour Leather Co. for 41 years, 
retiring in 1974. He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ. 
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Erwin (Linda) Skatrud  of Manitowoc, and several 
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and an infant sister.
Funeral services will be held At Nickel-Lippert Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward E. 
Beatty, pastor will officiate. Interment will be in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. 
No newspaper cited, January 15, 1988
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(Marvin F./19 Jan 1907/15 Jan 1988/SSDI)


OTTO DEDERING

From Sheboygan county death records:
Otto Carl Dedering (v.56 p.586)
July 15, 1874-July 2, 1949
Son of Henry Dedering and Helen Wurthmann
Born Town of Schleswig –foundary worker
Died from “chronic myocarditis, 20 years”
Buried at Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
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Former Kiel Resident Dies at Plymouth
Otto Dedering, who at one time resided in Kiel, passed away Saturday
morning following a two years' illness. He had been making his home
with his daughter, Mrs. Ray Brockman at Plymouth.
The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig on July 15, 1875, the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dedering. After attending the rural schools
in Schleswig, he was married to Miss Louise Backhaus Oct. 28, 1897. 
The couple settled in Kiel, and in 1920 moved to New Holstein. His
wife preceded him in death March 4, 1949.
Survivors are two sons, Edgar of New Holstein and Elmer of Valders;
one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Elda) Brockman of Plymouth; three grand-
children, and three brothers, William and Fred of Kiel and Henry of
New Holstein.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock
at the St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church in New Holstein,
with the Rev. John Seidler officiating. Burial was made in the 
Rockville cemetery. 1949 hand written on obit., no newspaper cited.
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(Note: His wife's picture is in the glass negative photos)


CARL DEFORTH

Fatal Accident at Schleswig
A large number of accidents occur through the carelessness of parties handling 
fire arms most of which arise from the pointing of a supposed unloaded gun which 
unfortunately turns out to be otherwise and the contents removes from Earth to 
Heaven a valuable life, and it is with sorrow we chronicle that such an act of 
carelessness took place in Schleswig — 1 1/2 miles south of Kiel — on Friday 
last, whereby one brother was accidently killed by another. From the information 
we have received it seems that Carl Daford (sic), aged 20 years was setting in 
front of the door of the family residence and that Peter, his brother, aged 14 
years, stood at the head of the stairs and supposing the gun to be unloaded 
pulled the trigger to one of the barrels when an explosion took place and the 
unexpected charge entered Carl’s back below the shoulder blade causing almost 
instantaneous death.  
Considerable excitement prevailed and Justice Heins ordered a Coroner’s inquest 
to be held and officer Bross selected the following named gentlemen as jurors, 
Hans Greve, Bernard Gutheil, Christian Tiedemann, Henry Hofmeister, Henry Goeres 
and ______ Guttinger, who, after a careful examination returned a verdict in 
accordance with the foregoing facts. The deceased is represented as being a very 
inoffensive and honorable young man and his unexpected death is deeply deplored 
by all who knew him and the public generally.
Chilton Times, September 18, 1875


HEINRICH DEFORTH

(From the correspondent in Kiel, 20 Mar.)
Death Fri. of Heinrich Deforth who came to the woods of Town Schleswig in 1855.
Der Nord Westen, 23 Mar. 1899
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Kiel—H. Deforth died on his farm in the Town of Schleswig at 
the age of 79 years.  Mr. Deforth owned this farm in 1856 
already when everything was still primeval forest.  
Plymouth Post, March 23, 1899
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Himrick Deforth
birth: 8 June 1827 Germany
death: 17 March 1899 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Rockville
residence: 1899 Schleswig
father: Deforth
spouse: Margretha
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


PETER DEFORTH SR.

On Tuesday at the home of his son-in-law Mr. John Harbrecht in 
Millhome, Mr. Peter Deforth Sr. died at the age of 71 years, 6 
months and 25 days from heart disease. The deceased was born in 
Alsace Lorraine, Germany on January 12, 1830. His wife preceded 
him in death. Mr. Deforth was well known in the area from making 
his living as a peddler. Earlier he had owned a farm. Three adult 
children mourn his death. The burial will take place on Friday 
afternoon with Divinity student C. Walenta officiating from the 
Kiel Reformed Church (St. Peter UCC) at the Rockville Cemetery.
(translated from German)


FREDERICK DEKKER

Frederick Dekker, 83, a former Kiel resident, died this morning at Calumet 
Homestead Nursing Home, New Holstein, where he had resided the past six 
years.  
He was born April 19, 1902, in New Holstein, a son of the late John and 
Mathilda Greve Dekker. Mr. Dekker attended school in New Holstein. On Jan. 
30, 1932 he and Thekla Zillman Wasmer were married in the town of Meeme. 
They farmed in the town of New Holstein until moving to Kiel in 1950.  
Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Anton (Jeanette) Jonelis of Kiel; 
three sons, LaMar Wasmer of New Holstein, Alfred Dekker and Donald Dekker, 
both of Kiel, 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. 
Fred Koeppen of St. Nazianz. He was preceded in death by four sisters and 
four brothers.  
Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel with 
the Rev. James Pulham, pastor of Grace Chapel, New Holstein, officiating. 
Burial will be at Schleswig Cemetery.
No newspaper cited, September 9, 1985
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(19 Apr 1902/Sep 1985/SSDI)


THEKLA DEKKER

Mrs. Thekla A. Dekker, 81, of 712 St. Paul St., Kiel, died Friday night at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, after apparently suffering a heart 
attack.  
The former Thekla Zillmann was born June 3, 1903 in Rockville, a daughter of 
the late Alfred and Louise Voland Zillmann. She attended local schools and 
graduated from Kiel High School. She married Anthony Wasmer in the town of 
New Holstein. He died in 1927. On Jan. 30, 1932 she married Frederick Dekker 
in the town of New Holstein. The couple farmed in the town of New Holstein 
until 1950 when they moved to Kiel. He died Sept 9, 1985. She was employed 
at Kestel Furniture in New Holstein.  
Survivors include three sons, LaMar Wasmer of New Holstein, Alfred and Donald 
Dekker, both of Kiel; a daughter, Mrs. Anton (Jeanette) Jonelis, of Kiel; 12 
grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren.  
She was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence.  
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. 
James Pulham, pastor of Grace Chapel, New Holstein will officiate. Burial 
will be in Schleswig Cemetery in Rockville.
No newspaper cited, June 6, 1986
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(5 Jun 1904/Jun 1986/SSDI)


WANDA DEKKER

Wanda Dekker, 41, of 426 Calumet Avenue, Kiel, died Sunday morning, August 19, 
at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. She is the former Wanda Howard born 
December 30, 1948, an Crandon, daughter of Virgil and Thelma Lou (Brandenburg) 
Howard. She attended Crandon High School.
On February 18, 1967, she married Donald Dekker at Crandon Church of God, 
Crandon. She was employed at Tecumseh Products in New Holstein for the past 23 
years. She was a member of Christian Life Assembly of God, Plymouth.  
Survivors include her husband, Donald; one son, Robin of Kiel; her parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Virgil Howard of Crandon; five nephews; three nieces; three sisters, 
Kathy (William) Westimayer of Argonne; Yvonne (Colin) Kincaid of Crandon; Gloria 
Jean (Darold) Spencer of Ironwood, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her 
maternal and paternal grandparents.  
Funeral services were at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with the Rev. Richard York, 
pastor of Christian Life Assembly of God, Plymouth, and Rev. Stephen Driessen 
officiating. Burial was in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville
Kiel Tri-County Record – August 23, 1990


ABRAM W. DE MUNCK

Funeral services for Abram (Abe) DeMunck, 82, a former Sheboygan County resident 
who died July 15 in San Diego, Calif., will be at 1:30 Saturday at the Wittkopp 
Funeral Home, Plymouth. The Rev. Lowell Ferguson, pastor of Salem United Church 
of Christ, Plymouth, will officiate with burial in Rockville Cemetery, near 
Kiel.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm Friday where Masonic rites will 
be conducted by Plymouth Cassia Lodge 167, F & AM.
A native of Glenbeulah, he was born Oct. 13, 1889, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Isaac DeMunck. He graduated from Glenbeulah High School and married Emma Stark of 
Kiel June 2, 1917. His wife died the past January and is also buried at Rockville.
Mr. DeMunck at one time owned the Purity Ice Cream Co. in Plymouth. In 1920 the 
family moved to Rhinelander where he owned the Rhinelander Creamery and Produce 
Co. In 1936 they moved to Milwaukee where Mr. De Munck operated a dairy plant 
equipment and supply firm. In 1968 they moved to San Diego, but continued to 
maintain a summer home on Lake George near Rhinelander.
Surviving are a son Jack, San Francisco; a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Kathryn) Hibbard, 
San Diego; four grandchildren and a great grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Levi Dees of 
Sheboygan Falls. A son, Donald; three brothers and five sisters preceded him in 
death. Mr. DeMunck had been a member of Rhinelander Masonic Lodge 242 and the 
Rotary Club.
Sheboygan Press, Wed., Aug. 9, 1972 page 2


EMMA DE MUNCK

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Stark DeMunck were held at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. today (Thursday), following visitation from 7:00 
to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. DeMunck died in San Diego, California on 
January 15 after a lingering illness. She was transferred at this time for 
burial in the Rockville Cemetery.
Born on September 29, 1887, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stark, she 
graduated from Kiel High School in 1904, and married Abraham DeMunck on 
June 2, 1917. They resided in Plymouth, Rhinelander and Milwaukee before 
moving to San Diego in September, 1969.
Survivors include her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Frank Hibbard of San Diego, 
California; one son, Jack, Palo Alto, California, four grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild. 
No newspaper cited, May, 1972


ALDEN J. DESHETLER    (d. 1977)

Alden J. DeShetler, 65, route 1, Kiel, a retired band instructor in the Kiel 
School system, died Saturday afternoon at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, 
after an apparent heart attack.  
He was born Dec. 20, 1911 in Chicago, a son of John and Flora Mann DeShetler. 
August 8, 1936 he married Esther Eriksson in Milwaukee. He graduated from the 
Milwaukee High School, the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and did graduate 
work at Van Der Cook College of Music. Mr. DeShetler came to Kiel in 1949 to 
teach in the Kiel school system and retired in 1976. He was a honorary life-
member of the Wisconsin Bandmasters Association.  
Mr. DeShetler is survived by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Steven Boeldt, Plymouth; 
two sons, Thomas with the United States Army in Hawaii and Alden, Jr. at Appleton, 
and a sister, Mrs. Beulah Johnson of Milwaukee.  
Funeral services were held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Quentin M. 
Moeschberger, pastor of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Chilton, officiated. 
Burial was in Schleswig Cemetery in Rockville.
No newspaper cited, June 30, 1977
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(20 Dec. 1911/June 1977/SSDI)


ALDEN ROY DESHETLER    (d. 1988)

Alden R. DeShetler, 42 of Appleton, formerly of Kiel, died Monday at St. 
Elizabeth's Hospital, Appleton, following a short illness.  
He was born March 14, 1945, in Milwaukee, son of Esther (Eriksson) DeShetler 
and the late Alden DeShetler Sr. In 1963 he graduated from Kiel High School.  
Survivors are his mother, Esther of Rocky Knoll Health Care Center, a sister, 
Mrs. Steven (Elaine) Boeldt of Plymouth; a brother, Thomas of Indianapolis, 
Ind.  
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. John 
Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, as officiant. 
Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery in Rockville.  
No newspaper cited, February 1988


ESTHER DESHETLER

Esther M. DeShetler, 78, a former Kiel resident, died Tuesday morning, November 
7, after a short illness, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility, Plymouth where 
she was a resident the past nine years.  
She is the former Esther Erickson, born August 27, 1911 at Milwaukee, daughter 
of the late Gustav and Mathilda Erickson. On August 8, 1936, she married Alden 
DeShetler, Sr., in Milwaukee. They had resided in Kiel since 1949. Her husband 
preceded her in death on June 25, 1977. She attended St. Peter's United Church 
of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include one son, Thomas of Indianapolis, Indiana; one daughter, Elaine 
(Steven) Boeldt of Plymouth; two grandchildren; one brother, Roy Erickson of 
California; one sister, Ruth Weiss of California. She was preceded in death by 
one son, Alden Jr. and one sister. 
Funeral services were held Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel with the Rev. 
Raymond C. Coombs, pastor, of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel officiating. 
Burial was in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.      
No newspaper cited, 1989


ANNA DEXHEIMER

Kiel—Mrs.  Herman Dexheimer, who lived about 3 miles east of Kiel, 
was found dead today in the pantry of her home. Death was due to an 
intake of Carbolic Acid.  She had reached the age of 47 and is 
survived by her husband, 3 children and several sisters. The funeral 
will be Thursday in Rockville.
Plymouth Post, March 7, 1908


ERNST DEXHEIMER

Ernst F. Dexheimer, 76, of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, a retired Town of Rhine 
farmer, died unexpectedly Monday evening in Kiel. He was born June 2, 1897 
in Sheboygan, a son of the late William and Theresa Weitzel Dexheimer. He 
attended Sheboygan schools. On August 14, 1918 he married Nelda Pingel of 
the town of Rhine. She died February 7, 1925. On August 23, 1927, he married 
Meta Pingel at St. Peter United church of Christ in the town of Rhine. After 
marriage the couple operated the Pingel homestead farm in Rhine.  
He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel. A veteran of 
World War I, he was a member of Kupfahl-Meyer-Scheib American Legion Post 387 
of Franklin, and Manitowoc Tribe No 49, Improved Order of Redmen and 24-hour 
club of that lodge.  
Survivors are his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Eugene Hellmer of Plymouth; a son, 
Henry of Route 1, Elkhart Lake; five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren 
and three brothers, Alvin of Detroit and Walter and Norman both of Sheboygan. 
A sister preceded him in death.  
Funeral services will be Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Rev. 
John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United church of Christ will officiate. 
Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville.
No newspaper cited, March 1974


HENRY J. DEXHEIMER    (d. 1962)
 
Henry J. Dexheimer, 70, a native of the Town of Schleswig in Manitowoc County, 
died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Arthur Faber, 926 7th St., 
Kiel, where he had been visiting for the past six weeks.
He was born Dec. 8, 1891, at Millhome, a son of the late Herman and Anna Dexheimer.
He attended the district school at Millhome, the Sheboygan Business College, and 
took a short course in agriculture at the University of Wisconsin.
He enlisted in the Army in 1911 and served in the Philippines for two years, then 
re-enlisted at the outbreak of World War I and served in the 40th Infantry. He was 
a member of the Kasper-Becklez-Wilkens American Legion Post of Kiel.
Surviving are his sister and a brother, George of Elkhart Lake. A sister also 
preceded him in death.


HENRY W. DEXHEIMER    (d. 1993)

Henry W. Dexheimmer, 73, Elkhart Lake, died Wednesday afternoon, July 14, 1993 
at his home. He was born December 2, 1919 in the Town of Rhine, son of the late 
Ernst and Meta (Pingel) Dexheimmer. He attended Maple Corner School in the Town 
of Schleswig and was a graduate of Kiel High School. He also attended Madison 
Extension where he studied in the University of Wisconsin-Agriculture Short 
Course.  
On March 11, 1939 he married Imogene Ninmer at St. Peter United Church of Christ, 
Kiel. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1989. He farmed 
in the town of Rhine for 20 years and then was employed at Northeastern Wisconsin 
Advertising in Green Bay as a salesman, retiring in 1982. He was a supervisor for 
the town of Rhine Board for 11 years. He was a member of St. Peter United Church 
of Christ, Kiel 
Survivors include this wife, Imogene; one son, Dennis (Georgene) rural Elkhart 
Lake; three daughters, Diana (Hubert) Nett, Cedar Grove; Sharon (Robert) Laack, 
Howards Grove; and Sharleen (Donald) Mueller, Howards Grove; 15 grandchildren; 
12 great grandchildren; and one sister, Marcella (Eugene) Hellmer, Plymouth. He 
was preceded in death by one grandson, Dean.  
Funeral services were held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. John Baumann, 
former pastor of St. Peter UCC was the officiant. Burial was in the Schleswig 
Cemetery, Rockville.
Kiel Tri-County Record – July 22, 1993


HERMAN DEXHEIMER

H. Dexheimer Dies at Home of Daughter
Death Comes Tuesday After Long Illness; Funeral on Friday
Following two years of ill health, Herman Dexheimer, 71, passed away at the
home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Faber here at 4:30
a.m. Tuesday. Death was attributed to complication of disease.
Mr. Dexheimer, son of the late Anton and Elizabeth Dexheimer, was born May
3, 1859 on a farm in the town of Rhine, where he grew to manhood. He was
united in marriage November 22, 1885, with Miss Anna Happel, also a resident
of Rhine. After their marriage, the couple lived on their own farm, which
they operated until 1915, when they moved to Kiel to live a life of retire-
ment. Besides operating the farm, Mr. Dexheimer conducted a sawmill at
Millhome for 20 years, and was a carpenter by trade.
Three children survive: Mrs. Arthur Faber of this city, George at Elkhart
Lake, and Henry who is a patient at the Wisconsin Memorial hospital at 
Mendota. One daughter, Minnie, died about 38 years ago. Two sisters also
mourn his passing - Mrs. George Rothmann of this city, and Mrs. Peter
Schueler of Marshfield. Surviving brothers are Anton of Sherwood, William
of Sheboygan, and Edward of Marshfield. Three grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the home,
and burial will be in Rockville cemetery. The last rites will be performed
by Judge Edward F. Schmitz of Manitowoc.
(8-7-1930 handwritten on obituary, no newspaper cited)


META DEXHEIMER

Mrs. Meta Dexheimmer(sic), 82, of the Town of Rhine, widow of Ernest, died
Saturday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient 
for four weeks.
The former Meta Pingel was born February 15, 1893 in the Town of Rhine,
a daughter of the late Henry and Johamma Hartmann Pingel. She attended 
the Millhome School.
On August 23, 1927 she was married to Mr. Dexheimmer at St. Peter United
Church of Christ, Town of Rhine.
The couple located on the Pingel homestead farm in Town of Rhine.
After her husband’s death March 4, 1974, Mrs. Dexheimmer resided with a 
son-in-law and daughter.
She was a member of the St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include a daughter, a son, five grandchildren and 15 great-
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel,
the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, 
Kiel, officiated, Burial was in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. 
Mar. 1975


MINNIE DEXHEIMER

Died - A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dexheimer, last Sunday, at the age 
of six years.
Chilton Times, August 13, 1892 


NELDA DEXHEIMER

MRS. ERNST DEXHEIMER
Friends and neighbors were shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. E.
Dexheimer, who died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. 
Pingel, Saturday morning, at the age of 28 years. A short, but severe 
illness of only 5 days’ duration preceded her death. At her side mourn 
her husband and two children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pingel; 
two sisters; and one brother, Philip. She was born in the town of Rhine, 
June 3, 1896. There she grew up and was married to Ernst Dexheimer, Aug.
14, 1918. Two children were born to them; Henry, age 5, and Marzella
age 3. She was a devoted wife and lovable mother. Her death is a great 
loss to all who knew her. The funeral was held at the home of H. Pingel 
on Tuesday at 1:30 p. m., followed the burial in the Rockville cemetery. 
Six members of Kasper Post American Legion acted as pallbearers. - 1925


DENNIS DEXHEIMMER

Dennis E. Dexheimmer, 68, of N9551 Cty Trk MC, Elkhart Lake, died unexpectedly 
of heart failure on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at his home.
He was born June 21, 1943 in Sheboygan, son of Imogene (Ninmer) Dexheimmer 
and the late Henry Dexheimmer.
Dennis was a Kiel High School graduate and attended the Farm Short Course at 
UW Madison.
He was a proud member of the US Army Reserve.
On September 19, 1964 he married Georgene Reichardt at Zion Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Louis Corners.
Dennis was employed at Northeastern Wisconsin Advertising Association as an 
Independent Sales Rep and also was a self-employed farmer who produced and sold 
Certified seed oats. In his early years he worked with his Grandpa in mink 
ranching.
He was a member of St. Peters United Church of Christ, Kiel, Kiel Fish & Game 
and many bowling leagues, especially at Anchor Lanes.
Dennis was at home with nature, enjoying hunting, trapshooting, golfing and 
watching sports. He also belonged to a Poker Club with his high school buddies.
Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Georgene, three children: Laura 
(Paul) Mannenbach, Elkhart Lake, Andrew (Lisa) Dexheimmer, Kiel, Sarah (Tim) 
Wasmer, Newton and eight grandchildren: Benjamin, Hallie, Emma, Eddie, Owen, 
Lydia, Ella and Abigail. He is further survived by his mother, Imogene Dexheimmer, 
a resident of Harbor House, Sheboygan, three sisters, Diana (Hubert) Nett, Cedar 
Grove, Sharon (Robert) Laack, Howards Grove, Sharleen (Donald) Mueller, Howards 
Grove, numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, other relatives 
and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael, his father, Henry and mother-in-
law & father-in-law, Norman & Arleen Reichardt.
Dennis's love for the great outdoors came third to his love for his wife, Georgene  
and his love for his children and grandchildren, their "papa".
Funeral services for Dennis will be held at 7:00 pm, Friday,  February 3, 2012 at 
St. Peters United Church of Christ, Kiel with Rev. Judine Duerwaechter officiating.
Burial will take place in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
Family and friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th 
St. Kiel on Friday from 3:00 pm until 6:30 pm when brief family rites will be 
held.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name.
Dennis's family would like to extend their thanks to the Kiel & Elkhart Lake First 
Responders and the Kiel Ambulance Squad.


MICHAEL DEXHEIMMER

Michael J. "Dex" Dexheimmer, 31, of 18436 county Road XX, Kiel, died unexpectedly, 
Wednesday morning, June 3, 1998, at his home.  
He was born April 27, 1967 in Chilton, son of Dennis and Georgene (Reichardt) 
Dexheimmer. Mike was a graduate of Kiel High School, Class of 1986. For the past 
two years, he was employed at Nigrelli Systems of School Hill. Prior to that, he 
was employed for ten years at Sohn manufacturing in Elkhart Lake, as a machinist. 
Mike was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, in Kiel.
Survivors include his parents, Dennis and Georgene, rural Elkhart Lake; one brother, 
Andy Dexheimmer, two sisters, Laura (Paul) Mannenbach, Kiel, and Sarah Dexheimmer 
at home; also survived by a very special girlfriend, Dawn Hansen, rural Kiel and 
his faithful companion, Buddy and by his paternal Grandmother, Imogene Dexheimmer, 
rural Elkhart Lake and his maternal grandparents, Arlene and Norman Reichardt, Kiel. 
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather.  
Funeral services will be at St. Peter United church of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. 
Raymond C. Coombs, officiating. Burial will be in the Schleswig cemetery, Rockville.  
The Sheboygan Press - June 4, 1998


EDWIN A. DICKMANN

Edwin A. Dickmann, 73, a former Kiel tavernkeeper who had been residing near 
Maple Grove (Manitowoc County), died Thursday night in Sheboygan Memorial 
Hospital.
A native of Sheboygan, he was born Jan. 21, 1893, a son of the late Valentine 
and Henrietta Koeser Dickmann.
He married Laura Voss, Oct. 26, 1913, in the Town of Schleswig, following which 
he operated the Kiel tavern for many years. His wife died in December 1957.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Walter Bolget (Isobel); a sister, Mrs. Frieda Voss, 
and three grandchildren, all of Sheboygan.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Reedsville Funeral Home, with the Rev. 
Vernon Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. 
Burial will be in Rockville Cemetery. 
Friends may call at the funeral home in Reedsville after 4 p.m. Sunday.
The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, February 26, 1966 - P. 6


LAURA DICKMANN

Mrs. Edward (Sic) Dickmann, 67, of R. 2, Cato, died early today at her home 
in the town of Franklin. Born Jan. 7, 1890, in the Town of Meeme, she was a 
daughter of William and Emma Schwalenberg Voss. She was married to Edward 
Dickmann on Oct. 26, 1912. The couple lived in Kiel following their marriage 
and then at Menchalville before moving to the present farm home.  
Survivors are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Laura) Bolgert of Sheboygan; 
three sisters, Mrs. Otto Kohlberg of Sheboygan, Mrs. John Kaun and Mrs. Ernest 
Anderson, both of Milwaukee; seven brothers, William of Millhome, Edgar of 
Sheboygan, Arthur of Elkhart Lake, Raymond of Cleveland, Arvin, Henry and 
Herbert of Milwaukee; and two grandchildren. 
Services will be held at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel. The 
Rev. Vernon Jaberg will officiate and burial will be in Rockville Cemetery near 
Kiel.  
Sheboygan Press – December 21, 1957


DOROTHY DIEFENTHALER

Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 
for Mrs. Willard F. Diefenthaleer, 40, of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, who died 
at her home early Saturday morning.  The Rev. John F. Baumann officiated 
at the service and burial was in Town of Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
Mrs. Diefenthaler was born Dorothy Jane Schulz, January 13, 1928 in Meeme, 
daughter of the late Arno and Martha Wessel Schulz.  They later moved to 
Kiel where she was graduated from Kiel High School in 1946.  She was 
married to Willard Diefenthaler of Kiel, October 22, 1949.  They resided 
in the Town of Schleswig until three years ago when they moved to their 
present home in the Town of Rhine.
(Survivors edited for privacy) 
No newspaper named, March 21, 1968
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(13 Jan 1928/Mar 1968/SSDI)


EDWIN DIEFENTHALER

Edwin W. Diefenthaler, 74, of Route 1, Kiel died suddenly at his home 
early Friday.  
Born July 7, 1894 in Kiel, he was a son of the late John and Louise Schmidt 
Diefenthaler. He attended school at Rockville. He married the former Jennie 
Falk of Valley Center, Kansas, April 4, 1918.  The couple located in Kiel 
where he was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Company until his retirement 
in 1957.  A World War I veteran, he served part of the time in France.  The 
couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1968.  He was a member 
of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, a charter member of the Kasper-
Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post 99.  
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Miss Eleanor and Mrs. Wallace Fenn, 
both of Kiel; one son, Willard of rural Elkhart Lake, eight grandchildren; 
one sister, Mrs. Meta Gibson of Highwood, Illinois, and one brother Oscar of 
Kiel.  One son preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, the Rev. 
Q. M. Moeschberger, pastor of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Chilton 
officiated at the service in the absence of the Rev. John Baumann.  Burial 
was made in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
No newspaper named, August 25, 1968
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Edwin W. Diefenthaler, 74, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died Friday at his home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter UCC, Kiel. The Rev.
Quentin Moeschberger will officiate and burial will be in the Schleswig 
Cemetery, Rockville.
He was born July 7, 1894, at Kiel, son of the late John and Louise Schmidt
Diefenthaler. On April 4, 1918, he married Jennie Falk of Valely Center, Kan.,
at Wichita, and the couple located at Kiel. He was employed by Kiel Woodenware
until retirement in 1957.
Mr. Diefenthaler was a charter member of the Kasper-Wilkens-Beckley American
Legion Post No. 99.
Survivors include the wife; two daughters Miss Eleanor and Mrs. Wallace (Violet)
Fenn of Kiel; a son, Willard, rural Elkhart Lake; a sister, Mrs. Meta Gibson,
of Highwood, Ill.; a brother, Oscar, of Kiel, and eight grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by a son.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Sunday 
until Monday noon and then at the church until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 19, 1968  p.10
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(b. 7 July 1894/d. July 1968/from SSDI)


ELEANOR DIEFENTHALER

Eleanor B. Diefenthaler, age 69, of 1204 Meggers Road, Kiel, died Tuesday 
evening, August 22, at Willowdale Nursing Home in New Holstein, after a 
lengthy illness. 
She was born August 13, 1920, in rural Kiel, daughter of Jennie Falk and 
late Edwin W. Diefenthaler. She attended Kiel grade school and was a 1938 
graduate of Kiel High School.  She was employed at Stoelting Inc. in Kiel 
for 40 years, retiring in 1985.  She was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s 
United Church of Christ, Kiel, and The American Legion Auxiliary. 
Survivors include her mother, Jennie of Kiel; one brother, Willard (Jean) 
Diefenthaler of rural Elkhart Lake; and one sister, Violet (Oscar) Stephany 
of rural Kiel.  She was preceded in death by one brother.   
Funeral services were held at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, 
with the Rev. Raymond Coombs, pastor, officiating.  Burial was in Schleswig 
Cemetery, Rockville. 
No newspaper named, September 1989


JENNIE DIEFENTHALER

Jenny has lived in the same house in Kiel for 74 years. When she and her husband built
the house, they were isolated. Jenny has watched the town grow up around her. She was
born on October 22, 1896 in Oklahoma’s Indian Territory. She married Edwin
Diefenthaler in 1918. After World War I, they moved to Kiel. Of their four children, the
twins were in World War II where one died in a German prisoner of war camp. A
daughter died of cancer and Edwin died in the 1960s.
Jenny boasts that she has never smoked, danced, played cards, or driven a car, and that
she hardly ever watches TV, but life has still been fun.

From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau 
on Aging and Long Term Care Resources.
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Jennie M. Diefenthaler, 103, of 1204 Meggers Road, Kiel died Monday 
evening, Sept. 11, 2000 at Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 
New Holstein where she resided the past 3 1/2 months.
She is the former Jennie Falk, born Oct. 22, 1896, in Indian Territory, 
near Cushing, Okla., daughter of the late Frank and Katie Gulch Falk.  
She attended Pleasant View School near Furley, Kan,
On May 4, 1918, she married Edwin E. Diefenthaler in Kansas. He preceded 
her in death on July 19, 1968. Jennie was a member of St. Peter’s United 
Church of Christ in Kiel, Womens Guild, Sewing Club and taught Sunday 
School for many years.  She was also a member of the American Legion 
Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary and a Gold Star Mother (WWII).  She enjoyed 
sewing and gardening.
Survivors include one son, Willard “Lefty” (Jean) Diefenthaler of rural 
Elkhart Lake; one daughter, Violet (Oscar) Stephany of Kiel; eight grand-
children, and three great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 30 
step-great-grandchildren; 37 step-great-great-grandchildren and one step-
great-great-great-grandchild.  
She was preceded in death by one son, Wilber, who died in a German prison 
camp in 1945; one daughter Eleanor in 1989; three sisters; one brother; 
three half-sisters; three half-brothers and her step-mother, Clara 
Ulbrich.
Funeral services will be at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel with 
the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating.  Burial will be in Schleswig 
Cemetery, Rockville.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, September 13, 2000 pg. A2
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(22 Oct. 1896/11 Sept. 2000/SSDI)


JOHN DIEFENTHALER

After being ill for a long time, John Diefenthaler, aged 77, succumbed at 
his home in the town of Schleswig, near the north city limits, on Sunday 
at 11:30 p.m.
The deceased was born in the town of Rhine on July 30, 1865, the son of 
Jacob and Elizabeth Weitzel-Diefenthaler. January 20, 1891 he was married 
to Louise Schmidt of the town of Schleswig. Following their marriage they 
resided in Sheboygan for one year, and in 1892 moved to the Schmidt 
homestead in the town of Schleswig.  Mr. Diefentaler disposed of his farm 
property in 1910 and moved to the present home
Survivors are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Meta Gibson of Highwood, 
Illinois; two sons, Edwin and Oscar of here; 10 grandchildren; one sister, 
Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer of here, and a brother, William of the town of New 
Holstein. A sister and two brothers preceded him in death.  
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the St. Peter Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating.  Burial was 
made in the Rockville cemetery.
No newspaper named 
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Visited His Sick Son
John Diefenthaeler(sic) returned last Thursday from a four days visit with his 
son, Oscar, who is a patient at the hospital in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. the 
young man, who enlisted as a volunteer in the U.S. Army, entered the motor 
school at Kansas City in July, 1918, became ill five months ago and has been 
at the above hospital ever since. His condition, which at one time was critical, 
is now somewhat improved. Mrs. Henry Ladwig, who accompanied her father to Fort 
Leavenworth, will stay with her sick brother for a time.
Kiel Tri County Record, Mar. 6, 1919 page 1


LEONA M. DIEFENTHALER

Mrs. Leona Diefenthaler, 70, of Route 2, Kiel, died unexpectedly at her home 
June 14.
The former Leona Hiller, she was born Oct 5, 1909, in Plymouth, a daughter of 
the late Charles and Louise Baumann Hiller. She attended Plymouth High School. 
On September 2, 1930, she and Oscar Diefenthaler were married in Kiel. The 
couple resided near Kiel. Mr. Diefenthaler died in 1974. Mrs. Diefenthaler was 
employed at the Kiel Glove Factory and later at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital 
until her retirement three years ago. She was a member of St. Peter United Church 
of Christ, Kiel, its Women's Guild and the American Legion Auxiliary.  
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Merlin Riehn of Kiel and Mrs. Nancy Barnes, 
Milwaukee; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.  
Funeral services were held yesterday, Wednesday, at St. Peter United Church of 
Christ, Kiel, the Rev. John Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the 
Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville.
Kiel Record - June 19, 1980
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(5 Oct. 1909/June 1980/from SSDI)


LOUISE DIEFENTHALER

Mrs. John Diefenthaler, age 85, died at the home of her son, Edwin, Thursday.  
She had been making her home there for the past three years.
She was the former Louise Schmidt, born May 23, 1869 in the town of Schleswig, 
the daughter of Anton and Henrietta Schmidt.  She married John Diefenthaler 
January 30, 1891.  They lived in the town of Schleswig their entire life. She 
was a life-long member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church and 
also a member of the American Legion auxiliary.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Meta Gibson of Highwood, Illinois; two sons, 
Edwin and Oscar of Kiel; one step-brother, Gustave Grabs of Manitowoc; nine 
grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church.  
Burial was in the Rockville cemetery.
No newspaper named, May 10, 1955


OSCAR H. DIEFENTHALER
 
Oscar H. Diefenthaler, 77, of R. 2, Kiel, died Sunday afternoon at 
Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for six weeks.
Born on Oct. 23, 1896 in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of the 
late John and Louise Schmidt Diefenthaler. He attended public school 
in Kiel.
On Sept. 2, 1930 he married Leona Hiller in Kiel. The couple moved to 
the rural Kiel area.
He was a veteran of World War I.
He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, the Kasper-
Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post 199, Kiel, and the Manitowoc Tribe, 
49, Improved Order of Redmen.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
A sister and a brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter UCC, the 
Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Schleswig 
Cemetery, Rockville.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Wednesday 
until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of the 
service.
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(b. 23 Oct. 1896/d. Sept. 1974/from SSDI)


WILBUR J. DIEFENTHALER

Memorial Services for Corp. W. Diefenthaler
The St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church will have memorial services 
on Sunday for Corporal Wilber J. Diefenthaler, aged 22, twin son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Edwin Diefenthaler. Wilbur died in a hospital in Germany on February 21, 
1945, while being held a prisoner of war.  Rev. E. L. Worthman will conduct 
the services, and the Kiel Kasper Post No 99, American Legion will attend 
in a body.
T/5 Willard F. Diefenthaler, twin brother of the deceased, arrived here on 
May 1st, to spend a 60-day furlough. He arrived home less than a month after 
his parents received word from the International Red Cross of the death of 
his brother.  At the time of Wilbur’s death the whereabouts of Willard was 
unknown to his parents.
No newspaper named, May 17, 1945


HENRY DIEM

Henry Diem worked for the Manitowoc co. Hwy Dept for 32 years. He began with 
the bridge crew in 1931, working 10 hours a day digging ditches by hand labor, 
pick and shovel. He also milked 7 or 8 cows before and after his day job. 
These were depression years in the 1930's and early 40's.
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Henry Diem, age 95, of 14801 County Trunk X, Kiel, (School Hill), and presently 
a resident of Friendship Manor, Kiel, died Tuesday, January 19, 1993, at Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, where he was a patient for 2 days.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 22, 1993, at Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs Pastor of St. Peter's UCC, Kiel, 
officiating. Burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
He was born May 19, 1897, at St. Nazianz, son of the late Henry Sr. and Mary Ann 
Durst Diem. He attended school in St. Nazianz. On January 21, 1920, he married 
Martha Gutschow in Shebogyan. He was employed with the Manitowoc County Highway 
Department for 32 years retiring in 1963. The couple celebrated ther 50th, 65th 
and every anniversary thereafter.
Survivors include his wife, Martha; one son, Raymond (Carolyn) Diem, School Hill; 
one daughter, Dolores (Robert) Schulz, Cedar Lake; six grandchildren; two great 
grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Emily Schneider, 
Marie Gutschow, both of Sheboygan, Dorothy Gutschow, rural Kiel. He was preceded in 
death by one brother, one sister, and one son, Wilbert.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-9 p.m. Thursday (TODAY), 
and Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memeorial (sic) has been 
established for St. Peter's UCC.
Herald Times Reporter, January 21, 1993 P. A2
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Henry (May 19, 1897-Jan. 19, 1993 -husband of Martha Gutschow) 
[married at Sheboygan County Court House on Jan. 21, 1920] 
(son of Henry Diem and Mary Anna Durst)
(from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
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(b. 19 May 1897/d. 19 Jan. 1993/from SSDI)


MARTHA DIEM

Martha E. Diem, 94, formerly of 14801 Co. Tr. X, Kiel, (School Hill), recently 
a resident of Friendship Manor, Kiel, died Sunday morning, March 14, 1933 at 
Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for 
the past 12 days. 
The former Martha Gutschow was born July 4, 1898 in Hamlin, N.Y., a daughter of 
the late Fred and Bertha Paepke Gutschow. She attended Woodland School in the 
Town of Meeme. 
On January 21, 1920, she married Henry Diem in Sheboygan. Henry died January 19, 
1993. 
Survivors include one son Raymond (Carolyn), School Hill; one daughter, Dolores 
(Robert) Schulz, Cedar Lake, Wis.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 
two step-great grandchildren; one sister, Emily Schneider, Sheboygan; two sisters-
in-law, Marie Gutschow, Sheboygan and Dorothy Gutschow, rural Kiel. She was 
preceded in death by one son, Wilbert and six brothers.
Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, the Rev. 
Raymond C. Coombs, officiating. Burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. 
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 
Wednesday, from  a.m. until the time of services.  
No newspaper cited.
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Martha E. Diem, age 94, formerly of 14801 CTR X, Kiel (School Hill), and recently 
of Friendship Manor, Kiel, died Sunday morning, March 14, 1993, at the Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, where she was a patient for 12 days.
Funeral Services at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs, Pastor of St. Peters UCC, Kiel, officiating with 
burial in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
She is the former Martha Gutschow born July 4, 1898, in Hamlin, New York. Daughter 
of the late Fred and Bertha Paepke Gutschow. She attended Woodland School in the Town 
of Meeme. On January 21, 1920, she married Henry Diem in Sheboygan. Her husband Henry 
preceded her in death on January 19, 1993.
Survivors include one son, Raymond and Carolyn, School Hill; one daughter, Dolores 
and Robert Schulz, Cedar Lake; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren; two step 
great grandchildren; on (sic) sister, Emily Schneider, Sheboygan; two sister-in-laws, 
Marie Gutschow, Sheboygan, Dorothy Gutschow, rural Kiel. She was preceded in death by 
one son, Wilbert and six brothers.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday and on Wednesday 
from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
A Memorial has been established for St. Peters, UCC.
Herald Times Reporter, March 15, 1993 P. A2 
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(4 July 1898/14 Mar. 1993/from SSDI)


WILBERT A. DIEM

Wilbur F. Diem, 20, Stricken At Home Near Kiel
Kiel – (Special) – Wilbur F. Diem, 20, son of Henry and Martha Diem, 
died at the farm home one mile east of School Hill, Sunday afternoon 
at 4 o’clock. He had been ill a year and had been confined to a hospital 
in Sheboygan for three months and at Rochester, Minn., for four weeks.
He was born Feb. 9, 1920 at the farm near School Hill, and was graduated 
from Kiel High school in 1939 with high honors. Survivors are his parents, 
one brother, Raymond, a sister, Delores, at home, his grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Henry Diem, Sr., town Meeme, and Fred Guetschow, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the 
Meiselwitz funeral home and at 2 o’clock at Zion Lutheran church, the Rev. 
Harold O. Gunwald officiating, with burial in Rockville cemetery. The body 
can be seen at the funeral home from Tuesday noon on. The casket will not 
be opened in the church. - 1940
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Wilbur Diem Laid To Rest
Following an illness of a year duration, Wilbur F. Diem, twenty-year-old 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diem of near School Hill, passed away Sunday 
afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home. Mr. Diem had been confined to a 
hospital in Sheboygan for three months and at Rochester, Minnesota for 
four weeks.
The deceased was born February 9, 1920, at the farm near School Hill, 
and was graduated from the Kiel high school in 1939 with high honors. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at 
the Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at 2 o'clock at the Zion Evangelical 
Lutheran church at Louis Corners, with the Rev. Harold O. Grunwald 
officiating. Burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. - 1940


WILLARD F. DIEFENTHALER

Willard "Lefty" F. Diefenthaler, 85, of W5606 Co. Rd. EH, Elkhart Lake, died 
Wednesday morning, May 14, 2008 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.
He had resided at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center since February, 2007.
Willard was born August 18, 1922 in Kiel, son of the late Edwin & Jennie Falk 
Diefenthaler.
He was a 1940 graduate of Kiel High School.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during World War 
II. While fighting in the Battle of the Bulge his twin brother, Wilbur and 
himself were captured and held prisoners of War in Stalags 9A &9B. His twin 
brother died while in captivity.
On October 22, 1949 he married Dorothy Jane Schulz.
Dorothy preceded him in death on March 16, 1968.
On December 23, 1969 Willard married Jean Bastow at St. Peter's UCC, Kiel.
He had previously been employed at MB Corp., New Holstein, Elenco Corp., 
Plymouth and retired from Stoelting Inc., Kiel.
Willard was a member of St. Peter's UCC, Kiel, N.E.Wisconsin Ex-Prisoner of 
War holding the office as Commander and the Disabled American Veterans.
He enjoyed spending time with his children, grand and great grandchildren, 
building things, horses and the farm life.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Jean, four children: Marjorie (Bob) 
Klunck, Sheboygan, John (Nancy) Diefenthaler, Elkhart Lake, James Diefenthaler, 
Elkhart Lake, Tom Diefenthaler, Elkhart Lake,, five grandchildren, Richard 
(Amy) Klunck, Jason (Shawn) Klunck, Christopher Klunck and friend, Andrea, 
Carrie (Adam) Krull, Peter Diefenthaler and seven great grandchildren, Quintin 
Klunck, Kirstin Klunck, Caleigh Klunck, Abigail Klunck, Kolby Klunck, Mason 
Klunck, Cooper Krull. He is further survived by one sister, Violet Stephany, 
Kiel, brothers & sisters-in-law, John (Mary) Bastow, Eldorado, KS, Delores 
Schulz, rural Kiel, Gertrude Schulz, Grayslake, IL, Jack & Marian Piper, 
Morristown, TN, Carl Schulz, Sheboygan Falls, Arno John Schulz, Kiel, numerous 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Eleanor B. Diefenthaler, his twin 
brother, Wilbur John Diefenthaler, one sister-in-law, Doris Schulz and one 
brother-in-law, Bob Schulz.
Funeral services for Willard will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2008 
at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th. St. Kiel with Pastor Steven 
Schultz officiating.
Burial will take place in Schleswig Cemetery, Town of Schleswig (Rockville).
Friends and family may call at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 
the time of service.
Lunch will be served at Millhome Supper Club, Kiel at approximately 3:15 p.m. 
following services.


ADOLPH DUERRWAECHTER

Adolph Duerrwaechter, 94, of R. 2, Kiel, a retired 
Town of Schleswig farmer, died Sunday evening at the 
Toth Nursing Home, Chilton.
He was born July 24, 1881 in the Town of Schleswig, 
a son of William and Marie Staats Duerrwaechter. He 
attended Kiel public school.
He operated the Duerrwaechter homestead farm until
retirement. He never married.
Mr. Duerrwaechter was a member of St. Peter United
Church of Christ, Kiel.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. John F. 
Baumann, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in 
Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. - Jan. 4, 1976

CHRISTIAN DUERRWAECHTER (d. 1874)

IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Chrisitan Daerrwahter (sic) deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Rossina (sic) Daerrwahter of this county representing among other things that Christian Daerrwahter late of said county on the 16th day of July A.D. 1874 at Schleswig in said county died intestate, leaving goods, chattles and estate within this state and that said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Philip Schilling granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday the 23d day of November A.D. 1874 at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said county.
Ordered further that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county.
Dated Manitowoc this 27th day of October A.D. 1874.
T.G. Olmsted, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 29, 1874 P. 1
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IN PROBATE, MANITOWOC COUNYT (sic) COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Chrisitan Darrwachter (sic) Deceased.
To all whom it may concern: Letters of administration on said Estate having been issued to Philip Schilling on the 23d day of November, A.D. 1874, and four months from and after December 8th 1874, being allowed, and limited for creditors to present their claims for examination and allowance. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will on the third Monday in December 1874, and the 12th day of April 1875 and on the first Monday in every month between those days at the Probate office in the city of Manitowoc in said county, receive, examine, and adjust all claims, and demands of all persons against said deeeased (sic).
T.G. Olmsted, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 31, 1874 P. 2

CHRISTIAN DUERRWAECHTER (d. 1920)

Called By Death.
Christian Duerwaechter, a well known and old-time resident of Kiel, passed 
away at the home of his son Otto last Saturday, at the advanced age of 81 
years, 5 months and 7 days. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. 
Decedent was born in Swabia, Germany, Sept. 21, 1838, and came to America 
in 1857 with his parents, who located at South Germantown. In 1860 Mr. 
Duerwaechter purchased a piece of land north of Kiel, and in 1863 he was 
united in marriage to Maria Mahlich, the couple making their home on the 
above land, which they transformed into a nice farm. His first wife died 
in 1880, leaving him with 11 children, the youngest being four weeks old. 
In 1881 he entered a second marriage with Magdalena Soemer; she preceded 
him in death after 25 years of wedded life in 1906, since when Mr. 
Duerwaechter has made his home in Kiel, with his son Otto. He had always 
enjoyed good health up to last New Year, when he began to fail and was 
since confined to the house. He is survived by 5 sons, 2 daughters, 22 
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Also one brother, Philip, of South 
Gemantown, and one sister, Mrs. Philip Schilling, of Schleswig. The funeral 
services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Ref. church; interment in the 
family lot in the Rockville cemetery. Rev. W. Rech officiated.


MAGDALENA DUERRWAECHTER

Death Friday in Kiel of the almost 80-year old Mrs. 
Christina Duerrwaechter of bronchitis.
Der Nord Westen, 30 Aug. 1906 
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Mrs. Christian Duerrwaechter (nee Madeline Frank) died on Thursday 
night at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 14 days from an apparent 
heart attack.  She was born May 6, 1827 in Fuerstenberg, Sachsen, 
Germany.  She was married in 1853 to Christian Zimmer who passed 
away in 1876.  She again was married on May 17th, 1881 to Christ 
Duerrwaechter. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, 
6 step-sons, 3 step-daughters and 15 grandchildren.  The funeral 
will be from the deceased home in Kiel and at the Kiel Cemetery
with Pastor Rech officiating.
Plymouth Post, July 28, 1906
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Helena Frank Duerwaechter
birth: 6 May 1827 Germany
death: 20 July 1906 Kiel, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Rockville
residence: 1906 Kiel
father: John Frank
spouse: Christian Duerwaechter
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARIA DUERRWAECHTER

Mrs. Mary Duerwaechter, nee Staats, aged 81 years, died of hardening 
of the arteries at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo Kuhn in the city 
on Friday evening. She had been ill since July. The deceased was born 
in the state of Pennsylvania on Feb. 26, 1845. When two years old she 
came to Germantown with her parents, where she lived up to the time of 
her marriage to Wm. Duerwaechter on June 5, on a farm one mile north of 
Kiel. Her husband died in 1909, and Mrs. Duerwaechter remained on the 
homestead with her son, Adolph, until a few weeks before her death, when 
she was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kuhn. She is survived by 
two sons, Adolph, and Ernst of near Sheboygan, three daughters, Mrs. Herm. 
Vogel, Mrs. Ad. Jochmann, living near Kiel, and Mrs. Geo Kuhn, 12 grand-
children and 3 great-grandchildren, 1 brother and 2 sisters. 
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, at 1:30 from the Kuhn 
residence and at 2 o’clock at the Reformed church, the Rev. Wm Rech 
officiating. Burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. - 1926
*********
From death record:
Marie Duerwaechter nee Statz
Died Sept. 3, 1926 at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 7 days
Wife of William Duerwaechter
Daughter of Statz (born Germany) –rest of info unknown
Born Penn
Died from “apoplexy –nephritis endocarditis”
Buried at Rockville Cemetery


WILHELM DUERRWAECHTER  (d. 1902)

Last week Thursday, at the home of his parents in Schleswig, 
Mr. Wm. Duerrwaecher Jr., at the youthful age of 27 years died 
after a four year long illness of laryngeal consumption.  
The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Duerrwaechter, 
who together with his six sisters mourn his death. Burial took 
place last Sunday afternoon with Pastor Roeck of the Reformed 
Church officiating.  
Kiel Record,  1902


WILHELM J. DUERRWAECHTER  (d. 1909)

From death record:
William Duerwaechter
April 8, 1841-Jan. 28, 1909
Son of Christian Duerwaechter and Rosera Schlegel
Born Germany – farmer
Died from “tuberculosis of the lung”
Buried at Rockville Cemetery
*******
Wilhelm Duerwaechter a long-time resident of Town Schleswig 
passed away last week Thursday at his home following a lengthy 
illness at the age of 67 years, 9 months and 24 days. He was 
born In Oelbronn, Wiertenberg, Germany and came to America with 
his parents, brothers and sisters in 1857.  They settled in 
Germantown, Wisconsin where they lived for 2 1/2 years. In the 
fall of 1861 he enlisted in the 9th Infantry Regiment of the 
Union Army and was discharged because of health problems. He 
was married to Maria Staat in 1867 and they had 10 children, 
of which five passed away before his death.  
Plymouth Post, February 6, 1909


NATHAN DAVID EGAN

Nathan David Egan, age 23, of 1100 Adams St., Two Rivers, fell asleep and is 
waiting the return of our Lord, Jesus Christ, as a result of a tragic car 
accident on July 2, 2004. 
Nathan was born in Manitowoc on May 27, 1981. He was a graduate of Lincoln High 
School, class of 2000. Nathan was currently employed by Fisher Hamilton of Two 
Rivers and worked part-time for Musial Paint Finishes LLC of Manitowoc. Nathan 
loved spending time with his family and friends. He also loved to work on cars, 
attend dirt bike races and had a love for heavy metal music. Many of Nathan's 
friends knew him by his nicknames "Nate" or "Egan." 
Survivors include his mother: Rosemarie (Balz) Egan, Two Rivers; his father: 
Thomas Egan and special friend: Cari Hauser, Manitowoc; stepbrother: Shane Egan, 
Kaukauna; maternal grandparents: Jerome and Carol Balz, Kiel; uncles and aunts: 
Dan Egan, Las Vegas, Nev.; Mike Egan, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Tim Egan, Manitowoc; 
Mark and Lindy Riesterer, Kiel; Tim and Judy Mueller, Kiel; and John Balz and 
fianceeé LeAnn Hillman, Eau Claire. 
He will be sadly missed by all of his other cousins, friends and his best friend, 
Nathan Sprang. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: David and 
Donna Egan; an aunt: Mary Egan; an uncle: Thad Egan; an uncle: Mark Voland; and 
special friend: Tommy Menting. 
Family and friends may call at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center 
for a visitation from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2004. Memorial services 
will be celebrated at 7 p.m. by the Rev. Kim Henning. Burial of his cremated remains 
will be at a later date at Schleswig Cemetery in Kiel.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2004


GORDON J. EHLERS

Gordon Ehlers, age 63, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died 
Monday morning, March 17, 1997, at the center. He resided there the past 33 
years.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home 
Kiel. Rev. Raymond C. Coombs will officiate with burial in the Schleswig 
Cemetery, Rockville.  
He was born March 1, 1934 in Kiel, son of the late John and Roma Arnold Ehlers. 
He attended Kiel Schools. He was a former employee of the Holiday House, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Gloria (Allen) Schmahl, Denmark; one niece, 
Dawn Pieschek, Denmark; one nephew, Larry (Sandy) Schmahl, Denmark. He is further 
survived by one aunt, Edna Arnold, Kiel; two cousins, Henry Arnold, Dillsburg, 
Pa., Mrs. Chalmer (Clara) Strasser, Dover, Pa.
No newspaper or date cited
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Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT) until the 
time of service at 7 p.m. 
A memorial has been established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, March 18, 1997 p.A2


JOHN J. EHLERS

John Ehlers, 58, of 525 Broadway, Kiel, died Saturday afternoon 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton where he had been a 
patient for five days. He was born June 22, 1902, in the Town of 
Rhine, a son of the late John and Meta (Schnuelle) Ehlers.  He 
received his education in the District School.  On Aug. 25, 1925 
he married Roma Arnold of the Town of Schleswig and they lived 
in the township for several years before moving to Kiel. His wife 
preceded him in death in November 1959.  He was employed by the 
A. A. Laun Furniture Co. of Kiel as a machine operator.  
Survivors are one daughter,(private); one son, (private), of Kiel; 
two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Phillip Sullivan of Milwaukee; 
and one brother, Conrad Holzman of Kohler.  
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in 
Kiel with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter’s 
Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiating.  Burial will be 
in Rockville Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, February 13, 1961


ROMA C. EHLERS
 
Mrs. John Ehlers, 55, of 525 Broadway, Kiel, died Sunday evening at the 
Enders Nursing Home in Glenbeulah.  She has been ill two months.
The former Roma Clara Arnold, she was born in Kiel, June 4, 1904, a 
daughter of the late George and Clara Zorn Arnold.
She moved with her parents to the Town of Schleswig when a young girl, 
attending public school in Kiel.
Her marriage to Mr. Ehlers took place Aug. 25, 1925, following which the 
couple lived in Schleswig a few years, the past 30 years in Kiel.  Her 
husband is employed by the A. A. Laun Furniture Co.
Surviving are her husband; a son, a daughter, and one grandson.
She also leaves two brothers, Raymond and Hugo Arnold, Schleswig.
Another brother preceded her in death.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home 
in Kiel with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter's Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, officiating.  Burial is to be in Rockville Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, November 16, 1959 - P. 14


ALVE H. EICKHOFF

Alve H. Eickhoff, 70, of 1607 N. 29th Street, Sheboygan, a retired 
Town of Schleswig farmer, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital, 
Sheboygan. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Bethel United Church 
of Christ, Town of Herman.  The Rev. Armin H. Roemer will officiate 
and burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
Alve Eickhoff was born Dec. 6, 1896, at Cedar Grove, son of the late 
Fred and Helen Eickhoff.  His parents moved to a farm at Schleswig 
and he attended Maple Corner School. November 19, 1924, Mr. Eickhoff 
married Norma Kretsch and the couple located on the Eickhoff farm at 
Rt. 2, Kiel, which they operated until their retirement in 1960.  
They moved to Sheboygan in July of 1969.  Mr. Eickhoff was a former 
treasurer and choir member of the church.    
Survivors include his wife; a son, (private) of Sheboygan; two sisters, 
Mrs. Adelia Schleunes of Rt. 2, Kiel, and Mrs. Hugo Olm of Rt. 1, 
Cleveland; and two grandchildren.  A sister, Gertrude, preceded him 
in death.   
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 17, 1969
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(Note: Birthdate is different in the obit than on the tombstone
transcription.


JOHN EICKHOFF

John F. Eickhoff, age 83, of Sheboygan, died peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital, 
Green Bay on Saturday morning, July 16, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born October 28, 1927 in Millhome, son of the late Alve & Norma (Kretsch) 
Eickhoff.
John attended grade school in rural Kiel and was a 1945 graduate of Kiel High 
School.
On November 8, 1947 he married Marion Fritsch at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 
Sheboygan.
John worked briefly at Kohler Company before being employed at Deans Foods, 
Sheboygan, formerly Verifine Dairy for 35 years, mostly as a milkman, before 
retirement.
He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sheboygan where he was an elder, 
an usher and an early volunteer in the tape ministry of the church. 
He enjoyed woodworking, working in his yard, playing sheepshead and was an avid 
Packer & Brewer fan.
He had a great sense of humor, which will be missed.
John was a wonderful, caring and loving husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Marion of Sheboygan, two children: Barbara 
Jane (Robert) Eisold, Knoxville, TN, John S. Eickhoff, Sheboygan, one grandson, 
Bobby Eisold, Knoxville, TN, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wayne Fritsch, 
Jane Heinen, Allen (Jackie) Fritsch, Jim Schmidt and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Sheldon Fritsch and sister-in-law, 
Margie Schmidt.
Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral 
Home, Kiel with Rev. Alan Kretschmar, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sheboygan 
officiating.
Burial will take place in the Schleswig Cemetery, Town of Schleswig (Rockville).
A memorial has been established in his name.
John's family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to the doctors and staff 
at St. Vincent Hospital for the wonderful care he received and to Rev. Alan Kretschmar 
for his concern & prayers.


NORMA EICKHOFF

Norma M. Eickfoff, 87, a former Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County resident, 
died Friday afternoon at Heritage Nursing Home where she had resided the past 
four years. 
The former Norma Kretsch, she was born Oct. 17, 1897, in the Town of Meeme, a 
daughter of John and Hulda Tagge Kretsch. She attended district school in the 
Town of Meeme. 
On Nov. 19, 1924, she was married to Alve Eickhoff. The couple farmed the Eickhoff 
homestead in the Town of Schleswig until 1960 when they retired. 
Her husband preceded her in death in 1969. Mrs. Eickhoff moved to Sheboygan where 
she resided with a son for 12 years. 
She was a member of Bethel United church of Christ, Town of Herman, its Ladies 
Aid Society and for many years sang in the church choir. 
Survivors are a son, John of Sheboygan; two grandchildren and a great grandson, 
a brother, Armin Kretsch of the Town of Meeme. Two brothers preceded her in 
death. 
Funeral services will be Monday at Bethel UCC. The Rev. James Sizelove, pastor, 
will officiate. Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery in Rockville. 
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(17 Oct 1897/Sep 1985/SSDI)


ARTHUR H. FABER

Arthur H. Faber, 90, of 926 7th St., Kiel, died Friday evening at 
St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, after a 10-day illness.
He was born May 29, 1887, in the Town of Eaton (Manitowoc County), 
a son of Henry and Wilhelmina Tagge Faber. He attended district 
school and later moved to Kiel.
On Nov. 19, 1917, he married Emma Dexheimer at Kiel. The couple 
observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1967.
He was a veteran of World War I and served with the Seventh Co.
Mr. Faber was employed as a buttermaker at the Kiel Dairy for many 
years and later was employed at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kiel and the 
Beckley-Kasper-Wilkens American Legion Post 99 in Kiel.
Survivors are his widow; two daughters, Miss Orvella Faber of Kiel 
and Mrs. John R. (Margie) Sonnenburg of Sheboygan and three 
granddaughters. He was preceded in death by three sisters and one 
brother.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home in Kiel, the Rev. Joe V. Anderson, pastor of First Presbyterian 
Church, officiating. Burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville.
No newspaper cited 1977


EMMA FABER

Funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs. Emma Faber, 90, of 926 Seventh 
Street, Kiel, who died June 14, at her home. The Rev. Russell R. Morgan, pastor 
of the First Presbyterian church, Sheboygan, officiated at the service at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial was in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.  
Mrs. Faber was born June 23, 1887, at Millhome, a daughter of Herman and Anna 
Happel Dexheimer. She attended Kiel High School. On November 19, 1917, she was 
married to Arthur Faber in Kiel. He died August 19, 1977. The couple observed 
their golden wedding anniversary in 1967. She was a member of the First 
Presbyterian Church, the Ruth Circle of the United Presbyterian Women's 
Association, the Kiel American Legion Auxiliary, and the Kiel Historical Society. 
She was a former member of the Kiel Garden Club.  
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Ovella Faber, Kiel and Mrs. John R. 
Sonnenburg, Sheboygan, and three grandchildren.  
Kiel Record - June 19, 1980


ORVELLA E. FABER

Miss Orvella E. Faber, 68, of 926 Seventh St., Kiel, died this morning at the 
home of her sister in Sheboygan, following a brief illness.  
She was born on Aug. 22, 1918, in Kiel, the daughter of the late Arthur and 
Emma Dexheimer Faber. Faber was a graduate of Kiel High School, received a 
bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and was employed 
with the Milwaukee Recreation Department for 35 years retiring in 1975. She 
was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, the Presbyterian Women, and 
the Ruth Circle. She was a life member of the State Historical Society and the 
Audubon Society. Miss Faber was president and an active member of the Deputy 
of the North American Benefit Association Unit 12; and the America Legion 
Auxiliary, Kiel. Miss Faber was one of the organizers of the Wisconsin scholarship 
awards program at North American Benefit Association.  
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Marjorie Sonnenburg of Sheboygan; three nieces, 
and five grand-nephews.  
Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, with the Rev. 
Lynn Davis, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery, 
Rockville.
(No newspaper or date cited)
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ANNA FEILE   (d. 1928)

Mrs. M. Feile, 75, Dies Wednesday
The death of Mrs. Mathias Feile, 75, occurred Wednesday afternoon 
shortly before six o’clock at her home on Fourth street. Her demise 
was due to a paralytic stroke. She had enjoyed good health up to the 
close of the year.
Mrs. Feile, nee Anna Amalia Edens, was born in Neunkirchen, Holstein, 
Germany, on Feb. 18, 1853. At the age of seven years, she came with 
her parents to America, settling in the village of New Holstein. Here 
she lived until the time of her marriage on Sept. 2, 1870, to Mathias 
Feile, when the couple moved to the farm now occupied by Gustave Grabs 
east of Kiel. This farm they occupied until 1905, when they moved to Kiel.
Ten children were born to the couple, three of whom preceded their mother 
in death. The surviving children are Mrs. Emma Anold, Mrs. Johanna Duecker, 
and Mrs. Ella Reineck, of this city; Rudolph Feile of Kiel; Robert of 
Reedsville; William of Philadelphia; and Henry, of Kewaunee. No sisters or 
brothers survive. Nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren remain.
For the past 15 years Mrs. Feile made a home for her granddaughter Elsie, 
who was made an orphan in her infancy. In 1929 Mr. and Mrs. Feile observed 
their golden wedding anniversary. The deceased was a charter member of the 
Kiel Frauenverein.
Funeral services, in charge of the Rev. Otto Saewert, will be held Saturday 
afternoon at half past one at the Feile home, and at two o’clock at the 
Reformed church, with interment at the Rockville cemetery.
(January 1928 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. FEILE AT KIEL TOMORROW
Funeral services for Mrs. Mathias Feile will be held tomorrow afternoon 
from the home at Kiel to St. Peter’s Reformed church where the Rev. Otto 
Snowert will officiate. Mrs. Feile passed away Wednesday after a short 
illness. 
The deceased was born in Germany and would have reached her seventy-fifth 
birthday next month. She is survived by her husband with whom she celebrated 
their fiftieth wedding anniversary a few years ago; three daughters, Mrs. 
Emma Arnold, Mrs. Ella Reineck and Mrs. Herman Duecker, all of Kiel; four 
sons, Rudolph of Kiel, Robert of Reedsville, William of Philadelphia, Pa., 
and Henry of Kewaunee. Nine grandchildren also remain.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, January 06, 1928, Page 2


ANNA FEILE   (d. 1968)

Mrs. Anna Feile, 79, of 517 Smith St., Plymouth, died at the Plymouth Hospital 
Sunday afternoon after an illness of one week.
Born June 4, 1888 in Germany, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian 
Gierke. She came to the United States as a young child with her parents.
The family settled in Plymouth where she attended St. John Lutheran School and 
graduated from Plymouth High school.
In September, 1913, she was married to Henry Feile in Plymouth. Following their 
marriage the couple lived in Plymouth, Manitowoc and Kewaunee. Mr. Feile died in 
1942.
She returned to make her home in Plymouth in 1946.
Mrs. Feile was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Plymouth; a 
past treasurer of the Service Star Legion, and chairman of the Gold Star Mothers 
Chapter.
Survivors include one son, Clarence of Plymouth, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Athniel 
(Elise) Raquiet, Kiel. One son Norman, was killed in action in Europe during World 
War II, and two brothers and one sister also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, 
Plymouth, the Rev. G.A. Karpinsky, associate pastor, officiating. Burial will be 
in the Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville.
Friends may call at the Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth, from 2 p.m. Tuesday until 
11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the hour of services.
The Service Star Legion will hold a memorial service at the funeral home at 
7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Sheboygan Press, Monday, January 15, 1968 P. 12


CLARENCE FEILE

Retired Lt. Colonel Clarence Feile, age 73, formerly of 5258 West Shore
Drive, Sturgeon Bay, died Monday morning, October 24, at St. Mary's
Retirement Home in Manitowoc. He was a resident there since May.
He was born July 18, 1915, in Plymouth, son of Henry and Anna Gierke Feile.
He was a 1933 graduate of Kewaunee High School. He received a bachelor
degree in philosophy from UW-Madison in 1940. In 1940, he was assigned 
to the U.S. Air Force. In 1941, he was advanced into Air Force rank, 
continuing such duty until his retirement in 1965. During his career,
he served in England, Italy, Germany, Africa, France and eight years
in the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
He was a member of George C. Whiting Lodge Number 22, Washington D.C.,
PGA Temple, AVONM of Green Bay, Mother Scothish(sic) Rite of Freemasonry,
G.C. Number 35 in Washington D.C. and Green Bay.
Survivors invlude nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by one
brother and one sister.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in 
Kiel. Burial was in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
A memorial has been established for the American Cancer Society.
(10-24-1988 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)
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Lieutenant Colonel Clarence Feile, 73, formerly of 5258 Westshore Drive, Sturgeon 
Bay, died Monday morning, October 24, 1988, at St. Mary Retirement Home, Manitowoc, 
where he was a resident since May.
Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial 
will be in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
Clarence was born July 18, 1915, at Plymouth, Wisconsin, son of the late Henry 
and Anna Gierke Feile. He was a 1933 graduate of Kewaunee High School and received 
a Bachelors Degree in Philosophy from The University of Wisconsin Madison in 1940. 
In 1940, he was assigned to The United States Air Force. In 1941, he was advanced 
into Air Force Rank continuing such duty until his retirement in 1965. During his 
career, he served in England, Italy, Germany, Africa, France and 3 years in The 
Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Clarence was a member of George C. Whiting Lodge No. 
22, Washington, D.C., PGA Temple and AVONM of Green Bay, Mother Scottish Rite of 
Freemasonry, G.C. No. 35 in Washington, D.C. and Green Bay.
Survivors include nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 1 brother and 
1 sister.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 
Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. A memorial has been established 
for American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 1988 P. 15
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(18 Jul 1915/24 Oct 1988/SSDI)


HEDWIG FEILE

Friday morning the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Feile 
died in Manitowoc of a brain infection. The small coffin was brought to 
Kiel on Friday afternoon and was buried on Sunday afternoon at the 
Rockville cemetery with pastor Rech officiating
No newspaper cited, 1902


HELEN FEILE

Mrs. Robert C. Feile, 85, formerly of Reedsville, died Sunday night 
at Memorial Hospital in Appleton. She had been living in Appleton 
with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Beilke.
The former Helen Fluhr was born Dec. 2, 1876, in the Town of Schleswig,
a daughter of the late Frederick and Katherine Balz Fluhr. She was 
married Nov. 17, 1898, to Robert C. Feile.
The couple spent most of their married life at Reedsville.
Mrs. Feile was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and of the 
Women’s Guild of Friedens Evangelical and Reformed Church, Reedsville.
Surviving are a son, Hugo, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Edwin Beilke, 
Appleton; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. John Henschel and 
Mrs. William Kriegelstein, both of Kiel, and Mrs. Fred Steffen, Wausau; 
and two brothers, Edwin of New Holstein and John, Chilton. Her husband 
and two daughters preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Friedens 
Evangelical and Reformed Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Lloyd Fried will 
officiate and burial will be in the Schleswig cemetery.


HENRY O. FEILE

H.O. Feile Dies at Home of Kiel Sister
Henry O. Feile, aged 56, of Kewaunee, died at the home of his sister, 
Mrs. Emma Arnold here at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday morning. He had been ill 
for a year.
Mr. Feile was born in the town of Schleswig, October 3, 1885, the son
of Mathias and Anna F. Feile. He attended the local schools and at the
age of 16 years became an apprentice in the moulder's trade, which he
followed for 41 years.
For the past 17 years he had worked at the Frank Hamacheck Machine
Company, becoming inactive five months ago. He was a member of the 
International Moulder's Union of Manitowoc and the Masonic Lodge of
Kewaunee.
He married Anna Gierke of Plymouth on September 8, 1914. The couple
resided at Appleton for three years and at Manitowoc for 9 years, and
for the past 17 years had lived in Kewaunee.
Survivors are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Athniel (Elsie) Raquet of
this city; two sons, Clarence of Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and Norman
at home; two grandchildren, Gordon and Glorian Raquet; three sisters
and three brothers, Mrs. Emma Arnold and Mrs. Herman J. Duecker of 
this city, and Mrs. Ella Reineck of Appeton; Rudolph Feile of Kiel,
and Robert of DePere and William of Philadelphia, Pa.
Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at
the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, the Rev. E.L. Worthman officiating. Burial
will be made in the Rockville cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 3, 1942 P.2
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(Note: The obit above is not the one from the Manitowoc Herald, but
the Manitowoc Herald one has the same information in it)


MATHIAS FEILE

Math. Feile, 85, Dies at Home of Mrs. Arnold
Pioneer of This Vicinity Passes Away On Wednesday
Reaching the advanced age of 85, Matthias Feile, for 75 years a resident
of this vicinity, passed away early Wednesday morning at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Emma Arnold. Death was attributed to a complication of
diseases.
Mr. Feile was born Dec. 17, 1847, in Germany. When he was five years old
he came to this country with his parents, who settled in the town of Nine
near Thiensville. In 1858 they purchased the farm two miles north of Kiel
now owned by Rudolph Feile, son of the deceased. On this farm he remained
until 1905, when he came to Kiel to make his home. While in Kiel he devoted 
the greater part of his time to the manufacture of concrete vaults.
He was married in September, 1870, to Miss Anna Edens of Germany, who
passed away Jan. 24, 1928. Ten children were born to the couple, a daughter
and two sons dying in infancy. The seven surviving children are: Mrs. Emma
Arnold, and Mrs. Herman (Johanna) Duecker of Kiel, and Mrs. Ella Reineck
of Appleton; Robert at Reedsville, Rudolph on the homestead farm, William
of Pennsylvania, and Henry of Kewaunee. Nine grandchildren and 2 great-
granchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, with services at the Arnold
home at 1:30 and at the St. Peter Reformed church at two o'clock. Burial
will be in the Rockville cemetery. Services will be conducted by the Rev.
E.L. Worthman.
(1933 handwritten on the obituary and no newspaper named)


NORMAN R. FEILE

SERGEANT NORMAN R. FEILE IS KILLED IN ACTION
The entire community was saddened on Thursday morning of last week to learn 
that another of its fine young men, Sergeant Norman R. Feile, had been killed 
in action in Germany on April 9th.  The announcement of his death came in a 
message from the war department to his mother, Mrs. Henry Feile.
Sergeant Feile, who was in his 22nd year, was born at Manitowoc on July 1, 
1923.  He came to Kewaunee with his parents on June 1, 1925 and had been a 
resident of this community continuously from that time until he entered the 
military service on March 27, 1943.  He graduated from the Kewaunee High 
School with the Class of 1941 with a very fine scholastic and athletic record 
and later entered the employ of Frank Hamachek Machine Co., until called into 
the service of his country.  
He received his early military training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and 
later was stationed at Fort Collins, Colorado, and at Camp San Luis Obispo, 
California, before going overseas.
His father died on March 3, 1942 and his is survived by his mother, a sister, 
Mrs. Athinel (Elsie) Raquet of Kiel, and a brother, Major Clarence Feile, 
with the air forces of the army in Italy.  
The death of Sergeant Feile again impressed upon the community the tragedy 
of war and it brought sadness to the hearts of everyone. His friendliness and 
his modest and unassuming manner won for him the admiration and affection of 
a host of friends.  He exemplified the ideals of the ambitions of sturdy 
American manhood and his companions of school days and his associates of later 
years who knew him as the fine, upstanding young man that he was are deeply 
grieved in his untimely death.  Memorial services for Sgt. Feile will be held 
next Sunday afternoon at three o’clock at the Community Congregational Church.
No newspaper named, 1945
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Reburial services for Sgt. Norman Feile, son of Mrs. Anna Feile, Plymouth, 
who was killed in action in the battle for the Ruhr on April 9, 1945, will 
be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Wittkopp Funeral home.  
The Rev. Mr. Spooner, pastor of the First Congregational church at Kewaunee, 
will officiate, and the Plymouth post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will 
conduct military rites at the grave in Rockville cemetery near Kiel.
December 15, 1948


ROBERT C. FEILE

Robert C. Feile, 88, of Reedsville, died early today at the Manitowoc
County Hospital.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Frieden's Evangelical and
Reformed Church in Reedsville, The Rev. Lloyd Fried, pastor will
officiate and burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery near Kiel.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Tuesday
until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church after 11 a.m.
Mr. Feile was born Aug. 12, 1872 in the Town of Schleswig, a son of the
late Mathias and Anna Edens Feile, and married Helen Fluhr on Nov. 17,
1898, at Schleswig. He operated a machine shop in Reedsville for about
50 years.
The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1948.
Survivors are his wife; a son, Hugo of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Edwin
Beilke of Appleton; one brother, Rudolph of Kiel; two sisters, Mrs.
Johanna Duecker of Kiel, Mrs. Ella Reineck of Appleton, and four grand-
children. Two children preceded him in death.
(No newspaper named)


WILLIAM M. FEILE

Injuries he suffered when he fell off a ladder while working on a home he owns 
in Kiel proved fatal Sunday to William M. Feile, 60, of Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. 
Feile had come to Kiel to spend his vacation, and was working on the home a week 
ago Sunday when he fell. He was taken to the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan 
Saturday, and died there Sunday.
Mr. Feile was born June 20, 1883 on the homestead in the town of Schleswig. He 
was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Feile. He attended school in Kiel, 
and the Green Bay Business college. He has been employed for the last 30 years 
as a clerk for the Pennsylvania Railroad company. He worked in stations in 
Chicago, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Emma Arnold and Mrs. H. Johanna Duecker, 
of Kiel; and Mrs. Ella Reineck of Appleton, and two brothers, Rudolph of near 
Kiel and Robert C. of Reedsville. 
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz funeral home in 
Kiel with the Rev. E. L. Worthman of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed 
church in charge. Burial will be in the Rockville cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 23, 1943  P. 2

CARL FISCHER

(First publication Jan. 31, 1889.) No. 10
STATE OF WISCONSIN,-IN PROBATE. MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Johann Carl Fischer, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of August Fischer, of the town of Centerville, Manitowoc county, State of Wisconsin, representing among other things that Johann Carl Fischer, late of Manitowoc county, on the 24th day of January, A.D., 1889, at the town of Schleswig in said county, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this state, and that said petitioner is a son of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to August Fischer granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this court, on Tuesday, the 26th day of February, A.D., 1889, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing in The Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at the city of Manitowoc, in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 20th day of January, A.D., 1889.
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorney.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 31, 1889 P. 2
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He is my wife's g,g,gpa. He came to Manitowoc Co. in 1863 with wife Johanna Wilhelmine (SCHMIDT) and two young adult children aboard the steamship Borussa out of Hamburg to NY with a stop at Southampton England. He farmed land about 4 miles NW of Cleveland, WI.
(from researcher)

META GIBSON

Mrs. Meta Gibson, 77, of Highland, Ill., died there Sunday.
The former Meta Diefenthaler, she was born July 14, 1891, in the Town of 
Schleswig, Manitowoc County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John 
Diefenthaler.
Surviving are a son, John, Highwood, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Louise 
Moley, Lake Forest, Ill., and Mrs. Helen Trucano, Culver City, Calf.; seven 
grandchildren and a brother, Oscar, Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 
Kiel, officiating.  Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Tuesday.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, February 17, 1969 - P. 10


EDWIN GLASOW JR.

Edwin W. Glasow, 66, of 14525 Lax Chapel Road, Kiel died Saturday, Sept. 23, 
2000 at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton after a courageous battle with 
cancer. He was born in rural Kiel on Oct. 27, 1933 son of the late Edwin and 
Dora Reese Glasow. He farmed most of his life in the town of Schleswig until 
retiring. Ed enjoyed fishing, his animals and watching wildlife.  
Survivors include one brother Norman Glasow of Rural Kiel, two sisters, Huldina 
Conrad of De Pere and Irene Pagel of rural Kiel. He is further survived by two 
nephews Gary Pagel and Arthur Conrad and one niece Sandra Bos.  
Funeral services were held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel with 
the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial was in Schleswig Cemetery in 
Rockville. 
Kiel Tri-County Record – September 28, 2000


NORMAN R. GLASOW

Norman R. Glasow, age 80, formerly of rural Kiel, died Wednesday morning, 
April 18, 2007, at Willowpark Residence, New Holstein, where he resided 
the past six years. 
He was born May 21, 1927, in rural Kiel, son of the late Edwin and Dora 
Reese Glasow. Norman farmed in the town of Schleswig most of his life. He 
enjoyed tinkering with engines and playing the organ. 
Survivors include two sisters: Irene Pagel, of Kiel; Huldina Conrad, of De Pere; 
two nephews: Gary Pagel and Art Conrad; and one niece: Sandra Bos.
He was preceded in death by two brothers. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 23, 2007, at 
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 sixth St., Kiel, with the Rev. 
Judine Duerwaechter officiating. Burial will take place in Schleswig 
Cemetery, town of Schleswig, Rockville. 
Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 9 a.m. until the 
time of service. 
A memorial has been established for St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 
Kiel. 
Norman's family would like to thank the staff at Willowpark for the 
wonderful care given to him. 
Manitowoc Herald Times  Saturday, April 21, 2007  pg. A3 


VIOLA P. GLASOW

Miss Viola Glasow, 62, of Route 1, Kiel, Town of Schleswig, died Saturday 
evening, Aug. 2, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be 8 p.m. (sic)Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel. The Rev. John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ will 
officiate and burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville.
Miss Glasow was born March 4, 1918, in the Town of Rantoul, Calumet County, 
daughter of the late Edwin and Dora Reese Glasow. She attended Niles School, 
Town of Eaton and lived in the Town of Rhine until 1962, when she moved to the 
Town of Schleswig.
Survivors include two brother, Norman and Edwin of rural Kiel; two sisters, 
Mrs. Oscar Conrad of rural New Holstein and Mrs. Willys Pagel of rural Kiel. 
A brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the 
time of funeral service at 8 p.m. A memorial fund has been established in her 
name.
Herald Times Reporter, August 5, 1980 P.3


ADAM GLOCK

Kiel—Adam Glock, a pioneer of Town Schleswig died at the Soldier’s 
Home in Milwaukee where he had been for 2 1/2 years from an intestinal 
infection.  He was born on September 7th 1833 in Niersrein, Hessen 
Darmstadt, Germany and lived to be 69 years of age. He came to America 
in 1848 and Sheboygan, then in Franklin and then he started a business 
in Milwaukee.  In 1857 he was married to Catherine Gerlack who died in 
1899.  He is survived by 6 children, one brother, Friederick Glock of 
Town Rhine and one sister.  The funeral is Monday at the Rockville 
Cemetery with Pastor Rech officiating.   
Plymouth Post, January 7, 1903
********
The veteran Adam Glock has returned from the soldiers 
home in Milwaukee. He brought his spouse with him whom 
he married on the 6th of May in Milwaukee. They will 
live in Milhome.   
Plymouth Post, July 9, 1902


BERTHA GLOCK

Kiel—Mrs. Henry Glock, nee Schmidt passed away Sunday.  She was 
born September 20, 1875 in Town Schleswig and reached the age of 
32 years and 2 days.  Beside her husband she is survived by three 
daughters. 
Plymouth Post, September 28, 1907
******
On Sunday Mr. Heinrich Glock received a severe blow when his life’s partner 
died. The deceased was born Schmidt and was the stepdaughter of Mrs. Wm. 
Grabs, born on September 20, 1875 in the town of Schleswig, and had reached 
the age of 32 years and 2 days. In 1896 she married Mr. Glock and they were 
blessed with three daughters, the oldest is 10 years and the youngest is two 
years old. For the past 10 years she has suffered from a nerve disease which 
became increasing worse. Last week Monday, she had an operation in Sheboygan 
and it appeared that it was successful but on Sunday she suddenly took a turn 
for the worse and at 4 o’clock in the afternoon she died. Besides her husband 
and children she is survived by her parents and three sisters. The burial 
took place on Wednesday afternoon from the house of mourning to the cemetery 
in Rockville. Pastor Rech officiated at the funeral
No newspaper cited, 1907
(Note from Rosemary
She is the daughter of Anton Schmidt and Henrietta nee Koinke Grabs)


FRIEDRICH GLOCK

At the home of Fred. Umsonst in the town of Schleswig, Frederick Glock passed 
away Tuesday evening at the age of 91 years. The deceased was born in Germany, 
Nov. 16, 1828, and came to this country in 1850, settling on a farm in the town 
of Rhine after his marriage to Katherina Best. 
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Peter Umsonst; two grandchildren and three 
great grandchildren. 
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, Rev. Rech officiating, with burial 
in the Rockville cemetery.
Tri-County Record - May 8, 1919


KATHARINA GLOCK

(From the correspondent in Kiel, 06 Nov.)
67-yr. old Mrs. Adam Glock passed away here recently. She had been terribly 
concerned about the condition of her daughter Mrs. Gottlieb Burkhardt who 
lay between life and death for several days with typhus, but is now on the 
mend. Mrs. Glock is survived by her husband, and by 4 daughters and one son, 
all of whom are married.
Der Nord Westen, 09 Nov. 1899
********
Kiel—Mrs. Adam Glock of Millhome died this morning. Her daughter, 
Mrs. Gottl. Burkhardt, is still in great danger. The deceased had 
attended her daughter who has Typhoid Fever until she herself was 
stricken with it and died this morning. 
Plymouth Post, November 9, 1899
********
Catherina Gerlach Glock
birth: 7 April 1837 Spiesshein, Ger.
death: 5 November 1899 Millhome, Wisconsin
burial:  Rockville, Wis.
residence: 1899 Millhome, Wis.
father: John Gerlack
mother: Strub
spouse: Adam Glock
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ANNA GOERBING

Mrs. Gerbing(sic) wife of August Gerbing, of Kiel, died very suddenly 
in the forepart of the week, she was buried Wednesday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 16, 1882
*******
Sudden death of the wife of August Goerling(sic) in Town Schleswig 
near Kiel. A postmortem by Dr. Martin established cause of death as 
a stroke.
Der Nord Westen, Feb. 23, 1882


AUGUST GOERBING

Kiel—August Goerbing a well known resident of this area died in 
Medford on Saturday.  He was born March 26th, 1832 near Erfurt, 
Sachsen, Germany and reached the age of 74 years.  He came to 
America in 1848 with his parents and his brothers and sisters, 
and they settled near Thiensville, Ozaukee County.  Later he 
moved on a farm near Kiel and is 1863 he was married to Anna 
Stegemann who passed away 24 years ago. He leaves four children. 
The funeral is Wednesday with Pastor Rech officiating.   
Plymouth Post, April 7, 1906


HEINRICH GOERBING

Drowned.
We regret to announce that Henry Gerbing (sic) aged 10 years, son of Mr. Aug. 
Gerbing of Kiel, was drowned below the flume at that place on Tuesday evening 
while bathing. His brother, aged twelve years, made a noble effort to save him 
and twice caught hold of him but he was snatched from his grasp by the current 
which acted like a whirl pool.
The body was recovered by Mr. John Barth and Dr. Marti did all in his power to 
resuscitate, but in vain.
Chilton Times, July 21, 1877


PEARL HAMMEL GONWA

Mrs. Fred Gonwa, 69, of Belgium, died in Sheboygan Memorial Hospital 
early Sunday morning after a brief illness.
The former Pearl Sternbeck was born in the Town of Schleswig at Louis 
Corners on April 18, 1904, daughter of the late Rudolph and Emma Sternbeck.
On June 5, 1922, she was married to Elmer Hammel and they farmed in 
Schleswig until 1937. They moved to Kiel and later to Sheboygan where 
Mr. Hammel died in 1956.
On November 19, 1966, she was married to Fred Gonwa.
Mrs. Gonwa was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Nickel's Funeral Home with the 
Reverend Ruben Grosshuesch, pastor of Ebenezer Church, officiating. Burial 
was in Rockville Cemetery, Schleswig.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Gonwa's name. - 1974 
(Note: buried in Hammel plot)


HENRIETTE GRABS

CALLED BY DEATH.
Mrs. Henrietta Grabs was called to her reward on Saturday morning at
2 o’clock, death coming as a relief after years of illness. The deceased,
nee Koinke, was born in Germany, November 15, 1836; she was married in 
1862 to Anton Schmidt and the family came to America in 1868, settling 
in the town of Schleswig. Her husband died in 1883. In the same year she 
was married a second time, to William Grabs. In 1898 they came to Kiel, 
residing on Seventh street. Mr. Grabs died in 1909, and since that time 
she made her home with her son-in-law, Wm. Vogel for six years, and for 
the last seven years she lived with her son-in-law John Diefenthaeler.
Four years ago Mrs. Grabs suffered a stroke, and since then she was in 
a helpless condition, which gradually grew worse, until the end came. 
Five daughters blessed her first marriage, of whom two died years ago. 
She leaves three daughters, Mrs. John Ulbrich, of Newton, Kansas, Mrs. 
John Diefenthaeler and Mrs. Wm. Vogel of Kiel. Also 12 grandchildren, 
29 great-grandchildren and 5 stepchildren. The funeral took place on 
Monday; interment in the Rockville cemetery, Rev. 0. Saewert of 
Bethlehems church of Schleswig officiating.
(no newspaper named, 7-1922)


WILHELM GRABS

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909:
Death in Kiel last week of Wm. Grubs(sic) at age 68. He leaves a widow, 
4 sons, a daughter, 3 stepdaughters, and a brother, as well as a 
sister who lives in Germany.
*******
On Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. Mr. Wm. Grabs died at his home, after 
suffering from a bad leg for many years. He was one of the old German 
residents of our area.  
The deceased first saw the light of the world on July 26, 1840 in 
Troidtschendorf, near Goerlitz, Schlessien Germany, where he was married 
the first time and blessed with five children. After his wife died, he 
came to America with his children and settled on a farm near Rockville. 
In 1883 he married a second time with Mrs. Henriette Schmidt. The couple 
has lived in Kiel for the past 11 years. Since he was a boy, he has had 
leg problems, and brought on his death, since he has been bedridden since 
spring. 
Mr. Grabs is survived by four sons, one daughter, three step-daughters, 
one brother and one sister, the last in Germany. He had reached the age 
of 68 years, 3 months and 21 days. The burial took place on Wednesday 
afternoon at the Rockville Cemetery with Pastor Rech officiating.  
No newspaper cited, 1909


HERMAN GRAENZIG

Herman Graenzig Dies From injuries Received in Fall
Herman Graenzig, 65, a farmer and carpenter of the town of
Schleswig died Monday at Sheboygan Memorial hospital. He 
suffered internal injuries and broken bones from a fall off
a roof he was repairing several weeks ago. Mr. Graenzig was 
a native of Sheboygan and a trustee of Local 657, Carpenters 
and Joiners Union. He began to farm in Schleswig 23 years ago, 
while still working part time at the carpenter trade.
Mr. Graenzig was the son of the late Ferdinand and Anna Schwartz
Graenzig. He was born Sept. 3, 1891 in Sheboygan, and attended
schools in that city. He married the former Hilma Raquet of 
Schleswig September 30, 1916.
Mr. Graenzig was a member of the Men’s Brotherhood of St. Peter’s 
Evangelical and Reformed church, he was also secretary of the 
Rockville Cemetery association in Schleswig.
Services were held Wednesday at the St. Peter's Evangelical and
Reformed church, Burial was in the Rockville cemetery. A sister
and a brother preceded Mr. Graenzig in death. He is survived by 
his wife and one sister, Mrs. Ernest Lutze sr., and a brother 
Arno of Sheboygan. - 1957
*********
Notes from Schleswig:
Miss Hilma Raquet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Raquet and Mr. 
Rudolph Graenzig were united in marriage on Saturday by the Rev. 
Sewert of the Bethlehem Church. 
The wedding dinner was held at Harmens and Beduhns Hall.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 12, 1916



HILMA GRAENZIG

Mrs. Hilma Graenzig, 76, of 818 Sixth St., Kiel, widow of Herman, 
died Monday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital.
Born Aug. 16, 1895 in the Town of Schleswig, she was a daughter of 
the late David and Emma Steinberg Raquet.
On Dec. 30, 1916 she was married to Mr. Graenzig of Sheboygan at 
Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig.
The couple resided in Sheboygan and later moved to the Town of 
Schleswig. Mr. Graenzig died July 15, 1958.
After the death of her husband she moved to Kiel.
Surviving is a brother, Ervin, Stoughton.
Mrs. Graenzig was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, 
the church’s Frauenverein and the Thrifty 12 Homemakers Club, Royal 
Neighbor Lodge or America, and Kiel Garden Club.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter UCC, Kiel, 
the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the 
Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. 
Wednesday, until 11 a.m. Thursday, and at the church from noon until 
the hour of services.
A Roy Neighbor memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the 
funeral home.
*********
Notes from Schleswig:
Miss Hilma Raquet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Raquet and Mr. Rudolph 
Graenzig were united in marriage on Saturday by the Rev. Sewert of the 
Bethlehem Church. 
The wedding dinner was held at Harmens and Beduhns Hall.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 12, 1916


ELIZA GRANT

LOUIS CORNERS - 
Mrs. Elizabeth Grant(sic), nee Suhr, passed away at the home of her son-in-law and 
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Grabs, on Monday, death being due to the infirmaties 
of old age. Decedent was born in Brooke, Germany in 1832. She came to America at 
the age of 26 years. She was married to Elisha W. Grant in 1858, and the couple 
settled on a farm in the town of Schleswig, near Kiel, where they resided for 30 
years. Her husband preceded her in death 26 years ago. After his demise she made 
her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Grabs, where she has 
been living up to the time of her death. 
Mrs. Grant is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Gust Grabs of near Kiel, Mrs. 
Henry Markwardt of Kiel, and Mrs. Robert Irwin of Cadott. Also one brother, George 
Suhr of Brillion, nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren survive her. 
The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. today.  Services by Rev. Theo Gieschen of 
the Lutheran congregation of Kiel. Interment will take place in the Rockville 
cemetery.
Tri-County Record - September 6, 1923 


MARGARET M. GRUBE

Margaret M. Grube, age 49, of 628 Paine St., Kiel, died Thursday afternoon, 
February 1, 2001, at St. Nicholas Hospital of reoccurrence of metastatic 
breast cancer.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2001, at 
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs 
officiating. Burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
The former Margaret Reseburg was born March 7, 1951, in Sheboygan, daughter 
of Charlotte Becker Reseburg and the late Melvin Reseburg. She was a 1969 
graduate of Kiel High School. She continued her education at Wood Hospital. 
On October 27, 1972, she married Michael Grube, in Kiel. Margaret presently 
was a registered Radiological Technologist certified in diagnostic x-ray and 
mammography at Sheboygan Orthopedics, at Medical Arts, which she truly loved. 
She had previously worked at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein for 17 years, 
Holy Family Memorial, Manitowoc and St. Nicholas Hospital for 10 years. She 
was a member of the ARRT, American Registry of Radiological Technologists and 
the ASRT, American Society of Radiological Technologists. She loved her family 
and the outdoors, especially gardening.
Survivors include her husband, Michael; two sons, Jason and fiancce, Mandy, 
Kiel, Josh and special friend, Amy, Kiel; her mother, Charlotte Reseburg, Kiel; 
other relatives and many friends.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, February 5, 2001 from 3-8 p.m. 
and on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, February 3, 2001
********
[nee Reseburg/married Oct. 27, 1972]


MICHAEL H. GRUBE

Michael H. Grube, 57, of New Holstein died Tuesday morning, January 8, 2008 at 
his home. 
He was born July 16, 1950 in Sheboygan, son of the late Charles & Mary Hoefler 
Grube. 
Mike attended St. Ann Catholic Grade School and Kiel High School. 
He was a highly decorated veteran of the U.S. Army serving two tours of duty in 
Vietnam with the 101st Airborne, 1st of 502nd of Special Forces. 
On October 27, 1972 he married Margaret M. Reseburg. Margaret preceded him in 
death on February 1, 2001. 
Mike formerly worked at Buechel Stone and had retired in 2006 from Perma Brass 
in Plymouth because of health problems. 
He was a member of the Vietnam Era Veterans of Manitowoc Co/Chapter 731 and the 
Kiel VFW Post 6707. 
Mike loved to drive and admire "classy" cars and had a number of them throughout 
the years. He also enjoyed model shipbuilding. 
Survivors include his two sons: Jason (Mandy) Grube & and their son, Nicholas, 
Josh (Amy) Grube, and their son, Dylan all of Kiel, his very special friend, 
Bonnie Fredine, New Holstein, two brothers, Brian (Patt) Grube, New Holstein, 
Terry (Vivian) Grube, Sheboygan, one sister, Kris Jaeckel, Kiel, and brother-in-
law, Gary Lynch, New Holstein. He is further survived by his mother-in-law, 
Charlotte Reseburg, Kiel, Bonnie's family which includes three sons and five 
grandchildren who Mike was very fond of, nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
many friends. 
He was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Lynch. 
A memorial service for Mike will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 
2008 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th. St., Kiel. Friends may call 
at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Kiel 
VFW Post 6707 will conduct military rites. Burial will take place in Schleswig 
Cemetery, Town of Schleswig (Rockville).  


VICTORIA GRUHLE

From Sheboygan county death records:
Victoria Gruhle nee Stoll   (v.50 p.477)
Jan. 6, 1873-Oct. 13, 1944
Wife of William Gruhle
Daughter of Henry Stoll (born Town of Herman) and 
Wilhelmina Wegner (born Germany)
Born Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County
Died from “chronic myocarditis –complete heart block”
Buried at Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
*********
Kiel- Mrs. William Gruhl, 71, of 130 Paine street, Kiel, passed away
Friday morning at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, where she had
been confined for the past week. She is the mother of Atty. Arthur
H. Gruhle, Sheboygan.
The deceased was born on Jan. 6, 1873, at Rockville, Schleswig
township, the daughter of Henry and Wilhelmina Wegner Stoll. Her
father operated a flour and saw mill at Rockville. Nee Victoria
Stoll, she was united in marriage with William Gruhle, Manitowoc,
on June 22,1890, and immediately following the marriage the couple
located on the Stoll homestead farm at Rockville.
They moved to Kiel in June 1944. On June 22, 1940, the couple
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Survivors include, in addition to Atty. Arthur Gruhle, her husband,
two daughters, Mrs. Herman (Ella) Roehr and Mrs. John (Olivia)
Burmahln, both of Kiel, five grandchildren and one great grand-
child. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the
Meiselwitz Funeral home and at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian
church. The Rev. R.E. Dreger, pastor of the church, will officiate
and interment will be in the family lot at Rockville cemetery.
Friends may view the body at the funeral home from Sunday after-
noon until the hour of services.
**********
Dora is the sister of Herman in the following article.
Herman C. Stoll has been identified with the business interests of Kiel for
eighteen years, as local representative of the K. Schreier Brewing Company.
He has passed his entire life in Manitowoc county, and is a native of 
Schleswig township, his birth having occurred there on the 25th of February,
1870. His father, Henry Stoll, was born in Saxe-Gotha, Germany, whence he
emigrated with his parents, Fred and Martha (Keppler) Stoll, in 1849, to the
United States. They first located in Pennsylvania, where the father engaged
in farming. Later they removed to Sheboygan county, Wisconsin, and he 
continued his agricultural pursuits in Meeme township. He subsequently
withdrew from farming, however, and purchased a sawmill at Rockville, this
state, which he operated under the name of Stoll & Son until his death. He
was one of the pioneers of Manitowoc county, and lived to attain the
venerable age of eighty years. Henry Stoll, who is now living retired in
Holstein, Calumet county, this state, at the age of seventy years, was
only a child when he accompanied his parents to America. Upon attaining
manhood he engaged in the lumber and milling business in Wisconsin, meeting
with very good success in the development of his interests. For his wife he
chose Miss Wilhelmina Wagner, a daughter of Fred Wagner, one of the pioneer
settlers of Sheboygan county. The mother is now deceased, having passed
away in 1895, at the age of fifty-one years. Four children were born to 
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stoll as follows: Ferdinand; Herman C., our subject;
Dora, the wife of W. Gruhle; and Emma who married H. Reichart of Kiel.
(no source of article given)
********
From Manitowoc county marriage records:
William Gruhle and Victoria Stoll (v.6 p.41)
June 22, 1890 in civil ceremony, City of Manitowoc
William Gruhle
Son of William Gruhle and Cecilia Zordan
Born Manitowoc County –miller in Town of Schleswig
Victoria Stoll
Daughter of Henry Stoll and Wilhelmina Wagner
Born Town of Schleswig
********
(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


WILLIAM GRUHLE

From Manitowoc county death records:
William Gruhle   (v.45 p.355)
Sept. 26, 1864-May 26, 1952
Son of William Gruhle and Louise Jordan
Born Wisconsin –farmer 
Died from “cerebral hemorrhage and arteriosclerosis”
Buried at Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
**********
From Sheboygan county death records:
William Gruhle   (v.60 p.479)
Sept. 26, 1864-May 26, 1952
Husband of Victoria Stoll
Son of William Gruhle and Louise Jorden
Born Wisconsin –farmer 
Died from “cerebral hemorrhage –artereosclerosis”
Buried at Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
**********
William Gruhle, 87, retired town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, 
farmer, passed away Monday afternoon at the Anna M. Reiss Home 
following a lingering illness.
Born in Manitowoc on Sept. 16, 1864, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William 
Gruhle, he was married June 22, 1890, to Victoria Stoll, and they 
made their home on the Stoll homestead farm in the town of Schleswig. 
They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1940.
In 1943 they moved to Kiel where Mrs. Gruhle passed away on Oct. 13, 
1944. Following his wife's death Mr. Gruhle made his residence at the 
Anna M. Reiss Home.
Survivors are a son, Atty. Arthur H. Gruhle of Sheboygan; two daughters, 
Mrs. Herman (Ella) Roehr and Mrs. John (Olivia) Burmahln of Kiel; five 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a brother Charles of 
Manitowoc and a sister, Mrs. Charles Schmidt of Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian 
Church at Kiel with the Rev. Ernst J. Nelson officiating. Interment will 
be made in the Rockville cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from 2 o'clock 
Wednesday afternoon until 11 a.m. Thursday, and at the church from noon 
Thursday until the time of the services at 2 o'clock. - 1952
**********
William Gruhle Dies At Home of Aged
William Gruhle, 87, died Monday afternoon at the Anna Reiss home for the
aged in Sheboygan. He had been at the home since 1944.
He was born in Manitowoc on September 26, 1864, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
William Gruhle, he was married June 22, 1890, to Victoria Stoll, and
they made their home on the Stoll homestead farm in the town of Schleswig.
They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1940.
In 1943 they moved to Kiel where Mrs. Gruhle died on October 12, 1944.
Survivors are a son, Arthur H. Gruhle of Sheboygan; two daughters, Mrs.
Herman Roehr and Mrs. John Burmahln of Kiel; five grandchildren and three
great grandchildren; a brother Charles of Manitowoc and a sister, Mrs.
Charles Schmidt of Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the First
Presbyterian Church at Kiel with the Rev. Ernest J. Nelson officiating.
Interment will be made in the Rockville cemetery.
********
From Manitowoc county marriage records:
William Gruhle and Victoria Stoll (v.6 p.41)
June 22, 1890 in civil ceremony, City of Manitowoc
William Gruhle
Son of William Gruhle and Cecilia Zordan
Born Manitowoc County –miller in Town of Schleswig
Victoria Stoll
Daughter of Henry Stoll and Wilhelmina Wagner
Born Town of Schleswig
**********
(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


HILDEGARD GUHL

Mrs. Hildegard Guhl, 64, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died Sunday morning at home.  
Funeral services will be Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf 
will officiate and burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.  
Mrs. Guhl, nee Hildegard Roderweiss, was born Nov. 29, 1909, in Germany, 
daughter of the late Fred and Adelle Steinbeck Roderweiss, immigrating 
to Evanston, Ill., in September of 1929. She was married to Victor Guhl 
Sept. 17, 1932, at Evanston.  They lived in Milwaukee until 1946 when 
they moved to the Town of Schleswig. Her husband preceded her in death 
June 27, 1971.  She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  
Survivors include a brother, Hans, of Lombard, Ill., and a sister, Miss 
Elsie Roderweiss, of Rt. 1, Kiel.
Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1974
**********
(b. 29 Nov 1909/d. Feb 1974/SSDI)


VICTOR GUHL

Victor Guhl, 60, Rt. 1, Kiel, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at home.
The Kiel F & AM Lodge will conduct services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in Schleswig Cemetry, Rockville.
Mr. Guhl was born March 25, 1911, in Germany, son of the late Karl and Marie 
Gerst Guhl. He came to the United States in 1929 and located in Evanston, Ill. 
He married Hildegard Roderweiss Sept. 17, 1932, at Evanston. The couple came 
to Manitowoc in 1946 locating in the Town of Schleswig. Mr. Guhl was affiliated 
with the Great Lakes Tool and Engineering Co. of Manitowoc. He was a member of 
the F & AM Lodge No. 336 of Kiel and the Manitowoc County Shrine Club of Two 
Rivers.
Survivors include his wife, and a brother, Emil, of Germany.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 28, 1971
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(25 Mar 1911/Jun 1971/SSDI)


BERNHARD GUTHEIL

Death of 45-year old Bernhard Gutheil, member of the brewery firm, Gutheil
Bros., on 15 Feb. in Kiel. He leaves a wife and two children. He had been 
ill for a very long time with kidney disease, possibly connected to his 
wartime service with the 24th Wisc. Inf. Regt. The funeral took place a week 
ago yesterday.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1885
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DIED - At his home in Kiel of Bright's disease, Sunday, Feb. 15, 1885, Mr. Bernard 
Gutheil, aged about 46 years.
Mr. Gutheil came to the United States from Saxony, Germany when only a lad. He was 
a sergeant of Co. C, 24th Reg. Wisconsin Volunteers during the Civil War. Since the 
close of the war, he has built a large brewing business in Kiel and was widely known 
to all who met him, as an energetic businessman of excellent abilities and 
prepossessing manners. He was a member of Gen. Lytle Post, G.A.R. And of the I.O.O.F. 
And Turnverein. His funeral on Wednesday was largely attended, hundreds of citizens 
united in thus honoring the dead and showing their sympathy for his wife and 
children.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., Feb. 24, 1885 page 3


BERNHARDT GUTHEIL

DIED—In this city on the 3d inst., of diphtheria, Bernhard Louis son of F. R. 
and Maria Gutheil, aged 8 years and 2 months.  This is the second affliction 
of the same nature that has befallen this worthy family within a short period.  
Chilton Times, November 10, 1877


FERDINAND GUTHEIL  (d. 1877)

DIED—In this city, on Sunday afternoon Oct. 28th, 1877, Ferdinand O., youngest 
son of F. R. and Marie Gutheil, aged two years and a few days.  In behalf of 
the community we tender the sympathy of the neighborhood to our worthy Mayor 
and his estimable wife.
Chilton Times, November 3, 1877


FERDINAND R. GUTHEIL

G00D MAN 1S CALLED THE FIRST MAYOR OF CHILTON DEAD
Ferdinand R. Gutheil at One Time a Prominent Business Man in this City
Died at Waukesha
Word reached this city Tuesday that Ferdinand R. Gutheil died at his home
in Waukesha on Monday, April 22nd of heart disease. Mr. Gutheil was enjoying
his usual good health until about two weeks ago when he was stricken with
the sickness from which he died. The deceased was born in Thuringen, Germany,
Aug. 28, 1833 and came to America in 1846, locating with other members of the
family in the town of Mequon, Ozaukee county, where he resided until 1856
when he moved to Kiel, and in company with his brothers he engaged in the
brewing business. While a resident of Kiel he was married to Marie Hayssen,
daughter of the late Captain A.G. Hayssen. In 1866 he came to Chilton and
established a brewery on the sight(sic) now occupied by the Calumet Brewing
company. He disposed of his interest in the Brewery in the early eighties to
Nicholas Thomas and shortly after moved to Missouri where he remained a short
time and then went further west to Gunnison, Colorads, where he continued in
the brewing business. In the early nineties he returned to Wisconsin and
engaged in the milling business with his son Arthur, in which he was interested
up to the time of his death.
While a resident of Chilton he took an active interest in public affairs and
enjoyd the distinction of being the first mayor of the town after its incorpor-
ation in 1877. He was also a member of the Chilton Masonic and Odd Fellow
lodges and was recognized as one of the leading men of affairs of the town.
He is survived by a widow, one son, Arthur of Waukesha and four daughters, 
Mrs. Geo. Brickbauer of Plymouth, Mrs. Louis Laun of Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Richard
Gove and Mrs. A.F. Bingenheimer of Milwaukee. The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon at Waukesha and the body was taken to Kiel Thursday for interment.
(4-27-1912 handwritten on obituary-no newspaper cited.)


JOHANNA C.E. GUTHEIL

F. R. Gutheil, of this city, received a telegram on Thursday of last week 
informing him that his mother, Mrs. J. Gutheil, aged 80 years, had died 
suddenly at Kiel.  Some two weeks ago she visited her son in this city and 
returned to the home of her son Louis in Kiel.  On Thursday some friends 
called on her and while in conversation she fell forward and expired, from 
heart trouble, to which she has been subject for some years.  The deceased 
was born in Germany in 1820.  She came to America with her husband and 
family and located in the town of Mequon, Ozaukee county, where she resided 
a few years and then moved to Kiel, Manitowoc county.  She was a kind, 
generous neighbor, a fond and loving mother, and was respected by those who 
knew her.  The funeral occurred Saturday and was largely attended.  She 
leaves three sons. F. R., of this city, Louis and Oscar, and one daughter, 
Mrs. Aug. Krieger, of Milwaukee.
Chilton Times, June 18, 1892
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Part of her family is on the 1880 Federal census for Schleswig, 
Manitowoc county, page 28.
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(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


MARIE G. GUTHEIL

Death claimed Mrs. Marie Gutheil, nee Hayssen, widow of Ferdinand Gutheil,
at the home of her son Arthur at Waukesha Tuesday evening. She was born in
Germany, Dec. 20, 1841, and reached the age of 80 yrs.
The deceased succumbed to an attack of heart trouble after two days' ill-
ness. Mr. and Mrs. Gutheil were old-time residents of the town of Schleswig,
residing about two miles east of Kiel, where Mr. Gutheil conducted a brewery
for many years. He passed away April 22, 1912, at Waukesha, where they had
made their home after leaving here about 25 years ago. The survivors are
four daughters and one son, namely: Mrs. Geo. Brickbauer, M.D. of Plymouth;
Mrs. Louis Laun of Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Rich. Gove of Berkely, Cal.; Mrs. Alf.
Bingenheimer of Couer D'Lane, Idaho, and Arthur Gutheil of Waukesha; also
one brother, Fred Hayssen of Madison, and one sister, Mrs. Helen Gutheil of
Salt Lake City, Utah; and 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. The 
funeral will be held on Friday afternoon, from Meiselwitz's undertaking
rooms, interment to take place in the family lot in the Rockville cemetery.
Rev. Zeh of Rhine will officiate at the obseqities.
(3-1922 handwritten on obituary-no newspaper cited)