SCHLESWIG CEMETERY OBITUARIES

EDWARD LANGE

Edward A. Lange, 76, formerly of Elkhart Lake, died Monday evening, Christmas 
Day, Dec. 25, 2000 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility, Plymouth, where he 
resided the past eight months.
He was born Aug. 20, 1924 in Milwaukee, son of the late Albert and Helen Striebel 
Lange. He attended school in Milwaukee. Edward moved to Kiel in 1939. On October 7, 
1961, he married Evangeline Holzschuh at St. George Catholic Church, Elkhart Lake. 
He was employed at the former Kretsch Bros. in Kiel as an electrical and appliance 
repairman and retired from Stoelting Inc. in 1986. Edward enjoyed helping his 
family and friends repair any electrical problems or maintenance work that needed 
to be done.  
Survivors include his wife, Evangeline; one sister-in-law, Marcelle (John) Devine 
of Adell; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  
There will be no services. Burial will take place in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.  
No newspaper named


HELEN LANGE

Kiel—(Special)—Mrs. Helen Lange, 56, nee Striebel, died at her 
home in Milwaukee after a long illness.  She was born in Town 
Schleswig, in 1887, daughter of Anton and Doris Greve Striebel. 
Survivors are one son, Edward, Town Schleswig, a sister, Mrs. 
Susanna Boettcher and a brother, Arthur, of Milwaukee.  
The body will arrive here Friday evening.  Funeral services will 
be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, the Rev. E. L. Worthman, 
St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church, officiating, with 
burial in Rockville cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, February 25, 1943


GLORIAN LECHLER

Glorian M. Lechler, 78, of Kiel, died on Monday evening, March 3, 2014 at 
Libby's House, Chilton. She was the former Glorian Raquet, born October 12, 
1935 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Pat & Elsie (Feile) Raquet. Glorian 
attended Rockville Grade School and was a 1954 graduate of Kiel High School. 
On May 21, 1955 she was united in marriage to Ray Lechler at St. Peters 
United Church of Christ, Kiel. Glorian and Ray spent 54 years together until 
his death on November 8, 2009. She worked in the packaging Department at Lake 
to Lake until her retirement. Glorian was a member of St. Peters United 
Church of Christ, Kiel where she was active with the Womens Guild, sang in 
the choir and was a counselor at Moon Beach Camp. She enjoyed sewing, crafts 
& embroidery as well as playing the piano & accordion. Survivors include her 
brother; Gordon (Rosemary) Raquet, rural Kiel, her in-laws; Grace (Leon) 
Mueller, rural Kiel, Doris Gross, Kiel, Lila Lechler, New Holstein, Marianne 
Lechler (Art Look), Chilton, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray, nephews, John & Paul 
Raquet, and brothers-in-law, Nelson Lechler, Steve Gross, Eugene Lechler & 
Roy (Arlene) Lechler. Funeral services for Glorian will be held at 6:00 pm, 
Friday, March 7, 2014 at St. Peters United Church of Christ, 424 Fremont St., 
Kiel with Rev. Judine Duerwaechter officiating. Burial will take place in 
Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. Family and friends may call at the church on 
Friday from 4:00 pm until the time of service. Glorian's family would like 
to express their gratitude to the entire staff at Libby's House for the 
wonderful care and compassion shown to Glorian.
No newspaper cited, March, 2014


RAY LECHLER

Ray O. Lechler, 76, of Kiel, was born in the Town of Eaton, son of the late 
James and Selma (Hansen) Lechler.
On May 21, 1955 he married the former Glorian Raquet at St. Peter's UCC in 
Kiel. The couple celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2005.
In 1956 he was called to serve his country. He was a proud member of the US 
Army for 2 years, serving 18 months in Germany.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Glorian; two sisters, Grace (Leon) 
Mueller of rural Kiel, Doris Gross of Kiel; two sisters-in-law, Lila Lechler 
of rural New Holstein, Marianne (Art Look) Lechler of Chilton; brother-in-law, 
Gordon (Rosie) Raquet of rural Kiel.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Nelson, Eugene, and his twin, Roy 
(Arlene) Lechler; and a brother-in-law; Steve Gross.
Burial in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
(No newspaper cited, November, 2009


ELIZABETH LEONARD

Mrs. Lizzie Leonard Dies Monday Evening 
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, for Mrs. Lizzie Leonard, 
75, Town of Rhine, who died Monday evening at home following a lingering 
illness. The services will be held at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's United Church 
of Christ with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in 
the Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville.
Mrs. Leonard was born August 12, 1888, in the Town of Rhine, daughter of 
the late George and Eva Holzmann Schmahl. She was married June 19, 1909, 
to Walter Leonard of the town of Rhine. The couple located on the Leonard 
home farm. Her husband preceded her in death in May, 1929.
For the last 18 years she had made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, 
Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Jung, of Route 1, Elkhart Lake. She was a member of St. 
Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Merlin Jung, of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, 
two sisters, Mrs. Edward Brieger, of Kiel and Mrs. Leonard L. Platz of 
Route 1, Elkhart Lake, and a granddaughter. Two children in infancy, a 
sister and a brother also preceded her in death. - November 11, 1963


FRANK LEONARD

Called By Death.
Death claimed Frank Leonard at his home in Rockville last Saturday, 
after a brief illness. The deceased had suffered a stroke of apoplexy 
February 15th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louis Kattreh in 
Cedarburg, where he had gone with his wife for a visit. Despite the 
best of care and medical attention his condition became gradually worse, 
and he was brought to his home in Rockville three weeks ago, where he 
closed life's pilgrimage on April 17th. His daughter, Mrs. Kattreh of 
Cedarburg, took care of him until the end.
Mr. Leonard was born in Niagara Falls, N. Y., August 26, 1852, and when 
two years old came with his parents to the town of Rhine, where he grew 
to manhood. In 1876 he was united in marriage there to Christine Klein 
and the couple later settled in Rockville, where they have since resided. 
Besides his wife he leaves four sons and three daughters, as follows: 
George of Rockville, Joseph and Edward of Milwaukee, and Harry of Cedarburg; 
Mrs. H. Kramer of Elkhart Lake, Mrs. W. Notbohm of Wauwatosa and Mrs. Louis 
Krattreh of Cedarburg; also several grandchildren; one step-brother, John,
and one step-sister Francis, of Rhine.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the home, interment being in 
the Rockville cemetery. Rev. Zeh of Rhine officiated. A large number of 
relatives and friends from Milwaukee and other places were in attendance at 
the last sad rites. - April 22, 1920


GEORGE LEONARD

Rites Held Sunday For George Leonard
Funeral services were held Sunday for George Leonard, 71, at St. Peter's 
Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman conducted the 
services and burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. Mr. Leonard died 
at Memorial hospital Thursday night.
A well-known carpenter in the area, he was born December 14, 1882, the 
son of the late Frank and Justine Leonard and took up the carpentering 
trade at the age of 17. November 7, 1908, he married Ida Strade of the 
town of Schleswig, and the couple located in Rockville. His wife died 
in December of 1934.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Arno Ruh of Kiel, Mrs. Melvin Sommers 
of Town Mosel, and Mrs. Victor Pech of Manitowoc; three sons, Harvey and 
Everett of Kiel and Roy at home; 12 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Louis 
Kattreh, Town Rhine; and two brothers, Edwin and Harry of Milwaukee. Two 
brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. - September, 1954
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George G. Leonard, 71, well known Rockville, Manitowoc County, carpenter, 
died Thursday night at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, following a short 
illness. He had suffered a heart attack a week ago.
Funeral services wil be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the St. Peter Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, Kiel, the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating, with burial 
in the Rockville Cemetery.
He was born Dec. 14, 1882, and at 17 began to learn the carpenter trade.
On Nov. 7, 1908, he married Ida Strade of the Town of Schleswig and the 
couple located in Rockville. She died in December of 1934.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Arno Ruh of Kiel, Mrs. Melvin Sommers 
of the Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County, and Mrs. Victor Pech of Manitowoc; 
three sons, Harvey and Everett of Kiel and Roy of Rockville; a sister, Mrs. 
Louis Kattreh of the town of Rhine, Sheboygan County; two brothers, Edwin and 
Harry of Milwaukee; and 12 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Saturday 
until noon Sunday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body 
will lie in state until services. - September 9, 1954


HENRY J. LEONARD

(From the correspondent in Kiel, 07 Sept.)
The 10 yr. old son of Frank Leonard died yesterday 
in Rockville and will be buried in the morning.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1896
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Heinrich Johann Leonard
birth: 17 April 1896 (sic) Rockville, Wis.
death: 6 September 1896 Rockville, Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc Co., Wis.
father: Frank Leonard
mother: Gustina
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(NOTE: It looks like there's a typo in the b. date.)


IDA LEONARD

Wash Machine Causes Death This Monday
Hair Catches in Rollers, Mrs. Geo. Leonard Found by Son
Mrs. George Leonard, aged 48, of near here, met death accidentally
at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at her home when her hair became caught in the
electric ringer of a washing machine she was using, and caused her
neck to be broken. Mrs. Leonard, who was alone at the time of the
accident, was found by her six year old son Roy when he returned from
the Rockville school. He ran beck to the school and told his 12 year
old sister, Priscilla. Mr. Leonard who was doing carpentering in Kiel
was notified and coming to his home, found the electric ringer still
running. Mrs. Leonard was dead at the time her body was discovered.
Manitowoc county coroner, Gerald Rau, pronounced the tragedy as
accidental.
Mrs. Leonard, before her marriage Miss Ida Strade, was born on a farm
in Louis Corners, Jan. 1, 1886, the daughter of Mrs. August Strade 
and August Strade, deceased. She was married to George Leonard of
Rockville November 7, 1908, the couple locating directly in Rockville
where they have since resided.
Survivors are her husband and six children, Harvey of Rockville, 
Everett of near Kiel. Mrs. Arno (Dorothy) Ruh, of near Kiel, Helen of
Sheboygan, and Priscilla and Roy at home; her aged mother, Mrs. August
Strade of Millhome, and two brothers, Otto of Millhome and Herman of
Louis Corners.
Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at the family residence
in Rockville at 1:30 o'clock and at two o'clock with services at the St.
Peter Reformed church in Kiel. The Rev. E.L. Worthman will officiate and
burial will be made in the Rockville cemetery. Mrs. Leonard was a member
of the Ladies' Aid Society of the St. Peter Reformed church. - 1934


JOHN LEONARD  (d. 1933)

JOHN LEONARD IS CALLED TO REST IN TOWN OF RHINE
Kiel—John Leonard, age 75, life-long resident of Sheboygan county, 
passed away at 3:50 a.m. today at the Leonard homestead in Town 
Rhine where he lived all his life. He had been ill for the past 
six years.  Mr. Leonard was born on the Leonard homestead in Town 
Rhine Dec. 10, 1857, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Leonard, early 
resident of Sheboygan County.  He was married May 16, 1882 to 
Catherine Baltz of the Town of Schleswig.  The couple resided on 
the Leonard homestead.  
Survivors are; his wife and three children, John and Miss Louise, 
at home and Mrs. Walter Bub, also of Town Rhine and three grand-
children.  One son, Walter, died May 14, 1929.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at 
the Leonard homestead in Town Rhine. The Rev. Paul Thomas, church 
in Town Rhine will officiate and burial will be made in Rockville, 
near Kiel.  
Sheboygan Press, November 14, 1933


JOHN LEONARD    (d. 1967)

John L. Leonard, 83, of Rhine Center, a retired Town of Rhine farmer, died 
early today at Rocky Knoll Hospital and Sanitarium where he had been a patient 
for one week. He came to Rocky Knoll from Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he 
had been hospitalized for three months. Born Dec. 22, 1883, in the town of Rhine, 
he was a son of the late John and Katherine Baltz Leonard. He attended the 
Harrison School in the township. Mr. Leonard operated the homestead farm until 
his retirement in 1950, when he moved to Rhine Center. He also did carpenter 
work. The farm is now owned by a niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Jung.  
He never married.  
Only nieces and nephews survive. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one 
brother.  
Funeral services will be held at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Town of 
Rhine, the Rev. John Seidler, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the 
Schleswig Cemetery in Rockville.  
No newspaper or date cited
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(22 Dec. 1883/Oct. 1967/SSDI)


JOSEPH J. LEONARD

Joseph J. Leonard Laid To Rest Wednesday
Funeral rites for Joseph J. Leonard, 64, of Milwaukee, who passed away 
suddenly Saturday morning, were held on Wednesday afternoon at Kiel.
He was born on Feb. 23, 1884 in the town of Rhine, the son of the late 
Frank and Justina Klein-Leonard. His baptism and confirmation took place 
at the Reformed church in Town Rhine. In his early youth he worked at 
Meyer Bros. store in Kiel for several years and a few years with the 
Horneck Bros. at Elkhart Lake. For 37 years he had lived in Milwaukee at 
the home of his sister, the Willard Notbohm residence at 2242 Wauwatosa 
ave. During that time he was employed at Schuster's and for 34 years for 
A. Landauer and Sons.
Survivors are three brothers and a sister, namely: George and Mrs. Louis 
(Edna) Kattreh of Rockville, Harry and Edwin of Milwaukee.
He lay in state at the Ritter Funeral home in Milwaukee Monday and then 
at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral home, where services were held on Wednesday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. E. L. Worthman of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church 
officiated at the rites. Mrs. Roland Griebenow, the pianist, accompanied 
the Mesdames Harry Dawurske and Athniel Raquet, as they sang "The Old Rugged 
Cross," "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" and "Nearer My God to Thee."  Interment 
was made in the Rockville cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews of the 
deceased: Harvey Kramer, Leslie Kattreh, Donald Leonard, Harvey, Everett and 
Roy Leonard.
Among those attending services from away were his co-workers of Landauer and 
Sons, Al Herman, Emil and Henry Fink, Frank Schweda, Mr. and Mrs. Lester 
Horneck and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mattes, all of Milwaukee; Mr. and 
Mrs. Harvey Kramer of West Bend; Rev. and Mrs. John Siegle and son of Eyota, 
Minn.; a great number of relatives and friends from Sheboygan, Elkhart Lake, 
Rockville, Haven and surrounding communities. - March 1948


JUSTINA LEONARD

Mrs. Leonard, Rockville, Dies on Thursday
Had Undergone Operation Successfully Two Weeks Before
Almost completely recovered from and operation performed recently, 
Mrs. Justina Leonard of Rockville passed away unexpectedly at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. Louis Kattreh, Thursday evening, the 
victim of a stroke of apoplexy. Her passing came as a shock to the 
family and to her many friends, since she had made so excellent a 
recovery from her operation.
The deceased, nee Klein, was born September 15, 1857, in the town
of Rhine, and at the time of her death had reached the age of 73
years, one month and eight days, and had always enjoyed the best
of health. In November, 1875, she was united in marriage to Frank
Leonard, and since about 1874 the couple resided in Rockville. Her
husband preceded her in death April 12, 1920.
In recent years she had been residing in her home at Rockville, in
which she enjoyed all the conveniences of homes in the city.
Of the eight children born to Mrs. Leonard, six survive. They are:
Mrs. Henry (Mary) Kramer, Elkhart Lake; Mrs. Louis (Edna) Kattreh,
Sheboygan; George of Rockville; Joseph of Wauwatosa; and Edwin and
Harry of Milwaukee. One daughter, Mrs. Willard (Louise) Notbohm of
Wauwatosa died June 11, 1928, and a son, Henry, died 34 years ago
at the age of 10. The grandchildren number fifteen.
Joseph Klein of this city is her only surviving brother, two
brothers, John, who lived on the homestead farm and Henry of this 
city preceding her in death, and a sister, Mrs. Katie Lupfer of
Sheboygan passing away eleven months ago.
Funeral services were held on Monday morning of this week, from her
home, with services at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church, the
Rev. Fr. A. Roder performing the last rites. Burial was in the
Rockville cemetery. She was a member of the local Alter Society.
Hundreds of people came to pay their last respects at the home and 
to attend the last rites.
(No newspaper named, 10-30-1930 handwritten on the obituary)


KATERINA LEONARD

Mrs. K. Leonard Called by Death
Mrs. Katherine Leonard died at her home in the Town of Rhine
near here Wednesday, September 28, at 7:15 a. m. at the age 
of 72.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 1, at 1:30 
from the home in Town Rhine and at 2:00 from the Evangelical 
Church in Town Rhine; Rev. Paul Thomas conducting the services. 
Interment will be in the Rockville cemetery.
Mrs. Leonard, nee Katherine Balz, was born in Whitehaven,
Pennsylvania, on March 24, 1856, and was the daughter of John 
and Katherine Balz. At the age of two, the family moved to 
Pittsburgh, where they resided for several years. At the age of 
eight Mrs. Leonard came to Wisconsin with her parents, and settled 
with them on a farm in the Town of Schleswig.
On May 16, 1882, she was married to John Leonard, and the couple 
settled down on a farm in the Town of Rhine. Her husband preceded 
her in death on November 14, 1933, as did one son, Walter, who
died May 15, 1929.
She is survived by a son, John, at home on the family homestead,
and two daughters, Mrs. Walter Bub, of the Town Rhine, and Louise, 
at home. There are in addition, three grandchildren and one brother, 
William Balz, of Garnet, to mourn her death. - 1938


MARTHA LOUISE LEONARD

Kiel—(Special)—
Miss Martha Louise Leonard, 51, lifelong resident of the town of Rhine, 
died at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, Friday night at 7:10 o’clock 
following an operation three weeks ago.  She was born in the town of 
Rhine, daughter of the late John and Katherine (Balz) Leonard, and 
lived on the same farm all her life.  
Survivors are one brother, John on the Leonard homestead, a sister, Mrs. 
Walter Bub, town of Rhine, two nieces and one nephew.  Her parents and 
one brother, Walter, preceded her in death.  Her parents also were 
lifelong Rhine residents.  
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the C. J. Meiselwitz 
funeral home and at 2 o’clock at St. Peter Evangelical church, town of 
Rhine, the Rev. Paul Thomas officiating, with interment in Rockville 
cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, December 9, 1939


WALTER F. LEONARD

Walter F. Leonard, a life-long resident of Town Rhine, passed
away at his home there on Wednesday, May 15, after a lingering
illness of several years duration.
Mr. Leonard was born on his father’s farm in Town Rhine March
11, 1886 and passed his entire boyhood at that place. On June 
19, 1909, he was married to Miss Lizzie Schmahl and the couple 
continued living in Rhine. Three chil (some missing)of which 
died in infancy,
Besides his aged parents and his wife, the deceased is survived 
by one daughter, Virginia, two sisters, Mrs. Walter Bub of Rhine 
Center, and Miss Louisa and John at home.
Funeral services were held from the home on Saturday afternoon at
1:30 and burial was in the Rockville Cemetery. The Rev. Otto
Saewert had charge of the services. - May, 1929


ERNA LILGE

Mrs. Paul Lilge, 44, of the town of Schleswig, passed away suddenly at her 
home Sunday evening at 10 o'clock.
Born in the town of Schleswig on April 24, 1907, the daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Theodore Ninmer, she attended the rural school and on June 10, 1925, 
was married to Paul Lilge.  For 11 years after their mariage they resided 
in Kiel, and for the past 14 years made their home on the present farm.  
She was a member of the Ladies Aid society of Trinity Lutheran church at 
Kiel.
Survivors are her husband; two daughters, two grandchildren; a brother, 
Milton Ninmer of Schleswig.  Her parents and two sons preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran church 
at Kiel with the Rev. E. G. Behn officiating, and interment will be made in 
the Rockville cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from 2 p.m. Tuesday 
until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon Wednesday until the time 
of the services.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, October 29, 1951 - P. 10
(survivors edited for privacy)


LARRY PAUL LILGE

Infant Son Is Called To Rest
Kiel.-(Special)-
An hour after his baptism, one-day-old Larry Paul Lilge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul 
Lilge, of Rockville, died at the home of his parents at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
The Rev. Harold O. Grunwald, pastor of Zion Lutheran church of Louis Corners had 
baptized the child at 7 p.m. He was born Tuesday.
Survivors are his father and mother, the former Erna Ninmer, two sisters, and his 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. August Lilge and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Ninmer, all of 
Rockville.
Services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Meiselwitz funeral home in Kiel, 
the Rev. Mr. Grunwald will officiate, and burial will be in Rockville cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, Thursday, June 13, 1940 P. 8


PAUL LILGE

Paul Lilge, 76, of 620 Twelfth Street, Kiel, died unexpectedly December 6 at 
his home of an apparent heart attack. He was born May 3, 1903, at Sheboygan, 
son of August and Bertha Jeskey Lilge. He attended district school at Rockville. 
He married the former Erna Ninmer on June 10, 1925, at Zion Lutheran church in 
Louis Corners. She died in 1951. 
On May 1, 1954, he married the former Clara Heckmann at Kiel. She died in 1958. 
He then married the former Anita Kattreh on October 17, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran 
church in Kiel. She died in 1973. Mr. Lilge resided in the Kiel area his entire 
life. He farmed in the town of Schleswig and later was employed at Kiel Foundry 
and Kiel Wooden Ware Company. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a past 
member of the Church Council on which he served for 12 years and a past trustee 
of Schleswig Cemetery Association. 
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Gierke and Mrs. Donald McCabe, both of 
rural Kiel; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Ralph Korn and Mrs. Ervin Ploetz, both of 
Appleton; Mrs. Valeria Kluenker and Mrs. Marvin Kliment, both of Manitowoc; a 
stepson, Loyal Kattreh of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Lydia Oelerich of Kiel, 
Mrs. Thomas Jurgens of Valders, Mrs. Milton Raeder of Plymouth; five grandchildren, 
14 step-grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two great step-grandchildren.  
Funeral services were held Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Richard 
Warnke, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
Kiel Record - December 13, 1979
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Nimmer-Lilge
Miss Erna Nimmer and Paul Lilge were married at the Evangelical Lutheran church 
at Louis Corners by the Rev. Kuether at 1:00 today with only immediate relatives 
in attendance. Miss Nimmer is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Nimmer and 
Mr. Lilge is the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Lilge, all of the town of Schleswig. 
Miss Viola Ruh was maid of honor and Miss Lydia Lilge bridesmaid while attendant 
to the groom were John Neuber and William Luther. After the ceremony a supper 
was served to forty guests at the home of the bride's parents. The couple will 
leave for a wedding trip tomorrow and will be gone for four days returning to 
make their home at Kiel, where the groom is employed by the Woodenware company. 
Out of town guests were the Messrs. and Mesdames August Lilge Sr., August Lilge, 
Jr., Arno Lilge, Roland Pohl, E. Mathes, Harry Ruh, Oscar Nimmer, Jack Hulser 
and Miss Rose Jeske and Walter Lilge.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 10, 1925 P. 2


WILLARD LILGE

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lilge are mourning the loss of their only son, 
Willard, four months old, who died on Friday noon following 
convulsions. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at 3:30 at 
the Lilge home, with burial in the Rockville cemetery. The 
obsequies were in charge of the Rev. W. Kuether. Mrs Lilge is the 
only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Ninmer of Rockville. - 1927


ARTHUR E. LINDEMANN

Funeral services for Arthur E. Lindemann, 77, of 717 Seventh Street, 
Kiel, who died at his home Friday morning, were held Monday at 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.
The Reverend Albert K. Borns, pastor of St. John United Church of 
Christ, New Holstein, officiated in the absence of the Reverend John 
F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. Burial 
was in the Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville.
Mr. Lindemann was born on January 11, 1897, in Manitowoc, the son of 
the late William and Adelia Haese Lindemann. The family later moved 
to the Town of Liberty, where he attended district school.
On October 19, 1918  he married Viola Sternbeck at Trinity Lutheran 
church in the Town of Liberty. The couple lived in the Town of Liberty 
for six years prior to moving to St. Nazianz. They moved to Kiel in 1948.
Mr. Lindemann was employed at Household Utilities, Incorporated, at Kiel.
Six years before retirement he was employed by the Manitowoc Ship Building 
Company.
He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ at Kiel.
Survivors are his widow; twin daughters, Mrs. Clarence Sievert of Kiel and 
Mrs. Gilbert Weber of Route 1, New Holstein; a son, Robert of Kiel; five 
grandchildren; two brothers, Walter of Route 1 Newton and Paul of Sheboygan.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.  
November 1974
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(11 Jan 1897/Nov 1974/SSDI)
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The marriage of Arthur Lindeman(sic) and Viola Steinbeck(sic) took 
place at the Lutheran parsonage Saturday afternoon by Rev. Henschel. 
The bride was attended by the Misses Esther Lenz and Louise Leider. 
Messrs Oscar and Paul Lindemann acted as groomsmen. After the ceremony 
a sumptuous supper was served to relatives and friends at the home of 
the groom. The evening was spent in dancing at Pigeon Lake Hall and the 
bride and groom have the well wishes of their many friends.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 24, 1918


AUGUST LINDEMANN (d. 1921)

August Lindemann, Kiel's oldest resident, passed away a his home in
this city on Tuesday morning at 3 o'clock, his demise being due to
the infirmities of old age. Mr. Lindemann was a native of Pommerania
Germany, where he was born January 30, 1828. He came to America in
1856 settling in the town of Schleswig. A year later he was united in
marriage to Frida Reseburg, the couple making their home on woodland
which Mr. Lindemann had purchased and which after years of toil they
transformed into a fine farm. The place is now owned by Fred. Schnuelle.
After disposing of this farm he and his wife settled on a small place
on the Plankroad east of Kiel where they lived until about eight years
ago, when they moved to Kiel to spend their declining years in comfort,
with their daughter Pauline. He was blessed with nine children, of which
four besides his wife preceded him to the great beyond. Mr. Lindemann
was of that hardy pioneer stock that lives to a good old age or until
the devastation of time stills the heart pulse forever. He was respected
by all who knew him and they with the bereaved family mourn his passing.
The surviving children are Herman of Schleswig, August of Milwaukee,
Bertha, Mrs. H. Reseburg of Sheboygan, Clara, Mrs. R. Thiessen of
Pittsburg, Minnie, Mrs. F. Bertie of Milwaukee, and Pauline at home.
He also leaves 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The funeral
will take place Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the home. Mr. James Phelps,
a reader of Christian Science church of Milwaukee will officiate.
(no newspaper named, October, 1921)
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Golden Wedding - 1907
Mr. and Mrs. August F. Lindemann, who lived one half mile east of Kiel, were
able to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in the circle of their
children and grandchildren. It was a beautiful spring day, which greatly
enhanced the pleasure of the participants of the celebration. The children
collectively expressed their love and thanks to the anniversary couple through
the presentation of a striking bouquet of 50 "American Beauty" roses. Mr. and
Mrs. Lindemann were among the first settlers of Schleswig, where they are held
in high esteem and have become successful farmers thru their industry and
integrity. They have lived here continuously since settling 55 years ago, and
enjoy remarkably good health, still carrying out their daily work.
The anniversary bridegroom was born in Klokow, Germany, while the anniversary
bride, nee Friederike Reseburg, first saw the light of day in Rothermuhle,
Pommerania. The two were married June 6, 1858.
Among the guests were: Mrs. Fred Berkle and two sons from Oshkosh, Mr. and Mrs.
August H. Lindemann from Milwaukee, Dr. and Mrs. Reinhard Thiessen and son from
Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Reseburg and son, and Miss Pauline Lindemann from
Kiel, and Mr. Alfred Reseburg and girl friend from Sheboygan. One son, Otto
Lindemann from Milwaukee was not able to attend because of business obligations,
as was the son-in-law, Fred Berkle, of Oshkosh. Both expressed their regrets by
telegram. We offer the anniversary herewith our congratulations!
(Translated from a German newspaper and contributed by Bob Domagalski)


AUGUST LINDEMANN (d. 1954)

Kiel Pioneer Rites Held Monday in Milwaukee
Funeral services for August H. Lindemann, 75, were held at Milwaukee,
Monday. He was born in Kiel, June 20 1875, and lived here during his
early years. He died August 11, in Milwaukee.
He was graduated from Kiel high school with the calse of 1891, at the
age of 14, the youngest KHS graduate.
After teaching school in Schleswig townsip for a few years, he moved
to Milwaukee.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Clara Thiessen of Pittsburgh, Pa.,
a son, Grant, Milwaukee, and a daughter, Mrs. Clara Hendricks,
Milwaukee, and seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Clara Thiessen and the Gilbert Thiessen family of Pittsburgh,
visiting here for the Centennial, attended the services.
(8-18-1954 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper cited)
************
Son of August and Frieda Lindemann in Schleswig cemetery. He is mentioned
in the obituary of August in Schleswig cemetery.


BERTHA (ARNOLD) LINDEMANN

From Manitowoc County death records:
Bertha Lindeman nee Arnold (v.7 p.235)
May 12, 1873-April 28, 1904
Wife of Herman Lindeman
Daughter of Christopher and Lottie [Charlotte] Arnold (both born Germany)
Born Town of Schleswig
Died from “acute puerpecal sespticaemia, one day”
Buried at the Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
********
Kiel—Mrs. Bertha Lindemann (nee Arnold) the wife of Herman Lindemann 
who lived near Kiel died April 28th at the age of 37 years.  She was 
born March 12th 1873 in Town Schleswig where she married her surviving 
husband on January 4th 1896.  The funeral is Sunday at the Rockville 
Cemetery with Pastor Rech officiating. 
Plymouth Post, May 11, 1904


FRIEDA (RESEBURG) LINDEMANN

On Tuesday, one of the German pioneer women of the Town of Schleswig, Mrs.
August Lindemann, on the named day, at two o'clock, after an illness of
short duration departed this life. Her passing occurred in the home of
her daughter, Miss Pauline Lindemann and Mrs. R. Thiessen. The deceased,
who was born Frieda Reseburg, was born on September 19, 1834 in the 
province of Posen, Germany and reached the age of 82 years, 11 months
and 9 days. As a young girl, she came to America with her parents, who
settled in this area. In the year 1857, she married, her now widowed
husband, Mr. August Lindemann, and the couple purchased property in the
Town of Schleswig, near Meggars. A number of years later they purchased
a larger property, east of Kiel, where they lived for many years. Here
they cleared the primeval forest and over the years with a great deal of
effort and energy, established a lovely farm. The marriage was blessed
with 9 children, of which the oldest four children have preceded their
parents in death. Surviving children are two sons and three daughters.
On June 6, of this year the couple celebrated their 60th wedding
anniversary. The burial, from the funeral home, will take place in
Rockville on Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.


HENRY LINDEMANN

Hanry Lindimann  (sic)
birth: 19 March 1899 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co.
death: 19 August 1899 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Rockville, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
residence: 1899 Manitowoc Co., Wis.
father: Herman Lindimann
mother: Bertha
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HERMAN LINDEMANN

Herman Lindeman, aged 76, passed away Saturday, at the home of 
his son, Elmer, in Antigo, Wis.  Deceased was born August 26, 
1862, in Schleswig township, Manitowoc County, the son of Mr. 
and Mrs. August Lindeman. His wife, nee Bertha Arnold, preceded 
him in death in 1904.  
Survivors arte the son and three grandchildren in Antigo; four 
sisters, Mrs. Bertha Reseburg of this city, Mrs. Minnie Bertle 
of Milwaukee, Mrs. Clara Thiesen and Miss Pauline Lindeman of 
Pittsburg, Pa., and one brother, August Lindeman, of Milwaukee, 
besides several nieces and nephews. Two children died in infancy.  
The body will be brought to the Meiselwitz Funeral home in Kiel 
tonight, where funeral services will be held Tuesday, with burial 
in Rockville cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, May 15, 1939
*******
Messages received at Kiel advised of the death at Medford, Wis., of 
Herman Lindemann, former Schleswig farmer. He had been making his home 
with an only son, Elmer, in the northern part of the state. The body 
will be brought to Kiel and funeral services held Tuesday at 2 p.m., 
from the Meiselwitz funeral home. Burial will be in the Rockville 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 15, 1939 P.2


IRMA LINDEMANN

Irma (Nee Ganske) Lindemann Born to Life April 15, 1912, Taken Home by Jesus 
Sunday, May 21, 2006. 
Beloved wife of the late Grant F. Dear mother of Robert (Bonnie), Charles 
(Mary Ellen) and Susan (Tom) Wilhelm. Grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother 
of 7. Dear sister of Meta Meske, Margaret Smith and Mary Ritter. Further 
survived by other relatives and friends. 
Funeral services Wednesday, May 24 at 10:30AM at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 
2506 N. 76th St., Wauwatosa. Interment Schelswig Cemetery. 
Visitation Wednesday at the church from 9:30AM until the time of Mass. 
In lieu of flowers, donations to Lutheran Adult Daycare Center would be 
appreciated. SCHRAMKA FUNERAL HOME 414-464-4040 "
Newspaper not cited. 


VIOLA LINDEMANN

Viola Lindemann, 83, a resident of Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, for 
the past seven years, formerly of Kiel, died Monday morning, Oct. 4, at Calumet 
Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she had been a patient for the past month.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. 
The Rev. John Baumann will officiate and burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery, 
Rockville.
Mrs. Lindemann, nee Viola Sternbeck, was born June 19, 1899, in the Town of 
Schleswig, daughter of the late Rudolph and Emma Krueger Sternbeck. She attended 
school at Louis Corners. She was married to Arthur Lindemann, Oct. 19, 1918, at 
Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The couple lived in the Town of Liberty 
for six years before moving to St. Nazianz where they resided until 1948, when 
they moved to Kiel. He preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Lindemann was a member 
of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include a son, Robert of Kiel; twin daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Gladys) 
Sievert of Kiel, and Mrs. Earl (Alice) Sievert of New Holstein; a brother, Leslie 
Sternbeck of Cudahy, Calif.; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She 
was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 
Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, October 4, 1982 P. 3
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(19 Jun 1899/Oct 1982/SSDI)
********
The marriage of Arthur Lindeman(sic) and Viola Steinbeck(sic) took 
place at the Lutheran parsonage Saturday afternoon by Rev. Henschel. 
The bride was attended by the Misses Esther Lenz and Louise Leider. 
Messrs Oscar and Paul Lindemann acted as groomsmen. After the ceremony 
a sumptuous supper was served to relatives and friends at the home of 
the groom. The evening was spent in dancing at Pigeon Lake Hall and the 
bride and groom have the well wishes of their many friends.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 24, 1918


GEORGE J. LINDNER

George John Lindner, was born at Nuerenberg, Germany, April 19, 1871, and came 
to this country at the age of 14 years.  He lived with an uncle at West Point, 
Ill., for several years.  Dec. 13, 1899, he was married at Dysart, Iowa, to 
Miss Louisa Staeffler of Kiel.  The couple lived on a farm for a while and then 
moved to Hardwick, Minn.  After two years in Minnesota they moved to a farm 
near Kiel, which they operated until 1916, when they purchased their present 
home.  
For a number of years Mr. Lindner was employed by Kiel Mercantile Assn.  Only 
survivors are his wife, and a niece and nephew, the latter two in Germany.
No newspaper named, May 15, 1949
********
GEORGE JOHN LINDNER PASSES AWAY SUNDAY
George John Lindner, well-known resident of this city, passed away
suddenly at his home at 9:15 p. m. Sunday. Funeral services were
held at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church at two o’clock 
Wednesday afternoon, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Music 
was supplied by a quartette, comprising the Misses Dorothy Hansen and 
Mae Henschel, LeDale Thiessen and Arnold Vogel. Burial was made in the 
Rockville cemetery. - 1949


LOUISA B. LINDNER

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Lindner, 87, of 532 Fifth Street, 
widow of George, who died Saturday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial hospital. 
The services were held at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ with the Rev. 
Vernon E. Jaberg officiating.  Burial was made in the Schleswig cemetery at 
Rockville.     
The former Louisa Staeffler was born September 13, 1878, in the Town of Meeme, 
a daughter of the late Frederick and Louisa Staeffler.  On December 13, 1899, 
she was married at Dysart, Iowa to George Lindner.  They lived in Iowa and 
Minnesota for several years before moving to the Town of Schleswig, where 
they farmed until their retirement in 1918, when they moved to Kiel.  Her 
husband died in May, 1949.  She was a member of St. Peter United Church of 
Christ, Kiel, and Frauenverein of the church and the Schleswig Cemetery 
Association.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Minna Kusel of Dysart, Iowa and Mrs. William 
Burgdorf, Kiel and a brother, Robert Staeffler at Hartwick, Minnesota.
No newspaper named, June 16, 1966


HILDA D. (ROETHEL) LIPCHOW

Mrs. Hilda Lipchow, 89, of 23116 Highway 57, Kiel, died unexpectedly at her 
home Thursday morning.  
The former Hilda Roethel was born December 25, 1896, in the town of Meeme, 
daughter of Christ and Anna Ebeling Roethel. She attended district school in 
the town of Schleswig. She and Walter Lipchow were married Dec. 12, 1926 in 
Waukegan, Ill. The couple lived in Milwaukee, where Mrs. Lipchow was employed 
at Children’s Hospital for more than 20 years. Mr. Lipchow died in 1965. Mrs. 
Lipchow moved to Kiel in 1969. She is survived by a sister, Minnie George of 
Milwaukee; and a brother, Arno Roethel of Millhome.  
The funeral will be Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. Mr. James Hoppert, 
assistant to the pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, will officiate. 
Burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery.
No newspaper cited, March 28, 1985


CHRISTINA LULLOFF

ST. NAZIANZ
Mrs. Christine Lulloff passed away at Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc on
Friday at 11 a.m., and the body was taken to her home where it was viewed
by friends until the funeral Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Nichols, of
Minneapolis, Minn., only daughter of the deceased, was with her mother when
she died. Mrs. Lulloff had been in ill health for the past year, and last
week Monday was removed to the hospital in Manitowoc, accompanied by her
daughter. The survivors are the daughter, Mrs. Nichols, and three sons,
Herman Lulloff of Greenleaf, Hugo of Collins, and George of Sheboygan. Mr.
Nichols, the son-in-law, resides in Texas, and had been here during the
holidays to visit Mrs. Nichols and his mother-in-law. Besides the children,
the survivors are sixteen grandchildren, and two brothers, Frank Stark of
Kiel and George Stark of Worthington, Minnesota. Mrs. Lulloff, nee Stark,
was born in the town of Schleswig on April 192(sic), 1865, and after her
marriage in 1883, was a resident of St. Nazianz for thirty-five years, and
conducted a variety store in the village for ten years. She was a good
mother and had always lived a Christian life. She will be greatly missed
by all who knew her, for she always had a kind word for everyone and a
smile even during her suffering. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon
with services in the Lutheran church at Louis Corners, Rev. W. Kuether
officiating. Burial was made in the Rockville cemetery.
(No newspaper or date cited)
*********
Notes from St. Nazianz:
Following an illness, aged 63, died at the Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc 
Friday. She was born in Schleswig and removing to New Holstein after having 
reached womanhood where she was married to Albert Lulloff in 1884. Mr. Lulloff 
died twenty years ago.
Four children survive. They are Mrs. Charles W. Nichols of Minneapolis, Minn., 
Herman W. of Greenleaf, George of Sheboygan and Hugo of Collins. Two brothers, 
Frank Stark of Worthington, Minn., and Frank Stark of Kiel, also survive. The 
funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Lutheran Church at Louis Corners.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 13, 1927


ALVIN MANZ

Alvin F. Manz, 63, of 913 Fremont St., Kiel, died at his home Sunday morning 
following a short illness.  
Born on Jan. 1, 1907 at Kiel, he was a son of the late Frederick and Sophia 
Schmahl Manz. He attended Kiel schools. On July 7, 1934 he married the former 
Selma Arnold of the town of Schleswig. Mr. Manz was a machinist at Lauson Engine 
Division of the Tecumseh Products Co., New Holstein, for 27 years. He was a 
member of the Kiel Redmen Lodge, the 24 Hour Club of the lodge, and Local 1259 
International Association of Machinists.  
Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Marilyn) Joas of R. 1, 
Kiel; four sons, Marvin, Dale, Earl and Elroy all of Kiel; three grandchildren; 
and three sisters, Mrs. Percy Belsher of Shawville, Quebec, Canada, Mrs. Carl 
Hanke and Mrs. Raymond Johnson, both of Kiel. One sister and three brothers 
preceded him in death. 
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the 
Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of the St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, 
officiating. Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. Members of 
the Redmen Lodge will meet at the funeral home on Tuesday. 
No newspaper cited, June 14, 1970 
*********
(01 Jan 1907/Jun 1970/SSDI)


ARNO HENRY MANZ

Arno Henry Manz, 59, died this morning at 3 o'clock at St. Nicholas 
Hospital after a lingering illness.
Mr. Manz was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip Manz. He was born 
in the town of Rhine on Nov. 17, 1893, and was married to Erna Backhaus 
Nov. 25, 1920. After their marriage they lived on a farm in the town of 
Rhine and he worked at the Kohler Co. for 16 years.
He was a member of the American Legion Kupfahl-Meyer-Scheib Post No. 387 
of Franklin, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Howards Grove and the Howards 
Grove Rod and Gun Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
One brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Walter H. Ahrens 
Funeral Home in Howards Grove. The services will be conducted by the Rev. 
John Gerber of the Ebenezer Evangelical Reformed Church in Sheboygan. 
Burial will be at the Rockville Cemetery near Kiel.


ERNA MANZ

Mrs. Erna Manz, 85, formerly of Howards Grove, died Monday morning at Sunny 
Ridge where she had resided for the past year and a half.  
The former Erna Backhaus was born Nov 25, 1896 in Kiel, daughter of Henry and 
Martha Casper Backhaus. On Nov 25, 1920 she married Arno Manz in Kiel. Mr. Manz 
died in July 1952. Mrs. Manz was employed for many years by the Kohler Co. She 
was a member of Ebenezer United church of Christ in Sheboygan and an honorary 
member of its Mary Martha Circle.  
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gordon (Ethel) Kueter, and a son, Willis, both 
of Howards Grove; one brother, Lester Backhouse of Tucson, Ariz.; eight grand-
children, a brother and sister. 
Funeral services will be held at Ebenezer UCC in Sheboygan. The Rev. Ruben 
Grosshuesch, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Rockville Cemetery in Kiel.
No newspaper cited, August 30, 1982


HENRY D. MANZ

Henry P. Manz, 40, of Howards Grove, died at St. Nicholas Hospital Wednesday
evening after a lingering illness.
He was born in Howards Grove on July 3, 1932, a son of Mrs. Erna Backhaus
Manz and the late Arno Manz. He was a lifelong resident of Howards Grove.
He was baptized and confirmed at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Sheboygan,
and graduated from Howards Grove High School in 1950.
Mr. Manz was employed at Anglo American Cannery, Sheboygan Falls, until 
illness forced his retirement.
Survivors are his mother: a sister, Mrs. Gordon Kueter, and a brother, Willis,
both of the Howards Grove area.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer UCC. The Rev. Ruben
Grossheusch, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery
at Rockville.
Friends may call at the Walter H. Arens Funeral Home, Howards Grove, after 4
p.m. Friday, and at the church from noon until the time of services Saturday.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Manz' name for Ebenezer UCC.
Sheboygan Press, February 1, 1973  p.4


MARVIN A. MANZ

Marvin A. Manz, 56, of 913 Fremont St., Kiel, died Monday morning, December 16, 
1991 at his home.  
He was born February 15, 1935 in Kiel, son of Selma (Arnold) Manz and the late 
Alvin Manz. He attended Kiel grade school. He was employed at various businesses 
in the Kiel area.  
Survivors are his mother, Selma, of Kiel; one sister, Mrs. Marilyn (Joseph) Joas, 
of rural Kiel; three brothers, Dale, Earl (Mary), and Elroy all of Kiel; he is 
also survived by four nephews and two nieces.  
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. 
Raymond C. Coombs, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. 
Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
No newspaper cited, December 16, 1991


SELMA MANZ

Selma Manz, 86, of 913 Fremont St., Kiel, and a resident of the Calumet Homestead 
Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein since July, died Friday morning, March 22, 
2002 at Homestead.
She is the former Selma Arnold, born Dec. 13, 1915 in the Town of Schleswig, 
daughter of the late Edwin and Emma Wriedt Arnold. She attended Kiel Public 
Schools.
On July 7, 1934, she married Alvin F Manz. He preceded her in death on June 14, 
1970.
Selma worked at the former Hanson Glove Factory, Kiel, and retired from Sargento 
Foods, Elkhart Lake.
She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, a member of the 
Schleswig Cemetery Association and a former member of the G.U.G.
She enjoyed growing and nurturing her plants, working in her garden, feeding and 
watching the many birds in her yard, working word search and picture puzzles and 
writing many letters and cards to her family and friends.
Survivors include her children, Marilyn (Joseph) Joas, Earl (Mary) Manz, and Elroy 
Manz, all of Kiel; special friend, Marian of Kiel; and six grandchildren, Pam (Brad) 
Matzdorf, Boyd (Peggy) Manz, Marla Manz, Mark Manz, Gary (Tavia) Manz and Mike 
(Tanya) Joas. She is further survived by four great-grandchildren, one step-great-
granddaughter, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in 
death by two sons, Marvin and Dale; two brothers, Elton and Eugene; and one sister, 
Cora Geier.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Meiselwitz-
Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond c. Coombs officiating. Burial 
will take place in Schleswig Cemetery, Town of Schleswig (Rockville).
Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3 p.m. until the time of 
service.
A memorial has been established in her name.
The Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, March 26, 2002 P. A6
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(13 Dec 1915/22 Mar 2002/SSDI)


NELLIE HAPPEL MARQUARDT

Mrs. Nellie Marquardt, 90, 910 7th St., Kiel, died at her home early today. 
She had been ill for the past six weeks.  
One of Kiel’s oldest residents, she was born Aug. 28, 1869, on the Grant 
homestead farm in the Town of Schleswig one mile east of Kiel, a daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elisha W. Grant. She received her education in 
Kiel Public Schools and on Jan. 11, 1888, she was married to Carl Happel. 
The couple operated the Grant farm until his death in May, 1913. Later she 
moved to Kiel. On Dec. 11, 1920, she was married to Henry Marquardt. He 
died in Sept, 1944. She was a member of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed 
Church in Kiel and the church Frauen Verein. Her hobby was gardening and 
braiding rugs.  
Survivors are one son, William Happel of Kiel; one grandson, and two great-
grandchildren. A son, Walter Happel, also preceded her in death.  
Services will be held Friday at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church 
in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will officiate and burial will 
be in Rockville Cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press, August 24, 1960


ARVIN R. MATHES

Funeral services for Arvin Mathes, 56, of R. 1, Kiel, who died a week ago, 
were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed 
Church in Kiel.
The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiated and burial was in Rockville 
Cemetery.
During the service, Mrs. Howard Vorpahl, organist, accompanied Kenneth W., 
soloist, who sang "Some Day," and "Softly and Tenderly."
Pallbearers were Gilbert Dedering, Robert Gutschow, Carl and Earl Mathes, 
James Miller and Orville Valenstein.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, August 11, 1959 - P. 10


CLARENCE MATHES

Clarence R. Mathes, 55, of Woodstock, Ill., a former Town of 
Schleswig resident, died Monday night at Passevant Hospital 
in Chicago. 
Born Nov. 21, 1912, in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of 
the late William and Martha Suhr Mathes.  He attended the 
district school.  He never married.  He was employed by a 
telephone parts company at Woodstock the past 30 years. 
Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Arthur Dedering of Kiel, 
Mrs. Clarence Strassmann and Mrs. Ray Hass, both of New 
Holstein, Mrs. Norman Gutschow of rural Kiel and Mrs. Alfred 
Wollersheim of Manitowoc, and two brothers, Lester of rural 
New Holstein and Rueben of Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
the Rev. Newton E. Barrett, associate pastor of the United 
Church of Christ. Manitowoc, officiating.  Burial will be in 
the Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville.
Sheboygan Press, August 6, 1968


EDWARD MATHES

Edward Mathes Of Town Of Schleswig Is Called To Rest
Kiel, Wis.— Edward Mathes, 37 years old, passed away at 5 p. m.
Saturday at St. Nicholas hospital after a brief illness.
Deceased was born on October 18, 1900, in the Town Schleswig, 
the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mathes of New Holstein. On 
November 8, 1923, he was married to Miss Hilda Ruh, daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Ruh, also of the Town Schleswig. The 
couple located on the farm where they resided up to the present 
time.
Survivors are his widow; three sons, Earl, Willard and Harold, 
and three daughters, Jane, Elvira and Bernice, all at home; his 
parents; five sisters, Mrs. Arthur Dedering of Kiel, Mrs. Clarence 
Strassmann of New Holstein, Mrs. Norma Guetschow of School Hill, 
and the Misses Evelyn and Rueben of Kiel, and Arvin of Steinthal.
Two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p. m, Tuesday from the C. J, 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home here and at 2 p. m. at the Bethel Reformed 
church in the Town Herman The Rev. William Bollmann will officiate 
and burial will be in the Rockville cemetery.


ESTHER K. MATHES

Mrs. Ester K. Mattes(sic), 66, of 718 Chicago St., Kiel, died Monday morning 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. She had been in ill health a year. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter United Church of 
Christ, Kiel, the Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in Schleswig 
Cemetery, Rockville.
Mrs. Mattes, nee Lerche, was born Dec. 29, 1897, in the Town of Rantoul, 
daughter of Otto and Minnie Praeger Lerche. She attended Potter District School, 
Hilbert and Chilton high schools, being a graduate of the latter, and Chilton 
Training School where she earned a teacher's degree. She taught in Calumet 
County schools four years.
She was married to Arvin Mattes at Kiel April 29, 1930, and they located at 
Steinthal where they operated a tavern and milk route. After the death of her 
husband in August, 1959, Mrs. Mattes moved to Kiel. She was a member of the 
Women Guild, GUG Germania society and Pocahantas Yellow Bird Council of Kiel 
Redmen.
Survivors are a son (Private), of Kiel, four grandchildren and two foster 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 
11 a.m. Wednesday and after that hour at the church. A church memorial has 
been established in her memory.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 8, 1964 P. 5


HILDA MATHES

Mrs. Hilda Mathes, 55, of 629 Fremont St., Kiel, widow of Edward Mathes, died at 
her home early today of a lingering illness.
The former Hilda Ruh, she was born in the Town of Schleswig, April 17, 1903, a 
daughter of the late Adam and Julia Dedering Ruh.
She attended Woodland Park School in Schleswig and was married to Mr. Mathes, also 
of Schleswig, Nov. 8, 1923.
The couple farmed in Schleswig and later in Meeme.  Upon her husband’s death, 
Dec. 11, 1937, Mrs. Mathes moved her family to Kiel.
Surviving are three sons, four daughters, and six grandchildren.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Roland Pohl of Plymouth, Mrs. John Neuber of 
Chilton and Mrs. Rudolph Weiss of Pittsville, Wis., and five brothers, John, Edwin, 
and Harry of the Town of Schleswig, Arthur of New Holstein and Roland of Milwaukee.
Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, Kiel, of which she was a member, with the Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor, 
officiating.  Burial is to be in Rockville Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. Wednesday to 
11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from 11:30 to the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, February 23, 1959 – P. 12


MARTHA MATHES
 
Mrs. Martha Mathes, 87, of New Holstein, died early this morning at an 
Oshkosh Hospital. She had been in ill health for the past five months.
The former Martha Suhr was born in the Town of Schleswig July 17, 1875, 
a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Suhr. She received her 
education at the Rockville district schools and the Kiel High School.
She was married Aug. 11, 1896, to William Mathes, Town of Rhine. The 
couple farmed near Kiel after their marriage and moved to New Holstein 
30 years ago. Her husband died in August of 1945.
Mrs. Mathes was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Lydia) Dedering, Kiel, Mrs. 
Clarence (Gertrude) Strassman and Mrs. Ray (Evelyn) Hass, both of New 
Holstein, Mrs. Norman (Eldora) Gutschow of R 2, Kiel, and Mrs. Alfred 
(Luetta) Wollersheim, R. 1, Manitowoc; three sons, Lester of  R. 1, 
New Holstein, Rueben of Kiel, and Clarence of Woodstock, Ill.; 34 
grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren.
Three sons, two daughters and a brother also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Peter United 
Church of Christ in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg will officiate and burial 
will be in the Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Thursday until 
11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the time of services.


REUBEN MATHES

Reuben J. Mathes, 75, of 603 Fremont St., Kiel, died Monday evening at Appleton 
Medical Center, where he had been a patient for the past week.  
Mr. Mathes was born April 21, 1909, in Kiel, son of William and Martha Suhr 
Mathes. He attended district school in the town of Schleswig. For 42 years, Mr. 
Mathes was employed by Dr. D. F. Nauth of Kiel as a handyman and chauffeur. He 
later did janitorial work for Citizens State bank in Kiel.  
Mr. Mathes is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Strassman and Mrs. Evelyn 
Hass, both of New Holstein, Mrs. Eldora Gutschow of Kiel and Mrs. Luette 
Wollersheim of Franklin. 
The funeral will be held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. John Baumann, 
pastor of St. Peter United church of Christ in Kiel, will officiate. Burial will 
be in Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville.  
No newspaper cited, June 11, 1984
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(21 Apr 1909/Jun 1984/SSDI)


WILLIAM MATHES

William E. Mathes, aged 74, passed away late Tuesday afternoon after suffering 
a stroke.
Mr. Mathes was born in the town of Rhine on October 27, 1870, the son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Jacob Mathes.  He was married to Miss Martha Suhr of Kiel.  The couple 
made their home on a farm in the town of New Holstein and near Kiel. During the 
past ten years they have been residents of New Holstein.
Among the survivors are his wife, and the following children: Mrs. Arthur (Lydia) 
Dedering and Mrs. Clarence (Gertrude) Strassmann of Kiel, Mrs. Norman (Eldora)
Gutschow of School Hill, Mrs. Ray (Evelyn) Hass of New Holstein. Miss Luetta 
Mathes and Clarence Mathes of Woodstock, Illinois, Arwin Mathes of Steinthal, 
Lester Mathes of New Holstein, and Reuben Mathes of Kiel.  Twenty-five grand-
children survive; also a sister, Mrs. George Eichhorn, and a brother, Walter 
Mathes of New Holstein. Four children preceded him in death, Mrs. Alvin Henschel 
and Edward Mathes of Kiel, and two died in infancy.  
No newspaper named, 1945


ANNA MATTES     (d. 1956)

Mrs. Anna Mattes, 76, of Collins, widow of the late John Mattes, died Friday 
afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Friedens Evangelical 
Reformed Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Ralph Kluge will officiate and burial 
will be in the Rockville Cemetery.
She was born Anna Lawrence in Eaton, Dec. 5, 1879, daughter of the late Warren 
and Sophia Lawrence, attended the district schools and Jan. 18, 1900, was married 
to John Mattes of Schleswig. The couple lived in Kiel several years and then moved 
to Collins to operate a hotel and tavern. Her husband died Sept. 5, 1953. Since 
then she had resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kleist, 
at Collins. She was a member of the Womens Guild of the Friedens congregation in 
Reedsville.
Surviving are three sons, Roland and John of Collins and Armie of Appleton; three 
daughters, Mrs. Harvey Kleist and Mrs. Elmer Defske of Collins and Mrs. Adolph 
Riemer of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Herman Voelker of Kiel; nine grandchildren and 
13 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Sunday. The 
casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 7, 1956  P. 9 


ARTHUR W. MATTES

HEAR OF MATTES DEATH
Kiel—News of the death of Arthur Mattes of Greenleaf was recently 
received here.  The deceased was a brother of Mrs. Louisa Wagenknecht 
and Mrs. Katie Stoll of Kiel and George Mattes of Rockville.  Funeral 
services were held at Greenleaf Monday afternoon and burial was in 
the Rockville cemetery.  Mrs. Wagenknecht accompanied her niece, Mrs. 
(private), to the funeral, but Mrs. Stoll was unable to attend 
because of illness.  A nephew, (private), came from Fort 
Atkinson to serve as one of the pallbearers.  
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 10, 1952


ARWIN J. MATTES

Injuries Fatal to A. J. Mattes
Dies Thursday at Age of 22 In Hospital In Illinois
Injuries he received in an auto accident early last week proved fatal 
at 10 p.m. Thursday to Arwin J. G. Mattes, son of Mr. and Mrs. William 
H. Mattes of this city. When the end came, his parents, two siters and 
a brother were at his bedside at the Mendota State Hospital in Illinois. 
The accident occurred at Walnut, Ill., where he had been making his home.
Arwin, well and favorably known throughout this vicinity, was born in Kiel, 
Feb. 15, 1911. He attended the public schools here and was graduated from 
high school with the class of 1928. He attended the Sunday School of the 
St. Peter Reformed church here, and had been both baptized and confirmed 
by the late Rev. William Rech.
Until last August he was employed in various cheese factories in the 
vicinity, learning the profession of cheese making. On August 1 he 
purchased a factory in Walnut, Ill., and since then had been operating 
it successfully.
He is survived by his parents, two sisters, Miss Linda at home and Mrs. 
Irwin Wilson of Portage; one brother, Milton of this city; and two foster 
brothers, Vincent and Bobbie. A sister, Mrs. Harold Smith, passed away Dec. 
22, 1926, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
On Saturday afternoon brief funeral services were held at Walnut, and 
immediately after, the body was brought to the Mattes home here. Services 
were held at the home at 824 North Third street Monday afternoon at 1:30 
and at 2 o'clock at the St. Peter Reformed church, the Rev. E. L. Worthman 
perfoming the last rites. Burial was made in the family lot at the Rockville 
cemetery.
(No newspaper or date cited)
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Kiel News:
The funeral of Arwin Mathes(sic), who passed away at the Mendota State Hospital 
last Thursday evening from injuries received in an automobile accident early last 
week was held from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Mathes, 824 
N. Third Street on Monday afternoon at 1:30 o''clock. At 2 o'clock services were 
held at the St. Peter Reformed Church. services at the residence were conducted 
in the German language and at the church in the English language. The Rev. E.L. 
Worthman officiated and burial was in the Rockville Cemetery. Active pallbearers 
were two friends and four cousins of the deceased, namely Carl R. Stoelting, 
Elmer Weiskopf, Harry Thimnig, Leroy and Alton Gartmann and William Merget.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 1933 page 9
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(Note: The day of death, Thursday, was August 17)


DOROTHY GROSSMANN MATTES

Dorothy M. Mattes, 92, of Kiel, died Saturday morning, March 8, 2003, at Care 
Partners Assisted Living in Kiel. 
She was born April 16, 1910, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Edwin S. and 
Ella Wilke Mueller. Dorothy attended Kiel High School and graduated from Lincoln 
High School, Manitowoc, and the Manitowoc County Teachers College. She taught at 
Manitowoc County rural schools for six years. On June 7, 1934, she married Rev. 
Walter Grossmann. They served churches of the Reformed Church in the United 
States at Hasmer, S.D., and Shafter, Calif. Rev. Grossmann preceded her in death 
in 1956. 
On Aug. 23, 1958, she married Rudolph Mattes, and the couple lived in the town of 
Schleswig. Rudolph preceded her in death in 1993. Dorothy was a member of the 
Rockville Merry-Go-Round and the Kiel Senior Center. She enjoyed knitting and 
sewing. 
Survivors include her son, Rev. Robert (Pauline) Grossmann of Vermillion, S.D.; 
daughter-in-law Phyllis Grossmann of Rapid City, S.D.; stepdaughters Mary Mattes 
Deerhake and husband Rev. Marvin Deerhake of Bicknell, Ind., Barbara Mattes Balz 
and husband Richad Balz or Kiel. These combined families include 12 grandchildren 
and 16 great grandchildren. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Dorothy was preceded in death by a son, Rev. Peter Grossmannn; a brother, Judge 
Harold Mueller; and a sister, Alice Mueller Rennick. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at Salem 
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 6524 County C, Manitowoc (near Newton), with the Rev. 
Kyle Sorenson officiating. 
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, 
on Monday, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Burial will be in the Schleswig cemetery, Kiel. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be directed to the scholarship fund for ministerial 
students of the Reformed Church in the United States, in memory of Mrs. Mattes. 
The family greatly appreciated the wonderful care and kindness shown to Dorothy 
during the past few years by Calumet Medical Center Home Care personnel, and 
especially the entire staff at Care Partners in Kiel.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2003


ELIZABETH MATTES

Rockville Lady, Aged 82, Expires    
Suffering from an attack of bronchitis, Mrs. William Mattes, aged 82, died 
Thursday of last week at the home of her son Phillip east of here.
Born in Niedersaulheim, Germany, Nov 5, 1842, the deceased, nee Elizabeth 
Muller, came to this country with her parents at the age of four years, 
settling in Sheboygan county.  She was married Dec. 3, 1870 to William 
Mattes, who preceded her in death in 1906.  The couple spent all their 
married life on the farm now operated by Phillip.
Six children were born to the couple.  Three who survive are Mrs. Jacob 
Weiskoph of Kiel, and Phillip and Miss Emma at home.  One son and one 
daughter died in infancy, and another daughter Mrs. John Jugenheimer, 
preceded her in death, as did one brother and two sisters.  
Funeral services were held Monday of this week, with services at the home 
at 1:30 and at 2 o'clock at the reformed church here, the Rev. Otto Saewert 
being in charge of the last rites.  Burial was in the Rockville cemetery.
Tri-county Record, October 3, 1929


EMMA MATTES    (d. 1955)

Miss Emma Mattes, 79, died at Park Lawn Home in Sheboygan Friday evening. She 
had been a patient there for several weeks.
Miss Mattes was born in the town of Schleswig, May 19, 1876, the daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. William Mattes.  Miss Mattes and her brother, Philip, who 
survives, operated a farm in Schleswig until June, 1944, when they moved to Kiel. 
Survivors also include four nephews.  She was preceded in death by two sisters 
in addition to her parents.
Funeral services were held at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church, with 
burial in Rockville cemetery
No newspaper named, September 16, 1955


EMMA MATTES    (d. 1952)

Mrs. William H. Mattes, 70, of 823 Third street, Kiel, passed away 
suddenly at her home Friday evening.  
Nee Emma Thimmig, she was born in the town of Wilson on April 16, 1882, 
the daughter of the late Morris and Mary Thimmig. She was married to 
Frank Gartman in 1902 and in 1908 re-married to William H. Mattes of the 
town of Schleswig. The couple lived in Rockville for a short while, but 
for the past 40 years she has made her home in Kiel.
Mrs. Mattes was a member of the St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed 
church, the Frauen-verein of the church, the American Legion Auxiliary, 
Gold Star Mothers, and the Germania Society.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. I.J. (Elsie) Wilson of Edna, Texas, 
and Mrs. Leonard (Linda) Kraft of Manitowoc; two sons, Milton of Walnut, 
Ill., and Winston of Lanark, Ill.; seven grandchildren; four great grand-
children; and two sisters, Mrs. Herman Gartman and Mrs. Bertha Gartman, 
both of the town of Wilson.
Her parents, husband, one daughter, and two sons, all preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Peter Evangelical 
and Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate, and burial will 
be in the Rockville cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. 
Tuesday, until 11 a.m. Wednesday, when it will be removed to the church, to 
lie in state until the hour of services.
No newspaper cited, 1952


GEORGE MATTES

Funeral services for George F. Mattes, 91, a retired Town of Schleswig 
farmer, will be held Friday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 
Kiel with the Rev. John F. Baumann pastor officiating.  Mr. Mattes died 
Tuesday morning at the Toth Nursing Home, Chilton where he had been a 
resident for the past 2 1/2 years. Burial will be in Schleswig cemetery.  
Mr. Mattes was for in the Town of Schleswig on Oct. 5, 1877, the son of 
Phillip and Theresa Mattes, and married the former Mary Zorn of the Town 
of Schleswig. The couple farmed at Rockville for 50 years. They celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary in 1954.  His wife died in 1955.  Mr. 
Mattes was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, a past 
president of the congregation, a former member of the church’s consistory, 
past secretary of the Schleswig Cemetery Association, and president of the 
Meeme Fire Insurance Co for 35 years.  
Survivors include a son Rudy of Rockville; five grandchildren, and six 
great grandchildren.  A son preceded him in death. 
Sheboygan Press, February 12, 1969


GUSTAVE E. MATTES

Death in Rockville Thurs. last week of the 11-yr. old son of 
Philipp Mattes, of inflammation of the lower abdomen.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Aug. 1897
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Gustav Emil Mattes
birth: 25 March 1886
death: 20 July 1897 Rockville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Schleswig
residence: 1897 Rockville, Manitowoc Co., Wis.s
father: Phillip Mattes
mother: Therese
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HEDWIG MATTES

On Friday at the hospital in Appleton, Mrs. Arthur Mattes, nee Hattie 
Lulloff died at the young age of 25 years and 28 days from blood poisoning 
following having given birth. 
The deceased was born on May 22, 1888 in Town New Holstein and married on 
September 27, 1911 with Arthur Mattes. The couple settled in Greenleaf where 
Mr. Mattes managed a hardware store.  
She is survived by her husband and her little child, her mother and a sister. 
The burial took place on Monday afternoon with numerous mourners and Pastor 
Rech officiating. The sons of Veterans, provided an escort, the choir of the 
Reformed Congregation and the Arion Band took part in the funeral.
No newspaper cited, 1913


JOHN MATTES

Reached Age of 62: A Former Resident of This City
John A. Mattes, brother of Mrs. Albert Wagenknecht and Mrs. Katherine Stoll 
of this city, passed away at his home Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, after 
an illness of one year. He was 62 years of age.
Mr. Mattes was born April 24, 1871, in Rockville, where he grew to manhood. 
He was married to Miss Annie Lawrence of Kiel Jan. 10, 1900. They made their 
home in Kiel for five years, Mr. Mattes being employed as a carpenter. Since 
1905 they lived at Collins, where Mr. Mattes owned and operated the Hotel 
Collins.
Survivors are his wife, six children-Roland of Collins, Mrs. Elmer (Evelyn) 
Deffner of Collins, Armie of Sheboygan, Mrs. Thomas (Meitta) Riemer of St. 
Nazianz, and Orvella and John at home. Besides his two sisters here there 
are three brothers, George of Rockville, Philip of Thorp and Arthur of 
Greenleaf.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 at the home at Collins, 
and at the Evangelical church there at 2 o'clock.
Sheboygan Press, September 6, 1933


MARY MATTES

Mrs. George F. Mattes of Rt. 1, Kiel, died early Friday at Memorial 
Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the St. Peter Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial 
will be in the Rockville Cemetery.
She was born Mary Paulina Zorn at Louis Corners in 1877, daughter of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Zorn, and in 1904 was married to George F. Mattes. 
They located on the Mattes homestead farm in Schleswig. She was a member 
of the Women's Guild of the St. Peter congregation and a charter member of 
the Rockville Merrygoround Club.
Surviving are her husband; two sons, Rudolph of Rockville and Erwin of Walnut, 
Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Ruppenthal of Hilbert and Mrs. Ida Voigt of 
Collins; brother John, of Rhine; and five grandchildren.
The couple observed its golden wedding in 1954.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Saturday. 
The casket will be moved to the church at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.


MILTON O. MATTES

Milton Mattes, 59, of Walnut, Ill., a native of Kiel, died Sunday 
at his home.  He was born in Kiel Feb. 25, 1909, the son of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. William H. Mattes.  About 35 years ago he moved 
to Walnut, where he operated a Gamble Co. store.  Surviving are 
his wife, two daughters (private), nine grandchildren, two sisters, 
Mrs. Elsie Wilson, Austin, Tex., and Mrs. Leonard Kraft, Manitowoc, 
and a brother, Winston, Lena, Ill.  
Services will be held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the 
Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, 
Kiel officiating.  Burial will be in Rockville Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, February 3, 1969


OTTO J. MATTES

Otto J. Mattes, 75, a former town of Schleswig resident died late 
Thursday afternoon at the Fair Hills nursing home at Maribel, 
Manitowoc County.  
He was born Jan. 18, 1881 in the town of Schleswig a son of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mattes.  He never married and spent his 
entire life in the Schleswig area employed in farm work.  He is 
survived by several nieces and nephews.  
Funeral services will be held Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, Kiel, the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating.  
Burial will be in Rockville cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, January 13, 1956


PHILIP MATTES    (d. 1910)

Milwaukee Sentinel 1940 (on 75th anniversary of the Civil War): 
"Philip Mattes, who has been a resident of Manitowoc County, Wis., for 21 years, 
is a citizen of Kiel, and Commander of G.A.R. Post, No. 190. He was born Jan. 4, 
1839, in Hesse Darm-stadt, Germany, He came to America from Germany in 1854, and 
located in the town of Rhine, Wis., where he enlisted August 20, 1852, in Company 
H, 26th Wisconsin Infantry for three years. He went at once to Camp Sigel, the 
rendezvous at Milwaukee, and proceeded thence three weeks later to Washington. A 
night was passed there and the regiment went the following day to Arlington Heights. 
The next day they went to Fairfax, C, where they were assigned to the corps of 
General Sigel, and performed guard and picket duty until November, when a remove 
was made to Gainesville, and they were in that vicinity until they went to Falmouth, 
opposite Fredericksburg. 
The regiment went next to Stafford, and remained until routed to join in the 
"Mud Campaign." Afterwards, the remainder of the winter was passed at Stafford, and 
late in April they started to take position for the battle of Chancellorsville. Mr. 
Mattes was engaged in the three day's fight there and fell back with the regiment 
to Stafford once more. In June, orders were received to take up the march North-ward, 
the invasion of Pennsylvania being imminent, and Mr. Mattes was next in the gallantly 
fought battle of Gettysburg. He was wounded by a minie ball in his left heel on July 
1st. He was taken prisoner and was held by the rebels four days, and was then sent 
to Carver Hospital, Washington D.C. where he remained four months. In November he 
rejoined his regiment at Knoxville, Tenn., and accompanied it on the march to Atlanta. 
He was in the skirmishes at Buzzard's Roost, and went by way of Snake Creek Gap to 
Resaca where he was in the fight. On the 15th day of May he was wounded by a minie 
ball, which struck him in the lower portion of the abdomen. He was placed in an 
ambulance, taken to the field hospital and thence to Chattanooga, and from the hospital 
there, he was sent to one in Nashville. He was transferred from there to St. Louis and 
thence to Prairie du Chien, Wis. There he was treated for five months and was discharged 
from Swift Hospital June 30, 1865. 
He returned to his home in Rhine. He was elected Town treasurer and, after serving a 
term, purchased a farm to which he removed. Mr. Mattes has served in several capacities 
as municipal officer, among which is that of Supervisor for four years and School 
Treasurer for eight years.
He married Julia Reichart, and their children were born as follows: Philip Feb. 21, 
1868; Katie, July 28, 1870, John, April 24, 1872. The mother died in 1872 and Mr. 
Mattes was married in 1873 to Theresia Franz. Their children were born in the following 
order: Jacob, Dec. 22, 1873 Louisa, Nov. 21, 1875; George, Oct. 5, 1877; Herman, Nov. 11, 
1882; Gustave, Mar, 25, 1886. Two sons and a daughter died in in-fancy."
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American Civil War Soldiers 
Name: Philip Mathes 2nd 
Residence: Rhine, Wisconsin 
Enlistment Date: 20 Aug 1862 
Side Served: Union 
State Served: Wisconsin 
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 20 August 1862.
Enlisted in Company H, 26th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 20 Aug 1862.
Discharged for wounds Company H, 26th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 30 Jun 1865.


PHILIP MATTES    (d. 1956)

Philip J. Mattes, 72, died at St. Nicholas hospital Saturday. He had been a 
patient there for about five weeks. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon 
at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman in 
charge. Burial was made in the Rockville Cemetery.
He was born in Schleswig August 9, 1883, the son of the late William and 
Elizabeth Mueller Mattes.  
He attended district school at Rockville and later operated the homestead farm 
until retiring and moving to Kiel in 1944. His late sister, Emma Mattes, had 
made her home with him until her death last fall. Mr. Mattes never married.  
Only survivors are two nieces and four nephews in this area. He was also preceded 
in death by two other sisters.  
No newspaper cited, July 1956


PHILIP J. MATTES    (d. 1998)

Philip "Zup" J. Mattes, 86, of 1021 Kretsch court, Kiel, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 
1998 at Willowdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he resided the past 
two weeks.  
He was born May 8, 1911 in Collins, the son of the late Herman and Minnie Duecker 
Mattes. He moved to Kiel at a young age. He was a Kiel High School graduate. On 
April 20, 1940 he married Roma Umsonst in Kiel. He worked at the Kiel Foundry for 
many years until 1960, when he became custodian at Kiel High School, retiring in 
1976. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, a volunteer fireman 
for over 50 years and a substitute police officer for several years. He enjoyed 
golfing, riding his bicycle, playing cards, reading, cutting and sewing quilts, 
visiting his children in Nebraska and Alaska.  
Survivors include his wife, Roma; his children, Fred (Carol) Mattes of Hastings, 
Nebraska, and Kathleen (Clifford) Heuss of Kenai, Alaska; three grandchildren; 
one great granddaughter, Special friends and caregivers, Anne and John Brocker; 
a brother-in-law, William, and sister-in-law Anna Herzog.  He was preceded in 
death by a twin brother, Henry "Hank" and brothers, Lester and Woodrow and a 
sister, Lil Meiselwitz.  
Funeral services were held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel. The 
Rev. Marcia Thomas officiated the ceremony.  
Kiel Record - January 29, 1998 


ROBERT L. MATTES

Pvt. Smith (sic) Is Killed In Action 
A telegram from the war department was received Sunday afternoon by Mr. and Mrs. 
William H. Mattes, Kiel, informing them that their son, Pvt. Robert L. Smith 
Mattes, a paratrooper, had been killed in action Sept. 18 in Holland. Pvt. Mattes’ 
death is the 67th war casualty among Manitowoc county servicemen in this war.
Pvt. Mattes was inducted into service Nov. 18, 1943, and received training at Fort 
Sheridan, Ill.; Camp Wolters, Texas; and Fort Benning, Ga. Following a furlough he 
left for overseas in July of this year.
The soldier was born in Kiel August 22, 1925, attending the Kiel graded schools and 
was graduated from the high school with the 1943 class. He received his Christian 
education at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church, Kiel, and was confirmed 
in 1939. He was a member of the young peoples’ organization and the Bible class of 
the church.
Surviving the deceased are his parents, two brothers, Captain Winston Smith Mattes, 
in New Guinea; Milton Mattes, Walnut, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Irvin Wilson, Madison; 
and Mrs. Leonard Kraft, Manitowoc.
At 2:15 o’clock next Sunday afternoon memorial services will be conducted at the 
church to which he belonged by the Rev. E. L. Worthman.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 9, 1944 P. 5


ROMA MATTES  (d. 1957)

Mrs. Rudolph Mattes, 52, a resident of the Town of Schleswig, 
died Tuesday morning at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a 
week’s illness.  
Born April 11, 1905, in the Town of Schleswig, the former Roma 
Reichart was a daughter of the late Emil and Anna Raquet Reichart.  
She attended Kiel public school, was graduated from the high 
school in 1923, and attended a business college in Milwaukee.  
On July 23, 1930, she was married to Rudolph Mattes of Rockville 
at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel by the Rev. 
E. L. Worthman.  The couple lived in Kiel for several years, then 
moved to the present farm home.  At the time of her death, Mrs. 
Mattes was secretary of the Women’s Guild of the church, was a 
member of the Sewing Circle, church choir, and also secretary of 
the Merry Go Round Club.  
Survivors are her husband; two daughters, (private); a sister, 
Mrs. Edwin Drake of Kiel; and a brother, Eldon of Kiel. A brother 
also preceded her in death.  
Funeral services will be held Friday at St. Peter Evangelical and 
Reformed church at Kiel.  The Rev. Vernon Jaberg will officiate 
and burial will be in Rockville Cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, June 26, 1957


ROMA MATTES  (d. 1999)

Roma Mattes, 87, of Kiel, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999 
at Friendship Manor, Kiel, where she had resided the past year. 
She is the former Roma Umsonst, born Feb. 4, 1912, in the Town 
of Schleswig, daughter of the late Frederick and Sabina Rosenthal 
Umsonst.  She attended school in Rockville and Kiel. On April 20, 
1940, she married Philip “Zup” Mattes. The couple resided in Kiel 
throughout their married lives.  Her husband Philip preceded her 
in death on Jan. 20, 1998. 
Roma was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel; the 
Women’s Circle of the church, the Kiel Garden Club and the former 
GUG Germania Society.  During her life, in addition to being a 
wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, she worked at 
Siebkens Resort, Elkhart Lake; Evans Variety Store, Kiel; 
Salvatorian Center, New Holstein and as a dispatcher for the City 
of Kiel Police Department.  One of her greatest joys in life were 
the trips she and “Zup” took to visit their children and grand-
children.  
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
A memorial services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 
Kiel, with the Rev. Marcia Thomas officiating.  Roma’s cremated 
remains will be laid to rest at Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
Sheboygan Press, March 3, 1999


RUDY MATTES

Rudolph P. Mattes, age 88, of 22429 Hwy XX, Kiel, died Thursday morning, July 8, 
1993, at the Calumet Medical Center, Chilton.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, July 12, 1993, at St. Peters 
U.C.C., Kiel with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs pastor officiating. Burial will be 
in the Town of Schleswig Cemetery.
He was born July 3, 1905, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late George and 
Mary Zorn Mattes. On July 23, 1930, Rudolph married Roma Reichart. She preceded 
him in death on June 25, 1957. On August 23, 1958, he married Dorothy Mueller 
Grossmann. Rudolph graduated from Kiel High School in 1923. He farmed in the Town 
of Schleswig all his life and also worked at the Tri-County Co-op. He served as 
Schleswig Town Clerk, Clerk of School District 5, Schleswig, Clerk of Tri-County 
Co-op, and Deacon at St. Peter's UCC, Kiel.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, Kiel; two daughters, Mrs. Mary (Rev. Marvin) 
Deerhake, Bicknell, Ind., Mrs. Barbara (Richard) Balz, Kiel; two step-sons, Rev. 
Peter (Phyllis) Grossmann, Sutton, Neb., Rev. Robert (Pauline) Grossmann, Garner, 
Iowa; five grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; one great grandson; two step-
great grandchildren. Further survived by one sister-in-law, Mildred Mattes, Walnut, 
Ill. He was preceded in death by one brother, Erwin.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, 
July 11, 1993, and at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. 
A memorial fund has been established for St. Peters UCC.
Herald Times Reporter, July 9, 1993 P. A2


THERESA MATTES

The remains of Mrs. Philip Mattes, whose passing on June
4, 1919, was briefly mentioned in our last week issue, were
interred in the Rockville Cemetery on Saturday afternoon.
The funeral procession was one of the largest in the vicinity
for some time, and indicated the esteem in which the deceased 
was held by the community where she had spent her life. 
Theresa Mattes, nee Franz, was born in Gotha, Saxon-Weimar 
Germany, April 29, 1849, coming to America about 50 years ago 
and located near Franklin, Sheboygan County. She was united in 
marriage to Philip Mattes in 1872, the couple settling on a 
farm near Rockville in the Town of Schleswig. Ten children were 
born to them, of whom seven have died. Her husband, who was a 
well-known Civil War veteran, preceeded her in death in 1910.
Six years ago Mrs. Mattes moved to Greenleaf, to take care
of the household of her son Arthur. November 28, 1918, she 
suffered a stroke of paralysis which rendered her completely 
helpless. Six months ago she was brought to Kiel, be cared for 
by her daughter, Mrs. Albert Wagenknecht. She passed away on 
Wednesday June 4th at 2 pm, reaching the age of 70 years, 1 month 
& 6 days. She leaves 2 sons, George of Rockville & Arthur of 
Greenleaf, one daughter, Mrs. Albert Wagenknecht, 2 step-sons, 
Philip of Thorp and John of Collins, one step-daughter, Mrs. 
Herman Stoll of Kiel and 28 grandchildren. 
Kiel Newspaper, June, 1919


THERESIA MATTES

The infant of Mr. and Mrs. George Mattes, who was only 
a few days old, died last week and was buried on Sunday 
at the Rockville Cemetery.
no newspaper named, 1915


WILLIAM H. MATTES

W. H. Mattes Is Summoned
William H. Mattes, aged 73, passed away suddenly on Saturday morning 
at his home. Mr. Mattes had been in ailing health for the past several 
months, but his demise was unexpected.
He was born in the town of Schleswig on October 2, 1871, the son of 
Peter and Lisette Weide-Mattes. On March 28, 1908, he was married to 
Miss Emma Thimmig—Gartman, and the couple resided in the town of 
Schleswig for an additional two years before moving to this city. Mr. 
Mattes followed the masonry trade his entire life.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Irvin J. (Elsie) Wilson 
of Madison and Mrs. Leonard (Linda) Kraft of Manitowoc; two sons, Milton 
of Walnut, Illinois, and Corporal Winston H. Mattes, stationed with the 
U. S. armed forces somewhere in the Philippines; seven grandchildren; 
one sister, Mrs. Dora Thimmig, town of Wilshon, and one brother, Otto, 
town of Schleswig. One daughter, Mrs. Harold Smith; and two sons, Arvin 
and Private Robert L. Mattes, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o’clock at the St. Peter Evangelical 
and Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial 
was made in the Rockville cemetery.


BETTY J. MATZEN

Betty J. Matzen, 59, of 16230 Lax Chapel Rd., Kiel, died Saturday morning, 
May 1, 1993 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.  
The former Betty Kubale was born June 4, 1933 in Chilton, daughter of Hedwina 
(Eberle) Kubale and the late Joseph Kubale, Sr. On Nov 29, 1952 she married 
Warren Matzen at St. Peter & Paul Catholic church, Kiel. She was a graduate of 
Kiel High School. She was employed at Leverenz Shoe Company for 24 years and 
was recently employed at Hardees in Plymouth. 
Survivors include her husband, Warren; one son, James (Laura) Franklin; one 
daughter, Doris (David) Nisleit, West Bend; five grandchildren; her mother, 
Hedwina Kubale, Manitowoc; one brother, Joseph Jr. (Carol) Kubale, Stoughton, 
and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and two 
infant sons, Daniel and Donald.  
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. 
James Cera, pastor was the officiant. Burial was in the town of Schleswig 
Cemetery.
Kiel Record – May 6, 1993


WARREN C. "SPARKY" MATZEN

Warren O. Matzen, 68, of 16230 Lax Chapel Rd., Kiel, died Sunday, June 2, 1996 
at the home of his special friend, Ionne Brandt.  
He was born April 28, 1928 in New Holstein, son of the late Arno and Marcella 
Konz Matzen. He attended Lowell Grade School on Meggers Road and was a 1946 
graduate of New Holstein High School. On Nov. 29, 1952 he married Betty Jane 
Kubale in Kiel. His wife preceded him in death on May 1, 1993.  
He was a veteran of the US Army serving as a corporal from November 1950 to 
November 1952 with the 486th Transportation Truck Batallion, European command. 
He was previously employed by Chilton Automotive, Arps Co. in New Holstein and 
Lakeshore Lumber Co. in Sheboygan and for the past 35-plus years was self-employed 
as a carpenter contractor holding Sheboygan Contractors license # 36.  
He was a member of Bethel Methodist Church in the town of Schleswig, VFW Wolf-
Olson Post 1230 in Sheboygan, Fraternal Order of Eagles in Chilton, and received 
numerous commendations from the Boy Scouts of America, Bay-Lakes Council, Indian 
Mounds District. He loved to travel, go dancing, play cards, go fishing and work 
with wood and metal.
Survivors include one son, James (Laura) Matzen of rural Plymouth; one daughter, 
Doris (David) Nisleit of West Bend; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; 
one brother, Francis (Lee) Matzen of Bell Vista, Ark.; one sister, Marion (Gerald) 
Boardman of Manchester, Iowa; half-sister, Shirley (Robert) Ficks of Sugar Land, 
Texas; his mother-in-law, Hedwina Kubale of Manitowoc; and special friend Ionne 
Brandt of rural Plymouth.
Funeral services were held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel with the 
Rev. Deana Hamel officiating.  Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery in 
Rockville.
Kiel Tri-County Record – June 13, 1996


AUGUST MAURER

August (Augie) Maurer, 74, of R. 1 Kiel (Rockville), custodian at Boy Scout 
Camp Rokilio on Cedar Lake for the past 10 years, died late Thursday morning 
at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital.  He had been hospitalized for one day.
Born June 5, 1884, in Town Schleswig, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Frank Maurer.  He attended district school in the township and married the 
former Wanda Mueller of Schleswig on April 12, 1909.
The couple operated a farm in Town Schleswig until 1928 when they moved to 
Rockville.  He was a mason by trade.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, are a son, Daniel J. of Kiel; a grand-
daughter and two brothers, Jacob of Schleswig and Arthur of Edgar, Wis. Four 
brothers and a sister also preceded him in death.
He was a member of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel where 
funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday.  The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, 
pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Rockville Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel after 2 p.m. Sunday 
until 11 a.m. Monday and then at the church after noon.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, October 24, 1958 – P. 6
*****
Funeral services for August Maurer, 74, of Rockville, who died Thursday, were 
held Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Evangelical Reformed Church at Kiel with 
the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating.
Mr. Maurer had been custodian at Camp Rokilio at Cedar Lake for the past ten 
years.
During the services Miss Joyce Fromm and Mrs. Athniel Raquet sang, “The Old 
Rugged Cross” and “Abide With Me.”  They were accompanied by Mrs. Howard 
Vorpahl, organist.  Burial was in the Rockville Cemetery.
Pallbearers, Scouters of the Kettle Moraine Council, were Robert Ebenreiter, 
Benjamin Forsterling, Ernest Keppler, Edward Klozotsky, Ernie Lutze, and Lester 
Wilke.
Explorer and Boy Scouts of the Kiel area provided an honor guard during the 
services.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, October 29, 1958


DANIEL J. MAURER

Daniel J. Maurer, age 69, of 13617 Maurer Rd., Kiel, did Friday evening, February 5, 
1999, at St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee, following a short illness.
He was born March 29, 1929, in the town of Schlesweg (sic), son of the late August 
(Augie) and Wanda (Mueller) Maurer.
On May 10, 1952, he married Jeanette Pautz at Peace U.C.C., Brillion. He was a 1947 
graduate of Kiel High School.
He began his 42-year banking career at Citizens State Bank in Kiel in 1948. In 1966, 
he transferred to Newton State Bank, Newton, as a cashier. He was elected to the 
board of directors in 1972.
In 1977, he became vice president, followed by being president of the Newton State 
Bank.
During his banking career, he graduated from the Midwest Banking Institute, University 
of Minnesota. He was a former active member of the Wisconsin Bankers Ass'n., the 
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Upper Midwest Agricultural 
Lenders Conference, American Safe Deposit Ass'n., and former president of the Manitowoc 
County Bankers Ass'n. He retired from banking in 1990.
He worked closely with agri-business in the area, writing many farm loans. He was a 
member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and attended nine 
North American Ag Lenders Conferences.
Though Dan was not a hunter or fisherman, he loved the wood and the outdoors. He was 
a charter member of Whitetails Unlimited in Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties. He 
supported Kiel Fish and Game and Manitowoc County Fish and Game organizations.
In 1993 Ducks Unlimited honored him for outstanding contributions and presented him 
the "Conservation Service Award".
Since retirement he served as tour escort for Tri County Tours. He was also a part-
time employee of the town of Schleswig.
He was a lifetime member of St. Peter's U.C.C. in Kiel where he served on the church 
council for six years, was an elder and deacon and usher for many years. At present 
he continued to serve on the church's endowment committee.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors on his wooded acres. He collected wildlife art, 
enjoyed traveling and bird watching.
More than anything he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette, two daughters, Cheryl (Peter) Bell of Holland, 
Mich., and Judith (Steve) Billmann of Sheboygan; three grandchildren, Ellen, Jacob 
and Taylor; three sisters, Anita Laack of Plymouth, Orvilla Stoeckigt of Newton, and 
Gladys Yanke of Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey 
and infant Harold.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's U.C.C. in 
Kiel with Rev. Raymond C. Coombs, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Schleswig 
Cemetery, Rockville.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel, from 
4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, and on Tuesday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of 
service.
A memorial has been established for St. Peter's U.C.C. endowment fund or the Leukemia 
Society.
Herald Times Reporter, February 7, 1999


WANDA MAURER
 
Mrs. Wanda Maurer, 87, widow of August, 911 Third Street, Kiel, died 
Saturday at her home of an apparent heart attack.
Born on February 1, 1887 in the Town of Schleswig, she was a daughter 
of the late Rudolph and Mary Essling Mueller.
She was educated at the district school at Rockville.
On April 12, 1909, she was married to Mr. Maurer in Schleswig. The 
couple farmed there until 1928 when they moved to Rockville.
She and her late husband were former custodians at the Rokilio Boy Scout 
Camp at Cedar Lake.
After his death on October 23, 1958, she made her home with a son and 
daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Maurer in Kiel.
She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include the son, Daniel; two granddaughters; four sisters, 
Mrs. Ella Koeser, Sheboygan, Mrs. Ester Mattes  and Mrs. Wilma Kenneke, 
both of Kiel, and Mrs. Dora Nanz, Cascade; two brothers, Arno, Sheboygan, 
and Hubert, Green Bay, and a stepbrother, Elmer Lindemann, Antigo.
Funeral services were held Monday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 
the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the 
Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Maurer's name for St. Peter's 
United Church of Christ.


ANN MEISELWITZ

Ann Meiselwitz, formerly of Kiel died Friday November 29, 2013 at Elmhurst 
Memorial Hospital in Illinois. She is the former Allie Ann Giaraffa, born on 
July 9, 1934 in Lincoln Nebraska, daughter of the late Salvador & Ruth (Barney) 
Giaraffa. Ann was a veteran of the Womens Army Corp. On July 4, 1953 she married 
Charles Meiselwitz in San Antonio TX. Ann and Chuck returned to Kiel where she 
raised her family and assisted with running the Meiselwitz Funeral Home until 
Chucks death on July 28, 1986. She retired to Arizona and later moved to the 
Chicago area of Illinois. Ann had a great love for all animals especially her 
many beloved dogs throughout the years. Survivors include her son; Terry (Joann) 
Meiselwitz, Tampa FL, two daughters; Connie (Rod) Staponski, Denver, CO., Gail 
(James) Wardlow, Elmhurst, IL. Three grandchildren; Jamie (Freddie) Perez, Tyler 
(Lindsay) Bruesewitz, Rachel (Cam) Sheppard. She is further survived by three 
great grandchildren, with two on the way, along with a sister; Mickie Kirschbaum. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; Salvador & Ruth, her husband; Chuck, 
and a son; Mark Meiselwitz. A memorial service and time of sharing will be held 
at 1:00pm on Tuesday December 3, 2013 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home 
(815 6th St. Kiel.). Cremation has taken place with burial in the Rockville 
Cemetery (Town of Schleswig). Family and friends may gather at the funeral home 
just prior to the time of services. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been 
established in her name for local animal shelters or you may choose a animal 
shelter of your choice.
From Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home website


PATRICK ALLEN MEISELWITZ

Funeral services were held last Thursday for Patrick Allen Meiselwitz, infant 
son of Allen and Connie Meiselwitz, 918 - 4th Street, Kiel, who died following 
birth Tuesday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, 
officiated at the services at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.  Burial was in 
Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
Survivors include his parents; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard 
Meyer, R. 1, Newton; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Meiselwitz, 
New Holstein, the maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Reinke, R. 1, 
Cleveland; the paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Meta Wyder, New Holstein and the 
paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Meiselwitz, New Holstein.
Chilton Times Journal - April 3, 1975


ALFRED O. MEYER

Alfred Otto Meyer, 83, of rural Kiel, died Sunday morning, March 19, 1995 at 
Calumet Homested, New Holstein, where he was a resident the past three months. 
He was born May 2, 1911 in Edgley, N.D., a son of the late Robert and Alma 
Semph Meyer. He attended Pigeon River School in the town of Meeme. On Nov. 21, 
1936, he married Elvera S. Hahn at Schwartzwald. The couple celebrated their 
58th wedding anniversary in November 1994. Alfred farmed in the town of 
Schleswig from 1947 until his retirement. He was a member of St. Peter’s United 
Church of Christ, Kiel. Alfred enjoyed playing sheepshead, scat and was a member 
of several area card clubs.  
Survivors include his wife, Elvera; three sons, Jerome (Patricia) Meyer, Plymouth; 
Lee (Janet) Meyer of DePere; James (Karen) Meyer of Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters, 
Lillie Ann (Rodney) Rabe of Kiel; and Debra (Delbert) Haas of Elkhart Lake; 19 
grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one brother, 
Elmer (Lucille) Meyer of Ada; one sister, Adeline (Harold) Kolb of Cleveland; 
one brother and sister-in-law, Raymond (LaVerne) Hahn of Howards Grove. 
He was preceded in death by one brother, Willard; one sister, Dorothy; two 
grandsons, Jeffrey Rabe and Keith Meyer.  
Funeral services will be held at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel with 
the Rev. Raymond Coombs officiating.  Burial will be in the Schleswig cemetery.  
No newspaper cited – March 19, 1995


ANITHA MEYER

Rites Held Wednesday For Mrs. Theodore Meyer
Funeral services for Mrs. Theodore Meyer, 62, were held yesterday, 
Wednesday afternoon at Zion Lutheran church. Mrs. Meyer died at 
Memorial hospital Saturday afternoon. The services were conducted 
by the Rev. William J. Hartwig and burial was made in the Rockville 
cemetery.
Mrs. Meyer was born October 2, 1893, in the town of Schleswig. She 
obtained her early education in Rockville and Kiel schools and was 
married April 12, 1913. She was a member of the Thrifty 12 Homemakers' 
club and the Needlecraft Sewing culb.
After their marriage the couple settled on a farm in the town of Meeme, 
operating it for 35 years and moved to Kiel eight years ago.
She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Hamilton Strowig of 
Town Mosel; three sons, Harold of Kiel, and Milton and Willard of Town 
Meeme; a sister, Mrs. Otto Hildebrandt of Kiel; four brothers, Fred 
Prueter, Kiel; Arthur Prueter, Green Bay; Hugo Prueter, Riverside, 
California, and Herman Prueter, Manitowoc; and five grandchildren.


DAUGHTER OF WILLARD MEYER    (d. 1948)

Mr. and Mrs. Willard Meyer of route 1, Newton, are mourning the death of their 
infant daughter, Charlene, who died in a Sheboygan hospital. Funeral services 
were held at the Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel, with interment in the Rockville 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 30, 1948; page 2


DAUGHTER OF WILLARD MEYER (d. 1962)

Graveside rites were conducted Monday afternoon for the infant 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Meyer of Rt. 1, Newton, who 
died at birth Saturday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. The Rev. 
Adalbert Schultz, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, at Louis 
Corners officiated.
Besides the parents a sister (Survivor omitted for privacy.), 
and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Reinke, of 
Rt. 1, Cleveland, survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, November 14, 1962 P.16


ELVERA S. MEYER

Elvera S. Meyer, 90, formerly of Kiel, died Saturday evening, February 3, 2007 
at Willowdale Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein. She was the 
former Elvera S. Hahn born December 11, 1916 in the Town of Herman, daughter of 
the late Louis & Lillie Karstaedt Hahn. Elvera was a graduate of Howards Grove 
High School. On November 21, 1936 she married Alfred Otto Meyer at Schwartzwald. 
Elvera and her husband farmed in the Town of Schleswig from 1947 until their 
retirement. Alfred preceded her in death on March 19, 1995. She was a member of 
St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel and the Merry-Go-Round Club. Elvera was 
a loving & caring mother & grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her 
children and grandchildren, especially at family gatherings and special events. 
She never said no to a favor or request and was always willing to help no matter 
what the circumstances. She also enjoyed dancing, sewing and playing cards, 
belonging to a number of card clubs. Elvera had recently celebrated her 90th 
birthday with family and friends. Survivors include her children: Lee (Janet) 
Meyer, Green Bay, Lillie (Rodney) Rabe, Kiel, Debra (Delbert) Haas, Elkhart Lake, 
nineteen grandchildren, twenty eight great grandchildren and five great great 
grandchildren. She is further survived by three daughters-in-law, Karen (Ron) 
Meyer-Detiege, Greenbush, Agnes Meerstein and Patricia Meyer both of Plymouth and 
in-laws, Elmer Meyer, Sheboygan Falls and Adeline Kolb, Cleveland, nieces, nephews 
other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by two sons, Jerome & 
James Meyer, three grandsons, Jeffrey Rabe, Keith Meyer & Mark Haas, one brother 
Raymond (LaVerne) Hahn, daughter-in-law, Barb Meyer and in-laws, Willard Meyer, 
Lucille Meyer, Harold Kolb and infant, Dorothy Meyer. Funeral services will be held 
at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at St. Peter United Church of Christ, 
Kiel with Rev. David Mercer officiating. Burial will take place in Schleswig Cemetery, 
Town of Schleswig, Rockville. Friends may call at the CHURCH on Wednesday from 
11:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been 
established in her name. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the 
family.
The Sheboygan Press - February 6, 2007


GEORGE MEYER

ACCIDENTS AT SCHLESWIG—We learn from Col. Belitz that George Meyer, of 
Schleswig, Manitowoc County, was kicked in the stomach, by a horse on 
Wednesday of last week.  He lingered in great pain for six hours when 
death came to his relief.
Chilton Times, April 1, 1871


HAROLD W. MEYER

Harold W. Meyer, 76, of 728 North Street, Kiel, died Thursday evening, May 31, 
1990, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. 
Rev. James Bartz will officiate and burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery, 
Rockville.
He was born March 6, 1914, in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, son of the 
late Theodore and Anitha Prueter Meyer. He attended Mineral Springs School in 
the Town of Meeme. He was employed at Spletter Roofing in New Holstein for 
approximately 10 years and then was employed at Fred Pritchard Heating in Kiel 
for approximately 20 years, retiring in 1975. He was a Veteran of the United 
States Army during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He was a lifelong 
member of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners.
Survivors include two brothers, Milton (Ella) Meyer of Cleveland and Willard 
(Helen Marie) Meyer of Horseshoe Lake; one sister, Mrs. Hamilton (Ruth) Strowing 
of Kiel; numberous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 
and at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. A memorial 
fund has been established in his name. 
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


HELEN MARIE MEYER

Helen Marie H. Meyer, 70 of 15324 Horseshoe Lake Road, Newton, died unexpectedly 
Sunday morning, Sept. 29, 1996 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee.  
She is the former Helen Reinke born July 11, 1926 in Town of Meeme, Manitowoc 
County, daughter of Edna Schreiber Reinke and the late Leslie Reinke. She 
attended Haven Grade School. On Sept. 21, 1946, she married Willard Meyer at 
St. Paul’s Reformed Church, Town of Mosel. The couple farmed in the Town of Meeme, 
until their retirement in 1985. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 
Sept. 1, 1996. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, 
church Ladies Aid, church organist for 34 years, a member of Farm Bureau Women of 
Manitowoc County, Sheboygan Falls Knitting Club, Schleswig Cemetery Ladies Aid 
Association and a past 4-H leader for Manitowoc County. 
Survivors include her husband, Willard; mother Edna Reinke, Sheboygan; son Kevin 
(Chrissy) Meyer, Cleveland; one daughter, Connie (Allan) Meiselwitz, Kiel; one 
granddaughter; further survived by two sisters, Rosemarie (Herbert) Dickman, Elkhart 
Lake; and Nancy Jean (David) Fleming, Ruston, La.  She was preceded in death by one 
grandson, Patrick Meiselwitz; three infant daughters and one infant son.  
Funeral services will be at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt funeral home with the Rev. Ted Olson, 
pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, officiating. Burial will be in the 
Schleswig Cemetery. 
No newspaper named 
*********
Helen Marie H. Meyer, age 70, of 15324 Horseshoe Road, Newton, died unexpectedly 
Sunday morning, September 29, 1996, at St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 1996, at Meiselwitz-
Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel. Rev. Ted Olson, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, 
Louis Corners, will officiate with burial in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
The former Helen Reinke was born July 11, 1926, in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc 
County, daughter of Edna Schreiber Reinke and the late Leslie Reinke. She attended 
Haven Grade School. On September 21, 1946, she married Willard Meyer at St. Paul's 
Reformed Church, town of Mosel. The couple farmed in the town of Meeme until their 
retirement in 1985. they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary September 1, 1996. 
She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corner, Church Ladies 
Aide, church organist for the past 34 years, a member of Farm Bureau Women of 
Manitowoc County, Sheboygan Falls Advanced Knitting club, Schleswig Cemetery Ladies 
Aide Association and a past 4-H leader for Manitowoc County.
Survivors include her husband, Willard; her mother, Edna Reinke, Sheboygan; a son, 
Kevin (Chrissy) Meyer, Cleveland; one daughter, Connie (Allan) Meiselwitz, Kiel; one 
granddaughter, Kendal Ann Meyer. She is further survived by two sisters, Rosemarie 
(Herbert) Dickman, Elkhart, and Nancy Jean (David) Fleming, Ruston, La. She was 
preceded in death by one grandson, Patrick Meiselwitz, three infant daughters and 
one infant son.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Tuesday, 
October 1, 1996, and Wednesday at the funeral hoime (sic) from 8 a.m. until the time 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, September 30, 1996 P. A2


LARRY H. MEYER

Meeme Boy, 6, Fatally Hurt When Auto Strikes Bicycle
Larry Meyer Fifth Traffic Victim in 1952
A six-year-old town of Meeme boy was fatally injured Thursday 
evening when his small bicycle was struck by an automobile as his
horrified brother looked on. The accident occurred near the boys'
home, on Highway 149, one mile west of the intersection of County
Trunk MM.
The dead boy was Larry Meyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Meyer,
Route 1, Newton. A doctor at the Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, where
the boy was taken, said Larry was dead on arrival. The doctor told
Dr. Theodore Teitgan, Manitowoc County coroner, the boy had died of
a broken neck and probably had suffered a skull fracture.
...short paragraph about number of traffic fatalities..
Driver of the auto, Sylvester M. Endres, 63, of 1528 Martin St.,
Sheboygan, told county Traffic Officer Jack Jackson the boy's bicycle
swerved into the path of the car as both traveled west on the highway.
His auto, which was traveling "about 47 miles an hour," had just come
over the crest of a hill, Endres added.
From information received from the dead boy's brother, (private),
Officer Jackson theorized that Larry had been thrown about 10 feet 
into a roadside ditch by the glancing blow.
Larry, apparently still alive, was taken to the Meyer home by Endres
and rushed to the hospital by (private) whose auto was approaching
from the opposite direction.
Questioned by Dr. Teitgen, Endres said the distance from the top of
the hill to the point of the accident was too short to allow him to
avoid striking the boy when his cycle "zig-zagged." Endres and his
wife were coming from Sheboygan to visit relatives in the county.
Officer Jackson pointed out that the mishap occurred at approximately
6:30 p.m. when visibility was limited somewhat by dusk.
Wallace, confused and frightened, informed the county traffic man that
his brother had just cycled out of the driveway of the Meyer farm home.
He added that the Meyer's pet dog was running alongside the vehicle 
and may have caused Larry to veer to the left to avoid striking it.
The dog also has a habit of tugging at the pants legs of bicycle riders,
the officer quoted the boy as saying.
As far as is known now no charges will be filed against the Sheboygan
driver, the coroner and the officer indicated.
Funeral Saturday
Funeral services for Larry will be held at the St. James Evangelical
and Reformed Church, Spring Valley, at 2 p.m. Saturday, with Rev. 
Carl Schmahl officiating. Interment will be in the Rockville cemetery.
Larry was born in Sheboygan Dec. 1, 1945. He was a first grade pupil
at the Mineral Springs School.
In addition to his parents and brother, he is survived by: another
brother, (private) and two sisters (private); his paternal grand-
parents Mr. and Mrs. Theodore F. Meyer of Kiel; and his maternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Clara Hickman of Meeme.
Friends may call at the Mieselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 7 p.m. 
Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday. The body will be in state at the church
from 11 a.m. until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 11, 1952  p.1
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Funeral services for Larry Meyer, 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Meyer, route 1, 
Newton, who was fatally injured in a traffic accident last Thursday evening, 
were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the St. James Evangelical and Reformed Church 
at Spring Valley.
The Rev. Carl Schmahl officiated, and burial was made in the Rockville Cemetery.
During the services the Sunday School girls sang, “Back of The Clouds,” and 
“Jesus’ Precious Jewels.”  They were accompanied by Mrs. Glenn Coleman at the 
organ.
(Pallbearers omitted for privacy)
Miss Betty Lou Kutz, teacher at the Mineral Springs School, and pupils of the 
school, attended the services in a body and provided an honorary escort.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, April 16, 1952 – P. 16


MILTON C. MEYER

Milton C. Meyer, 76, of 1016 West Grant Ave., Box 173, Cleveland, Wis., died 
Thursday afternoon, August 22, 1991, at his home, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. James United Church of Christ, 
Spring Valley. Rev. William Kesting, Pastor, officiating and burial will be in 
Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
He was born August 10, 1915, in the town of Meeme, son of the late Theodore and 
Anita Prueter Meyer. He was a 1933 graduate of Kiel High School. On January 11, 
1939, he married Ella Hickmann in Iowa. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding 
Anniversary in 1989. He farmed in the town of Meeme until 1970 when they moved to 
Cleveland. He was employed at Kohler Company until 1978 when he retired. He was a 
member of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley.
Survivors include his wife, Ella; two sons, Curtis W. (Marion) of Newton, Wallace 
(Beatrice) of School Hill; two daughters, Janice (Frederick) Wehausen of Manitowoc, 
Yvonne (Jim) Hochkammer of Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a 
brother, Willard (Helen Marie) Meyer of Newton; a sister, Ruth (Hamilton) Strowig 
of Kiel. He was preceded in death by two sons, Larry and Dennis, a brother, Harold, 
a great granddaughter, Amanda.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and at 
the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. A memorial fund has 
been established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, August 23, 1991 P. B10


THEODORE MEYER

Theodore F. Meyer, 67, of 728 North St., Kiel, a retired Town of Meeme, 
Manitowoc County, farmer, died suddenly at the Town of Mosel farm home 
of his daughter, Mrs. Hamilton Strowig, Wednesday.
Mr. Meyer, who had not been ill previously, was helping his son-in-law 
with the grain harvest.  He had been operating the binder during the day 
and was stricken with a heart attack near the house in the late afternoon.
He died immediately.
Born in the Town of Meeme, Oct. 14, 1888, he was a son of the late William 
and Ernestina Buchholz Meyer.  He attended district school in Meeme and 
later went to Mission House College for a year.
On April 15, 1913 he married the former Anita Prueter of Schleswig.  The 
couple operated a farm south of School Hill until Mr. Meyer’s retirement 
eight years ago when they moved to Kiel.
During his years on the farm, Mr. Meyer operated a boat concession and 
rented summer cottages on Horseshoe Lake, located on his property.
Mrs. Meyer died the past May.
Surviving, in addition to the daughter, Mrs. Strowig (Ruth), are three sons, 
Harold of Kiel, Willard of the home farm, and Milton of Meeme; and five 
grandchildren.
Also surviving is a brother, William, Sheboygan.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, a brother and four grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis 
Corners, with the Rev. William Hartwig, pastor, officiating.  Burial will 
be in Rockville Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. Friday 
until 10 a.m. Saturday and at the church after 11 a.m.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, August 2, 1956 – P. 16


LEO T. MILLER

Word has been received by Chilton relatives of the accidental death of 
Leo Miller, 53, of Rice Lake.  Miller, boulevard custodian in Rice Lake, 
died of a skull fracture Monday received in a fall from a tree.
The deceased was born in Chilton on July 22, 1896.
Survivors include his widow, Lillian, four sisters, Mrs. Chas. (Rose) 
Kesler of Winchester, Mrs. Fred (Josephine) Petersen of Chilton, Mrs. 
Armand (Mary) Lorenz of Cormel, Calif., and Mrs. John (Edna) Boll of 
New Holstein, and two brothers, Arthur of Milwaukee, and Oscar of 
Chilton.
The body will be removed to Chilton sometime Wednesday and it will lie 
in state at the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral home here from Wednesday evening 
until time of services Thursday.
Services will be held at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. 
Orval Egbert will officiate and burial will be made in the Rockville 
cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, August 9, 1949 – P. 8


LILY MILLER

Lily Miller, 89, a former Rice Lake resident died Friday morning at Chilton 
Village Nursing Home. She had formerly been a resident of Willowdale Nursing 
Home in New Holstein for four years.  
She was born March 12, 1897 in Hilbert, the daughter of Andrew and Jennie Jouno 
Kamper. She attended Hilbert Schools. On April 11, 1918, she was married to Leo 
Miller in Milwaukee. They lived in Milwaukee before moving to Rice Lake. Mrs. 
Miller was a sales clerk for Herbergers Department Store at Rice Lake until 
retirement in 1977. Mr. Miller died in December 1949. Survivors include two 
sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by a 
sister.
Funeral services were held Sunday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. 
Albert K. Borns, pastor of St. John’s United Church of Christ, New Holstein 
officiated. Burial was in Schleswig Cemetery.
Kiel Record – July 9, 1986
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(12 Mar 1897/Jul 1986/SSDI)


GOTTFRIED MUELLER

ORDER FOR PROOF OF WILL.-State of Wisconsin, Manitowoc county, ss.-Probate 
office, January 11, A.D. 1869. In the matter of the Proof and Probate of the 
last will and testament of Gottfield Muller(sic) deceased, late of the county 
of Manitowoc. Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to (sic) the last 
will and testament of Gottfield Muller deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, 
has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by Carl 
Rudolph Zorn, praying that the same be proven and admitted to Probate according 
to the laws of this State:
Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the Probate 
Office in the village of Manitowoc, in said county, on the 1st day of February, 
A.D. 1869, at 10 A.M.
And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested 
in said will, of time and place of said hearing, by publication in the Manitowoc 
Pilot, a newspaper printed in said county for three successive weeks, once each 
week, prior to the time of such hearing.
By the Court,
Geo. W. Barker, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, January 22, 1869 P. 4.


KATHERINE NEUMAN

Mrs. John Neumann
Funeral services for the late Mrs. John Neumann of South Milwaukee, who died
on Monday evening of a stroke of apoplexy will be held this (Thursday) afternoon
at 1:30 at the residence of Harry Klemme in this city, with burial at Rockville.
Mrs. Neumann, nee Katie Pickruhn was born in the town of Schleswig, May 29, 1871.
In 1906 she married Mr. Neumann and the couple moved to South Milwaukee. She is
survived by her husband and one daughter, Anita, and the following sisters and
brothers: her twin sister, Mrs. Hry. Schilling, Mrs. Ed. Salzmann and Mrs. Alfred
Voland, of Schleswig, Mrs. Minnie Knuth of Milwaukee, and Mrs. H. Widder of
Sheboygan; Herman Pickruhn of Manitowoc, Carl of Greenwood and Theo. of Plymouth.
The remains were shipped to Kiel on Tuesday evening.
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(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


BETTY NIEMUTH

Betty A. Niemuth, 69, of 11 North St., Kiel died Monday, May 18, 2009 at her 
home.  
She was the former Betty Vogel, born Nov 3, 1939 in the town of Schleswig, 
daughter of the late Arno and Hattie Schmitt Vogel. Betty was formerly married 
to Larry Niemuth. She had been employed at Calumet Homestead & Rehabilitation 
Center, New Holstein from 1976 until her retirement in 2002. Betty was a member 
of St. Peter’s United church of Christ, Kiel. She enjoyed spending time with her 
grandchildren, gardening, yard work and cooking.  
Survivors include her two sons, Brian (Tracy) Niemuth, Kiel, Bruce (Dawn) Niemuth, 
North Fond du Lac and five grandchildren. She is further survived by five brothers 
and sisters, Mabel Lenz, Vernon (Agnes) Vogel, Don (Elaine) Vogel, Elvira (Clarence) 
Richter, Judy (Keith) Hassinger; nieces, Nephews and other relatives and friends. 
She was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, Lucinda Happel, Rueben 
Vogel, Arlen Vogel, Ellen Lehrke, Elroy Vogel, Elaine Lisowe and Fred Vogel.
According to Betty’s wishes private family services will be held.  
No newspaper or date cited


HELEN "LENA" NINMER

Mrs. Theodore Ninmer, 62, died suddenly Monday morning at her farm home
in the town of Schleswig.
Nee Lena Ruh, she was born March 23, 1887, in the town of Schleswig, the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Ruh. She was confirmed at the Evangelical
and Reformed church at New Holstein.
After her marriage to Theodore Ninmer on Sept. 18, 1906, the couple
settled on a farm near Rockville where they made their home for the past
36 years.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Erna) Lilge, and
a son, Milton, Town Schleswig; five grandchildren; five brothers, John,
Edwin and Harry, Kiel; Arthur, New Holstein, and Roland, Milwaukee, and
five sisters, Miss Lilly, at home, Mrs. Rudolph Weiss, Milwaukee, Mrs.
Roland Pohl, Plymouth, Mrs. Hilda Mattes, Kiel, and Mrs. John Newber,
Stockbridge.
Her parents and three brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Evangelical
and Reformed church at Kiel. The Rev. E.L. Worthman, pastor, will officiate,
and burial will be made in the Rockville cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from 1 p.m.
Wednesday until 10:30 p.m. Thursday when it will be taken to the church to
lie in state until the time of the services.
(no newspaper cited/sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


KATHRYN MARIE NINMER

Kathryn Marie, 4-1/2 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ninmer, of 
919 Sixth St., Kiel, died early Monday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, 
Sheboygan, where she had been a patient six weeks. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. 
The Rev. E. G. Behm will officiate and burial will be in Rockville Cemetery.
Kathryn Marie was born Jan. 29, 1961, and was baptized April 1. 26 (sic). 
Surviving are the parents; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Freis 
of Rt. 1, Newton; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton A. Ninmer of Rt. 
1, Kiel; paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Alma Schuricht of Sheboygan; and 
paternal great great grandmother, Mrs. Louisa Steinberg of De Pere. 
Friends may call after 7 p.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, where 
the body will be shown until 11 a.m. when it will be moved to the church to 
lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 12, 1961  P. 13


KENNETH T. NINMER

Kenneth T. Ninmer, age 72, of 117 Schley St. Brillion died uenxpectedly on Fri. 
June 17, 2011 at his home. Christian funeral service will be held on Thursday, 
June 23, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at the Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion. The Rev. 
Ross Henzi will officiate. Burial will be in the Rockville Cemetery, Kiel. 
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion on Thursday from 2:00 
p.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2011
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Kenneth T. Ninmer, aged 72, of 117 Schley St., Brillion, died unexpectedly on 
Friday, June 17, 2011 at his home.
He was born on September 22, 1938 in Glenbeulah, son of the late Milton and 
Mildred (Schuricht) Ninmer. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army Reserve. After his 
service he worked for Weber Oil in Kiel and the Ariens Co. in Brillion for over 
30 years until his retirement. He also served on the Brillion City Council for 
several years. Kenneth was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion and 
Reedsville American Legion Post 199.
Survivors include his children, Barb (Mike) Miller of Appleton, Debra Weber of 
Richfield, Ken (Julie) Ninmer of Anaheim, Calif., Bonnie (Thomas) Franges III 
of Nashville Tenn.; five grandchildren; a brother, Rev. Donald (JoAnn) Ninmer 
of Neenah and a sister, Marlene (Robert) Martin of Sturtevant. He was preceded 
in death by his parents and a daughter, Kathryn.
Christian funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 23, at 4 pm at the 
Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion. The Rev. Ross Henzi will officiate. Burial 
will be in the Rockville Cemetery, Kiel. Friends may call at the funeral home 
from 2 pm until the time of service.
Brillion News, June 23, 2011


MILDRED NINMER

Mildred L. Ninmer, age 77, of New Holstein, formerly of 720 Wisconsin St., Kiel, 
died Sunday afternoon, January 19, 1997, at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, 
New Holstein.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 1997, at Trinity 
Lutheran Church, Kiel. Pastor Emeritus Clare Reiter will officiate with burial in 
the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
She is the former Mildred Schuricht, born August 2, 1919, in the town of Greenbush, 
daughter of the late Gustav and Alma Steinberg Schuricht. Mildred was baptized on 
November 38, 1919, and confirmed on May 20, 1934, at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Glen 
Beulah. On December 1, 1937, she married Milton Ninmer in Glenbeulah. Mildred was a 
faithful and active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, for 50 years and an 
active member of the Ladies Aide.
Survivors include her husband, Milton; two sons, Kenneth T. Ninmer Sr. and fiancée, 
Sharon Peters, Brillion, Pastor Donald (JoAnn) Ninmer, Menasha ;one daughter, Marlene 
(Robert) Martin, Racine; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is further 
survived by two brothers, LeRoy Schuricht, Sheboygan, Freerick (Phyllis) Schuricht, 
Texas; one sister, Bernice Matzdorf, Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by her parents 
and one granddaughter, Kathryn.
Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.
The Meiselweitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel, assisted the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 21, 1997


MILTON NINMER

Milton A. Ninmer, age 90, formerly of Kiel, died Tuesday evening, 
March 27, 2007, at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New 
Holstein, where he had resided since June of 2005. He previously 
had been a resident at Century Ridge in Chilton for one year. 
Milton was born Jan. 11, 1917, in the town of Schleswig, son of the 
late Theodore and Lena Ruh Ninmer. He was baptized on March 18, 1917. 
He attended school in Rockville, town of Schleswig. On Dec. 1, 1937, 
he married Mildred Schuricht in Glenbeulah. Mildred preceded him in 
death on Jan. 19, 1997. In 1997, he married Edna Wordell and she 
preceded him in death in January of 2002. In 1947, Milton and Mildred 
purchased a farm in the town of Schleswig. In 1960, they moved to 
Rockville and to Kiel in 1963. Milton worked for Lake to Lake in Kiel 
for over 25 years, retiring in 1982. In 1995, they moved to New 
Holstein. Milton was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in 
Kiel since 1938. 
Survivors include his children: Kenneth T. Ninmer Fr., Brillion; the Rev. 
Donald (JoAnn) Ninmer, Neenah; Marlene (Robert) Martin, Racine; nine 
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law: Bernice 
Matzdorf, Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by one sister: Erna Lilge, 
and one granddaughter: Kathryn Ninmer. 
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 30, 2007, 
at Trinity Lutheran Church, 387 Cemetery Road, Kiel, with the Rev. David 
Laabs officiating. Burial will take place in Schleswig Cemetery, town of 
Schleswig (Rockville). 
Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of 
service. 
A memorial has been established for Trinity Lutheran Church. 
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family. 
Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com. 
25 "Jesus said unto her. I am the resurrection, and the life: he that 
believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall live:" 
26 "And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die." 
"Believest thou this?" 
Milton's family would like to thank Pastor David Laabs for his visits and 
kindness shown to him, and Dr. Denis Pleviak and the staff at Calumet 
Homestead Rehabilitation Center, for the wonderful care given to him. 
Manitowoc Herald Times  Thursday, March 29, 2007  pg. A3 


THEODORE NINMER

Theodore Ninmer, 69, town of Schleswig, passed away this morning at a 
convalescent home in Sheboygan after a lingering illness.
He was born on November 25, 1882, in Schleswig, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
August Ninmer.  He married Miss Lena Ruh, Schleswig, on September 18, 
1906.  Mrs. Ninmer passed away in July, 1949.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Erne) Lilge. And a son, Milton, both 
of Schleswig; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, 
Mrs. Albert Luefoff of Kiel, Mrs. Ervin Reichwaldt of Schleswig and Mrs. 
Stanley Buvid of Two Rivers;  and four brothers, Otto, Oscar and Edwin of 
Schleswig and Walter of Sheboygan.
Funeral services will held on Sunday at SS. Peter and Paul Evangelical 
and Reformed church, Kiel.  The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and 
burial will be made in Rockville cemetery.
No newspaper named, June 29, 1951


FREDERICK W. NITSCHE

Frederick W. Nitsche, 85, of Kiel, formerly of New Holstein, died Sunday June 4, 
1995 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, where he was a patient one day. 
He was born March 23, 1910 in Sheboygan, son of the late Alfred and Pauline Beck 
Nitsche. He was a 1928 graduate of Central High School, Sheboygan. On Oct. 26, 
1935 he married Gertrude Reichelsdorfer in Sheboygan. He worked for the Leverenz 
She Co. for 37 years and was superintendent of the New Holstein plant. He also 
worked for Arps corp., New Holstein until retirement.  
He was a past member of the Cedar Lake Improvement Assn., past president of the 
Sheboygan Falls Lions Club, past member of the Sheboygan and New Holstein Kiwanis 
clubs, past president of the New Holstein association of Commerce and was 
instrumental in the forming of Airport Days in New Holstein, and was a member of 
the Sheboygan Old Timers Baseball Club. 
In his younger years, Fred played football for the Sheboygan Merchants and played 
baseball for Weisses of Sheboygan. He was also an avid bowler. He was a member of 
Zion Lutheran Church, New Holstein. 
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; two daughters, Mrs. Susan Wesendorf of 
Sheboygan Falls and Wendy (Richard) Schmitt of Cedar Lake; six grandchildren; and 
a sister, Ruth (Robert) Grasse of Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by a son-
in-law, Tom Wesendorf.
Funeral services were at Zion Lutheran church, New Holstein, with the Rev. Victor 
Kuerschner officiating. Burial was in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.  
Kiel Tri-County Record – June 8, 1995


GERTRUDE M. NITSCHE

Gertrude M. “Gertie” Nitsche, age 88, formerly of Kiel, died Tuesday morning, 
Jan. 18, 2000 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein where 
she resided the past four years.  
She is the former Gertrude Reichelsdorfer, born Jan 5, 1912 in Lansing, Michigan, 
daughter of the late Allen and Mable Lindsay Reichelsdorfer. She was a 1930 
graduate of Central High School in Sheboygan. On Oct. 26, 1935, she married 
Frederick Nitsche at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sheboygan. He preceded her in death 
on June 4, 1995. Gertie was formerly employed at Leverenz Shoe Co., New Holstein 
and Tecumseh Products, new Holstein. After her retirement she was a part time cook 
at Cedar Lake Resort. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, New Holstein where 
she taught Sunday School and was a member of the Ladies Aid and a former member of 
the Alter Guild Society. She was also a member of the Turner Drum & Bugle Corps 
Sheboygan.  
Survivors are two daughters; Susan Wesendorf, Sheboygan Falls and Wendy (Richard) 
Schmitt, Cedar lake; six grandchildren and two sister, Barbara (Gerald) Cagle, 
Arkansas and Phyllis (Clarence) Evans, Missouri. She was preceded in death by one 
brother, Allen Reichelsdorer, one sister, Kathleen Kunz; a son-in-law, Tom Wesendorf; 
a sister-in-law, Ruth Grasse and a nephew, Robert Grasse Jr. 
Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, New Holstein with the Rev. 
Michael Cook officiating. 
Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
No newspaper or date cited


EDWIN GEORGE OEHLDRICH

Edwin George Oehldrich, age 87, formerly of 306 South Wisconsin Drive, Howards 
Grove died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999 at the Sunnyridge Nursing Home in Sheboygan.
He was born on June 14, 1912 in the town of Centerville, the son of the late 
Ervin and Marie Neuhaus Oehldrich.
Edwin Oehldrich and Elda Hecker were united in marriage on June 13, 1936 at St. 
John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth. Elda preceded him in death on 
June 18, 1997.
During Edwin's lifetime he drove a cattle truck, worked as a hired hand and 
worked for Delmar Bersch, Kuester and Burhop Ford garage, and lastly at Kohler 
Company for 22 years. He retired in 1976.
Surviving are his brother Harvey Oehldrich of Sheboygan; four sisters, Gertrude 
(Henry) Wagner of Kiel, Norma (Harvey) Henschel of Cleveland, Helen Gross of 
Sheboygan, and Jeanette (Ralph Koepke) of Cascade; and one sister-in-law Larraine 
(Henry) Schwinn of Cleveland. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, cousins, 
and numerous other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one 
sister and five brothers.
A funeral service will be conducted for Edwin Oehldrich on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 
1999 at 7:30 p.m. at the Zimmer Funeral Chapel, 117 N. Wisconsin Drive, Howards 
Grove, with Dr. Steven Pedersen, pastor of Zion United Church of Christ, 
officiating. Interment will be in the Town of Schleswig Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Zimmer Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the 
time of services. A memorial has been established in the name of Edwin Oehldrich.
Sheboygan Press, Monday, September 27, 1999 P. A2
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(Edwin G./14 Jun 1912/25 Sep 1999/SSDI)


ELDA OEHLDRICH

Elda Oehldrich, 80, of Howards Grove, died Wednesday, June 19, 1997 at Sheboygan 
Memorial Medical Center shortly after admittance.  
The former Elda Hecker was born Feb. 2, 1917 in Scott Center, a daughter of the 
late Michael J. and Amelia Hintz Hecker. She married Edwin Oehldrich on June 13, 
1936 at St. John the Baptist Catholic church in Plymouth. The couple recently 
celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.  
Survivors include her husband; a brother-in-law, Harvey Oehldrich of Cleveland; 
four sisters-in-law, Gertrude (Henry) Wagner of Kiel, Norma (Harvey) Henschel 
of Cleveland, Helen (Walter) Gross of Sheboygan and Jeanette (Ralph) Koepke of 
Cascade. Also surviving are nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two 
sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services were held at Zimmer Funeral Chapel in Howards Grove with Dr. 
Steven Pederson, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church of Christ, officiating. Interment 
was in the town of Schleswig Cemetery.
Kiel Record - June 26, 1997
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(Elda A./02 Feb 1917/18 Jun 1997/SSDI)