ELMER E. ABRAHAMSON Elmer E. Abrahamson Jr., 66, of New Holstein, WI, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. Elmer was born December 6, 1940 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Elmer, Sr. & Erna Hansen Abrahamson. Elmer lived most of his life in the Chicago area. He graduated from Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, and received his bachelor's degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He returned to Chicago to continue his education, receiving a Law Degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law, then practiced law in Chicago, specializing in estate planning and probate until his retirement. On April 29, 2000 he married Melanie (Dedering) Alban at United Lutheran Church, in Oak Park, IL. In April 2002, Elmer and Melanie moved to New Holstein. Elmer was a member of New Holstein's Zion Lutheran Church, and its Board of Elders. He was past President of the New Holstein Kiwanis Club. Elmer was also a member of the New Holstein Historical Society. A man of many interests and talents, Elmer enjoyed golf, photography, history, and music, especially that of Beethoven, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Manheim Steamroller, Neil Diamond, and Gilbert and Sullivan. Survivors include his wife, Melanie Alban-Abrahamson, New Holstein; his first wife, Lynn Moses Abrahamson, Deerfield, IL; his children: Jennie Abrahamson, Chicago, IL; (Claire) Abrahamson, Buffalo Grove, IL; step-children: Christopher Alban, Oak Park, IL; Megan (Jeffrey) Alban Ullom and step-grandchildren, Noel and Vaughn, Nashville, TN; and brother, Warren (Mary Gail) Abrahamson, Palatine, IL. He is further survived by his mother-in-law, Hertha Dedering, New Holstein, WI; brother-in-law, Joel (Kathleen) Dedering, Brookfield, WI; sister-in-law, Mary Dedering, Lansing, IL; other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, his stepmother, Frances Bole Abrahamson, preceded Elmer in death. A memorial service for Elmer will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2007 at Zion Lutheran Church, 1702 Van Buren St., New Holstein, WI with the Rev. John Schenck officiating. Friends may call at the Church on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. A private committal service will be held at Ucker Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Holstein Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 34, New Holstein, WI 53061 for its local youth programs or to Zion Lutheran Church. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family. Newspaper not cited. MICHAEL ACKSEL ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE A man by the name of Michael Acksel committed suicide 1 1/2 miles N.W. of School Hill, by cutting his throat. Family trouble was the cause. Several months ago he had a terrible quarrel with his wife, abusing and assaulting her most cruelly. Since then the woman did not enter home again, but staid(sic) among neighbors. Several times Mr. Acksel was seen late in the evening with a gun around the house where his wife was, but nothing happened until Easter Monday, when the woman was confronted by her husband on the road. He came from behind a stump and knocked her down with a stick, then throwing himself upon her he tried to cut her throat with a razor. Fortunately her cries were heard by a neighbor who came just in time to save her from the knife. He took Acksel by the shoulders and threw him back, thereby freeing the woman. Acksel then cut his own throat and was dead instantly. The woman was cared for and a doctor summoned. He found her very low. Her head was badly cut and her skull was almost crushed. It is thought she will recover. An inquest was held over the body of the deceased by Justice Conway. All his valuable papers were found on his body and eleven dollars in cash all of which Mr. Conway took in his possession. The body was buried in a cemetery in Schleswig. He leaves six children the youngest being 12 years of age. Lakeshore Times - May 4, 1886 - page 3 ******** (1880 Schleswig census-this appears to be the family: Michael Axel age 49; Mina Axel age 46; Hermann Axel age 17; Emily Axel age 15; Mina Axel age 13; Fred Axel age 10; Willie Axel age 7)
WILLIAM AXEL Funeral services for William Axel, 82, of 724 Pennsylvania Ave., will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Ballhorn Funeral chapels. The Rev. Kenneth Krueger, pastor of the Fountain Park Evangelical United Bretheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Uecher cemetery near Millhome. Mr. Axel, a bachelor, died early Wednesday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital after a lingering illness. A native of Manitowoc County, he was born June 8, 1873, in the town of Schleswig, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Axel. He was employed on various farms in the area and later operated a threshing machine business. He made his home in Sheboygan since his retirement. Only immediate survivors are two nephews, Arthur, of Sheboygan, and Melvin, of Menomonee Falls, Wis. The body will lie in state at the funeral chapel until the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, January 6, 1955 – P. 14
GEORGE BROCKER George F. Brocker, 77, a R. 1, Kiel farmer, died Thursday night at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a patient three weeks. Born Sept. 19, 1889, in the Town of Eaton, he was a son of the late Paul and Christine Kurtz Brocker. He attended the district school. On Sept. 19, 1911, he married the former Ida Ninmer of the Town of Schleswig at Kiel. The couple farmed in the Town of Eaton their entire married life. Survivors include his wife; one son, Elmer, on the home farm; three grand- children; six great grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Alma Siebert of rural Kiel and Mrs. William Koepp and Miss Bertha Brocker, both of Gravesville. Private family services will follow cremation next week. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, is in charge of arrangements. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, December 30, 1966 – P. 6 ******** (age 77 yrs/cremated) (19 Sep 1889/Dec 1966/SSDI)
IDA BROCKER Mrs. Ida Brocker, 85, of R. 1, Kiel, widow of George F., died early today at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein. The former Ida Ninmer, she was born on Jan. 29, 1891in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, the daughter of Julius and Bertha Sievert Ninmer. She attended district school. On Sept. 19, 1911 she was married to Mr. Brocker. After marriage the couple farmed in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in September 1961. Mr. Brocker died Dec. 29, 1966. Surviving is a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elmer Brocker of R. 1, Kiel; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Martha Rabe of New Holstein. A son, Elmer, and five brothers preceded her in death. Family services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, on Thursday. Cremation will follow services. Sheboygan Press, August 17, 1976 P. 15 ******** (cremated) (29 Jan 1891/Aug 1976/SSDI)
ROBERT CHENEY Robert "Bob" Cheney Sr., Age 73, of Elkhart Lake died Saturday evening, Feb. 9, 2002 at Valley View Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. He was born February 3, 1929 in Mt. Pleasant Michigan, a son of the late Joseph Cheney and Mildred Hilliker Beam. On October 9, 1965 he married Rose Marie Kuhn in Warren, Mich. The couple made their home in Michigan for several years and then moved to Glenbeulah, where they made their home until moving to Elkhart Lake in 1996. Bob had been employed at Knowles Mfg. until retiring in 1990. He was a former member of the New Hope United Methodist Church in Greenbush. Bob had been a member of the Kettle Moraine CB Club, enjoyed wood working and carpentry projects, and enjoyed hunting. Bob and his wife spent much of the last twenty years traveling across America, and spending time with their children and grandchildren and in the last year his great grandson. Survivors include his wife Rosie, one son Robert (Hedy Lee) Cheney Jr. of Elkhart Lake and one daughter Cindy Chouinard of Elkhart Lake. Three grandchildren, Michael Schmitz (his fiancé Kelly), Phillip Cheney (his fiancé Stacey) and Samantha Cheney (her friend Kevin) and his great grandson Alexander Michael Schmitz. Two sisters Shirley (Jon) Smith and Nancy (Jerry Barrett both of Lake City MI. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Ronald and one sister Laura. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services, at the Wittkopp Funeral Home in Plymouth, who is serving the family. Memorial funds will be established in Bob's name and may be sent to his family Sheboygan Press, February 12, 2002 P. A4
CAIRD CURRIE Caird Currie, 69, of 9919 Greendale Road, Kiel, died Sunday morning, May 13, 2001 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. He was born Feb. 12, 1932 in Somerset, N.J., son of the late John N. and Elizabeth W. Coulter Currie. From 1951 until 1954, he was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army, 508th Airborne. On June 3, 1967, he married Dorothy Bickel in Wilmette, Ill. He worked at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein for 25 years retiring in 1994. Caird enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, building model cars and airplanes and working around is house and in his garden. Survivors include his wife Dorothy; three sons, John (Susan) Currie of Lenexa, Kan., Stephen (Kathy) Currie of Olathe, Kan., and Scott (Wendi) Currie of Evansville, Wis.; one daughter, Cary Currie of Kiel; two step-daughters, Theresa Matchapatwo of Keshena and Barbara O'Connor of Niles, Ill.; 10 grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandson. He is further survived by one brother, Stewart (Jane) Currie of Northbrook, Ill., and one sister-in-law, Evelyn Currie of Evanston, Ill. He was preceded in death by four brothers, James, Neil, William and Morris Currie and two sisters, Elizabeth Miller and Christina Mueller. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2001 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Sheboygan Press, May 17, 2001 P. A2
ANNIE CHRISTEL Mrs. Joseph W. Christel, nee Annie Carmsdorf, 69, passed away at 5 p.m. Thursday following a heart attack at her home two miles west of St. Nazianz. She was born in the town of Schleswig on July 6, 1883. On March 18, 1908, she was married to Joseph W. Christel. The couple lived in the town of Schleswig from 1908 to 1915 and then moved to the village of St. Nazianz. They remained in the community for three years and then moved to the present farm home two miles west of the village. The survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Stephen Rehma of St. Nazianz; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Oesau of Chilton, Mrs. Mary Hauschild of New Holstein and Mrs. Emma Rusch of Kiel. Burial will be made in the Uckler Road cemetery at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Victor Vriesen, pastor of the Bethel Methodist church at New Holstein, officiating. The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, March 7, 1953 – P. 6 ******** (d. Mar. 5, 1953/age 69 yrs)
JOSEPH W. CHRISTEL From the Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 1968 Joseph W. Christel, 88, of St. Nazianz, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Gregory Putzer, S.V.S., will officiate and burial will be in Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. He was born Nov. 2, 1879, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late Richard and Mary Stahl Christel. He was educated at St. Gregory Parochial School, St. Nazianz. He was a farmer, thresher and operator of a saw mill in the Town of Eden. Mr. Christel married Annie Zarmsdorf March 19, 1908. She died in 1953. He is survived by a daughter Mrs. Steve (Almyre) Rehme, of St. Nazianz; two brothers, Edward of Kiel and Henry of New Holstein and two grandchildren. Ten sisters and brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) *********** Joseph W. Christel, 88, of St. Nazianz, died Saturday at the Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc following a lingering illness. Born Nov. 2, 1879 in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, He was the son of the late Richard and Mary Stahl Christel. He attended St. Gregory's School. On March 19, 1908, he married the former Annie Damstorf. His wife died in 1953. Mr. Christel operated a farm and a saw mill, and was a thresher in the St. Nazianz area for many years. He was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Steve (Almyra) Rehme of St. Nazianz; two grandchildren and two brothers, Edward Christel of Kiel and Henry of New Holstein. Ten brothers and sisters preceded him in death. A requiem Mass will be offered at 10 a. m. Wednesday at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, following brief family rites at 9:45 a. m. at the Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Gregory Putzer, S. D. S. as celebrant. Burial will be at the Ucker Cemetery in Town of of Schleswig. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p. m. Tuesday. A parish rosary will be said there at 8 p. m. Tuesday. (no name or date of newspaper) ********** Christel, Joseph William (Nov. 2, 1879-July 27, 1968 husband of Anna nee Zarmsdorf [married March 18, 1908 at Town of Schleswig Anna was born in the Town of Schleswig on July 6, 1883 and died March 5, 1953 she is the daughter of Ludwig Zarmsdorf and Sophia Timm] -son of Richard Christel and Mary Stahl -"farmer, thresher and operator of a saw mill in the Town of Eaton" born Town of Schleswig -died from "hypertensive disease, broncho pneumonia") - (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page) *********** (Joe b. 2 Nov 1879/d. Jul 1968/SSDI)
ELFRIEDA CZEKALA Mrs. Elfrieda I. Czekala, 84, of 1410 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning, February 12, 1991, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 16, at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Ucker Cemetery, town of Schleswig, Manitowoc county. Born Elfrieda Ida Kletzien, October 8, 1906, in Valders, daughter of the late Rudolph and Louise Christel Kletzien. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the Class of 1926. She married Victor P. Czekala, June 14, 1927, in Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death April 4, 1990. Mrs. Czekala was a member of St. Mary's Rosary and Altar Society. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald P. and Susan Czekala of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jane and Barry Benson of Wilmington, Del.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Ione and John Ohlsen of Manitowoc, Emily and Donald Underberg of Manitowoc, Mildred and Edward Keller of Lake Tahoe, Calif.; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Albina Kletzien of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters-in-law, Frances (Dutch) Kletzien of Manitowoc and Alice Czekala of Manitowoc; a brother-in- law, Emil Czekala of Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren, JoAnn Shaw, Kathy Hauch, Jean Loberger, Nancy Czekala, Gerald P. Czekala Jr., Thomas Czekala, Michael Czekala, Sue Ann Czekala, Mary Beth Czekala, Renee Benson, Joseph Victor Benson, Mark Benson and Jeannett Benson and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Erwin (Kirby) Kletzien and Lincoln Kletzien and a daughter-in-law, Bette M. Czekala. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, where a rosary service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday afternoon by the St. Mary Rosary Society and a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening by Father Roman. Herald Times Reporter, February 12, 1991 P. B8
VICTOR CZEKALA Mr. Victor P. Czekala, 83, who resided at St. Mary Home for the past 2 weeks, died Wednesday afternoon, April 4, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Celebrant of the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. and burial will be in Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County. He was born January 2, 1907, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Katie Novak Czekala. He married the former Elfrieda I. Kletzien, June 12, 1927, in Waukegan, Illinois. The couple resided at 1410 S. 21st St., in Manitowoc, for 42 years. Mr. Czekala had been employed as Machinist for 20 years by Mirro Aluminum Company and for 31 years by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He was a member of Machinists Union Local 516. Mr. Czekala enjoyed playing Santa Claus for many years for his family and many friends. Survivors include his wife of Manitowoc, a son and his fiancee, Gerald P. Czekala Sr. and Susan Steeber of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jane and Barry Benson of Wilmington, Delaware; a brother, Emil Czekala of Manitowoc; sisters-in- law and brothers-in-law, Ione and John Ohlsen of Manitowoc, Emily and Donald Underberg of Manitowoc, Mildred and Edward Keller of Lake Tahoe, California, Frances (Dutch) Kletzien of Manitowoc and Donald and Albina Kletzien of Las Vegas; 13 grandchildren (private) and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Bette M. Czekala and brothers, Frank, John Jr., Albert and Tony. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter ********** Victor P. Czekala Funeral services for Mr. Victor P. Czekala, 83, who resided at St. Mary Home for the past 2 weeks, who died Wednesday afternoon, April 4, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Celebrant of the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. and burial will be in Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Friday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, 1990
BRUNO W. DAHLMAN Bruno W. Dahlman, 81, of 53 S. Hiawatha Circle, Sheboygan, died Monday evening, November 13, 1989 at Memorial Medical Center, Sheboygan, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be 1 pm Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Rev. Raymond C. Coombs, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, will officiate and burial will be in Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Mr. Dahlman was born January 20, 1908 at Waldo, Wisconsin, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Dahlman. He attended school in Waldo. He married Verna Paul, January 15, 1936 at Sheboygan Falls. She preceded him in death August 5, 1968. He then married Erla Paul, July 11, 1970 at Eagle River. Mr. Dahlman was a self- employed carpenter retiring in 1970. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Erla, a son, Charles of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Meta Gromoll of Plymouth; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother and three sisters. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 5 pm to 8 pm Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established for Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, Newton. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Nov. 14, 1989 page B6 ********* (d. Nov. 13, 1989/age 81 yrs) (21 Jan 1908/13 Nov 1989/SSDI)
CHARLES H. DAHLMAN Charles H. Dahlman, age 67, of Sheboygan, died Thursday afternoon, September 19, 1996, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 22, 1996, at Meiselwitz- Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel. Rev. Raymond C. Coombs will officiate with burial in the Uecker (sic) Cemetery, town of Schleswig. He was born May 5, 1929, in Sheboygan Falls, son of the late Bruno and Frieda Luedke Dahlman. He attended Woodland School in the town of Meeme. Survivors include his step-mother, Erla Dahlman, Manitowoc; one aunt and uncle, Meta and Vernon Gromell, Plymouth; nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m on Sunday until the time of service at 7 p.m. A memorial has been established in his name. Herald Times Reporter, September 21, 1996 P. A2
ERLA M. DAHLMAN Erla M. Dahlman, age 88, formerly of Sheboygan, died Monday evening, October 18, 1999, at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, where she resided the past 2 1/2 years. Funeral Services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 1999, at Meiselwitz- Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will be in Uecker Cemetery, town of Schleswig. She is the former Erla Paul born December 7, 1910, in the town of Meeme, daughter of the late William O. and Bertha Rades Paul. On July 11, 1970, she married Bruno Dahlman. He preceded her in death on November 13, 1989. Erla was employed at Art Imig's Cleaners & Laundry, Sheboygan and later in her life at Lakeland Mfg., Sheboygan. Erla had resided with her niece, Verlene Kollath, Manitowoc, prior to making her residence at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. She was a member of Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, Newton. Survivors include her brother, William (Jean) Paul, Madison; brother and sisters-in- law, Erna Paul, Sheboygan, Ruth Lenz, School Hill and Vernon and Meta Gromell, Plymouth. She is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her stepson, Charles Dahlman; seven sisters; two brothers; three nieces and four nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Thursday until the time of service. A memorial has been established for Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, Newton. Herald Times Reporter, October 20, 1999 P. A2 ******** (7 Dec. 1910/18 Oct. 1999/from SSDI)
VERNA (RADES) DAHLMAN The Sheboygan Press Monday, August 5, 1968 - P. 14 Mrs. Bruno Dahlman Mrs. Bruno Dahlman, 53, of R. 2, Plymouth, died early this morning at University Hospital, Madison, where she had been a patient for the past week. Born on June 17, 1915 in the Town of Meeme, a daughter of the late William and Bertha (Rades) Paul, she attended district schools in the Meeme township. The former Verna Paul married Bruno Dahlman on Jan. 16, 1936 in Sheboygan Falls. The couple resided in Sheboygan for nine years before moving to the Kewaskum area. They lived for the past three years in the Town of Lyndon. Survivors include her husband; four sisters, Mrs. Mada Boldt of Newton, Mrs. Ida Dehne of Manitowoc, Mrs. Herbert Lenz of rural Newton, and Miss Berta Paul of Sheboygan; and three brothers, Erwin of Cleveland, Harry of Fond du Lac and William of Madison. She was preceded in death by three sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the Funeral home from 3 p.m., Thursday until time of services. ********* (d. 5 Aug. 1968/age 53 yrs.)
CHARLES DEDERING Town of Eaton Resident Passes Away on Sunday Kiel – (Special) – Charles Dedering, 69, passed away at his farm home at 7 a.m. Sunday in the town of Eaton near Collins, following a two year illness. He was born in the town of Schleswig Jan. 2, 1871, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dedering Sr. He was married to Sophie Wiesmann of the Town of Schleswig in 1902, following their marriage they lived on a 20 acre farm in the town of Schleswig for 15-1/2 years, and then moved to the present farm where they had lived for the past 23 years. Survivors are his wife, four children, Norman and Marvin, of Sheboygan, Edwin, at home, Mrs. Ervin (Linda) Skatrud, Manitowoc, route 2, seven grandchildren; five brothers, Henry and Otto, of New Holstein, August, of Menasha, Fred, of Rockville, and William, of Kiel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral home here, with burial in the Ucker road cemetery in the town of Schleswig. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday afternoon until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, June 17, 1940 – P. 2 ******* (d. 16 June 1940/age 69 yrs.)
EDWIN W. DEDERING A former Sheboygan resident, Edwin Dedering, 64, died early today at Rocky Knoll where he had resided for the past five years. Born Nov. 9, 1911, in the Town of Schleswig, a son of Charles and Sophie Wiesmann Dedering, he moved with his family in 1917 to a farm near Collins, where he attended district schools. After his parents’ death Mr. Dedering operated the farm in the Town of Eaton until 1953 when he moved to Sheboygan. He was unmarried. He was employed at Vinyl Plastics where he was a charter member of the United Auto Workers Local 1332 in which he was an officer until 1968 when he retired due to ill health. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Reedsville. Survivors include two brothers, Norman and Marvin, both Sheboygan, and one sister, Mrs. Erwin Skatrud, Waukow, Wis. Mr. Dedering was preceded in death by a sister in infancy. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Merlin Goehring, pastor of Zion United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, December 15, 1975 – P. 14
FRED PETER DEDERING Fred P. Dedering, 82, former Rockville (Manitowoc County) sawmill operator, died unexpectedly Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elmer Voland, Town of Schleswig. A son of the late Henry and Helena Werthman Dedering, he was born in Schleswig, Dec. 20, 1877. Following marriage to the former Helen Ninmer of Schleswig, Oct. 20, 1904, he operated a farm there, later moving to Kiel. In 1930, he located at Rockville, operating the mill there until retiring in 1947. His wife died in September, 1954. Surviving, in addition to the daughter, Mrs. Voland, is another daughter, Mrs. Albert E. (Edna) Henschel, Rockville; five grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. A grandchild, seven brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel, of which Mr. Dedering was a member. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will officiate, with burial in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel this evening, until 11 a.m. Tuesday and from noon at the church. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, June 20, 1960 – P. 12 ******** (d. 19 June 1960/age 82 yrs)
HELENA M. DEDERING Mrs. Fred Dedering Dies at Home Monday Mrs. Fred Dedering, 70, of Rockville, died Monday morning at her home, following a brief illness. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church, conducted by the Rev. E. L. Worthman. Burial was made in the Ucker Road cemetery. She was born Helen Ninmer in Schlwesig in 1883 and in 1904 was married to Fred Dedering. They operated a farm in the town, lived in Kiel seven years and for 24 years resided in Rockville where her husband operated a sawmill, retiring in 1947. She was a member of the G. U. G. Germania, Rockville Merry-Go-Around club and the Kiel Fraunenverein. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, five grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. (no newspaper named, September-1954) *********** Mrs. Fred Dedering, 70, Rockville, (Town of Schleswig), died early this morning at her home following a few days illness. She was born Helena Ninmer Dec. 30, 1883, in the Town of Schleswig, the daughter of the late Charles and Marie Zanow Ninmer. She was married to Fred Dedering on Oct. 20, 1904. They operated a farm in the township and then lived in Kiel for seven years and for the past 24 years in Rockville, where Dedering operated a saw mill until 1947 when he sold it. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Viola) Voland, Town of Schleswig; and Mrs. Albert E. (Edna) Henschel, Rockville; five grand-children, and two great grand-children. She was preceded in death by two brothers. She was a member of St. Peter’s Evan. and Reformed Church and the Frauen Verein, the Rockville Merry-Go-Round Club, and the G.U.G. Germania Lodge. Services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate. Burial will be in the Ucker Road Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 3 p. m. Tuesday until 11 a. m. Wednesday and at the church until the time of services. - Sept. 13,1954 ********* (d. 13 Sept. 1954/age 70 yrs)
HERTHA T. DEDERING Hertha T. Dedering, 94, of New Holstein, died Saturday evening, December 14, 2013, at the Field of Dreams assisted living facility in Kiel. Hertha was born August 22, 1919, in the Town of Rhine, in Sheboygan County, daughter of the late William and Metha (Sasse) Thiedeman. She married Melvin W. Dedering in Kiel, on Sept. 28, 1940. In the late 1940's, they moved to New Holstein. In 1964 they moved to Rhinelander, and subsequently to Glenview, Il and Paddock Lake. After Melvin's death, Hertha return to New Holstein. During her lifetime, Hertha was active in St. John's United Church of Christ, Boy and Girl Scouts of America, New Holstein Civic Society, Calumet Club, New Holstein Historical Society, and Calumet County Master Gardeners. She enjoyed her family, gardening, and card games of all kinds. Survivors include her children Melanie Alban, Melvin Joel (Kathy) and Mary Dedering; grandchildren, Christopher Alban, Megan (Jeffery) Ullom, Eric Joel Dedering, Troy (Barbara) and Tracy Lutz, and Tara (Mark) Zalewski; step-grandchildren Jennie and Robert (Claire) Abrahamson; great grandchildren Noel and Vaughn Ullom, Erin (Anthony Ngo), Tiffany and Donovan Lutz, Cameron and Kieran Zalewski; and great- great grandchildren, April and Aiden Ngo, Breisis Lutz-Schumaker; step-great grandchildren, Cole and Grace Abrahamson; sister Janet Johnson; brother-in-law Kenneth (Leone) Dedering; sister-in-law Erna Thiedeman; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; infant son William James; sister Margaret Dedering; brothers William, Alfred and Henry; brothers-in-law, Armin and Edmund Dedering and Eugene Johnson; sister-in-law Myrle Dedering; sons-in-law William Alban and Elmer Abrahamson, Jr.; and great granddaughter Cassandra Lutz. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2014, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Johns United Church of Christ, 2111 Church Street, in New Holstein, with Rev. James Werner officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Friends may call at the church from 10:00am – 11:30am on Friday, February 21. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the church, the New Holstein Historical Society, or Calumet County Master Gardeners is requested. The Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, in Kiel, is assisting the family. Sheboygan Press on Feb. 19, 2014
MARGARET DEDERING Mrs. Armin (Margaret) Dedering, 38, of 834 7th St., Kiel, died Thursday evening at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past three weeks. Born Aug. 11, 1916, in the town of Rhine, the daughter of William and Metha Sasse Thiedmann, she was married to Armin Dedering on April 13, 1940, after which they made their home in Kiel. She was a member of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, the Ladies' Aid Society of the church, the Kiel Girl Scout Committee, and was always active as a church-school worker. (Survivors omitted for privacy) One brother preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church with the Rev. E.L. Worthman officiating. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from 2 p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Sunday and then at the church until the time of the services. (No newspaper cited, 1954) ************ Mrs. Armin Dedering Dies Thursday Night Mrs. Armin Dedering, 38, died at Memorial hospital Thursday night. She had been a patient at the hospital for about three weeks. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. E.L. Worthman in charge. Born August 11, 1916, in the town of Rhine, the daughter of William and Metha Sasse Thiedemann, she was married to Armin Dedering April 13, 1940, after which they made their home in Kiel. She was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, the Ladies' Aid society of the church, the Kiel Girl Scout committee, and was active as a church-school worker and Girl Scout leader. (Survivors omitted for privacy) One brother preceded her in death. (No newspaper cited, 11-18-1954) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** Mrs. Armin Dedering, 38, of 834 Seventh St., Kiel, died Thursday night at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been a patient three weeks. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel, the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Mrs. Dedering, the former Margaret Thiedemann, was born August 11, 1916, in the Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, and was married April 13, 1940. She was a member of the Ladies Aid of the church, a member of a Girl Scout Troop Committee of Kiel and active in church school work. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Sunday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. November 11, 1954 ******** (d. 11 Nov. 1954/age 38 yrs)
MELVIN W. DEDERING Melvin W. Dedering, 70, of Paddock, formerly of Kiel, died early Wednesday morning, June 14, at Memorial Hospital, Kenosha. He was born August 19, 1918, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc county, the son of the late Edmund and Ella (Temreck) Dedering. On September 28, 1940, he married Hertha Thiedemann. Presently, he was the president of Layton State bank, Milwaukee. He joined the bank on July 1, 1976, as vice president and was promoted to the board of directors and elected president of the bank in 1977. Dedering started his banking career at Citizens State Bank, Kiel. Then he served as cashier and board member of People's State Bank of New Holstein (now M & I Bank) for 16 1/2 years. He served as executive vice president and board member for four years at Merchants State Bank, Rhinelander, and eight years as senior vice president and cashier at First Trust and Savings Bank, Glenview, Illinois. Prior to coming to Layton State Bank, he served as board member and executive vice president at Silver Lake State Bank, Silver Lake. In 1989, he completed 50 years of banking. Dedering had been active 27 years in boy Scouts and was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. For 12 years he was a member of the New Holstein common council and was active in the New Holstein and Rhinelander Kiwanis clubs. He also served in many church and civic capacities. Also, he was a World War II veteran of the US Army, serving in the China-Burma-India Theater. Survivors are his wife, Hertha; a son Melvin Joel; two daughters, Melanie Alban and Mary; three grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth of Kiel; and Edmund and Chilton. A son, William James, preceded him in death. (no newspaper named, June 1989)
SOPHIA DEDERING Funeral services for Mrs. Sophia Dedering, 62, widow of Charles Dedering of Eaton, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz funeral home in Kiel with burial in the Ucker Road cemetery. The deceased was born in Schleswig in 1884 and in 1901 was married to Mr. Dedering. They located on a farm in Schleswig until 1917 when they moved to the present homestead in Eaton. Mr. Dedering died in 1940. Survivors are three sons, Norman of Sheboygan, PFG. Marvin at San Francisco, Edwin of Eaton; daughter, Mrs. Erwin Skatrud of this city; three step-brothers, Thomas McCarthy of Sheboygan, Robert Lumme of Plymouth, Rudolph Lumme of Elkhart Lake; and 10 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 23, 1945 P. 2
WILLIAM JAMES DEDERING Infant Laid to Rest Saturday Private funeral services for William James, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Dedering, who passed away at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan on Friday, June 26th, at 11:45 a. m. were held at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. E.L. Worthman officiating. Interment was made in the Ucker Road cemetery in the town of Schleswig. The infant was born in Sheboygan on March 1st of this year and was baptized on Easter Sunday by the Rev. Worthman. Surviving are the parents of this city; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Dedering of this city and Mr. and Mrs. William Thiedemann of the town of Schleswig, and the great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Dedering of this city and Gustave Thiedemann of the town of Schleswig. (Tri County News, 7-1942) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
KAREN KVALO DEEHR Karen K. Deehr, age 52, of 10516 Lange Road, Newton, died unexpectedly, Thursday, January 12, 1995, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 1995, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Reginald Schrimpf, S.D.S. will officiate at the concelebrated liturgy. Burial will be at Ucker Cemetery, town of Schleswig. She was born October 14, 1942, in Anderson, Ind., daughter of Arnold and Harriett Anderson Kvalo. She grew up and was educated in the Token Creek Windsor area, and a 1960 graduate of De Forest High School. In 1964, she graduated from the Madison General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a 1994 Summa Cum laude graduat, from Concordia University in Health Care Management. She was employed at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center as Home Health Care/Hospice Director since 1986. She was married to Allan J. Deehr, August 28, 1965, at Madison. They celebrated 29 years together. She was an active member of Holy Trinity Parish, School Hill, and the Manitowoc Two Rivers Business and Professional Women. Karen enjoyed playing piano and creating floral arrangements. Karen will be remembered as a beautiful person on the inside as well as on the outside. Survivors include her husband, Allan J.; their children, Dr. Amy Jo Deehr, Longview, Wash., Jarrod Kvale Deehr, La Crosse, Wis., and special friend, Jodi Bakken, Aaron Charles Deehr, St. Nazianz, Elizabeth Ruth Deehr, Eau Claire, and special friend Jeffery John Yanda; her parents, Arnold and Harriett Kvalo, De Forest; her grand- mother, Silda Anderson, Minneapolis, Minn.; sisters and brother include Ann (Barry) Sheldon, Seattle, Wash., Martha (Tom) Schultz, De Forest, Michael (Robin) Kvalo, Portage; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, Tuesday, from 3 p.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Hospice or Providence Fund Reinbold-Pfeffer Funeral Home is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, January 15, 1995 p.A2
HERMAN FISCHER Death early last week of School Hill resident Hermann Fischer. Funeral arrangements were not provided to us. Der Nord Westen, 22 Feb. 1906 ******* DIED: Herman Fischer, a well-known and prosperous farmer of the town of Schleswig, died on Monday, Feb. 12, the cause of his demise being pneumonia. The decedent was about sixty years of age at the time he responded to the final summons. He leaves a wife and eleven children to mourn his passing. The funeral was held last Friday, Rev. Rech officiating. Mr. Fischer was an honest man, and his sturdy integrity won for him the esteem of his acquaintances. He was a good husband and father. The bereaved family have the sympathy of friends. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 22, 1906 pg. 1 ******* Herman Fischer birth: 7 April 1845 Germany death: 12 February 1906 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1906 Schleswig father: Christian Fischer mother: Carolina spouse: Wilhelmina Ritta Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
WILHELMINA FISCHER "MINNIE" Mrs. H. Fischer Is Buried Here Former Resident of Vicinity Is Stricken At Home In California Mrs. Herman Fischer, aged 85, passed away Wednesday, July 13, at Arcadia, California where she was making her home with her four youngest children, Oscar, George, Walter and Clara. She had been enjoying good health until the day before her death when she suffered a heart attack. The deceased, nee Wilhelmina Ritter, was born in Kirchheim, Germany on October 28, 1847; At the age of three years she came to this country with her parents who settled first in Buffalo, N. Y. December 10, 1886, she was married to Herman Fischer of the town of Mosel, the couple locating in the town of Centerville, where for three yours Mr. Fischer was employed as foreman by his brother, who bought cordwood. In 1869 they purchased a farm in the town of Schleswig. Her husband preceded her in death February 12, 1906. In 1913 she and her youngest children moved to Thorp, and for the past four years they made their home in Arcadia, Calif., where the children are operating a small farm. The following ten children survive: Mrs. Fred, (Pauline) Beckmann, Kiel; Mrs. Theodore (Annie) Hake, Colby; Mrs. Hugo (Rose) Knorr, Madison; Charles of Meeme; Louis of Plymouth; Edward of Kiel; Oscar, George, Walter and Clara in California. There are also 11 grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. The body of the deceased was brought to Kiel for burial, services being held Monday from the Meiselwitz undertaking parlors. Interment was in the Ucker Road cemetery, the Rev. E. L. Worthman conducting the last rites. The Senior Choir of the St. Peter Reformed church sang two songs, "Lass mich geh'n," and "Ich bin ein Gast auf Erden." Pallbearers were William Schultz, Charles Perschke, Herman Ninmer, Otto Kletzien, Gustave Sy, and Edwin Thieleke. July 21, 1932
ADELINE A. FRANZEN Adeline A. Franzen, 73, of 10815 Steinthal Road, Kiel, died Monday,July 9, 1990 at her home of an apparent heart attack. She is the former Adeline Wassink, born March 3, 1917 in the Town of Plymouth, daughter of the late William and Louise Neimann Wassink. She attended school in rural Plymouth. On June 20, 1939, she married Nicholas Franzen, Sr., in St. Nazianz. She was employed at the former Hansen Glove Factory, in Kiel, for approximately ten years and also worked at Kohler Company for approximately 13 years, retiring in 1976. Her husband, Nicholas, preceded he in death on February 11, 1961. Survivors include one son, Nicholas Jr. (Delores) of rural Kiel; two daughters, Mrs. Beverly (Earl) Hildebrandt, of rural Manitowoc and Mrs. Barbara (Ray) Turner, of rural Glenbush; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Nelda Hloushek, of Marshfield, WI. She was preceded in death by two great- great grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Carl Peters, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, officiating. Burial will be in the Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 5 p.m. til 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Sheboygan Press, July 10, 1990 P. 9 ******** (03 Mar 1917/09 Jul 1990/SSDI)
FRIEDRICH GENSCH DEATH OF FRED GENSCH He was a Member of Omro Business Firm Omro, Wis. - Frederick Gensch, senior member of the Gensch Hardware Company, died yesterday afternoon of stomach trouble, aged sixty-nine years. He had been ailing for more than a year and about a week ago was taken with a sinking spell from which he never recovered. The funeral will be held Friday forenoon from the house, in charge of Rev. S. Stone, the remains will be taken in a special car and interred in Schleswig Cemetery, located in the western half of Manitowoc County. The deceased came to Omro in 1904 and with two sons, Frederick and Ernst, bought out the hardware stock of Day & Lindsey. He was born in Germany, came to this country at an early age and engaged in farming up to the time of his removal to Omro. He was a member of the German Reform Church. He leaves a widow and six children, Ernst, Frederick, Gustave, Hulda, Amelia and Alma, all of whom will be present at the funeral. Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Thursday, July 23, 1908 page 9
WILHELMINA C. GENSCH MRS. GENSCH OF OMRO DIES Final Dissolution Occurs at Age of Sixty-Five Years Omro, Wis. - Mrs. Frederick Gensch passed away at her home Sunday following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were held from the home this morning at 9 o'clock, following which the remains were taken to Schleswig, Manitowoc County for burial. Christine Wilhelmine Sy was born in 1851 in Bierkenburg, Germany and came to America when five years old with her parents, who settled in the Town of Schleswig. Here she grew up and was married in 1872 to Frederick Gensch, who died in 1908. The family came here in 1904 where they have since resided. Six children, who were all present during her last illness, survive her. They are Ernst and Fred M. Gensch of Omro; Gustave of Iron Mountain, Mich.; Mrs. George Krieman of Kiel; Mrs. Otto Perschke of Unity and Miss Alma Gensch of Omro. Besides her children she leaves two brothers and eight grandchildren. Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1916 page 5
HARVEY HUNGSBERG Harvey Hungsberg birth: 10 May 1900 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 2 October 1900 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wis. residence: 1900 Schleswig father: Rudolph Hungsberg mother: Rebecca Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
LEONA HUNGSBERG Mrs. Hungsberg was born Leona Rumpff, daughter of the late William and Augusta Rumpff, on June 24, 1892, in the Town of Meeme and was married to Louis Hungsberg of Schleswig, Dec. 30, 1913, at Louis Corners. The couple farmed at Schleswig and Rhine, before moving to Elkhart Lake. He died in 1950. Survivors include a son, Melvin at home, a daughter, Mrs. Hugo (Vilarie) Kuhn of Hazel Park, Mich.; three brothers. Oscar and Harold of rural Kiel and Louis of Plymouth; five sisters, Mrs. Elvina Wengel of Sheboygan, Mrs. Alfred (Erna) Scherricht and Mrs. Henry (Ethel) Hansman of rural Sheboygan, Mrs. Carl (Lorena) Eisenhardt, of Rochester, Mich.; and Mrs. Herman (Mildred) Eisenhardt of rural Sheboygan Falls, one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Her parents, husband and a sister preceded her in death. No newspaper named, 1961 ******** (d. Dec. 14, 1961/age 69/site (87))
LOUIS A. HUNGSBERG Louis A. Hungsberg, 70, a resident of the town of Rhine, died late Wednesday afternoon at his home, northwest of Elkhart Lake, after a lingering illness. Born June 20, 1880, near Millhome in the town of Schleswig, he was the son of Bernard and Amelia Zorn Hungsberg. He was married to Leona Rumpff of the town of Meeme on December 30, 1913. Survivors are his widow; one son, Melvin, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Hugo (Valerie) Kuhn, Pontiac, Mich.; a grandchild, Rose Marie Kuhn, and one sister, Mrs. Helena Reichardt of the town of Schleswig. His parents, four brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services are pending. Details of the funeral arrangements will be published in Friday’s edition of The Press. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, July 6, 1950 – P. 14 ******* Funeral services for Louis A. Hungsberg, 70, of the town of Rhine, who died Wednesday, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Raeder Funeral home in Elkhart Lake. The Rev. E. G. Behn, of Kiel, will conduct the services, and burial will be in Ucker cemetery near Wilke’s Lake. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon Saturday, until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, July 7, 1950 – P. 10 ******** (d. July 5, 1950/age 70/site (88))
MELVIN HUNGSBERG Melvin W. Hungsberg, 52, a resident of the Town of Rhine, died Wednesday while at work as a custodian at the Elkhart Lake dumping grounds. Mr. Hungsberg was born in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, on Nov. 20, 1914, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hungsberg. He attended district school and was confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, on May 5, 1929. He lived and farmed in the Town of Schleswig before moving to the Town of Rhine. For the past several years he had been employed by the Village of Elkhart Lake. Mr. Hungsberg was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Hugo Kuhn, and a niece, Mrs. Robert Cheneye, both of Glenbeulah. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, with the Rev. C. L. Reiter officiating. Burial will be in the Ucker Road Cemetery in the Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth, from 2 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday, and then at the church after noon Saturday. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, July 13, 1967 – P. 8 ******** (d. July 12, 1967/age 52)
REBECCA HUNGSBERG Mrs. Hungsberg is Called to Rest at Kiel Monday Mrs. Rebecca Hungsberg, 77, wife of Rudolph of Route 1, Kiel, died Monday at 1:15 p.m. at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wilsnack, 1707 N. Twelfth street. She had been visiting here for the past three weeks and prior to that spent a week in Milwaukee. Mrs. Hungsberg was born Sept. 25, 1854, on a farm in town Schleswig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Oehloff. On March 18, 1886, she married Rudolph Hungsberg and the couple resided on a farm until their retirement 30 years ago. Since that time they have lived on Route 1, Kiel. Survivors are the husband, three daughters, Mrs. William (Lillie) Kell, Oshkosh, Mrs. Herbert (Vida) Reichwaldt, town Schleswig, and Mrs. Herman (Edna) Wilsnack, this city and two sons Hugo of Stettsonville, wis., and Edwin of Milwaukee. Three sons preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel. The Rev. August Hammann officiating with burial in Ucher cemetery, town Schleswig. The body can be viewed at the funeral home. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, March 31, 1942 – P. 4 ******** (d. March 30, 1942/age 77)
RUDOLPH HUNGSBERG Town Schleswig Resident Passes Away on Monday Kiel, Wis. – (Special) – Rudolph Hungsberg, 79, of town of Schleswig, passed away Monday at 10:15 a.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herman Wilsnack at Stetsonville, where he had been visiting for the past three weeks. He was born July 17, 1852, in the town of Rhine, the son of Bernard and Emilie Zorn Hungsberg, and was married to Rebecca Oehloff of Schleswig on March 18, 1886. Following their marriage the couple resided on a farm in Town Schleswig for 33 years and for the past 23 years have lived on the Ucker road, Town Schleswig. Mrs. Hungsberg passed away last March. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. William (Lillian) Kell of Oshkosh, Mrs. Herbert (Vida) Reichwaldt of Town Schleswig and Mrs. Herman (Edna) Wilsnack of Stetsonville; two sons, Hugo of Stetsonville and Edwin of Milwaukee; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers, Theodore of Elkhart Lake and Louis of Town Rhine; and a sister, Mrs. George Reichert of Town Schleswig. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel, the Rev. August H. Hammann, pastor of the Bethlehem Reformed church of Schleswig officiating. Burial will be made in the Ucker road cemetery. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, June 23, 1942 – P. 2 ******* (d. June 22, 1942/age 79)
EMILY KARSTAEDT MRS. OSCAR A. KARSTAEDT Mrs. Oscar A, Karstaedt, 70, 1710 N. 21st St., died Monday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. The former Emily Westphal, she was born March 14, 1900, in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Westphal. Her parents moved to the Town of Meeme where she attended Mineral Springs School. On June 19, 1920, she married Mr. Karstaedt of the Town of Schleswig. The couple lived on a farm on the north side of Wilke’s Lake, Town of Schleswig. They retired in 1950 and moved to Sheboygan. Mr. Karstaedt died June 17, 1969. Mrs. Karstaedt was a member of Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners, east of Kiel. Survivors include one daughter, three sons, four grand-children, and one sister, Mrs. Louis Mahloch, all of Sheboygan. One, sister and two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion Church, Louis Corners, with Pastor Adalbert Schultz officiating. Burial will be in the Ucker Road Cemetery. - 1970
FRANK KARSTAEDT Frank Karstedt(sic), Town Schleswig, Dies Saturday Kiel – Frank Karstedt, aged 66, a town of Schleswig retired farmer, died at Rochester, Minn, Saturday afternoon, and his remains were brought home for burial Tuesday. Mr. Karstedt went to Rochester last Wednesday for an operation. His condition was so serious that the physicians and surgeons at the Mayo clinic held slight hope for his recovery when there and he continued to grow worse until his death Saturday. Born near Howards Grove, Sheboygan county, on Sept. 15, 1861, Mr. Karstedt lived there until about forty years ago when he went to Town Schleswig on a farm, which he operated for many years. Deceased is survived by his wife, who is confined to her bed by illness, four sons, three daughters, and five brothers. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 p.m., Tuesday, the Rev. Mr. S. Saewert of Kiel officiating. Interment will be made in the Fischer cemetery. The Sheboygan Press – Monday, June 18, 1928 - 7
KENNETH O. KARSTAEDT Kenneth O. Karstaedt, 65, of 1710 N. 21st St., died Monday, Jan. 11, 1993, at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 19, 1927 in Manitowoc County, Kenneth was a son of the late Oscar and Emily Westpahl Karstaedt. Mr. Karstaedt was employed by Karstaedt's Garage Inc. for 25 years, as a mechanic and later the parts manager, retiring in 1974, due to ill health. Kenneth was member of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church. He is survived by two brothers, Melvin and Vernon (Lois), both of Sheboygan; two nephews, Rick (Linda) Karstaedt, Sheboygan; Dale (Gail) Nack, Waldo; two nieces, Lynn (Donald) Mathewson, Oostburg; Margaret (Al) Witczak, Sheboygan and a brother- in-law, Robert Chuvan, Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by his sister Evelyn Chuvan. Funeral services for Kenneth O. Karstaedt will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, 1993, at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2132 N. 27th St, with the Rev. August K. Ristow, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the church on Thursday, from 11 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name. There will be no visitation at the Lippert Funeral Home, which is serving the family. Sheboygan Press, January 13, 1993 P. 2
LUCILLE M. KARSTAEDT Lucille M. Karstaedt, 68, of 906 N. 29th St., died Saturday afternoon, January 14, 1989, at St. Nicholas Hospital, following a brief illness. The former Lucille Klein was born August 6, 1920 in Manitowoc Co., the daughter of the late Henry and Rose Koelzer Klein. She attended Holy Name School. On July 6, 1946 she married Melvin F. Karstaedt, of Sheboygan, at Holy Name Parish. For many years she was secretary-treasurer at Karstaedt's Garage Inc., a business she operated with her husband. Mrs. Karstaedt was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the St. Anne's Society. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Larence (Ros) Biederwolf, of Sheboygan and Mrs. Lester (Marie) Rodelwald, of Milwaukee. Preceding her in death were three brothers and a sister. A funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Holy Name Catholic Church, by its pastor, the Rev. William Effinger. The mass will be preceded by brief family rites at 930 a.m. at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels. Burial will be in the Ucker Cemetery, Town Schleswig, Manitowoc Co. Friends may call at Ballhorns from 4-9 p.m. on Tuesday and on Wednesday, until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Sheboygan Press, January 16, 1989 P. 13 ********* (06 Aug 1920/Jan 1989/SSDI)
MELVIN FRANK KARSTAEDT Melvin F. Karstaedt, 79, former owner of Karstaedt’s Garage, died at St. Nicholas Hospital Monday evening, July 23, 2001. Melvin was born May 31, 1922 in Town Schleswig, Manitowoc County, to Oscar and Emily (Westphal) Karstaedt. He attended town schools and Kiel High School. On July 6, 1946 he married Lucille Klein of Cleveland. She preceded him in death on January 14, 1989. Karstaedt’s Garage, located on N. 18th St., sold and serviced trucks under Melvin’s leadership, until he sold the business and retired in 1994. In his younger years he owned and flew airplanes. He also enjoyed gardening. On May 27, 2001 he married Lucille Fleck at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Mr. Karstaedt was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer. He was also a member of the Civil Air Patrol serving from 1945 – 1994. In addition to his wife, survivors include a brother, Vernon (Lois) Karstaedt of Sheboygan; step-sons, Joseph (Lois) Fleck Jr. of rural Howards Grove and James (Linda) Fleck of Sheboygan; two step-daughters, Marie (Jeff) Leibham and Irene (Jim) Meyer all of Elkhart Lake; ten step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grand- children; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth and a sister, Evelyn Chuvan. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 25, 2001 pg. A5 ********* (31 May 1922/23 Jul 2001/SSDI)
OSCAR KARSTAEDT Oscar Karstaedt, 78, or 1710 N. 21st St., a retired Town of Schleswig farmer died Tuesday evening at St. Nichols Hospital following a short illness. He was born Sept. 16, 1890, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Karstaedt. Later, his parents moved to a farm on the north side of Wilke’s Lake in the Town of Schleswig where he attended district schools. On June 19, 1920, he was married to Emily Westphal of the Town of Meeme. They lived on the family farm at Wilke Lake which they operated until retiring in 1950. They then moved to Sheboygan. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, three sons, four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Florence Dedering, Howards Grove-Millersville, and two brothers, Otto, rural Newton, and Frank, rural Kiel. Two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Adalbert Schulz, pastor of Zion Church, officiating. Burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday Sheboygan Press, June 18, 1969 P. 4
VERNON KARSTAEDT Vernon F. Karstaedt, 77, of 5104 Koechel Court, Town of Sheboygan, died at Meadow View Manor Nursing Home on Saturday morning, March 1, 2003. Vernon was born Jan. 20, 1928, in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County to Oscar and Emily Westphal Karstaedt. On Sept 10, 1949, he was united in marriage to Lois Timm of Sheboygan at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, rural Kiel. The couple lived on the family farm at Wilke Lake, which they operated until 1965. They then moved to Sheboygan were Vernon worked as a mechanic at Karstaedt’s Garage, Schneider Truck and Trailer and retired from the City of Sheboygan Municipal Service Garage. Mr. Karstaedt was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Redemmer. In addition to his wife, Lois, Vernon is survived by a son, a daughter, five grandchildren; and a great-grandson. He is further survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Melvin and Kenneth Karstaedt and a sister, Evelyn Chuvan. (Survivors edited for privacy) The Sheboygan Press, March 3, 2003
WILHELMINA KARSTAEDT MRS. W. KARSTAEDT, 64, DIES AT HOME MONDAY The death of Mrs. Wilhelmina Karstaedt, nee Steighorst, at the age of 64, occurred on the afternoon of July 16 at her home in the town of Schleswig. The deceased was born July 7, 1864 in Germany. At the age of three years she came to this country with her parents, who settled in the town of Sheboygan, where she grew to womanhood. She was married in December 1885, to Frank Karstaedt, and settled on a farm in the town of Mosel, moving later to the town of Eaton. For the past 33 years they lived in the town of Schleswig on a farm near Wilke's Lake. Twelve years ago they sold their farm to their son Oscar, and moved into another house on the same farm. Her husband preceded her in death one month ago. Of the eight children born to them, one died in infancy. Those surviving are; Otto, town of Meeme, Mrs. Joseph Staege, town of Schleswig, Oscar, on the homestead farm, Edwin, town of Newton, Frank, Mrs. Helmuth Gierke and Mrs. Arnold Dedering, town of Schleswig. Two step-sisters, three step-brothers, and 22 grandchildren also survive. Funeral services are being held this Thursday afternoon at 1:30 from the home, the Rev. Otto Saewert officiating. Interment will be in the Fischer cemetery on the Ucker road, town of Schleswig. Tri-County Record, July 19, 1928 ********* Mrs. Wilhelmina Karstaedt, of the town of Schleswig, is dead, aged 64 years. Her husband died one month ago. Seven grown children survive. Burial took place this afternoon. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, July 19, 1928 Page 3 ******** (d. July 16, 1928/age 64)
ABRAHAM KLETZIEN (From the correspondent in Kiel, “Sylvester Eve”) Death of Abraham Kletzin, an old settler in Town Schleswig, a few days ago. He served 4 yrs. in the Civil War. Burial will be tomorrow. Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1895 ******** COUNTY COURT ITEMS. Estates That Have Received the Attention of Judge Anderson. Business transacted in County court the past few days is as follows: Mrs. Amelia Kletzin as administratrix of the estate of Abraham Kletzin, has filed an inventory which places the value of real estate in charge to be $2,600. The personal property is valued at $1,710. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, April 8, 1899 P.1
ANNA PAULINE KLETZIEN Mrs. Anna Kletzien, 69, of the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, died this morning at an Appleton hospital. The body was brought to the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel, and funeral arrangements are pending. Mrs. Kletzien was born in the town of Schleswig June 19, 1879, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Heidemann, and was confirmed at the Lutheran church at Louis Corners in 1893 by the late Rev. M. Denninger. She was married to Otto Kletzien Feb. 11, 1900, and the couple operated a farm in the town of Schleswig until his death in 1935. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Norman (Lillian) Prange, of Sheboygan; two sons, Norbert, of Walnut, Ill., and Arvin, of the town of Schleswig; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild; two brothers, Otto C. Heidemann, of the town of Schleswig, and Ephraim, of Thorp; and a sisters, Mrs. Arvin Schmidt, of the town of Schleswig. Sheboygan Press, February 15, 1949 ******* (d. Feb. 15, 1949/age 69)
EMILIE KLETZIEN MRS. KLETZIEN DIES TUESDAY Came To Town of Schleswig 80 Years Ago Mrs. Emelie Kletzien, age 86, died at the home of her son Rudolph Kletzien, 1010 South 19th street, Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home at 1 p.m. Saturday. Burial will take place in St. Nazianz. Mrs. Kletzien, nee Emelie Hensel, was born in Germany, June 2, 1847. She came to America and Wisconsin 80 years ago and settled in the town of Schleswig. She married Abraham Kletzien 68 years ago. The deceased was a member of the Reform church. The deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles Perschek of Kiel; four sons, William of New Holstein, Otto and Herman of the town of Schleswig, and Rudolph of this city; a brother, Otto Hensel of Webster City, Iowa; 22 grand- children and 18 great grandchildren. The remains may be viewed at the funeral home tonight and up to the time of the funeral . Manitowoc Herald Times, June 28, 1933 ******** COUNTY COURT ITEMS. Estates That Have Received the Attention of Judge Anderson. Mrs. Amelia Kletzin as administratrix of the estate of Abraham Kletzin, has filed an inventory which places the value of real estate in charge to be $2,600. The personal property is valued at $1,710. Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 8, 1899
GUSTAVE F. KLETZIEN MILWAUKEE MAN DIES ON VISIT TO OLD HOME HERE Gustave Kletzien, 44, former resident of Manitowoc County and born in Schleswig, died suddenly at the home of Walter Hermes, in Mosel, while at the Hermes home on a visit from Milwaukee where he had resided four years. The burial will take place tomorrow at Schleswig. Mr. Kletzien was born July 12, 1883, in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, and was married to Miss Rose Kehoe on June 24, 1902. They resided at Watertown five years and four years ago they moved to Milwaukee. Mr. Kletzien was a automobile mechanic. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 8, 1927 ******** Seized with a sudden heart stroke, Gustave Kletzien, 44, died at 11:45 p.m. Sunday at the home of Walter Harms, town of Mosel. Mr. Kletzien was visiting at the Harms home last Wednesday from Milwaukee where he lived during the past four years. Mr. Kletzien was born July 12, 1883, in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, and was married to Miss Rose Kehoe on June 24, 1902. They resided at Watertown five years and four years ago they moved to Milwaukee. Mr. Kletzien was an automobile mechanic. The survivor are his mother, Mrs. Abraham Kletzien, his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Clark of Milwaukee, and Miss Mildred at home; four brothers, William of New Holstein, Otto and Herman of here, and Rudolph of Manitowoc, and one sister, Mrs. William Terschke of the town of Sheboygan. There are two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday by the Rev. E. R. Krueger at the Walter Harms home. Burial was made in the town of Schleswig. Tri-County Record - November 10, 1927
HERMAN KLETZIEN Herman Kletzien, 80, of Route 2, Kiel, a retired Town of Schleswig dairy farmer, died early today at St. Nicholas Hospital after a lingering illness. Born Aug 20, 1872, in the town of Schleswig, a son of Abraham and Amelia Hensel Kletzien, he attended public school at Schleswig. He was married to Ida Duchow, of Collins, Wis., on Dec. 1, 1915. Since his marriage, Mr. Kletzien had operated the homestead farm, eight miles northeast of Kiel, until illness forced his retirement. Survivors are his wife; one son, Victor, of Route 2, Kiel; a brother, Rudolph, of Manitowoc, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Paschke, of Sheboygan. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel with the Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Ucker Road Cemetery. Sheboygan Press, October 20, 1952 ******** Notes from Schleswig: Mr. Herman Kletzien''s barn, two silos, farm machinery, all his feed and two calves was burned last week Wednesday. They were through cutting feed and stopped the engine. It then exploded and a fire started. The wind was quite strong, it is said. Mr. Kletzien sustains quite a loss. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 30, 1916
IDA KLETZIEN Mrs. Herman Kletzien, 73, died at her town of Schleswig farm home, R. 2, Kiel, early Wednesday evening following a brief illness. Nee Ida Duchow, she was born in the Town of Rantoul, Calumet County, Dec 18, 1879, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Duchow. On Dec. 1, 1915 she was married to Mr. Kletzien of the town of Schleswig. He died in October, 1952. Mr. Kletzien operated a farm in Schleswig since their marriage. Surviving are a son, Victor on the home farm; a sister, Mrs. William Schmidt of Valders, and a brother, Adolph Duchow of Collins. Services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, with the Rev. Victor Vriesen officiating. Burial will be in the Ucker, Road cemetery. Sheboygan Press, February 19, 1953
LOUISE KLETZIEN Mrs. Rudolph (Louise Mary) Kletzien, 95, formerly of 3627 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, August 19, at St. Mary Home. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will celebrate the Mass of Resurrecton and burial will be in Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Pallbearers will be William F. Brennan, Donald M. Pankratz, Charles Christel, Gerald Czekala Jr., Thomas Czekala and Michael Czekala. Mrs. Kletzien, nee Louise Mary Christel, was born Dec. 11, 1885, in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late William and Wilhemmina Luelloff Christel. She was married to Rudolph Kletzien Sept. 18, 1906, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. The couple resided in Valders prior to moving to Manitowoc in 1918. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1965. Mr. Kletzien preceded her in death August 18, 1960. Mrs. Kletzien was a member of St. Boniface St. Ann Society and 13 year member of Secular Franciscan Order of Holy Innocents Parish. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Erwin and Frances Kletzien of Manitowoc and Donald and Albina Kletzien of Neenah; four daughters and sons-in-law, Elfrieda and Victor Czekala, Ione and John Ohlsen and Emily and Donald Underberg of Manitowoc, and Mildred and Edward Keller of South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; a daughter- in-law, Rose Kletzien of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, William Christel of Minneapolis, Minn., and Arthur Christel of Manitowoc; a sister, Alice Ryan of Manitowoc, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and eight great great grand- children. A son, Lincoln, six brothers and six sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. A prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, August 20, 1981 P. 3 ******** (d. Aug. 18, 1981/age 95) (11 Dec 1885/Aug 1981/SSDI)
OTTO KLETZIEN Otto Kletzien Passes Away Last Rites for Schleswig farmer Held on Wednesday Otto Kletzien, aged 65, passed away at his farm home in the town of Schleswig, six miles northeast of Kiel, on Saturday afternoon at four o’clock, after being ill a week. Mr. Kletzien had been in ill health for the past two years. The deceased, the son of the late Abraham and Emilie Kletzien, was born on the Kletzien homestead in the town of Schleswig, April 12, 1869, and on February 11, 1900, was married to Miss Anna Heidemann, also of Schleswig. The couple located on their farm which Mr. Kletzien purchased 40 years ago. Three children were born to the couple, all of whom are living. Survivors are his wife, two sons and one daughter, Norbert of Walnut, Ill., and Arwin Kletzien and Mrs. Norman Prange of Sheboygan, six grandchildren, Audrey June, Wayne and Robert Kletzien and Virginia, Norman Junior, and Diana Prange; three brothers, William of New Holstein, Herman on the homestead, and Rudolph of Manitowoc, and one sister, Mrs. Carl Perschke of Sheboygan. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock from the family residence, with burial in the Fischer cemetery on the Ucker Road. The Rev. Otto Saewert, pastor of St. John’s Reformed church, Elkhart Lake, was in charge of services. The deceased was a member of the sons of Veterans of America. - 1935 ****** (d. Feb. 9, 1935/age 66)
ROSE KLETZIEN Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kletzien, Mildred Kletzien, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Czekala and Mrs. John Ohlsen Jr. attended the funeral of Mrs. Rose Kletzien of Milwaukee, yesterday. Mrs. Kletzien died Feb. 16. The funeral was held at the Brett funeral home from the St. Rose church. Interment was in the Kiel cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 20, 1947 P. 6
RUDOLPH H. KLETZIEN Rudolph H. Kletzien, 77, of 1218 S. Ninth st., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been admitted the day before. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Ueker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Mr. Kletzien was born July 12, 1883, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late Abraham and Amelia Hensel Kletzien. He married Louise Christel Sept. 18, 1905, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills, and after residing at Valders for a time the couple came to Manitowoc in 1918. They observed the golden anniversary of their wedding in 1955. Mr. Kletzien had been an auto mechanic and had been employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., from 1942 until retirement in 1950. He was a member of Manitowoc Machinists Lodge 516. For many years Mr. Kletzien followed a hobby of making and collecting grandfather clocks and attained widespread attention for his accomplishments in fabricating wheels for the timepieces. Surviving are his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Victor Czekala and Mrs. John Ohlsen of Manitowoc, Mrs. Donald Underberg of Rt. 3,, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Edward Keller of Granada Hills, Calif.; three sons, Erwin and Lincoln of Manitowoc and Donald of Menasha; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Eight brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 18, 1960 P. 19 ******** (d. Aug. 18, 1960/age 77)
ELSIE KNUTH Funeral services for Miss Elsie Knuth, 78, a former resident of the towns of Rantoul and Schleswig, who died Saturday at Bradley Convalescent Center near Milwaukee, were held Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel The Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, officiated. Burial was in the Ucker Road Cemetery in the Town of Schleswig, She was born on January 22, 1895 in the Town of Rantoul a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Liebzeit Knuth. She and her late brother, Richard, operated the Knuth home farm at Rantoul until retirement in 1953 when they moved to the town of Schleswig. After her brother’s death in 1954, she moved to Milwaukee where she was employed in a nursing home. She is survived by nieces and nephews. - Feb. 1973 ******** (d. Feb. 10, 1973/age 78) (22 Jan 1895/Feb 1973/SSDI)
RICHARD KNUTH Richard Knuth, 71, died at his home near St. Nazianz, Sunday evening. He was born in Calumet County Nov. 19, 1882, the son of Michael and Anna Liebzeit Knuth. He moved to the town of Eaton with his parents as a youth. Following the death of his father, he and a sister continued to operate the farm. Three years ago they retired and moved to the town of Schleswig. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. William Gumm, Sheboygan, R. 2, Mrs. William Draheim, Withee, Wis.; and Miss Elsie Knuth, town of Schleswig; two brothers, Herman of Howards Grove; and William of Kiel. His parents and a brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of St. Peter’s Ev. and Reformed Church, Kiel, will officiate. Burial will be in the Ucker Road cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral parlor until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, March 25, 1954 – P. 12 ******* Funeral services for Richard Knuth, 71, town of Schleswig, who died Sunday, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman officiated. Burial was in the Ucker Road cemetery. Pallbearers were Elmer Gumm, Arthur Knuth, Lester Sixel, William Thiedemann and Ronald and Ralph Matznick. The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, March 27, 1954 – P. 18
HUGO F. KUHN Hugo F. Kuhn, age 88, of 223 5th St., Sheboygan Falls, and a resident of Sunnyridge Nursing Home for the past two months, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000 at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. He was born March 8, 1912, in Elkhart Lake, Wis., a son of the late Philip and Justina (Schmahl) Kuhn. He attended school in Elkhart Lake. He was united in marriage to Valerie Hungsberg in 1935 in the Town of Rhine. She preceded him in death on March 27, 1986. On April 6, 1990, he and Anne Jantz Dom were united in marriage at Greenbush United Methodist Church. Hugo was a carpenter for various construction companies and later was employed at Knowles Manufacturing Co. in Glenbuelah for 35 years until his retirement. Hugo was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Sheboygan Falls. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, fishing, hunting and was an avid reader. He is survived by his wife, Anne; his daughter and son-in-law, Rose Marie and Robert Cheney of Elkhart Lake; his grandchildren, Robert (Hedy) Cheney and Cindy Chouinard, all of Elkhart Lake his great-grandchildren, Phillip and Samantha Cheney and Michael Schmidt along with other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Orin and Lorraine Kuhn, an infant brother and his brother-in-law, Melvin Hungsberg. A funeral service for Hugo will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at Wittkopp Funeral Home Plymouth. The Rev. Donald Drollinger, pastor of Faith United Methodist Church will officiate. Entombment will take place Tuesday in Garden of Peace Mausoleum, Town of Sheboygan. Relatives and friends may call at the Wittkopp Funeral Home from 50 0p.m. Monday until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established in Hugo’s name. Hugo will be sadly missed and always loved by his family. Sheboygan Press, October 8, 2000 P. A2 ********* (08 Mar 1912/06 Oct 2000/SSDI)
VILARIE KUHN Mrs. Hugo Kuhn, 67, of Route 2, Elkhart Lake, died Thursday at the Valley View Medical Center, Plymouth, where she had been a patient for one week. She was born Sept. 14, 1918, in the Town of Schleswig, the daughter of Louis and Leona Rumpff Hungsberg. She attended local schools. On Nov. 9, 1935, she was married to Hugo Kuhn in the Town of Rhine. They lived in the Town of Rhine, Plymouth, Sheboygan, Hazel Park, Mich., and Glenbeulah, before moving to Route 2, Elkhart Lake, in 1965. She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church, Greenbush. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, two grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newspaper named, March 27, 1986 ******* (14 Sep 1918/Mar 1986/SSDI)
SOPHIA LAWRENCE Called By Death Mrs. Warren Lawrence passed away at the hospital in Plymouth on Wednesday of last week, after she had undergone an operation for internal cancer, with which she had been afficted for several years. Sophie Oelhoff was born October 28, 1858, in Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, and came to America at the age of five years with her parents, who settled on a farm on the Ucker Road in the town of Schleswig. She was married in 1878 to Warren Lawrence, and the couple made their home on a farm in the town of Eaton. Later they operated a cheese factory for 18 years, after which they took over the farm of Mr. Lawrence's parents on Ucker Road. For the past 21 years they lived in Kiel. The deceased reached the age of 63 years, 7 months, and 16 days. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. John Mattes of Collins, Mrs. Herman Voelker of Kiel, and Mrs. Otto Rabe of Eaton, 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister, Mrs. Rud. Hungsberg in the town of Schleswig. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, with interment in the Ucker Road cemetery. Rev. Rech officiated. - 1922
WARREN LAWRENCE Former Kiel Man Passes Away; Plan Rites at Collins Kiel – Warren Lawrence, 73, father of Mrs. Herman Voelker of Kiel, and who was well known in this community, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John Mattes at Collins, Wis., Thursday at 11 a.m. following an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Lawrence was born on a farm at Hayton on September 1, 1857, where he grew to manhood. On December 17, 1879 he was married to Miss Sophie Oelhoff of Town Schleswig. The couple located on a farm at that place until 1901, when they sold the property and moved to Kiel. They lived at Kiel 21 years. Mrs. Lawrence preceded her husband in death in 1922. For the past nine years Mr. Lawrence made his home with his daughter at Collins. He is suvived by three children, four of his children having preceded him in death. They are Mrs. Herman Voelker of Kiel; Mrs. John Mattes of Collins and Mrs. Otto Rabe of Town Schleswig; one brother, Seldon Lawrence of Kiel; fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The body was taken to Kiel on Thursday afternoon to the C. J. Meiselwitz undertaking parlors. On Sunday morning it will be removed to the Mattes home in Collins. Funeral rites will be held there at 1:30 p.m. Monday and at 2 o’clock at Ev. Reformed church there. Rev. Paul Casper will officiate and interment will be in the Ucker road cemetery, six miles southeast of Kiel. The Sheboygan Press, Saturday, January 24, 1931 P. 2
HERBERT W. LENZ Herbert W. Lenz, age 91, formerly of 11819 Marken Road, Kiel (School Hill) died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, at the Willowdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein. He was born Oct. 16, 1907 in the town of Liberty (Manitowoc County), son of the late August and Mary Lenz. On Dec. 26, 1926, married Nora Paul at Bethel United Church of Christ in the town of Schleswig. She preceded him in death on Sept. 24, 1976. On Oct. 8, 1977, he married Ruth Schwoerer at Zion United Church in Sheboygan. Herbert and Ruth made their home in School Hill. Herbert farmed in several different townships and settled in the town of Meeme. He was the owner of Lenz Cattle Trucking and had also operated a tavern in the town of Meeme. Herbert also worked for Reliance Road Construction Co. building roads. In 1984, he became road superintendent for the town of Meeme. He retired in 1984. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Louis Corners. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of School Hill; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert (Marion) Lenz of the town of Liberty; 11 grandchildren, Gerald (Peggy) Lenz, Tom (Debbie) Lenz, Ronald Lenz, James Lenz, Kevin (Sandy) Blatz, Michelle Blatz, Gwen Schwoerer and fiancee Darrin Bruce, Aaron Schwoerer, Rhonda Schwoerer, Kristina Kallenberg, Kyle Kallenberg; six grant-grandchildren, Brandy, Jon, Tim, Bonnie, Cassandra and Brandon; three step-children, Jellane (Robert) Blatz of New Holstein, Randal (Germaine) Schwoerer of Indianapolis, Shirley (Robert) Guenther of Cleveland, Wis.; one brother, Edwin (Helen) Lenz of Newton; and one sister, Blendian Manzer of Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by parents, his first wife Nora, nine sisters and one brother. Friends may call at Zion Lutheran Church in Louis Corners on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999 from 4 p.m. until the time of services at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Theodore Olson officiating. Burial will be in Uecker Cemetery. Sippel Funeral Home of New Holstein is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter, January 4, 1999 P. A2
NORA LENZ Mrs. Herbert Lenz, 68, route 1, Newton, died early Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lengthy illness. The former Nora Paul was born in the Town of Meeme on June 5, 1908, a daughter of William and Bertha Rades Paul. She attended Woodland Schools in the Town of Meeme. On December 26, 1925 she was married to Mr. Lenz at Bethel United Church of Christ, town of Schleswig. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1975. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners and its Ladies Aid Association and the Woodland Center Homemakers Club. Survivors include her husband; a son, Robert, Route 1, Newton; four grandsons and two great grandsons; two brothers, Harry, Fond du Lac and William, Madison and three sisters, Mrs. Meta Boldt, Route 3, Manitowoc, Mrs. Ida Dehne, Newton and Mrs. Bruno Dahlman, Sheboygan. Funeral services were held Monday at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial was in Ucker Cemetery, town of Schleswig. Kiel Tri-County Record – September 30, 1976 ******** (d. Sept. 24, 1976/age 68)
ROBERT E. LENZ Robert E. Lenz, age 71, of rural Kiel, died Monday evening, February 16, 1998, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 1998, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. Rev. Ted Olsen will officiate, with burial at Uecker Cemetery, town of Schleswig. He was born May 23, 1926, in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc, County, son of Herbert Lenz and the late Nora Paul Lenz. He attended Kiel and Valders area schools, and was a Navy Veteran of World War II. Bob married Marion Bonde June 11, 1949, in School Hill. He was self-employed in sales and founded Lenz Trucking. He enjoyed selling Christmas trees to many friends and relatives for 43 years. Bob was a charter member of the St. Nazianz American Legion Post and the Pigeon Lake Sportsman's Club. He was an avid outdoorsman, especially enjoying sturgeon fishing. Survivors include his wife, Marion; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Gerald (Peggy) Lenz, Pigeon Lake, Thomas (Debby) Lenz, rural Newton, Ronald Lenz, Whittier, Calif., and James Lenz, rural Kiel; four grandchildren, Timothy, Brandy, Bonnie, and Jon; his father and step-mother, Herbert and Ruth Lenz, School Hill. He is further survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of services Christianson-Deja Funeral Home of Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 17, 1998 P. 2 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
ANNIE S. LUEDKE Mrs. August Luedke, 65, nee Anna Vietmeyer, died Wednesday evening at Milwaukee. A native of Kiel, Mrs. Luedke lived at Kiel until 1920, and since that time the family had made their home in Milwaukee. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Constance) Janke, of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Rudolph (Evelyn) Biehn, of Racine; one son, Truman, of Milwaukee, and one grandchild. Mr. Luedke passed away in October, 1944. The body will be brought to Kiel, and funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home there. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will conduct the services, and burial will be in the Ucker Road cemetery. ******* (d. Feb. 26, 1949/age 65/lot 16)
AUGUST F. LUEDKE August F. Luedke, former county resident, died Wednesday afternoon at his home in Milwaukee. He was a former resident of Schleswig and Kiel.He taught school and later was manager of the Kiel Mercantile association store in Kiel. Survivors are his wife, the former Annie Vietmeier, a son, Truman, and two daughters, Constance and Evelyn, all of Milwaukee.The body will be brought to Kiel and the funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Meiselwitz funeral home. No newspaper named, October 12, 1944 ******* (d. Oct. 11, 1944/age 67)
ELDON W. LUEDKE Notes From Schleswig: Eldred (sic), the little twin son of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. F. Luedke, who was sick with whooping cough and bronchitis, passed away last Wednesday evening. He was 8 months old. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 20, 1911 pg. 8
HEINRICH LUEDKE Henry Luedke birth: 23 September 1846 Germany death: 24 August 1905 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1905 Schleswig father: Aug. Luedke mother: Wilhelmina spouse: Gustina Schmidt Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
EDNA LUELLOFF Edna Lueloff (sic) birth: 10 May 1897 Kiel, Wis. death: 16 December 1898 Eaton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1898 Eaton father: Edward Lueloff mother: Emilia Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
JOHANN F. LUELLOFF On Friday at the home of his son Fred on the old family homestead in the Town Eaton, Mr. John Lulloff a long time resident of the town died of dropsy (edema). The deceased who was born in Germany reached the age of 82 years and leaves behind three sons and five daughters. His wife died six years ago. The burial took place on Monday at the Ucker Road Cemetery with Pastor Saewert of the Bethlehem Church officiating. No newspaper named [translated from German by N. Zimmermann]
ALBERT F. LULLOFF Mr. Albert Lulloff of Appleton, a traveling salesman, died at Neenah last Saturday from the effects of a stroke of paralysis which he received some time ago. Mr. Lulloff was well known here, having been a resident of this place for many years before making his home at Appleton. The body was brought here for interment. Manitowoc Pilot, February 3, 1910
LUDWIG LULLOFF "LOUIS" Louis Luellof(sic) was born in Glashagen, Pomerania, Germany, Oct. 24, 1823, and died July 25, 1895, aged 71 years 9 months and one day. When 28 years of age, he came with his parents to America and located in the town of Mosel, Sheboygan County, where he remained about three years. He was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Voss and removed to the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., where he resided with but little interruption until his death. To them were born six children. They remained an unbroken family until his death. For the last few years Mr. and Mrs. Luellof lived temporarily with their daughter, Mrs. Ernatine Stark, in this city. On account of ill health he returned to his old home in Schleswig and died after a sickness of five months. He was a most patient sufferer and welcomed death. He longed for the rest which came to him and while we miss him here we hope to meet him again. His widow, six children—three boys and three girls—twenty-eight grandchildren and the entire neighborhood mourn his departure, for he was a loving parent, a cheerful friend and a sympathetic neighbor. His funeral services were conducted at his home by the Rev. Messrs. T. Schildknecht, of New Holstein and Rev. W. A. Arpke, of Chilton. A large concourse of people attended. Peace to his ashes! Chilton Times, August 3, 1895
WILHELMINE LULLOFF St. Nazianz: The corpse of Mrs. Lulloff of Manitowoc Rapids was brought here Tuesday and laid to rest Friday afternoon at Louis Corners. The deceased reached the age of 84 years. She died of old age. Tri-County Record - July 1, 1920
ALLEN R. MATZNICK Allen R. Matznick, 35, of 17611 Matznick Road, Kiel, was pronounced dead at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc, Wednesday, after suffering a heart attack at his home. He was born May 2, 1949, in Sheboygan, a son of Ralph and Eldora Schnell Matznick. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army 1969-71. Following discharge from the army, he lived in the Town of Schleswig and was employed by Tecumseh Products of New Holstein. Later he formed a partnership with his brother operating a tavern in Marytown until 1980. (Survivors omitted for privacy) The funeral will be Friday at 8 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. Cindy Munger, assistant to the pastor at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel, will officiate. Burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery in the Town of Schleswig. No newspaper or date cited ******** Allen P. (sic) Matznick, 35, of 17611 Matznick Road, Kiel, was pronounced dead on arrival Wednesday afternoon, June 27, at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc, after suffering a heart attack at his residence. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday evening at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Cindy Munger, assistant to the pastor at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, will officiate and burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery, Town of Schlewig. Mr. Matznick was born May 2, 1949, at Sheboygan, son of the late Ralph and Eldora Schnell Matznick. He was a graduate of Kiel High School Class of 1966. Mr. Matznick was a veteran of the United States Army and served from 1969 to 1971. After his discharge, he resided in the Town of Schleswig. Mr. Matznick was employed at Techumseh Products, New Holstein and later was in partnership with his brother and operated at tavern in Marytown until 1980. Survivors include three brothers, Ronald of Rockville, and Willard and Marlin of Marytown; two sisters, Mrs. Arnold (Alice) Kabat of rural Manitowoc and Mrs. Herbert (Carol) Messman of rural Two Rivers; 19 nieces and nephews and five great nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Friday. Herald Times Reporter, June 28, 1984 P. 3 ******** (d. June 27, 1984/age 35) (02 May 1949/27 Jun 1984/SSDI)
ELDORA MATZNICK Mrs. Ralph C, Matznick, 61, of R. 2, Kiel, died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon at her home. Death was attributed to an apparent-heart attack. The former Eldora Schnell was born Aug. 30, 1908 in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of the late Otto and Ida Voss Schnell. On Dec. 28, 1927, she married Ralph Matznick of the Town of Schleswig. The couple operated a farm in the township until retiring one year ago. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Two sons preceded her in death. Funeral Services will be held Monday, at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in the Ucker Road Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. June 11, 1970 ******** Mrs. Ralph C. Matznick, 61, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon at her home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann will officiate and burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Mrs. Matznick, nee Eldora Schnell was born Aug. 30, 1908, in Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Otto and Ida Voss Schnell. She was married to Ralph Matznick Dec. 28, 1927, in Town of Schleswig. They operated a farm there until their retirement one year ago. Survivors include her husband; four sons, two daughters, a brother, Frederick, of rural Kiel, and 17 grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 12, 1970 ******** (d. June 15, 1970/age 61)
RALPH CARL MATZNICK Ralph C. Matznick, 74, of 10815 Steinthal Rd., Kiel, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, May 6, at his home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Joe Anderson will officiate and burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Mr. Matznick was born Oct. 7, 1907, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late Gustav and Hulda Voigt Matznick. He attended district school in the Town of Schleswig. He married Eldora Schnell, Dec. 28, 1927, in the Town of Schleswig. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Schleswig until their retirement in 1969. Mrs. Matznick preceded him in death in 1970. For many years, Mr. Matznick was sexton of Ucker Road Cemetery. Survivors include four sons, Ronald of Rockville, Wilfard and Marlin of Marytown, and Allen of the Town of Schleswig; two daughters, Mrs. Arnold (Alice) Kabat of rural Manitowoc, and Mrs. Herbert (Carol) Messman of rural Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Alverta Christel of Manitowoc; 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two infant sons. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday evening and Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, May 7, 1982 P. 3 ********* (d. May 6, 1982/age 74) (07 Oct 1907/May 1982/SSDI)
VERNON G. MATZNICK Infant Son Is Summoned Near Kiel Tuesday Kiel-Vernon Gustave, the three-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Matznick, residing ten miles northeast of Kiel, near School Hill, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, following attacks of convulsions. The infant was born on November 25, 1931. He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Matznick and Otto Schnell of town of Schleswig; and his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Matznick of Potter, and another great-grandmother, Mrs. Johanna Voigt of Kiel. Mrs. Matznick was formerly Elnora Schnell of town of Schleswig. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the home with interment in the Ucker Road cemetery. The Rev. A. H. Hammann of the Bethlehem Reformed church of Schleswig will be in charge. Sheboygan Press, February 10, 1932 P. 2
CONNER JAMES MITCHELL Conner J. Mitchell, 11, of 511 Broadway St., Kiel, died Thursday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2005, at his home after an 18-month battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 9, 1994, in Sheboygan, son of Donald Mitchell and Cary Currie- Mitchell. Conner was a fifth-grade student at Kiel Middle School. He enjoyed NASCAR, science, drawing, Legos and trains. Survivors include his parents; four brothers and sisters: Cassandra, Christopher, Caden and Samantha; grandparents: Dorothy Currie, Kiel, Don and Sharon Mitchell, Plano, Ill.; and great-grandparents: Elizabeth Mitchell, O'Fallon, Ill., and Otto and Lillian Olson, Plano, Ill. He is further survived by aunts and uncles: Barbara O'Connor, Kenosha, Scott and Wendy Currie, Evansville, Wis., Daniel and Krystal Mitchell, Yorkville, Ill., Megan and Nicholas Konzal, Sandwich, Ill.; other relatives, his classmates and many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Caird Currie. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, at Meiselwitz- Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, with the Rev. Sara Morse officiating. Burial will take place in the Ucker Point Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until the time of service. A memorial has been established in his name. Conner's family would like to thank the Kiel community, friends and family for all their help, Holy Family Hospital Cancer Center, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, staff and doctors and Holy Family Home Health Care for the wonderful care and concern given to him. Herald Times Reporter, December 2005
EMMA MOG Mrs. Emma Mog, 82, of the Town of Plymouth, died at St. Nicholas Hospital Sunday afternoon where she was a patient for two weeks. The former Emma Fischer, she was born Feb. 18, 1893 in the Town of Rhine, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Fischer. On Nov. 24, 1921 she was married to William Retlich in the Town of Rhine. He died on Sept. 22, 1924. On Nov. 21, 1925 she was married to Clarence Mog. He died on July 14, 1969. Survivors are a daughter, Miss Barbara Retlich of the Town of Plymouth; a brother, Edgar Fischer of Vista, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Edwin Adermann of the Town of Plymouth. An infant daughter, sister and brother preceded her in death. Private funeral services will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth. Mr. Carl Mc Nair of Germantown, pastor of the World Wide Church of God, will officiate. Burial will be in the Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Mog's name. Sheboygan Press, September 8, 1975 P. 2 ********* (Emma Mog/18 Feb 1893/Sep 1975/SSDI) (Emma (Retlich), Mrs. Clarence/d. Sept. 7, 1975/age 82)
WILHELMINA MUELLER Mrs. Wilhelmina Mueller, 98, former resident of the town of Schleswig, passed away Sunday evening at her home in Colby, Wis., where she had been making her home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Loos. Born November 10, 1851, in Germany, she came to the United States when two years old. In 1870 she was married to Frederick Voelker of the town of Schleswig and they resided in Rockville for many years. Mr. Voelker passed away in June of 1924. For a time she made her home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Stoelting, in Kiel. In 1928 she was married to Ferdinand Mueller of Peshtigo and they resided there for 10 years. Mr. Mueller passed away in 1937 and she has since resided at Colby. Mrs. Mueller has 122 descendants, including five children, Mrs. Anna Loos of Colby, Mrs. Otto Stoelting of Kiel, William and August of Colby and Herman of Kiel, 21 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren and 34 great-great- grandchildren. One son and a sister preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at Colby Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening the body will be brought to Kiel and services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be made in the Ucker Road cemetery. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, August 1, 1950 – P. 11
AMALIE NINMER Mrs. Amalia Ninmer, 83, a former Town of Schleswig and Kiel resident, died Monday evening at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein. The former Amelia Lemke, she was born Nov. 22, 1891, in Grossfelenhausen, Germany, a daughter of the late Frederick and Wilhelminia Olke Lemke. She came to the United States in 1922 and settled in Kenosha. On Oct. 5, 1923 she was married to Henry W. Ninmer at Exeland, Sawyer County. The couple resided there for three years, prior to moving to the Town of Schleswig where they operated a farm until their retirement. Her husband died March 14, 1968. She later moved to Kiel. Mrs. Ninmer was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and the Kiel Garden Club. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Johanna Ludwig of Kenosha and Mrs. Meta Schroeder of Berlin, Germany. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. C. L. Reiter, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Ucker Road Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services. ******** (d. March 31, 1975/age 83)
AUGUST C. NINMER (d. 1922) August C. Ninmer, a well known resident of the town of Schleswig, passed away at the hospital in Plymouth on the 22 of March, shortly after an operation, which had been performed on him. The deceased was born May 14, 1877, in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County. In his youth he attended the district school at home. But to receive higher education he attended the State Norman School at Oshkosh. After completing the course he taught school for a number of years at Two Rivers. About seven years ago he bought his father's farm, and was united in marriage to Adele Broeckert (sic) of Eaton, this county, on May 12, 1914. His health began to fail about three years ago, although he was able to be up and around most of the time. The deceased leaves to mourn his death, his wife and little daughter, Alfrieda Mariella, six years old, his aged mother, Mrs. Carl Ninmer, one brother, Herman, one sister, Mrs. Fred Dedering and a large circle of distant relatives and friends. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon from the home with interment in the Ucker road cemetery. Rev. O. Saewert of the Bethlehem Reformed church officiated.
BERTHA NINMER Mrs. Julius Ninmer, 88, ___ resident of the county, died Tuesday afternoon at the farm home in Schleswig. Born Bertha Sievert in the town in 1858 she was married to Mr. Ninmer in 1876 and they located on the present homestead now operated by her son and daughter- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Ninmer, Mr. Ninmer died in 1935. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Herman Rabe?? of Charlestown and Mrs. George Brocker? of Eaton; three sons, William of New Holstein and Henry and George of Schleswig; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel, with interment in the Acker (sic) road cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Thursday noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 23, 1947 P. 2
CARL F. F. NINMER Called By Death. Carl F. F. Ninmer, one of the pioneers of the town of Schleswig, was called to his reward on Sunday afternoon. The deceased, who had been ill for some time, succumbed to heart failure. He was a native of Brandenburg, Germany, where he was born December 8, 1850. Mr. Ninmer came to America at the age of six years with his parents, and settled in Manitowoc county 45 years ago. He was married in 1877 to Marie Zorn, who survives him with one daughter, Mrs. Helen Dedering of Schleswig and one son, August, on the old homestead. Also two brothers, August and Julius, and four sisters, Mrs. August Luedke, Mrs. Aug. Sternbeck, and Mrs. Chr. Fischer of Kiel, and Miss Katie Ninmer of Chicago, and three granchildren survive him. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon, Rev. O. Saewert of Bethlehems church officiating. Interment will be in the cemetery on the Ucker road. Tri-County Record – February 23, 1922 ********* CALLED BY DEATH Carl F. F. Ninmer, one of the pioneers of the town of Schleswig was called to his reward on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19th. The deceased, who had been ill for some time, succumbed to heart failure. He was a native of Brandenburg, Germany, where he was born December 8, 1850. Mr. Ninmer came to America at the age of six years in 1857, with his parents who settled in Manitowoc County. He was married in 1877 to Marie Zahnow, who survives him with one daughter, Mrs. Fred Dedering of Schleswig and two sons, August on the homestead and Herman at home. Also two brothers, August and Julius, and four sisters, Mrs. August Luedke, Mrs. Aug. Sternbeck and Mrs. Chr. Fischer of Kiel, and Mrs. Kating of Chicago, and three grandchildren survive him. Mr. Ninmer sold his farm in the town of Schleswig seven years ago to his son, August and retired. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon, Rev. O. Saewert of Bethlehems church officiating. Interment was in the cemetery on Ucker Road. (The above is reprinted by request, owing to several errors which were contained in the obituary published in last week’s issue. – Editor) Tri-County Record – March 2, 1922
ELLA NINMER Mrs. Ella Ninmer, 82, Route 1, Kiel, died Monday morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she had been a patient the past ten days. The former Ella Wriedt, she was born December 4, 1897, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Radder Wriedt. She attended district school in the Town. On June 19, 1920, she and George Ninmer were married in Kiel. The couple lived on the Ninmer homestead farm in the Town of Schleswig, operating it until retiring in 1968. Mr. Ninmer died in 1975. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Alvina Ninmer, Mrs. Martha Strassmann and Mrs. Viola Ninmer, all of rural Kiel, and Mrs. Esther Mangum of Hickory, North Carolina. (rest missing) (No newspaper named, no date)
GEORGE NINMER George Ninmer, 86, of Route 1, Kiel, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer, died today at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. He was born Sept. 26, 1888 in the town of Schleswig, a son of the late Julius and Bertha Sievert Ninmer. He attended district school in the town of Schleswig. On June 19, 1920 he married Ella Wriedt in Kiel. The couple settled on the Ninmer homestead farm which they operated until retirement. They continued to make their home on the homestead. Survivors are his widow; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Brocker and Mrs. Martha Rabe, both of New Holstein. Four brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in Ucker Cemetery.
GUSTAVE NINMER Gust. Ninmer Found Dying at New Holstein Gustave Ninmer, aged 51, who was found near death in a ditch beside highway 57, early Saturday morning near the Edward Hass farm in the town of New Holstein, by George Duecker and Fred Sieling of here, was taken to Dr. Krohn’s office in New Holstein, where he died shortly afterwards. The deceased, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ninmer, residents of the town of Schleswig, was born on a farm in that township, on August 27, 1882, where he grew to manhood. As a youth Mr. Ninmer learned the blacksmith trade, which he followed his entire life. For many years he followed this trade in School Hill, a number of years he did blacksmith work for Manitowoc county, and since last October in New Holstein. He was married to Miss Josephine Wagner, of the town of Meeme, on November 28, 1909, and the couple resided in School Hill for many years. To this union two children were born, Earl and Arno, both of here. His wife passed away December 24, 1928. He entered into a second marriage in October, 1933, being united in marriage to Minnie Simon of Manitwoc, who passed away six weeks later. He is survived by his two sons, Earl and Arno of this city; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ninmer of the town of Schleswig; three brothers, William of New Holstein, and Henry and George of Schleswig; and two sisters, Mrs. Herman Rabe of Charlestown and Mrs. George Brocker of the town of Eaton. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock, at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel, with burial in the Ucker Road Cemetery in the town of Schleswig, beside his first wife. The Rev. E. L. Worthman was in charge of the services. Pallbearers were Edward and Henry Christel, Hugo Ruh, Herman Sievert, Andrew Zeiner and William Wollersheim. Three hymns were sung by Mrs. Athniel Raquet and Mrs. Harry Dawurske: “No Tears Up Yonder,” “He Knows the Way,” and ”Trust in Jesus.” Mrs. A. R. Griebenow accompanied at the piano. Relatives from New Holstein, Sheboygan, Eaton, Meggers, Kiel and Schleswig were present for the last rites. ******** (d. June 9, 1934/age 52/cremated)
HENRY WM. NINMER Henry W. Ninmer, 89, of Route 1, Kiel died Thursday afternoon at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Born June 8, 1878, in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of the late Julius and Bertha Sievert Ninmer. He married Amelia Lemke of Exland (Sawyer County) October 5, 1923. The couple resided at Exland for three years before moving to a farm in the Town of Schleswig. Survivors besides his wife, are two sisters, Mrs. Herman Rabe of New Holstein, and Mrs. Ida Brocker, Route 1, Kiel; and a brother George, Route 1, Kiel. No newpaper named, March 21, 1968 ******* (d. March 14, 1968/age 89)
JOSEPHINE NINMER Mrs. Gustave Ninmer passed away Monday, December 24 at the Plymouth hospital where she has been operated upon for appendicitis on Sunday. Mrs. Ninmer, nee Josephina Wagner, was born in town Meeme, December 26, 1888 where she spent all of her younger life. On November 26, 1909 she was united in marriage to Gustave Ninmer and the couple settled in St. Nazianz where they operated a farm for two years. From here the couple moved to Hawk Island where they lived for about seven years after which they moved to Exeland, Wisconsin, where they lived only a year. Except for a short time when they lived in Kiel, she spent the remainder of her life near School Hill. No newspaper named, 1928 ******* (cremated)
JULIUS NINMER Julius Ninmer, Schleswig Pioneer, Is Called To Rest Kiel—Julius Ninmer, aged 83, pioneer resident of the town of Schleswig, passed away at his home at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday after a long illness. Mr. Ninmer was born in Germany Nov. 14, 1852, and in 1856 came to this country with his parents who located in the town of Schleswig on a farm now owned by Harry Rabe. On Jan. 14, 1876, he was united in marriage to Bertha Sievert, also of the town of Schleswig and the couple have always resided on their present farm home. Seven children were born to the couple, two of whom preceded their father in death. Besides his wife, Mr. Ninmer is survived by three sons, William of the town of New Holstein, Henry of the town of Schleswig, and George on the homestead, two daughters, Mrs. George Brocker and Mrs. Herman Rabe of the town of Eaton; a brother, August of the town of Schleswig; three sisters, Mrs. Christian Fischer, Mrs. August Luedke and Mrs. Anna Sternbeck, all of Kiel, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home here. Burial will be made in the Fischer cemetery on the Ucker road. The body can be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday afternoon until the time of services. Sheboygan Press, April 24, 1935 ******* (Note: His marriage is listed under Nimmer as that is how it was spelled on the marriage index)
MARIA NINMER Mrs. Mary Ninmer, 84 Mrs. Mary Ninmer passed away on Sunday evening at 8:45 o’clock at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Dedering in Rockville. Mrs. Ninmer was born in the town of Schleswig on December 12, 1858, as Miss Mary Zahnow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gottfried and Mary Zahnow. She was married to Carl Ninmer on June 17, 1876, and following their marriage they resided on a farm in the town of Schleswig until February 19, 1922, when Mr. Ninmer passed away. For eight years Mrs. Ninmer resided with her son, Herman Ninmer here, and for some time now has lived with her daughter in Rockville. She is survived by two children, a son, Herman of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. Frederick (Helena) Dedering of Rockville. Also three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Fred Mueller. Funeral services will be conducted this Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o’clock at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate at the last rites and burial will be made in the Ucker Road cemetery in the town of Schleswig. ******** Mrs. Mary Ninmer, 84, died Sunday night at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Dedering of Rockville, town of Schleswig. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the Meiselwitz funeral home in Kiel and at two o'clock from the St. Peter Evan. and Reformed church. Burial will be in Ucker Road cemetery in Schleswig. Mrs. Ninmer, nee Mary Zahnow, was born in 1858 and in 1876 was married to Charles Ninmer of Schleswig. He died in 1922 since which time Mrs. Ninmer has been residing with her daughter, Mrs. Dedering and her son, Herman. Survivors are a son, Herman, of Kiel; daughter, Mrs. Dedering of Rockville; sister, Mrs. Fred Mueller of Kiel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 29, 1943 P.2
ALBERT PAUL Albert Paul Of Town Schleswig Dies Wednesday Kiel-Wis.-Albert Paul, aged 74, former resident of Schleswig township, passed away Wednesday afternoon at the home of his brother, Robert, at Curtiss, Wis., with whom he had made his home for the past three years. Deceased was born January 30, 1865, in Schleswig township, and is survived by two brothers, Robert of Curtiss and William of Crivitz, Wis., and one sister, Mrs. August Luelloff of Valders, Manitowoc county. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. next Monday at the Reformed church in Curtiss, after which the body will be brought to Kiel for burial in the Ucker road cemetery in Schleswig township. The Rev. August H. Hamann, pastor of the Reformed Bethlehem church, will officiate. Sheboygan Press, March 24, 1939 P. 2
BERTHA (RADES) PAUL (d. 1932) Mrs. Paul Dies At Her Home Near School Hill, Wis. Kiel - Mrs. William Paul, aged 50, died at her home near School Hill Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock after an illness of several months. The deceased, who was formerly Miss Bertha Rades, was a daughter of the late William and Margaret Rades and was born on a farm in the town of Schleswig on August 26, 1882. On July 3, 1900 she was married to William Paul and the couple located on a farm in the town of Schleswig near School Hill where Mrs. Paul passed away. The survivors are her husband, nine children: Mrs. Roy Boldt, Valders; Mrs. Walter Dayne, Centerville; Mrs. Walter Meyer, Coleman; Erwin at home; Harry of Fond du Lac; Mrs. Herbert Lenz of Newton; and Miss Erla, Miss Verna and William at home; 12 grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Michael Grasser of Marinette and Mrs. Carl Koeser of School Hill, and one brother, William Rades of Steinthal, near Kiel. Two children died in infancy. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the family residence with burial at the Ucker Road cemetery in the family lot. The Rev. August H. Hammann, pastor of the Bethlehem Reformed church in the town of Schleswig, will officiate. The Sheboygan Press, November 18, 1932 - P. 2 ******* (d. Nov. 17, 1932/age 50)
BERTHA PAUL (d. 1966) Services Held Monday For Mrs. Bertha Paul Mrs. Bertha Paul, 82,of Kiel died Friday noon at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Sheboygan, where she had resided since December of 1963. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Town of Schleswig with the Rev. Carl Fried officiating. Burial was in the Ucker Road cemetery. She was born November 5, 1883 in the Town of Stockbridge, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Birkholz. She attended the town school and was confimed at Peace United Church of Christ, Potter. She was married November 25, 1902 to Louis Paul of the Town of Schleswig at Potter. The couple lived in the Town of Schleswig for several years before moving to a farm in the Town of Eaton, which they operated for 14 years prior to Mr. Paul's death in December of 1949. In May of 1951 Mrs. Paul moved to Kiel. She was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Anton Lax, Kiel, and Mrs. Helmuth Gierke, Route 1, Kiel; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lena Schluchter, Stockbridge; and two brothers, Robert of Chilton and Fred Birkholz of Rainier, Oregon. Unknown Paper April 28, 1966 handwritten on the obituary
CHRISTIAN PAUL (d. 1904) Christian Paul birth: 30 January 1819 Germany death: 24 November 1904 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1904 Schleswig spouse: Anna Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ELMA E.W. PAUL Last week the 13 month old daughter of Wm Paul, who lives on Ucker Road in Town Schleswig died of pneumonia. The small casket was buried at the Ucker Cemetery with Pastor Witte from Louis Corners officiating. No newspaper cited, 1913
ERNA BERTHA PAUL Erna B. Paul, age 87, former village of Cleveland resident, went home to her Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home in Sheboygan, where she has resided since Jan. 28, 1997. She was born on July 28, 1916, in the Town of Liberty, the daughter of the late William and Johanna Schneil Ott. On Nov. 28, 1945, Erna was united in marriage to Erwin A. Paul. Together they built their house in 1949 in the village of Cleveland. Mr. Paul passed away Jan. 15, 1975. Erna was a faithful member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church in Cleveland. She was a charter member of the church Ladies Aid Society. She loved her family and spent many loving hours baking cookies and playing Kings Corners with her granddaughters. She was an avid gardener and liked crocheting. Erna enjoyed visiting with her friends and family and going to the Senior Center in Cleveland. Erna is survived by her daughter: Marilyn (Joseph) Kittelson, Sheboygan; three granddaughters: Tanya Kittelson and Kimberley (Andrew) Zeman, both of Sheboygan; and Paula (Brian) Lindsay, Cleveland. Also surviving one brother: Clarence Ott, Valders; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law: William (Jean) Paul, Madison; and other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband and parents. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004 at noon at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Aaron Schoenike will officiate and burial will be at the Ucker Cemetery in the Town of Liberty. Friends may call at the church on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. A memorial fund is being established in Erna Paul?s name. The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels of Cleveland are assisting the family with these arrangements. The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and staff at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home for taking extra special care of Erna for the past seven years. Herald Times Reporter, February 2004 ******* (28 Jul 1916/18 Feb 2004/SSDI)
ERWIN A. PAUL Erwin A. Paul, 71, of 1538 W. Washington Ave., Cleveland, died Wednesday evening at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, where he ahd been a patient the past three weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery. Mr. Paul was born Dec. 31, 1903, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late William and Bertha Rades Paul. He attended Woodlawn School in the district. He married Erna Ott Nov. 28, 1945, in the Town of Liberty. He was a carpenter by trade and had worked for Frank Buschmann and Kenneth Schnell, retiring six years ago. He was a member of Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church and former trustee of the church. He was a Manitowoc County deputy sheriff for 25 years. Survivors include his wife, a daughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Harry, of Fond du Lac and William, of Madison; and four sisters, Mrs. Meta Boldt, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, Mrs. Ida Dehne, of Newton, Mrs. Herbert Lenz, of rural Newton and Mrs. Bruno Dahlman, of Sheboygan. Four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, January 16, 1975 P.3
JOHANNA C. PAUL (d. 1898) Johanna C.W. Drehhorn Paul birth: 21 July 1830 Prussia, Germany death: 23 August 1898 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Schleswig, Wis. residence: 1898 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co. father: Drehhorn mother: Maria spouse: Christian Paul Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
LOUIS WM. PAUL Louis W. Paul, 75, died suddenly late Friday at his farm home in the town of Eaton. Born on his parents’ farm in the town of Schleswig in 1874, the deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Paul. In 1902 he married the former Bertha Birkholtz, following which the couple lived in Potter for two years and then moved to an Eaton farm which they operated for 24 years. Surviving are the wife; two daughters, Mrs. Anton Lax of Kiel and Mrs. Alma Popp of Chilton; two brothers, Levi of Lena and William of School Hill; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Three sisters preceded him in death. No newspaper named, December 2, 1949
WILLIAM O. PAUL An 84-year-old former Town of Meeme farmer with 78 living descendants died Sunday afternoon. He is William O. Paul who is survived by eight children, 22 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. He died at the home of a daughter and son-in-law at Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Boldt, where he had been living for the past three weeks. Born Dec. 4, 1872, in the Town of Schleswig, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Paul, he received his education at Ucker Road School. On July 3, 1900, he married the former Bertha Rades of the Town of Schleswig. He farmed in the Town of Meeme until 1944 and since then has made his home with his children. His wife died Nov. 17, 1932. The surviving children include five daughters, Mrs. Roy (Meta) Boldt and Mrs. Walter (Ida) Dehne, both of Newton, Mrs. Herbert (Nora) Lenz of St. Nazianz, Miss Erla Paul of Sheboygan, Mrs. Bruno (Verna) Dahlman of Kewaskum, and three sons, Erwin of Cleveland, Harry of Fond du Lac, and William Jr. of New Holstein. Two children died in infancy and a third child, Mrs. William (Emma) Meyers of Coleman, died in 1951. He was also preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. He was a member of the Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church in Newton where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Emil Buehrer will officiate and burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Wednesday until 9:30 a.m. Thursday and then at the church from 11 a.m. The Sheboygan Press, Monday, January 28, 1957 - P. 10 ******** William O. Paul, 84, who lived a mile west of Newton on Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Roy Boldt, where he had been staying the past three weeks. He had been in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Salem Evangelical and Reformed church, Newton, the Rev. Emil Buehrer officiating. Burial will be in the Ucker Road cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Mr. Paul as born Dec. 4, 1872, in the Town of Schleswig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Paul. He received his education at the Ucker Road school and on July 2, 1900, married the former Bertha Rades of the Town of Schleswig. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Meeme. His wife died in 1932. In 1944 he gave up farming and since made his home with his children. He was a member of the Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church at Newton. He was the last surviving member of a family of nine. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Roy Boldt and Mrs. Walter Dehne of Newton, Mrs. Herbert Lenz of St. Nazians, Mrs. Bruno Dahlman of Kewauskum and Miss Erla Paul of Sheboygn; three sons, Edwin of Cleveland, Harry of Fond du Lac and William Jr., of New Holstein; 22 grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, two children who died in infancy, four brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Wednesday until 9:30 a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to the church where it will lie in state from 11 a.m. to the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 28, 1957 P.15 ****** (d. Jan. 27, 1957/age 84)
GEORGE A. POMRANKE George A. Pomranke, 77, of W3042 County Hwy, F., Chilton, died on Wednesday, March 3, 1993 at the Calumet Medical Center following an apparent heart attack. He was born on July 23, 1915 in Calumet County, a son of the late Arthur and Helen (Timm) Pomranke. He was a graduate of Chilton High School. He had farmed in the Chilton area for many years, was a mail carrier for 29 years, and later was a self-employed mason contractor, and did logging and sold fire wood in the Chilton area. He is survived by a special friend, Selma Weber, Chilton; a sister, Anna Marie Wilson, of California. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., on Saturday, March 6, at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Chilton, with the Rev. Barbara Horner-Ibler officiating. Burial will be in the Ucker Cemetery in the Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the Weiting Funeral Home in Chilton from 4 to 9 p.m., on Friday, (TODAY) and at the church, on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Sheboygan Press, March 5, 1993 P. 2 ********* (23 Jul 1915/03 Mar 1993/SSDI)
VICTOR POMRANKE Victor R. Pomranke, 86, former Town of Schleswig resident, died Monday evening January 16, 1989, at Manitowoc Health Care Center, where he resided for the past five years. Funeral services will be at Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. Rev. John Horner-Ibler will officiate with burial in the Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Mr. Pomranke was born August 19, 1902, at Stockbridge, Wisconsin, son of the late William and Ida Kletzien Pomranke. He attended grade school in the town of Schleswig and farmed in the town of Schleswig all his life, until his retirement. Mr. Pomranke worked for approximately nine years with Koeppen Fur Farm. (No newspaper or date cited) ********** Victor R. Pomranke, 86, former Town of Schleswig, resident, died Monday evening, January 16, 1989 at Manitowoc Health Care Center, where he resided for the past five years. Funeral services will be 7 pm Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Rev. John Horner-Ibler will officiate with burial at Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Mr. Pomranke was born August 19, 1902 at Stockbridge, Wisconsin, son of the late William and Ida Kletzien Pomranke. He attended grade school in the Town of Schleswig and farmed in the Town of Schleswig all his life, until his retirement. Mr. Pomranke worked for approximately nine years with Koeppen Fur Farm. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 6 pm Wednesday and until the hour of service at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Jan. 17, 1989 page 8
HELENA REICHERT Mrs. William Reichert, 92, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Mrs. Reichert, nee Helena Schulz, was born Sept. 23, 1876, in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schulz. She was married to William Reichert April 5, 1898, in the Town of Schleswig, and the couple lived at Elkhart Lake and Kiel and after her husband died in 1938 she moved to Manitowoc. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Hilda Rieck, of Manitowoc, two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until Wednesday noon and then at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 14, 1969 P. 9 ******* (b. 23 Sept. 1876/d. Apr. 1969/SSDI) (d. April 12, 1969/age 92)
WILLIAM REICHERT William Reichert of Kiel Dies After a Lengthy Illness Kiel, Wis. – (Special) – William Reichert, 67, well known Kiel resident, passed away Wednesday night at the family residence, 717 North Seventh street, Kiel, after an illness of more than a year. Deceased was born June 22, 1871, in town of Schleswig, the son of Jacob and Katherine Reichert. He attended the district school at Rockville and was married on February 5, 1898, to Miss Helena Schultz of town of Schleswig. After their marriage the couple resided at Elkhart Lake for about two years, moved to Kiel for two years and then lived on a farm in town of New Holstein for several years before moving back to Kiel where they lived since. He was employed at the Kiel Woodenware company for several years and for the past 29 years had been employed at the Stoelting Brothers company at Kiel. Survivors are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Hilda Rick; two grandchildren, Ralph and Kathleen Rick; one brother, Jacob Rick of Kiel; one sister, Mrs. John Balz of Kiel. Three brothers, Philip, Theodore and Adam, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel and at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran church, Kiel. Burial will be made in the Ucker Road cemetery, town of Schleswig. Rev. Harold O. Grunwald will officiate. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday afternoon until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, August 18, 1938 – P. 2
HERBERT REICHWALDT Herbert A. Reichwaldt, 83, of 410 East Main St., Plymouth, died Wednesday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient five days. He was born June 17, 1889, in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reichwaldt. On Sept. 10, 1914, he married Vida Hungsberg in Schleswig. The couple lived and farmed in Schleswig for 29 years before moving to Plymouth. He was employed at Borden Foods Co. in Plymouth for a short time and at Capelle's Appliances, Plymouth, the past 27 years. Mr. Reichwaldt was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Schleswig. Survivors are his wife; a brother, Erwin and a sister Mrs. Paul Schreiber, both of Schleswig. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth. The Rev. Donald King, pastor of Bethlehem UCC will officiate, with burial in Ucker Road Cemetery, Schleswig. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday until time of services. Sheboygan Press, Feb. 3, 1972 P. 2 ******** (d. Feb. 2, 1972/age 82) (17 Jun 1889/Feb 1972/SSDI)
VIDA S. REICHWALDT Vida S. Reichwaldt, 99, formerly of 55 East Chicago St., Kiel, died Friday evening, Dec. 3, 1993, at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where she had been a resident for the past three years. She is the former Vida Hungsberg born July 17, 1894, in Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Rudolph and Rebecca Oehl of Hungsberg. She attended school in the Town of Schleswig. On Sept. 10, 1914, she married Herbert Reichwaldt at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig. She and her husband farmed in the Town of Schleswig for 29 years. Herbert died Feb. 2, 1972. She was a life-long member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Melitta Hungsberg of Milwaukee. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, and one daughter, Eunice. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, (TODAY) at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Melinda Feller, pastor of Bethlehem United Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in the Uecker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel from 3 p.m., Monday, (TODAY), until the time of services. A memorial has been established for Bethlehem United Church of Christ. Sheboygan Press, December 6, 1993 P. 2 ******** (d. Dec. 3, 1993/age 99) (17 Jul 1894/03 Dec 1993/SSDI)
WILHELMINA RETLICH MRS. RETLICH, 65, DIES AT FARM HOME Mrs. Wilhelmina Retlich, 65, died Wednesday night at the farm home in the town of Schleswig, five miles northeast of Kiel. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the home with interment in the Ucker road cemetery. The deceased was a daughter of the late Michael and Wilhelmina Axel and was born in 1866 in Schleswig. In 1887 she was married to Ernest Retlich and the couple located on the Retlich homestead where they resided until the time of her death. Six children were born to this union of whom two died in their youth. Survivors are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Hugo Lulloff of Collins, Mrs. George Lulloff of Sheboygan and Mrs. Arthur Ruh of Steinthal and a son Walter on the homestead. There are also 19 grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Engel of Chicago and Mrs. Amelia Steffen of San Francisco, Calif., and two brothers, William Axel of New Holstein and Fred Axel of Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 24, 1932 P. 2
WILLIAM RETLICH Schleswig Farmer Breaks neck by a fall in barn William Redlich(sic), a farmer residing in the town of Schleswig, a few miles northeast of Kiel, was fatally injured on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Redlich was unloading hay in his barn when the accident which resulted in his death occurred. He was standing on a beam, and in pulling on the swings to hoist the hay, he lost his balance and fell to the floor of the barn, twenty feet below. He landed on the back of his neck and lay inert on the floor while medical aid was summoned. After an examination by a physician, who found that two of the bones in the neck were broken. Mr. Redlich was taken to the Plymouth hospital, where he died Monday morning. He was conscious and able to talk until shortly before he passed away. Mr. Redlich was born in the town of Schleswig, October 28, 1889, where he grew to manhood. He was married November 24, 1921, to Emma Fischer and the couple located on the farm where they have since resided. The survivors are his widow, a daughter nearly two years old, his parents, one brother, Walter, and three sisters, Mrs. Art. Ruh, Mrs. Hugo Luelloff, and Mrs. Geo. Luelloff. The funeral will be held today, Thursday, at 2 p.m. from the late home, Rev. W. Kuether of Louis Corners officiating. Interment in the Ucker road cemetery.
HILDA C. RICK Mrs. Hilda K. Rick, 85, formerly of 2013 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 11, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Mrs. Rick, was born Jan. 4, 1899, at Elkhart Lake, Wis., daughter of the late William and Helena Schulz Reichert. She grew up and was educated at Keil. Mrs. Rick moved to Manitowoc in 1939. She was married to Erich H. Rick, May 4, 1928, at Kiel. She was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Germania Society. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph W. and Donna M. Rick of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen M. and James J. Hein of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren, William Rick, U.S.A.F. of Iceland, Mrs. Nancy Becker of Manitowoc, Russell Rick of Waupaca, Andrew Rick at home, Mitchell, Dennis, Amy and John Hein all at home and two great grandchildren, Eric Rick and Tory Becker, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and on Saturday at the church from noon until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, December 13, 1984 P. 3 ******* (b. 4 Jan. 1899/d. Dec. 1984/SSDI)
RALPH W. RICK Ralph W. Rick, 63, of 200 S. Alverno Rd., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, September 20, 1992, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Revs. Bruce Bitter and Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate with burial at Ucker Cemetery, township of Schleswig, Manitowoc County. He was born May 17, 1929, at Kiel, Wis., son of the late Erich and Hilda Reichert Rick. He grew up and was educated at Manitowoc, Wis., graduating from Lincoln High School in 1947. He served in the United States Army in the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953. He was a Journeyman Electrician working for I.B.E.W. Local No. 158 of Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1956 until the present time. He married Donna M. Schuerer, April 14, 1956, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He is a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and also a member of Electricians Union Local No. 158 of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Survivors include his wife, Donna; four sons and three daughters-in-law, William and Tabita Rick of Riverside, Calif., David and Shawn Rick of Onekama, Mich., Russell L. and Mary Rick of Manitowoc and Andrew C. Rick of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy E. and Tim F. Becker of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren, Diana, Eric, Jessica, Matthew and Amanda Rick, Tory, Troy, Tiffany and Brandon Becker; two sisters, Kathleen and James Hein of Manitowoc, Ann Lynn Rick of Sheboygan, Wis.; step-mother, Lucille Rick of Sheboygan, Wis.; a sister-in-law, Delores Panosh of Wausau, Wis.; nieces, nephews; other relatives and close friends also survive. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Tuesday and Wednesday at church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, September 22, 1992 P. A2
SANDRA RIESTERER Sandra M. Riesterer, 65, of 13532 Point Creek Road, Newton died Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at her home. She is the former Sandra Lange born in Milwaukee on February 6, 1938, daughter of the late Arthur and Lucille Fischer Lange. Sandra was a Kiel High School graduate. She married Alois Riesterer at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill on October 5, 1957. The couple armed in the town of Meeme retiring in 1995. Sandra worked at Stell’s Piggly Wiggly, New Holstein after retirement. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic church, School Hill and its Christian Women’s Society. Sandra loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, baking, gardening and canning. Survivors include her husband, Alois, five children, Pamela (Tom) Reindl, Reedsville, Brian (Shari) Riesterer, Reedsville, Trudel (Peter) Moehring, Elkhart Lake, Lonna (Al) Lange, Kiel, Jason (Jenny) Riesterer, Valders and 10 grandchildren. She is further survived by two aunts, Dorothy Deehr of Green Bay, Mabel Gumowski, Milwaukee, one uncle, Alfred “Jerry” Lange, Milwaukee, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Lee Charles Riesterer and one daughter, Tina Lou Riesterer. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill on Friday, March 21, 2003 with the pastor Rev. Gregory Coulthard officiating. Burial took place in Ucker Cemetery. No newspaper named
CHRISTIAN F. SCHMIDT From Der Nord Westen, 25 Nov. 1909: Death from heart disease on Tuesday last week of Christian Schmidt at the residence of his grandson, August Luebke, who lives north of Kiel. The funeral was held Saturday.
OSCAR SCHMIDTKE Oscar Schmidtke, 75, of Kasson, Minn., died Tuesday at St. Mary Hospital, Rochester, Minn. He was born July 22, 1906, in the Town of Eaton (Manitowoc County), a son of the late Rudolph and Wilhelmina Stann Schmidtke. Mr. Schmidtke, also known as “Red,” was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He was employed as a hired farm worker on the Floyd Brill farm, near Pipe, from 1959 to 1964. He later worked in the Greenbush area, and for the past 13 years, she worked in Kasson. There are no immediate survivors. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Monday until the time of services. Burial will be in Uecker Road Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Sheboygan Press, December 30, 1981 P. 4
RUDOLPH SCHMIDTKE Rudolph Schmiedtke(sic), 83, of 1024 Fremont St., Kiel, died Wednesday morning at the Park Lawn Nursing Home, Sheboygan where he had been a resident a month. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg will officiate and burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery. He was born in Germany March 5, 1876, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Schmiedtke. He came to America when he was eight years old. On March 2, 1902, he married the former Wilhelmina Spann of Schleswig. They farmed in the township and later moved to Kiel where they lived for the past 30 years. He was employed by the City of Kiel until his retirement 10 years ago. His wife died in August, 1939. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Erwin Weiskopf of Sheboygan; and a son, Oscar of Calumentville. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Friends may call at the fuenral home until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 25, 1959 P. 24
WILHELMINA SCHMIDTKE Mrs. Rudolph Schmidtke, 72, a resident of Kiel the past 14 years died Friday night at the home in that city following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Meiselwitz funeral home in Kiel with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be in the Uecker road cemetery. Mrs. Schmidtke, nee Wilhelmina Spann, was born in 1867 in the town of Schleswig. She was married to Mr. Schmidtke in 1901. Survivors are the widower; two daughters, Helen of Sheboygan and Hedwig of Kiel; a son, Oscar, at Kiel; and a brother, August, of Plymouth. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 19, 1939 p.4 ******* (d. Aug. 18, 1939/age 72)
FREDERICH O. SCHNELL Frederich O. Schnell, 87, of 1502 Fish and Game Road, Kiel, died Thursday evening, November 25, 1993 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. He was born February 22, 1906 in the Town of Schleswig to the late Otto and Ida Voss Schnell. On August 5, 1939, he married Hilda Garbe in the Town of Wilson. His wife, Hilda, preceded him in death on December 30, 1972. He farmed in the Town of Schleswig. He was a member of Bethlehem UCC, Town of Schleswig. Survivors include one son, Jerome Schnell, Kiel; two daughters, Mrs. Arlynn (Cyril) Klapperich and Marilyn Loehr, both of rural Mt. Calvary; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and two sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by one sister, one son-in-law and one brother-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 30, 1993 at Bethlehem UCC, Town of Schleswig, with the Rev. Melinda Feller officiating. Burial will be in the Ucker Cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-9 p.m., on Monday, November 29, and at the church, on Tuesday, from 9 a.m. until the time of services. A memorial has been established for Bethlehem UCC. Sheboygan Press, November 27, 1993 P. 2 ******** (22 Feb 1906/25 Nov 1993/SSDI)
HILDA SCHNELL Mrs. Fred O. Schnell, 59, of route 1, Kiel, died Saturday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 5, 1913, in the Town of Wilson, daughter of the late James and Emma Mills Garbe. She attended district schools. On August 5, 1939, she was married to Mr. Schnell of the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc county, in the Town of Wilson. They farmed in Schleswig. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by a brother. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, with the Reverend Donald B. King, pastor of Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig, officiating. Burial was in Ucker Road Cemetery.
IDA SCHNELL Mrs. Ida Schnell of Kiel is Buried After Last Rites Plymouth – Mrs. Ida Schnell of Kiel, route 3, passed away at her home Tuesday after a lingering illness. The deceased was 48 years old. Mrs. Schnell was born in Town Schleswig, Manitowoc county, October 18, 1882, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Voss. She was married to Otto Schnell, who survives with two children, Fred at home and Eldora, now Mrs. Matzinck. Mrs. Schnell also leaves six sisters: Mrs. Emma Schnell, Mrs. Lizzie Karstead, Mrs. Helen Henning, Mrs. Minnie Ninner, Mrs. Amelia Lullof and Mrs. Anna Bratz. The funeral took place from the Schnell home, Kiel, route 1, at 1 p.m. today. The Sheboygan Press – Friday, February 7, 1930 – P. 4 ******** (d. Feb. 4, 1930/age 48)
OTTO SCHNELL Otto Schnell, aged 54, passed away at his farm home in the town of Schleswig on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock while resting in his chair, the cause of his death being a sudden heart attack. Although the deceased was in failing health for the past several months, his death was not expected so suddenly. The deceased, who was the son of Frederick and Flora Schnell was born on a farm in the town of Eaton on April 19, 1883. He was married to Miss Ida Voss of the town of Schleswig on December 2, 1903 and the couple located on their present farm home. Two children were born to the couple, a son Frederick at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Eldora) Matznick of the town of Schleswig; two grandchildren, two brothers, William of Schleswig and and Adolph of Plymouth, and two sisters, Mrs. Edna Wetzel of Plymouth, and Mrs. Mollie Karstaedt of the town of Rhine also survive. His wife passed away on February 4, 1930. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home here at 1:30 o'clock, and at 2 o'clock services were held in the Bethlehem Reformed church in the town of Schleswig. The Rev. August H. Hammann officiated, and burial was made in the Ucker Road cemetery, in the town of Eaton. ******** (d. May 29, 1936/age 56)
WILHELMINE SCHNELL Mrs. Wilhelmine Schnell, died Saturday at the advanced age of 104 years, 9 months, 11 days in the home of Wilhelm Schnell in Steinthal, Town of Eaton. She was born in 1793 in Westphalia and came to America in 1857 since which time she has lived in Eaton. Until shortly before her death she was able to take short walks and to read large type without glasses. She was until her death in full possession of her mental vigor. Der Nord Westen, June 16, 1898 ******** Wilhelmine Fohte Schnell birth: 13 September 1793 Eisbergen, Prussia, Europe death: 11 June 1898 Eaton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wis. residence: 1898 Eaton, Manitowoc Co., Wis. spouse: Friedrick Schnell Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
CHRISTIAN F. SCHULTZ DIED: One of the oldest residents of the town of Schleswig, the second settler in that town, was summoned from earth Sunday morning, Feb. 18, when Christian Schulz (sic), aged nearly 88 years, and a continuous resident of the town mentioned for a half a century, breathed his last at his residence in section eleven of the town named. About ten weeks before his death, the decedent was stricken with apoplexy, from which attack, however, he rallied and it was thought that he would recover, but an affection of the lungs supervened and this was the immediate cause of his demise. An aged wife, one daughter and one stepson survive. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 20, Rev. Dahn officiating. Mr. Schulz's death will be regretted by residents of the neighborhood, he having been a familiar character in the district for so many years, and a kind, genial soul. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 1, 1906 pg. 1
FRIEDERIKE REGINA SCHULZ CALLED BY DEATH. Death suddenly claimed Mrs. Friederike Regina Schulz on Monday morning at 6:30, heart failure being the cause of her demise after about one year’s illness. The deceased, nee Paul, who was making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Reichert in this city, was born in Bandelow, near Prenzlau, Pommerania, Germany, April 2nd 1839, and came to America in 1856 with her parents, who settled in the town of Schleswig. In 1860 she was married to Otto Schulz and the couple made their home on a farm in the town of Schleswig. Her husband died in 1875. She is survived by six children: two sons, Herman in Milwaukee and William in Kiel, and four daughters, Mrs. Friederike Sievert, Mrs. Emilie Spettel, Mrs. Louise Steinberg and Mrs. Wm. Reichert, all of Kiel. Also 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon at 1:30, from the Reichert home, with interment in the cemetery on the Ucker road, after services in the Louis Corners church, conducted by Rev. W. Kuether. - Oct. 1921
OTTO F. SCHULZ IN PROBATE-Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the estate of Otto Schulz deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Friedericke Schulz of the town of Schleswig in said county, representing among other things, that Otto Schulz late of Manitowoc County on the 13th day of May, A.D., 1875, at the town of Schleswig in said County died intestate, leaving goods, chattels, and estate within this State and that the said petitioner is widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Gottfried Paul granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 14th day of June, A.D., 1875, at 10 o'clock, A.M., at my office in said county. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. T.G. Olmsted, County Judge. Dated, Manitowoc, Wis., the 24th day of May, A.D. 1875. Manitowoc Pilot, June 3, 1875 P. 2
ALMA SIEVERT Mrs. Alma Sievert, 74, Town of Schleswig, widow of Edmund, died at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, Saturday, after a lengthy illness. The former Alma Brocker, she was born July 20, 1897 in the Town of Eaton, the daughter of the late Paul and Lena Kurtz Brocker. She attended district schools. On November 6, 1923, she was married to Mr. Sievert of the Town of Schleswig. The couple lived on the Sievert Homestead farm in Schleswig after marriage. He died in April, 1935. Survivors are two sisters, Miss Bertha Brocker and Mrs. William Koepp, both of Route 4, Chilton. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral home. The Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ officiated. Burial was in Ucker Road Cemetery, Town of Schleswig.
EDGAR F. SIEVERT Edgar Sievert passed away at his home on Seventh Street on Friday afternoon, after a lingering illness, at the age of 32 years, 5 months and 4 days. A cancerous growth on his face, with which he had been afflicted for some time, was the cause of death. The deceased, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Sievert, was born in the town of Schleswig, November 21, 1886, where he grew to manhood. On Dec. 10, 1907, he was united in marriage to Emma Rades, daughter of F. W. Rades, who passed away a few weeks ago. The couple lived on the Sievert farm for seven years, coming to Kiel in 1904, where Mr. Sievert was employed at Laun's lumber yard. Two years ago he became ill with a cancerous growth on his face, and although medical treatment was promptly sought his condition grew gradually worse, the malady finally causing death. Besides his wife he leaves his parents and two brothers. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, with interment in the Ucker Road cemetery, Rev. Wm. Rech officiating. Tri-County Record - July 3, 1919 ********* From Manitowoc county death records: Edgar F. W. Sievert (v.16 p.576) Married Nov. 21, 1886-June 27, 1919 Son of Ludwig Sievert and Fredericka Schultz Laborer -born in Wisconsin Died from "sareonia of antrum, face and neck, 1 year 6 months" Buried at Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
EDMUND SIEVERT Edmund Sievert of Town Schleswig Called To Rest Edmund H. Sievert, aged 36, passed away at his home in the town of Schleswig Sunday morning at 3 o'clock, after having been ill for the past eight years, and confined to his bed most of that time. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Sievert, and was born in the town of Schleswig, July 19, 1898. On November 6, 1923, he was married to Miss Alma Brocker of the town of Eaton, and the couple located on the old Sievert homestead in the town of Schleswig, where they have resided up to the present time. Survivors are his wife, his aged mother, and one brother, George, also at home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence in the town of Schleswig, and burial will take place in the Fischer cemetery on the Ucker road. Emil Meinardus of this city will be in charge of the funeral services. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, April 15, 1935 - P. 4 ******** From Manitowoc county death records: Edmund Sievert (v.29 p.358) Husband of Alma Brocker July 19, 1898-April 14, 1935 Son of Gustave Sievert and Mary Schmidt (both born Town of Schleswig) Born Town of Schleswig -farmer Died from "sclerosis of coed, 1920 -paralysis of respiration, April 13, 1935" Buried at Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
EMMA M. SIEVERT 1st husband NEUMANN 2nd husband Mrs. George Neumann Dies After Operation Following a goiter operation at a Sheboygan hospital Friday, Mrs. Emma Neumann, nee Rades, died Saturday, at the age of 37 years and ten months. The deceased was born September 22, 1889, in the town of Schleswig. At the age of twelve, when her mother died, she began to keep house for her father, fulfilling her duties faithfully until 1907, when she married Edgar Sievert. The couple lived on the Ludwig Sievert farm in Schleswig, and later moved to Kiel, where they lived with Mr. Sievert’s parents. Her husband died June 27, 1919. Her father had passed away four weeks previous to her husband’s death. For 18 months, she was employed as a clerk in the Kiel Mercantile store, resigning in December, 1924, when she took a several months’ trip to California. She returned in February, 1925, and in April of that year was married to George W. Neumann, town of Rhine. She is survived, besides her husband, by one brother, William Rades, Eaton; three sisters, Mrs. Mich. Grasser, Marinette; Mrs. William Paul of near School Hill, and Mrs. Carl Koeser, near Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Sievert, parents of her first husband; an uncle, Frank Rades, near School Hill, and an aunt, Mrs. Henry Peters, of Black Creek. She is mourned for by numerous relatives and friends. Among her many friends, Mrs. Neumann was highly thought of for her happy disposition, and her readiness in helping others. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Rhine Zoar Reformed church, with burial in the Ucker Road cemetery. (She is buried with 1st husband Edgar Sievert)
FERDINAND SIEVERT Ferdinand Ludwig Sievert birth: 26 May 1831 Blankenburg, Germany death: 7 November 1900 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Schleswig residence: 1900 Schleswig father: John Gottfried Sievert mother: Christina Dorothea spouse: Wilhelmine Henriette Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
FRIEDERIKE SIEVERT MRS. F. SIEVERT DIES ON MONDAY AFTER ILLNESS Mrs. Fredericka Sievert, aged 85, passed away late Monday afternoon at her home at 1020-7th st., after a long illness, and a light stroke suffered only recently. Until 10:30 o’clock Thursday morning the body could be veiwed at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and from 11 to 2 o’clock Thursday at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, at which time funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. L. Worthman. Burial took place in the Ucker Road cemetery. During the services a double quartette rendered the following selections: “Safe in the Arms of Jesus,” “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” and “0 Where Is the Haven of Rest?” The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig Feb. 27, 1861, the daughter of Otto and Fredericka Paul Schulz. She was married to Ludwig Sievert on Dec. 21, 1883, and they farmed in the town of Schleswig until 32 years ago when they moved to the present home. Her husband died Sept. 18, 1932, and two sons, William and Edgar, passed away on Nov. 11, 1932, and June 27, 1919, respectively. Survivors are a son, Herman, with whom she made her home; 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Mrs. Henry Spettel and Mrs. Herman Steinberg of this city, and Mrs. Helena Reichert of Manitowoc. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Herman and William Schulz. ********* From Manitowoc county death records: Friedricka Sievert nee Schultz (v.39 p.430) Widow of Ludwig Sievert Feb. 27, 1861-June 24, 1946 Daughter of Otto Schultz and Friedericka Paul (both born Germany) Born Town of Schleswig Died from "apoplexy" Buried at Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
GEORGE G. SIEVERT From Manitowoc county death records: George Sievert (v.43 p.27) Single Jan. 6, 1885-Nov. 19, 1949 Son of Gustave Sievert and Mary Schmidt Born Wisconsin -farmer Died from "coronary sclerosis -myocarditis" Buried at Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
GUSTAV SIEVERT Gustave Sievers (sic), an old and respected pioneer of the town of Schleswig, passed away last Wednesday after a lingering illness of some months. He was born in that town on July 26, 1855. The deceased is survived by his wife and two children and a sister, Mrs. Julius Ninmer. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon. Mr. Wm. H. Luehr of Manitowoc officiated. New Holstein Reporter, August 27, 1920 ******** Meggers: Gustave Sievert, an old pioneer resident of the Town of Schleswig, passed away Wednesday, August 18 at 6 o'clock in the afternoon with a nervous disorder and rheumatism. The end came as a relief after many months patient suffering. Decedent was born in the Town of Schleswig, July 26, 1855 on the farm now owned and operated by Edwin Ninmer. Ten years later his father disposed of the property and bought the present farm of 80 acres. It was a wilderness at that time but Mr. Sievert helped his parents transform it into a good farm. In January, 1884, he was united in marriage to Marie Schmidt, taking over the farm of his father in the same year and with the assistance of his wife, brought the place up to its present excellent condition, it being one of the best farms in this town. Through many years of hard labor and the practice of thrift and economy, they were able to accumulate quite a fortune. Two sons were born to the couple, namely George and Edmund, both at home. The deceased was an honest and upright man, a good neighbor and kind husband and father. He reached the age of 65 years and 23 days. Besides his wife and two sons, he is survived by one sister, Mrs.Julius Ninmer. His untimely death is also deplored by a host of friends, by whom he will be sadly missed. The funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at the residence. Interment was in the Fischer Cemetery, Mr. W.H. Luehr of Manitowoc officiating. Our sympathies are extended to the bereaved family. Kiel Tri County Record, Aug. 21, 1920 page 4 ******** From Manitowoc county death records: Gustave Sievert (v.18 p.96) Married July 25, 1855-Aug. 18, 1920 The space for parents is left blank Farmer Died from "abdominal tumor -please locate tumor - located in epigastrimus -acute diarrhea" No place of burial is mentioned on record
HENRIETTE SIEVERT SCHLESWIG WOMAN ENDS HER OWN LIFE Mrs. Mary Sievers(sic) is Found Hanging in Her Room at Home Believed to have been temporarily deranged in mind, Mrs. Mary Sievers, an aged resident of Schleswig committed suicide at the home of her son with whom she resided Thursday afternoon, the dead body of the aged woman being found in her room when the family summoned her for the evening meal. Mrs. Sievers was 75 years of age and a widow and for years has been cared for at the home of her son. Mrs. Sievers ended her life by hanging, using a piece of binder twine which she had secreted in her room evidently for the very purpose used. Mrs. Sievers' advanced age lends color to the theory that her mind had become unbalanced and the authorities did not deem it necessary to conduct an inquest on the body, District Atty. Healy and Coroner Falge to whom the case was reported, deciding that the inquest was not necessary. Mrs. Sievers is survived by her son and the funeral will be held at Schleswig probably on Sunday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 5, 1911 ******** (Apparently the newspaper had the daughter-in-law's name by mistake according to the 1910 census.) (1860 Schleswig twp. census: Ferdinand Severt 29; Henryetta 28; Bertha 4; Gustaf 2) ********* (1870 Schleswig twp. census: Ferdinand Sievert 39; Henriette 39; Gustav 14; Bertha 11) ********* (1880 Schleswig twp. census: Ferdinand Sievers 49; Henrietta Sievers 48; Gustav 24) ********* (1900 Schleswig twp. census: Gustav Sievert 44; Mary 35; George 15; Edmund 1; In the same household: Ferdinand Sievert 69; Henrietta 68) ********* (1910 Schleswig twp. census: Gustave Sievert 54; Mary 45; George 25; Edmund 11; Mother Henrietta 78) ******** From Manitowoc county death records: Henrietta Sievert nee Schulz (v.10 p.573) Widow Jan. 31, 1832-May 4, 1911 Born Germany In space for parents there is only "Schulz - Germany" Died from "suicide by hanging -poor health" Buried at Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
LUDWIG SIEVERT Ludwig Sievert Dies On Sunday Long Illness Fatal To Aged Resident; Rites Are Held Sept. 21 Ludwig Sievert, aged 71, passed away at his home at 1020 Seventh street here Sunday morning at 9:15. He had been in poor health for the past year, and this summer had taken treatments at a hospital at Hudson, Wisconsin for six weeks. The deceased was born, in Uckelmerg, Germany, Sept. 12, 1861. At the age of 4 years he came to this country with his parents, locating on a farm in the town of Schleswig. On Dec. 21, 1883, he was united in marriage to Miss Frederika Schultz of Schleswig, the couple making their home on the homestead farm. From the time of his marriage until the family moved to Kiel in 1914, the deceased had managed four different farms, selling the last to his son William in the fall of 1914. Three sons were born to the couple, of whom one, Edgar, died June 27, 1913. Surviving are his wife, two sons, William of Kiel, Herman of the towa of Schleswig; five grandchildren; a brother, Fred, of Schwamkow, Wis.; and one sister, Mrs. Fred Bratz, of Stanley. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the home and at 2 o'clock at the St. Peter Reformed church. The service was conducted by the Rev. E. L. Worthman. Burial was in the Ucker road cemetery, six miles northeast of Kiel. Intimate friends of the deceased acted as pallbearers. They were: John Asmus, Herman Wessell, Albert Lueloff, Gustave Duecker, Joseph H. Klein, and Louie F. Steinberg. - 9-22-1932
MARIA SIEVERT M. Sievert Buried In Ucker Road Cemetery Monday Mrs. Marie Sievert, age 76, widow of the late Gustave Sievert, passed away at the family home in the town of Schleswig, 3-1/2 miles Northeast of Kiel, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock following a lengthy illness. Deceased nee Miss Marie Schmidt, daughter of the late Christian and Ernestine Meyer Schmidt was born in Braudenburg, Uckermark, Germany on June 15, 1864. At the age of 3-1/2 years, she came to this country with her parents, and the family located in the town of Schleswig where they have always resided. She was married to Gustave Sievert on January 23, 1884, and located on their present homestead. Her husband preceded her in death in 1920, and a son Edmund died in 1935. Funeral services were held on Monday at 2 p. m. at the family residence with burial in the family lot in the Ucker Road cemetery in the Town of Schleswig. The Rev. A. George Schmid of New Holstein officiated at the services. Survivors are a son George and a daughter-in-law. - 1940 ********** From Manitowoc county death records: Marie Seivert nee Schmidt (v.33 p.679) Widow of Gustave Sievert Jan. 23, 1884-Nov. 7, 1940 [Birth date is likely wrong -was likely born in 1864] 76 years, 9 months and 14 days Daughter of Christian Schmidt and Ernestine Meyer (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from "cerebral hemorrhage, 1 week -repeated cerebral hemorrhage, since 1936" Buried at Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
WILHELMINE SIEVERT Thursday evening at the home of her son Ludwig where she had been staying, Mrs. Wilhelmine Sievert died after suffering a stroke at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 17 days. The deceased was born in Germany and was a long time resident of Town Schleswig. Her husband died twenty four years ago. Four sons and two daughters survive her. The burial took place on Sunday afternoon at the Fischer Cemetery with Pastor Denninger officiating. Kiel Record – 1911 (Translated from German by Nancy Zimmermann) ******* From Manitowoc county death records: Wilhelmina Sievert (v.10 p.583) Widow Sept. 10, 1824-April 27, 1911 Born Germany In space for parents there is only the word "Berlin" Died from "endocarditis" Buried at Ucker Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
AUGUST SPANN Funeral services for August Spann were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Kellenbenz funeral home with Rev. Worthman of Kiel officiating. Burial was in the Ucker cemetery in the town of Schleswig. Pallbearers were John McMunn, Richard Draheim, Nick Herwald, Adolph Wagner, Walter and Elmer Spann. Survivors are his wife, the former Anna Schmitke; one daughter, Mrs. Albert Zarnoth of Seymour; two sons, Walter Spann of Plymouth and Elmer of Wisconsin Dells; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 15, 1945 P. 5 ******** (d. Sept. 4, 1945/age 80)
CAROLINE SPANN Steinthal news: Grandmother Spann who had been sick in bed for about four weeks, died at the home of her son here on Monday morning at 1 o'clock at the age of 79 years. Burial took place in the Ucker road cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Saewert officiating. Tri-County Record, Kiel Thursday, December 7, 1922 pg. 4
GOTFRIED SPANN (d. 1937) Funeral services were held this afternoon from the home in Eaton for Godfrey(sic) Spann, 75, lifelong resident of the county. He died Thursday night. Mr. Spann was born in Schleswig and lived on the old homestead until a year ago when he moved to a residence in Eaton on Highway 32. He is survived by two sisters, Miss Mary Spann, who made her home with him and Mrs. Rudolph Schmiediecke, Kiel, and a brother, August, Kiel. Mr. Spann never married. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 20, 1937 P. 2 ******* (d. Dec. 16, 1937)
GOTTFRIED SPANN, SR. (d. 1913) Obituary 1913 - Mr. Gottfried Spann Sr On Thursday night, Mr. Gottfried Spann Sr. died at the house of his son Gottfried on the Plankroad in the Town of Schleswig. He had been suffering from cancer of the face for many years. The deceased who had lived in the town for many years was born in Germany. He leaves behind his wife, two sons and two daughters. The burial was on Monday afternoon at the Ucker Cemetery and Pastor Hauser conducted the service.
MARY SPANN Miss Mary Spann, 74, lifelong resident of the county, died at the Holy Family hospital, where she had been a patient. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the farm home on Highway 32 in Eaton. Interment will be in the Uecker cemetery, near Kiel. Miss Spann, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gottfried Spann was born in Schleswig and always resided on the homestead farm in Eaton. Survivors are a brother, August, Eaton; sister, Mrs. Whilhelmina Schmidke, Kiel; three nephews and three nieces. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, September 9, 1938 P. 2 ********* Miss Mary Spann is Laid to Rest St. Nazianz, Wis. – Funeral services for Miss Mary Spann, who passed away Wednesday morning, September 7, at the age of 74, were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the home on Highway 32 in Eaton township with interment in Ucker cemetery in Schleswig township. Miss Spann was born January 26, 1864, in Schleswig township, and came to Eaton township three years ago. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Wilhelmina Schmidke of Kiel and a brother, August Spann of Eaton township. The Sheboygan Press – Monday, September 12, 1938 – P. 7 ******** (d. Sept. 7, 1938/age 74)
HERMAN STEINBERG Herman Steinberg Summoned Today After an Illness Kiel – Herman Steinberg, 77, of 1044 N. Fourth street, died early today at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital following a short illness. Born June 23, 1870, in the town of Herman, the deceased was the son of William and Augusta Krueger Steinberg. He was married to Miss Louise Schulz of the town of Schleswig at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church, Kiel, on Oct. 3, 1894. Mr. Steinberg was employed as a carpenter for several years and later operated a farm in the town of Schleswig where he owned and managed a threshing machine crew for 23 years. Since March, 1918, the couple made their home in Kiel where Mr. Steinberg was employed at the Lulloff and Sons Hardware company. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Oct. 3, 1944. Survivors include the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Gustave (Alma) Schuricht, Greenbush; nine grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. David Raquet, Town Schleswig. One daughter, Mrs. Carl C. Maurer, DePere, died in November, 1945, and two brothers and one sister also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran church with the Rev. E. G. Behm, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the Ucker road cemetery in the town of Schleswig. The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home from Monday noon until 10 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from 11 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, June 21, 1947 – P. 6
LOUISA STEINBERG Funeral Services for Mrs. Louise Steinberg, 94, former Kiel and DePere resident, who died Thursday at Sun Valley Nursing Home, Green Bay, will be at 2pm Saturday at Trinity Lutheran church, Kiel. The Rev. C.L. Reiter will officiate and burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery. Mrs. Steinberg was born Dec. 7, 1872 in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Otto and Fredericka Paul Schultz. She was married to Herman Steinberg Oct. 3, 1894, at Kiel and the couple resided on a farm in the Town of Schleswig until 1918 moving to Kiel. The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1944 and Mr. Steinberg died in 1947. In 1954 Mrs. Steinberg moved to DePere to reside with a son in law, Carl Maurer, and for the past seven years had lived at the nursing home. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alma Schuricht, of Sheboygan, a sister, Mrs. Helena Reichert, of Manitowoc, nine grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren. a daughter, a grandchild, a great grandchild, two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 11am Saturday and at the church from noon until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times March 10, 1967 p.11
ABRAHAM SY (From the correspondent in Kiel, 25 Aug.) A. Sy, one of the oldest and best-known citizens of Town Schleswig, died last Thurs. He came to Town Schleswig with his family as early as 1854. He was 85. Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1896
BERTHA SY Mrs. Wm. Sy, nee Bertha Schulz, passed away at the home of her son Fred at Eaton on Saturday, at the age of 82 years. Deceased leaves 3 daughters, Mrs. Fred Schnell, Mrs. Thomas Murphy and Mrs. Jim Murphy, and one son Fred, on the old homestead at Eaton; also a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral was held on Tuesday. Interment in the Ucker cemetery, Rev. Arpke of Chilton officiated. Kiel Tri-County Record, April 29, 1926
FRED SY Fred Sy, 81, of the Town of Schleswig, died Tuesday evening after an illness of six weeks. He and a late brother operated a farm in the vicinity of Sy Lake. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery. Mr. Sy was born in the Town of Schleswig March 1, 1879, son of the late Gustav and Augusta Schultz Sy. He attended district schools in the township. Mr. Sy never married. Surviving are a brother, Edward, of Forest Grove, Ore., and a nephew. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. (No newspaper named, 1960 handwritten on the obituary)
GUSTAV SY (d. 1920) SCHLESWIG: Gust. Sy Sr., died at his home last Wednesday evening at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 18 days. He was born at Brandenburg, Germany, Aug. 2, 1844. With his parents, brothers and sisters he came to America in 1856, first residing near Howards Grove and later coming to the town of Schleswig. He was married twice. His first union was with Augusta Schulz in 1865, who died in 1883, leaving him with seven small children, of who two died later, one an infant of a few months and August, who passed away at the age of 19 years. In 1891 he married Mrs. Sophie Block, who died 7 years ago. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Henry Born, near Howards Grove, and four sons, William, Gustave and Fred at home and Edward, residing in the state of Oregon; also one grandson, Fred Born and two stepchildren. Mr. Sy was one of the early pioneers and settlers of this community, and respected by all who knew him. The funeral services were held at his home, Saturday afternoon, interment being in the family lot on the Ucker road cemetery, Rev. Otto Saewert officiated. Many relatives, friends and neighbors attended the funeral. Tri-County Record - April 29, 1920
GUSTAV SY (d. 1957) Gustav Sy, 80, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient 10 days. His farm borders Sy Lake in the Town of Schleswig. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Thursday at the Mieselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev.Vernon Jayberg, pastor of the St. Peter Evangelical Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Ucker Road Cemetery in the Town of Schleswig. He was born August 20, 1877 in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late Gustav and Augusta Schultz Sy. He attended the district school and operated the homestead farm until his retirement some years ago. He never married. Survivors are two brothers, Fred who has been living with him on the home farm and Edward of Forest Grove, Ore., and a sister, Mrs. Fred Born of Rt. 2, Sheboygan Falls. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., May 22, 1957 page T5 ********* Gustave Sy Dies Tuesday At Memorial Hospital Gustave Sy, 80, died at Memorial hospital Tuesday morning.He had been a patient there for just a short time. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. today, Thursday, from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home with the Rev. Vernon Jaberg in charge. Mr. Sy never married and is survived by a sister and two brothers, Mrs. Fred Born, Sheboygan Falls; Fred on the home farm, and Ed of Grove, Oregon. No newspaper cited, May 23, 1957
SOPHIA SY On Tuesday afternoon, in her home on Ucker Road, Mrs. Sophia Sy, born Ibe, wife of Mr. Gustav Sy, passed away after many years of illness of stomach problems that had kept her in bed for the last five weeks. The deceased was born on March 10, 1847 in Mecklenberg-Schwerin, Germany and emigrated in 1869 with her parents to America, and settled in the Town of Schleswig. In the same year she united with Johan Block in marriage, from which there were three children of which on preceded their mother in death. In the year 1887 her husband died and in 1895 she married for the second time to Mr. Gustav Sy, which marriage was childless. She reached the age of 65 years, 11 months and 1 day and leaves behind her husband, one son, August Block in Town of Chilton and one daughter Mrs. Wm. Doro who lives in Menasha and five step-children; namely Gustav and Fred at home, William and Edward in Oregon and Mrs. Bertha Born in the Town of Herman. Also a brother Carl Ibe in the Town of Schleswig and a sister Mrs. Louise Broecker in Graceville and also five grandchildren. The burial will take place on Friday afternoon at Fischer's Cemetery on Ucker Road. Kiel Record - no date 1913
WILLIAM SY William Sy, 72, lifelong resident of Schleswig, died early tody, following a lingering illness. He was born in 1874 and engaged in farming. His only survivor is a brother, Edward of Forest Grove, Ore. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel, with interment in the Ucker road cemetery. The body may be viewed after Monday morning at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 18, 1946 P.2
ALFRED H. THIEDEMANN Alfred H. Thiedemann, 79, died Monday morning, Jan. 8, 2001 at Wisconsin Lutheran Care Center, Milwaukee, where he resided the past eight months. He was born Feb. 7, 1921 in the town of Rhine, son of the late William and Metha Sasse Thiedemann. .He attended Fountain Park School in the town of Schleswig. He was a veteran of the United States Army/Air Force during WWII serving in the Panama Canal. Alfred farmed in the town of Schleswig until moving to Milwaukee where he was a resident at Wood Veterans Home for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards. Survivors include one brother, Henry (Era) Thiedemann of Kiel; two sisters, Hertha Dedering, of New Holstein and Janet (Gene) Johnson, of Carnas, Wash.; one brother- in-law, Armin Dedering of Kiel; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Dedering; one brother, William Thiedemann; and three nephews. Private family services were held at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel. Burial took place in Uecker Point Cemetery. Sheboygan Press, January 10, 2001
ANNA THIEDEMANN Mrs. Anna Thiedemann, 87, a former Kiel resident, died Saturday morning, July 9, at Manitowoc Health Care Center, where she had resided the past six years. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Richard Warnke, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, will officiate and burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Mrs. Thiedemann, the former Anna Torneden, was born March 8, 1896, at Linwood, Kans., daughter of the late Adolph and Bertha Koerner Torneden. She attended school in Linwood and was married to William Shafstall in Kansas. He died in 1954. She was married to William Thiedemann Dec. 22, 1973, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. He preceded her in death in 1976. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and an honorary member of its Ladies Aid Society. Survivors include a son, Glen Shafstall of Delia, Kans.; two stepsons, Henry Thiedemann of Manitowoc and Alfred Thiedemann of Wood, Wis.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Melvin (Hertha) Dedering of Salem, Wis., and Mrs. Eugene (Janet) Johnson of Sitka, Alaska; a brother, Alffred Alfred Torneden of Linwood, Kans., two grandchildren, 13 step-grandchildren and 10 step-great grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home 6 o’clock to 8 o’clock this Monday evening and from 9 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. A memorial fund in Mrs. Thiedemann’s name has been established for Trinity Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter July 11, 1983 p. 3
GUSTAV THIEDEMANN Gustave (sic) Thiedemann, 91, retired farmer, died Sunday evening at the homestead farm now operated by his son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. William Thiedemann, in Schleswig. He was born in Germany in 1859 and came to Wisconsin in 1886 locating at Sheboygan and Sheboygan Falls before settling on a farm in Schleswig in 1892. His wife died several years ago. Survivors are a son, William, of Schleswig; two stepsons, Martin Jonas of Park Falls, Wis., and Rudolph Shmitke of Kiel; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel. The Rev. W. C. Koehler will officiate and burial will be in the Uecker Road cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after Tuesday noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 23, 1950 P. 12 ******* (d. Oct. 22, 1950/age 91)
METHA THIEDEMANN Mrs. William Thiedemann, 65, died at her Town of Schlewig, Manitowoc County, farm home Saturday afternoon. Death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage following a stroke. The former Metha Sasse, she was born in Plymouth, Oct. 15, 1892, a daughter of the late Carl and Marie Kelch Sasse. Her marriage to Mr. Thiedemann took place in Milwaukee, July 15, 1914. The couple lived in Plymouth and later farmed in the Town of Rhine until moving to the Schleswig farm 27 years ago. Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Melvin Dedering (Hertha), New Holstein, and Mrs. Eugene Johnson (Janet), Portland, Ore.; two sons, Alfred and Henry, Schleswig; and eight grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Homer Cruikshank, Milwaukee, and Mrs. John Magritz, Watertown. She was preceded in death by a son in infancy; a daughter, Mrs. Armin Dedering (Margaret), in 1954; three brothers, and one sister. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Carl Fried, pastor of Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed Church, Schleswig, officiating. Burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery, Schleswig. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and until the time of services Tuesday. The Sheboygan Press – Monday, November 25, 1957 – P. 14 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. William Thiedemann, age 65, of Schleswig township, who died on Saturday afternoon, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Carl Fried, pastor of Bethlehem Ev. and Ref. Church in Town Schleswig, officiated. During the services Mrs. Merlin Ninmer accompanied Mrs. Walter Meiselwitz and Mrs. Myron Wriedt who sang “Abide With Me” and “Safe In The Arms of Jesus.” Burial took place in the Ucker Road Cemetery. Bearers were Walter Gierke, Roy Hammerschmidt, Otto Henning, Vernon Karstaedt, Arvin Kletzien and Alvin Rabe. The Sheboygan Press – Friday, November 29, 1957 – P. 8
WILLIAM E. THIEDEMANN Private family funeral services for William E. Thiedemann, 87, of 323 Fremont St., Kiel, who died Thursday, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Richard A. Warnke, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, will officiate. Burial will be in Bucker (sic) Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. He was born Dec. 4, 1888, in the Town of Schleswig (Manitowoc County), a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Thiedemann. He attended district schools. On July 15, 1914, he married Metha Sasse at Plymouth, and the couple made their home there and in the Town of Rhine until 1930 when they moved to Schleswig. Mrs. Thiedemann died Nov. 23, 1957. Mr. Thiedemann farmed and did carpentry. He later married Jennie Baumgart. She also preceded him in death. On Dec. 22, 1973, he married Anna Shafstall at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Hertha) Dedering of Paddock Lake, and Mrs. Eugene (Janet) Johnson of Camas, Wash.; two sons, Henry of New Holstein and Alfred of Wood; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter and two grandsons. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today. Sheboygan Press, July 30, 1976 P. 9
FRIEDRICH VOELKER Called By Death Frederick(sic) Voelker, one of the old-time residents of the town of Schleswig, was called to his reward last Wednesday at this home in Rockville, death being due to dropsy. Mr. Voelker was born in Uckermark, Germany, Sept. 2, 1839. In 1866 he came to this country, settling in Manitowoc county, four years later. He was united in marriage to Wilhelmina Zahnow, who survives him; also six children, namely : Mrs. Wm. Loos and August Voelker of Colby, Mrs. Otto Stoelting and Herman Voelker of Kiel, William Voelker of Marshfield, and Fred. Voelker of Peshtigo. Two sisters also survive him, namely; Mrs. Daniel Hohn and Mrs. John Siebald of Sheboygan. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, with burial in the Ucker road cemetery. Rev. W. Rech officiated. - 1924
ELMER ALFRED VOLAND Elmer A. Voland, 60, a Town of Schleswig farmer, died Sunday evening at the Toth Nursing Home, Chilton. He had been previously hospitalized at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, for a week. He was born March 29, 1905, in the Town of Schleswig, a son of the late Alfred and Mary Voland. He was married to Viola Dedering Nov. 6, 1926. The couple lived and farmed in the Town of Schleswig. Mr. Voland also was employed by the Reindl Hardware and Appliance Co., St. Nazianz, until his illness two years ago. He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel. His wife died last Feb. 2. Surviving are two daughters, a son, four grandsons; three sisters, Mrs. Walter Conrad, rural Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Howard Prahl, Kiel, and Mrs. Harry Klemme, Kiel. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Ucker Road Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon until the time of services on Wednesday. The Sheboygan Press – Monday, February 21, 1966 – P. 16
VIOLA VOLAND Mrs. Elmer A. Voland, 60, of R. 2, Kiel, died after a brief illness Wednesday afternoon in Calumet Memorial Hospital at Chilton. She has been hospitalized one day. The former Viola Dedering, she was born in the Town of Schleswig, May 12, 1905, a daughter of the late Fred and Helen Ninmer Dedering. She attended Woodland Park School in Schleswig. Her marriage to Mr. Voland, also of Schleswig, took place Nov. 6, 1927. Following marriage the couple farmed in Schleswig until their retirement. Mrs. Voland was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel. Surviving are her husband; a son, two daughters, and four grandsons. (Survivors edited for privacy) Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Peter’s Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Ucker Road Cemetery, Schleswig. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church after noon. The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, February 3, 1966 – P. 10
GOTTFRIED VOSS First Publication January 11, 1894. STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of Gottfried Voss deceased,-In Probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Gottfried Voss of Schleswig, in said county, having been delivered in said court: And Ludwig Luellof of Schleswig in said County, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things that said Gottfried Voss died testate, at Schleswig, in said County, on the 14th (sic) day of January 1893; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that said petitioner is named therein as executor; and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to said petitioner. It is ordered: That said petition and matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken at a regular tern of said county court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday the 6th day of February 1894, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Post, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated January 5, 1894. By the Court: F.E. Manseau, County Judge. Baensch & Chloupek, Attorneys Manitowoc Post, Thursday, January 25, 1894 P. 5
GEORGE RICHARD YUNGER George R. Yunger, age 73, of 11030 Karstaedt Road, Kiel, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 9, 2005 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. He was born, Sept. 26, 1931 in Madison, son of the late John C. and Anna Mrdutt Yunger. After graduating from Madison West High School, George enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1951 to 1957. After basic training at Parris Island S.C., he fought in the Korean War. Returning from Korea he was stationed at Parris Island as a drill instructor, being honorably discharged in 1957. On Nov. 2, 1957, he married Arlene Schmahl at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, where he served as a deacon, usher and was a member of the men's chorus. George was employed in the construction business earlier in his life and later was self-employed as a "jack of all trades," helping anyone who needed a hand. George enjoyed hunting, fishing, going out for breakfast and playing sheepshead with his family and friends. George loved a good joke and loved to tell and play a good joke on his many friends. Survivors include his wife of 47 years: Arlene; three children: John (Lynn) Yunger, Spring Valley; Robin (Mark) Kaufmann, Valders; Beth (Bill) Hecker, Kiel; and four grandchildren: Elizabeth (Joe) Seehaver, Jessica Kaufmann, Adam and Ryan Hecker. He is further survived by one brother: Robert (Frances) Yunger, Plano, Ill.; one sister: Joyce (Cass) Konczak, Madison; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law: Marguarite Yunger, Sauk City; Marian Schneider, Collins; Janet (Lee) Meyer, Green Bay; nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law: Norma Faber; two sisters and their husbands: Janet and George Bernstein; Ruth and Wally Lange; two brothers: Joseph Yunger; John and his wife, Reba Yunger; and one brother-in-law: Gilbert Schneider. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 12, 2005 at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will take place in Ucker Cemetery, town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, on Thursday evening, Aug. 11, 2005 from 4 until 8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial has been established for the American Lung Association. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 10, 2005