HAROLD ARVIN MATTHIES

Harold A. Matthies, age 88, of Kiel, died Tuesday evening, September 16, 1997, 
at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, where he was a patient the past three days.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 19, 1997, at Zion Ev. 
Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. Rev. Ted Olson will officiate with burial in the 
church cemetery.
He was born August 4, 1909, in Dundee, Wis., son of the late William and Ida 
Koepke Matthies. On September 2, 1932, he married Ingerburg "Inge" Pieper at 
Cascade Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on March 16, 1997. Harold 
farmed in the town of Schleswig until his retirement in 1984. He was a member 
of Zion Ev. Lutheran Chruch, Louis Corners and a past member of the Men's Club 
of the church. He was also a member of the Louis Corner's Card Club.
Survivors include two sons, David (Lillian), Darwin (Mary Ellen), both of Kiel; 
very special friends, Clemens and Lorraine Konen, Cedar Lake; eight grandchildren; 
nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Ervin Matthies, Fond du Lac. He was preceded 
in death by three brothers, Ray, Arno and Orville, and two sisters, Leona Hammen 
and Irma Bustoff.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-8 p.m. Thursday 
(TONIGHT), and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, September 18, 1997 P. A2


INGEBURG WILHELMINE MATTHIES

Ingerburg “Inge” W. Matthies(sic), 84, formerly of 1037 Sixth St., Kiel, died 
Sunday evening, March 16, 1997 at Willowdale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation 
Center, New Holstein, where she resided since 1991. 
She is the former Ingerburg Pieper born May 21, 1912 in Town of Eden, daughter 
of the late Herbert and Hilda Krueger Pieper. She attended school in Juneau, Wis. 
On Sept 2, 1932 she married Harold Matthies at Cascade Lutheran Church. She was 
employed at Lake to Lake, Kiel, retiring in 1978. She was a member of Zion 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners and the Ladies Aid Society of the 
church. She also was a member of the Louis Corners Homemakers and the Louis 
Corners Card Club.  
Survivors include her husband, Harold, Kiel; two sons, David (Lillian) Kiel; Darwin 
(Mary Ellen) Kiel, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchild; two brothers, Harry 
(Jeanette) Pieper, Kiel; Harold (Carol) Pieper, Plymouth; one sister; Ruth Melis, 
Maryland, and very special friends, Clemens and Lorraine Konen. She was preceded in 
death by one brother, Raymond Pieper.  
Funeral services will be held at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Ted 
Olson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press – March 18, 1997


CLARENCE STEPHAN MEYER

Clarence Meyer, 46, of Pigeon Lake, Manitowoc county, passed away early 
today at Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc.
He was born in Milwaukee, Oct. 31, 1901, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isadore 
Meyer, and spent his childhood at St. Nazianz.  He was married to Miss 
Ovila Rautmann, of the town of Meeme, Dec. 23, 1926, and the couple made 
their home for a time at New Holstein.  They operated a farm at Pigeon 
Lake for the past seven years.
Survivors are his wife; three daughters, three sons, the parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Isadore Meyer, of St. Nazianz; four brothers, August, of Clark Mills, 
Raymond, of Valders, and Anton and Irvin, of St. Nazianz; and one sister, 
Mrs. Theodore Lettenberger, of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Zion Lutheran church 
at Louis Corners, the Rev. William Hartwig officiating, and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from Thursday noon 
until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, September 8, 1948 – P. 14


OVILA MEYER NELSON   2ND HUSBAND NELSON

Mrs. John Nelson, 63, of R. 1, Manitowoc, died Friday of an apparent 
stroke at Rhinelander where she was vacationing.
The former Ovila Rautmann, she was born Aug. 14, 1906, in the Town of 
Meeme, a daughter of the late Julius and Louise Wilke Rautmann.
She married Clarence Meyer, Dec. 23, 1926.  He died in 1948.
On Jan. 4, 1956, she married John Nelson.  He died May 4, 1956.
Surviving are three sons, three daughters, 17 grandchildren; three 
brothers, Oscar of Sheboygan, Edwin and Armie or rural Kiel and two 
sisters, Mrs. George Fessler of School Hill and Mrs. William Voss of 
rural Kiel.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders, with Dave Almlie, interim pastor, officiating.  Burial will be 
in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Louis Corners.
Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. 
Sunday until noon Monday, and then at the church.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, June 13, 1970 – P. 16
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Mrs. John Nelson, 63, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Friday at Rhinelander. Funeral 
services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. Dave Almlie 
will officiate and burial will be in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, 
Louis Corners.
Mrs. Nelson, nee Obila(sic) Rautmann, was born Aug. 14, 1906, at Meeme. She was 
married to Clarence Meyer Dec. 23, 1926. He died in 1948. She was then married to 
John Nelson Jan. 4, 1956. He preceded her in death May 4, 1956.
Survivors include three sons, three daughters, three brothers, Oscar of Sheboygan, 
and Edwin and Armie of rural Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. George Fessler of School Hill 
and Mrs. William Voss of rural Kiel, and 17 grandchildren.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Sunday until 
noon Monday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 13, 1970


ANNA MUELLER  (d. 1927)

From Manitowoc county death records:
Anna Mueller nee Perschke (v.23 p.29)
Aug. 7, 1866-Feb. 18, 1927
Daughter of Carl Perschke and Auguste Fischer (both born Germany)
Born Wisconsin
Died from “carcinoma of bowels, 1 year”
Buried at Louis Corners Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
*********
From Manitowoc county marriage records:
Gottfried Mueller and Anna Perschke (v.6 p.295)
April 20, 1895 in religious ceremony, Kiel
Gottfried Mueller
Son of Christian Burge and Anna Boss
[on his death record, parents are listed as Gotfried Mueller and Anna Boss]
Born Town of Schleswig –farmer 
Anna Perschke
Daughter of Karl Perschke and Augusta Fischer
Born Town of Schleswig
*******
(nee Perschke)


ANNA MUELLER  (d. 1962)
 
Mrs. Edgar C. Mueller, 65, of Rt. 2, Kiel, Town of Schleswig, died early 
Thursday morning at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis 
Corners, with the Rev. Adalbert Schultz officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
She was born Anna Kenneke, Jan. 10, 1897, at Lennon, Wis., daughter of the 
late Louis and Otilia Schreiber Kenneke. When she was four years old the 
family moved to the Town of Meeme. She was educated in township schools and 
July 30, 1919, was married to Edgar C. Mueller. The couple settled on the 
homestead farm in the Town of Schleswig. She was a member of the Ladies Aid 
Society of the church.
Among survivors are her husband, a son, Kurt of Rt. 2, Kiel; a brother, Louis 
of Milwaukee; a step-sister, Mrs. Emma Burkardt; a step-brother, August Ehnert 
of Kiel and three grandchildren.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 
11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church and the body will 
lie in state until time of service.
********
(nee Kenneke)


CARL EDWARD MUELLER

Carl E. Mueller, 91, a retired Town of Meeme farmer, who resided with 
his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Mueller, of Rt. 1, 
Kiel, died Saturday at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where he 
had been a patient two weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, 
Louis Corners. The Rev. Adalbert Schultz will officiate and burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Mueller was born June 9, 1881, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the 
late Henry and Christina Tagge Mueller. He attended district school at 
Louis Corners. He married Ida Lawrenz May 7, 1911. The couple resided at 
New Holstein, later moving to a farm in the Town of Meeme, now operated 
by their son. His wife preceded him in death in February of 1965. He was 
a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Besides his son, Milton, he is survived by three daughters, Miss Verina 
Mueller, of Rt. 2, Kiel, Mrs. Oscar (Evelyn) Melger, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, 
and Mrs. Richard (Theckla) Voss, of Rt. 1, Elkhart Lake; a brother, Harry, 
of Rt. 2, Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Alma Schneider, of Rt. 1, Valders; 14 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A daughter, two brothers and 
three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 o’clock this 
Monday afternoon until 11 a.m. Tuesday and from noon at the church until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, April 23, 1973  P. 20 


CHRISTINA MUELLER

Town Of Meeme Woman Dies; Plan Rites Monday Afternoon
Kiel—The funeral of Mrs. Christine W. M. Mueller, 77, of town Meeme, 
who died at 4 a.m. Thursday at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. 
Emil Mueller, following an illness of a year’s duration, will be held 
at 1:30 o’clock Monday afternoon at the home in town Meeme and at 
2 o’clock at Zion Ev. Lutheran church at Louis Corners. Rev. Harold O.
Grunwald will officiate and interment will be in the family lot in 
the church cemetery. The body is now at the Meiselwitz undertaking 
parlors in Kiel and will be removed to the home in town of Meeme on 
Saturday.  
Mrs. Mueller, who was formerly Miss Christine W. M. Tagge, the daughter 
of William and Christine Tagge, was born in Trebenen, Germany on 
February 5, 1854.  At the age of two years she immigrated to America, 
settling in the town of Herman and later on a farm in the town of 
Schleswig.  On September 9, 1875 she was married to Henry Mueller of 
town Schleswig.  The couple located on a farm in the town of Meeme.  
Mrs. Mueller’s husband died on November 8, 1906.  
Eight children, two of whom preceded their mother in death, were born 
to this union. Six children, Mrs. Emma Zorn, Peshtigo; Mrs. Hilda Ott, 
Mrs. Lydia Sixel, Mrs. Alma Schneider, Carl and Henry Mueller, of the 
town of Meeme, survive. Mrs. Mueller is also survived by four sisters, 
Mrs. Wilhelmine Wilke of Seattle, Mrs. Peter ??, and Mrs. John Kretsch 
of town Meeme and Mrs. Mathilda Sa???  Of Plymouth and four brothers, 
Herman and William Tagge of Sheboygan; Robert Tagge of Plymouth and 
Carl Tagge of Seymour.  Twenty-two grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren also survive.  
Sheboygan Press, January 6, 1931
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(nee Tagge)


EDGAR C. MUELLER
 
Edgar C. Mueller, 67, of R.2, Kiel, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer, 
died unexpectedly at his home Sunday morning.
He was born on Sept. 4, 1896, in Town of Schleswig on the Mueller home 
farm, a son of the late Gottfried and Ann Mueller. He attended district 
school and on July 30, 1919, was married to Miss Anna Kenneke of Town of 
Meeme.
The couple made their home on the Mueller homestead farm. Following his 
wife's death in 1962, he remained on the farm with his son and daughter-
in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Mueller.
He was a life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners.
In addition to his son, Kurt, he is survived by three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church. 
The Rev. Adalbert Schultz, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.


ELLA FRIEDERICKE WILHELMINE (LAWERENZ) MUELLER

Mrs. Ella Mueller, 82, of the Town of Meeme, died Wednesday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan. Prior to hospitalization, she resided at 
Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility, Town of Plymouth.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis 
Corners. The Rev. Adalbert Schultz will officiate with burial in the 
church cemetery. 
Mrs. Mueller, nee Ella Lawernz, was born Dec. 8, 1894, in the Town of 
Meeme, daughter of the late August and Ernstine Fell Lawernz. She was 
married to Emil Mueller Dec. 20, 1914, at Zion Lutheran Church. They 
resided on the Mueller home farm, Town of Meeme. He preceded her in 
death June 15, 1925. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a 
former member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Lucille) Kissinger, 
of Elkhart Lake and Mrs. Alver (Alvira) Kissinger and Miss Evangeline 
Mueller, of Cleveland, a sister, Mrs. Harry Mueller, of Rt. 2, Kiel, 
two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A daughter, a brother 
and three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Thursday 
to 11 a.m. Friday and from noon Friday until the time of service. 
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, June 29, 1977  P. 23
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(Lawerenz) married Dec. 22, 1914


EMIL MUELLER

Death claimed Emil Mueller, 61, at his home near here last Thursday.  He was 
sick for two years, but able to be about until a few hours before his death.  
Mr. Mueller was born March 26, 1886 on the farm where he spent his entire life 
until death called him.  He is survived by his grief-stricken widow, three 
daughters, one son, his mother, two brothers and four sisters. He was treasurer 
of the Louis Corners church congregation for the past three years.  He was a 
kind and loving husband and father, and his passing will be deeply mourned by 
his family, relatives and friends.  Burial took place on Saturday afternoon, 
after services in the Lutheran church, Rev. W. Kuether officiating.  
Tri- County Record, June 25, 1925


ETHEL MUELLER

Mrs. Harry Mueller, 78, of Route 2, Kiel, Town of Meeme, died Monday evening at 
Rocky Knoll Health Care facility where she had lived the past two months.
The former Ethel Lawrenz, she was born Nov. 17, 1900 in the Town of Meeme, a 
daughter of August and Ernstine Sell Lawrenz. She attended Pigeon River School 
in the Town of Meeme.
On May 7, 1925, she was married to Mr. Mueller at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis 
Corners. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Meeme.
She was a member of Zion Lutehran Church.
Survivors are her husband, nieces and nephews.
Four sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church 
by the Rev. Adalbert Schulz, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Wednesday and 
until 11:30 a.m. Thursday and at the church from 12:30 p.m. Thursday until the 
time of services.
Sheboygan Press, September 25, 1979  P. 4


GOTTFRIED MUELLER

From Manitowoc county death records:
Gottfried Mueller (v.19 p.340)
Died June 5, 1922 at age 61 years, 10 months and 8 days
Son of Gotfried Mueller and Anna Boss (both born Germany)
Born Wisconsin –farmer 
Died from “acute nephrites –chronic aortitis and myocarditis”
Buried at Louis Corners Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
*********
CALLED BY DEATH
Gottfried Mueller, a well known and respected resident of the town of Schleswig, 
was called to his reward on Monday morning, death being due to acute nephritis, 
after a lingering illness. Decedent was born in Schleswig, July 27, 1860; he was 
married to Anna Perschke in 1895, and the couple settled on a farm, where he now
closed his eyes in death. He leaves his widow and one son Edgar; his step-father
Chr. Bunge; three brothers, Christian in the town of New Holstein, Franz of 
Brothertown, John in Schleswig; two sisters, Mrs. Fischer of Sheboygan and Miss 
Helen Mueller of Kiel; three stepchildren, Emma Bunge at home, Adolph of Kiel and
Hubert of Schleswig. The funeral will take place, today, Thursday, Rev. W. Kuether 
officiating. Interment in the Louis Corners cemetery.
********
From Manitowoc county marriage records:
Gottfried Mueller and Anna Perschke (v.6 p.295)
April 20, 1895 in religious ceremony, Kiel
Gottfried Mueller
Son of Christian Burge and Anna Boss
[on his death record, parents are listed as Gotfried Mueller and Anna Boss]
Born Town of Schleswig –farmer 
Anna Perschke
Daughter of Karl Perschke and Augusta Fischer
Born Town of Schleswig
**********
(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


HARRY MUELLER

Harry J. Mueller, 91, a former Town of Meeme resident, died Tuesday evening, 
March 27, at the Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. He had been a resident of 
Chilton Village since 1979.  
He was born June 5, 1898, in the town of Meeme, son of the late Henry and 
Christine Tagge Mueller. He attended School in Louis Corners. On March 7, 1925 
he married Ethel Lawrenz at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. 
He farmed in the town of Meeme all of his life. His wife died on September 24, 
1979. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners.  
Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four 
sisters and three brothers.  
Funeral services were held Thursday evening at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel 
with the Rev. James Bartz, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Zion Cemetery, 
Louis Corners.  
Kiel Tri County Record – April 5, 1990
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(married May 7, 1925)


HEINRICH ADOLPH MUELLER

Notes From School Hill…
Henry Miller(sic) died of typhoid fever last Saturday.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 22, 1906  P. 8
********
Henry Adolf Mueller
birth: 16 September 1853 Breitenham, Germany
death: 17 November 1906 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Louis Corners
residence: 1906 Meeme
father: Mueller
spouse: Christina
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


IDA MUELLER

Mrs. Carl Mueller, 73, of R. 1, Kiel, died this morning at Sheboygan Memorial 
Hospital where she had been a patient for five weeks.
The former Ida Lawrenz, she was born at Prentiss, Price County, May 7, 1891, 
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Lawrenz, and moved to the Town of Meeme 
with her parents as a child.
She was married May 7, 1911, to Carl Mueller.  They lived in New Holstein for 
a few years and later operated a farm in the Town of Meeme which is now occupied 
by their son, Milton.
Mrs. Mueller was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners.
Surviving are her husband; a son, Milton, R. 1, Kiel; three daughters, Miss 
Verina Mueller, R. 2, Kiel, Mrs. Oscar (Evelyn) Melger, rural Cleveland, and Mrs. 
Richard (Theckla) Voss, R. 1, Elkhart Lake; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 
two sisters, Mrs. Ella Mueller, R. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. Harry Meuller, R. 2, Kiel and 
a brother, Elmer Lawrenz, R. 2, Kiel.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. 
Adalbert Schultz, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Saturday until 
11 a.m. Sunday and then at the church.
A church memorial has been established in Mrs. Mueller’s name.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, February 25, 1965 – P. 8


ISLA BELLE MUELLER

Isla B. Mueller, 78, of 17230 County Highway XX, Kiel, died Monday morning, 
Jan. 2, 2005 at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan. 
She is the former Isla Pierce, born Oct. 3, 1926 in Marathon County, daughter 
of the late Frank and Bertha Farnham Pierce. Isla was a 1945 graduate of 
Central High School in Sheboygan. On Aug. 16, 1947 she married Wilbert Mueller 
at St. Paul’s Lutheran church, Amherst, Wis.  The couple farmed in the town of 
Meeme all their married life until their retirement. Isla was a member of Zion 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. She enjoyed reading novels and 
working word search puzzles. 
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Wilbert, one sister-in-law, Henrietta 
Pierce of Milton and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded 
in death by four brothers and three sisters.  
Funeral services will be held at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners 
with the Rev. Ted Olsen officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Sheboygan Press – Jan 4, 2005


KURT LOUIS MUELLER

Kurt L. Mueller, 73, of 18223 W. Washington Road, Kiel, died Sunday morning, 
Aug. 30, 1998 at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.  
He was born Nov. 19, 1924 in the town of Schleswig, son of the late Edgar and 
Anna Kenneke Mueller. He attended Maple Grove School in the town of Schleswig. 
On Oct. 15, 1949, he married Delores Roethel at Zion Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Louis Corners. Kurt farmed on the family homestead in the town of 
Schleswig all his life until his retirement. 
He was a life-time member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, Louis Corners; 
a member of the Men’s Club and a past president of the church council
Survivors include his wife, Delores; three children, Sharon Hudson, Sheboygan; 
Linda (Jeffrey) Quast, Kiel; Larry (Kay) Mueller, St. Nazianz; five grandchildren, 
Kelly and Tyler Quast, Ryan, Matthew and Eric Mueller and many other relatives 
and friends. He was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Larry Hudson.  
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1998 at Zion 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, with the Rev. Ted Olson, officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the CHURCH, on 
Wednesday, from 3 p.m. until the of services. 
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, September 1, 1998


MILTON WILLIAM ELMER MUELLER

Milton E. Mueller, 84, of Kiel died Tuesday morning, October 16, 2007 at Calumet 
Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein. 
He was born April 9, 1923 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Carl & Ida 
Lawrenz Mueller. 
Milton attended Louis Corners School. 
On June 1, 1946 he married Gladys Neils at St. Peter United Church of Christ, 
Town of Rhine. 
Milton farmed on the family homestead in the Town of Meeme all his life. 
He was a lifetime member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. 
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Gladys, his children: Diane (Fred) Hengst, 
Rib Lake, Sharon (Gene) Halle, Plymouth, Gary (Sharon) Mueller, Newton, Myron 
(Marlene) Mueller, Kiel, Roger (Kris) Mueller, Two Rivers, Kathleen Mueller, Kiel, 
Michael (Sandy) Mueller, Kiel, eighteen grandchildren, six step grandchildren and 
fifteen great grandchildren. He is further survived by his brothers-in-law and 
sisters-in-law: Milan Neils, Kiel, Ruth Arpke, Plymouth, Arleen Gahagan, New 
Holstein, Valeria "Mutzie" Neils, Kiel, Lois Brault, Rosendale, William (Theresa) 
Neils, Elkhart Lake, Elwood (Joyce) Neils, Elkhart Lake and Jerome Neils, Kiel. 
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Adam Mueller, one daughter-in-law, 
Annette Mueller and four sisters, Verina Mueller, Luetta Kuester, Evelyn Melger 
& Teckla Voss. 
Burial in Zion Ev Lutheran Cemetery, Louis Corners.


VERINA ERNESTINE CHRISTINE MUELLER

Verina Mueller, age 90, formerly of rural Kiel, died Friday evening, May 17, 
2002 at Willowdale Nursing Home in New Holstein where she had resided for the 
past eight years.
She was born March 9, 1912 in New Holstein, daughter of the late Carl and Ida 
Lawrenz Mueller. She attended grade school in Louis Corners. She was a member 
of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Louis Corners.  
Survivors include one brother, Milton (Gladys) Mueller of rural Kiel and one 
sister, Evelyn Melger, a resident of Calumet Homestead in New Holstein. She is 
also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
parents and two sisters.  
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 20 at Zion Ev. Lutheran 
Church in Louis Corners with the Rev. Ted Olsen, pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be Tuesday morning May 21, in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the church on Monday from 5 p.m. until the time of services. 
A memorial fund has been established for Zion Lutheran Church.
Sheboygan Press – May 19, 2002


WILBERT ELMER WILLIAM MUELLER

Wilbert E. "Wimpy" Mueller, age 85, formerly of rural Kiel, died on Wednesday 
afternoon, Aug. 6, 2008, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan, where he resided 
the past 3 1/2 years.
He was born on Feb. 16, 1923, in the town of Meeme, son of the late Emil and 
Ella (Lawrenz) Mueller. Wilbert attended grade school in Louis Corners. On 
Aug. 16, 1947, he married Isla Pierce at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Amherst. 
Isla preceded him in death on Jan. 3, 2005. Wilbert farmed most of his life in the 
town of Meeme. After retiring from farming he went to work for Seifert Manufacturing 
in Kiel until retirement. He was a lifetime member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Louis Corners, where he held various positions in the church. Wilbert enjoyed 
fishing, gardening and hunting.
Survivors include his sister-in-law: Henrietta Pierce, Milton. Numerous nieces, 
nephews, grand nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was 
preceded in death by his wife and four sisters.
The funeral service for Wilbert will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, 
at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, with the Rev. David Endorf 
officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Family and friends may call at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of 
service.
A memorial has been established for Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family.
Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com.
Wilbert's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Sunny Ridge 
Nursing Home and Hospice Advantage for the wonderful care he received.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 8, 2008


WILHELM MULLER

William R. Mueller
birth: 2 November 1879 Schleswig
death: 31 January 1900 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Louis Corners, Wis.
residence: 1900 Meeme
father: Henry A. Mueller
mother: Christine Tegge
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
(Wilhelm Randolph August/child of Heinrich)


OVILA MEYER NELSON   2ND HUSBAND NELSON

Mrs. John Nelson, 63, of R. 1, Manitowoc, died Friday of an apparent 
stroke at Rhinelander where she was vacationing.
The former Ovila Rautmann, she was born Aug. 14, 1906, in the Town of 
Meeme, a daughter of the late Julius and Louise Wilke Rautmann.
She married Clarence Meyer, Dec. 23, 1926.  He died in 1948.
On Jan. 4, 1956, she married John Nelson.  He died May 4, 1956.
Surviving are three sons, three daughters, 17 grandchildren; three 
brothers, Oscar of Sheboygan, Edwin and Armie or rural Kiel and two 
sisters, Mrs. George Fessler of School Hill and Mrs. William Voss of 
rural Kiel.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, 
Valders, with Dave Almlie, interim pastor, officiating.  Burial will be 
in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Louis Corners.
Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. 
Sunday until noon Monday, and then at the church.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, June 13, 1970 – P. 16


JOHN C. NIELSEN

John C. Nielsen, 77, of Kiel, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, 
November 27, 2022.  
John was born August 29, 1945, in Newark, New Jersey, to the late Howard 
and Margaret (Piersing) Nielsen.  He graduated from Palatine High School 
in Illinois in 1963.  John proudly served his country in the United States 
Army from November 1, 1965 until October 27, 1967.  During this time, he 
served 10 months in Vietnam with the 1st Calvary Air Mobile Division, 2/19 
Field Artillery and earned the rank of Sergeant.  On January 22, 1966, he 
married the former Marilyn Deering in Illinois. He was employed by Herbner 
TV, working in TV service and later worked for Motorola for 23 years as a 
mechanical engineer until his retirement.  John was a lifetime member of 
VFW Post 6707 in Kiel, where he served as past commander.  He was a 
member of Outdoors Inc., where he enjoyed scoring for the trap league.  
John enjoyed amateur radio from the time he was a teenager until recently.  
He also liked to spend time woodworking.
In addition to his wife, Marilyn, he is survived by his children, John Jr. (Kim) 
Nielsen and Julie (Bob) Mattingly; his grandchildren, Matthew Nielsen, Brian 
Nielsen, Zachary Coster (Fiance Mya), Emily Ernsperger, Thomas (Savanah) 
Coster, Katherine Coster, Grace Coster, Liesl Coster and Maxwell Mattingly; 
his great-grandchildren, Annily, Elijah, Alexander and one expected soon; 
his son-in-law, Dan Coster and his sister-in-law, Sandra Deering.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Abby 
Coster, his brother and his sister.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 11:30 a.m., at 
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (19214 County Hwy XX, Kiel) with Rev. 
Ted Olsen officiating. Visitation will be held at the church, on Monday, from 
9:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m.  Military honors will be conducted following the 
service by Kiel VFW Post 6707.  Burial will be in the church cemetery at a 
later date.  
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Kiel Police, EMT 
and Fire Departments for helping John during his time of need.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established to be used for Zion 
Lutheran Church and Kiel VFW Post 6707.
https://www.meiselwitzfh.com/obituary/john-nielsen


FRIEDRICH S. NINMER    (d. 1914)

Notes from Schleswig:
Another pioneer resident passed away at the home of his son-in-law, August 
Steinbeck, on Sunday last, Mr. Frederick Ninmer at the age of 91 years, 6 months 
and 11 days. His death was caused by a stroke of paralysis, which he suffered a 
few days before his death.
Mr. Ninmer was born January 8, 1823 in Schonwald, Manefield, Germany. In 1849 he 
was united in marriage to Henriette Peckruhn. They immigrated to this country in 
1856 coming directly to the Town of Schleswig where he bought 80 acres of 
"bush land" which he turned into a nice farm. He lived in Schleswig continuously. 
He leaves seven children, three sons and four daughters besides twenty-four 
grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren to mourn his death. His wife died 
in 1910. Mr Ninmer was a good, honest man and well liked by all who knew him. He 
was buried Tuesday afternoon of last week in the Louis Corners Cemetery. Pastor 
Witte officiated.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 30, 1914


HENRIETTE M.C. NINMER

On Monday at the home of her son-in-law Mr. August Sternbeck 
in Louis Corners, Mrs. Henriette Ninmer – nee Pickruhn died 
at the age of 85 years. The deceased was born in Germany and 
immigrated to America.  Since 1856 she has lived in Town 
Schleswig.  She leaves behind her 88-year-old husband, three 
sons and four daughters. The burial took place at the church 
cemetery at Louis Corners on Wednesday afternoon with Pastor 
Denninger officiating
No newspaper named, no date
*********
(Henriette Maria Christine)


JESSICA MAE ONER

Jesseca Mae Oner, 2, daughter of Larry and Martha Schultz Oner, of 1078 W. 
Western Ave., Green Bay, died Sunday as the result of a traffic accident.
Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. 
The Rev. C. L. Reiter will officiate and burial will be in Zion Lutheran 
Cemetery, Louis Corners.
Jesseca was born Dec. 5, 1972 at Hammond, Ind.Survivors include her parents, 
Paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Oner of Hammond, Ind., and maternal 
grandparents, Pastor and Mrs. Adelbert Schultz of Louis Corners. Friends may 
call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 1 pm Wednesday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Feb. 10, 1975
*******
…Jessica Oner, 2-year-old daughter of Mrs. Martha Oner, 22, Green 
Bay, was dead at the accident scene three miles north of Hilbert on 
State 57. She died of massive internal injuries, according to Calumet 
County Coroner Leroy Hughes…
Mrs. Oner suffered face and head injuries and is in satisfactory 
condition at Calumet Memorial Hospital. 
Fond Du Lac Reporter, April 29, 1975  P. 1
*******
(child of Martha (Schultz) Yonke)


CHARLES AUGUST FRED OTT

Charles A. Ott, 80, of Rt. 1, Valders retired Town of Meeme farmer died Monday 
morning at Maple Crest Sanitarium.  He had been in ill health five months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corner, 
The Rev. Adabert Schultz officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Ott was born May 10, 1881, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late August and 
Bertha Holdorf Ott. He attended schools in the township.  On April 1,  1907 he 
married Louise Ortlepp of the town of Rantoul.  They resided at Manitowoc for 
several years before farming in the Town of Meeme.
After his wife preceded him death in August, 1937. Mr. Ott continued to make his 
home on the farm with his son and daughter-in-law.
He was a life member of Zion Church where he formerly served as an elder.
Survivors include a son, Lester at home; two sisters Mrs. Carl Schnell of Rt. 1, 
Manitowoc, and Mrs. Anna Kuhn of Milwaukee; three grandchildren and seven great 
grandchildren He was also preceded in death by a son in infancy, four brothers 
and four sisters.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 
11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will 
lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 1, 1962
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ESTHER OTT

Mrs. Lester Ott Passes on Monday
Kiel – Mrs. Lester Ott, 38, of the town of Meeme, passed away at 
2 o’clock Monday afternoon in the Manitowoc Holy Family hospital 
after a two weeks’ illness.
Born on Nov. 2, 1907, the former Esther Krueger, daughter of Carl 
and Mathilda Krueger, in the town of Eaton, she was married on 
Oct. 17, 1931, and lived with her husband on the Otte homestead.
Surviving are her husband, mother, a brother, Arthur of Brillion, 
and a sister, Mathilda of Eaton.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at 
the Zion Lutheran church at Louis Corners; burial will be in the 
adjoining cemetery.  The Rev. H. O. Grunwald, pastor, will 
officiate.  The body may be viewed at the Meiselwitz Funeral home 
from Wednesday noon until 10 o’clock Thursday morning, when it will 
be taken to the church to lie in state until 2 o’clock.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, May 14, 1946 – P. 6
*******
Mrs. Lester Ott, 38, of Meeme died yesterday afternoon at the Holy 
Family hospital following a two weeks illness. Mrs. Ott, nee Esther 
Krueger, was born in 1907 in the town of Eaton, the daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Carl Krueger.
In 1931 she was married to Lester Ott and they located on a farm in 
Meeme. Survivors are the husband, mother, Mrs. Mathilda Krueger of 
Eaton, brother, Arthur of Brillion, sister, Miss Mathilda Krueger of 
Eaton.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Zion Lutheran church, 
Louis Corners, the Rev. H.O. Grunwald officiating, with burial in the 
church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Meiselwitz funeral home 
in Kiel from Wednesday noon until 10 a.m. Thursday when the body will 
be moved to the church. Friends may call at the church from 10:30 a.m. 
Thursday until the time of services in the afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 14, 1946 P.2


FRED OTT

Fred Ott, 68, route 1, Valders, town of Liberty farmer, passed 
away suddenly at 10:10 p.m., Thursday, at his home.
He was born Feb. 19, 1885, in the town of Liberty, the son of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. August Ott.  On Aug. 6, 1910, he was married to 
Miss Hilda Mueller, Town Meeme.  The couple has always made their 
home in the town of Liberty.  He was a member of the Zion Lutheran 
Church, Louis Corners.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Norman (Anita) 
Gutknecht of Milwaukee and Mrs. Walter (Gloria) Kiesaw of Newton; 
one son, Arlet, of Newton; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Carl, of 
Town Meeme; and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Koeppen of Town Meeme, Mrs. 
Al Kuhn of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Carl Schnell of Newton.
Three sons, his parents, three sisters and three brothers preceded 
him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, at the Zion Lutheran 
Church, Louise Corners.  The Rev. William Hartwig will officiate and 
burial will be made in the church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, from 
1 p.m., Sunday, until 10 a.m., Monday, when it will be removed to the 
church to lie in state from 11 a.m. until the hour of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, April 24, 1953 – P. 8


HILDA OTT

Mrs. Hilda Ott, 83, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Sunday afternoon at West Bend 
of a coronary attack while attending a family reunion picnic.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis 
Corners. The Rev. Adalbert Schultz will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. Ott, nee Hilda Mueller, was born April 15, 1888, in the Town of Schleswig, 
daughter of the late Herman and Adeline Tagge Mueller. She was married to Fred 
Ott Aug. 6, 1910, at Louis Corners. Her husband preceded her in death in April 
of 1953.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Anita Gutknecht, of Milwaukee and Mrs. 
Walter (Gloria) Kiewsow, of Rt. 1, Valdeers, two brothers, Carl and Harvey, of 
rural Kiel, a sister, Mrs. Alma Schneider, of Rt. 1, Valders, 16 grandchildren 
and 14 great grandchildren. Four sons and a grandchild preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Tuesday 
until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 6, 1971


LESTER AUGUST OTT

Lester A. Ott, 64, of R. 1, Valders, died unexpectedly Friday evening at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, after being stricken with a cerebral 
hemorrhage while at the bago (sic) at Brothertown. 
He was born Oct. 1, 1908, in Manitowoc, a son of the late Carl and Bertha 
Ortlieb Ott. The family moved to a Town of Meeme farm while he was a child. 
He attended district school. 
He and his wife, the former Esther Krueger of Collins, resided on the family 
farm. She died May 13, 1946. 
On Nov. 22, 1947, he married Norma Schmahl. 
Mr. Ott retired from farming in 1959, and was employed at the Allen V. Smith 
Corp., Valders.
He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at Louis Corners and 
belonged to its cemetery committee. He was a former church elder and was a 
former member of the Woodland Board of Education.
Surviving are his wife; three daughters, (private); 10 grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by a brother in infancy and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Louis Corners, with the Rev. Adalbert Schultz, pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. Sunday 
until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Ott’s name for Wisconsin Lutheran 
Synod missions.
Sheboygan Press, Saturday, September 22, 1973  P. 15
*******
(01 Oct 1908/Sep 1973/SSDI)


LOUISA OTT

Mrs. Charles Ott Dies in Town Meeme
Mrs. Charles Ott, 53, passed away at her farm home in the town of Meeme 
at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday after a long illness.
She was born March 14, 1884, in the town of Rantoul, the daughter of 
Gotthelf and Mary Ortlebp(SIC). She was married to Charles Ott in the town 
of Meeme April 1, 1907, and resided in Manitowoc for three years.  Since 
1910 the family has lived at the present home in the town of Meeme.  
Survivors are her husband, a son, Lester, at home, five sisters, Mrs. 
Emil Koch of Potter, Mrs. Emma Hass of New Holstein, Mrs. William Schnell 
of Charlestown, Mrs. Albert Hinz of Centerville, Mrs. Julius Krueger of 
Kiel, three brothers, Herman of Chilton, Max of the town of Rantoul and 
Richard of Potter.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the home and at 
2 p.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran church in Louis Corners.  The Rev. 
Harold O. Grunwald will officiate and burial will be made in the church 
cemetery.  Friends may view the body at the home from Friday morning until 
the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, August 12, 1937 – P. 14


MELVIN WILLIAM OTT

Notes from Liberty:
The two week old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ott died last week.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 8, 1914


ALFRED CHRISTIAN OTTO

Alfred C. Otto, 80, formerly of Kiel, died this morning at Willowdale Nursing 
Home in New Holstein, where he had resided for the past three years.  
He was born Sept. 8, 1904, in Brown County, son of Edward and Anna Otto.  
He married the former Wilma Kuchenbecker on Nov. 27, 1923 at Lark Methodist 
Church in Wayside, Brown County. The couple operated a cheese factory at Pine 
Grove in Brown County until 1942, when they moved to a farm near St. Nazianz.  
Mrs. Otto died in 1953.  
Mr. Otto farmed until 1960, after which he was employed at Kiel Wooden Ware Co. 
until his retirement in 1969. He was a member of Zion Lutheran church at Louis 
Corners.  
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Leo (Betty) Koenig, Jr., of Mishicot, Mrs. 
Allen (Audrey) Schneider of School Hill, and Mrs. Merle (Marilyn) Voelker of 
Kiel; three sons, Roy and Otto both of Manitowoc, and Earl of rural Kiel; 19 
grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Esther Shusta of 
Sheboygan; and five brothers, Anthony of Lark, Walter of Wrightstown, Arthur of 
Oneida, and Raymond and Edward, both of Wayside.  
He was preceded in death by two grandchildren and two sisters.  
The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Louis Corners. 
The Rev. Adelbert Schultz, pastor will officiate. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.


WILMA OTTO

Mrs. Alfred Otto, 43, St. Nazianz, died Tuesday, at St. Nicholas 
Hospital, Sheboygan, after a lingering illness.  She was born 
Feb. 27, 1910, at Aberdeen, South Dak.
Mrs. Otto, nee Miss Wilma Kuechenbecker, was married to Alfred Otto 
on November 28, 1928.  They moved on the present farm about 2 miles 
south of St. Nazianz, eight years ago.
Funeral services will take place Friday at 2 o’clock from the Louis 
Corners Zion Ev. Lutheran Church.  The Rev. Wm. Hartwig will 
officiate.
She leaves her husband, three daughters, and two sons, her parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. John Kuechenbecker, of Lark, Wis; three brothers, Lester 
Kuechenbecker, Lloyd Kuechenbecker, both of Lark and Arthur of 
Green Bay.
She will lie in state at the W. J. Kellenbenz Funeral home, St. Nazianz, 
and can be seen from Thursday noon until she is moved to Louis Corners 
Church Friday at 11 o’clock and until time of services at the church.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, July 1, 1953 – P. 16


HENRIETTE LOUISE PAUL

Henriette L. Paul
birth: 25 February 1824 Waldbeck, Ger.
death: 22 July 1900 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Louis Corners
residence: 1900 Schleswig
father: Conrad Backhaus
mother: Marie
spouse: Gotfried Paul
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ARNOLD WILLIAM PAUTZ

Arnold W. Pautz, 75, of 1102 Second St., Kiel, died Sunday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital in Manitowoc, where he’d been a patient for two weeks.  
Mr. Pautz was born Feb. 22, 1910, in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, son 
of Henry and Mathilda Hanke Pautz. He attended school in the town of Cooperstown.  
Mr. Pautz married the former Margaret Zimmermann on May 8, 1937, at Trinity 
Lutheran church in Kiel. The couple resided in Two Rivers, Sheboygan, and Louis 
Corners before moving to Kiel in 1972. Mr. Pautz was employed at American Chair 
co. for 32 years until his retirement in 1970. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran 
church in Kiel.  
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Arnold Jr. of Omro, and Donald of Bonduel; 
one daughter, Mrs. Karen Wallander of Hazelhurst; 17 grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren; five brothers, Ottmar and Ervin, both of Two Rivers, Herbert of 
Manitowoc, Leonard of Maribel, and Henry of Green Bay; and one sister, Mrs. Adela 
Fager of Luxemburg. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. 
The funeral was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. The Rev. Richard Warnke, 
Pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Louis Corners.  
No newspaper named – November 24, 1985
********
(22 Feb 1910/Nov 1985/SSDI)


MARGARET AUGUSTA PAUTZ

Margaret A. Pautz, 84, formerly of Kiel, died Sunday morning, October 13, 2002 
at Birch Hill Healthcare Center, Shawano.  
She is the former Margaret Zimmermann, born Jan. 28, 1918, in the town of Meeme, 
daughter of the late Carl and Marie Henning Zimmermann. She attended Woodland 
School.  
On May 8, 1937, Margaret married Arnold W. Pautz at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. 
He preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 1985.  
Margaret worked at Laun Furniture Factory, Kiel for a number of years. She was a 
member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aide and the Louis Corners Homemakers. 
Her many interests included crafting, quilting, knitting and crocheting.  
Survivors include her children, Arnold Jr. Pautz, Rhinelander, Karen (Marshal) Wolf, 
Rhinelander, Donald (Cindy) Pautz, Cecil; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. 
She is further survived by her brothers and sisters, Carl (Betty) Zimmermann, Gladys 
Hoerth, Robert (Ruth) Zimmermann, Rogene (Clarence) Faust, Daniel (Florence) 
Zimmermann and Dale Zimmermann, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in 
death by two grandchildren and one sister.  
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, with the Rev. 
David labs officiating. Burial will take place in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, 
Louis Corners. 
Sheboygan Press – October 15, 2002 
*******
(nee Zimmermann)
(28 Jan 1918/13 Oct 2002/SSDI)


ALFRED A. PHILLIPS

Alfred A. Phillips, 65, of 426 Huron Ave. died suddenly Thursday 
evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. Walter Markgraf, R. 2, N
orth 38th St.
Born March 13, 1890 in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County he was 
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Phillips.  On April 6, 1915 he married 
Elsie Heckmann who preceded him in death in 1946.
The couple lived on the family homestead until 1930 when they moved to 
Spring Valley, Wis.  In 1932 they returned to the Kiel area and in 1943 
moved to Sheboygan where Mr. Phillips was employed by the Rway Furniture 
Co.
He is survived by a son Norwood of Sheboygan, two daughters, Mrs. Walter 
(Arlyle) Markgraf and Mrs. Roger (Bernette) Augustine both of the town of 
Sheboygan, and 16 grandchildren.  In addition to his wife he was preceded 
in death by five children.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 a.m. Monday at the Ballhorn Funeral 
Chapels, the Rev. William J. Hartwig, pastor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Louis Corners, officiating.  Burial will be made in the church 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from Saturday evening until the time 
of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, February 10, 1956 – P. 4


ELSIE P. PHILLIPS

Mrs. A. Phillips Passes Saturday of Brief Illness
Mrs. Elsie Phillips, 55, wife of Alfred Phillips, of 428 Huron avenue, 
passed away at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon at St. Nicholas hospital 
after a two days’ illness.
Born in the town of Meeme on Jan. 22, 1891, the daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Carl Heckmann, she was married on April 6, 1915.  The couple 
operated cheese factories in Osman and Belgium and a farm in Spring 
Valley. After residing in Kiel for 13 years, they spent the last three 
years in Sheboygan.
The deceased enjoyed her family and was well known for her love of 
flowers and embroidery work.
Surviving are her husband; two sons, Norwood and Beverly of Sheboygan; 
two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Arlyle) Markgraf and Mrs. Roger (Bernett) 
Augustine of Sheboygan; three brothers, Henry of Plainfield, Ill., Elmer 
of Menominee, and Cranston of Spring Valley; three sisters, Mrs. Augusta 
Schultz of Greenbush, Mrs. Emil Voss of Newton, and Agnes of Highland 
Park, Ill.; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Ballhorn Funeral chapels at 1:15 
Wednesday afternoon and at 2:30 at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church 
at Lewis Corners.  Burial will be made in the church cemetery.  The Rev. 
Harold Gruenwald will officiate.
Friends may view the body from this evening until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, September 23, 1946 – P. 8


RAMONA PHILLIPS

Young Daughter of Kiel Couple Summoned Sunday
Ramona Marcella, the seven month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Phillips, 
died on Sunday morning at 10 am at the home of her parents, 316 Fremont Street, 
Kiel, after a two month lingering illness.
The child was born on August 24, 1931 in Spring Valley. When the child was two 
months old, the family moved to Kiel on Fremont Street. Survivors are the parents, 
two brothers, Norwood and Beverly and two sisters, Arlyle and Bernetta, all at 
home.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the 
family residence, 316 Fremont Street, with services at the Trinity Lutheran 
Church at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Harold O. Grunwald will officiate at the funeral 
rites and burial will be made in the Lutheran Church cemetery at Louis Corners, 
four miles east of Kiel. Two sisters and one brother preceded the child in death 
several years ago.
Sheboygan Press, Mon., Mar. 21, 1932 page 2


VALERIA E. PHILLIPS

Belgium Baby Smothered in Farmhouse Fire
The six-month old child of Mr. And Mrs. Alfred Phillips, residing on the road 
two miles west of Belgium, was suffocated Friday afternoon sometime between two 
and three o'clock, when fire broke out in the home. Mr. Phillips is a cheesemaker 
and Mrs. Phillips was assisting him in the cheese factory at the time, being but 
temporarily away from the home. When smoke was seen pouring from the house the 
frantic parents rushed there and rescued two of their children, but the smoke was 
too much for the infant, and it was dead when they reached it. The blaze was 
extinguished with little loss. 
Sheboygan Press, February 25, 1922.
********
Mrs. Phillips is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Heckmann, residing east of Louis 
Corners. The remains of the infant were brought to the Ed. Heckmann home from 
where the funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Wm Kuether officiating. 
Interment was in the Louis Corners Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record, Mar. 2, 1922


HERBERT L. PIEPER

Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis
Corners, Saturday for Herbert L. Pieper, 74, of Route 2, 
Kiel, a retired Town of New Holstein farmer who died at 
home Thursday morning. The Rev. Adalbert Schultz officiated 
and burial was in the church cemetery.
Pieper was born October 2, 1885, near Woodland, Dodge County, 
son of the late Carl and Wilhelminia Matthias Pieper, and was 
educated in the district school. He also attended Fond du Lac 
High School.
He married Hilda Krueger of Hustisford April 5, 1911. and the
couple resided at Cascade for eight years where he operated a
cheese factory. He later operated farms in the Plymouth and
Kiel areas until his retirement two years ago.
The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1961.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, two daughters, three 
brothers, Henry of Campbellsport, Adolph of Brownsville and 
Hilbert of Milwaukee; 11 grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.
(No newspaper or date cited)
*********
Herbert L. Pieper, 74, of Rt. 2, Kiel, a retired Town of New Holstein farmer, 
died at home Thursday morning following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, 
the Rev. Adalbert Schultz officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
azmr. (sic) Pieper was born Oct. 2, 1885 (sic), near Woodland, Dodge County, son 
of the late Carl and Wilhelminia Matthias Pieper, and was educated in the district 
school. He also attended Fond du Lac High School.
He married Hilda Krueger of Hustisford April 5, 1911, and the couple resided at 
Cascade for eight years where he operated a cheese factory. He later operated 
farms in the Plymouth and Kiel areas until his retirement two years ago.
The couple observed its golden weddning (sic) anniversary in 1961.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Harry of Rt. 1, New Holstein,and Harold of 
Rt. 1, Cedar Grove; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Mathies of Rt. 2, Kiel, and Mrs. 
Adrian Melis of Rt. 1, Waldo; three brothers, Henry of Campbellsport, Adolph of 
Brownsville and Hilbert of Milwaukee; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 11 
a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will be 
in state from noon until the hour of service.
A church memorial has been established in Mr. Pieper's memory.
Two Rivers Reporter, September 19, 1963 P. T-5


HILDA LEONE PIEPER

Mrs. Hilda Pieper, 84, of Kiel, died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 19, at Willowdale 
Nursing Home in New Holstein where she had lived the past two years.
The former Hilda Krueger was born Nov. 27, 1892, at Hustisford, a daughter of the 
late Henry and Louise Schwenso Krueger, and attended Hustisford schools. On April 5, 
1911, she married Herbert Pieper at Hustisford.
The couple lived in Cascade where they operated a cheese factory for eight years 
and later operated farms in the Plymouth and Kiel area prior to Mr. Pieper’s death 
in 1963. 
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners and the Ladies Aid Society.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Ingelburg) Matthies of rural Kiel and Mrs. 
Adrian (Ruth) Melis of Wauwatosa; two sons, Harry of Kiel and Harold of Plymouth; 
12 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.  A son, a daughter and grandson also 
preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church in Louis Corners, the Rev. Adalbert 
Schultz, pastor officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Chilton Times Journal, January 27, 1977


HEINRICH POPPENHAGEN

Henry Popppinhagen (sic)
birth: 1 September 1872 Germany
death: 10 September 1902 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Louis Corners
residence: 1902 Meeme
father: John Poppinhagen
mother: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
(Heinrich Johann Marlin)


JOHN POPPENHAGEN

JOHN POPPENHAGEN DIED IN TOWN MEEME FUNERAL THURSDAY 
John Poppenhagen, 73, who has been a resident of town Meeme, Manitowoc 
county, for a number of years, died at his home Monday.
The deceased was born November 9, 1844, in Muecklenberg-Schwerin, Germany. 
The couple migrated to America in 1872 and settled on a farm two miles 
north of School Hill. His wife preceded him in death a number of years 
ago. 
He is survived by four children, Mrs. August Lenz and Mrs. John Steffen, 
School Hill; Mrs. Karl Stanich and John Poppenhagen, Jr., of this city.
The funeral was held Thursday afternoon. Burial was made in Louis Corners 
cemetery. Rev. Witte officiated. 
Sheboygan Press, Friday, July 19, 1918  P. 6


LESTER AUGUST PRANGE

Funeral services were held Wednesday from Trinity Lutheran church for Lester A. 
Prange, 43, who died at his Louis Corners home early Monday morning. Mr. Prange 
suffered a stroke Sunday.
Mr. Prange was born in the town of Sheboygan Falls September 21, 1906, a son of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Prange.  He spent his youth in that township and 
attended school there.  On June 23, 1934, he was married to Miss Lydia Lilge of 
the town of Schleswig, and the couple lived in that township up until nine years 
ago when they moved to Louis Corners.  He was a machinist at Hart-Carter Co.,
New Holstein. He served as clerk of Joint School District No 7. 
Survivors include his wife; three daughters (private), two brothers, Norman of 
Sheboygan and Milfred of Rockville.  A son, his parents, one brother, and one 
sister preceded him in death.         
No newspaper named, 1950


LYDIA R. (LILGE) PRANGE

Lydia R. Oelerich, age 92, of Kiel died Saturday afternoon, Sept. 25, 1999 at 
the Calumet Homestead in New Holstein where she had been a resident for the past 
11 years.
She was the former Lydia Lilge born on July 31, 1907 daughter if (sic) the late 
August and Bertha Jeske Lilge.
On June 23 1934 she married Lester Prange. He died on May 22, 1950. In 1953 she 
married Oscar Oelerich at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. He died in 1961. She 
enjoyed playing cards.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel; the church's Ladies Aid and was 
an honorary member of the H.C.E.
Survivors include 3 daughters: Doris (Lloyd) Mahlock of rural Kiel; Janet (Edward) 
Schneeweis of Sun City, Arizona; Donna (Donald) Casper of rural New Holstein; 10 
grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Lucy Jergens of Valders and Beata 
Radder of Plymouth; 1 step daughter, Elsie Franzen of Plymouth and numerous step 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 1 son, William Prange, 6 brothers and 1 sister.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel 
with Rev. David Laabs, pastor officiating. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Church 
Cemetery, Louis Corners.
Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of services. 
A memorial has been established for Trinity Lutheran Church. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt 
Funeral Home in Kiel are service coordinators.
Herald Times Reporter, September 27, 1999 P. A2


WILLIAM PRANGE

William Prange Killed By Auto Near His Home
A 10-year-old Louis Corners boy, William Prange, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Lester Prange, sustained a fractured skull and a broken leg when struck 
by a car driven by William Schmahl, R. 1, Elkhart Lake, near the home of 
his parents, a few miles northeast of Kiel late Wednesday afternoon, June 
18. He died Thursday morning in a Sheboygan hospital from the injuries. 
He was taken to the Memorial hospital in the Kiel fire department ambulance.
This fatality brought to eight the number of persons who have lost their 
lives on Manitowoc county streets and highways during 1947.
William was born in Kiel in 1937. The family moved to Louis Corners in 1938, 
the father being employed by the Lauson company at New Holstein. In the 
public school at Louis Corners he was a fourth grade student.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services for William were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Zion Lutheran 
church in Louis Corners with burial in the adjoining cemetery.


AUGUST QUANTE

August Quante, Nearly One-Hundred Years Old, is Called by Death.
August Quante, the oldest resident of the town of Schleswig,
and probably of Manitowoc county, died of old age at the home 
of his son Rudolph in Schleswig on Monday evening. He was born 
in Hessen, Germany, Oct. 16, 1824, and came to this country in
1854, settling in Wisconsin. In 1858 he was united in marriage to 
Marie Zorn and the young couple moved on the farm now owned by 
their son Rudolph. Mr. Quante lived on the homestead for the last 
66 years. He was always in good health, and never needed the 
services of a doctor until lately. Ten children were born to
them, two of whom have passed away.
His wife preceeded him in death five years ago. The children are: 
Mrs. Carl Ibe of Schleswig; Mrs. Christ. Eichhorn of Kiel Mrs. 
Haarmann of Sheboygan; Mrs. Fred. Koeppen of Meeme, Mrs. Helena 
Roehl, on the homestead; Henry of Washington; August of Meeme; 
Rudolph, at home.
There are also 26 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren 
surviving.
The funeral will be held this (Thursday) afternoon, with burial 
at Louis Corners. Rev. W. Kuether will officiate.


BERTHA QUANTE

Mrs. August Quante died at her home in Schleswig, Tuesday, of old age, after 
being confined to her bed for three years. The deceased, nee Bertha Zorn, was 
born in Pommerania, Germany, Sept, 15, 1837, and came to America in 1854. In 
1858 she was married to August Quante, the couple making their home on a farm 
in Schleswig, where they have since resided.  She is survived by her husband, 
who is 94 years of age, seven children, 26 grandchildren and eight great-grand-
children.  The sons are Rud. on the homestead, and Aug. in the town of Meeme; 
the daughters; Mrs. Pauline Ibe, Mrs. Mathilda Haarmann and Mrs. Helen Roehl, 
of Schleswig, Mrs. Bertha Eichhorn of Kiel, and Mrs. Emilie Koeppen of Meeme.  
She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. J. Loos of Millhome, Mrs. Albert Schulz 
of Howards Grove, and Mrs. M. Strassmann of Sturgeon Bay.  The funeral services 
will be held at the home Friday afternoon, Rev. Witte officiating, with 
interment in the Louis Corners cemetery.
No newspaper named, April 29, 1919


ARNO GEORGE JOHN RABE

Arno G. Rabe, age 78, of 10123 Hwy. 67, Kiel, died unexpectedly Monday morning, 
February 17, 1997, shortly after being admitted to Sheboygan Memorial Medical 
Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 21, 1997, at Zion 
Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. Rev. Ted Olson will officiate with burial in 
the church cemetery.
He was born January 18, 1919, in the town of Schleswig, son of the late August 
and Caroline Schnell Rabe. He was a graduate of Kiel High School. On September 18, 
1954, he married Betty Miske at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. Arno was 
employed at Bemis Mfg. Company, Sheboygan Falls for a number of years and then 
worked at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein, for approximately 15 years until his 
retirement. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners.
Survivors include his wife, Betty; two sons, Curt Rabe and his fiancee, Christine 
Pennings, Kiel, Dean (Laura) Rabe, Springdale, Ark.; three grandchildren, Joseph, 
Christopher and Morgan Rabe. He is further survived by four brothers, Alphonse 
Rabe, rural Kiel, Rueben (Anna) Rabe, New Holstein, Elmer (Hildegarde) Rabe, Kiel, 
Fred Rabe Sr., Kiel; two sisters, Florence (Herman) Binversie, rural Kiel, Dorothy 
(Eldon) Fluhr, rural Kiel. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel, from 
4-8 p.m. Thursday, and at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. 
A memorial has been established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1997 P. A2


AUGUST RABE

August C. Rabe, 67, well-known town of Schleswig farmer, 
passed away at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital Monday 
morning.  He had been a patient there for the past three 
weeks.  The deceased, the son of the late Frederick and 
Wilhelmina Kaperich Rabe, was born in town Meeme on 
March 9, 1876.  In his youth he attended the district 
schools of Meeme township.  His marriage to Miss Caroline 
Schnuell of town Eaton was performed 45 years ago on 
Aug. 30, 1898. Before Mr. and Mrs. Rabe engaged in farming, 
Mr. Rabe operated a blacksmith shop at Valders and St. 
Nazianz for a number of years. The couple has resided in 
varous places in Schleswig and Meeme townships.  For the 
past 29 years Mr. and Mrs. Rabe and their family have 
resided on the farm in town Schleswig near Steinthal.  
Mr. Rabe has been a member of town Schleswig town  board 
and for the past three years has served as supervisor. 
Besides being a faithrul and devout member of the Zion 
church.  Mr. Rabe has been a member ot the consistory 
for many years, serving as an elder of the church.  
Survivors are his wife, 10 children, Alvin of Schleswig; 
Alfon of Eaton; Rueben of Manitowoc; Frederick of Kiel; 
Elmer of town Schleswig; Arno at home; Mrs. Frank (Amanda) 
Karstaedt of Meeme; Mrs. Michael (Florence) Rabe of Eaton; 
Mrs. Eldon (Dorothy) Fluhr of Schleswig; Mrs. Francis 
(Elda) Wagner of Kiel; four brothers, Otto of Eaton; George, 
of Schleswig; John of Kiel; and Herman of New Holstien; and 
three sisters;  Mrs. Herman Schelk of Crivitz; Mrs. Edward 
Christel of Town New Holstein; and Mrs.  Alma Ruh of Kiel.  
Funeral services will be held from the Meiselwitz Funeral 
home and at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Louis Corners. The 
Rev Harold O Grunewald, pastor of the church will officiate 
and interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, September 1943
*********
(August Carl Rabe)


CAROLINE RABE

Mrs. August (Caroline) Rabe, aged 68, widow of the late August
C. Rabe, passed away on her birth date Friday at 1 a. m. at her 
farm home in the town of Schleswig, near Steinthal. Mrs. Rabe had
suffered a stroke earlier in the week, and had been in ailing
health for a number of years.
Mrs. Rabe, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schnell was born in
the town of Schleswig on February 25, 1876. She was married to
August Rabe on August 20, 1898, and the couple settled on the 
present farm home where she passed away. Her husband preceded her
in death on September 27, 1943.
Survivors are the following ten children: Mrs. Frank Karstaedt
of the town of Meeme, Mrs. Michael Lechler of the town of Eaton, 
Mrs. Eldon Fluhr of Meggers, Mrs. Francis Wagner, residing near 
Kiel, Alvin of the town of Schleswig, Alfon of the town of Eaton, 
Ruben of Manitowoc, Frederick of this city, and Elmer and Arno at 
home. Other survivors are 24 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 
three sisters, Mrs. Jacob Reichert of this city, Mrs. John Ruh of 
the town of Schleswig, Mrs. William Ott of near Valders; and 2 
brothers, William Schnuell of New Holstein and Carl Schnuell of 
Manitowoc. One brother and one sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock
at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o’clock the Rev. Harold
0. Grunwald conducted services at the Louis Corners Zion Lutheran 
church. Interment was made in the adjoining church cemetery.
During the services the church choir sang “Last Mich Gehn” and
“Schlaf in Jesu” and “Befiehl Du Deine Wege.” The latter was sung
by the congregation. - July 25, 1944
*********
(Caroline Florentine Henrietta nee Schnuell)


EDNA RABE

Edna L. Rabe, 92, of Kiel died Wednesday evening, March 25, 2009 at Aurora 
Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, Sheboygan.
She was the former Edna Peter born March 27, 1916 in the Town of Rhine, 
daughter of the late John and Ella (Jochman) Peter.
On August 26, 1936 Edna was united in marriage to Norman Rabe at St. Peter 
United Church of Christ, Town of Rhine. Norman preceded her in death on 
November 16, 1978.
Edna and Norman farmed in the Town of Schleswig until 1978 when they moved 
to their home in Rockville. Edna also was employed at Lake to Lake, Kiel for 
26 years.
Edna did volunteer work for Sheboygan Memorial Hospital and enjoyed bowling 
and playing cards.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marlene Steinfest; one son, Glenn 
Lee Rabe; one grandson, Brian Steinfest; her twin sister, Erna Peter; one 
brother, Arno Peter; infant sister, Viola; and three brothers-in-law and one 
sister-in-law, Lester and George Rabe and Harry and Roma Rabe.
Funeral services for Edna will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 30, 2009 
at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners with Rev. Ted Olsen 
officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press, March 27, 2007
********
(Edna Rabe nee Peters)


ERWIN WARREN JOHN RABE

Erwin W. Rabe, 59, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died Thursday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, 
Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis 
Corners. The Rev. Adalbert Schultz will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Rabe was born Jan. 9, 1909, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Otto and 
Emma Lawrence Rabe. He attended district schools and Kiel High School. He married 
Dorothy Voigt of the Town of Schlesig (sic) April 2, 1934, at Louis Corners. 
They farmed until five years ago when they built a home in Town of Schleswig, 
Mr. Rabe was also employed at A.A.Laun Furniture Co., Kiel.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Nona) Logen of 
Green Bay and Mrs. Harold (Bonnie) Duering of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Glenroy 
Wendling, of Collins; four brothers, Walter, Harvey and Truman of Rt. 1, Kiel, 
and Clarence of Collins; and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Friday until 
10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 18, 1968 P. T9


GEORGE RABE SR.
 
Funeral services for George Rabe Sr., 74, of 508 North St. Kiel who died 
Saturday were held from the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis 
Corners with the Rev. Wm. Hartwig officiating.  Burial was made in the 
church cemetery.
The choir accompanied by Naomi Rabe at the organ sang:  "For Me To Live 
Is Jesus" and "Asleep in Jesus".
Pallbearers were:  Arno Vogel, Alvin Schreiber, Roland Griebenow, Walter 
Fluhr, Joseph Klaeser and Oscar P. Arnold.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, July 1, 1955 - P. 12


GLENN LEE RABE

Glenn Lee Rabe, age 54, of 21710 Rockville Road, Kiel, died Thursday morning, 
June 20, 1996, at his home after a brief struggle with cancer.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 1996, at Meiselwitz-
Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel. Rev. Victor Headrick will officiate with burial 
in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Louis Corners.
He was born February 10, 1942, in Sheboygan, son of Edna Peter Rabe and the late 
Norman Rabe. He was a 1960 graduate of Kiel High School. Glenn was currently 
employed at Tecumseh Products co., New Holstein, where he had worked approximately 
35 years. He enjoyed collecting toy tractors and also enjoyed going to car shows 
where he proudly showed his 1956 Ford Crown Victorian. He was a lifelong member 
of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners.
Survivors include his mother, Edna, rural Kiel; one brother, Gerald (Theresa) Rabe, 
Howards Grove; one brother-in-law, Donald Steinfest and fiancee, Gloria and nieces 
and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marlene and one nephew, 
Brian.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Firday (sic) (TONIGHT) at the funeral home and on 
Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
A memorial has been established for the building fund at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, 
Louis Corners.
Herald Times Reporter, June 21, 1996 P. A2


LYDIA RABE

Mrs. George Rabe, Sr. died at her home in Kiel Tuesday morning.  She had 
been ill for the past three months. She was 70 years old
Funeral services will be held from the Zion Lutheran church, Louis Corners, 
Friday afternoon.  The Rev. William J. Hartwig will be in charge.  Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Nee Lydia Roehl, she was born March 16, 1884, in the town of Schleswig, 
the daughter of the late Christian and Anna Roehrborn Roehl.  She attended 
rural schools and was baptized July 25, 1884 in the town of Herman.  She 
was confirmed at the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church, town of 
Schleswig.
September 20, 1902, she was married to George Rabe, town of Eaton, at the 
Zion Lutheran church, Louis Corners.  The couple operated a farm in the 
town of Schleswig until their retirement in 1944, when they moved to Kiel. 
They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1952. She was a member 
of the Ladies’ Aid society of the Zion Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband; five children, namely; Mrs. Armie Rautmann, 
town of Meeme; Harry of Millhome; Norman on the homestead; Lester, near 
Plymouth; George, Jr. near New Holstein; 18 grandchildren; one great-
grandchild; and two brothers, Henry of Plymouth and Edgar of Sheboygan. 
No newspaper named, June 8, 1954


NORMAN CHRISTIAN OTTO RABE

Norman C. Rabe, 77, of Route 1, Kiel, died Thursday morning in Sheboygan Memorial 
Hospital, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday 
in Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. The Rev. Adelbert Schultz will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Rabe, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer, was born Oct. 21, 1905 in the Town 
of Schleswig, son of the late George and Lydia Roehl Rabe. He attended Hillside 
Grove District School in the township and married Edna Peters Oct. 26, 1926 in 
St. Peter United Church of Christ, Town of Rhine. Farming their entire married 
life in the Town of Schleswig, they moved to Rockville six months ago. He was a 
member of Zion Lutheran Church, Men's Club of the church and former Church Council 
president. He was also a member of Manitowoc County Farm Bureau and former member 
of Louis Corners' School Board.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Gerald of rural Sheboygan Falls and Glenn 
Lee at home; a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Marlene) ?? of rural Brillion; two brothers, 
Lester of rural Plymouth and George of rural New Holstein and six grandchildren. 
A brother, a sister and a grandson preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 pm Friday until 11 am 
Saturday and in the church from noon until the time of service. A memorial fund 
has been established in his memory,
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Nov. 16, 1978 page 3


WILHELMINA RABE

Mrs. Willhelmina Rabe passed away suddenly at her home in Kiel on Saturday, 
death being due to heart failure. She had not been feeling well a few days 
before, but her ailment not being considered serious her sudden death came 
entirely unexpected. Deceased, nee Kepernick, was born in Gerswalde, Province 
of Brandenburg, Germany, Feb. 22, 1846, and came to America in 1862, with 
her parents, who settled in Manitowoc county. She was married in 1871 in 
Sheboygan county to Fred. Rabe, the couple making their home on a farm in 
the town of Schleswig. Her husband died in 1908, and in 1911 Mrs. Rabe came 
to Kiel to reside. The survivors are eleven children, as follows: Mrs. Anna 
Schelk, Mrs. Ida Christel and Mrs. Alma Ruh, Fred., William, August, Otto, 
George, John and Herman Rabe. Also 39 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. 
The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, with services in the Louis 
Corners church, Rev. W. Kuether officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.
Unknown Paper  January, 1923 handwritten on the obituary


JOHN HARRY RADES

John H. Rades, 76, of R. 2, Kiel, died Sunday at Sheboygan Memorial 
Hospital after an illness of about a month.
He was born in the Town of Rhine Sept. 30, 1886, a son of the late 
Frank and Wilhelmina Rades, and moved to the Town of Meeme as a 
child.
He was married to Minnie Lawrenz at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis 
Corners, June 16, 1928, and the couple farmed in Town of Meeme 
following their marriage. His wife died in January of 1954.
Mr. Rades was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Louis Corners.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Minnie Blum, Milwaukee, and a brother, 
Herman, of Ada.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran 
Church, Louis Corners. The Rev. Adabert Schultz will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. 
Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until 
the time of services.


WILHELMINE "MINNIE" RADES 

Mrs. John Rades, 64, of Route 2, Kiel, died early Tuesday evening at St. 
Nicholas Hospital after a lingering illness.
Nee Minnie Lawrenz, she was born Aug. 31, 1889 in Town Meeme, a daughter 
of August and Ernestina Sell Lawrenz, attended district schools, and was 
confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners.
She made her home on the Lawrenz homestead farm, eight miles east of Kiel, 
since her marriage to John Rades on June 16, 1929. The marriage was performed 
at Zion Church by the late Rev. William Kuether.
Survivors are her husband; her mother, Mrs. August Lawrenz; three sisters, 
Mrs. Carl (Ida) Mueller, Mrs. Ella Mueller and Mrs. Harry (Ethel) Mueller, 
and a brother, Elmer Lawrenz, all of Town Meeme.
Her father and one sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church at 
Louis Corners with the Rev. William Hartwig, pastor, officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from 2 p.m. 
Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday, and at the church from Friday noon until the 
hour of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, January 13, 1954 - P. 16
*******
(Wilhelmine Emilie Auguste (nee Lawrenz)/b. 31 Aug. 1889/d. 12 Jan. 1954)


ARMIE OTTO RAUTMANN

Armie O. Rautmann, 82, of 11817 Co. Tr. A., Kiel, died Friday morning, 
August 20, 1993 at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton where he was a 
patient for nearly three weeks.  
He was born October 19, 1910 in the town of Meeme, son of the late Julius 
and Louise Wilke Rautmann. On July 20, 1935 he married Edna Rabe. She 
preceded him in death in 1958. On April 23, 1960 he married Lucille Swallow. 
She preceded him in death on January 15, 1987. Armie attended the Woodland 
Grade School in the town of Meeme. He farmed on the family homestead which 
had been in the family for over 100 years, all his life. He was a member of 
the Zion Lutheran Church in Louis Corners, and a Treasurer for the Woodland 
Grade School.  
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Yvonne (Lee) Braunel of Manitowoc; two 
sons, Rodney (June) Rautmann, of Chilton and Gary (Marge) Rautmann, of 
Mukwonago; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two step great grand-
children; one sister, Olga Voss of Millhome. He was preceded in death by four 
sisters and four brothers.  
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz Funeral home in Kiel. The Rev. 
James Bartz, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Church 
Cemetery.
No newspaper named
*********
Armie O. Rautmann, age 82, of 11817 CRT. A, Kiel, died Friday morning, August 20, 
1993, at the Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, where he was a patient for nearly 
3 weeks.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 23, 1993, at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. James Bartz pastor, will officiate with 
burial in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.
He was born October 19, 1910, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Julius and 
Louise Wilke Rautmann. On July 20, 1935, he married Edna Rabe. She preceded him 
in death in 1958. On April 23, 1960, he married Lucille Swallow. She preceded him 
in death January 15, 1987. He attended the Woodland grade school in the town of 
Meeme. He farmed on the family homestead which has been in the family for over 100 
years, all of his life. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, 
he was a treasurer for the Woodland grade school.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Yvonne and Lee Braunel, Manitowoc; two sons, 
Rodney and June Rautmann, Chilton, Gary and Marge Rautmann, Mukwonago; nine 
grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; one sister, 
Olga Voss, Millhome. He was preceded in death by four sisters and four brothers.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday (TODAY), 
and on Monday from 8 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund will be 
established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, August 22, 1993 P. A2


AUGUST RAUTMANN

Notes from Kiel:
The body of Private Aug. Rautmann is expected in Kiel this week 
from New York, where it arrived from England last week. The young 
man was among the first troops that left this section to cross 
the sea. He died on shipboard and was buried in England. He was 
a son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Rautmann of School Hill.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 22, 1920
********
Funeral of Pvt. Aug. Rautmann.
The remains of Pvt. August Rautmann of School Hill were
received here last Tuesday night from New York, where they 
had arrived from England a short time ago. The casket was 
removed to Meiselwitz’s undertaking rooms, from where the 
remains were taken to the Louis Corners cemetery on Thursday
afternoon for interment. Six members of Kasper Post, Ameri-
can Legion, acted as pallbearers, namely: Commander Fred. 
Sieling, Vice Commander Louis Nauth, Adjt. E. A. Paulsen, 
Edgar Burkhardt, Melvin Timm and C. Wallman. Rev. Kuether
of the Louis Corners church led the services at the grave, 
and taps were sounded by Bugler Harvey Kissinger. After the
obsequies on the cemetery a funeral sermon was held at the
church by Rev. Kuether, which was largely attended. 
(No name or date of newspaper cited)


EDNA RAUTMANN

Mrs. Armie Rautmann, 45, Kiel R. 2 (Town of Meeme), died at 
her home Friday afternoon following a lingering illness. Her 
maiden name was Edna Rabe. She was born on May 7, 1913, a 
daughter of the late George and Lydia Roehl Rabe in the town 
of Schleswig.  She received her elementary education at the 
Hillside Grove School in the township. On July 20, 1935, she 
was married to Armie Rautmann. The couple operated the 
Rautmann homestead farm in Meeme.  She was a member of the 
Ladies Aid Society of Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the church 
by the Pastor William Hartwig. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.  Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 
Kiel from 2 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday and at the 
church from 11:30 a.m. until the time of services.
Sheboygan Press, August 9, 1958


JULIUS RAUTMANN

Funeral services for Julius F. Rautmann, who died early 
Saturday at his homestead farm near St. Nazianz, were 
conducted this afternoon at the home and at the Zion 
Lutheran Church at Louis corners.  Interment was in the 
church cemetery.  Mr. Rautmann was born in the Town of 
Herman in 1865, and in 1899 was married to Louise Wilke 
of the Town of Mosel.  
Survivors are four sons, Otto of the Town of Meeme, Oscar 
of Sheboygan, Edwin and Armie on the farm; five daughters, 
Mrs. George Fessler of St. Nazianz, Mrs. William Voss of 
the Town of Meeme, Mrs. Harry Karsteadt of Millhome, Mrs. 
Hugo Winkel of Schleswig and Mrs. Clarence Meyer of 
Liberty; two sisters, Mrs. William Schaetzer of Sheboygan 
and Mrs. Carl Fravert of the town of Meeme, and thirty 
grandchildren.
Sheboygan Press, February 3, 1936


LOUISA RAUTMANN

Mrs. Julius Rautmann, 83, of Route 2, Kiel, died Monday 
afternoon at St. Nicholas hospital after being in ill 
health the past four weeks.  She had been confined to 
the hospital since fracturing her hip in a fall at the 
home of a son, Armie, in the town of Meeme, where she 
had lived for 16 years.  Nee Louisa Wilke, she was born 
January 8, 1868, in the town of Mosel, the daughter of 
Christ and Augusta Wilke, and was married to Julius 
Rautmann on April 21, 1889. Following their marriage the 
couple settled on a farm in the town of Meeme where they 
spent their entire married life. Mrs. Rautmann was a 
member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, Louis Corners, 
and its Ladies' Aid society.  
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Luella Fessler, St. 
Nazianz; Mrs. Olga Voss, Millhome, and Mrs. Ovila Meyer, 
Pigeon Lake; four sons, Otto, town of Meeme; Oscar, 
Sheboygan; Edwin, town of Schleswig, and Armie, at home. 
Thirty-eight grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren 
also survive.
Her husband died in 1936. A son, August; two daughters, 
Mrs. Harry (Frieda) Karsteadt and Mrs. Hugo (Viola) Winkel; 
four brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion 
Evangelical Lutheran church at Louis Corners, with the Rev. 
William Hartwig, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.  The body will lie in state at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. Wednesday until 
10 a.m. Thursday, and at the church from 11 a.m. Thursday 
to the hour of services.   
Sheboygan Press, May 29, 1951


ARLEEN REICHARDT

Arleen K. Reichardt, age 87, of Kiel died peacefully Saturday morning, Feb. 5, 
2011, at Sharon Richardson Community Hospice after a brief illness. 
The former Arleen Grossheim was born on March 31, 1923, in Greenbush, daughter 
of the late Walter and Hilda Kraemer Grossheim. 
She attended Elkhart Lake Schools. 
On Aug. 30, 1941, she married Norman Reichardt Sr. at St. Peter’s Church in the 
town of Rhine. He died June 21, 2001.
The couple farmed in the town of Schleswig until 1984 when they moved to Kiel. 
Arleen was also a baker at Siebkens Resort in Elkhart Lake for 40 years and 
worked in the Kiel High School kitchen for a number of years.
She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Louis Corners and the 
Ladies Aid.
Arleen enjoyed traveling, gardening, genealogy, paying cards and spending time 
with her family.
Survivors are her children; Georgene (Dennis) Dexheimmer of Elkhart Lake, Norman Jr. 
(Pamela) Reichardt of Branch, Roger (Mary) Reichardt of School Hill, Bonnie (Barry) 
Sorensen of Sheboygan, Nancy Petzold of Kiel and William (Teresa) Reichardt of 
Howards Grove; one son in law, David Schultz of Waldo; 24 grandchildren and many 
great and great great grandchildren; sister in laws, Priscilla Grossheim and Marcelain 
Odekirk both of Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by one daughter: Annette Schultz; one grandson: 
Michael Dexheimmer; two brothers: Leroy and Raymond Grossheim; brother- and 
sister-in-law: Lyle and Delores Reichardt; and her son-in-law; Terry Petzold. 
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, at Zion 
Lutheran Church in Louis Corners with the Rev. Ted Olsen officiating. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church on 
Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. 
A memorial fund has been established in her name.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel is assisting the family.
Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com.
The family would like to thank the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice for its 
wonderful care and concern given to Arleen.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 7, 2011 


DELORES HILDA REICHARDT

Delores H. Reichardt, 79, of 627 Miller Court, Kiel, died Thursday  
morning, Dec. 7, 2006 at her home.
She was the former Delores H. Schumacher, born Nov. 4, 1927 in  
Howards Grove, daughter of the late Oscar and Lillie Erbstoeszer  
Schumacher.  Delores attended Howards Grove Grade School and was a  
graduate of Howards Grove High School.  She continued her education  
in Sheboygan completing a short business course in 1945.  She worked  
at State Bank of Howards Grove after graduation.
On May 22, 1948, she married Lyle H. Reichardt at Immanuel Untied  
Church of Christ in the town of Herman.  Lyle preceded her in death  
Dec. 4, 2006.
The couple owned and operated Reichardt Service Kiel for 22 ½ years.   
To keep herself busy after her retirement, she did various cleaning  
jobs and babysitting.
Delores was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and a member  
of the Ladies Aid.
She enjoyed playing cards with her grandchildren and letting them  
win, baking, puzzles and swing night-night blankets for her  
grandchildren.
Survivors include her five children, 10 grandchildren, 3 great- 
grandchildren, two sisters and one sister-in-law (names omitted for  
privacy).
She was also preceded in death by three brothers-in-law, Elmer  
Kueter, Robert Barrett and Norman Reichardt.
Joint funeral services for Lyle and Delores were held Friday evening,  
Dec. 8, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, with the Rev. David Laabs  
officiating.  Burial took place in Zion Evangelical Lutheran  
Cemetery, Louis Corners.
A memorial has been established in her name.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral home, Kiel, is assisting the family.
Delores’ family would like to thank the Affinity Hospice Nurses,  
especially Rachel for the wonderful care given her.
Plymouth Review, Tues. Dec. 12, 2006, p. 7, (photo included)


ERNA REICHARDT
              
Mrs. George Reichardt, 79, Route 2, Kiel, died Saturday afternoon at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. She had been a patient there two 
weeks.
The former Erna Mueller, she was born January 15, 1895 in the Town of 
Schleswig a daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary Easling Mueller. She 
attended district schools in Schleswig.
On September 2, 1914, she was married to Mr. Reichardt in Zion Evangelical 
Lutheran Church at Louis Corners.
After marriage the couple farmed the Reichardt homestead in Schleswig.
They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September, 1964.
She was a member of Zion Church, its Ladies Aid Society and a former 
member of the church choir.
Survivors are her husband; two sons, Norman of Route 2, Kiel and Lyle 
of Kiel; 12 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; five sisters, 
Mrs. Wanda Maurer of Kiel, Mrs. Ella Koeser of Sheboygan, Mrs. Esther 
Mattes of Kiel, Mrs. Dora Nanz of Cascade and Mrs. Wilma Kenneke of 
Kiel; two brothers, Arno of Sheboygan and Hubert of Green Bay, and a 
step-brother, Elmer Lindemann of Antigo.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Zion Church, Louis Corners. The 
Reverend Adalbert Schultz, pastor, officiated. Burial was in the church 
cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established for Zion Church in Mrs. Reichardt’s 
name.


GEORGE HENRY JACOB REICHARDT

George H. Reichardt, 82, of 621 St. Paul Street, Kiel, died Saturday at Calumet
Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a patient four days.
He was born May 19, 1893 in the Town of Schleswig, a son of George and Helena
Hungsberg Reichardt. He attended the district school.
On September 2, 1914 he married Erna Mueller at Zion Lutheran church, Louis
Corners. The couple operated the Reichardt home farm in Schleswig.
They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1964.
After Mrs. Reichardt died on April 20, 1974, he moved to Kiel.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a former treasurer of the church.
Survivors include two sons, Norman, Route 2, Kiel; and Lyle, Kiel; 12 grand-
children and ten great-grandchildren. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church, the Reverend 
Adalbert Schultz, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Reichardt's name for Zion Lutheran
Church.
(3-11-1976 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)


HELENE REICHARDT

Mrs. Helena Reichardt, 91, widow of the late George Reichardt Sr., died 
Saturday evening at the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, farm home 
of her son, George Jr.
The former Helena Hungsberg, she was born in Schleswig, March 2, 1863, 
a daughter of the late Bernhard and Emily Zorn Hungsberg.
On Dec. 17, 1885 she was married to Mr. Reichardt. The couple farmed the 
Hungsberg homestead in Schleswig, Mrs. Reichardt’s lifetime home.  Her 
husband died in April, 1918.
Surviving, in addition to the son George Jr., are three grandchildren and 
eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Norbert, another son and daughter in 
infancy, four brothers and one sister.
Services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, at 2 p.m. 
Tuesday with the Rev. William Hartwig, pastor, officiating.  Burial will 
be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, this evening and 
until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the body will be taken to the Louis Corners 
church to lie in state until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, July 16, 1956 – P. 10


LYLE HERMAN ALBERT REICHARDT

Lyle H. Reichardt, 81, of 627 Miller Court, Kiel, died Monday  
evening, Dec. 4, 2006 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New  
Holstein.
He was born Oct. 24, 1925 in rural Kiel, son of the late George and  
Erna Mueller Reichardt.  Lyle attended Rockville Grade School and was  
a graduate of Kiel High School.  He continued his education at  
Lakeshore Technical College.
On May 22, 1948, he married the former Delores Schumacher at Immanuel  
United Church of Christ in the town of Herman.
He had worked at Riverside Dairy, New Holstein and Nash Sales,  
Plymouth, prior to owning and operated Reichardt Service Kiel for 22-  
1/2 years.  He was employed at Siefert Mfg., Kiel, and Ameriquip until  
retirement.
Lyle was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, where he was a  
former member of the church council and was an usher.
He also was a former member of the Kiel Chamber of Commerce.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren expecially  
sharing some of his fishing secrets with them.  He also enjoyed  
camping, woodworking, polka music and playing cards.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Delores, 10 grandchildren,  
three great-grandchildren and three sisters-in-law (names omitted for  
privacy).
He was preceded in death by one brother, Norman Riechardt Sr. and two  
brothers-in-law, Robert Barrett and Elmer Kueter.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. held Friday, Dec. 8, at  
Trinity Lutheran Church, 387 Cemetery Road, Kiel, with the Rev. David  
Laabs officiating.  Burial will take place in Zion Evangelical  
Lutheran Cemetery, Louis Corners.
Friends may call at the church Friday from 3 p.m. until the time of  
service.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family.
Lyle’s family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Calumet  
Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, for the wonderful care  
given to him.
Plymouth Review, Thurs. Dec. 7, 2006, p. 7, (photo included)


NORMAN GEORGE NORBERT REICHARDT SR.

Norman G. Reichardt Sr., 83, of 728 Chicago St., Kiel, died Thursday evening, 
June 21, 2001 at St. Nicholas Hospital.  
He was born June 22, 1917, in the town of Schleswig, son of the late George and 
Erna Mueller Reichardt. He was a 1935 graduate of Kiel High School. On June 24, 
1939 he married Violet Henschel. She preceded him in death on September 1, 1939. 
On August 30, 1941 he married Arleen Grossheim at St. Peter’s Church, town of 
Rhine. Norman farmed in the town of Schleswig for 40 years, retiring in 1984 
when they couple moved to Kiel.  
He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, where he was 
a member of the Men’s Club, Church Council and Bible Class, holding many offices. 
Norman enjoyed woodworking in his retirement years.  
Survivors include his wife, Arleen of Kiel, seven children, Annette (David) 
Schultz, Waldo, Georgene (Dennis) Dexheimmer, Elkhart Lake, Norman Jr. (Pamela) 
Reichardt, Branch, Roger (Mary) Reichardt, School Hill, Bonnie (Barry) Sorensen, 
Sheboygan, Nancy (Terry) Petzold, Kiel and William (Teresa) Reichardt, Howards 
Grove. He is further survived by 24 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; one 
brother, Lyle (Delores) Reichardt, Kiel and two sisters-in-law, Priscilla 
Grossheim, Plymouth, and Marcelain Odekirk, Plymouth; cousins, nieces, nephews 
and many friends.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Michael Dexheimmer and two brothers-in-
law, Raymond and Leroy Grossheim.  
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2001 at Zion Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, with the Rev. Ted Olsen officiating. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 11-
2:30 p.m. 
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is in charge of arrangements.
Sheboygan Press, June 23, 2001


ALLEN RETLICH

Allen Retlich, 57, of 12304 Lax Chapel Road, Kiel, died at his home Saturday 
morning of an apparent heart attack.
He was born June 15, 1928, in the Town of Schleswig, the son of the late Walter 
and Roma Graf Retlich. He attended Kiel High School.
Mr. Retlich was married to Virginia Karsteadt on March 5, 1949, at Zion Lutheran 
Church in Louis Corners. They then lived in Schoolville until 1958 when they 
moved to the Town of Schleswig.
Mr. Retlich worked for 37 years at the Kohler Co.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Du Wayne of Route 1, Elkhart Lake and Brian 
of Route 1, Cleveland; two daughters, Mrs. Mark (Kathryn) Jeske of Route 2, 
Plymouth and Sue of Kiel: three grandchildren; and a brother, Arlyn Retlich of 
Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, the Rev. Adalbert Schultz, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4 p.m. until time of services.
The Sheboygan Press, Mar 29, 1986
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(married Mar. 5, 1949)


ROMA RETLICH

Mrs. Roma Retlich, 71, of R. 1, Kiel, widow of Walter, died 
Wednesday night at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where 
she had been a patient since Monday.  The former Roma Graf 
was born Sept. 6, 1904 in Kiel, daughter of Arthur and 
Katharine Balz Graf.  She attended public school in Kiel. 
On April 2, 1927, she was married to Mr. Retlich in Bethlehem 
United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig.  The couple 
farmed on the Retlich homestead and later purchased a tavern 
in School Hill.  They moved to another farm in Schleswig in 
1958.  Mr. Retlich died Sept. 22, 1958. Mrs. Retlich was a 
member of Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners.  
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services will be Saturday in the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Adalbert Schultz, pastor of Zion 
Lutheran Church, officiating.  Burial will be in the Zion 
Church Cemetery.   
Sheboygan Press, November 11, 1975
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(nee Graf)


VIRGINIA MAE IRMA JOHANNA RETLICH

Virginia M. Retlich, 74, formerly of 11 E. Paine St., Kiel, died Friday morning, 
Aug. 13, 1999 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, where 
she resided the past two months.
She is the former Virginia Karsteadt born July 11, 1925 in Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Harry and Freida Rautamnn Karsteadt. She attended Millhome 
Grade School and was a 1944 graduate of Kiel High School.
On March 5, 1949, she married Allen Retlich at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Louis Corners, Wis.
Virginia was employed at the Altona Supper Club, New Holstein, for 15 years.
She was a member of Zion Evangelical Church, Louis Corners; Ladies Aid and the 
Kiel Senior Citizens Center.
Survivors include two sons, DuWayne (Patricia), rural Elkhart Lake; Brian (Barbara), 
Cleveland; two daughters, Susan Retlich and special friend, Russ Cavins, Kenosha; 
Kathryn (Mark) Jeske, Plymouth; five grandchildren, Jason and Christopher Retlich 
and Amanda, Marissa and Scott Jeske.
She is further survived by one brother, Wallace Karsteadt, Rockville and two 
sisters, Glendoris (Dean) Brocker, Plymouth, and Julianne (Myron) Firkus, Rosholt, 
Wis. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Gloria Henning and Marian Winter 
and one brother, Don Lee Karsteadt.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 1999 at Zion Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, with the Rev. Ted Olson, pastor, officiating. 
Burial will be in the Church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Church, on Monday, from 3 p.m. until the time of services.
A memorial has been established in her name. 
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is in charge of arrangements.
The Sheboygan Press, Aug 14, 1999 
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(11 Jul 1925/13 Aug 1999/SSDI)


WALTER FREDERICK RETLICH

Walter F. Retlich, 59, a Town of Schleswig farmer, died Monday 
evening at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan where he had been 
a patient for 11 days.  Born April 22, 1899, in the township, 
he was a son of the late Ernst and Minnie Axel Retlich.  He 
attended Hillside Grove School in the township and married the 
former Roma Graf of Kiel at Bethlehem Reformed Church at 
Schleswig, April 2, 1927.  The couple lived on the Retlich 
homestead farm until 12 years ago when they purchased a tavern 
at School Hill.  They operated the tavern until July 1 of this 
year when he returned to Schleswig to farm.  
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
A sister and a brother also preceded him in death.  
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners where 
funeral services will be held Thursday.  Pastor William Hartwig 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, September 23, 1958


ANNA I. RIECK

Mrs. Richard L. Rieck, 72, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died Monday evening at the home 
of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wagner, with whom she 
had been living since the death of her husband in 1943. She had been in ill 
health the past year.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis 
Corners. The Rev. William Hartwig will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
The former Ann Lutzke was born Aug. 13, 1887, in the Town of Liberty, daughter 
of the late Charles and Anna Luebke Lutzke. She was married to Mr. Rieck 
July 28, 1904, in the Town of Liberty and they settled on a farm in the Town 
of Schleswig.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Wagner of Rt. 2, Kiel; son Henry 
of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Herman Rieck of Manitowoc; three brothers, John of 
Manitowoc, Emil of St. Nazianz and Louis of Sheboygan; six grandchildren and 
three great grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband, a daughter, three 
sisters, a brother and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Wednesday 
until 11 a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in 
state from noon to time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, February 9, 1960 P. 23
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(Anna Ida Augusta nee Lutzke)


EDITH RIECK
Schleswig:
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rieck last week Tuesday, but the 
little one died several hours later. It was buried in the cemetery near the 
Lutheran Church at Louis Corners Thursday afternoon, Rev. Kuether officiating.
Kiel Tri County Record, Aug. 26, 1920 page 4
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(Per obituary, last week Tuesday was August 17)


RICHARD L. RIECK

Richard L. Rieck of Town Meeme is Called to Rest
Kiel, Wis. – Richard L. Rieck, 62, resident of the town of Meeme, 
Manitowoc county, passed away at his farm home Friday night after 
an illness of one year.
He was born June 6, 1880, the son of August Rieck and Mary Schmidt, 
and was married to Miss Anna Lutzke on July 28, 1904, in town Liberty.  
For the past 36 years they resided at the present farm home.
Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Wagner, at home; 
a son, Harry, at Manitowoc; four grandchildren; his aged mother, Mrs. 
Mary Rieck of Sheboygan; four brothers, Arthur and Herman of Manitowoc, 
Albert of Town Meeme and Edmund of Lena, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Edna 
Hitzler of Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral home and at 3 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran church at Louis Corners, 
the Rev. Harold O. Grunwald officiating.  Burial will be made in the 
church cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, Saturday 15, 1943 – P. 4
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Richard L. Rieck, 62, lifelong resident of Meeme, died Friday night 
at his farm home, following a year's illness.
Mr. Rieck was born at Meeme in 1880 and in 1904 married Miss Anna 
Lutzke of Liberty. They located on the present farm.
Survivors are the widow; daughter, Mrs. Herbert Wagner of Meeme: 
son Harry, of this city, aged mother, Mrs. Rieck of Sheboygan; four 
brothers, Arthur and Herman of this city, Albert of Meeme, Edmund of 
Lena, Wis.; sister, Mrs. Edna Hitzler, of Sheboygan; and four grand-
children.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Meiselwitz 
funeral home in Kiel and at three o'clock from the Zion Lutheran church 
at Louis Corners. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the 
hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 15, 1943 P.2
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(Richard Ludwig)