PIONEERS' REST CEMETERY OBITUARIES

HILDA NAESER

Hilda Naeser, 84, of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Monday evening, 
Sept. 23, at the home.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Naeser was born May 2, 1901, at Milwaukee, daughter of the late Rudolph and 
Clara Lauerbach Nero. She attended Milwaukee area schools and married William 
Naeser on January 26, 1920, at Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on December 30, 
1981.
Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Beatrice and Kenneth Hermann 
and Pat and Wayne Zunker of Two Rivces (sic), Shirley Ann Hepburn Walker of Vero 
Beach, Florida, and Jean and Myron Kipp of Plant City, Florida; a brother, Arthur 
Nero of Florida; a sister, Mrs. Norma Gottschalk of Beaver Dam, 12 grandchildren 
and 14 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Wednesday and after 12 noon on Thursday at the church to the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, September 24, 1985 P. 3
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[bur. 09-26-1985/age 84 yrs.]
(02 May 1901/Sep 1985/SSDI)


WILLIAM NAESER

William Naeser, 85, of 1833-31st St., Two Rivers, died late Wednesday evening, 
December 30, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Naeser was born March 26, 1896, at Milwaukee, son of the late Adolph and 
Magdalene Naeser. He was educated in Milwaukee schools and was a veteran of World 
War I. He married Hilda Nero Jan. 26, 1920, at Milwaukee. After coming to Two 
Rivers, he was employed 30 years with Hamilton Industries as a wood finishing 
supervisor. Mr. Naeser was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars of Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife, four daughters and sons-in-law, Beatrice and Kenneth 
Hermann and Pat and Wayne Zunker of Two Rivers, Shirley and Hepburn Walker of Vero 
Beach, Fla., and Jean and Myron Kipp of Tampa, Fla., 12 grandchildren and 10 great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
Friday and at the church after 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 31, 1981 P. 3
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[bur. 01-02-1982/age 85 yrs.]
(26 Mar 1896/Dec 1981/SSDI)


EMMA NAGLE

Mrs. Emma Nagel, nee Johannes, passed away last Saturday at the home of her 
father, William Johannes. Mrs. Nagel was born here in 1887. She was married to 
Emil Nagel three years ago. Mrs. Nagel is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Wm Johannes, one sister, Mrs. M. Schwab and one brother, Fred, besides her 
husband and a little daughter scarcely two years of age.
She died of that dread disease tuberculosis from which she has suffered for over 
a year. She bore her suffering with patience and christian fortitude. Her kindly 
manner and amiable character had made her a host of friends who will greatly miss 
her.
CARD OF THANKS
The underside desire to extend their sincere thanks to the many kind friends and 
neighbors who showed so genuinely their love and sympathy in the family's recent 
bereavement and who did so much by giving beautiful flowers and words of comfort 
to make easier the last moments of life for the beloved wife and sister and 
daughter, Mrs. Emil Nagel.
Mr. Emil Nagel
Wm Johannes and family
The Reporter, Sat., May 17, 1913
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Funeral services were held at Two Rivers today for the late Mrs. Emil Nagel, 
nee Emma Johannes, one of the well known young women of the city. Mrs. Nagel 
was a bride of two years ago and died after a lingering illness of several 
months during which she had been confined to her bed. She was 28 years of age 
and was well known in this city. A husband and one child survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 13, 1913 page 3
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Two popular young people of this city were married Tuesday at high noon where 
Miss Emma Johannes and Emil Nagel took the nuptial vows. The ceremony was 
performed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Johannes, 1412 
20th Street. Rev. C. E. Doehler officiated. Ida Nagel, sister of the groom 
acted as maid of honor and Fred Johannes Jr., acted as best man at the wedding 
ceremony. The ceremony was witnessed only by the intimate relatives of the 
bridal couple. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served by the 
mother of the bride. At three o'clock the bridal couple left in the interurban 
for a wedding trip. They will be at home, 1412 20th St., on Nov. 4th. Those out 
of town who attended the wedding were Ida and Oscar Nagel of Neenah.
Miss Emma Johannes held the position as bookkeeper at the Mercantile Store for 
several years. The groom is an industrious young man employed at the Textile 
Company's factory. Both parties have a large circle of friends who wish them 
a happy journey thru life.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 28, 1910
(Note: There is an Emil Nagel in Holy Cross, Two Rivers but his obituary doesn't
mention Emma.)


BARBARA NAIDL

After an illness of several months, Mrs. Barbara Naidl passed away Saturday at 
the home of her son, Frank Naidl on Washington Street. Having quite a number of 
grandchildren she was more familiarly known as "Grandma" Naidl, loved by many 
friends and acquaintances as well as her relatives. Deceased was 71 years of age 
and has resided here the past 30 years, coming here from Bohemia where she was 
born with her husband who died in 1918.
Mrs. Naidl was the mother of the Naidl boys who gained an enviable reputation 
among musicians in the Gloe-Naidl Orchestra. Five sons and daughters survive, 
Frank and Jacob of this city, Albert of Kewaunee, Mrs. Mary Mally of Shawano, 
Mrs. Walter Wieghart of Charles City, Iowa. The funeral was Tuesday afternoon, 
Rev. T.T. Holway officiating.
The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 5, 1920


CLARA NAIDL

Miss Clara Naidl, 73, of 2602 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died early Thursday 
evening in Two Rivers Community Hospital, Two Rivers, where she had been a 
patient five weeks.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Grace Congregational Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. David Hansen will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Miss Naidl was born May 29, 1904, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Joseph 
and Lena Koch Naidl. She attended Two Rivers Public Schools and was employed 
as a saleslady with Mirro Aluminum Co. for 38 years, retiring in 1966.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Anton (Helen) Havlichek of Two Rivers, a 
number of nieces and nephews and six grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Friends may call in Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers 6 to 9 o'clock 
this Friday evening, where a memorial service will be 7:30 o'clock. They may 
also call in the church 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, August 5, 1977 P. 3
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(29 May 1904/Aug 1977/SSDI)


JOSEPH NAIDL SR.    (b. 1845)

Notes from Two Rivers:
Joseph Naidl Sr., aged 73 years, died Friday. He is survived by his wife, three 
sons, Frank, Jacob and Albert and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Malley and Mrs. Walter 
Wieghardt of Charles City, Iowa. The funeral was held Monday from St. Luke's 
church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 12, 1918
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Joseph Naidl, who has been a resident of the county for 64 years, passed away 
at his home in this city, Saturday, December 7. Death came exactly 6 months 
after that of his son, Joseph, who died June 7. Deceased was born in Taus, 
Bohemia, 73 years ago and was but 9 years of age when he arrived in America 
with his parents and they settled on a farm in Franklin, this county. There he 
was married to his wife he now leaves behind and after his parent's death he 
conducted the farm until 28 years ago when the family took up its residence 
here. Three sons also survive, Frank and Jacob of this city and Albert, who is 
at Detroit, doing army service; also two sisters, Mrs. W. Weighart of Chicago 
and Mrs. Molly of this city. The funeral was from St. Luke's church Monday 
morning.
The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 12, 1918


JOSEPH NAIDL JR.    (b. 1876)

WELL KNOWN MUSICIAN OF COUNTY DIES
Two Rivers and Manitowoc county lost one of its most prominent 
musicians in the death of Joseph Naidl Jr., at Two Rivers this 
week. 
Mr. Naidl, whose funeral was held Friday, was 40 years of age. 
He was born in the town of Franklin, this county, July 29, 1877(sic) 
and located at Two Rivers at the age of 14, and was later married 
there to Miss Irma Koch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Koch, Sr. 
Mr. Naidl was very musically inclined and at a an early age entered 
the musical world. He was for years a member of the City band. He 
played several instruments and mastered the clarinet to a very 
proficient degree. 
Jos. Naidl was chosen president of the Gloe-Naidl orchestra and 
was chiefly responsible for its organization. By his ever faithful 
interest and hard work the Gloe-Naidl orchestra has made an enviable 
reputation throughout the northern portion of Wisconsin. The rich 
strains of his clarinet in the Gloe-Naidl orchester which were 
stopped on account of his sickness were silenced forever when he 
died early Tuesday morning. 
Mr. Naidl was a very courteous and ambitious gentleman, who never 
spoke harshly and was always very generous. He is survived by his 
widow and two little girls, Clara aged 14 and Helen aged 7, besides 
his parents, three brothers and two sisters also a host of friends 
who loved him for many virtues.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 11, 1918, Page 8
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The rich strains of his clarinet in the Gloe-Naidl Orchestra long since stopped 
were silenced forever when Jos. Naidl died Monday night after long suffering from 
a cancer of the neck.
Deceased was 40 years of age and was born in Franklin, this county, coming here 
with his parents 25 years ago. He early became interested in music and could play 
several instruments and he contributed largely with his musical ability to the 
success of the Gloe-Naidl Orchestra. He was for years also a member of the City 
Bank which will attend the funeral Friday afternoon and render a farewell dirge 
at his grave.
Deceased suffered intensely in the past few weeks and had consulted many specialists 
but was unable to find relief. He was a member of the Woodmen Lodge which will 
accompany his remains to their resting place. The funeral will be from Grace Church. 
Deceased is survived by his widow and two little girls, Clara, 14 and Helen, aged 7, 
besides his parents and three brothers, also two sisters and a host of friends who 
loved him for many virtues.
The Reporter, Thurs., May 9, 1918
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The funeral of Joseph Naidl, Two Rivers musician, member of the 
Gloe-Naidl orchestra and formerly of the Two Rivers city band, 
was held at Two Rivers yesterday. Mr. Naidl was 40 years of age 
and had resided at Two Rivers 25 years. He is survived by a widow 
and two children.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 10, 1918 Page 3
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NAIDL-KOCH NUPTIAL
Last Saturday afternoon (July 11, 1903), Mr. Jos. Naidl and Miss Lena Koch were 
united in the bonds of wedlock at the Lutheran parsonage by Rev. C. Doehler. The 
union was celebrated in the evening at the Armory Hall by a large number of friends 
and was a musical festival as well, for there were three bands in attendance and 
united in giving tone and melody to the event, The Twin Rivers Band of which Mr. 
Naidl is the leader, the Union Band of Manitowoc and Schauer's Band of Carlton. 
At 12 o'clock the entire party marched to the home of the bride's parents where 
a sumptuous supper was served and at 5 o'clock in the morning the party again 
marched there for breakfast. The occasion was a most enjoyable one. The Chronicle 
extends its congratulations.
The Chronicle, Tues., July 14, 1903


LENA NAIDL

Mrs. Lena Naidl, 70, 1412 16th St., Two Rivers, widow of Joseph Naidl, one of 
the original members of the Gloe-Naidl Orchestra of Two Rivers, died at Two 
Rivers municipal Hospital Sunday afternoon, where she had been a patient since 
Friday night. She had been in failing health for the past 10 years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Congregation, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. R.J. Wichlei officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Naidl, nee Lena Koch, was born in the town of Two Rivers in 1883, a daughter 
of the late Fred and Mary Gesell Koch. She was married to Joseph Naidl, a cigar 
maker and well known musician, in 1901. He preceded her in death 34 years ago.
Mrs. Naidl leaves two daughters, Miss Clara Naidl at home and Mrs. Anton Havlichek 
of Two Rivers; and four brothers, William of Tampa, Fla., Fred and Henry F. Koch 
of Two Rivers and Edward Koch of Manitowoc. Two sisters preceded her in death. 
There are three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 
Tuesday noon until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 30, 1953 P.2
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[Lena Marie]
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NAIDL-KOCH NUPTIAL
Last Saturday afternoon (July 11, 1903), Mr. Jos. Naidl and Miss Lena Koch were 
united in the bonds of wedlock at the Lutheran parsonage by Rev. C. Doehler. The 
union was celebrated in the evening at the Armory Hall by a large number of friends 
and was a musical festival as well, for there were three bands in attendance and 
united in giving tone and melody to the event, The Twin Rivers Band of which Mr. 
Naidl is the leader, the Union Band of Manitowoc and Schauer's Band of Carlton. 
At 12 o'clock the entire party marched to the home of the bride's parents where 
a sumptuous supper was served and at 5 o'clock in the morning the party again 
marched there for breakfast. The occasion was a most enjoyable one. The Chronicle 
extends its congratulations.
The Chronicle, Tues., July 14, 1903


ANNIE NASER

Mrs. Johanna Naser, 89, (photo) of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, a lifelong 
resident of Manitowoc County, died Saturday afternoon at the home 
of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ahrens, with 
whom she had resided since 1928.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, the Rev. B.A. Zimdars, paster of the 
Evangelical United Brethren Church, Mishicot, officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Naser, nee Johanna Rathe, was born Nov. 10, 1888, in the Town 
of Two Creeks, daughter of the late Christian and Johanna Bredesen 
Rathe. Spending her early life in Two Creeks, she was married in 
1890 to John Naser. The couple settled on a farm in the Town of Two 
Rivers now operated by the Ahrenses. Mr. Naser died in 1925. She 
was a member of the Ladies Aid Society and the Women's Society of 
World Service of the Mishicot church.
Surviving Mrs. Naser are another daughter, Mrs. Roy Ihlenfeldt, of 
Madison, nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 3, 1958 P.11

JOHN CONRAD NASAR

John C. Naser passed away at Holy Family hospital Sunday afternoon after a long illness. Mr. Naser who was well known in this vicinity and county was for many years a prominent educator in the county, having taught school in Manitowoc county and was a member of the board of examiners. He followed that profession for more than eighteen years. He was one of the first graduates of the Kewaunee high School and also attended the  Dubuque, Iowa Commercial College and was conferred a degree by that school. He was assistant cashier at the Two Rivers Saving Bank for some time but later purchased a farm a short distance from Two Rivers which he worked up until the time of his death. 
Mr. Naser enjoyed the distinction of being the first to give instructions to Prof. R.A. Moore, dean of the college of agriculture of the University of Wisconsin. Deceased is survived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs. R.S. Ihlenfeldt of Kenosha, Mrs. Oscar White of Mishicot and Mrs. Jerry Ahrens of Two Rivers.  He is also survived by one brother, Conrad Naser of Kewaunee and one sister, Mrs. Matthew Bezdeck of LaBranche, Mich. Four grandchildren also survive. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the home.
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Jan. 7, 1927
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Card of Thanks
With deep appreciation for the kindness and sympathy of neighbors and friends in our bereavement, we wish to express our gratitude to all. We are especially mindful of the beautiful floral tributes, of those who gave the use of their cars and Rev. F.J. Sievert and those who assisted at the funeral.
Mrs. John C. Naser and family
Two Rivers Reporter - Jan. 14, 1927

ALBERTINE NASH

Mrs. Alberta T. Nash, 78, of 1105 Madison St., Two Rivers, widow of 
Newman E. Nash, former Two Rivers police justice, died unexpectedly 
of a heart attack at her home Sunday morning.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Krist Caune, D.D., pastor of St. Paul 
Methodist Episcopal Church, Manitowoc, officiating. Burial will be 
in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Nash, nee Alberta Tina Schultz, was born July 11, 1888, at Two 
Rivers, a daughter of the late Charles and Christine Grade Schultz. 
She attended St. John Parochial School. She was married in December 
of 1904 at Two Rivers to Newman E. Nash, who preceded her in death 
38 years ago.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Sydney Kurtz, of Two Rivers; two sons, 
Kenneth, of Fish Creek, and Jack L. Nash, of Wauwatosa; a sister, 
Mrs. Augusta Meyer, of Manitowoc; a brother, Walter, of Two Rivers, 
grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 10, 1966 P.5
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RETURNS, WEDS BOYHOOD PLAYMATE
Returning from four years service in the U.S. Navy during which time he has 
circled the globe, Newman Nash, son of the Editor W.F. Nash of the Two Rivers 
Chronicle claimed as his bride the sweetheart of his youthful days, Miss Tena 
Schultz, the couple being wedded Wednesday. Mr. Nash and his bride are well 
known young people of the city and will make their home here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Dec. 17, 1909


KENNETH NASH

Kenneth A. Nash, 83, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died 
Saturday afternoon, April 29, 1989 at Hamilton Memorial Home. Memorial services 
will be held at a later date and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mr. Nash was born December 25, 1905 at Two Rivers, son of the late Newman and 
Christine Schultz Nash. He attended Two Rivers Grade School and Washington High 
School and also Ripon College. Mr. Nash was Office Manager at Peninsula State 
Park at Fish Creek. He married Margaret Beth in 1939 at Two Rivers. She preceded 
him death in July of 1986. Mr. Nash was Chairman of the Town Board of Fish Creek 
and past Chairman of the Art Festival at Fish Creek. He was a member of Two Rivers 
Elks for 18 years.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Leona Nash of Wauwatosa; 
a sister and brother-in-law, Nina and Sidney Kurtz of Two Rivers.
There will be no visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 1, 1989 page B8
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(Kenneth A Nash/25 Dec 1905/29 Apr 1989/SSDI)


MARGARET NASH

Margaret Nash, of 3726 Parkway Blvd., Two Rivers, died early Thursday morning, 
July 17, 1986 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. A memorial service will be at 
a later date.
Mrs. Nash was born in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Geimer 
Beth. She attended St. Luke Parochial School, Two Rivers Washington High School 
and was a graduate of Chicago School of Nursing. She was married to Kenneth Nash 
in 1939 at Two Rivers. Mrs. Nash was a member of Elks Auxiliary and Holy Redeemer 
Church.
Survivors include her husband and a sister, Evelyn Beth of Two Rivers. There will 
be no visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., July 19, 1986 page 13
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[cremated 07-24-1986/age 75 yrs.]
(08 Oct 1910/Jul 1986/SSDI)


NEWMAN EDWARD NASH

EXTRA!
NEWMAN NASH IS A SUICIDE AT TWO RIVERS
Shoots Himself at Tourist Park This Afternoon-
Note Says He Feared Dementia
Newman Nash, city police justice and for some months engaged in the 
insurance business, killed himself by firing a shot through his brain 
shortly before 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Nash's act was committed at tourist park in Two Rivers, which he had 
visited alone and no direct cause for the suicide is known.
Feared Loss of Mind.
A note found at the side of the body, although unsigned, has been 
identified as being the handwriting of Mr. Nash and indicated that he 
was fearful of his health. The note said:
"My mind is leaving me. Better death than to endure this."
The body of the unfortunate man was found by a boy passing through the 
park and it is believed that the fatal shot had been fired but a short 
time previously.
Mr. Nash had not been at his office at police headquarters this morning, 
but was seen about the city.
Mr. Nash has been prominently identified with civic affairs and last fall 
was a candidate for county register of deeds on the Democratic ticket.
For some time he had been engaged in the real estate business and at one 
time in the printing business with his brother, Noel.
Decedent is survived by his widow and two children. He is about 40 years 
of age.
He was in the U.S. navy at one time.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 26, 1927 P.1
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FUNERAL OF NEWMAN NASH HELD SUNDAY
Rash Act Believed to Be Result of Effects of Service in War
Funeral services for Newman Nash, whose tragic death, self inflicted 
yesterday, was a great shock to the community, will be held Sunday and 
will be conducted by the Robert Burns post of the Legion, and the local 
post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, both of which he was one of the organizers. 
Mr. Nash held office in the state organization of the Veterans of Foreign 
Wars at time of his death, being judge advocate.
The body will be at the Beduhn & Goetz parlors until Saturday when it will 
be taken to the home for private funeral services on Sunday.
Mr. Nash was one of the best known men of the city, a son of the late 
William F. Nash, founder and editor of the Chronicle here. He was born 
September 11, 1888, and at age of 18 joined the U.S. navy and made a cruise 
around the world, and served four years. Returning here he was associated 
with his father and brother in the newspaper business until eight years ago.
Served in World War.
Mr. Nash served overseas in the World war and friends believe that his rash 
act is the result of injuries and having been gassed in service. He gained 
the rank of lieutenant at Fort Sheridan and then served 17 months overseas.
Mr. Nash eight years ago organized Troop C of the 105th Cavalry, Wisconsin 
National Guard, in this city, which organization functioned for three years 
and disbanded like other troops in the smaller cities. He gained the rank 
of captain of the troop and was considered one of the best national guard 
officers of the state.
Deceased leaves his widow, formerly Tina Schultz, two sons, Kenneth and Jack, 
and one daughter, Nina. He also leaves his invalid mother, Mrs. William F. 
Nash, four brothers, William Nash of Waukesha, Garret of Dubuque, Iowa, and 
Noel and Lyman of this city. Two sisters also survive him, Katherine Nash 
and Mrs. Arthur Lohman.
He was a member of the Cocobola camp, Modern Woodmen, B.P.O.E., Veterans of 
Foreign Wars and the Robert E. Burns post, American legion, the latter two 
organizations conducting the burial. Rev. T.A. Hawkes will officiate with 
interment at Pioneer's Rest.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 27, 1927 P.8
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(Note: His stone reads d. 1926)
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Word was received here last week that Lieut. Newman Nash, who has been at the 
battlefront in France was wounded by being shot through the left hand. He wrote 
a letter to his wife saying that he was being sent to England in a hospital 
ship with a great many men who were severely wounded. He expects to return to 
the front as soon as his wounds are healed.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 22, 1918
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TWO RIVERS MAN TELLS OF SERVICE WITH WAR Y, OVERSEAS
Newman Nash, of Two Rivers, who has been serving with the Y.M.C.A. 
overseas and who has visited most of the big battlefronts, tells of 
his service, scenes he has visited and many interesting incidents in 
a letter just received by his brother Noel Nash, editor of the Two 
Rivers Chronicle and through courtesy of Mr. Nash the Herald-News is 
able to give the letter today. It follows: 
American Expeditionary Forces, LeMans, France. Wednesday, December 11, 
1918. Dear brother: Now that the armistice has been signed and the 
censorship rules have been modified, we are allowed to write to the 
folks back home and tell them what happened and where we were the past 
year. I shall give a brief summary of the places and the different fronts 
that I have been on since my arrival in this country. We left New York 
City on January the 10th, sailing on the White Star Liner Olympic. We had 
no convoy across the pond, as this ship keels and can run away from any 
sub in the German Navy. This ship was converted into a merchant cruiser 
and carried four six inch naval guns forward and four aft. All lights were 
extinguished at night from sun down to sun rise. During the day ship drills 
were held at irregular hours. The reason for this irregularity of drills 
was that in case of the real thing we would not be taken by surprise. We 
were very fortunate on the trip over and did not sight a sub. One the morning 
of the 17th we sighted the coast of Ireland and believe me, it was a welcome 
sight to see land, as the strain of the trip on one's nerves was very hard. 
That day we steamed thru the Irish Sea and the following day we docked in the 
wonderful sea port of Liverpool, England. That same day in the afternoon we 
entrained on an English train and made the trip to South Hampton. We passed 
thru a very pretty country, and one would not have known that the war was on 
from the appearance of the country. At South Hampton we again embarked on a 
small channel boat by the name of Madras Queen. This little tub I shall never 
forget, as she is certainly the champion high diver on the channel. After six 
hours of sea sickness, we arrived in LaMarve, France. We remained at LaMarve 
that day and the following morning we went to the historical city of Blois. 
At this place I visited the beautiful chateau which played a very important 
part in the early history of France. We were billeted in a large French 
barrack which was built of stone and dates back to Napoleon the first. After 
a few days we again boarded a train and left Blois for the city of Langres, 
France. This trip was very interesting as we passed thru the much beautiful 
part of France. Of course all French railway trains are the slowest things 
in the world. It took us two days and two nights to arrive at our destination. 
At Langres the Army School for the American Expeditionary Forces was to be 
opened. Here we remained for one month and a half. About February the 15th I 
was sent to the front for the first time. The front that I went to was the 
Arras and we had the pleasure of being in the line with the Australians. While 
doing my trip in the line, I had my first experience of going over with a 
raiding party. This is the way the party is picked out. Word came down in the 
afternoon that a raid would be pulled off and that our company was to do the 
trick. Of course no officer cares to volunteer for this job so the captain has 
them draw lots. The lucky or as I call it the unlucky one, then goes out along 
the trench and picks the men he wants to go with him on the job. About 11:30 we 
started out of the trench, thru our gap in the wire, this wire is the barb wire 
entanglement that is in front of the trenches and helps to protect the line. We 
walked about 50 yards and then crawled for 75 until we got up to 'Fritz's' wire. 
Here we laid quiet for several minutes, which seemed ages to me. Lieut. Farrel, 
who was in charge of the party, after making sure the enemy was quiet, gave the 
pre-arranged signal and we went thru the gap of Fritz's wire. We left a man 
remain at this gap, so that we could find it in a hurry in case things got too 
hot for us. Crawling forward until within a few yards from Fritz's trenches we 
made for them on the jump and landed inside. Two men went down the trench to the 
left and two to the right. Their job was to hold up anything that would come down 
and try and spoil our little fun. The rest of us made for the communication trench. 
Here we ran across a dug out and of course we did the usual thing and called down 
to Mr. Fritz to come out. We managed to get six of the tribe and as things were 
getting warm we could not wait for the rest, so we did the next best thing and 
threw a hand grenade into the dug out with the best of luck. Believe me we did 
not lose any time in getting out of his trench and back to our lines with our 
prisoners. We no sooner left this trench than a machine gun down the trench to 
our left opened up and we could hear the crack of the bullets over our heads. I 
think that I made the first 75 yards to an old sunken trench in less time than it 
takes to tell it and I noticed that I was not alone as they were all there. We got 
into our gap. This gap was not the one that we started out from as it is foolish 
to return by the same way, as Fritz has his own ideas about this gang alone. When 
we were safely inside our trenches the men were told that they could lie down for 
a bit and each was issued out a portion of rum. Believe me they earned that little 
drink. The prisoners were turned over to the intelligence department. This department 
is the best in the land to pump information. These prisoners were a rather good 
looking bunch of men and they talked very freely. That morning at "stand to" rum 
was again served out to all the men. February is a bad month over here. I remained 
in the line this time until the 25th of the month and then went out for a few weeks 
rest. This trench warfare is hell on one's nerves. I could feel my nerves tighten 
up like the strings on a string instrument and relax when I was out a few days. 
The worse part of this warfare is the shelling at night and in the morning. Fritz 
is very prompt in his morning calls with his artillery barrage, and he tries his 
best to get your goat. The only thing you can do is to call him names and rely on 
your own artillery to do their best in returning his call. If you have never had 
the privilege of hearing a 9 point 2 go whistling over your head, or a trench mortar 
shell singing "home, sweet home," you have missed something worthwhile. At "stand to" 
in the morning all rifles of the men are inspected and each man stands on the firing 
steps looking over at Fritz. This takes only a few minutes and then "stand down" is 
given. The men then have breakfast and lie down to sleep. There is very little 
sleeping at night, as much work has to be done then. Such as rebuilding the wire that 
Fritz has blown to hell the night before and building new stuff. This is no daylight 
job as he could make things very unpleasant for you and the rest of the party. The 
meals are all brought up into line for the men in large cans and buckets. The liquids 
such as soup and coffee are in large thermal cans, (illegible) tea about as well as 
the British and drink large quantities of it. The night that we were relieved from 
the line, Fritz certainly tried his best to make things as uncomfortable as possible 
for us. I guess he succeeded in doing it, as I was mighty glad when we were out. 
When out of the line the men are drilled daily in such things as close order and 
open order drills. This goes on until they go back into the line for another trick. 
When I left the Australians, I was sent to a school to study gas warfare. This was 
a two weeks course and I enjoyed every minute of the time that I was there. From 
this school I was sent to join the 77th Division of New York and worked with them 
until May 29th when I was again sent to the 28th Division as an instructor in Minor 
Tactics, the new open warfare formations. Here I remained until June 15th when I was 
assigned to the present 30th Division. This division is composed of men from South 
and North Carolina and Tennessee. The men are the finest bunch of soldiers that one 
could lay eyes on and they have certainly made a name for themselves over here. On 
July first we started on a hike into Belgium. This took us four days and the morning 
of July 4th we entered into Belgium. Gee, that was some hot day. We marched to within 
a few miles of the city of Ypres and here we camped in a large British camp. The 
following week we started for the line in front of the city of Ypres. I had my first 
view of the stuff called "kultur." This beautiful city is nothing but a bunch of 
holes and bricks. The Hun shelled this place continuously from the beginning of 
the war, up to the time that he was driven back, a few months ago. Nothing remains 
of the beautiful Cloth Hall, that one read so much about. This place has not a wall 
standing and the old cathedral is to the ground. The streets are not passable, as 
shell hole after shell hole has been made in them. Nevertheless, the Hun could 
never got into this place if he had carried on the war for a thousand years. While 
in the trenches at this place, we had some very exciting times, as the shelling 
was something fierce both day and night. But we were about this time sending over 
ten shells to the enemy's one, so you can see that his position was not pleasant. 
About a week after we were in the line. This outfit did the trick and took Kamel 
Hill, of course we lost a few men, but it was worth the sacrifice. From Belgium 
we traveled again by rail back to France and stayed in a little village by the 
name of Pressy, for about two weeks. One morning we got a notice to be ready to 
move within a few hours by "lorries" in American language that is ? trucks. We 
got aboard these "lorries" the whole regiment and I think there  must have been 
several hundred and rode for 18 hours, when we arrived in the city of Preron?, 
France. Here we rested for two days and then we went into the line in front of 
the village of Villert. This place is between Saint Queatin and Cambrai. The 
first night in we certainly caught hell, for enemy shelled us with everything 
they had, from gas to high explosives. The first officer to go "west" that night 
was a captain in D company to my right. A large piece of shrapnel hit him on the 
head and tore a hole thru his  steel helmet and blew away part of his head. He 
died on a stretcher before they could get him back. During the morning many more 
of the lads were killed. On the evening of September the 24th we went over the 
top and straightened out our line. We pushed ahead about 800 yards that night in 
the rain. Gee didn't Fritz get sore at us. He counter attacked but we were on the 
job waiting for him and made it too warm for him. On the morning of September 29th 
which was the date of the real big show and I am telling you it was some show. At 
5:55 we went over the top with tanks and all the extra machines of death known to 
man. A heavy fog had settled and this made things rather bad for us, but the men 
were in fine spirits and wanted to get after Fritz. The artillery barrage that 
cleared the way for us that morning was something great. It was said that that 
barrage was the largest that had ever been laid down on any front and I am ready 
to believe it. Well, we started at 6:10 and followed our tanks keeping to the rear 
of them about 40 yards. They did fine work for the infantry, putting out of 
commission machine gun nests and the likes. At about 11 o'clock that morning we 
consolidated on the other side of the Hindenburg line and it was with a sad heart 
that I heard that many of my men had gave their all for their country. Lieut. Erale, 
who was in charge of the company that morning, was killed just after we started. I 
guess he went only about 50 yards before he was hit. He certainly was a dandy fellow 
and I felt sorry to see him go. I was then the only officer left and from that date 
on and I had charge of the company. While at this place I had the chance of visiting 
the wonderful tunnel that the Hun had built. The things that I saw I will not tell 
you in this letter but shall wait until I return home as it would not look good in 
writing. You remember what the newspapers said about the Hun, cooking his dead to 
extract the grease, well I saw the outfit. It was in the tunnel. Fritz certainly 
intended to remain in this place for the winter as he had the place fixed up in 
great shape. The following morning we went over the top again and captured the 
village of Monthrane. When we entered the village we found it was still occupied 
by the French. That is, there were only the old people left. Three days before the 
main body of women murderers left. They took the young women with them for what 
purpose, you can best think. These people were so glad to be delivered that they 
ran out into the streets from their cellars and threw their arms around our necks 
and kissed us like long lost brothers. They then showed my men where some of the 
Huns were still hiding in cellars and believe me, we made short work of them with 
hand grenades. One old lady about 60 years of age was lying dead in the street, 
her breast crushed by a truck that had passed over her. The Hun in his mad rush 
to get away had not made any effort to dispose of her body. Well what can one expect 
from such machine made soldiers. Here is the place that I found the true Hun officer 
and soldier that you have heard so much about. You can take it from me, all that 
has been said is true and a thousand times more. They will never have the right 
again to mingle in the society of other people as this war has brought out their 
color. We again went over the top the following evening about 11 pm and consolidated 
near a railroad cut. From this place on things went so fast that I have not even had 
time to think as we had the Hun on the run and he certainly did run after we broke 
the Hindenburg line. At the time of the breaking of the line we were the only 
American troops in this sector and we are a proud lot to have that honor as we were 
the first Allies to cross this line. Two days before we came out of the line before 
the armistice was signed my men and myself were all in. we simply could not go any 
farther. I came out with 54 men out of 256. Of course, not all were killed, this 
includes the ones that were wounded and sent to the hospital. The night that we 
received the word that the armistice was signed we were billeted in a small village 
by the name of Warley, near the ?. The French people had returned to their homes, 
what was left of them. The band from the regimental headquarters came down and paraded 
the one main street. This was about (illegible, article gets too dark to read) When 
they were told that the armistice was signed and that the war was over they stood 
there and stared and then it dawned on them that after four years of suffering and 
war the thing had come to an end. They cried and they ? and it would have made any 
man feel good to see the sight. That night we talked until very near dawn about all 
the people back home and wondered if they were having the same celebration only on 
a larger scale, but it I am sure was not as impressive as the one we witnessed here. 
You people back in the states don't know a thing about this war and its sufferings. 
Why one old lady told me she has lost all five of her sons and that she would give 
five more if she had them for her beloved France. I shall have to come to a close 
as it is getting rather late and tomorrow we are going to have a bath and get rid 
of the "cooties." By the way that is another thing that you probably never have had. 
Well they are the quietest little things you ever had, like ?. Send me the Chronicle 
as I am interested in everything that is going on at home. 
NEWMAN
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 23, 1919 Page 3
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Mrs. Newman Nash of Two Rivers was a passenger to Chicago on the morning train 
and will meet her husband, Lieut. Nash, there today. Lieut. Nash has just 
returned from overseas service where he was with the Thirtieth division and 
with Company M, 118th Infantry. The couple will spend a week at Chicago before 
returning to their home at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, April 19, 1919 P. 2
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RETURNS, WEDS BOYHOOD PLAYMATE
Returning from four years service in the U.S. Navy during which time he has 
circled the globe, Newman Nash, son of the Editor W.F. Nash of the Two Rivers 
Chronicle claimed as his bride the sweetheart of his youthful days, Miss Tena 
Schultz, the couple being wedded Wednesday. Mr. Nash and his bride are well 
known young people of the city and will make their home here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Dec. 17, 1909


NOEL NASH

Noel Nash, (photo) former postmaster and editor of the weekly Two Rivers 
Chronicle until its merger with the weekly Reporter in 1927, died early 
this morning at his home after a lengthy illness. Nash, who was 59, was 
a son of the late William F. Nash who took over the struggling Manitowoc 
County Chronicle in 1875. The elder Nash made the Chronicle one of the 
outstanding weeklies in the state.
During the Wilson administration Mr. Nash was appointed postmaster and 
served in that capacity for a number of years, at the same time continuing 
to edit the paper. After selling his interest to Arthur Baetz of the 
Reporter in 1927, Mr. Nash ran a job printing shop for one year after 
which Mark R. Byers established the Daily Reporter in the Chronicle 
offices.
In 1932 Mr. Nash was an unsuccessful candidate for the state assembly on 
the Democratic ticket.
Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed but it is expected 
that they will be held Wednesday. The Masons, of which Nash was an active 
member, will be in charge.
Although in ill health for a long time, the death of Mr. Nash was unexpected. 
Recently his eyesight failed rapidly so that at the end he was almost blind. 
His health had been poor since his return to this city from California late 
in 1930. He went to the west coast in 1928 where he took employment as a 
salesman for a publishing house.
Mr. Nash was born at Two Rivers Aug. 5, 1879, the son of the late William 
Francis and Theresa Apel Nash. His father came from New York four years 
previous- tended (sic) thep (sic) ublic schools at Two Rivers and as a 
youth began aiding his father in the printing plant.
When his father suffered a stroke early in the 1900's Noel and his brothers 
Newman and Lyman took over the operation of the paper and the three continued 
to run it, with Noel as editor, after the death of their father in 1909. 
During the World War Noel took over complete operation of the newspaper and 
held it until he sold to Baetz.
In 1904 Noel Nash married Miss Nora Hoepner of Manitowoc who survives with 
two children, James, city, and Mrs. Herman Kahlenberg, Madison.
Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. A.H. Lohman and Miss Catherine Nash, 
both of Two Rivers; three brothers, Lyman of Berlin, Wis., Garret of Rockford, 
Ill., and William of Waukesha; and three grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Beduhn funeral home this morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 23, 1939 P.2
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REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON PATIENTS COMMITTED TO WISCONSIN GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR
TREATMENT
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to
submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to patients committed to
the Wisconsin General Hospital for treatment since the filing of my last report up to 
and including January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Noel Nash, resident of the City of Two Rivers, Wis. Committed to Wisconsin General
Hospital on the 15th day of May, 1936. Examining physician, Dr. Gerald A. Rau.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1937  p.17, 18
(Note: They sent seriously ill people here to be treated. The hospital was in
Madison)


NORA NASH

Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Nash, 80, widow of Noel Nash, former editor and 
publisher of old Two Rivers Weekly Chronicle, who died Tuesday at Restwood 
Nursing Home, Long Lake, Minn., will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Nash, nee Nora Hoepner was born at Two Rivers, June 28, 1882, daughter of 
the late Henry and Ida Kasten Hoepner. Except for a short period of her early 
life when the family lived in Manitowoc, she resided in Two Rivers. She was 
married at Manitowoc to Noel Nash, who died nearly 30 years ago. Mrs. Nash, a 
pianist and active in musical organizations as a young woman was a member of the 
Ladies of the Round Table of Two Rivers. She left Two Rivers nearly five years ago 
to make her home with an only daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Alice) Yost of Minneapolis. 
Besides the daughter, she leaves a son, James of Mount Prospect, Ill., four 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call the funeral chapel.
Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, December 6, 1962
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Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Nash, 80, who died late Monday night at Woodrest 
Nursing Home, Long Lake, Minn., were at 2 p.m. at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two River, the Rev. M.W. Oechler officiating. Burial was in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Pallbearers were Roger Kahlenberg, Earl Boehringer, John Kowalsky, Heber Clayton, 
George Bentley and Reuben DeFoe.
Manitowoc Herald times - Saturday, Dec. 8, 1962


SON OF WILLIAM NASH

We learned with regret last week that death had entered the family of Editor 
Nash of the Chronicle, and claimed for his own a bright little boy of about 
16 months old.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, October 28, 1884 P.1
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(Note: William F. Nash bur. in Pioneers Rest, Two Rivers was the Editor of the 
Chronicle, so the child is probably buried in Pioneers Rest, Two Rivers.)
(1880 Two Rivers census: Wm. F. Nash editor age 33;wife Theresia age 22; 
Noel age 10/12)
(From county death index probable name:
Laurent Nash/d. Oct. 18, 1884 (v.3 p.138))


THERESE NASH

WIDOW, FORMER PUBLISHER IS DEAD, AGED 69
Mrs. Theresa Nash, widow of the late William F. Nash, pioneer Two Rivers 
Publisher, who until his death in 1916 was editor and publisher of the Two 
Rivers Chronicle, passed away Saturday evening, at the family home, Washington 
and Twenty-fourth streets, after a lingering illness.
The deceased has been an invalid for the past four years, the last two of which 
she was confined to her bed. Her maiden name was Theresa Apel, and she was born 
in Two Rivers, sixty-nine years ago, and has always made this city her home. 
She was married to William F. Nash in 1877, who preceded her in death eleven 
years ago.
The deceased is survived by six children, two daughters, Mrs. A.H. Lohman and 
Miss Kathryne Nash, both of this city, and four sons, Noel and Lyman of this 
city, William F. of Waukesha and Garrett of Chicago. One sister, Mrs. K.L. 
Voshardt of Two Rivers, also survives.
The funeral will take place Tuesday morning, at nine o'clock, from the St. Luke's 
church, burial being in Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 19, 1927 P.9
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Gertrude Lohman returned to her work at Sheboygan Falls after 
attending the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Thersa (sic) Nash.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, December 22, 1927 P.9
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Mrs. W.F. Nash, Widow of Deceased Editor Succumbs
One of the most favorably known women of Two Rivers in the past fifty years or 
more, answered the final summons last Saturday night when Mrs. Theresa Nash 
went to her eternal rest after a very long illness in which she had been a patient 
sufferer. Mrs. Nash was stricken with paralysis four years ago and was confined 
to bed for two years, largely helpless, but conscious of her condition. She died at 
her home, 2318 Washington Street.  It was known that the end was near for 
several days and she passed peacefully away with her family at her bedside.
Deceased was the widow of Editor William F. Nash, of the Chronicle, who preceded 
her in death eleven years ago. An ideal mother, she had born and reared with him, 
a family of seven children, of whom six survive: two daughters, Mrs. A. H. Lohman 
and Miss Katherine Nash of this city and four sons, Noel and Lyman of this city, 
Garret of Chicago and William of Waukesha. One sister, Mrs. K..L. Voshardt also 
survive.
Mrs. Nash was sixty-nine years of age, having been born in this city in 1858 and 
was  married to the late William F. Nash in 1877. Her  maiden name was Theresa 
Apel, her father, August Charles Apel being one of the pioneer settlers here.
All of her life, Mrs. Nash had been a devout member of St. Luke's Church and 
funeral services were held there on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, a large number 
of her friends being gathered to witness the final obsequies of one they loved and 
respected for her womanly qualities and unselfish life.  Rev. C.V. Hugo officiated. 
Interment was at Pioneers' Rest.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Dec. 22, 1927


WM. F. NASH

NASH FUNERAL THURSDAY FROM HOME, TWO RIVERS
Funeral Will Be Under Auspices of Two Rivers Lodge Of Masons.
Funeral services for the late William F. Nash of Two Rivers, will be held
from the late home in that city Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will
be in charge of the Two Rivers Lodge of the Masonic order of which
Mr. Nash was a member.
News of the death of Mr. Nash, While not unexpected by friends, came
as a shock and was received with keen regret by a large circle of
friends in this city and throughout the county.
Manitowoc Daily Herald  Tuesday, June 27, 1916  pg. 2
********
A large delegation from the Masonic order in this city will attend the
funeral of the late William F. Nash at Two Rivers tomorrow afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald  Wednesday, June 28, 1916  pg. 2
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William F. Nash Dead
Hon. William F. Nash of Two Rivers, died Monday morning. He suffered a stroke 
of paralysis some eight years ago and had been in retirement ever since. He 
was born in Millville, N.Y., Feb. 22, 1847 and came to Wisconsin with his 
parents in 1850. He enlisted in Co. A, 13th Wisconsin Regiment at the age of 
17 and served two years at the front. In 1875 he came to Two Rivers and 
purchased the Chronicle, now edited and managed by his sons. He was still at 
the editor's desk when stricken about eight years ago. He was mayor of Two 
Rivers, member of the county board, member of the state assembly and for two 
terms a leader of the state senate including the period when his party was in 
the majority during the four years of Bennet Law exile. He was married in 1878 
to Theresa Apel who with seven children survive him. His daughters are Miss 
Catherine Nash, Mrs. Arthur Lohman and sons, Noel, William, Garret, Newman and 
Lyman. Four brothers and a sister also survive, Lyman J. and Edward G. of this 
city, G.V. Nash of Nettleton, Ark., J. E. Nash of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Nina 
Case of Portage, Wis.
When William Nash laid down his pen, there dropped from the ranks of Wisconsin 
journalism, a powerful, rugged and admirable figure. His newspaper was for many 
years a tower of strength to the Democratic Party and a force for every movement 
for the good of the community. He could thunder in his columns like a giant or 
weave dainty bits of English into webs of tender sentiment. He was a convincing 
controversalist. He was a fair fighter but he could dip his pen in vitriol and 
sear a sham or a wrong without compunction. He believed in party regularity and 
he stood by the organization loyally in the little red school house state 
battle and the free silver national campaign. Columns could be written but the 
present generation does not seem to have the time to read and ponder upon a life 
filled with loyal public service, valiant battles for democracy and a constant, 
effective effort to place and keep small town journalism on a level that befits 
the Fourth Estate. Suffice it to stay that a gallant soldier, a high minded 
public servant, a scholarly and fearless editor has passed on filled with years 
and honor.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 29, 1916
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PROMINENT CITIZEN PASSES AWAY
Wm. F. Nash passed away Monday morning at his home in this city. He had been in 
ill health for several years so that he was incapacitated for work and for the 
past few weeks was confined to his bed. Hon. William Francis Nash was widely known 
in newspaper circles of Wisconsin as the founder of the Chronicle. He has also 
represented his fellow townsmen in various positions of honor and trust and has 
been elected to some of the highest offices in the gift of the people. 
He was born at Millville, Orleans County, New York, Feb. 22, 1847 and is the son 
of Francis and Catherine (Van Bergen) Nash. He is a great grandson of Jedediah Nash, 
an English soldier during the reign of King George who participated in the battle 
of Quebec and his grandfather, Francis Nash was a resident of Canada, from whence 
he removed to New York at an early day. Francis Nash, the father, was born in 
eastern New York, where he assisted in building the Eric Canal and in 1850 came to 
Janesville, Wis., where he died in 1887, aged eighty four years. His wife, who 
belonged to the Van Bergen family who came from the Catskill Mountains died in 1910 
when she had attained the remarkable age of ninety-three years. They were the parents 
of six sons and one daughter. William Nash received a public school education and when 
but seventeen years of age, he enlisted for service in the civil War, becoming a 
private in Company A, Thirteenth Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry with which 
he served bravely and faithfully for one and one-half years. At the close of the war 
he went to Appleton College and in 1875 he entered the newspaper field at Two Rivers, 
establishing the Chronicle which has been conducted by his sons, Noel, Newman and 
Lyman since his misfortune of three years ago when he suffered a stroke of paralysis. 
Mr. Nash has been prominent in democratic politics for a number of years and has served 
Two Rivers as mayor, has been a member of the county board, was elected to the state 
assembly in 1878 and was senator from the fifteenth district of Wisconsin for two 
terms beginning in 1889. In 1878 Mr. Nash was united in marriage with Miss Theresa Apel,
 a daughter of Adam Apel, a native of Prussia and an early settler and prominent 
agriculturist of Two Rivers township. Besides Mrs. Nash, the deceased is survived by 
seven children, Noel, William, Garret, Newman, Lyman, Catherine and Mrs. Arthur Lehman. 
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon under the Masonic auspices, a large number 
being present from the Manitowoc lodge.
The Reporter, Fri., June 30, 1916


ADAM NEBEL

Adam Nebel, aged 62 years, died last week Thursday. The funeral took place 
Saturday. Rev. Morris performed the last sacred rites.
The Reporter, Sat., Feb. 17, 1912


BERNARD P. NEHRING

Bernard P. Nehring, 79, of 1003 School St., Two Rivers, died Sunday 
evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Mr. Nehring was born March 7, 1895, at Two Rivers, son of the late 
Frank and Mary Thomaschefski Nehring. He attended Sacred Heart School, 
Two Rivers, and was a postal employee for 20 years, retiring in 1954. 
He married Gladys M. Schultz June 29, 1926, at Two Rivers. He was a 
member of the VFW Eleven Gold Star Post No. 1248 in Two Rivers since 
1928. Mr. Nehring was a veteran of World War I.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters (private); three brothers, 
Frank and Anton, of Manitowoc, and Julian, of Two Rivers; two sisters, 
Mrs. George (Vernonica) Mueller, of Mequon, Wis., and Mrs. Cecilia 
Best, of Land O'Lakes, Wis., and five grandchildren. A daughter, a 
brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, April 16, 1974 P. 18
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The marriage of Miss Gladys May Schultz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schultz, 
1103 School St. and Bernard P. Nehring, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nehring, 
1801 Jackson St. was solemnized Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at Sacred Heart 
Church, Rev. Malkowski officiating. The ceremony was performed in the presence 
of a large number of relatives and friends.  The bridal couple was attended by 
Miss Theresa Nehring, maid of honor and Julius Nehring, best man. The other 
attending couple as Miss Leona Brandtner, bridesmaid and Edmund Kerseck, 
groomsman.  A wedding dinner was served following the ceremony at the home 
of the bride's parents. The event was celebrated at a wedding dance at the 
Washington Hall, at which a large number of friends attended. Mr. and 
Mrs. Nehring have left on a wedding trip to the northern part of the state and will 
be at home to friends after Aug. 1.
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., July 2, 1926  
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(Bernard Nehring/Mar 08 1895/Apr 1974/SSDI)
[cremated 04-23-1974/age 79 yrs.]


GLADYS NEHRING

Mrs. Gladys M. Nehring, 83, a former Two Rivers resident, died Saturday morning, 
July 14, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Graveside rites will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, 
with burial of her ashes at Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Nehring, was born July 16, 1900, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry F. 
and Mary Schultz. She grew up and was educated at Two Rivers. She was married to 
Bernard P. Nehring, June 29, 1926, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death April 
14, 1974.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia A. and Walter F. Marten 
of Santa Maria, Calif. and Jacqueline C. and John A. Meisner of Scully, Texas; a 
brother-in-law, Frank Nehring of Manitowoc; five grandchildren and six great 
grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in 
death by two sisters.
Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 1984 P. 3
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The marriage of Miss Gladys May Schultz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schultz, 
1103 School St. and Bernard P. Nehring, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nehring, 
1801 Jackson St. was solemnized Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at Sacred Heart 
Church, Rev. Malkowski officiating. The ceremony was performed in the presence 
of a large number of relatives and friends.  The bridal couple was attended by 
Miss Theresa Nehring, maid of honor and Julius Nehring, best man. The other 
attending couple as Miss Leona Brandtner, bridesmaid and Edmund Kerseck, 
groomsman.  A wedding dinner was served following the ceremony at the home 
of the bride's parents. The event was celebrated at a wedding dance at the 
Washington Hall, at which a large number of friends attended. Mr. and 
Mrs. Nehring have left on a wedding trip to the northern part of the state and will 
be at home to friends after Aug. 1.
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., July 2, 1926  
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(Gladys Nehring/16 Jul 1900/Jul 1984/SSDI)
[bur. 07-18-1984/age 83 yrs.]


MAGDALENE NEHRING

Mrs. Magdalene Nehring, 92, formerly of 2002 Forest Avenue, Two Rivers, died 
Tuesday evening, April 21, 1987 at Bell Air Nursing Home, Milwaukee, where she 
resided since 1984. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate 
with burial to follow at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Nehring was born February 5, 1895 at Hamburg, Germany, daughter of the 
late Otto and Magdalene Kimmerfeldt Kock. She attended St. John Parochial School 
and later was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company Plant Number 1 for many years. 
She married John Nehring on September ?, 1915 at Two Rivers.
Survivors include a daughter and a son-in-law, Claudia and Henry Born of 
Milwaukee; two grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a sister-in-law 
and a niece. Friends may call at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers, from 9 am Thursday morning until the hour of service. There will be 
no Wednesday evening visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Apr. 22, 1987 page 19
*******
[bur. 04-23-1987/age 92 yrs.]
(06 Feb 1895/Apr 1987/SSDI)


PHYLLIS NEILS

Phyllis, the infant daughter of W. C. Neils, of Fond du Lac, aged three 
weeks, died at the home of its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Meyer, 
Twenty-third Street and the funeral was held Thursday. The little one's 
mother, Mrs. W.C. Neils, passed away at Fond du lac hospital and 
interment took place here from the home of her parents, March 17.
The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 4, 1924
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Card of Thanks
We extend our grateful appreciation to friends and neighbors for sympathy 
and kindness extended us in our double bereavement due to the death of our 
daughter and grandchild.
Mr. and Mrs. Hans Meyer
The Reporter - Apr. 11, 1924


ROSE (MEYER) NEILS

MRS. NEILS DIES AT TWO RIVERS TODAY
Infant Daughter Was Born on Wednesday
Word has been received here of the untimely death of Mrs. W.C.
Neils, formerly of this city and Two Rivers, which occurred at
a hospital at Fond du Lac this morning. The death of Mrs. Neils,
nee Rose Meyers of Two Rivers, is especially sad in that she was
but twenty-nine years of age and a bride of only a year and a
half.
Besides an infant daughter born Wednesday of this week, she is
survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Meyers
of Two Rivers and four brothers, and one sister.
Mrs. Neils made many friends here where she made her home for a
short time after her marriage to Mr. Neils who is a local man
and formerly conducted a barber shop here and at Two Rivers. The
couple moved to Fond du Lac about a year ago.
The body is expected to arrive Monday and burial will take place
here.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, March 14, 1924  P.1
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Two Rivers - 
The body of Mrs. W.C. Neils, arrived here from Fond du Lac this afternoon and 
the funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the home of her parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Hans Meyers with services at the Congregational Church at 2 o'clock. W.C. 
Neils Sr. and son, W.C. Jr., and Mrs. Hans Meyer accompanied the body from Fond 
du Lac. Reuben Meyers of Milwaukee, Alfred Meyers of Hammond, Ind., brothers of 
the deceased have arrived here to attend the funeral. Mrs. Fronk, a sister is 
expected today from Montour, Iowa, as is also Henry Meyers of Hammond, Ind.
Manitowoc Herald News, Mar. 15, 1924 page 5
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Two Rivers Notes:
Ship Body Here
The body of Mrs. Niles (sic) has been shipped here from Fond du Lac and funeral 
services were held today from the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hans Meyer 
and from the Congregational church. Mrs. Niles was taken suddenly ill at Fond 
du Lac, her death coming as a shock to her many friends in this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, March 18, 1924 P.2
********
The untimely death of Mrs. W.C. Neils of Fond du Lac last Friday was a sad and 
severe blow to the friends and relatives here who but a few days before rejoiced 
that she was the mother of a newborn babe. Mrs. Neils, formerly Miss Rose Meyer, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Meyer, of this city, was well and favorably known 
here. She was a graduate of the high school after which she attended the County 
Teacher's Training School. She taught in the city schools here and also at Oak 
Park, Ill.
Deceased was born in Chicago in 1891. She was married in 1922 to W.C. Neils who 
conducted the Model Barber Shop here. Mr. and Mrs. Neils then resided at Manitowoc 
and later made their home at Fond du Lac.
The remains were brought to this city Saturday and the funeral was held Monday 
afternoon from the home of her parents, 1712 Twenty-Third St., with services at 
the Congregational Church, Rev. T.H. Hawkes officiating. Besides her parents, Mrs. 
Neils is survived by four brothers and one sister, Henry of Chicago, Reuben of 
Milwaukee, Alfred and Thorval of this city and Mrs. E. Ruggles Cronk of Montour, 
Iowa.
The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 21, 1924


MURIEL NEILSON

Muriel A. Neilson, 89, formerly of 3114 Prairie St., Two Rivers, died Monday 
evening, June 13, at Manitowoc Helth Care Center.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Kenneth Dowdy will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Neilson was born Sept. 15, 1893, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late August 
and Emilie Ribitzki Schmeichel. She attended Two Rivers parochial schools. She 
was married to Edmund Neilson, May 10, 1912, at Chicago. He preceded her in death 
in 1959.
Survivors include a son, Raleigh of Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Bonita 
and Stanley Zemaitis of Chicago, a grandson and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5 o'clock to 7 o'clock 
this Wednesday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, June 15, 1983 P. 3
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(15 Sep 1893/Jun 1983/SSDI)
[Amalia/bur. 06-16-1983/age 89 yrs.]


RALEIGH NEILSON

Raleigh Earl Neilson Raleigh Earl Neilson, age 92, formerly of 3114 Prairie St., 
Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 22, 2006, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. 
Raleigh was born March 23, 1914, in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Edmund and 
Amelia Schmeichel Neilson. He worked at a variety of trades, including heavy 
equipment operator, over the road truck driver and auto mechanic. He was an avid 
distance swimmer and enjoyed many other outdoor activities. 
He is survived by a sister: Benita (Neilson) Zemaitis and a nephew: Robert Zamaitis, 
both of Naperville, Ill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a 
brother: Kenneth Neilson. 
Private family graveside services will be held at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers
Herald Times Reporter, November 2006


ANNA NEMEC

GRIM REAPER BUSY AGAIN
A mother of five children, the oldest 3 and the youngest 5 years, was taken away 
by death Monday morning, when Mrs. Wenzel Nemec died at her home on 18th Street. 
Influenza pneumonia was the cause. Deceased was born in Bohemia 41 years ago. She 
is survived by her husband and the children. The funeral was Wednesday afternoon. 
Mr. John Nespor of Manitowoc, saying a few words at the grave.
The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 5, 1918


VACLAV NEMEC

Wenzel Nemetz(sic), 68, a Two Rivers resident the past 30 years, 
died Saturday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital, where he had 
been a patient only a few days.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Klein and 
Stangel Inc., funeral home at Two Rivers, with burial in Pioneer's 
Rest cemetery.
He was born in Czechoslovakia in 1877 and came to this country in 
1910. After a short stay in Michigan he located in Two Rivers. Since 
January he was employed at the ship yards here and has been living 
here. He married Miss Ann Barker Vegrot in 1913. He (sic) died five 
years later.
Survivors are a daughter Mrs. Edward Duffy of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, 
a son James Nemetz of Sturgeon Bay; a step-son Otto Vegrot of Two 
Rivers; two step daughters, Mrs. Charles Gise, of Cleveland, Ohio; and 
Mrs. Kenneth Barton of Los Angeles, Calif.; and three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 14, 1943 P.2


AUGUST NEUMANN

OLD RESIDENT ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS
August Neumann aged ninety one years passed to his reward Wednesday at
Sheboygan, Wis.
He died at the home of his son, Henry with whom he resided since
leaving here last July.
Deceased had been a resident of this city since he came to this country
from Germany, his native land, in 1867. His wife died forty-three years
ago and he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Mandel and when
she passed away he continued to reside with his son-in-law several years
until lately.
Mr. Neumann, who for many years followed the occupation of farmer, was a 
devout Christian man and was always actively identified with the Evangelical
church from which the funeral will be held today at 1:30.
Deceased leaves five sons Henry, William and Fred of Sheboygan, Ernst of 
Manitowoc and August of Wausau.
Two Rivers Reporter, Friday May 12, 1922
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HIS NINETIETH BIRTHDATY
At the home of his son-in-law, Henry Mandel, where he resides, Aug. Neumann 
celebrated his 90th birthday Sunday assisted by his children and grandchildren. 
(photo)
Being still in good health, this venerable citizen still found a lot of pleasure 
in having his family around him upon this occasion, sitting there in his easy 
chair, where he spend much of his time reflecting on his well spent life, a life 
characterized by honest toil and frugality.
He came to this country form Gramzow, Potsdam, Germany where he was born in 1931. 
It seems to him but a short time ago (for the years roll swiftly away) since with 
his wife and three sons, he landed in New York harbor and on the 4th of July in 
1868, after a journey of nine weeks on the ocean. The first great spectacle that 
greeted them was a gorgeous display of fireworks in New York which was celebrating 
the nation's birthday. A week later they stepped off the Goodrich steamer at the Two 
Rivers pier and among friends waiting them. Work was plenty. He obtained employment 
at the pail factory and then he realized his ambition of owning a farm by purchasing 
a tract of land near the city. His wife, to whom he was married in 1860 passed away 
in 1879 leaving him with one daughter, Emily, deceased wife of Mr. Mandel with whom 
Mr. Neumann resides and five sons, August of Elkhorn, Wis., Frederick, 
William and Henry of Sheboygan and Ernst of Manitowoc. The Reporter extends 
congratulations to this venerable patriarch who has always been a sober and industrious 
citizen, upon his well merited and happy old age.
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 31, 1921


EDORIS M. NEY

Edoris Mae Ney, age 84, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at Evergreen 
Retirement Community, Oshkosh, WI, surrounded by her loving family after 
an 8-year battle with Parkinsonism/ Multiple System Atrophy.
Edoris was born at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc, WI, on July 5, 1924, 
daughter of the late Oscar and Dorothy (Krueger) Hoverson. She attended 
Two Rivers public schools and graduated from Washington High School in 1943. 
She worked for the FBI in Washington, D.C. during WWII and then attended 
Milwaukee Accredited Beauty School. She was employed in salons in Two Rivers, 
WI; Fond du Lac, WI; and Manitowoc, WI, for over 52 years as a licensed 
cosmetologist and electrologist. She retired in 1997 from Town & Country 
Beauty and Tanning Salon in Manitowoc, WI.
She was a member of the Meckelberg Ensemble that provided musical entertain-
ment in the area. She was a member of the African Violet Club and Manitowoc 
Garden Club. Her hobbies included doing counted cross stitch and growing 
plants and flowers.
On June 28, 1947, she married Roy J. Ney in Emanuel United Brethren Church 
in Two Rivers, WI, with Rev. M. Roehrdanz officiating. Edoris was a member 
of First Methodist Church in Oshkosh, WI, since 2003 after moving to Oshkosh, 
WI.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Edoris was a resident 
of Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, WI. The family would like to thank 
the staff at Evergreen (especially those serving in the Manor View, Rehabilit-
ation and Creekview South-Unit 8 areas) and Affinity/Hospice for their compass-
ionate and professional level of care provided to Edoris.
Edoris was preceded in death by her parents and sister (Beverly Laurent). 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 928 
S. 14th Street, Manitowoc, from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009. The 
funeral service will follow. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Steve 
Kaehr with internment at Knollwood Mausoleum, Manitowoc, WI.
A memorial service will be held at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh, 
WI, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations toward a memorial would be appreciated.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 25, 2009
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(Note: Obit says she is at Knollwood, but her stone is here.)


FLORENCE M. NEY

Funeral services for Mrs. George Ney, 74, formerly of 2113 Roosevelt 
Ave., Two Rivers, who died Friday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital, 
will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Emanuel United Methodist church, Two Rivers, 
the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
She was married Nov. 26, 1918, at Two Rivers, to George Ney. She was an 
honorary member of Phoebe Circle of Emanuel church.
Three brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 2 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken 
to the church where the body will lie in state after 11 a.m. until the 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 1, 1969 P.3


GEORGE M. NEY

George Ney, 80, formerly of 2113 Roosevelt Ave., Two Rivers, a  
resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, for three and a half years, 
and active for years in affairs of Emanuel United Methodist Church, 
Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at Emanuel United Methodist Church at 1:30 
p.m. Monday, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Ney was born in Kewaunee County Dec. 1, 1891, a son of the late 
John and Anna Salentin Ney. He married the former Florence Gauthier 
at Two Rivers Nov. 26, 1918, the couple observed their 50th wedding 
anniversay in 1968. His wife died Feb. 28, 1969.
For many years Mr. Ney served as head usher at Emanuel church were 
he was a member of the Men's Brotherhood. He had been a long time 
employe of Kahlenberg Bros. Co., retiring a number of years ago.
Surviving are a son, Roy J. Ney of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. 
Lottie Schultz of Kewaunee and Mrs. William Bunda of Milwaukee; 
six brothers, Anton and Fred of Milwaukee, Jospeh of Two Rivers, 
Andrew of Muskegon, Mich., and August Ney of Random Lake, and two 
grandchildren. A son, sister and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 2 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be 
taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time 
of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 4, 1971 P.6
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(01 Dec 1891/Dec 1971/SSDI)


FREDRICH NICKLAUS

Death in Two Rivers on Wed. of last week of 75 yr. old Friedrich Nicolaus.
The deceased came to Two Rivers in 1866 and leaves a widow and 2 grown sons.
His funeral took place Fri. in the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1894 
********
Frederick Nicolaus, an old resident of this city died on the 3d of this month and 
was buried on the 5th from the Catholic Church. He was born in Pommorrania, 
Dec. 16, 1818 and came to this country in 1866, settling in this city and engaging 
in blacksmithing. Only two of his sons are living, August, a clergyman now located 
at Fountain City and Richard, a teacher in one of the Milwaukee public schools. 
His wife is still living and will probably hereafter live with her son in Milwaukee.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Oct. 9, 1894


MARIE NICKLAUS

BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
Last Saturday, the remains of Mrs. F. Nicolaus(sic), a former well known resident 
of this city, were brought here for interment from Fort Atkinson, where she lived 
with her son, Rev. August Nicolaus, since the death of her husband, the late 
Fredrick Nicolaus of this city. She was born in Sant Schoeneu, Prussia, March 15, 
1824. In 1866 she came with her husband and family to this country and to Two 
Rivers to live and this city was her home until the death of her husband ten years 
ago. She was the mother of four sons and two daughters but the two sons, Rev. 
August Nicolaus of Fort Atkinson and Prof. Richard Nicolaus of Milwaukee, who 
accompanied her remains here are the only children now living. The remains were 
taken directly from the depot to the cemetery. Rev. C. Doehler, pastor of the 
church to which she belonged for so many years conducted the burial service at 
the cemetery. The regular funeral services were held in Fort Atkinson. Many of 
her old neighbors in this city were present at the burial services. She was a 
noble christian wife and mother.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 4, 1904


ALVINA NIENSTEDT

Miss Alvina Nienstedt, 63, well known former Two Rivers registered 
nurse who served for many years in Two Rivers as the nurse for the 
Metropolitan Life Insurance co., died Thursday morning at White 
Pigeon, Mich., where she had been living for nearly 15 years.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church at White Pigeon. The casket will be brought to Two Rivers and 
services for Miss Nienstedt will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel 
Inc., Funeral Home, the Rev. H.J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be 
in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers, where graveside services will also 
take place.
Miss Nienstedt was born in Two Rivers in 1896, a daughter of the late 
William and Elizabeth Gauthier Neinstedt. She attended St. Luke 
Parochial School, Two Rivers, and received her nurse training in 
Milwaukee.
The only survivors are an uncle, Henry Niendstedt, of Shawano, and a 
number of cousins.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herlad Times, Friday, November 20, 1959 P.17


ELIZABETH NIENSTEDT

MRS. NIENSTEDT OF TWO RIVERS IS CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. William Nienstedt died at the family home at Two Rivers Tuesday 
evening at 8 o'clock, following an illness of more than a year. The 
funeral will be held tomorrow morning, with services at St. Luke's 
church at 9 o'clock.
Mrs. Nienstedt was born at Two Rivers forty-eight years ago, her 
parents being Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Gauthier. She received her education 
in the schools of the city and twenty-five years ago was married to Mr. 
Nienstedt, the family having always made their home at Two Rivers. Only 
one daughter besides her husband survives, she being Miss Alvina Nienstedt, 
who during the war served as a nurse with the U.S. army forces and has 
since been employed as city nurse at Two Rivers. Besides the husband and 
daughter, deceased leaves one brother, Omar Gauthier of this city, and 
three sisters, Mrs. Nels Trudell and Mrs. F. Uvitz of Milwaukee and Mrs. 
John Lee of Two Rivers.
Mr. Nienstedt has been indentified with the Hamilton Manufacturing company 
for many years, is a member of the fire and police commission and holds 
other offices. Mrs. Nienstedt was active in the church and in social 
circles and news of her death will be a shock to a large circle of friends.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, July 13, 1921 P.4


HENRY NIENSTEDT

Deaths by drowning of Henry Nienstedt and Frank Oswald, both of Two
Rivers, in a storm last Friday. They were returning to Two Rivers in 
a sailboat and both drowned when overtaken by the storm. Both bodies 
were pulled ashore and buried last Tuesday. Each left a large family - 
7 children. A son of Frank Oswald had planned to sail with them from 
Clay Banks, but stayed behind to do some business and escaped the tragedy.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Oct. 1880
**********
The storm which began Friday night brought sorrow and mourning to 
two families in this city. Frank Oswald and Henry Neinstedt were the 
unfortunatevictims of its terrible wrath. Friday evening they started 
from Clay Banks,where they were engaged in fishing, for this place in 
an open boat which was well loaded down with fish, and somewhere near 
this point on that awful night they were overcome by the wind and 
waves. On Saturday morning their boat was found upturned on the beach
by the patrol from the life-saving station. For a time hope combated
with fear. It was thought possible that the men had reached shore in
safety or had been picked up by some vessel, but before the close of
Saturday the body of F. Oswald washed ashore near Two Creeks and the
sad truth was known. The next day Henry Neinstedt's body came ashore
also. They were both brought to this place and were buried yesterday,
one funeral procession bearing both to their last resting place in 
our city cemetery. The body of F. Oswald was taken in charge and
buried by the Sons of Hermann, and the body of Henry Neinstedt was
buried by the German Methodists, his family belonging to that
denomination. Both men leave large families of small children and
their loss will be deeply felt. F. Oswald was an Alderman in the first
ward of this city and was a public-spirited man, always interesting
himself in the affairs of our city and county.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tuesday, 19 October, 1880
(Contributed by Tyler)


HENRY NIENSTEDT  (d. 1962)

Henry C. Nienstedt, 86, of Gillett, a native of Two Rivers where 
he served as superintendent of the former F. Eggers Veneer and 
Seating co., Two Rivers, for more than 25 years, died late Sunday 
afternoon at a Shawano convalescent home, where he was a patient 
four years.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kuehl Funeral Home, 
Gillett, with graveside services at 3:30 p.m. at Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers, the Rev. Leslie Simon, pastor of the Gillett 
Methodist church, officiating.
Mr. Nienstedt was born at Two Rivers Aug. 27, 1897, son of the late 
Henry and Mary Pfunder Nienstedt. His father was one of the early 
Two Rivers commercial fishermen and as a boy he assisted him in the 
operation of the rig. He was an early employe of the old Eggers firm, 
now the Eggers Plywood Co., at Two Rivers and was its superintendent 
until 1932 when he went to Gillett to become superintendent of Baldwin 
Plywood Co. He retired 19 years ago and remained at Gillett except 
for residence in California for several years. He married the former 
Ella Koeser in Two Rivers more than 61 years ago. She died at South 
Gate, Calif., six years ago.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lunette Berger, of South Gate, Calif.; 
two sons, Paul, of Sturgeon Bay and Ned, of Gillett; seven grand-
children and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a 
sister, Mrs. Fred Zerwer, of Chicago and two brothers, William, of 
Two Rivers and the Rev. John F. Nienstedt, of Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 29, 1962 P.11
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(Note: His b. date on his stone is 1876 which does not match the obit.
On the 1900 census there is a Henry Nienstedt age 23, born 1876 living 
with his brother William. The b. date in the obit is incorrect.)
********
Henry Neinstedt Seriously Hurt While Operating a Face Planer
Henry Neinstedt, one of the foremen of the Eggers Veneer Works was 
seriously hurt at 4:30 Saturday afternoon while operating a face 
planer. He was facing a thin piece of board ? Inch thick which gave 
way causing Mr. Neinstedt's hand to slip going straight into the 
knives. His thumb was cut off at the first joint and the middle 
finger was taken off entirely. He was taken to a surgeon's office 
where the wound was dressed.
The Reporter, Tues., Sept. 28, 1909


LOUIS NIENSTEDT

TWO RIVERS BOY IS RIVER VICTIM WHILE BATHING
11 YEAR OLD LOUIS HENLINE LOSES LIFE WHEN HE DISOBEYS MOTHER 
AND JOINS PALS IN THE LAKE
Two Rivers had its first fatality of the bathing season yesterday 
when Louis Henline, aged 11, lost his life while bathing in the lake. 
The body was recovered within twenty minutes but efforts to revive 
the child by use of the pulmotor proved unavailing. 
The boy was 11 and an adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Neinstedt, of that 
city. The boy, with a number of companions had been in the lake during 
the afternoon and the Henline lad had returned to his home to secure 
a lunch and is said to have eaten a heavy meal. He was told by Mrs. 
Neinstedt not to return to the lake but disobeyed the warning and 
joined his companions. The boys are said to have been testing their 
ability to remain underwater and it is said the victim of the drowning 
had joined in the contest. 
When he failed to come to the surface the other boys made search of 
the spot where he disappeared and one of the boys stepped upon the 
body which was on the lake bottom. A hurried call was made for 
assistance and the Coast Guard crew recovered the body in a short time 
and everything possible was done to revive the lad, but without result. 
The dead body was 11 years of age and had been a member of the Neinstedt 
family for some time, having been adopted at the death of his parents 
who were relatives of the Neinstedts. The burial will be held at Two 
Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 10, 1915, Page 1


MARTHA NIENSTEDT

Martha Neinstedt, aged 22 years, died at the home of her brother, William on the 
Eastside last Saturday morning. She was an epileptic invalid since she was 8 
years of age and death brought to her relief. The immediate cause of her death 
was heart failure. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
The Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 28, 1902
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Martha Uinstedt  (sic)
birth: 5 October 1880 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 5 October 1902 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1902 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Henry Uinstedt
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARY NIENSTEDT

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 07 Apr.)
Death of the 65-yr. old widow Mrs. H. Nienstedt at the home of her married 
daughter in Chicago with whom she has lived for many years. The deceased 
was a long time resident of Two Rivers. She leaves several other children 
in good circumstances. The body will be brought here and buried in the local 
cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Apr. 1902
******
DIED
Nienstedt - At the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Best of Chicago, April 6, 1902, 
Mrs. Mary Magdalena Nienstedt, aged 62 years.
Deceased was born in Schlechtenhaus, Baden, on Feb. 21, 1840. Her maiden name was 
Mary Magdalena Pfunder and she was a daughter of John Pfunder, one of the pioneer 
residents of the city. She was the sister of Hon. Fred Pfunder of Two Rivers, of 
Wm Pfunder of Sheboygan and of Frank Pfunder of Chicago. She came to this country 
with her parents when only 12 years of age. She was married to Henry Nienstedt in 
18?? and bore him seven children, all of whom are living and grown up. Her husband 
was lost on the lake along with Frank Oswald in trying to make the harbor in an 
open boat in the great storm in which the Magellan and many other vessels were 
wrecked. The funeral takes place tomorrow afternoon from the Evangelical church on 
the Southside.
The Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 8, 1902
********
On behalf of my three brothers, my three sisters and myself, I wish to express our 
gratitude and thanks for the sympathy and assistance so generously tendered us at 
the funeral of our beloved mother.
Wm Nienstedt.
The Chronicle, Apr. 15, 1902
******
(1880 Two Rivers census:
Henry Ninstedt age 52; wife Mary age 39; Maria age 19; Wilhelmina age 17;
Frank age 15; Lillia age 12; John age 8; Henry age 3)


PAUL W. NIENSTEDT

Paul Nienstedt, age 85, of 1262 N. 12th Place, Sturgeon Bay, passed 
away Sunday morning, November 19, 1995, at his home.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 1995, 
at Davis Mortuary, 1414 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. Officiating at 
the service will be Rt. Rev. Paul Graf.
Paul was born July 11, 1910, in Two Rivers, son of Henry and Ella 
Nienstedt. He was a 1929 graduate of Two Rivers High School and 
worked for Stangel Auto Parts, GTC Auto Parts and Car Quest until 
his retirement. On February 3, 1940, he married Vivian K. Gloe in 
Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on February 10, 1988.
Survivors include two sons, Brian Nienstedt, Middleton, Truman Nienstedt, 
Cottage Grove; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one 
brother, Ned Nienstedt, Gillette. He was preceded in death by his wife; 
one sister; one brother.
Friends may call at the Davis Mortuary, Sturgeon Bay, on Wednesday from 
11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, November 21, 1995 P. A2
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(11 Jul 1910/19 Nov 1995/SSDI)


WILLIAM NIENSTEDT

William H. Nienstedt, 83, former Two Rivers city official and a retired 
foreman at the Hamilton company, died Thursday afternoon at his home, 
1000 17th street, Two Rivers. He suffered a stroke Monday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Emanuel Evangelical 
church, Two Rivers, with burial in Pioneers Rest cemetery. The body may be 
viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers.
Mr. Nienstedt was born in Two Rivers in 1862, son of the late Henry 
Nienstedt, a pioneer Two Rivers commercial fisherman. Following the death 
of his father, lost when his fishing tug went down in the lake in 1876, 
he carried on the business for a time and learned the cabinet makers' 
trade at Chicago. He married Miss Elizabeth Gauthier there in 1892. They 
moved to Two Rivers in 1898, when Mr. Nienstedt entered the employ of the 
Hamilton company. Mrs. Nienstedt died in 1921.
He later became a foreman and then was transferred to the office in the 
detailing department, retiring in 1936.
He served on the city council, the board of education and the police and 
fire commission in Two Rivers.
Surviving are a daughter, Miss Alvina of Two Rivers; two brothers, the Rev. 
John Nienstedt of Milwaukee, and Henry of Gillette; and a sister, Mrs. Fred 
Zerwer of Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 31, 1946 P.2
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William Nienstedt of Two Rivers, received a long distance call from 
Madison from Mrs. Phillip, wife of our governor saying that she just 
returned from Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, where her daughter is 
ill and where she found Miss Alvina Nienstedt, charge nurse, at the 
Camp taking care of her. Mrs. Phillip was so impressed with her nurse 
that she decided to call up her father and congratulate him on the 
successful career of his daughter.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, January 03, 1919 Page 5


EDMOND J. NIQUETTE

Edmond J. Niquette, 84, (photo), of 1807 20th St., Two Rivers, a veteran member 
of the old Two Rivers Volunteer Fire Department and a resident of that city for 
nearly 70 years, died at his home early Monday night. He had been ill for the 
past six weeks. Funeral services will be at 8:30 am Thursday at the Deja & Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 9 am at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, 
the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mr. Niquette was born at West Depere, September 17, 1872, son of the late John and 
Julia Pierce Niquette. After attending schools at DePere until he was 17, the 
family moved to Two Rivers where he resided since. For many years upon coming to 
Two Rivers, he was a lathe operator at the Mann Bros. Co. When the pail factory 
discontinued operations he was employed at the Eggers Seating Co. Sixteen years ago 
he retired from Plant 4 of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, where he was 
employed 23 years.
For years he was a member of the old Two Rivers Volunteer Fire Department. He was 
also a baseball enthusiast and an ardent fisherman. Besides his wife, the farmer 
Minnie Tesmer, whom he married in 1896, he is survived by four daughters, Miss 
Naomi Niquette of Milwaukee, Mrs. Edward Keubke of Wisconsin Dells, Mrs. Herbert 
Pagels of Two Rivers and Mrs. Frank Kiege of Milwaukee; two sons, Melvin of Victoria, 
Texas and Kenneth of San Antonia, Texas; two brothers, Norman of Huntington Park, 
Calif., and William of Riverside, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 pm Wednesday where the rosary will 
be recited at 7:45 pm Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Nov. 13, 1956 page M15
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(Note: The newspaper was in error, his stone is in Pioneers Rest.)


ELSWORTH AND MYRTLE NIQUETTE

02 May 1901 (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 29 Apr.)
Both children of Ed. Niquette, son-in-law of Charles Tessmer here, died 
last night of the measles. The elder 3-yrs., the younger 9-mos.
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A DOUBLE SORROW
Last Sunday night the two children of Mr. and Mrs. E. Nekette(sic), a girl about 
five years and a boy about 2 years of age, died within a few hours of each other 
from pneumonia resulting from the measles. The grief of the bereaved parents is 
heart rending and the sympathy of a wide circle of friends is awakened thereby. 
The little ones were the only children of the unhappy parents.
The Chronicle, Apr. 30, 1901


MINNIE C. NIQUETTE

Mrs. Wilhelmina Niquette, 86, of 1708-20th St., Two Rivers, a member of one 
of Two Rivers' earlier families, died unexpectedly at her home early Tuesday 
morning.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Niquette, nee Wilhelmina Tessmer, was born Dec. 11, 1875, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Charles and Caroline Schultz Tessmer. When she was less 
than two years old the family brought her to Two Rivers where she resided 
since. She was married Oct. 8, 1896, at Two Rivers to Edward J. Niquette. Her 
husband died in 1956. She was the oldest member of St. John congregation and 
an honorary member of the Ladies Society of the church.
Surviving are four daughters, Miss Naomi and Mrs. Frank Kaegi of Milwaukee, 
Mrs. Edward Keubke of Wisconsin Dells and Mrs. Herbert Pagels of Two Rivers; 
two sons, Melvin of Victoria, Texas, and Kenneth of Milwaukee; three sisters, 
Mrs. Carrie Schurr of Two Rivers, Mrs. Arthur Stelzer of Van Nuys, Calif., 
and Mrs. Louis Behlow, Lodge Grass, Mont.; 10 grandchildren and 15 great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 12, 1962 P.11
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[Wilhelmina]


NAOMI G. NIQUETTE

Naomi Niquette, 67, of Milwaukee, a native of Two Rivers, died Tuesday 
in that city.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Saviour Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, 3022 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Miss Niquette was born in 1900 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Edward 
and Minnie Tesmer Niquette. She had been a resident of Milwaukee for many 
years.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Edward (Evelyn) Keubke, of Brownsville, 
Texas, Mrs. Frank (Valeda) Kaege, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Beulah Pagels, of 
Two Rivers and two brothers, Melvin, of Victoria, Texas, and Kenneth Niquette, 
of Milwaukee.
Friends may call at Ritter Funeral Home, 5310 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, after 
4 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday when the casket will be taken to the 
church where the Body (sic) will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 12, 1967 P.20


ALVINA NISCHKE

Miss Alvina Nischke, 81, of 1317 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
church, the Rev. Theophil Uexmann officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Miss Nischke was born at Sheboygan Jan. 2, 1874, and moved to Two Rivers 50 
years ago where she lived until 1945 when she came to Manitwooc to reside with 
a sister, Mrs. Fred Horstmann.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Horstmann and Mrs. Ella Leonhardt of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. William Mertens of Two Rivers; and a brother, Arthur Nischke 
of Two Rivers.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thrusday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, until 10 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 5, 1955 P.17


ARTHUR W. NISCHKE

Arthur W. Nischke, 81, of 1509-20th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Nischke was born Feb. 4, 1893, at Cedarburg, son of the late William and 
Rosaline Koeppsel Nischke, moving with his family to Two Rivers as a young 
child, where he attended St. John Parochial School. He married Hattie Sibenhorn 
July 20, 1916, at Two Rivers. Mr. Nischke operated a tavern and lunchroom at 
Two Rivers from 1929 to 1949. He then built Nischke's Bowling Alley and Cocktail 
Lounge, which he operated with his son, William. He retired in 1965. He was a 
member of Senior citizens and St. John Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, a son, William A., of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. 
Gerhardt (Caroline) Diedrick, of Two Rivers; eight grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren. A grandchild preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Home, Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 to 
9 p.m. Sunday, where the Senior Citizens will meet at 6:30 p.m.
Herald Times Report, Saturday, November 9, 1974 P.10
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A pretty church wedding took place last Thursday evening when the marriage of 
Arthur Nischke and Miss Hattie Sibenhorn took place at St. John's Lutheran 
Church, Rev. Doehler performed the ceremony at 7:30 in the presence of a large 
number of relatives and friends. The attending couples were Arthur Lenhart and 
Miss Theresa Behlow, Edward Bopey and Miss Martha Sibenhorn and Daniel Sibenhorn 
and Miss Alice Mahnke. After the ceremony the wedding party consisting of 
relatives and a few friends repaired to the home of the bride where festivities 
were enjoyed. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Sibenhorn and is 
liberally possessed of the qualities necessary for a good wife and companion. 
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nischke and is an upright young man and 
skillful machinist at the Kahlenberg works. The couple will reside in the 
Eastside.
The Reporter, Fri., July 28, 1916


BILL NISCHKE    (d. 2001)

Bill A. Nischke, age 82, of 2000 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, July 31, 
2001, at his residence.
Private family funeral service will be held.
Bill was born May 18, 1919, in Two Rivers, son of the late Arthur and Hattie Sieben-
born Nishchke. He was educated in the Two Rivers school system. He served in the U.S. 
Army during World War II. Bill was the founder of Nischke Bowling Alleys in Two 
Rivers, now known as Rudy's Lanes. He also was the founder of Trails End Mobile Home 
Park in Manitowoc. Bill married the former Merlee Fassino on Oct. 10, 1942 in Polymira, 
Mo. Bill and Merlee celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on Oct. 10, 2000. He 
was a member of First Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Merlee of Manitowoc one son and daughter-in-law: Mark and 
Georgia Nischke, Manitowoc; two grandchildren: Nikki Nischke, Manitowoc; Eric and 
(Kristina) Schram, Manitowoc; one sister, Caroline Diedrich, Two Rivers; caregiver: 
Tammy Muck, Manitowoc; special friend: Dan Sturtz, Texas. Nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends also survive.
E-mail letters of condolence may also be sent to the Nischke Family c/o Jens Family 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, jrp@lakefield.net .
A special thank you to First Lutheran Church for their support.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2, 2001  P. 89A
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(William/18 May 1919/31 Jul 2001/SSDI)


HATTIE NISCHKE

Mrs. Hattie L. Nischke, 94, of 1918 Adams St., Two Rivers, entered eternal rest 
with her family at her side Tuesday morning, March 19, 1991.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born March 26, 1896, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Carl and Hedwig 
Backus Sibenhorn. She attended St. John's Parochial School. On July 20, 1916, 
she was married to Arthur Nischke in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1974. 
The couple operated a tavern and lunch room in Two Rivers from 1929 until 1949. 
They then built Nischke's Bowling Alley and Cocktail Lounge which they operated 
until 1965.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William and Merlee Nischke of Manitowoc; 
a daughter, Mrs. Caroline Diedrich of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Cora Dufano of Two 
Rivers; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Nora Sibenhorn of Two Rivers; eight grandchildren; 18 
great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a 
son-in-law, a granddaughter, six sisters and three brothers.
Friends may call at St. John's Lutheran Church from 12 noon on Thursday until the 
time of services. There will be no visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels.
Hattie was a very special person who was much loved by everyone whose life she touched 
and will be missed dearly.
Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 1991 P. B8
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(26 Mar 1896/19 Mar 1991/SSDI)


HENRY NISCHKE    (d.1916)

Henry Nishke(sic), died Tuesday at his home on the Eastside after an illness of 
several months duration. Mr. Nishke came from Algoma a year ago and was 33 years 
of age. He is survived by a widow. His remains were laid to rest Saturday afternoon 
after services at St. John's church.
The Reporter, Fri., June 16, 1916


MERLEE NISCHKE

Merlee Nischke, age 83, formerly of 2000 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday morning, Nov. 19, 2003 at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Cremation will 
take place and burial of her cremated remains will follow at Pioneer Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Merlee was born March 22, 1920, in Mark, Ill., daughter of the late Joseph and 
Mary Fassino. On Oct. 10, 1942, Merlee married Bill Nischke in Palmyra, Mo. He 
preceded her in death July 31, 2001. On Oct. 10, 2000, Merlee and her husband 
Bill celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. Merlee and her husband Bill were 
the founders of Nischke Bowling Alleys in Two Rivers, and later Trails End Mobile 
Home Park in Manitowoc. 
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Mark and Georgia Nischke, Manitowoc; 
one granddaughter: Nikki Nischke, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law: Caroline Diedrich, 
Two Rivers; other relatives and friends also survive. Besides her parents and 
husband, Bill, Merlee was preceded in death by two brothers. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the Nischke 
family with funeral arrangements. The Nischke family would like to thank St. 
Mary's Home tower two staff for their special care of Merlee during her illness.
Herald Times Reporter, November 2003
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(22 Mar 1920/01 Nov 2003/SSDI)


ROSELINA NISCHKE

Death came to Mrs. Rosaline Nischke(sic), aged sixty-eight at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Jos. Mertens, 2123 Emmons St., Saturday. She had long been in 
ill heath. Deceased has resided here for the past 20 years and since the death 
of her husband William Nischke, she has made her home with her daughter. She 
was born at Herman, Dodge County. After their marriage, Mrs. Nischke and her 
husband resided for a time at Hartland and then moved to this city. Decedent 
was a good mother and devoted wife.
She leaves nine children who are Mrs. John Mertons, Mrs. Wm Mertens, Mrs. Fred 
Horstman, Mrs. Fred Lenhardt, Miss Alvina Nischke, Arthur Nischke, Wm Nischke, 
Duluth, Emil Nischke, Peshtigo and Rudolph Nischke, Oconto. The funeral was 
held Monday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. W.G. Haase 
officiating.
The Reporter, Mar. 9, 1923


WILLIAM NISCHKE   (d. 1922)

William Nischke, 72, died at his home on the East Side at Two Rivers 
Sunday and the fuenral was held from the family home yesterday afternoon 
with service at St. John's Lutheran church. He is survived by his widow 
and nine childre, Mrs. F. Lenhard, Mrs. John Mertens, Mrs. Fred Horstman, 
Alvina and Arthur of Two Rivers; William of St. Louis, Rudolph of Oconto 
and Emil of Peshitgo.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 22, 1922 P.3
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William Nischke, well known Eastside resident, passed away at his home, 2123 Emmet 
Street on Sunday, a victim of a heart attack. Mr. Nischke had suffered several 
spells in the past few weeks and for the past two weeks had been confined to his 
home with illness. Deceased had been a resident of this city the past twenty years. 
He was a native son of Wisconsin having been born in Milwaukee in 1850. Deceased 
is survived by his widow and the following sons and daughters, Mrs. F. Lenhardt, 
Mrs. John Mertens, Mrs. Wm Mertens, Mrs. Fred Horstman, Alvina and Arthur of this 
city, William of St. Louis, Rudolph of Oconto and Emil of Peshtigo. The funeral 
was held Wednesday afternoon from the home with services at St. John's Lutheran 
Church.
The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 12, 1922


ANNA NOCKER

Mrs. Anna Nocker, 87, of 1923-14th St., Two Rivers, died early 
Wednesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc. 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Ralph Backman will officiate and 
burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Nocker was born Nov. 10, 1882, at Two Rivers, daughter of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. William Pufahl. She was married to Hubert Nocker 
Nov. 29, 1901, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1938.
Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Dan Balaha, and a son, Clifford, 
both of Two Rivers; five grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 
a great great grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 23, 1970 P.33.
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(Annie Nocker/10 Nov 1881/Sep 1970/SSDI)
(Note: b. date on ssdi does not match tombstone/obit)


EVELYN NOCKER

Evelyn Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nockers(sic) of the Town of Two Rivers, 
passed away Friday last, a victim of scarlet fever from which she had suffered 
since Christmas. She was only seven years of age and had always been in good health. 
Her early demise is a heavy sorrow for her parents and her two brothers and sisters 
and many little friends who loved her dearly. The funeral which was largely attended 
was from St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. Haase officiating.
The Reporter, Thurs., Apr. 28, 1921 


HUBERT J. NOCKER

Ill for the last three weeks and a hospital patient for three days, Hubert 
Nocker, 62, of Two Rivers, a foreman at Plant No. 4 of the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing company for more than 25 years, died at the Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital Friday night.
Funeral services will be held Monday afernoon at 2 o'clock at the Klein & Stangel, 
Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Franklin E. Schlueter, pastor of Emanuel 
Evangelical church, officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The 
remains can be viewed at the funeral home from 7 o'clock tonight to the time of 
services.
Born on the homestead farm in the town of Mishicot on June 7, 1887, a son of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. August Nocker, he remained on the farm until his marriage on 
November 20, 1899 to Anna Puphal, who survives him.
Since his marriage Mr. Nocker had made his home in Two Rivers and was one of the 
oldest employes of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company.
Besides his widow, survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel Blaha, and a son, 
Clifford Nocker, both of this city, three sisters, Mrs. Rose Beyer and Mrs. Nic 
Schroeder, both of Mishicot, and Mrs. Mary Christorf of Manitowoc, and three 
brothers, John, town of Two Rivers, Henry of Denmark, and Nic Nocker of Manitowoc. 
There are also five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 17, 1938 P.4
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(The birth year on the stone is correct and the death year is wrong. The birth
year in the obit is incorrect as is the date of his marriage)


JOHN H. NOCKER

John H. Nocker 75, of the town of Two Rivers, died Monday at the 
Two Rivers Municipal hospital after a two weeks illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. John 
Lutheran church in Two Rivers with burial in Pioneers Rest cemetery. 
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home 
in Two Rivers.
Mr. Nocker was born in the town of Mishicot in 1872 and in 1898 
married Miss Emma Kronforst. The couple moved to this city.
About 40 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Nocker took up residence on the farm 
on the Neshotah road. Surviving besides the wife are two sons, Walter 
and Alvin both of Two Rivers; and a daughter, Mrs. Charles Haws of 
the town of Two Rivers. There are ten grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.
Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Mary Quistorf and Mrs. Ross Beyer 
both of Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 11, 1947 P.2


KATHERINE NOCKER

A little daughter of Geo. Nocker in Two Rivers died Thurs. last week.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1903


LILLIAN NOCKER

Lillian I. Nocker, age 91, formerly of 1906-27th St., Two Rivers, 
died Sunday, January 8, 1995, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 1995, at 
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at 
the service will be Rev. Edward Stelter, burial will follow at 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
She was born March 20, 1903, in the town of Two Rivers, daughter of 
the late August and Josephine Bouda Schwake. Lillian married Walter E. 
Nocker on October 3, 1923, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on November 12, 1986. Lillian 
was a member of St. John's Ladies Aid Society and loved to play 
cards. 
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law. Paul and Betty Nocker, 
Two Rivers, two daughters, Elaine Buyeske, Two Rivers, Florence Reynolds, 
Two Creeks, one brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Ora Schwake, Two 
Rivers; one sister-in-law, Christine Nocker, Two Rivers, 12 grandchildren; 
18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by 
one sister, Alice Schwake, two sons-in-law, Reginald Buyeske and John R. 
Reynolds. 
Friends may call from 12 Noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. 
Wednesday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, assisted the family with 
the funeral arrangements.
additional info.
Herald Times Reporter, January, 1995 p.A2
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(20 Mar 1903/08 Jan 1995/SSDI)
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Marriage of Walter Nocker & Lillian Schwake
Miss Lillian I. Schwake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Schwake and Walter E. 
Noocker, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Nooker, both of the town of Mishicot, were 
married Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran Church.  Rev. 
Haase performed the ceremony which was witnessed by immediate relatives and 
friends. The attending couples comprised Miss Rose Nooker, Miss Emily Bouda 
and Carl Haws and Arthur C. Schwake. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast 
was served at the home of the bride's parents to friends and relatives. Mr. 
and Mrs. Nooker left on the three o'clock train for Chicago to enjoy a week's 
wedding trip. They will make their hoe at 1800 Monroe St., this city and will 
be at home to friends after Oct. 15. Mr. Nooker is employed here in the 
Aluminum industry at Plant 4.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 5, 1923


WALTER E. NOCKER

Walter E. Nocker, 85, formerly of 1906 27th Street, Two Rivers, died Wednesday, 
November 12, 1986 at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will 
be 11 am Saturday at St. John Lutheran church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter 
will officiate with burial to follow at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Nocker was born December 10, 1900 at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Emma 
Kronforst Nocker. He married the former Lillian L. Schwake on October 3, 1923 at 
St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Nocker worked at Mirro Corporation for 
44 years, retiring in 1965. Mr. Nocker was an honorary member of St. John Lutheran 
Men's club.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian; a son and a daughter-in-law, Paul and Betty 
Nocker of Two Rivers; two daughters and a son-in-law, Elaine and Reginald Buyeske 
of Two Rivers and Florence Reynolds of Two Creeks; 12 grandchildren and 9 great 
grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5 pm to 
8 pm Friday and Saturday at the church from 10 am until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Nov. 13, 1986 page 22
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(10 Dec 1900/Nov 1986/SSDI)
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Marriage of Walter Nocker & Lillian Schwake
Miss Lillian I. Schwake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Schwake and Walter E. 
Noocker, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Nooker, both of the town of Mishicot, were 
married Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran Church.  Rev. 
Haase performed the ceremony which was witnessed by immediate relatives and 
friends. The attending couples comprised Miss Rose Nooker, Miss Emily Bouda 
and Carl Haws and Arthur C. Schwake. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast 
was served at the home of the bride's parents to friends and relatives. Mr. 
and Mrs. Nooker left on the three o'clock train for Chicago to enjoy a week's 
wedding trip. They will make their hoe at 1800 Monroe St., this city and will 
be at home to friends after Oct. 15. Mr. Nooker is employed here in the 
Aluminum industry at Plant 4.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 5, 1923


MARY NOVAK

Mrs. Mary Novak, 77, of 1306 21st St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday 
night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home and at 1:30 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. T.F. Stern will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Novak was born Feb. 9, 1888, in Germany, daughter of the late John 
and Amelia Burtz Reinke. When she was four years old she came to the 
United States with two brothers. She was married to Steve Novak April 12, 
1929, at Manitowoc after which the couple resided at Two Rivers. Her 
husband died May 30, 1953.
Survivors include a daughter, a step-daughter (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); three sisters, Mrs. Helen Radey of Two Rivers, Mrs. Robert 
Lomprey of Manitowoc and Mrs. Hattie Marek of Chicago; four grandchildren; 
13 great grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four step-great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 20, 1966 P.14


STEVE NOVAK

Stephan Novak, 74, Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Saturday morning at the Manitowoc 
County Hospital. He had been in failing health for more than a year.
Funeral services will be held at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two 
Rivers, at ? p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be 
in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Stephen Novak was born in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, in 1878, a son 
of the late George and Anna Novak. He came to Two Rivers in 1919, and had been 
working as a mason up to the time of his illness.
In 1929 he married Mary Rienke at Manitowoc, the couple residing near Two Rivers, 
on County Trunk D.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Gerhard Gland 
of Rt. 1, Kewaunee; a sister, Mrs. Frances Schefcek of Buchanan, Mich., and two 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 1, 1953 P. 19


CHARLES OCHS

CHARLES OCHS LIFE RESIDENT 2 RIVERS, DIES
(By Staff Correspondent)
TWO RIVERS, May 9.-Charles Ochs, life-long resident of Two Rivers, died at the 
home of his brother, Louis Ochs, 1511 Twenty-third street, at 3 o'clock yesterday 
aftenoon, death being due to hardening of the arteries. Mr. Ochs was born in Two 
Rivers June 22, 1861, and had been active up until several years ago, when he led 
a life of retirement, making his home with his brother.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon from the home of his brother at 2 
o'clock, and from the Congregational church at 2:30, Rev. T.A. Hawkes to officiate. 
Burial will take place at Odd Fellows cemetery. Louis Ochs, a brother of the 
decedent, is the only living relative, Mr. Ochs being a bachelor. Several friends 
from away are expected here for the funeral services.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. May 9, 1924 P. 2
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The funeral of Charles Ochs, who passed away late Thursday, May 9, at the home 
of his brother, Louis, took place Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held from 
the home, 1511 Twenty-Third Street with services at Grace Congregational Church, 
Rev. T.H. Hawkes officiating. Burial was at Pioneer's Rest. Deceased suffered 
from leakage of the heart and hardening of the arteries for over a year but was 
not confined to bed until the day of his death. Up to the time of his illness, 
he was for a long time employed at the F. Eggers Veneer Seating Co. He was born 
in the town of Two Rivers, 62 years ago and has ever since resided in Two Rivers 
and vicinity. Out of town people here for the funeral were: Mrs. Clara Cramer, 
Mrs. Louis Ochs and Mrs. A.J. Walsh of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ochs of Racine, 
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. King of Manitowoc.
Card of Thanks
We are sincerely grateful to friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy 
extended us in our bereavement due to the illness and death of our uncle and 
brother, Charles Ochs. More especially, we appreciate the services of Rev. T.A. 
Hawkes and the choir at the funeral service, the use of cars and the beautiful 
floral tributes.
Louis Ochs and Family
The Reporter, Fri., May 16, 1924


DAUGHTER OF LOUIS OCHS    (d. 1898)

A 4 year old daughter of Louis Ochs died here recently and the 
funeral took place in the Catholic Cemetery. 
Der Nord Westen, June 30, 1898
********
From the co. death index:
OCHS Ella Jan 22 1898 v.6  p.105 
(Many times in the old handwriting on the records, a Jan. and a Jun. can
be mixed up because if the a is not closed it can look like a u)
********
(Note: Ochs surname is in Two Rivers Pioneers Rest which is a Protestant
cemetery. Calvary was the Catholic cemetery at the time. Louis and Odelia
are both in Pioneers Rest. Here is the family from the 1900 Two Rivers
census:
Louis Ochs age 36; wife Odelia age 31 (had 7 children with 3 living);
Clara age 11 b.1889; Walter age 3 b.1897; Josephine age 8/12) b.1899)


LOUIS OCHS  (d. 1941)

Louis H. Ochs, 76, past nobel grand of the Two Rivers lodge of Odd Fellows and 
custodian of the lodge quarters for the past several years, died at the Municipal 
hospital in that city late Monday afternoon. He had been in ill health for the 
past year.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon. Complete arrangements for the 
funeral will be announced Wednesday.
Mr. Ochs was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc county. He was born on a farm at 
Saxonburg Feb. 5, 1865 and for many years he farmed in that vicinity. Nearly 40 
years ago he moved to Two Rivers with his family. He took employment at the 
Eggers factory and worked there until about ten years ago. About 55 years ago he 
married Miss Odelia Reinwald. She preceded him in death eight years ago. 
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. George Goeddle of Waterloo, Ill., and Mrs. 
Arthur Francisco of Two Rivers; three sons, Walter of Racine, Louis, Jr., and 
Erwin of Waukegan, Ill., and nine grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Klein and Stangel, In., funeral home and may be viewed 
there until the time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 30, 1941 P. 2
********
Married - Ochs - Reinwood
In this city, April 7th, at the residence of Wenzel Cizek by Justice H. L. 
Markham, Henry L. Ochs(sic) to Odelia S. Reinwood, both of Mishicot, 
Wisconsin.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., Apr. 10, 1888 page 5


LOUIS OCHS  (d. 1955)

Lewis Ochs, 52, former Two Rivers resident and brother of Mrs. Arthur Francisco 
of 2308 Monroe ????? (unreadable sentence) Chicago, where he had been a resident 
for nearly 30 years.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Boehrdanz officiating. Interment will be 
in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Ochs, son of the late Louis and Odelia Reinwood Ochs, was born in Two Rivers 
in 1903. He left Two Rivers when he was a youth, settling in Chicago.
Besides his sister at Two Rivers, he leaves a daughter, (private) and a son, 
(private) of Baltimore, Md., a sister, Mrs. George Goeddel of Waterloo, Ill.; and 
two brothers, Walter of Racine and Ervin of Waukegan, Ill.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 5, 1955 P. 15


ODELIA OCHS

MRS. L. OCHS DIES, ILLINOIS
Well Known Resident Meets Death While On Visit
Funeral services for Mrs. Louis Ochs, 65, well known local resident who died 
Friday morning at the home of her niece, Mrs. A.J. Walsh at Highwood, Ill., 
have not yet been completed. The remains will arrive here early Sunday night 
and will be taken to the C.J. Jansky funeral home.
Mrs. Ochs had apparently been in good health when she left here last Sunday 
to visit with her son in Racine, and later went to Highwood to visit her niece. 
She underwent an operation here earlier in the year and her health was 
considerably improved.
Mrs. Ochs, nee Odelia Reinwand, was born in the town of Mishicot, October 5, 
1867, a member of one of the town's earliest families. Forty-five years ago 
she was married in Mishicot to Louis Ochs, who survives her. After two years 
on the farm they moved to Two Rivers where they resided on 23rd street ever 
since.
Mrs. Ochs was well know in fraternal circles in Two Rivers, and was serving 
as noble grand of the Rebekahs after holding practically all of the offices 
of the order. She was also an active member of Grace Congregational church.
Besides her husband Mrs. Ochs leaves two daughters, Mrs. Clara Goedel of 
Waterloo, Ill., and Mrs. Josephine Francisco of this city, and three sons, 
Walter of Racine, Louis of Evanston, Ill., and Ervin of Waukegan, Ill. She 
also leaves a brother, Andrew Reinwand of Marshfield, Wis. There are nine 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 12, 1933 P. 12
********
Married - Ochs - Reinwood
In this city, April 7th, at the residence of Wenzel Cizek by Justice H. L. 
Markham, Henry L. Ochs(sic) to Odelia S. Reinwood, both of Mishicot, 
Wisconsin.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., Apr. 10, 1888 page 5


OSCAR ANDREW OCHS

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 27 Aug.) 
Death Sat. morning of the 8-mo. old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ochs, 
with burial today in the "Tannery Cemetery".
Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1895
******
Oscar Andrew Ochs
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Oscar Andrew Ochs  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1895  
Event Place Mishicot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Gender Male  
Age 0  
Race W  
Birth Date 03 Jan 1895  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1895  
Birthplace Mishicott, Wis.  
Burial Place Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wis.  
Cemetery ... Burial Grounds  
Father's Name Louis Ochs  
Mother's Name Odilia Ochs  
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907  
******
Oscar Andrew Ochs
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials
Name Oscar Andrew Ochs  
Gender Male  
Burial Place Two Rivers  
Death Date 25 Aug 1895  
Death Place Mishicot, Manitorow Co., Wisconsin  
Age 0  
Birth Date 03 Jan 1895  
Birthplace Mishicot, Wis.  
Race White  
Father's Name Louis Ochs  
Mother's Name Odelia  
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968  


WILLIAM OCHS    (d. 1898)

Mr. A. Klug received a special delivery letter announcing the death of Master 
Willie Ochs, 9 years old at Two Rivers yesterday morning. The boy was the son 
of Louis Ochs. He had been ill but a short time and his death was a great shock 
to his parents.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 18, 1898 page 4
*********
Death Wednesday last week in Two Rivers of the 7 year old son of 
Mr. L. Ochs of pulmonary fever.
Der Nord Westen, Nov. 24, 1898
********
Mr. and Mrs. L. Ochs of this city, lost their little son, a lad 7 years 
of age last Wednesday. He died from lung fever.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Nov. 22, 1898
********
(Per obituary the child died Nov. 16, 1898)
********
(From the county death index:
OCHS William A. Nov 16 1898 v.6  p.135)


MARGARET O'CONNOR

Mrs. John J. O'Connor, 58, of 1619-16th St., Two Rivers, a member of a 
prominent early Two Rivers family, an Air Force nurse in World War II, 
died Sunday afternoon at the U.S. Veterans Administration Hospital at 
Madison, where she was a patient for the past two weeks. She had been 
in failing health for nearly a year.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Congregational 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Burial will 
be in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. O'Connor, nee Margaret Baetz, was born at Two Rivers, Oct. 18, 1903, 
a daughter of the late Arthur and Ella Estey Baetz. Her father was editor 
and publisher of the old Two Rivers Weekly Reporter from 1913 to its 
conversion to a daily newspaper in 1928, and her grandfather, the late 
Andrew Baetz, was an early Two Rivers mayor.
Mrs. O'Connor attended the old H.P. Hamilton Public Grade School and was 
graduated from Two Rivers High School with the class of 1920. She enrolled 
in the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing at Marshfield and became a 
registered nurse. Several years after her graduation she went to New 
York City and served for a number of years in one of the city's leading 
hospitals. She entered the service in World War II Nov. 30, 1943 and was 
discharged a first lieutenant at Camp Dix, N.J. April 25, 1946 after 
serving during the period as a nurse at Regional L. Station at Coral 
Gables, Fla. She was married in 1946 to John J. O'Connor who survives 
her.
Besides her husband she leaves two sisters, Mrs. A.L.M. Bixler, of Ambler, 
Pa., and Mrs. Richard H. Brown of New York, N.Y., now in Greece, and a 
brother, Arthur Byron Baetz, of St. Paul, Minn.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Tuesday(sic) when the casket will be 
taken to the church where the body will lie in state untilt he time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, March 26, 1962 P. 5


CHRISTIAN OESTREICH

Died at Two Rivers, July 22, 1872, of consumption, Charles Oestreich,
aged 48 years. 
Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, July 29, 1872
*********
(Note: I am unable to find the Oestreich surname on the 1860 or 1870
census for Two Rivers. Due to the dates being close and the same surname,
this is probably the same person.)


EDNA E. OESTREICH

Injuries received in a fall slighty more than a month ago at Los Angeles, 
Calif., proved fatal Sunday afternoon to Miss Edna Oestreich, former Two 
Rivers resident, according to a message received by her parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Frank Oestreich, in Two Rivers today.
Miss Oestreich, who had served as a governess and maid with the Walter 
Devlin family in Chicago and Los Angeles for more than 25 years, slipped 
on the kitchen floor in the Devlin home early last month, sustaining 
multiple fractures to one of her legs. She had been a patient at the 
Santa Monica hospital there since the accident, but her condition became 
critical last week. Internal injuries were believed to have caused her 
death.
Funeral services will probably be held in Two Rivers Thursday afternoon 
at 1:30 from the Klein & Stangel, Inc. funeral home and at 2 o'clock in 
Emanuel Evangelical church, the Rev. Franklin E. Schleuter officiating. 
Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body is being shipped 
to Two Rivers today, according to word from the west. 
Besides her parents Miss Oestreich leaves five sisters, Mrs. Arthur Vetter 
of Highland Park, Ill., Mrs. Elmer Ahrens, Mrs. Elizabeth Heinrich, and 
Mrs. Erwin Baker, all of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Lynford Meyer of Manitowoc, 
and five brothers, Harry W. of Two Rivers, Ben of Milwaukee, Kenneth of 
Chicago, Lester of Beaver Dam and Franklin of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, September 14, 1942 P. 2


FRANK OESTREICH    (d. 1949)

Frank W. Oestreich, 88, of 1014 Hawthorne street, Two Rivers, died 
early today at the Two Rivers municipal hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Emanuel 
Evangelical church of which he was a member. In his earlier years 
he was superintendent of the Sunday school and a member of the 
church choir. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Mr. Oestreich was born in Two Rivers in 1861 and in early life was 
employed at the Mann sawmill and for 20 years was a fireman and 
watchman at the Hamilton plant. He became janitor at the Roosevelt 
school 30 years ago, retiring in 1936.
In 1886 he married Miss Martha Magee. The couple observed its 
diamond wedding in 1946.
Besides his wife he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Mabel 
Vetter of Highland Park, Ill., Mrs. Helen Ahrens and Mrs. Lillian 
Baker of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Winifred Meyer of Little Chute, Wis., 
and five sons, Benjamin of Milwaukee, Kenneth of Deerfield, Ill, 
Lester of Beaver Dam and Franklin and Harry of Two Rivers. There 
were also 24 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral 
home, Two Rivers, Wednesday evening and will be moved to the 
church at 10:30 a.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, March 29, 1949 P. 2


FRANKLIN OESTREICH    (d. 1995)

Franklin C. Oestreich, age 88, of 3017 School St., Two Rivers, died 
early Thursday morning, October 12, 1995, at the Two Rivers Community 
Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 1995, at 
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David 
Scherbarth will officiate with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
He was born December 11, 1906, in Two Rivers, son of the late Frank 
and Martha Magee Oestreich. He was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington 
High School, where in his junior year he was a member of the first team 
from Two Rivers to play in the state high school basketball tournament. 
On October 1, 1935, he married the former Ruth Walters, in Two Rivers. 
She preceded him in death on January 14, 1978. Franklin was employed for 
many years at the Mirro Aluminum Company as a foreman in the shipping 
department. He was a longtime member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, 
having served on the church council. He was also a former member of the 
church's senior choir and the Lutheran Mens Club. Mr. Oestreich was also 
a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center, where he sang in the Senior 
Center Choir.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Lee and Kay Oestreich, 
Fond du Lac, Don Oestreich and his special friend, Bernice DeWitt, Two 
Rivers; one daughter and son-in-law, Karlyn and John Bieberitz, Pewaukee, 
Wis.; one sister and brother-in-law, Winifred and Lynford Meyer, Appleton; 
his special friend, Elvira Geerdts, Two Rivers; five grandchildren, 
Sarah Kissinger, John and Daniel Bieberitz, Jill and Pam Oestreich; three 
great-grandchildren, Andrew and Daniel Kissinger and Benjamin Bieberitz. 
Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by ten brothers 
and sisters, Edna, Harry, Ben, Lester, Helen, Bessie, Lillian, Kenneth, 
Mabel and Chester.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 4-7 p.m. on 
Saturday and on Sunday at the church after 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, October 13, 1995 P. A2
*********
(11 Dec 1906/12 Oct 1995/SSDI)


MARTHA OESTREICH

Mrs. Martha Oestreich, 87, 1014 Hawthorne St., Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon 
at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient since Sunday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at Emanuel Evangelical 
United Brethren Church in Two Rivers, with the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
The former Martha Magee, a daughter of the late John and Sophia Perrotett Magee, 
was born in Illinois in 1865. As a child she came to this area with her parents.
She was married to Frank Oestreich in 1886. He died in 1949.
Surviving are four daughters and five sons. They include Mrs. Arthur Vetter of 
Highland Park, Ill., Mrs. Elmer Ahrens and Mrs. Ervin Baker of Two Rivers, and 
Mrs. Lynn Meyer of Little Chute; Ben Oestreich of Milwaukee, Kenneth Oestreich 
of Deerfield, Ill., Lester Oestreich of Beaver Dam and Harry and Franklin 
Oestreich of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Bacon and Mrs. Albert Buege 
of Two Rivers; and 24 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
2 p.m. Sunday. The body will be removed to Emanuel Church where it will lie in 
state after 10 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 20, 1953 P.15


RUTH OESTREICH

Mrs. Franklin Oestreich, 65, of 3017 School St., Two Rivers, died late Saturday 
morning in Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. 
Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Martin 
Scheell will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mrs. Oestreich, nee Ruth Walters, was born November 11, 1912 in Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late William and Rose Fanslau Walters. She attended St. John 
Parochial school and Two Rivers High School and prior to her marriage was 
employed with Mirro Aluminum Co. She was married to Franklin Oestreich October 1, 
1935 in Two Rivers. Mrs. Oestreich was a member of Two Rivers Senior Citizens and 
Ladies Afternoon Group of St. John Church.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Lee of Fond du Lac, Don of Two Rivers; 
a daughter, Mrs. John (Karyln) Bieberitz of New Berlin and five grandchildren.
Friends may call in Deja and Martin funeral chapels 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Monday afternoon and in the church from 9 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. 
Memorials may be made to the church.
Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, Jan. 16, 1978 - page 3
*******
(11 Nov 1912/Jan 1978/SSDI)


SOPHIA OESTREICH WASKOW

Aged Lady Goes to Her Reward
Mrs. Sophia Oestreich answered the beckoning call of the Angel of Death last week 
Friday evening on her demise. She reached the ripe old age of 88 years. She was 
buried Monday afternoon. Services were held at the home and at the southside church, 
Rev. J. J. Stuempfig officiating. The choir of the church rendered several funeral 
odes. The decedent was a very devout Christian beloved by all who knew her. She has 
gone to her reward. Nothwithstanding the fierce cold and storm, a large number 
attended the funeral.
The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 20, 1912


CHESTER OESTRICH

Chester, the eighteen months old twin of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oestreich(sic) of 
the southside, died last Tuesday. Death was the result of a severe attack of 
pneumonia. The body was buried yesterday. Interment took place from the 
Evangelical Church, Rev. F.W. Huebner, officiating.
The REPORTER, Sat., Mar. 24, 1906


DONALD O'KROLEY

Donald O'Kroley, age 73, of 1402-16th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday, March 12, 
1996, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two 
Rivers and the Manitowoc County Coroner's Office.
Any one knowing relatives, please call the Manitowoc County Coroner's office.
Herald Times Reporter, March 14, 1996 P. A2
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(19 Jul 1922/12 Mar 1996/SSDI)


CATHARINE OLLENDORF

Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Katherine Ollendorf died at her home on Fifteenth Street Sunday 
evening. She was a native of Germany and came to Two Rivers with her 
parents in 1855. In 1860 she was married to Fred Ollendorf who died 
fourteen years ago. She is survived by three children, Mrs. B. J. 
Wetzl of Milwaukee, Werner of Oshkosh and Mrs. M. E. Frey of Ashland. 
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 17, 1920
*********
Having lived over eighty years of a simple, useful life, Mrs. Catherine(sic) 
Ollendorf passed away at her home on 15th Street Sunday, June 13 where she had 
resided for 50 years. (photo)
Deceased was one of the early settlers of Two Rivers, coming here at the age of 
17 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Schuettze, who had resided at Racine for a 
year after coming from Germany where Mrs. Ollendorf was born in Riebau in October, 
1839. In 1860 she became the wife of Fred Ollendorf, deceased. They united early 
with St. John's Lutheran Congregation, being among the pioneer members of the 
church here when it was started and her remains were laid to rest Wednesday, Rev. 
W.G. Haase of the church, which she has always faithfully attended, officiating. 
Deceased leaves two daughters, Mrs. B.J. Wetzel of Milwaukee, Mrs. M.E. Frye of 
Ashland and one son, Werner of Oshkosh. Her two daughters, Mrs. B.J. Wetzel and 
Mrs. M.E. Fry were here during the weeks of her illness and administration to 
her care and comfort. Among those here from out of town for the funeral were: 
B.J. Wetzel, Ralph Miller and Mrs. Fred Garbes of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. George 
Moore of Chicago; Emil and Charles Koeser and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schuettze of 
Oshkosh; Mrs. C.A. Gilman and daughter, Olive of Racine. Pallbearers were the 
decedent's grandsons, Fred Ollendorf and Hugo Wetzel and four nephews, Charles, 
Albert, Arthur and William Schuettze.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 17, 1920 
*********
OLD TIMERS
When her father decided that it would be better for his boys and girls to have 
the advantages offered by the land of promise in the west where, unlike the 
fatherland, everybody had the same rights and privileges, of course, his daughter, 
Catherine came along. There were four besides the father and mother and they all 
came over together. The family came from Saltzwedel, Magdeburg, Prussia
Mrs. Fred Ollendorf, formerly Katherine Schuettze, was married to Fred Ollendorf 
in 1860. Mrs. Ollendorf's father was at first inclined to locate in Michigan but 
during the ocean voyage, the captain advised him to locate in Wisconsin as the 
best state. Among the passengers from Germany on the vessel, was the Schulz family 
and Mr. Chas. Schulz was one of the few babies on board being less than a year old. 
Mrs. Ollendorf was then sixteen years of age. The family settled at Racine for a 
few months and in 1856 came to Two Rivers where Mr. Schuettze had bought a farm. 
They made the trip from Racine with a horse and wagon in the month of March bringing 
all of their belongings with them. Mrs. Ollendorf resided on the farm with her parents 
a few miles north of here until her marriage to Mr. Fred Ollendorf who was employed 
here as a teamster for Aldrich Smith & Co. He continued as teamster with the Two 
Rivers Manufacturing Company until he retired in 1899 having served in the same 
position for forty years. He died in 1906.
Since his death, Mrs. Ollendorf has continued to reside in the house of 15th Street, 
next door neighbors to her daughter, Mrs. B.J. Wetzel. She is in good health at 74 
and a devout Christian of the Lutheran faith. She still attends church frequently.
The Reporter, Sat., Feb. 14, 1914


ELLA OLLENDORF

Death Sat. of the 16-mo. old child of W. Ollendorf in Two Rivers. 
The burial was Monday.
Der Nord Westen, 17 June 1897
********
Ella Orlandorf  (sic)
birth: 29 April 1896 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 12 June 1897 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1897 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: William Orlandorf
mother: Louise
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


EMMA OLLENDORF

DIES FOLLOWING STROKE
Mrs. Verne (sic) Ollendorf died at her home on Twenty-second street 
yesterday afternoon after a stroke of paralysis. She was 56 years 
of age and is survived by her husband and one son, Milton of this 
city. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at the home.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, August 15, 1928 P. 11
*****
DEATH CLAIMS MRS. WERNER OLLENDORF
Suffered Stroke in March; Never Regained Health; Funeral Friday
The grim reaper claimed the life of Mrs. Werner Ollendorf, who 
passed away at her home on West 22nd Street Tuesday afternoon 
following a stroke of paralysis four months ago.
Deceased, nee Emma Bukowsky was born in the Town of Gibson 
September 3, 1872 and in 1901 she came to Two Rivers. She was  
married to Werner Ollendorf the same year and spent her entire 
life in Manitowoc County.  Besides her husband, she leaves one 
son, Milton and three sisters. They are: Mrs. Eliza Kohl of 
Kaukauna, Mrs. Fred Miller of Hayne City, Florida and Mrs. 
Julius Bunke of Manitowoc.
The funeral will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Friday 
afternoon with interment at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery. Other 
arrangements have not been completed. The family requests 
that relatives and friends do not send flowers to the home. 
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Aug. 15, 1928


FRED OLLENDORF    (d. 1969)

Fred Ollendorf, Barber, Dies
TWO RIVERS-A barber for more than 60 years in downtown Two Rivers, once 
trimming the hirsute adornment of Col. William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) and 
serving most of the early community industrialists and business leaders, 
is dead.
Fred B. Ollendorf, 78, of 1813 Adams St., who learned the barber trade at 
16 and had operated his own establishments for more than a half century, 
died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Sunday morning where he had been a 
patient the past three months.
Ollendorf, familiarly known as "Fritz" by his patrons, was born here Nov. 30, 
1890, a son of the late William and Louise Goetsch Ollendorf, and was a member 
of one of the city's earliest German families.
Trimmed Cody
His father, one of the biggest men in the city in his time, was a teamster 
in the operations of Mann Brothers, producers of tubs and pails in the 19th 
century.
Fred learned the barber trade from the late Perry J. Diehl who operated a 
barber shop and bowling alley on 16th Street between Washington and Jefferson 
streets.
For more than 53 years Ollendorf operated shops in virtually the same location 
as his present establishment. He began his barbering operation in the former 
Lake House at 16th and Washington streets, the site becoming a business block 
which housed the former Kirst Drug Store.
Ollendorf's shop served many personalities in the business world and also 
theatrical personalities, including Charles, Frank and Adolph Winninger. 
Ollendorf frequently recalled the visits of Col. Cody, who brought his Buffalo 
Bill and Pawnee Bill Wild West Show in 1911 to Two Rivers on a site which is 
now Washington High School. Col. Cody had his beard trimmed by Ollendorf.
Ollendorf was a charter member of the St. John Lutheran Men's Club and one of 
the earliest members of the Barbers Union, Local 694.
Funeral Tuesday
He married the former Sadie Werth in Two Rivers Nov. 23, 1915. She survives 
along with a son, William of Manitowoc, and a sister, Mrs. Esther Button of 
Sturgis, Mich. A sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 
here, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in the Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 6 o'clock this Monday evening.
The family has requested that memorials be sent to St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 20, 1969 P.7
********
[bur. 01-21-1969/age 79]
********
Fred Ollendorf and Miss Sadie Werth, two popular young people of Two Rivers, 
were married by Rev. Doehler, of the German Lutheran church, yesterday and 
took the train south last evening, not escaping their young friend tormentors, 
however, caught them at the depot here, the train being late. The interurban 
car on which the wedding party came to the city looked as though a cyclone had 
struck it upon arrival here, the floor of the car being covered with a deep 
layer of confetti, rice and with which the bridal couple had been deluged.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 24, 1914 P. 3


FREDRICK OLLENDORF    (d. 1905)

Death Thurs. last week in Two Rivers of Friedrich Olendorf. 
The deceased, who was born 03 May 1829 in Rebau bei Magdeburg, 
in the Prussian Province of Saxony, came to America in 1856. 
He first settled on a farm in the vicinity of Two Rivers, but 
later moved to the city of Two Rivers and spent the rest of his 
life there. He is survived by a widow, 2 sons and 2 daughters. 
The funeral was held Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Dec. 1905
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DIED
Olendorf(sic) - At his home in this city, November 30, 1905, Fredrick Olendorf, 
aged 76 years and 6 months. Fredrick Olendorf was one of the early settlers of 
this portion of the county, coming here as early as 1856. For a time, he lived 
on a farm a few miles north of this city which was then but a small village, but 
most of his life after his arrival in America was spent here. He was born May 3, 
1829 in Rebau, a village near Magdeburg, Prussia and came to America and to this 
city in 1856. In 1860 he was married to Catherine Schuetz, who still survives him, 
as do also two sons, William and Werner and two daughters, Mrs. B.J. Wetzel and 
Miss Elsie. His funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran 
Church to which he belonged ever since its establishment. He was an upright man, 
a loyal and loving husband, a kind father, an esteemed neighbor and a consistent 
Christian.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 5, 1905


KENNETH OLLENDORF

Kenneth W. Ollendorf, 82, a 22 year resident of the North Ridge Medical and 
Rehabilitation Center, of Manitowoc, entered into eternal rest Friday, May 18, 
2012, at the Center. Kenny was born May 29, 1929, in Two Rivers to the late 
Milton and Leona Retzlaff Ollendorf and has been a lifelong area resident. 
Kenny served his country in the WI National Guard. He worked for the Metalware 
Corporation of Two Rivers for many years. Kenny enjoyed lake fishing and 
traveling to Wyoming hunting mule deer. He was and avid Green Bay Packer fan.
Survivors include two daughters, Debra (Ronald) Rahn, Two Rivers; Sherry Behnke, 
Wyoming; seven grandchildren, Jason, Stephanie, Bryan, and Adam Rahn, and Adam 
Rahn, Sonya (Cameron) Yazzie, Shane Behnke, and Joshua (Diane) Behnke, five 
great-grandchildren, Casey and Logan Rahn, Chad, Corbin, and Bailie Behnke. 
He is further survived by two brothers, Mark (Sue) Ollendorf, Two Rivers; 
Tom (Nancy) Ollendorf, Mishicot; one sister Eileen (Marvin) Krejcarek, Maribel; 
nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Arthur 
Ollendorf, and a special friend, Donna Denor.
A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2012, at the Lambert-
Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot, with burial to follow in the Pioneer Rest 
Cemetery in Two Rivers. Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. on Monday 
at the funeral home, until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday 
evening visitation. The Ollendorf family wishes to extend a very special thank you 
to the entire staff of the North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, of 
Manitowoc, for all of the love, and care shown to Kenny and our family during his 
22 years of residency at North Ridge. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2012


LEONA OLLENDORF

Mrs. Milton Ollendorf, 61, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died at her home Thursday 
evening after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Herbert Kesting officiating. Burial will be in 
Mishicot Public Cemetery.
Mrs. Ollendorf, nee Leona Retzlaff, was born April 13, 1908, in the Town of 
Two Creeks, a daughter of Carl and the late Mrs. Carl Retzloff. She was 
married Oct. 19, 1927, to Milton Ollendorf at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church at Two Rivers. The couple resided in Two Rivers until March of 1953 
when they moved to Rt. 1, Mishicot. She was a member of St. Peter congregation.
Besides her husband and her father of Manitowoc, she leaves a daughter, four 
sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three sisters, Miss Viola Retzlaff of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. John (Leila) Sprang of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Arhtur 
(Anita) Hacker of Manitowoc; a brother, Elmer, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and 
eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday 
when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 13, 1969 P.11
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(Note: Newspaper was mistaken about cemetery. She is in this one.)
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Miss Leona Retzlaff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Retzlaff of Two Rivers, became the 
bride of Milton Ollendorf, this city, Wednesday afternoon at St. John's Lutheran Church 
at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Haase officiated.
The attending couples were: maid of honor, Miss Viola Retzlaff; bridesmaid, Miss Alice 
Engelland, Those attending the groom were Hilbert Schumacher and Leslie Guetschew. 
A wedding dinner was served after the ceremony at the home of the bride. They departed 
on a wedding trip and will be home to friends and relatives after Nov. 1 at 1718 21st Street, 
Two Rivers, where the groom is employed in the aluminum industry.  The out of town guests 
were the Messrs. and Mmes. Leo Wetzel, Cedarburg; Julius Bunke, Manitowoc, Leary Kohl, 
Port Washington and E. Freye, Ashland. 
Two Rivers Reporter -Chronicle - Oct. 20, 1927


LOUISE OLLENDORF

TO LOCATE AT RACINE
After residing in the same home for 47 years in which she was married, at 1414 
Washington street, Mrs. Louise Ollendorf, well known resident for more than 50 
years, leaves Monday for Racine where she will take up her prermanent residence 
with her daughter, Mrs. Roger Falk and family, former local residents.
Mrs. Ollendorf for years conducted a boarding house, following the death of her 
husband, the late William Ollendorf, prominent in the early history of the city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, October 31, 1931 P.14
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Mrs. William Ollendorf, 86, an early resident of Two Rivers and operator of a
boarding house on lower Washington Street in Two Rivers, died in a hospital at
Bronson, Mich., Monday night, where she had been making her home with a daughter
and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frnak Butten, since 1931.
Funeral services will be held at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin Inc., Funeral Home,
Two Rivers, at 2 p.m. Friday, the Rev. Frederic Zarling officiating. Interment
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Ollendorf, nee Louise Goetsch, was born in New York in 1867, a daughter of
the late Mr. and Mrs. August Goetsch. When she was a child the family brought
her to Two Rivers where in 1887 she was married to William Ollendorf. He pre-
ceded her in death 43 years ago.
Mrs. Ollendorf leaves two daughters, Mrs. Frank Butten and Mrs. Roger Falk,
both of Bronson, Mich., and one son, Fred B. Ollendorf, Two Rivers barbershop
operator, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday until the time of
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 17, 1954  p.19


MILTON W. OLLENDORF

Milton W. Ollendorf, 68, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died Monday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot. 
The Rev. Herbert Kesting will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Ollendorf was born May 15, 1903, at Two Rivers, son of the late Werner 
and Emma Bukosky Ollendorf. He married Leona Retzlaff in October of 1927 at 
Two Rivers. She preceded him in death in June of 1969.
Survivors include four sons, a daughter, and eight grandchildren.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be 
made to St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 20, 1971
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Miss Leona Retzlaff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Retzlaff of Two Rivers, became the 
bride of Milton Ollendorf, this city, Wednesday afternoon at St. John's Lutheran Church 
at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. Haase officiated.
The attending couples were: maid of honor, Miss Viola Retzlaff; bridesmaid, Miss Alice 
Engelland, Those attending the groom were Hilbert Schumacher and Leslie Guetschew. 
A wedding dinner was served after the ceremony at the home of the bride. They departed 
on a wedding trip and will be home to friends and relatives after Nov. 1 at 1718 21st Street, 
Two Rivers, where the groom is employed in the aluminum industry.  The out of town guests 
were the Messrs. and Mmes. Leo Wetzel, Cedarburg; Julius Bunke, Manitowoc, Leary Kohl, 
Port Washington and E. Freye, Ashland. 
Two Rivers Reporter -Chronicle - Oct. 20, 1927


SADIE OLLENDORF

Mrs. Sadie Ollendorf, 88, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 1813 
Adams St., Two Rivers, died Sunday at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial in Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Ollendorf, nee Sadie Werth, was born June 24, 1888, in the Town of Carlton, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Heinrich and Emma Peters Werth. She 
attended schools in the Town of Carlton and was married to Fred Ollendorf Nov. 23, 
1914, at Two Rivers. He preceeded her in death Jan. 19, 1969. She was a member of 
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Surviving is a son, William, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 
Wednesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, October 25, 1976 P.3
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[bur. 10-27-1976/age 88 yrs.] 
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Fred Ollendorf and Miss Sadie Werth, two popular young people of Two Rivers, 
were married by Rev. Doehler, of the German Lutheran church, yesterday and 
took the train south last evening, not escaping their young friend tormentors, 
however, caught them at the depot here, the train being late. The interurban 
car on which the wedding party came to the city looked as though a cyclone had 
struck it upon arrival here, the floor of the car being covered with a deep 
layer of confetti, rice and with which the bridal couple had been deluged.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 24, 1914 P. 3


WERNER J. OLLENDORF

In failing health for 10 years and blind the past seven years, 
Werner J. Ollendorf, 81, 1804 22nd street, Two Rivers, whose family 
was prominently identified with the early history of Two Rivers, 
died at Two Rivers Municipal hospital Friday night.
Mr. Ollendorf, a cabinet maker for many years at the Hamilton 
Manufacturing company, Two Rivers, was taken to the hospital two 
weeks ago after receiving a broken right hip in a fall at his home. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. John Lutheran 
church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will 
be in the family plot in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
He was born in Two Rivers in 1869. In his youth he was employed at 
the old pail factory and several years later took employment in the 
typo shop of the Hamilton company. In 1917 the family moved to 
Clintonville where he pursued the trade of a ????? for a year. 
Removing to Oshkosh the family remained there until 1923 when Mr. 
Ollendorf returned to Two Rivers and became a cabinet maker at the 
Hamilton plant.
In 1901 he married Miss Emma Bukosky, who died in 1928. In 1936 Mr. 
Ollendorf married Delmina Prudhomme Rocque, who survives him with a 
son, Milton Ollendorf of Two Rivers. There are five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers, 
from 2 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved 
to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 21, 1951 P.2


WILLIAM OLLENDORF   (d. 1911)

Wm. Ollendorf, one of the best known residents of Two Rivers died 
after an illness of five weeks of typhoid aged 45. He had been 
employed by the Two Rivers Mfg. Co for years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 27, 1911 Page 2


DANE REYNOLDS OLSON

Dane Reynolds Olson (Daner)
1422 Washington Street No. A
Two Rivers, Wis.
October 9, 1973-June 20, 1993
Dane joined the elite group called (Only the good Die Young) following an auto 
accident in his 1988 grand Prix, which was his pride and joy and able to purchase 
at 18 due to his employers, Stoer Dairy, Inc., where he had been employed since 
he was 15 and also because Shoreline Credit Union gave him a chance to prove he 
was a hard worker and made his payments on time (thanks Joe). Dane will be waiting 
with a smile and a joke when its our time to be called Home. Dane had many friends 
he loved and will be waiting to meet again. It would be impossible to name each of 
you and thank you for giving him so much joy while on earth and supporting his 
family in their hour of sadness. But again, Dane chose the kind of friends who were 
givers, not takers.
Anyone who knew Dane knew his love and compassion for animals. He was papa/daddy to 
Ren and Precious-his feline children. Daner wants to thank the parents of his many 
friends who have helped his family adjust to his passing (also his adopted parents); 
Ginny and Per Engstrom, Ed and Noreen VanderBloomen, Jr., Sue Totten, Therese Dodge 
and Don Rivest, Lee and Joan Haucke. Dane also wants to thank all of you for helping 
Wendi, say goodbye, and knows that with time she will laugh again. A special hug to 
those who have worked in shifts to make sure Wendi always had someone at her side; 
Melissa, Tracy, Amanda, Joy, Stacy, Jason P., Lisa, and Egg.
Dane leads the journey for this family; Wendi, fiancee (wedding 7/7/95); Ren, son; 
Precious, daughter; son to Dale F., Sr., and Ruth Ann Olson; brother to Dale F., Jr., 
and Michelle Olson, Victoria F. Olson, Bonnie and John Anderson, Beth and Todd Wilcoxs, 
Brenda and Casey Joyce; Uncle Dane to Jackie and Ashley Anderson, Melissa, Jennifer, 
Arielle, and ? (due July 7) Olson, James and Joyce; nephew to Dianne and David Smith, 
Darlene and Tom Mohr, Denise and Bamba Montgomery, Mary Howard, Larry Cunningham, 
Bonnie and Ralph Peterson, Irene and Wayne Helbe; many cousins and great aunts and 
uncles; Godmother Joanie Swigert; Godfather William Reynold Olson (deceased).
There are friendships formed in each one's life that are so special that even death 
can't break the ties. To them, Dane had said, "I love you and goodbye." Best Man 
(Eddie VanderBloomen, Ill.); Groomsman (Chad Haucke, Erik Engstrom, Eric St. Pierre, 
Raymond Jatczak, Scott Totten, Jason Petrashek, Milton Coppersmith, Peter Walkner, 
Jason Rivest). Sorry, guys, I didn't get around to asking all of you, but now you 
won't have to wear that tux (smile).
To Daner (Chopper) from your family: Dad-thank you for making a man out of me. I never 
wanted any of you to be hurt when it was my time to pass on. So, after all you have 
given to me, another gift you give-now with the hurt of losing me, will come the joy 
of knowing you will be there to greet me. I love you Grub. Mom (Ruthie)-thanks for our 
family tradition-morning coffee with just you and me. I love you Dane Dane. Vicci-thanks 
for helping Dale move me-and the laughter. I love you Danner. Dale-thanks for driving 
while I rode under the hood. I love you, Chopper.
By the will of God, Dane has had to leave his Wedding Day with Wendi and his extend family. 
Parents Don and Lillian (LuLu) Osmunson, Two Creeks; Brothers and Sister, Duane and 
Jerilyn Osmunson, Kewaunee, Lynn Osmunson, Two Rivers, Victoria and Dwayne Hanzel, Two 
Rivers (including Sam and Samantha); Niece Rosie (including Stormy, Callie, and Amanda); 
Nephew, Brian, Michael, Nicholas, Ricky, Jr., and Wayne Hanzel (Including Charlie); 
Grandmothers Louise Ratajczak, Kewaunee, and Eva Beninghous, Two Rivers.
Klein and Stangel Funeral Home in Two Rivers-gathering at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 26, 
Memorial Service at 11:00 AM with Pastor Kim Henning, and lunch at the Eagle Club at 
12:00 noon.
Herald Times Reporter, June 24, 1993 P. A2


IRENE AGNES (KAPPELMANN) OLSON

Mrs. Herbert Olson Passes Away At Home of Parents
Mrs. Herbert Olson, 23, passed away Saturday night at the home of her parents, 
School Commissioner and Mrs. Henry Kappelmann, 1806 Eighteen street. She had 
been ill with influenza for two weeks. Burial will be Wednesday afternoon from 
the Emanuel Evangelical church.
Mrs. Olson, nee Irene Kappelmann, was born in this city, September 25, 1908,
after attending the public schools here, she had been in the employ of the 
Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company, Plant No. 4, up to her illness. On 
November 21, 1929 she was married to Herbert Olson, who survives her.
Besides her husband and parents, she leaves three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Mandell 
and Mrs. Edna King both of this city and Bernice, at home, and four brothers, 
William, of Milwaukee; and Edwin, Melvin and Kenneth, all at home.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 4, 1932 P.13
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(Note: She is buried with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kappelmann)


ANTHONY "HART" ORVIS

Anthony (Hart) Orvis, 78, of 1710 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, died Monday evening, 
April 20, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery.
Mr. Orvis was born Sept. 13, 1902, at Battle Creek, Mich., son of the late Wilbur 
and Jennie Baker Orvis. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the United 
States Navy. He married Antoinette Marincic Sept. 4, 1922, at Waukegan, Ill. Mr. 
Orvis had been employed with Paragon Electric Company for 20 years, retiring in 
1964.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Robert of Port Washington and Richard of 
Pewaukee; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Mary) Streubel of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. 
Ezra Scheer of Milwaukie, Ore., and Mrs. Eleanor Parham of Scappoose, Ore.; 12 
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A son, Arthur, preceded him in death 
in 1968.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, April 21, 1981 P. 3
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[bur. 04-23-1981/age 78 yrs.]
(13 Sep 1902/Apr 1981/SSDI)


ANTOINETTE ORVIS

Mrs. Antoinette Orvis, 85, of 1710 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, died late Monday 
evening, January 4, 1988 at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Rev. Greg Smith 
will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Orvis was born October 27, 1902 at Hargul, Austria, daughter of the late 
Anton and Mary Slabe Marcinic. She married Hart Orvis on September 3, 1922 at 
Waukegan, Illinois. He preceded her in death on April 20, 1981. Mrs. Orvis was 
a member of the Palettiers.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Betsy of Port 
Washington and Richard and Marge of Harshaw, Wisconsin; a daughter and son-in-
law, Mary and Paul Streubel of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Pauline Lamson of 
Waukegan, Illinois; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert Suettinger of Two Rivers; 
12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She was 
preceded in death by a son, Arthur in 1968 and 3 sisters.
Friends may call at St. Luke Church after 5 pm Thursday to the time of services. 
Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity. There will be no visitation 
at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Jan. 6, 1988 page 8
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[bur. 01-07-1988/age 85 yrs.]
(27 Oct 1902/04 Jan 1988/SSDI)


ARTHUR H. ORVIS

Arthur H. Orvis, 43, of 1518-26th St., Two Rivers, a partner in a firm of 
certified public accountants at Manitowoc, died unexpectedly of a heart attack 
at his home early Sunday morning.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Congregational Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. Reed Forbush officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mr. Orvis was born June 10, 1925, at Milwaukee, a son of Anthony and Antoinette 
Marinces Orvis. He attended a Milwaukee grade school and graduated from a 
Milwaukee high school. He was a veteran of World War II, serving two years in 
the Air Force. An aviation enthusiast, he held a pilot's license. In 1944 the 
family moved to Two Rivers. He became a certified public accountant in 1954 and 
became associated with Harold A. Kugler of Manitowoc, an accounting firm, and in 
1960 became a partner in the firm known as Kugler, Reichard and Orvis. He was a 
member of Two Rivers Elks Lodge No. 1380.
Surviving besides his parents are his wife, the former Shirley Sincoular, whom 
he married Sept. 6, 1950, at Two Rivers; a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); 
a sister, Mrs. Paul Streubel of Manitowoc; and two brothers, Robert of Port 
Washington and Richard at Pewaukee, Wis.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, until 9 a.m. 
Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in 
state until the time of services.
The Two Rivers Elks Lodge will conduct memorial services at the funeral chapels 
at 7 o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 26, 1968 P.5


BETSY J. ORVIS

Port Washington resident Betsy J. Orvis, an energetic 72-year-old who was involved 
in several community clubs, was, as her son Robert said, the glee that bound their 
family.
Mrs. Orvis was the family historian, carefully researching, organizing and passing 
along information about past generations to younger members of the family. 
"It's almost like she was knew (sic) something was going to happen because she gave 
us all old family pictures for Christmas," Robert said. "I wish I would have asked 
her more about our family."
She was also the consummate mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, attending almost 
every family function no matter how casual or elaborate.
"She was always there," her son said.
Mrs. Orvis died Saturday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day, as the result of a car accident on 
I-43 in the Town of Port Washington. She as on her way to visit sick relatives, her 
son said.
She was born April 18, 1927, in Two Rivers, the daughter of Eben and Ethel VandenBusch
Eagle. 
On July 30, 1946, she married Robert A. Orvis in Two Rivers. 
The couple later moved to Port Washington, where they made their home at 222 Theis Ln.
Mr. Orvis died on Thanksgiving Day, 1996.
"After my father died, I would stop at the home. I felt bad for her because I knew 
she missed him so much," Mrs. Orvis' son said. "They had been together for a very long 
time. He was the only person she really dated. 
"I remember that she kept the piano book open to the last piece he played."
Mrs. Orvis was an active member and past president of the Port Washington Women's 
Club and a member of the Port Washington Singles Club. 
"It was really a woman's club that men were invited to," her son said. "There weren't 
a lot of members and when they had trouble deciding where to meet or what to do, mom 
always invited them over to her house and got something going.
"She was always doing something. You had to book her two weeks in advance."
She was also a member of St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church in Port Washington.
Mrs. Orvis is survived by her daughters, Sharon Wernecke of Madison and Pamela (Peter) 
Rathsack of Waunekee, son Robert (Lisa) of Glendale and sister Jacquelyn (Don) Lenz 
of Delavan, Lois (Ed) Karn of Sheboygn and Gloria Fritsch of Mequon.
She is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at St. Peter's Catholic Church 
in Port Washington. Father Joseph Haas officiated. 
Interment was Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Pioneer Rest Cemetery in Two Rivers. 
The family has suggested memorials to the ALS Association.
Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington, handled the arrangements.
No newspaper cited.
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(Obituary also in the Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 28, 1999 p.A2
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(18 Apr 1927/25 Dec 1999/SSDI)


ROBERT A. ORVIS

A member of the board of directors of Port Washington Senior Center, Robert A. 
Orvis, 72, died Sunday, Dec. 1, at St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee of complications 
following surgery.
Mr. Orvis lived at 222 Theis St., Port Washington.
He was born in North Chicago, Ill., on Jan. 5, 1924, the son of Anthony and 
Antoinette Marincic? Orvis. His family moved to Milwaukee when he was a young 
man. 
Mr. Orvis was a pilot, serving with the Army Air Corps during World War II.
On July 30, 1946, he and Betsy Engle were married in Two Rivers. 
For 22 years, Mr. Orvis was plant manager for Garden Way-Bolens, Port Washington. 
He retired in 1985.  
Mr. Orvis was a downhill skier and water skier. He also enjoyed horseback riding, 
fishing and hunting.
"He was interested in so many things and did them well," said his wife Betsy. 
"He was downhill skiing last winter and horseback riding this summer on our 
daughter's horse."
Among his other interests were card playing, reading and playing the piano.
Mr. Orvis was a member of the pool league at the senior center. 
A skilled photographer, he had his own darkroom in their home and was working on 
renewing black and white photographs, Mrs. Orvis said.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 3, at St. Peter of Alcantara Church in 
Port Washington.
Father Joseph Haas officiated. 
Interment was in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Orvis is survived by his wife Betsy and his children, Sharon Wernecke of Madison, 
Pamela Rathsack of Wa??akee and Robert E. of Glendale. 
Seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren aso survive as does his brother 
Richard of Hanshaw and his sister Mary Streubel of Manitowoc. 
A brother, Arthur, preceded him in death.
The family has suggested memorials to the American Heart Association.
Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington, handled the arrangements.
No newspaper cited. 
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Robert A. Orvis, age 72, of 222 Theis St., Port Washington, died Sunday, December 1, 
1996, at St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee, where he had been a patient.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening (TONIGHT), December 3, 
1996 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1800 N. Wisconsin Street, Port Washington. 
Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 1996, at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
He was born January 5, 1925, in North Chicago, Ill., son of the late Anthony and 
Antoinette Marincic Orvis. On July 30, 1946, he married the former Betsy Engle in 
Two Rivers. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II and retired in 1985 
from Garden Way-Bolens in Port Washington where he was plant manager. He was a 
member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Port Washington, the Port Washington 
Senior Center, was an active downhill skier and enjoyed horseback riding, reading, 
card playing and playing the piano.
Survivors include his wife, Betsy, Port Washington; two daughters, Sharon Wernecke, 
Madison, Pamela (Peter) Rathsack, Waunakee; one son, Robert E. (Lisa) Orvis, 
Glendale; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard 
(Margaret) of Harshaw, Wis.; one sister, Mary (Paul) Streubel, Manitowoc; nieces 
and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur H. Orvis, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington, 
from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday evening (TONIGHT).
A memorial fund has been established in his name for the American Heart Association.
Herald Times Reporter, December 3, 1996 P. A2
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(05 Jan 1924/01 Dec 1996/SSDI)


CAROLINE OSWALD

PIONEER WOMAN FOUND DROWNED AT TWO RIVERS
Widow of Frank Oswald, Who Was Lost in Lake, 38 Years Ago 
The body of Mrs. Frank Oswald, an aged resident of Two Rivers, was taken from 
the East Twin River there this morning by the coast guard crew after it had 
been discovered floating in the river at the foot of Seventeeth street. Mrs. 
Oswald had been a resident of Two Rivers for many years. 
Mrs. Oswald had been a resident of Two Rivers for many years.
Death of Mrs. Oswald by drowning is believed to have resulted when she wandered 
from the home of her son with whom she resided some time during the night. For 
a long time, Mrs. Oswald had been in poor health and was a sufferer from dropsy. 
Her daughter-in-law had attended her at 3 o'clock this morning and had then 
retired for a rest and it is assumed that Mrs. Oswald wandered from the house in 
her sufferings and walked into the river. 
Mrs. Oswald was a widow, her husband having lost his life on the lake during the 
severe storms on Black Friday, thirty-eight years ago, when dozens of boats 
including the passenger steamer Alpena, with more than 100 patrons aboard went 
down. Mrs. Oswald was en route from Algoma to Two Rivers when his fishing boat 
was lost.
Four sons, Edwin, William and Otto of Milwaukee and Frank of Chicago and one 
daughter, Mrs. W. Shear of Chicago, survive Mrs. Oswald, who was a pioneer of 
this county. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran church at Two Rivers and 
was well known here, and her tragic death is a shock to friends.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 10, 1920  P. 1
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The funeral of Mrs. Caroline Oswald, whose body was found in the East Twin River 
Thursday morning, was held from St. John's Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. 
W.G. Haase officiated. The five children, Mrs. Emma Scherer, Frank, William, Ed 
and Otto were present at the funeral of their mother. Mrs. Oswald was slightly 
over 72 years of age having been born in Magdeburg, Germany October 26, 1848. 
The death of Mrs. Oswald brings to mind the fact that her husband also found his 
death in the water about forty years ago when he and Mr. Nienstedt were out in 
their fishboat on Lake Michigan in one of the worst storms known here and neither 
returned.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 17, 1920
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Mrs. Emma Shear came up from Chicago yesterday, having been informed of the tragic 
death of her mother, Mrs. Oswald. 
Manitowoc Herald News, June 11, 1920  P. 5
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Mrs. Emma Scherer, who was at Two Rivers for the funeral of her mother, Mrs. 
Oswald, has returned to her home at Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 19, 1920  P. 3


CHARLES OSWALD

The funeral of Dr. Chas. H. Oswald, a brief announcement of whose death was 
made in The Pilot of last week, took place on Sunday last and was largely 
attended, a number of friends having been present from outside places. Dr. 
Oswald was born in Alleghany City, Penn., in the year 1848 and was consequently 
36 years of age at the time of his death. He removed with his parents to this 
city in his early boyhood days, and has resided here almost constantly ever 
since. Until within a few months of his death he has always been exceptionally
strong and robust, but when once disease fastened itself upon him it became 
apparent to his friends that the end was not far off.
"Charley Oswald" as he was familiarly known here, possessed a large measure of 
the attributes of manhood, and those who knew him were his friends. He built up 
quite a reputation as a physician, and his practice was constantly increasing. 
On account of his many sterling qualities he will long be remembered by the 
friends he has left behind.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 31, 1884
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Died. 
Dr. Charles Oswald of Two Rivers, died last Tuesday after an illness of several 
months.
The origin of his illness was blood poisoning which terminated in dropsy.
Charley was a kind hearted and genial young man, a general favorite and will be 
regretted by all who knew him.
He leaves a young wife and widowed mother to whom the heartfelt sympathy of many 
friends is extended.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times  Tuesday, January 29, 1884, pg. 1
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Dr. Chas. Oswald died in Two Rivers as a result of blood poisoning
contracted when performing an autopsy. He was a son of Dr. John Oswald
and was a practicing physician in Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1884
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(Note: This is the only Charles Oswald in the cemeteries)
(From 1880 Two Rivers city census: 
Eliz. Oswald age 51; Charles son age 31 Dr. of M.D.; Ephonie age 16 adopted)


ELIZA JANE OSWALD

DEATH TAKES KINDLY WOMAN
Mrs. Eliza Oswald, Who was Known as Grandma, is Summoned
Two Rivers, Dec. 15 - 
Mrs. Eliza Jane Oswald, who was familiarly known as "Grandma" Oswald by the entire 
countryside, one of the most kindly of women and held in loving esteem by a large 
circle of friends, is dead, her demise occurring in this city this morning from 
infirmities of age. Mrs. Oswald was a widow of Dr. John Oswald, a prominent physician 
of the county thirty-five and forty years ago and had been widowed for 35 years. Mrs. 
Oswald was 83 years of age and up to a short time ago enjoyed excellent health. Two 
children, one daughter, Mrs. Minnie E. Bemis, with whom she made her home and a son, 
Eph. Oswald, of Eveleth, Minn., survive. The death of Mrs. Oswald will occasion deep 
and sincere regret to all who knew her as a kindly, charitable woman whose chief joy 
in life was to do for others and whose many kind deeds will long make their memory a 
cherished one with friends. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Dec. 15, 1910


EPHRAIM D. OSWALD

FORMER TWO RIVERS MAN DIES IN MINN.
Eph. Oswald, Was Hardware Dealer at Mishicot For Many Years
Ephriam Oswald, a former business man of Mishicot where he was for 
years a member of the firm of Terens & Oswald, died at Sparta, Minn., 
and the body was brought to Two Rivers yesterday and funeral sevices 
held today under auspices of th (sic) Masonic order of which he was 
a member. Mr. Oswald, after failure of the firm of which he was a 
member at Mishicott, located at Sparta where he held a responsible 
position. He resided at Two Rivers for some time. He is survived by 
his widow and one brother, Perry J. Diehl, who is at present in 
California.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 9, 1916 P.1
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After long weeks of suffering from cancer, Ephraem D. Oswald(sic), formerly of 
this city, passed away at his home in Sparta, Minn., Saturday. The remains were 
brought to this city Monday. Mr. Oswald was born in Randolph County, Indiana in 
1864. When a babe only three weeks old he was adopted by his father's sister, Mrs. 
Doctor Oswald who became to him a devoted mother and raised him to manhood. With 
the exception of about fifteen years, spent in business at Mishicot and Sparta, 
Minn., the deceased spent his life in Two Rivers. At the time of his death he was 
time keeper in one of the iron mines at Sparta where he also served as postmaster 
for awhile. Mr. Oswald is well remembered here by old schoolmates and a large 
circle of friends who missed his unfailing good humor and kind personality when he 
left Two Rivers. He is survived by a widow, three brothers and three sisters in 
Indiana and one brother, Perry Diehl, who formerly resided here but is now in Texas 
and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Bemis. The remains were accompanied to this city by 
Messrs J. Peterson and Chas Scheuer, besides Mrs. Oswald. The funeral occurred 
Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of the Mason Order form the Masonic Lodge 
Hall, Rev. J. S. Morris officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 11, 1916
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Mishicot:
Silas Scheuer and Ira Beyer, C. Ploeckelman, Mr. and Mrs. Gens Halberg, Nic Scheuer 
and family, Jos. Strouf, Herman Schramm, Ernst Pfingsten and Philip  Sincular where 
among those who attended the funeral of Ephraem Oswald at Eveleth, Minn., Saturday. 
During his business life here he gained many friends by his obliging manner and 
cheerfulness.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 11, 1916
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MAN HAS A CLOSE CALL TO DEATH
Another serious accident, nearly fatal to a Mishicott man, occurred when Ephriam 
Oswald, formerly associated with the firm of Terens and Oswald, was buried under 
five tons of clay as a result of a cave-in while Mr. Oswald was at work on a 
culvert near Branch. Oswald escaped with a broken leg and severe shock. Mr. Oswald 
is employed by Ira Beyer, who manufactures cement blocks and when he was excavating 
for a culvert to secure a foundation for the blocks, the clay bank caved in and he 
was caught. Fellow workmen rescued him after much work.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 26, 1909 page 1


FRANK OSWALD

Deaths by drowning of Henry Nienstedt and Frank Oswald, both of Two
Rivers, in a storm last Friday. They were returning to Two Rivers in 
a sailboat and both drowned when overtaken by the storm. Both bodies 
were pulled ashore and buried last Tuesday. Each left a large family - 
7 children. A son of Frank Oswald had planned to sail with them from 
Clay Banks, but stayed behind to do some business and escaped the 
tragedy.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Oct. 1880
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The storm which began Friday night brought sorrow and mourning to 
two families in this city. Frank Oswald and Henry Neinstedt were the 
unfortunate victims of its terrible wrath. Friday evening they started 
from Clay Banks,where they were engaged in fishing, for this place in 
an open boat which was well loaded down with fish, and somewhere near 
this point on that awful night they were overcome by the wind and 
waves. On Saturday morning their boat was found upturned on the beach
by the patrol from the life-saving station. For a time hope combated
with fear. It was thought possible that the men had reached shore in
safety or had been picked up by some vessel, but before the close of
Saturday the body of F. Oswald washed ashore near Two Creeks and the
sad truth was known. The next day Henry Neinstedt's body came ashore
also. They were both brought to this place and were buried yesterday,
one funeral procession bearing both to their last resting place in 
our city cemetery. The body of F. Oswald was taken in charge and
buried by the Sons of Hermann, and the body of Henry Neinstedt was
buried by the German Methodists, his family belonging to that
denomination. Both men leave large families of small children and
their loss will be deeply felt. F. Oswald was an Alderman in the first
ward of this city and was a public-spirited man, always interesting
himself in the affairs of our city and county.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tuesday, 19 October, 1880
(Contributed by Tyler)
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Chronicle Clippings
Last evening a little son of Mr. F. Oswald of this village, while playing with 
his companions upon the ice on the river, just back of his father's shop, fell 
into the water and would have drowned had not Mr. Oswald, who was at work in 
his shop, heard the outcry of the boy's companions and looked out in time to 
see his son sink out of sight. He immediately rushed to the spot and plunged in 
after the boy and he was not an instant too soon, for the current was just about 
to carry him under the ice. After getting the boy, it was with considerable 
difficulty that the father gained the shore as the ice would give way when he 
attempted to lift himself upon it. Fortunately there were others near or neither 
father nor son would have reached the shore. A long pole reached him which he 
grasped and was drawn to land. The boy was entirely unconscious when taken out 
and Mr. Oswald considerably chilled.
Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., Feb. 3, 1876


JOHN OSWALD    (d. 1907)

The Angel of Death appeared at the residence of Mrs. Frank Oswald on Thursday 
morning and taking to eternal rest of her son, John. Mr. John Oswald was born 
1865, Sept. 8th, being now 42 years old. Death was the result of an acute case 
of Bright's disease. Mr. Oswald, the departed one, sailed on the Great Lakes 
until 1893. A misfortune befell him while employed as chef on one of the great 
steamers depriving him of his eyesight. For the last four years he has been 
failing, being totally blind these days. Death certainly came in this case as 
a relief. Mr. Oswald was widely known in marine circles. A mother, five brothers 
and two sisters survive the departed. They are Edward, Otto and William of 
Milwaukee, Frank of Chicago, Walter of this city; the sisters are Miss Minnie 
of this city and Mrs. Emma Schearer of Chicago. The funeral will take place 
Sunday afternoon.
The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 28, 1907
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Last Thursday, Sept. 26th, John Oswald passed into the "Silent Land" after a 
lingering illness. His death, which took place at the home of his mother, Mrs. 
Frank Oswald, was due to Bright's disease. He was born Sept. 8, 1865. He 
followed for many years the occupation of a steam boat chef on the lakes and 
was ranked as one of the finest pastry cooks in the country. Fourteen years 
ago he suffered from a severe attack of la grippe but had so far recovered as 
to be at work again, when one day he was burned quite badly while at work around 
his cook stove. His eyes were not burned but for some reason he became blind 
immediately after and though he sought relief from the most skillful surgeons 
and occulists as well as from "healers" of various kinds he found none. His 
sight was gone forever. Still, almost up to the time of last illness, his eyes 
seemed as bright and as expressive as ever. No one could tell from the looks of 
his eyes that he was blind. He endured his misfortune with great patience and 
resignation but his life was for a long time a lonely one. He was the oldest 
of a family of six boys and two girls, all of whom were present at his funeral 
which was conducted last Sunday afternoon from the family residence on Jefferson 
Street, Rev. A. Thomsen officiating. The mother and brothers and sisters return 
their thanks to all for sympathy and kind offices rendered at the funeral.
Frank Oswald Sr., father of the deceased was caught out in an open fish boat off 
Two Rivers Point in 1881 while returning from Clay Banks with a load of fresh 
fish and was drowned. His body was recovered a few days later. Of the brothers, 
Frank Oswald Jr., lives in Chicago; William, Otto and Edward make Milwaukee their 
home. One of the sisters, Emma, now Mrs. Wm Schearer lives in Chicago. The other 
sister, Minnie and a half-brother, Walter, lives with his mother.
Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 1, 1907 
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John Oswald, aged 42 years, died at the home of his mother in Two Rivers Thursday 
night of last week. He had been blind for several years. He is survived by a 
mother, six brothers and two sisters. His father was drowned off the coast of 
Two Rivers in 1881.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 3, 1907
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(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 30 Sep.)
John Oswald who has been ill for the past 10 years and totally blind, being
supported by the city, has died at age 46. He was buried Sunday from the English
Church.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1907
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(From 1870 Two Rivers census Ward 1:
Frank Oswald age 30 fisherman; wife Caroline age 25; John age 3; Anna age 2;
Frank age 6/12)


THERESA OSWALD

Mrs. Theresa Oswald, nee Rau, 80, of 1729 24th street, Two Rivers, died at the 
Holy Family hospital here Friday afternoon. She had been in ill health for the 
past four months and a hospital patient for the past 10 days.
Funeral services will be held from the Beduhn funeral home in Two Rivers Monday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. T.A. Hawkes of Grace Congregational church 
officiating. Interment will be in Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
Theresa Rau Oswald was born at Mishicot on Feb. 24, 1863 (sic), the daughter of 
the late Peter and Catherine Scheuer Rau. When she was 18 years of age she came 
to Two Rivers when her family took over the Lake House. Her father bought the 
property form Mrs. Mary Bohn, mother of Mayor John L. Bohn of Milwaukee.
On July 1, 1890 she married Ephriam Diehl Oswald in Two Rivers, the couple later 
moving to Mishicot where Mr. Oswald entered partnership with the late Nic Terens 
in the operation of a hardware store.
After the turn of the century the couple moved to Sparta, Minnesota, where Mr. 
Oswald was employed up to the time of his death 18 years ago with Pickens-Mather 
Mining company.
Following her husband's death Mrs. Oswald managed a teacher's club at nearby 
Gilbert, Minnesota. She retired 12 years ago and came to Two Rivers to live with 
her brother, Nicholas J. Rau. He is the only immediate survivor.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from tonight to the time of the 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 18, 1943 P.2


HANS OTTE

Hans Heinrich Otte died Tuesday on the Southside at the residence of J.H. Mueller. 
Mr. Otte was past 80 years of age and the cause of his death was primarily old age. 
He had resided in this city for about 15 years. He was a native of Germany and 
settled at Mishicot where he lived on a farm for many years. His wife has been dead 
several years. Two sisters, Mrs. Loeden and Mrs. Drews of Mishicot survive him. He 
was an upright citizen and a frugal and industrious man. The funeral occurred 
yesterday from St. John's Lutheran Church.
The Reporter, Sat., June 21, 1910


MARGERETHA ELISA OTTE

Mrs. Elizabeth(sic) Otte died at the home on Roosevelt Ave., at the age of 81 
years. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock at the St. John's Lutheran Church last 
Tuesday afternoon.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 24, 1909
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HIP BROKEN
Last Wednesday Morning as Mrs. Hans Ott of the Southside, an old lady 77 years 
of age, while out feeding her chickens fell against a door step and broke one 
of her hips. The break is pronounced a serious one by her physician and she may 
never recover the use of her limb. Indeed, it is possible that the injury may, 
on account of her advanced age, cause her death.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., June 27, 1905


JOHN J. OTTOW

Died, at his home in this city, Mr. John Otto, aged forty four years. Mr. 
Otto was born in the village of Torrintin, Mecklenburg the 19th of Feb. 
1841. He came to Two Rivers in 1869, has for the greater part of the time 
since then, been in the employ of the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co. He has 
been a patient sufferer of that fell disease consumption, for the past 
five years. In 1884 he was elected city treasurer, which office he held 
at the time of his death. He leaves a wife and three small children to 
mourn his loss.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, July 21, 1885 P.3
*********
Peter Gagnon Esq. was elected city treasurer by the Common Council, 
last week to fill the place vacated by John Ottow, deceased. He is 
well worthy of the office.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, July 28, 1885 P.2


ELSIE OWENS

Mrs. Roderick Owens, 72 of 1604-21st St., Two Rivers, died early Friday night 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient for a week. She 
had been in failing health for several months.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Owens, nee Elsie Mertens, was born April 12, 1891, at Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late Fred and Caroline Wilke Mertens. She attended St. John Parochial 
School. She was married to Roderick Owens at Two Rivers June 2, 1923. He died 
in 1945. Mrs. Owens was a member of the Ladies Group and the Study Club of St. 
John Church and also of the Homemakers Club.
Surviving are a son, Kenneth, of Two Rivers; a half brother, John Goedjen, of 
Two Rivers and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. 
Sunday until 8 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where 
the body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 11, 1964 P. 8
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Marriage of Roderick/Elsie Owens
Miss Elsie Mertens, one of the city's model young ladies became a bride Saturday 
morning when she was joined in wedlock with Roderick Owens, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
J. Owens of Wild Rose, Wis.  Many friends and relatives were present at the 
ceremony which was performed at 7 o'clock, Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Miss 
Arlene Goedjen and Norman Mertens were the attending couple. After the ceremony 
the wedding party repaired to the home of the bride's father, Fred Mertens, 1604 
20th St., where a wedding breakfast was served after which the couple departed 
on a wedding trip to Wild Rose. They will make their hoe in this city where the 
groom is employed in the wood type industry. The Reporter extends congratulations 
and best wishes.
The Reporter, Fri., June 8, 1923


RODERICK OWENS

Roderick Owens, 50, a veteran of World War I, died Friday night of a 
heart attack at his home, 1604 21st street, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Beduhn funeral 
home in that city with burial in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
He was born at Wild Rose, Wis., in 1895, and in 1917 enlisted in the 
Army. He served overseas and was with the American Army of Occupation 
in Germany. He was discharged in 1919 and shortly after moved to Two 
Rivers where he was employed by the Hamilton company.
Mr. Owens married Miss Elsie Mertens in 1923. Survivors are his wife; 
a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); brother Meredith of Milwaukee.
He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars 
whose members will attend the rites.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 o'clock Sunday 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 31, 1945 P.2
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Marriage of Roderick/Elsie Owens
Miss Elsie Mertens, one of the city's model young ladies became a bride Saturday 
morning when she was joined in wedlock with Roderick Owens, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
J. Owens of Wild Rose, Wis.  Many friends and relatives were present at the 
ceremony which was performed at 7 o'clock, Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Miss 
Arlene Goedjen and Norman Mertens were the attending couple. After the ceremony 
the wedding party repaired to the home of the bride's father, Fred Mertens, 1604 
20th St., where a wedding breakfast was served after which the couple departed 
on a wedding trip to Wild Rose. They will make their hoe in this city where the 
groom is employed in the wood type industry. The Reporter extends congratulations 
and best wishes.
The Reporter, Fri., June 8, 1923


SARAH PAESKE

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Albright Paeske, 85, a resident of Two Rivers 
30 years ago, who died last night in Escanaba, will be held at Two Rivers Friday 
at 2 p.m. from the Beduhn funeral home, the Rev. D.E. Evans of the Escanaba M.E. 
church officiating. The body will arrive here at 1 p.m. Friday and may be viewed 
until the time of the funeral. Survivors are five daughters, five sons, nine 
step-children, 23 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mrs. Mary Albright 
is the only Two Rivers relative. Mrs. Paeske was the mother of the late Ed. 
Albright of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, October 11, 1939 P. 2


GLADYS MARIE (HANSEN) PAGEL

Gladys Marie (Hansen) Pagel, age 85, of 2412 W. River St., Two Rivers, died 
Tuesday evening April 2, 2002, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2002, at the Deja 
& Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate 
the service with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Gladys was born Dec. 2, 1916 at New Denmark, daughter of the late Sophus and 
Nettie Jorgensen Hansen. She attended grade school and high school in Denmark. 
On Feb. 20, 1936, she married Alvin A. Pagel at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 
Denmark. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and loved the time spent with her family, 
especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband: Alvin; one daughter: Donna Rae Parker, Two Rivers; 
three sons and a daughter-in-law: Alvin J. (Jack) Pagel and fiancée, Shirley 
Grapentine, Manitowoc; Gerald Pagel, Two Rivers; and Gene and Janice Pagel, Two 
Rivers; seven grandchildren: John (Cheryl) Pagel, Lorie (Jay) Wince, James (Kelly) 
Parker, Linda Parker, Jeffrey (Tiffany) Pagel, Gregory (Melissa) Pagel and Andrew 
(Jodyne) Pagel; nine great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law: Burton (Pat) Klatt, 
Two Rivers; a special family friend, Gina Webster; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law: 
Erna and Tony Bielinski; a brother and sister-in-law: Glen and Helen Hansen; and 
a sister-in-law: Verla Klatt.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 9:30 a.m. 
on Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no visitation this 
evening.
Herald Times Reporter, April 4, 2002  P. A3
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(02 Dec 1916/02Apr 2002/SSDI)


HOWARD O. PAGEL

Howard O. Pagel, 75, of 2007 14th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday noon at St. 
Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Friday at St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Pagel was born April 20, 1890 in Oconto County, son of the late Albert and 
Klawitter Pagel. He married the former Lillian Krueger at Oconto in 1912. She 
preceded him in death in November of 1955. The couple moved to Two Rivers in 
1917 where he was employed at Plant No. 1 of the Mirro Aluminum Co. until his 
retirement in 1955.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Albert Birr, of Two Rivers; three brothers, Arnold 
of Milwaukee, August of Townsend and Emil of Lena and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 7 o'clock 
this Thursday evening until 11 am Friday when the casket will be taken to the 
church where the body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., March 24, 1966 page T7
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(Howard Pagel/20 Apr 1890/Mar 1966/SSDI)


LILLIAN PAGEL

Mrs. Howard Pagels(sic), 65, of 2007 14th St.,Two Rivers, died early Monday 
afternoon at her home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 
held at 2 pm Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. 
Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Pagels, nee Lillian Krueger, was born in Oconto County on July 8, 1890, a 
daughter of the late August and Minnie Fahrman Krueger. She attended the rural 
schools in Oconto County and high school in Oconto Falls. In 1912 she was married 
at Spruce to Howard Pagel and after a few years of residence there, the couple 
came to Two Rivers where she had resided since.
Besides her husband, she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Frank Riesbeck of Chicago and 
Mrs. Frank Morris of Oconto Falls and a brother, Fred Krueger of Oconto Falls.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 7 pm 
Tuesday. The casket will be taken to the church at 11 am Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Nov. 8, 1955 page M17


MARGARET PAGEL

Mrs. Margaret Pagel, 80, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 
Two Rivers, died Wednesday evening at Two Rivers Community Hospital, Two 
Rivers. 
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Ralph Backman will officiate with burial in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Pagel, nee Margaret Schoor, was born March 8, 1895, at Mattoon, Wis., 
daughter of the late Philip and Rose Vanderbloemen Schoor. She was married to 
Martin Pagel Nov. 17, 1913, at Menominee, Mich. He preceded her in death in 
1955.
Survivors include a son, Alvin, a daughter, Mrs. Burton (Verla) Klatt, three 
brothers, Fred, George and Philip, and a sister, Mrs. Irene Juul, of Two Rivers, 
five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, May 15, 1975  P. 23
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(b. 8 Mar. 1895/d. May 1975/SSDI)


MARTIN PAGEL  (d. 1955)

In failing health for more than three years, Martin Pagel, 63, of 
1409 17th St., Two Rivers, a veteran employe of Plant No. 4 of the 
Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, died early Wednesday afternoon 
at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where he had been a patient 
since March 21.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Frederick Marks officiating. 
Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Pagel was born at Spruce, Wis., on July 4, 1891, a son of the late 
Albert and Pauline Klawitter Pagel, in 1912 he came to Two Rivers, where 
he had resided since. On Nov. 17, 1913, he married Margaret Schnorr of 
Two Rivers at Menominee, Mich. He had been an employe of the Aluminum 
Goods Mfg. Co. since 1925, taking sick leave in 1952.
Besides being a member of the 25-Year Club of the Aluminum Goods firm, 
he was affiliated with the Men's Brotherhood of Calvary Church.
Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Burton Klatt of Two Rivers; a 
son, Alvin Pagel of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Birr and Mrs. 
Albert Birr of Two Rivers and Mrs. Eslie Henkwitz of Beardon, Ark.; four 
brothers, Howard of Two Rivers, Arno of Milwaukee, August of Townsend 
and Emil of Spruce, and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers 
after 2 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken 
to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 31, 1955 P.31


HERBERT PAGELS

Herbert A. Pagels, 55, of 1904-24th St., Two Rivers, a Two Rivers 
police officer for 29 years who retired as a sergeant July 28, died 
unexpectedly of a heart attack Wednesday morning at Holy Cross 
Hospital, Merrill.
Mr. Pagels had been residing since his retirement at Irma, Lincoln 
County, and was stricken at his home a short time earlier.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Savior Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. A.L. Schmeling officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Pagels was born Dec. 26, 1910, at Merrill, son of the late Bernard 
and Bertha Harbeth Pagels. He attended the Merrill elementary and high 
school and as a young man had been employed by the Merrill Herald-Times. 
He came to Two Rivers in his early twenties and was employed at the 
Boehringer Oil and Fuel Co. until joining the Two Rivers Police Dept. 
June 16, 1937. He was made a sergeant in the department Aug. 1, 1952. 
He was a member of the Two Rivers Policemen's Protective Assn.
Surviving are his wife, the former Beulah Niquette, whom he married at 
Two Rivers Jan. 16, 1932; two daughters; two sons (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); two step-brothers, Kenneth and Austin Gilbertson, of Wausau 
and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 
3 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken 
to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 13, 1966 P.18
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Miss Niquette Becomes Bride of Mr. Pagels at Two Rivers
An afternoon wedding at Two Rivers today made Miss Beulah E. Niquette, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Niquette, Two Rivers, the bride of 
Herbert A. Pagels, Two Rivers, son of Ben Pagels, Merrill. They were 
married by the Rev. W. G. Haase at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church at 3 o'clock.
The maid of honor was Miss Clara Naidl and the bride's matron of honor, 
Mrs. William C. Netzel. The bridegroom was attended by Kenneth Niquette, 
brother of the bride and William C. Netzel. A wedding dinner was to 
be served to about 65 guests at the Niquette home at 5 o'clock. Guests 
will be entertained with cards and dancing this evening. After their 
return from a wedding trip, the couple will reside in Two Rivers. Mr. 
Pagels is a filling station attendant.
Wedding guests from away include: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Keubke, Manitowoc, Mr. 
and Mrs. Willaim Netzel, Miss Esther Bauch, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. O. C. 
Parmenter,, Miss Dora Parmenter, Whiting, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter 
Harbath, Ben Pagels Sr., Merrill; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pagels Jr., Irma; Mr. 
and Mrs. Art Harbath, Marshfield; Miss Hattie Pagels, Mr. and Mrs. Fred 
Pagels, Wisconsin Rapids; Mrs. Walter Krieck, Appleton; Mr. and Mrs. 
Henry Harbath, Wittenberg; Mr. and Mrs. John Thiel, Leopolis; Mr. and 
Mrs. Elmer Saffort, Shawano; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Behlow and sons, Kenneth 
and Richard, Eagle River; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Van Gemert and children, 
Wauwatosa and Mr. and Mrs. Art Stelzer and children, Minneapolis.
Manitowoc Herald News, Jan. 16, 1932 page 7


ROLAND PAGEL

Card of Thanks
We desire to express our sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbors for 
the kindly assistance and sympathy shown us in our recent bereavement, due to 
the illness and death of our beloved son, Roland Lester. We are especially 
thankful for the beautiful floral tributes and those who assisted at the funeral.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pagel
The Reporter, Fri, Apr. 13, 1923


CHARLES PAHLKOETTER    (d. 1904)

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 22 Aug.) 
Local tailor C. Pahlcoetter(sic) drowned in the river about 6 o'clock 
this morning. He had laid his hat and coat on the dock weighted 
down with a piece of wood. When the articles were noticed the 
life saving station was notified and they began a 5-hr. search 
for the body. What prompted Pahlcoetter to his action nobody knows. 
During the last 6 wks. he had grown reclusive and was seldom seen 
at work…. Pahlcoetter was a well-regarded man here and for many 
years operated a tailoring business in which he was assisted by 
his wife. In addition to his widow he is survived by 4 grown 
children -2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral will be held Wed. 
in the local cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1904
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AN OLD RESIDENT ENDS HIS LIFE BY DROWNING
Carl Pahlkoetter Suicides
Some time in the early morn of yesterday, Mr. Carl Pahlkoetter, a tailor by trade 
and a resident of this city for the past 30 years, arose from his bed, partially 
dressed himself and without arousing any member of his family, left his home on 
Main Street and went to the river just above Walnut street bridge and in the rear 
of one of the Hamilton factories and jumped in, leaving his coat, hat and vest to 
mark the spot where his body could be found. The family on arising missed him and 
not finding him anywhere in or around the house became alarmed as he had left 
without shoes or stockings. The neighbors were appealed to and assisted in the 
search but he could not be found any where in the neighborhood of his home. About 
6 o'clock in the morning, Mr. Heller, the ice man, while driving across Walnut 
Street bridge saw a hat and some clothes laying upon the dock and gave notice to 
some passers by and they conveyed the news to the anxious family. An examination 
of the hat and clothes proved them to be those of the missing man and the worst 
fears of the family were confirmed.
The fact that his life had been terminated in this tragic manner seemed to paralyze 
his family with grief for they were entirely unprepared for so terrible a severing 
of the life of husband and father. A search for the body was immediately instituted, 
the Life Saving Crew assisting. About 10 o'clock, it was found, close to the dock 
and not far below the spot where the clothes were left. A coroner's jury was summoned 
and viewed the body and subsequently rendered a verdict of "death by drowning". In 
the meantime, undertaker A. Klein was engaged and took charge of the body conveying 
it to the family residence where it now lies awaiting burial which will take place 
tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. The cause for the rash, irrational deed is not know. 
On Sunday he was around as usual and on Sunday evening he retired without giving 
evidence of any mental or physical ailment that would prompt him to such a desperate 
deed and there seems to be no adequate cause known to impel him to it. Temporary 
insanity alone can account for it, as he had no serious or unusual business or domestic 
troubles. His health, however, was not good for some time past and he had been under 
treatment for chronic stomach troubles for some time, but he was all the time able to 
be around and to attend to business and but few of his friends knew that he was not 
feeling well as he appeared to be all right in every way. Besides being a tailor by 
trade and enjoying a well deserved reputation as a skillful workman, he was, also a 
funeral orator of considerable local reputation and his services were frequently 
required by those who did not desire a church burial service. He was a kind and loving 
husband and father, an obliging neighbor and a genial companion. The funeral will be 
under the auspices of the Odd Fellows of which order he belonged.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 23, 1904 
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Name Carl Pahlkoeter  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 22 Aug 1904  
Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Page 0339  
Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907
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Name Carl Pahlkoeffer (sic)  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1904  
Event Place Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Residence Place Two Rivers, Wis.  
Gender Male  
Marital Status Married  
Race W  
Birth Date 09 Aug 1853  
Birthplace Germany  
Burial Place Two Rivers, Wis.  
Father's Birthplace Germany  
Mother's Birthplace Germany  
Spouse's Name Louisa Pahlkoeffer  
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907


CHARLES PAHLKOETTER    (d. 1957)

Charles Pahlkoetter, 71, of 1519 Division St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Tuesday afternoon after suffering a coronary attack in the ?? block of South 
10th St., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The native of Two Rivers was born July 26, 1886, son of the late Carl and Louisa 
Pahlkoetter. Before his retirement two years ago he had been employed since 1918 
at Manitowoc Shipyards Inc. He was a member of Carpenters Local No. 849. He 
married Marie Kustka July 5, 1905.
Survivors are his wife and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at 
the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1957 page 17


LOUISE PAHLKOETTER (Mrs. Charles)

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 11 May) 
Widow Mrs. Charles Pahlcoetter has died after a short illness. She was a fine, 
industrious lady who had been a great help in her husband's tailor shop Her 
husband drowned in the river here about a year ago. She leaves 2 sons and 2 
daughters. The funeral was held Sunday from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 14 May 1908
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Mrs. Louisa Pahlkoetter, the widow of Carl Pahlkoetter who died about three years 
ago, passed away suddenly last Friday at the age of 60 years, her death having 
been caused by apoplexy. She was born at Demmin, Pommerania, Prussia. The funeral 
was held from St. John's church of which she was a  member on Sunday afternoon. 
Four children survive her, two sons, Henry of Sheboygan and Charles of this city 
and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Wiese of Kewaunee and Mrs. Louis Reubel of this city.
The Chronicle, Tues., May 12, 1908
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(NOTE: Louise on the 1900 Two Rivers census)


MARIE PAHLKOETTER

Mrs. Marie (Anna) Pahlkoetter, 82, who resided with a sister-in-law, 
Mrs. Anne Kustka, 1012 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Pahlkoetter, nee Marie Kustka, was born Jan. 13, 1887, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late John and Annie Wotruba Kustka, and was married to 
Charles Pahlkoetter July 5, 1908, at Port Washington. The couple resided 
at Two Rivers before settling at Manitowoc. Her husband died Dec. 5, 1957. 
She was a member of the Germania Society.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Anna De Hardt and Mrs. Charles Lorenz 
of Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews. A brohter preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 18, 1969 P.20


MINNIE PALMER

PALMER, Mrs. Minnie - Seventy-two years old. Found dead in bed at home of
daughter, Mrs. Henry Koch, 2211 Fourteenth street, Two Rivers, Sept. 23. 
Born German, February 18, 1860. Married in 1838, established home in Two
Rivers 38 years ago. Survivors are three children, four grandchildren,
several brothers. Funeral Sept. 26, 2 p.m., St. John's Lutheran church,
Two Rivers. Burial at Pioneer's Rest. Body at Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary.
Moved to Koch home Sept. 24.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 24, 1932 p.11
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[Minnie Emily Palmer]


CHARLES F. PANZER

Charles Panzer, 65, formerly employed in this city, died today at his home in 
Grand Rapids, Mich.
The body is to be brought to Two Rivers Saturday and funeral services will be 
held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home. Interment 
will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Mr. Panzer was born at Shawano and came to Two Rivers 30 years ago to take 
employment at the Hamilton Manufacturing company. When the Manitowoc plant was 
moved to Grand Rapids Mr. Panzer went to that city.
Survivors are his widow, the former Martha Mueller, who he married 40 years ago; 
five daughters, Mrs. Ted Jergersen of this city, Mrs. Esther Manders, Bernice 
and Mrs. Elsie Micolski of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Florence Sigley of Philadelphia; 
two brothers, William of Appleton and Frank of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 18, 1944  P. 2


MARTHA A. PANZER

Mrs. Martha Panzer, 70, of 1320 Tamarack Ave., Grand Rapids, a former Two Rivers 
resident, died at her home in that city, Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 
2 pm Wednesday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. 
Edgar Barg, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Panzer, nee Martha Mueller was born in Germany on May 12, 1885, daughter of 
the late John and Alvina Lemke Mueller. When she was a child the family brought her 
to this country, settling at Cedarburg and later at Bonduel, Shawano County. She was 
married on Sept. 14, 1904 to Charles Panzer at Bonduel. Residing in Shawano County 
until 1916, the family came to Two Rivers where it remained until 1927, moving to 
Grand Rapids. Mr. Panzer died at Grand Rapids in 1944.
Surviving Mrs. Panzer are five daughters, Mrs. Valeria Jergenson of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Esther Anders, Mrs. Bernice Sloma and Mrs. Elsie Hendrick of Grand Rapids and Mrs. 
Florence Sibley of Battle Creek, Mich.; a sister, Miss Anna Mueller of Milwaukee; 
two brothers, Paul of Shawano and Alvin of Bonduel; a half-brother of Rockford, Ill., 
and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 21, 1955 page T9


WILLIAM PANZER

OPERATION TOO LATE
Appendicitis claimed little Wm. Panzer, aged 11, of the Southside. He died at 
the Holy Family hospital where an operation proved too late to save his life. 
Mr. and Mrs. C. Panzer, his parents, reside on 13th St. The funeral occurs this 
afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church.
The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 30, 1917


JOSEPH PARSCHE

Joseph Parsche Dead
Joseph Parsche died suddenly at his home 1304 Twenty-first street yesterday 
of kidney trouble at the age of 73 years. Mr. Parsche was born in Prague, 
Austria and came to this country with his parents at the age of fourteen and 
they located at St. Joseph, LaCrosse county. About thirty-five years ago they 
moved to Kewaunee and since 1904 he has been a resident of this city. He was 
married at the age of twenty-five to Miss Catherine Mintz of Kewaunee. He was 
a weaver by trade. He leaves to mourn his loss three children, Mrs. Parsche 
preceding him in death six years ago and also eight grandchildren. The daughters 
are Mrs. Len Swiger of Frankfort, Michigan and Mrs. Roy Swiger of Manitowoc and 
a son Henry Parsche of Green Bay. He is also survived by three brothers and two 
sisters, August, Frank and John Parsche of St. Joseph and Mrs. John Harter of 
Medford and Mrs. Lawrence Strittmatter of St. Joseph. As yet arrangements have 
not been made but the funeral will probably be held Monday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 17, 1926  P. 10 
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The funeral of Joseph Parsche was held from the Jansky undertaking parlors at 
2:00 this afternoon and to the Grace Congregational Church, Rev. T. A. Hakes 
officiating and burial was at the Pioneers Rest. 
Manitowoc Herald News, April 19, 1926  P. 16


KATHERINE PARSCHE

Mrs. Jos. Parsche, died Thursday, April 1, aged 73. Deceased was a native of 
Milwaukee and resided in Two Rivers for many years. She leaves her husband, a 
son, Henry of Green Bay and two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Swiger and Mrs. Roy 
Swiger. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. August Bohme and a brother, George Mintz 
of Kewaunee. The funeral was Monday afternoon, Rev. T. T. Howay conducting the 
services.
The Reporter, Thurs., Apr. 8, 1920


AMELIA PAWLITZKE

Death called Mrs. Carl Pawlitzke, nee Emily Timm, Saturday night at 10 o'clock, a victim 
of cancer at the age of sixty-six years. She was born in Germany and came to this country 
at the age  of eighteen with her parents. A few years later she became the bride of Mr. 
Pawlitzke who survives her and they have been congenial and loving companions through 
the years though not blessed with children of their own. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. 
Milton Shoemaker of South Dakota and Mrs. Mina Lirmann who resides in Germany. The 
funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with services at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. 
W.G. Haase officiating.
Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - July 28, 1927   


ANNA F. PAWLITZKE

Mrs. Anna Pawlitzke, 95, formerly of 1620 26th St., Two Rivers, died late Monday 
night, April 27, 1987 at Hamilton Memorial Home. Funeral services will be 7 pm 
Thursday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers and burial will be in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Pawlitzke was born February 19, 1892, at Norman, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Wenzel and Anna Stidor Pfenicka. She attended district schools in the Town 
of Franklin and was married to Herman Pawlitzke, October 28, 1913 at Kewaunee. He 
preceded her in death May 15, 1983.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dana and Mary Pawlitzke of Two Rivers; 
four grandchildren, Van of Two Rivers, Richard of Milwaukee, Carita of Chicago and 
Theresa of Omaha and two great grandchildren, Meagan and Derek. She was preceded 
in death by her husband and a number of brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 4 pm Thursday 
until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Apr. 28, 1987 page 14
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[bur. 05-01-1987/age 95 yrs.]
(19 Feb 1892/Apr 1987/SSDI)


BERNARD PAWLITZKE

Bernard E. (Ben) Pawlitzke, 91, of 2002 Adams St., Two Rivers, 
retired general contractor in the home and commercial building 
construction field in the area, died unexpectedly at home early 
Tuesday morning.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thurday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Pawlitzke was born at Two Rivers, Jan. 2, 1882, son of the late 
William and Amelia Ribitzky Pawlitzke. He attended St. John Parochial 
School and in his youth learned the carpenter trade with the former 
Reis and Levenhagen firm. He was self-employed for many years later 
in his own contracting business. Among the homes which he built at 
Two Rivers were those of the late D. Joseph Eggers, H.C. Gowran, L.B. 
Clarke and such commercial structures as the J.K. Stephany Drug Store, 
the Schnoor Building and the Knights of Columbus Club at Manitowoc.
For several years prior to his retirement he was an estimator for 
Hamann Construction Co., Manitowoc.
He married Cecilia Greenwood in 1909 at Two Rivers. She preceded him 
in death in 1935. He married Mrs. Emma Kiel in 1938. She died in 1951.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William (Lucille) Stam Sr., of Sierra 
Vista, Ariz.; two sons, Emmett and Raymond, of Two Rivers; two half-
sisters, Mrs. Mollie Nielson, of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Ada Peters, of 
Midlothian, Ill., seven granchildren and 11 great granchildren.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 4 
to 9 p.m. Wednesday and after 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 18, 1973
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(Bernard Pawlitzke/02 Jan 1882/Dec 1973/SSDI)


CARL O. PAWLITZKE

Funeral of Carl Pawlitzki(sic) on Saturday
Carl Pawlitski, aged 69, passed away at the hospital Thursday morning, following 
illness which covered a period of six months. Mr. Pawlitzki was born in Germany, 
Feb. 29, 1860. At the age of 21 he came to the United States and settled in this 
city. He married Emily Timm in 1889. 
Mr. Pawlitski was an employee of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. for the past thirteen 
years. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Johanna Gerchoff of Algoma and one 
brother, Rudolph of Kewaunee. 
Funeral services will be held from St. John's Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon 
at 2 o'clock. Interment will be at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Fri., April 5, 1929 page 13


CECILIA PAWLITZKE

DEATH CLAIMS Mrs. Pawlitzke Sunday night 
Wife of Contractor Dies Following Six Months Illness; Was 45 Years Old
Mrs. Cecilia Pawlitzke, __, 2__2 Adams street, life long resident of the city 
and wife of Bernard Pawlitzke, contractor, died in the Municipal hospital here 
at ___ Sunday night. She had been in ill health for nearly six months and had 
been a patient at the hospital for a week.
Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Thursday morning from St. Luke's 
Catholic church with the Very Rev. Dean C. V. Hugo officiating. Interment will 
be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body will be removed to the home from the 
C. J. Jansky funeral home Tuesday night.
Mrs. Pawlitzke, nee Cecilia Greenwood, was the only child of the late William 
and Susan Gauthier Greenwood, who were among the earliest inhabitants of the 
east side. He was born here on May 12, 1889. On Sept. 22, 1909 she was married 
to Bernard Pawlizke, who served as an alderman for several terms. Last year the 
couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Pawlitzke leaves a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Stam of 
Manitowoc, and two sons, Emmet of this city, and Raymond, at home, and three 
grandchildren.
For many years, Mrs Pawlitzke was an active member of the Altar society of St. 
Luke's church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 11, 1935  P. 11


ELAINE PAWLITZKE

Elaine Muriel Pawlitzke, age 89, formerly a resident of Two Rivers, died on 
Sunday morning, May 3, 2009, at Stevens Point Care Center, Stevens Point.
She was born Jan. 5, 1920, in Eau Claire, daughter of the late Arthur and 
Muriel Rudy. On Aug. 22, 1940, she married Raymond Pawlitzke of Two Rivers. 
He preceded her in death on April 6, 2005. They were married 59 years. During 
her life in Two Rivers, she was employed at the Belle Shoppe, Ben Franklin 
Store, and finally as a clerk at Schroeder Brothers Department Store. She 
enjoyed reading and visits from her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren 
and friends.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by a sister: Gloria Prahm.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers, on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the 
Pawlitzke family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of River Bend 
Nursing Home, Manitowoc, Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, and the Stevens Point 
Care Center, Stevens Point, for their care and compassion shown toward Elaine and 
her family.
Herald Times Reporter, May 4, 2009


EMMA PAWLITZKE

Funeral services for Mrs. Bernard Pawlitzke, 68, of 2002 Adams St., Two Rivers, 
who died Sunday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, were at 2 pm Wednesday at St. 
John Lutheran Church, the Rev. T.S. Stern officiating. Burial was in Pioneer's 
Rest Cemetery. Pallbearers were Walter Kurtz, Walter and Arthur Beduhn, Henry 
Greenwood,, Hugo Heller and Henry Schmeichel.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., July 6, 1961 page 21
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[Emma D. Pawlitzke]


EMMETT PAWLITZKE

Emmett Pawlitzke, 62, of 2116 42nd St., Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Tuesday at 
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and at 11 am at Holy Redeemer Catholic church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Pawlitzke was born Sept. 27, 1911 at Two Rivers, son of the late Bernard 
and Cecilia Greenwood Pawlitzke. He attended St. Luke Parochial School and 
Washington High School, Two Rivers. He married Ruth Sosnosky Nov. 3, 1932 at 
Two Rivers. He was an automobile salesman for 42 years, having worked at 
Senglaub Motors, the Hamachek Co. and since 1961 at Erdman Motor Co., Manitowoc. 
He was a member of Two Rivers Elks Lodge and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Diane) Rusch and Mrs. 
Rudolph (Faye) Herzog of Kenosha; a brother, Raymond of Two Rivers; a sister, 
Mrs. William (Lucille) Stam of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening, 
where a parish memorial service will be held at 7 o'clock and an Elks memorial 
service at 7:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Aug. 12, 1974 page 3
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(b. 27 Sept. 1911/d. June 1974/SSDI)


HERMAN H. PAWLITZKE    (d. 1983)

Herman H. Pawlitzke, 91, of 1620-26th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, 
May 15, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral serices will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Pawlitzke was born May 7, 1892, in the Town of Carlton, son of the late 
Rudolph and Caroline Fanslau Pawlitzke. He attended a district school in the Town 
of Carlton, and married Anna Psenicka Oct. 28, 1913, at Kewaunee. He had been 
employed with Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, for 37 years, retiring in 1957. He 
was a former member of Two Rivers Vocational School Board and was past secretary 
and tresurer of Eastern Wisconsin Coon and Fox Hunters Association.
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Dana and Mary Pawlitzke of 
Two Rivers and four grandchildren, Daniel, Richard, Carita and Therese. Two brothers 
and five sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 5 o'clock to 8 
o'clock this Monday afternoon, and at eh (sic) the church after 9 a.m. Tuesday until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, May 16, 1983 P. 3
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[bur. 05-17-1983/age 91 yrs.]
(07 May 1892/May 1983/SSDI)


HERMAN O. PAWLITZKE    (d. 1962)

Herman O. Pawlitzke, 82, of 1708 28th St., Two Rivers, retired Two Rivers 
building contractor was found dead early Sunday afternoon at his home, having 
sustained a fractured skull in a fall down the basement steps of the home 
sometime Friday night. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Tuesday at St. John 
Lutheran church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Pawlitzke was born May 12, 1880 in Germany, son of the late William and 
Amelia Ribitzke Pawlitzke. When he was a child the family brought him to this 
country, settling in Two Rivers, where he attended St. John Parochial School. 
Since early manhood he was employed as a carpenter and later became a home 
building contractor. He was a member of St. John Lutheran congregation.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Louise Ballard of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. 
George Peters of Chicago and Mrs. Edward Nielson of Marion, Ill., and a brother, 
Bernard of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 7 o'clock 
this Monday evening until 11 am Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the 
church where the body will lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Sept. 29, 1962 page 29
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(11 May 1880/Sep 1962/SSDI)


MATHILDA PAWLITZKE

Mathilda Pawlitzki(sic), wife of Charles Pawlitzki, of Kewaunee, died on Thursay 
evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jaeckel, Town of Two 
Rivers. She was born in the Town of Two Rivers twenty-two years ago. On April 
3rd last, she was married to Charles Pawlitzki. They have resided at Kewaunee 
since.
Her illness was of a lingering nature and last week she was brought home to 
receive the loving care of her parents in the last few days of her life. The 
funeral will take place Sunday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church at 1:30.
The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 25, 1913


RAYMOND W. PAWLITZKE

Raymond W. Pawlitzke, age 87, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home Two Rivers, 
formerly of 2128 41st St., died Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at the Hamilton Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Ray was born Oct. 9, 1917 in Two Rivers, a son of the late Bernard W. and Cecelia 
(Greenwood) Pawlitzke. He attended st. Luke Parochial School and was a graduate of 
Two Rivers Washington High School. On Aug. 22, 1940, he was married to Elaine Rudy 
at St. Luke Catholic Church. Ray worked as a carpenter with his father Bernard, and 
also at the Manitowoc Shipyards, before becoming employed with Hamilton Industries 
in 1941. He retired from Hamilton's in 1981. During his pastime, Ray enjoyed 
gardening and working around his home.
Survivors include his wife: Elaine; one son and daughter-in-law: Glen and Frieda 
Pawlitzke, Stevens Point; two grandchildren: Dawn (Scott) Hawley of Green Bay; and 
Brad Pawlitzke of Sun Prairie; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was 
preceded in death by his parents his stepmother: Emma Kiel; one brother and two 
sisters-in-law: Emmett (Ruth) Pawlitzke and Gloria Prahm; and by a sister and 
brother-in-law: Lucille (Bill) Stam.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church after 
9 a.m. on Saturday until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. There will be no Friday evening 
visitation.
Memorials may be made ot the Aurora VNA Hospice Organization.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Pawlitzke family with 
funeral arrangements.
The Pawlitzke family would like to express a special thank you to the entire staff 
of River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, and also the Hamilton Memorial Home 
for the compassionate care given to Ray over the past four years. Your kindness is 
very much appreciated!
Herald Times Reporter, April 7, 2005  P. A5


RUTH PAWLITZKE

Ruth A. Pawlitzke, age 86, formerly of Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, 
October 26, 2000, at Hospitality Manor Nursing Home, Kenosha, Wis.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2000, at Holy 
Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be Rev. William O'Brien. Burial will follow at Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Ruth was born November 26, 1913, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Zigismund 
and Genevieve Sanville Sosnosky. She married Emmett Pawlitzke on November 3, 
1932, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on 
August 11, 1974. Ruth was employed as a clerk for many years at Stegeman's IGA 
and Meyer's Drug Store. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed sewing.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Fay and Rudy Herzog, Kenosha, 
Diane and Robert Rusch, Kenosha; eight grandchildren, Tamara and Roger McNab, 
Mequon, Steven and Vickie Herzog, Kenosha, Scott and Kathy Herzog, Twin Lakes, 
Tracy and Tony Larson, Kenosha, Sean Rusch, Waukesha, Jeff Rusch, Kenosha, 
Rachel Rusch, Madison and Megan Rusch, Madison; ten great grandchildren, Ada, 
Katie and Liz McNab, Kyle, Ryan, Ashley, Kelsey and Morgan Herzog, Tara and 
Tanner Larson; a sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Ed Schmeda, Manitowoc; 
a brother, Ken Sosnosky, Two Rivers, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ray 
and Elaine Pawlitzke, Two Rivers. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Sosnosky; 
two sisters, Evelyn Rohrer and Donna Stangel; a sister-in-law, Marge Sosnosky.
Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 31, 2000 
from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 29, 2000 P. A2
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(Ruth A./26 Nov 1913/26 Oct 2000/SSDI)



THERESE "TESS" PAWLITZKE

Therese "Tess" Pawlitzke, age 50, of 1620 26th St., Two Rivers, died on Friday 
morning, Nov. 5, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Therese was born Jan. 27, 1960, in Manitowoc, daughter of Mary (Markel) Pawlitzke 
and the late Dana Pawlitzke. Tess was a graduate of Washington High School, 
class of 1979, where she enjoyed the sports of girl's basketball, tennis, golf 
and track (shot put). After high school, Tess worked at the Baking Company in 
Omaha, Neb., and later returned to Two Rivers to work at Mirro Aluminum for 15 
years until Mirro moved to Mexico. Afterwards, Tess pursued various other career 
opportunities. Tess was a fun loving person with a big heart. If you needed help, 
she was always right here to lend a hand.
Survivors include her mother: Mary Pawlitzke; two brothers: Dan (Sue) Pawlitzke, 
and their children, Derek and Dustin, Two Rivers, and Richard Pawlitzke and his 
daughter, Megan, Milwaukee; one sister: Carita (Michael) Bernico and their children, 
Ryan and Jackie, Oconomowoc.
A memorial visitation will be held at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., 
Two Rivers, on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial of her 
cremated remains will take place afterwards in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
All are welcome.
Memorials in Tess's name may be made to the Two Rivers Police Department, Alcohol 
Awareness Program.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Aurora Medical 
Center, Two Rivers, for the many times they treated Tess, and Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center, Manitowoc, for their support and treatment.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 11, 2010


LAURIE PAYNE

FORMER TWO RIVERS WOMAN DIES AT MAUSTON
Mrs. Clyde Payne, formerly of this city, but for the past two years a resident 
of Mauston, passed away Monday in that city. The cause of death was a bursted 
blood vessel in the stomach. She was taken ill on the preceding Saturday. 
Deceased was born in this city in 1889, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Allie. 
She was married Clyde Payne two years ago just before the couple left here for 
Mauston where Mr. Payne assumed a position as superintendent of a knitting mill. 
The remains were brought here yesterday and the funeral will be held this afternoon 
from Grace Church. Besides her husband deceased is survived by an infant daughter, 
father, Oliver Allie and the following brothers and sisters, Mr. Wm Zuehl, Misses 
Rose, Esther, Ethel, Alberta, Alberthena, Arthur, Alfred and Archebald.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 2, 1916
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Clyde Payne returned today with his infant daughter to Mauston, Wis., having been 
here for the funeral of Mrs. Payne whose remains he accompanied in this city last 
week Thursday. The Reporter was erroneously informed last week that Mrs. Payne was 
taken sick the preceding Saturday. Such was not the case. She became ill last week 
Monday only a few hours before her death. Mr. and Mrs. Payne, parents of Mr. Clyde 
Payne returned to their home at Brown City, Michigan Monday.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 27, 1916
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Messages have been received by relatives at Two Rivers announcing the death 
of Mrs. Clyde Payne, of Mauston, a former Two Rivers girl. Mrs. Payne was a 
daughter of Oliver Allie of Two Rivers and well known there. Her death was 
sudden. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 18, 1916  P.2
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Clyde Payne and Laura Allie were quietly married yesterday afternoon at the 
parsonage of Grace Congregational Church, the ceremony was performed by Rev. 
Morris. The bride is a charming and popular young lady, the daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Oliver Allie. Mr. Payne was superintendent of the Zulu Knitting Mills 
in which he was interested.
The couple left immediately on a tour and one their return will make their home 
at Mauston, Wis., where the groom will have charge of a knitting factory. 
Although the wedding was not generally known, the members of Grace Congregational 
Brotherhood of which Mr. Payne was Treasurer became aware of it and remembered 
the couple with a handsome gift. While the many friends of the couple unite in 
wishing them happiness and prosperity, their departure is much regretted here 
where Mr. Payne, during the few years of his residence, has endeared himself to 
many friends as a man of reliable character and good social qualities.
The Reporter, Fri., May 21, 1915


EDWARD PAZDERA

Edward F. Pazdera, age 95, of 1912 28th St., Two Rivers, died early Friday 
morning, February 20, 1998, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 23, 1998, at Grace 
Congregational U.C.C., Two Rivers. Rev. Kim Henning will officiate at the 
service with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest cemetery, Two Rivers.
Ed was born November 25, 1902, in Kewaunee, son of the late John and Mary Lenner 
Pazdera. He attended public schools in Kewaunee and after graduating from high 
school, he remained there for several years joining a brother in business. He 
later moved to Two Rivers, where he became interested in law enforcement. On 
April 1, 1934, he joined the Two Rivers Police Department and after eight years 
of service he was promoted to police chief of the department. He served as chief 
of police until his retirement in July of 1957. During his tenure as chief, Ed 
served as director of the Civil Defense Advisory Committee, organized the Two 
Rivers Safety Council, served as vice president and president of the Manitowoc 
County of Social Agencies, he served on the board of directors of the Two Rivers 
Chapter and the Manitowoc County Chapter of the American Red Cross, and was also 
a member of the Wisconsin Safety Council. Over the years, he attended numerous 
police training schools including the F.B.I. Police Academy in Washington D.C. 
graduating in July of 1945. Ed was a member of the Wisconsin Police Protective 
Association, Wisconsin Chief of Police Association, National F.B.I. Academy and 
the Wisconsin Chapter of the National F.B.I. Associates. He was granted an 
honorary membership in the Junior Chamber of Commerce for his assistance in 
organizing and working with the school boy patrol. After his retirement from the 
Police Department, Ed accepted a position with Hamilton Mfg. Co. as their chief 
of plant security. He served with the company until 1968. Mr. Pazdera was also 
a member of various masonic organizations including Manitowoc Lodge #65, F&AM, 
and the Barney G. Lyman Chapter. Ed was married to Esther Biesely on April 27, 
1934, in Kewaunee. The couple celebrated 63 years of marriage this past April. 
He was a member of Grace Congregation Church for many years where he served as 
trustee and usher. Ed enjoyed bowling, golfing and the Green Bay Packers. He 
will be greatly missed by his wife, daughter and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Esther; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Charles 
Fritsch, Wheaton, Ill.; three granddaughters, Christine (Keith) Reeves, Aurora, 
Ill., Carol (Brian) Harris, St. Charles, Ill., Caren Fritsch, Naperville, Ill.; 
three great-grandchildren, Matthew and Brook Harris, Amanda Reeves; several 
nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends also survive. Besides his 
parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Friends may call at Grace Congregational Church after 10 a.m. Monday until the 
time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation.
Memorials may be made to Grace Congregational Church.
The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 22, 1998
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(25 Nov 1902/20 Feb 1998/SSDI)


ESTHER M. PAZDERA

Esther M. Pazdera, age 95, of 1912 28th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday night, 
Oct. 7, 2006, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. A private family memorial 
service was held on Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. Officiating at the service was the Rev. Kim Henning, with burial 
of her cremated remains to take place in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Esther was born April 10, 1911, in Kewaunee, daughter of the late Conrad and 
Pauline Sinicky Bisely. She graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class 
of 1929. On April 27, 1934, she married Edward F. Pazdera. He preceded her in 
death on Feb. 20, 1998. Esther loved being a homemaker, mother, grandmother and 
great-grandmother. She also enjoyed taking care of her home and yard. She will 
be greatly missed by her daughter, grandchildren and family. 
She was a member of Grace Congregational United Church of Christ and a former 
member of the Eastern Star. 
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Mary and Charles Fritsch, Wheaton, 
Ill.; three grandchildren: Christene Reeves, Naperville, Ill.; Carol (Brian) 
Harris, St. Charles, Ill.; and Caren Fritsch, Batavia, Ill.; three great-grand-
children: Matthew and Brooke Harris; and Amanda Reeves. She is further survived 
by two brothers: Edward Bisely, Kewaunee; and Donald (Alice) Bisely, Algoma; 
along with nieces, nephews and friends. She was also preceded in death by two 
sisters and one brother. 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, assisted the Pazdera family with 
funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to 
the staff of the Hamilton Memorial Home, for their excellent care and attention 
given to Esther. Her family also wishes to acknowledge and thank Aurora VNA 
Hospice, for their compassionate care of Esther.
Herald Times Reporter, October 2006
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(10 Apr 1911/07 Oct 2006/SSDI)


CHRISTINE R. PECK

Mrs. Darius Pech(sic), one of the oldest of Manitowoc's pioneers is dead 
at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 13, 1911
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DIED:
Mrs. Darius Peck died at her home in this city last Saturday, after 
a lingering illness. She was born in Susquehana County, Pennsylvania, 
the 28th day of March 1828. Her maiden name being Christiana Rose 
Birdsall. On December 24th, 1845 she became the wife of Darius Peck. 
The couple came to this county in 1856 and settled on a farm in the 
Town of Gibson, where they resided until 1906, when they took up 
their residence in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Peck were among the sturdy 
pioneers of the county. Last Christmas they celebrated the 65th 
anniversary of their wedding. The funeral took place Monday from Grace 
Congregational church, Rev. Anderson and Rev. Davidson officiating. 
Mrs. Peck is survived by a husband and three sons and three daughters: 
George Peck of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Caroline Burt of this city, Mrs. 
Pierre Burt of Fond du Lac, Chas Peck of Groveton, Texas, Mrs. Henry 
Heap of Gibson and Wm. of this city.--Two Rivers Chronicle.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 16, 1911  pg. 1
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(The following is her son's obituary):
Wm. C. Peck Dies In New Mexico
Messages received at Two Rivers announce the death of William C. Peck, a former 
resident of that city, who passed away at Alamogordo, New Mexico, after an illness 
of more than twelve years which forced him to leave this climate. Mr. Peck was born 
in the town of Gibson, this county, February 2, 1868 and came to Two Rivers when a 
young man of Twenty-five. He was employed in the type trimming department of The 
Hamilton Mfg. Co. and was widely and favorably known. Twelve years ago he was forced 
to leave this section and located in Arizona and later in New Mexico. Mr. Peck never 
married but leaves three sisters and one brother. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Darius 
Peck, died ten years ago within a short time of each other. Those surviving are Mrs. 
Martha Heap, Mrs. Ellen Burt, Mrs. Caroline Burt, and Mr. George Peck.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 7, 1921 P. 1


DARIUS PECK

SURVIVED AGED WIFE ONLY TWO WEEKS
Shock of Death of Wife for 65 Years, Too Much For Old Man
Darius Pech(sic), one of the oldest pioneers of Manitowoc County was buried at 
Two Rivers Saturday, two weeks after his wife, his companion for sixty-five years, 
had been carried to her grave. Mr. Pech was 89 years of age but up to the time of 
his wife's demise, retained possession of his faculties and health. Following Mrs. 
Pech's death, he failed rapidly and the end was not unexpected. Mrs. Pech was 86 
at her death. The couple had resided in the county for nearly 60 years. Mrs. Jay 
Hall of this city is a granddaughter of Mrs. Pech.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Mar. 27, 1911


JULIUS PEHLKE

Julius Pehlke Dies 
Julius Pehlke, who made his home in this city for many years, died at the home 
of his daughter at New London Monday and the body was brought to this city where 
the burial took place this afternoon. During his residence here Mr. Pehlke 
conducted a shoe repair shop.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 20, 1924  P.7 
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Julius Pehlke had the laugh on his friends here a few months ago when a report 
of his death at New London, was published in several papers. He came here and 
greeted them to show that he was still very much alive. But now he has really 
passed away for the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E.J. Siewert 
officiating at the burial and friends and relativs saw the casket containing 
his body lowered into the grave after they had placed a few flowers upon it 
and the minister had uttered a few words of prayer. Burial was at Pioneer's 
Rest. A service was held at the Beduhn & Goetz Undertaking parlors where the 
body had been brought from New London, Wis.  Deceased was born in Germany in 
1858. He and his wife who with one son and one daughter survives him, came to 
America in 1898. They first lived at Sheboygan and then came to this city to 
reside. He was engaged here in the shoe repair business. He died at New London 
where he made his home with his daughter the past year on Saturday last.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 22, 1924
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News article
ASSURES FRIENDS THAT HE STILL LIVES
News was brought here Sunday from New London by friends of Julius Pehlke that 
they met the latter gentleman in that city. They informed him that according 
to newspaper reports he had passed away. Mr. Pehlke claimed that the story was 
without foundation of fact and proceeded to shake hands with the gentlemen who 
still appeared skeptical, to prove by personal contact that he was still 
materially in evidence and not a spiritual apparition. Mr. Pehlke sent his 
regards to his friends and on Wednesday he appeared here in person to shake 
hands all around. Rumor had it that Mr. Pehkle had died and later the newspapers 
published the rumor.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 28, 1923


MARIE PEHLKE

Former Resident Here Dies at Home of Daughter on Monday 
Messages received in the city today told of the death at New London, Wis., of 
Mrs. Julius Pehlke, 82, widow of a former prominent shoe maker in Two Rivers. 
She left here ten years ago to make her home with her daughter at New London. 
Besides the daughter one son, Arthur, survives.
The remains will be brought to Two Rivers for burial here on Thursday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 23, 1931  P. 11


GEORGE PEOT, JR.

George J. Peot Jr., 65, of 1810 Emmett St., Two Rivers, veteran maltster 
at Rahr Malting Co., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital early Saturday morning, where he had undergone 
surgery nearly three weeks ago.
Funeral servies will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Peot was born May 17, 1894, at Kewaunee, son of George and the late Mrs. 
Ella Rudenbeck Peot. When he was a child the family brought him to Two Rivers 
where he had resided since. Attending Two Rivers High School, he became an 
employe in the sheet metal department of the old R.H. Suettinger Hardware Co., 
and was a tinsmith with the succeeding R.G. Suettinger firm until 1934 when 
he took employment at Two Rivers Beverage Co. for five years. Since 1940 he 
had been a maltster at the Rahr company until his retirement in March.
Mr. Peot married the former Martha Benzinger at Manitowoc May 17, 1917. He 
held numerous offices in the Maltsters Union at Manitowoc in the past number 
of years.
Besides his wife and father he leaves a daughter, Mrs. William Nortemann, of 
Two Rivers and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 23, 1960  P. 3
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LOSES AN EYE, RESULT OF FUN
Geo. Peot, Two Rivers Boy, Has Terrible Accident
As a result of a friendly scuffle with his mother, George Peot Jr., a Two Rivers 
boy will probably lose an eye which was almost torn from the socket Thursday 
afternoon. He was taken to Milwaukee on the evening train with the hope of saving 
the eye. Peot Jr., who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Peot, 1506 Nineteenth 
Street, stealing behind his mother, who was engaged in household duties, attempted 
to hold her. Mrs. Peot, in warding off the "assailant", swung out her arm, which 
caused the young man to turn his head. In doing so his eye struck a nail which 
protruded from the wall. The boy let out a shriek and fell to the floor.
A physician was immediately summoned who after dressing the wound temporarily, 
advised the boy being taken to Milwaukee at once. It is possible that the eye can 
be saved. Peot is 18 years old and was employed at the Smith Hardware Store.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 5, 1912


GEORGE PEOT SR.

George Peot Sr., 86, of 1612 24th St., Two Rivers, a retired department head of 
Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital where he had been a patient three weeks. He had been residing at Shady 
Lane Home, Manitowoc, six months. Funeral services will be 2 pm Tuesday at Deja 
and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Peot was born Aug. 21, 1874 in Kewaunee County, son of the late John and 
Mary Nendell Peot. He learned the cabinet-making trade when he was 14 and later 
became engaged as a carpenter. In 1892 he was employed in the construction of U.S. 
Coast Guard lifeboat stations at Kewaunee and Milwaukee. In 1895 he moved his 
family to Two Rivers from Kewaunee. He worked for Two Rivers contractors and was 
engaged in building one of the Two River's churches. He continued in the carpenter 
trade until April of 1899 when he accepted a position with the Hamilton Mfg. Co. 
as a cabinet maker. He served in that capacity for 21 years when he was promoted 
to a foremanship of the same department. He retired in 1944. For many years he 
was affiliated with the Cocobola Camp of the Modern Woodman of America and also 
was a member of Hamilton Management Club and the firm's 30 Year Club.
In 1894 he married the former Ella Rudebeck at Kewaunee. She preceded him in death 
six years ago. A son, George Jr., preceded him in death in April of 1960.
He is survived by a sister, Miss Angeline Peot of Menominee, Mich., a granddaughter, 
Mrs. William Nortemann of Two Rivers and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Jan. 16, 1961 - page 11


MARTHA PEOT

Mrs. Martha Peot, 74, of 1810 Emmett St., Two Rivers, died Friday evening at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital after an illness of a month.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. David Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Peot, nee Martha Benzinger, was born July 6, 1895, in the Town of Mishicot, 
a daughter of the late John and Frances Hess Benzinger. She attended rural 
schools and for more than 25 years was employed as a saleswoman in Two Rivers 
department stores. She was married May 17, 1918, to George Peot. He preceded 
her in death in 1960.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Norteman of Two Rivers; four sisters, 
Mrs. William Lawrence of Manitowoc, Mrs. Frances Schwartz of Milwaukee and Mrs. 
Milton Peltier and Mrs. Leo Deja of Two Rivers; four brothers, Oscar of Manitowoc, 
John of Mishicot and Arthur and Joseph Benzinger of Two Rivers, and three 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 26, 1969  P. 3
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(b. 6 July 1895/d. July 1969/SSDI)


MARY A. PERKINS

INVALID DIES ON BIRTHDAY
Mrs. Mary A. Perkins, 82, To Be Buried On Monday
TWO RIVERS (Special)- An invalid for the past five years, Mrs. Mary A. Perkins,
a resident of the city since 1899, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.F.
Magee, 2410 Washington street, early this morning on her 82nd birthday.
Funeral services will be held in Grace Congregational church at 2 o'clock 
Monday afternoon, the Rev. Thomas A. Hawkes officiating. Interment will be in 
Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body will be taken to the Magee home from the 
Beduhn funeral home Sunday afternoon.
Born in Rockford, Ill., Feb. 19, 1855, Mrs. Perkins later resided at Portage,
Wis., coming to this city 37 years ago, making her home with her daughter
since. Sustaining a broken hip five years ago she had been an invalid since.
Her husband and only son preceded her in death a number of years ago. Besides
her daughter, Mrs. Magee, she is survived by six grandchildren, Miss Mary
Perkins, Miss Leah Perkins, John E. Perkins and Kenneth T. Perkins, all of
Milwaukee, and Allan E. Magee of Pensacola, Floriday, and Miss Florence Magee
of this city, and a great grandchild, James Perkins of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 19, 1937 p.13
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Mrs. Mary A. Perkins, 82, an invalid for five years, died at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. J.F. Magee at Two Rivers last Friday and was buried Monday 
afternoon. Survivors are the daughter and six grandchildren.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, February 26, 1937 P. 2


ED. E. PETERIK    (d. 1933)

DEATH CLAIMS EDW. PETERIK, WAR VETERAN 
Past Commander Of Veterans Of Foreign Wars, Dies Sunday After Operation 
Edward Peterik, one of the community's best known business men and past commander 
of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars, died at the Two 
Rivers Municipal hospital early Sunday morning.
Mr. Peterik underwent an operation for appendicitis. He was taken to the hospital 
in a serious condition on Thursday of last week and underwent an operation the 
same day.
A military funeral under the auspices of the Veterans of Foreign War post will be 
conducted for the last past commander Wednesday afternoon. Services will be held 
at the home in the town of Two Rivers at 1:30 o'clock and at two o'clock from St. 
John's Lutheran church, with the Rev. W. G. Haese officiating. Interment will be 
in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The color guard and firing squad of the veterans post 
will participate. Pallbearers will be selected from the membership of the post. 
The remains will be taken to the home from the C. J. Jansky funeral home Tuesday 
morning.
Born at Shoto 
Born at Shoto, August 31, 1893, a son of Mrs. George Peterik of that place, Mr. 
Peterik remained there until his early manhood when he went to North Dakota to 
operate a farm. From North Dakota he enlisted in the army in the World War. For 
the past six years he operated a farm and a gravel pit in the town of Two River, 
two miles north of the city.
Mr. Peterik was a charter member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post and served 
as commander of the organization in the years of 1930 and 1931. He also was 
affiliated with the Lions Club and the Association of Commerce.
On Jan. 1, 1921 Mr. Peterik was married to Elsie Zarn Stechmesser, who survives 
him with a son, LaVerne, and a stepdaughter, Hazel Stechmesser. He also leaves 
his mother, Mrs. George Peterik of Shoto, and four brothers, Emil of Shoto, George 
and Charles of Manitowoc and John of Mishicot.
Enlisted in 1917 
Mr. Peterik enlisted in the army September 18, 1917 at New Rockford, N.D., and was 
mustered out of service at Camp Dodge, Iowa on May 26, 1919. He served 13 months 
overseas as a corporal in Company D, 327th Infantry, returning from France in May, 
1919.
During the World War Mr. Peterik saw service in the Marbarbo sector, St. Mihiel 
offensive, Meuse-Argonne. He was wounded in action on August 14, 1918. He was 
decorated with the award of a Purple Heart.
Mr. Peterik was a charter member of the Eleven Gold Star post which was organized 
here on Aug. 30, 1924. In 1930 and 1931 he was post commander, and up to his 
passing was a member of the entertainment committee, and one of the most active 
men in the post. He was always found to be willing and a cooperative worker during 
the post's recent building program and was proud of this particular achievement.
A flourishing business in sand and gravel was built up by Dr. Peterik on his farm 
in the town of Two Rivers which was formerly owned by his late father-in-law, 
Gustave Zarn. In taking over the properties Mr. Peterik expanded the business and 
added modern equipment.
Mr. Peterik was also a leader in committee work of the Lions club and active in 
the Association of Commerce. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 23, 1933 p.10
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WAR DEPT. REPORTS LOCAL BOY MISSING
Sunday's casualty lists given out by the War Department contained the name of
Edward Peterik, a Manitowoc county boy, who is reported as "missing in action."
Priv. Peterik was one of the select men sent from Manitowoc county to Camp
Custer and over seas. He is a son of Mrs. Veronica Peterik Route 1 from this
city.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 16, 1918  p.3
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FIRST MARRIAGE OF THE YEAR
The first marriage of the new year here was that of Edward E. Peterek(sic), son 
of Mr. and Mrs. G. Peterek of Shoto to Miss Elsie Stechmesser, daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Gus Zarn of the Town of Two Rivers at St. John's Lutheran church.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.  G. W. Haase in the presence of a few relatives 
and friends at nine am, January 1. The attending couple was Erwin Zarn and Miss 
Ruth M. Bruhn. The wedding was a quiet one. Mr. and Mrs. Peterek will reside at 
Shoto where the groom is interested in his father's business.
The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 6, 1921


ELSIE (ZARN) STECHMESSER PETERIK

FIRST MARRIAGE OF THE YEAR
The first marriage of the new year here was that of Edward E. Peterek(sic), son 
of Mr. and Mrs. G. Peterek of Shoto to Miss Elsie Stechmesser, daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Gus Zarn of the Town of Two Rivers at St. John's Lutheran church.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.  G. W. Haase in the presence of a few relatives 
and friends at nine am, January 1. The attending couple was Erwin Zarn and Miss 
Ruth M. Bruhn. The wedding was a quiet one. Mr. and Mrs. Peterek will reside at 
Shoto where the groom is interested in his father's business.
The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 6, 1921


VERN PETERIK

Vern E. (Humphrey) Peterik, 69, of 1431 Lee Circle, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, 
Sept. 27, 1991 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 
2 pm on Monday at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward 
Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.  
He was born Oct. 18, 1921 in Two Rivers, son of the late Eddie and Elsie Zarn Heller 
Peterik. He attended St. John's Parochial School and Washington High School in Two 
Rivers. On June 28, 1947 he married the former Lorenda Dahlke in Reedsville. He was 
employed at Schutte Construction Company and later as a semi driver for Buteyn 
Excavating and Grading of Sheboygan. 
Survivors include his wife, a sister and brother-in-law, Hazel and Henry Engelland 
of Two Rivers; a step sister and step brother-in-law, Elda and Norman Schmeichel of 
Two Rivers; five step sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law and a number of nieces 
and nephews.  Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 
from 5 until 8 pm Sunday evening and after 12 noon on Monday at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Sept. 26, 1991 page B9


ALBERT PETERKE

Albert W. Peterke, 78, retired Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company employe at 
Two Rivers and long a leader in the affairs of the Emanuel Evangelical church 
there, died of a heart attack at his home at 1109 School street Thursday 
evening.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Emanuel 
Evangelical church with the Rev. William C. F. Hayes officiating. Interment will 
be made in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Born in Germany on May 9, 1865, Albert Peterke came to this country with his 
parents when he was two years old and resided in Two Rivers ever since. In 1890 
he married Miss Amelia Sell. 
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Miss Ruth at home and Mr. Ralph Streich 
of Two Rivers; two sons, Carl and Merl of Milwaukee; one sister, Miss Louise 
Peterke of Oshkosh; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home from this 
evening to 11 a.m. Saturday when it will be moved to the church where it may be 
viewed until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 20, 1943  P. 2


AUGUSTA PETERKE

Notes from Two Rivers:
Augusta Peterke, aged 60, died at her home on Monday after a 
lingering illness. She was born in Germany and made her home in 
Two Rivers during the past fifty-two years. She is survived by one 
brother, Albert of this city and two sisters, Lizzie of Oshkosh and 
Mrs. Bertha Lintelman of Bessemer, Mich. The funeral will be held 
on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Evangelical Church, Rev. 
Koten officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 28, 1919


EMELIA PETERKE

Mrs. Amelia (sic) Peterke, 92, of 902 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Monday noon 
at Manitowoc County Hospital. She had been in failing health two years.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneer's Rest, Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Peterke was born May 16, 1871, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Carl 
and Wilhelmenia Sell Peterke. She was married to Al- 8, 1890. They celebrated 
their bert Peterke at Two Rivers Nov. golden wedding anniversary in 1940 
(sic garbled).
Mrs. Peterke was a lifelong member of Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church 
of Two Rivers, and a charter member of its Missionary Society. At the 100th 
anniversary of the church she was honored as its oldest living member.
Survivors include two sons, Carl and Merl of Milwaukee, two daughters, Mrs. 
Ralph Streich and Miss Ruth Peterke, of Manitowoc; two brothers, Louis, of 
Stevens Point and Ruben, of Jacksonville, Fla., a sister, Mrs. William Plantico, 
of Milwaukee, seven grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a great great 
grandchild.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers, until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Two Rivers Reporter, November 26, 1963 P. M-11
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(Note: One sentence was garbled in the newspaper)


LOUISE PETERKE

Miss Elizabeth (sic) Peterke, 82, a native of Two Rivers, died Thursday evening 
at Oshkosh, where she had resided for many years.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Evangelical United Brethren 
Church in Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery in Two Rivers.
She was born in Two Rivers and spent her early life in that community. About 50 
years ago she moved to Oshkosh.
Survivors are two nieces, Mrs. Ralph Streich and Ruth Peterke of Two Rivers; 

three nephews, M.A. Peterke and Carl Peterke of Milwaukee, and William Linterman 
of Bessemer, Mich.
The casket will be brought to the Two Rivers church at 11 a.m. Monday from 
Oshkosh.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 4, 1952  P.2
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[bur. Apr. 7, 1952]
(Note: The burial date coincides with Louise, although the age is off.
A Louise of Oshkosh is mentioned in Albert's obit)


MARTHA PETERKE

Mrs. Carl Peterke of the Southside died last Thursday of inflammation 
of the bowels.  She was a widow, her husband having died only a few days 
ago. She was 34 years of age and leaves 3 children.  
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Oct. 25, 1892 
*****
Death last Thurs. of the 34 yr. old widow of the late Carl Peterke 
who died several years ago. She leaves 3 children.
Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1892
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(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 24 Oct.)
Mrs. Peterky died last week. Her husband had died several years ago. Since 
his death she has made a living weaving reed chairs. The burial was Sun. in 
the Evangelical Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Nov. 1892


RUTH PETERKE

Ruth M. Peterke, age 85, a resident of Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, 
Sept. 25, 1991 at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Family funeral services will be 
held at 11 am Saturday at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek & Schlei Funeral home. Rev. 
William B. Plank will officiate and burial will be at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
She was born June 4, 1906 at Two Rivers,, daughter of the late Albert and Amelia 
Sell Peterke. A 1924 graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, Ruth also 
attended Lawrence University, Appleton. She was employed for many years in the 
office of the former Larson Chevrolet Company, Manitowoc. She was a member of the 
First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. She was active with the Manitowoc-Two Rivers 
Business and Professional Women's Club for many years and a member of the Order 
of Eastern Star. Ruth enjoyed volunteer work at the Manitowoc Memorial Hospital 
Auxiliary and Red Cross Rolling Wheels.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews and cousins including Douglas R. 
Streich and his wife, Katherine and their children, Barbara (Steve) Broehm, Connie 
(Tom) Mraz, Michael (Cheri) Streich, all of Manitowoc. Preceded in death by her 
sister, Juanita Streich and two brothers, Carl and Merl Peterke.
Memorials to the First Presbyterian Church would be appreciated.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Sept. 26, 1991 page B9
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(04 Jun 1906/25 Sep 1991/SSDI)


WILHELMINA PETERKE

Death Sat. in Two Rivers of Mrs. Wilhelmine Peterke, widow of 
Friedrich Peterke who died about 20 yrs. ago. The deceased was 
born 06 Jan. 1828 in Pomerania and came to Two Rivers in 1864 
where she has lived ever since. She is survived by 4 children 
and 8 grandchildren. The funeral was held Tues. from the 
Evangelical Church.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Sep. 1905
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DIED
PETERKE: At her home in Two Rivers on September 3, 1905, Wilhelmina, widow of 
Fredrick Peterke, deceased, aged 77 years, 7 months and 27 days. Mrs. Peterke 
was a well known resident of the Southside, where she had lived from 1864 up 
to the time of her death. She was born in the province of Pomerania, Germany 
on the 6th day of January, 1828, her maiden name being Wilhelmina Belter. Her 
husband, Fredrick Peterke died 20 years ago. She bore him eight children, but 
only four of whom are now living. They are Augusta, Lizzie and Albert Peterke 
of this city and Mrs. Christ Lintelmann of Ironwood, Mich. The funeral took 
place this afternoon. She was a devoted wife and mother, an esteemed neighbor 
and consistent Christian. Besides her four children, she leaves eight 
grandchildren. Her death was due to old age. The funeral was a large one.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Sept. 5, 1905
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Wilhelmina Belter Peterke
birth: 6 January 1828 Germany
death: 3 September 1905 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers
residence: 1905 Two Rivers
father: John Belter
mother: Mary
spouse: Fred Peterke
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


WILLIAM PETERKE

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Peterke of the Southside, 11 months of age, 
died last Friday and was buried from the Evangelical church on Sunday.
The Chronicle, Tues., Feb. 9, 1904
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William August Peterke
birth: 17 March 1903 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 4 April 1904 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1904 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Albert Peterke
mother: Amelia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Note: Both parents are in this cem.)


WILHELM PETERS

Wm Peters, aged 34 years, died on Friday last and was yesterday buried 
from the Lutheran church.  He has been a resident of the city for the past 
few years.  The case of death was consumption.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Nov. 15, 1892 


ELLA PETERSON

Mrs. Victor Peterson, 82, of 1801-28th St., Two Rivers, died early Monday 
morning at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, where she was a resident 
for only two days.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Peterson, nee Ella Winkelmiller, was born Jan. 30, 1889, at Two Rivers, 
and daughter of Richard and Sophie Heyroth Winkelmiller. She attended the 
Two Rivers public schools and Two Rivers High School. She was married to 
Victor Peterson at Two Rivers in 1914.
Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Russel of Fullterton, Calif., and 
Kenneth of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Henry Breivogel and Mrs. Russell 
Kirchner of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Ralph Brouchoud of Rhinelander; two sisters, 
a twin, Mrs. Earl Lindsey of Neillsville, and Mrs. William Brey of Manitowoc; 
16 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 8, 1971
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[bur. 03-09-1971/age 82 yrs.]
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TWIN SISTERS WED ON SAME DAY AT TWO RIVERS--DOUBLE CEREMONY IS CELEBRATED
Twin sisters were given in marriage by the same ceremony at Two Rivers yesterday, 
Miss Ella Winklemiller was married to Victor Peterson and Miss Clara Winklemiller 
became the bride of Oliver Hickock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Morris at 
the parsonage of Grace church in that city.
Following the ceremony the two bridal couples came here and departed at noon for 
Chicago and will spend their honeymoon in Michigan.
The brides are daughters of Mrs. R. Winklemiller and popular girls. Mr. Peterson 
is an electrician employed by the Hamilton company and Mr. Hickock is a well known 
barber of Two Rivers where the two couples will reside.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 22, 1915 P. 4


VICTOR PETERSON

Victor Peterson, 84, formerly of 1801 28th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday at 
Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced Monday by 
Deja and Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., March 27, 1971 page 17
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[bur. 03-29-1971/age 84 yrs.]
(Victor Peterson/14 Dec 1886/Mar 1971/SSDI)
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TWIN SISTERS WED ON SAME DAY AT TWO RIVERS--DOUBLE CEREMONY IS CELEBRATED
Twin sisters were given in marriage by the same ceremony at Two Rivers yesterday, 
Miss Ella Winklemiller was married to Victor Peterson and Miss Clara Winklemiller 
became the bride of Oliver Hickock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Morris at 
the parsonage of Grace church in that city.
Following the ceremony the two bridal couples came here and departed at noon for 
Chicago and will spend their honeymoon in Michigan.
The brides are daughters of Mrs. R. Winklemiller and popular girls. Mr. Peterson 
is an electrician employed by the Hamilton company and Mr. Hickock is a well known 
barber of Two Rivers where the two couples will reside.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 22, 1915 P. 4


CHARLOTTE PETRI

From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1901:
Death Mon. evening in Two rivers of Mrs. John Petrie of consumption. 
The funeral will take place today from the Lutheran Church.
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[bur. 1901/age 28 yrs.]


JOHN PETRI

John Petrie(sic), 83, former resident of Two Rivers, died Tuesday at the home 
of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Kaufman at Loomis, Wis. 
He was born in Two Rivers in 1860 and worked at the old pail factory there. In 
1906 he moved to Loomis where he engaged in farming for 38 years. Survivors are 
two sons, Walter and Paul of Loomis; two daughters, Mrs. George Tills of this 
city and Mrs. Kaufman of Loomis; brother, Frank, of Oconto; and a sister, Mrs. 
Anna Brandhorst, of Duluth.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from the Martin funeral home 
in Marinette and the body will be brought to the Klein and Stangel, Inc., 
funeral home in Two Rivers that evening to lie in state until Friday noon, when 
interment will be had in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 8, 1944  P. 2
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[bur. 03-10-1944/age 83 yrs.]


WALTER JOHN PETRI

Walter J. Petri, 70, of Crivitz, Marinette County, a former Two Rivers resident, 
died Monday evening at Ida McVane Memorial Home, Crivitz, after an illness of 
one month.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church, Crivitz, 
the Rev. Eugene Kitzerow, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Petri was born Sept. 16, 1890, at Two Rivers, and until his retirement six 
years ago, he farmed in Marinette County 45 years. He was a former member of 
Moose Lodge and also a member of Grace Lutheran Church at Crivitz.
Survivors include a brother, Paul, of Rt. 1, Crivitz; two sisters, Mrs. Harry 
Kaufman of Loomis, Marinette County, and Mrs. Amanda Tills of Manitowoc and 
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Crivitz Cemetery Chapel until noon Thursday and thereafter 
at the church until time of service. Morasky Funeral Home, Wausaukee, Marinette 
County, in charge.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 8, 1961 P.17
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[bur. 04-12-1961/age 70 yrs.]


LULU PETTINE

Mrs. Lulu Pettine, 73, formerly of Providence, R.I., died early Tuesday morning 
in St. Mary Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 12 noon Thursday in St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mr. Pettine, nee Lulu Stanek, was born Jan. 20, 1906, in Two Rivers, daughter of 
the late Albert and Mary Milsner Stanek. She was married to Frank Pettine in 
Providence, he preceded her in death in 1970.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Florence Stanek, a sister, 
Mrs. Marie Gleichner and a sister and brother-in-law, Clarence and Alice Korinek of 
Two Rivers and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 5 p.m. 
Wednesday, where a parish memorial service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, July 3, 1979 P. 3
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[Ludmela Pettine/bur. 07-05-1979/age 73 yrs.]


AUGUST PFEFFERKORN

AUGUST PFEFFERKORN DIES AT HOME, RURAL ROUTE 3 
(By Staff Correspondent) 
TWO RIVERS, May 28-August Pfefferkorn, resident of Route 3, died this morning, 
death being due to pneumonia. The deceased was born in the town of Gibson, was 
fifty-three years of age and for the past twenty-five years operated a farm on 
Route 3. The funeral will be held from the home at 1:30 Sunday afternoon with 
services at the Evangelical church at 2 o'clock, Rev. Sievert officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
The survivors are his wife, and two children, Ida and Irving, seven brothers 
and four sisters. 
Manitowoc Herald News, May 28, 1925  P. 14
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August Pfefferkorn, in the prime of life, who has long been well and popularly 
known in Two Rivers and vicinity will no longer greet his many friends as he 
comes to town with his dairy products. He has answered the summons that sooner 
or later comes to all. He passed away on Thursday morning at his farm on R.F.D. 
No. 3.
Only a few days more and he and Mrs. Pfefferkorn were to celebrate their silver 
wedding anniversary. But pneumonia claimed his and his life in this world ended 
at the age of 53 years. He had lived on his farm 25 years. Mr. Pfefferkorn was 
born in the Town of Gibson. He leaves his widow and two children, Ida, aged 14 
and Erwin, aged 22. Also seven brothers, four sisters and his aged mother. The 
funeral will be on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from the home with services at the 
Evangelical Church, Rev. Siewert officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., May 29, 1925


IDA C. PFEFFERKORN

Mrs. August Pfefferkorn, 63, lifelong Manitowoc county resident died Saturday 
evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Capelle, 2358 Roosevelt avenue, 
Two Rivers. She had been sick for the past three and one-half weeks.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Emanuel 
Evangelical church at Two Rivers with the Rev. F.E. Schlueter officiating. 
Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Mrs. Pfefferkorn, nee Ida Raatz, was born in the town of Two Rivers Dec. 29, 
1876, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Raatz. She was married to Mr. 
Pfefferkorn on June 14, 1900 and the couple took up farming in the town of 
Two Rivers. They lived there until the death of Mr. Pfefferkorn in 1925. In 
1925 Mrs. Pfefferkorn came to live with her daughter.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Carl Capelle of Two Rivers; one son, Erwin, 
a teacher at Waupun; three brothers, Herman and William of Manitowoc, and Leo 
of Appleton; and three grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Beduhn funeral home where it may be viewed until 
11 o'clock tomorrow morning. At that time it will be taken to Emanuel church 
and will lie in state there until the time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 4, 1940 P. 2


JOHN F. PFEFFERKORN

John F. Pfefferkorn, 72 (above), of 1920-13th St., Two River, a member of a 
prominent Town of Gibson family, a leader in Masonic circles for many years 
and a retired engineer at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, died at 1 p.m. at 
Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, where he had been a patient since 
April 1. 
Masonic funeral services under the auspices of the Two Rivers Lodge No 200 F. 
& A.M. directed by Past Master Heber Clayton will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at 
Emanuel Evangelical Church, the Rev. Melvin J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. An escort from the Manitowoc 
Commandery No. 45, Knights Templar, will be at church and also at graveside 
services.
Six nephews will serve as active pallbearers. They are Edgar and Milton Luebke 
and Erwin, Wesley, William and Wilfred Pfefferkorn. Hoonorary pallbearers, all 
former Masonic associates of Mr. Pfefferkorn, will be John Zuehl, Carl M. 
Bloomquist, Reuben De Foe, William Strong, Charles Cherney, Irving MacDowell, 
Frank Yench Sr., and LeRoy LeMere.
Mr. Pfefferkorn was born July 14, 1885, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late 
August Sr., and Catherine Specht Pfefferkorn. He attended the old Melnik district 
school and until his young manhood assisted on the home farm. Forty-two years ago 
he entered the field of cheesemaking and owned and operated the cheese factory on 
County Trunk D, three miles west of Two Rivers. Seven years later Mr. Pfefferkorn, 
with his wife, the former Virginia Erdmann, a registered nurse whom he married at 
Green Bay Nov. 22, 1916, moved to Two Rivers where he became employed by Hamilton 
Mfg. Co. in the Maintenance Dept. When the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital was built 
in 1929 he became its first engineer. He retired seven years ago.
Mr. Pfefferkorn belonged to virtually all of the Masonic organizations. He became 
a Master Mason with Two Rivers Lodge. No. 200, F & A.M. in 1924 and in 19?0, he 
was its worshipful master. He was also a past high priest of the Harvey G. Lyman 
Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons here, holding the post in 1950. He also held 
the positions of worthy patron of the Two Rivers Chapter of the Order of Eastern 
Star in 1954 and 1957.
Mr. Pfefferkorn was also active in the Manitowoc Council No. 18 Royal and Select 
Masters, the Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, Knights Templar. A 32nd Degree Mason, 
he was affiliated with the Wisconsin Consistory. He was also a lifelong member 
of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and he was a member of the Mishicot 
Zion church before coming to Two Rivers. 
A hobbyist in woodcraft, Mr. Pfefferkorn will be remembered for his making of 
hundreds of miniature illuminated churches which grace areas of Christmas trees 
each year throughout state homes. Most of the products were gifts. He was also 
an ardent gardener.
Besides his wife, Mr. Pfefferkorn leaves four sisters, Mrs. Ida Luebke of Maribel, 
Mrs. Lena Krueger of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anna Thiel and Miss Selma Pfefferkorn of 
Milwaukee, three brothers, Gust of Hartford, Wis., Richard on the home farm at 
Gibson and Edwin of Manitowoc, and a number of nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until 10:30 a.m. 
Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in 
state until the time of service. The Eastern Star chapter will hold services for 
Mr. Pfefferkorn at the funeral home at 7:30 o'clock this Monday evening at which 
J.D. Markham, past grand worthy patron and also a past patron of the Two Rivers 
organization will render vocal selections. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 19, 1958  P. 13
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Notes from Melnik-Brockville:
John Pfefferkorn and Miss Virginia Erdman were married at Green Bay last 
Wednesday. Mr. Pfefferkorn is a former young man of this place and up to a 
recent date operated the Saxonburg Cheese Factory about three miles from Two 
Rivers and is now located at Two Rivers where the happy couple will make their 
home after returning from a honeymoon trip to Chicago. We extend the usual 
congratulations.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 30, 1916


SELMA PFEFFERKORN

Alma(sic), aged one year and four months, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. 
Pfefferkorn of the town of Two Rivers, died on Sunday. The funeral took place 
Tuesday from the Evangelical Church, Rev. Weihing officiating. The bereaved 
parents have the sympathy of many friends.
The Reporter, Fri., July 23, 1915
**********
The Mesdames Walter Thien and Geo. Pfefferkorn have returned to 
Milwaukee after attending the funeral of the late Miss Selma 
Pfefferkorn at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 22, 1915, Page 3


VIRGINIA PFEFFERKORN

Mrs. Virginia Pfefferkorn, 79, of 1920-13th St., Two Rivers, widow of John 
Pfefferkorn, long-time engineer at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, died at 
6:30 a.m. Tuesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. She had been in failing 
health for several years.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Emanuel Evangelical United 
Brethren Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will 
be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Pfefferkorn, nee Virginia Erdmann, was born Dec. 4, 1886 at Green Bay, 
a daughter of Fred L. and Fannie Kyber Erdmann.
She was married at Green Bay Nov. 22, 1816 to John Pfefferkorn after which 
they resided for seven years on County Trunk Highway D, and moved to Two 
Rivers in 1923. Mr. Pfefferkorn died May 17, 1958.
A registered nurse for many years, Mrs. Pfefferkorn was active in affairs of 
Emanuel Church and was a member of its Ladies Aid Society. She is also a past 
matron of Two Rivers Chapter No. 229, Order of Eastern Star. 
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ernest Groth, of Green Bay and Mrs. John Reiter, 
of Oconto; two brothers, Fred and Dr. W.C. Erdmann, of Green Bay and nieces and 
nephews. A brother and sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until 11 
a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will 
lie in state until time of service.
Memorial services will be conducted by the Eastern Star Order at 7:30 o'clock 
this Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 19, 1966  P. 18 
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(Virginia Pfefferkorn/04 Dec 1886/Oct 1966/SSDI)
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Notes from Melnik-Brockville:
John Pfefferkorn and Miss Virginia Erdman were married at Green Bay last 
Wednesday. Mr. Pfefferkorn is a former young man of this place and up to a 
recent date operated the Saxonburg Cheese Factory about three miles from Two 
Rivers and is now located at Two Rivers where the happy couple will make their 
home after returning from a honeymoon trip to Chicago. We extend the usual 
congratulations.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 30, 1916


ADAM PFEIFER

Adam Pfeifer, a 72 yr. old resident of Two Rivers, intended to 
travel to Newton Sat. morning to attend a wedding. He took the 
8 o'clock morning train from Manitowoc, but because he was totally 
deaf, he missed the announcement for the Newton Station stop and 
traveled on to Cleveland. There he got off and started back toward 
Newton on foot. He had traveled several miles along the track as 
the northbound express train approached. The engineer gave the 
warning signal, but naturally Pfeifer didn't hear. When the engineer 
saw that his warning signal had not taken effect, he hit the brakes 
so hard that the passengers were thrown from their seats, but it was 
too late. The cowcatcher hit the unlucky man and threw him to the side. 
When the train came to a stop and the poor individual was reached, he 
was already dead. An inquest was held and the coroner's jury found the 
locomotive engineer to be blameless. The body was then brought back to 
Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 27 Sept. 1894 

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Killed By the Cars
Adam Pfeifer, an old resident of Two Rivers, was struck and instantly killed by a passenger engine about a mile north of Cleveland station last Saturday. He left this city on the 7:30 train Saturday morning for the purpose of attending a wedding that was to take place in the Town of Centerville. Arriving at Cleveland he started to walk back on the track some three miles to the place where the wedding was to take place.  He evidently did not expect that a north-bound train would soon come along and being almost totally deaf, he did not hear the passenger train that came along only about fifteen minutes after he got off at Cleveland. The engineer, expecting him to get off the track at the proper time did not lessen his speed until he saw that he gave no heed to the approaching train. He then began to sound a danger signal but even this was unheeded. He then applied the brakes and reversed his engine but he was too late. The engine struck Pfeifer as he was walking along wholly unconscious of any danger and threw him some thirty feet killing him instantly. The train came to a stop within a few feet of the spot where the engine struck him and the train men took the body and placed it in the baggage car and brought it to Manitowoc where an inquest was held. It took some time to find anyone who could identify the remains. The engineer was not held in any way responsible for the fatal mishap when the facts regarding it were explained to the coroner's jury. An undertaking establishment in Manitowoc took charge of the body which was today interred in the public cemetery at this place. Mr. Pfeifer was about 72 years of age and had been a resident of this city for upwards of 40 years. He leaves a wife but no children.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Sept. 25, 1894 

WILHELMINE PFEIFER

The remains of Mrs. Emilie Pfeiffer(sic) who died here at the county 
asylum Saturday were taken to her old home at Two Rivers yesterday 
for burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 07, 1917, Page 3
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Mrs. Emilie Pfeiffer died Sunday morning at the County Insane Asylum where she 
had been confined for the past fifteen years. The remains were taken to Klein's 
undertaking rooms and the funeral was held from there Tuesday afternoon, Rev. 
Doehler officiating. Deceased was born in Germany about 80 years ago. She came 
to Two Rivers forty years ago and resided here until her mental condition 
required her removal to the asylum. Her husband died about eighteen years ago. 
She left no children.
The Reporter, Fri., May 11, 1917
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[Wilhelmine PFEIFFER]
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COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS
REPORT OF VISITING PHYSICIAN
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE MANITOWOC COUNTY ASYLUM FOR INSANE;
In conformity to law, I hereby submit my eighth annual report for the year 
ending July 1, 1917.
During the past ????e months there have occurred ten deaths among our two 
hundred odd inmates as follows:
July 5, 1916-Thomas Nash of cancer of rectum, aged 65 years.[Evergreen, Manitowoc]
Aug. 14, 1916-Mary Heindl of valvular heart disease, 88 years.[Evergreen, Manitowoc]
Sept. 7, 1916-William Welsh of aortic insufficiency, 55 years. [Evergreen, Manitowoc]
Oct. 8, 1916-George Hartel, of pleurisy, 60 years. [Evergreen, Manitowoc]
Dec. 12, 1916-Adam Guenther, of cerebral hemorrhage, 74 years. [Can't find burial]
Feb. 25, 1917-Frank Nooker, of arteric sclerosis, 72 years. [St. Mary, Mishicot twp]
March 22, 1917-John Brost of pneumonia, 46 years. [Holy Trinity, School Hill]
                   [John Braest on 1910 Manitowoc census-asylum list]
May 5, 1917-WILHELMINA PFEIFFER of pneumonia, 75 years. [Pioneers Rest, Two Rivers]
May 6, 1917-Wiedmaus Waston (sic) of cerebral hemorrhage, 70 years.
               [Wiedeman Wasten-Evergreen, Manitowoc]
June 27, 1917-Catherine Johns, of arteric sclerosis, 76 years.[Evergreen, Manitowoc]
Since the last report a portion of the Klingholz farm, lately purchased by the 
asylum has been set aside for a cemetery for the interment of those inmates 
dying, and unclaimed by relatives or friends.
Under the humane management of Supt. Drews the patients are made as comfortable 
as possible under the circumstances. The systematic running of the farm 
furnishes an abundance of meat and vegetables, enough and to spare.
To Mrs. Drews, the matron, praise is due for the efficient care of the kitchen 
and the preparation of plenty of plain but nourishing food.
The many years of service the attendants have been employed testifies to their 
efficiency and trustworthiness in the care of the unfortunates.
And lastly too much praise can not be bestowed to the trustees for the 
painstaking manner of the performance devolving upon them.
For these various reasons our county asylum is ever acknowledged as one of the 
best in the state.
Respectfully submitted. Louis Falge, M.D.
Upon motion of Mr. Gennrich, the report was adopted unanimously upon roll call.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 4, 1918 P. 6
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(Note: This report has been put with the inmates we could find.)


JOHN PFUNDER

JOHN F. PFUNDER of Two Creeks died on Thursday last at the home of his son Fred 
Pfunder. He lived with his son the last 10 years. He was 87 years old.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 16, 1899  P. 3
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The will of the late John Pfunder, of Two Creeks, was filed for 
probate. The estate is not a large one.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, Mar. 22, 1899

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Pfunder – At the home of his son, Hon. Frederick Pfunder of the Town of Two Creeks, March 9, 1899, Johann Frederick Pfunder, aged 87 years. Deceased was born in Malzburg, Baden, April 4, 1812. In 1833 he was married to Magdalina Oswald who bore him 4 sons and 7 daughters. The sons are all living though one, Jacob, lives in the West and has not been heard from recently. The others are Frederick, a prominent farmer of Two Creeks, Frank a lithograph artist of Chicago and William, a foreman in one of the Crocker chair factories at Sheboygan, Mrs. H. Neinstedt of this city, is the only one of the seven daughters now living. He was married twice, but his second wife bore him no children and dies some ten years ago. He came to America with his family in 1852 and for four years lived at Utica, New York. In 1857 he came to this city which place he made his home until about ten years ago when his second wife died and he went to Two Creeks to reside with his son, Frederick where he quietly passed away on Thursday last. His remains were brought for interment in his family burial lot and the funeral tookk place on Sunday afternoon at the Evangelical church to which church he belonged. He was gentle and genial in his intercourse with others and give evidence of refinement in ancestry and rearing. He was a consistent christian, though he was not ostentatious in his piety and his faith was firm until the end. His three sons, Frederick, Frank and William and his only surviving daughter, Mrs. Niensted as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren were present at his funeral.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Mar. 14, 1899
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Card of Thanks
The undersigned sons and daughter of the late John Frederick Pfunder hereby extend their most sincere thanks for the kind assistance and sympathy extended to them at the funeral of their lamented father. Especial thanks are tendered Revs. Siewert and Davidson and to the choir of the Evangelical Church for services rendered on this occasion.
Frederick Pfunder
Frank Pfunder
William Pfunder
Mrs. H. Nienstedt
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Mar. 14, 1899

HENRY EDWARDS PIERPONT    (d. 1947)

Former Resident of Two Rivers, Pierpont, Dead
Henry Edward Pierpont, 84, who rose from a telegraph operator at the Two Rivers 
railroad station to the vice-presidency in charge of traffic of the Milwaukee 
railroad, died at his home in Chicago Tuesday.
The body will be brought to Two Rivers Friday and services held at 3 p.m. at 
the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home with Masonic rites. Burial will be in 
Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Mr. Pierpont was born in Two Rivers in 1862, a son of the late Judge and Mrs. 
H.S. Pierpont. His father died in 1890. When a young man he was the first agent 
at the Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western station in Two Rivers (photo) and also 
was the first editor of the weekly Chronicle.
55 Years With Road
He recalls, while station agent, of selling tickets to the Philadelphia centennial 
exposition in the seventies. He remained at the Two Rivers station until spring of 
1883, when he accepted a position as telegraph operator for the Chicago, 
Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad at Council Bluffs, Iowa. He continued in the service 
of the Milwaukee road and its successor since that date and at different locations 
occupying the positions of traveling auditor; freight agent at Kansas City, Mo.; 
division freight and passenger agent at LaCrosse; assistant general freight agent; 
general freight agent; traffic manager and to the appointment of vice president in 
1928. He held the vice presidency until his retirement in 1938, completting 55 years 
with the railroad.
Often Visited Two Rivers
For many years Mr. Pierpont, accompanied by his wife and sister, made periodical 
visits to Two Rivers. The Pierponts were close friends of the Hamilton family.
Surviving Mr. Pierpont are one step-son, V.K. Simpson of Bristal, Va., and two 
sisters, Mrs. (sic) Jennie E. Pierpont, of Chicago and Mrs. Carrie Pierpont Wood 
of Milwaukee, mother of Hiram O. Wood, former Two Rivers man and operator of the 
Plankington hotel in Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Janaury 15, 1947 P. 2


HENRY S. PIERPONT    (d. 1890)

Eeward (sic) Pierpont of Kansas City was called to Two Rivers last 
week by the death of his father.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 15, 1890 P. 3
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From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-five Years ago (1890)
Judge H. S. Pierpont of Two Rivers, died on Friday, May 9. His sickness dates 
from last fall and though at times he was able to be about it was evident that 
he could never regain his health. His death was painless as he passed away 
while sleeping in his chair. He was born in Rochester, New York, May 3, 1823 
and received an academic education. He studied law with F. Angel who afterward 
became Minister to Sweden. He was admitted to the bar of New York, Illinois and 
Wisconsin but never gave his whole attention to the law as while a young man he 
engaged in business. In 1852 he was married to Lydia A. Gardiner and in 1858 
came to Two Rivers where he engaged in the lumber business with Carfield who is 
now a millionaire. The firm was known as Pierpont and Co., and a branch 
establishment in Michigan in which the Judge was interested was known as Carfield 
and Co. The Two Rivers concern quit business and Mr. Pierpont was elected County 
Judge in 1861, which position he resigned and returned to his old home in 
Rochester where he looked after some interests in the oil regions. From there he 
went to Watertown and later spent some time in Green Bay and Chicago and then 
returned to Two Rivers where he remained until the time of his death.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 13, 1915
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He was nominated by the democratic party of the state for bank 
comptroller and attorney general at different times and was on the 
national ticket for presidential elector in 1860. To him was largely 
due the unearthing of the frauds perpetrated in this county under 
the Fuessnich regime. After the flight of Fuessnich Mr. Pierpont was 
appointed county clerk. Later he became editor of the Two Rivers 
Chronicle and his graceful style and pure English soon gave the paper 
a standing throughout the state.
He was politically a most ardent democrat and though the blood of 
English aristocracy ran in his veins his sympathies were ever with 
the common people. He was a cousin to Edwards Pierrepont (sic) who 
was minister to England under Grant, and by right was heir to a large 
estate in England. But he never pushed his claims. Twice he refused a 
nomination to congress, each time election being certain. Politically 
or in business he never sacrificed a principle to expediency and neyer 
sought advantage by concealing his opinions. He was honest in thought 
as in everything and to speak and think differently was to him an 
impossibility. The moral fiber in the man's character could not be bent 
toward deception.
Judge Pierpont was a man on whom nature had showered her choicest gifts. 
Commanding in stature, splendid in physique and endowed with mental 
powers of the highest order, he was well equipped for a high career. 
That rare union of innate dignity and courtesy which mark the polished 
gentlemman (sic) was his in no small degree. He was rarely demonstrative, 
but a more devoted friend never man had. His dignified bearing often 
gave him an air of austerity; but a kinder or more sympathetic heart 
never throbbed in response to friendship or suffering. There is much 
that can be said of him with reference to those qualities which fitted 
him in no eminent degree for public life. But to one who knew him 
intimately and well, the father, the husband, the friend costitute the 
trinity of excellences to which homage is chiefly due. His broad generous 
nature made it impossible for him to harbor a mean thought of any one 
and forbade the slightest distrust of a friend. He was always charitable 
in ascribing motive, though his standard of manly action was always high. 
There was no man more popular among those who knew him; there was no man 
did less for the sake of mere popularity. The friendship which came to 
him was a tribute to his character and his worth and will end only with 
the life of those who gave it.
Judge Pierpont's mind was more philosophic than acute and could more 
readily grasp the fundamental principles of a subject than adjust itself 
to the niceties of detail. The higher the position the better qulified 
he was to fill it. His place was among men of breadth and culture. Modest 
almost to diffidence, he could on occasion sway men by his strong 
individuality and intellectural force. This was frequently shown when he 
presided at conventions when his deep sonorous voice and commanding figure 
would impose silence in a scene of turbulence.
There are few men who were the head of a more charming home circle. 
There was no home in which friends more loved to assemble. The generous 
welcome and unaffected courtesy with which the guest was received made 
a pleasurable impression which ever remained with him. There was an 
intensity of devotion toward the father and husband and a confiding trust 
which made the family one in sympathy, purpose and feeling. There lived 
no better specimen of manhood in moral or intellectual completeness than 
H. S. Pierpont who quietly and painlessly passed from sleep to death on 
Friday last.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 15, 1890 P. 3


JANE EMMA PIERPONT

Miss Jane Emma (Jennie) Pierpont, 91, the last of the Pierpont family, prominent 
in the early history of Two Rivers and who had been a resident of Chicago for 
many years, died in Woodlawn Hospital, Chicago, Tuesday morning.
Graveside funeral services at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, will be at 
2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. William Harvey of St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc, 
officiating. The Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, has charge of 
the arrangements.
Miss Pierpont was born at Green Bay Oct 29, 1867, daughter of the late Henry S. 
and Lydia Gardner Pierpont. Her father, known in the earlier days as "Judge" 
Pierpont, born in 1823, founded the Two Rivers Weekly Chronicle in 1872 while 
holding the position of agent for the first railroad operating out of Two Rivers. 
Miss Pierpont's brother, the late H.D. (Eddie) Pierpont, long-time vice president 
of the Milwaukee Road, got his start as a telegrapher under his father in the old 
Two Rivers depot. When the brother moved to Chicago from Two Rivers Miss Pierpont 
also took up her residence there and was employed by the same railroad. In later 
years Miss Pierpont lived at the Del Prado Hotel, Chicago. She was the last to 
bear the Pierpont name, leaving no descendants.
Surviving are a niece in New Zealand and two nephews, Hiram O. Wood, manager of 
the Plankinton Hotel at Milwaukee, and William S. Wood of Beloit, former regular 
army general and now general manager of the Beloit Iron Works. The latter two are 
sons of the late Carrie Pierpont Wood, whose husband, the late William Wood, was 
one of the earlier operators of Hotel Hamilton at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 27, 1959 P. 27


LYDIA G. PIERPONT    (d. 1907)

Mrs. Pierpont formerly of this city, but of late years residing at Chicago, 
answered the call of the angel of death last Friday at the latter city. The 
body was brought here Saturday and interment took place Sunday afternoon. 
The deceased was one of the old settlers of this part of the county. She was 
the wife of Judge Pierpont who took an active part in the early history of 
this city. The body was accompanied to the place of interment by the relatives 
and many of the old lady's friends. She was 80 years of age.
The Reporter, Sat., July 20, 1907
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Mrs. Pierpont, widow of the late Judge H.S. Pierpont, formerly of Two Rivers, 
died at her home in Chicago on Friday evening, and her remains were brought to 
Two Rivers for interment Sunday afternoon.
The Pierpont family were among the first settlers of Manitowoc county and Judge 
Pierpont, husband of the deceased, was prominently identified with its early 
history, having served as president of the village of Two Rivers in 1859 and as 
county judge in 1861 and for some years thereafter. Mrs. Pierpont had been ill 
for some time, her death being due to general debility. She is survived by two 
daughters, Mrs. William Woods of Stoughton and Miss Jeanette of Chicago, and one 
son, Edward Pierpont, who is general freight agent for the Chicago, Milwaukee 
and St. Paul Railway Co. at Chicago. Another daughter, Mrs. J. R. Currens of Two 
Rivers, died some years ago. Interment took place at Two Rivers Sunday afternoon.
The Manitowoc Pilot, July 18, 1907
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BRING BODY IN SPECIAL TRAIN
C & NW Provides Special Train for Pierpont Funeral at Two Rivers
Mrs. Pierpont, widow of the late Judge H.S. Pierpont of Two Rivers, prominent 
in early day history of the county, died at Chicago where she had made her home 
of late years and the body will be brought to Two Rivers for burial Sunday. A 
special train has been provided by the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co., for 
the funeral party which will come here from Chicago this afternoon and the funeral 
will take place at Two Rivers Sunday afternoon, many Manitowoc friends being in 
attendance.
The Pierpont family was among the most prominent in Manitowoc County for years, 
Judge Pierpont having been a leader in the political and professional life of the 
county, having served as county judge in 1861 and was president of the village of 
Two Rivers in 1859, being the second president elected. Judge Pierpont was the 
first editor of the Two Rivers Chronicle in 1872. Mrs. Pierpont, owing to the 
prominence of her husband, was a leader in the county's social life and had a wide 
acquaintance.
Mrs. Pierpont, whose death followed an illness of some time, due to general debility, 
is survived by a family of three children, two daughters, Mrs. William Woods of 
Stoughton, Miss Jenneatte, who made her home with her mother and one son, Edward 
Pierpont, who is general freight agent for the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway 
Co., at Chicago. One daughter, Mrs. J. R. Currens of Two Rivers, died several years 
ago.
The funeral of Mrs. Pierpont will be held at Two Rivers Sunday afternoon and will 
be attended by the Masonic Order of which Judge Pierpont was a prominent member. 
Interment will be in that city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., July 13, 1907
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BEYOND THE BOURN
Another Pioneer Departs for the "Islands of the Blessed"
Last Friday, Lydia Gardner Pierpont, widow of the late Judge Henry S. Pierpont 
of this city, died in Chicago where she has resided with her daughter, Jennie, 
for the past ten years, her death being due to old age. She was 78 years and 5 
months of age and was born at Unidella Forks, New York, Feb. 4, 1828. Her maiden 
name was Lydia Gardner. She was married Oct. 14, 1852 at Ottawa, Ill., to Henry 
Samuel Pierpont and bore them three daughters and one son. Her husband died about 
17 years ago, as did one daughter, Julia, the oldest and the wife of Dr. J.R. 
Currens. The daughters who survive her are Mrs. Wm Wood of Stoughton, Wis., and 
Jennie with whom she lived in Chicago. Her son is Henry Edward Pierpont, General 
Freight Agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad.
The remains were brought here for interment by the side of her husband in the 
public cemetery. Accompanying them were her son and his wife and her daughter, 
Jennie of Chicago and her daughter, Mrs. M. Wood and her husband of Stoughton. 
The remains and those accompanying the same came here Saturday evening in the 
private car of the deceased woman's son. The home of J.E. Hamilton, whose 
estimable mother was a life long friend of the departed was opened to receive 
the precious dust and on Sunday afternoon the funeral took place therefrom. Rev. 
R? of St. James Episcopal church, Manitowoc, assisted by a theological student 
by the name of Chase, who served as deacon, conducted the funeral service. A 
large number of her old friends in this city and Manitowoc where in attendance 
and there were many contributions of flowers in remembrance of the beloved 
departed. The tribute said the dear woman by the officiating clergyman was both 
delicate and appropriate and was a most exquisitely worded elegiac offering.
Mrs. Pierpont was a woman of rate qualities of mind and heart. Her gentleness 
and graciousness and her intelligence and graceful ease in her social intercourse 
gave evidence of the excellence of her birth and breeding. That she was a lady of 
exceptional refinement and culture was evident to all who were so fortunate as 
to  meet and know her. Her life was a blessing to the community in which she 
lived. Most of her married life was spent here and though she left here soon after 
the death of her husband, the impress of her noble womanhood is still noticeable 
in many of the matrons of the city who knew and loved her when she was here.
Chronicle, Tues., July 16, 1907


MATTIE PIERPONT

BURIAL TAKES PLACE IN CITY
Mrs. Mattie Pierpont Buried At Pioneers Rest
Mrs. Mattie K. Pierpont, wife of Henry Edward Pierpont, vice president 
of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul railway and a native of this 
city was buried in Pioneers Rest cemetery shortly after ten o'clock 
this morning, with the Rev. T.A. Hawkes conducting brief services.
Mrs. Pierpont, who was 71, died at Chicago on Sunday. Funeral services 
where held in that city Monday afternoon.
Pallbearers were Frank E. Riley, Conrad Baetz, John M. Hayes, Edward 
Hamilton, F.W. Eggers Sr., and Fred Christiansen.
The special car of the railroad official brought the Chicago relatives 
here, and the remains were removed from the train here shortly after 
eight o'clock by Klein & Stangel, funeral directors.
Among those in the special car were Henry E. Pierpont, Mr. and Mrs. V.K. 
Simpson, Bristol, Va., and daughter Marjorie, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Reid, 
Chicago, Miss Jennie Pierpont, George Haynes, passenger agent of the 
Milwaukee road, and Samuel Miller, assistant traffic manager of the North 
Western. Mrs. Reid and Mr. Simpson are daughter and son of Mrs. Pierpont.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 21, 1933 P.8


CARL PINGER

Notes from Two Rivers:
Carl Pinger, aged 70 years, died at his home in this city on 20th Street, Monday 
morning. He was born in Germany in 1846 and was married in 1873 and came to this 
country in 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Pinger settled in the Town of Kewaunee later coming 
to this city. He is survived by a wife, four daughters and two sons. The funeral 
was held from the Grace Congregational Church Wednesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 9, 1916
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Carl Pinger, a resident of Two Rivers for the past ten years passed away at his 
home Sunday after a long illness. Deceased formerly resided at Kewaunee. He was 
a member of the German Krieger Verein which turned out in a body at the funeral 
which took place Wednesday, Rev. Weihing officiating. Mr. Pinger is survived by 
his wife, two daughters and one son.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 10, 1916


SOPHIA PINGER

MRS. PINGER, 79, DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER 
Death last night took Mrs. Carl Pinger, born Sophia Loughoff, who passed away 
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Wolf, 1813 Monroe street. She has been 
making her home with her daughter for the past fifteen years.
The deceased was 79 years of age having been born Aug. 16, 1850 in Germany. She 
was married there in 1872 to Carl Pinger and the couple came to this country 
in 1881 settling first at Kewaunee. They resided there for 23 years and then 
came to Two Rivers. Mr. Pinger died in 1916.
There are four daughters and two sons surviving. Also sixteen grandchildren and 
fifteen great grand children. Mrs. Nic Sweetman of Manitowoc is a daughter. 
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the St. John's 
Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 10, 1929  P. 12


PHYLLIS (ARNEMANN) PIRE

Phyllis Margaret Pire, age 70, died on Monday, March 9, 1998, at a Madison, Wis., 
hospital.
Funeral Services were held on Thursday, March 12, 1998, at Mount Olive Lutheran 
Church in Madison. Rev. Larry Thies officiated. Interment services for Mrs. Pire 
will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 1998, at the Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers, with Rev. David Sherbarth officiating.
She was born in Two Rivers on December 12, 1927, to the late Harold and Margaret 
(Ulrich) Arnemann. Phyllis graduated from the Milwaukee County General Hospital 
School of Nursing in 1948. She married Richard Pire in Madison on June 12, 1952, 
and worked as a Registered Nurse at Madison General/Meriter Hospital until her 
reitirement (sic) in 1987. Phyllis was a longtime volunteer with the American Red 
Cross Regional Blood Center, as well as the Oakwood Nursing Facility. She also 
performed many hours of volunteer work at the Mount Olive Lutheran Church, where 
she was a longtime member. Phyllis was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Dick, and their children, Maj. Charles (Jane) Pire, 

Yorktown, Va., and Christine (Gregg) Knoche, Madison. She is further survived by 
her grandchildren. R.J. Pire, Christopher and Nicole Milbrath, and Elise, Lauren 
and Sterling Knoche; and her sisters, Joyce (Ken) Turner, DesPlaines, Ill., and 
Hiya (John) Trager, Mazomanie, Wis.
Cress Funeral Service, Madison, is assisting the family.
Herald Times Reporter, March 22, 1998 P. 2
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(12 Dec 1927/09 Mar 1998/SSDI)


RICHARD PIRE

MADISON-
Richard J. Pire, age 86, died on Friday, March 11, 2011 at home. He was born 
August 8, 1924 in Green Bay, to the late Emil and Helen (Spejcher) Pire. Dick 
served in the US Army in the Pacific Theater during WW II. He graduated with 
a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1949 and went 
on to attend Law School there. He married the late Phyllis Margaret Arnemann 
Pire on June 12, 1952. He was the Director of Operations at American Family 
Insurance until he retired in 1989 after more than 40 years with the company. 
Dick was a devoted member of the community. He served as a Supervisor on the 
Dane County Board from 1965 through 1976 and was elected County Board Chairman 
-1972. He volunteered at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, where he was also a 
longtime member. He loved his summers at his cottage in Manitowish Waters. Dick 
was a loving husband, father and grandfather. 
He is survived by his children, Charles (Jane) Pire of Omaha, NE, and Christine 
(Gregg) Knoche of Madison. He is further survived by his grandchildren R.J. 
Pire, Christopher and Nicole Milbrath; Elise, Lauren and Sterling Knoche; and 
his brothers Elmer (Pat) Pire of Waukesha and Gerald (Pat) Pire of Maplewood, 
N.J. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday March 15th, 2011 followed by Funeral 
Services at 11:00 a.m. at OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH, 401 S. Owen Drive. 
Interment will be at the Pioneer's Rest Cemetery in Two Rivers. Many summer 
Sundays were spent picnicking with neighbors at the county parks. As a County 
Supervisor he was instrumental in expanding and improving the parks system.
(No newspaper or date cited)


ANNA PISARIK

Tisch Mills - 
Mrs. Wenzel Pizereck(sic) died last Friday the decedent had been confined to her 
home for a number of months. Her sickness in its last states, turned into dropsy. 
Interment took place Sunday afternoon.
The REPORTER, Sat., May 19, 1906
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[Anna Piasarik/bur. 1906]
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(1900 Mishicot census:
Wenzel Peserak age 40; wife Anna age 32; George age 11; Anna age 8;
Wenzel age 6; son Ameal age 11/12)
(Note: There is a Wenzel Peserik in Holy Cross cemetery, Two Rivers)


CAROLINA PITZOLDT

At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Drier in the town of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Caroline Petzold, nee Brandt, died last Monday, having attained the age of 
eighty years. She was born in Pommerania, Germany. Having come to this country, 
she was married to Fr. Strauch. Four sons and two daughters who sprang from 
this union survive her. After the death of Mr. Strauch in the year 1889, she 
again entered into marital union with Gottfried Petzold who died in 1905. Since 
then she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. John Drier. The remains were 
buried at Two Rivers. Funeral services were held at St. John's Church, the Rev. 
Zell of the Lutheran church at Mishicot, of which congregation the deceased had 
been a member, officiating.
The Reporter, Sat., Feb. 28, 1914
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Mrs. Carolina Petzold(sic), nee Brandt, died on the 23rd of last month and was 
buried from the Lutheran Church of this city, per pastor the Rev. Zell of the 
Mishicot church, officiating. Deceased was born in Pommerania, Germany on the 
24th of July, 1833. She was married twice. Her first husband's name was Frank 
Strauch. Gottfried Petzold, 
her second husband died in 1905. Since then she made her home with her daughter, 
Mrs. John Drier of the Town of Two Rivers. Four sons and two daughters survive 
her.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 5, 1914


GOTTLIEB PITZOLDT

Gottfried Petzoldt(sic), a pioneer settler of the town of Two Rivers, died 
last Saturday at the home of Mr. John Drier from the results of a surgical 
operation, he being too feeble and old to recover from the schock (sic) 
thereof. The operation was made in the hopes of prolonging his life. He was 
born in Battendorf, Saxony, October 16, 1823 and was married while still in 
Saxony to Caroline Brandt. He came to this country and settled upon a farm 
a few miles north of here about 50 years ago. He was a Union soldier during 
the war of the Rebellion and a member of Jos. Rankin Post G.A.R. He leaves 
five daughters (all of whom are married) and one son. The funeral takes 
place this afternoon from St. John's church.
From the Two Rivers Chronicle, Feb. 14, 1905


RUBY E. PLANTICO

Ruby E. Plantico, 72, of 2602 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, 
November 20, at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Ruby Plantico was born February 26, 1910, at Withee, Wis., daughter of the late 
John and Esther Mathieson Plantico. She was educated in Denmark, Wis., and 
attended Bellin School of Nursing in Green Bay. She followed her profession at 
Maple Crest Sanatorium and nursing at different institutions in the Fox River 
Valley. She retired in 1972 and moved to Two Rivers in 1975 and resided in Two 
Rivers since.
Survivors include a sister, Marion Miller Peters of Two Rivers; two nephews, 
James R. Miller and John Miller of Two Rivers; two nieces, Mrs. Don (Patricia) 
Aiellor Rockford, Ill. and Mrs. Robert (Suzanne) Brull of Two Rivers and 10 
grandnieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers after 6 p.m. 
Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, November 21, 1982 P. 3


PETER AND GERTRUDE PLOCKELMANN

Murder & Suicide in the Town of Gibson
Last Saturday Peter Poeckelmann, a well known farmer of the Town of Gibson 
shot and instantly killed his aged wife and then ended his own life in the same 
expediate manner. The farm of Peter Ploeckelmann is located a trifle over two 
miles from the Village of Mishicott and is touched on the west by the Mishicott 
River. Some boys fishing at the bridge that crosses this river, about a half mile 
from the Ploeckelmann residence, heard the shooting but thought nothing of it 
until, returning from fishing, they found Mr. Ploeckelmann dead in the road, 
with a revolver grasped in his right hand. This was about 4 o'clock in the 
afternoon and the shooting, they think, took place about two hours before. On 
finding the body they ran to the nearest neighbor, Mr. Ira Beyer, and informed 
him of which they had seen. HE hastened to the scene of the tragedy and found 
that not only the report of the boys, regarding Mr. Ploeckelmann was true but 
upon entering the house he found his wife lying dead also upon the kitchen floor 
her brain penetrated by a bullet that had entered through her right eye. He 
immediately gave the alarm and it was not long before quite a large crowd 
collected. The bodies were allowed to remain as found until they could be viewed 
by a coroner's jury, which was selected from the crowd present, the inquest being 
held by Justice Bruno Mueller. The verdict was in effect that Mrs. Ploeckelmann 
came to her death by being shot by her husband and that he afterwards shot and 
killed himself. No one was present at the time of the tragedy, their only son, a 
young man, unmarried, who lived with them, being absent.   They have three 
daughters who are married and who live in different parts of the county. It is 
said that Mr. Ploeckelmmann was a man of very excitable temper and that of 
late years he frequently quarreled with his wife and had more than once 
threatened to do the very thing that he did so effectively on Saturday last. They 
are to be buried together in the Odd Fellow burying grown in this city today.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - June 8, 1897
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DOUBLE TRAGEDY AT MISHICOTT
MISHICOTT, WIS., June 9, - Last Saturday afternoon the people of this 
village were horrified by the report brought by a farmer that a 
terrible deed had been done at the home of Mr. Peter Ploeckelman (sic) 
about 1 1/2 miles northwest of here. The story as developed at the 
inquest was as follows:
Saturday afternoon two little boys were returning from a fishing bee 
and heard the report of a firearm in the direction of Mr. Ploeckelman's 
home. Hastening in that direction they found the body of the old man 
lying in the road with the muzzle of the revolver still clasped in his 
hand and pointing into his mouth. The terrified boys hurried home and 
the neighborhood was soon assembled at the scene of what then appeared 
only a case of suicide. Mr. Ploeckelman's wife was not seen, and as a 
man had been immediately sent to this village, Constable Drews soon 
arrived and an investigation disclosed the fact that it was a double 
tragedy and not only suicide. Lying on the kitchen floor with her head 
thrown backwards over the seat of a chair was Mrs. Ploeckelman, the 
wife, shot through the right eye, the bullet lodging in the brain. The 
inference is that the man shot his wife and then went out into the road 
and shot himself. Their son Ferdin had gone to Manitowoc in the morning 
and knew nothing of the deed until his arrival here.
District Attorney Shenian was called and Sheriff Muth also came up. A 
jury was called and a verdict of murder and suicide was given. This 
tragedy is the fourth that has taken place on the premises and all 
connected with this family. It is known that Mr. Ploeckelman has for 
some time lived on very bad terms with his wife and is said to have 
frequently declared his intention of doing just what he has done.
Deceased was born in the province of Westphalia, Germany and is about 65 
years of age. He was a farmer and has left one son who is still home and 
three daughters all married. He lived on friendly terms with all his 
neighbors and was in every sense a respectable and industrious man and 
up to the present time highly esteemed by all who knew him.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 10, 1897  pg. 3


JERRY F. POK

Jerry F. Pok, 78, of 2307 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Private funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Fred Ward of Sheboygan Baptist Mission will 
officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. 
Mr. Pok was born June 22, 1890, in Czechoslovakia, a son of the late Wenzel 
and Anna Kalausek Pok. He came to the United States and settled in Richland 
Center in 1915, moving to Two Rivers in 1925. He married Lydia Klatt June 29, 
1929, at Two Rivers. He was employed at Mirro Rolling Mill for 20 years and 
at Hamilton Mfg. Co. for 15 years, retiring in 1957.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. John (Nancy) Saxton of Madison; 
a son, Jerry J. of West Bend; a brother, James of Czechoslovakia and four 
grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 23, 1969  P. 21
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(Jerry Pok/22 Jun 1890/Apr 1969/SSDI)


FRIEDERIKE POOCK

(First publication August 2, 1883.)
SHERIFF'S SALE.
IN CURCUIT COURT-MANITOWOC CO., WIS.
Henry Stoll as administrator of the estate of Friedricaka Pook (sic), deceased, 
plaintiff, vs. John Schmelter and Barbara Schmelter, his wife, Margaretha Falber, 
John Schmelter Sr., and Dorothea Schmelter, his wife, defendants.
By virtue of and pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and order of sale made 
in the above entitled action at a general term of the circuit court of Manitowoc 
county, State of Wisconsin, commencing on the Sixth day of June, 1882, held at 
the court house in the city and county of Manitowoc, I shall expose for sale and 
sell to the highest and best bidder, at the sheriff's office in the court house 
in the city of Manitawoc (sic) and county of Manitowoc, State of Wisconsin, on 
the 15th day of September, A.D., 1883, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the following 
described mortgaged premises or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said 
judgement for principal, interest and costs in the above entitled action, to-wit: 
The W 1/2 of the NW 1/2 of Section No. Five (5) in Township NO. Nineteen (19) north, 
of Range No. Twenty-ine (21) east, in Manitowoc county, State of Wisconsin.
Dated August 1st, 1883.
John Bibinger, Sheriff Man. Co., Wis.
A.J. Schmitz, Plaintiff's Att'y
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 2, 1883, P. 2
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[Friederike Pooch]


LOUIS POOCK

DIED:
At his residence, in this village, on Wednesday, April 8, 1874, LOUIS POOCK, aged 52 years.
Mr. Poock was an old and well-known resident of this village, having resided here upwards of 
seven years. His funeral, which took place on Sunday last, was conducted by Two Rivers Lodge, 
I.O.O.F., of which order he was a respected member, and was very largely attended. Chickerming 
and Manitowoc Lodges, of Manitowoc, were present at the obsequies.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Wis., Tuesday, April 14, 1874 pg. 3
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Death of Louis Pook(sic) on Fri. in Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1874


KATHERINE POSEPNY

Mrs. Katherine Posepny, 81, 1810-14th St., Two Rivers, a resident 
of that city for the past 50 years, died Thursday afternoon at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Previously in good health she was 
stricken suddenly with illness on Tuesday and removed to the 
hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Klein & 
Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating. 
Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Posepny, nee Katherine Kunesh, was born at Stangelville in 
1872, a daughter of the late Joseph and Katie Kozina Kunesh. In 
1893 she was married at Stangelville to Peter Posepny, who died at 
Two Rivers a number of years ago. The family came to Two Rivers in 
1903.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Frank Eggers of Dallas, Texas; a son, 
Charles Posepny of Louisville, Ky., three sisters, Mrs. Frank Justa 
of Two Rivers and Mrs. George Steinberger and Mrs. Frank Chervenka 
of Stangelville; a brother, Thomas Kunesh, of Stangelville; and five 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services. The 
rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 8, 1954 P.15


PETER POSEPNY  (d. 1924)

TWO RIVERS BOY SHOT AND KILLED
The news of the tragic death of Peter Posepny who was shot and killed at Madison, 
Monday night was a shock to his relatives and many friends in this city according 
to a report from friends at Madison. Posepny had attended a show with his friend, 
Francis Martell, a Two Rivers boy at 8 o'clock. At 11:00 they parted and Posepny 
walked a block and a half to 414 N. Lake Street, the home of Pat Powers, a Madison 
policemen. Mrs. Powers noticed a man passing the side of the house and called her 
husband who was at home. Mr. Powers went out of the front door and went to the back 
of the house where he saw a man standing on the porch. The policemen claims that 
Posepny attempted to get away by running into the yard after ordered to stop and t
hrow up his hands. A shot fired at him and he was hit in the head and died instantly, 
the bullet entering the temple and crashing through his skull. Policemen Powers 
claims that he did not intend to kill Posepny but wanted to frighten him by shooting 
over his head.
Peter Posepny, who was 21 years of age was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Posepny, 
1216 Madison street. He was a graduate of the local high school in 1921 and has since 
attended the University of Wisconsin. He was a young man of good habits and possessed 
a friendly disposition. All who knew Peter Posepny praised him for his ambition for 
higher education. He was working his way through the University and earned money to 
pay his expenses by doing odd jobs. He was so ambitious and anxious to earn money that 
he would do the hardest kind of work during his summer vacations. He was kind to his 
parents, loyal to his friends and was a christian young man with good habits. His 
peculiar actions on the evening of his death and on a former occasion cannot be 
accounted for by any of his friends or classmates. He roomed with Lyman Fischer of 
this city at 217 N. Murrey Street and whenever the home town boys at the University 
got together, Posepny was the life of the bunch. His happy disposition and friendly 
spirit made him very popular. The relatives and friends of the unfortunate young man 
are heartbroken over his misfortune. 
Immediately after receiving the news of his son's death, Mr. Posepny, accompanied by 
Raymond Schneider, went to Madison to investigate the sad affair. Two Rivers Chronicle
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 15, 1924
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POSEPNY BODY ARRIVES FOR BURIAL Friday
Tragic Death of Two Rivers Boy Casts a Gloom on City
(By Staff Correspondent)
TWO RIVERS, May 15.-Peter Posepny, Jr., Two Rivers University student, 
came home last night, but it was a sad homecoming, far different from 
that which loved ones and friends of the youth had anticipated when 
with a record for studious work and climbing, he departed for Madison 
a few short months ago. Then it had been hoped he would come back honor 
student of his class. Instead he came home, his work ended, bright 
carer (sic) cut off in its budding-came home to find final rest in the 
little cemetery of the city he loved.
Accompanied by the grief stricken father summoned to Madison by news of 
the tragedy which snuffed out his son's life, the body arrived here over 
the North Western line at 5 last evening. A large delegation of citizens 
was at the station and formed an escort for the body to the home.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon from the home at 1216 
Monroe street. The dead youth had attended the Grace Congregational church 
and Sunday school when here and members of his class will attend the 
services in a body. The funeral cortege will be large.
The death of "Pete" Posepny as he was familarly known to Two Rivers has 
cast a gloom over the city because of the tragic circumstances attending it.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 15, 1924 P.2
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FUNERAL OF VICTIM VERY LARGELY ATTENDED
The funeral of Peter M. Posepny was held last Friday afternoon. The services at 
Grace Congregational church were attended by hundreds of people. Rev. T. A. Hawkes 
voiced the sentiment of the people of Two Rivers in a sermon extolling the virtues 
of the young man whose promising career had been suddenly ended and expressing 
indignation at the hasty act of the officer who fired the fatal shot. The remains 
were interred at Pioneers Rest. Amid an exuberance of flowers and in the presence 
of a vast throng of sympathizing and bereaved friends and acquaintances, the casket 
was lowered by the pall bearers, pals and friends of the deceased. The minister 
closed the short service at the grave with "dust to dust" and "ashes to ashes" and 
sorrowing friends deposited a flower upon the casket as a last token of love and 
regard.
Those from out of town who attended the funeral of Peter Posepny who was laid to 
rest here on Friday were: Anton Posepny and daughter, Mary of Milwaukee; Mr. and 
Mrs. Joseph Bunda of Sturgeon Bay; John Posepny of Kewaunee; Joseph Kunish and son, 
Thomas, Frank Steinberger and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kozina and daughter, Mr. 
and Mrs. Mat Mach of Stangelville and Miss Irene Christel of Chicago.
Card of Thanks
Deeply appreciating the kindness and sympathy of our neighbors and friends in our 
bereavement due to the death of our beloved son and brother, we hereby desire to 
express our gratitude for the beautiful floral tributes, the use of automobiles and 
to Rev. T.A. Hawkes, the choir and the pals of '21 and all who assisted in the 
funeral service.
Peter Posepny and Family
The Reporter, Fri., May 23, 1924


PETER POSEPNY    (d. 1939)

Peter Posepny, 73, die-setter at the Hamilton plant at Two Rivers for more 
than 30 years, died at his home at Two Rivers early Saturday evening. His 
health had been failing since last July.
Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock 
from the Jansky funeral home, the Rev. T. A. Hawkes of Grace Congregational 
church officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Mr. Posepny was born in Bohemia on April 4, 1866. At the age of 23, he came 
to America. Forty years ago he married Miss Catherine Kunesh, who survives 
with one daughter, Mrs. Frank Eggers, Two Rivers; one son, Charles, of South 
Bend, Ind.; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Bunda, Sturgeon Bay; one brother, Anton, 
Milwaukee; and four grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Jansky funeral home where it may be viewed until 
the time of the funeral tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 4, 1939  P. 7 


EVELYN POST

Evelyn F. Post, age 85, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, 
formerly of Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon, Dec. 5, 2003 at Shady Lane Care 
Center. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003 at the 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be 
the Rev. David Scherbarth, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers. 
Evelyn was born July 17, 1918, in Two Rivers, to the late Arthur and Elizabeth 
(Schroeder) Zarn. She attended St. John's Parochial School and Two Rivers 
Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1937. Evelyn was employed 
with Mirro Aluminum Co. for 30 years, retiring in July 1982. She was a lifetime 
member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. 
She is survived by one daughter: Polly Ann Toberer, Tempe, Ariz.; one son: 
Ellwood Post, Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother: Clarence Zarn, Omaha, Neb.; and a 
special friend: Vernon Pautz of Mishicot. She was preceded in death by three 
children. 
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 9:30 
a.m. on Thursday until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. There will be no 
Wednesday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, December 2003
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(Evelyn F Post/17 Jul 1918/05 Dec 2003/SSDI)


LOUISE POST

Taken ill while her parents were visiting with relatives in Manitowoc, 
Louise Kathleen Post, 10-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton 
Post of Algoma, former Two Rivers residents, died at the Holy Family 
hospital here last night. She had been ill only a day.
Funeral services will be held at the Beduhn funeral home in Two Rivers 
at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be in Pioneers Rest 
cemetery at Two Rivers.
Louise Kathleen was born at Algoma and would have been 10 months old 
tomorrow.
Beside her parents she leaves a brother (private), two years old.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 3, 1944 P.2


SHIRLEY M. POTTER

Shirley Marie Suettinger Potter, age 89, passed away on Jan. 31, 2010, at 
Village-at-the-Harbour Center in Friday Harbor, Washington.
Shirley Marie Suettinger was born on April 18, 1920, in Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late Robert G. and Clara (Holler) Suettinger, and sister of the late 
Robert W. Suettinger. She graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers 
and received a teaching certificate from the Oshkosh State Teachers College in 
1942. Shirley was an elementary school teacher in Wausau, Two Rivers, Rhinelander, 
and Juneau, Alaska, from 1942 until her retirement in 1974.
Shirley married Robert Malcolm Potter in 1952, and the couple moved to Alaska in 
1956, prior to its statehood. They were avid boaters and fishing enthusiasts, and 
loved living in shoreline homes. In 1974, after their retirement, they moved to 
Friday Harbor, Washington, where they built a home that faced the Straits of Juan 
de Fuca and the Canadian island of Victoria. Bob Potter died in 1985, and Shirley 
remained in Friday Harbor, active in her community, church, gardening club and 
bridge groups.
A memorial service was held in Friday Harbor, Washington, on Feb. 5, 2010, and her 
cremated remains were brought back to Two Rivers. A second memorial service for 
Shirley will now be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at Grace Congrega-
tional Church, 2801 Garfield Street, Two Rivers, followed by the interment of her 
cremated remains at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. The Reverend Kim Henning 
will officiate at the memorial service.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the Village-at-the-Harbour Center of Friday Harbor for 
the loving care they provided to Shirley in her last months of life. Memorial gifts 
may be given to: Mullis Senior Center, P.O. Box 951, Friday Harbor, WA 98250; or to 
the San Juan Community Theater, P.O. Box 1063, Friday Harbor WA 98250.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 5, 2010


ANNA PRELES

Mrs. Anna Preles, 92, formerly of 1410 21st St., Two Rivers, died early Sunday 
morning at Hamilton Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home 
Inc., Two Rivers. A nephew, the Rev. Harold Winters, of Wausau, will officiate 
and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Preles, nee Anna Stegemann, was born Feb. 3, 1882, in Germany, daughter of 
the late Carl and Augusta Kloke Stegemann. She came to the United States as an 
infant, residing at Two Rivers, where she was married to Frank Preles May 28, 
1921. He preceded her in death Aug. 16, 1936.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Lorraine) Sonntag and Mrs. Melvin 
(Ardel) Tome, of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Emma Rath, of Manitowoc; three grand-
chidlren and nieces and nephews. Two brothers and three sisters preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon. 
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, July 1, 1974 P. 23
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[bur. 06-30-1974/age 92 yrs.]
(Anna Preles/03 Feb 1882/Jun 1974/SSDI)
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Former Fireman of City Is Benedict
Miss Anna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stegemann of the town of Two Rivers 
and Frank Preles were united in marriage at the parsonage of St. John's Lutheran 
church in Two Rivers this morning, Rev. Hase (sic) officiating. The young couple 
left on an extended wedding trip shortly after the ceremony visiting various 
points in the southern part of the state. They will reside at Two Rivers upon 
their return the groom being employed as fireman in the Hamilton plant. A few 
years ago Mr. Preles was a member of the local fire department being stationed 
at the Northside.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 28, 1921 P. 1


FRANK PRELES

LODGELEADER DIES Sunday
Frank Preles, 47, Prominent In Odd Fellows, Is Dead
TWO RIVERS, (Special)-Taken suddenly ill while on a vaction trip in Northern 
Wisconsin last Wednesday morning, Frank Preles, 47, 1921 Roosevelt avenue, 
engineer at the post office building and past noble grand of the Odd Fellows 
lodge, died at the Veterans hospital in Milwaukee at 5 o'clock Sunday after-
noon.
Mr. Preles had not been in the best of health for the last year, but was able 
to continue with his duties at the post office. Stricken last week, he was 
taken to the Milwaukee institution.
Funeral services will be held at the Beduhn chapel at 2 o'clock Wednesday 
afternoon, in charge of the Odd Fellows lodge, No. 66. the Rev. Franklin E. 
Schlueter, pastor of Emanuel Evangelical church, will officiate. Interment will 
be in the family lot in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body will lie at the funeral 
home.
Frank Preles was born in Austria, April 23, 1889. When a child he was brought to 
this country by his parents, settling at Ironwood, Mich. During his youth Mr. 
Preles worked on a number of lake freighters. He came to this city 25 years ago 
and was employed for many years in the plants of the Aluminum Goods and Hamilton 
Manufacturing company. For the last year and a half he was engineer at the post 
office.
For years Mr. Preles was an active member of the Odd Fellows lodge and served 
several years ago as its noble grand. During the World war he served in the army 
and was affiliated with the Robert E. Burns post 165, American Legion.
On May 28, 1921, Mr. Preles marreid Miss Anna Stegemann of this city, who survives 
with two daughters, Lorraine and Ardell, both at home. He also leaves a sister in 
Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 17, 1936 P. 9
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[bur. 08-19-1936]
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Former Fireman of City Is Benedict
Miss Anna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stegemann of the town of Two Rivers 
and Frank Preles were united in marriage at the parsonage of St. John's Lutheran 
church in Two Rivers this morning, Rev. Hase (sic) officiating. The young couple 
left on an extended wedding trip shortly after the ceremony visiting various 
points in the southern part of the state. They will reside at Two Rivers upon 
their return the groom being employed as fireman in the Hamilton plant. A few 
years ago Mr. Preles was a member of the local fire department being stationed 
at the Northside.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 28, 1921 P. 1


CHRIST PRELL

Christ Prell, 62 (photo), of route 2, Manitowoc, died Friday at the 
Veterans hospital, Wood, Wis. He had been ill six months.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mittnacht funeral 
home, Manitowoc. The Rev. F.C. St. Clair will officiate and burial will 
be in Pioneer Rest cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born in Ft. Atkinson, Wis., in 1889 and later the family moved 
to Oshkosh. Mr. Prell located in Manitowoc 25 years ago. He was employed 
at the Manitowoc foundry and later at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry 
company, until taken ill. In 1944 he married Mrs. Clara Belz. She died 
in 1949.
He was a member of the Molders and Foundry Workers AFL local. He served 
overseas in World War I. Among his fellow workers and friends Mr. Prell 
was familiarly known as "Speed."
Survivors are a stepson, Russell Belz of Racine; five stepdaughers, Mrs. 
John Stuiber and Mrs. Albert Pollen of Manitowoc, Mrs. Cora Clark of 
Anchorage, Alaska, Mrs. Harry Kennedy of Green Bay and Mrs. Harvey Hintz 
of Cecil, Wis.; three broth- (sic) George and Arthur of Oshkosh; three 
sisters, Mrs. Adolph Mech of Racine and Mrs. William Kilp and Miss Martha 
Prell of Oshkosh.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. The Veterans 
of Foreign Wars Oas post will conduct military rites at the cemetery in 
Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 14, 1951 P.2


CLARA PRELL

Mrs. Christ Prell, nee Clara Engel, died this morning at the home 
on Memorial drive, following a four years illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mittnacht-
Kollath funeral home, the Rev. F.C. St. Clair officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery, in Two Rivers.
She was born in the town of Mishicot in 1878 and came here 33 years 
ago. She was a member of the gold Star Mothers and American Legion 
auxiliary.
Survivors are the husband; five daughters, Mrs. John Stuiber and Mrs. 
Albert Pollen of this city, Mrs. Cora Clark of Anchorage, Alaska, 
Mrs. Harry Kennedy of Green Bay and Mrs. Harvey Hintz of Cecil, Wis.; 
son, Russell Belz of Racine; sister Mrs. Ella Thomaschefsky of Two 
Rivers; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 24, 1949 P.2


FRIEDRICH PRIEGNITZ

Another old settler has gone to rest. Frederick Priegnitz, died Wednesday at 
one o'clock in the afternoon, old age being the cause of his death. He was 
conscious of what was going on about him until the moment of his death. The 
deceased has made his home with his son, William in this city. Three sons and 
three daughters remain to mourn his demise. They are Messrs. William Priegnitz, 
Fred Priegnitz and Chas. Priegnitz; Mesdames Jas. Gauthier of Two Creeks, Mary 
Peddenburg of Milwaukee and Minnie Bauer of Chicago. Interment will take place 
today.
The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 27, 1906
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Frederick Priegnitz, a man 79 years of age and somewhat of a noted character, 
died on Wednesday last after a brief illness. He was born in Germany and came 
to this country about 35 years ago and until 18 years ago lived upon a farm some 
distance north of this city. After leaving the farm and taking up his residence 
in the city, he lived much of the time in a little cabin all alone and he became 
known as the Two Rivers hermit. He was a quiet, inoffensive man and was something 
of a student and a philosopher and was sometimes dubbed "Diogenese" on account of 
his mental and physical habits. His cabin used to be out on the Mishicot road but 
it was burned some time ago. Since then he has occupied a cabin built in the rear 
of the residence of his son, William on Pearl Street. He leaves two sons, William 
of this city and Fred of Michigan City, Indiana and three daughters, Mrs. Jos. 
Gauthier of Two Creeks, Mrs. Minnie Bowers of Chicago and Mrs. W.C. Petenbred of 
Milwaukee. The funeral took place last Saturday and was conducted by Rev. Alexander 
Thomson of the Congregational Church.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 30, 1906
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William Priegnitz, a pioneer resident of the county, died on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at his 
home in Two Rivers. He was 80 years old and is survived by six children. The funeral 
was held on Friday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 1, 1906
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Frederick Priegnitz 
birth: 25 December 1827 Germany 
death: 24 January 1906 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
burial: 
Two Rivers, Wis. 
residence: 1906 Two Rivers 
father: Priegnitz 
mother: Caroline 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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Name Frederick Priegnitz    
Gender  Male    
Burial Place Two Rivers, Wis.    
Death Date 24 Jan 1906    
Death Place Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin    
Age 78    
Birth Date 25 Dec 1827    
Birthplace Germany    
Occupation Farmer    
Race White    
Marital Status Widowed    
Father's Name Priegnitz     
Father's Birthplace Germany    
Mother's Name Caroline     
Mother's Birthplace Germany    
Citing this Record
"Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch
Frederick Priegnitz, 24 Jan 1906; citing Cemetery, Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
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Two Rivers:
For months Fred Tregnitz(sic), a Two Rivers man who lives the life of a hermit alone 
in a hut on the outskirts of the city, has not been known to leave his home until 
Monday when he was routed by fire, the flames visiting total destruction to his 
place of abode and destroying all chattels of which he was possesed.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 31, 1901 p.8


AUGUSTE PUFAHL

After ailing for a long time, Mrs. Augusta(sic) Pufahl passed away Sunday morning 
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Schmidt on the Southside. Deceased was an 
old resident of this city, having come here with her husband about forty-five years 
ago. She was born in Germany in 1844. The children who survive are Rudolph Pufahl 
and Mrs. Ed. Schmidt of this city and Emil of Milwaukee. The funeral was held 
Wednesday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church, of which she had been a 
faithful member since making her home in this city.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 10, 1918
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Mr. and Mrs. William Kuehl have returned to Elmwood, Wis., after a 
visit at Two Rivers and attending the funeral there of the late Mrs. 
Fred Pufahl.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 15, 1918, Page 3
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[Augusta Pufahl]


FRIEDRICH PUFAHL

After a few days illness, Frederich Pufahl passed away at his home on the 
Southside Saturday. Mr. Pufahl was born at Zeidlitz, Pomerania, Germany June 23, 
1947. He served in the Franco-Prussian war taking part in the battle of Gravallote, 
Seige of Metz and Parish. Immediately after his marriage in 1871, he came to 
America, settling in Two Rivers. He was employed as a painter at the Hamilton 
works. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran church, 
the German Krieger Verein attending in body.  Mr. Pufahl is survived by his wife, 
Augusta Pufahl, two sons, Emil of  Milwaukee and Fred of this city and one daughter, 
Mrs. Ed Schmidt. He is also survived by three brothers, Edward and John of Norfolk, 
Nebraska and Herman of Wausau, all of whom were present at the funeral.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 6, 1915
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[Frederick Pufahl]


SON OF FRED PUFAHL

Mrs. Fred Pufahl Jr., gave birth to a little son last Tuesday. It lived but an 
hour and was buried Wednesday afternoon.
Two Rivers Reporter, Sat. Aug. 11, 1906
(Note: Tuesday was Aug. 7)
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PUFAHL: Frederic
m: 4 Oct. 1905 (co. mar. index v.7 p.406)
to: Mathilde VanderBloemer
child:  Pufohl (sic)
birth: 7 August 1906 Two Rivers 
death: 7 August 1906 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
residence: 1906 Two Rivers 
father: Ferd. Pufohl 
mother: Tillie 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(This is the only Two Rivers cem. with this surname. 
Have a Rudolph/Mathilda on 1910 and 1920 census showing no children on either)


SOPHIE PUFAHL

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 07 Sept.)
Old Mrs. Puhfall died last week at 73 and was buried in the 
Lutheran Church Cemetery. She leaves a husband and several children.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1891 


WILHELM PUFAHL

DIED
Pufahl - at the home of his son, Fred Pufahl, on the Southside, June 28, 1902, 
William Pufahl, aged 81 years and 2 months. Deceased was born in Seidlitz, 
Pomerania, April 7, 1821. He came to America and to Two Rivers about 30 years 
ago and resided here until his death which resulted from old age last Friday. 
His wife preceded him to the grave, having died in 1892. He leaves four sons 
and one daughter, the daughter being the wife of Mr. Wm. Luebke of this city. 
His four sons are Fred, of this city, Edward and John of Nebraska and Herman 
of Wausau. He was a kind and gentle old  man and was greatly beloved by all 
who knew him. His funeral takes place this afternoon from St. John's Lutheran 
Church of which he was a consistent member and to which he was greatly 
attached.
The Chronicle, Tues., July 1, 1902
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William Pufalel (sic)
birth: 7 April 1821 Germany, Europe 
death: 28 June 1902 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
burial: 
Two Rivers, Wis. 
residence: 1902 Two Rivers 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[William Pufahl]


WILLIAM PUFAHL    (d. 1898)

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 11 Apr.)  
Wilhelm Pufahl died last week of consumption at age 43, leaving a widow and 3 
children of whom the youngest is 14. The deceased was born in Pomerania and 
came to America at age 14. The funeral was held Saturday from the Lutheran 
Church and was attended by a large number of mourners. Hermann Pufahl came 
from Wausau to attend his brother's funeral.
Der Nord Westen, April 14, 1898
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William Pufahl 
birth: 1856 Germany 
death: 6 April 1898 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
burial: 
Two Rivers, Wis. 
residence: 1898 Two Rivers, Wis. 
father: William Pufahl 
mother: Sophia 
spouse: Mary 
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


EDWARD PUPETER

Edward "Eddo" Francis Pupeter, age 97, passed away Sunday morning, May 3, 2009, 
at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Eddo was born March 31, 1912, in Marshfield, son of the late Fred and Barbara 
(Bauman) Pupeter. He moved with his family to Two Rivers as a child and graduated 
from Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1930, where he played on 
the football and basketball teams. After high school, he played on many baseball 
teams, always as a catcher, and enjoyed sports all his life, especially Major 
League Baseball.
On October 24, 1936, he married Jessie Westphal in Two Rivers. She preceded him 
in death on March 13, 2001. Eddo worked at the shipyards in Manitowoc during World 
War II and watched the launch of every submarine made there. He also worked as a 
commercial fisherman. He retired from Kahlenberg's as a machine shop foreman in 
the 1970s.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He also was preceded in death by his brother: Alphonse Pupeter.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Pioneer Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 
18th St., Two Rivers, on Wednesday afternoon from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, May 4, 2009


JESSIE PUPETER

Jessie E. Pupeter, age 88, of 2717 31st St. Two Rivers, died Early Tuesday, 
March 13, 2001, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Family graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2001. 
Burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Jessie was born May 10, 1912, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late William J. 
and Clara Rudebeck Westphal. She attended grade school and high school in Two 
Rivers. On October 24, 1936, she was married to Edward Pupeter, in Two Rivers. 
Jessie was employed for a number of years as a secretary with Washington High 
School, Two Rivers.
Survivors include her husband Edward; two sons and daughters-in-law, Marvin and 
Jean Pupeter, Janesville, Wis., Mark and Agnes Pupeter, Two Rivers; one 
granddaughter, Kelly; and a very close friend, Allen Karnitz, Georgia.
There will be no visitation.
Deja & Martin Funeral chapels assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 14, 2001


AUGUST PULS JR.    (d. 1926)

FARMER ENDS LIFE WITH GUN AT TWO CREEKS
August Puls, Jr. Sends Shot Through Heart Near His Home
TWO RIVERS, Jan. 26.-August Puls, Jr., committed suicide at the farm home near 
Two Creeks yesterday afternon (sic) at 3 o'clock by shooting himself through the 
heart. Members of the family heard the shot and rushed to the man's assistance 
but he was beyond human aid. Puls had been at the house and apparently was greatly 
discouraged over financial matters. He left the house and a moment later the shot 
was heard. When members of the family reached the spot from which the shot was 
heard they found Puls' body, shot through the heart.
District Attorney C.E. T??igan was notified fo the tragedy over the phone but 
after learning the details decided no inquest would be necessary as the case was 
clearly one of suicide.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon and burial will be at Pioneers' Rest 
cemetery in this city.
Born in 1887 at Two Creeks, August Puls, Jr., was thirty seven years old. He was 
married in 1910 to Miss Tillie Cloida who with one son, Alfred, survives him. The 
father, August Puls, Sr., and four brothers, John and William of Two Creeks and 
Fred and Louis of this city, also survive him. Puls moved to the farm where the 
tragedy occurred in 1919.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 26, 1926 P. 6
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Mr. August Puls and Miss Tillie Kloida, both of this town were united in 
marriage at the home of the bride on last Saturday. The marriage ceremonies 
were performed by Henry Lehrman of this town. The young couple will make 
their future home at Two Rivers.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 30, 1910


AUGUST F. PULS    (d. 1936)

DEATH CLAIMS AUGUST PULS
Retired Two Creeks Farmer Dies at Home of Son
TWO RIVERS (Special)-August Puls, 81, a retired farmer of the town of Two Creeks 
died at the home of his son, Fred Puls, at 2110 Emmet street, with whom he lived 
for a number of years, Sunday morning.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock from the Jansky 
funeral home, with the Rev. W.G. Haase, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church, 
officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Born in Mecklenburg, Germany, July 25, 1855 August Puls came to this country with 
his parents when he was 16 years old, settling in the town of Two Creeks. On 
Oct. 18, 1880 he married Miss Fredricka Schroeder of Two Creeks, who preceded him 
in death 12 years ago. The couple continued to operate the homestead farm until 
20 years ago they retired and came to this city.
Surviving are four sons, William on the homestead farm, and John, Louis and Fred 
Puls, all of this city. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. August Hagen of Chicago, a 
brother, John Puls of Naperville, Ill., and 10 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 8, 1936 P. 12


CORDELIA PULS THOR

Mrs. Anton Thor, 67, of 2110 Emmet St., Two Rivers, died Monday evening at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul W. Funk officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Thor, nee Cordelia Fanslau, was born May 20, 1900, at Two Rivers, a daughter 
of the late Herman and Anna Sonntag Fanslau. She attended St. John Parochial 
School at Two Rivers. She was married in 1923 to Fred Puls at Two Rivers. He 
died Oct. 14, 1957. She then was married Oct. 20, 1962, to Anton Thor. She was 
a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and Calvary Lutheran Church.
Surviving, besides her husband, are five sons, Fred, Leo, Howard and John Puls, 
all of Two Rivers, and Roland Puls, serving in the Navy on the carrier U.S.S. 
Kitty Hawk off Vietnam. She also leaves two step-sons, Raymond Thor of Whitelaw 
and Anton Thor Jr. of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a stepdaughter, Mrs. John Kosobucki 
of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; a brother, Carl Fanslau of Two Rivers, and 14 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. 
Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Memorial services 
will be conducted by the Eagles Auxiliary at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 16, 1968 P. M13
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Marriage of Fred/Cordelia Puls
The marriage of Miss Cordelia Fanslau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fanslau 
and Fred Puls, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Puls took place Saturday afternoon at 
the St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. Haase performed the ceremony in the presence 
of many friends and relatives. Supper was served to about 50 couples at the home 
of the bride's parents and the festivities were concluded with a celebration at 
the Wisconsin House in the evening with music by Hammersnick's Brass Band.
The groom is employed at the Veneer industry. Mr. and Mrs. Puls will make their 
home at 1713 Monroe Street. Those from away who attended the nuptials were Mr. 
and Mrs. John Gruman, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sontag, Albert Sontag, Mr. and Mrs. 
Harold Gruman and family, all of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sonntag, Charles 
City, Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. Paulitzer of Kewaunee.
The Reporter, Fri., June 1, 1923


FRED W. PULS    (d. 1957)

Fred W. Puls, 56, of 2110 Emmett St., Two Rivers, died early Monday night at 
Two Rivers where he had been a patient a day. Funeral services will be at 2 pm 
Thursday at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Carl Ipsen 
officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery (sic), Two Rivers.
Mr. Puls was born February 6, 1901 in the Town of Two Creeks, son of the late 
August and Fredericka Schroeder Puls. He attended the Lakeview District No. 1 
School at Two Creeks. He married the former Cordella Fanslau at Two Rivers in 
1923. For the past eight years he had been employed at Paragon Electric Co., 
Two Rivers, having worked previously at the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co., F. Eggers 
Plywood and Veneer Co., the Metal Ware Corp., Two Rivers.
Besides his wife, he leaves five sons, Fred C., Leo of Two Rivers and Howard, 
John and Roland at home; a brother, John of Two Rivers and a grandchild. Friends 
may call at the funeral chapel after 2 pm Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Oct. 15, 1957 page 9
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[Fred William Puls]
(Note: The cemetery record and his stone are in Pioneers Rest)
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Marriage of Fred/Cordelia Puls
The marriage of Miss Cordelia Fanslau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fanslau 
and Fred Puls, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Puls took place Saturday afternoon at 
the St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. Haase performed the ceremony in the presence 
of many friends and relatives. Supper was served to about 50 couples at the home 
of the bride's parents and the festivities were concluded with a celebration at 
the Wisconsin House in the evening with music by Hammersnick's Brass Band.
The groom is employed at the Veneer industry. Mr. and Mrs. Puls will make their 
home at 1713 Monroe Street. Those from away who attended the nuptials were Mr. 
and Mrs. John Gruman, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sontag, Albert Sontag, Mr. and Mrs. 
Harold Gruman and family, all of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sonntag, Charles 
City, Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. Paulitzer of Kewaunee.
The Reporter, Fri., June 1, 1923


FRIEDERIKE PULS

Mrs. August Puls, aged 66, died at her home on the East Side on November 17th. 
Her death was due to cancer from which she suffered for many months. Deceased was 
a native of Germany, coming to this country with her parents 60 years ago. Before 
her marriage, 44 years ago to August Puls, she was Fredericka Schroeder. The couple 
made their home on a farm at Two creeks until eight years ago when they came to 
this city to reside. Besides her husband, she is survived by five sons who are, William, 
August, and John of Two Creeks and Louis and Fred of this city. The funeral was 
held on Thursday and the services were conducted by Rev. Haase. Remains were 
interred at Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Wis., Wednesday, November 26, 1924 pg. 3


JOHN PULS

John A. (Johnny) Puls, 31, of 2110 Emmet St., Two Rivers, 
died unexpectedly early Monday morning at St. Mary Home, 
Manitowoc, where he had been a resident the past two 
weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul W. 
Funk officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Johnny Puls was born Aug. 27, 1937, at Two Rivers, a son of 
the late Fred and Cordelia Fanslau Puls. He attended the 
public elementary schools at Two Rivers and had been employed 
at Holiday House, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin 
Funeral Chapels until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket 
will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state 
until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, Ocotber 21, 1968 P. 5


TILLIE PULS

Mrs. Tillie Puls, 78, of Hamilton Memorial Home, formerly of Rt. 1, 
Two Rivers, died Friday noon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Puls, nee Tillie Kloida, was born Oct. 23, 1892, in Town of 
Carlton, Kewaunee County, daugher of the late Anton and Frances 
Parma Kloida. She was married to August Puls who died in 1926.
She is survived by a son, Alfred, of Baldwin Park, Calif., three 
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 3 p.m. Sunday until 9:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be 
taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1971
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(b. 23 Oct. 1892/d. Apr. 1971/SSDI)
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Mr. August Puls and Miss Tillie Kloida, both of this town were united in 
marriage at the home of the bride on last Saturday. The marriage ceremonies 
were performed by Henry Lehrman of this town. The young couple will make 
their future home at Two Rivers.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 30, 1910


EDWARD LESLIE PURCELL    (d. 1947)

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Lohman of Two Rivers were called to Chicago by the 
death of their seventh-month old grandson, Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Edward Purcell. Mrs. Purcell is the former Ethel Lohman of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 3, 1947 P. 7
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(Stone located on same lot with LOHMAN.)


ETHEL LOHMAN PURCELL

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30th, for Ethel Lohman Purcell, 
a native of Two Rivers. The ceremony is at 11:00 a.m. in Grace Church, 2500 
Washington St., Two Rivers. Mrs. Purcell was a retired educator and school 
librarian. She was born in 1909, graduated from Washington High School, Milwaukee 
Downer, and the University of Wisconsin. She lived in the Chicago suburbs for 
thirty years, and spent her last two decades in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Mrs. Purcell's late sister, Gertrude Lohman Dean, was lifelong resident of Two 
Rivers. Arthur Lohman, her father, was chief purchasing agent for the old Hamilton 
Company, and her mother, Nana Nash Lohman, was the daughter of the founder of the 
Two Rivers Reporter. Survivors of Mrs. Purcell include a sister, Winifred Hollenbach 
of Holland, Mich.; two daughters, Sheilah Garcia of Albuquerque and Deborah 
Weisberger of Cleveland; a son, Arthur of Los Angeles; and nine grandchildren.
Herald Times Reporter, May 26, 1992
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(07 Feb 1909/27 Dec 1991/SSDI)