ADOLPH SCHMIDT    (d. 1919)

Adolph Schmidt, a young farmer residing near Two Rivers and who is better known 
as the 'honey man', was found dead in bed.  He was 31 years of age and death was 
due to heart failure.
Tri-county Record, May 22, 1919
*********
The funeral of Adolph Schmidt, aged 33, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Schmidt, took 
place Sunday from St. John Church. Deceased was a victim of heart trouble. 
Retiring in apparently good health at night, he passed away a few minutes later 
his death being discovered by his brother, Henry, who occupies the same bed. Mr. 
Schmidt was an industrious and popular young man and in business, an expert 
beekeeper. Besides his brother and his parents, he leaves five sisters, Mrs. 
John Klinder, Mrs. C. Lenhart and the Misses Tena, Mathilda, Clara and Hattie.
The Reporter, Thurs., May 22, 1919


BERTHA SCHMIDT

Death Friday of Town Two Rivers resident Mrs. Henry Schmidt 
from childbed fever. The deceased was born in 1872. The 
funeral was held Sunday from the Lutheran Church in Two 
Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1906
********
Mrs. Henry Schmidt died last Friday at her home in the town of Two Rivers, the 
demise resulting from the effects of child birth. The decedent was thirty-four 
years of age. Her maiden name was Bertha Holje. She was born in the state of 
Illinois, and resided there up to the time of her marriage. She leaves a husband 
and an infant child. The funeral was held on Monday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 14, 1906 P. 1


CARL F. SCHMIDT    (d. 1947)

Funeral services for Charles Schmidt, 84, former town of Two Rivers farmer, 
who died at the Holy Family hospital here Monday, will be held at 3 p.m. 
Wednesday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home in Two Rivers. Burial 
will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
He was born in Rockland in 1862 and with his wife, the former Minnie Grimmer, 
operated a farm until the latter's death in 1928 when Mr. Schmidt moved to 
Reedsville. He suffered injuries in a fall at a neighbor's home a week ago 
Sunday and was removed to the hospital.
He is survived by two sons, Edward of Two Rivers and John of Sheboygan, three 
brothers, Herman and Fred Schmidt of Manitowoc and George of Appleton; three 
sisters, Miss Henry Boettcher, Mrs. William Grimmer and Mrs. Minnie Grimmer 
all of Appleton.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 20, 1947  P. 2


CARL H. SCHMIDT   (d. 1891)

Carl H. Schmitt, an old man ninety years of age and an old settler, 
was buried from the Lutheran church yesterday. He was a small  
man and was slightly hunch-backed and never appeared very robust 
in health, yet he lived to the age of 90 years and was never known 
to be sick a day.  He was born the 17th of October, 1801 in Moorkata, 
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - July 28, 1891
*****
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 03 Aug.)
Also, there was a burial last week of an old "Plattdeutscher" 
by the name of Carl H. Schmidt from the local Lutheran Church. 
The old man, born in Schleswig-Holstein, has been infirm for 
the past 15 yrs. and had to remain at home most of the time. 
He went into the city occasionally, but became so disoriented 
that acquaintances had to take him home if his wife didn't come 
to get him. He was at least 90 yrs. old.
Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1891


CARL H. SCHMIDT    (d. 1906)

Carl Schmidt, aged 76, died last Tuesday at the home of his son, Paul Schmidt on 
the Southside. The deceased suffered from a case of cancer for some time, which 
caused his death. He was an old settler, well known here and at Mishicot. Fifty 
years ago he came from Germany and located in the Town of Mishicot where he 
resided until six years ago when he moved to this city to live with his son.
The deceased leaves five sons and five daughters. They are Messrs. Albert Schmidt 
of Mishicot, Chas. Schmidt of the Town of Two Rivers, Ernst Schmidt of Sheboygan, 
Otto Schmidt of Mishicot and Paul Schmidt of this city. The daughters are Mesdames 
Fred Wilsmann and John Kurtz of this city, Mrs. Henry Schroeder of Kewaunee, Mrs. 
Chas. Franks of Manitowoc and Mrs. Co Birdsall of Springfield, Ill. Interment will 
take place today.
The REPORTER, Sat., Apr. 7, 1906
***********
Death in Two Rivers on Wednesday last week, from stomach cancer, 
of Carl Schmidt, a former resident of Town Mishicott who has lived 
in Two Rivers the last 4 years. 
The deceased was born 07 December 1829 in Moltzahn, Province of 
Pomerania, came to America in 1856 and settled on a farm in Town 
Mishicott. His wife died in 1899 and he sold his farm immediately 
and went to live with his son Paul in Town Rivers. 
He is survived by 5 sons and 5 daughters. The well-attended funeral 
was held Saturday from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1906
*******
Carl H. Schmidt
birth: 7 December 1829 Germany
death: 3 April 1906 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1906 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Schmidt
mother: Mary
spouse: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CAROLINE SCHMIDT

Mrs. Lena Schmidt, 93, of Mishicot, a lifelong resident of the Mishicot 
area, died Wednesday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, she had been 
ill the past six weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Herbert Kesting officiating.  Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schmidt, nee Lena Blum was born in the Town of Mishicot, Feb. 28, 1875, 
a daughter of William and Doris Woulf Blum.  She was married at St. Peter 
church, Nov. 4, 1896, to Otto Schmidt.  He preceded her in death in 
September of 1946. She was a member of St. Peter congregation and a charter 
member of its Ladies Bible Hour.
Surviving are two sons, Ralph, of Mishicot, with whom she had made her home 
for the past 30 years, and Roy C.. Schmidt of Two Rivers; two daughters, 
Mrs. Roland (Irma) Beeck of St. Ignace, Mich., and Mrs. Arthur (Gertrude) 
Blank of Mishicot; a sister, Mrs. Alvina Thielbar of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; 15 
grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. A 
brother and five sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Friday 
until noon Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church where the 
body will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 14, 1968
*******
[Lena Caroline Schmidt]
(Caroline C. Blum (Lena)/b. 28 Feb 1875/d. 13 Nov 1968/daughter of 
Wilhelm Blum and Dorthea Wulf)


CHILD SCHMIDT    (d. 1896)

Fatal Burning
The little four year old daughter of Mr. George Schmidt who resides on the Range 
Line Road about midway between this place and Two Creeks was so frightfully 
burned yesterday that she is liable to lose her life in consequence. During the 
temporary absence of their parents from the home, the child's clothes were set 
on fire, just how it is not known. A little brother, about ten years of age, who is 
not bright intellectually and who was left in the house with his little sister, gave 
the alarm. The poor little girl was found under a bed where she had crept in her 
agony, her clothes almost burned from her body. Dr. Currenns who was summoned 
says the child was a most pitiful sight when he arrived.
Later – the child died this morning.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Mar. 17, 1896
********
A four year old daughter of George Schmidt of Two Rivers died on Tuesday
morning from the effects of an accident. Her clothes caught fire in some
unaccountable way. When she was rescued she was found under a bed where
she had crept in her agony.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 19, 1896
*******
Christina Schmidt
birth: 1893 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 17 March 1896 Two Creeks, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
father: George Schmidt
mother: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CHRIST SCHMIDT    (d. 1967)

Christ Schmidt, 86, of 1910-28th St., Two Rivers, one of the earlier employes 
at Schroeder Bros. Dept. Store, later a farmer in the Town of Two Rivers and a 
retired Hamilton Mfg. Co. employe, died at an early hour Saturday at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, the 
Rev. T. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Schmidt was born Feb. 27, 1881, in the Town of Two Rivers, a son of the late 
Edward and Minnie Koch Schmidt. He married the former Ella Ihlenfeldt at St. John 
church Oct. 26, 1907, after which the couple took up residence in Two Rivers. He 
worked at the Schroeder store and the milling operations until 1915 when he 
acquired a farm in the Town of Two Rivers, now operated by a son, Emil. In 1942 
the couple returned to Two Rivers where he worked for the Hamilton firm until 
retirement in 1953.
Besides his wife and son, he leaves three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
A son, four sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 1, 1967  P. 5
********
(b. 27 Feb. 1881/d. June 1967/SSDI)
********
Marriage of Christ F./Ella Schmidt
At 2:30 o'clock the second wedding chimes were rung and another couple were made 
one by the solemn rites of the Lutheran church, administered by Pastor Doehler. 
The happy couple were Christ Schmidt and Ella Ihlenfeldt. The groom is a son of 
the late Edward Schmidt, a pioneer of the Town of Two Rivers and the bride is a 
daughter of Wm Ihlenfeldt, a former resident of Two Creeks. The wedding was 
celebrated in Two Creeks town at the home of Chas. Krase, a relative of the bride.
The Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 29, 1907


CLARA SCHMIDT    (d. 1924)

Mrs. Schmidt Passes Away 
News of the death of Mrs. Clara Schmidt came as a surprise to friends here 
today, and although Mrs. Schmidt has been ill for some time, friends did not 
believe that it was serious.
Mrs. Schmidt is survived by her husband Edward Schmidt, and two children. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the Lutheran church. 
Manitowoc Herald News, April 3, 1924  P. 6
********
Notes from Two Rivers:
After a protracted illness, Mrs. Ed Schmidt, died at her home on the Southside 
Thursday morning. She was 37 years of age and was born and reared in this city. 
Deceased is survived by her husband and two children, Mabel, 14 and Norbert, 4. 
She is also survived by several brothers and sisters. The funeral was held on 
Saturday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. Haase officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 10, 1924
********
Wednesday was a busy day for the Rev. C. F. Doehler, there being a wedding at 
2 o'clock and another at 2:30. The second happy pair to take on nuptial 
relation was Miss Clara Pufahl and Edward Schmidt, both of the southside. The 
parties to the contract were attended by Carl Greip Jr., and Mathilda Luebke, 
John Schmidt and Lydia Luebke. The wedding was celebrated at the home of the 
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pufahl Sr. A large number of guests were 
present.
The bride is a pretty young lady popular among all Southsiders. The groom is 
a young man of pleasant appearance. They have our best wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. 
Schmidt will reside on the Southside, corner of Second and Madison Streets.
The REPORTER, Sat., May 19, 1906


CLARENCE SCHMIDT    (d. 1991)

Clarence H. Schmidt, 90, of 88 West Albert Drive, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening, August 28, 1991, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Scherbarth officiating and burial will be in 
Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rives.
Mr. Schmidt was born February 7, 1901, at Wausau, Wis., son of the late William 
and Emma Bauch Schmidt. He attended grade school in Butternut, Wis. On November 30, 
1922, he married Martha Boness at Butternut. She preceded him in death in 1960. 
Clarence was employed in the rolling mill at Mirro Aluminum until his retirement.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert of Manitowoc and Donald 
(Butch) and Marie all of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Dolores Hempel of Two Rivers; 
a sister, Anita Bolek of Winchester, Wis.; three grandchildren; two great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at St. John's Church after 9 a.m. on Saturday until the time of 
service. There will be no Friday evening visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, August 29, 1991 P. B9
********
(07 Feb 1901/28 Aug 1991/SSDI)


DOROTHEA SCHMIDT

After an illness of more than a year Mrs. Dorothea Schmidt of Two 
Rivers passed away at her home there Tuesday afternoon. The deceased 
was born near Salzwedel, Kreis Magdeburg, Province of Saxony, and was 
71 years of age. She was the mother of Schmidt Bros., contractors of 
Chicago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, Feb. 25, 1916 P.3
********
Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Dorothea Schmidt, aged 71 years, died at her home in this city on Feb. 22nd. 
For more than a year she had been suffering with the infirmities of old age. She 
was born in 1844 near Salzwedel, Prussian Province of Saxony and came to this 
country with her parents when 18 years of age. The family settled in Two Rivers. 
In 1863 she was married to Joachim Schmidt who died about ten years ago. Since 
the death of her husband, Mrs. Schmidt has made her home in this city. The 
deceased is survived by ten children who are Mrs. Herman Luebke of this city, 
Louis and Henry Schmidt and Mrs. Chas. Meineke of the Town of Two Rivers, John 
who resides in Michigan, Ernest, August, Otto and Mrs. Bach and Mrs. Barbant of 
Chicago. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church, 
Rev. Doehler officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 2, 1916
********
(Dorothea is also in the Johann Schmidt account by his grandson)


EDUARD SCHMIDT   (b. 1826 - d. July 1902)

Death Sun. in Two Rivers, following several months of illness 
with consumption, of Eduard Schmidt, a brother of August Schmidt 
here. The deceased was born in Germany 02 June 1826 and came to 
America in 1852. He settled in Town Two Rivers on a farm which 
he sold a few years ago and moved to the city of Two Rivers. He 
leaves a widow and 8 children. The funeral was held yesterday 
from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 31 July 1902
*********
Edward Schmidt Dead
At noon last Sunday, Edward(sic) Schmidt, one of the pioneers of the town of Two 
Rivers, passed from earth to that land from which none ever return. The cause of 
his death was consumption from which he suffered many months previous thereto. 
He died in this city, where he has resided since he disposed of his farm about a 
year ago. Edward Schmidt was born in Germany June 2, 1826 and came to America in 
1852, settling in the town of Two Rivers, where he continued to reside until about 
a year ago. He made a success of farming and was one of the well-to-do farmers in 
this vicinity. In 1863 he was married to Minnie Koch, who survives him and who bore 
him 9 children, 5 sons and 4 daughters, all of whom are living except one daughter. 
The funeral will take place tomorrow from St. John's Lutheran Church.
The Chronicle, Tues., July 29, 1902


EDUARD W. SCHMIDT    (d. Sept. 1903)

22-yr. old Ed. Schmidt in Two Rivers died a few days ago of consumption. 
His funeral was held Monday.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Sep. 1903
*******
Eddie Schmidt, a young man 22 years of age, the son of the late Edward Schmidt, 
was buried yesterday from St. John's Lutheran church. His death was due to 
consumption.
The Chronicle, Tues., Sept. 15, 1903
*********
[Edward W. Schmidt]
*******
Edward W. Schmidt
birth: 10 March 1849 Wisconsin (sic)
death: 18 September 1903 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1903 Two Rivers
father: Edward Schmidt
mother: Minnie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


EDWARD SCHMIDT    (d. June 1902)

Eddie Schmidt, only son of Mrs. Wm Schmidt of the Southside, died last night 
after many months of pain and illness which began with an injury to his left 
wrist while at work in one of the factories here. At first he deemed the injury 
so slight that he did not stop work, but after a time it began to pain him 
terribly and continued to cause him intense suffering and finally resulted in 
his death. He was a bright and good lad and was 18 years of age. His mother and 
sisters are sorely grieved over his early death and much sympathy is expressed 
for them.
The Chronicle, Tues., June 3, 1902
**********
Edward Schmidt
birth: 15 December 1884 Nishoto, Wis.
death: 2 June 1902 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1902 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Tom Schmidt
mother: Minnie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


EDWARD F. SCHMIDT    (d. 1950)

E.F. Schmidt, Well Known as Musician, Dead
Edward F. Schmidt, 66, 2102 Roosevelt avenue, Two Rivers, one of Manitowoc 
county's most prominent musicians, and an early Great Lakes marine engineer, 
died at six o'clock Friday night after nearly 10 years of illness, a victim 
of Parkinson's disease. 
Masonic funeral services for Mr. Schmidt will be held at the Beduhn, Deja & 
Martin funeral home, Two Rivers, at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz, 
pastor of Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren church, will give the sermon 
after which Heber Clayton, chaplain of Two Rivers Masons, No. 200, will 
direct the Masonic rites. Interment will be in Pioneer Rest cemetery, Two 
Rivers. 
Edward Frederick Schmidt was born at Kaukauna in 1884, a son of the late Charles 
and Wilhelmina Schmidt. When he was 10 years old the family brought him to Two 
Rivers where he resided most of his life. When a youth he took an interest in 
music and virtually self taught he mastered the cello, becoming one of the 
outstanding string instrumentalists in this area.
Played with Orchestra 
When he was 18 years old he joined the original Gloe Brothers orchestra, a 
forerunner of the Gloe-Naidl orchestra in Two Rivers. He played the cello and 
base violin for many years with the early group, including Arthur and Archie 
Gloe and the late August Gloe. For years he continued his musical association 
with the Gloe brothers, playing for dances and in theater work throughout the 
territory. He also played cello in the Two Rivers Phliharmonic orchestra in the 
early thirties.
Also in his earlier years he learned to play the trombone and was a member of 
the old Twin River band. When the Hamilton band was organized in Two Rivers some 
28 years ago he was one of the original members and remained with the organization 
even through the first years of his serious nerve ailment.
When a young man Mr. Schmidt took employment at Kahlenberg Bros. Marine Engine 
company, Two Rivers. Backgrounded in the operation of marine engines, he later 
sailed as an engineer on the old Manitowoc schooner, the Oscar Newhouse, under 
Capt. William Williamson. After World War I he retired from the lakes and began 
to work at the Aluminum Goods company, plant No. 1 at the Aluminum Goods firm 
Mr. Schmidt developed a number of time saving devices in the production of 
aluminum ware.
In 1906 Mr. Schmidt married Clara Pufahl of Two Rivers, who died in 1924. In 
1927 he was married to Lillie Baum, who survives him with a daughter, Mrs. 
Arthur Kitzerow, Two Rivers, a step daughter, Mrs. Larry Cooper of Manitowoc 
and a step-son, Ervin Baum of the town of Two Rivers. A son, Robert, preceded 
him in death in 1941. He also leaves a brother, John Schmidt of Sheboygan. There 
are four grandchildren.
For many years Mr. Schmidt was affiliated with the Two Rivers lodge, No. 200, 
F. & A. M. 
Friends may view the body at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin funeral home after 2 
o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Members of the Two Rivers lodge of Masons, No. 200, will convene in the Masonic 
temple Two Rivers, at 1:15 Monday afternoon, to arrange for participation in the 
funeral rites for Mr. Schmidt.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 16, 1950  P. 2


EDWARD W. SCHMIDT    (d. 1931)

Erwin Schmitt (sic), 18, Dies at Hospital; Ill For Three years
Edwin W. Schmitt, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Schmitt, Two Rivers rural route, 
died Sunday at the hospital here after a three year illness of diabetis. Funeral 
services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from the St. John's 
church. The deceased attended high school for three years and graduated from the 
Manitowoc Busines college.
Besides his parents he is survived by one brother, Emil.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 5, 1931 P. 11
********
(1920 Two Rivers census: Christ Schmidt age 38; wife Ella age 31; Emil age 10;
Edward age 6)


ELIZA SHAMBEAU SCHMIDT    (d. 1927)

MRS. ELIZA SCHMIDT LIFE LONG RESIDENT DIES AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. Eliza Schmidt, widow of Ernest Schmidt, town of Two Rivers, died at the 
Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc at 3 o'clock this morning following an 
illness due to cancer from which she had been a sufferer for some time. The 
funeral will be held Thursday morning with services at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's 
Catholic church, the Rev. C.V. Hugo officiating. Burial will be at Pioneers 
Rest.
Mrs. Schmidt was born in the town of Two Rivers sixty years ago and had always 
made her home here. Her husband preceded her in death two years ago and she is 
survived by three daughters and six grandchildren. The daughters are Mrs. Albert 
Dionnee of Sheboygan, Mrs. George Taddy and Mrs. Herman Jaekel of this city.
The body will lie in state at Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary until the time of the 
funeral.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 21, 1927 P. 12

******
Mrs. Eliza Schmidt, widow of Ernst Schmidt, born of Two Rivers, passed away at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc at 9 o'clock Monday morning, following an illness due to cancer from which she had been a sufferer for some time.
Mrs. Schmidt entered the hospital two weeks ago hoping to regain her health. She improved so that only last week the attending physician extended hope for her life to several years to the children, while at first her life had been limited to within a year.  Her condition became suddenly worse and the family was in constant attendance to her bedside since last Thursday. The deceased was born at Two Rivers, Sept. 27, 1866, a daughter of the late Joseph and Christina Shambeau. She was married to Ernst Schmidt Sept. 26, 1888 at Two Rivers. The couple then moved to Sheboygan where they resided for 27 years coming to this city 12 years ago when they made their home on the farm of the late Joseph Shambeau which they purchased upon his death. Mr.  Schmidt preceded his wife in death just two years ago, March 22, 1825.
Survivors are the daughters, Mrs. Albert Dionne of Sheboygan, Mrs. George Taddy and Mrs. Herman Jaeckel of this city, eight grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters, Lafayette of Sturgeon Bay, Joseph of San Jose, Cal., John of Duluth, Mrs. Henry Thuss of Marshfield, Mrs. Joe B. Lafond, Mrs. Charles Johannes, Edward and Louis Shambeau of this city.  Two brothers, Robert of Chicago and Will of Oshkosh preceded her in death. The funeral was held according to her request from the Beduhn and Goetz Funeral Home Thursday morning, followed by services at 9 am from St. Luke's Church. Interment was at Pioneers Rest. the funeral was held Thursday morning with services at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's Catholic Church, the Rev. .V. Hugo officiating. Burial was at Pioneers Rest. 
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Mar. 25, 1927  

******
[bur. 03-24-1927]


ELIZABETH SCHMIDT    (d. 1963)

Mrs. Elizabeth Schmidt, 80, of 1709 19th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Schmidt was born Elizabeth Schroeder, daughter of the late Joachim and 
Louisa Ahrndt Schroeder, Oct. 19, 1882, in the Town of Mishicot. She was married 
to Arthur Zarn Sept 1, 1915.  He died Nov. 24, 1915.  Sept. 4, 1928, she was 
married to Fred A. Schmidt at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. 
He died Nov. 10, 1949.  The couple resided at Two Rivers since marriage.  
Survivors include a son, Clarence Zarn, of Bellevue, Neb., a daughter, Mrs. 
Evelyn Post, of Two Rivers, two brothers, Herman Schroeder, of Two Rivers and 
Ernst Schroeder of Manitowoc and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivrs, after 2 
p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the 
church. The body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 28, 1963
******
(on Zarn-Schmidt stone)


ELLA SCHMIDT    (d. 1976)

Mrs. Ella Schmidt, 88, Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Sunday at Two 
Rivers Community Hospital, Two Rivers. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at St. John Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Martin Scheele will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Schmidt, nee Ella Ihlenfeldt, was born April 30, 1888, at Chicago, daughter 
of the late William and Frieda Schroeder Ihlenfeldt. She was married to Christ 
Schmidt Oct. 26, 1907, at St. John Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death in 
1967.
Survivors include a son, Emil, of Two Rivers, three grandchildren and seven great 
and grandchildren. A son, Edward preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 
p.m. Tuesday and at the church from 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter,  June 14, 1976  P. 13
********
(Ella Schmidt/30 Apr 1888/Jun 1976/SSDI)
********
Marriage of Christ F./Ella Schmidt
At 2:30 o'clock the second wedding chimes were rung and another couple were made 
one by the solemn rites of the Lutheran church, administered by Pastor Doehler. 
The happy couple were Christ Schmidt and Ella Ihlenfeldt. The groom is a son of 
the late Edward Schmidt, a pioneer of the Town of Two Rivers and the bride is a 
daughter of Wm Ihlenfeldt, a former resident of Two Creeks. The wedding was 
celebrated in Two Creeks town at the home of Chas. Krase, a relative of the bride.
The Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 29, 1907


EMMA SCHMIDT    (b. 1885)

Mrs. Theodore Schmidt, 74, of 2212 School St., Two Rivers, died early
Wednesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. She was injured
in a traffic accident near Stanley, Wis. Dec. 22 and had been hospitalized
there until Jan. 25.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Klein and Stangel
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church,
Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers'
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schmidt, nee Emma Messmann, was born Dec. 29, 1885, in the Town of
Carlton, Kewaunee County, a daughter of the late William and Minnie
Schroeder Messmann. She was married at Carlton to Theodore Schmidt June
17, 1911. After their marriage they operated a farm at Stetsonville, Wis.,
until 1919 when they moved to Two Rivers. She was a member of the Ladies
Aid Society of St. John church.
Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Earl Bruechert of Rt.
1, Kewaunee, and Miss Ethel of Chippewa Falls; a sister, Mrs. Mary Nelson
of Manitowoc; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son,
Harry, preceded her in death 23 years ago.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 02, 1960  page 9


EMMA SCHMIDT    (b. 1889)

A resident of a Milwaukee convalescent home for a years, Miss Emma Schmidt, 71 
formerly of 1719 19th St., Two Rivers, died at Milwaukee County Hospital Friday 
afternoon where she was a patient only a short time. Funeral services will be 
at 1:30 pm Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers and at 2 
pm at St. John Evangelical church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Miss Schmidt was born March 13, 1889 at Two Rivers, a daughter of the late 
William and Marie Hahn Schmidt. Until a year ago she resided at Two Rivers.
Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Martha Mancel of Two Rivers, Miss Sylvia Schmidt 
and Mrs. Ben Frye of Milwaukee and Mrs. Orville Bechtelheimer of Brooksfield, Fla.; 
two brothers, Paul of Manitowoc and Walter Schmidt of Two Rivers and a number of 
nieces and nephews.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Oct. 15, 1960 page M11
*******
[bur. 10-17-1960/age 71 yrs.]


ERNESTINE SCHMIDT

Miss Ernestine (Tina) Schmidt, 77, of 1321 S. 13th St Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon at the home where she resided with a sister, Miss Henrietta, the 
past 16 years.  She had been in failing health four years.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church,, the 
Rev. T.F. Stern officiating.  Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Miss Schmidt was born in the Town of Two Rivers Oct. 11, 1884 daughter of 
the late Henry P. and Louisa Abrath Schmidt.  She attended District No. 7 
School In the Town of Two Rivers and the Lutheran Parochial School at 
Mishicot.  For many years she was employed at Chicago and since 1946 lived 
with the sister at Manitowoc.
Surviving are two other sisters, Mrs. Otto Cess, of Rt. 2 Mishicot, and Mrs. 
Carl Burmeister, of Two Rivers, and a brother Henry C. of Two Rivers.  A 
Brother and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 1, 1962


ERNST SCHMIDT  (d. 1925)

Ernst Schmidt, a respected farmer of the Town of Two Rivers, passed away Sunday, 
March 22 at the age of 60 years. He was born at Mishicot on April 28, 1864. He 
grew to  manhood there and when a young man went to Sheboygan where he resided 
for twenty-seven years. There for several years he was a dredge runner and was 
well known on the lakes. Ten years ago he settled on a farm three miles north 
of Two Rivers where he made his home since.  
On September 26, 1888 he was united in marriage to Eliza Shambeau who with the 
following children survive: Mrs. Albert Dionne of Sheboygan; Mrs. George Taddy 
and Mrs. Herman Jaeckel Jr. of this city; Four brothers and five sisters also 
survive. They are Albert and Otto of Mishicot; Charles of the Town of Two Rivers 
Paul and Mrs. Charles Frank of Milwaukee; Mrs. Fred Wilsman, Mrs. John Kurtz of 
this city; Mrs. Henry Schroeder of Manitowoc and Mrs. J. P. Morgan of West Bend, 
Ind. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the home under the auspices 
of the Modern Woodmen.
The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 27, 1925
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The funeral of Ernest Schmidt was held from the family 
home near Mishicot this morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 25, 1925 P.2
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[bur. 1925/age 60 yrs.]


ETHEL SCHMIDT

Funeral services for Miss Ethel Schmidt, 48, formerly of 2212 School St., 
Two Rivers, who died at Chippewa Falls Tuesday, were at 1:30 p.m., Friday at 
Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern 
officating. Burial was in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Pallbearers were from the Schmidt, Brandenberg, Mathiesen,, Brummer, Eckardt 
and Zuege families.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 22, 1967


FRED SCHMIDT    (d. 1915-stone - 1916-obituary)

After long suffering from cancer of the stomach, Johann Frederick Schmidt died 
at his home on upper Monroe Ave. Friday. Deceased was born in Zachow, Pommerania, 
Germany, in 1852(sic). He came to Two Rivers from there thirty-three years ago 
and has resided here since. He was an employee of the Hamilton Company. Besides 
his widow he is survived by two sons, Reinholdt of Ludington and Henry and three 
daughters, Mrs. Peter Steinhauer and Esther of this city and Mrs. John Kaufman 
of Ludington. The funeral was held from St. John's Lutheran church Sunday.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 8, 1916 
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(Note: Both birth and death dates are off on stone)


FRED SCHMIDT    (d. 1922)

The remains of Fred Schmidt, a former resident of Two Rivers, where brought here 
from Appleton for burial and the funeral was on Wednesday afternoon from St. John's 
Lutheran Church, he having passed away at Appleton Sunday. Deceased was born in 
Germany in 1836 and came to America fifty-six years ago. Settling in Two Rivers, 
he resided on a farm about two miles north of the city. He leaves no near relatives 
but two sisters, Mrs. Kluge and Mrs. Tegge of Chicago. He resided with Mrs.. 
A. Fischer of Appleton since the death of his wife five years ago.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 15, 1922


FREDERICK A. SCHMIDT    (d. 1949)

Frederick A. Schmidt, 75, former employe of the Burger Boat Works in Manitowoc, 
died of a heart attack in his home at 1709 19th street, Two Rivers, this morning. 
He had been in failing health since 1946.
Mr. Schmidt was born on a Two Rivers farm in 1874. When he was 21 he operated 
the Range Line cheese factory north of Two Rivers. Later he moved to Clark county 
where he operated a farm. On his arrival in Two Rivers 43 years ago he was 
employed by the Eggers Plywood and Veneer firm after which he was employed in 
construction work in Wisconsin and Illinos. In 1942 he began work with the Burger 
boat company but was forced to retire in 1946.
Survivors are his wife, the former Elizabeth Schroeder, whom he married in 1928; 
two sons, Julian and Kurt of Green Bay; a daughter, Clara of Green Bay; a stepson, 
Clarence Zarn of Omaha, Neb.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Milton Post of Algoma; two 
brothers, Theodore and Chris of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Amelia Burmeister of 
Manitowoc; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the St. John Lutheran church in Two Rivers at 
2 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. Friends may call at the 
Klein and Stangel funeral home from 7 p.m. Saturday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when 
the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 10, 1949 P. 2
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(on Zarn-Schmidt stone)


GEORGE SCHMIDT  (d. 1928)

PIONEER TWO CREEKS FARMER PASSES AWAY
George Schmidt, Sr., a resident of Manitowoc county for over 60 years 
and father of Mrs. Elwood Burmeister of this city, passed away yesterday 
at the homestead in Two Creeks of infirmities due to old age. For over 
fifty years he operated a farm there but the past few years has lived a 
retired life. Besides the widow, four children, Mrs. Mary Geerdts, 
Charles and Mrs. Emil Jonas, all of Two Creeks, Mrs. Burmeister, Two 
Rivers and four grandchildren survive. Burial will take place at one 
o'clock Friday afternoon from the home with interment at Pioneer's Rest 
here. Rev. Sievert will officiate.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 08, 1928, Page 10
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George Schmidt, aged pioneer resident of the county, died at his home in 
Two Creeks Wednesday, March 7. Deceased came to settle in this vicinity 
upwards of sixty years ago and operated a farm in the Town of Two Creeks 
over fifty years ago. A few years ago he laid aside the implements of toil to 
enjoy a well earned respite in his old age.
He was a native of Germany where he was born eighty-six years ago. His 
death was due to weakness and infirmities incident to old age.  Besides the 
widow, four children, Mrs. Mary Geerdts, Charles and Mrs. Emily Jones, 
all of Two Creeks; Mrs. Burmeister, Two Rivers and four grandchildren 
survive. Burial took place Friday afternoon from the home, with interment 
at Pioneer's Rest here. Rev. F.J. Siewert officiated at the funeral. 
Two Rivers Reporter - Chronicle - Mar. 15, 1928


GERALDINE SCHMIDT

Geraldine E. Schmidt, 83, of 1404A-20th Street, Two Rivers, died Saturday 
afternoon, March 9, 1991, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
Rev. James Johnson will officiate with burial at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
She was born in Two Rivers on December 29, 1907, daughter of the late Adolph 
and Anna Feeger Gauthier. She married Alvin Kopetsky. She later married Walter 
Schmidt on December 2, 1950, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on 
December 20, 1977. She worked at Metal Ware Corporation in Two Rivers for a 
number of years, retiring in 1977.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James and Jacqueline Kopetsky of 
Manitowoc; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a special niece, 
Sandy Karlin and her husband, Joseph of Whitelaw; also surviving are other 
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter and several brothers 
and sisters.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 8 a.m. 
Tuesday morning until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 1991 P. B8


GRACE SCHMIDT

Mrs. Grace Schmidt, 81, of 2105 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, died Saturday night 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter officiated and burial was in Pioneer 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Schmidt, nee Grace Schmidt, was born March 31, 1895, daughter of the late 
Charles and Wilhelmina Bergeline Schmidt. She was married to Henry C. Schmidt 
June 18, 1925, at Manitowoc. The couple farmed in the Town of Two Rivers until 
1951, retired and moved to Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1967.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Adele Riha and Mrs. Harvey (Mildred) Glaser, 
of Two Rivers and four grandchildren.
Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, was in charge of arrangements. 
Memorials may be made to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, September 7, 1976  P. 17 
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(b. 31 Mar. 1895/d. Sept. 1976/SSDI)
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Marriage of Henry/Grace Schmidt
The marriage of Miss Grace Schmidt of Manitowoc, daughter of Mrs. Minnie Schmidt 
of Algoma and Henry Schmidt Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Hy Schmidt of the Town of 
Two Rivers, took place at Manitowoc Wednesday, Rev. Karl Machmiller performing 
the ceremony at the German Lutheran parsonage. Misses Clara and Henriette Schmidt, 
sisters of the groom and Andrew and Roland Bethke, cousins of the bride were the 
attending couples.
A wedding dinner was served at Mr. Geer's residence on North 7th Street, Manitowoc 
for whom the bride and her mother have been housekeepers. Immediately after the 
dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt left on a wedding trip to Reading, Pa., New York and 
Washington D.C. They expect to be gone for about six weeks and upon their return 
will reside on the groom's farm in the Town of Two Rivers.
The Reporter, Fri., June 20, 1924


HARRY W. SCHMIDT    (d. 1937)

ACCIDENT TO YOUTH FATAL
Two Rivers Young Man Dies In Ironwood, Mich
Harry Schmidt, 22, of Two Rivers, Wis., died at a hospital here at noon today 
following an operation for amputation of his right arm. The muscle of the arm 
was torn away last Friday when it was caught in the belt of a gravel pit 
machine on which he was working near Mercer, Wis. He was employed by the Strue 
Construction Co. which is paving Highway U.S. 51.
The young man suffered a great deal from shock and loss of blood.
He was a son of Theodore Schmidt of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 8, 1937 P. 9


HEINRICH SCHMIDT    (d. 1905)

Death Wed. night of Henry Schmidt, a son of the late Eduard Schmidt 
of Two Rivers, of appendicitis. His death occurred in Watertown where 
he was enrolled at the Lutheran College. The young man was born in 
Two Rivers 16 yrs. ago and is mourned by his mother there. The body 
was brought to Two Rivers for burial Sat.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Oct. 1905
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Henry Schmidt, son of the late Edward Schmidt died at Watertown, Wisconsin last 
Wednesday night. He was 16 years of age and was a student at the Northwestern 
Lutheran College located at Watertown. The cause of death was appendicitis. His 
body was brought here for burial and the funeral took place on Saturday afternoon 
from St. John's church. He was a bright, ambitious boy and his bereaved mother 
has the sympathy of many friends.
Professor Ernst of the Northwestern University at Watertown accompanied the 
remains of young Henry Schmidt, who was a student at the institution to this 
city last Friday and on Saturday afternoon preached his funeral sermon at St. 
John's Church. The sermon was a fitting tribute to the memory of the departed.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 17, 1905
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[Henry Schmidt]


HENRIETTE SCHMIDT

Henrietta Schmidt, 94, of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening, February 16, 1989 at the Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 am 
Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Rev. David 
Scherbarth will officiate with burial to follow at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
She was born June 7, 1894 in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late 
Henry P. and Louisa Abrath Schmidt. Survivors include a sister, Clara Cess 
of Manitowoc; four nieces and a nephew, Mrs. Leslie Guetschow, Mrs. Jeanette L. 
Reihl, Mrs. Harvey Glaser, Mrs. Adele Riha, all of Two Rivers and Orin Burmeister 
of Sommers Point, New Jersey.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 10 am 
Monday and until the hour of service at 10:30 am.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Feb. 18, 1989 page B6
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(7 June 1894/16 Feb. 1989/SSDI)


HENRY C. SCHMIDT    (d. 1967)

Henry C. Schmidt, 77, of 1726-27th St., Two Rivers, died early Wednesday morning
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home
and at 1:30 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. T.F. Stern
will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Schmidt was born March 18, 1889, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late
Henry P. and Louisa Abrath Schmidt. He served in France with the 27th division
of the U.S. Army during World War I. June 18, 1924, he married Grace Schmidt at
Manitowoc. The couple farmed on Rt. 1, Two Rivers until retirement in 1951,
coming to Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Adele) Riha and Mrs.
Harvey (Mildred) Glaser, of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Otto Cess and Mrs.
Carl Burmeister, of Two Rivers and Miss Henrietta Schmidt of Manitowoc; four
grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, January 25, 1967 P. 15
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(Henry Schmidt/18 Mar 1889/Jan 1967/SSDI)
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Henry C. Schmidt, son of H.P. Schmidt, who left for Camp Custer March 29, 1918, 
is now home. He served in France over eight months and was at the Verdun front 
from September to the day the armistice was signed. He was in action along the 
Muse River and in the Argonne forest and escaped without injury. He took part 
in the giant parade at New York March 25th.
The Reporter, Thurs., May 1, 1919
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Marriage of Henry/Grace Schmidt
The marriage of Miss Grace Schmidt of Manitowoc, daughter of Mrs. Minnie Schmidt 
of Algoma and Henry Schmidt Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Hy Schmidt of the Town of 
Two Rivers, took place at Manitowoc Wednesday, Rev. Karl Machmiller performing 
the ceremony at the German Lutheran parsonage. Misses Clara and Henriette Schmidt, 
sisters of the groom and Andrew and Roland Bethke, cousins of the bride were the 
attending couples.
A wedding dinner was served at Mr. Geer's residence on North 7th Street, Manitowoc 
for whom the bride and her mother have been housekeepers. Immediately after the 
dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt left on a wedding trip to Reading, Pa., New York and 
Washington D.C. They expect to be gone for about six weeks and upon their return 
will reside on the groom's farm in the Town of Two Rivers.
The Reporter, Fri., June 20, 1924


HENRY F. SCHMIDT    (d. 1970)

Henry (Heinie) Schmidt, 72, of 1816-20th St., Two Rivers, a World War II Veteran, 
and retired former employe of the Schmitt Lumber Co., Two Rivers, died Friday 
morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Henry Schmidt was born at Two Rivers Jan. 10, 1898, a son of the late Frederick 
and Minnie Schmidt. He attended St. John Lutheran School, Two Rivers and for many 
years was an employe of the former Two Rivers Beverage Co. In later year until his 
retirement he was a Schmitt Lumber Co. employe. He served in the Army from 1942 to 
1943 in World War II and was a longtime member of ZCBJ Lodge. He had made his home 
for the past 10 years with a cousin, Mrs. Martha Mancel. 
He leaves a sister, Mrs. Esther Sonnenburg of Stevens Point, and a number of niece 
and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 4, 1970  P. 18 


HENRY P. SCHMIDT    (d. 1924)

Two Rivers Notes:
Mishicot Man Buried
The funeral of Henry P. Schmidt, well known farmer of the town of Mishicot,
was held today with services at St. John's Lutheran church at 2 o'clock, the
Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial was at Pioneer Rest cemetery. Mr. Schmidt
died Wednesday at the age of seventy-one and is survived by his widow and
seven children a son, Harry and the Misses Henrietta and Clara at home, Misses
Tina and Mathilda at Manitowoc and Mrs. John Klinder and Mrs. Carl Lenhardt of
this city. He also leaves three brothers, Louis and Adam of Superior, Wis.,
and William of Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 26, 1924  p.2
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Henry P. Schmidt, well known farmer of the town of Mishicot, passed away at his 
home Wednesday morning, death being due to diabetes from which he suffered the 
past four years. Deceased was born in the locality known as Saxonburg, Town of 
Mishicot in 1853, his father, John, having been one of the earliest settlers in 
that vicinity. Since his marriage in 1888 the deceased has conducted the farm 
where he died. Although long in ill health he was not confided to bed until about 
four days before his death. He was an industrious worker and a good husband and 
father. 
He is survived by his widow and seven children who are: his son, Henry, Misses 
Henriette and Clara at home; Misses Tina and Mathilda at Manitowoc  and Mrs. John 
Klinder and Mrs. Carl Lenhardt of this city. He also leaves three brothers, Louis 
and Adam of Superior, Wis. and William of Mishicot.
The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home with 
services at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment 
will be in Pioneer's Rest.
The Reporter, Fri., July 25, 1924


HENRY W. SCHMIDT    (d. 1947)

Hold Rites for Henry W. Schmidt
Funeral Services for Henry W. Schmidt, widely known town of Two Rivers
farmer, were held this afternoon from the St. John Lutheran church with 
the Rev. W. G. Haese officiating.  Burial was in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Mr. Schmidt was stricken after returning from the Community Farmers 
Get-together held at the Community House here Thursday night.  He was 
a member of the Manitowoc County Farm bureau, an officer of the Oakland 
school, a trustee of St. John's church and a director of the Mishicot 
Mutual Fire Insurance company.
Surviving besides his widow are two daughters and a son, two brothers 
and a sister.  There are four grandchildren.
Pallbearers were from the Meineke, Schmidt, Johannes and Kappelman 
families.
The Two Rivers Reporter, Nov. 17, 1947


HERBERT H. SCHMIDT    (d. 1996)

Herbert H. Schmidt, age 81, of Tallahassee, Fla., formerly of Two Rivers, died 
Friday, July 26, 1996, in Tallahassee, Fla., after a lingering illness.
Graveside Services followed by burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 2, 
1996, at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Herbert was a native of Wisconsin having lived in Dunnellon, Fla., for many years 
before moving to Tallahassee in 1995. He had worked as a water plant operator and 
as an air conditioning repairman.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby C. Schmidt, Tallahassee; two daughters, Jo Anne 
Gohlke, Tallahassee, Judith White, El Paso, Texas; one sister, Bertha Schmidt, 
Arizona; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews include 
Glenn and Joyce Stegemann, Alan and Cindy Stegemann, Lois Clarksen, all of Two 
Rivers.
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels assisted the family with local arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 28, 1996 P. A2


JOHANN J. SCHMIDT

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 21 Mar.)
John Schmidt, a local farmer, died yesterday at age 69. He leaves 
a widow and 10 children, two other children having predeceased him. 
Naturally all the surviving children are grown. The eldest daughter 
is Mrs. H. Luebke here; 5 of the sons are in the construction business 
in Chicago, one of whom is now working on a contract in Baltimore. The 
deceased was proprietor of a fine farm, had worked hard, and will have 
left a worthwhile estate. The funeral will be held Wed. from the Lutheran 
Church.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Mar. 1904
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Eastwin
John Schmidt Dead
Died: - Mr. John Schmidt at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herman Luebke, of Two 
Rivers, March 20th, 1904, aged 65 years. 
Deceased was born Feb. 5, 1839, in Kries Saltzradel Koenigreich, Preisen. He came 
to Two Rivers in 1858 and soon after was married to Miss Dorthy Gartz and located 
on a farm near here, where he continued to reside until his death. His death was 
due to an operation performed for the removal of an abscess in his chest. After 
the operation he was taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herman Luebke, where 
he passed away March 20th at 1 o'clock P.M. He was well known and highly esteemed, 
and his funeral, which took place from St. John's Lutheran Church at Two Rivers, 
was well attended by a large circle of relatives and friends. His wife, six sons 
and four daughters survive. The children are Louis and Mrs. Herman Luebke of Two 
Rivers, John, Henry, Ernest, August, and Mrs. Henry Bach, of Chicago, Mrs. H. 
Wreinecke, of Rangeline, and Otto and Helena at home. They were all present at the 
funeral, the six sons paying the last tribute to their father by acting as pall 
bearers from the church to the hearse.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 31, 1904
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Mr. and Mrs. Teger of Chicago came here last week to attend the funeral of their 
brother-in-law, Mr. John Schmidt.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 31, 1904
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John Schmidt
birth: 5 February 1838 Germany
death: 20 March 1904 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1904 Two Rivers
father: Schmidt
spouse: Dora
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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Written by his grandson. -
Ernest Franklin Schmidt, Dec. 1954

THE SCHMIDT FAMILY COMES TO AMERICA
Revolution was in the air in Europe and in the spring of 1848 and in country
after country revolt flared, violent and bloody, as the common man, oppressed
by authority, disturbed by the industrial revolution and stirred by new liberal
it arose against his autocratic rulers and demanded a voice in his government.
In the Kingdom of Prussia the people wanted a limited monarchy, a free press
and, most of all, unification of the many German states.  For a few short months
there was hope of success but then the forces of reaction in Fredrick William 
IV's government triumphed and the republican outbreaks were put down.  In fear,
the disgust and in despairs tens of thousands of German revolutionaries and 
liberals in the decade that followed and immigrated to the republic across the 
Atlantic, the United States.  Johann J. Schmidt was one of those emigrants.
Johann had spent most of his life in the little town of Nisbau, east (nine 
millimeters - 5.6 miles of the city of Selsnedal in the Province of Saxony. 
But many of his relatives and friends had gone to America.  In the early spring
of 1860, with compulsory military training in the Prussian Army immediately 
before him, he left his homeland, stowed away on a ship to America and landed 
at New York City in June of 1860.  He was 21 years old.
It took him almost a month to cross New York State by way of the Hudson River
and the Erie Canal, but by mid-summer he had reached Buffalo where he boarded a 
train for Chicago.  There he was greeted by relatives and, after a period of time
in that city he set out once more--this time to well north for over 100 miles to 
the village of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, where he found work.  Once more he was among
friends.
His first love was farming and he was also an expert tanner, as after the Civil 
War began he rode a horse to Green Bay, took a train from there to Chicago and went
to work in a tannery making leather for harnesses for military horses.
Years passed before he had enough money to send to Germany for his sweetheart, 
Dorothea Gurtz, but on June 30th she arrived in New York City 
on a ship from Bremen and on Sept. 13th, 1863 they were married in Two Rivers.
A week later he bought 160 acres of forest 5 miles west of town. The land was virgin
wilderness with pine trees up to thirty inches in diameter growing on it.  The only 
signs that man had ever before walked in the green dusk below its green trees were a 
few Indian trails.  He paid $800.00 for the land - five dollars an acre.   Then he 
set out to clear a farm from the wilderness - a task that would have staggered a 
lesser man.
Johann Schmidt was a tall man, strong and extremely industrious and before long, 
taking advantage of every minute he could get away from the Two Rivers Tannery, he 
had cut a road into his land and had built a log house.  It was a simple home with 
a dirt floor and a fireplace in its single room.  Soft-tanned deerskins decorated 
it and kept the winter cold from the young pioneer family. In the cabin in June of
the next year Johann and Dorothea's first child was born.  The Civil War had been 
over for just two months and 3 days.
The little boy, Louis, played with the children of passing Indian parties and as 
he grew up, the little log cabin also grew for five other children arrived during 
the next ten years.
In 1875 a new log house was built, an imposing structure two stories high - with
ample room for a family that would grow, by 1889, to thirteen children.  It was a 
well built house, but there were many cold winter mornings when the north wind, 
blowing between the cracks in the logs, powdered the upstairs floors with snow and 
made it mighty tough for a youngster to leave his warm feather-bed.
Tragedy struck thrice at the family when first a little boy and then two little 
girls died, but there were blessings too, as the forest was pushed back and the good
earth began to produce food.
Occasionally the neighbors would band together to hunt a marauding bear or wildcat,
but none of the Schmidt boys joined these parties, for their father, who had put an 
ocean between himself and the things military and who couldn't bear to hurt an animal,
would not permit a gun to be used on his property.
Sometime during the latter part of the 1870's, Johann brought his father and mother 
from Germany. Heinrich Schmidt and Maria Schmidt spent the last years of their lives 
on the farm and died within two weeks of each other in 1893.
Johann Schmidt was a stout disciplinarian who believed in the virtue of hard work 
for his children and for himself.  He was deeply religious and had a fine sense of 
humor.  His code said, "The law is no better than your word."
He was a strong hard man in pioneer times that demanded strength and hardness, and 
along with the harvest of his good land, he also raised some good citizens for his 
adopted country.
Written by his grandson. -
Ernest Franklin Schmidt, Dec. 1954


LAURA SCHMIDT

Two Rivers Section:
DIES AT HOSPITAL
Laura Schmidt, 15 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schmidt 
passed away yesterday at the hospital at Manitowoc of pneumonia and 
appendicitis, after a week's illness. The deceased was a sophomore 
at the high school. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, 
Della and Bertha and one brother, Herbert. Burial will take place 
on Saturday morning from the St. John's Lutheran church, the remains 
being taken to the home of the family on Rural Route 2 out of the city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 03, 1928 Page 11
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Two Rivers Section:
Miss Laura Schmidt who died on Tuesday will be buried Saturday 
afternoon at 1 o'clock from her home on Route 2 and at 2 o'clock 
from the St. John's Lutheran church Rev. W.G. Haase officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 04, 1928 Page 13


LENA SCHMIDT

DEATH TAKES MRS. SCHMIDT AT AGE OF 81
Well Known Resident of City and Town Many Years Taken Thursday
Mrs. Lena Schmidt, 81, widow of Louis J. Schmidt, early brick manufacturer
and a town of Two Rivers farmer for many years, died at the Municipal 
hospital Thursday night, where she had been a patient for the past seven
weeks. She had made her home for the past six months with her son-in-law
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Greenwood, 27th street.
Funeral Saturday
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in St.
John's Lutheran church, the Rev. W.G. Haese officiating. Interment 
will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the 
Beduhn funeral home until 10:30 Saturday morning when it will be 
removed to the church, there to lie in state until the hour of service.
Mrs. Schmidt, nee Lena Schwake, was born in Rodden, Westphalia,
Germany, on January 14, 1865, a daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy
Schwake. When she was 16 years of age the family brought her to this
country, coming directly to this city. After residing here for three
years the family moved to a farm in the town of Two Rivers.
Married in 1891
In 1891, she was married to Louis J. Schmidt of the town of Two Rivers,
the couple moving directly to Sheboygan where Mr. Schmidt became
established as a brick manufacturer. Several years later the family
moved to Manitowoc and in 1910 settled on a farm in the town of Two
Rivers. Her husband preceded her in death 14 years ago on the farm
home and two years later she took up her residence here. Later, for
eight years, she resided with her brother, William Schwake, and for
the past six months at the Henry Greenwoods.
Surviving Mrs. Schmidt are a daughter, Mrs. Henry Greenwood of this
city, and one son, William T. Schmidt, a general contractor at 
Elmhurst, Ill., two sisters, Mrs. Charles Stechmesser of the town of
Two Rivers and Mrs. John Goedjen of this city, and three brothers,
William, city; Henry of Sioux Falls, S.C., and August Schwake of
the town of Two Rivers. There are three grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, January 25, 1946


LILLIE S. SCHMIDT    (d. 1955)

Mrs. Edward Schmidt, 71, of 2102 Roosevelt Ave., Two Rivers died early Saturday 
night at a hospital following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz officiating. Interment will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schmidt, nee Lilly Lemke, was born on April 26, 1884, at Wrightstown, Wis., 
a daughter of the late William and Mary Schmidt Lemke. She attended the 
Wrightstown schools and following her marriage to Edward Schmidt, the couple took 
up residence in Two Rivers. Mr. Schmidt preceded her in death at Two Rivers five 
years ago.
Surviving Mrs. Schmidt are two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Kitzerow of Two Rivers and 
Mrs. Lawrence Cooper of Manitowoc; two sons, Ervin Baum of Two Rivers and Mayron 
Schlei of Appleton; a sister, Mrs. Louise Hothusen of Green Bay; three brothers, 
George Lemke of Green Bay; Arthur Lemke of Oshkosh and Walter Lemke of Marshfield; 
and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 28, 1955 P. 17 


LOUIS SCHMIDT    (d. 1932)

LOUIS SCHMITT(sic) DIES, HOSPITAL
Town of Two Rivers Man is Victim of Accident
Louis Schmitt, of Route 3, well known resident of the Town of Two Rivers, died 
at the Municipal Hospital at three o'clock this morning. Death was due to 
injuries sustained when he fell from a load of hay Thursday. 
Mr. Schmitt was born in the Town of Two Rivers on June 12, 1864. He was married 
to Lena Schwake in December, 1889 and moved to Sheboygan where he operated a 
brick yard for 15 years. After leaving Sheboygan, he came to this city and was 
employed as a millwright at the Hamilton Mfg. Co. for three years; he then moved 
to the farm on Route 3.
Besides his wife, he leaves to mourn his death a daughter, a son, three sisters, 
four brothers and - illegible. The children are Mrs. Henry Greenwood of this city 
and William Schmitt of Chicago. The sisters are Mrs. Herman Luebke and Mrs. 
Minnie Meineke of this city and Mrs. Henry Bach of Chicago. The brothers are John, 
Ernst H., Otto C., and A.T. Schmitt of Chicago and Henry C. Schmitt of the Town 
of Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held from the St. John's Lutheran Church Wednesday 
afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be 
at Pioneers' Rest. The body will be taken to the home from the Beduhn and Goetz 
mortuary tomorrow afternoon. The family requested today that no flowers be sent.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 18, 1932 page 11


LOUISA SCHMIDT    (d. 1936)

MRS. H. SCHMIDT, AGED 83, DIES
Old Resident of County Will Be Buried On Wednesday
TWO RIVERS, (Special)-Mrs. Louisa Elizabeth Schmidt, 83, widow of Henry P. 
Schmidt, one of the earliest settlers in the county, died at her home at 1520 
21st street at 8 o'clock Sunday morning, after an illness of three months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:40 from the Klein & 
Stangel funeral home and at 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran church, with 
the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Mrs. Schmidt was born in Boston, Mass., March 14, 1853. At the age of two years 
she was brought to Milwaukee by her parents. Nine years later the family settled 
in the town of Two Rivers. Her father cleared a tract of virgin timber and 
engaged in farming on 160 acres of land, where she lived 59 years prior to the 
death of her husband, H.P. Schmidt on July 24, 1924.
The following year Mrs. Schmidt retired from the farm and moved to Two Rivers.
Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. John Klinder and Mrs. Carl Lenhart of this 
city, and the Misses Ernestine and Henrietta at home, Mrs. Otto Cess of the town 
of Gibson and Mrs. Carl Burmeister of this city, and a son, Henry C. Schmidt on 
the homestead farm in the town of Two Rivers. A son, Adolph, died 17 years ago. 
There are also five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 13, 1936 P. 9


LOUISA SCHMIDT (d. 1955)

Mrs. Henry W. Schmidt, 80, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, died Monday morning at 
the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital following a six weeks' illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. John Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. W.G. Haase will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born Louise Johannes April 20, 1875, at Two Rivers, daughter of the 
late Christian and Caroline Johannes and in 1907 was married to Henry W. 
Schmidt. They located on the homestead farm. She was a member of the Ladies' 
Aid Society of the St. John congregation. Her husband died in 1947.
Surviving are two daughters, Miss Bertha Schmidt of Milwaukee and Mrs. Edgar 
Stegemann of Two Rivers; son, Herbert on the home farm; brother, Albert Sr. 
of Villard, Minn.; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 
3 p.m. Tuesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, December 19, 1955 P. 21


LOUISE C. SCHMIDT  (d. 1975)

Mrs. Louise Schmidt, 78, of 1816 21st St., Two Rivers, died Saturday 
noon at Two Rivers Municipal hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel 
Inc., Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Steiter will officiate and burial 
will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schmidt, nee Louise Althen, was born Oct. 4, 1896, at Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late John and Bertha Rahmlow Althen. She was married 
to William Schmidt April 3, 1918, at Two Rivers. They lived at Dalton 
a few years before moving back to Two Rivers. Her husband preceded her 
in death in 1939. She had been employed at Schwartz Mfg. Co. of Two 
Rivers, retiring in 1961.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Albert (Christine) Albrecht Sr., of 
Two Rivers, three nephews, Roger Albrecht, of Two Rivers, Albert 
Albrecht Jr., and the Rev. Lyle Albrecht, of Milwaukee and a niece, 
Mrs. John (Charleen) Stemhauer, of Green Bay.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 3 
o'clockt his Monday afternoon.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, January 6, 1975 P.3
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Childhood schoolmates culminated in the marriage of Miss Louise Althen to Wm H. 
Schmidt at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Althen Wednesday 
evening April the 3rd of 6 o'clock. In the presence of twenty-five relatives 
and a few intimate friends the bride entered attended by the maid of honor, Miss 
Christine Althen to the accompanying strains of Lohengrin's wedding march played 
by Miss Henrietta Koch of Caledonia. The groom was attended by Carl Schmidt, 
brother of the groom. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. Doehler of the St. 
John's Lutheran Church. Little Miss LeNore Rahmlow, cousin of the bride being 
flower girl. The home was prettily decorated in white and green. The bride was 
dressed in white and carrying a beautiful bouquet of Easter lilies. Following 
the ceremony a wedding dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Schmidt will make 
their home at Pardeeville, Wis., where the groom is employed as a cheesemaker.
The Reporter, Thurs., Apr. 11, 1918


MARIA D. SCHMIDT    (d. 1899)

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 26 Sep.)
Mrs. Carl Schmidt was found dead in her bed about 3 a.m. last Thurs. of a stroke. 
She was 68 and leaves a husband and 7 grown children - 2 daughters and 5 sons. The 
funeral was Sun. in the Two Rivers Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Sep. 1899

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DIED
Schmidt - At her home in the Town of Mishicott, Sept. 21, 1899, Maria, wife of Carl Schmidt, aged 68 years. Deceased was born Nov. 28, 1831 in Kreis Demmin, Pommerania, her maiden name being Maria Johannes. She came to this county in 1850 and was shortly afterwards married to Carl Schmidt. She and her husband who survives her, were among the early settlers of the southern portion of Mishicott. She had ten children - five sons and five daughters, all of whom are living and grown up. The sons are Albert, who resides on the old homestead; Charles, who lives on a farm near by; Ernst, whose home is in Sheboygan; Otto, who lives in Mishicott and Paul, who is unmarried and who is at present employed by the Starky Dredge Co. The daughters are Augusta, wife of John Kurtz; Mary, wife of Fred Wilsman; Emma, wife of Henry Schroeder, all of this city and Alvina, wife of Chas Frank of Milwaukee. The funeral took place from the Lutheran Church in this city last Sunday afternoon.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Sept. 26, 1899

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Mary Or Maria Johanes Schmidt
birth: 27 November 1832 Germany, Europe
death: 21 September 1899 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1899 Mishicot, Wis.
father: Ernst Johanes
spouse: Carl Schmidt
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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The family story is that when Maria died, Carl woke his son up in the middle of 
the night (they were living with the son at the time) to tell him his mother died. 
The son told him to go back to bed, there wasn't anything they could do about it 
at that hour of the night!
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


MARIA M. SCHMIDT    (d. 1897)

The mother of Edward Schmidt of the Town of Two Rivers and of August 
Schmidt of Manitowoc, died last Sunday evening and will be buried today 
from the Lutheran Church in this city of which she was a member since its 
organization. She was born on the 28th of August, 1803 and was therefore 
93 years and 4 months of age. Her husband died 56 years ago and a daughter 
died 22 years ago. She has three sons and one daughter still living. One son 
lives in Kansas City and a daughter in Sheboygan.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Jan. 5, 1897
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Death on Sun. evening of Mrs. Maria M. Schmidt at the extraordinary 
age of 93 yrs. 4 mos. 7 days. She died at the home of her son Eduard 
Schmidt who lives on Range Line. The deceased, who was born in 
Thuringia, is survived by 5 children, one of whom is the well-known 
coal merchant August Schmidt. The well attended funeral took place 
yesterday in Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1897
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Maria Magdalena Schmidt
birth: 28 August 1803 Saxony
death: 3 January 1897 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[Mary Schmidt]


MARIA SCHMIDT

After many years of ill health, Mrs. William Schmidt, passed away at her home on 
1719 Nineteenth Street Saturday. Deceased was a native of Germany where she was 
born 56 years ago. At the age of nineteen she came to this country settling in 
Two Rivers. Her maiden name was Mary Hahn and soon after arriving here she became 
the wife of William Schmidt, who, with seven children survive her. The children 
are Walter, Paul, Emma,, Mrs. J. Mancel, Ella and Sylvia of this city and Mrs. Erin 
Bechtelheimer who resides in Florida. A sister, Mrs. Eliza Bugenhagen of this city 
and five grandchildren also survive. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from 
St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating.
Card of Thanks
We wish hereby to express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and 
sympathy extended us in our bereavement due to the illness and death of our beloved 
mother. We are especially grateful to those who gave flowers and for use of 
automobiles and those who participated in the funeral.
Wm Schmidt and Family
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 15, 1922


MARTHA SCHMIDT    (d. 1960)

Mrs. Clarence Schmidt, 56, of 3602 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers, died early 
Tuesday morning at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient 
since Sunday.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church Two 
rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating.  Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Schmidt, nee Martha Boness, was born March 2, 1904 at Butternut, Wis., 
a daughter of Herman and the late anna Schroeder Boness.  She attended the 
Butternut schools and Nov. 30, 1922 she was married to Clarence Schmidt at 
Butternut.  The couple came to Two Rivers in 1925 where she resided since. 
She was a member of St. John church.
Besides her husband and father she leaves a daughter and two sons, Robert of 
Two Rivers and Donald of Manitowoc; three sisters; six brothers; and two 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels Two Rivers, after 2 
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, April 5, 1960
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[Martha Ida Schmidt]


MARY SCHMIDT    (d. 1936)

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. SCHMIDT 
Former Resident of Two Creeks Dies At Two Rivres 
TWO RIVERS (Special)-Mrs. Mary Schmidt, 80, a pioneer resident of the town of 
Two Creeks, and widow of George Schmidt, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
Mary Geerdts, 1924 Roosevelt avenue a 10:20 this morning. She had been ill for 
the last three months.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the C. J. Jansky 
chapel, the Rev. W. G. Haase, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church officiating. 
Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Mr. Schmidt died eight years ago. The couple lived on a farm in the town of Two 
Creeks. Mrs. Schmidt lived there up to six years ago.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mary Geerdts of this city, Mrs. Emil Jonas 
of the town of Two Creeks, and Mrs. Elwood Burmeister of this city, five grand-
children and one great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 9, 1936  P.18 


MINNIE SCHMIDT    (d. 1917)

Mrs. Fred Schmidt of Two Rivers died at the hospital here yesterday. 
The burial will be held at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 01, 1917, Page 3
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Fred Schmidt died at Holy Family Hospital last week and the funeral was 
held in this city on Wednesday. She was a native of Germany and was 74 years 
of age. In 1887 she was married to Frederick Schmidt who survives her.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 9, 1917
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After several weeks of illness, Wilhelmina Schmidt, 74, died Sunday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Deceased, nee Hollmann, was born in Kahfelde, 
Prussian Saxony, Germany. She emigrated to this country when a young woman and 
in 1866 was united in  marriage in this city to Frederick Schmidt, who alone 
survives her, there being no children. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon 
from St. John's Lutheran Church.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 3, 1917
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[Wilhelmine Schmidt]


MINNIE SCHMIDT    (d. 1927)

The funeral of Mrs. Minnie Schmidt was held today at 2:00 p.m. from the Beduhn 
and Goetz Mortuary. Rev. F. J. Siewert of the Evangelical church officiated.
The body of Mrs. Jacob Christoffel was brought too this city this morning from 
Racine. The funeral will take place in this city Saturday morning from St. 
Luke's church.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 4, 1927  P.18 


MINNIE SCHMIDT   (d. June 1928)

Two Rivers Section:
DIES AT HOME HERE
Mrs. Minnie A. Schmidt, nee Minnie Grimmer, died Wednesday night 
at her home here. She was the wife of Charles F. Schmidt. Born 
April 2, 1867 at Centerville, she was 61 years of age. Two sons, 
Edward Schmidt of Two Rivers, and John of Sheboygan and three 
brothers, William Grimmer of Appleton and Charles and Gust of 
Kaukauna survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 07, 1928 Page 13 
*******
The funeral of Mrs. Carl F. Schmidt of the Town of Two Rivers was 
held Saturday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church. Mrs. Schmidt 
passed away Wednesday, June 6 at the age of sixty-one years. Deceased, 
before her marriage was Mrs. Minnie Grimmer and she was born in the 
Town of Newton, April 2, 1867. The family moved to Kaukauna but in 
1904 she became a resident of Two Rivers and was married that year to 
Carl F. Schmidt who survives her. Deceased also leaves two sons, Edward, 
Two Rivers and John of Sheboygan and three brothers and six 
grandchildren.
Two Rivers REporter-Chronicle - June 14, 1928


MINNIE SCHMIDT   (d. Sept. 1928)

PIONEER TOWN OF TWO RIVERS RESIDENT IS DEAD
Mrs. Edward Schmidt, one of the pioneer residents of the town of 
Two Rivers, died at the home of her son, Christ, on Route 1, Two 
Rivers, aged 85 years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Amelia 
Burmeister of Manitowoc and three sons, Christ, with whom she made 
her home, Theodore and Fred of Two Rivers. One brother, Fred Koch 
of Two Rivers also survives. Burial will take place on Saturday 
afternoon at 1:30 from the home on Route 1 and at two o'clock from 
the St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. Haase officiating. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, September 06, 1928 Page 11
*****
Aged Resident Dies Today at Home of Son
Mrs. Minnie Schmidt Reaches Advanced Age of 85 Years; Here 71 Years
Mrs. Minnie Schmidt, nee Minnie Koch, an aged resident of Manitowoc 
County, passed away at the home of her son, Christ Schmidt on Route 1, 
Two Rivers, at 2:45 this morning. Her death was due to complications 
of diseases attendant upon old age, as Mrs. Schmidt had reached 85 Years.
She was born in Saxe-Weimer, Germany in 1843 and when a girl of 
fourteen years came directly to Two Rivers to make her home. In 1862 
she was married to Edward Schmidt, who preceded her in death 26 years 
ago. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Henry Burmeister, Fred and 
Theodore Schmidt, both of this city and Christ Schmidt of the Town of 
Two Rivers. She is also survived by one brother, Fred Koch of this city.  
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and 
at 2:00 o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. W.G. Haase 
officiating. Interment will take place at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery.
Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - Sept. 6, 1928


MINNIE SCHMIDT    (d. 1943)

Mrs. Minnie Schmitdt, 77, of Two Rivers route 1, died at the Municipal hospital 
at Two Rivers shortly after noon today. She had been in failing health the past 
five years and had been a hospital patient for two months.
Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed but will be announced 
Tuesday. The body was removed to the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home in 
Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schmidt, nee Minnie Bergin, was born in the town of Pierce, Kewaunee county, 
and resided there until her marriage to Charles Schmidt in Chicago. The couple 
lived in Chicago, Niagara Falls, New York and Buffalo?, New York. Thirty-eight 
years ago she came to this county to make her home. 
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Henry Schmidt, Two Rivers route 1, with whom she 
made her home; one sister, Mrs. Louise Stuebe of Kewaunee; and two grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 27, 1943  P. 2
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Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Schmidt who died at the Municipal hospital in 
Two Rivers shortly after noon Monday, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock 
from the St. John's Lutheran church in Two Rivers. 
The Rev. W. G. Haase will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
The body will be moved from the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home to the church 
Thursday morning where it will lie in state until the time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 28, 1943 P. 2
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[Wilhelmina Schmidt]


OTTO SCHMIDT    (d. 1946)

Otto Schmidt, 73, retired farmer and town of Mishicot official, was stricken 
with a heart attack and died, immediately after returning to his farm home 
from the Manitowoc county fair at 6:30 p.m. yesterday.
Funeral services will be at the St. Peter's Lutheran church in Mishicot at 2 
p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Edward Zell officiating. Burial will be in the Pioneers' 
Rest cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Schmidt was born in the school section of town of Mishicot in 1873. In 1896 
he married Caroline Blum in Mishicot, and settled down to a lifetime of farming, 
which was interrupted for only a few years by work as a drayman. He bought the 
farm now operated by his son Ralph 15 years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt were making plans to celebrate their golden wedding anniver-
sary in November. 
Mr. Schmidt was town treasurer for 12 years followed by nine years on the board 
of supervisors. For 21 years up to the time of his death he was an agent of the 
Mishicot Mutual Insurance company.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Roland Beeck of St. Ignace, Mich., 
and Mrs. Arthur Blank of Mishicot, two sons, Roy of Manitowoc, and Ralph, home on 
the farm, three sisters, Mrs. Holda Kurtz of Two Rivers, Mrs. Emma Schroeder of 
Manitowoc, and Mrs. Alvina Frank of Milwaukee, one brother, Paul of Milwaukee, 14 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Specht funeral home, Mishicot, from Sunday forenoon 
until 10 a.m. Tuesday, when it will be moved to St. Peter's where it will lie in 
state until the time of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 17, 1946  P. 2
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(Otto Schmidt/25 May 1873/16 Aug 1946/son of Carl H. and Marie D.Schmidt)


ROBERT SCHMIDT

Robert Arthur Schmidt, 21, died at the Municipal hospital, Two Rivers, Saturday 
at 7 p.m. He had been ill since May.
Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock 
from the Beduhn funeral home and at 2 p.m. from St. John's Lutheran church with 
the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest.
Robert Schmidt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schmidt, was born at Two Rivers June 7, 
1920. He attended the public schools of that city and was graduated from Washington 

high school in 1938. In recent years he was a member of the Owls football team. 
Following his graduation he took employment at Plant 1 of the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing company and worked there until taken ill this spring.
Survivors are the parents, a sister, Mrs. Arthur Kitzerow, of Two Rivers; a step-
sister, Mrs. Lawrence Cooper, Manitowoc; step-brother, Ervin Raum, Fort Knox, Ky., 
and his grandfather, Charles Schmidt of Reedsville.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 20, 1941 P. 2


THEODORE A. SCHMIDT    (d. 1963)

Theodore A. Schmidt, 87, of 2213 School St., Two Rivers, retired cement 
contractor and earlier a longtime cement finisher for Streu Construction Co., 
Two Rivers paving firm, died Monday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital 
where he was a patient for more than five weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers and at 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Schmidt was born Dec. 14, 1876, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late 
Edward and Minnie Koch Schmidt. He married the former Emma Messmann in the Town 
of Carlton, Kewaunee County, June 17, 1911. After marriage the couple settled 
on a farm at Stetsonville, Wis. In 1919, the family returned to Two Rivers 
where Mr. Schmidt became engaged as a cement finisher, working several years 
out of Chicago with Schmidt Brothers Construction Co. He later became employed 
by the Streu paving firm in operations on highways throughout Wisconsin. In later 
years he built concrete sidewalks at Two Rivers until his retirement a few years 
ago. His wife died at Two Rivers March 2, 1960.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Earl Bruechert, of Rt. 1, Kewaunee, and Miss 
Ethel, of Chippewa Falls; a brother, Christ, of Two Rivers; a grandson, Dale 
Bruechert and three great grandchildren. A son, Harry, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Two Rivers Reporter, December 24, 1963 P. T-7
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(14 Dec 1876 Dec 1963/SSDI)


VIOLA BEECK SCHMIDT

Mrs. Roy C. Schmidt, 69, of 2015-14th St., Two Rivers, a retired longtime 
accountant at the Manitowoc Motor Hotel, died unexpectedly at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital early Thursday morning.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Emanuel United Methodist 
church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Schmidt, nee Viola Beeck, was born Jan. 24, 1900, in the Town of Two 
Rivers, a daughter of the late Charles and Mathilda Zoerb Beeck. She attended 
the old Tannery district school and graduated from the former Manitowoc Business 
College.
For nearly 40 years she was the accountant at Manitowoc Motor Hotel, retiring 
early in 1968. She was married April 13, 1968, to Roy Schmidt at Two Rivers. 
Long active in women's circles of Emanuel church, she was a past matron of Two 
Rivers Chapter No. 229, Order of Eastern Star. 
Besides her husband, she leaves a sister, Mrs. Frank Nickelson of Milwaukee; 
two brothers, Ervin of Darlington and Roland Beeck of St. Ignace, Mich., and 
a stepson, Raymond Schmidt of Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Friday 
until 11 a.m. Saturday 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 at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Friday by the Eastern Star chapter. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 24, 1969  P. 11
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[Viola/bur. 04-26-1969/age 69 yrs.]
(b. 24 Jan 1900/d. Apr 1969/SSDI)


WALTER F. SCHMIDT    (d. 1977)

Walter F. Schmidt, 80, of 1404-20th St. Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening in Two 
Rivers Community Hospital.
A prayer service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Marin Scheele will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Schmidt was born April 29, 1897 in Two Rivers, son of the late William and 
Maria Schmidt. He was a veteran of World War I and World War II. He married 
Geraldine Gauthier Dec. 2, 1950 in Manitowoc. He was employed (sic) employe of 
The Metal Ware Corp.
Survivors include his wife, a step-son, James Kopetsky of Manitowoc; four sisters, 
Mrs. Martha Mancel of Two Rivers, Miss Sylvia Schmidt and Mrs. Ben Frye of 
Milwaukee and Mrs. Irma Bechtelheimer of Dade City, Fla., and three step-grand-
children. Two brothers, Wilhelm and Paul preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 4 o'clcok (sic) 
this Wednesday afternoon.
Herald Times Reporter, December 21, 1977 P. 3
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(Under the obituary heading Schmist, newspaper typo)


WILHELMINE SCHMIDT    (d. 1941)

Mrs. Wilhelmina Schmidt, 85, widow of Fred Schmidt and a resident of Two Rivers 
since 1883, died Sunday at the home, 2710 Forest avenue in that city. She had 
been ill several months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Jansky 
funeral home and at two o'clock from St. John' Lutheran church, the Rev. W.G. 
Haase officiating. Interment will be made in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. 
Mrs. Schmidt, nee Wilhelmine Wiese, was born in Germany on Nov. 26, 1855. She was 
married to Fred Schmidt in Germany and a few years later, in 1883, the couple came 
to America and came directly to Two Rivers. Mr. Schmidt died in 1916.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Kaufman of Ludington, Mich., Mrs. Elsie 
Thys of Gladstone, Mich., and Mrs. Esther Sonnenberg of Stevens Point, Wis.; two 
sons, Reinholdt of Ludington, Mich., and Henry of Two Rivers; one sister, Mrs. 
August Gustin, Appleton; two brothers, Herman Wiese of Appleton and August Wiese 
of Iowa; eleven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. 
The body was removed to the Jansky funeral home and may be viewed there until the 
time of the funeral. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 29, 1941  P. 2


WILLIAM F. SCHMIDT	    (d. 1945)

Wilhelm F. Schmidt, 86, an employe of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Co. in 
Two Rivers for many years, died at his home in Two Rivers early this morning, 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home in 
Two Rivers at 1:30 p.m. Friday, and at St. John's Lutheran church at 2 p.m., 
the Rev. W. G. Haese officiating. Burial will be in the Pioneer's Rest 
cemetery. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday afternoon until time 
of services Friday.
Mr. Schmidt was born in Greenhof, Germany, in 1859 and came to America in 1885, 
when but a young man. He moved to Two Rivers, and in 1887 he married Maria Helm 
of that city. He had been employed at the Aluminum Goods until 16 years ago when 
he retired. His wife died 23 years ago.
Surviving are two sons, Walter, at home, Paul, Manitowoc; five daughters, Emma, 
at home, Sylvia, Milwaukee, Mrs. Martha Mancel, Two Rivers; Mrs. Erma Bechtelheimer, 
Dade City, Fla., Mrs. Ella Frye, Milwaukee; 18 grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 23, 1945  P. 2
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[bur. 10-26-1945/age 86 yrs.]


ANNA SCHMITT

DEATH CLAIMS ANNA SCHMITT AT SHEBOYGAN
Lifelong Southside Resident Dies at Brother's Home This Morning
Miss Anna Schmitt, 61, died early today in Sheboygan at the home of her brother, 
Fred, where she had been visiting for the past two weeks. She had complained of 
ill health some time before she left her home on 14th street for the visit.
Funeral services will be held here Monday afternoon, at 1:30 p.m. from the Beduhn 
funeral home and at 2 p.m. from St. John's Lutheran church with the Rev. W.G. 
Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
The body was brought here from Sheboygan and taken to the Beduhn funeral home.
Miss Schmitt was born in this city in 1878, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Peter Schmitt and spent her entire life in the city.
Survivors are two brothers, Fred at Sheboygan and the Rev. Henry Schmitt at North 
Hollywood, California.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 31, 1939
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Funeral services for Miss Anna Schmitt, 61, who died Friday at the home of her 
brother, Fred, in Sheboygan, were held at Two Rivers this afternoon.
Services were held from the Beduhn funeral home at 1:30 o'clock and at St. 
John's Lutheran church at 2 o'clock. Interment was in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Miss Schmitt was born in Germany in 1877 and came to this country with her 
parents in 1882. She was a teacher in Evangelical Lutheran schools in several 
cities in the state, teaching in Racine for 17 years. She taught in Two Rivers 
for three years.
Survivors are two brothers, Fred of Sheboygan and the Rev. Henry Schmitt of 
North Hollywood, California, and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Voboril, Altadena, 
California, and Mrs. Adolph Krescheck, Catawba, Wis. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 31, 1939  P. 2


LOWELL H. SCHMITT

Little Lowell Schmitt, the two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Schmitt of 
Wausau, died at the home in that city yesterday afternoon. The body was brought 
to this city for burial. The funeral took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock 
from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schmitt on 2009 14th street with Rev. W. G. 
Haase officiating. Mr. F. E. Schmitt is a ..(not visible). 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 15, 1928 P. 12
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Bring Little Son Home for Burial
The body of Lowell Schmitt, two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Schmitt, 
former residents of this city, who passed away in Wausau, Wis., yesterday, was 
brought into the city last evening. The funeral service for the child was held at 
two o'clock this afternoon at the home of Mr. Schmitt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Peter Schmitt at 2009 14th Street. Burial took place at Pioneer's Rest.
Two Rivers Reporter & Chronicle -   Sept. 15, 1928


MARGARET SCHMITT

Following funeral services at the home at 1:30 Thursday afternoon, the remains 
of Mrs. Peter Schmitt, who died Sunday, will be taken to the St. John's Lutheran 
church at 2 o'clock for services, and burial will be at Pioneer's Rest. Three 
daughters, Miss Anna, city, Mrs. A. Kresheck, Kennan, Wis., and Mrs. J. W. 
Vororil, Burbank, Cal., and two sons, F. A. Schmitt, Wausau, and Rev. H. W. 
Schmitt of Burbank, besides the husband, survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, August 23, 1927 P. 9 
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The final summons of death came to Mrs. Peter Schmidt, 2009 Fourteenth Street 
on Sunday last.
Mrs. Schmidt was seventy-two years of age, a native of Germany and came to 
Two Rivers with her husband who survives her, in 1882. They have resided here 
ever since except for about a year.
The children were all here during her illness and are now here for the funeral. They 
are: Miss Anna of this city; Mrs. A. Kresheck of Kennan, Wis.; Mrs. J. W. Voboril, 
Burbank, Calif.; F.A. Schmidt of Wausau and Rev. H.W. Schmidt of Burbank. Two 
brothers, Rev. Fred Koch and Rev. H. Koch, and one sister Mrs. Albert Schmidt also 
survive.
The funeral will be this afternoon from the home at 1:30, with services at St. John's 
Lutheran church and interment at Pioneers' Rest.
Manitowoc Herald  Thursday, August 25, 1927


PETER SCHMITT

MANY ATTEND FUNERAL HERE
Schmitt Funeral Held Friday Afternoon
The funeral of Peter Schmitt which was held yesterday afternoon from 
the St. John's Lutheran church with the Rev. W. G. Hasse officiating, 
was largely attended. Those from out of town who attended the funeral 
were Rev. H. Koch of Berlin, Germany, son of Rev. F. Koch of Manitowoc, 
who is visiting his parents; Rev. F. Koch and family; Miss Tina Damler, 
Mrs. J. Voboril, Mrs. John Rezbach, Mrs. F. Detjen, and Mr. and Mrs. 
Herman Knute of Manitowoc, Rev. Henry Koch and family of Reedsville, 
Peter Schmitt of Wauwatosa, George Schmitt of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. 
Albert Schmitt and Mr. and Mrs. George Schmitt of School Section, and 
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Leise and daughter of Mishicot. 
Manitowoc Evening Times, Saturday, July 11, 1931 
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Peter Schmidt, 80, a resident of Two Rivers since 1882 died Tuesday morning at 
his home on 14th Street. Burial will take place from the Beduhn & Goetz parlors 
on Friday afternoon. The deceased was born in Germany in 1851 and was married 
there in 1876 and came to Milwaukee shortly after and later located in this city. 
His wife died four years ago. Mr. Schmidt was for 40 years engaged in the fire 
insurance business here. Five children survive.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 9, 1931
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The body of Peter Schmitt, who died on Tuesday, has been removed to his home 
where it may be viewed by friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 
1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 p.m. from the Beduhn and Goetz mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 9, 1931  P. 15