BERNICE A. WICHLACZ Bernice A. Wichlacz, age 88, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Monday morning, Sept. 9, 2002 at the Hamilton Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish - Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Bernice was born July 7, 1914 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Beitzel Taddy. She attended Two Rivers Public Schools and was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. She then attended St. Mary's School of Nursing in Green Bay, where she graduated in 1937. On Nov. 26, 1938 she married George J. Wichlacz at St. Mary's Angels Catholic Church, Green Bay. He preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 1989. Bernice was employed as a registered nurse, working for many years at the Two Rivers Community Hospital, and later for Dr. Bowser and Dr. Kuljis. She was a member of the Two Rivers Historical Society, VFW Auxiliary and the Two Rivers Senior Center. She was also a charter member of St. Luke Ladies Society and the nurses Association Alumni of St. Mary's, Green Bay. Bernice also volunteered many hours at St. Vincent de Paul Society. She enjoyed gardening and the time spent with her family, especially her grandkids. She is survived by two sons, and daughters-in-law: James and Ruth Wichlacz, Patrick and Bonnie Wichlacz, all of Two Rivers: two daughter and sons-in-law: Susan and Ron Kaufmann, Watertown: Ann and Edward Plansky, Two Rivers: six grandchildren: Rob (Ann) Barbler, Katie Brown, Todd (Andrea) Wichlacz, Jorie Wichlacz, Chris (Jackie) Kaufmann and Josh Kaufmann: four great-grandchildren: Madeline and Jack Barbler, Ty Wichlacz and Tristen Kaufmann: one sister Dorothy Reindl, Two Rivers. She is further survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law which include: Eileen Taddy, Danile Lorrigan and Pearl Buggs, all of Two Rivers: Richard Villers, Green Bay: Karl and Julie Serrahn, Luxemburg: Kathleen Wichlacz, Mishicot: Robert and Dorothy Trost of Michigan: Joseph and Gertie Wichlacz, Eddie and Hattie Kusiak, Angie Lodl and Andrew and Janice Wichlacz, all of Two Rivers. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six brothers: Jerome, Norbert, Aloysius, Archie, Joseph and Leonard Taddy: and four sisters: Lorraine Hoffman, Edna Thiede, Elaine Lorrigan and Grace Villers. Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT), and at the church on Wednesday after 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11a.m. There will be a parish wake service held this evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home led by Fr. Bill. A memorial fund will be established in Bernice's name. The Manitowoc Herald Times, Sep 10, 2002 ********* (07 Jul 1914/09 Sep 2002/SSDI)
GEORGE J. WICHLACZ George J. Wichlacz, 74, of 1706 Meadowbrook Apartments, formerly of 1000-25th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning, November 8, 1989, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Greg Smith will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wichlacz was born March 18, 1915, at Two Rivers, son of the late Andrew and Frances Zwicke Wichlacz. He was employed at Eggers Plywood for a number of years and later the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Mr. Wichlacz was a veteran of World War II. He married Bernice Taddy, November 26, 1938, at Green Bay. The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary last year. Survivors include his wife, two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Ruth Wichlacz of Two Rivers, Patrick and Bonnie Wichlacz of Two Rivers; two daughters and sons- in-law, Susan and Ron Kaufmann of Watertown, Ann and Edward Plansky of Two Rivers; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Gertrude Wichlacz, Andrew and Janice Wichlacz of Two Rivers; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Julie and Carl Sarrahn of Algoma, Florence and Robert Gagnon, Hattie and Edward Kuslak, Angeline and Howard Lodi of Two Rivers, Dorothy and Robert Trost of Charlevoix, Michigan; six grandchildren, Rob Barbler, Kathy Brown, Todd and Jorie Wichlacz, Chris and Josh Kaufmann; a great grandchild, Madeline Barbler; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Kathleen Wichlacz of Mishicot. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Adam, Roman and Edward. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday Nov 9, 1989 ********* (18 Mar 1915/08 Nov 1989/SSDI)
ANNA N. WIEGHART Mrs. Walter G. Wieghart, 80, sister of Dr. Albert Naidl of Manitowoc and a former resident of Two Rivers, died early Friday morning at her home at Oklahoma City, Okla., following a brief illness. Born in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Naidl, she lived at Two Rivers until the time of her marriage. Funeral arrangements are tentative and will be announced Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 24, 1960 P. 15 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Wieghart, 80, of 2217 Lottie St, Oklahoma City, Okla., a former Two Rivers resident who died at her home Friday, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Klein & Stangel, Inc.,, Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Jack Luidens officiating. Interment was in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Pallbearers were Lester Ahlswede, Norman Schmeichel, Robert Elliott, William Malley, and Harry and Gerald Naidl. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 30, 1960 P. 20
HAROLD J. WIEGHART The 2-year old son of Walter Weighardt in Two Rivers died Wednesday last week and was buried Friday. Der Nord Westen, 20 Dec. 1906
HEINRICH C. WIEGHART Wieghart - At his home in this city, June 20, 1895, Christian Henry Wieghart, aged 60 years. Deceased was born July 22, 1835 at Seilbost am Rahden, Prussia. He came to America and settled in Two Rivers in 1860. He was married to Catherine Otte, Sept. 15th, 1861. She was born in Herzogthum, Aldenburg and died in this city in Nov., 1883. In March, 1885 he was married to Minnie Rennegarbe. She and several children from each wife survive him. He was an upright citizen and a devout Christian. His funeral took place from the Lutheran church and was a very large one. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., July 2, 1895
KATHARINA WIEGHART Two Rivers News: Mrs. Weichart(sic), wife of Henry Weichart of this city, died last week after an illness of some years duration. The funeral took place from the Lutheran church on Sunday last. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 13, 1883
WALTER G. WIEGHART Walter Wieghart, 67, formerly of Two Rivers, died Monday at his home in Oklahoma City, Okla. Burial will be in Two Rivers in Pioneers Rest cemetery Friday afternoon and the body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home Thursday afternoon. He was born in Two Rivers in 1880 and in 1911 was employed at the Hamilton company. Later he and his wife, the former Anna Naidl, moved to Charles City, Iowa, where he remained until 1926. For 21 years he had lived at Oklahoma City. In his earlier years, Mr. Wieghart was prominent in amateur baseball circles in Two Rivers. Besides his wife he is survived by three brothers, Henry of Hoquiam, Wash., Albert of Chicago and Oscar of Niles City, Mich., and two sisters, Mrs. Meta Reynolds and Mrs. Elsie Dohm both of Chicago. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 18, 1947 P. 6
LOUISE WIEMANN Name: Wieman, Louise D.: 8/10/1876 B.: 6/24/1849 Reg. D.: 12/27/1876 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Hanover (Germany?) D.P.: Tn. of Mishicot Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. C. Jaeger Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.217
EMMA WIESE CITY PIONEER DIES AT HOME Miss Emma Wiese, 74, Was In Ill Health For Five Years Miss Emma Wiese, 74, a pioneer of this city died at her home on Jefferson street at 6 o’clock this morning. She had been in ill health for the last five years. Funeral services will be held at the Beduhn and Goetz funeral home at 1:45 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, with the Rev. Thomas A. Hawkes, pastor of Grace Congregational church, officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home. The deceased was born at Two Rivers on May 6, 1861, a daughter of the late Louis and Sophia Buhse Wiese who were among the earliest settlers in Two Rivers, immigrating from Germany nearly 80 years ago. Her father was the operator of one of the first blacksmith shops in the city. The shop was located on Jefferson street. After attending Two Rivers high school Miss Wiese entered the employ of the Hamilton Manufacturing company 44 years ago. She worked in the woodtype shop, where she was regarded as an expert type cutter. She learned the trade from the late Helen Smith, whom the firm brought here from a plant in Connecticut. Miss Smith died here 15 years ago, Miss Wiese contracted a heart ailment five years ago and retired from work. The deceased leaves two sisters, Mrs. Frank Seibel of New Albany, Indiana and Mrs. Clara Loring of Green Bay, and a brother, Frank Wiese of Green Bay. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 16, 1935 P. 9
EUGENIA WIESE CALLED TO REST The death of Eugenia Wiese occurred Sunday afternoon after an illness of several weeks. She was confined to her bed for about a week before she died from the effects of stomach trouble, although compelled to give up her position in the type department of the Hamilton Mfg. Co. several weeks ago. She was efficient and industrious in her work and privately no interest in its vanities or luxuries. Miss Wiese was 50 years of age having been born in this city. She resided with her sister, Emma alone, her mother having died last fall. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Morris officiating. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. M. Loring of Syracuse, Frank Wiese of Kewaunee and Arthur of Chicago and Mrs. Frank Seibel of Grand Rapids and Emma Wiese of this city. The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 12, 1915
FRANK H. WIESE FRANK WIESE DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS Founder of Furniture Company Here in 1919 Succumbs At Two Rivers Frank H. Wiese, 71, founder of the Wiese Laboratory Furniture compnay here 20 years ago, died early today at the Municipal hospital, Two Rivers. He had been in ill health more that two years, afflicted with heart trouble. A native of Two Rivers, where he was one of the original employes of the Hamilton Manufacturing company, he later located in the manufacturing business at Kewaunee form which city he came here. He left here in 1927 for Illinois. Funeral Saturday Funeral services for Mr. Wiese will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Jansky funeral home, Two Rivers, under the auspices of the Masonic lodge No. 200. The Rev. Thomas Hawkes of the First Congregational church will officiate. Mr. Wiese was prominent for years in Wisconsin Masonic circles and was founder of the Kewaunee lodge. Mr. Wiese was born in Two Rivers in 1867, the son of the late Louis and Sophie Wiese. His father was one of the first blacksmiths in Two Rivers and operated a shop on the present site of the Hamilton company steel plant on Jefferson street. Educated in Two Rivers schools Mr. Wiese began working with the Hamilton firm at an early age and was one of the original 21 employes with the firm. He continued his employment there for 23 years until late in 1906 when he went to Kewaunee and established the Kewaunee Manufacturing company, makers of Laboratory equipment. Known in Masonic circles throughout the state, Mr. Wiese became a member of the Two Rivers lodge in September 1891 and was looking forward to completion of 50 years of affiliation with that organization. He served as Master of the lodge for three years, 1897, 1900 and 1906-07. Came Here in 1919 He left Two Rivers in 1906 to found his own business at Kewaunee. In 1919 he disposed of his holdings in the Kewaunee Manufacturing company and joined with Manitowoc capital in founding the Wiese Laboratory Furniture company. The shipyard dormitory and restaurant on South 16th street was remodeled into a plant for the new company, which Mr. Wiese headed as president and general manager. The Wiese company continued operations here until 1927, when the plant was taken over by the Welch company of Chicago, also manufacturers of laboratory and school furniture. Mr. Wiese moved from here to Decatur, Ill., remaining there for three years before going with the Welch company in Chicago. The Wiese's returned to Two Rivers about three years ago and Mr. Wiese again took employment with the Hamilton Manufaturing company. In Manitowoc Mr. Wiese continued his Masonic work and served as comander of the Manitowoc Commandery No. 45 of the Knights Templar. He also belonged to the Elks, Rotary and the Country club. Mr. Wiese was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Shrine club, and the Two Rivers Low 12 club. Widow Survives He is survived by his widow, the former Lucy Pohlcotter; two sons, L.A. Wiese of Green Bay and R.A. Wiese of Boston, Mass.; two daughters, Mrs. Oscar F. Anderson of Decatur, Ill., and Mrs. D.W. Reynolds of Sturgeon Bay; one sister, Mrs. Clara Loring of Two Rivers and seven grandchildren. The remains were taken to the Jansky funeral home, Two Rivers, where they may be viewed until the hour of services Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 13, 1939 P. 2 ************ A funeral with full Masonic rites was accorded Frank H. Wiese, former Manitowoc manufacturer, at Two Rivers this afternoon. He died in the Municipal hospital there Thursday. Mason from this city, Two Rivers and Kewaunee, as well as groups from other nearby cities attended. The Manitowoc Commandery, Knights Templar, in full regalia acted as escort for the body from the Jansky funeral home to the Grace Congregational church, where the Rev. T.A. Hawkes conducted services at two o'clock. They also marched from the church to Pioneer's Rest cemetery. Services at the grave were conducted by Two Rivers lodge, F. & A.M. No. 200. Pallbearers were Alois Klaus, H.C. Gowran, A.P. Geimer, Albert Clusen, Norman Leyse and Frank M. Bouda. Vocal selections at the services were offered by the Masonic quartette composed of Milton Zuehl, Seymour Althen, Harvey Gesell and Jack Markham. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 15, 1939 P. 4
HATTIE WIESE DIED Wiese - At her home in this city on Thursday, April 15, 1896, Hattie Adkins, aged 21 years and 8 months. Only a few months ago the deceased was a happy bride and life to her seemed one long summer day full of sunshine and song, but today she is sleeping that sleep that knows no waking under the clods in the city of the dead and sadness is in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Her husband and the little one who she endowed with life at so priceless a sacrifice have the sympathy of many friends and acquaintances. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Apr. 21, 1896 ******** Death in Two Rivers on Thurs. last week, of Mrs. Hattie Atkins Wiese, at the young age of 20 yrs. 8 mos. She leaves her husband and one child. Der Nord Westen, 23 Apr. 1896
LUCY A. WIESE Mrs. F. H. Wiese, 74, of Sturgeon Bay and Two Rivers whose husband was formerly head of a Manitowoc firm, died Tuesday at the home of her son, Louis Wiese at Oshkosh. She had been ill for some time and was visiting her son when stricken. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Stoneman Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay and later graveside services in Two Rivers. Mrs. Wiese was born in Two Rivers in 1879. Her husband, the late F. H. Wiese, was head of the Wiese Laboratory and Furniture Company, which operated in a west side plant in Manitowoc for many years. Survivors are a son, Louis of Oshkosh; two daughters, Mrs. D. W. Reynolds of Sturgeon Bay and Mrs. O. F. Anderson of Decatur, Ill.; stepson, Randolph Wiese of New York; brother, Charles Pahlkoetter of Manitowoc; and 11 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Sturgeon Bay funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 23, 1953 P. 25 ******** [Lucy Ann Wiese]
SOPHIA WIESE Mrs. Sophia Wiese of Two Rivers, died at the hospital here following an operation. Mrs. Wiese had been a resident of the county since 1854. Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 19, 1914 P. 3 ******* Notes from Two Rivers Mrs. Sophia Wiese died last Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital where she went for treatment a few weeks ago. Mrs. Wiese was 74 years of age. She was born in Germany and came to America with her parents when she was seven years of age. Before coming to this city, Mrs. Wiese and her husband resided on a farm near Milwaukee. She is survived by three daughters, Eugenia and Emma of this city and Mrs. Frank Seibel of Grand Rapids, Mich., and two sons, Frank, who is the manager of Kewaunee Manufacturing Company and Arthur who is employed in one of the largest printing plants in Milwaukee. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 24, 1914
ANNA W. WILKE Death of wife of John A. Wilke on Wed., 20 July in the vicinity of Two Rivers. She was the sister of Supervisor Bernhardt Wilkens of Two Rivers. Burial on the following Friday. Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1874
BERNHARD WILKE (d. 1899) Bernard Wilke, a well known and well-to-do farmer of the Town of Mishicot died from a fit of apoplexy last Sunday morning shortly after returning from a wedding. He was a brother of Henry and John Wilke and of Mrs. H. Goedjen and Mrs. W. Mertens and was a man of about 45 years of age. He was born in this country and his parents were among the first settlers of the county. His funeral takes place today from the Lutheran Church. He leaves a wife and one child, a daughter 16 years of age. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., May 9, 1899 ******** On Sat. Bernhard Wilke, a well-known farmer in Town Mishicott, attended the marriage of Albert Franz with Miss Mary Stueck in Neshoto. At 3 a.m. Sun. he got ready to go home and went to the stall to prepare his horse when he fell unconscious. He was taken into the house and a doctor was called who indicated that Mr. Wilke had suffered a stroke and nothing more could be done. He died 1-1/2 hours later without having regained consciousness. The deceased, who was 42 years old, is survived by his widow and one child. His funeral was held Tues. in Two Rivers. Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1899 ********* KNEW NOT THE HOUR. Death Summons Came to Bernard Wilke Without Warning. WAS A SAD HOME COMING. Deceased Attended a Wedding and Was Stricken down While Preparing to go Home-Died an Hour Later. Bernard Wilke, a prominent farmer residing near Mishicott, died very suddently Sunday morning as a result of a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Wilke was a guest at the wedding of Mr. Albert Franz and Miss Lena Steaks, which event was celebrated at the home of the brides' parents in Neshota Saturday evening. He arrived in the evening, accompanied by a friend and they had unharnessed their team, placing them in the barn. After the wedding ceremony had been performed the guests united in a celebration of the event and the evening was passed in card playing and feasting. Mr. Wilke was in the best of spirits and was evidently enjoying himself. He was jolly and a leader in all the festivities of the evening. About 3:30 Sunday morning the guests began to depart for their respective homes among the rest, Mr. Wilke and his friend. After bidding their host good-bye they repaired to the barn to harness the team. While endeavoring to fasten a strap on the harness Mr. Wilke fell forward and his friend rushed to his assistance. He was unconscious and aid was summoned from the outside. The unconscious man was carried to the house and a doctor sent for. When the physician arrived he could do nothing and after lingering for an hour and a half, the patient breathed his last. Wilke is a prominent farmer of that section and was considered well-to-do. He is about 45 years of age and leaves a wife and one daughter, a young girl of 16 years of age. The funeral will be held at Two Rivers to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 8, 1899 (Note: The bride's name was Caroline "Lena" Stueck) ********* County record - Volume #6, Page #166, Document #266 Name Of Deceased: Bernhard Wilke Color/Sex: White / Male Occupation: Farmer Age: 42 Yrs. 6 Mo. 19 Days Father: Erhardt Wilke Father's Birthplace: Germany Mother: Anna Wilkens Mother's Birthplace: Germany Birthplace Of Deceased: Manitowoc Co. Wisconsin Birthdate: Aug. 18, 1856 Certification: Married Spouse Of Deceased: Regina Bartels Wilke Death Date: May 7, 1899 Cause Of Death: Apoploxy Length Of Disease: 2 Hrs. Place Of Death: Two Rivers, Wisconsin Was In Service: No Name Of Undertaker: H.F. Wilsmann Place Of Burial: City Of Two Rivers Date Of Registration: May 7, 1899 ********* Bernhard Welke birth: 18 August 1856 Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 7 May 1899 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers residence: 1899 Mishicott father: Erhardt Welke mother: Anna Wilkins spouse: Regina Bartels Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
BERNHARD WILKE (d. 1904) (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 10 Oct.) The 10-mo. old son of John Wilke of Town Two Rivers has died and the child was buried from the Lutheran Church by Pastor Doehler. Mr. Wilke wishes to thank neighbors, acquaintances and friends for their expressions of sympathy, and to give his sincere thanks to Pastor Doehler. Der Nord Westen, 13 Oct. 1904 ********* Bernard Wilke birth: 22 June 1904 Neshoto death: 24 September 1904 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wis. residence: 1904 Neshoto father: John Wilke mother: Kate Silbersack Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ELIZABETH WILKE (d. 1920) HAS STROKE OF PARALYSIS Mrs. Henry Wilke who was recovering from an operation for gall stones which she underwent at the Green Bay hospital several weeks ago, suffered a stroke of paralysis at her home on the Southside Wednesday afternoon. Her right side is paralyzed and she is deprived of speech. Her condition is serious. The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 15, 1916 ********* WOMAN PIONEER OF MANITOWOC COUNTY DIES Death claimed Mrs. Henry Wilke at her home at Two Rivers this morning, removing a life-time resident of the county, Mrs. Wilke having been born in the town of Kossuth Dec. 12, 1849 and having made her home here all her life. For the past fifteen years Mrs. Wilke had made her home in the city of Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilke, who previous to her marriage was Miss Krumdick, was married Sept. 8, 1871 and with her husband settled in the town of Two Rivers. Four years ago Mrs. Wilke suffered a stroke of paralysis from effects of which she never recovered. Mrs. Wilke is survived by her husband, one son, H.C. Wilke of Two Rivers, and one daughter, Mrs. Otto Engel of this city. Two brothers, Daniel Krumdick of this city and Albert Krumdick of Kossuth also survive. Funeral services will be held __day afternoon at 2 at the Lutheran church at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald News Friday, October 29, 1920 pg. 1 ******** Manitowoc news: Mrs. Henry Wilde(sic), a resident of Manitowoc County all her life, died Thursday at her home at Two Rivers at the age of 70 years. Death following paralytic stoke received several years ago. Tri-County Record, Kiel Thursday, November 4, 1920 pg. 4
ELIZABETH WILKE (d. 1931/on stone) MOTHER OF KURT AND OTTO WILKE PASSES AWAY A victim of paralysis since 1917, Mrs. Herman Wilke, aged 78, a former resident of this city and of the town of Two Rivers, passed away Saturday at the Layton home in Milwaukee, where she has been living for the past two years. Burial will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home of her son Kurt in this city and at two o’clock from the St. John’s Lutheran church. Mrs. Wilke, nee Anna Elizebeth Dicke, was born in the town of Two Rivers, December 14, 1853 on the Dicke homestead. In her early girlhood she attended private and public schools in this city. She was married on December 16, 1875 to Herman Wilke in this city, who died in 1894. Up to October 1903, Mrs. Wilke resided on a farm in the town of Two Rivers, and since made her home in this city with the exception of two years in Minnesota. She had made her home with her son, Otto Wilke and family up to her illness two years ago. Mrs. Wilke leaves a daughter, Mrs. Emma Schmidt, of Green Bay, and three sons, Fred, of Escanaba, Mich., and Kurt H., and Otto Wilke of this city. She also leaves a brother, Attorney Fred W. Dicke of this city. A daughter, Mrs. Edwin S. Mueller, Manitowoc, died in 1923. Manitowoc Herald News, April 18, 1932 P. 11 ******** (Note: Stone reads 1931, cemetery record has buried Apr. 1932. It appears that the stone was remade with the wrong death year on it)
ERMA M. WILKE Funeral services for Mrs. Otto F. Wilke, 77, of Lake Dora Trailer Park, Tavares, Fla., formerly of Two Rivers, who died Thursday morning at home, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Knuth officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Memorial services were Friday afternoon at Faith Lutheran Church, Tavares. Mrs. Wilke nee Erma Brummer, was born Oct. 26, 1895, at Two Rivers, a daughter of the late William and Wihelmina Voigt Bruemmer. She was married April 12, 1918 to Otto F. Wilke, former president of the Two Rivers City Council. For the last 16 years the couple spent most of the time in Florida. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother, Harold, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 17, 1973 ******** (26 Oct 1895/Feb 1973/SSDI) ******** Otto Wilke, local manager for the Western Union Telegraph Company and Miss Erma Bruemmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bruemmer were joined in marriage at St. John's parsonage Friday evening. Leon L. Richards of Milwaukee and Miss Eda Dickson were the attending couple. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride. The bride had been a stenographer at Kahlenberg Bros. For several years. She possesses many fine traits and is a highly esteemed young lady. The Reporter extends its best wishes. The Reporter, Thurs., Apr. 16, 1918
ERWIN WILKE John Erwin Wilke birth: 8 June 1816 Germany death: 29 October 1896 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Man. Co. spouse: Lucia Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ****** (Note: The d. year is off by 1 but he is next to Lucia in the cemetery)
FAYE WILKE OSTBY Fay G. (Wilke) Ostby, 71, of 2371 Granite Dr., Lebanon, Ind., died Tuesday, May 19, 1992. A memorial service will be 11 a.m Saturday, May 23, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Frankfort, Ind. Burial will be in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born March 29, 1921, at White Lake, Wis., daughter of the late Kurt and Luella Wilke. She was educated in Two Rivers. She married Donald Keith Ostby, February 6, 1943, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1974. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Kirk (Dottie Hyman) Ostby and a grandchild. Herald Times Reporter, May 21, 1992
HENRY WILKE (d. 1923) DEATH REMOVES HENRY WILKE, PIONEER Henry Wilke, pioneer citizen of the county, successful farmer and for years a member of the County Board and one of the county Insane Asylum trustees answered the call of the silent messenger Monday night, passing away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Otto Engel, Manitowoc. Mr. Wilke, who is the father of H.C. Wilke, cashier of the Bank of Two Rivers, had been in failing health for the past year and of late his decline was rapid. Deceased was a lad of ten years when he came to this country with his parents in 1854 and the family settled on a farm four miles from this city, in the midst of what was then a wilderness. He was born in Lubenburg, Germany in 1844. When his parents were settled on the farm where, after years of hard work they cleared away the timber and stumps, he was able to attend the country school a few months during the winter. But although his attendance at school was limited, he took advantage of every opportunity to improve his knowledge and was successful in spite of difficulties. In 1871 he was married to Elizabeth Krumdick who was his faithful and devoted companion until she passed away two years ago. They conducted the Wilke farm in a progressive and business like manner and were among the most prosperous farmers of the vicinity, esteemed and honored by many neighbors and friends. Deceased held town offices and later, after moving to this ciy to reside in 1904, he was elected as supervisor, serving in that capacity for eight years. He was on the county asylum board for ten years. In his official duties he was always concientious and fearless. Mr. Wilke was, from his boyhood, affiliated with St. John's Lutheran church, of which he was always a devout member and he tried to govern the acts of his daily life by the principals of true Christianity. Besides his only son and daughter, deceased is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Goedjen, Manitowoc; Mrs Geo. Kahrs, Two Rivers; and Miss Anna Hallaner, Watertown, South Dakota. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the home of H.C. Wilke, with services at the Lutheran church. Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, February 9, 1923 ********* EX-MEMBER OF ASYLUM BOARD CALLED BY DEATH Henry Wilke, one of the best known pioneers of Manitowoc county, who served for years as a member of the board of trustees of the County insane asylum, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Otto Engel, 1227 So. Twelfth street, last night, aged 79. Mr. Wilke had been in failing health for a year and recently his decline had been rapid. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the Lutheran church at Two Rivers, the Rev. Haase officiating and burial will be in that city where Mr. Wilke made his home for many years. Born in Germany August 31, 1844, Mr. Wilke came to America as a boy of ten with his parents, locating on a farm north of Two Rivers where he remained until 1904 when he retired and removed to Two Rivers. He served from the Third ward of that city as a member of the county board for eight years and as a trustee of the asylum for ten years, serving in both positions with credit to himself and the county. Mr. Wilke was married in 1871 to Elizabeth Krumdick who preceded him in death two years ago. He is survived by two children, Mrs. Engel, this city and H.C. Wilke, Two Rivers and by three sisters, Mrs. George Kahrs, Two Rivers, Mrs. Catherine Goedgen and a half sister, Miss Anna Halleuer, of Watertown, S.D. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1923 P. 1
HENRY C. WILKE (d. 1951) Henry C. Wilke, Banker, Is Dead At Two Rivers Two Rivers—In failing health for the past five years, H.C. Wilke, 74, 1413 25th street, associated with the Bank of Two Rivers for 45 years, its president since 1937 and a former member of the state banking board of review, died at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital Monday evening. He had been a patient at the hospital since late May. The widely known civic leader had been active in his capacity as head of the banking institution until three years ago when his illness became more serious. Funeral services will be held at St. John Lutheran church at 2 p.m. Thursday, The Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers’ Rest cemetery. Henry C. Wilke was born in the town of Two Rivers on June 8, 1877, a son of the late Henry and Elizabeth Krumdick Wilke. He assisted his father in the operation of the farm and as a boy attended the district school. He entered Two Rivers high school from which he was graduated with the class of 1896. After graduation from the high school, Mr. Wilke entered a teaching career, serving his home school, known as the Goedjen district. For five years, he taught at the Townline school, the Schwantes district and served the remaining three years at the Rangeline school. With Bank Since 1906 In June 1906, the banker accepted a position as principal of the graded school on the west side in Manitowoc, but resigned before the term began to become bookkeeper at the Bank of Two Rivers. Two years later, in 1908, Mr. Wilke was elevated to the position of cashier in that institution. In 1920 Mr. Wilke, retaining his position as cashier, was made vice president of the bank and 17 years later, in 1937, became president, a position which he held until his death. For more than 35 years, he was a director of the establishment. Widely known in state banking circles, Mr. Wilke also took a deep interest in civic undertakings. Also intensely interested in education, Mr. Wilke served as president of the Manitowoc County Teachers association in 1902 and 1903. When the board of vocational education was established in Two Rivers, he was a member of the original board and served continuously for 18 years until his resignation, because of the pressure of other activities. He also served as the treasurer of the Joseph Mann library board for 15 years. For a period of 13 years, the late bank president of the Manitowoc county teachers’ training school board. He was also a vice president and a director of the Manitowoc Citizens Loan and investment company for many years. Also widely known as a historian, he wrote the history of the Two Rivers township in 1903. Named To State Board In 1943 the late Gov. Walter S. Goodland appointed Mr. Wilke to the state banking review board and was reappointed for a second five year term in 1948. Because of ill health, he resigned from the board soon after his reappointment. Mr. Wilke was charter member of the Two Rivers Rotary club, predecessor of the Chamber of Commerce, for many years. He was also one of the earliest members of the Lutheran Men’s club. In 1906, he was married at Melrose, Minn., to Miss Minnie Newman of that city, who survives him with two daughters, Mrs. Richard L. (Ernestine) Strout and Mrs. Albert F. (Elizabeth) Murray, both of Washington, D.C. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Otto H. Engel, of Manitowoc, and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., from 2 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Thursday when the body will be taken to St. John church where it will lie in state until the hour of services. The family has requested flowers be omitted, but that monetary offerings would be accepted by Mrs. Wilke for the Wisconsin Association for the Disabled. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 4, 1951 ******** [Henry Carl Wilke] ******** ******** LOCAL PEOPLE IN TRAIN WRECK WEDNESDAY EVENING Ashland Limited Runs Into Open Switch; Engineer Galligher Killed; Many Slightly Hurt The Ashland Limited on the C & NW road ran into an open switch near Oostburg, four miles south of Sheboygan Wednesday evening. Engineer Galligher was killed at his post. The fireman jumped to safety, many of the passengers were bruised and slightly hurt. Passengers on the train were Mayor Gowran and Mrs. Gowran and H.C. Wilke of this city, returning from Milwaukee. Clifford Wolfe was also among the passengers with his grandmother, Mrs. Lawrence Stiegelhalter, enroute to Two Rivers from Boston. Messrs Kieweg and Duvall of Kewaunee were also aboard. The train was moving at a fast rate at the time of the accident, going it is estimated 65 miles an hour. Mr. and Mrs. Gowran were in the rear coach, the chair car, which was least affected by the crash. They felt the jar of the air brakes applied, experienced the inconvenience of confusion of darkness which followed but the car was not derailed. H.C. Wilke occupied one of the passenger coaches and Mr. Wolfe was in the smoker. The latter was cut about the head. The sleeper was turned over on its side and Mr. Wilke's coach was nearly ??. Over half of the train, which consisted of seven cars, Mayor Gowran says,were smashed to pieces and that no more lives were lost is considered very remarkable. A shout was immediately raised in the darkness which followed the crash to light no matches. To have done so would have resulted in a gas explosion. Gas was escaping from the lighting system. The doors were jammed shut and Mr. Wilke and Mr. Wolfe and his mother left the wrecked cars through the windows which were forced open or broken. The gas in the coaches endangered the occupants. Sheboygan doctors came to the scene quickly to attend to the injured and the passengers were brought to Sheboygan on the Milwaukee and Northern interurban. Mr. and Mrs. Gowran and Mr. Wilke reached home during the night. They came in the former's car driven by Howell Evans who with Mrs. Evans went to meet them at Manitowoc, but on hearing of the wreck hurried to Sheboygan. The wreck caused a delay of several hours in the mail which was not received here until later Thursday. The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 21, 1923
HERMAN WILKE Johanne Hermann Wilke birth: 29 October 1852 Oldenburg, Germany death: 8 December 1894 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wis. father: Erwin Wilke mother: Anna Wilke spouse: Louisa Dick Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ****** This is probably the same person: [John H./bur. 1894/age 42 yrs.]
JOHN WILKE (d. 1916) John Wilke, one of the most prominent farmers in the northern part of the county, died at his home in the Town of Two Rivers on Saturday. His death was caused by intestinal troubles and for many months he suffered intense pain. Up to a year ago, Mr. Wilke appeared in perfect health. He was loved by his family and honored and respected by his neighbors. Mr. Wilke was a hard worker and developed what was once a wilderness into one of the finest farms in the town. The deceased held town and school offices and was always deeply interested in these affairs. John Wilke was 56 years of age and was born on the farm where he lived until his death. In 1899 he was married to Katherine Silbersack. He is survived by his widow and three children, Edwin, Linda and John; one brother, Henry of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Fred Mertens and Mrs. G. Kahrs of this city, Mrs. Henry Goedjen of Manitowoc and Miss Anna Wilke of Watertown, South Dakota. The funeral was held from St. John's Church Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended - Two Rivers Chronicle Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 21, 1916 *********** Death claimed one of Manitowoc County's well known and esteemed citizens, Mr. John Wilke, who had been in ill health for a longtime and suffered with a cancer of the stomach, passed away last Saturday morning. Last March he was taken to St. Vincent's hospital at Green Bay where it was thought an operation would restore him back to health, but nothing could be done. He was relieved temporarily and brought back to his home here where he was tenderly cared for until the end. Deceased was born August 30th, 1860 on the old Wilke homestead where he resided all his life. September 26th, 1899 he was married to Catherine Sibersack, which culminated to a happy union of seventeen years. Four children were born to them of whom three are living, Irving, Linda and John. He held the office of Supervisor of our town and also school director for several years. He was a good husband and the best of fathers and the bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends for we know a place is vacant which can never be filled. Mr. Wilke was a life long Christian member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Two Rivers from which the funeral took place Tuesday afternoon. The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 22, 1916 *********** County record - VOLUME #12, DOCUMENT #577 NAME OF DECEASED: John Wilke COLOR/ SEX: White/ male OCCUPATION: Farmer AGE: 56 yrs. 3 mo. 15 days FATHER: Ervin Wilke FATHER"S BIRTHPLACE: Germany MOTHER; Anna Wilkens MOTHER'S BIRTHPLACE: Germany BIRTHPLACE OF DECEASED: Wisconsin BIRTH DATE: Aug. 30, 1860 CERTIFICATION: Married DEATH DATE: Dec. 16, 1916 at 1 a.m. CAUSE OF DEATH: Carlinonia of signoid colon LENGTH OF DISEASE: 9 mo. PLACE OF DEATH: Two Rivers, Wisconsin RESIDENCE: Two Rivers, Wisconsin NAME OF PHYSICAN: E Gates, M.D. NAME OF INFORMANT: Mrs. John Wilke, Two Rivers, Wisconsin PLACE OF BURIAL: Two Rivers, Wisconsin DATE OF BURIAL: Dec. 19, 1916 DATE OF REGISTRATION: Jan. 3, 1917 REGISTRAR: Henry Krase
JOHN E. WILKE (d. 1896 J.E. Wilke, of the Town of Two Rivers, an old and well known citizen of that town was buried from the Lutheran Church in this city last Sunday. He was among the early settlers of the town and the father of Henry, John and Bernard Wilke, three of the leading farmers of that township, also of Mrs. H. Goedjen, Mrs. H. Kahrs and Mrs. F. Mertens of this city. He was a devout Christian and a kind neighbor and friend. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Nov. 3, 1896 ******* Death last week in Two Rivers of Mr. J.E. Wilke, one of the oldest and foremost citizens of that town. The funeral took place Sun. at the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1896 ******* John Erwin Wilke birth: 8 June 1816 Germany death: 29 October 1896 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Man. Co. spouse: Lucia Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
KATIE WILKE Mrs. Catherine Wilke, 74, died Monday at her home, 2009 Clark street, following a stroke suffered a week ago. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church with the Rev. T. F. Uetzmann officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers’ Rest cemetery in Two Rivers. Mrs. Willke, nee Catherine Silbersack, was born in the town of Two Rivers on July 20, 1868, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George SIlbersack. On Sept. 26, 1899 she married John Wilke who died on Dec. 16, 1916 and in 1925 she moved to this city where she has since resided. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Edward Finkelmier of Cleveland, Wis.; two sons, Ervin and John, both of this city; one brother, Nick Silbersack of Two Rivers and eight grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from 7 o’[clock tonight until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when it will be removed to the church to lie in state until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 15, 1942 p. 14 ******* [Catherine Wilke]
KURT WILKE Kurt H. Wilke, 84, retired master mechanic of Plants 1 and 4 of Mirro Aluminum Co. at Two Rivers and long prominent in Masonic circles, died at Lake View Manor Nursing Home at Indianapolis, Ind., Saturday. For the past 12 years he had made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Donald Ostby at nearby Speedway City, Ind. Masonic funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, under direction of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F and A.M. Masonic services will continue at the graveside at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Wilke was born in the Town of Two Rivers, Jan. 11, 1886, a son of the late Herman and Elizabeth Dicke Wilke. He attended the district school in the Town of Two Rivers and at an early age learned the machinist trade. For many years up to his retirement in 1955, he served as master mechanic at the two Mirro firm plants at Two Rivers. He married the former Luella Gebler of the Town of Two Rivers, who preceded him in death in 1956. In December of 1960 he left Two Rivers to make his home with the daughter at Speedway City. Mr. Wilke was affiliated with most Masonic Organizations. He was a past master of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200 F and A.M. and was also a member of Barney G. Lyman Chapter, No. 116, Royal Arch Masons, Manitowoc Commandery N. 45, Knights Templar, 32 degree Scottish Rite, the Tripoli Temple Shrine of Milwaukee and the Two Rivers Shrine Club. Besides his daughter and son-in-law, he leaves a brother, Otto Wilke of Florida and a grandson, Kurt Ostby of Speedway City. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Aug. 31, 1970 page M13 ******* (11 Jan 1886/Aug 1970/SSDI) ******* Meets with Bad Accident at Factory Kurt Wilke, a machinist in the employ of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co., received serious injuries while at the work last Saturday. The accident occurred while Mr. Wilke was ?? babbitt into receptacle thru some unaccountable cause the bavit exploding in the air. The particle thus flying in the air struck Mr. Wilke in the mouth, nose and eyes. The left eye is most seriously hurt. He was brought to a physician for treatment. Up to this hour it seems as Mr. Wilke will not receive any permanent injuries. He will not lose his eye sight as was first thought. The Reporter, Tues., Aug. 16, 1910 ********** Marriage of Kurt/Luella Wilke Two well known young people of this city and vicinity were married last Wednesday evening when Miss Lillian Henrietta Gebler and Kurt H. Wilke took the nuptial vows. The marriage ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. Stuempfig tied the nuptial knot. Mr. Otto Wilke acted as best man and Hattie Gebler was maid of honor. The wedding was a quiet one, only nearest relatives being present. The young couple will make this city their home. May their wedded life's journey be showered with bliss is the wish of the Reporter. The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 23, 1910 ****** Curt Wilke, a lad 11 years of age whose home is a few miles north of this city, was badly wounded in his left foot last Saturday evening by the accidental discharge of a gun. The gun was standing up against the wall in the room where the boy was and fell over, the fall causing the explosion. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Sept. 10 1895
LUCIA WILKE Mrs. Lucia Wilke, aged 78 years, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Luecke. She was born in Germany and came to this country, locating in Two Rivers over 40 years ago. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Luecke and several step- children. The funeral was held Wednesday. Interment was in the cemetery at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 18, 1914 ********* Mrs. Lucia Wilke, died on Monday at her residence in Manitowoc, having attained the age of 78 years. Mrs. Wilke was the widow of Mr. Erwin Wilke, formerly of the Town of Two Rivers. She is survived by one daughter and several sons and daughters that sprang from a former marriage of Mr. Wilde and by whom she was loved and esteemed as a mother. The funeral took place at this city on Wednesday. Services were conducted by her present pastor, the Rev. K. Machmiller of Manitowoc at St. John's church, of which deceased had been a faithful member for many years. Interment took place at the city cemetery. The Reporter, Sat., June 20, 1914
LUELLA WILKE Mrs. Kurt Wilke, 70, of 1602-28th St., Two Rivers, past matron of the Order of Eastern Star chapter at Two Rivers, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital late Tuesday night where she had been a patient since earlier in the day. She had been in failing health for the past six months. (photo) Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Grace Congregational Church Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlei officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilke, nee Lucila (sic) Gebler, was born at Plymouth, Wis., on Aug. 29, 1885, a daughter of the late Frank and Alice Gebler. When she was a small child the family brought her to a farm in the Tannery, Town of Two Rivers. She attended the Tannery School. On Sept. 21, 1910, she was married to Kurt Wilke at Two Rivers, the couple residing in Two Rivers since. She was an early member of the Two Rivers chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, of which she became its matron a number of years ago. She also belonged to the Grace Congregational Church. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Don Ostby of Indianapolis, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. William Meyer of Milwuakee; two brothers, Grank Gebler of Sheboygan and Elton Gebler of Milwaukee; and a grandchild, Kirk Ostby. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels after 3 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be removed to the church were the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 20, 1956 P. 21 ********** Marriage of Kurt/Luella Wilke Two well known young people of this city and vicinity were married last Wednesday evening when Miss Lillian Henrietta Gebler and Kurt H. Wilke took the nuptial vows. The marriage ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. Stuempfig tied the nuptial knot. Mr. Otto Wilke acted as best man and Hattie Gebler was maid of honor. The wedding was a quiet one, only nearest relatives being present. The young couple will make this city their home. May their wedded life's journey be showered with bliss is the wish of the Reporter. The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 23, 1910
OTTO F. WILKE Otto F. Wilke, 89, a former Two Rivers resident, died Monday in Denver, Colo. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. John Brogaard will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wilke was born April 22, 1890, in Two Rivers, son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Dicke Wilke. He married Erma Bruemmer April 12, 1918, in Two Rivers. Mr. Wilke had worked at Mirro Aluminum Company until his retirement and had served on Two Rivers City Council for many years. Mrs. Wilke preceded him in death in 1973. Survivors include a son, Richard of Lakewood, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Ruth) Lorge of Appleton and Mrs. James (Doris) Haupt of Grafton, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Thursday. Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 1979 P. 3 ******* (22 Apr 1890/Apr 1979/SSDI) ******* Otto Wilke, local manager for the Western Union Telegraph Company and Miss Erma Bruemmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bruemmer were joined in marriage at St. John's parsonage Friday evening. Leon L. Richards of Milwaukee and Miss Eda Dickson were the attending couple. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride. The bride had been a stenographer at Kahlenberg Bros. For several years. She possesses many fine traits and is a highly esteemed young lady. The Reporter extends its best wishes. The Reporter, Thurs., Apr. 16, 1918
REGINA WILKE DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER Mrs. Regina Wilke, 79, Had Been Ill For Several Months Mrs. Regina Wilke, 79, Mishicot, died Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Schwake, Two Rivers. She had been ill several months. Mrs. Wilkie, nee Regina Barthels, was born in the town of Mishicot in 1858 and was married to Bernhardt Wilke. They located on a death (sic) several years ago. She has a farm. (sic) Mrs. Wilke preceded her in death several years ago. She has since made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Schwake. Survivors are the daughter, a sister, Mrs. Henry Kiel, city, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the St. John’s Lutheran church, Two Rivers. Interment will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 8, 1937
WILHELMINE WILKE Funeral services for Mrs. Henry C. Wilke, former Two Rivers resident, who died Sunday at Washington, D.C., will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Wilke, nee Wilhelmina Neumann, was born at Melrose, Minn., a daughter of the late John and Ernestine Neumann. She was married to Henry Wilke in 1906 at Melrose after which the couple resided at Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilke was a past president of the Two Rivers Ladies Charitable Assn., the Ladies of the Roundtable and the Federation of Women’s Clubs and a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Richard L. Strout and Mrs. Albert F. Murray, both of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Mrs. Perry Steward of Sauk Center, Minn.; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, or Bethesda Lutheran Home, Watertown. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 29, 1969
AMANDA WILKENS Mrs. Henry Wilkens, 78, the former Amanda Zander of Two Rivers, died Thursday at her home in Manistee, Michigan. The remains will be brought here for burial and arrangements will be in carge of the Frazier Mortuary. The funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home in Two Rivers and burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery in Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilkens was born in Two Rivers in 1864 and she and her husband continued to reside there for sometime after their marriage before moving to Nessen City, Michigan. She lived a Nessen City until shortly before her death. Only immediate survivor is a grandson Kenneth Wilkens of Port Huron, Michigan and there are some nephews and nieces in this territory. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1943 P. 5
BERNHARD WILKENS EX-MAYOR WILKENS IS DEAD Two Rivers Man Well Known Throughout the County—A Pioneer Ex-Mayor Bernard J. Wilkens, of Two Rivers, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county and a man whose acquaintance extended throughout this section of the state, died Tuesday night. Two years ago Mr. Wilkens suffered paralysis and since that time had been failing in health. He was 77 years of age and a native of Germany. His residence in Manitowoc county dates back previous to the fifties and years ago he was a prominent millwright and carpenter contractor. He was the architect and builder of many of the manufacturing plants in his home city and had been identified with building here as well. Mr. Wilkens was one of the defenders of the Union in the Civil war and served throughout the conflict as a member of a Wisconsin company. He was prominent in affairs of Two Rivers and from the year 1886 until 1890 was mayor of the city. He was highly esteemed and many friends sorrow in his demise. A wife and two sons, Henry Wilkens, Nessen City, Mich., and Louis Wilkens, of Two Rivers survives him. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 17, 1902 P.1 ******** EX-MAYOR BERNARD WILKENS PASSES AWAY Last Tuesday evening, Bernard Wilkens, a prominent resident and one of the early settlers of this city, passed to that bourn from whence no one ever returns, after a gradual decline in health which began some two years ago in a paralytic stroke and ended in his death. His illness was so slow in its progress at first, that its advance was hardly noticeable and it was of a nature that was devoid of pain or alarming symptoms. He suffered but little until the last few days of his life and was confined to his home by his illness hardly two weeks. Bernard Wilkens was born at Sanhatten, Kiergspiel-Kierghatten, Grossherzonthum, Oldenburg, Germany on January 17, 1831. At the age of 20 years he emigrated to America and from 1851 to 1852 he lived in Sheboygan. In 1852 he came to Two Rivers and continued to make this city his home until the time of his death. In the year 1857 he was married to Wilhelmina Meyer who bore him three sons, one of whom died in infancy. The other two, Henry and Louis, as well as his beloved wife and companion survive him. During the fifty years of residence in this city, he was ever regarded as a prudent, upright man, possessed of good judgement and liberal and progressive views and was frequently called upon to exercise the same officially on behalf of his fellow citizens. Indeed, he held most of the local offices with the gift of neighbors and friends and was never derelict in the performance of the duties thereof. He was at various times a member of the town board, a village trustee, an alderman, street commissioner, Mayor, a member of the county board and of the district school board and in each and every petition he held, he distinguished himself in his efficiency and reliability. By prudence and unflagging industry he acquired a competency and the last years of his life he lived a life of comparative leisure. During the war of Rebellion he served for a time in the Union Army, going out with the 48 Wisconsin Regiment in the company recruited at this place. He was for years the master builder for the Two Rivers Manufacturing Company and superintended the construction, as well as drawing the plans for all of their buildings. His funeral took place from the family residence last Friday afternoon, when Rev. T.W. Cole officiated. The burial at the cemetery was conducted by the Sons of Hermann of this city, with whom he was connected by fraternal ties, Mr. H. Falge of Manitowoc, delivering the eulogy. The Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 22, 1902 ******** (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 21 Apr.) Bernhard Wilkens, who died last week at age 71, was buried Fri. by the local Sons of Hermann Lodge. He was a man held in high esteem by everyone, having served our city as mayor as well as a long-time alderman. He leaves a widow and 2 grown sons. Der Nord Westen, 24 Apr. 1902 ******** Bernhard H. Wilkens birth: 17 January 1831 Germany death: 15 April 1902 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1902 Two Rivers father: Gerhard H. Wilkens spouse: Wilhelmine Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
HENRY W. WILKENS Messages have been received here announcing the death at Nessen, Mich., known resident of Two Rivers. Mr. Wilkens' death was sudden being due to heart failure which he suffered while at the evening meal. Mr. Wilkens and family left here twenty years ago to take up their home at Nessen. He is survived by his wife, nee Amanda Zander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zander and by one son. The body will arrive here this evening and will be burried (sic) at Two Rivers tomorrow with Masonic honors. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 26, 1920 ******** The remains of Henry Wilkins(sic) were brought to this city for burial Sunday from Nessen City, Mich. Deceased was a former resident of this city and at one time master mechanic of the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co. He left this city in 1899 and has since made his home at Nessen City. Death was due to heart failure and was sudden and unexpected. He is survived by his widow and a son, Noel, who is an assistant division engineer of the Pere Marquette R.R. The funeral services were under Masonic auspices. The Reporter, Thurs., July 1, 1920
LOUIS WILKENS Louis Wilkens, well-known resident of Two Rivers, died Wednesday last week in an Indianapolis Sanatorium where he had gone several weeks ago with Bright’s disease, an illness with which he had suffered for a long time. Mr. Wilkens, who was 48, has been a resident of Two Rivers since his childhood. For many years he was employed in Mann’s Store where he advanced until finally becoming manager of the Two Rivers Mercantile Co., which he had to give up a few years ago because of his illness. The body was taken to Two Rivers and the funeral conducted Friday afternoon under the auspices of the Free Mason Lodge. Der Nord Westen, 23 Sept. 1909 ******** Dies at Indianapolis Louis C. Wilkens died at the hospital at Indianapolis, Indiana Wednesday, news to that effect reached here by telegram yesterday morning. Mr. Wilkens has suffered from Bright's Disease for sometime and this sickness is the cause of his death. Mr. Wilkens is 48 years old. He was born and lived here all his life except the past few years. While young, he began clerking in the old Two Rivers Manufacturing Store and thru hard work advanced to manager. When the Two Rivers Mercantile Co. (which bought out the old store) was organized, Mr. Wilkens was the principal stockholder. Several years ago he withdrew from the business and occasionally he went as salesman for the Aluminum Mfg. Co. The decedent was unmarried and accumulated considerable property during his earthly activities. He will be buried by the Masonic Lodge here this afternoon. The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 17, 1909 ********** LOUIS WILKINS(sic) CALLED BY DEATH Well Known Two Rivers Businessman Dies in Indiana Louis Wilkins of Two Rivers, who for several weeks had been confined in an Indianapolis sanitarium and for whom grave fears were entertained several days ago, is dead, news of the demise having been conveyed here in telegrams on Wednesday afternoon. -- illegible-- dropsy and hopes for his recovery were slight, a turn for the worse having come Tuesday. He was 48 years of age, single and is survived by a brother. He was formerly manager of the Two Rivers Mercantile Company and of late had retired though he retained an interest in the business. The body will be sent to Two Rivers for burial under the Masonic Rites and local Masons will attend the obsequies. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Sept. 16, 1909 ********** L.C. WILKENS LAID TO REST Masonic Order Conducts the Funeral Henry Wilkens of Nessing, Mich., is the Only Surviving Member of the Wilkens Family The body of L.C. Wilkens arrived here Friday morning and laid in state at the Masonic Hall. The funeral services were held at the hall and the cemetery. The ceremonies were conducted by the Masonic Lodge, Master Mason, Dr. Emil Christianson, officiating. Rev. D. R. Anderson also made a short address -words well chosen for the occasion. Henry Wilkens of Nessing, Michigan, the only surviving member of the Wilkens family, attended the funeral. The Reporter, Thurs., Sept. 21, 1909
WILHELMINE WILKENS (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 14 Mar.) Death Sun. afternoon at 5 o'clock, of widow B. Wilkins at age 65. Her husband had predeceased her two years ago. She leaves 2 sons, Henry and Louis in good circumstances. The funeral will be Wed. afternoon from the Lutheran Church. Der Nord Westen, 17 Mar. 1904 ******* Wilhelmina Doefelmeyer Wilkens birth: 13 November 1830 Germany death: 13 March 1904 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1904 Two Rivers, Wis. father: Herman Doefelmeyer mother: Caroline spouse: B.H. Wilkens Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******* (Note: Birth year is off)
ELIZABETH J. WILKER Elizabeth Jean "Betty" Wilker, age 76, formerly of 2320 Ninth Place, Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 13, 2001 at the home of her daughter in Schofield, Wis. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Sister Dorothy Wagner will officiate at the service, with burial in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Betty was born on Dec. 6, 1924 in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Francis and Mildred Rau Eggener. She attended St. Luke Parochial School and Washington High School, graduating in 1942. On Jan. 15, 1947, she was married to Lloyd Wilker in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on Feb. 21, 1994. Betty retired from Mirro Aluminum Co. in 1987. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Bonnie Wilker of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Gerald Hoffman, Schofield; five grandchildren, Eric Hoffman, Brett Hoffman, Dayna (Cameron) Goetz, Greg (Stacy) Wilker, and Laura Wilker; one great-grandchild, Zachary Goetz. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Leslie Bowden and a sister Kathleen. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 9 a.m. on Friday until the time of services at 11a.m. Herald Times Reporter, November 15, 2001 P. A6
GERTRUDE WILKER AGED TWO RIVERS WOMAN DEAD AT DAUGHTERS HOME Mrs. Henry Wilker died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Lamson 1822 South Thirteenth street at Two Rivers Saturday evening, death being due to infirmities incident to old age. Mrs. Wilker was born in Hessian Dornstad, Germany in 1841 and came to Manitowoc county in the late 50's from Chesley, Ontario, while this section was still a wilderness. She was married at Two Rivers in 1858 to Henry Wilker and he preceded her in death sixteen years ago. Six children survive to mourn the mother's death. They are Mrs. Katie Schmidt, William Wilker and Mrs. C. Sprenger of Milwaukee, Mrs. F.W. Neuman, of Sheboygan and John Wilker and Mrs. George Lamson of Two Rivers. There are many grandchildren and six great grandchildren also surviving. Mrs. Wilker's death will be mourned by a wide circle of friends who knew her as kind and loving mother and a worth while friend. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 27, 1922 p.8 ******** DEATH REMOVES TWO AGED PIONEERS Mrs. Johanna Gebler and Mrs. Henrietta Wilker(sic) Called After Long & Useful Lives Two more pioneers answered the final summons during the past week. Death called Mrs. Henrietta Wilker last Saturday at the age of eighty-one years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Lamson, 1822 Thirteenth Street. Death was a relief for she suffered from a stroke of paralysis ten days ago which made her recovery impossible and would have left her an invalid. Deceased was one of the pioneer settlers of Two Rivers having come here in the fifties from Canada where she, then Henrietta Kohler, with other young men and women had gone to make her home and after several years decided to try for better success in Wisconsin. She came to Two Rivers and was married to Henry Wilker who passed away fifteen years ago. By the industry and frugality which characterized the life of the early pioneer, they acquired their own home and raised a family of whom the following survive: John of this city, Mrs. Anna Neuman of Sheboygan, Mrs. Lydia Sprenger and Mrs. Kate Smith of Milwaukee. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Evangelical church, Rev. H. G. Koten officiating. The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 2, 1922 *********** HENRIETTA WILKER The undersigned wish to express their gratitude to their friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy extended them during the illness and at the death of their beloved mother, Mrs. Henrietta Wilker. They are especially grateful for loan of automobiles, the floral tributes and serves of Rev. H. G. Koten and the choir and C.J. Jansky the funeral director. Mrs. George Lamson & brothers and sisters The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 9, 1922 ********** (Note: Henry was married to Gertrude. I think the newspaper got his name mixed up with hers and called her Henrietta) ******** Mrs. C.T. Springer and Mrs. Chas. Smith of Milwaukee and Mrs. F.W. Neuman of Sheboygan were at Two Rivers yesterday, the occasion being the eightieth birthday anniversary of their mother, Mrs. Henry Wilker, pioneer resident of our neighboring city. The aged lady is still enjoying the best of health and celebrated the event in the best of spirits. Manitowoc Herald News, February 1, 1921 P. 3 ******** OLD TIMERS Wisconsin was a much better place for immigrants to settle down then other localities. Many of the early settlers came to America not knowing in just what locality to settle and some of them enquired enroute and were told by the Captain of the boat or some other trustworthy person that Wisconsin was a good country. Not so with Henrietta Kehler. They landed in the Canadian territory and she and other young men and women of Scwartz, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, settled in central Canada where they found employment for a time. But wages were very low there and the cost of living comparatively high and they found their conditions not much improved over those in the fatherland. The trouble in the old country had been mostly the lack of employment. There was much there that could have been done in the German provinces, but no effort was made to take the work in hand and so the streets and roads were muddy and poor without sidewalks and things in general were greatly neglected. The lack of employment in Germany was largely the cause of much of the immigration to America where work was plentiful. After living five years in Central Canada, Miss Kehler became united in marriage to Henry Wilker of Two Rivers. He was originally one of the party with whom she came over but who had located at Two Rivers in 1854 and found employment in the lumbering industry. The Wilkers erected a house on the Southside in which they had resided together for over forty years when in 1906 he passed away at the age of seventy four. She continued to reside in the old cottage and lives there today alone. She was born 1840 and is in reasonably good health preferring to do her own cooking and housekeeping. The Reporter, Sat., Apr. 4, 1914 ********* OLD TIMER CELEBRATES Having reached the good old age of 80 years with a generous share of good health and strength still hers, Mrs. Henry Wilker gathered her children around her and celebrated the event with becoming enthusiasm. Mrs. Wilker settled here with her husband in the late 50's, coming from Chesley, Ontario, when this vicinity was a wilderness. Her husband enlisted in the army in the Civil War returning safely. There are six children, namely, Mrs. Katie Schmidt and Mrs. C. Sprenger of Milwaukee; Mrs. T.W. Neuman of Sheboygan, who came here for the occasion; also William of Gillett, who visited here a short time ago; John Wilker and Mrs. Geo. Lamson of this city. There are many grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. The Reporter extends best wishes for many happy returns of the day. The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 3, 1921
HENRY WILKER (d. 1906) (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 17 Sep.) Heinrich Wilgers died on Wednesday last week and was buried Sunday from the Evangelical Church, of which he was a member. Pastor Huebner conducted the funeral assisted by the local Odd Fellows Lodge, to which the deceased also belonged. The Evangelical congregation has no rules against funeral participation by lodges to which their members belong, whereas other German congregations prohibit it. Wilgers was 74 years 6 days of age and a well-off individual. He leaves a widow, 2 sons and 4 daughters in good circumstances. Nurseryman Bartz supplied a rich floral arrangement for the funeral. Der Nord Westen, 20 Sep. 1906 ******* (1900 Two Rivers census: Henry Wilker age 67; wife Gertrude age 59/per obit. Henry died Wednesday Sept. 12, 1906/I believe this is Henry Wilker) ******* Henry Wilkes (sic) birth: 4 September 1830 Germany death: 12 September 1906 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1906 Two Rivers father: Henry Wilkes mother: Gertrude spouse: Gertrude Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
HENRY WILLIAM WILKER (d. 1963) Funeral services for Henry W. Wilker, 64, retired former Two Rivers mail carrier, who died at a Joliet, Ill., hospital Saturday morning where he had been a patient 10 days, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. A clergyman from Orland Park, Park (sic), Ill., will officiate. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wilker was born at Two Rivers Jan. 23, 1899, son of the late John and Sarah Baerwaldt Wilker. He was graduated from Two Rivers High School with the class of 1916. He entered the Army in World War I and April 14, 1920, he married the former Julia Freye at Two Rivers. For more than 28 years he served as mail carrier at Two Rivers, retiring on disability in 1956. Four years ago Mr. and Mrs. Wilker went to Orland Park, Ill., to make their home with a son, Don. He was a longtime member of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. and A.M., and the Barney G. Lyman Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons, of Two Rivers. Besides his wife and son, he leaves two other sons, Roy, of Harvey, Ill., and Lloyd, of Two Rivers; three brothers, Victor, of Milwaukee and John and Paul, of Two Rivers and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 6 o'clock this Monday evening. Masonic services will be conducted by the Two Rivers Lodge of Masons at 7:30 o'clock, under the direction of Past Masters Heber Clayton and Chester Wiltgen. Two Rivers Reporter, December 9, 1963 P. T-5
JOHN WILKER VETERAN EMPLOYEE OF PLANT NO. 1 DIES A sudden heart attack early this morning at the home on Route 3, just outside the city caused the death of John Wilker, 66, for nearly 30 years an employee of Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods Co. The deceased was taken ill with bladder trouble last Thursday and he retired last night as usual but shortly after midnight was stricken and died in a short time. Mr. Wilker was born on the south side April 15, 1865, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilker, one of the earliest families in that district of the city. He was also married to Sara Baerwaldt, also a member of one of Two Rivers’ first families on November 15, 1894. She still survives him. Besides his widow he leaves one daughter, Mrs. Ben Rahmlow, of the town of Two Rivers, and five sons, Victor, of Milwaukee, Henry, of this city, and Ervin, John Jr., and Paul Wilker, all at home. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Kate Smith, Mrs. Lydia Springer, both of Milwaukee, Mrs. Fred Newman, of Sheboygan, and one brother, William of Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held from the Emanual Evangelical church. Mr. Wilker started work at the Goods plant in 1903 as a spinner and for the past three years was janitor at Plant No. 1. Manitowoc Herald News, April 6, 1931 P. 13 ******** Married Wilger-Baerwald At the German Evangelical Church, Thursday, Nov. 15, 1894 by Rev. R. Droegkampf, pastor, Mr. John Wilger and Miss Sarah Baerwald. The ceremony at the church was quite an impressive one and was witnessed by a large numer of people from the city. The nuptials were afterwards celebrated at the home of the bride's parents in a very pleasant manner by he friends and relatives of the united couple. The Chronicle extends its congratulations. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Nov. 20, 1894
JULIA B. WILKER Mrs. Julia Wilker, 68, died early Tuesday at Orland Park, Ill., where she had been residing with a son, Donald. Funeral services are tentatively set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Wilker was born June 11, 1900, at Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Henry and Matilda Kern Freye. She attended Two Rivers schools and for a number of years was employed at Schwartz Mfg. Co. She was married to Henry Wilker April 14, 1920, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on Dec. 10, 1963. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 229. Survivors include three sons, Rov of Oak Forest, Ill., Lloyd of Two Rivers and Donald; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 7, 1969 P.3 ******** [Julia Bessie Wilker] (11 Jun 1900/Jan 1969/SSDI)
LLOYD H. WILKER Lloyd Wilker, age 70, of 2320 9th Place, Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon, February 21, 1994, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Beaudry will officiate with burial in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born October 3, 1923, in Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and Julia Freye Wilker. He attended grade school and high school in Two Rivers. He served in the Army in World War II and also the Korean War. He played the French horn in the Hamilton band for 15 years. He was employed as a office worker at Hamilton Industries for 20 years. On January 15, 1947, he married the former Elizabeth Eggner, at St. Johns Cathedral, Milwaukee. Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Bonnie Wilker, Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Gerald Hoffman, Vernon Hills, Ill.; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Audrey Wilker, Sandwich, Ill.; five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter and a brother. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday evening where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Father Beaudry. The family would appreciate memorials to St. Mark's Church. Herald Times Reporter, February 22, 1994 P. A2
RAYMOND WILKER Raymond Wilger(sic), the 11-yr. old son of William Wilger in Two Rivers, died Mon. of a cerebral illness. Der Nord Westen, 03 Sep. 1903 ******** The eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilger(sic) died Monday of a tumor on the brain. The parents live at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Pilot, September 3, 1903 p.1
SARAH WILKER Mrs. Sarah Wilker, 64, widow of John Wilker, died late Monday afternoon at Two Rivers. She had been in ill health for several years. Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Jansky funeral home and at 2 o'clock from the Emanuel Evangelical church with the Rev. F.E. Schlueter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. Mrs. Wilker, nee Sarah Baerwaldt, was born at Two Rivers Jan. 29, 1877. In 1894 she was married to John Wilker, who died 11 years ago. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Ben Rahmiow of the town of Two Rivers; fours sons, Victor of Milwuakee, and Henry, John and Paul of Two Rivers; one sister, Mrs. Louis Sell of Stevens Point; two brothers, Erwin Baerwaldt of Stevens Point, and Fred of Milwaukee; and 11 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 8, 1941 P.2 ******** Married Wilger-Baerwald At the German Evangelical Church, Thursday, Nov. 15, 1894 by Rev. R. Droegkampf, pastor, Mr. John Wilger and Miss Sarah Baerwald. The ceremony at the church was quite an impressive one and was witnessed by a large numer of people from the city. The nuptials were afterwards celebrated at the home of the bride's parents in a very pleasant manner by he friends and relatives of the united couple. The Chronicle extends its congratulations. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Nov. 20, 1894
FRIEDERICKE WILLERT (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 27 Feb.) Old Mrs. Willert, who lived on Town Line, was buried here last week Wed. The residents of the entire surrounding area gave their last respects and there were over 100 vehicles in the funeral procession. Der Nord Westen, 02 Mar. 1899 ********* Shoto and Vicinity: Died - Mrs. Henry Willert died last week after a long and painful illness. She had been ill for nearly four years suffering from a cancer which culminated in her death on the 20th inst. The deceased was 52 years old at the time of her death and she was known to be a kind neighbor and a good mother. She leaves a husband and four grown children to mourn her loss. The funeral which took place on Wednesday was a very large one. additional article - same edition Mrs. Henry Willert of the Town of Two Rivers was buried from the German Lutheran Church in this city last Thursday, she having died on Monday from cancer, after many years of intense suffering. Her funeral was the largest that has been seen in this city for along time. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Feb. 28, 1899
HENRY WILLERT Last G.A.R. Veteran In Two Rivers Passes HENRY WILLERT DIES SATURDAY AT HOSPITAL Burns Post to Have Charge of Funeral Tuesday—Was Farmer in Town of Two Rivers With the death of Henry Willert, 85, pioneer resident of Two Rivers and G.A.R. veteran at the Municipal hospital there Saturday night, the last surviving member of the Grand Army of the Republic in Two Rivers is dead. He was long a familiar figure at Memorial Day celebrations in that city. He has been in failing health for many months. Final funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon from the Jansky funeral home in Two Rivers. The services will be in charge of the Robert Burns post of the American Legion and the firing squad from that post. Rev. T. A. Hawkes of the Congregational church of Two Rivers will officiate. Members of the Two Rivers post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will act as pallbearers. Interment will be at Pioneer’s Rest cemetery, where the final salute for the final G.A.R. veteran of Two Rivers will be fired. Settled on Farm Mr. Willert was born in Germany on September 14, 1844 and at an early age immigrated to this country with his parents and settled in the town of Two Rivers. The family was one of the earliest in that vicinity. In his early twenties he was married to Fredericka Ramin who preceded him in death 31 years ago. Twenty-one years ago he wedded Mrs. Caroline Frank, who still survives him. While operating a farm in the township he enlisted with the Union army with Company D, 44th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry on February 17, 1865 and was honorably discharged on July 17, 1865 at Nashville, Tenn. After receiving his discharge he returned to his farm in the town of Two Rivers where he resided up to a number of years ago. Widow, 3 Daughters Survive Besides his widow, three daughters, Mrs. William Willms of this city, Mrs. Edward Bishop of Shoto and Mrs. Herman Albrecht of this city survive. There are seven great grandchildren and one great grandchild. With the death of Mr. Willert there are now but two G. A. R. vets left to be honored on Memorial Day in Two Rivers. They are both residents of Mishicot--Nic Terens and Mr. Haag. Last year Mr. Willert was unable to turn out for the Memorial Day doings in Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald News, April 7, 1930 P. 1
ARTHUR J. WILLIAMSON Arthur J. Williamson, 70, formerly of 2214 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital. Private funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Reed Forbush officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Williamson was born April 25, 1899, in Washington County, Kansas, a son of the late James A. and Julia Ann Long Williamson. He never married. Several years ago he came to Two Rivers to reside with a sister, Mrs. Leona Williamsen. Besides the sister, he leaves a grandnephew and four nieces. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 4, 1970
CLAUDE WILLIAMSON Claude Williamson, but a few days ago the hustling foreman at Suettinger’s sheet metal works, with his pleasant good nature and jovial personality has been quickly removed from the activities of this life. An attack of appendicitis followed by pneumonia, took him Tuesday morning. He passed away at Holy Family hospital. Mr. Williamson was taken ill Friday. He went to Holy Family hospital for an operation which was successfully performed and seemed to be progressing satis- factorily when pneumonia developed Monday and in his weakened condition, he quickly succumbed. Deceased was thirty years of age, a native of Mauston, Wis. He made his home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williamson, 2214 Jackson Street who have resided here since 1909. He leaves a little son Clayton. His early demise is also mourned by two brothers and two sisters and many friends. The brothers and sisters are Mrs. Thomas Gagnon, Mrs. Harold Grumann, Frank and Clyde, all of this city. Deceased was a member of the Masonic order and his remains will be laid to rest Saturday afternoon with Masonic services. Services will be at the home at 2 o’clock. Two Rivers Reporter, Fri. 13 Apr. 1923, Page 1, col. 5
CLYDE H. WILLIAMSON Clyde Williamson, 70, of 2214 Jackson St., Two Rivers, an overseas veteran of World War I and retired employee of Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, died Friday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be at Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Mr. Williamson was born March 12, 1893, at Mauston, Wis., son of the late Jessie and Pauline Heinkel Williamson. When he was 16 the family brought him to Two Rivers. He was employed most of his years at Two Rivers at Hamilton Mfg. Co., retiring two years ago. In World War I he was with an Army headquarters company in France. Besides his wife, the former Leona Williamson, whom he married in August of 1938 at Manhattan, Kans., he leaves a daughter, (private); a brother, Frank, of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Harold Gruman, of Duluth, Ga., a grandson, Wayne, and several nieces and nephews. A sister and brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home chapels after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times – Two Rivers Reporter, Sat. 27 July 1963
FRANK WILLIAMSON Frank E. (Shorty) Williamson, 85, of 1404 15th St., Two Rivers, died early Friday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. John Brogaard will officiate and burial will be at Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Williamson was born Jan. 16, 1889, at New London, son of the late Jessie and Pauline Heinkel Williamson. He attended Mauston schools and as a youth the family moved to Two Rivers. Mr. Williamson, who served in the U.S. Army infantry in World War I, is said to have marched in more Memorial Day Parades in his original uniform than any other serviceman in the state. In later years he rode in the exercises. Some 20 years ago this colorful veteran gave the Memorial Day address at Pioneers Rest Cemetery at Two Rivers placing emphasis on the American Flag. He was a member of the VFW Eleven Gold Star Post No. 1428 of Two Rivers. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Harold (Agnes) Grumann, of Duluth, Ga., and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday. Herald Times Reporter, Sat. 26 Oct. 1974 ********* (Jan 16, 1889/Oct 1974/SSDI)
JESSE WILLIAMSON PASSING OF CIVIL WAR VETERAN Another of the few remaining veterans of the great Civil War joined the majority of his former comrades Friday last when Jesse Williamson passed away at this home, 2214 Jackson Street, at the age of 80 years. Mr. Williamson was born in England in 1845 and came to this country at the age of seven years. In 1887 he married Miss Paulina Hienkel who with four children, two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Gagnon of this city and two sons, Frank and Clyde, both of Two Rivers, survive him. He is also survived by one brother George Williamson of Mauston. The family has made their home in Two Rivers for the past sixteen years. Mr. Williamson served with Company E, of the 41st Wisconsin Infantry in the Civil War. Funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with interment at Pioneers Rest. Rev. Slewert officiated at the services. Two Rivers Reporter, Fri. 7 Aug. 1925, Page 1, col. 4
LEONA WILLIAMSON Mrs. Leona Williamson, 91, formerly of 2214 Jackson Street, Two Rivers, presently a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, died Thursday afternoon at the Hamilton Home. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels. Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born April 25, 1899, at Washington, Kan., daughter of the late James and Julie Long Williamson. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Westrud of New Brighton, Minn.; and a special friend, Esther Kopaczewski of Two Rivers. Friends may call at the Funeral Chapel at the time of the services. Herald Times Reporter, February 10, 1991 P. B7
PAULINE WILLIAMSON Mrs. Pauline Williamson, 88, of 2214 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning at the Two Rivers Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home chapel, Two Rivers, by the Rev. R. J. Wichlet. Burial will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Williamson, the former Pauline Hinkel, was born in the state of New York in 1864. When she was a young girl, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hinkel, came to Wisconsin and settled in Mauston. In 1887 she was married to Jesse Williamson, and the couple resided in New Lisbon and Mauston before coming to Two Rivers in 1909. Mr. Williamson died in 1925. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harold Grumann of Chamblee, Ga.; two sons, Frank E. Williamson of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Clyde H. of Two Rivers; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Two Rivers Chronicle, Sat. 28 Mar. 1953
LOUISA WILMS Mrs. William Wilms, 68, died this morning at the home of her son, Walter, 1017 N. 20th street, after a long illness. She was born Louisa Willert Dec. 3, 1873 in the town of Two Rivers and lived there until her marriage in 1909. The Wilms resided on a farm located on Manitowoc route 5 until Mr. Wilms' death 4 1/2 years ago. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Tesch of Valders; two sons, Walter of this city and Fred on the homestead farm two sisters, Mrs. Ed Bishop and Mrs. Herman Albrecht both of Shoto; and eight grandchildren. The body is at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Funeral arrangements will be announced in Thursday's paper. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 7, 1942 p.2 ******* Funeral services for Mrs. William Wilms, who died Wednesday morning at the home of her son, Walter, 1017 N. 20th street, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral home. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will take place in Pioneer's Rest cemetery at Two Rivers. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 7 o'clock tonight until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 8, 1942 p.2 ******* (Louise/Mrs. William Wilms/nee Louise Willert/d. 7 Jan. 1942/ age 68 yrs. 1 mo. 4 da. from record of St. John's United Ch. of Christ, Manitowoc)
ALPHA WILSMAN Alpha Wilsman, 88, formerly of 2714 Monroe Street, Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, September 20, 1990 at the North Ridge Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Monday at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, Rev. Robert Sullivan officiating and burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Alpha was born February 21, 1902 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Herman and Christina Schmidt Luedke. She attended St. John Parochial School. On May 30, 1923, she married Christian Wilsman at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death March 30, 1985. For a number of years the couple operated a grocery store on 27th Street in Two Rivers. She was a member of the Palettiers. Mrs.Wilsman was a member of Calvary Lutheran Women's society and a charter member of Calvary Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard R. and Sue Wilsman of Lakeland, Florida and Lee J. and Rosie Wilsman of Raleigh, North Carolina; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Niles Wahlstrom of Wisconsin Rapids; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Friends may call after 9 am Monday at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran church until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Sept. 21, 1990 page B10 ********* [bur. 09-24-1990/age 88 yrs.]
CHRISTIAN C. WILSMAN Christian C. Wilsman, 85, of 2714 Monroe Street, Two Rivers, died Saturday, March 30, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery. Mr. Wilsman was born July 21, 1899, at Two Rivers, son of the late John and Louisa Schmidt Wilsman. He attended St. John Parochial School and Two Rivers High School. For many years Mr. Wilsman owned and operated a Grocery Store on 27th Street in Two Rivers. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a Tool & Die Maker at Imperial Eastman Company. On May 30, 1923, he married the former Alpha Luebke in Two Rivers. Mr. Wilsman was a member of Silver K. Kiwanis Club. Survivors include his wife, Alpha; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard H. and Sue of Racine, and Lee J. and Nancy of Sherman, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Niles Wahlstrom of Wisconsin Rapids; two brothers, John of Manitowoc and Norman of Berlin, Wisconsin; four sisters, Mrs. Ella Terry and Mrs. Wiliam Streu of Two Rivers, Mrs. Julia Johnson of Milwaukee and Mrs. Louise Swalm of Tampa, Florida, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, April 1, 1985 P. 3 ******** [bur. 04-02-1985/age 85 yrs.]
ELAINE WILSMANN The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wilsman(sic) of the south side died this morning and will be buried from the home Sunday afternoon at 4, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating and interment at Pioneers Rest. Manitowoc Herald News, June 5, 1926 P. 9 ******* [Elaine Wilsman] (Note: Her father is Wilsmann on his stone)
ANNA WILSMANN (d. 1965) Mrs. Anna Wilsmann, 78, of 1800-27th St., Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient 12 days. 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. T. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Wilsmann, nee Anna Notz, was born March 9, 1886, daughter of the late John and Theresa Thomas Notz. She was married Sept. 14, 1909, to Louis Wilsmann at Two Rivers. He died March 30, 1941. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Thomas R. Verdon Sr., of Pacheco, Calif.; two sons, Harry, of Two Rivers and Edward, of Joliet, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Theresa Addelman, of Manitowoc; four brothers, Edward, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, John and William, of Manitowoc and Walter, of California; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 9, 1965 P. 3 ********* Louis Wilsman and Anna Notz were married at the home of Mr. Henry Althen, 2224 Monroe Ave., last Monday at two o'clock in the afternoon. Only the nearest relatives witnessed the wedding ceremony, Rev. C. F. Doehler officiated. The bridal couple were attended by August Wilsmann, brother of the groom and Lizzie Notz, sister of the bride. Immediately after the ceremony, they departed for an extended wedding trip visiting different cities in the state of Michigan. The couple is well known here. The groom is a son of the prosperous Park street grocer, Harry F. Wilsmann. The couple has our best wishes. The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 17, 1909
ARTHUR J. WILSMANN Supervisor A. J. Wilsmann Dies at Two Rivers TWO RIVERS—Supervisor Arthur J. Wilsmann, 6, of 1736 24th St., retired Two Rivers mail carrier and a leader in American Legion circles for more than 30 years, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home at 4 a.m. Wednesday. He had been in failing health for nearly two years, but was able to pursue his numerous activities. Military funeral services, under the auspices of the Robert F. Burns Post 165, American Legion, of which he was one of the earliest commanders, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Savior Lutheran Church here, the Rev. E. A. Brei?ing officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery here.(line underinked). graveside services with the Robert..(line underinked)..participating. Born in 1890 Arthur John Wilsmann was born in Two Rivers May 19, 1890, a son of the late Frederick and Mary Schmidt Wilsmann. after attending St. John Parochial School he assisted his father in the operation of the Waverly Hotel here. Early in 1913 he became a substitute mail carrier, severing his services to enter World War I Sept. 4, 1917. Assigned to the 297th Military Police of which he became a sergeant, he served in France from July 22, 1948 to July 6, 1919. Returning from military service Mr. Wilsmann became a regular..(line underinked). He retired from the ___ in September of 1948 after 28 years. One of the charter members of the Robert E. Burns Post, he became its fourth commander in 1923. He was one of the founders and for many years the drillmaster of the widely known former American Legion drill team here, which served as honor guard for the late President Coolidge at Wausau. A charter member of the Manitowoc County Volture 1150, Forty et Eight, he was also one of the early chef de gares. Later he was made commander of the Manitowoc County American Legion Council serving for a year. Mr. Wilsmann was also one of the organizers of the old 105th Cavalry troop of the Wisconsin National Guard here in 1920 and served as first lieutenant during.. (line underinked)..he had been on a committee pla..(line underinked)..the old members to be held in July here. Active on Board Active in affairs of the Manitowoc County Board, Mr. Wilsmann was elected supervisor of the Fourth ward in April of 1949 and was in his fifth term. Presently he served as chairman of the board’s Civil Defense committee and also had served on the Public Welfare committee and the Manitowoc County Fair Board. On Aug. 17, 1922 Mr. Wilsmann married the former Leona Daetz of Two Rivers who died here in January of 1950. Surviving are a son, Donald of..(Line underinked).. A brother, Edgar F. Wilsmann, also died unexpectedly at his home at McAllen, Texas, less than two weeks ago. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels here after 2 p.m. Friday where services for the family will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 7, 1958 P. 2
AUGUST C. WILSMANN (d. 1962) August C. Wilsmann, 72, of 2112-33rd St. Two Rivers, a machinist at Kahlenberg Brothers Co., Two Rivers marine engine manufacturers, for nearly 51 years and serving as shop foreman for 33 years until his retirement in March of 1959, died early Wednesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient for eight days. He had been in failing health for the past four months. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. A member of an early Two Rivers family, Mr. Wilsmann was born at Two Rivers May 9, 1890, a son of the late City Councilman Harry F. and Elizabeth Schmidt Wilsmann. He attended St. John Parochial School and after a year of employment at the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, entered the employ of Kahlenberg Brothers Co. March 18, 19080. In 1926 he was made shop foreman at Kahlenberg’s, retiring three years ago. He was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran congregation. Besides his wife, the former Augusta Stark, whom he married at South Milwaukee Nov. 18, 1913, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Norbert Krey, of Mundelein, Ill., and Mrs. Victor Kellner, of Bossier City, La.; a son, Roger, of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Westphal, Mrs. Paul Streubel Sr. and Mrs. Edward Johannes, of Two Rivers, and seven grandchildren. A daughter and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 22, 1962 P. 17 ******** (09 May 1890/Aug 1962/SSDI)
AUGUST L. WILSMANN (d. 1954) August L. Wilsmann, 55, widely known retired Two Rivers tavern operator, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 11am Monday while hauling a small trailer loaded with hay to his car near his home on Rt. 2, Two Rivers. He had been in failing health for the past year. Funeral services will be held at 3:15pm Wednesday at the Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born in the town of Two Rivers on Jan. 15, 1899, a son of the late William and Minnie Witt Wilsmann. He married the former Lillian Riha at Mishicot in 1918, the couple operating a farm in the town of Two Rivers for 10 years. In 1929 the family came to Two Rivers where Mr. Wilsmann took over the ownership and operation of a tavern on 14th Street, south side, which he operated for 16 years, retiring in 1945. Since leaving the tavern he lived in semi-retirement on a 20 acre tract along the West Twin River, three miles northwest of Two Rivers, where he also operated what was known as Wilsmann’s Riverview Resort, providing boats for river fisherman. He was a member of the Two Rivers Aerie of Eagles and also headed Wilsmann’s Sportsmen’s Club, a group of deer hunters. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Feuerstein and Mrs. Joyce Feuerstein, both of Two Rivers. There are three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 19, 1954, Two Rivers Reporter, P. M-17 ******** Mishicot Miss Lillian Riha of Mishicot and August L. Wilsmann of Two Rivers were married Monday. The attending couple was Frances Riha and Otto Sporel. The Reporter, Thurs., Aug. 15, 1918
AUGUSTA A. WILSMANN Mrs. August C. Wilsmann, 80, of 2112—33rd St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since Saturday. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be Pioneers’ Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilsmann, nee Augusta Stark, was born Jan. 2, 1887, at Stronic, Mich., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stark. When she was a child Milwaukee where she attended the family brought her to South schools and began clerking in a store. She married Nov. 18, 1913, to August C. Wilsmann at Milwaukee after which the couple moved to Two Rivers. Her husband, who died, in August of 1962, was superintendent of Kahlenberg Bros. Co. at Two Rivers for many years. She was a member of St. John Study Club and St. John Ladies Afternoon Club and also served in numerous offices in church clubs. Mrs. Wilsmann leaves two daughters, Mrs. Norbert (Myrtle) Krey, of Mundelein, Ill., and Mrs. Victor (Grace) Kellner, of Bassier City, La.; a son, Roger, of Two Rivers; a brother, Charles Stark, of Largo, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Lyman Oleson, of South Milwaukee and seven grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death as well as a sister, Mrs. Dorathea Wulff, of Milwaukee who died Monday. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 21, 1967 P. 5
CLARA WILSMANN Mrs. Harry Wilsmann, 73, of 1625—26th St., Two Rivers, died early Sunday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. She had been ill for several months. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilsmann, nee Clara Steen, was born Oct. 8, 1890, at Schofield, Wis., a daughter of the late William and Ida Tegge Steen. When she was four the family brought her to Sheboygan. In 1903, the family moved to Two Rivers where the father became engaged in commercial fishing with the late Fred Wilke as a partner. The largest fishing tug in the area, operated by the firm at the time, was named the Clara S. for Mrs. Wilsmann. For a number of years she was employed as an operator at the old Two Rivers Telephone Co., owned by the late Charles F. Kirst. She was a member of the Ladies society of St. John congregation. She was married to Harry W. Wilsmann, now a retired mail carrier, at Two Rivers Oct. 14, 1915. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Larry Opheim, of Eau Claire, a son, Jerome, of Madison, a sister, Mrs. William Heimke, of Sheboygan and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 4, 1964 P. 5 ******** Notes from Two Rivers: The wedding of Mr. Harry Wilsmann and Miss Clara Steen took place at the home of the bride on the Eastside last Thursday morning. Rev. Doehler performed the ceremony. The couple was attended by Miss Leona Steen, Miss Helma Wilsman, John Wilsman and Erwin Pentzine. Only relatives and intimate friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Wilsman left later in the day on a wedding trip. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 21, 1915 ******** A pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Steen on the Eastside Thursday morning when their daughter, Clara was united in marriage to Mr. Harry Wilsmann. The attending couples were Miss Leona Steen as maid of honor and Mr. John Wilsmann as best man and Miss Helma Wilsmann and Mr. Ervin Pentzine. A wedding dinner was served at which only near relatives were present after which the couple left immediately for a wedding trip. The bride is one of our popular young ladies who has held a position as telephone operator for several years at the local exchange. The groom is an industrious young man who is employed as local substitute mail carrier. Mr.and Mrs. Wilsmann have the well wishes of many friends for a happy future. The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 15, 1915
DONALD WILSMANN (d. 1981) Donald A. Wilsmann, 56, of 2941-38th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday, January 31, at home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Harmon Krause will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wilsmann was born July 29, 1924, son of the late Arthur J. and Leona Daetz Wilsmann. He married Loretta Krenz June 25, 1950, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Wilsmann had been employed with Manitowoc Company Inc. since 1970. He was a charter member of Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church and a member of the church council. He was a member of the original association which founded Manitowoc Lutheran High School and was current secretary of Board of Control of the high school. Survivors include his wife, Loretta, two sons, the Rev. Thomas Wilsmann of Port Huron, Mich., and James of Hustisford, Wis.; a daguther and son-in-law, Carol and the Rev. Michael Mulinix of Brooklyn Park, Minn., and daughters, Karen Wilsmann of Manitowoc and Kathy Wilsmann at home and two grandchildren, Jennifer and Jonathan Mulinix. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon and at the church after 11 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, February 2, 1981 p.3 ******** [bur. 02-03-1981/age 56 yrs.]
ELISABETH K. WILSMANN Mrs. Elizabeth (sic) Wilsmann, widow of Harry F. Wilsmann, former Two Rivers councilman and an early merchant, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Westphal, 1616 26th street, Two Rivers, late Saturday night, with whom she had made her home for a number of years. In failing health for many years, Mrs. Wilsmann who would have been 91 years old on April 8, had been an invalid for 14 months. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Beduhn funeral home, under the direction of Earl Martin from where the body will be taken to St. John’s Lutheran church for rites at 2 o’clock. The Rev. W. G. Haase will officiate. Interment will be in the family plot in Pioneers’ Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. Friends may call at the Beduhn funeral home until the time of services. Mrs. Wilsmann, nee Elizabeth Katherine Schmidt, was born in Rothenberg, Germany in 1860. When she was 17 years old she came to this country, first residing with relatives in Brooklyn and later in New York. Coming to the middle west a few years later she lived in Chicago and then came to Mishicot to reside with a sister, the late Mrs. Catherine Ott. In April of 1884 she was married at St. Peter’s Lutheran church at Mishicot to Harry F. Wilsmann of the town of Mishicot. For a year they resided on the Wilsmann homestead farm and in 1885 came to Two Rivers. For a number of years she assisted her husband in the operation of a furniture store on West Park street, now the site of the Stobbe & Seefeldt firm. Disposing of their business, the couple moved to Chicago and then acquired a farm a year later at Glidden, Wis., where they remained for 10 years. Later, for nearly 20 years they operated the Merchants’ hotel at Neillsville, returning to Two Rivers in the early thirties. Her husband preceded her in death in Two Rivers four years ago. Mrs. Wilsmann leaves three daughters, Mrs. Fred Westphal, Mrs. Paul Streubel and Mrs. Edward Johannes, all of Two Rivers, and two sons, August C. Wilsmann of Two Rivers and William Wilsmann of Neillsville. She also leaves 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Two sons, Henry, died in 1912, and Louis Wilsmann passed away in Two Rivers in 1941. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 12, 1951 P. 2
EMIL J. WILSMANN Emil Wilsmann, 78, of 1807 11th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday evening at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 am Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wilsmann was born April 7, 1896 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late William and Helen Steltzer Wilsmann. He attended a district school and was a veteran of World War I. He married Sylvia Marquardt June 4, 1921 at Mishicot. He was a commercial fisherman for many years and was later employed at Pauly Cheese Co. at Two Rivers. Prior to his retirement in 1961 he had been employed at Kahlenberg Bros. Inc., at Two Rivers. He was a member of the FVW firing squad for many years and a member of Two Rivers Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife, a son, William of Two Rivers; a brother, Ernest of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Anna Krueger, of Mishicot and a grandson, David. Two infant children and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral chapels, Two Rivers from 5 to 9 pm Tuesday and after 9 am Wednesday at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Mar. 24, 1975 page 3 ********* [Emil Wilsman] ********* Emil Wilsman(sic) has returned home after having received his honorable discharge. He spent twelve months overseas with the 29th division and was in the 111th Light Field Artillery. He has encountered many hardships and interesting incidents. The Reporter, Thurs., June 19, 1919 ********* Marriage of Emil/Sylvia Wilsmann Two well known and popular young people of the Town of Gibson were united in marriage on Saturday when Miss Sylvia Marquardt became the bride of Emil Wilsmann at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Marquardt. Rev. Zell of Mishicot officiated at the ceremony, the Misses Leona Marquardt and Dora Tegge and Ernst Wilsman and Earl Kohlmeier were attending couples. A wedding dinner was served at 7 o'clock to a large number of friends and relatives. The couple will make their home in this city, 1711 23rd St., the groom being employed at Pauly & Pauly Cheese Co. The Reporter, Thurs., June 9, 1921
ETHEL WILSMANN (d. 1925) Death saddened the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wilsman(sic) Saturday when their little daughter, Ethel, passed away being taken with sudden illness. Mr. and Mrs. Wilsman have the sympathy of many friends in the loss of their little one. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church. The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 25, 1925
FRED WILSMANN (d. 1927) City Mourns Passing of Fred Wilsman, Burial To Be Monday DECEASED WAS NAMED 17 TIMES ON COUNTY BD. Built Many Buildings in City-Also Served as a City Officer For Years With the passing of Fred Wilsman, 65, pioneer Two Rivers citizen and hotel head, who died at the hosptial at Manitowoc Thursday afternoon, following less than a week's illness, a representative on the county board from the Second ward of Two Rivers, for seventeen consecutive terms-since 1910-is no more. He is one of the oldest members of the board of supervisors of Manitowoc county, in point of continuous service. Burial of Mr. Wilsman will take place on Monday afternoon, at 1:30 from the Waverly hotel and at 2 o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. Haase officiating. The remains may be viewed on Saturday evening, December 24, at the Beduhn and Goetz chapel, and they will be removed to the home on Sunday. It is expected that the membership of the county board, of which Mr. Wilsman was one of the pioneer members, as well as city and county officials of Manitowoc and Two Rivers will attend. Built Many Places Here A resident of Two Rivers since 1870 the deceased engaged in contracting work in the early days and erected many of the buildings here. He built the Waverly hotel, which place he later took over from the Bartelme interests and conducted up to the time of his death. He also erected the building occupied by the Bank of Two Rivers and also the present city hall building. Serving nine years as chief of police, he retired from that position some twenty-two years ago, being succeeded by the present chief, Ferdiand Schroeder. Mr. Wilsman served as a member of the city council in Two Rivers for two terms, being elected in 1906 and again in 1908, and at the expiration of his second term as alderman of the Second ward, became a candidate for supervisor in 1910, and has served his ward ever since. The confidence that his constituents retained in him is evidenced by the fact that in a majority of the years he was unopposed for re-election. During his term as alderman the deceased was also a member of the water and light commission. Caught Cold at Funeral For two years Mr. Wilsman has been president of the board of five in charge of the county fair, and was recently named to succeed himself for another term. His illness that proved fatal, developed from a cold that he suffered a week ago, while attending the funeral of a friend in Mishicot. In addition to the widow, who was Miss Mary Schmidt, to whom he was married at Mishicot in 1897, and two sons, Edgar and Arthur here, he is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Ira Stehn at Mishicot. The Hotel Waverly, which Mr. Wilsman conducted for nearly a score of years, is closed until after the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, December 23, 1927 P. 9 ******** LARGE NUMBERS PAY FINAL TRIBUTE TO FRED WILSMAN (sic), AT FUNERAL HERE MONDAY Burial of the late Fred Wilsman, Two Rivers hotel proprietor, county board member, and head of the Manitowoc county fair, who died last Thursday, after only a few days' illness, took place here Monday afternoon, and was attended by several hundred persons, it being one of the largest funerals in the history of the city. Member of the county board of supervisors, of which body the deceased was a member for seventeen consecutive terms, attended in a body marching from the home to the church. County officials, as well as city officials from here and Manitowoc also attended. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. A brief service took place at the home, the Waverly Hotel, at 1:30 followed by services at two o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. Haase officiating. William Johannes, William Boehringer, Ernest Streu, Frank Riley, H.C. Wilke, and Herman Carstens, the latter chairman of the county board, acted as pall bearers. Burial took place at Pioneer's Rest cemetery. With the passing of Mr. Wilsman Two Rivers loses a hard working member on the county board, one who labored diligently for the hard roads program in the county and was instrumental in bringing much of the county paving program to this section of the county. Due to the fact that there will be no session of the board before the spring election in April, it is not probable that any one will be appointed to fill the vacancy. It will be filled by the Second ward at the regular election in the spring. The new member on the county board fair committee, Mr. Wilsman having been president of the fair, will probably be named at the spring session of the board. No decision has been reached as yet as to the dispostion of the Waverly hotel, which the deceased owned and operated for 20 years. It is probable however that the property will be disposed of, according to members of the family. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, December 27, 1927 P. 10 ******** PROMINENT CITIZEN CALLED BY DEATH AFTER SHORT ILLNESS Fred Wilsman Succumbs; Was Well Known for Service on County Board and Other Offices The city lost one of its most prominent citizens when Fred Wilsman passed away last Thursday afternoon after a few days' illness. The deceased contracted a cold recently when attending the funeral of a friend and his subsequent illness developed into complications which resulted in his death at Holy Family hospital. Mr. Wilsman was born in Dunkirk,, N.Y., in 1863 and was close to sixty-five years of age. In 1870 he came to this country with his parents and since then has made Two Rivers his home. He learned the carpenter trade early and became a building contractor. Among buildings he erected here are the Waverly Hotel which he owned and conducted at the time of his death and the Bank of Two Rivers building. Later he served as chief of police for a number of years. He was city alderman, 1906-1908 and a member of the Water and Light Commission. In 1910 he was elected to the County Board. He has served as county supervisor now continuously for seventeen years and was President of the County Fair committee. He also served conscientiously on the poor committee. His service was conspicuous and greatly appreciated by his colleagues on that body and he would without doubt have been elected president of the board next year. Mr. Wilsman is survived by his wife, who was Mary Johannes at the time of their marriage at Mishicot in 1897 and by two sons, Edgar and Arthur, both of this city. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the Waverly Hotel with services at St. John's Lutheran Church of which he was always a member. The remains were viewed by many people who held the deceased in high esteem as they rested at the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary before being taken to the home. County and city officials and hundreds of others attended the funeral as a final tribute of one whose sympathetic nature and service had endeared him to his fellow citizens. Among those from away who were here to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frank, Mrs. Helen Frank, Herbert Frank, Christ Kurtz, Emil Kurtz, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith, all of Milwaukee; Harry Wilsman of Neilsville, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Stehn, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Stehn,, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Holtz, Emil Wilsman, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Ploeckelman, Alvin Ploeckelman and Edwin Krueger of Mishicot and a great many from Manitowoc and other parts of the county. Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - Dec. 29, 1927 ***** Card of Thanks We hereby desire to express our gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy extended us, in our bereavement due to the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. We are especially grateful for the beautiful funeral service, for the floral tributes and the use of cars and to those who acted as pallbearers. Mrs. Fred Wilsman and Family Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - Dec. 29, 1927
HAROLD WILSMANN (d. 1929) POPULAR TWO RIVERS YOUNG MAN CALLED After lingering for ten months, following complications that resulted from an operation for appendicitis, Harold Wilsmann, 22, passed away Sunday at the Municipal hospittal (sic). He was returned only last Thursday from a Milwaukee hospital where he has been a patient. He was the son of John C. Wilsmann, Washington street and born here in 1907, making his home here all his life. Funeral services will be held Wednesday from the home and later at two o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church. Besides his father, he leaves five sisters and six brothers. They are Mrs. Edward Johnson of Manitowoc, Mrs. William Terry, Two Rivers, Mrs. Walter Shambeau, Two Rivers, Miss Louise Wilsmann, Madison, Miss Loretta Wilsman at home, Edwin, Oconto, Randolph, Milwaukee, John, Manitowoc, Christian and Norman Wilsmann, Two Rivers. (note: 1 sibling omitted) Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, July 15, 1929 P.11 ****** [Harold Wilsman]
HARRY WILSMANN (d. 1976) Harry W. Wilsmann, 86, of 1625-26th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday night at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Martin Scheele will officiate with burial in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wilsmann was born Aug. 31, 1889, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late John and Louise Schmidt Wilsmann. He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Department, retiring in 1954. He married Clara Steen Oct. 14, 1915, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death May 3, 1964. Survivors include a son, Jerome, of Rt. 1, DeForest; a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence (Ina) Opheim, of Eau Claire; four brothers, Christian, of Two Rivers, John, of Manitowoc, Edwin, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Norman, of Alaska, Wis.; four sisters, Mrs. Ella Terry and Mrs. William Streu, of Two Rivers, Mr. Ed Johnson, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. Harris Swalm, of Tampa, Fla., and two grandchildren, Steven and Sandra Opheim. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 5 p.m. Friday and at the church after 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 1976 P. 23 ******* (Aug 31, 1889/Apr 1976/SSDI) [Harry Wilsman] ******** Notes from Two Rivers: The wedding of Mr. Harry Wilsmann and Miss Clara Steen took place at the home of the bride on the Eastside last Thursday morning. Rev. Doehler performed the ceremony. The couple was attended by Miss Leona Steen, Miss Helma Wilsman, John Wilsman and Erwin Pentzine. Only relatives and intimate friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Wilsman left later in the day on a wedding trip. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 21, 1915 ******** A pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Steen on the Eastside Thursday morning when their daughter, Clara was united in marriage to Mr. Harry Wilsmann. The attending couples were Miss Leona Steen as maid of honor and Mr. John Wilsmann as best man and Miss Helma Wilsmann and Mr. Ervin Pentzine. A wedding dinner was served at which only near relatives were present after which the couple left immediately for a wedding trip. The bride is one of our popular young ladies who has held a position as telephone operator for several years at the local exchange. The groom is an industrious young man who is employed as local substitute mail carrier. Mr.and Mrs. Wilsmann have the well wishes of many friends for a happy future. The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 15, 1915
HARRY F. WILSMANN (d. 1946) Harry F. Wilsmann, 83 (photo) of 1506 21st street, Two Rivers, business man, contractor and former city official, died Friday night at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital. He had been in failing health six months. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, and at 2 o’clock at the St. Johns Lutheran church in that city. The burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 9 a.m. Sunday. Mr. Wilsmann was born in Ohio in 1862 and shortly after the family moved to the town of Mishicot. He worked on the farm in his early life and also learned the carpenter trade. In 1884 he married Miss Elizabeth Schmidt. A year later the couple moved to Two Rivers, where Mr. Wilsmann engaged in the building contracting business. In 1892 Mr. Wilsmann established a furniture and undertaking establishment. In 1900 he disposed of his business place to Adam Klein and Leopold Pritzl. For a number of years he worked at the Hamilton Manufacturing company and as a millwright in the old Mann Brothers sawmill. In 1911 he moved to Chicago where he purchased a tavern and a year later took up his residence at Glidden, Ashland county, Wis., where he purchased a farm and sawmill. In 1920 Mr. Wilsmann sold his interests at Glidden where he was also the first township chairman, and launched in the hotel business, purchasing the Merchants hotel at Neillsville, Wis. This hostelry he operated until 1929 when he returned to Two Rivers and retired from active business life. He was a member of the Two Rivers city council from 1932 to 1934. For many years Mr. Wilsmann was active in the affairs of the Progressive party of Manitowoc county and was an early member of the Old Two Rivers volunteer fire department. He was affiliated with St. John’s Lutheran congregation. Mr. and Mrs. Wilsmann observed their 60th wedding anniversary in 1944. Surviving Mr. Wilsmann are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Fred Westphal, Mrs. Paul Streubel and Mrs. Edward Johannes, all of Two Rivers; and two sons, August C. Wilsmann of Two Rivers, and William Wilsmann, superintendent of the municipal utility department at Neillsville. He also leaves 17 grandchildren, three of whom are still in the service, and five great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 27, 1946 P. 2
HARRY P. WILSMANN (d. 1993) Harry P. Wilsmann, age 74, of 1800 27th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening, June 29, 1993, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Private Family Funeral Services will be held at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, with the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial in the Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born May 5, 1919 at Peaksville, WI., son of the late Louis and Anna Knotz Wilsmann. He married Lola K. Hamernik on July 23, 1949 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. He served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Radar Technician on a mine sweeper in both theaters of operation. He was employed at the Paragon Electric Company for 43 years retiring in 1985. Harry was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Lola, of Two Rivers; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Janet Wilsmann, Two Rivers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Tim Collier, Racine, WI.; Wendy and Cory Kumbalek, Two Rivers; a brother and sister- in-law, Edward J. and Delores Wilsmann, Kalamazoo, Mich.; a sister, Norma Verdon, Martinez, Calif.; five grandchildren, Jesse Wilsmann, Jacob Wilsmann, Bryan Collier, Jennifer Collier, and Greg Kumbalek. There will be no visitation at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home. Harry will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Herald Times Reporter, June 30, 1993 P. A2 ********* (05 May 1919/29 Jun 1993/SSDI)
HENRY WILSMANN (d. 1912) TWO RIVERS MAN IS SHOT IN THE WOODS “Send coffin, Henry shot. Died one hour later”. This was the grim message of death sent to the Wilsman(sic) family of Two Rivers on Saturday announcing the shooting of Henry, the son of Harry Wilsman. Wilsman was shot while out hunting but whether the wound was self-inflicted or by some of the numerous parties of hunters in the northern woods, has not been determined. He was 22 years of age and has relatives in this city. Wilsman was shot near his home in Ashland County where Harry Wilsman and family recently moved after living in Chicago for a time. The body will be buried at Two Rivers where the Wilsmans have a family lot. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 25, 1912 page 1
JEROME R. WILSMANN (d. 1989) Jerome Wilsmann, 69, of P.O. Box 407, Suring, Wisconsin, died Tuesday morning, June 20, 1909 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wilsmann was born October 2, 1919 at Two Rivers, son of the late Harry W. and Clara Steen Wilsmann. He attended Two Rivers Public Schools and Washington High School. During World War II he served in the United States Navy. He married Lucille Burns on May 31, 1941. Mr. Wilsmann was employed as a Steamfitter and Plumber at V. A. Hospital in Madison for 20 years. Survivors include his wife; a sister, Mrs. Ina Opheim of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; a niece and a nephew. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel from 12 noon Friday to the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed. June 21, 1989 page B7
JOHN WILSMANN (d. 1904) (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 24 Oct.) Old settler John Wilsmann has died. He was born 14 Aug. 1835 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and in 1856 came to America with his parents. The family settled in Dunkirk, N.Y., where he married in 1860. He traveled westward in 1870 and settled on a farm in the vicinity of Two Rivers which he worked until 1903. At that time he sold the farm to his son and moved to Two Rivers. He leaves his widow and 2 sons – Wilhelm and John. The enormous funeral was held Sun. from the Lutheran Church under the direction of Pastor Doehler. Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1904 ********* ANOTHER OLD SETTLER GONE Last Thursday John Wilsman Sr., died at his home in this city after a short illness and was buried from St. John's Lutheran Church on Sunday afternoon. He was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin on August 19, 1835 and came to America in 1856 and resided at Dunkirk, N.Y., until 1870 when he came to this county and settled upon a farm in the Town of Two Rivers, a few miles north of this city. Here he continued to reside until about a year ago when he bought a home in this city and moved here to spend the rest of his life in quiet and comfort and enjoy the accumulations of an active, industrious life. But unfortunately he did not live long after retiring from his farm labors. His wife and two sons, John and William, survive him. He was an upright man, a kind husband and father; an esteemed neighbor and a sincere Christian. His funeral was a very large one. Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 25, 1904
JOHN C. WILSMANN (d. 1941) John C. Wilsmann Is Claimed at 75 FORMER HOTEL OPERATOR WAS VICTIM OF FLU Funeral services for widely known resident to be held Saturday The lusty, cheerful, "good Marrnin" of John C. Wilsmann will never again be heard on the city streets. Mr. Wilsmann, who would have celebrated his 75th birthday anniversary on Jan. 22 died at 6:15 this morning at the Municipal hospital of the influenza infection. He was taken ill the day before Christmas and for almost two weeks was a hospital patient. Resident of 70 years. A resident of the vicinity since he was 5 years old, Mrs.(sic) Wilsmann was well known throughout the city and county. He operated farms near the city and for many years operated the Washington House. Later he operated a similar establishment in the old Simonis property on 17th street. In early years Mr. Wilsmann was a carpenter and he helped to build the old Pail factory here. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Jansky funeral home and at 2 p.m. from St. John's Lutheran church with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be made in Pioneer's Rest cemetery. Born in New York. John C. Wilsmann was born at Dunkirk, New York, on Jan. 22, 1866, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wilsmann. With his parents and his brother William he came to the town of Two Rivers in 1871 and the family settled on the farm now owned by John Bugler. He remained on the home farm until 1901 when he purchased the farm on the present Point Beach road now owned by Stefaniak Bros. Eight years later, in 1909, he purchased the Washington House, corner 17th and Jefferson streets from John J. Tadych. Operated the Washington House. For the next ten years, until 1919, Mr. Wilsmann operated the Washington House. In 1927 he retired and purchased the Joseph Walters home on Washington street where he had since made his home. Since then his hobby of raising flowers occupied his time and trice every day he was out for a long walk. Eleven Children Living On June 22, 1888 Mr. Wilsmann married Miss Louise Schmidt. Twelve children, 11 of whom are living, were born to the couple. In 1913 his wife died and three years later he married Mrs. Mary Hartung, nee Lenhart. She died in 1918. Survivors are five daughters, six sons, 23 grandchildren, two step daughters and one stepson. A son Harold, died 11 years ago. The body was removed to the Jansky funeral home where it may be viewed until the time to the funeral Saturday. For many years when he was a young man, Mr. Wilsmann was a member of the Harmonia Singing Society of St. John's church. (sent in by a researcher, see contributors page) Newspaper dated Thursday 16 Jan. 1941 ******** DESTROYED BY LIGHTNING Several Thousand Dollars' Worth of the Property of John Wilsman(sic) Wiped Out of Existence Sunday Morning Eight Horses; Nine Calves; Fourteen Sheep; Several Pigs; About 150 Chickens; Besides Much Other Property Burned About 4 o'clock last Sunday morning, the large barn and granary of John Wilsman, a well-to-do farmer living a few miles north of this city, was struck by lightning and set on fire, burning to the ground in a very short time and wiping out of existence several thousand dollars' worth of property. The barn was quite a large one and it will cost all of $2000 to replace it, together with the granary that adjoined and was destroyed with it. In the barn were 10 horses, 9 calves, 14 sheep, several pigs and 150 chickens, besides much farm machinery and other property and in the granary were about 1000 bushels of grain and also much valuable other property all of which was destroyed, except one team of horses which was rescued with great difficulty. The buildings burned with great rapidity and the heat was so intense as to prevent a near approach to save anything, even if standing outside and the dwelling several rods away, was saved only by prompt action and constant watchfulness. More of the horses might have been saved had they not been panic stricken. One team was brought to the door twice but could not be coaxed or driven from the burning building. Mr. Wilsman says that the cries and screams of the poor animals in their agony. The loss is a heavy one and will probably reach and perhaps exceed $4000. There was an insurance of about $2200 we understand. The Chronicle, Tues., July 2, 1901 ********** (Note: This appears to be the John who d. in 1941 because he left the farm in 1901, the year it burned) ******** TWO RIVERS HOTEL MAN TAKES BRIDE John Wilsman, proprietor of the Washington House at Two Rivers, was married yesterday morning to Mrs. Henry Hartung at the home of the latter at Two Rivers. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Doehler. Immediately after the ceremony the couple departed on a trip to Erie, Penn., where both have relatives. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 21, 1916 P.4
JOHN F. WILSMANN (d. 1991) John F. Wilsmann, 98, of 1013 N. 6th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born November 25, 1892, son of the late John C. and Louis Schmidt Wilsmann. He attended district school in the town of Two Rivers and St. John's Lutheran School, Two Rivers. He was graduated from the Two Rivers High School in 1912 and Oshkosh Normal School in 1915. He taught 2 years in Arenzville, Ill., prior to entering the United States Army in World War I. He was a long time member of the American Legion Post 88. On July 30, 1919, he married the former Ottilia Jens at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Mishicot. After serving one year as Teaching Principal of the state graded school in Boaz, Wis., he returned to Manitowoc where he operated a farm in the town of Manitowoc until 1942. During this period he served many years as Treasurer of the town of Manitowoc. He moved into the city of Manitowoc and was employed by the Manitowoc Shipyards as a Night Watchman until his retirement in 1957. He was also employed as Custodian for Immanuel Lutheran Church and School for many years. His wife preceded him in death in 1957. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Howard and Betty Wilsmann of Manitowoc, Elmer and June Wilsmann of Two Rivers; one daughter and son-in-law with whom he resided, Louise and Giles Zigmund of Manitowoc; also surviving are one brother and three sisters-in-law, Norman and Irene Wilsmann of Berlin, Wis., Dorothy Klabunde of Lemon Grove, Calif., and Eleanor Wilsmann of DePere, Wis.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Eta and William Steu of Two Rivers, Julia Johnson of Milwaukee, Louise Swalm of Tampa, Fla., Harold Klabunde and Rudolph Beier, both of Wauwatosa; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one great great grandchild also survive. He was preceded in death by three sons who died in infancy, five brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. Saturday to the time of services. There will be no visitation at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home. Memorials to the Immanuel Lutheran Church Organ Fund or the donor's choice would be appreciated. Herald Times Reporter, April 4, 1991 P. B9 ******** (25 Nov 1892/02 Apr 1991/SSDI)
LEONA B. WILSMANN Mrs. Arthur Wilsmann, 58, of 1736 24th street, Two Rivers died Tuesday afternoon at Municipal hospital there following a lingering illness. Her husband, a retired To Rivers city mail carrier, is presently a member of the Manitowoc county board as supervisor from the fourth ward of that city. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran church with the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers’ Rest cemetery. The former Leona Daetz, the deceased was born in Two Rivers in 1891, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mr. Albert Daetz. Prior to her marriage to Mr. Wilsmann in 1922 she operated a millinery store on Washington street for 14 years. She was a member of the Dorcas society of the St. John congregation. Surviving, in addition to the husband, are a son, Donald, at home; and two brothers, Burno Daetz of Two Rivers, and Kurt Daetz of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin funeral home from 3 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the body will be removed to St. John church to lie in state until the time of the afternoon services. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 4, 1950 P. 2
LILLIAN WILSMANN (d. 1942) Mrs. William Wilsmann, 47, who with her husband operated a tavern at Tisch Mills for the past 18 years, died Wednesday noon at the Wisconsin General hospital in Madison. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Konop funeral home at Tisch Mills with the Rev. L.S. Spooner officiating. Interment will be made in Pioneers’ Rest cemetery in Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilsmann, nee Lillian Kracht, was born in the town of Two Rivers on May 10, 1895. She married Mr. Wilsmann on August 14, 1916. Since 1924 the couple lived at Tisch Mills. Survivors are the widower; one son, Earl, at home; one step-daughter, Ernestine Trowbridge of Plymouth; two brothers, William Kracht of the town of Two Creeks and Victor of Milwaukee; and four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Ahrens of Two Rivers, Mrs. Mary Kraft of Oshkosh, Mrs. Tillie Hippart of West Allis and Mrs. Bert Grall of Manitowoc. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday to the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 29, 1942 P. 2 ******** Notes from Two Rivers: William Wilsman Jr. of the Town of Two Rivers and Miss Lillian Kracht of this city were married last Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Chas Ahrndt. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Zell of Mishicot. The couple will make their home on the farm owned by the groom north of this city. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 23, 1917
LILLIAN WILSMANN (d. 1972) Mrs. Lillian T. Wilsmann, 73, of 1722-14th St., Two Rivers, died Monday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Ralph Backman officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilsmann, nee Lillian Riha, was born Aug. 7, 1898, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Moss Riha. She was married Aug. 12, 1918, at Mishicot, after which the couple farmed for a number of years in the Town of Two Rivers. For 17 years later the couple operated Wilsmann's Bar on 14th Street at Two Rivers and from 1945 to 1955 the Wilsmanns operated a resort on West Twin Rivers northwest of Two Rivers. Her husband preceded her in death Oct. 18, 1954. She was a member of Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars and was active in bowling circles for a number of years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Fern) Feuerstein and Mrs. Joyce Feuerstein, of Two Rivers; two sister, Mrs. Vladimir Kreshek, of Two Rivers and Mrs. William Flanigan, of Chicago; a brother, Adolph Riha, of Two Rivers, four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 18, 1972 ********* Funeral services for Mrs. August L. Wilsmann, 73, of 1722-14th St., Two Rivers, the former Lillian Riha, who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Monday night, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Ralph Backman officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. A memorial service will be conducted by Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at the funeral home at 7:30 o'clock and this Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 19, 1972 (Note: photo in the newspaper) ******** [Lillian T. Wilsmann] ******** Mishicot Miss Lillian Riha of Mishicot and August L. Wilsmann of Two Rivers were married Monday. The attending couple was Frances Riha and Otto Sporel. The Reporter, Thurs., Aug. 15, 1918
LOLA K. WILSMANN Lola K. Wilsmann, age 84, of 1800 27th St., Two Rivers, died Friday morning, Oct. 2, 2009, at her residence. Lola was born Jan. 5, 1925, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Hugo and Martha (Burgard) Hamernik. She was a graduate of Washington High School with the Class of 1942. On July 23, 1949, she married Harry P. Wilsmann at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on June 29, 1993. She enjoyed gardening, especially flowers, doing crossword puzzles, eating out and spending time with her grandchildren. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by two sisters: Anita Sauve, Elmina Kanzelberger; one brother: Everett Hamernik. Private family funeral services were held at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service was the Rev. Edward Stelter with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 4, 2009
LORETTA F. WILSMANN (d. 2012) Loretta F. Wilsmann, age 91, a resident of the Hamilton Care Center, Two Rivers, died peacefully early Monday morning, August 20, 2012, at the Hamilton Care Center. Loretta was born December 3, 1920, in Laona, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Benzinger) Flentje. She graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1938. On July 1, 1941, she married Roger P. Wilsmann in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2001. Loretta was a long time member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers where she was active with the Ladies of St. John's; she was also a long time member of Fairview Country Club, the Cool City Dartball League and the Two Rivers Senior Center. She volunteered many hours at St. John's Lutheran School and the Two Rivers Ecumenical Pantry. Loretta was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching the Packers & Brewers; she was also an avid golfer, and enjoyed playing dartball, bowling, and doing crossword puzzles. She also had a great love for nature; she enjoyed her garden and just being in the outdoors. Above all, Loretta loved the time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and enjoyed attending their events. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, and four brothers. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Daniel Walters with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends at Deja & Maritn Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, on Friday evening, August 24, 2012, from 5 until 8 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church Saturday morning after 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Memorials in Loretta's name may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or the Activity Department of the Hamilton Care Center. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Wilsmann family with funeral arrangements. The Wilsmann family would like to extend special thanks to Drs. (private); the Staff of the Hamilton Care Center, and the staff of the Vince Lombardi Cancer Care Center for all the compassionate care & kindness extended to our dear mother over the years. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
LOUIS F. WILSMANN Louis F. Wilsmann, 55, veteran cabinet maker at the Hamilton Manufacturing company at Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon at the Municipal hospital in that city. He had been a patient there for the past two months. Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Wednesday afternoon, at 1:30 o’clock from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home and at 2 p.m. from St. John’s Lutheran church, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be made in Pioneers’ Rest cemetery. Mr. Wilsmann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Wilsmann, was born in the town of Two Rivers on April 3, 1885. Almost all of his life was spent at Two Rivers but he lived a few years at Neillsville and Glidden, Wis. On Sept. 14, 1909 he married Miss Anna Notz. She survives with one daughter, Mrs. Norma Goese of Manitowoc; two sons, Harry and Edward at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Wilsmann of Neillsville; two brothers, August C. of Two Rivers, and William of Neillsville; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Westphal, Mrs. Paul Streubel and Mrs. Edward Johannes, all of Two Rivers; and one grandchild. The body was removed to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home where it may be viewed until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1941 P. 3 ******** Louis Wilsman and Anna Notz were married at the home of Mr. Henry Althen, 2224 Monroe Ave., last Monday at two o'clock in the afternoon. Only the nearest relatives witnessed the wedding ceremony, Rev. C. F. Doehler officiated. The bridal couple were attended by August Wilsmann, brother of the groom and Lizzie Notz, sister of the bride. Immediately after the ceremony, they departed for an extended wedding trip visiting different cities in the state of Michigan. The couple is well known here. The groom is a son of the prosperous Park street grocer, Harry F. Wilsmann. The couple has our best wishes. The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 17, 1909
LOUISA WILSMANN TWO RIVERS WOMAN DIES AT HOSPITAL HERE, HUSBAND TOO ILL TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL Mrs. John Wilsman (sic), Whose Long Vigil at Bed side of Ill Husband Caused Breakdown, Succumbs in This City Weakened by her long vigil of weeks at the bedside of her husband who has been a sufferer for months, Mrs. John Wilsman, a well known Two Rivers woman, proved unequal to a fight against death at the Holy Family hospital in this city last night. Mr. Wilsman who was brought to the hospital at the same time his wife was removed from the home at Two Rivers is still seriously ill and will be unable to attend the funeral. Mrs. Wilsman was 46 years of age and with her husband conducted the Washington hotel at Two Rivers. When Mr. Wilsman was taken ill the devoted wife remained at his beside continuously until weakened and ill, she was forced to yield to friends and then followed the attack of pneumonia which proved fatal. Mrs. Wilsman was the mother of twelve children. Mr. Wilsman formerly served as supervisor from the town of Two Rivers and is well known throughout the county. He is prostrated by the death of his wife and it is feared may suffer a serious relapse. The body of Mrs. Wilsman was taken to Two Rivers last night and the funeral will be held there Thursday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 25, 1913 P.4 ******** Two Rivers news: Mrs. John Wilsmann died Monday afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc. A few weeks ago both she and her husband were taken to the hospital for treatment. Mr. Wilsmann being afflicted with complication of diseases resulting from a severe attack of penumonia and Mrs. Wilsmann suffering from typhoid fever. Mrs. Wilsmann's death is the cause of extreme sorrow in the community and the husband and twelve children are grief stricken. The youngest child is only sixteen months and the oldest is twenty-three years. Mrs. Wilsmann was 46 years of age. Her maiden name was Louise Schmidt. She was married twenty-five years ago to John Wilsmann. She is survived by a husband, seven sons and five daughters. The funeral will take place Thursday from St. John's Lutheran church. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 27, 1913 P. 8
LUCILLE BURNS WILSMANN TAVARES, FLA.—Lucille Burns Wilsmann, age 81, of Tavares, Fla., died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001. She was born in Manitowoc, Wis. She moved to Tavares in 1979 from Madison, WIs. She was a clerk for the state government. She was a member of the Asbury Covenant Church of Tavares. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees of Leesburg, Fla. There are no survivors. Arrangements are by Becker Family Funeral Home, Clermont, Fla. Wisconsin State Journal, November 17, 2001 P. B4 ******* (Lucille B./26 Feb 1920/14 Nov 2001/SSDI)
MARY WILSMANN (d. 1918) DEATH CLAIMS MRS. J. WILSMAN(sic) OF TWO RIVERS Passes Away at Hospital Here After Brave Battle of Weeks Death ended the sufferings of Mrs. John Wilsman of Two Rivers yesterday afternoon when she passed away at the Holy Family hospital after a brave battle for life. Mrs. Wilsman underwent an operation several weeks ago and suffered a relapse which had left her in critical condition for the past month. Mrs. Wilsman would have been 50 years of age on Sept. 3. She was well and favorably known at Two Rivers and in this city and her death causes sincere sorrow to a large circle of friends. She is survived by her husband and three children. The funeral will be held at Two Rivers, Thursday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 27, 1918 ******** After an illness of about two weeks due to appendicitis, Mrs. John Wilsmann of this city passed away Monday at Holy Family Hospital. She had been taken suddenly ill and removed to the hospital where an operation was performed but her affliction had already progressed too far and her life could not be saved. Deceased, a loving and patient wife and mother, is mourned by her husband and a large family of children who will greatly miss their mother, but a short time ago active and strong. She is also survived by several brothers and sisters. Decedent, Mary Lenhart, was born in this city September 3, 1868. She became the wife of Henry Hartung, deceased, and after his death was married to John Wilsmann, proprietor of the Washington House in 1916. The funeral took place this afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church. The Reporter, Thurs., Aug. 29, 1918 ******** Those from abroad who were at Two Rivers yesterday to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. John Wilsman were: Mrs. Henry Schreiber, Miss Emma Schreither, Mrs. Fred Roethel, Mrs. Louis Meyer and daughters, Ada and Alma, Mrs. Edward Scheibe and daughter Adeline, Roland Schreiber, William Schrieber, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schreiber, Miss Anna Roethel, Mrs. Hugo Rhode, Mr. and Mrs. John Burchardt, and Mrs. George Meyer, Cleveland; Mrs. George Meyer, Markesan; Mrs. E. Walters, Sheboygan; Mrs. Gustav Hoppe and daughter, Anna, Port Washington; Mrs. George Petri, Wayne, Washington county; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Popp, Elkhart Lake, and Mrs. Carl Weisgerler, Kiel. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 30, 1918 P. 2
MARY WILSMANN (d. 1940) Mrs. Mary Wilsman(sic), 74, widow of Fred Wilsman who was long prominent in business and political circles of Two Rivers, died at 9 o'clock this morning at the municipal hospital in that city. She had been in ill health since the first of the year. Mrs. Wilsman aided her late husband in the operation of the Waverly hotel at Two Rivers until his death in 1927 and for the follwing two years operated the establishment herself with the help of her sons. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Reduhn funeral home at Two Rivers and at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church. The Rev. W.G. Haase will officiate and burial will be at Pioneer's Rest cemetery. Born in Mishicot on March 30, 1866, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schmidt, she became a resident of Two Rivers as a young woman and on Oct. 25, 1887 was married to Fred Wilsman. Mr. Wilsman was chief of police at Two Rivers prior to entering the hotel business. He served 17 consecutive terms on the county board. Survivors are two sons, Edgar and Arthur, both of Two Rivers; four brothers, Albert, Charles and Otto Schmidt of the town of Mishicot, and Paul Schmidt of Milwaukee; four sisters, Mrs. John Kurtz of Two Rivers, Mrs. Henry Schroeder of Manitowoc, Mrs. Charles Frank of Manitowoc, and Mrs. J.F. Morgan of South Bend, Ind.; and two grand- children. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Friday at 3 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 25, 1940 P. 2
MINNIE WILSMANN (d. 1916) The funeral of Mrs. William Wilsman(sic) was held at Two Rivers today and largely attended. Mrs. Wilsman was but twenty-four years of age and had been ill only ten days when death claimed her. She is survived by her husband and an infant daughter, two months old. She had resided at Two Rivers 12 years. Manitowoc Daily Herald November 10, 1916 P. 3 ********* Death robbed a happy home of a young mother when Mrs. William R. Wilsman(sic) passed away Tuesday night at her home in the town of Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilsman had been ill only two weeks. She leaves an infant daughter of two months. Deceased was born in Peterson, Buena Vista County, Iowa in 1892. She came to this vicinity twelve years ago with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Schwartz of Saxonburg and two years ago was united in marriage to Wm. R. Wilsman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilsman of the Town of Two Rivers. The funeral occurs today from St. John's Lutheran Church. Deceased is also survived by two sisters and one brother. The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 10, 1916 ********* The marriage of Miss Minnie Schwartz of Mishicott and William Wilsman of the town of Two Rivers was solemnized at Two Rivers. They will reside in the town of Two Rivers where the groom will manage a farm. Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 14, 1914 P. 3
MINNIE WILSMANN (d. 1921) At St. John's Lutheran Church of Two Rivers, this afternoon, funeral services were held for Mrs. William Wilsman Sr.(sic), of the town of Two Rivers. She had been ill for a long time and death came just at the time when with her husband, she was planning to leave the farm they had sold and locate at Two Rivers. Her husband and two sons, August and William survive. Manitwooc Herald News, Saturday, March 5, 1921 ******** Notes from Two Rivers: Mrs. William Wilsmann, aged 60, died at her home in the town of Two Rivers, after a brief illness. Her death occurred on Wednesday of last week. She had been in good health until a short time ago and it was expected that she would rally from her ailments. Mr. Wilsmann recently sold his farm to his son and he and Mrs. Wilsmann were preparing to come to this city to spend their remaining days. Deceased is survived by her husband and two sons, August and William. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church. Mrs. Wilsmann was born in Pommerania, Germany, February 26, 1861. She came to this country with her parents at the age of six. Her maiden name was Wilhelmina Witt and she was married in 1885 to William Wilsmann. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 10, 1921
OTTILLA WILSMANN Mrs. John Wilsmann, 63, of 813 N. 1?th St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since Tuesday. She had been in ill health the past 10 years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Thoephil F. Hetzmann officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilsmann, nee Ottilia Jens, was born in the Town of Mishicot March 31, 1891(sic), daughter of Albert and Alvina Guse Jens. She was married July 30, 1919, to John Wilsmann at St. Peter Lutheran Church....(unreadable sentences)... at Richland Center after which they moved to a farm on Rt. 2, Manitowoc, where they resided until 1942, moving to Manitowoc. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Manitowoc. Besides her husband she leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Klabunde of Wauwatosa; a daughter, Louise at home; two sons, Elmer of Two Rivers and Howard of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Rudolph ?eier of ???????; three brothers, Arthur of Two Rivers, Edwin of Encinitas, Calif. and Harold of Wauwatosa; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Hildegarde Jens of Milwaukee; and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers (unreadable sentences) Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 18, 1957 P. 13 ********** Notes from Two Rivers: John Wilsman(sic), son of John Wilsman, proprietor of the Washington House of this city and Miss Ottilia Jens of Mishicot, were married at Mishicot on Wednesday of last week. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Zell. The couple will make their home in this city. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 7, 1919
ROGER P. WILSMANN Roger P. Wilsmann, age 81, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, formerly of 2411-34th Street, Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, April 12, 2001 at the Hamilton Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 16, 2001, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate at the service, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born October 23, 1919, in Two Rivers, son of the late August & August Stark Wilsmann. He was baptized, confirmed, and attended St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School, Two Rivers, where he graduated in 1933. He then attended Two Rivers, Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1937. On July 1, 1941, he was married to Loretta Flentje in Dubuque, Iowa. Roger served an apprenticeship at Kahlenberg Bros. and became a Journeyman Machinist. After working at Kahlenberg Bros., Manitowoc Shipbuilding, and the City of Two Rivers Street Department, he became a District Representative for Lutheran Brotherhood Life Insurance Co. in 1946. He retired in 1981, after serving 35 years with the company. While serving as an agent, he belonged to the Life Underwriters Association, where he received numerous quality awards. Robert was a life-long member of St. John's Lutheran Church and served as a trustee, as well as serving on various committees. He is a life member of St. John's Men's Club, a long time member of the church choir, and a former member, until his illness of the Silver K. Kiwanis. He is a past president and was instrumental in organizing Adopt a Highway for the club. He was also a former member of the Fairview Country Club and the Two Rivers Senior Center. In the 1940s he also played ball for the Polar Bears baseball team. Survivors include his wife, Loretta; two sons and daughter-in-law, Charles and Ann Wilsmann of Mishicot, James Wilsmann and friend, Sandy Scheer of Two Rivers. One daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Richard Klinkner of Two Rivers. Seven grandchildren, Melissa (Allen) Miller, Scott Wilsmann and fiancé Holly Gesser, Nicholee (David) Funk, Kelly (Tim) Roth, Jeremy Wilsmann and fiancée Stephanie Neuser; Tim Klinkner and friend, Samantha Erickson, and Kari Klinkner and friend, John LaFond. Three great grandchildren, Bradley and Stephanie Miller, and Ian Wilsmann. Two sisters and a brother-in-law, Myrtle (Norbert) Krey, Manitowoc, and Grace Kellner, Bossier City, LA. He is further survived by four sisters-in- law, Mildred Flentje, Manitowoc, Eleanore Flentje, Margaret Flentje, and Gladys Daetz all of Two Rivers. Nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law; one sister Ruth Wilsmann; three sisters-in-law, and six brothers-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2001, and at the church on Monday after 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or St. John's General Fund. Herald Times Reporter, April 13, 2001 P. A3 ********** (23 Oct 1919/12 Apr 2001/SSDI)
RUTH WILSMANN Ruth Wilsman, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wilsman of Two Rivers, died at Milwaukee, where she has been undergoing treatments by specialists. The remains were brought to Two Rivers Monday and were accompanied by the parents and John and Miss Anna Stark. The funeral was held at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald News, Feb. 4, 1920 page 8 ********* Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilsman(sic) are here from Glidden, Wis., having been called here by the death of their granddaughter, Ruth. They formerly conducted the grocery on West Park St. here and then moved to Chicago where they remained only a short time before taking up their home on the farm in Northern Wisconsin. The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 5, 1920
SYLVIA WILSMANN Mrs. Sylvia Wilsmann, 74, of 1807-11th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly late Friday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilsmann, nee Sylvia Marquardt, was born Oct. 13, 1901, in Two Rivers. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Alvina Mahnke Marquardt. She attended public schools in Two Rivers and later in Mishicot. She was married to Emil Wilsmann June 4, 1921, at Mishicot. She was a member of Senior Citizens of Two Rivers and Mishicot, past president of the VFW Auxiliary, past president of the Ladies Society of St. John Lutheran Church and of the Two Rivers Homemakers. Survivors include a son, William of Two Rivers, and a grandson. Her husband, a sister and two children preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and after 9 a.m. Monday at the church. Herald Times Reporter, February 7, 1976 P.3 ********* (b. 13 Oct. 1901/d. Feb. 1976/SSDI) ********* Marriage of Emil/Sylvia Wilsmann Two well known and popular young people of the Town of Gibson were united in marriage on Saturday when Miss Sylvia Marquardt became the bride of Emil Wilsmann at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Marquardt. Rev. Zell of Mishicot officiated at the ceremony, the Misses Leona Marquardt and Dora Tegge and Ernst Wilsman and Earl Kohlmeier were attending couples. A wedding dinner was served at 7 o'clock to a large number of friends and relatives. The couple will make their home in this city, 1711 23rd St., the groom being employed at Pauly & Pauly Cheese Co. The Reporter, Thurs., June 9, 1921
WILLIAM WILSMANN (d. 1925) William Wilsman(sic), pioneer resident of the county, died at the family home on Twenty-first street yesterday afternoon at 1:30, death being due to heart trouble. Deceased was born at Dunkirk, N.Y., sixty-three years ago and came to Two Rivers when ten years old and resided with his parents on a farm. For many years he operated a farm north of the city and retired four years ago to make his home in the city. Two children, William and August of this city and one brother, John also of this city, survive. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Lutheran church, Rev. Haase will officiate at the services. Interment will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Fri., Jan. 9, 1925 page 5
WILLIAM R. WILSMANN (d. 1953) William R. Wilsmann, 61, natïve of the town of Two Rivers and a tavernkeeper at Tisch Mills for 20 years, who was a resident of Crystal Lake, Sheboygan county for the past three years, died at Plymouth Hospital Wednesday morning. He had been in ill health for more than two years. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Wittkopp Funeral Home at Plymouth, the Rev. Paul Olm, pastor of Elkhart Lake Community Church, officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. William Wilsmann was born in the town of Two Rivers in 1892, a son of the late William and Minnie Witt Wilsmann. For many years he operated a farm in the town of Two Rivers and later conducted a tavern at Tisch Mills for 20 years. Nearly 40 years ago Mr. Wilsmann married Minnie Schwartz of the town of Two Rivers, who died two years later. Thirty-five years ago he married Lillian Kracht of Two Rivers, who died in 1944 at Tisch Mills. In 1947 he married Martha Taucher of Elkhart Lake, who survives him. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. John Trowbridge of Crystal Lake, a son, Earl Wilsmann of Texarkansas, Ark.; six step-children, Mrs. J. A. Miller of Chicago, Mrs. Eugene Loos of Elkhart Lake, Robert Taucher of Madison and Herbert, Donald and Myrtle Tauscher at home; and a brother, August L. Wilsmann of Two Rivers. Mr. Wilsmann was a member of the Manitowoc Aerie No. 706, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Friday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1953 P. 22 ********* The marriage of Miss Minnie Schwartz of Mishicott and William Wilsman of the town of Two Rivers was solemnized at Two Rivers. They will reside in the town of Two Rivers where the groom will manage a farm. Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 14, 1914 P. 3 ********* Notes from Two Rivers: William Wilsman Jr. of the Town of Two Rivers and Miss Lillian Kracht of this city were married last Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Chas Ahrndt. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Zell of Mishicot. The couple will make their home on the farm owned by the groom north of this city. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 23, 1917
REV. CHARLES W. WILSON From the Files of the Pilot - Fifty Years Ago - (1871) Married April 10, 1871 at Two Rivers, Wis., by the Rev.C. B. Stevens of Manitowoc, Wis., the Rev. Charles W. Wilson of Two Rivers and Miss Sarah E. Connie(sic) of the same place. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 14 1921 ********* Rev. C.W. Wilson died in Two Rivers last Sunday morning. He was born in Ovid, New York, in 1826, went to Two Rivers in 1867 and established a mission of the Reform church, since which time, until prevented by ill health, he has been an indefatigable laborer for the cause of christianity. He leaves a wife and daughter and many friends in Two Rivers and this city to mourn his loss. Manitowoc Tribune, January 25, 1877 P. 3 ********* (Note: Sarah Conine in marriages) ******** IN PROBATE.-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of Charles W. Wilson deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Sarah E. Wilson, of Two Rivers, representing among other things that Charles W. Wilson, late of Two Rivers, Manitowoc county, on the 21st day of January, A.D., 1877, at Two Rivers, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State of Wisconsin, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to her granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 25th day of June A.D., 1877, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said county. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Dated Manitowoc the 22d day of May, A.D. 1877. T.G. Olmsted, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, June 7, 1877 P. 2 ********* Name: Wilson, Charles W. D.: 1/21/1877 B.: 7/3/1826 (sic) Reg. D.: 3/7/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 50 Yrs. B.P.: Ovid, N.Y. D.P.: Two Rivers Wis Cem.: Two Rivers Burial Ground Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: Sarah E. Wilson F.: Andrew Wilson M.: Jane Wilson Cause of Death: Pulmonary Consumption Add Info.: Minister of the Gospel Pg. #: v.1 p.220
JOHN CONINE WILSON Died at Two Rivers, Tuesday, September 3, 1872 John Conine Wilson son and only child of Rev. C.W. and Sarah E. Wilson, aged 4 months and 21 days. Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Sept. 17, 1872 ********* WILSON-At Two Rivers, Wis., on the 3rd of September, 1872, John Conine Wilson, infant son of Rev. C. W. and Sarah E. Wilson, of cholera infantum, aged four months and twenty-one days. Manitowoc Tribune, Sept. 5, 1872
BRUNO WINKELMILLER Bruno Winkelmiller, 73, of 2005 W. Leland Ave., Chicago, a member of one of Two Rivers' earliest families, died late Friday night at Grant Hospital in that city, where he had been a patient for a month. Masonic funeral services will be at 2 pm Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. The Masonic work will be directed by Heber Clayton, past master of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, Free and Accepted Masons. Burial will be in the family plot in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Winkelmiller was born July 11, 1896 at Two Rivers, a son of the late Richard and Sophia Heyroth Winkelmiller. He attended Two Rivers public schools, high school and Spencerian Business College at Milwaukee. He was an overseas Army Veteran of World War I. In his youth he left Two Rivers to make his home at Chicago where he learned the meat cutting business from an uncle. For many years he operated his own business and had been active up to the time of his illness. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Earl Lindsay and Mrs. Victor Peterson of Two Rivers and Mrs. William Brey of Manitowoc and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral chapels. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Apr. 11, 1960 page T3 ******** Masonic Funeral services for Bruno W. Winkelmiller, 73, of 2005 W. Leland Ave., Chicago, former Two Rivers resident, who died Friday in Chicago, were at 2 p.m. at Deja & Martin Funeral chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Trump officiating. Masonic Officers participted in the services. Burial was in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Pallbearers were Carl M. Bloomquist, Reuben DeFoe, Ernest Voelker, Henry Prausa and John Zuchl. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 13, 1960 P. 11
CHARLES WINKELMILLER DEATH OF A PIONEER After a long illness which the infirmities of old age could no longer withstand, Carl(sic) Winkelmiller passed away Saturday at his residence on Washington Street. He had been quite spry in his old age but the loss of his wife his helpmate for 60 years, was a severe blow to him and since then he has seldom gone out. Mrs. Winkelmiller died about a year ago. He had always thought that being younger, she would outlive him. His mind was clear as long as he remained conscious, until within a few hours of his death and he welcomed the end which he knew was near at hand. He was always a sober, industrious upright citizen. He came to Two Rivers in 1851 and ever since, until his retirement in 1995, he has been identified with the tannery industry here. He amassed considerable wealth in the business and he leaves a valuable estate comprising property here and in the city of Chicago. Mr. Winkelmiller had learned the tanner's trade in Saxony, Germany where he was born in 1925. When a young man had completed his apprenticeship in any trade, it was the custom in those days for him to take his belongings and go somewhere else, out into the world to ply his trade in some other locality. Mr. Winkelmiller chose to go to the far west. He worked at the tanner's trade in New York for nearly three years at wages ranging from 50 cents to $1.00 per day. Having saved several hundred dollars he returned to Germany to bring in his wife. After his return to America he was induced to come to this place where he was offered piece work which would enable him to earn more. He was then about to make $2.00 and often $2.50 a day. Being a very frugal and economical disposition it did not take him long to save considerable money for in those days the cost of living was not near as high as now. With the money he had saved he decided to go into the tannery business and so he and another man by the name of Peter Rothkoph started in business. Rothkopf soon became dissatisfied and sold out to Mr. Winkelmiller who from thenceforth conducted the business alone. He disposed of his entire output of leather in the immediate vicinity. The Indians brought him a great many deer skins and bear skins. In one season, they brought him over 50 lbs of bear skins alone. Mr. Winkelmiller disposed almost his entire output to local shoemakers. The funeral was held Tueday afternoon under the auspices of the local Masonic Lodge of which he was the oldest member. The funeral sermon was delivered at the residence by Rev. Jos. S. Mann. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge here when the ritual was in the German language and in 1876 became a member of the present lodge. He was one of the oldest masons in the state having belonged to the order 65 years. He is survived by an only son, Richard. The Reporter, Sat., Dec. 4, 1914
CHARLOTTE WINKELMILLER Mrs. Charlotte Winkelmiller, 76, of 1412-24th St., Two Rivers, widow of Richard Winkelmiller, longtime Two Rivers realtor and earlier a partner in a Ford agency, died unexpectedly of a heart condition at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been taken several hours earlier. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. The Rev. Reed Forbush will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Winkelmiller, nee Charlotte Cornue, was born May 21, 1894 at Lake Geneva, Wis., where she attended the public grade school and was graduated from the high school. A graduate of former Milwaukee Normal School she came here after World War I and taught Kindergarten in the old H.P. Hamilton School, now the city hall. She was married Oct. 23, 1927 to Richard Winkelmiller. He preceded her in death Sept. 5, 1950. Mrs. Winkelmiller, a longtime member of Grace Church was affiliated with the Church’s Ladies Aid Society. She was presently secretary-treasurer of The Seminar, a study group, and also was a member of the Elks Auxiliary. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Russell of Santa Rosa, Calif., and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 21, 1970 P. 38
ERNESTINE WINKELMILLER OLD TIMER PASSES AWAY Mrs. Carl Winkelmiller passed away last Saturday after an illness of several months duration. Mrs. Winkelmiller, whose maiden name was Mueller, was born in Budstedt, Saxony, Germany, seventy-nine years ago. She came to this country in 1854 with several others, including her husband, who had gone back to the old country after seven years in America. On their way to Two Rivers, Mr. and Mrs. Winkelmiller were married at Detroit, Mich. They have lived in Two Rivers since that time, a period of fifty-nine years of happy married life.Mrs. Winkelmiller was a woman of refinement. Her frugality and economy was invaluable help to her husband in accumulating the property and resources which has enabled them to live in comfortable retirement for the past twenty-five years. Besides her husband, Mrs. Winkelmiller is survived by one son, Richard, a sister, Mrs. R. Lotholz and one brother, Chas. Mueller of Port Washington, all of whom were present at the funeral. The funeral occurred Tuesday afternoon from the family residence, the Rev. Jos. S. Morris officiating. The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 18, 1913 ********* (1910 Two Rivers census: Charles Winkelmiller age 85; wife Ernstine age 75)
FLORENCE GROVER WINKELMILLER Funeral services for Mrs. Flora Winkelmiller, 76, widow of a member of a pioneer Two Rivers knitting family, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Carlton F. Brehmer, at 1024 N. Seventh St., Sheboygan, shortly after noon Wednesday, were at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the family plot in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Mrs. Winkelmiller, nee Flora Grover, was born Oct. 22, 1885, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Susanna Sechrist Grover. She attended Two Rivers public grade school and was graduated from Two Rivers High School with the class of 1903. After completing her teaching education at the Manitowoc County Normal School she taught at Branch for a year before her marriage 55 years ago to Oscar Winkelmiller, who with his father, the late Richard Winkelmiller, operated the old Two Rivers Knitting Co. at the site of the Carron Net Co., Two Rivers. Her husband died in 1936 after which she enrolled at the former Milwaukee Normal School. She moved to Sheboygan in 1940 and had been residing with the daughter for the past three years. Besides the daughter she leaves a grand daughter, Miss Bess Brehmer, a student at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 14, 1962 P. 21 ******* Marriage of Oscar/Florence Winkelmiller MARRIED IN MICHIGAN On July Fourth, Mr. Oscar Winkelmiller, principal owner and manager of the Two Rivers Knitting Mills and Miss Florence Grover, the handsome and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grover, were united in marriage at St. Joe, Michigan. The fact somehow leaked out on Sunday, after their return from what they wished to have considered "only a trip to Chicago" and on Sunday evening they were serenaded by a party of their young friends. Of course the happy union was not unanticipated, but no one guessed the time or place. All however, unite in extending congratulations and good wishes. Chronicle, Tues., July 9, 1907
OSCAR WINKELMILLER OSCAR WINKELMILLER, PROMINENT RESIDENT, DEAD DIES QUIETLY AT HOME HERE AFTER ILLNESS Funeral Services Will Be Held From Home On Tuesday Afternoon Death claimed Oscar Winkelmiller, 48, one of the city’s best known residents and a member of one of Two Rivers’ earliest families, at his home at 19th and Washington streets at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Mr. Winkelmiller had been in failing health for more than a year, but remained at his duties as receiving clerk at the Aluminum Gods Manufacturing company Plant No. 1 until last Wednesday when he took seriously ill. He was taken to Green Bay Saturday afternoon for treatment by his nearly life-long companion, Dr. E. Gates. He died peacefully Sunday afternoon after being brought back from Green Bay late Saturday. Funeral services will be held from the home at 1:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. T. A. Hawkes, pastor of Grace Congregational church, officiating. Interment will be at Pioneers’ Rest cemetery. The funeral will be strictly private with only immediate relatives and close friends attending. Outdoor Lover Mr. Winkelmiller was a man of exemplary habits, and was regarded as the city’s leading follower of outdoor life. He loved hunting and fishing from his early teens and continued such recreation despite his failing in health. Born in Two Rivers, May 18, 1884, he resided his entire life in this city. He was the son of Mrs. Richard Winkelmiller, his father preceding him in death 17 years ago. When he was a year and one-half old he made his home with his grand- parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Winkelmiller. His grandfather founded the first tannery in the county in Two Rivers in 1854. Mr. Winkelmiller attended the public school of the city and in 1902 was graduated from high school. Following his graduation he went to Milwaukee where he completed a course in the Spencerian Business College. In 1903 Mr. Winkelmiller became manager of the Two Rivers Knitting company, which was owned by his father, who purchased the plant nearly 30 years ago. Mr. Winkelmiller continued in the management of the knitting mills until 1912 when the firm discontinued operations. On February 13, 1917 he assumed the position of receiving clerk of the Aluminum Goods company, which position he held up to his demise. *********** Married in 1907 On July 4, 1907 he was married here to Miss Flora Grover, also a member of a well known Two Rivers family. Eighteen years ago he took up his residence in the old homestead of his grandfather, who had died in 1914, and the family had resided there since. Besides his widow, he leaves his daughter, Mrs. Ernestine Brehmer, wife of Dr. Carlton Brehmer, Sheboygan dentist. He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Richard Winkelmiller Sr., three sisters, Mrs. Earl Lindsay, Mrs. Victor Peterson, this city, and Mrs. Jeanette Brey of Manitowoc, and two brothers, Bruno, of Chicago, and Richard, of this city. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 28, 1932 P.11 ********* Marriage of Oscar/Florence Winkelmiller MARRIED IN MICHIGAN On July Fourth, Mr. Oscar Winkelmiller, principal owner and manager of the Two Rivers Knitting Mills and Miss Florence Grover, the handsome and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grover, were united in marriage at St. Joe, Michigan. The fact somehow leaked out on Sunday, after their return from what they wished to have considered "only a trip to Chicago" and on Sunday evening they were serenaded by a party of their young friends. Of course the happy union was not unanticipated, but no one guessed the time or place. All however, unite in extending congratulations and good wishes. Chronicle, Tues., July 9, 1907
SOPHIA WINKELMILLER Mrs. Sophia Winkelmiller, 86, of 1411 Washington street, Two Rivers, died last night of a heart attack. Active for years in musical circles of that city Mrs. Winkelmiller had been about her room as usual on Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Beduhn Funeral Home, Two Rivers, with the Rev. Donald O. Mills, pastor of the Grace Congregational church, officiating. Burial will take place in Pioneer’s Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Thursday until the hour of services. Mrs. Winkelmiller was born Sophia Heyroth, in 1861, on her parents’ farm in the town of Mishicot. She attended a rural school in the township and later elementary school in Manitowoc where she studied music. Later she lived in the village of Mishicot where her father conducted a general store for a number of years. In 1884 she was married to Richard Winkelmiller Sr., in Two Rivers. Her husband was associated with his father, the late Charles Winkelmiller, in the tanning business until 1890 and later they operated a lumbar yard and still later the Two Rivers Knitting company until her husband’s retirement a few years previous to his death in 1915. Since his death Mrs. Winkelmiller has made her home on Washington street, Two Rivers. Always active in the social life of the community, Mrs. Winkelmiller will be remembered for her musical ability. She took part in many affairs where musical entertainment was needed and as a member of the Old Settlers’ club. Surviving are a son, Richard, and daughters, Mrs. Earl M. Lindsay and Mrs. Victor Petersen, all of Two Rivers; a son Bruno of Chicago, and a daughter, Mrs. William Brey of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One brother, Ferdinand Heyroth, 92, of Duluth, Minn., also survives. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 23, 1947 P. 2
RICHARD WINKELMILLER (d. 1915) WELL KNOWN TWO RIVERS MAN IS DEAD Rich Winklemiller Dies After Illness of 10 Days Richard Winkelmiller, a well known resident of Two Rivers died yesterday after an illness of ten days, death being due to a complication of diseases. For several days previous to his demise his condition had been critical. Mr. Winkelmiller was the only son of the late Charles Winkelmiller whose death occurred last fall and was a native of Two Rivers, having been born in that city fifty years ago. He was associated with his father in the tannery business and later engaged in the lumber business and then became interested in the Two Rivers Knitting company. A widow, three son and three daughters survive. The funeral will be held Sunday under auspices of the Masonic order. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 30, 1915, Page 6 ******** After an illness of about ten days, Mr. Richard Winkelmiller passed away Thursday morning at his residence on Washington Street. His illness was due to a complication of kidney and liver troubles. For several days his condition has been precarious and several physicians were called in consultation but nothing could be done to save his life. Mr. Winkelmiller was the only son of Charles Winkelmiller who died last fall. Richard was born in this city in 1860 and lived here ever since. He learned the tannery business from his father and followed the business until they gave it up in ??. After that Richard conducted a lumber business for several years and then purchased a large interest in the Two Rivers Knitting Co., which he conducted several years until it was discontinued a few years ago. Of late, Mr. Winkelmiller's health has been poor and he has consequently not engaged in active pursuits. He is survived by Mrs. Winkelmiller, three sons, Oscar, Bruno and Richard and three daughters, Mrs. Wm. Berg of Manitowoc, Mrs. Victor Peterson and Mrs. Oliver Hickox of this city. The funeral takes place under Masonic auspices Sunday afternoon from the home. The Reporter, Fri, July 31, 1915 ********* Among those from out of town who attended the Winkelmiller funeral were: Mr. Oscar Lotholtz of Chicago, Mrs. Sprenger, Mrs. Chas Bohlman, Messrs, August, Adolph and Wm Bohlman, Mr. and Mrs. Rahn ofSheboygan and Mrs. L. Heyroth and family of Mishicot. The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 6, 1915 ******** (Wife is Sophia on the 1910 census) ******** CHILDREN ARRAIGNED AGAINST MOTHER IN CONTEST OVER WINKLEMILLER ESTATE IN PROBATE COURT Children of the late Richard Winklemiller, deceased knitting mill man at Two Rivers, are arraigned againt the widowed mother on a ?????, that is being heard in probate court, over settlement of the estate, today. Mrs. Winklemiller, who was administratrix of the estate, has filed an accounting, with request to be discharged at the same time presenting a claim for $2,000 against the estate, this claim being protested by heirs. Mrs. Winklemiller claims to have advanced $6,000 to her husband, $1,000 of which was repaid but she claims $2,000 and interest still due. The estate is said to be valued at from $16,000 to $18,000. Mr. Winklemiller conducted a knitting factory at Two Rivers. He died a year ago. Attorney J.J. Healy appears in the case. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 20, 1916 P.8 ******* COURT LOCATES $5000 MISSING BONDS OF ESTATE Daughter of Late R. Winklemiller Admits She Abstracted Bonds and Tells Hiding Place--Court Takes Action. SENSATION DEVELOPS IN CONTEST OVER AN ESTATE Senstional developments marked the hearing in the Winklemiller estate contest in which children of the late Richard Winklemiller are arraigned against their mother in probate court yesterday, when testimony was introduced showing that a few days previous to the death of Mr. Winklemiller $5000 in bonds disappeared from a safety deposit box and that the bonds had not been included in the inventory of the estate because Mrs. Winklemiller, administrairix, had no knowledge of the securities. It also developed that $1,000, which Mrs. Winklemiller claimed due her, had not been listed. Mrs. William Brey, of this city, a daughter of Mr. Winklemiller, as a witness in the case, testified that with her brother, Bruno Winklemiller, of Chicago, she had previous to her father's death removed three envelopes containing $5,000 in bonds which had been placed in her father's safety deposit box. Mrs. Brey said that the bonds were in three separate envelops, each marked with the name of one of the daughters, $1,000 for her, $2,000 for Mrs. Hickock and $2,000 for Mrs. Peterson, the latter two residing at Two Rivers. The bonds had been placed in a safety deposit box by Mrs. Brey and her brother and the keys had been sent to an aunt at Chicago in whose possesion they now are, it is said. Following this testimony Judge Chloupek issued an order impounding the bonds and enjoining their removal from the safety deposit box at a local bank and directing that the keys be turned over to the administrator. The children claim that the bonds were intended as gifts to them from their father and that the envelopes were marked with the names of the beneficiaries. Mrs. Winklemiller, the widow, who was administratrix of theestate (sic), filed her resignation in court yesterday and John Murphy was appointed by the court in her stead. Mrs. Winklemiller, it is understood, will file a claim against the estate of her husband for monies said to have been advanced him. Of this amount $2,000 with interest is said to be unpaid. In her testimony Mrs. Winklemiller said that after her husband's death when she was named administratrix of the estate she found but $1,000 in property but later when she visited Chicago, believing her husband had securities deposited there, she found $10,000 additional in bonds. In addition to this the estate had the $5,000 bonds which were taken by the daugther and son. Four attorneys appeared in the hearing in probate court yesterday, Healy, Craite, Schenian and Ledvina. The latter represented a minor heir in the proceedings. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 21, 1916 P.1 ********* COURT AWARDS WIDOW $3,760 ON CLAIM IN ESTATE Judge Chloupek Holds Estate of Late R. Winklemiller Indebted for Money Loaned Husband by Wife A judgement for $3,760 was given by Judge Chloupek in probate court in favor of Mrs. R. Winkelmiller, widow of the late Richard Winklemiller of Two Rivers, on a claim of $2,000 filed by the widow against the estate for monies she said she had loaned her husband. The judgment represents the principal of the claim, $2,000, with interest at 6 per cent for fourteen years on the amount. Notice of appeal has been filed by children of Mrs. Winkelmiller who contested the claim against the estate. Mrs. Winkelmiller was administratrix of the estate of her husband and came into court to resign and at that time filed the claim. In the progress of the case the court ordered examination of two safety deposit boxes at a local bank where children of Mr. Winkelmiller had placed three envelopes containing $5,000 in bonds which had been marked with their names by their father and which had not been included in the inventory of the estate because they had been removed before the death of the father. The facts as maintained by the three children that the father had marked the envelopes containing the bonds were established to be true. In testimony on the claim of Mrs. Winkelmiller against the estate she claimed to have loaned her husband $6,000 of which on $4,000 had been returned. Witnesses testified to statements made by Mr. Winkelmiller previous to his death that he had borrowed the money. John Murphy of this city was named administrator of the estate following the resignation of Mrs. Winkelmiller and gave bond for $15,000. The estate is valued at $17,000, it is said. Settlement will be held up pending the appeal in circuit court in the widow's claim. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 8, 1916 P.8 ********** (The following is an article about Richard's father): OLD TIMERS As the old settlers are rapidly passing the Reporter will aim to give a write-up to every one we possibly can. About a column will be devoted to this feature each week. CARL WINKELMILLER Hard work and self-denial has always been the lot of the pioneer. The case of Mr. Winkelmiller was no exception to this rule. Up to a short time ago he was still well and robust enough to enjoy life with the strongest but of late the weight of many years is resting heavily upon him and he is ready to welcome that rest which he recognizes must soon come. He is 86 years of age. He retired from active life at the age of 70. He came to America in 1847 and went to work as a tanner in New York state. He had learned the trade in Saxony, Germany where he was born in 1825. When a young man had completed his apprenticeship in any trade, it was the custom in those days for him to take his belongings and go somewhere else, out into the world to ply his trade in some other locality. Mr. Winkelmiller chose to go to the far west. He worked at the tanner's trade in New York for nearly 3 years at wages ranging from 50 cents to $1.00 per day. Having saved several hundred dollars he returned to Germany to bring in the wife who has been his helpmate and companion ever since. The journey to Germany and return was very tedious being made on a sailing vessel. After the return to America he was induced to come to this place where he was offered piece work which would enable him to earn more. He was then able to make $2.00 and often $2.50 per day. Being of a frugal and economical disposition, it did not take him long to save considerable money for in those days the cost of living was not near as high as now. With the money he had saved he decided to go into the tanner business and so he and another man by the name of Peter Rothkoph started in business. Rothkoph soon became dissatisfied and sold out to Mr. Winkelmiller who from thenceforth conducted the business alone. He disposed of his entire outfit of leather in the immediate vicinity. The Indians brought him a great many deer skins and bear skins. In one season they brought him over 500 bear skins alone, those shows that bruin was quite in evidence in those days. In the early pioneer days most every many wore boots. Shoes were rarely worn by men. All footwear was made locally by shoemakers of whom there were a great many. Mr. Winkelmiller disposed of almost his entire out-put of leather to these local shoemakers. When he and his wife came west they made most of the journey by boat. The voyage was a very stormy one, so stormy that it was not possible to make this harbor and they landed at Manitowoc where they stayed over night. In the morning they came by foot to Two Rivers. While at Manitowoc the landlord tried to induce them to settle there and start a tannery. The business in which Mr. Winkelmiller was engaged is now extinct here. This is due to the scarcity of tan bark as well as other factors in the manufacture and marketing of leather. The Reporter, Sat., May 10, 1913
******** Last Friday evening a stranger drove up to R. Winkelmiller's place on Washington street and offered a lot of hides for sale. He had been told, he said that Mr. Winkelmiller dealt in hides. Mr. Winkelmiller said such was the case and that he would purchase what he had to sell. The hides were stolen, it seems, from a Manitowoc tanner and our City Marshall, who had been notified of the theft happened to bee in Mr. Winkelmiller's office to enquire if any hides had been offered him for sale when the stranger drove up. Mr. Winkelmiller direccted the stranger to drive to his warehouse and said he would get a lantern and follow him. He told the Marshall when he went back into his office that the thief he was looking for was outside and that he could follow them to the warehouse and arrest him while the hides were being weighed. The Marshall skipped across the street and summoned Chas. Schultz to his assistance and the two appeared at the warehouse before the amount to be paid for the hides was figured out. When the stran ger turned around and discovered that one of the persons who had entered the warehouse was an officer he made a scoot for the door right past the Marshall and his assistant and before they could recover from their surprise he had disappeared into the darkness, leaving the horse and wagon where they were in front of the warehouse. The horse and wagon were, it was afterwards ascertained, borrowed in Manitowoc for the purpose of bringing the hides to the city. It was a bungling piece of work on the part of the City Marshall and he has been severely criticized therefor, but the probability that the thief would not have got away so easily had the Marshall been so sure of his capture, but every man makes a mistake once in a while when there is really no excuse for and for which he feels ashamed. It is said that the name of the thief is known in Manitowoc but his whereabouts are as yet undiscovered. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Jan. 21, 1896 ******** It is now known that the thief who stole the hides in Manitowoc a few days ago and brought them to this city to sell is a young man whose home is in Manitowoc but who is a ticket-of-leave cadet from the Waukesha reform school. His name we are told is Carl Warum. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Jan. 28, 1896
RICHARD WINKELMILLER (d. 1950) R. Winkelmiller Dies Suddenly at Home Monday Richard Winkelmiller, 54, widely known Two Rivers real estate and investment broker, a member of a pioneer Two Rivers family and an overseas veteran of World War I, died suddenly at his home, 1412 24th street, Two Rivers, at 6:30 Monday night of coronary thrombosis. Mr. Winkelmiller, also well known as a sportsman and active in Masonic circles had previously been in excellent health. Shortly after noon Monday he went for an automobile ride with Mrs. Winkelmiller and his daughter, Patricia. He complained of feeling ill and returned home two hours later. Taking a brief nap he had dinner with his family and returned to bed. An hour later Mrs. Winkelmiller found him dead in his sleep. Services Thursday Masonic funeral services will be held at Grace Congregational church Two Rivers at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Richard Wichlei officiating. Heber Clayton, chaplain of Two Rivers lodge of Masons, No. 200, will direct the Masonic rites both at the church and at the family plot in Pioneers’ Rest cemetery. A Masonic quartet comprising Milton Zuehl, Harvey Gesell, Byron Williams and Seymour Althen will sing at the church services. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, from Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock until 11 o’clock Thursday morning when the casket will be taken to the church to lie in state until the hour of services. Richard Winkelmiller was born in Two Rivers in 1895, a son of the late Richard and Sophia Heyroth Winkelmiller. His grandfather, the late Carl Winkelmiller, came to Two Rivers in the 1850s to establish the first tannery. Young Richard attended the public schools and was graduated from Two Rivers high school in 1919. After completing a course at Manitowoc Business college he assisted his father for a short time in operating the Two Rivers Knitting company. When a young man he entered in partnership with Louis Levanetz in the Ford automobile agency on Washington street, Two Rivers. The partnership was dissolved when Mr. Winkelmiller was called to the service, spending 26 months in Europe, assigned to Gen. Pershing’s headquarters staff. Enters Auto Business After World War II, Mr. Winkelmiller became a salesman for the J.E. Hamachek & Sons company, Buick dealers at Two Rives remaining with the firm until he entered into partnership with Richard Miller in the operation of the Miller-Winkelmiller company, Ford dealers. For the past 10 years Mr. Winkelmiller was engaged in the real estate and investment business. Since boyhood days Mr. Winkelmiller was an ardent hunter and fisherman and belonged to the Two Rivers chapter of the Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective association. Acive in Masonic Order Mr. Winkelmiller was affiliated with virtually all of the Masonic bodies, being a member of Two Rivers lodge NO. 200, F. & A.M. Barney G. Lyman chapter, No. 119, Royal Arch Masons of Two Rivers; Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, Knights Templar and the Wisconsin Consistory of 32nd? degree Masons. He was also a member of the Tripoli Temple Shrine of Milwaukee, and the Two Rivers lodge of Elks, No. 1380, the Two Rivers Rotary club, the Eleven Gold Star Post No. 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Robert E. Burns post No. 165, American Legion. On October 23, 1927 Mr. Winkelmiller married Miss Charlotte Cornue, who was a Two Rivers public school teacher. She survives with a daughter, Patricia, a senior student at the National College of Education, Evanston, Ill. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Earl Lindsay and Mrs. Victor Peterson of Two Rivers, and Mrs. William Brey of Manitowoc and a brother, Bruno Winkelmiller of Chicago. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 5, 1950 P. 12
EDA D. WINN Mrs. Eda Winn, 92, of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon, June 7, at Hamilton Memorial Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Daniel Wright will officiate with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Winn was born April 3, 1893, at Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Hugh and Ann Bradley Dickson. As a small child the family moved to Two Rivers where she attended grade school and Two Rivers high school. She later attended Stevens Point Normal School and upon graduation she taught Economics at Two Rivers Vocational School and High School. She married Robert D. Winn in 1921 at Rockford, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 24, 1956. Mrs. Winn was a member of Stevens Point Alumni Association, Womens Fellowship of Grace Congregational Church and the longest standing member of Grace Congregational Church. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Robert Smith of Two Rivers and Betty and Harold Evrard of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survived. She was preceded in death by a brother, Wilbur Dickson and a sister, Grace Karr. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m Sunday afternoon and after 9 a.m. on Monday at the church. Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 1985 P. 3 ********* [bur. 06-10-1985/age 92 yrs.] (Eda Winn/03 Apr 1893/Jun 1985/SSDI) ********* Marriage of Robert/Eda Winn Miss Eda Dickson of this city became the bride of Robert D. Winn, Tuesday at the home of the latter in Rockford, Ill. Miss Dickson, who is a daughter of Mrs. Anna Dickson, 1634 Twenty-Fourth St., and a young lady of high ideals and excellent traits is domestic science teacher in the city schools. The groom teaches history in the local high school. In his work here he has shown himself to be a good acquistion to the high school faculty having all the qualifications of an efficient instructor. The bride and groom are enjoying a honeymoon sojourn with the groom's sister at Paxton, Ill. The Reporter joins their many friends in congratulations and best wishes. The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 29, 1921
ROBERT D. WINN Robert D. Winn, Veteran Teacher, Is Dead at 62 TWO RIVERS-Robert D. Winn, 62, of 1704-24th St., teacher at Washington High School for 36 years until his retirement last June and a past master of the Two Rivers Lodge of Mason, No. 200, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been a patient the past three weeks. Mr. Winn had been in failing health for three years, having been afflicted with circosis(sic) of the liver. Despite his afflication he managed to continue his teachng position until the end of the 1955-56 school year. Masonic funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational Church, the Rev. R.J. Wichlei officiating. The Masonic rites will be directed at the church and graveside at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery by Heber Clayton, a past master of the Two Rivers Masonic Lodge. Male teachers on the high school faculty will serve as honorary pallbearers at the rites. Active pallbearers will be Edward F. Pazdera, Edward Wacek, Edward Kastrosky, Edward Jiminez, Frederick Olien and Robert Suettinger Jr. Mr. Winn was born at Rockford, Ill., Nov. 17, 1893, son of the late Dr. George and Kathryn Dickson Winn. He attended the grade school and was graduated from the Rockford High School. Enrolling at Lawrence college, Appleton, from where he was graduated with a B.A. Degree in June of 1920, he was one of the outstanding dramatic students at the institution. In his first and only teaching position in his career, he was engaged early in 1920 by the former superintendent of schools, W.T. Darling, to teach U.S. History at the high school and serve as dramatic coach. In later years he instructed the Problems in Democracy class. "Robert Winn," said Principal Earl G. Kromer Thursday, "was really the cornerstone of our Social Science Dept. In meeting the changes in education through his years in the hugh school he was a level-headed thinker. He also certainly left a mark upon the young people who came up under his excellent dramatic coaching." The high school principal added that the late veteran instructor always worked hard in laying out the course of study in U.S. History and social problems in the local institution. For more than 20 years until the past spring Mr. Winn formed a foursome of a contract bridge group, which met weekly in the homes of the members. The others were Principal Kromer, Atty. B.L. Larken, and Burton M. Hanson. He was considered one of the outstanding bridge players in the community. Mr. Winn was a past president of the Manitowoc County Teachers Assn., a past president of the Two Rivers Education Assn. and had been affiliated with the F. & A.M. No. 200, here for many years, serving several years ago as its worshipful master. He was also a long-time member of Grace Congregational Church and the Men's Brotherhood of Grace church, and the "Quarter Century Club" of Washington High School. In 1918 he served for several months in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill. On Dec. 29, 1921, Mr. Winn married the former Eda Dickson of Two Rivers at Rockford, Ill. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Betty) ????? of Akron, Ill., and Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Smith of Menomonie, Wis., and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels after ? p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 25, 1956 P. 2 ******* [bur. 10-27-1956/age 62 yrs.] ********* Marriage of Robert/Eda Winn Miss Eda Dickson of this city became the bride of Robert D. Winn, Tuesday at the home of the latter in Rockford, Ill. Miss Dickson, who is a daughter of Mrs. Anna Dickson, 1634 Twenty-Fourth St., and a young lady of high ideals and excellent traits is domestic science teacher in the city schools. The groom teaches history in the local high school. In his work here he has shown himself to be a good acquisition to the high school faculty having all the qualifications of an efficient instructor. The bride and groom are enjoying a honeymoon sojourn with the groom's sister at Paxton, Ill. The Reporter joins their many friends in congratulations and best wishes. The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 29, 1921
CARL WINTER Charles Winters birth: 1835 death: 3 November 1896 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ****** Carl Winter birth: 1 April 1835 Germany death: 31 October 1896 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Man. Co. spouse: Emilia Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ********* news article: We are informed that Mr. Carl Winters, a farmer living about three miles from this place has become insane from the effects of injuries received some time ago while at work around a threshing machine. The proper authorities have been notified of his condition and it is to be hoped that he will be placed in the Insane Asylum for treatment as soon as possible.- Chronicle Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., Sept. 9, 1875
EMILIE WINTER Death Monday, following a stroke, of Mrs. Amelie Winter in the residence of Jos. Wolters in Two Rivers where she had been staying as a guest. The deceased, who was 59, had resided with a son in Milwaukee, and leaves 6 children. Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec., 1907 ******* Mrs. A. Winter(sic), a widow living on the north end of the city died suddenly Monday, Dec. 16, from a stroke of paralysis. After being stricken she lived but a few hours in an unconscious state. She was 61 years of age and was born in Germany. She came to this country when a young girl. Four sons and three daughters were born to her, all living except one daughter. The four sons are August, Charles, Emil and John are all living in Milwaukee. The daughters are Mrs. John Kaufmann and Miss Rickie Winter who now lives in Chicago. The children have all been summoned to attend the funeral which took place Thursday afternoon. The Reporter, Sat., Dec. 21, 1907 ******* Mrs. Amelia Winters(sic), a former well known resident of Two Rivers who had made her home with her children at Milwaukee of late years, died at Two Rivers while in that city on a visit, death being due to paralysis. Mrs. Winters was 59 years of age and for years, with her husband, resided in Two Rivers where they were held in esteem by a large circle of friends. Mr. Winter died several years ago and the surviving family consists of four sons and two daughters, all with exception of Mrs. Anna Rutz of Valders, residing outside the county. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Dec. 19, 1907 ******* (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 23 Dec.) Also, There was a large funeral here Thursday as 61-year old Mrs. A. Winter was buried. Her husband died 11 years ago. She leaves 7 grown children - 4 sons and 3 daughters -in good circumstances. Der Nord Westen, 02 Jan. 1908 ******* (1900 TR census-Monroe street Emelia Winters widow age 51 b. 1848 6 children/6 living; son Emil age 21 b. 1879)
AMANDA WITT Amanda Jahnke Witt, age 90, of Whitewater, Wis., died Sunday, March 23, 1997 at the Fort Atkinson Hospital after a short illness. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 1997, at Skindingsrude Funeral Home, Whitewater. Burial will be at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born August 4, 1906, in Zanders, Manitowoc County. On October 8, 1924, she was united in marriage to Reuben Witt. He preceded her in death in 1971. From 1946 to 1949, she and her hsuband operated Polifka's Corners in Manitowoc County. They moved to Whitewater in 1949. Survivors include one son, Vern (Shirley) Witt, Sheboygan; a daughter-in-law, Maxine Witt, Waldo; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. She was precedced (sic) in death by one son Robert in January 1997. Friends may call at the Skindingsrude Funeral Home, Whitewater, from noon on Tuesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 24, 1997 P. A2 ********** Janke-Witt Miss Amanda Janke, daughter of Mrs. August Janke, of Zander and Rueben Witt of Manitowoc were married at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Lutheran church at Zander, the Rev. Kirchner officiating at the wedding ceremony which was attended by sixty guests. Miss Adeline Becker was matron of honor and Miss Anna Becker as bridesmaid and henry Janke as best man. A reception was held at the home of the bride where a wedding dinner and a midnight supper were served. Mr. and Mrs. Witt will defer their honeymoon until later and have taken up their home in Manitowoc where the groom is employed by the American Seating Co. Out of town guests present at the celebration included Mr. and Mrs. A. Awoe, Miss Adeline Becker and Robert Witt, all of Milwaukee. Two Rivers Chronicle, Manitowoc Wis., Wednesday, October 15, 1924 pg. 2 ***** (04 Aug 1906/22 Mar 1997/SSDI)
AUGUST WITT (d. 1892) Died August Witt, one of the first settlers of this portion of the county, died after a very brief illness last Thursday and was buried from the Lutheran Church on Sunday. Mr. Witt was a native of Pomerania. He came to this country some thirty-five years ago and settled on a farm a few miles north of this city where he resided until a short time ago, when he moved here to live. He was 63 years and 7 months of age. He leaves a wife and several children, all of whom, however, are grown up. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Mar. 29, 1892
FERDINAND WITT (d. 1912) Ferdinand C. Witt, a well-known resident of this city, died at his home on the East Side, last Sunday. The deceased had not been in good health for several months. A few weeks ago he was taken to Milwaukee by his brother Robert for treatment, while in that city he underwent a delicate operation. The chances for his recovery were doubtful and Mr. Witt was brought back to this city. Ferdinand C. Witt was born on the 30th day of August 1858 at Beggerow, Pommeranie. In 1867 he came to this country with his parents. His wife whose maiden name was Mary Becker, died about two years ago. The deceased is survived by four sons and two daughters, two sisters and a brother. The sisters being Mr. Henry Fischer and Mrs. Wm. Wilsmann of the Town of Two Rivers and the brother is Robert who resided in the city of Milwaukee. The funeral was held from St. John's Lutheran church, this afternoon, Rev. Doehler, officiating. The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wis., Tuesday, January 9, 1912 pg. 1 ***** Ferdinand Witte(sic) Answers Call Ferdinand Witte died at his home on the eastside last Sunday morning. He was born in Beggerow, Pomerania in 1858 and came to this country in 1867 with his parents. His wife died just a few years ago. Four sons and two daughters are left to survive him; besides two sisters, Mrs. Hy Fisher and Mrs. Wm Wilsman. Interment took place Tuesday afternoon from St. John's Church, Rev. Doehler officiating. The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 13, 1912
FERDINAND WITT (d. 1913) TWO RIVERS BOY ELECTROCUTED REPAIRING CABLE FERD WITT, AGED 24, LINEMAN FOR TWO RIVERS PHONE CO., KILLED EARLY TODAY WHILE WORKING ON WIRES CAME INCONTACT WITH WIRE OF MUNICIPAL LIGHT SYSTEM Ferdinand Witt, a Two Rivers youth, employed as a lineman by the Two Rivers telephone company, was electrocuted while at work on the lines of the company early today, Witt coming in contact with a charged wire of the Two Rivers municipal lighting system. the boy's hands were terribly burned, the thumb of the right hand being burned off and three fingers of the left hand being burned to a crisp by the contact. Witt was work on what is known as a trolly seat, a device suspended from the wires and which is movable, between two poles. The Telephone company is at work placing new cables for its lines and Witt was attempting to secure the cable, which has hooks attached to it, when in some manner his hand came in contact with the electric wire which is strung alongside of and about eighteen inches from the telephone cable. Witt's body shot downward twenty-two feet to the concrete walk beneath and though he was alive when picked up he died within ten munutes, never regaining consciousness. Just a few seconds before the fatal accident Witt from his seat in the air, shouted a greeting to friends passing on the walk below and then gave a terrified cry, "Boys, I am falling" and the words were the last he uttered. Miss Ethel Magee, a young lady who was passing the scene of the accident at the time, had a narrow escape from being struck by Witt's body as it fell. Examination of the body of the unfortunate boy showed that the index finger of the left hand had been burned off at the first joint and the wrist of the left arm was burned where the wire came in contact with it. That Witt must have grasped the wire with his right hand is indicated by the fact that the palm of his hand is burned. In falling the boy's body lodged against a tree and struck the cement walk and he was bleeding from the mouth and ears when picked up. A physician was hastily summoned but nothing could be done, the injured boy expiring within a few minutes. Coroner Falge and District Atty. Healy were notified and visited Two Rivers to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident and later decided that there was no necessity for holding an inquest. The body of the dead boy was taken to the home of Edward Witt, a brother, with whom he made his home. Witt was 22 (sic) years of age and had been in the employe of the Two Rivers Telephone Co. for six months, and had been temporarily employed previous to that time. The boy's parents are dead and he made his home with the family of his brother Edward, who with several brothers and sisters survive. Witt was well thought of and was considered a capable workman and had been employed with a crew of the company in work on cables throughout the city of late. Electrocution is not of frequent occurrence in smaller cities where the voltage carried by wires is not usually heavy. Funeral arrangements have not been made but the burial will be held at Two Rivers. The Two Rivers telephone Co. is owned by Kirst Brothers, Charles and Gus of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 14, 1913 P. 1
FRIEDRICKE WITT Mrs. Fredericka Witt, died at her home in this city last Friday evening. She was born on November 4th, 1831 at Steinmoker, Pommern, Germany. In 1857 she was married to August Witt. She came to this country with her husband in 1868 and settled at Tannery, a village located three miles north of this city. Later they lived on a farm near this city. Her husband died eighteen years ago and she has since made her home in this city, where she enjoyed the fruits of the labor of early life. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, Mrs. Wm. Wilsman, Mrs. Henry Fischer, of the Town of Two Rivers, Ferdinand of this city and Robert of Milwaukee. The funeral took place from St. John’s Church yesterday afternoon.—Two Rivers Chronicle. The Manitowoc Pilot, June 23, 1910
MARY WITT Mrs. Ferdinand Witt, died last Saturday. The deceased has been suffering from kidney trouble for months and other complications set in which brought on her death. The decedent was a woman of middle age. She is mourned by a husband and a large family of children. The Reporter, Tues., Nov. 15, 1910
REUBEN WITT Reubin Witt, 70, of Whitewater, died Sunday at LaGrange, Ill, Hospital following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Whitewater. The Rev. Pautz will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Witt was born Jan. 8, 1901, at Two Rivers, son of the late Ferdinand and Mary Becker Witt. He married Amanda Janke Oct. 24, 1924. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Vern of Sheboygan and Robert of Lisle, Ill., and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the Skinningrude-Lein Funeral Home, Whitewater, from 7 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 29, 1971 P. 6 ****** Janke-Witt Miss Amanda Janke, daughter of Mrs. August Janke, of Zander and Rueben Witt of Manitowoc were married at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Lutheran church at Zander, the Rev. Kirchner officiating at the wedding ceremony which was attended by sixty guests. Miss Adeline Becker was matron of honor and Miss Anna Becker as bridesmaid and henry Janke as best man. A reception was held at the home of the bride where a wedding dinner and a midnight supper were served. Mr. and Mrs. Witt will defer their honeymoon until later and have taken up their home in Manitowoc where the groom is employed by the American Seating Co. Out of town guests present at the celebration included Mr. and Mrs. A. Awoe, Miss Adeline Becker and Robert Witt, all of Milwaukee. Two Rivers Chronicle, Manitowoc Wis., Wednesday, October 15, 1924 pg. 2 ***** (08 Jan 1901/Jun 1971/SSDI)
GEORGE JOHN WOHLER George J. Wohler, 73, of 1308-19th St., a retired employe of the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, died Monday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. The casket will be taken from Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, to Sheboygan Tuesday for cremation. Mr. Wohler was born in Germany April 11, 1895. He immirgated to this country as a young man and served with the Army in World War I. He retired from employ- ment with the Corps of Engineers eight years ago. There are no survivors. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 24, 1968 P. 2 ****** [cremated]
CLIFFORD WOLF Clifford Wolf, 69, of 2107 35th Street, Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, May 16, 1991, at Milwaukee County Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born August 28, 1921, in Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and Minnie Pinger Wolf. He attended grade school and Washington High School. On June 28, 1952, he married Dorothy Caldwell in Two Rivers. He was employed at Hamilton Industries as a Medical and Dental Trimmer for 46 years. He retired in 1986. He was a money counter at St. John's Lutheran Church for many years. Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeffery and Cynthia Wolf of Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Thomas Garceau of Two Rivers; a brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Agnes Wolf of Two Rivers; five grandchildren, Kimberly, Brett and Brand Wolf, Kelly Jo and Christopher Garceau. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5-8 p.m. Sunday evening and after 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Herald Times Reporter, May 17, 1991 P. B10 ******* (28 Aug 1921/16 May 1991/SSDI)
HENRY J. WOLF Henry J. Wolf, 85, formerly of 1813 Monroe St., Two Rivers, died Saturday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Hansen will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Wolf was born July 13, 1889, at Dorchester, son of the late John and Hannah Wasmuth Wolf. He came to Two Rivers from Appleton in 1912. He married Minnie Pinger Aug. 19, 1914, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death in January of 1974. He had worked at Eggers Plywood Co. and Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, prior to his employment with the City of Two Rivers Cemetery Department for 36 years, retiring in 1954. Survivors include two sons, Howard and Clifford, of Two Rivers; a brother, Louis, of Appleton; a sister, Mrs. Harry Cunningham, of Appleton; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o’clock this Monday afternoon. Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 1974 P. 20 ******** (Jul 13, 1889/Jul 1974/SSDI)
MINNIE H. WOLF Mrs. Henry (Minnie) Wolf, 85, of 1813 Monroe St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Inc., Two Rivers, the Rev. David Hansen officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer’s Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wolf was born May 27, 1888, at Kewaunee, daughter of the late Carl and Sophia Longhoff Pinger. When she was 19 her family moved to Two Rivers and she was married to Henry Wolf in that community Aug. 19, 1914. In addition to her husband, who is survived by two sons, Howard and Clifford, of Two Rivers; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, January 19, 1974 P. 10 ******** (27 May 1888/Jan 1974/SSDI)
ALICE WOLFE Mrs. Frank Wolfe passed away Tuesday evening at the family residence on Jefferson St., after an illness of several weeks. It was feared for some time that the malady from which she suffered would prove fatal to her, but hopes were entertained up to a few days ago and everything known to medical science was done to spare her for her husband, her family of children, relatives and many others who loved her for her noble womanly qualities. But fate had decreed otherwise and at eight o'clock Tuesday evening she breathed her last. Mrs. Wolfe, nee Alice Darling, was born in 1869 in Appleton, Wisconsin, where she sent her girlhood and where she met Mr. Wolfe and became his bride about twenty-six years ago. Eighteen years ago the Wolfe's moved to this city where they have since resided and where he has been engaged as a successful building contractor and is the president of the Board of Education. Besides her husband, deceased leaves her sons, Donald, aged nineteen, Francis, sixteen, Harry, ten and Paul, six; two daughters, Eunice, aged eighteen and Ruth, aged eleven. Also one sister, Mrs. Helen Stevenson of Wausau. The funeral will be from the home this Friday at 2 pm. Rev. T.T. Holway of this city and Rev. Mr. Colven of Milwaukee officiated. The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 22, 1920 ********* Mrs. Herman Langemark went to Two Rivers Thursday to attend the funeral of her cousin,, Mrs. Frank Wolfe. She was accompanied by Miriam Stephensen of Wausau who has been visiting here. Madison Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 28, 1920 ******** (1920 Two Rivers city census: Frank Wolfe age 50; wife Alice age 50)
FRANK L. WOLFE Frank L. Wolfe, 71, building contractor at Two Rivers a quarter century ago died Saturday afternoon at Rock Falls, Wis., where he had made his home the past four years. He had been in failing health for almost a year. Mr. Wolfe came to Two Rivers as a young man and in the next 20 years built several business blocks and the Sacred Heart school. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at Rock Falls and the body will be taken to Two Rivers for burial at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Short services will be conducted at the grave in Pioneers’ Rest cemetery by the Masonic lodge. Mr. Wolfe was a member of the Masonic lodge at Two Rivers for 37 years, retaining his membership after he moved from the city 25 years ago after the death of his wife. From Two Rivers he went to Portage where he later remarried and operated a hotel. Some years later he returned to the contracting field at Appleton. For the past four years he had resided at Rock Falls. The survivors are the widow, two sons and one daughter. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 27, 1941 P. 2 ******** [Frank Leonard Wolfe]
CHARLES J. WOLFF OLD RICHTER EMPLOYE DIES Charles J. Wolff, 79, Expires At Home of His Daughter Charles John Wolff, 79, for many years a chemist with the A.M. Richter company of Manitowoc, who retired 14 years ago, died at 5:45 Thursday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Smith, 1629 26th street, with whom he made his home. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3:15 at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home, with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body can be viewed from 7 o'clock tonight until the hour of services. The deceased was born in Germany, Dec. 17, 1855, and at the age of 16 he immigrated to this country, making his home in Milwaukee for more than 30 years. Twenty-eight years ago he went to Manitowoc and was engaged as a chemist with the Richter company, which position he held up to 14 years ago when he retired and made his home with his daughter here since. He was married 59 years ago, his wife preceding him in death a number of years. Mr. Wolff is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Williamson of Milwaukee and Mrs. Fred Smith of this city, and three sons, Charles J., of Portland, Oregon, Hugo F., of Milwaukee, and Otto Wolff of Amberg, Wis. The survivors also include a sister, Mrs. Julius Orthmann of South Milwaukee, and a brother, Gustav, also of South Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 29, 1935 P.10
ANNA K. WOLTERS DEATH CLAIMS MRS. WOLTERS Resident Here 55 Years is Claimed at 88 Mrs. Anna Wolters, 88, a resident of this city for more than 55 years, died Saturday night at Holy Family hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the Beduhn funeral home with the Rev. Donald Mills, Pastor of the Grace Congregational church, officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. Born Anna Hoppen on January 4, 1864 in the town of Meeme she was the youngest of four children of Peter and Catherine Pinter Hoppen. In 1887 she married the late Joseph C. Wolters who passed away in 1936. The couple moved here from Sheboygan about 55 years ago and for a while operated a tavern at the present site of the Shell Oil station on Washington Street. Mr. Wolters was a veteran employee of the Kahlenberg Brothers company. The deceased is survived by a son of Madison. The Two Rivers Reporter (edited), Nov. 17, 1947 ******* [Anna Catherine]
JOSEPH C. WOLTERS Dies at Madison Joseph Wolters died at the Wisconsin General hopital at Madison Tuesday, his demise being due to jaundice. The body will be brought here and the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon with services at 2 o'clock. Rev. Hawkes officiating. Burial will be at Pioneer's Rest. Joseph Wolters was born Jan. 19, 1862 (sic) in the town of Meeme and would have been sixty four at his next birthday. He was married May 23, 1888 to Anna Hoppen and the family has made its home in this city since 1891. Mr. Wolters having been employed as a machinist at the plant of the Kahlenberg company. The widow and one son Joseph Jr. of Madison, survive him. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, April 22, 1926 P. 5
******** Jos. Walters, well known and esteemed citizen, has also answered the summons which sooner or later comes to all. Mr. Walters passed away on Tuesday night at Madison, a victim of yellow jaundice which an operation failed to alleviate. Deceased was visiting at the home of his son, Joseph, when taken ill at Madison. He was born in the Town of Meeme, June, 1862 and came to this city in 1891 where he has since resided. Mr. Walters was married in 1888 to Anna Hoppen who survives him. He was for many years employed as a machinist at the Kahlenberg Marine Engine Company. The funeral services will take place from the home on Washington Street at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, The Rev. Thomas A. Hawkes to officiate and the Modern Woodmen lodge of which he has long been a member will accompany the remains to the grave. Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Apr. 23, 1926 ******** Among out of town people here on Saturday for the funeral of Jos. Walters of this city, who died at Madison at the age of 63 years, were Max Walters Sr. and family, Max Walters Jr. and family, Fred Walters Sr. and family, John Walters Sr. and family, Harvey Walters and family, Mrs. George Schultz, Louis Kolb and Gustave Kolb, all of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Vogel, Fred Kolb, Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Ziel, Mr. and Mrs. William Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Franz, all of Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. William Wagner and family, Mr. and Mrs. S. Niemer, John Wegner Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wegner, all of Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wegner and family of Mishicot; Mrs. A.O.Stengel of Jefferson, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. George Hoppen of Stevens Point and Mr. and Mrs. William Hoppen of Chicago. Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Apr. 30, 1926
****** [Joseph C. Wolters]MYRA M. WOLTERS Mrs. Joseph T. Wolters, 60, wife of a former Two Rivers resident, long a member of the faculty of Madison East high school, died at her home near Madison Monday after a heart attack. She had been in failing health for several months. Funeral services will be held at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlei, pastor of Grace Congregational church, Two Rivers, officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Pioneers’ Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Wolters, nee Margaret (sic) Collinson, was born in Philadelphia in 1891. She was married to Joseph Wolters, a graduate of Two Rivers high school, who had been teaching in Texas in 1917, where the latter was in the armed forces in World War I. After the war the couple took up their residence in Waupun where Mr. Wolters taught in the high school. Since 1925 the husband has been on the faculty of Madison East high school. Besides her husband, Mrs. Wolters leaves a brother, Gordon Collinson of Nevada. Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin, Inc., funeral home from 7 p.m. Wednesday to the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 28, 1951 P. 12
JOSEPH WONDRASH Typhoid pneumonia claimed Joseph Wondrash of this city Monday at the age of 41. He passed away at Holy Family hospital and the remains were brought to the home here, ??? 16th Street from where the funeral was held Thursday afternoon, Rev. T.T. Holway officiating. Deceased was employed in the Aluminum Goods Plant No. 1 and the flag was displayed at half mast from the factory out of respect for the dead. He was ill one month. He leaves a widow and five children. The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 21, 1920
NO NAME WONDRASH (d. 1902) Wandrasch (sic) birth: 26 October 1902 Two Rivers, Wis. death: 26 October 1902 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wis. father: Joseph Wandrasch mother: Veronica Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******* (Note: Both parents are in this cem.)
VERONICA WONDRASH After an illness of twenty-four hours, Mrs. Joseph Wondrash of Two Rivers died of heart trouble. She was 36 years of age and is survived by her husband and two children. Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 16, 1917 P. 3 ******* After a short illness of only twenty-four hours, Mrs. Jos. Wondrash died of heart trouble Sunday. Decedent, nee Varonica Kunjera, was thirty-six years of age having come to this city from Nashville, Missouri. In 1902 she was married to Jos. Wondrash of this city besides whom she is survived by two children. The funeral occurred Tuesday afternoon from Grace Church. The Reporter, Fri., June 15, 1917 ******* (1910 Two Rivers census: Joseph Wondrash age 28; wife Verona age 28; son Peter P. age 5; James age 2)
AGNES M. WRAGG Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Wragg, 56, prominent retired Two Rivers businesswoman who died at Milwaukee Sunday night after a year’s illness, will be held at Two Rivers Wednesday afternoon. The body will be taken to Grace Congregational church at 11 o’clock tomorrow morning where services will be held at 1:30 in the afternoon, the Rev. Thomas A. Hawkes officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers’ Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home tonight. Mrs. Wragg, nee Agnes Alberts, had been receiving treatment in Milwaukee for more than a year, her death being due to pneumonia. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Alberts, Two Rivers, Mrs. Wragg was born in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county, Nov. 29, 1883. After completing her education she resided for several years at Toronto, Canada, where in 1913 she was married to Arthur Wragg. In 1914 the couple moved to Two Rivers and Mrs. Wragg became connected with the Chamber of Commerce. In 1919 she helped establish the Two Rivers Building and Loan association and was its secretary until July, 1938. Her husband died here in May, 1937. Ill health forced her retirement from her duties here and she went to Chicago to reside for a time with a brother. She later went to Milwaukee. For years Mrs. Wragg was an active member of the Grace Congregational church. Besides her aged parents, who in 1934 observed their golden wedding anniversary, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lillian Ridley of Detroit, three brothers, M. Lee Alberts of Chicago, Oscar A. Alberts, former Two Rivers manufacturer, now of Waukesha, and Irwin Alberts of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 16, 1940 P. 7
ARTHUR WRAGG WAR HERO IS DEAD AT 65 Arthur Wragg Former Member Of British Army, Dies TWO RIVERS, (Special)—Arthur Wragg, 65, an employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing company for 24 years, died at the Municipal hospital at 8 o’clock last night of Bright’s disease. Wragg who was born in London, Eng., on March 23, 1872 served with distinction in the English army. He served in India for six and a half years and all through the Boer war and was decorated for bravery. After his honorable discharge he lived in Cardiff, South Wales for some years and then moved to Toronto, Canada. On December 23, 1911, in Toronto, he married Agnes Alberts, who is now secretary of the local Building and Loan association. In 1913 the couple moved to this city where they have resided since. Two sisters and one brother Walter, all living in England also survive. The body will lie in state at the Beduhn Funeral Hoome tomorrow afternoon and until 11 o’clock Friday morning when it will be taken to the Grace congregational church. The Rev. T. A. Hawkes will conduct funeral services Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 12, 1937 P. 11
ANNIE K. WRIETH MRS. W. WRIETH DIES AT CHICAGO BURIAL HERE Mrs. William Wrieth, who removed from Two Rivers some fifteen years ago to make her home with a daughter at Chicago there, passed away on Wednesday and the body will arrive in Two Rivers Friday morning and burial will take place Friday afternoon from the St. John’s Lutheran church, Rev. Haase officiating. The deceased was 63 years of age, her maiden name being Anna Roedeker. She was born in the town of Two Rivers and for many years resided in the city, having a home on the South side. She made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Robert Whitelaw at Chicago where she died after a long period of illness. Three brothers, Henry and William Roedeker of Mishicot and George of Denver, Colo., and four sisters, Mrs. Herman Arnemann, town of Two Rivers, Mrs. Charles Staahl and Mrs. George Johansen of Chicago and Mrs. Robert Lyman of Antigo also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 23, 1928, Page 9
PALMER WRIETH Death Tuesday last week of a 10 month old son of Mr. W. Wreith(sic) in Two Rivers of bronchitis. Der Nord Westen, May 26, 1898 ******** Mr. and Mrs. Wm Wreith of the Southside are sorrowing over the loss of their infant son, a child 10 months of age, which died last Tuesday from an attack of pneumonia. Miss Lizzie Wrieth is home from Chicago for a brief stay. She came to attend the funeral of her infant brother. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., May 24, 1898
FRANCIS WRIGHT Died at Two Rivers, the deceased was a native of Ireland, and emigrated to this country in 1819, and settled in the Province of New Brunswick, from whence he removed to this State in 1817. He retained all the powers of a vigorous mind to the last days, particularly the scenes at Waterloo on the 18th of June, 1815, in which he took part under Wellington. Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, May, 1872
JAMES WRIGHT James B. Wright, the old stage driver on the Kewaunee route, died last Wednesday evening after only a brief illness. He was 67 years of age, having been born in Liverpool on the 26th of June in 1834. For many years he lived in Milwaukee and followed the business of a marine diver. Several years ago he located on the beach between here and Manitowoc and did wrecking and diving, but for the past three years he has lived in this city and carried the mail on the Kewaunee route. He was in the English Navy during the Crimea War and was a gunner on the U.S. Man-of-War Miami during the Rebellion. The local Grand Army Post assisted at his funeral which took place last Saturday. His wife and one son survived him. The Chronicle, Tues., Mar. 18, 1902
JOHN B. WRIGHT (d. 1878) JOHN WRIGHT, a former resident of Two Rivers, died at Milwaukee on the 25th inst., of rheumatic fever. His body was interred at Two Rivers on Friday last. Manitowoc Pilot, October 3, 1878 P. 3
JOHN WRIGHT (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 17 Sep.) A former resident of our city who had been born here but had moved to Milwaukee, Mr. John Wright, has died there. He was 50-yrs. old and is survived in Milwaukee by his widow, his mother and several sisters. The body was brought here and the funeral held this morning from the Catholic Church. Der Nord Westen, 20 Sep. 1900
MARY WRIGHT Miss Mary Wright died in Two Rivers last Monday of typhoid fever, aged 19 years, 2 months and 6 days. In speaking of her death, the Chronicle says "many in Two Rivers have known her from infancy and have watched with interest the unfolding of character and development of graces that would have been highly credible to their possessor at a riper age and under more congenial and favoring circumstances. Studious, ambitious, cheerful, with a healthy flow of spirits and a happy faculty of communicating them to others in the circle in which she moved, she became the model scholar, at an early age an accomplished teacher, the idol of the home circle and the life of a large social circle. Her life on earth, though short, was replete with acts of kindness and goodness that will live in the memory of her friends after her." The Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., Sept. 9, 1875
ANDREW WURSTER (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 21 Apr.) Mr. A. Wurster died Fri. at age 73 and was buried Sun. by the local Odd Fellows Lodge. His funeral was attended by many other lodge members from Manitowoc and other parts of the county. Music was provided by the "Liedertafel" vocal group, and Mr. C. Pahlcoetter delivered the funeral oration. Mr. Wurster leaves a widow, 4 sons, and one daughter in good circumstances. (The article describes his many business ventures.) Der Nord Westen, 24 Apr. 1902 ********* DIED Wurster - At his home in this city, April 18, 1902, Andrew Wurster, aged 73 and 4 months. Andrew Wurster was born in Wittenberg, Germany on Nov. 30, 1828. He came to America in 1850 and after spending about a year in the Lake Superior region until he purchased the Half-Way House on the Mishicot Road. This well known wayside inn he continued to own and manage for upwards of 30 years and he made it the favorite gathering point for the lads and lasses for miles around for a frolic or a country dance. In the management of this place he acquired a snug little fortune and about eight years ago he sold out and retired from business again making this city his home. When he first came to this city he worked at his trade, that of a shoemaker and afterwards, engaged in fishing. He was married three times. His first wife bore him two sons, Andrew of Sault Ste. Marie and Charles of Manistique, Mich. His second wife bore him two sons, Fred of Antigo, George of Sheboygan and one daughter, Mrs. Julius Lorenz, also of Sheboygan. His third wife bore him no children. Andrew Wurster was a genial and companionable man. He won friends, seemingly without an effort and ever proved true to them. He was honest and upright in his dealings and as a neighbor and citizen he was always held in high esteem. His funeral took place Sunday afternoon and was in charge of the Odd Fellows to which order he belonged. All his children were present. C. Pahlkoetter delivered the funeral oration, which was a very just tribute to his memory and the Liedertafel sang the requiem at the grave. The Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 22, 1902 *********** Extend Thanks The thanks of the family of the late Andrew Wurster are extended for the tributes of respect paid at his funeral, for the numerous beautiful floral offerings, for the sympathy so generously and generally manifested and for assistance rendered by the Odd Fellows of Two Rivers, Manitowoc and Mishicot. The Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 22, 1902
GRACE BECKER WYSZYNSKI Mrs. Michael Wyszynski, 48, of 1614 20th street, Two Rivers, died last night at Two Rivers Municipal hospital. Funeral services will be held at 9am Thursday at St. Luke’s Catholic church, Two Rivers. Interment will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. Mrs. Wyszynski, nee Grace Becker, was born in Two Rivers in 1898, a daughter of the late Jacob and Amelia Schwab Becker. She was married to Michael Wyszynski in Two Rivers in 1915. Besides her husband, Mrs. Wyszynski leaves two daughters, Mrs. Fred Mettler of West Bend and Mrs. Ervin Halvorsen of Manitowoc, two brothers, Oscar H. Becker, Manitowoc and Robert Becker of Milwaukee. There is also one grandchild. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers, after 2pm Wednesday, where the rosary will be recited at 8pm Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 11, 1946 p.2 ******** Notes from Two Rivers: The wedding of Michael Wyszynski and Grace Becker took place at Sacred Heart Church Tuesday morning. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride. The bride is the daughter of Jake Becker. The groom is an employee of the grocery department of Schroeder Bros. Store. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 7, 1915
MICHAEL WYSZYNSKI Michael Wyszynski, aged 88 years, died last Tuesday at the home of his son, Wenzel, who lives in the northern part of the city. The decedent lived in this vicinity for the past thirty years coming here from Possen, Germany. Two Rivers Reporter, Sat., July 28, 1906
WILLIAM YAKEL FIND AGED MAN DEAD IN BED; BOARDING HOME William Yakel, a resident of Two Rivers for fifteen years and employed by the city, was found dead in bed this morning shorltly after 5 o'clock at the David Greenwood home, River street, where he has been a boarder. The death is attributed to a heart attack which the man suffered some time during the night. Mr. Yakel was born in Germany in 1841 and was past eighty-five years of age. He is said to have come to this country about thirty years ago, locating in Wisconsin and fifteen years ago came to this city. Nothing much is known about him as he was uncommunicative. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from the Deduhn and Goetz mortuary. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 20, 1927 P. 12
JAMES YAKOUBEK DROWNING AT PARK BRINGS DEMAND FOR GUARDS AT BEACHES J. YAKOUBEK, 22, LAKE'S VICTIM AT CITY PARK Becomes Exhausted Attempting to Reach Second Sandbar-Fiancee Looks on, Helpless Drowning of James Yakoubek, aged 22, a machinist at Plant No. 4 of the Aluminum Goods Co., in Lake Michigan off the shore of Neshotah park late Thursday afternoon, has brought a demand that the city make provision for the employment of life guards at both city beaches. By a strange coincidence announcement was made yesterday that a life guard had been engage at the south side beach, in the person of O.C. Parmenter, physical instructor at the Washington high school. But it is probable that the council at the meeting next Monday night will be asked to authorize the ongoing of a life guard at Neshotah park. Recover Body In An Hour The body of Yakoubek, who with his fiancee, Miss Genevieve Derocher and another couple, Miss Elizabeth Beth and James Konop, were engaged in taking a dip in the lake before going to Manitowoc to attend the county fair, was recovered shortly after four o'clock Thursday afternoon by members of the coast guard station, who were summoned to the scene. Yakoubek was a good swimmer, but it is believed that he choked to death from swallowing the water or suffered a heart attack. He was exhausted from attempting to reach the second sand bar located a short distance from the first sand bar. Brothers of the dead man stated today that he had been troubled with a weak heart and had been visiting a physician. He sank for the last time in plain sight of his fiancee and companions and two other couples, who were at the same spot enjoying a dip in the lake. His companion, Konop, was exhausted from swimming out to the second sand bar and could not reach the drowning man while Charles Cope and J.L. Gevers, who were in the other party nearby did not get to the scene until he had gone down. Up Beach From Park The scene of the drowning was in the lake off the the spot where the fence at the Kaufman game preserve runs down to the water's edge, and is some little distance North from the regular municipal beach at Neshotah park. Two Rivers had close down at noon for the fair and Yakoubek and Miss Derocher with Miss Beth and Konop had driven to the beach to go bathing before proceeding to the fair. They had arrived at 2:30 o'clock. A short distance from them was another party, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cope and Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Gevers. Mr. Gevers said that he noticed that Yaukoubek in attempting to swim out to the second sand bar was having trouble with the choppy waves and seemed to waver when only a short distance from the bar. He turned about in an effort to get back to the shallow water. Suddenly he began shouting for help and sank from sight. Konop, his companion had also became exhausted from a swim to the outer sand bar and could give little aid. Gevers sensing the danger ran ashore and hopping into his car drove down the beach to the coast guard station to spread the alarm. Several members of the coast guard came to the scene. By this time Yakoubek had sunk from sight for the last time. Several swimmers dove for the body but although they were able to touch it, were not successful in getting it to the surface. Finally a seine net was secured and the body was recovered shortly after four o'clock. It was removed to the Jansky undertaking parlors. Miss Derocher, the dead man's financee, to whom he was to be married in spring, was prostrated with grief at the sudden drowning of Mr. Yakoubek. She said that the two couples planned to remain at the beach but a short time and then proceed to the fair grounds at Manitowoc. Funeral on Saturday James Yakoubek was 22 years of age and has been employed at Plant No. 4 for about a year. Previous to that time he had been employed at Milwaukee and was employed for a number of years at the Kahlenberg plant. He resided with his mother and step-father, at 1818 Twentieth street. The mother, Mrs. Josephine Vavunek, step-father, Thomas Vavunek, four brothers, Anton, Frank, Thomas and Alfred all of this city, and four sisters, Mrs. Julius Everson, Two Rivers, Mrs. Frank Carl of Manitowoc and the Misses Sylvia and Emma Vavunek of Two Rivers, survive. Burial will take place on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the home on Twentieth street with interment at Pioneer's Rest cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. August 17, 1928 P. 11
EMIL C. YENCH Emil Yench, 72, of 1622-17th St., Two Rivers, retired former associate in Twin Rivers Improvement Co., and a World War I veteran, died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Reed Forbush officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Yench was born June 28, 1897, at Milwaukee, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Shirek Yench. He came to Two Rivers in 1945 to become associated with his late brother, Frank, in the operation of Twin Rivers Improvement Co. He never married. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Mary Klein of Two Rivers, and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 6, 1970
EDGAR H. YOUNG (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 30 June) The body of heart attack victim J.E. Young arrived here from Sheboygan on Sun. He had been a long time resident here and worked in our factories. The Free Masons from here and Sheboygan participated in the funeral. Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1901 ******** A GOOD MAN DEPARTED E.H. Youngs(sic), a former resident of this city but for the past 16 years or more a resident of Sheboygan, fell dead from heart failure while he was on his way to work last Thursday. His body was brought here by special train on Sunday for burial, guarded and escorted by about 100 prominent citizens and Masons of Sheboygan Falls. Mr. Youngs was one of the most gracious, genial, kindly and charitable men we have ever had the honor of knowing and though his occupation was that of a common workman, he was so widely known and so universally esteemed that his death was the cause of deep regret in the hearts of all who knew him and some of the best citizens of Sheboygan felt that duty, honor and affection bade them pay a last tribute to his memory by being present at his funeral. It is no little gratification that is felt by his old friends and neighbors here that so eminent and noble a man as Judge Seaman of the U.S. Court should feel it a privelege to officiate in the beautiful and impressive masonic funeral service at the grave that had been prepared to receive his remains. His life was a lesson for our young men, for though it may not be one's fortune to become rich or famous or to ever emerge from the ranks of labor, it is possible, by following his noble example to win the affection and esteem of the best men and women in the community in which one may live. Mr. Youngs was 61 years of age and leaves a wife and one daughter. The Chronicle, Tues., July 2, 1901 ******** (Note: This appears to be Edgar H. Young) ********* E.H. Young, foreman, sash, door and blind factory, Two Rivers, was born June 24, 1840, in Geneva, Ashtabula Co., Ohio. In 1846 he came to Jefferson County with his parents, and in 1861 enlisted in Co. A, 1st Wis. C., and served three years. He participated in the battle of Chickamauga. He then came to Neenah, where he remained three years, at the expiration of which time he moved to Two Rivers and was employed by the Two Rivers Mnfg. Co., until 1874; since then he has been in the employ of the sash, door and blind factory, and for the past two years has been foreman. He married, in 1871, Miss Mary Conine, who is a native of New York. They have one daughter. From The History of Northern Wisconsin, Vol II. Chicago: Western Historical Pub. Co., 1881, p. 539 ********* Name Edgar Harvey Young Event Type Death Event Date 1901 Event Place Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Address 1314 N 7th St Gender Male Age 61 Marital Status Married Race White Occupation Machinist Birth Date 24 Jun 1840 Birth Year (Estimated) 1840 Birthplace Ohio Burial Place Two Rivers Father's Name Nedum Young Father's Birthplace American Mother's Name Eliza Young Mother's Birthplace American Spouse's Name Mary Conine Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907 ******** 1880 Two Rivers census: Ed H. Young age 39 foreman in Sash & Blind Mary Young age 34 wife Bessey E. Young age 4 daughter (Note: He is not on the 1900 Two Rivers census and Mary died in Sheboygan county also)
MARY C. YOUNG Mrs. Mary C. Young, nee Mary Conine, formerly of Two Rivers, is dead at Sheboygan. Decedent left Two Rivers twenty years ago at the time she married Mr. Young. One daughter survives. The funeral was held at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Oct. 18, 1909 page 2 ******** Mrs. Ed Young of Sheboygan was buried here Saturday morning. The remains were laid to rest in the public cemetery. Rev. R. D. Anderson conducted the funeral sermon. Mrs. Ed Young will be remembered as one of the daughters of Mr. John Conine, one of the early postmasters of this city. Mr. Ed Young was buried here 7 years ago. The relatives that attended the funeral were Miss Bessie Young, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Vose of Milwaukee. The Reporter, Tues., Oct. 19, 1909 ******** From the Sheboygan County Death Records Vol. 12 page 514 Mary C. Young Age: 62 yrs 1 mo 3 days Born: Sept. 10, 1847 in Laugerties {?}, New York Died: October 13, 1909 in Sheboygan Father: Wm. Conun {?} Birthplace - New York Mother: None Listed Birthplace - New York Informant: Bessie Young 512 Washington Court {Unknown City} Cause of Death: Brights Disease & Disease of Heart Buried: Two Rivers, Wisconsin Buried on: October 16, 1909 Widowed & Retired at time of death
MATTIE YOUNG Manitowoc Co. Chronicle Sept. 17, 1872 Died at Two Rivers, Friday morning, September 13, 1872, Mattie M. Young, daughter and only child of Edgar H. and Mary C. Young, aged 1 year, 3 months, 4 days.
AUGUSTA ZAHN Mrs. Herman O. Zahn, 70, of 1106-17th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home early Monday morning. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. A.L. Schmeling officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Zahn, nee Augusta Rindfleisch, was born Oct. 6, 1897, in Brazil, South America, a daughter of the late Joseph and Carolina Rindfleisch. When she was 11 the family brought her to this country, settling in Shawano County. She was married Sept. 7, 1915, to Herman Zahn at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church at Underhill, Oconto County. The couple observed its 50th wedding anniversay in 1965. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Paul Klatt of Cecil, Wis.; a son, Edward of Two Rivers, four sisters, Mrs. Julius Jaeger and Mrs. Rudolph Luther, both of Cecil, and Mrs. Ruby Bactie and Mrs. John Shine, both of Milwaukee; a brother, Richard Rindfleisch of Milwaukee; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A sister and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 18, 1967 P. 17 ******* (b. 6 Oct 1897/d. Dec 1967/SSDI)
HERMAN ZAHN Herman A. Zahn, 75, of 1106-17th St., Two Rivers, who had been residing for more than a month with a daughter, Mrs. Paul Klatt of Cecil, Wis., died Sunday at Shawano Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. A.L. Schmeling officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Zahn was born April 23, 1892, in Oconto County, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zahn. He married the former Augusta Reinfleisch at Underhill, Oconto County, September 7, 1915. Fourteen years later the family moved to Two Rivers. His wife preceded him in death Dec. 18, 1967. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in 1965. Mr. Zahn was a retired employe of the Hamilton Mfg. Co. Besides the daughter, he leaves a son, Edward, of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Schmidt and Mrs. Martha Schmidt, both of Gillett; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 18, 1968 P. 20 ******** (23 Apr 1892/Mar 1968/SSDI)
CHILD OF WILHEM ZANDER (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 23 July) The little son of our new innkeeper Wilhelm Zander has died suddenly. Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900
ELLA ZANDER Mrs. Richard Zander, 74, of Two Rivers, died this morning at the Municipal hospital following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, the Rev. Donald Mills officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Mrs. Zander, nee Ella Kieffer, was born in 1872 in Cooperstown. Her parents died when she was 10, and she then moved to Two Rivers, and later worked in Chicago and New York City. She was married 35 years ago to Richard Zander. He died 10 years ago. Survivors are several nieces and nephews in Two Rivers. The body may be viewed at the fuenral home from 7 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 11, 1947 P.2
EMMA ZANDER We are sorry to learn that Mr. Zander of Two Rivers, has lost his accomplished and beautiful daughter, 17 years old, by death on last Tuesday. The stricken parents have our heartfelt sympathy. Manitowoc Tribune Vol. 18 No. 2, Thursday April 27, 1871, Page 4 Column 1
ESTHER (STOLLBERG) ZANDER Youth Hostel Pioneer Mrs. Zander Dies TWO RIVERS-Mrs. Walter Zander, 70, (photo) of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, a prominent clubwoman who with her husband in the past quarter century were houseparents to more than 6,000 youth hostelers throughout the world and who were to be recognized nationally this year by the American Youth Hostel Ass., is dead. Mrs. Zander died Saturday afternoon at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital. She had been seriously ill the past several weeks. National Award With her husband who has entered their 26th year in operating the Two Rivers Woman's Club and the Two Rivers Rotary Club-sponsored Youth Hostel on their wooded property in the Town of Two Rivers, the pair was to receive one of only three national awards to be given to house parents by the American Youth Hostel movement. Their establishment was the oldest in the Great Lakes area. In 1961, the Zanders were awarded an honorary citation at a banquet of the National Youth Hostel Conference at Williams Bay, Wis. Was School Teacher Mrs. Zander, nee Ester Stollberg, was born here June 4, 1896, a daughter of the late Theodore and Bertha Kasten, members of an early Town of Two Rivers family. She received her elementary education in the Two Rivers graded public shools and was graduated with the class of 1914 from Two Rivers High School under the administration of the late W.J. Hamilton. She then enrolled in Manitowoc County Normal and taught at the Tannery and Fillmore schools in the Town of Two Rivers. After attending Milwaukee Normal School, she was a teacher in the old Roosevelt School on the city's south side. She was married July 20, 1921, to Walter H. Zander, a member of a prominent pioneer Manitowoc County family, which had established the village of Zander in the Town of Gibson, moving later to the Town of Two Rivers on the Eastwin area. Since early marriage she was active in club work throughout the Manitowoc County area. More than 25 years ago she and her husband became enthusiasts in the American Youth Hostel movement. With the assistance of the Two Rivers Rotary Club and the Two Rivers Woman's Club, a hostel was established on the Zander farm property, 3 1/2 miles north of the city. The first year there were 58 overnight guests registered. The building, with its kitchen, dining and living rooms and bunkhouses for boys and girls, was built near a stand of maple trees from which maple syrup was made over the years. Funeral Tuesday A past matron of the Two Rivers Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Mrs. Zander for many years was an officer of the 4-H Clubs in her area. One of the founders of the Lakeshore Writers and an early Town of Two Rivers correspondent for the Two Rivers Reporter, she was a member of both the Two Rivers and Manitowoc Woman's clubs, Manitowoc Homemakers Club, Nature Study Club and the Great Books group. For a number of years Mrs. Zander served as secretary and treasurer of the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau Women. She was also a member of Conservation Education, Inc., Wisconsin Regional Writers club, the Audubon Society and was one of the organizers of the Eastwin Homemakers Club. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, (private); two sons, (private), two sisters, Mrs. Roland C. (Olga) Bleser and Mrs. Gordon (Frieda) Kunz, both of Two Rivers; a brother, Dr. Louis Stollberg, of Iola, Wis., and seven grandchildren. Christian Science funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home. Burial will be in the family plot in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Memorial services will be conducted by the Eastern Star at the funeral home at 7 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 24, 1967 P.11 ******** [bur.04-25-1967/age 70 yrs.] ******** TWO RIVERS PAIR MARRIED HERE, TO LIVE ON FARM Miss Esther Stollberg and Walter Zander, both of Two Rivers were married at 10 o'clock this morning at the Presbyterian manse, the Rev. M.S. Axtell officiating at the wedding ceremony. The couple were attended by Miss Frieda and Norman Stollberg, sister and brother of the bride. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Stollberg, to members of the immediate family and a few intimate friends. Mr. and Mrs. Zander will make their home on a farm near Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald News, July 20, 1921 P. 1
HELEN ZANDER (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 May) A mere 4 month old child of Mr. W. Zander has died following a five day illness. The burial will be Tuesday afternoon. Der Nord Westen, May 19, 1898 ********* Helen Zander Wisconsin, Death Records Name Helen Zander Event Type Death Event Date 1898 Event Place Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Two Rivers, Wis. Gender Female Age 0 Marital Status Single Race W Birth Year (Estimated) 1898 Birthplace Two Rivers, Wis. Burial Place Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wis. Cemetery Public Cemetery Father's Name William Zander Father's Birthplace Two Rivers, Wis. Mother's Name Martha Zander Mother's Birthplace Two Rivers, Wis. "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"
LOUIS ZANDER In memory of former Mayor Louis Zander, flags in the city of Two Rivers were flown at half mast. Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1909 ********** Sudden death Sunday of Louis Zander, one of the long-time and well-known German pioneers of our county, in the residence of his brother William in Eastwin. Mr. Zander was born 07 October 1822 in Germany and came to America as a young man, for many years operating a retail store in Two Rivers where he enjoyed the highest esteem of his fellow citizens and was elected mayor of the city even though he hadn’t sought the office. After giving up his Two Rivers business he moved to Mishicott where he remained for a few years until his wife died, after which he moved in with his brother William in Eastwin. Mr. Zander was one of 7 brothers, 5 of whom are still living –the above named William, Carl, and Edward in Manitowoc, John in Milwaukee, and Helmuth in Zanders. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Berner, in Antigo. His funeral will be held today, exactly on his 87th birthday. Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1909 ******** Louis C. Zander, who was for many years one of the leading citizens and most prominent business men of this city, died at the home of his brother William, at Eastwin, Sunday evening. His death was due to the infirmity of old age. Mr. Louis C. Zander was 86 years of age and was born at Mecklenberg, Schwerian, Germany, where he grew into manhood. In 1852 he was married to Louise Schutz at Guestrow, Germany. He came to America with his wife in 1856 and worked at his trade, that of a tailor, in Milwaukee for two years. In 1858 he came to this city and for many years conducted a saloon and store. He made his residence in this city for twenty years. His wife died in 1900 and during the past nine years he has resided with his brother Fred at Mishicot and William at Eastwin. Mr. Zander has five brothers and one sister living. The brothers are Helmuth of Zander, Edward and Charles of Manitowoc, John of Milwaukee, William of Eastwin and Mrs. Henry Berner of Antigo. Thirty-nine nieces and nephews survive him. Louis C. Zander was a man of excellent character and kind disposition. He was honest and true and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was ever ready to aid the needy and encourage the unfortunate and his many acts of kindness will be long remembered by his friends and neighbors. He was honored by his fellow citizens by being elected to the office of mayor of this city in 1895. The funeral services will be conducted by the Sons of Herman at Eastwin and the interment will take place at the cemetery here, Thursday afternoon-Two Rivers Chronicle. Manitowoc Pilot, October 7, 1909 ******** L. Zander, who for the past half century has been a resident of this city, has concluded, since the death of his wife, to discontinue housekeeping and to become a member of the family of his brother, Fred, who resides in Mishicot. It was lonesome for him living alone and having no children living, he concluded to spend the remaining years of his life with his brother. Two Rivers will lose a most estimable citizen by his deportment, one who has taken a deep interest in everything pertaining to her welfare. He as been frequently elected to office by his fellow townsmen and in every office that he has held, from alderman up to mayor, he proved faithful and efficient in the performance of every duty. As a citizen and neighbor he will be greatly missed for he has ever been highly esteemed by all and has been honorable and courteous to all. Of course he will not be so far away that he cannot call upon his old friends in Two Rivers occasionally. ******** MANY RELATIVES ARE REMEMBERED The Will of the Late Louis Zander Read at the Funeral Provides for Every One of the Dead Man's Relatives Several Receive Extra Amounts in Consideration of Care Given to the Deceased During His Illness The will of the late Louis Zander was opened and read at the funeral yesterday. According to the will $100 goes to each of his five brothers, $75 to each of the 39 children of his five brothers, the balance of the property to be used in the payment of the funeral expenses, headstone, etc. Provided there are any debts found they are also to be paid out of the balance any part of which remaining after all of the accounts are settled is to go to the brother most in need of it, according to the will. Mrs. William Zander and her daughter Emma each are willed $100 in consideration of the care given the deceased during his last illness. Mrs. Henry Berner, Antigo, a widowed sister, also is to receive $100 besides the $100 willed to her and each of her brothers. The statement is made in the will that the $75 left to each of the grandchildren is left as a donation from the only daughter, Emma, of the deceased, who died 30 years ago. The address made by Edward Zander at the funeral was according to the will of the deceased and was very impressive. A large crowd attended the funeral which was held in Two Rivers. Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Friday, October 8, 1909 P. 1 ********* HONORED CITIZEN IS GONE Louis Zander, Aged 86, Answers the Call of the Angel Was An Early Settler; Held Office in Village and City During His Lifetime Death, the great leveler has taken another one of Manitowoc County's pioneers from amongst our midst, Louis Zander, our erstwhile townsman, welcomed the beck of Divine Providence when he closed his material eyes forever to those with whom he associated. The departed one, Ex-mayor Louis Zander was born at Langen-Meckelberg-Schwerin on the 7th day of October, 1823. He emigrated to this country in 1856 and landed at Milwaukee after a brief period of only two years, then he located at Two Rivers. By trade, he was a tailor which he followed for some time after which he started a general store and saloon business on corner of Washington and 17th (now John Braun's store). This business he discontinued in 1884. Altho he was not a politician he held office in the village and later in the city. When Two Rivers was a village he was one of the trustees and later he was elected assessor of the city. In 1895 he was elected mayor on the Populist ticket. After retiring from office he lost his wife who was though an invalid, ? Companion. He only had one daughter and she died when she was 18 years of age. Ex-mayor Zander held advanced political and religious views, in none, however, was he offensive. He was a member of the local Sons of Herman lodge of which he was for the most time of his membership, an officer. He will be buried next Thursday, which is the anniversary of his natal day, on which, if he lived, he would have been 86 years old. The decedent always lived a very modest and temperate life which accounts for his advanced age. The departed one has a host of friends in this vicinity and Mishicot. Ten years ago he left this city and lived with his brother, Fred at Mishicot and after the death of his brother, Fred, he made his abode with his brother, Wm of Eastwin where he patiently awaited death. He is survived by five brothers and one sister; they are Helmuth of Zanders; Gibson, Edward and Carl of Manitowoc, John of Milwaukee, Wm of Eastwin and Mrs. Henry Berner of Antigo. There are 39 grandchildren who mourn the departed one. The Reporter, Tues., Oct. 5, 1909 (Note: I believe the number of grandchildren listed are actually nieces and nephews, since he had only one daughter who died at age 18)
LOUISA ZANDER At the advanced age of 80 years, Mrs. Louis Zander, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, died at her home in Two Rivers Friday night. Mrs. Zander had been in failing health for many years, but only recently was her condition alarming to friends. She had been a resident of Two Rivers for a long term of years. A husband and several grown up children survive her. The funeral will be held Monday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 25, 1901, p. 6 ********* BEYOND THE RIVER Last Friday, Mrs. Louis Zander, an estimable and well known lady of this city entered the "Valley of the Shadow of Death, fearing no evil". She was ripe in years and ready to go and her only regret in laying down life's burden was that she was leaving an aged and beloved life companion behind. For him, the way will be lonely in the future, but it will not be long for he is already far past the allotted age of man and must soon follow her into the realms of the departed. Mrs. Zander was born in Mecklenberg, Scherwen on the 10th day of October, 1923. She was married in 1852 and in 1855 she and her husband came to America. They lived for a year and a half after their arrival in Milwaukee and then came to this city which has since been their home. One daughter was born to them but died many years ago just as she was verging into womanhood. Mrs. Zander was a woman of domestic habits. She did not seek a wide circle of friends or acquaintances but in her little circle she did a vast amount of good and greatly endeared herself by her thoughtfulness and kindness. She was an invalid for several years previous to her death and in this suffered most intensely. Death came to her as a sweet relief. Her funeral took place yesterday afternoon and was very largely attended. The Chronicle, Tues., May 28, 1901 ********* (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 27 May) Mrs. Ludwig Zander was buried at 2 p.m. today. The deceased, who is survived by her eminent husband but no children, has been ill for a long period. She has been a resident here for 40 yrs. She was born 1823 in Mecklenburg. The funeral was attended by countless relatives. Hubert Falge of Manitowoc delivered the funeral oration, and the vocal group "Liedertafel" sang the funeral music. Der Nord Westen, 30 May 1901
MARTHA (SCHLUNDT) ZANDER (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 25 June) 35-year old Martha Schlundt ingested Paris green Sunday morning and died at 11 a.m. Shortly before she died she announced that she had taken poison. Two nearby doctors were called but were not able to do anything. No one knows the reason for her act. For the past few years she has kept house for her father and brothers and nothing seemed to be wrong with her. Mr. Schlundt did a great deal for his children and saw to it they got a good education. His oldest son is a professor at the University of Wisconsin and is home here for the time being. The deceased herself was also well educated and served many years as a teacher in our public schools, enjoying a fine reputation in this city…. Der Nord Westen, 28 June 1906 ******** Martha Zander Wisconsin, Death Records Name Martha Zander Event Type Death Event Date 1906 Event Place Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Two Rivers, Gender Female Age 34 Marital Status Divorced Race W Occupation Housewife Birth Date 17 Apr 1872 Birth Year (Estimated) 1872 Birthplace Two Rivers, Wis. Cemetery Public Father's Name Carl Schmidt Father's Birthplace Germany Mother's Name Uleria Schmidt Mother's Birthplace Germany Spouse's Name William Zander Jr. "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" ********** Martha Schmidt Zander (sic) birth: 17 April 1872 Two Rivers, Wis. death: 24 June 1906 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1906 Two Rivers father: Carl Schmidt mother: Uleria spouse: William Zander Jr. Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ****** (Note: This looks like the same person except the maiden name differs.)
RICHARD H. ZANDER Richard Zander, 65, died Tuesday at the Maple Crest sanitarium where had been a patient for seven weeks. The body was taken to Two Rivers where the funeral was held this afternoon. Survivors are the widow, his 89 years old mother, Mrs. William Zander, three brothers and three sisters. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, October 8, 1937 P.2
WALTER L. ZANDER Walter L. Zander, 84, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, longtime Town of Two Rivers official and farm leader, died Tuesday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Christian Science services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. There will also be services at the graveside at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zander was born July 1, 1888, at Kingsbridge, son of the late William J. and Auguste Paul Zander. When he was 22 he acquired a farm in the Town of Two Rivers which he operated until his retirement several years ago. He was also a former treasurer and assessor of the Town of Two Rivers and was a member of the Two Rivers and Manitowoc County Historical societies. He married Esther Stollberg at Manitowoc July 20, 1921. She preceded him in death April 22, 1967. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A daugher, four brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where there will be visitation at 7 p.m. by the Senior Citizens of Two Rivers. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 3, 1973 ******** [bur. 01-05-1973/age 84 yrs.] (Walter Zander/01 Jul 1888/Jan 1973/SSDI) ******** TWO RIVERS PAIR MARRIED HERE, TO LIVE ON FARM Miss Esther Stollberg and Walter Zander, both of Two Rivers were married at 10 o'clock this morning at the Presbyterian manse, the Rev. M.S. Axtell officiating at the wedding ceremony. The couple were attended by Miss Frieda and Norman Stollberg, sister and brother of the bride. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Stollberg, to members of the immediate family and a few intimate friends. Mr. and Mrs. Zander will make their home on a farm near Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald News, July 20, 1921 P. 1
ADOLPHENA ZARN Mrs. Gust Zarn, 68, lifelong resident of Manitowoc county and a resident of Two Rivers since 1926, died yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Beduhn funeral home, Two Rivers, followed by services at St. John's Lutheran church at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Mrs. Zarn, nee Adolphine (sic) Baedtker, was born July 9, 1870 in the town of Manitowoc. When she was a young girl her parents moved to a farm just north of Two Rivers, now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Heller. On June 20, 1891 she was married to Gust Zarn and resided in the Town of Two Rivers until after the death of her husband in 1925. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Heller, Mrs. Louis Engelbrecht, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Arnold Schmidt, town of Mishicot; two sons, William and Ervin, Two Rivers; and 14 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 7, 1938 P.2
GUSTAVE ZARN Gustave Zarn Dies Gustave Zarn, life long resident of the county, died at the family home on a farm in the town of Two Rivers at an early hour this morning, the demise being due to anemia from which he had suffered a long time. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Haese officiating and burial will be at Pioneer Rest cemetery. Mr. Zarn, who was fifty-eight years old, was born in the town of Manitowoc November 18, 1867. He was married in 1891 to Miss Lena Boettger and the family took up their home on the farm where the death occurred in 1893 and they have always made their home since. Surviving are the widow, five children, Mrs. Edward Peterik of the town of Two Rivers, Mrs. A. Schmidt of the town of Mishicot and Miss Eleanore at home, William and Ervin, both of Two Rivers; two brothers, Albert of Minnesota and Henry of North Dakota and two sisters, Mrs. F. Miller of Forestville and Mrs. Ferdinand Miller of the town of Manitowoc. Ten grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, December 4, 1925 P.5
CAROLINA ZELLMANN Death in Two Rivers on Sat. of Mrs. Caroline Eillmann. The lady was born 04 Aug. 1818 in West Prussia. For the last year she has resided with her daughter in Two Rivers, Mrs. August Fanslau. Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1902 ***** 1902 Feb 08/CELLMAN Carolina 1902 Feb 08/CELLMAN Caroline/v.7 p.53 "Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index" ***** Name: Carolina Sonnenwaldt Ellman Event Type: Death Event Date: 1902 Event Place: Two Rivers, Wisconsin Residence Place: Two Rivers, Wis. Gender: Female Age: 84 Marital Status: Widowed Race: W Birth Date: 04 Aug 1818 Birth Year (Estimated): 1818 Birthplace: Germany Burial Place: Two Rivers, Wis. Cemetery: Public Cemetery Father's Name: Paul Sonnenwaldt Father's Birthplace: Germany Mother's Name: Gundie Sonnenwaldt Mother's Birthplace: Germany Spouse's Name: Paul Ellman "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" ***** Name: Carolina Sonnenwaldt Ellman Event Type: Burial Event Place: Wisconsin, United States Event Place (Original): Two Rivers, Wis Residence Place: Two Rivers, Wis. Gender: Female Age: 84 Marital Status: Widowed Ethnicity: American Race: W Birth Date: 4 Aug 1818 Birthplace: Germany Death Date: 8 Feb 1902 Death Place: Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Cemetery: Public Father's Name: Paul Sonnenwaldt Father's Birthplace: Germany Mother's Name: Gundie Mother's Birthplace: Germany Spouse's Name: Paul Ellman Spouse's Gender: Male "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968"
EDGAR G. ZEMAN Edgar Zeman, 48, a carferry employe for the past two years, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Zeman, Two Rivers, early this morning, only 12 hours after he had come on a leave of absence. Zeman came home early last evening on a short leave and planned to recover his strength before returning to his duties. He complained of not feeling well during the night. At 7 o’clock this morning he was found dead. He was born in Kellnersville on Aug. 12, 1888, and moved to Two Rivers with his parents 34 years ago. Much of his life was spent in that city where he was employed at the Hamilton and Aluminum plants at various times. He served with the American Expeditionary Forces during the World war. For the past two years he has been employed on carferries operating between Manitowoc and Michigan. His mother, Mrs. Mary Zeman, two brothers, Rudolph and Bernard, and one sister, Mrs. Alden Hurst, survive. All live in Two Rivers. The body was taken to the Jansky funeral home where it may be viewed after 2 p.m. tomorrow. Funeral services will be held from the Jansky parlors at 9 a.m. Monday with the Rev. C. V. Hugo officiating. It is expected that a military funeral will be accorded. Interment will be in Pioneer’s Rest cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 23, 1937 P. 8
JOSEPH ZEMAN (d. 1915) DIED- The remains of Edward Zeman(sic) were brot here Saturday from the sanitorium at Itasca, Wis., where he died Friday. Mr. Zeman had been ailing more or less for ten years and for the past two years had been at the sanitorium near Superior. He was born at Cooperstown in 1865. For the past 12 years the family has resided at Two Rivers. The funeral was from the residence Sunday afternoon, Rev. Morris officiating. Besides his wife, Mr. Zeman is survived by three sons, Bernard, Edgar and Rudolph and two daughters, Lulu and Clara, all of this city. One son, Edward died three years ago. The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 2, 1915 ******** (Note: This appears to be for Joseph Zeman-d.1915 ******** (1870 Cooperstown census: Frank Zeman age 29; wife Ann Zeman 27; Joseph 7; Mary 4) ******** (1910 Two Rivers census: Joseph Zeman age 46; wife Mary 45; Edgar 21; Rudolph 20; Bernard 14; Clara 10; Lulu 5; mother in law Barbra Zankle 90)
ALBERT ZERMUEHLEN Albert Zermuehlen, son of Fred Zermuehlen, was taken to the Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc to undergo an operation. He is suffering from tubercular glands. ******** Later in same edition Albert Zermuehlen died at the Holy Family hospital yesterday morning. The REPORTER, Sat., Apr. 21 1906 ******** Albert Zermuehler birth: 14 August 1892 Two Rivers, Wis. death: 20 April 1906 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wis. residence: 1906 Two Rivers father: Fred Zermuehler mother: Caroline Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ARLINE ZERMUEHLEN Card of Thanks We desire to thank friends and neighbors who extended their sympathy during our bereavement due to the death of our little daughter, Arlene(sic). We are especially grateful to those who loaned their autos for the funeral and those who contributed flowers. Fred H. Zermuehlen and family. The Reporter, Thurs., May 15, 1919
ARTHUR FREDERIC ZERMUEHLEN Capt. Arthur F. Zermuehlen, 50, former Two Rivers man, a widely known Great Lakes yachtsman and manager of the marine docks at Smith Lodge at Sturgeon Bay, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Door County Memorial Hospital, Sturgeon Bay, where he had been taken a few hours earlier as a result of a heart attack. Captain Zermuehlen was stricken when he was in the act of picking up moorings in the bay waters just off his home at Tacoma Beach on Sturgeon Bay’s West side. Reaching shore with his outboard motor boat he lapsed into an unconscious state and was rushed to the hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Stoneman Funeral Home at Sturgeon Bay, the Rev. Vernon Graf, pastor of the Moravian Church, Sturgeon Bay, officiating. Graveside services will be held in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, at 1:30 p.m. Monday under the auspices of the Two Rivers Lodge of Masons, No. 200, directed by Past Master Heber Clayton. The lodge will convene at 12:30 p.m. in preparation for the burial rites. Mr. Zermuehlen was born in Two Rivers in 1902, a son of the late Fred and Carolina Schmidt Zermuehlen. In his youth he left Two Rivers for Chicago where he became a wheelsman on yachts plying the Great Lakes and salt water. Receiving his master’s papers as a young man he was a skipper on the large craft out of Chicago and in Florida waters. During World War II Captain Zermuehlen was engaged by the Peterson Boat Works at Sturgeon Bay to take charge of navy craft for movement through the Mississippi River and to Atlantic coast points. In 1939, Captain Zermuehlen married the former Anita Patton of Chicago in that city, who survives him with a daughter, Heidi Lynn, and a son, Arthur Jr., of Sturgeon Bay; four sisters, Mrs. Hubert Wentorf and Mrs. Leo Cuturia of two Rivers and Mrs. Selma Patterson and Mrs. Douglas Chase of Kansas City, Kan.; and four brothers, former Councilman Martin Zermuehlen and Fred Zermuehlen Jr., of Two Rivers; Herman of Glen Ellyn, Ill., and Alfred Zermuehlen of Madison. Mr. Zermuehlen was a member of the Two Rivers Lodge of Masons for many years. Friends may call at the funeral home at Sturgeon Bay until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 25, 1953 P. 2
BETTY L. ZERMUEHLEN Betty L. Zermuehlen, age 87, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. Betty was born March 2, 1929 in Two Rivers. She was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Augusta Prestein Rusboldt Sr. Betty was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1947. In past years she had been employed at Mirro Aluminum. She married Erhardt C. Zermuehlen at St. John's Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on June 1, 2007. She is survived by her sister: Bernice Mueller, Two Rivers; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Henry and August Rusboldt Sr.; one brother: Henry Rusboldt Jr.; and her one month old baby sister, Grace.Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Burial of her cremains will be at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sep 6 2016
CAROLINE ZERMUEHLEN Mrs. Fred Zermuehlen, 81, of 2107 East River street, Two Rivers, died Sunday morning. She had been ill for several years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, with burial in Pioneer Rest cemetery there. Born Caroline Schmidt in 1867 in Germany, she was married to Fred Zermuehlen and they came to this country, locating in Two Rivers after a year's residence in Arkansas. Mr. Zermuchlen died in 1934. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Eli Patterson and Mrs. Douglas Chase of Kansas City, Kansas, Mrs. Hubert Wentorf and Mrs. Leo Curturia of Two Rivers; five sons, Martin and Fred of Two Rivers, Herman of Glen Ellyn, Ill., Arthur of Sturgeon Bay and Alfred of Madison; and a brother in Germany. Also surviving are 31 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 27, 1948 P.12
CHARLES ZERMUEHLEN Charles Zermuehlen, 85, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, retired Town of Two Rivers farmer, died Tuesday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Steltzer officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Zermuehlen was born Aug. 13, 1886, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and Augusta Messman Zermuehlen. He married Minnie Pilgrim in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, Sept. 6, 1911. She died in 1962. He was one of the founders of the former West Shore Telephone Co., serving also as a lineman for a number of years. For many years he was a member of District No. 6 School Board. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Frederick (Mildred) Strutz of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; a son, Lloyd on the home farm; a sister, Mrs. Henry Engelbrecht, of Two Rivers; two brothers, Fred H. and Ernest A. Zermuehlen of Two Rivers, three grand- children and four great grandchildren. A daughter and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 22, 1971 ******* (13 Aug 1886/Dec 1971/SSDI)
ESTHER ZERMUEHLEN TWO RIVERS BABE CHOKES TO DEATH Croup Fatal to Infant After Brief Illness in that City After having suffered with croup a few days, Esther, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zermuehlen of Two Rivers choked to death during the night. The parents heard the child coughing and when they went to her assistance found that the little one was choking. A doctor was hastily summoned but was unable to revive the child after working on it nearly two hours. The burial was held at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 21, 1915, Page 8
FRED H. ZERMUEHLEN (d. 1975) Fred. H. Zermuehlen, 90, of 1823 29th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday afternoon at Two Rivers Community Hospital Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zermuehlen was born Oct. 17, 1884, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and Augusta Messman Zermuehlen. He attended St. John Parochial School, Two Rivers. He married Hattie Beduhn June 24, 1909, at Two Rivers. He was employed at Schroeder Bros. Store for a short time and then operated a grocery store on the east side of Two Rivers for 43 years. His wife preceded him in death Dec. 21, 1958. He was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Men’s Club and a member and past president of Two Rivers Lions Club. Survivors include a son, Harold of Two Rivers, two daughters, Mrs. John (Elvira) Lalko, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Donald (Hazel) Teske, of Manitowoc, a brother, Ernest, and a sister, Mrs. Henry Engelbrecht, of Two Rivers, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Two daughters, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 4 to 9 o’clock this Monday evening and at the church from 9 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. The Lions Club will meet in a body at 7 o’clock this Monday evening. Herald Times Reporter, April 28, 1975 P. 19
******* Last Thursday evening, Fred H. Zermuehlen and Hattie Beduhn of this city were married at ST. John's Church, Rev. Doehler officiating. A large number of friends and relatives attended the ceremonies. The couple was attended by Chas. Zermuehlen, Minnie Pilgrim, Arthur Beduhn, Martha Zermuehlen, Walter Beduhn and Margaret Sibenhorn. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Beduhn of the Southside and is an accomplished young lady. The groom is well known in this city and has been employed by Schroeder Bros. Company for a number of years. The wedding was celebrated by a large number of friends and relatives at the home of the bride. The couple were serenaded by the Southside Band and the Liederkranz.The out of town guests at the wedding were Mrs. Herbert of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bartz and family and Mr. Henry Bartz of Sheboygan and Mr. and Mrs. David Herman of Carlton. The Chronicle - Tues., June 29, 1909
******** (17 Oct. 1884/Apr. 1975/SSDI)FREDERICK ZERMUEHLEN (d. 1934) F. ZERMUEHLEN GET SUMMONS Former Wood Worker Dies At 7:55 Today At Residence Fred Zermuehlen, 73, died at his home at 2107 East River street at 7:55 this morning. Death was due to complications. Mr. Zermuehlen was born in the village of Naarsen, Hanover, Germany, Sept. 20, 1860 and would have been 74 years old at his next birthday. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith on Sept. 30, 1860 and was confirmed on June 14, 1874 by the Rev. Otto Kester. He came to America in November, 1888, and settled in Stuttgart, Arkansas where he married Lena Schmitt. The couple came to this city in October, 1889, and resided here ever since. Mr. Zermuehlen was employed in local wood working plants until 1929 and was then forced to retire because of ailments. Besides his widow he is survived by four daughters and five sons. The daughters are Mrs. Eli Paterson and Mrs. Douglas Chase, of Kansas City, Mrs. Hubert Wentorf and Mrs. Leo Cuturia of this city. The sons are Martin and Fred of this city, Arthur and Herman of Chicago and Alfred of Madison. Twelve grandsons and five granddaughters also survive. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 18, 1934 P. 11
HATTIE ZERMUEHLEN Mrs. Fred H. Zermuehlen, 73, of 1823-29th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly at 3 p.m. Sunday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital of a heart attack, having been stricken during the 10:30 a.m. services at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Zermuehlen, nee Hattie Beduhn, was born in Two Rivers June 24, 1885, daughter of the late Julius and Augusta Bartaz Beduhn. She attended the St. John Parochial and public schools in Two Rivers and when a young woman worked at the former Kahlenberg Sisters Millinery on 16th Street. She was married June 24, 1910 at Two Rivers to Fred H. Zermuehlen. For 41 years the Zermuehlens, until their retirement in 1955, operated a grocery store on Two Rivers’ east side, now the site of the Mettler Heating and Sheet Metal Works. For many years Mrs. Zermuehlen was a member of the Dorcas Society of St. John Lutheran Church. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. John Lalko of Two Rivers and Mrs. Don H. Teske of Manitowoc; a son, Harold, of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. R. J. Schroeder and Mrs. Joseph Stehlik of Two Rivers; two brothers, Walter R. and Arthur Beduhn of Two Rivers, and six grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Members of the Dorcas Society will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John School from where they will go to the church service. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 22, 1958 P. 23
******* Last Thursday evening, Fred H. Zermuehlen and Hattie Beduhn of this city were married at ST. John's Church, Rev. Doehler officiating. A large number of friends and relatives attended the ceremonies. The couple was attended by Chas. Zermuehlen, Minnie Pilgrim, Arthur Beduhn, Martha Zermuehlen, Walter Beduhn and Margaret Sibenhorn. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Beduhn of the Southside and is an accomplished young lady. The groom is well known in this city and has been employed by Schroeder Bros. Company for a number of years. The wedding was celebrated by a large number of friends and relatives at the home of the bride. The couple were serenaded by the Southside Band and the Liederkranz.The out of town guests at the wedding were Mrs. Herbert of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bartz and family and Mr. Henry Bartz of Sheboygan and Mr. and Mrs. David Herman of Carlton. The Chronicle - Tues., June 29, 1909
LLOYD C. ZERMUEHLEN Lloyd C. Zermuehlen, age 79, of 2602 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, July 13, 2000, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Scherbarth, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Lloyd was born February 18, 1921, in the town of Two Rivers, son of the late Charles and Minnie Pilgrim Zermuehlen. He attended the Rangeline School in the town of Two Rivers and Two Rivers Washington High School. Lloyd worked on the family farm in the town of Two Rivers until retiring in 1976, when he moved into Village Green Apts. until the present time. He was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where he sang with the senior choir for over 40 years, attended bible studies at the church and was a member of the Lutheran Men's Club. Lloyd volunteered countless hours of service around the city of Two Rivers. In 1991, he was awarded "Volunteer of the Year" at the Senior Center and also was awarded the Diamond Volunteer Award. He volunteered many hours each week at the Hamilton Memorial Home and the Washington House, Lloyd entertained many folk playing his concertina accordion at various places including the Washington House and Pinecrest Historical Village. He was also a member of the Senior Center chorus. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Bertha Strutz, Two Creeks; three nephew, Eugene Strutz, Two Creeks, Leon (Marlene) Strutz, Two Creeks, Allen (Eileen) Strutz, Valders; special caregiver, Jeanne Wiegert, Two Rivers; a number of great nieces, great nephews, cousins and special friends at the Senior Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Wilma Zermuehlen, Mildred (Fritz) Strutz. Friends may call at St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Monday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 2000 P. A2 ********* (Lloyd C Zermuehlen/18 Feb 1921/13 Jul 2000/SSDI)
MINNIE ZERMUEHLEN Mrs. Charles Zermuehlen, 78, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, died at the home early Thursday morning. She had been in failing health for several years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Two Rivers, and at 2:30 p.m. a St. John Lutheran Church, the Rev. T. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Zermuehlen, nee Minnie Pilgrim, was born Nov. 2, 1884, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, a daughter of the late William and Minnie Glandt Pilgrim. She was married in the Town of Carlton Lutheran Church Sept. 6, 1911, to Charles Zermuehlen of the Town of Two Rivers. After the marriage the couple settled on a farm in the Rangeline Road in the Town of Two Rivers where she resided since. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in September of 1961. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. John Church. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Frederick Strutz, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; a son, Lloyd at home; two sisters, Mrs. William Schlanert, of Chippewa Falls and Miss Anna Pilgrim, of Milwaukee; a brother, John Pilgrim, of Green Bay and three grandchildren. Three brothers and a daughter preceded her in death. Friends may all at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 13, 1962 P. 20
WILMA ZERMUEHLEN Wilma Zermuehlen, age four years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zermuehlen of the Town of Two Rivers, passed away at Holy Family Hospital on Tuesday, January 31. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon from the St. John Lutheran Church, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends. Card of Thanks We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy extended us in our bereavement due to the illness and death of our daughter, Wilma. We are grateful for the beautiful flowers, the use of automobiles and to Rev. Haase who conducted the services and to all who assisted. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Zermuehlen The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 9, 1922
BLANCHE ZIMMERHAKEL Mrs. Blanche Zimmerhakel, 65, former Two Rivers resident and native of the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, died shortly before noon Tuesday at the Manitowoc County Hospital where she had been a patient 15 months. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Zimmerhakel nee Blanche Bouda, was born in the town of Carlton April 12, 1893, daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Kubik Bouda. She was married in Two Rivers in 1912 to George Zimmerhakel who preceded her in death 38 years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Esther Therrian of Detroit, Mich., two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Schwake of (unreadable sentence) Eiermann of Manitowoc, a brother, Fred Bouda of Royal Oaks, Mich., five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 18, 1959 P. 20
GEORGE ZIMMERHAKEL FORMER RESIDENT HERE KILLED MONDAY IN FALL FROM ROOF MESSAGE TELLS OF TRAGIC END AT EAU CLAIRE Remains of George Zimmmerhakel To Be Brought To This City For Burial George Zimmerhakel, 42, who formerly resided here, met a tragic death on a farm near Eau Claire Monday afternoon when he fell to the ground from a farm roof he was repairing. The remains will be brought here for burial. Relatives received messages late yesterday telling of the death of Mr. Zimmerhakel, who has been employed on a farm in the western part of the state for several years. The remains are being brought here and burial will take place from the home of his sister, Mrs. Michael Kopetsky, Monroe street either Wednesday or Thursday afternoon. Mr. Zimmerhakal (sic) was born in Bessemer, Mich., January 26, 1889, and is the son of Mrs. Rudolph Zimmerhakel of this city. Several years after his birth his parents removed to a farm in the town of Mishicot where they resided for many years. About 19 years ago he was married to Miss Blanche Bouda in this city, who survives him with two children, Walter and Esther. Lived Here Eight Years Mr. Zimmerhakel had been a resident of this city about eight years, leaving here about 15 years ago for the western part of the state where he had been employed since. Besides his mother, widow and two children he leaves four sisters, Mrs. Michael Kopetsky, of this city; Mr. John Stephaniak, town of Two Rivers; Mrs. Armidos Trottier and Mrs. Miles Greycarek, both of Manitowoc, and a brother, Robert of this city. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 27, 1931 P.13
ERNEST ZIMMERMAN Funeral services for Ernst Zimmerman, 84, retired Two Rivers carpenter who died at a Manitowoc hospital early Monday morning, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment was in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zimmerman as born in Two Rivers on Jan. 19, 1872, a son of the late Carl and Caroline Ramin Zimmerman. Since early youth he had been engaged as a carpenter, retiring about 10 years ago. He had been making his home in later years with two of his nieces, Caroline and Helen Zlatnik at 1414 21st St., Two Rivers. Surviving Mr. Zimmerman are a sister, Mrs. Anne Eisel of Chicago and three nieces and a nephew. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 27, 1956 P. 15
CARL ZIMMERMANN (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 05 Feb.) Death of Carl Zimmermann on Sat. after suffering many years with TB. He leaves a widow, 3 daughters and one son. His funeral will be held today from the Catholic Church. Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1900 ******* Died. Zimmermann - at his home in this city, Feb. 2, 1900 of heart failure, Carl Zimmermann, aged 58 years and 6 months. Mr. Carl Zimmermann was born on the 28th day of July, 1842 at Sommerdorf, Pommerania, Kries-Randof. He came to this city in 1874 and continued to reside here until the time of his death. He was a worthy, upright man, a considerable neighbor and a loving husband and father. His sickness was only a brief duration and his death was somewhat sudden. He leaves a wife, one son and three daughters. The funeral took place from St. John's Lutheran Church yesterday. The Chronicle, Feb 6, 1900
CAROLINA ZIMMERMANN Mrs. Caroline Zimmerman(sic) passed away Wednesday after long suffering from cancer. She was born in January, 1842 in Pomern, Germany. In 1868 as Caroline Remin, she was married to Carl Zimmerman who died 14 years ago. In the same year they came to America and settled on a farm in the Town of Gibson. They moved to this city in 1874 where they both resided until death. Mrs. Zimmerman is survived by one son, Ernst and three daughters, Mrs. Anna Eisel of Chicago, Mrs. H. Horn and Mrs. Jos. Zlatnik of this city. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran church of which she has been a long and faithful adherent. The Reporter, Sat., Aug. 22, 1914 ******** Among out of town people who attended the funeral of Mrs. Zimmerman were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eisel and children of Chicago, Mr. Louis Wotruba and daughter and Mrs. Peter McMorrow and children of Tigerton and the Misses Ida and Minnie Horn of Tigerton. The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 5, 1914
ALMA ZINN Mrs. Peter Zinn, 68, of 1819 12th street, Two Rivers, died Tuesday at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran church in Two Rivers with burial in Pioneer Rest cemetery. Born Alma Franz in Two Rivers in 1880 she was married to Mr. Zinn in 1900. Surviving are the husband; three sons, Carl, William and John of Two Rivers; six daughters, Mrs. Henry Seefeldt, Mrs. Garry Christensen, Mrs. ___ Leitzke?, Mrs. ___ Busse and Mrs. George Babich, all of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Herbert Kasten of Manitowoc; six sisters, Mrs. John Doerfler, Miss Ella and Miss Esther Frenz, all of Milwaukee, Mrs. Emma Marvin of Dayton, O., Mrs. Hilton Klumb of West Allis, and Mrs. Arthur Trap of Maywood, Ill. Also surviving are 12 grand- children and an aunt, Mrs. George Heller of Two Rivers. The body may be viewed after 2 p.m. Thursday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, until 10 a.m. Friday when it will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 20, 1949 P. 2
CARL ZINN Carl G. Zinn, 74, died late Monday morning, March 10, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zinn was born April 1, 1905, at Two Rivers, son of the late Peter and Alma Frenz Zinn. He married Marion Tomchek Jan. 1, 1926, at Waukegan, Ill. She preceded him in death April, 1971. Survivors include two sons, Geralad of Dallas, Tex., and Paul of Two Rivers; a brother, John of Two Rivers; five sisters, Mrs. Dora Seefeldt, Mrs. Hortense Christensen, Mrs. Martin (Wilma) Busse, Mrs. Geraldine Leitzke and Mrs. George (Hazel) Babich of Two Rivers and five grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels after 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 1980 P.3 ******* [bur. 03-12-1980/age 74] (01 Apr 1905/Mar 1980/SSDI) ******* Marriage of Carl/Marion Zinn The marriage of Miss Marion Tomcheck of this city to Carl Zinn, son of ex-Alderman and Mrs. Peter Zinn, also of this city is announced by the Marinette Eagle Star Monday as having taken place Jan. 2. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Tomcheck of the Town of Two Rivers and has made her home with relatives here for the past year. Mrs. Zinn is an employee of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Co. here. The groom is a popular young man and is a member of the local "White Owl" orchestra. He also is an employee of the same firm. The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 23, 1925
MARION ZINN Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Zinn, 65, of 1200 Madison St., Two Rivers, who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Saturday afternoon, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. William Scheer officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Cemetery. Mrs. Zinn, nee Marion Tomcheck, was born at Two Rivers March 1, 1906, a daughter of the late John and Mary Klugzeski Tomcheck. She was married Jan. 1, 1926 at Waukegan, Ill. to Carl Zinn. The couple operated the Mexico House tavern at Two Rivers since 1944. She was a member of the Auxiliary of the Two Rivers Aerie of Eagles. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, and three grandchildren. A number of sisters and brothers preceded her in death. There will be no visitaion at the funeral chapels. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 19, 1971 ******** Marriage of Carl/Marion Zinn The marriage of Miss Marion Tomcheck of this city to Carl Zinn, son of ex-Alderman and Mrs. Peter Zinn, also of this city is announced by the Marinette Eagle Star Monday as having taken place Jan. 2. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Tomcheck of the Town of Two Rivers and has made her home with relatives here for the past year. Mrs. Zinn is an employee of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Co. here. The groom is a popular young man and is a member of the local "White Owl" orchestra. He also is an employee of the same firm. The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 23, 1925
PETER ZINN Peter J. Zinn, 80, of 1819 12th St., Two Rivers, a retired foreman at the F. Eggers Plywood & Veneer Co., and for years active in civic affairs, serving as an alderman in the old mayoral form and as a supervisor for a number of terms, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital at 5 p.m. Monday where he had been a patient for five days. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Peter John Zinn, was born at Mansbach, Germany, on Oct. 6, 1873, a son of the late Carl and Margaret Krupp Zinn. When he was 16 years old he immigrated to this country with his brother, William, making their home with an older sister, Mrs. Fred Matthies at Two Rivers. On April 21, 1900 he married the former Alma Frenz of Two Rivers, who died seven years ago. When Mr. Zinn came to Two Rivers he was employed at the old Mann Brothers Pail Factory and later for more than 30 years was employed by the F. Eggers Plywood & Veneer Co., serving as a foreman for many years. Active in singing circles he was the bass in the old South Side Male Quartet at Two Rivers, which then comprised Alfred Kohls and Louis Ahrens and the late Arthur Zoerb. He also was a member of the Harmonia Singing Society of St. John Church for many years. For a number of terms he served the old Third Ward at Two Rivers as an alderman and for three terms served the present Eighth Ward as supervisor, retiring about 15 years ago. Surviving Mr. Zinn are six daughters, Mrs. Henry Seefeldt, Mrs. Hortense Christensen, Mrs. Emil Leitzke, Mrs. Martin Busse and Mrs. George Babich of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Herbert Kaston of Manitowoc; three sons, Carl Zinn, Two Rivers south side businessman, and William and John Zinn, also of Two Rivers; a sister, Barbara in Germany; a brother, William Zinn of Edgerton, Wis.; 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 28, 1956 P. 13 ********** news article: EX-ALDERMAN ZINN LOSES HIS RIGHT FORE-ARM Amputation at Holy Family Hospital Tuesday Afternoon as Result of an Elevator Accident Ex-alderman Peter Zinn was the victim of an unfortunate accident at the Eggers plant Saturday afternoon which, after several days of effort on the part of the best surgical skill to save his arm from amputation, resulted in the loss of the member on Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital. The right arm was amputated just above the elbow, the operation deemed absolutely necessary despite protestations of the injured man. Mr. Zinn and assistants were at work making adjustments to the elevator and while Mr. Zinn's arm was extended through the grating to examine cables and pulleys as the car traveled upward, one of the heavy balance weights struck his arm as it descended. The elevator was stopped as soon as possible but the mischief had been done. His fellow workmen immediately went to his assistance and medical aid was summoned as quickly as possible. Mr. Zinn suffered great pain before a doctor arrived. Examination showed that the arm was badly smashed and torn and the tendons severed. The bone above the elbow was broken and splintered. After being cared for as well as possible by a local physician the injured man was removed to Holy Family Hospital. Hope was for a time held out that the arm would be saved but on Tuesday, the operation was definitely determined upon. Mr. Zinn is a member of the South Side quartette. He served creditably several years as alderman of the third ward. He has many friends in the city who regret to learn of his misfortune. The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 26, 1923
CAROLYN ZLATNIK Carolyn M. Zlatnik, age 93, of 1414 21st. St., Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning, June 26, 2011, at home. Carolyn was born November 16, 1917, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Zimmermann Zlatnik. She attended Two Rivers schools and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1935. Carolyn was employed by Hamilton Industries for 47 years-starting in the cost accounting division and retired as a supervisor in the professional sales division. She was a former member and officer of the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Business and Professional Women's Club. Carolyn was a member of st. John's Ev. Lutheran Church and active with the Ladies Evening Society and was also a volunteer at Aurora Medical Center for six years. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her sister, Helen Zlatnik, in 2002. She is survived by relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Arndt with burial in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. There will be no visitation prior to the service. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter
FRANK ZLATNIK FRANZ ZLATNIK DIES LAST EVE AT DAUGHTER’S Pioneer Citizen Was Ill For Only a Week; Funeral To Be Wednesday Franz Zlatnik, 81, one of Two Rivers’ best known pioneer citizens is dead. The aged early settler succumbed at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Rehrauer, 1606 Twentieth street, shortly after six o’clock Sunday night, seriously ill only a week. Death was due to infirmities of old age. Funeral services will be held at two o’clock Wednesday afternoon in the funeral home of Beduhn and Goetz, with the Rev. Junek, pastor of the Melnik Presbyterian church officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers’ Rest cemetery. Remains can be viewed at the funeral home from three o’clock Tuesday afternoon until the time of services. Was in Kewaunee. Born in Bohemia May 17, 1849, Mr. Zlatnik was married there 64 years ago to Miss Mary Vaclavik, who died here on Dec. 30, 1928. When 24 years of age he came to this country and settled in Kewaunee, leaving his wife and son Peter in Bohemia until he became located. A few years later they followed him to Kewaunee where the family remained until 55 years ago, coming to this city where he resided since. Mr. Zlatnik’s first place of employment was in the old pail factory of Mann Brothers, where he was foreman of the handle department until the plant closed. Finding employment with the Hamilton Manufacturing company he was one of its oldest employes. An attack of pneumonia five years ago from which he rapidly recovered, caused his retirement but his wife passed away at the time of his illness in 1928. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on July 15, 1920. Skat Player. Mr. Zlatnik’s chief hobby was card playing. Since early manhood he was a card enthusiast and was considered one of the shrewdest skat players in the city at one time. Up to a week ago he continued his favorite pastime. Surviving Mr. Zlatnik are three daughters, Mrs. F.C. Zeckel of Manitowoc, Mrs. O.C. Stockmeyer and Mrs. Frank Rehrauer of this city and three sons, Peter of Milwaukee, Frank of Phoenix, Arizona and Joseph Zlatnik of this city. There are also nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Zlatnik was one of the oldest members of the local Z.C.B.J. Bohemian lodge and was one of its most active members in its early days. Manitowoc Herald Times March 26, 1934 p.11
HELEN M. ZLATNIIK Helen M. Zlatnik, age 93, of 1414 21st St., Two Rivers, died Friday evening, Sept. 13, 2002 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate at the service, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Helen was born April 6, 1909, daughter of the late Joseph & Lena Zimmermann Zlatnik. She attended schools in Two Rivers, and was a graduate of Washington High School in 1927. She was a long time member of the Manitowoc/Two Rivers Business and Professional Women's Club, and St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, where she was active with the Ladies Society. Helen was employed with Hamilton Industries for many years, retiring in 1975. She is survived by her sister Carolyn and very close relatives and friends. There will be no visitation. Please meet at the church at the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be made to Hospice Care, or the donor's choice of church or school. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Special Thanks to the doctors, nurses, and aides of Aurora Medical Center, and the Visiting Nurses Association Hospice for the wonderful care. Also many thanks to our pastors and all our friends for their support and prayers. Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 2002 P. A3 ******** (06 Apr 1909/13 Sep 2002/SSDI)
JOSEPH ZLATNIK Joseph Zlatnik, 67, of 1414 21st street, Two Rivers, died early today at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital after a six weeks illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, with burial in Pioneers Rest cemetery. He was born in Two Rivers in 1879 and worked at the Mann pail factory and later was employed at the Hamilton plant, where he was a member of the Hamilton 30-year club. On August 20, 1902, he married Miss Caroline Zimmermann of Two Rivers, and the couple have made their home there ever since. He is survived by the wife, two daughters, the Misses Helen and Carolyn Zlatnik of Two Rivers, and one sister, Mrs. Frank Rehrauer, also of Two Rivers. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 9, 1946 P.2
LENA ZLATNIK Mrs. Joseph Zlatnik, 66, of Two Rivers, died shortly after noon today in the Two Rivers' Municipal hospital, after a year's illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran church in Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. Born in 1880 in Two Rivers, Mrs. Zlatnik, nee Caroline Zimmermann, was married to Joseph Zlatnik in 1902. She lived in Two Rivers all her life and was a member of the St. John's Ladies Aid society. Her husband died last July. She is survived by two daughters, Helen and Carolyn at home; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Eisel of Chicago and Mrs. Herman Horn of Two Rivers, and a brother Ernst Zimmermann of Two Rivers. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel funeral home in Two Rivers from 7 p.m. Sunday until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 13, 1946 P. 2 ******* [Caroline "Lena" Zlatnik]
MARY ZLATNIK MRS. F. ZLATNIK, CITY PIONEER, PASSES AWAY Aged Husband Ill With Pneumonia—Practised Nursing Here For 25 Years Mrs. Frank Zlatnik, nee Mary Vaclavic, passed away at her home at 1614 20th Street, early Sunday morning following a severe heart attack on Christmas Day. Mrs. Zlatnik had suffered from heart trouble for five years and had had several attacks previous to this. Mrs. Frank Zlatnick came to the United States and resided in Kewaunee, and three years later moved to this city, and settled at the residence at which Mrs. Zlatnik died. Mrs. Zlatnik’s death is mourned by a host of friends. On returning to Europe in 1893 she studied nursing and received a Registered Nurses degree. She returned to this city and practiced nursing in this city for about twenty-five years. During this work she met many people of the city and it is at this time her friendship grew. Many who knew her tell of her doing work for the poor and charging nothing for her services. Mr. and Mrs. Zlatnik observed their sixtieth wedding at their home this year. Mrs. Zlatnik was a very devout Catholic and attended church regularly until sickness interfered. Mrs. Zlatnik is survived by six children, three daughters, Mrs. Cornelius Zeckel of Manitowoc, Mrs. Oscar Stockmeyer and Mrs. Frank Rehrauer of this city, and three sons, Peter of Milwaukee, Frank of Globe, Arizona, and Joseph of this city. Besides her husband, now sick abed, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Frank Jebavy and a brother, Mrs. Joseph Vaclavic both of of Two Rivers. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, among whom is Dr. Alfred Zlatnik who took care of her during her entire sickness, and two great grandchildren. The funeral will take place from St. Lukes church with Rev. Hugo officiating. A date for the funeral has not been set pending the arrival of Frank Zlatnik from Arizona. Manitowoc Herald News, December 31, 1928 P.11
ANTOINETTE ZOERB Mrs. Antoinette Zoerb, 93, formerly of 1215 School st., Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, February 11, at Rochester, N.Y. Graveside services will be announced later by Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Survivors include a son, Marvin Zoerb of Baltimore, Md., a daughter, Mrs. Annette Johnson of Scottsville, N.Y., a sister, Mrs. Christine Hoffman of Manitowoc, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Herald Times Reporter, Feb.12, 1982 P. 3 ********** [bur. 04-13-1982/age 94 yrs.] (24 Dec 1887/Feb 1982/SSDI) ********** TWO RIVERS MAN CLAIMS A BRIDE HERE Arthur Zoerb Weds Miss Swoboda A quiet home wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Svoboda (sic), South Thirteenth St., Saturday when their daughter, Miss Antonette was given in marriage to Arthur Zoreb of Two Rivers. Rev. Morris of Two Rivers officiated at the ceremony at which Miss Olga Lippert and Fred Zoerb were the attendants. Only immediate relatives were present at the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Zoerb will make their home at Two Rivers where the groom is employed with the Standard Aluminum company. Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 26, 1914 P. 1
ARTHUR ZOERB BURIAL OF ARTHUR ZOERB ON THURSDAY Funeral services for Arthur Zoerb, 41, head of the Masonic Lodge here, who passed away at his home on Tuesday after a three months' illness, will be held from the home Thursday afternoon at 1:30 with the services in charge of the Rev. F.C. Schlueter. There will be a Masonic service at Pioneer's Rest cemetery. Mr. Zoerb was born here in 1889 and always made his home here. In his early life he assisted his father with a milk route. He was prominent in baseball circles in his younger days, and also was a member of the old Liderkranz singing society and the Neshothah glee club. On October 25, 1914 he was married to Antoinette Swoboda of Manitowoc in that city. They took up their residence on the southside. With the exception of a year's residence in Milwaukee he lived here his entire life, and since 1913 had been an employe of Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Company. Besides his widow he leaves a daughter, Annette and a son Marvin, both at home. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Linda Murth, Two Rivers Route 3, and Mrs. Louise Freye, of this city, and five brothers, George of Oshkosh; Alfred and Raymond of this city and Howard and Maurice, both of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, July 22, 1931 P.11 ******** Miss Antonette Swoboda of this city and Arthur Zoerb of Two Rivers were united in marriage Saturday morning at the home of the bride's mother, 1217 Thirteenth Street. The attendants were Miss Olga Lippert and Alfred Zoerb. They will reside at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 29, 1914 ********* TWO RIVERS MAN CLAIMS A BRIDE HERE Arthur Zoerb Weds Miss Swoboda A quiet home wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Svoboda (sic), South Thirteenth St., Saturday when their daughter, Miss Antonette was given in marriage to Arthur Zoreb of Two Rivers. Rev. Morris of Two Rivers officiated at the ceremony at which Miss Olga Lippert and Fred Zoerb were the attendants. Only immediate relatives were present at the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Zoerb will make their home at Two Rivers where the groom is employed with the Standard Aluminum company. Manitowoc Daily Herald, October 26, 1914 P. 1
CHARLES ZOERB Death came to Charles Zoerb, aged 75, Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Beeck of the Town of Two Rivers. Deceased suffered since May with cancer of the stomach. He was born in Germany and came to this country twenty-four years ago, residing in this city for ten years and then, after the death of his wife, making his home with his daughter. He also leaves two other daughters, Mrs. Fred Gett and Mrs. Henry Burmeister of Fond du Lac, who were at his bedside when he passed away. The funeral was on Wednesday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church. The Reporter, Thurs., Aug. 19, 1920
EARL ARTHUR ZOERB (d. 1916) An infant born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zoerb last week Thursday died Monday and the funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 28, 1916
FRIEDA ZOERB From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1904 (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 22 Feb.) Burial here Sun. of Mrs. C. Zoerb. She was 51 and had only been sick a short while. The funeral was conducted at the funeral home by Pastor Doehler of the local Lutheran Church.
HARRY ZOERB (d. 1927) Death Takes Babe. Harry George, one month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zoerb, Hawthorne avenue, died at the family home yesterday afternoon and the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from the home, Rev. Sievert officiating. Burial will be at Pioneers Rest. Beside the parents two brothers survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, April 20, 1927 P.14 ****** (Note: The stone is in error)
HARRY ZOERB (d. 1958) Harry Zoerb, 67, of 1438 Hawthorne Ave., Two Rivers, the oldest employe in point of service with the Kahlenberg Bros. Co., Two Rivers, prominent churchman, and member of most of the Masonic organizations for many years, died at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc, at 11 p.m. Thursday. He had been in ill health for nearly a year. Mr. Zoerb, assistant foreman at the Kahlenberg firm where he had been employed for nearly 52 years, had worked through Friday of last week, but was confined to bed Saturday. He was removed to the hosptial Thursday morning. Masonic funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. J.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Masonic rites will be directed at both the church and at the graveside at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, by Heber Clayton, past master of the Two Rivers Lodge of Masons, No. 200. Mr. Zoerb was born at Two Rivers June 8, 1890, son of the late Henry and Amelia Springer Zoerb. When he was 15 years old he began to work at the Kahlenberg plant where he had served since. In his young manhood Mr. Zoerb was a member of the Emanuel Church band and later for years played with the Hamilton Band. Active for a number of years in civic affairs he served as a school commissioner for a number of terms in Two Rivers. A leader in activities of Emanuel Church since youth, Mr. Zoerb served as chairman of the building committee when the new edifice was built in the early 1930's. He was also a member of the choir for a number of years. Mr. Zoerb was also one of the oldest members of the Masonic groups in Two Rivers and Manitowoc, being a member of the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M., the Barney G. Lyman Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons, the Manitowoc Council No. 18, Royal and select Masters, and Manitowoc Commander No. 45, Kights Templar. Besides his wife, the former Julia Matthies, whom he married in Two Rivers Dec. 26, 1913, he leaves three sons, Harold of Wauwatosa, Roy of Butler, Wis. and Wilfred of Two Rivers, and five grandchildren. (Next sentence unreadable) Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 31, 1958 P.13 ********* At 9:30 Friday morning, the marriage of Miss Julia L. Matthies and Harry H. Zoerb was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matthies at 1210 Hawthorne Ave. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Weihing of the Evangelical Church. After a wedding dinner was served the young couple left for an extended trip east. They will be at home at 1717 11th Street in this city after Feb. 15th. The bride was attended by the Misses Ruth Heller and Martha Schulz and the groom by Dr. C. Matthias and Arthur Matthies. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matthies of the Southside. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zoerb of Appleton and is a mechanic in the employ of Kahlenberg Bros. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Hy Zoerb of Appleton. Mr. Adolph Sprenger of Milwaukee and Earl Matthies of Port Washington. The Reporter, Sat., Dec. 27, 1913
JOHN ZOERB (d. 1934) EARLY EMPLOYE OF HAMILTONS HEART VICTIM John Zoerb, 72, Pioneer Resident of Two Rivers, Found Dead Saturday Night One of the first employes of J.E. Hamilton, a man who sat beside the founder of the Hamilton Manufacturing company in a little plant where the first wood type was cut out with a footpower jigsaw, is dead. He is John Zoerb, 72, pioneer resident, when was found dead as a result of heart failure in his rooms at 1718 12th street, at 7:30 Saturday night. He had died about two hours earlier, a physician who was summoned said. Mr. Zoerb, who had retired about 15 years ago, was in good health up to the time of his death. Mr. Zoerb was sitting on his bed when he became afflicted with the heart attack, John Epping, residing on the lower floor, called to Mr. Zoerb at 7:30 Saturday night and when no one answered he went to the rooms. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the funeral home at Beduhn and Goetz with the Rev. ??? ????? ?????ing pastor of Emmanuel Evangelical church officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The reamins can be viewed from 7 to 9 o'clock tonight and Tuesday until the hour of hervices (sic) in the funeral home. Born in Wolpertshouse, Kreis, Wetzlar Preusen, Germany, June 19, 1862, Mr. Zoerb was brought to this city from his native home by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johann Zoerb. He made his home in this city ever since. Forty-eight years ago Mr. Zoerb was married to Miss Minnie Wagner, also a member of one of the city's earliest familes. She died 28 years ago. Up to 15 years ago Mr. Zoerb was an employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing company, starting with the firm when it was founded by Hamilton and Katz. He was one of the first to cut wood type with footpower jigsaw and labored alongside J.E. Hamilton, the founder, in turning out the initial product of the company, which is now one of the largest of its kind in the world. He retired 15 years ago and later served as janitor in the old Emanuel Evangelical church for a few years, a position which did not occupy his entire time. Mr. Zoerb leaves a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Schutlz of the town of Manitowoc, and a son, Ben of this city. He also leaves three brothers, Peter of Sheboygan, Anton of Milwaukee and Henry Zoerb of Appleton. There are two grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 23, 1934 P. 9
JULIA ZOERB Mrs. Julia Zoerb, 78, of 1438 Hawthorne Ave., Two Rivers, long active in Eastern Star circles and former organist at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers, died early Thursday morning at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital. Funeral servies will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Zoerb, nee Julia Matthies, was born Aug. 21, 1894, at Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret Zinn Matthies. She attended Two Rivers High School. She was married Dec. 26, 1913, to Harry Zoerb at Two Rivers. He died in 1959. She was a member of the Senior Citizens and was past matron of Two Rivers Chapter 229, Order of Eastern Star. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Five brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Sunday where memorial services by the Senior Citizens will be at 4:30 p.m. The casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state after 11 a.m. Monday. Herald Times Reporter, March 22, 1973 ******* (b. 12 Aug. 1894/d. Mar. 1973/SSDI) ******* At 9:30 Friday morning, the marriage of Miss Julia L. Matthies and Harry H. Zoerb was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matthies at 1210 Hawthorne Ave. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Weihing of the Evangelical Church. After a wedding dinner was served the young couple left for an extended trip east. They will be at home at 1717 11th Street in this city after Feb. 15th. The bride was attended by the Misses Ruth Heller and Martha Schulz and the groom by Dr. C. Matthias and Arthur Matthies. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matthies of the Southside. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zoerb of Appleton and is a mechanic in the employ of Kahlenberg Bros. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Hy Zoerb of Appleton. Mr. Adolph Sprenger of Milwaukee and Earl Matthies of Port Washington. The Reporter, Sat., Dec. 27, 1913
LAURENTINA ZOERB Mrs. Fred Zoerb died at her home in this city Monday after an illness of several years duration. The deceased was 53 years of age and was born in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County. In 1878 she was married to Fred Zoerb and they have since made this city their home. The deceased was the mother of eight children, six boys and two girls. The funeral took place from the residence Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 18, 1910
MARGARETHA ZOERB Mrs. Margaret Zoerb, nee Schnurr, died at her home on the Southside on Dec. 26 and was buried from the Evangelical church Saturday afternoon, Rev. M Uebele, the pastor, officiating. She was born May 18, 1827 at Volpertshausen, Wetzler Prussia, Germany. In 1852 she was married to Mr. Peter Zoerb, who died in 1889. She bore him six sons and one daughter. The daughter and one of the sons preceded her to the grave. Mrs. Zoerb came to this city with her husband and family in 1867 and her home has been here ever since. She was an honored member of the Evangelical church since 1871 and was a dutiful wife and mother. A large number of relatives and old neighbors and friends were present at her funeral. The Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 31, 1907
MARVIN HUNTER-ZOERB Marvin Hunter Zoerb, age 72, of 7519 Hwy O, Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon, July 31, 1995, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 1995, at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Kim Henning. Cremation will have taken place with burial of the cremains at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born February 20, 1923, in Two Rivers, son of the late Arthur and Antoinett Svoboda Zoerb. Marvin graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, with the class of 1941 and then entered the United States Army Air Corp from 1944 until being discharged in 1946. Mr. Zoerb recived a Bachelor Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1950 and a Master's degree in Radio and Television from the University of Maryland in 1972. He married the former Marcia Galecki June 20, 1992, in Two Rivers. Marvin began his career in radio in Indiana followed by Buffalo and Rochester before being invited to Washington D.C., where he was involved in establishing the National Public Radio. Marvin has done both on-camera and voice-over for various films, anchor news shows and has done investigative reporting and freelancing in the preforming arts, making several movie appearances, including a radio announcer n "Diner" and a juror in "Justice For All". Marvin's first love was the theater and the arts. When returning home, Marvin was active in the Two Rivers Historical Society, directed two Masquers productions and was narrator for the Christmas Family Concert and "Peter and the Wolf" by the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra. He also narrated many other programs, documentaries and special events. Marvin was a member of the Two Rivers Historical Society and the Masquers. Survivors include his wife, Marcie Zoerb, Two Rivers; one step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Laurie and John Weisner, Newport, R.I.; one sister, Annette Johnson, Scotsville, N.Y.; his mother-in-law, Emerentz Galecki, Oconomowoc; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ellen and Andrew Ragaltz, Oconomowoc; one son, Greg; two daughters, Debbie and Becky; along with eight grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Friends may call at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Masquers and Two Rivers Historical Society. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 3, 1995 P. A2 ********* (Marvin Zoerb/Feb 20, 1923/Jul 31, 1995/SSDI)
MINNIE ZOERB From Der Nord Westen, 07 June 1906: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 04 June) The funeral of Mrs. John Zoerb was conducted today from the Evangelical Church. The deceased leaves a husband and 2 children. Mr. Zoerb is the oldest employee of Hamilton Manufacturing Co. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 07 June 1906: Death Saturday in the local Holy Family Hospital of Mrs. Minnie Zoerb of Two Rivers, daughter of Wm. Wegner there, following an operation which she had to undergo a few days earlier. The deceased, in addition to her father is survived by her husband, a son and a daughter, as well as several brothers and sisters. She was 46. The body was sent to Two Rivers and taken to its last rest there on Monday. ******** [bur. 1906/age 46 yrs.]
PETER ZOERB ORDER FOR PROOF OF WILL. First publication Apiil (sic) 11th '89. STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for Manitowoc County. In the Matter of the Estate of Peter Zoerb, deceased, In Probate. An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Peter Zoerb of Two Rivers, in said County, having been delivered into said Court: and Margaretha Zoerb, of Two Rivers in said County, having presented to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Peter Zoerb died testate, at Two Rivers, in said County, on the 27th day of March 1889; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that said petitioner is named therin as Executrix and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to said petitioner, It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therin be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a regular term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the City of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 7th day of May, A.D., 1889, at 10 o'clock, A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication of a copy of this order in the Nord Westen, a newspaper printed in said County, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing. Dated April 9, 1889. By the Court, Emil Bensch, County Judge Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, Thursday, April 11, 1889 P. 5
WILLIAM ZOERB The Chronicle neglected to record the death and burial of Wm Zoerb of the Southside in its last issue. His death was due to consumption and his funeral took place on Sunday of last week from the Evangelical church. He was 41 years of age and was unmarried. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Mar. 9, 1897
ADOLPH ZUBERBIER DIED: ZUBERBIER - Suddenly, of disease of the heart, at his residence, on Walnut Street, in this village, Friday morning, between the hours of five and six, the Rev. ADOLPH ZUBERBIER, aged 28 years. The Manitowoc County Chronicle, Wis., Tuesday, June 18, 1872 pg. 3 ***** On Friday morning last, Rev. Adolph Zuberbier, pastor of the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers, died suddenly of disease of the heart. The Chronicle, in noticing the death of this gentleman says: "The Rev. Adolph Zuberbier, came to reside in Two Rivers some three years ago, since which we have known him for his quiet, unobrusive piety, fidelity to his flock and the strong hold he has won upon their esteem." The funeral services of the deceased took place on Sunday last, in Two Rivers, the church building being crowded to excess. The ceremonies were conducted by Rev. M. Tabeda, of Centreville (sic), and Rev. M. Quehl, of this city. The Chronicle, in speaking of the latter gentleman, says; "We never had the pleasure of listening to this gentleman from the pulpit before, and though we understood hardly a word of what he said, we could appreciate their force and elequence somewhat from the tones of voice, expressive gestures and powerful effect on the audience. At most every voice in that large assemblage joined in audible lamentation, which, at times, amounted to a proxysm of grief." Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 20, 1872 P. 3
IDAMAE C. ZUCOLLO Mrs. Idamae Zucollo, 62, of 919 S. Madison St., Chilton, died Tuesday, September 30, at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a lengthy illness. The former Idamae Schultz was born Nov. 18, 1917, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Robert and Emma Buchholz Schultz. On Sept. 11, 1953 she married Bruno Zucollo at Appleton. She taught school in the town of Rantoul and was a substitute teacher for Chilton and New Holstein schools. Survivors are her husband; a daughter, Miss Robin Zucollo, of South Sioux City, Nebraska; two sons, Paul of Manitowoc, and Steve, of Appleton; a brother, Ivor Schultz, R. 4, Chilton. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 2, at Wieting Funeral Home, Chilton. Burial was in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Chilton Times Journal, October 9, 1980 ********* (18 Nov 1917/Sep 1980/SSDI)
BONNIE ZUEHL Mrs. Bonnie G. Zuehl, age 86, who lived most of her life in Two Rivers, died Wednesday, February 24, 1993, at the St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 1993, at the Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. Officiating the service will be the Rev. Kim Henning, with burial to follow in the Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Bonnie was born in Milwaukee on April 28, 1906, daughter of Charles and Tillie Frohrieb Nahrath. In 1926 she graduated from the Milwaukee Normal School and came to Two Rivers to teach art at the high school. She then married Milton W. Zuehl, of Two Rivers on August 25, 1928, and he preceded her in death in 1953. Bonnie later taught art in the Two Rivers grade schools and then worked at Jensens in Two Rivers for many years. She also sang in the Grace Congregational Church Choir and was a regular soloist with the Meistersingers Guild, with music being an important part of her life. She was a member of Grace Congregational Church, and at one time was affiliated with the church Ladies Aide Society, the Two Rivers Womens Club, the Joseph Mann Library Board, Roger's Street Fishing Village and the Two Rivers Historical Society. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Karl and Catherine Zuehl, Oshkosh; a daughter and son-in-law, Audrey and Robert Niquette, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Tori (Jeff) Tyriver, Kristofer and Richard Zuehl, all of Oshkosh; Jeanne (Brian) Mease, Denmark; John (Judy) Niquette, Green Bay; Daniel Niquette, Aiken, S.C.; Nancy (John) Koss, Manitowoc; and five great grandchildren; Erin and Brandon Mease, Michael Koss, Kyle Niquette and Kami Tyriver. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother, Karl Nahrath. Friends may call at the Grace Congregational Church on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Roger's Street Fishing Village or the Grace Congregational Church. Herald Times, Feb. 26, 1993 p A2 ****** Married Today in West Allis The marriage of Miss Bonnie G. Nahrath and Milton W. Zuehl,, well known young people of this city was solemnized at high noon today in West Allis, Wis., in the home of the bride's parents at 856 Seventy-First St. The Rev. Mr. Reube read the marriage services in the presence of immediate members of the two families. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nahrath and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Zuehl of Maple Street, this city. Miss Mildred Zuehl, a sister of the groom and Carl Nahrath, a brother of the bride were the attendants. Immediately following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to ? guests in the Aberdeen Hotel in West Allis after which Mr. and Mrs. Zuehl departed on a two weeks honeymoon that will take them to the Atlantic coast and on their return to this city, will motor through Canada. Both of the principals are well known in this city. Although Miss Nahrath is not a local young lady, she has been an art instructor at the Washington High School for the past year and while here has enjoyed a large circle of acquaintances. Mr. Zuehl is a teller at the Bank of Two Rivers. The newlyweds will make their home in this city upon their return and will be at home to friends after September 10th at 250 West Street. Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - Aug. 25, 1928 ********* (28 Apr 1906/24 Feb 1993/SSDI)
CARL ZUEHL A serious accident occurred in the dry house of the Hamilton factory at Two Rivers on Saturday last. Three sections of a steam heater weighing a ton each tipped over and fell on Carl Zuehl and Louis Hindt. The former died from his injuries within a few hours. Hindt is hurt quite badly but will recover. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 30, 1898 pg. 2 ********** Fatal Accident While the steam heater was being moved to the new dry house at the Hamilton Works last Saturday, three sections or coils, weighing about a ton each, tipped over, falling upon two of the men engaged in the works, fatally injuring one of them, Carl Zuehl, and seriously disabling another, Louis Hindt. Phillip Kurtz was also struck by the falling section but was knocked to one side and was not injured to any extent. The lower portion of Mr. Zuehl's body was terribly crushed and he died from his injuries in a few hours. Carl W. Zuehl was born December 24, 1838 at Oberhagen, Pommerania, Germany. He came with his family to this country in 1872 and settled in this city. He leaves a wife, five sons and three daughters. His funeral takes place this afternoon from the Germany Evangelical Church. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., June 28, 1898 ********** [Karl Zuehl]
EMMA ZUEHL DEATH CLAIMS MRS. J. ZUEHL Native of Two of Two Rivers Dies At Home Friday Night Mrs. John Zuehl, __, resident of the city for many years and a native of the town of Two Rivers, died suddenly at her home at 3306 School street at 7:30 Friday night. Mrs. Zuehl had been in ill health for a number of years, but was able to be up and around. Death was due to complications. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon from the Beduhn and Goetz funeral home at 1:30 and at 3 o’clock from the Emanuel Evangelical church, with the Rev. Franklin E. Schlueter officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in Pioneer’s Rest cemetery. The deceased, nee Emma Koch, was born in the town of Two Rivers, July 1, 1879, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koch, early settlers in the township. She was married in this city on July 12, 1899 to John Zuehl, who survives her. For many years, Mrs. Zuehl was an active member of the Emanuel Evangelical church. Besides the widower, survivors are a daughter, Mildred, at home, and a son Milton, teller in the Bank of Two Rivers, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Burmeister and Mrs. Lena Schaff of Manitowoc. There is also one granddaughter. The remains can be viewed at the Beduhn and Goetz funeral home from 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon until the hour of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 11, 1934 P. 11
ETTA ZUEHL (d. 1944) Mrs. William Zuehl, 51, of Two Rivers, died this morning at the Two River municipal hospital where she has been a patient for a month. Funeral services have been tentatively set for Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Zuehl, nee Otilia Allie, was born in Two Rivers in 1893 and was married to William Zuehl in 1913. Survivors are the husband; daughter, Mrs. Myron Rocheleau of Two Rivers; three sons, master Sgt. Robert Zuehl in the southwest Pacific, Vernon of Los Angeles and Douglas at home. Three brothers, City Clerk Alfred Allie, the Rev. Father Allie, a missionary in Guatemala and Archie Allie of Belleville Ill.; five sisters, Esther Allie, Jamaica, L.I., Mrs. Albert Foster, Mrs. Roy Medaris and Mrs. Victor Sundberg, all of Seattle, Wash., and Alberta Allie, Sturgeon Bay, and her stepmother, Mrs. Oliver Allie, Marquette, Mich. Mrs. Zuehl was a member of the Royal Neighbors and of the Esther Circle of Emanuel Evangelical church. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home in Two Rivers after 7 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 18, 1944 P. 2 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. William Zuehl, who died Saturday at Two Rivers, will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Emmanuel Evangelical church in Two Rivers, the Rev. William Hayes officiating. Burial wil be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the church after 11 a.m. on the day of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 20, 1944 P. 2 ******** [Ottilia (Etta) Zuehl] ******** William Zeuhl and Miss Otille Allie, both of Two Rivers, were married here today, the ceremony being performed by Justice A.E. Schulze. The attendants to the couple were Miss Laurie Allie and Clyde Payne. The couple will reside at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 17, 1913 page 4
ETTA P. ZUEHL (d. 2009) Etta P. Zuehl, age 90, a resident of Wisteria Haus, Two Rivers, died on Jan. 25, 2009, at Aurora Medical Center. Etta was born on Dec. 10, 1918, in Mishicot, daughter of the late Wilbert and Frieda (Bruhn) Mueller. She was graduate of Mishicot High School and the Manitowoc County Business College. On June 28, 1947, she married Roger W. Zuehl at Zion Evangelical Church in Mishicot. He preceded her in death on Oct. 21, 2005. Etta enjoyed going to listen to big bands, doing jigsaw puzzles, gardening, especially flowers, and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was employed for 32 years at Hamilton's, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Homemaker's Club. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Anna Zuehl; one brother and sister-in-law: Paul and Camie Mueller; three sisters and brothers-in-law: Grace and Gordon Levenhagen; Hazel and Archie Edwards; and Edith and John Black; and two brothers-in-law: Myron Rocheleau and Vernon Zuehl. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Sonia Alvarado, with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The visitation will continue on Thursday at Emanuel United Methodist Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff and residents of Wisteria Haus who became a family to her. Thank you also to all her kind friends and neighbors from 25th and West River streets. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 27, 2009
HARLAN H. ZUEHL Harlan H. (Boots) Zuehl, 59, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Lee J. Kahrs will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Zuehl was born July 19, 1916, at Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and Myrtle Viel Zuehl. He married Josephine Wisniewski May 9, 1944, at Brownsville, Texas. He was employed by Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, for the past 37 years and was foreman at the Columbus Street Plant. He was a member of the Hamilton Good Fellowship Club, Two Rivers, and a veteran of World War II serving in the Cavalry from 1941 to 1945. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Judy) Richmond and Mrs. Gary (Pat) Pagels, of Two Rivers, a brother, Russell, of North Hollywood, Calif., and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday. Herald Times Reporter, May 15, 1976 P. 3 ******** (19 Jul 1916/May 1976/SSDI)
HENRIETTE ZUEHL Old Two Riverite Dead Mrs. Henriette Zuehl who resided years ago in the northern part of this city on Adams Street, died at a ripe old age at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jos. Koldron at Jefferson, Wi. Mrs. Zuehl's body was brought here for interment which took place at the public cemetery. Many of her old friends accompanied the body to the grave. Rev. ? Delivered the funeral oration. The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 5, 1910
HENRY E. ZUEHL Masonic funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, for Henry E. (Tommy) Zuehl, 87, of North Hollywood, Calif., former Two Rivers city official and longtime painting contractor, who died at his home there Friday. The Masonic ritualistic work will be led by Victor Harding, past master of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M. Mr. Zuehl was born at Two Rivers Feb. 8, 1887. He married Myrtle Viel at Two Rivers May 6, 1912. He retired in the 1940's from his painting business. Earlier he served several terms in the original City Council under the city manager form and had been a former president. A lifetime member of Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers, he was a past master of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F & A.M, and was also a member of Barney G. Lyman Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was the last of a family of eight children. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 3, 1973 ********** (08 Feb 1887/Mar 1973/SSDI) ********** Two popular young folks, Myrtle Veil(sic) and Henry Zuehl took the marriage vows last Thursday morning, Rev. Steumpfig officiated. After a delicate wedding dinner at the home of the bride, the young couple departed for a honeymoon trip. The bride is the pretty and affable daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Viel, the painting contractor of the southside. The groom, Mr. Zuehl, is a young man of splendid character, he is employed with the C & NW Railway Co., at the local department. The two young people have all the qualifications that make a good husband and wife. The Reporter, Sat., May 18, 1912
JOHN ZUEHL John C. Zuehl, 87, of 3314 School St., Two Rivers, a retired longtime department head at Plant 1 of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, a past high priest of Barney G. Lyman Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons, and long active in Masonic circles, died Sunday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been in failing health for nearly a year. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Zuehl was born Sept. 24, 1877, at Two Rivers, son of the late Carl and Henrietta Grade Zuehl. He attended Two Rivers public schools and entered the employ of the Mirro firm at Plant I, in 1917. For more than 25 years he was foreman of the percolator assemblies dept., retiring 10 years ago. He married the former Emma Koch July 12, 1899, at Two Rivers. She died Aug. 10, 1934. Mr. Zuehl was a member of the 25-Year Club of Mirro, Two Rivers Lodge No. 200 F. & A.M.; a past high priest of Barney G. Lyman Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons, and Manitowoc Council No. 18, Royal & Select Masters. He was also a lifetime member of Emanuel Church. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Mildred, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Gustie Koldoff and Mrs. Louise Kiekhoefer, of Jefferson; a brother, Henry E. Zuehl, of North Hollywood, Calif.; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A son, Milton, assistant cashier at the Bank of Two Rivers, preceded him in death several years ago. Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Masonic memorial services, conducted by Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 21, 1964 P.17 ******** [John Carl Zuehl]
JOSEPHINE ZUEHL Josephine M. Zuehl, age 90, formeerly of 3215 Mishicot Rd (Mueller Manor), Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, November 29, 2012, at the Hamilton Care Center, Two Rivers. Josephine was born August 19, 1922, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Michael and Marie (Kobliak) Wisniewski. On May 15, 1944, she married Harlan "Boots" Zuehl in Brownsville, TX. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1976. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Other relatives and friends also survive. Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by two daughters: Patricia Zuehl and Judith Richmond; and two sisters: Susan Lueloff and Florence Finkelmeir. According to Josephine's wishes no services will be held. Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center in Manitowoc and Josephine will be laid to rest at Pioneer Rest Cemetery in Two Rivers at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family by visiting www.kleinandstangel.com The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and All-Care Cremation Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November/December 2012
MILDRED ZUEHL Miss Mildred Zuehl, 58, (photo) of 3314 School St., Two Rivers, died early Friday morning at University Hospitals, Madison, where she had been a patient since Aug. 3. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Grace Congregational, United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. The Rev. Reed Foerbush will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Miss Zuehl was born May 17, 1912, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late John and Emma Koch Zuehl. She was a graduate of the Two Rivers high school. Since 1941, she served as secretary to the principal of Washington High School, Two Rivers. An active member of Grace Church, Miss Zuehl was a member of the church choir for 35 years, a member of the Evening Circle, of which she was a past president, secretary and treasurer, a member of Women's Fellowship, a past Sunday School teacher, past Sunday School treasurer, and past member of the church Diaconate. She was also active in Eastern Star, Chapter 229, of which she was a past worthy matron and until the time of her death held the office of Ruth. She was a member of the Two Rivers public schools Quarter Century Club. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Milton Zuehl, of Two Rivers; a niece and nephew. A brother, Milton, preceded her in death in 1953. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where Eastern Star memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be sent to Grace Chruch. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 11, 1970 P.13
MILTON W. ZUEHL Milton Zuehl of Two Rivers Dies Suddenly (photo) TWO RIVERS-Milton W. Zuehl, 53, 2611 West St., assistant cashier of the Bank of Two Rivers, a leader in civic and music circles for many years, and prominent in the Masonic fraternity, is dead. Zuehl died of a heart attack at midnight at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where he was removed from his home 15 minutes earlier when he was stricken in bed. He had been in excellent spirits upon retiring and had worked with a staff of bank examiners at the bank until 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral Thursday Funeral services will be held at 3:15 p.m. Thursday at the Grace Congregational Church here, of which he had been serving on the board of trustees since January. The Rev. Richard J. Wichlei will officiate. Services in the Masonic ritual will take place in the church and also at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, led by Past Master Heber Clayton of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F & A.M. Zuehl was born in Two Rivers in 1900, a son of John and the late Emma Koch Zuehl. He attended the old H.P. Hamilton Grade School and was graduated from Two Rivers with the class of 1917. In March of 1917 he entered the employ of the Bank of Two Rivers as a bookkeeper and in 1920 was made teller of the institution. In 1937 he was made assistant cashier, a position which he held up to his death. Intensely interested in music since grade school days, he was a bass singer in high school vocal groups, and for years was a member of the old Men's Brotherhood Male Quartet of Grace Church. In 1931 he became affiliated with the Meistersinger Guild Male Chorus and served as its president several years ago. Affiliating with the Two Rivers Lodge of Masons No. 200, in 1923, Zuehl became its tresurer 10 years ago upon the death of A.M. Klaus. For the same period he served as treasurer of the Barney G. Lyman Chapter 116, Royal Arch Mason. Since 1916 he had been a member of the choir of Grace Congregational Church, and was elected to the board of trustees of the congregation this year. An enthusiastic golfer, Zuehl was one of the most active members of the Fairview Golf Association, of which he is a former president. For a number of years he served as treasurer of Boy and Girl Scout fund drives and was active in numerous other campaigns in civic betterment. He is also a past president of the Manitowoc County Banks Association. In 1928 he married Bonnie Nahrath who came from West Allis two years earlier as art supervisor in the Washington High School and public grade schools. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter; a son (Private); his father of Two Rivers; and a sister, Miss Mildred Zuehl of Two Rivers. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home here from 7 p.m. Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state from 1:30 p.m. until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 21, 1953 P.2 ***** Married Today in West Allis The marriage of Miss Bonnie G. Nahrath and Milton W. Zuehl,, well known young people of this city was solemnized at high noon today in West Allis, Wis., in the home of the bride's parents at 856 Seventy-First St. The Rev. Mr. Reube read the marriage services in the presence of immediate members of the two families. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nahrath and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Zuehl of Maple Street, this city. Miss Mildred Zuehl, a sister of the groom and Carl Nahrath, a brother of the bride were the attendants. Immediately following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to ? guests in the Aberdeen Hotel in West Allis after which Mr. and Mrs. Zuehl departed on a two weeks honeymoon that will take them to the Atlantic coast and on their return to this city, will motor through Canada. Both of the principals are well known in this city. Although Miss Nahrath is not a local young lady, she has been an art instructor at the Washington High School for the past year and while here has enjoyed a large circle of acquaintances. Mr. Zuehl is a teller at the Bank of Two Rivers. The newlyweds will make their home in this city upon their return and will be at home to friends after September 10th at 250 West Street. Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - Aug. 25, 1928
MYRTLE M. ZUEHL Mrs. Myrtle M. Zuehl, 81, of North Hollywood, Calif., died Aug. 25 at Burbank, Calif. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Zuehl, nee Myrtle M. Viel, was born Sept. 20, 1893, at Milwaukee, daughter of the late Fred and Marie Habermann Viel. She was married to Henry E. Zuehl of Two Rivers in 1912. He preceded her in death March 30, 1973. Mrs. Zuehl was a resident of Los Angeles, Calif., for the past 30 years and was active in her service of Evangelical United Bretheren Church and United Methodist Church all her life. Survivors include two sons, Russell, of North Hollywood, and Harlan, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; a brother, Ruben, of Fresno, Calif.; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 30, 1974 P. 3 ******* [Myrtle Mable] (20 Sep 1893/Aug 1974/SSDI)
PATRICIA ZUEHL Patricia (Pat) Zuehl, 32, of 1222 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 5, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Donald Becker will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Ms. Zuehl was born March 19, 1947, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Harlan Zuehl and Josephine Wisniewski Zuehl. She had been employed with Mirro Corporation, was past president of the singles Club and a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Josephine Zuehl and a sister, Mrs. Dennis (Judy) Richmond of Two Rivers, a niece, a nephews and her fiance, William Witczak. The couple had planned to be married in 1980. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Thursday, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, December 5, 1979 P. 3 ********** [bur. 12-07-1979/age 32 yrs.] (26 Mar 1947/Dec 1979/SSDI)
ROGER W. ZUEHL Roger W. Zuehl, age 86, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc, and former resident of 2513 W. River St., Two Rivers, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, at the nursing home. Roger was born in Two Rivers on May 1, 1919, son of the late William and Ottilia (Allie) Zuehl. He attended Two Rivers schools graduating from Washington High School with the class of 1937. After high school, Roger was a member of the U.S. Army serving from 1941 to 1945 and achieving the rank of master sergeant. On June 28, 1947, he married Etta P. Mueller at Zion Evangelical Church in Mishicot. Roger worked at Hamilton Manufacturing for 46 years, serving many of those years as a foreman, until his retirement in 1983. He was a longtime member of the Grumann Athletic Club serving in the capacity of treasurer. Roger was also a lifelong member of the Two Rivers Racing Pigeon Club, a hobby that he started when he was just 11 years old. He was also a devoted member of the Kiwanis Silver K, the Two Rivers Senior Center Health Committee, as well as the French Canadian & Friends Club in Two Rivers. Roger was an excellent swimmer in high school and he continued swimming for the rest of his life until health issues forced him to stop. He loved to garden and took special joy in growing tomatoes. Roger could also be found frequently fishing on the local rivers, inland lakes and at the family cottage. Survivors include his wife: Etta Zuehl, Two Rivers; one son and daughter-in-law: Dr. Richard and Barbara Zuehl, Two Rivers; five grandchildren: Dr. Franklin Roger and Erika Zuehl, Portsmouth, Va.; Rachel and Eric Kummer, Two Rivers; Joseph Zuehl, Madison; Jacob and Miyoshi Zuehl, Provo, Utah; and Emily Zuehl, Milwaukee; one sister: Valerie Rocheleau, Two Rivers; one brother and sister-in-law: Douglas and Swan Zuehl, Rochelle, Ill.; one sister-in-law: Viola Zuehl, Seattle, Wash.; and three great-grandsons: Lucas and Owen Zuehl and Evander Kummer. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by one brother: Vernon; and one granddaughter: Anna. Funeral services for Roger will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, 2005, at Emanuel United Methodist Church in Two Rivers. Presiding at the service will be the Rev. Sonia Alvarado. Burial will follow at Pioneers Rest Cemetery in Two Rivers, where graveside military rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion Posts. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers. Visitation will continue Monday at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Shady Lane Nursing Home, the nurses and staff of Aurora Medical Center, Dr. Thayer, and the VNA nurses for their care of Roger during his illness. Herald Times Reporter, October 2005
WILLIAM ZUEHL (d. 1949) William F. Zuehl, 69, former member of the city council in Two Rivers, died Thursday afternoon at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital. He resided at 2513 West River street in that city. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren church. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. Mr. Zuehl was born in 1880 in Two Rivers and when a young man was employed at the Eggers plant. He advanced to a foreman’s post and continued with that company for 42 years. Thirteen years ago he was employed as a foreman by the Hamilton company, where he remained until taken ill. He served as a member of the Council for 10 years under the aldermanic form. He was active in affairs of the Modern Woodmen at Two Rivers for years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and at one time a governor of the lodge in Two Rivers; a member of the Hamilton Foremen’s club; treasurer of the Emanuel church Sunday school for a number of years and a former member of the church’s Brotherhood. On Sept. 17, 1913, he married the former Etta Allie. She died in 1944. Surviving are three sons, Roger and Douglas of Two Rivers and Vernon of Milwaukee; a daughter, Mrs. Myron Rocheleau of Two Rivers; two brothers, John of Two Rivers and Henry of Los Angeles, Calif.; and three sisters, Mrs. Gustave Koldoff and Mrs. Louise Kiekhoefer of Jefferson, Wis., and Mrs. Minnie Thiede of Cedar Falls, Ia. Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 21, 1949 P. 2 ******** William Zeuhl(sic) and Miss Otille Allie, both of Two Rivers, were married here today, the ceremony being performed by Justice A.E. Schulze. The attendants to the couple were Miss Laura Allie and Clyde Payne. The couple will reside at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 17, 1913 p.4
ANNA ZUERCHER Mrs. Anna Zuercher, 80, of 515 Redwood Dr., Holiday, Fla., died Friday night in Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday in Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Hansen will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Zuercher, nee Anna Boretsky was born April 14, 1898 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Adolph and Antonia Hlwacek Boretsky. Her husband Fred Zuercher preceded her in death in 1965. She was a member of Holiday Senior Citizens. Survivors include two brothers, Otto Boretsky of Holiday and Ben Boretsky of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. James (Lucy) Smejkal of Two Rivers and nieces and nephews. Friends may call in Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 20, 1978 page 3 ********* (b. 15 Apr 1898/d. May 1978/SSDI-issued in IL)