PIONEERS' REST CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ELVA BERG

Elva Berg, age 77, of Weston, died March 15, 2002 at her home.
Elva was born June 22, 1924, the daughter of Edward and Viola Koch. Elva worked 
for many years for Sears in catalogue sales. She was an active member of St. 
Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Elva enjoyed spending time with her 
grandchildren, knitting, playing cards and walking in the outdoors. She will be 
sadly missed by her family and friends.
Elva is survived by her son: Eric (Paula) Berg, Summit Lake; her daughter: Barbara 
(Jay) Arndt, Rothschold; one sister: Hazel Emond, Mission, Texas; and two 
grandchildren: Andrew and Benjamin Arndt, Rothschild. She was preceded in death 
by her husband: Knut Berg; and a sister: Alice Mertens.
Service will be held at 11 a.m. March 19, 2002 at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Schofield. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. prior to the services.
Hayden-Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 17, 2002  P. A7


AMELIA BERGER

Death took a wife and mother last Friday when Mrs. Chas. Berger passed away at 
her home on Jefferson Street. She had been confined about three months having 
first been ill with plural pneumonia, other complications developed and the 
shadow of death hung over the home for some time. Deceased was born in this 
city in 1867. In 1903 she was married to Chas. Berger and he and two children, 
the oldest, a boy of thirteen and a daughter, mourn her untimely demise. 
Decedent is also survived by her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kahlenberg and 
by the Kahlenberg Bros., Wm., Otto and John and two sisters, Mrs. Hans Henrickson 
and Mrs. Alvis Klause. The funeral was held from Grace Congregational Church 
Sunday afternoon, Rev. Axtell officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 10, 1917


BENJAMIN BERGER

Benjamin August Berger
birth: 1897 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 7 March 1897 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Gidro Berger
mother: Lillie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CHARLES BERGER

Sudden Death of Two Rivers Man
DEATH COMES TO PIONEER AT SUPPER TABLE
Charles H. Berger summoned as Family Is Gathered for Evening Meal at the Home
Death suddenly overtook Charles H. Berger at his home on the Manitowoc-Two 
Rivers road at 6 o'clock Thursday evening. Deceased was seated at the supper 
table when he was called and his passing is believed to be caused by the 
hardening of the arteries.
Although not being in the best of health the past few months, Mr. Berger worked 
every day at the machine shop of the Aluminum Goods plant one. Deceased was a 
native of Two Rivers, born on August 5, 1861 and practically spent his entire 
life in this city.
Surviving him is his widow Marguerite M. Berger, with her two children Mercedes 
and Alfred Louisier and one son, George, an instructor in the public school at 
Kimberly, Wis. He also leaves one brother, Guido of this city and two sisters, 
Mrs. Schafflahd and Mrs. William E. Seibel of Manitowoc. The first wife of the 
deceased died twenty years ago.
He was a mechanic by trade for the past 15 years previously being employed as 
a marine engineer. Mr. Berger's father, Gottlieb, also deceased was one of the 
earliest settlers in the city, making his home in this city in 1849.
Mr. Berger was affiliated with the Masonic order and the funeral will be held 
under the auspices of the local lodge No. 200 on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock 
with Rev. T. A. Hawkes officiation. Burial will be at Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
The Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, January 17, 1927 - Two Rivers News
(Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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[bur. 01-16-1927]
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Chas. Berger and Mrs. M. Lousier were married Saturday at Waukegan, Ill. After a 
short sojourn at Milwaukee they have returned here where Mr. Berger is one of the 
skilled machinists at the Hamilton Plant and is well and favorably known.
The Reporter, Thurs., Sept. 26, 1918


EVELYN BERGER

Evelyn Berger, daughter of Charles Berger, aged 14, died Saturday and the 
funeral was held Monday, Rev. T.T. Holway officiating. Deceased had long 
been an invalid.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 14, 1920


GEORGE E. BERGER

George E. Berger Is Dead at 63
TWO RIVERS-George E. Berger, 63, of Riverview Drive, Rt. 2, Two Rivers, 
longtime drafting and woodworking instructor at Lakeshore Vocational and 
Technical School, Two Rivers, and operator of a firm manufacturing 
educational and therapeutic toys bearing his name, died Monday night at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Berger, who was honored early in 1967 by the school's Quarter Century Club 
after serving the institution for 25 years, became afflicted with a stroke 
recently and returned home after hospitalization. He returned to the hospital 
a week ago.
Born in Two Rivers Nov. 27, 1904 to the late Charles and Amelia Kahlenberg 
Berger, he was a member of the first class to graduate from Washington High 
School in 1923. He then enrolled at what is now Wisconsin State University-
Oshkosh, graduating in 1926 with a degree in industrial arts. 
Returned to Two Rivers
After teaching at Kimberly High School for four years, he returned to Two 
Rivers to become associated with the Hamilton Mfg. Co., where he worked in 
the Engineering Dept. for nine years. 
He returned to the teaching field in joining the faculty of the former Vocational 
and Adult School here, where up to his illness he taught classes ranging from Auto 
mechanics and blue-print reading to drafting and woodworking.
A number of years ago he established the Berger Playcraft Co., which designed, 
and produced educational and therapeutic toys. Creative-minded since boyhood, 
Berger instilled enthusiasm in aeronautics among the young people of the area by 
developing a novel electrically-driven airport or space platform, which permitted 
young buyer of model planes to fly them like any powered plane.
Wife Survives
A lifelong member of Grace United Church of Christ, his other affiliation was 
with the Quarter Century Club of the VTA school.. 
Surviving are his wife, the former Julia Schneider, whom he married June 18, 
1930, at Waukegan, Ill.; three daughters, a son, a step-sister, Mercedes Lousier 
of Two Rivers; a step-brother, Alfred Lousier of Owen, Wis.; and six grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a sister. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m .Thursday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral 
Home, the Rev. Reed Forbush officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 13, 1968
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
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Funeral card:
In Memory Of
GEORGE E. BERGER
Born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
November 27, 1904
Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
August 12, 1968
Services
2:00 P.M.
Thursday, August 15, 1968
Klein & Stangel, Funeral Home
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Rev. Reed Forbush, Officiating
Pallbearers
Mel DeSwarte  Clyde Rau
Eben Engle    George Brown
Adolph Brull  Steve Gauthier
Place of Interment
Pioneers Rest Cemetery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
KLEIN & STANGEL. INC.
Two Rivers Wisconsin
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[George Edward] (27 Nov 1904/Aug 1968/SSDI)


GOTTFRIED BERGER

Death in Two Rivers on Sun. of Gottfried Wilhelm Berger following 
an illness of about 6 mos. The deceased, who was one of the oldest 
residents of Two Rivers, was well known and highly thought of 
throughout the whole county. He was born 21 Jan. 1821 in Saxony and 
came to America in 1846, living 2 yrs. in Milwaukee. In 1848 he moved 
to Two Rivers where he has lived ever since. In the early years he was 
in the shoemakers trade, but about 30 yrs. ago he opened a tavern.
The burial took place Tues. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1894

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DIED
Berger - At his residence in this city Saturday, July 29, 1894, Gottfried William Berger, aged 73 years. Deceased was born in Saxony, January 21, 1821. He came to this country in 1846 and settled in Milwaukee where he resided for two years and then came to Two Rivers, which place has since been his home, except for about one year which was spent at Kilbourn City. He was one of the early settlers in this county and was quite widely known. During the early years of his residence here he worked at his trade that of a shoemaker and had several men employed under him but about thirty years ago, he opened a saloon and hotel on the corner of Jefferson and Main streets and for many years his place was a popular resort for the politicians of the county.  He went out of active business a number of years ago. His health began to fail about two years ago and during the past six months or more he was a great sufferer. He leaves a wife and several grown up sons and daughters. The funeral takes place this afternoon.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., July 31, 1894  
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Card of Thanks
The undersigned desire to express their thanks to their many friends and neighbors for the sympathy and assistance tendered them in the hour of their bereavement. Their special thanks are due and are hereby extended to Rev. Droegkamp and his choir for assistance rendered at the funeral of their beloved husband and father.
Mrs. G. Berger and Family
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Aug. 7, 1894

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Gottfried W. Berger
birth: 1821 Saxony
death: 29 July 1894 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Two Rivers
father: Christian Berger
mother: Christinna Berger
spouse: Mary Berger
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


GUIDO BERGER

Guido Berber (sic), 77 (photo), veteran employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing 
company, Two Rivers, who retired three years ago, died early today at the Two 
Rivers municipal hospital, after being in failing health for a years. He resided 
at 1401 16th street, Two Rivers, the home in which he was born.
Masonic funeral rites will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Grace Congregational 
church, Two Rivers, with burial in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Mr. Berger was born in Two Rivers in 1870, the son of Godfrey Berger, who oper-
ated the first hotel in that city. He entered the employ of the veneer type 
department of the Hamilton company in 1886, and for a time engaged in commercial 
fishing and also was employed by the Eggers company before returning to the 
Hamilton company.
Taking charge of the type department in 1904 Mr. Berger advanced to the position 
of foreman of the novelty department in which capacity he served for 22 years 
until being appointed to an advisory position with the firm's management.
In 1931 he was promoted to chief inspector of the company's plants and when the 
firm organized the research and development department in 1939 he was transferred 
to become department head.
A membor of the Vocational school board at Two Rivers since its founding in 1921, 
Mr. Berger served five terms as president of that body in addition to being a 
member of the original police and fire commission.
Throughout his life he was actively interested in all sports both as a participant 
and a spectator. He was one of the city's best known baseball pitchers.
Besides baseball, Mr. Berger was interested in boxing, hunting, fishing and outdoor 
sports and was an active golfer and bowler for many years before his retirement.
In 1896 he married the former Lily Last. She preceded him in death in 1943. He was 
a member of Grace church and the Masonic order.
Surviving are two daguhters, Mrs. Del Rogers of Milwaukee and Mrs. George Brown of 
Two Rivers. A son, Dewey, died last October. There are six grandchildren. Also 
surviving are two sisters, Mrs.Emily Seibel of this city and Mrs. Clara Schaffland 
of San Pedro, Calif.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two River (sic), 
after 2 p.m. Sunday and will be moved to the church at noon Monday to lie in state 
until the hour services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 13, 1947 P. 2


JULIA A. BERGER

Julia A. Berger, age 93, formerly of Riverview Drive, Two Rivers,
passed away Friday evening, Jan. 14, 2000, at North Ridge Medical 
& Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, at Klein &
Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be
Rev. Kim Henning. Burial will be at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two
Rivers.
Jule was born Oct. 21, 1906, in St. Louis, Mo., the oldest daughter
of Paul Sr. and Elizabeth Schneider. She worked as a telephone 
supervisor at the then Bell Telephone Co. in Green Bay. During that 
time she met George E. Berger and on June 18, 1930, they were married 
in Waukegan, Ill., and shortly there-after the couple moved to Two
Rivers, the birthplace of her husband.
She was a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center and chorus, and the 
Homemakers Club for many years, serving as secretary. She attended 
Grace Congregational Church.
Survivors include three daughters and sons in law; one son, six 
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law; two sisters,
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jule was preceded in 
death by her parents, her husband, six brothers and sisters.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 p.m. until the time 
of service at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 17, 2000 at Klein & Stangel Funeral
Home, Two Rivers.
The family extends their gratitude to the North Ridge Care Center staff 
for their compassion and comfort.
Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 2000
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(21 Oct 1906/14 Jan 2000/SSDI)


LILLIE BERGER    (d. 1907)

DEATH IN RIVER, BODY NOT FOUND
Grieving For Sister Who Had Removed West, Probably Cause of Suicide
Grief for her sister, who recently removed from the county, is thought to have
been responsible for the death of Miss Lillian Berger, of Two Rivers who is
believed to have suicided in the river at that place Sunday. Miss Berger is a
sister to Mrs. E. Schaffland, wife of former County Clerk Schaffland, and when
the Schaffland family departed for the West recently Miss Berger was much
affected and suffered an illness that was almost a collapse. Since that time,
though apparently recovered, she has been disturbed in mind and relatives are
of the opinion that her death is due to brooding over the absence of her sister.
Miss Berger left the home early Sunday morning and when her absence was dis-
covered search was immediately made.
A shawl, found on the bank of the river near the bridge on Washington street,
gave the clew which leads to the belief that Miss Berger committed suicide and
this theory has been adopted though search for the body Sunday afternoon was
unavailing. The river was dragged but no trace was found. The current in the
river is strong and it is believed that the body has been carried toward the
entrance and perhaps into the lake. The statement of the engineer of the water
plant that he observed a woman near the bridge at daylight Sunday morning, also
strengthens the belief which has been accepted, of suicide.
Miss Berger was 47 years of age and a daughter of Mrs. G. Berger and had made
her home with her mother and a brother. The family has resided at Two Rivers
for years and the city has been the home of the unfortunate woman her entire
life, except for the periods she had resided here. Since the departure of Mrs.
Schaffland, Miss Berger had been depressed and despondent and it is thought
that loneliness and affection for her sister, had preyed upon her mind and made
her temporarily unbalanced, prompting the rash act. Mrs. W.E. Seibel, of this 
city is also a sister.
A widowed mother, three sisters and two brothers survive. Miss Berger was well
and favorably known and a large circle of friends will deplore her death. The
aged mother is prostrated by the blow and much anxiety is felt for her.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 25, 1907 p.1
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(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 25 Mar.) 
A young lady drowned in our river Sunday morning at 5:30. Her shawl was found on 
the bank. She was Lilly Berger, a 40-yr. old unmarried lady. Miss Berger lived 
with her mother, and the fact that she had been ill for many years may have led 
to her suicide. A large number of people gathered at the bridge when they heard 
of her death. Men in rubber boats searched the river for her body in vain. The 
police also have searched the river but have not found anything. Her death is a 
blow for her family. The unfortunate lady has many brothers and a sister living 
here, as well as her widowed mother. It is believed that her body will eventually 
be found in the lake.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1907 
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(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Apr.) The body of Miss Berger, who
drowned in the river two weeks ago, still has not been found and the search 
has ended. Men from the life saving station last week searched the lake between 
here and Manitowoc without results.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1907
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THE BODY OF LILLIAN BERGER FOUND
Last Thursday afternoon, Erwin Stephani, a lad 7 years of age, whose parents live 
on the lakeshore in the Town of Newton, about five miles south of Manitowoc, found 
the body of a woman on the beach, partly buried in the sand. He notified his 
parents and his parents notified the authorities at Manitowoc, who sent Vogelsang 
and Murphy, undertakers, to take charge of the body and bring it to Manitowoc, 
where an inquest was held. The body was identified by the clothing found thereon 
as that of Miss Lillian Berger who disappeared from her home in this city early in 
the morning of March 24. From her shawl found on the dock at Washington Street 
bridge, it was evident that she had ended her life by drowning. She had been ill 
for some time and it is said that she feared that she was about to lose her reason 
and it is supposed that she preferred death to insanity. For many days after her 
disappearance the river was dragged in hope of finding her body and the beach was 
patrolled for a like purpose. But, as the search was fruitless it was finally 
abandoned and time was depended upon to surrender the remains from the embrace of 
the lake, a thing that often, but not invariably happens. The features of the dead 
woman were unrecognizable but the clothing and the body measurements made the 
identification perfect. The body was prepared for burial by the undertakers and 
place in a coffin and on Saturday afternoon the burial took place in this city.
The Chronicle, Tues., May 14, 1907 
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(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 13 May) News from Manitowoc arrived
Friday that the body of Lillian Berger, who drowned in the river about 6 
weeks ago, has been found on the shore in Town Newton.
Der Nord Westen, 16 May. 1907
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On Thursday evening a 7-year old son of Town Newton farmer Wm. Stephani
found a partially buried female body in the beach sand. The body was 
immediately uncovered and the District Attorney notified. He transferred 
the corpse to the funeral home of Vogelsang & Murphy. A coroner's inquiry 
was opened by Justice of the Peace Harry Kelley. Charles Berger of Two 
Rivers gave testimony that he knew the body to be that of his sister; that 
Lillian Berger had drowned in the river on 24 March; that her body was not 
found despite every effort taken; and that it was presumed that the body 
was carried into the lake by the strong current. Although the body was no 
longer recognizable, he was able to positively identify the clothing as
that of his unfortunate sister. The body was then turned over to the Berger
family.
Der Nord Westen, 16 May. 1907  
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FIND BODY ON BEACH.
The body of Miss Lillian Berger, who disappeared from her home in Two Rivers on 
March 24, was found on the beach near the farm of Peter Stephani in the town of 
Newton, last Friday. A seven-year-old son of Mr. Stephani, while playing on the 
beach discovered the remains which were almost completely covered by the sand.
Upon being notified of the finding of the body Dist. Atty. Lekley decided that 
an inquest was necessary and one was accordingly held, the verdict of the jury 
being death by suicide.
The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 16, 1907


LILLY BERGER    (d. 1943)

In ill health for nearly two years, Mrs. Guido Berger, 67, widely known resident 
of Two Rivers for nearly a half century and prominent in the activities of Grace 
Congregational church for many years, died at her home at 1403 16th street at 
4:30 Sunday morning. Death was due to a heart attack during the night, following 
a month of serious illness.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Grace Congregat-
ional church, the Rev. Thomas A. Hawkes officiating. Interment will be in the 
family plot in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Klein and 
Stangel, Inc. funeral home from tonight until Tuesday noon, when it will be 
removed to the church.
Mrs. Berger, nee Lily Last, was born in the town of Two Creeks on April 20, 1876, 
a daughter of the late John and Caroline Krase Last, pioneers in the township. 
On her birthday in 1894 she was married in Two Rivers to Guido Berger, also a 
member of a pioneer family of this community, who is president of the board of 
vocational education.
A member of the Order of Eastern Star for many years, Mrs. Berger, up to her 
illness was active in Circle A of the Ladies' Aid society of Grace Congregational 
church, with which she was affiliated since her marriage.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Berger leaves two daughters, Mrs. George Brown of Two 
Rivers, and Mrs. Dell Rogers of Milwaukee, and a son, Dewey, for many years a 
resident of South Gate, near Los Angeles, Calif. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. 
John Myers of Two Rivers, a brother, Louis Last of Rockford, Ill., and four grand-
children.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 12, 1943 P. 2


MARIA BERGER

Mrs. Marie Berger, the oldest resident of Two Rivers both as to years and length 
of residence, died at the family home there at noon Tuesday, after a lingering 
illness which had confined her to her bed for some weeks.
Mrs. Berger was born in 1829 at Gettinger, Hanover, Germany and was past 95 years 
of age. She came to this country at the age of 16 and settled at Milwaukee where 
she was married a short time later and at the age of 18 came to Two Rivers where 
she has lived ever since. She is survived by five children, Charles and Guido and 
Mrs. William Stockmeyer of Two Rivers and Mrs. William Seibel and Mrs. Edward 
Schaffland of Manitowoc. Fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren also 
survive her.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 1, 1925
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(Per obituary, Tuesday was Dec. 30, 1924
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OLD TIMERS
The old timers column will be continued as long as we find the persons who have 
a vivid recollection of the early days and who are entitled to recognition as 
"Old Timers" by having lived in this vicinity previous to 1856.
MRS. GOTTFRIED BERGER
Probably the earliest settler of Two Rivers now living here is Mrs. Gottfried Berger. 
She arrived in the summer of 1848 with her husband. They came by sailing vessel from 
Milwaukee. Mrs. Berger had been there since 1846 when she came from Hanover, Germany. 
The vessel on which they arrived landed them at one of the south piers of which the 
remains may still be seen about 400 feet south of the harbor. They found here only 
six houses. There was a saw mill at work which was located on the Southside near 
Washington Street bridge. The men working in this saw mill boarded at one of these 
six houses in the settlement which was located on the site of the Urban Niquette 
property.
Mrs. Berger and her husband boarded for a few weeks in the building near Washington 
Street bridge which has been torn down. It was for years the Winkelmiller tannery. They 
then erected their own home near where the Musial shoe store is located. Here Mr. Berger 
engaged in making shoes. Within a few years he employed six men in his business. As 
stated in a previous article, footwear was nearly all made by hand in those days.
When they arrived the present site of the Eggers Veneer Seating Company as well as a large 
tract directly across the river was occupied by many Indian wigwams. The Indians were always 
friendly. The trouble and danger came from lawless white men. There was a gang of roughs in 
the settlement who ran things to suit themselves. They engaged in drunken brawls and 
frequently turned the town topsy turvey. Anyone attempting to interfere would receive rough 
treatment.  
The amusement of those days consisted in canoeing up the river and picking berries in the 
dense forest that closely surrounded the few houses in town. Mrs. Berger relates how the 
neighbors and friends who were then very few used to go in those very early days to meet 
the side wheel steamer. The steamer called twice a year at the pier, once in spring and one 
in the fall.
When she arrived at this part of her narrative she showed signs of emotion. She was probably 
thinking of those good old times and the friends long since departed. These visits of the 
steamer twice a year kept the settlement supplied with clothing and provisions. The price of 
flour was $12 per barrel. Within three or four years after Mrs. Berger's arrival the boat 
called more frequently.
During the cholera epidemic of 1850, Mr. and Mrs. Berger, like a great many others, moved back 
into the country for a few weeks until it was over. The epidemic lasted only a short time and 
Mrs. Berger has a recollection of only three or four persons whom she knew dying of the plague 
although quite a number succumbed to it.
Mrs. Berger's husband died 20 years ago. She is still in good health at 83. Her sight is 
excellent and she reads much. She has probably read every German book in our public library.
The Reporter, Sat., May 24, 1913


THOMAS C. BERGER



Thomas C. Berger passed away Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004 at St. Vincent Hospital, 
Green Bay.
He was born in Two Rivers on Aug. 20, 1931 son of the late George E. and 
Julia A. Berger. Tom graduated from Washington High School with the class
of 1949. Upon graduation, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc, 
and was initiated into the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society and the
Phi Eta Sigma National Honorary Fraternity. During his sophomore year at 
Madison, he was initiated into the Pi Tau Sigma National Honorary Fraternity. 
In his junior year, he received a scholarship and was awarded the Tau Beta Pi 
Key (the highest honor attainable by an undergraduate student in engineering 
school). He received his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering
in 1954 and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the Air Force. 
He was stationed with the Air Technical Intelligence Center, Wright Patterson 
Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. Following his discharge, Tom began his graduate 
work at the university at which time he was awarded an Engineering Research 
Fellowship and accepted a position on the university teaching staff. He 
received his master's degree in mechanical engineering and is a licensed 
registered professional mechanical engineer in the state of Wisconsin. Tom 
was also a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He also 
worked for Stoelting Company in Kiel, Manitowoc Engineering and provided 
consultant services for Hamilton's of Two Rivers. He was the original 
founder of the Manitowoc Singles Club in the early l960s and most recently   
belonged to the Northeastern Wisconsin Woodworker's Guild and Inventors 
Network of Wisconsin. He was a licensed private pilot and a longtime member 
of the EAA.
Tom is survived by his devoted and special friend; and three sisters. 
Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was 
preceded in death by his father: George E. Berger; and his mother: Julie A. 
Berger. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, 2004 at 
Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be 
the Rev. Kim Henning. Burial will be at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home 
on Friday, Oct. 8, 2004 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 am. 
Special thanks to the dedicated and supportive staff of St. Vincent's Dialysis 
Clinic, doctors at Green Bay Nephrology Clinic and San Luis Nursing Home for 
all their loving care.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 7, 2004


BENJAMIN BERNERS

Sad Accident. 
Frank Berners(sic), son of Nic. Berners, Esq., of Two Rivers, aged 8 years, was 
drowned in the Lake in that village on the 21st inst., while bathing. He was 
missed immediately, and the whole population of the village turned out en masse 
to rescue him. His body was recovered in about half an hour, but life was 
extinct. Mrs. Greenwood, a French lady, was the first to rescue young Frank 
from his watery grave.
The young lad's funeral took place next day, and was largely attended by the 
people of Two rivers. The Schools were closed-the scholars taking a prominent 
place in the procession. The grief of the parents is great over the loss of 
their oldest boy, which grief is greatly commiserated by the many tokens of 
consolation manifested by their neighbors. They desire us to give their heartfelt 
thanks to the whole village for the sympathy manifested in their loss.
Manitowoc Pilot  Friday, June 30, 1865  pg. 1


ALBERT BERNHARDT

RESIDENT HERE FOR 40 YEARS PASSES
Alb. Bernhardt, 72, Dies At Home Here on Monday After a Month's Illness
After an illness of a month Albert Bernhardt, 72, a resident of Two Rivers for 
forty years, died yesterday afternoon at his home on Twenty-second street. For 
over a score of years he was employed at the Hamilton plant. Burial will take 
place from St. John's Lutheran church Thursday afternoon with burial at Pioneer's 
Rest.
Mr. Bernhardt was born in the town of Mishicot, November 12, 1857 (sic) and was 
the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Bernhardt, early settlers in that 
vicinity. For a number of years during his early manhood he remained on the old 
homestead and later for a number of years was employed in that vicinity.
Came Here at Age of 33
He came to Two Rivers at the age of thirty-three years and secured employment at 
the old Mann Brothers saw mill where he remained for fifteen years. Since that 
time he had been in the employment of the Hamilton Co.
Thirty-eight years ago, Mr. Bernhardt was married to Sophie Mandel of the Tannery, 
who still survives him. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, Harry Bernhardt of 
Flint, Mich., George Bernhardt of the town of Saxonburg, and one daughter, Mrs. 
Hilda Emond, of this city.
He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Fred Witte of Saxonburg, and four 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, September 30, 1930 P. 13


H. EMELIE BERNHARDT

Death in Mishicott on Tues. last week of 75-yr. old 
Mrs. Eva Bernhard(sic) of old age debility. The deceased, 
who leaves 3 children, was buried in Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Aug. 1902
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(1900 Mishicott census: Living in Otto Bernhardt household, 
only Bernhardt household:
mother of Otto, Amelia Bernhardt b. 1828 age 72 Widow 
had 3 children, 3 living) 
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Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Emilia Kalenburg Bernhard  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1902  
Event Place Mishicot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Residence Place Mishicott, Wis.  
Gender Female  
Age 74  
Race W  
Occupation Housewife  
Birth Date 28 Apr 1828  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1828  
Birthplace Germany  
Burial Place Two Rivers,  
Father's Birthplace Germany  
Mother's Birthplace Germany  
Spouse's Name Gottlob Bernhard 
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Emilia Kalenburg Bernhard
birth: 28 April 1828 Germany, Europe
death: 20 August 1902 Mischicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers
residence: 1902 Mishicott, Wis.
spouse: Gottlob Bernhard
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[Emelie H. Bernhardt]


J. GOTTLOB BERNHARDT

Mr. Gottlieb Bernharat (sic) died last Tuesday. Deceased was 58 years 
old and leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times  Tuesday, October 16, 1883, pg. 2
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(Note: Per obituary, "last Tuesday" was October 9, 1883)
[Gottlieb]


SOPHIA BERNHARDT

Mrs. Sophia Bernhardt, 88, of 1311 22nd St., Two Rivers, died at the Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital Wednesday afternoon where she was a patient the past month.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, 
the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mrs. Bernhardt, nee Sophia Mandel, was born in the Town of Two Rivers on July 6, 
1866, a daughter of Fred and Maria Kampf Mandel. In 1891 she was married to 
Albert Bernhardt in Two Rivers. He died in 1930.
Surviving Mrs. Bernhardt are two sons, Harry of Flint, Mich., and George Bernhardt 
of the Town of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Lauber of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Ida Schuman of Fort Atkinson; four brothers, Edwin Mandel of Two Rivers, Julius 
of the Town of Two Rivers, Fred of Gregory, S.D., and Albert Mandel of Fremont, 
Neb., six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Luke Emond, 
died in January of this year.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thrusday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 2, 1955 P. 30


LARRY AND TERRY BERTRAM

Twin boys, born to Police Officer and Mrs. Buck Bertram at the Two Rivers 
Municipal hospital this morning, died several hours later. Funeral services 
were held from the Beduhn funeral home in Two Rivers this afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 24, 1946  P.4


ANNA BERTSCHY

Mrs. Anna Bertscy, 73, of 2028-24th St., Two Rivers, died early Friday morning 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient three days.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Theodore F. Stern will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Bertschy was born Jan. 4, 1892, at Plymouth, daughter of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Tiegs. She attended Plymouth schools and April 25, 1911, was married to 
Walter Bertschy at Sheboygan Falls. The couple operated a farm at Suring until 
coming to Two Rivers 40 years ago. He husband died in 1951. For a number of years 
Mrs. Bertschy was employed at the former Two Rivers Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co. 
until her retirment in 1964.
Survivors include five sons, Corliss, of Manitowoc, Gordon and Francis, of Milwaukee, 
Reuben, with the U.S. Air Force in England and Frederick, of Two Rivers and 15 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 2, 1965 P. 7
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[Anna Marie Bertschy]


BARBARA BERTSCHY

Barbara Ann Bertschy, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Corliss H. Bertschy of 
Two Rivers, died suddenly at Municipal hospital there Tuesday night. She was 
three months and 18 days old.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday the Beduhn Funeral chapel 
with the Rev. W.G. Haase, pastor of St. John Lutheran church, officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral 
home anytime after 7 o'clock this evening until time of services.
Mrs. Bertschy is the former Beatrice Yanda. Barbara Ann is survived by her 
parents, her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bertschy of Two Rivers, 
and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Yanda of Casco.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 5, 1947 P. 2
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[Barbara Ann Bertschy/3 mo.]


CORLISS H. BERTSCHY

Corliss Bertschy, 78, of Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster, Wis., died 
Thursday morning, at Lancaster.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two 
Rivers. Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
He was born November 24, 1912, at Plymouth, Wis., son of the late Walter and 
Anna Tiegs Bertschy. He married the former Beatrice Yanda. She preceded him in 
death in 1975.
Survivors include a son, Norman of Rochester, Minn.; four brothers, Gordon of 
Prescott, Ariz., Francis of Milwaukee, Reuben of Texas, Frederick of Sheboygan; 
six grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 8 
p.m. this Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2, 1991 P. A7


JOHN BERTSCHY

Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bertschy, 2405 Sixteenth street, will extend 
sympathy to them following the death, early today at the hospital at Manitowoc, 
of their two months old child. Burial will take place Sunday afternoon, at 1:30 
from the Beduhn and Goetz chapel and at two o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran 
church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, September 16, 1927 P. 10
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The funeral of John, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bertschy will take place 
Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from the Beduhn and Goetz chaped (sic) and at two 
o'clock from Pioneer's Rest cemetery, instead of the Lutheran church. Rev. Haase 
will officiate.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 17, 1927 P. 13


MARTIN BERTSCHY

A telegram was received at Plymouth Friday by Mrs. Ernestine Fiegst bearing the 
sad news of the death of her 4 year old grandson, Martin Donald Bertschy, Two 
Rivers. The child was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bertschy, formerly 
of Glenbeulah. He had been ill but a few days with diphtheria. 
Besides the parents, he is survived by two brothers, Corliss and Gordon. The 
funeral was held Thursday in Two Rivers with interment in the cemetery there.
Sheboygan Press, Thursday, Dec. 16, 1920 page 1


WALTER BERTSCHY

Two Rivers Man Dies From Injury in Fall at Home
In a state of coma for three days following a fall down the basement steps of 
his home early Saturday morning, in which he received a skull fracture, Walter 
Bertschy, 64, 2514 15th street, Two Rivers, died at the Two Rivers Municipal 
hospital shortly before midnight Tuesday.
Mr. Bertschy was about to tend the furnace in his home shortly after midnight 
Friday when he slipped on the steps and fell on the concrete floor. Members 
of the family found him in an unconscious condition and he was taken to the 
hospital in an ambulance.
Funeral services will be held at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin funeral home, Two 
Rivers, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. 
Interment will be in the family plot in Pioneers' Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 2 o'clock Friday afternoon to 
the hour of services.
Walter Bertschy was born at Sheboygan Falls in 1886, a son of the late Martin 
and Johanna Henning Bertschy. He was married in 1911 at Plymouth to Anna Tiegs 
of that city. After their marriage they settled on a farm near Suring in Oconto 
county and came to Two Rivers in 1917. He was an employe of the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing company for 10 years and worked at the Hamilton Manufacturing 
company for the past seven years.
He is survived by his widow, five sons, Corliss of Two Rivers, Gordon and Francis 
of Milwaukee, Reuben in the air corps at Mather field, Sacramento, Cal., and 
Frederick Bertschy at home. He also leaves a brother, Paul Bertschy of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 24, 1951 P. 14


WESLEY M. BERTSCHY

Funeral services for Wesley Michael, six-day-old son of Corliss and Bearice 
Yanda Bertschy, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, who died at the home early Saturday 
night, were held at 2 p.m. at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, 
the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment was in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Wesley Michael was born at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital on Sept. 2.
Besides his paretns he leaves a brother, Norman, at home; the maternal grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Janda (sic), of Rt. 1, Two Rivers and the paternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Anna Bertschy, of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 10, 1956 P. 17


RAMONA B. BETH

Ramona B. Beth, age 85, Two Rivers, passed away peacefully with her 
family surrounding her, Thursday evening, October 14, 1999, at Two 
Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 18, 1999, at 
St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Arndt officiating, 
with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born February 10, 1914, in the town of Two Rivers, daughter of 
the late John J. and Theresa Johannes Raatz. She attended Tannery School, 
St. John's Parochial School and Washington High School, graduating with the
class of 1932. On April 19, 1933, she married Walter Beth in Two Rivers. 
The couple celebrated 66 years of marriage last April. She was employed at 
Two Rivers Community Hospital, City Cab, and Paragon Electric Co. retiring 
in 1968. She is a member of St. John's Ladies Society afternoon and evening 
group and the dartball league. She is also a member of the Two Rivers Senior 
Center.
Walter, a son and daughter-in-law, Merle and Judy Beth, Two Rivers; two 
daughters and one son-in-law, Marily Jergenson, Two Rivers, Maureen and John 
Kloida, Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Lucille Swigert, Sheboygan, a special 
friend, Myrtle Trybeck, Two Rivers; eight grandchildren, Wade and Sue Schmidt, 
Wendy and Doug Duebner, Warren and Ellen Schmidt, Wanda and Gene Altiere, 
Bruce and Kathy Beth, Brian and Natalie Beth, Dawn Kloida and Donna Kloida; 12 
great grandchildren, Ryan and Sarah Schmidt, Brendt, Brandon and Breanne 
Duebner, Carrie and Carl Schmidt, Thomas and Eric Benson, Ashley, Jennifer 
and Kyle Beth, a number of nieces and nephews, and many friends. She was 
preceded in death one brother and one sister.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 
5-8 p.m. Sunday evening and after 9 a.m. on Monday at the church, until the 
time of service at 10 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 16, 1999
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(10 Feb 1914/14 Oct 1999/SSDI)


WALTER M. BETH

Walter M. Beth, age 91, of Two Rivers, died peacefully Thursday afternoon,
Nov. 25, 2004 following a brief illness at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two 
Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at St. 
John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service 
will be the Rev. David Scherbarth, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Walter was born Sept. 16, 1913 in Two Rivers, a son of the late Charles and 
Barbara Monka Beth. He received his education in Two Rivers, attending St.
Mark's Parochial School and graduating from Washington High School with the 
class of 1931. On April 19, 1933, he was married to Ramona B. Raatz at
St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The couple was blessed with 66 years 
together. She preceded him in death Oct. 14, 1999.
Wally was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for many years and also at the 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding for a short time during the war. He retired from Mirro
Aluminum in 1978, as assistant superintendent. He was a long time member of 
St. John's Lutheran Church, where he was past member of the church council, 
served as trustee and was a member of the Lutheran Men's Club. He was also a 
member of the National Management Club of Mirro; the Two Rivers Senior Center, 
where he served with the Meals-on-Wheels program; and he enjoyed bowling, 
dartball and playing cards with several card clubs.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and a son-in-law,
eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, seveial nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends also survive.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, 
a brother, and three sisters.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 until 
8 p.m. Sunday evening and at the church on Monday after 9 a.m. until the time 
of service at 10 a.m. 
Memorials may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church or the donor's 
choice.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 27, 2004
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Funeral card
In Memory of
Walter M. Beth
Birth Date
September 16, 1913
Date of Death
November 25, 2004
Services
10:00AM - Monday - November 29, 2004
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Officiating
Reverend
David Scherbarth
Final Resting Place
Pioneer Rest Cemetery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Arrangements By
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
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(16 Sep 1913/25 Nov 2004/SSDI)


AUGUST BIEL

August Biel, 55, teamster, died at the Two Rivers hospital this morning 
following an illness of a year.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the Jansky funeral 
home. Burial will be made in the Pioneer's Rest cemetery. The body may be 
viewed at the funeral home from tonight until the time of the services 
Saturday.
Mr. Biel was born in Germany January 28, 1885. He came to Two Rivers with 
his parents at the age of 3.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Frank Gauthier of the town of Two River 
step-sister, Mrs. Dewey Sattler, Manitowoc; a brother John Biel of Chicago; 
and a step-brother, Herman Gloe of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 11, 1940 P.15


EDNA MARIAN BIEL

Mrs. Edna Kunz Biel, 66, of 2618 31st Street, Two Rivers, died Saturday evening, 
March 31, at home.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mrs. Biel was born October 9, 1917, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late John and 
Anna Samz Behlow. She married Clarence Kunz and he preceded her in death in 
January of 1968. She then married Alois Biel on March 17, 1973 at Two Rivers. He 
preceded her in death in November of 1980. Mrs. Biel worked at Paragon Electric. 
She was a member of the Peco Club, REAC, Two Rivers Senior Citizens and the Two 
Rivers Eagles Auxiliary.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Mary Kunz of 
Manitowoc, Richard and Monica Kunz of Medford Lakes, New Jersey and Gary and 
Connie Kunz of Gallup, New Mexico; four daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and 
LeRoy Free of Manitwooc, Judy and Dick Vnuk of Two Rivers, Mary and Chrles 
Wondrash of Two Rivers and Elizabeth and Robert Oonk of Sheboygan; two sisters 
and brothers-in-law, Louise and Romy Zahn of Grafton, Wisconsin and Edith and 
Charles Seitz of Golden Rod, Florida; two step daughters and a step son, Marion 
and Bill Burg of Two Rivers and Barbara Bartelt of Shawano, Wisconsin and 17 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret and a brother 
Henry.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers from 4 o'clock 
this Monday afternoon. Eagles Memorial Service at 6:30 o'clock and a parish memorial 
at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2, 1984 P. 3
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(b. 9 Oct 1917/d. Mar 1984/SSDI)


ANDREW BISCHOFF

DEAD MAN IS FOUND UNDER TREE IN FIELD
Andrew Bishop (sic), 69, Is Victim of Stroke at Notz Farm
Death came to Andrew Bishop, a farmer resident of Two Rivers yesterday afternoon 
while he was seeking a rest under a tree at the farm of Bartly Notz, Rural Route 
3, just outside of this city, near the Catholic cemetery. His body was discovered 
by Deputy Sheriff Richard Beduhn who went to the Notz farm to serve some papeers 
on an Indian who is employed there. He called Mrs. Notz and Dr. Schmitz was phoned 
for. Death was ascribed to a stroke. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 
2 o'clock from the Notz home, Rev. Sievert officiating and burial will be at 
Pioneers' Rest cemetery at Two Rivers.
Mr. Bishop, who for many years had been a cabinet maker at the Hamilton plant at 
Two Rivers, had been employed at the Notz farm for the last four years and with 
his wife made his home at the place. He complained yesterday morning of feeling 
ill and a physician was called to attend him.
Dead Ten Minutes
Discovery of the body of Mr. Bishop was made by Mrs. Beduhn who accompanied her 
husband to the Notz farm and who called attention of Mr. Beduhn to the man under 
the tree.
According to the physician who was called Mr. Bishop had probably been dead not 
to exceed ten or fifteen minutes when the body was found.
Mr. Bishop was sixty-nine years old, having been born in the town of Two Rivers 
in 1856. He was married in 1887 to Miss Caroline Thoms and his widow is his only 
surviving relative. As far as could be learned he was not a member of any fraternal 
organization.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, July 31, 1925 P.5


CAROLINE BISCHOFF

CAROLINE BISCHOFF DIES ON MONDAY 
Dies at Home of Sister in Manitowoc; Funeral Wednesday 
Mrs. Andrew Bischoff, 70, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lawrence Karkow 
of Manitowoc, on Monday morning at 11:10 o'clock due to a complication of 
diseases. 
Mrs. Bischoff, nee Caroline Thomas, was born in the town of Two Creeks on 
October 29, 1859. She lived there until 1886 when she married Andrew Bischoff 
and the couple made this city their home, residing on Twenty-first street. In 
1922 they moved to Manitowoc, living there until the death of Mr. Bischoff in 
1925. Then Mrs. Bischoff came back to Two Rivers where she lived on East River 
street until several weeks ago when she again went to Manitowoc, this time to 
make her home with her sister, Mrs. Lawrence K. Karkow.
She leaves to mourn her death one sister, Mrs. Lawrence Karkow, seven nieces 
and ten nephews. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 o'clock from the 
Karkow home on 815 Twenty-sixth street, Manitowoc, and at 2 o'clock from the 
St. John's Lutheran church, this city. Rev. W. G. Haase will officiate. 
Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 26, 1929  P. 8 
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FUNERAL HERE TODAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Bichoff (sic), aged 70, were held at the 
St. John's Lutheran church at two o'clock this afternoon with the Rev. W.G. 
Haase officiating. Interment was at Pioneers Rest Cemtery. Mrs. Bichoff, who 
has been a life long resident of this county, passed away at the home of her 
sister in Manitowoc, Tuesday. Death was due to a complication of diseases.
Mr. Bichoff was born in Two Creeks in 1859 and came to this city in 1886. She 
made her home in this city until a few years ago when she moved to Manitowoc 
to live with her sister, Mrs. Lawrence Karkow.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 27, 1929 P.11


ELIZABETH BISCHOFF    (d. 1893)

Elizabeth O Bischoff
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907
Name:  Elizabeth O Bischoff
Event Type:	Death
Event Date:	1893
Event Place:	Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Gender:	Female
Age:	5
Race:  w
Occupation:	Child
Birth Date:	17 Dec 1888
Birth Year (Estimated):	1888
Birthplace:	Two Rivers, Wis.
Burial Place:	City Burial Ground
Father's Name:	Andrew Bischoff
Mother's Name:	Caroline Thoms
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"


EDWARD BISHOP

Edward Bishop, 67, life-long resident of the town of Two Rivers, died Monday 
at the Holy Family hospital after a lingering illness.
He was born in the town of Two Rivers, in 1877, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph 
Bishop. He attended county schools and continued in farm work. He married in 
1906 and the couple continued to make their home on the farm.
Survivors include his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Harvey Meissner; one son, Sgt. 
Edward, Panama City, Fla.; two brothers, Rudolph, Manitowoc and Andrew, Chicago; 
two sisters, Carrie and Millio Bishop, both of Wausau; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.. Thursday at the C.J. Jansky and Son 
funeral home, Two Rivers, the Rev. C.F. Hayes officiating. Burial will take 
place in the Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed from Wednesday 
noon until time of services at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 9, 1945 P.2


JANE LOUISE BISHOP

Jane Louise, the two weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bishop, 
1601 Columbus street, died last evening. The funeral will be held 
Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from the home, and burial will take 
place at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, April 5, 1922 P.5


NORA BISHOP

Mrs. Nora Bishop, 84, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, and a native of the Town 
of Two Rivers, died at the home Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be 
at 2:30 pm Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. 
T. J. Vinger will officiate. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mrs. Bishop, nee Nora Willert, was born Aug. 28, 1888, in the town of Two Rivers, 
a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Willert. She was married to Edward 
Bishop at Manitowoc July 18, 1916, after which the couple farmed in the Town of 
Two Rivers until retirement to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 
1945. She had been employed for 12 years at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
until her retirement. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harvey (Carol) Meissner of Manitowoc; a son, Edward 
of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and two great 
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Thursday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs. May 10, 1973 page 3
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(28 Aug 1888/May 1973/SSDI)


DANIEL A. BLAHA

Daniel A. (Dan) Blaha, 74, of 1900-30th St., Two Rivers, retired tool and 
die foreman at Paragon Electric Co. Inc., Two Rivers, and well known early 
Two Rivers basketball player, died unexpectedly Saturday morning at his 
trailer camp home at Orlando, Fla.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Blaha was born March 28, 1899, at Two Rivers, son of the late Anton and 
Antoinette Lodel Blaha. He attended Two Rivers High School and was a member 
of the old City Basketball Team at Two Rivers. He was also active in cub 
scouting at Two Rivers. He was a member of the Two Rivers Vocational School 
Board. He learned the tool and die making tade at Mirro Aluminum Co.; and 
for many years until his retirement in 1965 he was with the Paragon firm.
Besides his wife, the former Esther Nocker, whom he married June 4, 1918, at
Two Rivers, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Elaine) Burden, of Las
Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. Frederick (Elizabeth) Brackett, of Orlando; two sons,
Richard and Wilbur, of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Annette Segers, of
Chicago, and Mrs. Leona Smith, of San Diego, Calif.; a brother, Eugene, of
Two Rivers, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 until 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, April 2, 1973

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[Daniel Anton Blaha]
(28 Mar. 1899/Mar. 1973/SSDI)


ESTHER BLAHA

Mrs. Esther Blaha, 81, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died 
late Saturday evening, April 30, at the home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Blaha was born May 16, 1901, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Hubert and 
Anna Pufahl Nocker. She attended Two Rivers Public School and was married to Dan 
Blaha June 4, 1918, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death March 31, 1973.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and June and Wilbur and 
Gertrude of Two Rivers; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mrs. Elaine Burden of Las 
Vegas, Nev., and Elizabeth and Frederick Brackett of Orlando, Fla.; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Clifford and Katheryn of Two Rivers; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. 
Florence Blaha of Two Rivers, Mrs. Leona Smith of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. 
Annette Segers of Chicago, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. 
Friends may calll at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 5 p.m to 8 p.m. 
Tuesday. Memorials may be made to National Diabetes Foundation.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 1983 P. 3
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[bur. 05-04-1983/age 81 yrs.]
(16 May 1901/Apr 1983/SSDI)


ANNA BLATTLER

BLATTLER, Mrs. John-Age 53, life long resident of Two Rivers vicinity, died 
at Two Rivers home Saturday morning of heart trouble. Survived by husband, 
four daughters, one son, Funeral services at St. John's Lutheran church, 
arrangements to be made later.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 26, 1932  P. 13
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Blattler Rites Are Held In City Today
With the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating, funeral services for Mrs. John Blattler 
were held at 1:30 p.m. today in the home at 2402 Washington street and at 2 
p.m. in St. John's Lutheran church. Burial was in Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
Among the many who attended the rites were a number of people from out of the 
city. They include Mrs. Arhtur Adler and son, Mrs. Harry Arlack and A. Merten, 
all of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Budo and daughter of Marshfield, Mr. and 
Mrs. Jule Lambert of Kellnersville.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 29, 1932 P.9


ELMER BLATTLER

DROWNED IN THE RIVER
While bathing in the Eastwin River Wednesday afternoon, Elmer Blattler, son of 
Mr. and Mrs. John Blattler of 2302 Washington Street, was drowned in about six 
feet of water near the foot of 24th St. The lad, who was fourteen years of age 
was employed as a clerk in the grocery of Vertz & Kiel. He came home at dinner 
time but asked to be excused as he was not hungry and went out. His parents 
supposed he was out on the lawn and not seeming him again surmised he had gone 
back to work. 
Instead he went out for a swim alone. Later in the afternoon boys discovered his 
clothing and one recognized it as the Blattler boy's. The parents were notified, 
a search was made in the water with a pole and when the body was located, Joseph 
Gowran dove down and recovered it. It is believed that the lad was taken with 
cramps. Mr. and Mrs. Blattler have the sympathy of the community in their sudden 
bereavement.
Elmer was a large, strong and promising boy. The funeral will be held from St. 
John's church Saturday afternoon.
The Reporter, Thurs., Aug. 8, 1918


JOHN J. BLATTLER

Ill only a day, John J. Blattler, 76, 2402 Washington St., Two Rivers, one of 
the city's most ardent fishing enthusiasts and hunters, and a retired employe 
of the Hamilton Manufacturing Company, died at his home at 5 p.m. Friday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born at Stevens Point in 1876, a son of the late Frank and Anna Mayer 
Blattler. When he was 16 years old he was employed at the Fred Mahnke farm at 
Saxonburg, near Mishicot, and in 1900 he married Anna Mahnke, at Two Rivers. 
After their marriage the couple made their home in Two Rivers where he had 
resided since. Mrs. blattler preceded him in death at Two Rivers 20 years ago.
In 1000 (sic) Mr. Blattler entered the employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing 
Company as a woodworker, retiring 11 years ago at the age of 65. He was a 
member of the "30 Year Club" of the Hamilton Company.
Mr. Blattler was a familiar figure to anglers engaged in perch fishing in the 
summer months on the piers of the Two Rivers harbor, seldom missing a day in 
weather permissable for the pasttime. He was also a hunting enthusiast since 
youth. He was an active member of the St. John Lutheran Church for many years 
and for a number of years was affiliated with the Lutheran Men's Club.
Surviving Mr. Blattler are four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Lambert of Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Albert Shimon of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Lloyd Koeser of Two Rivers, and Mrs. 
Ross Wright of Silver Springs, Md., and a son, Frederick Blattler of Mishicot. 
He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Herman Boettger of Two Rivers and a brother, George 
Blattler of Hartford, Wis. There are 12 grandchildren and seven great grand-
children.
Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
from noon Monday 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.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 28, 1953 P.2


IDA BLESER

Mrs. Bleser Dies suddenly 
The death of Mrs. Peter C. Bleser, nee Ida Kiel, comes as a shock to friends 
and relatives of the deceased. Friday evening Mrs. Bleser was still in the 
best of health and watched the Hamilton parade from an auto. She died Saturday 
morning at 12:30 o'clock of heart trouble. The funeral was held this afternoon 
at 2 o'clock with services by the Rev. Haase of the St. John's Lutheran church. 
Burial was made at Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
The deceased was born at Kossuth in 1863 and married Peter Blesser in 1880. 
They came to Two Rivers to make their residence in 1912 and have lived here 
since that time. She is survived by her husband and three sons, Leo of Marshfield, 
Roland of Two Rivers, Charles of Pulaski and three sisters, Mrs. J. Hessel of 
Francis Creek, Mrs. William Bleser of Rapids and Mrs. Carl Pitz of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 6, 1925  P. 6
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The funeral of Mrs. Peter C. Bleser which was held from the St. John's Lutheran 
Church yesterday afternoon was very largely attended. 
Manitowoc Herald News, July 7, 1925  P.5


OLGA M. BLESER

Olga Bleser, 97, formerly of 1520-25th Street, Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, 
March 8, 1992, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Congregational Church. Rev. 
Kim Henning will officiate with burial at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born June 23, 1894, on a farm in the town of Two Rivers, daughter of the 
late Theodore and Bertha Kasten Stollberg. In 1895, she moved with her family to 
Two Rivers, where she resided all her life. She married Roland C. Bleser on 
October 22, 1919, upon his return from military duty in France. He preceded her 
in death in 1964. Olga graduated in 1913 from Two Rivers Hamilton High School, 
the present City Hall building. Previous to her marriage she was employed by the 
bank of Two Rivers and by the Standard Aluminum Company. She was a past member of 
Two Rivers Womens Club, the American Legion and VFW Auxiliary, the Two Rivers 
Historical Society, Grace Congregational Womens Fellowship, Two Rivers Senior 
Citizens, and the Homemakers Club.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Don and Helen Bleser of Two Rivers; 
three grandchildren, Jean and her husband, Richard Abreu, of Wausau, John Bleser 
of Bristol, R.I., Catherine Bleser of Green Bay; a great grandson, Benjamin Abreu; 
a sister-in-law, Marion Stollberg; nieces and nephews also survive. She was also 
preceded in death by three brothers, Norman, Paul, Louie Stollberg; and two sisters, 
Esther Zander and Frieda Kunz.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 
from 1 p.m. until the time of services on Wednesday at Grace Congregational Church.
Herald Times Reporter, March 9, 1992 P. B8
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Marriage of Roland/Olga Bleser
Roland Bleser and Miss Olga Stolberg, accomplished a clever get away last week 
Wednesday when they went to the courthouse at Manitowoc and were united in 
marriage by Judge Albert Schmidt and then immediately departed on a wedding trip 
before their friends were aware of what had taken place. After an auto trip 
through the central part of the state they returned Sunday and were recipients 
of congratulations and best wishes from many friends. Both are popular young 
people, the groom being a son of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Bleser and teller at the 
Bank of Two Rivers. The bride was employed as stenographer in the office of 
Aluminum Goods Plant No. 4.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 30, 1919


PETER C. BLESER

Peter C. Bleser, 87, retired county cheesemaker and a director of the Bank 
of Two Rivers, died early this morning at the residence of a son, Roland, in 
Two Rivers, where he had been making his home.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the St. Luke Catholic church 
in Two Rivers with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be 
in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Born in Germany in 1860, Mr. Bleser came to America when a young man, settling 
in the town of Kossuth. He operated numerous cheese factories throughout the 
county and for 10 years previous to his retirement 33 years ago opereated the 
factory on the Rangeline road north of Two Rivers where Rudolph Jaehnig is now 
located. He had been a director of the bank for 15 years and was affiliated with 
the Two Rivers council of the Knights of Columbus for many years.
In 1886 he married the former Ida Kiel of the town of Kossuth. Mrs. Bleser 
preceded her husband in death 22 years ago.
Surviving, in addition to the son, Roland, who is the cashier of the Bank of 
Two Rivers, are two other sons, Leo of Cecil, Wis., and Charles of Shawano; 
one sister, Mrs. Charles Hammer of Chicago; three grandchildren and three great 
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home in Two Rivers from 7 p.m. 
Wednesday until the hour of services. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 2, 1947 P. 2


ROLAND C. BLESER

R. C. Bleser, Bank Chairman Dead at 74
Roland C. Bleser, 74, of 1520-25th st., chairman of the board of the Bank of 
Two Rivers, with which institution he had served for more than 53 years, a 
civic leader and long prominent in activities of the American Legion, died 
shortly before 7 a.m. Friday at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Bleser, who retired from his duties at the bank in the summer of 1961 where 
he took his first employment when he was 17, had been in failing health the past 
two years. A charter member of the Two Rivers Lions Club, which he served as an 
early president, he was also one of the earlier commanders of the Robert E. Burns 
Post 165, American Legion, and one of the leaders of the first Legion-sponsored 
Two Rivers Snow Festival.
Starting as a bookkeeper at the Bank of Two Rivers before he was 17, Mr. Bleser 
saw the institution grow from assets of $250,000 to more than $10 million. Under 
his leadership in 1957 the bank undertook an extensive modernization and rebuilding 
program.
Honored in 1958 
In May of 1958 Mr. Bleser was honored by the bank's board of directors after 
completing 50 years of service with the establishment. He also had been a member 
of the Manitowoc County Bankers Assn. for more than a half century.
Mr. Bleser started in the bank in 1908 under his former school teacher, the late 
H.C. Wilke, former president, tehn cashier, at a salary of $25 per month. 
Early in 1930 he was made assistant cashier of the bank when the late H.C. Schwake 
was cashier. Upon the illness of President Wilke in 1950, Mr. Bleser assumed the 
post of executive vice president. Two months after President Wilke's death in 
September of 1951 he became the bank's president holding the post until the summer 
of 1961 when he was succeeded by William C. Stueck as he became the board's chairman 
and retired from active service.
Mr. Bleser was an overseas veteran of World War I, serving in the Army in France. 
A charter member of the Robert E. Burns Post and the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, 
Veterans of Foreign Wars, he served the Legion post as commander in 1932. In the 
late 1930s he was one of the leaders of the Snow Festival which the Legion post 
had sponsored. A charter member of the Manitowoc County Voiture 1140, Forty et Eight, 
he was one of its past chef de gares, one of only four surviving charter members of 
the Two Rivers Lions Club and one of the earlier leaders. He served as cabinet 
secretary when August H. Fanslau became district governor in 1939-40. Mr. Bleser 
also served as treasurer of numerous fund-raising campaigns. He retired only 
recently as secretary of the Board of Trustees of Manitowoc County Hospital.
Military Funeral 
Mr. Blesser was born Oct. 14, 1891, in the Town of Kossuth, a son of the late Peter 
and Ida Kiel Bleser. He received his commercial training at the old Manitowoc 
Business College. 
Besides his wife, the former Olga Stollberg, whom he married Oct. 22, 1919, he 
leaves a son, Donald R., a teller at the Bank of Two Rivers; a brother, Charles, 
of Shawano and three grandchildren, Jean, John and Catherine, children of Donald 
Bleser, and a number of nieces and nephews. A brother, Leo, died two years ago 
at Shawano.
Military funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, conducted by the Robert E. Burns Post, with the Rev. Richard H. 
Trump officiating. The firing squad of the post will be the escort at the 
graveside at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 18, 1964  P. 11
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Roland Bleser who served overseas in the 6th Machine Gun Division arrived home 
Friday and has been busy "chasing around" in his roadster to make up for its 
long idleness and to get around among his friends with his pleasant smile and 
greetings before going back to his job as teller in the Bank of Two Rivers.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 17, 1919
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Marriage of Roland/Olga Bleser
Roland Bleser and Miss Olga Stolberg, accomplished a clever get away last week 
Wednesday when they went to the courthouse at Manitowoc and were united in 
marriage by Judge Albert Schmidt and then immediately departed on a wedding trip 
before their friends were aware of what had taken place. After an auto trip 
through the central part of the state they returned Sunday and were recipients 
of congratulations and best wishes from many friends. Both are popular young 
people, the groom being a son of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Bleser and teller at the 
Bank of Two Rivers. The bride was employed as stenographer in the office of 
Aluminum Goods Plant No. 4.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 30, 1919


ALICE BLUM

Alice, aged 8 months, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Blum, of the 
Southside, died Monday, April 5 and the funeral was Thursday, Rev. Mueller 
conducting the service.
The Reporter, Apr. 22, 1920
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Card of Thanks
We desire to express our thanks and appreciation to neighbors and friends for 
kindness and sympathy extended us in our bereavement due to the illness and 
death of our little daughter, Alice. He are grateful for the beautiful flowers 
and for the beautiful singing and to Beduhn and Goetz, the funeral directors.
Wm Blum and Family
The Reporter, Thurs., Apr. 15, 1920
(daughter of William and Meta Wenholz Blum)


EDWARD BLUM

Mourn Death of Infant
The five months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Blum, 1302 Hawthorne avenue, 
died this morning of convulsions. The funeral will be held from the home Monday 
afternoon, Rev. Haase will conduct the funeral services.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, January 16, 1925 P. 2
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(son of William and Meta Wenholz Blum)


META C. BLUM

Funeral Services for Mrs. William Blum, 77, of Rt. 1 Mishicot, a former resident 
of Two Rivers who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Friday noon where she 
was a patient 19 days, will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating.  Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Blum, nee Meta C. Wenholz, was born Oct. 1, 1884, at Saxonburg, Town of 
Mishicot, daughter of the late Diedrich and Sophia Carsten(s) Wenholz.  She was 
married Jan. 1, 1907, at Mishicot to William Blum.  In the earlier years of 
their marriage the family resided at Two Rivers for many years.
Besides her husband she leaves six daughters, Mrs. Alvin Messman, Mrs. Emmath 
Jonas, Mrs. Alfred Jurgens and Mrs. Ray Steger of Two Rivers, Mrs. Harvey Baker 
of Bayfield, Wis. and Mrs. Fred Jonas of Rt. 1 Mishicot; a son, Herbert of 
Neilsville, Wis., a sister, Mrs. Hugo Ploeckelmann of Mishicot; 19 grandchildren 
and 10 great grandchildren.  A son, daughter and sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. 
Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where 
the body will lie in state from 11 a.m. to the time of service.
December 16, 1961, Herald Times Reporter
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(Meta Caroline WENHOLZ Blum)


WILLIAM F. BLUM

William F. Blum, 83 of Rt. 1, Mishicot, retired sexton of Mishicot Public
Cemetery, died Sunday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had
been a patient for three weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating.  Burial
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Blum was born August 22, 1885, in the town of Mishicot,a son of the
late William and Doris Wolf Blum.  He attended the Mishicot school district.  
He married the former Meta Wenholz Jan. 1, 1907, at Mishicot.  Seh preceded
him in death in December of 1961.  The couple celebrated their golden 
wedding anniversary in 1957.
Mr. Blum was a rural mail carrier from 1904 to 1911, after which he moved his
family to Two Rivers and was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Boehringer Oil and
Fuel Co. and later at Kahlenberg Bros. Co.  In 1929 the family moved to a farm
in the Tisch Mills area wich he operated until 1944.  He became Mishicot's first
garbage collector in the middle 1940s and also was the sexton of the Mishicot 
Public Cemetery until his retirement four years ago when he moved to his present
address in the Town of Mishicot.
Surviving are his six daughters, Mrs. Alvin Messman, Mrs. Emmath Jonas, Mrs. 
Alfred Jurgens, and Mrs. Ray Steger of Two Rivers, Mrs. Harvey Baker of Bayfield 
and Mrs. Fred Jonas of Rt.1, Mishicot; a son, Herbert of Neillsville; two sisters, 
Mrs. Lena Schmidt of Rt. 1 Mishicot, and Mrs. Alvina Thielbar of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; 
19 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren.  Two children and five sisters preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers after 3 p.m. Tuesday
until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body
will lie in state until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, Mon. Sept. 23, 1968
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[William Fred]
(b. Aug. 22, 1885/d. September 22, 1968, buried Sept. 25, 1968)


AGNES BOCHER

Mrs. Agnes Bocher, 76, of 2108-29th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday, September 3, 
at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Richard Bidwell will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Bocher, nee Agnes Schmeichel, was born April 4, 1904, at Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late John and Emma Knickrehm Schmeichel. She attended Two Rivers Grade and 
High School and was graduated from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Cardinal Stritch 
College in Chicago and Silver Lake College. She taught in Marinette School and Two 
Rivers Public Schools and started the first class in Special Education in Two Rivers. 
June 25, 1927, she was married to A.E. Bocher at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death 
Aug. 10, 1968. Mrs. Bocher was a member of Lutheran Church Women and Calvary Lutheran 
Church and served on the board of Family Service and Calvary Lutheran Church Council.
Survivors include a son, Bill of Two Rivers, two daughters, Mrs. John (Beryl) Mulhern 
of Glendale, Wis., and Mrs. Pat (Bonnie) Wichlacz of Two Rivers; two brothers, Edgar 
and Hugo Schmeichel of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. C. Erton Ariens of Hot Springs, 
Ark., and Miss Gertrude Schmeichel of Two Rivers and four grandchildren. Two brothers 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 4 o'clock to 8 o'clock 
this Thursday afternoon. Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, September 4, 1980 P.3
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Miss Agnes Schmeichel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Schmeichel became the bride of 
A.E. Bocher, son of Mrs. Mary Bocher of Green Bay at St. John's Lutheran Church Saturday 
morning at eleven o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W.G. Haase and was 
witnessed by immediate relatives and friends. Miss Arlene Goedjen was maid of honor and 
John O'Toole best man. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the bride's home, 
1310 Twentieth Street.
Mrs. Bocher was instructor in the H.P. Hamilton school the past year. The groom is employed 
as assistant traffic manager at the Hamilton Mfg. Co. After the dinner the couple departed on 
a honeymoon trip to Berry Lake where they will spend several weeks at the H.C. Sorenson 
summer cottage. They will be home to friends after August 1.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - June 30, 1927
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[bur. 09-05-1980/age 76 yrs.]
(4 Apr 1904/Sep 1980/SSDI)


ALICE M. BOCHER

Alice M. Bocher, age 81, formerly of 1732 24th St., Two Rivers, now residing at 
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center died Thursday, April 4, 1996, at Shady Lane 
Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 1996, at Grace 
Congregational United Church of Christ. Rev. Kim Henning will officiate at the 
service with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The former Alice Zentsch was born in Waukesha, Wis., on March 21, 1915, daughter 
of the late Felix and Anna Jentsch. The family later moved to Two Rivers where 
she was a graduate of Washington High School with the class of 1934. On July 4, 
1939, she married to Hilbert Bocher at Nashua, Iowa. He preceded her in death 
November 23, 1978. Alice was employed at Kahlenberg Laboratories in Two Rivers 
as a secretary for a number of years. She was a member of Grace Congregational 
Church, Two Rivers, where she worked in the Sunday School office and was a 
substitute Sunday School teacher. Alice was also a member of Two Rivers Senior 
Center.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Kent Peitersen, 
Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Merodie Bocher, Mequon, Wis.; 
five special grandchildren, Wade Peitersen, Brett (Shannon) Peitersen, Jennifer, 
Melissa and Brian Bocher; two sisters, Shirley Funk, Gladys Raduenz, both of 
Manitowoc; a loving cousin, Ida Mae Schultz; a dear friend, Beatrice Christoffel, 
both of Two Rivers. Besides her parents and her husband she was preceded in death 
by a brother, Ernest, and by a sister, Lucille.
Friends may call at Grace Congregational Church after 9 a.m. on Saturday until 
the time of service at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation.
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 6, 1996 P. A2
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(20 Mar 1915/4 Apr 1996/SSDI)


ALWIN E. BOCHER

TWO RIVERS - A. E. Bocher, 69, of 2108 - 29th St., retired longtime traffic 
manager at the Hamilton Mfg. Co., for years a civic leader and a" co-founder 
of the Manitowoc - Two Rivers Traffic Club, died Saturday morning at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital. 
In failing health in recent months, Mr. Bocher had been a patient at Veterans 
Administration Hospital at Wood, Wis., for five and a half weeks previously. 
Mr. Bocher was born at Bonduel, Shawano County, Dec. 10, 1898, a son of the 
late Louis and Mary Roell Bocher. When he was a year old the family brought 
him to Gillett, Wis., from where he was graduated from the high school. After 
serving overseas for two years in World War I, he went to Milwaukee to train 
for traffic managership in industry. 
Hamilton Employee 
Associated with the Hamilton firm for 38 years, Mr. Bocher, had been one of 
the community's most active individuals over the years prior to his retirement. 
He came to the Hamilton firm in 1925 after serving for a year in the Traffic 
Dept. of the Green Bay Association of Commerce. He became Hamilton's assistant 
traffic manager in assisting in establishing the department. 
With I. W. Whitaker, retired Mirro Aluminum Co. traffic manager, Mr. Bocher was 
responsible for the formation of the Manitowoc-Two-Rivers Traffic Club in 1938, 
serving both as vice president and president for a number of years. He was 
honored by the club in 1964 on its 25th birthday.
Mr. Bocher's other affiliations included membership on the Traffic Committee of 
the Wisconsin Manufacturers Assn., having been a president and chairman of 
numerous committees, and the Traffic Committee of the American Home Laundry Mfg. 
Assn. He was also a former secretary and treasurer of the National Furniture 
Traffic Conference.
In civic affairs, Mr. Bocher 'was on the fire and police commission for 20 years, 
beginning and ending his service as its president. For two terms he was president 
of the Joseph Koenig Elementary School PTA. During World War II, he served as Two 
Rivers' administrator of the War Transportation Committee and also was active on 
the former Two Rivers Harbor and Transportation Commission. Also, he was chairman 
of the Two Rivers Branch of the American Red Cross of Manitowoc County as well as 
serving on the Two Rivers Civil Defense Council.
When a member of the Parade Committee of the Two Rivers Centennial in July of 1936, 
Mr. Bocher was instrumental in having a truck load of snow in the parade. From 
this stemmed the annual Snow Festival, first sponsored by the Robert E. Burns Post 
165, American Legion.
Church Leader
A charter member of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mr. Bocher was a council 
member and served on the Building Committee. He was a longtime member of Eleven 
Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Fraternally, he had been affiliated 
for years with Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F and A.M. 
Surviving are his wife, the former Agnes Schmeichel of Two Rivers, a school teacher, 
whom he married at Two Rivers June 25, 1927; two daughters, Mrs. John G. (Beryl) 
Mulhern of Glendale and Mrs. Patrick (Bonnie) Wichlacz of Two Rivers; a son, Bill, 
at home; three sisters, Mrs. John Trochell of Milwaukee, Mrs. Ray Smith of Green 
Bay and Mrs. C. H. Nelson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a brother, Otto of Hickory, N.C., 
and two grandchildren, Wayde and Kaela Mulhern.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Evangelical Church, The Rev. 
Paul W. Funk officiating.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels after 3 p.m. Monday until 10:30 
a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in 
state until the time of services.
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Miss Agnes Schmeichel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Schmeichel became the bride of 
A.E. Bocher, son of Mrs. Mary Bocher of Green Bay at St. John's Lutheran Church Saturday 
morning at eleven o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W.G. Haase and was 
witnessed by immediate relatives and friends. Miss Arlene Goedjen was maid of honor and 
John O'Toole best man. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the bride's home, 
1310 Twentieth Street.
Mrs. Bocher was instructor in the H.P. Hamilton school the past year. The groom is employed 
as assistant traffic manager at the Hamilton Mfg. Co. After the dinner the couple departed on 
a honeymoon trip to Berry Lake where they will spend several weeks at the H.C. Sorenson 
summer cottage. They will be home to friends after August 1.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - June 30, 1927
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(10 Dec 1898/Aug 1968/SSDI)


EMMA BOCHER

Mrs. Ewald Bocher, 76, of 2113 Emmett St., Two Rivers, died Saturday at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital, where she had been a patient for four days. Funeral 
services will be 2 pm Tuesday at Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Karl F. Koch will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Bocher, nee Emma Schultz, was born August 9, 1889 at Cecil, daughter of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. August Schultz. She attended the district school at Cecil and 
November 20, 1906 was married to Ewald Bocher at Menomonee, Mich. After living 
at Gillett, Shawano and New London for a number of years, the family came to Two 
Rivers in 1926.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Hilbert of Two Rivers; two brothers, August 
of Shawano and Ed Schultz of Advance and two grandchildre. Two brothers and two 
sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers after 4 pm Monday 
until 11 am Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., June 5, 1965 page 9


EWALD BOCHER

Ewald W. Bocher, 83, of 2113 Emmett St., Two Rivers, a retired longtime 
Hamilton Mfg. Co. employe, died Friday afternoon at the home. He had been in 
failing health on a few months.
Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Bocher was born June 12, 1883, at Bonduel, a son of the late Louis and Mary 
Roell Bocher. In is earlier years he assisted his father in the operation of the 
general store and hotel at Bonduel and also at Gillett, which the family later 
acquired. He married the former Emma Schultz of Cecil, Shawano County, in November 
of 1906 at Menominee, Mich. after which the couple settled in Crandon and later 
moved to Gillett. For a number of years later he operated a farm near Hillsboro, 
N.D., before moving to New London. The family came to Two Rivers from New London 
in 1926 when Mr. Bocher became employed with the Hamilton firm. Mrs. Bocher died 
at Two Rivers in June of 1965. The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary 
in 1956.
Mr. Bocher was a member of the Men's Brotherhood of Emanuel Evangelical United 
Brethren Church and of the Hamilton Goodfellowship Club.
Surviving are a son, Hilbert, of Two Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Amanda Trochell, 
of Milwaukee, Mrs. Milda Smith of Green Bay, and Mrs. Frieda Nelson, of Cedar Rapids, 
Iowa; two brothers, A. E. of Two Rivers, and Otto, of Baltimore, Md., and two 
grandchildren, Mrs. Kent (Mary Anna) Peitersen, of Menomonee Falls, Wis., and Jeff 
Bocher, of Brown Deer, Wis.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.


HILBERT A. BOCHER

Hilbert Bocher, 71, of 1732 24th St., Two Rivers, died early Thursday morning 
in St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Saturday 
in Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Melvin Henrichs will 
officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Bocher was born Oct. 13, 1907 in Gillett, Wis., son of the late Ewald and 
Emma Schultz Bocher. He attended New London Grade School and High School and 
married Alice Jentsch July 4, 1939 in Nashua, Iowa. Mr. Bocher had been employed 
with Hamilton Industries a number of years and prior to his retirement four 
years ago was employed with Schwartz Manufacturing Company. Mr. Bocher was a 
member of Masonic Lodge of Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Jeff of Mequon; a daughter, Mrs. Kent (Mary Ann) 
Peitersen of Manitowoc and five grandchildren, Jennifer, Melissa and Bryan Boecher 
and Wade and Brett Peitersen.
Friends may call in the church from 12 noon Saturday until the time of service. 
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Nov. 24, 1978 page 3
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(13 Oct 1907/Nov 1978/SSDI)


WM. "BILL" BOCHER

William (Bill) Bocher, 53, of 2016-29th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, 
March 20, in Two Rivers Community Hospital intensive care unit.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Bocher was born Aug. 2, 1929, at Two Rivers, son of the late A.E. and Agnes 
Schmeichel Bocher. He attended Two River Public Schools and was graduated from 
Gaenslen School of Milwaukee. Mr. Bocher was a key person in the newly formed 
People Helping People Program in Two Rivers. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran 
Church and Church Council and was Special Funds treasurer.
Survivors include two sisters, and brothers-in-law, Beryl and John Mulheran of 
Glendale and Bonnie and Pat Wichlacz of Two Rivers; two special friends, Mrs. 
Sophia Herr and Willard Sauve of Two Rivers and a number of uncles, aunts, nieces 
and nephews.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Tuesday and at the church from 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service. 
Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, March 21, 1983 P. 3
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[bur. 03-23-1983/age 53 yrs.]


ANNA BOEHM

Mrs. Anna Boehm, aged 81, passed away at Holy Family Hospital, Wednesday night. 
She had been at the hospital for several weeks being weak and ailing with the 
infirmities of age. Up to the time of her illness she resided in her home on 
Upper Monroe St. Grandma Boehm was kind-hearted, devout and popular with many 
friends she had in the city and vicinity where she has resided for the past 
fifty odd years. She was born in Germany and upon coming here from the old 
country she made her home in the locality known as Saxonburg, east of Mishicot, 
after her marriage to Mr. Boehm. Forty-three years ago they came here to reside 
and Mr. Boehm engaged in building construction. He was killed 25 years ago, 
falling from a scaffold at Neshoto. Deceased leaves one son, Robert, who is 
engaged in the printing business at Menasha and two grandchildren. The funeral 
will be held Saturday morning from the home on Monroe St. and St. Luke's church.
The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 16, 1923
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Funeral services were held Saturday from St. Luke's church for Mrs. Anna Boehm, 
for forty-three years a resident of Two Rivers. Mrs. Boehm was 81 years of age 
and a native of Germany. The family resided at Saxonburg, near Mishicot for 
many years before removing to this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 19, 1923  P. 10 


FERDINAND BOEHM

A FATAL FALL
Ferdinand Boehm, a plasterer whose home has been in this city for many years past, 
fell from a high scaffold upon which he was at work plastering the ceiling at Aug. 
Gehling's new hall in Shoto last Friday and was so seriously injured that he died 
Saturday evening. The scaffold, or staging, upon which he was at work was 15 feet 
high and he stepped off backwards, striking upon the hardwood floor below and 
breaking many of his bones as well as fracturing his skull. Mr.  Boehm was born at 
Scheles, Austria, in 1843 and was therefore 55 years of age at the time of his death 
and a man of steady habits and a quiet upright citizen. He was a well known resident 
of this city for thirty years or more and leaves a wife and one son. The son is a 
printer by trade who now lives in Waukesha, though he was formerly and for many years 
employed in the Chronicle office.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Nov. 1, 1898
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Died of His Injuries.
Fred Boehm, who was so badly injured by a fall from the scaffolding 
of a building at Shoto last week, died of his injuries Saturday 
evening. It is thought that either concussion of the brain or the 
rupture of one of the large arteries was the cause of death. The 
deceased was an industrious man, well spoken of by those who knew him.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, October 31, 1898 P. 1


EARL P. BOEHRINGER

Earl P. Boehringer, age 92, a former Two Rivers resident, died Wednesday
morning, February 4, 1998, at the Woodside Lutheran Home, Green Bay.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 6, 1998, at St. 
John Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate 
with burial in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born April 11, 1905, in Two Rivers, son of the late William C. and 
Hulda Kasten Boehringer. He attended St. John Parochial School and 
Washington High School, graduating in 1923. He went to work in the family 
business after graduation. Upon the early death of his father, he took over 
the managing of the Boehringer Oil and Fuel Co. He was active in community 
affairs and devoted many hours to civic and service organizations. He was a 
past president of the Chamber of Commerce and the Two Rivers Lions Club. He 
was a past state director of the Wisconsin Upper Michigan Fuel Dealers 
Association, a past director of the State Ready Mix Association, and a past 
director of the Wisconsin Petroleum Association. He married the former 
Norine Valentine on July 15, 1930, in Suamico, Wis.
Survivors include his wife, Norine; a daughter and son-in-law; three 
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four 
sisters and one brother.
Friends may call at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 10 a.m. 
on Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
A memorial fund has been established for St. John Ev. Church.
The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangments.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude and thanks to the 
special care staff of Woodside Lutheran Home for their loving care during 
his illness.
Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 1998


HULDA BOEHRINGER

Mrs. Hulda Boehringer, 81, widow of the late W.C. Boehringer, founder of the 
Boehringer Oil and Fuel Company, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. M. 
Saunders, 1605 17th St., Two Rivers, Wednesday morning.
Funeral arrangements, being handled by the Beduhn, Deja and Martin Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, are incomplete.
Mrs. Boehringer, nee Kasten, was born in the Tannery, just north of Two Rivers, 
in 1870, a daughter of the late Carl and Johanna Kasten. Her parents brought 
her to Two Rivers at the age of three. She was married to Mr. Boehringer in 
1893. She was one of the oldest members of the St. John Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers, and for years had been active in its Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. F. M. (Florence) Saunders and Mrs. Clem W.
(Hulda) Behrendt, both of Two Rivers, and Mrs. James (Helen) Kent, Scotts Bluff, 
Neb.; and one son, Earl, of Two Rivers. Also surviving are six grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 6, 1952  P. 2
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Funeral services for Mrs. Hulda Boehringer, widow of W.C. Boehringer, founder 
of the Boehringer Oil & Fuel Company, Two Rivers, who died at her home at 1605 
17th St., Two Rivers, Wednesday morning, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. 
John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W G. Haase officiating. Interment 
will be in the family plot in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Boehringer was president of the oil and fuel company which was incorporated 
in 1935 and active for years in Two Rivers civic affairs.
Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
from 2 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be brought to the 
church where it will lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 7, 1952  P.18


NORINE B. BOEHRINGER

Norine Boehringer, 96, a former Two Rivers resident, died Thursday May 8, 2003, 
at Woodside Lutheran Home, Green Bay. The daughter of the late Benjamin and 
Grace (Mealy) Valentine was born Oct. 4, 1906, in Green Bay. She was preceded 
in death by one brother, Russell Valentine. She graduated from West Green Bay 
High School and continued her education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens 
Point and Madison. She taught home economics in Sturgeon Bay and De Pere. On 
July 15, 1930, she married Earl P. Boehringer at St. Paul's Episcopal Church 
in Suamico. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc, Ladies 
of the Round Table and Seminar. Her husband, Earl, preceded her in death on 
Feb. 4, 1998. 
Survivors include one daughter, Erleen Zellner and son-in-law, John D. Zellner, 
De Pere; three grandchildren, Debora Schwab and her husband, Stephen, Wilmette, 
Ill.; Brenda Zellner, Dacula, Ga.;, and John B. Zellner and his wife, Heidi, 
De Pere; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Jason Schwab, and Mathew and 
Ashley Zellner. Private family services will be held on Saturday afternoon, 
May 10, 2003, at Woodside Lutheran Home, Green Bay with the Rev. Stan Lillich, 
officiating. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been 
established. To send online condolences, please visit us at www.ryanfh.com Ryan 
Funeral Home and Crematory of De Pere is assisting the family with arrangements. 
The family extends a special thank you to the the staff at Woodside Lutheran Home 
for their loving care and support during Mother's illness. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 2003


ORPHA BOEHRINGER

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec. 1901:
A little daughter of Mr. W. Boehringer in 
Two Rivers died Fri. last week.
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(Note: Per Wisc. birth index/Orfha E Boehringer/b. 23 Sep 1901 Manitowoc Co./
Father would be William, mother Hulda./Death notice written 
Thursday, 19 Dec 1901. Date of death would be Friday, 13 Dec 1901.)


ROY BOEHRINGER

Roy Boehringer, the 6-yr. old son of Wm. Boehringer in Two Rivers, 
died Tues. morning from typhus.
Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1903
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A son of Wm. Boehringer died Tuesday morning after an illness of about 
a month. The child was seven years old.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 2, 1903
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(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 06 July)
The 7-yr. old son of Wilhelm Boehringer has died of typhus and was 
buried Fri. from the Lutheran Church.
(Note: I think these are both for the same boy)
Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1903 
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Roy, the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Boehringer died at an early hour 
this morning of typhoid fever. The little fellow made a brave and prolonged 
fight for life but it was an almost hopeless fight from the first. The bereaved 
parents have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.
The Chronicle, Tues., June 30, 1903
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Roy Boehringer
birth: 3 August 1896 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 3 June 1903 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin (sic)
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1903 Two Rivers
father: William Boehringer
mother: Hulda
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


WILLIAM BOEHRINGER

WILLIAM C. BOEHRINGER DIES AFTER TWO MONTHS' ILLNESS 
PROMINENT CITIZEN OF CITY PASSES 
Head of Oil Co. Was Always Prominent in Civic Affairs and Held Many Offices 
William C. Boehringer, 62, prominent Two Rivers business man, head of the oil 
company that bears his name, and who took an active interest in the civic and 
political affairs of the city, passed away last night at the municipal hospital 
here, in the founding of which institution the deceased had a most prominent 
part.
He served as alderman, member of the school board, was vice president of the 
corporation that erected and had charge of the new Two Rivers hospital and also 
was a member of numerous civic and fraternal organizations. An ardent baseball 
fan and enthusiast he was himself a player in his earlier years and always took 
an interest in athletic affairs. Mr. Boehringer's name was always found on the 
lists, whenever a movement for the raising of any funds in the city was under 
way.
Funeral on Saturday 
Funeral services for Mr. Boehringer will be held on Saturday afternoon at two 
o'clock from the family home on Seventeeth street and at 2:30 from the St. John's 
Lutheran church with interment at Pioneer's Rest. 
Two months ago the deceased, who had never suffered an attack if illness, was 
stricken and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital at Green Bay late in July. On 
August 29 he returned to the municipal hospital here and failed rapidly the past 
three weeks. Mr. Boehringer was born in Two Rivers Sept. 26, 1867 and obtained 
his education in the schools of the city. He was compelled to ___ ___ at the age 
of fourteen and was employed by the old Two Rivers Mfg. Co. and the Hamilton Co. 
Later he formed a partnership with Peter Scherer, and on the passing of the latter 
the business was continued by Mr. Boehringer. 
Agent for Wadhams Co. 
For fifteen years he acted as county agent for the Wadhams Oil Company besides 
supervising his wood and fuel firm, which broadened to one of the largest in 
this section of the state. For the past seven years he operated independently 
in the oil business, changing the name of the firm to the Boehringer Oil and Fuel 
Company. 
He was married in 1893 to Hulda Kasten who survives him with three daughters, Mrs. 
Morton Saunders, Hulda and Helen and one son, Earl who has been associated with 
his father in the conduct of the oil business.
Held Many Public Offices 
Mr. Boehringer was always interested in civic affairs. He served for four terms 
on the board of education and also for the same number of terms on the county 
board. He was also in the city council as an alderman from the second ward. He 
was one of the prime movers in the municipal hospital movement here and served 
on the board of trustees and was also vice president of the hospital building 
corporation which position he resigned this spring.
In his earlier life the deceased was a prominent ball player, being one of the 
first catches of an organized team in the city. He served as president of the 
local club in 1921 when Two Rivers was a member of the state loop.
Belonged to Many Clubs 
Mr. Boehringer for more than fifteen years was a trustee of the St. John's Lutheran 
congregation and also a member of the Lutheran Men's club. He was also affiliated 
with the Rotarians, as a charter member, the Community Club, Elks, and was a 
director of the Two Rivers Building and Loan Association.
The business of the Boehringer firm will be closed Saturday afternoon in respect 
to its founder. Earl Boehringer will continue the oil and fuel business left by 
his father, while Mr. Saunders, his son-in-law will have charge of the office of 
the firm.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 26, 1929  P.14


IRMA E. BOELTE

Irma E. Boelte, 83, of 1822 11th St., Two Rivers, died Monday, June 15, 1987 
at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday at 
Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Scherbarth 
will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Boelte was born March 14, 1904 at Wykoff, Minnesota, daughter of the late 
Otto and Emma Krueger Bueschke. She was married to Herman Dallman, May 29, 1924 
at Columbus, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death October 26, 1970. She then 
married Arthur Boelte, September 13, 1975 at Two Rivers. Mrs. Boelte was a 
Seamstress at Galecki Clothing Store in Two Rivers for many years.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur; a step-daughter, Mary Ann McKellar of 
Rose City, Michigan; a brother, Floyd Buschke of Florida; four sisters, Alice 
Klug, Ruth Schreier and Josephine Bulthius, all of Florida and Alvera Salzwedel 
of Madison; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 10 am 
Thursday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., June 16, 1987


LAURA CATHER. KURTZ BOELTE

Mrs. Laura Boelte, 86, of Bay City, Mich., a native of Two Rivers, died early 
Monday morning at a Bay City hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete but services will be at Two Rivers with 
the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels in charge. 
Mrs. Boelte, nee Laura Kurtz, was born at Two Rivers July 15, 1882, a daughter 
of the late John A. and Hulda Schmidt Kurtz. She was married July 12, 1906 at 
Two Rivers to William C. Boelte, after which the couple moved to Columbus, Wis., 
where her husband was a Lutheran school teacher. A number of years later the 
couple moved to Bay City, where Mr. Boelte continued in the teaching field. He 
preceded her in death Dec. 29, 1944.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Max (Elizabeth) Daetz of Two Rivers; three brothers, 
Emil and Harold of Milwaukee and Paul Kurtz of Knoxville, Tenn., and a number 
of nieces and nephews. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 16, 1968  P. 20 
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Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Boelte, 86, of Bay City, Mich., who died Monday 
at a Bay City hospital, will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 
Bay City, and at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate at the latter service and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Friends may all at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 17, 1968  P. 17
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[bur. 12-20-1968/age 86 yrs.]
(15 Jul 1882/Dec 1968/SSDI)


WILLIAM C. BOELTE

William C. Boelte, 69, a former teacher in the Lutheran parochial 
school at Two Rivers, died Friday at his home in Bay City, Mich., 
where he has lived for 26 years. Born in Germany, he came to this 
country as a young man. He studied for the teaching profession and 
served at the Lutheran school at Kewaunee before coming to St. John's 
church school at Two Rivers. He married Laura Kurtz and the couple 
made their home at Columbus, Wis., where Mr. Boelte taught school. 
A few years later they moved to Marinette and then to Bay City. He 
retired from teaching a few years ago.
Survivors include his wife; two brothers, Fred Boelte of Columbus, 
Wis., and Charles Boelte of Kansas City, Mo.
The body will be brought to Two Rivers Monday afternoon where it 
may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home from 4 p.m. until the time 
of services. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral 
home, the Rev. W.G. Haese officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer's 
Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 30, 1944 P.2
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[bur. 01-02-1945/age 72 yrs.]


ANNA BOETTCHER

Mrs. William Boettcher, 69, of 192-30th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday night 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient a week.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. T. F. Stern will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Boettcher, nee Anna Borchardt, was born Aug. 13, 1897, at Montpelier, 
daughter of the late Henry and Wilhelmina Zuege Borchardt. She attended school 
at Montpelier and June 13, 1917, was married to William Boettcher at Montpelier. 
The couple came to Two Rivers in 1927. Her husband preceded her in death in May 
1964. She was a member of the Ladies Society of St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Alice Wilker, Mrs. Violet Stanull, Mrs. 
Ruth Melhorn and Mrs. Delores Wisniewiski, of Two Rivers; three sons, Roland, 
Orville and Harlan, of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Louise Dehlke, of Denmark; 
three brothers, Henry Borchardt of Kewaunee, August Borchardt, of Luxemburg and 
William Borchardt, of Brandon; 19 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. 
A brother, a sister and three sons preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, this Monday 
evening until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the body will be moved to the church to 
lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 17, 1966  P.7 


BERNHARD BOETTCHER

Bernard Boettcher, 72, a resident of Two Rivers for twenty-one years 
removing here from Kewaunee, passed away Thursday afternoon at the 
family home, Twenty-eighth and Monroe streets after an illness of 
only a week's duration. The deceased was employed at the Hamilton 
company plant and was about his duties up to last Thursday. 
The deceased was born in Cleveland this county and removed to Kewaunee 
with his parents and made his home there where he married and reared a 
family. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Walter and Elmer 
of this city and Julius of Chicago, one daughter, Miss Emma Boettcher 
of this city, three sisters, Mrs. Emma Kretchmer and Miss Bertha 
Boettcher of Milwaukee and Mrs. Louise Gartner of Seattle, Washington, 
and three brothers, Gustave of International Falls, Minn., Rudolph of 
Butternut, Wis., and Reinholt of Milwaukee. The deceased was a member 
of the Modern Woodmen camp here and also of the Men's Brotherhood of 
the Grace Congregational church. Burial will take place at 1:30 Saturday 
afternoon from the home. Rev. Hawkes of the Congregational church 
officiating with burial at Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, January 06, 1928, Page 11


ELMER BOETTCHER

Elmer W. Boettcher, 69, of 2322 Sunnyside Ave., Chicago, died Saturday night 
at a Chicago hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home 
Inc., Two Rivers. The Rev. Richard Trump will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Boettcher was born July 9, 1896, at Kewaunee, son of the late Bernard and 
Mary Leitz Boettcher. He married Eliza Menges June 1, 1908, at St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The family moved to Chicago 26 years 
ago.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Donald, of Chicago, a sister, Mrs. Ema (sic) 
Boettcher, of Two Rivers and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 27, 1965 P. 3
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(09 Jul 1896/Jul 1965/SSDI)


EMMA BOETTCHER

Funeral services for Miss Emma Boettcher, 78, of 1701-28th St., who died Thursday 
morning at Manitowoc County Hospital, where she had been a patient five months, 
will be at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, at 2 p.m. Saturday, 
the Rev. Reed Forbush officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Miss Boettcher was born Jan. 20, 1889, at Kewaunee, daughter of Bernard and Mary 
Lietz Boettcher. More than 60 years ago she came to Two Rivers with her family. 
A longtime employe of Mirro Aluminum Co. Plant No. 1, she retired 10 years ago. 
She was a member of Two Rivers Chapter No. 229, Order of Eastern Star, and was a 
Sunday school teacher at Grace Congregational Church for many years. She was also 
a member of the Royal Neighbors of America.
Surviving are three nieces and two nephews. Four brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be conducted by 
the Order of Eastern Star at 7 o'clock this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 15, 1967 P. 14


MARY (LEITZ) BOETTCHER

Mrs. Mary Boettcher, 78, died late this morning at the home on 28th street in 
Two Rivers. Although Mrs. Boettcher had been ill for some time, her death was 
unexpected. 
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Grace Congregational church 
in Two Rivers, the Rev. T. A. Hawkes officiating and burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest cemetery in that city.
Mrs. Boettcher was born Mary Leitz in the town of Two Creeks, the daughter of 
a pioneer blacksmith. The family moved to Kewaunee when Mrs. Boettcher was a 
young girl and she was married to John Boettcher in Kewaunee 58 years ago. 
Thirty years ago the couple moved to Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Boettcher is survived by three sons, Walter of Two Rivers and Julius and 
Elmer of Chicago, one daughter, Miss Emma Boettcher of Two Rivers, and one 
sister, Mrs. Henry Schneider of Two Rivers.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home from 
Wednesday until Friday at 11 a.m. when it will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 5, 1939  P.11


MINNIE (HELLER) BOETTCHER

Mrs. Walter Boettcher, whose maiden name was Minnie Heller, died 
at Two Rivers yesterday, a victim of influenza. She was 27 years 
of age.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 22, 1918, Page 3
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Walter Boettcher, aged 28, died Monday at her home on the South Side. She 
was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Heller. She was married in 1910 to Mr. 
Boettcher, who with a seven year old daughter survive her. The funeral was held 
Wednesday from St. John's Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 24, 1918
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PNEUMONIA TAKES HEAVY TOLL
The dread disease, pneumonia, which is claiming so many victims everywhere in 
the county, brought death into a happy home in this city Monday morning, when 
Mrs. Walter Boettcher of the Southside passed away, nee Minnie Dorothea Heller. 
She was for several years employed at the Hamilton office until her marriage in 
1918 to Walter Boettcher. Deceased was born in this city in 1890 and besides 
her husband, she is mourned by one daughter, Gertrude, aged 7, her parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. George Heller, one brother and two sisters and many friends who loved 
her for her kindness of heart and pleasant nature. The funeral was held Wednesday 
from St. John's Lutheran Church.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 24, 1918
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The social event of the season for the Southside took place Wednesday at the 
home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Heller. Miss Minnie Heller and Walter Boettcher 
took the marriage vows at three o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. C. F. Doehler 
officiated at the marriage. The marriage ceremony was followed by a sumptuous 
dinner at which a large number of guests partook.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 30, 1910


ORVILLE BOETTCHER

Orville J. Boettcher, age 80, of 2305 12th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday, 
June 30, 2007, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Green Bay. 
Orville was born Dec. 3, 1926, in Montpelier, Wis., son of the late William 
and Anna (Borchardt) Boettcher. On Feb. 11, 1956, he married Delores Young 
at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
Orville was a baker for 26 years at Sentry Foods, worked at Bechtel 
Construction and retired from Hamilton Manufacturing as a Formica finisher, 
due to disability, in 1984. He also was a member of the Lutheran Men's Club 
and enjoyed bowling, woodworking (scroll work), and hunting. 
Survivors include his wife Delores Boettcher, Two Rivers; one daughter and 
son-in-law, Mary and Mark Kohrell, Brillion; one son and daughter-in-law, 
John and Sherrie Boettcher, Two Rivers; six grandchildren: Pierson John, 
Avery Rose and Garner Jacob Kohrell; Shelbie Anna, Emerson Rose, and Aubree 
Lynn Boettcher; one sister, Ruth Melhorn-Miller, Manitowoc; one brother and 
sister-in-law, Harlan and Gail Boettcher, Lady Lake, Fla.; one sister-in-law, 
Karen Boettcher, Two Rivers; and one brother-in-law, Robert Young, Dayton, 
Texas. Orville is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, 
friends, and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ornie, Lester and Roland Boettcher; 
three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dolores and Ervin Wisniewski, Alice and 
John Wilker, Violet and Roland Stanull; one sister-in-law and three brothers-
in-law, Elaine and Meryl Matte, Herbert Miller, and Arnold Melhorn. 
A memorial service for Orville will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2007, 
at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. Presiding at the service 
will be the Rev. Edward Stelter. Burial of the cremated remains will take place 
at a later date. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Tuesday, July 3, 
2007, from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. 
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is 
assisting the Boettcher family with arrangements. 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. John's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic School, or the 
charity of your choice. Thank you. 
A special thanks to the Fifth floor staff, ICU staff and Molly at Holy Family 
Hospital, and a special thanks to Barb and the ICU staff at St. Vincent Hospital. 
Grandpa Orvie, our memories of you are special and precious. We'll miss you! We 
loved being your grandchildren. 
I will love and miss you forever - Love, Dolly (The greatest of these is love.) 
I dearly loved my children, grandchildren, and traveling with my wife - Orvie. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 2007 


WALTER C. BOETTCHER

Walter Boettcher Dies Suddenly
TWO RIVERS - Walter C. Boettcher, 66, 1016 Madison St., widely known Two Rivers 
resident and supervisor of the production division at the Hamilton Manufacturing 
company machine shop for many years, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home 
at 12:30 a.m. Thursday. He would have been 67 years old on April 30.  
Mr. Boettcher had been in apparent good health and had worked at his position 
at the Hamilton plant through Wednesday. Wednesday night Mr. and Mrs. Boettcher 
had attended the Holy Week service at Grace Congregational Church.
Funeral services for Mr. Boettcher will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Grace 
Congregational Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlei officiating. 
Interment will be in the family plot in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.  
Walter Christian Boettcher was born in Kewaunee in 1885, a son of the late Bernard 
and Mary Boettcher. In 1907, the family came to Two Rivers and Mr. Boettcher took 
employment at the Hamilton Manufacturing Company. He was employed at Hamilton's 
until 1916 when he became engaged in the commercial fishing business. In August 
of 1921 he sold his interests in the enterprise and returned to his former 
position at the Hamilton company. For more than 20 years he was supervisor in 
the production division of the plant's machine shop.
In 1911 Miss Minnie Heller of Two Rivers was married to Mr. Boettcher. She died 
in 1918. In 1946, Mrs. Olga Murphy was married to Mr. Boettcher, who survives 
him with a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Hanson of San Francisco, Calif., a sister, 
Miss Emma Boettcher of Two Rivers, and two brothers, Julius and Elmer Boettcher, 
both of Chicago.  He also leaves a step-daughter, Mrs. Alice Wussow, and a 
step-son, Fred Murphy, both of Chicago. There are three grandchildren.  
Mr. Boettcher was a member of the "Thirty-Year Club" of the Hamilton Manufacturing 
Company, and of the Grace Congregational Church, where he had been active for 
many years.
Friends may call at the Beduhn Deja and Martin Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
from 7 p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Monday when the body will be taken to Grace 
Church, where it will lie in state until the time of services.  
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, 10 April 1952, page 18
**********
The social event of the season for the Southside took place Wednesday at the 
home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Heller. Miss Minnie Heller and Walter Boettcher 
took the marriage vows at three o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. C. F. Doehler 
officiated at the marriage. The marriage ceremony was followed by a sumptuous 
dinner at which a large number of guests partook.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 30, 1910


WILLIAM BOETTCHER

William Boetttcher, 71, of 1920-30th St., Two Rivers, retired employe of 
Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, died early Wednesday morning at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital.
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 
Cemteery.
Mr. Boettcher was born Dec. 2, 1892, in the Town of Montpelier, Kewaunee 
County, son of the late August and Emma Dahlke Boettcher. He married Anna 
Borchardt at Montpelier June 13, 1917. After 12 years of farming the family 
moved to Two Rivers where Mr. Boettcher was employed until six years ago when 
he retired. He was a member of Hamilton 30-Year Club, Hamilton Goodfellowship 
Club and St. John Lutheran congregation.
Besides his wife he leaves four daughters, Mrs. John Wilker, Mrs. Roland Stanul, 
Mrs. Arnold Melham, of Two Rivers; three sons, Orville, Roland and Harlan, of 
Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Watzka, of Milwaukee; Mrs. Nels Peterson, 
of Frankfort, Ind.; 15 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Three sons preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 20, 1964  P.14 
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Funeral card:
In Memory of
WILLIAM BOETTCHER
Born December 2, 1892
Died May 20, 1964
Services
2:00 P.M.
Friday, May 22, 1964
St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church
Rev. T. F. Stern, Officiating
Pallbearers
Gerhardt Dahlke    Ornie Kudick
Marvin Borchardt   Donald Watzka
Elmer Kudick       Robert Wilker
Burial
Pioneers Rest Cemetery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
********
(02 Dec 1892/May 1964/SSDI)


MARIE BOETTGER

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 07 Dec.)
Death of the wife of young Hermann Boettger who was just married a short 
while ago. She was buried Sun. from the Lutheran Church, followed by a 
large funeral procession to the cemetery. It is said that she had been 
ill ever since the wedding.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1903
*********
Mrs. Herman Boettger
Shortly after giving birth to a child Mrs. Herman Boettger, aged 24 years, 
died at Two Rivers last week. She had been married about a year.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 10, 1903
*********
Mary Tegen Boettger
birth: 26 August 1877 Germany
death: 4 December 1903 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1903 Two Rivers
father: Henry Tegen
mother: Anna
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HARRY BOHN

Two Rivers – The Chronicle says: Little Harry, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. 
John Bohn of this village died yesterday. He was a bright and promising little 
fellow and a general favorite with the boarders of the Lake House.
Manitowoc Tribune, June 15, 1876


JOHN C. BOHN

DIED.
BOHN:-At the Lake House, in this village, on Friday, December 21st, John C. Bohn, 
in the 48th year of his age.
Mr. Bohn has been a resident of Two Rivers for upwards of a quarter of a century, 
and was widely known as the landlord of the Lake House. He took a keen interest in 
the growth and prosperity of the town and believed in liberally supporting her 
churehes (sic) and public schools, for the benefit of the community at large. He 
was a kind and provident parent and loved his children dearly. All who knew John 
Bohn knew that he had one sad habit, that of strong drink, but it was one that had 
so firm a hold on him that neither the strongest resolutions on his part nor the 
earnest solicitation of friends could banish it; but, notwithstanding, up to the 
time of his death he never ceased to struggle against it. His funeral which took 
place yesterday was very largely attended, although the weather was very damp and 
disagreeable.-Chronicle.
Manitowoc Tribune, December 27, 1877 P. 3


REGINA BOHN

(First publication July 14, 1887.)
CIRCUIT COURT,-MANITOWOC COUNTY.
Mary Kruger, plaintiff, vs. Ernst Hammel as administrator of the estate of 
Reginia (sic) Bohn, deceased, and Charles Bohn, Henry E. Bohn and Emma W.C. 
Oswold, children and heirs at law of said Regina Bohn, deceased, John Bohn, 
Tilley Bohn, Augusta Bohn and Adoline Bohn, children and minor heirs at law 
of said Regina Bohn, deceased, defendants.
The State of Wisconsin, to the said defendants, and each of them: You are 
hereby summoned to appear within twenty days after service of this summons, 
exclusive of the day of service, and defend the above entitled action in 
the court aforesaid; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be 
rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint of which a 
copy is herewith served upon you.
W.A. Walker, Plaintiff's Attorney.
P.O. Address, Manitowoc, Manitowoc county, Wisconsin.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 1, 1887 P. 2


FERDINAND BOHTE

AGED RESIDENT DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER
Ferdinand Bohte, aged 89 years, who since the death of his wife Louisa at Two 
Rivers two years ago, has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Arthur 
Koebke, at 611 North Sixth street in this city passed away yesterday afternoon. 
The remains were taken to the Beduhn and Goetz parlors at Two Rivers from where 
funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Hawkes of 
the Congregational church will officiate and interment will be at Pioneer's Rest 
cemetery there.
The deceased was born at Hanover, Germany, and came to this country in his early 
life. He located at Two Rivers where he was engaged in the tailoring business 
for years until he retired. The daughter, Mrs. Koebke of this city is the only 
surviving relative.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 24, 1929 P.1
********
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS AGO
BIG SURPRISE PARTY TENDERED OLD RESIDENTS SATURDAY
HAVE LIVED HERE 48 YEARS
Many Neighbors & Friends Show Love and Esteem for Popular Couple
One of the pleasant surprise parties ever planned in this vicinity was that 
tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bothe(sic) at their residence on Monroe Ave., last 
Saturday evening. The occasion was their golden wedding anniversary. The genuine 
respect and esteem in which this couple is held in the community was shown by the 
enthusiastic and warm hearted greetings of the large number who turned out to 
help them celebrate the joyful occasion. The surprise was a complete one, the 
party assembling at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Meyer and Mr. and Mrs. Wm 
Priegnitz, neighbors. Upon reaching the Bothe residence about 8:30, they stopped 
outside and gave a chariverie which roused the old couple out and storms of 
greetings and welcome followed such as can only come from a spontaneous and mutual 
feeling of love and good will. Mrs. Bothe, whose soul is suffused with the best of 
German literature, recited appropriate verses of welcome and Mr. Bothe also made a 
witty and fitting address of welcome, toasts were drunk to the health and happiness 
of the pair and an hour of delightful social enjoyment followed. Then the guests ?? 
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Myer across the street which they entered while 
the impressive strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March on the piano awakened sweet 
memories. Here a sumptuous and splendidly arranged feast awaited them. During the 
hour of refreshment toasts were given by Mayor Currens, Prof. B. J. Wetzel and 
Arthur Baetz, who on behalf of the guests presented the groom and bride of 50 years 
with a beautiful solid gold chain and a gold cameo brooch as a token of their love 
and esteem and with best wishes for many more years of happiness. 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bothe were married in 1866 in Germany. Shortly after in 1868 they 
emigrated to America coming to Two Rivers and have resided here ever since. During 
all of the fifty years, they have lived here, there has been no  more popular couple 
in the community then Mr. and Mrs. Bothe. Although they have passed three score and 
ten they are remarkably well preserved and keep up the same smiling welcome and warm 
hospitality which with their unfailing friendship has been the secret of their 
popularity. Their daughter and only child, Mrs. Arthur Koepke was present at the 
festivities with Mr. Koepke and family of Manitowoc. The other guests were Messrs 
and Mesdames Arthur Lohman, Carl Kirst, H. Hoepner, Arthur Baetz, Hans Meyer, Wm. 
Priegnitz, F. McIllbatten, B.J. Wetzel, Robert Suettinger, Noel Nash, Ed Mueller, 
Simon Schneider, John Smith, A. Geimer, the Mesdames Emma Lohman, R. Winkelmiller, 
Fred Eggers, A. Weilep, Weiss, Bemis, Wm. Bremer, Hans Henrickson, Mayor J. R. Currens, 
Doctor Farrell, Conrad Baetz, Ira Levenhagen, Louis Hartung and the Misses Esha Eggers, 
Hattie Weilep, Lizzie Baetz, Estelle Farrell, Lizzie Hayes, Theresa Schroeder, Gretchen 
Spahn, Bertha, Laura and Hester Kahlenberg, Althea Hartung, Lillian Levenhagen and Miss 
Madigan.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 18, 1916


LOUISE BOHTE

Two Rivers news:
DIES AT MANITOWOC
Mrs. Ferdinand Bothe, formerly a resident of Two Rivers, but who 
has been residing at Manitowoc, died at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Koebke at that place. Further details will be found in another 
column.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, March 31, 1928  P. 10
*********
TWO RIVERS
Mrs. Louise Bohte was buried this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the 
Beduhn and Goetz chapel, Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News,  Monday, April 02, 1928  P. 13
*********
Mrs. Louise Bohte, wife of F.H. Bohte passed away Saturday morning at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Koebke at Manitowoc.  Deceased, whose 
maiden name was Louise Middleheuser, came to this country in 1867 from 
Germany where she was born Dec. 25, 1843. Having been wed in 1866, Mr. 
and Mrs. Bohte engaged in the tailoring business here for many years. Mrs. 
Bohte made a great many enduring friendships during her residence in this 
city. She resided here until three years ago when her health began to fail 
and the aged couple have since made their home with their daughter. Mrs. 
Bohte always took a keen interest in the  welfare of her neighbors and friends, 
many of whom survive and cherish deeply her kindness and unselfish disposition.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary 
where the body rested over Sunday and was viewed by many. Rev. T.A. Hawkes 
officiated and interment was at Pioneers' Rest. The husband and daughter 
are the only survivors.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Apr. 5, 1928
*********
News article;
OLD RESIDENT HAS MISFORTUNE
Still enjoying good health at an advanced age, Mrs. F.H. Bohte, who has been a 
resident here about 60 years and won the love and esteem f many, met with a 
misfortune Monday morning which will probably confine her for a long time. Mrs. 
Bohte was walking through her garden on the way to a neighbors home when her foot 
caught in a bush and she fell heavily sustaining a fractured shoulder. She was 
assisted into her home by neighbors and Mr. Bohte and Dr. Christiansen was called 
who attended to the break and carefully bandaged the broken member.  Mrs. Bohte 
is now at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Koepke, Manitowoc where she will 
remain until her recovery, which her neighbors and many friends hope will be very 
soon.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 19, 1924
*********
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS AGO
BIG SURPRISE PARTY TENDERED OLD RESIDENTS SATURDAY
HAVE LIVED HERE 48 YEARS
Many Neighbors & Friends Show Love and Esteem for Popular Couple
One of the pleasant surprise parties ever planned in this vicinity was that 
tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bothe(sic) at their residence on Monroe Ave., last 
Saturday evening. The occasion was their golden wedding anniversary. The genuine 
respect and esteem in which this couple is held in the community was shown by the 
enthusiastic and warm hearted greetings of the large number who turned out to 
help them celebrate the joyful occasion. The surprise was a complete one, the 
party assembling at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Meyer and Mr. and Mrs. Wm 
Priegnitz, neighbors. Upon reaching the Bothe residence about 8:30, they stopped 
outside and gave a chariverie which roused the old couple out and storms of 
greetings and welcome followed such as can only come from a spontaneous and mutual 
feeling of love and good will. Mrs. Bothe, whose soul is suffused with the best of 
German literature, recited appropriate verses of welcome and Mr. Bothe also made a 
witty and fitting address of welcome, toasts were drunk to the health and happiness 
of the pair and an hour of delightful social enjoyment followed. Then the guests ?? 
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Myer across the street which they entered while 
the impressive strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March on the piano awakened sweet 
memories. Here a sumptuous and splendidly arranged feast awaited them. During the 
hour of refreshment toasts were given by Mayor Currens, Prof. B. J. Wetzel and 
Arthur Baetz, who on behalf of the guests presented the groom and bride of 50 years 
with a beautiful solid gold chain and a gold cameo brooch as a token of their love 
and esteem and with best wishes for many more years of happiness. 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bothe were married in 1866 in Germany. Shortly after in 1868 they 
emigrated to America coming to Two Rivers and have resided here ever since. During 
all of the fifty years, they have lived here, there has been no  more popular couple 
in the community then Mr. and Mrs. Bothe. Although they have passed three score and 
ten they are remarkably well preserved and keep up the same smiling welcome and warm 
hospitality which with their unfailing friendship has been the secret of their 
popularity. Their daughter and only child, Mrs. Arthur Koepke was present at the 
festivities with Mr. Koepke and family of Manitowoc. The other guests were Messrs 
and Mesdames Arthur Lohman, Carl Kirst, H. Hoepner, Arthur Baetz, Hans Meyer, Wm. 
Priegnitz, F. McIllbatten, B.J. Wetzel, Robert Suettinger, Noel Nash, Ed Mueller, 
Simon Schneider, John Smith, A. Geimer, the Mesdames Emma Lohman, R. Winkelmiller, 
Fred Eggers, A. Weilep, Weiss, Bemis, Wm. Bremer, Hans Henrickson, Mayor J. R. Currens, 
Doctor Farrell, Conrad Baetz, Ira Levenhagen, Louis Hartung and the Misses Esha Eggers, 
Hattie Weilep, Lizzie Baetz, Estelle Farrell, Lizzie Hayes, Theresa Schroeder, Gretchen 
Spahn, Bertha, Laura and Hester Kahlenberg, Althea Hartung, Lillian Levenhagen and Miss 
Madigan.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 18, 1916


BARNEY E. BOLDUS

Two Rivers Section:
TO BRING BODY BACK TO CITY FOR BURIAL
Ervin Boldus, 42, Dies At Prescott, Ariz.-Leaves Wife and Two Daughters
Passing away in far off Arizona, where he went in search of health, 
Ervin Boldus, aged 42, son of the late F.F. Boldus, former well known 
meat market proprietor here, and whose grandfather was one of the 
founders of Two Rivers, will be brought back to his old home town for 
burial. Messages received here yesterday by his sisters, Mrs. Alvin 
Krause, and Mrs. Frank Wallo, said that the remains were being shipped 
from Prescott, Ariz., and would arrive here Thursday night. Burial will 
take place on Friday afternoon from the Beduhn and Goetz chapel. The 
deceased visited Two Rivers last year and went from here to the west in 
search of health. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. When his 
father conducted a market here the deceased served as delivery man and 
thus became well known to hundreds of local residents. Later he engaged 
in the bottling business at International Falls, Minn., but being subject 
to attacks of asthma decided to locate in the west. Mr. Boldus while 
living here, was also an athlete of note and played on numerous Two 
Rivers ball teams.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, July 10, 1928 Page 11


CATHERINE BOLDUS

A Woman Burned to Death at Two Rivers.
Two Rivers, Wis., Feb. 15. 1885
About 11 o'clock last evening a fire broke out in a large dwelling house and
an adjoining hall, belonging to a widow, Mrs. F. Boldus. Before the arrival
of the fire company the entire building was in flames, and the fire beyond
control. Both buildings burned to the ground. A sick woman, on the second floor,
was safely removed, but the old lady Boldus could not be reached, and perished
in her bedroom on the second floor. Her remains were recovered shortly after,
badly burned. The property loss is estimated at about $1,000; no insurance.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, February 16, 1885, pg. 8, col A
(Note: This is the only cemetery with the surname Boldus)
*******
FIRE IN TWO RIVERS.
The house belonging to Mrs. Boldus and containing a hall known as 
Boldus' Hall, was destroyed by fire about 3 o'clock Sunday morning. 
Mrs. Boldus her and his wife were the only occupants of the building. 
The two latter were rescued but Mrs. Boldus was burned. Her charred 
remains were found in the building. She was about sixty years of age 
and was a well known resident of this county. The furniture was 
mostly destroyed. The fire is supposed to have started in the old 
lady's room.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, February 17, 1885 P.2
*********
The following entries are from the court index on microfilm at library:
Boldus, Catharin(sic) Dfeandant(sic)
State of Wisconsin Plaintiff
Dfndt, a saloon keeper in Two Rivers is accused of selling beer 
and whiskey to minors under the age of 21 years. found guilty.
yr. 1875; #2018; Box CF 15 FLB
**********
Boldus, Catherine Deft.
Frank, August & Goll, Julius Pltf.
Intent to defraud Manitowoc, Wis.
yr. 1876; Case No. 665; Box C.F. 29
**********
Boldus Catherine Deft.
Storm, Charles & Hill, Robert Pltf.
Manitowoc, Wis. Conceled(sic) property with intent to defraud
yr. 1876; Case No. 668; Box No. C.F. 29
*********
Boldus, Cathrina
15 Feb 1885
Inquest
A widow partially burned
Son - Frank Boldus
yr. 1885; #71B; CF 68
********
There are more Boldus entries in the court index


FRANK F. BOLDUS

Notes from Two Rivers:
After suffering for several months from the effects of a stroke of paralysis, 
F.F. Boldus died at his home on Washington Street on New Year's Eve. He was 
sixty five years of age and was born in this city where he spent his entire 
life. For many years he conducted a meat market, but retired from business 
about four years ago. He is survived by one son, Erwin of International Falls, 
Minn., and two daughters, Mrs. Alvin Krause and Mrs. F. Wallo of this city. 
The funeral was held Friday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. 
Gray.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 10, 1918
*********
With the passing of the old year, just a few minutes before the midnight bells 
announced its going, Frank Boldus for many years a well known citizen, departed 
this life at his home on Washington Street. A few days before he had suffered 
another stroke of paralysis being the second within a few months. He was confined 
to bed many weeks before his death. Deceased was sixty-five years old on the 19th 
of this month. Decedent is survived by one son, Erwin of International Falls, 
Minn., and two daughters, Mrs. Alvin Kraus and Mrs. Frank Wallo of this city. 
Four brothers also survive, Robert of Racine, Sebastian of Milwaukee, Charles 
of Bayfield and George of Manistique Mich. The funeral takes place Friday 
afternoon at two o'clock from the home, Rev. Grey officiating.
The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 3, 1918
*********
Frank Boldus sustained a stroke of paralysis last week Thursday. The stroke 
paralyzed one side of his body entirely and he was unconscious several days. He 
is now showing good indications that he will recover at least to a considerable 
extent. His brothers, Robert and Sebastian of Racine in Milwaukee were here 
several days until danger of the attack proving fatal had passed away. Mr. Boldus 
was feeding his horse in the barn when overcome.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 14, 1917

********
A CLOSE CALL
F.F. Boldus of this city met with a serious accident while returning from a trip into the country last Tuesday afternoon. One of the tugs on the harness of his team became unhitched in some way which allowed the pole of the wagon to drop from the neck yoke. In trying to stop his team to re-fasten the tug, the wagon ran up against them, frightening the so that they attempted to run away. He held them for a time until the pole broke and running into the ground, overturned the wagon. He was thrown out and was run over and was taken up in an unconscious condition. Herman Demsein, who was with him, jumped from the wagon when the pole dropped and was not injured. The team stopped after Mr. Boldus was thrown out and after temporarily repairing the same, Demsein brought Mr. Boldus home. Although badly bruised and stunned he was not permanently or seriously injured. 
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Oct. 31, 1899 

GESINE BOLDUS    (d. 1904)

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 05 Dec.)
The wife of butcher F.F. Boldus died here following an illness 
of many months. The respected lady was born 1852 in Oldenburg, 
Germany, and was about 4 yrs. old when she came to America with 
her parents who settled on a farm a few miles from the city. 
Born Gesine Goedjen, she married Mr. Boldus when she was 23. She 
leaves her husband, 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was Fri. 
afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Dec. 1904
********
Died Boldus: 
At her home in this city, Dec. 6, 1904, Gesine, wife of Frank Boldus, aged 52 
years, 6  months and 8 days.
Deceased was born in the Grand Dutchy of Oldenburg, Germany, May 28, 1852. Her 
parents were Herman and Katherine Goedjen, who emigrated to this country in 1856 
and settled on a farm in this county about mid-way between the present city of 
Two Rivers and the village of Mishicot, in the place still known as the Goedjen 
Homestead. In 1875 she was married to Frank Boldus of this city and has made 
this city her home most of the time since. Of the children she bore him, four 
are now living, two sons and two daughters. She was a dutiful wife and a loving 
mother. Her funeral took place on Friday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran 
church to which she was a life-long member. A large number of neighbors and 
friends were present at her funeral.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 13, 1904
********
Gesena Goedjen Bolders (sic)
birth: 28 May 1852 Germany
death: 6 December 1904 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 Two Rivers
father: Herman Goedjen
mother: Catherine
spouse: Frank F. Bolders
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 


GESSINE BOLDUS    (d. 1899)

Mr. and Mrs. F. Boldus lost their little four year old daughter, Gesena, last 
Friday. The fueral took place on Sunday. The death and burial of another 
four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Boldus took place exactly seven 
years previous to the one who died on Thursday and was buried on Sunday 
last. The dates are identical in both instances.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., July 25, 1899
********
Card of Thanks
The undersigned wish to extend their most sincere thanks for the consideration 
and sympathy shown them in consequence of the loss of their dearly beloved 
daughter, Gesena.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boldus
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., July 25, 1899
********
Death in Two Rivers Fri. of the 4-yr. old daughter of 
Mr. F. Boldas(sic). The burial took place Sun.
Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1899
*******
Gessine Bolders  (sic)
birth: 15 November 1895 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 21 July 1899 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers
residence: 1899 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Frank Bolders
mother: Gessine
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
Note:  The daughter was likely Gessine/Gesena S. Boldus. 
Wisc. Birth index: Boldus, Gesena S  Birth Nov 10 1894 
Manitowoc. 
Wisc. death index: Boldus, Gessine  Death  Jul 21, 1899 
Manitowoc. 
(Friday in the death notice would have been 21 Jul 1899.)


MABEL BOLDUS

Mabel, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Boldus is very sick 
and is not expected to live.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - July 19, 1892   
*****
Mabel Boldus, the little girl, whose severe illness we last week announced, 
died on Thursday night and was buried from the Lutheran church on Saturday.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - July 26, 1892
*****
Mabel Boldus
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Mabel Boldus
Color/Sex  Wh  Fem
Age  3 yrs
Father  Fr Boldus
Birthplace  Two Rivers Wis
Birth Date  15 Aug 1888
Death Date  21 Jul 1892
Death County  Wisconsin, USA
Cause of death  Convulsions
Burial place  Two Rivers Wis
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


WALTER BOLDUS

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1901: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 25 Feb.)
The 23-yr. old son of F. Boldus here died in Indiana where he 
had been living. He leaves a widow but no children. The body 
will probably be brought here for burial. 


WILLIAM S. BOLDUS

William Boldus, a well known Two Rivers business man, engaged in the meat 
market business, died suddenly and the funeral was held in that city today. 
Mr. Boldus had been ill for several days and during the absence of his wife 
in another room, left his bed and attempted to dress. Mrs. Boldus heard him 
and hastened to the room and assisted him to a couch where he expired in a 
few minutes.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 26, 1912 P.3
********
William Boldus, a well known young man answered the beckoning call of the Angel 
of Death last week Saturday. Mr. Boldus died from a complication of diseases. He 
worked up to Friday noon, never telling friends how bad he felt. However, he had 
an admonition that he soon was to be called to his eternal resting place. On 
Friday when he went home, he told someone in the shop that he did not expect to 
come back again. Will was a popular character about town; everyone liked to say 
a word to "Butch". Will loved to work; he was always on the job no matter how his 
health was constituted. The deceased had just reached his 38th year. The funeral 
was held Tuesday afternoon from Mr. Boldus' home on North Washington St., Rev. Jos. 
Morris officiating.
The funeral was held under the auspices of the Moose Lodge of which Mr. Boldus was 
an active member. The lodge turned out one hundred strong to escort their brother 
to his eternal resting place. The deceased is survived by a wife and father, two 
sisters and one brother.
The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 30, 1912


EDWARD M. BOPREY

Edward M. Boprey, 77, of 1616-23red St., Two Rivers, a retired painting 
contractor, died Friday night at Municipal Hospital. He had been in failing 
health for the past years.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Boprey was born May 25, 1890, at West DePere, a son of the late Joseph and 
Adeline Ricour Boprey. He came to Two Rivers in 1916. During World War I, while 
with the U.S. Army at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich., he served as a master 
sergeant in charge of painting projects.
For many years, Mr. Boprey was a painting contractor at Two Rivers and also was 
employed at Burger Boat Co. and Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corp. He was a past 
president of the Painters' Local No. 499 at Manitowoc.
Besides his wife the former Martha Sibenhorn, whom he married at Two Rivers 
May 20, 1918, he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Neal (Cora) Sawyer of Milwuakee, 
Mrs. Lester (Margaret) Strohm of Two Rivers and Mrs. Clifford (Gertrude) Anderberg 
of Omaha, Neb.; a son, Edward Jr., of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Eva Nauer of 
Clearwater, Fla., and nine grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 19, 1967 P.3
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(26 May 1890/Aug 1967/SSDI)


MARTHA BOPREY

Martha L. Boprey, 87, of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Thursday 
morning, Dec. 24, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Martin Scheele will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Boprey was born Aug. 11, 1894, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Carl and 
Hedwig Backus Sibenhorn. She was married to Edward M. Boprey, May 20, 1918, at 
St. Johns Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Mrs. Boprey was a member of St. Johns 
Ladies Aide Society.
Survivors include a son, Edward Boprey of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Neal 
(Cora) Sawyer of Milwaukee, Mrs. Lester (Margaret) Strohm of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Clifford (Gertrude) Anderberg of Omaha, Neb.; a brother, Daniel Sibenhorn of Two 
Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Nischke of Two Rivers and Mrs. Louis (Cora) 
Dufano of Two Rivers; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her husband, Aug. 18, 1967, five sisters and two brothers.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home Inc., Two Rivers, from 4 p.m. 
Sunday and from 9 a.m. Monday until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, December 26, 1981 P. 3
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Funeral card:
In Memory of
MARTHA BOPREY
Born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
August 11, 1894
Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
December 24, 1981
Services
11:00 A.M.
Monday, December 28, 1981
St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Rev. Martin J. Scheele, Officiating
Place of Interment
Pioneers Rest Cemetery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
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(11 Aug 1894/Dec 1981/SSDI)


ADOLPH BORETSKY

The death of Adolph Boretsky occurred Saturday last at his home, 
1303 Twenty-third Street. Mr. Boretsky had been ill a long time.  
He was 55 years of age, having been a resident of this city since 
boyhood.  He was employed in Aluminum Goods plant no. 1.  The 
deceased is survived by his wife, three daughers; Rose, Anna and 
Lucy, and three sons: Benjamin, Otto and Edward.
The Funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the home, Rev. T. A. 
Hawkes officiating.
The Reporter - Chronicle, Thur. 31 May 1928, page 1, col. 2
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Two Creeks Items
Married – Adolph Bouretsky of this vicinity and Miss Tonia Halvachek 
of Norman were married on Tuesday last at the Catholic Church in 
Kewaunee by Rev. Father Kupal. They have our best wishes for a long 
and happy journey through life.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Nov. 12, 1895


ANTONIA BORETSKY

Mrs. Antonia Boretsky, 79, 1303 23rd St., Two Rivers, died early Monday morning 
at the home of her son, Otto, Green Bay. Mrs. Boretsky had been residing with 
her son 10 months.
Funeral services will be held at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home at 2 p.m. 
Wednesday with Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Boretsky was born in the Town of Carleton April 22, 1876, daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Thomas Hlawacek, and on Nov. 12, 1895 was married to Adolph Boretsky 
in Kewaunee. After the marriage the couple settled in Two Rivers. Mr. Boretsky 
died on May 26, 1928.
Mrs. Boretsky was an active member of the ZCBJ Lodge for many years.
The survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Frederick Zuercher of Memphis, Tenn., and 
Mrs. James Smejkal of Two Rivers; three sons, Edward of Two Rivers, Otto of 
Green Bay and Benjamin of Milwaukee; two sister, Mrs. Anna Hoffman of Suring and 
Mrs. Celeste Lockwood of San Diego, Calif., and a brother Emil Hlawacek of Two 
Rivers.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday night.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 15, 1955 P.15
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Two Creeks Items
Married – Adolph Bouretsky of this vicinity and Miss Tonia Halvachek 
of Norman were married on Tuesday last at the Catholic Church in 
Kewaunee by Rev. Father Kupal. They have our best wishes for a long 
and happy journey through life.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Nov. 12, 1895


EDWARD BORETSKY

Edward Boretsky, 76, of 1303-23rd St., Two Rivers, retired longtime Metalware 
Corp., Two Rivers, employe, died shortly before midnight Sunday at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. David Hansen officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer's 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Boretsky was born April 25, 1897, at Two Rivers, son of the late Adolph and 
Antonia Hlawacek Boretsky. He was retired from the Metalware Corp. 11 years ago.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. James (Lucy) Smejkal, of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Anna Zuercher, of Holiday, Fla., two brothers, Otto, of Holiday, and Benjamin, 
of Milwaukee and a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, December 10, 1973 P.23


CHRISTINA BORGWALD

MISHICOT:
Mrs. Bouchwald(sic) died at her home in this village Saturday afternoon. She 
had been ill many years and confined to her bed most of the time. The funeral 
occurred Tuesday afternoon from the Lutheran Church, Rev. Zell officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 22, 1914 page 3


JOHANN BORGWALD
 
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 23 July)
Old Mr. J. Burgwald(sic) died this morning after having suffered a 
long illness which makes his death a blessing. He was 78. The 
funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thurs.
Der Nord Westen, 25 July 1901 


ETHEL BORNEMANN

Mrs. Roland Bornemann of 3505 N. Glenwood St., Two Rivers, died Thursday night 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Emanuel United Methodist Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Bornemann, nee Ethel Gloe, was born at Two Rivers, a daughter of the late 
William and Mrs. Elma Hartung Gloe. She was married May 4, 1946 at Two Rivers to 
Roland Bornemann. She was a member of Two Rivers Chapter 229, Order of Eastern Star.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home 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 services. Memorial services will be conducted by the 
Order of Eastern Star at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 28, 1970


ROLAND R. BORNEMANN

Roland R. Bornemann, 76, of 3613 E. Osman Road, Mishicot, died unexpectedly 
early Wednesday evening, May 6, 1992, at home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Zion United Methodist Church, 
Mishicot. Rev. Ronald Helgerson will officiate with burial at Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
He was born April 29, 1916, in the town of Morrison, Brown County, son of the 
late Herman and Lovina Hussong Bornemann. He married the former Ethel Gloe in 
1946. She preceded him in death in 1970. He then married Marlene LeClair in 
1973. He served with the United States Coast Guard during World War II and was 
a member of Mishicot VFW Post No. 7753. Mr. Bornemann was a construction 
electrician for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, retiring 
from Point Beach Nuclear Plant in 1982. He was a member of Zion United Methodist 
Church, Mishicot. 
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Colleen Bornemann of Wauwatosa; a grand-
daughter, Bridget; a step granddaughter, Peggy Maigatter; three step sons, Paul, 
Peter and Patrick Staab. Also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, 
Mr. and Mrs. John (Lucille) LeClair of Two Rivers; six step great grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a sister. 
Friends may call at the church from 12 noon until the time of services on Saturday. 
Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, assisted the family with arrangements. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 8, 1992, P. B10 


ANNA BOUDA

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 05 Jan.) 
Death Wed. last week, after a short illness, of Miss Anna Bonda(sic), 
daughter of Jos. Bonda who resides on Two Rivers Road a mile from 
here. A large number of people attended the Sat. funeral at Two 
Rivers cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904 
********
The home of Joseph Bouda, at Eastwin, was overhung by a deep sorrow on New Year's 
Day, for a daughter was called to her eternal rest. Miss Annie Bouda passed away 
from this world of bustle and hurry to everlasting peace on Dec. 30th, surrounded 
by most of her family. She had been an invalid from her childhood yet was always 
cheerful and her presence will long be missed. Miss Bouda was born at Stark, Brown 
County, nineteen years ago and always remained with her parents. The interment took 
place at Two Rivers, the Rev. Schlueter officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 14, 1904  pg. 1


AUDREY E. BOUDA

Audrey E. Bouda, passed way in the early hours on Monday, April 15, in Fort 
Myers, Fl., with family members by her side. "Mickey" as she was known from 
birth, was born Audrey Eleanore Thompson to Della Deau and James H.H. Thompson 
on April 22, 1922 in Blackwell, WI and was the youngest of their four children. 
The family lived in Blackwell, Laona, Land O'Lakes and Madison before settliing 
in Two Rivers, where during her senior year of high school, Mickey met fellow 
student, Paul Bouda. They dated while he was in college and kept up a 
correspondence when he went into the army. On Christman Eve of 1945, five days 
after he returned from serving in World War II, he proposed and they were married 
the following June. They celebrated 64 years of marriage before Paul passed away 
in 2011.
Mickey was a kind, talented, fun-loving, elegant lady. She was a fabulous cook 
and homemaker. Each time the family moved, Mickey used her excellent sense of 
sytle to turn the new house into a comfortable home in which to entertain family 
and friends. Mickey had studied voice in high school and that beautiful soprano 
could be heard years later in many of the Masquers Theater Group productions when 
the family moved to Manitowoc, WI.
Her gracious skills at entertaining were put to good use when the family moved 
from Manitowoc to Monroe, WI when Paul became Franchise Manager for Swiss Colony 
in the late 60's. Then tiring of the cold Wisconsin winters, Mickey and Paul moved 
to Jacksonville, FL in 1971 and on to Boco Ratan, FL, where Mickey resided until 
she located to Fort Myers in 2012 to be closer to family. She loved listening to 
baseball on the radio (in the early years) and watching sports on TV later on, 
especially college football. 
Mickey was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Paul, both 
sisters, Fern Case and Dorothy Malley and Francis Bouda, Paul's twin brother.
Mickey will be greatly missed by her four children, Brian (Joanne) of Cranberry 
Township, PA; Betsy Fisher (Bill) of Chico, CA, Michael (Jane) of Jacksonville, 
FL, and Barbara Schropp (Russ) of Fort Myers, FL; as well as ten grandchildren. 
She leaves behind her brother, Robert Thompson, sister-in-law, BJ Bouda; sister-
in-law, Clare Ann Nordman (Jim) as well as many other relatives, and friends too 
numerous to mention, but who fondly remember Mickey.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church at 10 am 
on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Final interment in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery will take 
place following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to 
the Alzheimer's Foundation in Mickey's name to help fight the disease that 
plagued her during the final years of her life.
Online obituary - Manitowoc Herald Times May 8, 2013


BARBORA BOUDA

After three months intense suffering, Mrs. Joseph Bouda passed into 
the world beyond, where she will have no more pain or sorrow. She 
was born at Plensky, Austria, 58 years ago. Her maiden name being 
Barbara(sic) Kubika. She was married in the city of Thlokovskey to 
Mr. Joseph Bouda in January, 1874 and bore him two children in the 
old country, Kate and Joseph. The former died there in infancy and 
the latter soon followed his sister to her heavenly home. Soon after 
they landed in America where they came in the year 1877. Here seven 
children were born to them who are all living except one daughter, 
Annie, who was called from the family circle a few years ago. Deceased 
looked forward to the time when she would be well again and be spared 
to them but it was not to be and for three months her demise was 
expected daily and there were always some of family at her bedside 
and when the end came last Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, her husband 
was with her and it was in his arms she breathed her last. She was 
always a good neighbor, a gentile wife and mother and bore her 
suffering with much patience and fortitude. She leaves beside her 
husband and children many sorrowing friends who will all sadly miss 
her. Her children are: Mr. James Bouda of Tisch Mills, Mrs. Angust of 
Eastwin, Mrs. Frank Eiermann of Manitowoc, and Mrs. John Volin of this 
city, Ferdinand, Blanche and Frank, who are at home. Her remains were 
interred in the public cemetery at Two Rivers, Rev. Uebele officiating.
The Reporter, Sat., Aug. 22, 1908
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[Barbara Bouda]


FRANK M. BOUDA

Frank M. Bouda, Scout Leader, Is Dead at 64 (photo)
TWO RIVERS-Frank M. Bouda, 64, of 1616-25th St., past grand high priest of the 
Grand Chapter of Royal Masons of Wisconsin, a leader for years in activities 
of the Boy Scouts in Manitowoc county and for more than 40 years treasurer of 
Grace Congregational Church, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital early 
Thursday night.
Mr. Bouda was stricken with a heart attack in early September and after several 
weeks confinement at the hospital here he returned home. When his condition again 
turned for the worse he was reconfined for treatment since Oct. 9.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational Church, 
the Rev. Richard J. Wichlei delivering the sermon. The Masonic service, conducted 
by the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M., and led by Heber Clayton, chaplain, 
will follow Graveside Masonic services will also be held at Pioneeers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Born at Lark
Mr. Bouda was born at Lark, Brown County, on Jan. 31, 1891, a son of the late 
Joseph and Barbara Bouda. When he was a small boy the family brought him to a farm 
in the Town of Mishicot, where he attended the district school. Later he entered 
the Green Bay Business College from which he was graduated. Taking several corres-
pondence courses in business administration, Mr. Bouda entered the employ of the 
Hamilton Mfg. Co. here in 1910, taking a position in the office. In 1912 he was 
made office manager of the firm, a post which he held until 1945, when he resigned. 
Since he had been engaged in assessment work in the area assisting in the reassess-
ment project here from 1950 to 1952 and up to ??????? had been assisting Assessor 
Roman C. Hermann in person at property assessment at Manitowoc.
One of Wisconsin's ???? pro??ment Master, Mr. Bouda became a Master Mason of a 
?????? of the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M. in February of 19?5, in 1935 as 
a member of the Manitowoc Chapter No. ??, Royal Arch Masons, he founded the Barnes G. 
?yman Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons in Two Rivers, becoming its high priest the 
same year. In 1942 he was elected grand high priest of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch 
Masons of Wisconsin, and in May of 19?? was ?????? to the Wisconsin Order of High 
Priesthood of the Royal Arch Masons.
Active in all of the Masonic orders in Two Rivers and Manitowoc, Mr. Bouda was also 
a past commander of Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, Knights Templar, and affiliated with 
Council No. 18, Royal and Select Masters of Manitowoc. A 32nd Degree Mason, as a 
member of the Wisconsin Counsistory, Milwaukee, he had been active of years in the 
32nd degree. Also affiliated with the Tripoli Temple Shrine, Milwaukee, he was a 
charter member fot the Two Rivers Shrine Club, serving as its president in 1940-41. 
Since the organization of the Masonic Low Twelve Club, 30 years ago, he had been its 
secretary.
Since a young man Mr. Bouda had shown intense interest in Boy Scout work and as a 
result of his activities he was awarded the Silver Beaver, scoutdom's highest award, 
in 1943. In 1949 he was elected to the presidency of the Waumegesako Council of the 
Boy Scouts of America.
Treasurer Since 1915
When Mr. Bouda made his residence in Two Rivers he affiliated with Grace Congregational 
Church, becoming treasurer of the church's  Ecclesiastical Society in 1915. Three years 
later the society merged with the church and he continued as the church's teasurer since.
On Nov. 30, 1916, Mr. Bouda married Martha Sladky at Manitowoc who survives him with a 
daughter, Clare Ann Bouda, a student at Marquette University, Milwaukee, twin sons, 
Paul J. Bouda of Hartland, Wis., and Francis J. Bouda of Philadelphia; four sister, Mrs. 
Mary Volin and Mrs. Frnk Eiermann of Manitowoc, Mrs. August Schwake of Two Rivers and 
Mrs. Blanche Zimmerhakel of Chippewa Falls, and two brothers, Wenzel (James) Buoda of 
Norman, Kewaunee county and Fred Bouda of Royal Oak, Mich. There are five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 
when the casket will be taken to the church, where the body will lie in state until the 
time of services.
Members of the Two Rivers Lodge of Masons have been requested by its worshipful master, 
Francis Frank, to meet in a body at the Masonic Temple at 1 p.m. Saturday to participate 
in the church and graveside services.
A Silver Beaver honor guard will also participate in the services for Mr. Bouda.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 18, 1955 P.1
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A Thanksgiving Day wedding united Frank Bouda of this city and Miss Martha Sladky, 
daughter of Mrs. Anna Sladky of Manitowoc at the Catholic parsonage in that city 
last week Thursday morning, Rev. Father O'Leary performing the ceremony. After 
enjoying a wedding breakfast at which only the immediate family was present, the 
couple departed on a trip to points in Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. They 
returned Tuesday to this city where they will make their home and where Mr. Bouda 
is employed as one of the accountants for the Hamilton company. The Reporter 
extends congratulations.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 8, 1916


JOSEPH B. BOUDA

JOSEPH BOUDA DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER
84-Year-Old Retired Farmer Succumbs After Only A Two Days' Illness 
Joseph B. Bouda, 84, retired farmer, died late Wednesday at the home of his 
daughter, Mrs. F. J. Elermann, 1024 North Eighth street. 
Mr. Bouda was ill only two days. He was taken sick Tuesday with pleuro-
pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Saturday afternoon.
Born in Bohemia 
The deceased was born in Bohemia in 1851. He was married there in 1874 to 
Barbara Kubik. In Prague Mr. Bouda learned the locksmith trade. In 1877 Mr. 
and Mrs. Bouda came to this country and located at Turners Falls, Mass. Later 
they came west to Wisconsin.
Mr. Bouda operated farms in Brown, Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties. His last 
farm was in the town of Two Rivers. Mrs. Bouda died in 1908 and shortly after 
Mr. Bouda retired and removed first to Two Rivers and later to this city to 
reside with his daughter. 
Despite his advanced years Mr. Bouda followed an active life. Until a few years 
ago his interest and pastime was mending shoes. In later years he followed 
gardening.
Seven Children Survive 
Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bouda of whom seven survive. They are 
James, Kewaunee, Frank, Two Rivers, Fred L., Royal Oaks, Mich., Mrs. F. J. 
Volin, Mrs. August Schauke, Mrs. Blanche Zimmerhackel, Chippewa Falls, Wis., 
Mrs. F. J. Eiermann, city. A brother, John, Northampton, Mass., a sister, 
Mrs. Anna Bacon, Buffalo, N.Y., 17 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren 
also survive.
The body is at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Two Rivers. Services will be held from 
the funeral home Saturday afternoon in charge of the Rev. T. A. Hawkes, Two 
Rivers. Interment will be at Pioneers' Rest cemetery there.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 30, 1936  P.9 


MARTHA BOUDA

Mrs. Martha Bouda 79, 1616-25th St, Two Rivers, died Sunday night at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital where she was a patient for five weeks.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein & Stangel Inc. 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Boda, nee Martha Sladky, was born at Kellnersville March 17, 1891, a 
daughter of the late Wenzel and Anna Novy Sladky. She was married Nov. 30, 
1916 at Manitowoc to Frank M. Bouda of Two Rivers, and had resided at Two 
Rivers since. Her husband died Nov. 17, 1955.
Active in numerous women's organizations for many years, Mrs. Bouda was 
recognized in March of 1968 for continuous active membership in the Two 
Rivers Woman's Club for 50 years, receiving a Certificate of Honor from 
the National Federation of Woman's Clubs.
Mrs. Bouda joined the Woman's Club in the spring of 1918, serving as its 
president for the 1926-28 term after she had been its secretary-treasurer 
for two years. A charter member of the Catholic Woman's Club, she was also 
a charter member and past president of the Ladies of St. Luke. She was also 
active in the Two Rivers Hospital Auxiliary, the Shady Lane Home Auxiliary, 
and the Ladies Charitable Assn. Also, she was on the first Woman's Club 
committee in 1941 to establish the Youth Hotel on the Walter Zander farm.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. James (Clare Ann) Nordman of Madison; twin 
sons, Paul of Monroe and Francis of London, England, and 12 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where memorial 
services will be at 7:45 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 5, 1970  P.21
********
A Thanksgiving Day wedding united Frank Bouda of this city and Miss Martha Sladky, 
daughter of Mrs. Anna Sladky of Manitowoc at the Catholic parsonage in that city 
last week Thursday morning, Rev. Father O'Leary performing the ceremony. After 
enjoying a wedding breakfast at which only the immediate family was present, the 
couple departed on a trip to points in Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. They 
returned Tuesday to this city where they will make their home and where Mr. Bouda 
is employed as one of the accountants for the Hamilton company. The Reporter 
extends congratulations.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 8, 1916


PAUL BOUDA

Paul J. Bouda, 90, of Boca Raton, FL, died March 23, 2011.
He was born on January 5, 1921, at Manitowoc, WI, the second of the twin sons 
to Martha (Sladky) and Frank M. Bouda. His twin brother, Francis, preceded him 
in death in 1997.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Audry E. (Thompson) Bouda; 
four children; 10 grandchidlren; two great grandchildren: sister: sister-in-law 
and brother-in-law (private).
He attended St. Luke School and Washington High School in Two Rivers, and the 
University of Wisconsin, Madison. In 1942 he was inducted into the US Army, 
serving his entire career with the 14th Tank Bn., 9th Armored Division. His 
military action included the Battle of the Bulge and the taking of the Ludendorf 
Bridge at Remagen, Germany. His decorations include a Bronze Star, and Presidential 
Unit Citations.
Upon his discharge from the army, he married Audrey E. Thompson in 1946. After 
a business career in Wisconsin, including franchise manager for Swiss Colony, 
he moved to Jacksonville, FL, in 1973 and to Boca Ration in 1979 to develop and 
lease shopping centers.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, 
VFW, American Legion, Elks Lodge and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
A Memorial Mass was held on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at St. Joan of Arc, Boca 
Raton.
A graveside service and burial will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 11:00 
AM at Pioneer Rest Cemetery in Two Rivers, WI.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's 
Association 
for the continued care of his wife.


COULETTE BOUDREAUX

Coulette Boudreaux, three week old daughter of Edward and Cindy Petrashek Boudreaux, 
of 406 N. Lake St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly at her home Saturday morning, Nov.1.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Martin Scheele officiated. Burial was in Knollwood Memorial Gardens (sic).
Coulette Boudreaux was born Oct. 12, 1980, at Two Rivers.
Survivors include her parents, Edward and Cindy Petrashek Boudreaux; paternal grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boudreaux Sr. of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; maternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Arlene Petrashek of Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, November 2, 1980 P.3
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[bur. 11-03-1980/age 21 da.]
(Note: Her marker was found in Pioneers' Rest, Two Rivers)


ALBERT E. BRAUN

Albert Braun, 62 (photo), well known Manitowoc County farmer and fox and mink 
breeder, died at his home in Two Rivers Monday morning following a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating, and burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The deceased was born in 1889 in Sheboygan, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles 
Braun. In 1911 he married Louis Kahrs, who survives. The couple had no children.
Mr. Braun participated in many activities in addition to farming and operating 
a fox and mink ranch. He frequently exhibited fox pelts in fur shows throughout 
the state. He was a former assessor for the Town of Two Rivers, a former member 
of the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors and also served on the Board of 
Trustees of the Manitowoc County Hospital.
He was a 20 year member of the Two Rivers Lions Club and a member of the Lutheran 
Men's Club. Members of the latter club will assemble at the club rooms at 7 p.m. 
Tuesday and attend the funeral home in a body.
Survivors in addition to his wife include a sister, Mrs. Herbert Steinhauer of 
the Town of Two Rivers and three brothers, Fred and Clarence of Two Rivers and 
Elmer of DePere. 
The body will lie in state at the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 2 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to the 
church for services at 2 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 14, 1952  P.2


CHARLES BRAUN

OLD RESIDENT OF TWO RIVERS DIES AT HOME 
Funeral of Charles Braun Will Be Held At Residence On Wednesday 
Charles Braun, 70, a well known resident of the town of Two Rivers since 1905, 
died at the farm home on Sunday after suffering with complication of diseases 
for the past three months.
Funeral services will be held from the farm home on Highway 163 north of the 
city Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 'clock with the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating 
in the services. Interment will be at Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
Mr. Braun was born in West Prussia, Germany, February 12, 1863. At the age of 
nine years he immigrated to this country with his parents and settled in South 
Carolina. Two years later the family moved to Sheboygan where he was a resident 
until 1905. He was married at Sheboygan in 1887 to Miss Clara Eisold, who 
survives him. 
Besides his widow he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Steinhauer of the town of 
Two Rivers and four sons, Fred and Albert Braun of the town of Two Rivers, Elmer 
of Stanley, Wis., and Clarence Braun of Manitowoc. He also leaves a brother, 
August Braun of Sheboygan Falls.
Remains to be taken to the home from Beduhn and Goetz funeral parlors Tuesday 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 10, 1933  P.9 


CLARA BRAUN

Mrs. Clara Braun, 83, a resident of the town of Two Rivers for the past 
46 years, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. 
Herbert Steinhauer, town of Two Rivers, Monday night, after a brief 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Frederic Zarling officiating. Interment will 
be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Private services will be held 
at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, Two 
Rivers, after which the casket will be taken to the church at 11 a.m.
Mrs. Braun, nee Clara Eisold, was born in Sheboygan in 1869, and in 1887 
she was married there to Charles Braun. After residing in Sheboygan for 
several years the family moved to a farm in Haven, Sheboygan County, and 
in 1906 came to the town of Two Rivers. Her husband preceded her in death 
19 years ago.
Mrs. Braun leaves the daughter, Mrs. Steinhauer; three sons, Fred of Two 
Rivers, Elmer of DePere and Clarence Braun of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. 
Charles Tessin of Sheboygan; and a brother, Arthur Eisold of Sheboygan. 
There are 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. 
Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 2, 1952 P.2


ELIZABETH BRAUN

Mrs. Herman Brown(sic) died this morning at 7:30 at the family home at Fifteenth 
and Washington streets, death being due to apoplexy. The funeral will be held 
Monday afternoon with services at the St. John Lutheran Church. Burial will be 
at Forest View Cemetery.(sic)
Mrs. Brown was sixty-one years old and has always made her home in this city 
where she is well known. She is survived by four children, Mrs. Edward Althien, 
Mrs. Fred Griep, Mrs. Walter Salzman, all of this city and one son, Emil of 
Chicago who will arrive today. One sister, Mrs. Charles Trost of Kewaunee and 
four grandchildren also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Fri., Dec. 26, 1924 page 2
********
(Note: Her stone and cemetery record are in Pioneers Rest/the newspaper was in error)


ESTHER BRAUN

Esther Braun, age 98, of 1514 Jefferson Street, Two Rivers, died 
Tuesday afternoon, June 21, 1994, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two 
Rivers.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. Rev. Kim Henning will officiate with burial at Pioneer 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born February 6, 1896, at Wausau, Wis., daughter of the late 
Oscar and Elizabeth Lemke Weise. She attended the Wausau School System 
and two years of business college. On December 25, 1921, she was 
married to Paul J. Braun in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on 
July 22, 1949.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ned J. and Aileen Braun 
of Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Florence and Robert Ebert 
of Sheboygan, Wis.; and Joyce Ebert of Mount Clemens, Mich.; six 
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Besides her husband she was 
preceded in death by an infant son and a son-in-law.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 
after 9 a.m. on Saturday until the time of services.
The family would appreciate memorials in their mother's name to the 
Historical Society of Two Rivers.
Esther would have been unable to live independently in her own home 
without the love and help of Bobbie, Don, and Larry Copetsky and the 
interests of her next-door neighbor, Jeanette Dewey. She was further 
blessed by the love and attention of Marion and Nevo Klein.
Herald Times Reporter, June 23, 1994 P. A2
********
(6 Feb. 1896/21 June 1994/SSDI)
********
Marriage of Paul/Esther Braun
Paul Braun and Miss Esther Weise were united in bonds of matrimony on 
Christmas Day, Rev. T. T. Holway, performing the ceremony at the parsonage 
of Grace Church.
Miss Weise is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Weise, young lady of many 
fine traits. She was for three years employed in the Veteran's Bureau where 
she did creditable work which was most highly commended by her superiors. 
Before leaving for Washington she was employed in the office of the 
Hamilton Mfg. Co. She is a sister of Mrs. George Kluth of the Southside 
with whom she recently made her home. Mr. Braun, son of Mrs. J. Braun is 
a photographer of exceptional talent and his work is known throughout the 
state as of a superior quality. The couple have taken up their residence 
at 1513 Washington St. The Reporter unites with many in best wishes for a 
happy and prosperous future.
The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 29, 1921


GEORGE BRAUN

Eastwin:
Last week Tuesday the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Braun was brightened by the 
arrival of a little son, but was saddened again on Wednesday when death over 
took the little one, the burial taking place on Thursday.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 27, 1916


HERMAN J. BRAUN

HERMAN BRAUN DIES, WAS 76
Death Occurs in Manitowoc Today
Herman Braun, aged 76, died in Manitowoc early this morning as a result of a 
heart attack suffered two days ago. The funeral will probably be held Saturday 
afternoon from the Beduhn and Goetz Funeral Home at 3 o'clock. Interment will 
take place at the Pioneers' Rest Cemetery and Rev. W.S. Haase will officiate.
The deceased was born on May 26, 1853 in Racine County. A few years later the 
family moved to Watertown and about 55 years ago at Kewaunee. He was married 
53 years ago at Kewaunee to Elizabeth Roehrdanz who died 11 years ago. He had 
five children and is survived by three of them and by four grandchildren. The 
children surviving are Mrs. Edward Althien, Mrs. Fred Griep and Emil Braun of 
Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., March 13, 1935 page 25


LOUISE M. BRAUN

Mrs. Louise M. Braun, 75, of 1706-21st St., Two Rivers, widow of Albert (Al) 
Braun, early Town of Two Rivers fox farm operator, died at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital Saturday.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, 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, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Braun, nee Louise Kahrs, was born July 23, 1888, in the Town of Mishicot, 
daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Kiel Kahrs. She was married at Two 
Rivers May 6, 1911, to Albert Braun, who with Mrs. Braun operated a farm and 
were early fox farm owners on Highway 147, just north of Eastwin Hall. Mr. Braun 
died in 1952.
Active in affairs of St. John congregation. Mrs. Braun was a member of St. John 
Study Club, Ladies Aid Society, Ladies Afternoon Society and the Manitowoc County 
Homemakers Club.
Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home. The Ladies afternoon Society will meet in 
a body in St. John Fellowship Hall to attend the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 14, 1963  P.7 


NEAL BRAUN

Six Months Old Son Dies.
John Neal(sic), the six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Braun, died 
at the Holy Family hospital at 6:30 Sunday night. He has been sick the 
past week with Pneumonia. Funeral arrangements have not been completed 
as yet and will be announced later.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 1, 1924 P. 2
*******
The funeral of the six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Braun will be 
held from the home Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Hawkes will 
conduct the funeral services.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 2, 1924 P. 5
*****
John Neal Braun, aged six months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Braun died 
Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, death being due to pneumonia. The funeral 
was held Wednesday afternoon from the home, Rev. T.A. Hawkes conducting 
the services.
Two Rivers Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., Friday, December 5, 1924 pg. 1


PAUL BRAUN

Two Rivers Studio Head is Drowned
Two Rivers - Plunged into the East Twin River when his car apparently missed a 
curve at the end of Harbor St. in Two Rivers, Paul J. Braun, 66, head of the 
Braun Photo Studios of that city, was drowned Friday noon. The car and Braun's 
body were recovered about 40 minutes later by Coast Guardsmen. The accident 
occurred near the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Two Rivers.
Zeno Job, a resident of Two Rivers, was looking out of the upstairs window of 
his home when the accident happened and said the car was not traveling at too 
rapid a speed. He said the car seemed to stop momentarily and then plunged into 
the river.
The automobile was found nose down in about 15 feet of water with Braun still 
at the wheel. The veteran photographer may have suffered a heart attack just 
before the car went into the river, according to the Manitowoc County coroner 
Theodore Teitgen. Braun's dog was in the car at the time and also was drowned.
The victim had been in the photography business for the past 45 years. He started 
in his father's studio at Two Rivers and after some time in Milwaukee, where he 
was employed by several leading studios, he returned to Manitowoc for a number 
of years and then back to Two Rivers. Coroner Teitgen said no inquest will be held.
Sheboygan Press, Sat., July 23, 1949 page 2
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(Note: The stone reads d. 1948)
**********
Marriage of Paul/Esther Braun
Paul Braun and Miss Esther Weise were united in bonds of matrimony on Christmas 
Day, Rev. T. T. Holway, performing the ceremony at the parsonage of Grace Church.
Miss Weise is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Weise, young lady of many fine 
traits. She was for three years employed in the Veteran's Bureau where she did 
creditable work which was most highly commended by her superiors. Before leaving 
for Washington she was employed in the office of the Hamilton Mfg. Co. She is a 
sister of Mrs. George Kluth of the Southside with whom she recently made her home. 
Mr. Braun, son of Mrs. J. Braun is a photographer of exceptional talent and his 
work is known throughout the state as of a superior quality. The couple have taken 
up their residence at 1513 Washington St. The Reporter unites with many in best 
wishes for a happy and prosperous future.
The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 29, 1921


CHESTER BREIVOGEL

Chester W. Breivogel, 69, of 1415 Glenwood St., Two Rivers, retired 
tool and die designer at Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, died early 
Friday morning at University Hospitals, Madison, where he had been a 
patient 10 days.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Breivogel was born Oct. 17, 1903, at Two Rivers, son of the late 
John and Mary Krueger Breivogel. He attended St. John Parochial School 
and was graduated from former Two Rivers High School with the Class of 
1921. He retired from his position at the Hamilton firm in 1964. He 
married Emma Raatz at Two Rivers Sept. 11, 1929.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, and until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to 
the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 29, 1973
********
(17 Oct 1903/Jun 1973/SSDI)


EMMA BREIVOGEL

Mrs. Emma Breivogel, 83, a resident of North Ridge Health Care Center, died 
Saturday, Sept. 8, 1990. She was born Sept. 6, 1907 in the Town of Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Fred and Ida Hopp Raatz. She married Chester Breivogel 
on Sept. 11, 1929 in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in June, 1973.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Ron Strzyzewski and 
Nancy and John Strzyzewski, all of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, 
Earl and Hazel Raatz, Manitowoc; a sister, Gardina Hanson, Denmark; six 
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday at 
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers with the Rev. David Scherbarth 
officiating. Burial in the Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Denmark Press - Thursday, Sept. 13, 1990 
*********
(06 Sep 1907/08 Sep 1990/SSDI)
[Emma H. Breivogel]


FRANCES BREIVOGEL

Frances Breivogel, 80, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died late 
Saturday morning, July 27, 1991, at St. Mary's Home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers. Rev. Donald Marquardt officiating and burial will be in Pioneer 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born August 17, 1910, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Joseph and 
Eva Borusky Smongeski. She attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and Washington 
High School and Washington High school. On October 27, 1941, she was married to 
Milton Breivogel in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death May 18, 1987.
Survivors include a brother, Joseph Smongeski of Boston, Mass.; a sister, Cathryn 
Broske of Elmwood Park, Ill.; a brother-in-law, Richard Horn of Two Rivers; a 
number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters and 
two brothers.
There will be no visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels.
Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 1991 P. B8
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[bur. 07-31-1991/age 80 yrs.]
(17 Aug 1910/Jul 1991/SSDI)


HENRY J. BREIVOGEL

Henry Breivogel, age 84, of 2017 29th St., Two Rivers, died early this Tuesday 
morning, August 31, 1993, at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 2, 1993, at St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with 
burial in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born July 14, 1909, in Two Rivers, son of the late John and Mary Krueger 
Breivogel. He attended St. John's Parochial School and Washington High School. 
On May 26, 1937, he married Marjorie Peterson in Two Rivers. He was employed 
for 44 years at Hamilton Industries in the Research and Development Department. 
Mr. Breivogel was a baseball player for a number of years.
Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Mary Breivogel, 
Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Glenn Rodewald, Newton; a sister, 
Mrs. John Neiner, Senaca, S.C.; three grandchildren, Amy Bucher, Heide and John 
Breivogel. He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Friends may call at St. John's Lutheran Church after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. Deja 
and Martin Funeral Chapels are assisting the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 31, 1993 P. A2
*********
(14 Jul 1909/31 Aug 1993/SSDI)


JOHN BREIVOGEL  (d. 1906)

A small child of John Breivogel in Two Rivers 
died Saturday and was buried Monday.
Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1906
*******
The infant child of John Breivogel of the south side, died last week. Interment 
took place last Monday afternoon. The funeral ceremonies took place at St. John's 
Lutheran Church, Rev. Vatter of Mishicot officiating.
The REPORTER, Sat, May 27, 1906
*******
(Note: Wisc death index: Burvagel Jr, John/
Death: May 18 1906/Manitowoc/co. death index v.8 p.66)


JOHN BREIVOGEL    (d. 1937)

FALL IS FATAL TO YOUNGSTER 
Brain Concussion Results In Death of Chester Breivogel 
TWO RIVERS (Special)-A fall from the steps of a neighbor's home yesterday 
afternoon resulted in the death of John Breivogel, three-year old son of 
Chester Breivogel. 
The boy fell about three o'clock, but the parents thought the child was unhurt. 
When he seemed a little sick later in the afternoon they thought that he was 
sick to his stomach. A doctor was called at 6:30 p.m. and decided the boy had 
sustained a brain concussion. He was rushed to the municipal hospital here he 
died at 7:45 p.m. 
John was an only son. He was born March 22, 1934.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon. The body will be taken to the 
home at 1415 Glenwood street tomorrow afternoon from the Beduhn Fuenral Home. 
Short services will be held from the home at 1:30 and from St. John's Lutheran 
church at 2 p.m. Rev. W.G. Haase will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer's 
Rest cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 20, 1937  P.13


JOHN J. BREIVOGEL   (d. 1959)

John J. Breivogel, 84, of 1422 Hawthorne Ave., a retired employe of the Hamilton
Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, where he had worked in the Shipping Dept. for 57 years,
died late Friday afternoon at a Manitowoc hospital where he had been a patient
for the past three months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in the
family plot in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
John Breivogel was born July 2, 1875 in New York City, a son of the late Peter
and Margareta Mace Breivogel. When he was a year and a half old the family
brought him to Two Rivers. He attented the public schools in Two Rivers and
early in his youth he began to work for the Hamilton Mfg. Co., where at one
time he was the oldest active employe on record. He was a member of the Hamilton
30-year Club of the Hamilton Mfg. Co., the Golden Age Club of Two Rivers and a
longtime member of St. John Lutheran congregation.
Mr. Breivogel married the former Mary Krueger March 24, 1900 in Two Rivers. She
preceded him in death 11 years ago.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leon Strouf of Two Rivers and Mrs. John Neiner
of Princeton, N.J.; four sons, Milton of Beverly Hills, Calif., who is director
of planning of Los Angeles County; Ernest, operator of a Two Rivers grocery,
and Chester and Henry of Two Rivers; 11 grandchildren and four great grand-
children.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m.
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.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 5, 1959 p.11
********
Funeral services for John Breivogel, 84, of 1422 Hawthorne Ave., Two Rivers, 
who died late Friday at a Manitowoc hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at 
Our Savior Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 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 service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 7, 1959 P.17


MARJORIE BREIVOGEL

Marjorie Breivogel, age 84, formerly of 2017 29th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday 
morning, July 13, 2000 at the Hamilton Memorial Home. Funeral services will be at 
6 pm Monday at Grace Congregational UCC Church. Rev. Kim Henning will officiate 
with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born Augusst 13, 1915 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Victor and Ella 
Winkelmiller Peterson. She attended grade school and graduated from Washington 
High School, Two Rivers. On May 26, 1937 she married Henry Breivogel in Two Rivers. 
He preceded her in death August 31, 1993.
Survivors include one son and daughter-In-law, Peter and Mary Breivogel, Manitowoc; 
one daughter and son-in-law, Sarah (Sally) and Glenn Rodewald, Manitowoc; three 
grandchildren, John Breivogel and his fiancée, Mary Powalisz, Two Rivers, Heidi 
Breivogel and her fiancé,, Nick Boksa, Florida, Amy and Scott Buchner, Lake Church, 
Wis., two brothers and sisters-in-law, Russell and Beatrice Peterson, California, 
Kenneth and Jeanette Peterson, Manitowoc; two sisters, Jane Kirchner, Green Bay, 
Carol Brouchoud, Two Rivers; three special friends, Toni Becker, Judy Tadych and 
Jenny Van Bramer.
Friends may call at the Grace Congregational Church after 4:30 pm on Monday until 
the time of services at 6 pm. Memorials would be appreciated to the Hamilton Memorial 
Home or the Grace Congregational Church. The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two 
Rivers are assisting the family with arrangements.
A very special thanks to the personnel at the Hamilton Memorial Home for the wonderful, 
loving attention given to Margie. The family appreciated all that was done.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 14, 2000
********
(13 Aug 1915/13 Jul 2000/SSDI)


MARY BREIVOGEL

Mrs. Mary Krueger Breivogel, 67, of 1442 Hawthorne avenue, Two Rivers, died 
early Wednesday afternoon in Municipal hospital there following an illness 
of two days.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. John Lutheran 
church, Two Rivers, with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. __ __, the deceased was born in Two Rivers in 
1880 and was married to John Breivogel in 1900. The couple had continued to 
reside in Two Rivers. 
As a member of the Ladies Aid society of the St. John church for many years, 
she had served as president of the group for several years.
Surviving are the husband; four sons, Milton of Los Angeles and Ernie, Chester 
and Henry of Two Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. John Neiner of Minneapolis, and 
Mrs. Leon Strouf of Two Rivers; three brothers, Gustave and William Krueger of 
Two Rivers and Henry Krueger of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. William Morrissey 
of Two Rivers, Mrs. Carl Wentorf of West Bend, Mrs. Albert Rasmussen of Orlando, 
Fla., and Mrs. Ernst Klenke of Milwaukee; a stepmother, Mrs. Lena Krueger of 
Two Rivers and 10 grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Gary LaFond, of Two Rivers, 
preceded her in death a year ago.
The body may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home in Two Rivers from 2 p.m. 
Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday when it will be moved to the church to lie in 
state until the time of services Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 29, 1948  P.2


MILTON W. BREIVOGEL

Milton Breivogel, former Two Rivers resident, died Monday, May 18, 1987 at Los 
Angeles, California. Memorial services will be held at a later date with burial 
at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Survivors include his wife, the former Frances Smongeski, a brother, Henry 
Breivogel of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. May Strouf of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
John Neiner of South Carolina and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.
Deja and Martin Funeral Home at Two Rivers assisted the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., May 20, 1987 page 19
********
[bur. 06-08-1987/age 86 yrs.]
(03 Jul 1900/May 1987/SSDI)


PETER BREIVOGEL

Peter Breivogel, a well known old resident of the Southside passed away Friday 
at the home of his son, John, after short illness. He had been up and around 
almost as usual the day before his death, although he was somewhat enfeebled 
with age.
Deceased was born in Southern Germany 77 years and 9 months ago. He came to 
America 52 years ago and resided in New York 14 years before he and his wife 
settled in Two Rivers, where she died after a few years. He is survived by his 
son, John of this city, one daughter, Mrs. E.K. Masebette of Racine and a son, 
Anton, whose whereabouts are unknown. The funeral was Sunday afternoon, Rev. 
Koten officiating.
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 25, 1920
**********
Card of Thanks
We wish hereby to express our gratitude to neighbors and friends for their 
kindness and sympathy in our bereavement due to the death of our beloved father 
and grandfather and for the beautiful flowers.
John Brewogel & family
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 25, 1920
*********
(Note: It appears the dates on the stone are incorrect. Cemetery office has
bur. 1920)


JENNIE M. BREMER

Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Bremer, 89, of 1615-27th St., Two Rivers, 
who died Tuesday noon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. 
Thursday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul 
Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Bremer, nee Jennie Mueller, was born Sept. 22, 1880, at Two Rivers, a 
daughter of the late Richard E. and Katharine Mueller. She was a graduate of 
Two Rivers High School with the class of 1??9 and had attended the former 
Milwaukee-Downer College. She was married to the late William S.Bremer. 
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Katherine) Kahlenberg of Two 
Rivers and Mrs. Clarence (Helen) Struck of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and a son, 
Harry Bremer of Elkhart Lake. Two brothers, Charles E. and Edwin R. Mueller, 
preceded her in death. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 13, 1970  P.26
*******
(Jennie Bremer/22 Sep 1880/May 1970/SSDI)


CLARA B. BRIXIUS

The wedding bells of St. Lukes church Monday morning at nine, called to the altar 
Chas Brixius and Miss Clara Trossen, well known young people of this city and Rev. 
Father Hugo performing the ceremony that united them in marriage in the presence 
of a large gathering of friends and relatives.
The Reporter, Thurs., Sept. 26, 1918
*********
(Note: There is a Charles Brixius in Two Rivers Calvary cemetery)
[bur. 01-19-1973/age 88 yrs.]


EDNA BROCHER

Edna C. Brocher, age 78, of 2312 Garfield St., Two Rivers, died 
Tuesday morning, September 15, 1998, at the Two Rivers Community 
Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 18, 
1998, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. William 
O'Brien will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial, with 
cremation to follow.
She was born November 13, 1919, in Manitowoc County, daughter of 
the late William J. and Clara Nischke Mertens. She was a graduate 
of St. John's Elementary School and Washington High School in Two 
Rivers.  On January 17, 1942, Edna married Wilfred Brocher at St. 
Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She was a bookkeeper at Robert 
Hall for many years, and retired as the manager of the Goodwill 
Store. She was currently the President of the Two Rivers Homemakers, 
a member of the Two Rivers Community Hospital Volunteers, and the 
Ladies of Holy Redeemer.
Survivors include her husband, Wilfred; two sons and daughters-in-law, 
Bill and Cheryl Brocher and Michael and Terry Brocher, all of Two 
Rivers; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary Sue and Terry Eesley, 
Two Rivers, Ellen Cornils, Appleton, and Ann and Randy Shoemaker, 
Story City, Iowa; 14 grandchildren, Lee (Michelle) Brocher, Stephanie 
Brocher, Dawn (Troy) Haws, Amy (Jim) Jaklin, Deanne (Jamie) Klein, Tori, 
Kara and Trina Cornils, Jessica, Marshall and Logan Shoemaker, Tanya and 
Patrick Brocher, and Joshua Neumeyer; seven great grandchildren; three 
sisters and one brother-in-law, Evelyn Kaiser, Arlene and Edward Klabunde, 
and Carol Gauthier, all of Manitowoc. She is further survived by nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one 
son-in-law, Vernon Cornils; one brother, Al Mertens; one sister, Esther 
Skarda; two brothers-in-law, Allan Gauthier and Bill Kaiser.
Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church from 5-6:30 p.m. on 
Friday.
Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 16, 1998


EVA BROCHER

BROCHER FUNERAL
Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Brocher, 91, formerly of Edgewood 
Place, Two Rivers, who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Friday 
morning where she had been a patient four days will be at 9:30 a.m. 
Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. 
at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, the Rev. John K. Mueller officiating. 
Burial will be at Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Brocher, nee Eva Weber, was born Aug. 15, 1872, at Trier, Germany, 
daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Marr Weber. When she was two 
years old the family brought her to this country, settling at Mishicot. 
She attended Mishicot district schools and a few years later the family 
moved to Chippewa Falls.  There she was married to Hans Brocher Nov. 14, 
1894.
The family moved to Two Rivers in 1917 where Mr. Brocher died in 1922. 
For a number of years she was engaged in practical nursing, assisting 
the later Dr. A. M. Farrell.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Schmitt, of Edgewood Place, 
Two Rivers, with whom she made her home for a number of years. Mrs. 
Edward Colanachick of Two Rivers and Mrs. Robert Jacqmin of Green Bay; 
four sons, Roland, Clarence and Wilfred of Two Rivers and Henry of Avon 
Lake, Ohio; 24 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. A son, Emanuel, 
died two years ago.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapels where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Two Rivers Reporter, Sat. Mar. 7, 1964


GARTH BROCHER

Funeral services for Garth Thomas Brocher, two-day old son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Henry Brocher, 1231 South 10th street, were held Friday afternoon at Pfeffer's 
funeral home. Interment was at Forest View cemetery, Two Rivers. The child was 
born Sept. 24. 
Mrs. Brocher is the former Sylvia Napiezinski.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 30, 1935  P.8 
*******
[Garth Thomas Brocher]


HANS BROCHER

Hans Peter Broker (sic) answered the summons of death Monday morning 
at Holy Family hospital.  Death came as a messenger of relief from 
long suffering with rheumatism.
Deceased was born in Denmark and came to this country at the age of 
19. He was a resident of this city twenty years ago and later resided 
at Pewaukee and Chippewa Falls. Five years ago the family returned to 
this city. Mr. Broker is survived by his widow and eight children. The 
funeral was held from the home on 272th street, Wednesday afternoon, 
Rev. Haase officiating.
Two Rivers Reporter, Friday Dec. 22, 1922


WILFRED A. BROCHER

Wilfred A. Brocher, age 89, of 2401 Polk St., Two Rivers, died 
Saturday morning, May 1, 2004, at Aurora Medical Center, Two 
Rivers.  
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2004 
at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish - Holy Redeemer Site, Two 
Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
William O'Brien with cremation to follow. 
He was born Sept. 20, 1914 in Merrill, Wis., son of the late Hans 
and Eva Weber Brocher. He attended St. Luke's Grade School and 
graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, class of 1932. 
Wilfred spent several years on The Great Lakes as a crew member 
on iron ore carriers. On Jan. 17, 1942, he married the former Edna 
Mertens at St. Lukes Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him 
in death on Sept. 15, 1998. Wilfred was employed as a welder at 
Hamilton Manufacturing, Two Rivers, until his retirement in 1976. 
He volunteered much of his time at the Hamilton Wood Type Museum 
in Two Rivers.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Cheryl 
Brocher, Two Rivers, Michael and Terry Brocher, Two Rivers; three 
daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary Sue and Terry Eesley, Two 
Rivers, Ellen Cornils, Appleton, Ann and Randy Shoemaker, Story 
City, Iowa; 14 grandchildren, Lee (Michell) Brocher, Stephanie 
Brocher, Dawn (Troy) Haws, Amy (Jim) Jaklin, Deanne (Jamie) Klein, 
Tori (Shawn) Clark, Kara Cornils, Trina (David) James, Jessica, 
Marshall and Logan Shoemaker, Tanya and Patrick Brocher; 14 great-
grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Carol Gauthier, Manitowoc, Arlene 
(Edward) Klabunde, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends also survive.
He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Jason John Cornils; 
a son-in-law, Vernon Cornils; two sisters and four brothers.  The 
family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman - 
Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers, on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, from 
4 p.m. until the time of Mass at 6 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter (Manitowoc, Wis.) May 3, 2004


ELLA BROECKER

Mrs. Ella Broecker, 62, of 2303 14th St., Two Rivers, died Friday night at
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient since Dec. 9.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two
Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Broecker, nee Ella Tegen, was born in Two Rivers May 18, 1895, a daughter
of the late William and Christina Krueger Tegen. She was married April 20, 
1918 to Fred Broecker. He died June 28, 1953, in Two Rivers. She was a member
of the Dorcas Society of St. John church.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth D'Apice of Chicago Heights, Ill.; a
brother, William of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home after 2 p.m.
Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church
where the body will lie in state until the time of service. The Dorcas
Society membership will meet at the adjoining ???? hall at 1:30 p.m. Monday
to attend the service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 28, 1957  p.7


EMMA BROECKER

Pioneer Resident Suffers Stroke, Dies At Home of Son
Suffering a stroke last Wednesday evening, Mrs. Fred Broecker Sr., 
one of the pioneer residents of Two Rivers, passed away Tuesday 
noon at the home of her son Fred, 2303 14th street, at the age of 
72 years. Four children are left to mourn her loss, on son, Fred, 
this city, and three daughters, Mrs. Gustave Schmidt, Milwaukee, 
Mrs. John Vertz, Mishicot and Mrs. Frank Niener of this city. 
Burial will take place on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the 
St. John's Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 01, 1928, Page 9


FRED D. BROECKER

Fred D. Broecker, 62, 2303 14th St., Two Rivers, and employe of the Aluminum 
Goods Manufacturing Company, Plant No. 1, Two Rivers, for 34 years died at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital at 10 p.m. Sunday, where he had been a patient 
for three days. He had been ill since May 11.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Fred D. Broecker was born in the town of Two Rivers in 1891, a son of the late 
Fred and Emma Trautman Broecker. He attended the District No. 7 school in the 
town of Two Rivers and when he was a youth he came to Two Rivers. In 1918 he 
married Ella Tegen in Two Rivers. An employe of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing 
Company since 1919, and a verteran in the percolator parts department, he was 
a member of the company's "25-Year Club."
Besides his wife he leaves a sister, Mrs. Caroline Schmidt of Milwaukee.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 
noon Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be removed to the 
church where the body will lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 29, 1953 P.15


FRED W. BROER

FRED W. BROER is Principal of the First Ward School of Sheboygan, a position 
he has occupied since January 9, 1893, or since the completion of the fine 
school building in that ward.  This one of the large schools of the city, 
having thirteen teachers, including the Principal.
Mr. Broer is a native of Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wis., the date of his 
birth being January 22, 1863.  His father, Herman Broer, a native of Germany, 
was an early settler of that place, where he located in 1854.  His death 
occurred August 12, 1881.  He left two sons and a daughter, the subject of this 
record being the youngest of the family; Henry, of New London, is the eldest; 
the sister is named Minnie.  All were born in Manitowoc County.
Fred W. received his early education in the public schools, and after a three-
years course in the High School at Two Rivers began teaching.  He was then in 
his seventeenth year.  Having matriculated at the State Normal School, at Oshkosh, 
in 1883, he pursued a three-years course at that institution.
After his graduation he accepted the principal-ship of the school at Butternut, 
Ashland County, Wis., which he conducted successfully for three years, at the 
end of the first of which he was elected County Superintendent of Ashland County.  
He served in that capacity two years, and then entered the Milwaukee Normal School, 
from which he graduated in June, 1892.
Mr. Broer has received thorough preparation for the profession of teaching, and at 
the same time has also received the discipline which is acquired by a dependence 
upon one's own efforts in securing an education, he having paid the expense thereby 
incurred by his labor in the schoolroom, having taught and attended school alternately.  
He bears an excellent reputation as an educator.
Source: Portrait and Biographical Record of Sheboygan County, Wis. - Published 1894 
by Excelsior Publishing Co., Chicago, Page 294
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F.W. BROER IS DEAD, PRINCIPAL OF GRANT SCHOOL 25 YEARS
Fred W. Broer, 55, for more than 25 years, principal of the U.S. Grant School 
in the first Ward, died at 6:07 pm yesterday at his home, 1714 N. Fifth St. The 
funeral will be held Friday afternoon at Two Rivers with the Masons in charge 
of the ceremonies at 11 am services. At 11 am services will be conducted in the 
First Congregational Church here, Rev. A.J. Wilson of Darlington, an intimate 
friend of the Broer family officiating. The pupils of the U.S. Grant School and 
all students of the high school will assemble at the residence, 1714 N. Fifth 
Street at 10 am Friday to escort the remains to the church. The pupils will be 
given an opportunity to view the body in the church before the public service 
commences. After the funeral rites, the body will lie in state from 12 to 1 pm 
after which the ceremonies will be in charge of the Masons who will escort the 
remains to the Northwestern Station and to Two Rivers where burial will be made 
in the family lot, Two Rivers Cemetery.
Mr. Broer, Sheboygan's beloved teacher and principal had been ailing with gall 
stones for the last twenty years. Last summer his condition became so serious 
that he consulted a specialist and underwent an operation at St. Paul, Minn., 
which so weakened him that he barely came through with his life. As soon as his 
condition permitted, he was taken to Mayo Brothers Hospital at Rochester,, Minn., 
where he was under the constant care of a nurse for several weeks. When he 
returned home here, the nurse accompanied him and remained at his side until he 
practically recovered. During the winter he felt well and gained rapidly in flesh 
and was thought to be again in excellent health when suddenly in February of this 
year he received another attack of pains which gradually aggravated his condition 
until last week Tuesday when he lapsed into unconsciousness from which he did not 
recover. He breathed his last at 6:07 o'clock last night, his wife, sister, Miss 
Minnie Broer, Two Rivers and the nurse who was called a week ago being at his 
bedside. 
Mr. Broer was born Jan. 22, 1867 at Two Rivers. He was graduated from the 
elementary schools there and was one of the first graduates of the Two Rivers High 
School. He taught district schools in Manitowoc County for two years thereafter. 
For eight months he was a student at the Franklin Mission House after which he 
matriculated in the Oshkosh Normal School from which he was graduated in 1883 
after completing a three years' course. Temporarily suspending his study he became 
principal of the school at Butternut, Ashland County and assumed that position 
for three years. In 1888 he was chosen superintendent of schools, Ashland County. 
All that time he was the youngest school superintendent in Wisconsin being but 
23 years old. Two years later with his bodily vigor restored he entered the 
Milwaukee Normal School from which he graduated in June, 1892.
For one term he taught in Milwaukee parochial school. When the First Ward School 
building was erected in Sheboygan, he came to this city and commenced with his 
work as head of the institution which he served as principal for almost twenty-six 
years. Had he lived until the end of June, Mr. Broer would have finished his 
twenty-sixth year in the school.
As a principal and teacher, Mr. Broer was beloved by the pupils of the U.S. Grant 
School, the entire public school faculty of the city and all of the 571 graduates 
of the institution whose diplomas bear his signature. As a citizen he was 
respected by everyone as a man of high ideals, strong character and an unselfish 
devotion to the service of humanity. As a friend he was beloved by all who knew 
him. Always of a congenial disposition and with a pleasant smile for everyone, 
he was known by almost everyone in Sheboygan.
He was principal of the U.S. Grant schools for such a long time that amongst 
the present pupils of the institution, there are those whose fathers and mothers 
were graduated under Mr. Broer. His first class consisting of twelve pupils was 
graduated in June, 1893. From his records of the graduation programs for every 
year from the first class of 1893 to the last class leaving the school in February 
of this year, the total number being 571. (article gives a breakdown of number of 
graduates per each of the years between 1893 to 1918)
Mr. and Mrs. Broer were married Jan. 18, 1895 in Sheboygan Falls. Two years 
previous to her marriage, Mrs. Broer was a teacher in the U.S. Grant School under 
Mr. Broer. The survivors are a widow; a sister, Miss Minnie Broer of Two Rivers. 
The eleven pupils of the U.S. Grant School who were graduated in February 
evidenced their high regard for Mr. Broer by contributing a large bouquet of 
flowers.
Sheboygan Press, Wed., April 10, 1918 page 1


HENRY J. BROER

Miss Minnie Broer of this city and her brother, Fred Broer, who is teaching at 
Sheboygan, were called to New London last week by the death of their brother, 
Henry, who resided in that city. They brought his body here for interment and 
then returned to New London to care for his wife and two children who are 
down with the sickness he died of - typhoid fever. 
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Dec. 25, 1894
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(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 31 Dec.) 
Last week the body of Heinrich Broyer(sic), who died in New London, 
was brought here for burial. He was born and raised here but for 
several years he has lived in New London where he married. The 
parents are long deceased and are buried here. Only a sister lives 
here in the old house, and the sole surviving brother is a teacher 
in Sheboygan. These two children handled the funeral arrangements 
because the deceased's entire family lies ill with typhus back in 
New London.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1895 


J. HERMANN BROER

Mr. Hermann Broer of Two Rivers was killed on Wednesday last while drawing in 
grain. While in the act of unhitching his horses from the wagon on the threshing 
floor, they became frightened and sprang to one side, squeezing him between the 
wagon rack and a post, and injuring him so badly that he died within 24 hours 
after the occurrence. He was 55 years of age and an honest, respectable man.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, Aug. 25, 1881


MAY BROER

Widow Of Ward School Principal Die In Seattle
Mrs. Mae Broer (sic), widow of the late Fred Broer, former principal at the U.S. 
Grant school, passed away Monday at Seattle, Wash.  The body will be brought here 
for services and interment will be made at Two Rivers, Wis., beside her husband.
Sheboygan Press, May 21, 1947   P. 12


MINNIE BROER

MISS BROER DIED THIS MORNING AT TWO RIVERS HOME 
Miss Minnie Broer, sister of the late F. W. Broer, who was for twenty-five 
years principal of the U.S. Grant school here, died this morning at her home 
in Two Rivers from heart trouble. She had been ill since August.
A host of friends in this city will be grieved to learn of Miss Broer's 
death.
Sheboygan Press, November 23, 1923  P.1
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Minnie Broer, aged 67, died at her home on 18th Street Saturday morning. She 
had been ill for several months. Her death was due to dropsy. Deceased was a 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matt Broer and she was born in this city, 
where she spent the greater part of her life.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 29, 1923
********
After a long illness, Miss Minnie Broer passed away Saturday morning at 5:30 at 
her home on Eighteenth St. Deceased was born in Feurstentum Lippe Detmold, Germany, 
67 years ago. Her parents have been dead for forty years and her two brothers, 
Fred and Henry also preceded her in death by several years. She still dwelt in 
the old homestead where she had lived since a little girl when she came here with 
her parents. She was kind hearted and neighborly, well read and intelligent.
Miss Broer is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Clara Belver of Boston, Mass., and Miss 
Meta Broer of Clintonville, Wis., who with her mother, Mrs. May Broer of the state 
of Washington attended the funeral as did also Miss Bertha Syke of Fond du Lac and 
Misses Minnie and Sophie Stock, cousins of the deceased. The funeral was held 
Wednesday afternoon from the home, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 30, 1923


SUSANNA BROER

Died
Broer - Mrs. Susanna Broer, aged 63 years died at her home in this city 
last Friday after an illness of a few days duration and was buried from 
the Lutheran Church last Sunday.  
The deceased was born at Fahrenholz, Lippe Detmold, Germany March 10, 1828.  
In May 1856 she emigrated with her husband to America settling in Two Rivers. 
Her death, though it came suddenly and unexpected, was the result 
of a continued illness during the past year.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Apr. 21, 1891


CATHERINE O. BROTHERS

The Chronicle furnishes the following Two Rivers item: 
The body of Mrs. Martin Brothers of Chicago was brought to this village for 
interment last Friday and was deposited in the Catholic Cemetery on Saturday. 
The deceased was a former resident of this place and was a sister of Mrs. James Scott. 
Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., June 21, 1877 


ALMA B. BROWN

Mrs. George (Alma) Brown, 88, of 2607 West St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday 
morning, Aug. 3, at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Reed Forbush will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Brown, nee Alma Berger, was born May 5, 1895, in the Town of Two Creeks, 
daughter of the late Guido and Lily Last Berger. She was married to George 
Brown Aug. 27, 1917, at Two Rivers. For many years she taught piano and organ 
lessons and was church organist at Grace Congregational church for more than 
60 years. She was the accompanist for the Meister Singers Guild and the Carmen 
Chorus.
Survivors include her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Marion Dodd of River Ridge, La.; 
a sister, Mrs. Del E. (Marie) Rogers of Milwaukee, and a great grandson, George 
Dodd of Rustin, La. A son, George, and a brother, Dewey Berger, preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 
p.m. Friday and at the church from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. 
Memorials may be made to Grace Congregational Church.
Herald Times Reporter, August 4, 1983 P. 3
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(06 May 1895/Aug 1983/SSDI)
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George C. Brown of Dubuque, Iowa and Miss Alma Berger of this city were married 
Monday morning at seven at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. A.D. Grey 
performing the ceremony in the presence of only the family circle. Dewey Berger, 
a brother and Miss Ella Mattek, a cousin of the bride were the attending couple. 
After a wedding breakfast the pair departed for the north to enjoy a short 
honeymoon before the groom is called into the aviation service of the U.S. 
Army.
The bride, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guido Berger, has earned great admiration 
in the city for her fine musical talents. Besides being organist of Grace 
Congregational Church she is a soloist of exceptional charm with a soprano voice 
of rare quality that has entertained local audiences on many occasions. She is a 
graduate in music of Ripon college. It was there she first met the groom who is 
also a graduate of Ripon College as well as from Dubuque Conservatory of Music 
and a talented violinist. While the groom goes to serve his country in war, the 
bride will continue to reside in this city. The Reporter joins with a large circle 
of friends and admirers in many well wishes.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 31, 1917 


ANNA BROWN

From the Manitowoc Tribune - Aug. 10, 1864	
In Two Rivers, August 5th., Mrs. Anna Brown, aged 78 years.
The deceased had been afflicted with infirmities incident to old age, and, 
after much and protracted suffering, endured with Christian patience, 
quietly breathed out her life at the residence of Mr. William H. Honey, 
son-in-law of the departed.


GEORGE C. BROWN    (d. 1984)

George C. Brown, 90, of 2607 West St., Two Rivers, died Sunday, Feb. 26, at New 
Orleans, La.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Grace Congregational Church, Two 
Rivers. Rev. Daniel Wright will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery.
Mr. Brown was born July 1, 1893, at Dubuque, Iowa, son of the late Andrew and 
Mathilda Krakow Brown. He was a veteran of the World War I Balloon Corp. He 
married Alma Berger on Aug. 27, 1917, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death 
in Aug., 1983. Mr. Brown was an employee of the Purchasing Department of Hamilton 
Industries. Mr. Brown was the founder of George Brown Travel Agency, which he 
operated for many years. He was a violinist with the Manitowoc Civic Orchestra.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Marion Dodd of New Orleans, la., and a great 
grandson, George Dodd of Ruston, La. He was preceded in death by a son, George, 
and a grandson, Warren Dodd.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 7 o'clock 
to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Memorials may be made to Grace Congregational 
Church, Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, February 29, 1984 P. 3
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(01 Jul 1893/Feb 1984/SSDI)
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George C. Brown of Dubuque, Iowa and Miss Alma Berger of this city were married 
Monday morning at seven at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. A.D. Grey 
performing the ceremony in the presence of only the family circle. Dewey Berger, 
a brother and Miss Ella Mattek, a cousin of the bride were the attending couple. 
After a wedding breakfast the pair departed for the north to enjoy a short 
honeymoon before the groom is called into the aviation service of the U.S. 
Army.
The bride, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guido Berger, has earned great admiration 
in the city for her fine musical talents. Besides being organist of Grace 
Congregational Church she is a soloist of exceptional charm with a soprano voice 
of rare quality that has entertained local audiences on many occasions. She is a 
graduate in music of Ripon college. It was there she first met the groom who is 
also a graduate of Ripon College as well as from Dubuque Conservatory of Music 
and a talented violinist. While the groom goes to serve his country in war, the 
bride will continue to reside in this city. The Reporter joins with a large circle 
of friends and admirers in many well wishes.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 31, 1917 
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CALLED TO THE AVIATION SERVICE
George C. Brown who was accepted in the Aviation Corps of the army several weeks 
ago has departed for Austin, Texas having been ordered to report there. He left 
today. At Austin he will be prepared for service abroad. Mr. Brown has made this 
city his home since his marriage a few weeks ago to Miss Alma Berger.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 25, 1917


GEORGE DEWEY BROWN    (d. 1951)

In failing health for many years, George D. Brown, 32, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
George Brown, 2607 West St., Two Rivers, died Sunday.
Private funeral services will be held at the Grace Congregational church, 
Two Rivers, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlei officiating. 
Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. The casket will 
be moved to the church from the Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two 
Rivers, at noon Tuesday.
George Brown was born in Two Rivers in 1918. Besides his parents he leaves 
a sister, Mrs. Warren Dodd of New Orleans, La. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 5, 1951  P.2


WADE OWEN BROWN

The six months old boy, Wade, of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Brown was laid to rest 
in the Pubic Cemetery last week. The little child was sick only a few days 
before his death.
The Reporter, Tues., Aug. 23, 1910 page 1


MARY BROTHERS

DIED:
In Two Rivers, on Sunday afternoon, the 29th instant, of consumption, 
Miss Mary Brothers, aged 17 years.
Manitowoc Tribune  Thursday, September 2, 1869  pg. 4
(Note: #89A is only cemetery in Manitowoc County with this surname)
********
(From 1860 Two Rivers ward 2 census:
Martin Brothers age 38; Catharine 35; Mary 8; Anna 6; Emma 4;
Lizzie 3; Etta 1)
(1870 Two Rivers ward 2 census:
Martin Brothers age 48; Cathrine 44; Emma 15; Elisebeth 13;
Etta 11; David 10; Kate 3; William 1-Anna is in ward 1 living
with the Scott family)


WILHELMINA BRUEMMER

Mrs. Wihelmina Bruemmer (photo), 84, a lifelong resident of Two Rivers, who 
in recent years resided with a daughter at 1800 29th St., Two Rivers, died 
Wednesday afternoon at the home of her son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. 
Otto Wilke, at Port Washington, where she had been visiting. She had been in 
failing health several months.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Klein & Stangel, 
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Bruemmer, nee Wilhelmina Voigt, was born in Two Rivers on Sept. 23, 1870, 
a daughter of William and Theresa Krause Voigt. She was married at Mishicot to 
William Bruemmer on July 6, 1891. Her husband preceded her in death in Two Rivers, 
two years ago. In 1951 the couple observed its diamond wedding anniversary. 
For many years Mrs. Bruemmer was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. John 
Church, Two Rivers.
Surviving Mrs. Bruemmer are three daughters. Mrs. William Kronforst of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Wilke of Port Washington and Mrs. Walter Mueller of Larrabee, a son, Harold 
Bruemmer of Two Rivers, 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 1, 1955  P.25


WILLIAM BRUEMMER

William Bruemmer, 87 (above) of 2111 Adams St., Two Rivers, well known retired 
carpenter, and a former member of the old Two Rivers Volunteer Fire Department, 
died at his home early Wednesday. He had been in failing health in recent 
years. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, with the Rev. W. G. Haese officiating. Burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
He was born in the town of Saxonburg, near Mishicot in 1864 and in 1891 married 
the former Wilhelmina Voigt. The couple moved to Two Rivers the following year.
For many years Mr. Bruemmer was associated with the late contractor John Reis in 
the home building enterprise and in later years worked with the late Alwin M. 
Krause, a Two Rivers carpenter. He was a member of the old volunteer fire 
department in Two Rivers for many years. On July 6, 1951 Mr. and Mrs. Bruemmer 
observed their diamond wedding anniversary.
Surviving Mr. Bruemmer are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. William Kronforst of 
Two Rivers, Mrs. Otto Wilke of Port Washington, and Mrs. Walter Miller of Zander, 
town of Gibson, and a son, Harold of Two Rivers. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. 
August Heltger of Coleman. There are 20 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Friday 
until hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 9, 1952  P.13

LOUIS BRUESSEL

Disappeared - Louis Bruessel, an old man who for years has lived with C. Pahlkoetter, disappeared mysteriously some time during last night. There is no way for accounting for his disappearance and it is feared that he many have committed suicide by drowning. He went to bed last evening as usual. Search is now being made for him.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Sept. 5, 1899   
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Louis Bruessel, the old man whose mysterious disappearance was noted last week and who it was feared had ended his life by drowning himself in the river, turned up all right after an  absence of about two days. It seems that on Monday night, being unable to sleep on account of insomnia, which was, no doubt increased by the intense heat, he took a walk out on the lakeshore and in attempting to return by a short cut got lost in the woods. After being out one night and two days he came onto a wagon track which he followed until it brought him within sight of the city. When he reached home he was nearly exhausted from his long fast. He is nearly 84 years of age and has been in feeble health of late.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Sept. 12, 1899
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Louis Prussel
birth: 17 March 1816 Germany
death: 15 September 1900 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Carl Prussel
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

AUGUST BRUHN    (d. 1875)

A Fatal Accident
August Bruhn, a well-to-do farmer of the Town of Two Rivers was found dead under 
his wagon last Friday evening between eight and  nine o'clock. It appears that 
deceased had that day been in Manitowoc where his oldest son, of about 18 years, 
is attending school and at Two Rivers village and started home somewhat under 
the influence of liquor at what time we have not learned. When opposite Henry 
Mullis, the wagon struck a log and judging from the litter in the highway, was 
overturned and the unfortunate driver caught beneath the box and apparently 
dragged, with the upset wagon upon him, the reins fastened around his body, a 
distance of over 60 rods in the direction of his home. When found between eight 
and nine o'clock the same evening, he had apparently been dead for some time and 
Dr. Oswald, who was a witness at the inquest, gives it as his opinion that he 
was probably instantly killed when the wagon was overturned. The horses though, 
detached from the wagon were by the reins which were fast to the body. An inquest 
was held at the house of the deceased man by Justice Pierpont and the jury 
returned a verdict in accordance with the foregoing facts. The deceased was sixty 
years of age last summer, leaves a wife and three sons, the youngest about 13 
and being unable to talk though hearing and understanding all that is said to him, 
we are informed. The funeral was held at the Tannary Sunday afternoon. -Chronicle
Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., Dec. 9, 1875
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His stone was found in Pioneer's Rest, Two Rivers


AUGUST BRUHN

Death Sunday evening of Two Rivers resident August Bruhn. 
The deceased was born in Two Rivers in 1863. The funeral 
was held Tuesday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1906 
*********
August Bruhn of the Town of Two Rivers, died last night at the home of his brother, 
with whom he has lived for many years. He was born in the Town of Two Rivers in 
1863. The funeral took place Tuesday forenoon.
Two Rivers Reporter, Sat., Nov. 24, 1906


DAVID OR WILLIE BRUHN 

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Aug. 1899:
A small child of Saxonburg resident F. Bruhn died last week 
and was buried Mon. in Two Rivers.
(Note: This obit belongs to either David or Willie, can't tell)


FREDERICK BRUHN

Frederick Bruhn, 83, lifelong resident of the county, died yesterday at the 
homestead farm, now operated by his son, John, in the town of Mishicot.
He is the second of three pioneer farmers who settled at Saxonburg, east of 
the village of Mishicot, to die.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m., from the Specht funeral 
home in Mishicot and at 2 o'clock from the Zion Evangelical church in Mishicot. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Bruhn was born in the town of Two Rivers in 1857. When a young man he moved 
into Mishicot and with Charles Mueller and the late Fred Witte, organized the 
Saxonburg community. He was one of the charter members of the Zion church and 
helped found the Saxonburg cooperative cheese factory.
In 1883 he married Miss Matilda Koenig. In 1918 they retired and moved to Two 
Rivers. Mrs. Bruhn died in 1926. For the past year and a half Mr. Bruhn has been 
living at the old homestead with his son.
Survivors are three sons, John of Mishicot, Fred of Waukesha, Henry of route 1, 
DeForest, Wis.; three daughters, Mrs. Herman Raatz, city, Mrs. Wilbert Mueller 
of Mishicot, Mrs. Joseph Gloe of Two Rivers; 26 grandchildren and one great-
grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 15, 1940 P.2


MATHILDA BRUHN

FUNERAL FOR LATE MRS. FRED BRUHN OCCURS THIS AFTERNOON AT THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH
(By Staff Correspondent)
TWO RIVERS, March 19.-Mrs. Fred Bruhn, Sr., died Sunday at the family home, 
1612 Monroe street, the demise following a stroke which she had suffered. The 
funeral was held this afternoon with the Rev. F.J. Siewert officiating. Mrs. 
Bruhn was sixty-eight years old, having been born March 30, 1856 at Schwette, 
Germany. She came to this country in 1872 and had made her home in this city 
since 1918. She is survived by nine children, Mrs. Herman Raatz, Mrs. Herman 
Pfefferkorn, Mrs. Joseph Gloe, Mrs. Ervin Zarn, Miss Lydia Mathis and John 
Bruhn, all of Two Rivers. Mrs. Wilbert Mueller of Mishicot, Fred Bruhn of 
Milwaukee and Henry Bruhn of Marshall, Wis. Two brothers, Joseph Koenig of 
Manitowoc and John Koenig of Seattle, Wash., and two sisters, Mrs. Peter Kries 
of this city and Mrs. Bertha Weber of Cincinnati, Ohio, and sixteen grandchildren 
also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 19, 1924 P. 2
*******
Death called Mrs. Fred Bruhn at her home, 1612 Monroe Street, Sunday, the immediate 
cause of death being apoplexy, although she had been ill for two weeks previous. 
Deceased was a native of Germany and came to this country in 1872 with friends. 
She was married shortly thereafter to Martin Matthies who died in 1882, leaving 
one children, two having died in infancy. In 1883 the decedent was united in marriage 
with Fred Bruhn, a prosperous farmer of the Town of Two Rivers. They resided on the 
farm until seven years ago when they retired and took up their residence in this city, 
leaving the farmstead where he had resided 60 years.
Mrs. Bruhn was a devout member of the Evangelical church and was for several years 
president of the Ladies Aid Society of the church as Mishicot until the family moved 
to this city. Mrs. Bruhn is survived by her husband, five daughters, Mrs. Herman Raatz, 
Mrs. Herman Pfefferkorn of the Town of Two Rivers, Mrs. Wilbert of Mishicot, Mrs. Joe 
Gloe, Mrs. Ervin Zarn of Two Rivers; three sons, John of the Town of Two Rivers, Fred 
and Henry of Milwaukee; one step daughter of the first marriage, Lydia Mathies; two 
sisters, Mrs. Kreis of Two Rivers and Mrs. Weber of Cincinnatti, Ohio; two brothers, 
Joseph Koenig of Manitowoc and John Koenig of Seattle, Wash., and 16 grandchildren. 
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon with services at the Evangelical church, Rev. 
F.J. Siewert officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 21, 1924
*********
We hereby desire to express our gratitude to neighbors and friends for the kindness 
and sympathy extended to us in our late bereavement due to the loss of our beloved 
wife and mother.
Fred Bruhn and Family
The Reporter, Mar. 28, 1924


DUNCAN BUCHANAN

OLD LAKE CAPTAIN DEAD
The body of Captain Duncan Buchanan was brought here from Chicago for burial on 
Wednesday. Mr. Buchanan died at a hospital in Chicago from the effects of an 
accident which he suffered in February. He was born on the island of Iona, 
Scotland. He settled with his parents in the Town of Two Creeks when a young boy. 
He took an early liking to sailing on the lakes and at the age of 15 started out 
as a seaman on the schooner, "Johnson".  At the age of 21, he took command of the 
schooner "Flea" and a few years later, the "Little Georgia" which often made this 
port. Later he was Captain successively of the the "Christian Raab", "Evening Star", 
"Stampede", "Seaman" and "Sunrise". The Sunrise was sunk off Waukegan in 1879 by a 
whale back oil carrier. All hands of the schooner were saved by the crew of the 
steamer.
After this Captain Buchanan gave up sailing vessels and became master of the steam 
barge "Massasoit". His last boat before retiring from the lakes was the "M.F. Green", 
a large lake carrier on which he served as first mate. He encountered many terrible 
storms in his experience on the lakes. During the fall of 1890 while sailing on the 
Seaman, he successfully weathered the big gale which sunk the "Gilcher" off Manitou 
Island. The "Seaman" was lumber laden from the North of Sheboygan. In crossing to 
the Manitous they were under the steamer "Gilcher's" bow and were the only witnesses 
to the sinking of that barge of which the entire crew was lost.
Of late years, Mr. Buchanan has been employed as foreman of a large construction 
company at Detroit, Mich., and was in employment of this firm when he encountered 
his fatal accident. The immediate cause of his death was heart failure. Rev. Jos. S. 
Morris officiated at the funeral which was attended by many old friends of the captain. 
Among those present at the funeral were Mrs. Smith of Brillion, Mrs. Buchanan, 
daughter, Katheryn and son, Geore and Mrs. Stewart.
The Reporter, Sat., Apr. 11, 1914
*********
Mrs. Duncan Buchanan and her son, George, and daughter, Kate, of Chicago, Henry 
Scheele, of Sheboygan, and Walter Sterling Smith, of Brillion, accompanied the 
remains of the late Duncan Buchanan to Two Rivers for burial yesterday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 9, 1914  P.1


JOHN BUCHANAN

John Buchanan Dead-
John Buchanan, who for seven years had been a patient at the county asylum 

as result of being a subject of epilepsy, died last night, aged 54 years. 
The body will be taken in charge by Mrs. Stewart, Newton, a sister, and 
burial will be at Two Rivers. Mr. Buchanan was unmarried.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 12, 1913  P.5
********
On Monday John Buchanan of Two Rivers was examined in probate court as to his 
mental condition, on application of relatives. He has been afflicted with 
epilepsy for some time past. He was formerly a resident of the town of Two 
Creeks, where he owned a farm. Two years ago he disposed of his property and 
removed to Two Rivers, where he had since resided. The inquiry as to the sanity 
of the unfortunate man was instituted on the advice of Drs. Christiansen and 
Farrel of Two Rivers. The man is 46 years old. He was committed to the Oshkosh 
asylum.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 12, 1905 P. 5


IDA BUCHHOLZ

Mrs. Rudolph Buchholz, 78, of Forestville, Wis., died last night at the home 
of her daughter, Mrs. R.A. Schultz of Charlestown, Calumet county.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the St. Martin Lutheran 
church, Chilton, with interment in Pioneers Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. She was 
born at Forestville in 1869 and in 1890 was married to Mr. Buchholz. He died in 
1946. Survivors include a brother and six sisters, Mrs. Martha Saubert and Mrs. 
Amelia Fowles of Two Rivers are sisters. 
The body is at the Pfeffer funeral home in Chilton and will be moved to the 
church at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1948  P.2


RUDOLPH F. BUCHHOLZ

Rudolph Buchholz, 80, of Two Rivers, died Friday at the home of his daughter, 
Mrs. Robert Schultz, at Chilton, with whom he had resided for three years.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Chilton and at 2 p.m. at 
the St. Johns Lutheran church, Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest 
cemetery.
He was born at Oconomowoc in 1865 and later at Forestville learned the 
cheesemakers trade. For many years he operated the Range Line cheese factory 
north of Two Rivers. In 1914 he moved to Two Rivers and was employed at the 
Lakeside Packing company. When the plant was discontinued here Mr. Buchholz 
became interested in taxidermy in which he was active until sustaining injuries 
three years ago which forced his retirement.
He married Miss Ida Bernhardt in 1890, who left Two Rivers three years ago for 
Chilton with her husband to reside with the daughter. Besides his wife, Mr. 
Buchholz leaves the daughter, Mrs. Schultz, a son, John Buchholz of Pickett, 
Wis., and a brother, George Buchholz in North Dakota. There are also four 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 16, 1946  P.2


ALBERT W. BUEGE

Albert W. Buege, 83, of 1624 25th St., Two Rivers, regarded as one of the all-
time great baseball pitchers in this area after a number of years in organized
baseball, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had
been in failing health for a number of years.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Deja & Martin Funeral
Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. R.J. Wichlei officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Buege was born in Germany April 23, 1875, a son of the late William and
Emily Buege. When he was 21, the family immigrated to this country, settling
in Milwaukee. As a youth Mr. Buege became one of Milwaukee's outstanding
baseball pitchers and was signed at the turn of the century by Hamilton,
Ontario, club of the Canadian-American League. He returned to Milwaukee two
years later where in July of 1902 he married the former Mabel Magee of Two
Rivers. 
Shortly after the marriage the couple moved to Two Rivers where Mr. Buege
became an employe of the Hamilton Mfg. Co. and pitched for the City Baseball
club, Mr. Buege's services in baseball soon became in demand in communities
in the Fox River Valley, particularly Appleton and Kaukauna. His batterymate
was the late Arthur Schuetze, former mayor of Manitowoc. He retired from the
game about 1910.
In earlier years Mr. Buege will be remembered as a drillmaster of a drill 
team of the Cocobola Camp. Modern Woodmen of America. His interest in baseball
continued until recent years. After his active participation in the sport he
kept score for the representative City teams in Two Rivers for many years.
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs. F.A. (Bernice) Spilker of
Columbus, O., and Mrs. Knowles (Edith) Pittman of Glencoe, Ill., two sons,
Austin of Menominee, Mich., and Albert Buege Jr. of Manitowoc, and 14 grand-
children. Two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 24, 1958 p. M-11
********
Marriage of Albert/Mabel Buege
Mr. A. Buege of this city and Miss Mable Magee were married at Grand Haven, 
Michigan on July 26. The wedding was a private affair and none of their friends 
knew of it until a few days ago when the secret in some way leaked out. They are 
well known and highly esteemed young people and a host of friends unite in 
wishing them a long and happy life.
The Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 12, 1902


MABEL BUEGE

Mrs. Albert W. Buege, Sr., 87, of 1624-25th St., Two Rivers, died late Tuesday 
afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she was a patient less than a 
week.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grace Congregational United 
Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will 
be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Buege, nee Mabel Magee, was born in the Town of Two Rivers April 9, 1884, 
a daughter of the late John and Sophia Perrotet Magee, and was the last of the 
members of the Magee family of five sisters and three brothers, including the 
late J.F. and G.A. Magee, early Mirro Aluminum Co. executives. She was married 
July 28, 1902, to Albert W. Buege of Milwaukee, at Grand Haven, Mich. He was the 
pitcher for the Two Rivers City Baseball team in the early part of the century 
who died at Two Rivers March 23, 1958.
Mrs. Buege was a lifelong member of Grace Church and a charter member and a past 
matron of Two Rivers Chapter No. 229, Order of Eastern Star. 
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. F. A. (Bernice) Spilker of Columbus, Ohio, and 
Mrs. Knowles (Edith) Pittman of Winnetka, Ill.; two sons, Albert Jr. of Two Rivers, 
and Austin Buege of Menominee, Mich., 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Fuenral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 4 o'clock 
this Wednesday afternoon to 8 o'clock this Wednesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 14, 1971  P.21
********
Marriage of Albert/Mabel Buege
Mr. A. Buege of this city and Miss Mable Magee were married at Grand Haven, 
Michigan on July 26. The wedding was a private affair and none of their friends 
knew of it until a few days ago when the secret in some way leaked out. They are 
well known and highly esteemed young people and a host of friends unite in 
wishing them a long and happy life.
The Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 12, 1902


EDWARD BUGENHAGEN

A 2-year old little daughter (sic) of Julius Bugenhagen in 
Two Rivers died Friday and was buried Monday.
Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1906
*****
1906 Jun 08/BIYCUHAGEN Edw.	
1906 Jun 08/BRYCUHAGEN Edward	/v.8 p.65
"Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index"
*****
Name: Edward Beyenhagen
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 1906
Event Place: Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Residence Place: Two Rivers, Wis.
Gender: Male
Age: 1
Marital Status: Single
Race: W
Birth Date: 13 Mar 1904
Birth Year (Estimated): 1905
Birthplace: Two Rivers, Wis.
Cemetery: Public
Father's Name: Julius Beyenhagen
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Name: Eliza Beyenhagen
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"


ELISA BUGENHAGEN

DEATH CLAIMS OLD SETTLER
Mrs. Elisa Bugenhagen Dies At Two Rivers Today
Mrs. Elisa Bugenhagen, 71, one of the early settlers on the south side 
in Two Rivers, died at the Municipal hospital in that city at 10:45 a.m. 
today. She had been a patient at the hospital for seven weeks.
She was born in Germany, her maiden name being Hahn. She resided in Two 
Rivers for 50 years. Her husband, Julius, died eight years ago. Survivors 
are a daughter, Mrs. Andrew Demcak, Two Rivers, three sons, Paul at home, 
Walter F. of Manitowoc and Hugo of Milwaukee, one brother, Robert Hahn 
of Reedsville and five grandchildren.
The body will be removed from the Beduhn and Goetz mortuary to the residence 
Thursday and the funeral will be held Friday at 1:30l from the residence, 
1113 School street, and at 2 o'clock at St. John's church. Burial will be in 
Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, May 8, 1934 P. 11
*******
[Eliza/bur. 05-11-1934]


ERNA BUGENHAGEN

Erna Wilhelmine Huldina Buchenhagen  (sic)
birth: 11 November 1898 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 18 November 1898 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1898 Two Rivers
father: Julius Buchenhagen
mother: Eliza
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
(Note: This is the only Two Rivers cemetery with this surname.
It appears the cem. record or this one is off)


JULIUS J. BUGENHAGEN    (d. 1899)

Julius Bugenhagen, a lad 15 years of age whose home was on the Southside, died 
last Thursday of consumption. He was buried from the Lutheran Church on Sunday 
afternoon.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Nov. 7, 1899
********
Julius Bugenhagen
birth: 7 June 1884 Germany
death: 2 November 1899 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1899 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Julius Bugenhagen
mother: Alvina
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
(from death index: d. Nov. 02, 1899)


JULIUS BUGENHAGEN    (d. 1926)

Long Illness Ends In Death of Julius Bugenhagen 
Death came as a release from a long illness to Julius Bugenhagen at the family 
home, 1115 School street, Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held from 
the Lutheran church but the exact time cannot be announced until tomorrow.
Deceased was born in Germany. Mr. Bugenhagen was seventy-two at his last birthday 
which occurred Saturday. He came to this country in 1884 and settled on a farm 
but moved to Two Rivers five years later after losing a hand in an accident. He 
was married thirty-six years ago and is survived by his widow, seven children and 
twelve grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Louis Ploeckelman of Milwaukee, Mrs. 
William Lemke of Bowler, Mrs. Andrew Demack of this city, August and Hugo of 
Milwaukee, Walter of Manitowoc and Paul of this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 26, 1926  P. 5


PAUL F. BUGENHAGEN

Funeral services for Paul F. (Pautz) Bugenhagen, 80, of 1113 School St., Two 
Rivers, retired former superintendent of Plant No. 1 of Mirro Aluminum Co., 
who died at the home Saturday, will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will 
be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Bugenhagen, who served with the U.S. Army in World War I, was born at Two 
Rivers, Oct. 6, 1890, a son of the late John and Elisa Hahn Pautz. Upon the 
death of Mr. Pautz, the mother was later married to a Mr. Bugenhagen.
Receiving his elementary education at St. John Parochial School, Mr. Bugenhagen 
took employment at the old Aluminum Mfg. Co. in 1908, which later became the 
Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co., and then the Mirro firm. He retired more than 10 years 
ago after serving as superintendent of Plant No. 1 for a number of years.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Andrew (Emma) Demcak of St. Paul, Minn.; two 
brothers, Walter F. of Manitowoc, and Hugo Bugenhagen of Maryland, and a number 
of nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. 
Thursday when the casket will be taken where the body will lie in state until 
the time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 4, 1970  P.11


REINHOLD BUGENHAGEN

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 28 Mar.) 
A small child of Julius Bugenhagen was buried today from the 
Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, April 7, 1898
*******
Rhinhold Buchenhagen  (sic)
birth: 1 October 1896 Two Rivers
death: 26 March 1898 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers
residence: 1898 Two Rivers
father: Julius Buchenhagen
mother: Eliza
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


WILLIAM BUGENHAGEN

(From correspondent Two Rivers, 08 Jan)
A 23 year old son of A. Bugenhagen died Friday of consumption. 
The funeral will be held today from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1906 
*******
Wm Bugenhagen, a young man 20 years of age, whose home was on the Southside, 
died last Friday from tuberculosis. His funeral took place from St. John's 
church yesterday afternoon. The young man was a patient sufferer and fought 
bravely against the fatal disease, almost until the last day. He was an 
industrious young man and was esteemed and beloved by his companions.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 9, 1906
*******
William Bugenhagen
birth: 8 September 1885 Wisconsin
death: 5 January 1906 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1906 Two Rivers
father: Julius Bugenhagen
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
(from death index: d. Jan. 05, 1906)


ANNA (RITTIRSCH) BUGLER

The funeral of Mrs. John Bugler took place Sunday afternoon from Grace   
Congregational Church where services were conducted by the pastor, Rev.
A.D. Grey.  
Mrs. Bugler passed away in Fond du Lac last week Thursday at the home
of her daughter Mrs. Mary Reuther. Death was due to old age. The 
remains were brought here Saturday and rested at the home of her son, 
Anton, of the town of Two Rivers.    
Deceased was born in Germany in 1840. In 1874, she came to America and
settled in the town of Two Rivers where she resided until the death of 
her husband, four years ago. Since then, she has made her home with her
children, and for the past year and a half, with her daughter in Fond 
du Lac.  She is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Anna
Gunkel of Escanaba, Mich., Joseph Bugler and Mrs. Emma Fandry of 
Alberta, Canada, and Mrs. Theresa Wyman, Mrs. Bertha Bates and Mrs. 
Julia Kohn of Chicago, Mrs. Mary Reuther of Fond du Lac and Charles, 
Anton and John of the town of Two Rivers  
NOTE: The name REUTHER is misspelled and should be REUTER.  
NOTE: The gravestone in Pioneers Rest Cemetery bears only the 
inscription of Johann Bugler and not his wife Anna. The cemetery records 
indicated the burial date for Anna but not her maiden name or date of 
death. The cemetery records were updated in 1990 based upon information
on file with the County Clerk, Fond du Lac County, WI.   
The Two Rivers Reporter,Two Rivers, WI, October 5, 1917
(Sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
********
Notes From Two Rivers:
Mrs. Anna Bugler, aged 77, died at the home of her daughter at Fond du Lac on 
September 27. She was a native of Bohemia and came to this country forty-five 
years ago. For many years she was a resident of the Town of Two Rivers. Her 
husband died four years ago and for the past three years she made her home with 
her daughter, Mrs. R. Reuter of Fond du Lac. She is survived by ten children. 
The funeral was held from the home of her son Anton, Sunday afternoon. Rev. 
Grey performed the ceremony.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 4, 1917
*********
(Anna (Rittirsch) Bugler/b.03 Mar 1840/d.27 Sep 1917/Wife of Johann Bugler)


GILBERT BUGLER

(the following was sent by family researcher see contributors page)
Gilbert Bugler, 33, Dies At Farm Home  
After suffering from an attack of pleurisy which followed a heart
affliction, Gilbert Bugler, 33, well known resident of the town of Two 
Rivers died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bugler at 
five o'clock this morning.  
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home 
and at two o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church with the Rev. W.G. 
Haase officiating. Internment will be at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.  
Mr. Bugler was born in the town of Two Rivers, January 1, 1900 and spent 
all but eight years of his life on the farm, assisting his parents in 
its operation. Besides his parents he leaves a sister, Miss Ada Bugler 
at home, and a brother, Lester Bugler, also at home.
The Reporter and Chronicle,Two Rivers, Wis. January 21, 1933
**********
News article:
LOCAL MAN COMPLETES YEAR AND A HALF IN PHILLIPINES
Gilbert Bugler, son of John Bugler of the Town of Two Rivers writes home that 
he as arrived in California from the Phillipines. He was in the U.S. Aviatiion 
Servicie in the Phillipines for the past year and a half. He will remain in 
California where he will be employed during the winter, having left the aviation 
service.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 2, 1923
**********
(Gilbert Albert Fredrich Bugler, b.01 Jan 1900, d.21 Jan 1933/Son of 
John and Mary (Mandel) Bugler)


JOHANN BUGLER     (d. 1913)

(the following was sent in by a family researcher/see contributors page)
Mr. John Bugler of the town of Two Rivers died Friday of apoplexy. Mr. 
Bugler was born in Austria and came to Manitowoc County, in 1870. He 
settled on his farm soon after. By hard work and frugality he cleared 
away the woods which covered it entirely and transferred it into a 
fertile and well kept range.  
Mr. Bugler was for 15 years assessor of the town of Two Rivers. He was 
a sober and industrious farmer of that class where energy and ambition 
have made the great west what it is now.  He leaves a wife, four boys 
and six girls.  
His funeral occurred on Sunday afternoon and was under the auspices of 
the Odd Fellows Lodge from Grace Congregational Church. Rev. J.S. 
Morris preached the funeral sermon.
The Reporter, May 13, 1913, Two Rivers, WI  


JOHN BUGLER    (d. 1952)

(the following was sent in by a family researcher/see contributors page)
John Bugler, 76, of route 1, Two Rivers, lifelong resident of the town 
and a town and school district officer for many years, died Thursday 
morning at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been in failing 
health in recent years.  
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Klein and
Stangel, Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Frederick Zarling will
officiate and burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery, Two Rivers.  
Mr. Bugler was born in the town of Two Rivers in 1875, son of the late 
Mr. and  Mrs. John Bugler Sr.  In 1898, he married Miss Mary Mandel and
they located on the homestead farm.  Mrs. Bugler died in 1940.  
For 40 years Mr. Bugler was treasurer of the Rangeline School District.
He also served 12 years as a town supervisor and 10 years as town 
assessor.  
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Ida Kostka of the town of Two Rivers; 
son, Lester on the home farm; two sisters, Mrs, Julia Kohn of Chicago 
Heights, Ill., and Mrs. Bertha Bates of Cicero, Ill.; brother, Joseph 
of Calgary, Can.  
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday until hour of 
services.
The Two Rivers Reporter,Two Rivers, WI., May 15, 1952
********
(John Bugler, b.20 May 1875, d.15 May 1952/
Son of Johann and Anna (Rittirsch) Bugler)  


MARY (MANDEL) BUGLER

(the following sent in by family researcher/see  contributors page) 
DEATH TAKES MRS. BUGLER, LONG AILING  
Mrs. John Bugler, 63, Dies at Sister's Home Here; Funeral Monday
Mrs. John Bugler, 63, lifelong town of Two Rivers resident died shortly
after 2 p.m. today at the home of her sister, Mrs. Adam Lauber, 2213 
Washington street. She had been in ill health for the past eight months
and during that time made her home with her sister in this city.  
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock from 
the Klein &  Stangel, Inc., funeral home and at 2 o'clock from the St. 
John's Lutheran church. The Rev. W.G. Haase will officiate and 
internment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.  
Mrs. Bugler, nee Mary Mandel, was born in the town of Two Rivers on Nov. 
28, 1876, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mandel. She and John
Bugler were married here in 1898.  
Survivors are the widower; one son, Lester, at home; one daughter,
Mrs. Dan Koska, city; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Bernhardt and Mrs. 
Adam Lauber of this city, and Mrs. Charles Schuman of Fort Atkinson, 
Wis; six brothers, August and Albert Mandel of Dodge, Nebraska, Ernst 
of Colby, Wis., Fred of Carlock, South Dakota, Julius, Two Rivers route
1, and Edwin of this city.  
The body was taken to the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home and may 
be viewed there from Saturday evening to the time of the services Monday.
The Two Rivers Reporter, May 9, 1940
*********
(Mary (Mandel) Bugler, b.28 Nov 1876, d.09 May 1940/Wife of John Bugler/
Daughter of Frederick and Johanna (Wilsmann) Mandel)


LOUIS BUHSE

Two Rivers News:
LOUIS BUHSE PASSES AWAY
Resident of City 75 Years; Was Born In Pewaukee
TWO RIVERS, (Special)-Death at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon claimed Louis
Buhse, 79, a member of one of the city's pioneer families, and a resident
here for 75 years, at the Buhse home at 2005 Adams street. He had been ill
only three weeks.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the C.J.
Jansky chapel, the Rev. Thomas A. Hawkes, pastor of Grace Congregational
church, officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Pioneers' Rest
cemetery.
Mr. Buhse, who never married, was born in Pewaukee, Wis., on November 6, 
1855, was a son of the late John and Maray Clausen Buhse, both natives of 
Hamburg, Germany, who immigrated to this country nearly a century ago.
Mr. Buhse leaves a sister, Miss Louise Buhse, at home, the sole survivor of
the pioneer family.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 14, 1936  p.11


LOUISE BUHSE

Miss Louise Buhse, 98, member of a pioneer Two Rivers family, died this
morning at the home, 2008 Adams street, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Beduhn funeral home,
Two Rivers, with burial in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
She was born in Milwaukee in 1850 and when a girl accompanied her parents
to Two Rivers. Following the death of her parents Miss Buhse lived with
a brother, Louis, until his death a number of years ago.
Survivors are three nephews, Dr. Gustave Eggers of Sturgeon Bay and John
Eggers and Dr. Ed Eggers of St. Louis; two nieces, Mrs. Frank Weiss of
Decatur, Ill., and Mrs. Frank Siebel of New Albany, Ind.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 12, 1949  p.2
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[bur. 3-14-1949/age 98 yrs.]


MARIA BUHSE

Death Sun. in the city of Two Rivers of 85-yr. old Marie Buhse 
of old age debility. Mrs. Buhse was born Marie Clasen on 
01 Nov. 1820 in Germany. On 23 July 1837 she married John Buhse 
with whom she came to America in 1849. The family came to Two 
Rivers in 1857 where they settled permanently. Her husband died 
in 1868. She leaves 3 sons and 3 daughters. The funeral was held 
yesterday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1905
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AN AGED AND GOOD WOMAN PASSES AWAY
Last Sunday morning, Mrs. Marie Buhse, an old resident of this city and a woman 
85 years of age, died at her home on Jefferson Street, after an illness of about 
two weeks duration, which was mainly due to old age. She was born in Germany, 
November 1st, 1820, her maiden name being Marie Clasen. On July 23, 1837 she was 
married to John Buhse and bore him three sons and three daughters, who are still 
living. In 1849 she came with her husband and family to America and in 1857 the 
family came to Two Rivers to live. In 1868 her husband died. Two of her sons, John 
and Henry reside in Minneapolis, one daughter, Mfrs. Gust Eggers resides in St. 
Louis; another daughter, Mrs. Sophia Wiese, lives in this city and her daughter, 
Louisa and son, Louis live in the old home in this city which the family has 
occupied since they came here and from which the funeral takes place tomorrow 
afternoon. She was a most estimable woman and was dearly beloved by all who knew 
her.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1905
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Grandma Buhse celebrated her 79th birthday anniversary last Wednesday and a large 
number of her lady friends joined with her to make the occasion a pleasant one. She is 
a most estimable old lady and is  most dearly beloved by a large circle of friends. 
Among those present rom abroad on this happy occasion were Mrs. B. Rhode of 
Manitowoc, a former resident of this city whose birthday anniversary is the same 
date, her daughter, Mrs. Teitgen and Mrs. Jule Lindstedt. 
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Nov. 7, 1899 


GLADYS GUELSTORF BUKOWSKI

Mrs. Robert Bukowski, 73, of 770 E. Albert Dr., Manitowoc, died early Friday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with burial in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Bukowski, nee Gladys Elliott, was born Nov. 29, 1903, at Escanaba, Mich., 
daughter of the late Clarence and Anna Williams Elliott. She was married to 
Harry Guehlsdorf(sic) July 25, 1925, in Menominee, Mich. He preceded her in 
death in 1958. She was married to Robert Bukowski April 1, 1972, in Manitowoc. 
Survivors include her husband, a step-son, Robert Bukowski of New Bern, N.C.; 
a step-daughter, Mrs. Karen Gonzales of Providence, R.I.; a daughter-in-law, 
Mrs. Darlene Guehlsdorf of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Klein of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. George (Gay) Cox, of Minnetonka, Minn., three grandchildren, 
Amy, Gina and Mark Guehlsdorf and six step-grandchildren. A son, Cortland and 
four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call in the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, July 8, 1977 p.3


HENRY BULHAUPT

Was Weary of Life.
The body of Henry Bulthaupt, a well known character of Two Rivers, 
was found floating in the river at that place yesterday afternoon. 
Bulthaupt had been missing since Thursday of last week and relatives 
had been conducting a futile search every day since that time. The 
body bore no marks of violence and the coroner's jury rendered a 
verdict that the deceased took his own life. No cause can be assigned 
for the rash act, as his affairs were in as good shape as usual and 
no other plausible provocation has as yet come to light. The deceased 
was quite well known in this city, and had served a term in Waupun 
prison for a murderous assault made upon George Huwatcheck a number 
of years ago. A wife and several children survive him.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, October 27, 1898  P.1
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Henry Bulltop  (sic)
birth: 1856 Manitowoc, Wis.
death: 1898 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1898 Two Rivers, Wis.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


LOUISE PAWLITZKE BULLARD

Mrs. Louise Bullard, 82, of Chicago, died Sunday morning at a Chicago nursing 
home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 2 pm Wednesday at 
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. T.F. Stern will officiate 
and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Bullard, nee Louise Pawlitzke was born January 14, 1894 at Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late William and Amelia Ribitzke Pawlitzke. She attended St. 
John Parochial School. Prior to leaving Two Rivers 64 years ago, she was employed 
at the old Hammel Meat Market. She was married to Frank Bullard at Minneapolis. 
He preceded her in death many years ago.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Savage of Alburquerque, N.M.; a son, 
Claude of Minneapolis; a brother, Ben Pawlitzke of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. 
Molly Neilsen of Two Rivers and Mrs. Adah Peters of Chicago; six grandchildren 
and five great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 7 to 9 pm Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Nov. 28, 1966 page T1
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[bur. 11-30-1966/age 82 yrs.]
(14 Jan 1884/Nov 1966/SSDI)


BERTHA MUELLER BUNKE

FOURTH NATIVE WHITE CHILD IS DEAD AT AGE 83 
Mrs. Bunke's Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At The Lutheran Church 
Mrs. Bertha Mueller Bunke is dead.
Two Rivers' fourth native born white child, and a member of one of the most 
prominent families in the early history of the city, died in her eighty-fourth 
year at her home on North Jefferson street at 11:15 o'clock Wednesday night.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock from the 
Wiebusch & Klein chapel and at two o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church of 
which she was a devout member for many years. The Rev. W. G. Haase will officiate. 
Interment will be at Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body will remain in the funeral 
home. 
Mrs. Bunke, nee Bertha Mueller, was born in Two Rivers at the foot of 16th street, 
opposite the old Niquette ___, on November 13, 1849. She was a daughter of the 
late Edward and Johanna Mueller who immigrated to this country from Chemnitz, 
Saxony, Germany, in 1849. Her father, a chemist in his native Chemnitz, founded 
the first brewery in Two Rivers soon after his arrival here, which later was 
operated by his sons, Richard E. and Edward, brothers of Mrs. Bunke, and still 
later passed down to the Richard E.'s sons, Charles E. and Edwin R. Mueller. The 
plant passed from the Mueller family early in 1915, after more than 65 years of 
operation and prominence.
Mrs. Bunke's father, who saw a brewing plant expand to one of the largest and best 
known along the west shore, also took an active interest in civic affairs, holding 
the town chairmanship in 1860 and in 1867.
Husband Dead 
The well known late resident was married to Fred Bunke, also a native of the 
southside of the city in 1889, and he preceded her in death thirty years ago.
Survivors are three nieces and three nephews. They are two sons and a daughter of 
the late R.E. Mueller, Charles E. and Edwin R.Mueller, both of this city, and Mrs. 
W. S. Bremer of Milwaukee, and two daughters, and a son of the late Edward Mueller, 
Mrs. John Denhof of Detroit and Mrs. William Kettering of Lamont, Ill., and Lewis F. 
Mueller of Chicago.
She was also a niece of the late Frederick Borcherdt, editor of the old Manitowoc 
Pilot, who died while serving as United States counsel to Italy during President 
Grant's Administration. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 23, 1933  P.9 


EDWARD W. BUNKE SR

Edward Bunke Sr., 80, of 2421-12th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Bunke was born at Two Rivers June 24, 1890, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
William Bunke. He married the former Elsie Sonntag at Two Rivers Nov. 18, 1916. 
She died in 1955. He was a longtime employe of Mirro Aluminum Co., retiring in 
1955.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Dorothy) Petrashek of Two Rivers; two 
sons, Edward Jr. and Herbert of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Clara Johannes of 
Howards Grove, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. 
Thursday until 8:30 a.m. Friday, when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state after 9 a.m. until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 7, 1971
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(Edward Bunke Sr/24 Jun 1890/Apr 1971/SSDI)
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At the parsonage of St. John's Church, Ed Bunke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman 
Bunke and Miss Elsie Sontag, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Sontag were married 
Saturday afternoon, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Doehler. The attending 
couple was Miss Vera Sontag, a sister of the bride and Jos. Strong. An elegant 
spread followed at the home of the bride's parents to which many friends and 
relatives were invited and this was followed by a dance at the Armory Hall. 
After a midnight supper, the gay party continued into the early morning hours.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 24, 1916


ELSIE BUNKE

Mrs. Edward Bunke Sr., 62, of 1924 Roosevelt Ave., Two Rivers, died early 
Monday at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where she had been a patient 
five weeks. She had been in failing health for nearly a year.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m Wednesday at the Klein & Stangel 
Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment 
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Bunke, nee Elsie Sonntag, was born in Two Rivers on July 11, 1893, a 
daughter of the late William and Emma Kubel Sonntag. She was married to 
Edward Bunke in Two Rivers on Nov. 18, 1916.
Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Dan Petrashek of Two Rives; 
two sons, Edward Jr., and Herbert Bunke of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. 
Joseph Strong and Mrs. Fred Carpenter of Two Rivers; two brothers, Eldon and 
Leo Sonntag of Two Rivers, and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 8, 1955  p.13
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[Elsie Ida Bunke]
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At the parsonage of St. John's Church, Ed Bunke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman 
Bunke and Miss Elsie Sontag, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Sontag were married 
Saturday afternoon, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Doehler. The attending 
couple was Miss Vera Sontag, a sister of the bride and Jos. Strong. An elegant 
spread followed at the home of the bride's parents to which many friends and 
relatives were invited and this was followed by a dance at the Armory Hall. 
After a midnight supper, the gay party continued into the early morning hours.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 24, 1916


FREDERICK BUNKE

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 Feb.)
Fritz Bunki, a south side resident, has the worst form of smallpox. 
Dr. Aby is treating him and expresses hope for his recovery.
(Editor's note - the ill man has since died.)
Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1903
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DIES FROM SMALLPOX-Frederick Bunke of Two Rivers died on Monday from 
smallpox. He was 48 years old and leaves a widow.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 19, 1903
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FREDERICK BUNKE, A VICTIM OF SMALLPOX
Last Tuesday night, Frederick Bunke, an old well known and highly esteemed 
resident of the Southside died from smallpox, after about ten days of suffering 
from that dread disease and on Wednesday night his body was interred in the 
public cemetery, the funeral of necessity, being private. Mr. Bunke was raised 
in this city and was esteemed by all who knew him. He was 48 years of age and 
leaves a wife but no children. The numerous friends of Mrs. Bunke deeply regret 
that they have been denied the privilege of extending their sympathy and 
assistance in her sorrow and distress.
The Chronicle, Tues., Feb. 24, 1903


HERMAN BUNKE

Herman Bunke, of Two Rivers, died suddenly from apoplexy. He was 
62 years of age and for years resided at Reedsville. The funeral 
was held at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 23, 1916 P.3
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The funeral of Herman Bunke took place Sunday afternoon from the home
of his niece, Mrs. August Johannes where he died on Thursday. Death
was due to apoplexy. Deceased was born in the 23rd of July 1854. He
was unmarried. Having come to America from Germany he at first lived
at Two Rivers. Later on he made Reedsville his home. For the last few
years he had his home with Mr. and Mrs. August Johannes of the South
Side. Mr. Bunke is survived by one brother William of this city.
Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, March 24, 1916


MARGARET BUNKE

EARLY DAY PIONEER OF THE CITY PASSES AWAY 
After a heart stroke, Mrs. William Bunke, 73, one of the first native born 
white children in Two Rivers passed away at the home on Roosevelt Ave. this 
morning. She suffered a stroke seven weeks ago and has failed since then.
The maiden name of the deceased was Margaret N. Mohr and she was born in Two 
Rivers in 1858. She was married in 1881 to Wm. Bunke who died nine years ago. 
She has been residing since then with her son, Edward. 
Mrs. Bunke is survived by two daughters, Mrs. August Griep, this city, Mrs. 
August Johannes, Howards Grove, and a son, Edward of this city. She is also 
survived by three brothers, Jacob, of Menasha, George and Nick Mohr, of 
Sheboygan. There are also 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Burial will take place Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two 
from the St. John's Lutheran church. 
Manitowoc Herald News, December 2, 1931  P.13


WILLIAM BUNKE

Notes from Two Rivers:
William Bunke, aged 66, died at his home at 1924 Roosevelt Avenue Thursday 
evening. He had been ill for a long time. Deceased was born in Germany. He 
came to America with his parents when he was 12 years old. Mr. Bunke is 
survived by his wife, one son, Edward, both of this city and by two daughters, 
Mrs. August Griep of this city and Mrs. August Johannes of Sheboygan. The 
funeral took place at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran 
Church, Rev. Haase officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 5, 1922
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William Bunke, well known resident of the Southside, passed away at his home, 1924 
Roosevelt Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 28. Deceased had been in ill health for a long 
time. He was sixty years of age having been born in Germany in 1856 and coming to 
this country with his parents when a boy of twelve. He resided in this city for 
fifty-four years. He was employed in the various industries of the city and was 
unfailingly conscientious and reliable in his work. For a long time now he was an 
employee of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Co. He was a devout Christian of the 
Lutheran faith and his funeral was held from St. John's Lutheran Church Sunday 
afternoon and was largely attended, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Mr. Bunke leaves 
his widow and one son, Edward and two daughters, Mrs. August Greip of this city 
and Mrs. August Johannes of Sheboygan.
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Card of Thanks
We desire to extend our most sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends for their 
many kind acts and for sympathy extended during the illness and death of our beloved 
husband and father. We especially give thanks to the pallbearers, to those who made 
the many beautiful floral offerings and gave the use of their automobiles.
Mrs. Wm Bunke and Family
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 6, 1922
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WIDOW OF GOOD EMPLOYE PAID A $1500 POLICY
Payment has just been made to Mrs. William Bunke of Two Rivers, widow of William 
Bunke for years an employee of the Aluminum Goods Co., in that city of $1500 
insurance presented by a policy which the company carried on her husband under 
the group insurance plan. Mr. Bunke had been an employee of the No. 1 plant of 
the Goods Company at Two Rivers since May, 1896. He died on Sept. 28 at the age 
of 66.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wed., Oct. 18, 1922 page 1


CARL BUNZOW

Death on Friday of Carl Buenzow(sic) of Two Rivers in St. Mary's Hospital 
here where he has been a patient for a long while. He leaves a son 
and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Monday in Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Nov. 1906

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CHILDREN MUST SUPPORT FATHER
Probate Court Orders Two to Pay $10 Monthly for Care of Aged Parent
TOWN BOARD IS PLAINTIFF
John J. Buenzow Had Assigned $3300 in Mortgages to His Wife - Daughter had $2200 in Paper - The Case
Children of Carl Buenzow, an aged Two Rivers pioneer who is now an inmate of St. Mary's hospital here, must contribute to his support or be in contemp of court and suffer the penalty, which is severe. This was the ruling of Judge Chloupek in probate court today in the action instituted by the town board of the Town of Two Rivers against John J. Buenzow, Mrs. Carolina Frank and Miss Minnie Engel the children who are alleged to have neglected to care for their parent. The case developed some interesting testimony and was sensational in some particulars.
Since Oct. 5, the present year, Carl Buenzow, the aged parent of the three defendants, has been cared for at the local hospital on orders of the town board whick pays $10 per month for this service. A year ago, an attempt was made to force the children to support the parents, the mother then being alive, but the fact that the father had $178 in cash was a bar to the proceedings. Mrs. Buenzow died in April and shortly after this time the town board took charge of the aged man. It is alleged that Mrs. Buenzow was neglected by her children and that during the three months when she was bedridden previous to her death, she was in sad want. In the hearing the children set up the defense that they had no means and in the case of Mrs. Engels this was sustained by the court, the woman being a widow who supports herself. Testimony developed, however, that the son, John J., had disposed of his farm of 128 acres of land to his son last year and had received $200 cash and a life bond of maintenance. It was also shown that Buenzow had assigned mortgages to the value of $8300 to his wife for the consideration of $5 a few months ago, it being intimated that the mortgages had been transferred and the farm sold to evade the demand of the town board. Buenzow also receives a pension f $14 per month. Mrs. Frank is possessed of mortgages totaling $2200.
Under the decision of the court, John Buenzow, the son, must pay $2.25 per week, $9 per month to the support of his father and Mrs. Frank must contribute $.25 per week or $1.00 per month which the town board is required to pay for the care of the parents of the two. Mrs. Engel was excused from payment. In giving the decision the court administered a severe rebuke to the two children who were declared to be ingrates. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mon., Oct. 22, 1906

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Carl Bunzay   (sic)
birth: 11 August 1819 Germany
death: 2 November 1906 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Christian Bunzay
spouse: Fredericka Lehmann
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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First publication June 28, 1894.
STATE OF WISCONSIN-CIRCUIT COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
Carl Buenzow and Fredericka Buenzow(sic) his wife plaintiffs, vs. Minnie Engel 
and Minnie Engel as administratrix of the estate of Chas. Engel deceased and 
Valentine Engel and Clara Engel, infants and surviving heirs of Chas. Engel 
deceased and Robert Engel and Ella Tomascheski (sic) formerly Ella Engel, 
daughter of Chas. Engel deceased, defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of and pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure 
and order of sale made and entered in the above entitled actions on the 26th day 
of June A.D., 1893 the undersigned as sheriff of the county of Manitowoc, will sell 
at public auction to the highest and best bidder, for cash at the sheriff's office 
in the court house in the city and county of Manitowoc, Wisconsin on the eleventh 
day of August A.D, 1894 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, to pay the 
amount adjudged to the plaintiffs for principal, interest, taxes, and costs, the 
premises described in said judgment as follows to-wit:
The north one half of the south west quarter of the south west quarter, less one 
and one half acres in the south west corner thereof (for decription see deed) and 
the north west quarter of the south west quarter, all in section number eighteen 
(18) township number twenty-one (21), north of range number twenty-four (24) east, 
in Manitowoc county and state of Wisconsin in all fifty-eight (58 1/2) and one-half 
acres of land more or less according to government survey.
Dated Manitowoc Wis., June 28, A.D., 1894.
William Stephani, Sheriff of Manitowoc County.
Isaac Craite, Plaintiffs' Atty.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 5, 1894 P. 4


FREDERICKE BUNZOW

Death in Town Two Rivers on Tuesday of Mrs. John Buenzow(sic) from old age
debility. She reached the age of 89 and had lived in Town Two Rivers for over 50
years. She is survived by her elderly husband.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1906
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Frederecka Zeman Benzow
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Frederecka Zeman Benzow 
Event Type Death Event Date 1906 
Event Place Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 
Residence Place Two Rivers, 
Gender Female Age 89 
Marital Status Married 
Race W 
Occupation Housewife 
Birth Date 14 Jan 1817 
Birth Year (Estimated) 1817 
Birthplace Germany 
Cemetery Public Cem. 
Father's Name Carl Zeman 
Father's Birthplace Germany 
Mother's Name Zeman 
Mother's Birthplace Germany 
Spouse's Name
Carl Benzow
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Fredericka Zeman Benzow
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials
Name Fredericka Zeman Benzow
Gender 	Female
Death Date 	01 Apr 1906
Death Place 	Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Age 	89
Birth Date 	14 Jan 1817
Birthplace 	Germany
Occupation 	Housewife
Race 	White
Marital Status 	Married
Spouse's Name 	Carl Bunzow
Father's Name 	Carl Zeman
Father's Birthplace 	Germany
Mother's Birthplace 	Germany 


JOHN J. BUNZOW

ONE OF LAST OF CIVIL WAR VETS DIES SUNDAY
John J. Buenzow(sic), aged 87 years, one of the three remaining civil war 
veterans in Two Rivers passed away at the hospital at Manitowoc Sunday evening 
following a long illness. He served for four years in the Union army in the 
civil war and was a prisoner at Andersonville prison for eighteen months.
The deceased resided in this county for 71 years, having been born in Germany 
in 1841 and coming to this county when a young man, with his parents in 1856. 
They landed at Two Rivers, then moved to Neshoto where he found employment in 
a sawmill. When the war broke out he went to Manitowoc and enlisted in Company A, 
Sixteenth U.S. infantry.
At the battle of Chickamauga Mr. Buenzow was wounded in the arm and taken a 
prisoner. He was at Andersonville, Blackshere, Savannah, Thomasville and Millen 
prisons. Mr. Buenzow was a party in a plan to escape from Andersonville, by 
tunneling under the walls of the rebel prison, but a traitor betrayed the move. 
He was exchanged in 1865 and returned to this county purchasing a farm at Neshoto. 
Two sons, Henry and John of the town of Two Rivers, two daughters, Barbara in the 
town of Two Rivers and Ella in the town of Manitowoc, and one sister, Mrs. Henry 
Willert survive. His wife preceded him in death twelve years ago.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 11, 1928 P. 9
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Funeral services of John J. Buenzow, Civil War veteran will be held 
Wednesday afternoon from the St. John's Lutheran church, with interment 
at Pioneer's Rest. The Burns Post of the Legion will be in charge.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 12, 1928  Page 11
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The Old Timers column will be continued as long as we find the persons who have 
a vivid recollection of the early days and who are entitled to recognition as 
Old Timers by having lived in this vicinity previous to 1856.
OLD TIMERS
The most interesting period in the life of John J. Buenzow(sic) is his four years' 
service in the civil war. He came to America with his parents in August, 1956. 
Besides John, two other children, sisters, came along. They landed at Two Rivers 
and were quartered at the Boldus house several days. Then they moved up to Neshoto. 
Here John found employment in the saw mill for a time. When the war came he went 
to Manitowoc in October, 1861 and enlisted in Company A, First Battalion, U.S. 
Infantry.
His war experiences include many battles, narrow escapes from death and long 
imprisonment in southern dungeons and filthy stockades.
At the battle of Chickamaugua, Mr. Buenzow was wounded in the arm just as he was 
about to discharge his rifle at the enemy. Then he lay on the ground and feigned 
death as the enemy swept past and one said, "there lies one dead Yankee." But he 
started to crawl around to the other side of a log to escape the bullets that were 
flying thick and while so doing was discovered by a rebel who marched him to the 
rear a prisoner.
Mr. Buenzow's imprisonment lasted nineteen months at different places including 
Libbey, Andersonville, Blackshere, Savannah, Thomasville and Millen. The longest 
period of his imprisonment was at Andersonville. He says that at one time a well 
perfected plan of escape was almost carried out by about 2500 of the prisoners of 
Andersonville. They had dug a tunnel underneath the stockade which was not discovered 
by the sentries. Every able-bodied man was provided with a club and ready to make a 
break for liberty through the tunnel and attack the guard to get possession of arms 
outside. But a few hours before the time set a traitor reported the facts to the 
rebels. This man was a cripple who could therefore, not take advantage of the 
opportunity to escape. He came to a bad end for his meanness. His comrades rushed 
at him, intending to hang him. To escape then he crossed the "dead line" and was 
shot dead by the sentry.
After long months of insufficient food and shelter and scant clothing and terrible 
hardships, the prisoners were exchanged and in June, 1865, Mr. Buenzow was again 
among friends at Jacksonville, Fla. From there he went to the army headquarters at 
Oswego, N.Y. and soon after the war being over, he was honorably discharged. He saved 
up considerable of his army pay and this money he invested in land. He acquired 120 
acres up near Neshoto where he resides. This is in the district commonly known as 
the "school section."
While Mr. and Mrs. Buenzow still work when so included, their sons now run the farm 
and the old folks don't have to work unless they wish to. They are both in excellent 
health at the age of 73. Mrs. Buenzow is just one month and one day older than her 
husband. She came to America with her parents when six years of age, about three score 
sooner than Mr. Buenzow. They were married forty-six years ago. Mr. Buenzow was born 
in New Fore Pomern, Stalbrote, Germany in 1841. He is among the well preserved and 
robust veterans and is now commander of the Jos. Rankin Post G.A.R. of Two Rivers.
The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 24, 1914


FRED BURKE

Fred Burke (Manitowoc 7-141)
Husband of Bertha Burke
Jan. 29, 1853-Feb. 17, 1903
Son of Godby Burke and Henrietta (both born Germany)
Born in Germany -carpenter 
Died from "mertal shock from Cuban itch, so called small pox, 
2 weeks -acute insanity for nine days proceeding death -Cuban 
itch of moderate severity"
Buried at public cemetery in Two Rivers


AMELIA BURMEISTER

Mrs. Amelia Burmeister, 82, a resident of the town of Two Rivers for many years, 
died at the Manitowoc County Hospital early Monday, where she had been a patient 
for several years. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, 
the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Burmeister, nee Amelia Schmidt, was born in the town of Two Rivers in 1870, 
a daughter of the late Edward and Minnie Koch Schmidt. She was married to Henry 
Burmeister about 58 years ago who preceded her in death 16 years ago.
Surviving are four sons, Allwood and Carl Burmeister of Two Rivers, Edgar of 
Oshkosh and Harry Burmeister of Chicago; two brothers, Theodore and Christ Schmidt 
of Two Rivers, and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 2, 1953  P.5


BERTHA BURMEISTER

Mrs. Fred Burmeister, 64, nee Bertha Schramm, of Two Rivers, died 
Wednesday afternoon at the Municipal hospital in that city. Death 
was due to a heart ailment.
Funeral sevices will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Emanuel 
Evangelical church with interment in Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
She was born in the town of Two Rivers in 1880 and in 1901 was 
married to Mr. Burmeister. They made their home at 2229 14th street, 
Two Rivers. She was a member of the Evangelical church, the Ladies 
guild and Martha Circle.
Surviving are the husband, who for many years has been employed by 
the Nelson Lumber company but who at the moment is ill, an only 
daughter, Miss Merna, at home and six sisters, Mrs. William Hintz, 
Mrs. Herman Stegeman, Mrs. Otto Habermann, Mrs. Emil Rohde, Mrs. 
Richard Rohde, all of Two Rivers and Mrs. Erwin Baerwald, Stevens 
Point.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home 
until 10 a.m. Saturday when it will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 30, 1944 P.2


CARL BURMEISTER    (d. 1918)

PASSING OF AN OLD SETTLER
After residing for 66 years on the same farmm a short distance west of this city, 
Charles Burmeiser passed away Tuesday at the home of his son, Fred. He had been 
in good health up to a month ago when he began to fail rapidly. Deceased came to 
America from Mecklenberg, Germany where he was born in 1842 with his parents when 
seven years of age and shortly after the family settled on what is the farm now 
owned by his son, Fred.
Mr. Burmeister early helped his father to clear the wild land and make of it a 
model farm. When the civil war broke out he tried to enlist but on account of 
extreme youth was not accepted. Later at the age of 18 he was accepted and served 
the last year of the war. Decedent leaves two sons, Frank and Henry of the town of 
Two Rivers and a daughter, Mrs. Bertha Rhade of Gillett. The funeral took place 
this afternoon from the Evangelical Church of which he was a member.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 13, 1918
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OLD TIMERS
Sixty-two years residence on the same farm is an unusual record. Such is the 
record of Charles Burmeister who resided about two miles west of here on Section 
three, along the Town Line Road.
He was only a little boy, seven years of age, when his father, Carl Burmeister 
bought the farm which was then government land and moved on it with his family. 
They had arrived in America in 1851 from Mecklenberg, Germany, where Charles was 
born and lived at Manitowoc for a few months. Like all the early settlers on the 
wild land, they encountered the difficulties of poor communication, supplies, etc., 
but Charles and his father worked hard clearing away the woods and tilling the 
soil and a few years after Charles returned from the army. The rude log hut was 
replaced with the fine brick residence which is today still his home.
Many an ardent boy was kept from entering the army because too young. So it was 
with Charles Burmeister. He was only sixteen when the war began and he looked 
younger, so he was not accepted in the army. Later he tried again and succeeded. 
But the war was nearly over when he accepted early in 1864. He served a little 
over a year in the plains in Kansas and then returned home to resume work helping 
his father on the farm. Charles Burmeister has thus been closely identified with 
the development of the agricultural interests of this part of the county.
He is now the only one surviving of the children born to his parents. He had but 
little chance to obtain an education because at an early age he was kept so busy 
on the farm. Still he was able to learn to read and write English quite well. In 
1864, just before leaving for the war he was married to Ernstina Raatz, a native 
of Pomerania, Germany. Compared to some of the old timers in these columns, Mr. 
Burmeister is still not an old man although he will in a few months reach his 
three score and ten. He is in good health and still does considerable work on 
the farm which is now worked by his son, Fred.
The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 17, 1914


CARL BURMEISTER    (d. 1968)

Carl Burmeister, 69, of 2025-14th St., Two Rivers, retired longtime foreman
at Eggers Plywood Co., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Saturday
afternoon while visiting at the farm home of a relative on Rt. 1, Mishicot.
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, the
Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Burmeister was born Nov. 20, 1898, in the Town of Two Rivers, a son of the
late Henry and Amelia Schmidt Burmeister. He married the former Mathilda Schmidt
Sept. 26, 1928, at St. John Church. He had been an employe of the Eggers firm
for 38 years and retired four years ago as a plant foreman.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son (private); two brothers, Edgar of Oshkosh and
Harry of Chicago, Ill., and a grandson.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 23, 1968   P. 10 
*****
At a quiet wedding, performed in the St. John's Church this afternoon, at 1:15 o'clock, 
Miss Matilda Schmidt, daughter of Mrs. Henry Schmidt of 1520 Twenty-First Street, 
became the bride of Carl Burmeister, son of Henry Burmeister of Manitowoc. The 
couple was united in marriage by Rev. W.G. Haase, pastor of the Lutheran Church 
with only  close relatives being present.  Attending the couple were Miss Clara Schmidt, 
a sister of the bride and Otto Cess of Larabee. After the exchanging of the marriage 
vows, a dinner for twenty guests was served at the bride's home and later the newlyweds 
left on a week's motor trip to Milwaukee, Chicago and the Dells of Wisconsin.  They will 
reside at 1820 Monroe St. upon their return as Mr. Burmeister is employed at the 
Eggers Veneer Seating Company.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Sept. 26, 1928
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(20 Oct 1898/Sep 1968/SSDI)


ERNSTENA BURMEISTER

Mrs. C. Burmeister in Town Two Rivers suffered a stroke Wed. last week and lies
gravely ill. She is 58.
Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1904
********
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Feb.) 
Mrs. C. Burmeister, resident on Town Line Road died this week.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1904
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DIED
Burmeister - at her home in the Town of Two Rivers, February 2, 1904, Christenn(sic), 
wife of Carl Burmeister, aged 59 years. 
Deceased was born in Grienfenberg, Germany, September 27, 1845 and in 1854 came to 
this country with her parents. She was married to Carl Burmeister on May 12, 1863. 
Her husband and four children survive her. Her death was due to a stroke of paralysis. 
The funeral took place from the Evangelical church on Saturday last.
The Chronicle, Tues., Feb. 9, 1904
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Ernstena Raatz Burmeister
birth: 28 September 1845 Germany
death: 2 February 1904 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 Two Rivers
father: John Raatz
spouse: Carl Burmeister
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


FRED BURMEISTER

A double funeral will be held Monday afternoon at Two Rivers for Mr. and Mrs. 
Fred Burmeister.
Mr. Burmeister, aged 77, died early today at the family home, 2229 14th street, 
Two Rivers, less than three days after the death of his wife, Bertha, late 
Wednesday. Services for Mrs. Burmeister were to have been held this afternoon.
The double rites will take place at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Emanuel 
Evangelical church with interment in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Mr. Burmeister was born in the town of Two Rivers and married Bertha Schramm 
43 years ago. 
Survivors are a daughter, Irma, living at home, seven nieces and four nephews. 
Mr. Burmeister was president of the board of trustees of the Emanuel congregation, 
and for years was employed at the Nelson Lumber company.
Bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Burmeister may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc. 
funeral home in Two Rivers. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 2, 1944  P.2


HENRY BURMEISTER

H. BURMEISTER PASSES SUNDAY
Resided Here Since 1920; Funeral To Be Wednesday
Henry Burmeister, 69, a resident of the city since 1920, died Sunday. 
He has been in failing health for several months. He resided at 1408 
South Ninth Street.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Interment will be at the Pioneers 
Rest cemetery, Two Rivers.
The deceased was born in the town of Two Rivers in 1868 and spent 
most of his life there. In 1920 he came to this city and was employed 
at the Seating company plant for a number of years. He was married in 
1925 to Lydia Schroeder, Two Rivers.
Four Sons Survive
Survivors are the widow; four sons by a previous marriage, Albert and 
Carl, Two Rivers, Edgar and Harry, Oshkosh; a brother, Fred, Two 
Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Halstein Rudie, Gillett, Wis.; and two grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 24, 1936 P. 7


LYDIA M. BURMEISTER

Mrs. Lydia Burmeister, 74, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly at her 
home Sunday morning.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Kenneth Fisk, pastor of Community Bible 
Church, Manitowoc, officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mrs. Burmeister, nee Lydia Schroeder, was born at Two Rivers July 28, 1895, 
a daughter of the late John and Bertha Fanslau Schroeder. She attended St. 
John parochial school at Two Rivers. She was married in 1927 to Henry 
Burmeister. He preceded her in death in 1936.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Oscar Franz of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, two nieces 
and a nephew.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 6, 1970
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(20 July 1895/Apr. 1970/SSDI)


MATILDA BURMEISTER

Mrs. Mathilda Burmeister(sic), 89, formerly of 2025-14th St., Two Rivers, died 
Sunday morning, November 9, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Burmeister, nee Mathilda Schmidt, was born Oct. 22, 1891, in the Town of 
Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry P. and Louisa Abrath Schmidt. She was 
married to Carl Burmeister Sept. 26, 1928, at St. John Lutheran Church. He 
preceded her in death Sept. 21, 1968.
Survivors include a son, Orrin Burmeister of Sommers Point, N.J.; two sisters, 
Mrs. Clara Cess and Miss Henrietta Schmidt of Manitowoc ???? ?? grandchildren. 
Two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 
p.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon Wednesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, November 10, 1980 P.3
*****
At a quiet wedding, performed in the St. John's Church this afternoon, at 1:15 o'clock, 
Miss Matilda Schmidt, daughter of Mrs. Henry Schmidt of 1520 Twenty-First Street, 
became the bride of Carl Burmeister, son of Henry Burmeister of Manitowoc. The 
couple was united in marriage by Rev. W.G. Haase, pastor of the Lutheran Church 
with only  close relatives being present.  Attending the couple were Miss Clara Schmidt, 
a sister of the bride and Otto Cess of Larabee. After the exchanging of the marriage 
vows, a dinner for twenty guests was served at the bride's home and later the newlyweds 
left on a week's motor trip to Milwaukee, Chicago and the Dells of Wisconsin.  They will 
reside at 1820 Monroe St. upon their return as Mr. Burmeister is employed at the 
Eggers Veneer Seating Company.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Sept. 26, 1928
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(22 Oct 1891/Nov 1980/SSDI)


MERNA L. BURMEISTER

Merna L. Burmeister, 83, a resident of North Ridge Care Center, 
Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, August 2, 1989 at Two Rivers 
Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday at Klein 
and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Rev. Frederik Schulz 
will officiate with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Merna was born September 17, 1905 in the Town of Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Fred and Bertha Schramm Burmeister. She was 
educated in Two Rivers School System and Manitowoc Business College. 
She was employed at Mirro Corporation, Behringer Oil and Fuel 
Company of Two Rivers and Northern Produce of Manitowoc until her 
retirement 18 years ago. She was a lifelong member of Emanuel 
United Methodist Church, Two Rivers.
Survivors include several cousins including Alice Rohde of Two Rivers, 
Jeanette Krueger of Reedsville and many friends.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
1 pm Friday and until the hour of service at 2 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Aug. 3, 1989 page B7


SOPHIA BURMEISTER:

An old lady, upwards of 80 years named Burmeister, who has lived 
with her son a few miles west of this city for many years past, was 
buried from the Methodist church last Sunday.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - June 30, 1891
*****
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 29 June) 
Death of the mother of Carl Burmeister at the age of 86 yrs. 11 mos.
Burial was last Sun. in the Lutheran Church Cemetery. Carl Burmeister, 
a longtime local resident, lives on Town Line Road and is a well respected 
farmer.
Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1891
(Note: This would be Sophia Burmeister per 1880 census. She would be
in Pioneers Rest because the only other cemeter in Two Rivers at this
time was Calvary and that was the Catholic cemetery. Her husband was
alive in 1870, they both lived with Carl and Ernstina. His name was
Charles.)
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1880 Two Rivers city census:
Carl Burmeister age 21 butcher single
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1880 Two Rivers twp. census:
Carl Burmeister age 35 occ. farmer; wife Erastina 35; Henry 12; Willamina 9;
Bertha 6; Fred 2; mother Sophia 74


CAROLINE A. BURT

FUNERAL OF OLD RESIDENT AT TWO RIVERS
Funeral services were held at Grace Congregational church at Two Rivers this 
afternoon for Mrs. Caroline Burt, widow of the late Milo Burt and a life long 
resident of Manitowoc county. Mrs. Burt who had been making her home with her 
daughter, Mrs. Walter Clark of Two Rivers, passed away suddenly last Friday.
Mrs. Burt who was 73 years of age, was born in the town of Gibson. Her maiden 
name was Caroline Peck and her husband, Milo Burt, passed away thirty years 
ago.
Five sons, Herbert and Corey of Marshfield, Frank of Gibson, Edwin of Seattle 
and Jesse of Niles, Mich., and a daughter, Walter Clark of Two Rivers, are left 
to mourn her death. Mrs. Jay Hall of this city is a niece.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 18, 1923  P. 1
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COUNTY PIONEER IS CALLED
One of the oldest settlers of the Town of Gibson and a pioneer of this county 
was removed by death last Friday when Mrs. Caroline Alice Burt passed away at 
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Clark, 1620 Twenty-Fourth Street. Her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Darius Peck came to this county in 1856 from Gibson, 
Pennsylvania and they named the locality of their new home, Gibson, after 
their former dwelling place.
Mrs. Burt was born in Gibson, Penn., in 1850. She resided in the Town of Gibson 
until 1903 when she came to this city to reside with her daughter, Ella and son, 
Cory. She was reared in a log cabin and her parents, like the other pioneers, 
transformed the wilderness into a garden spot. Mrs. Burt was married to a Civil 
war Veteran from Vermont and they too, took up a claim in the township of Gibson. 
Mr. Burt passed away in 1896.
During recent years, Mrs. Burt has been making her hoe with Mr. and Mrs. Walter 
Clark. Deceased is survived by five sons, Herbert and Cory of Marshfield, Wis., 
Frank of Larrabee, Wis., Edwin of Seattle, Wash., and Jesse of Niles, Mich., 
and one daughter, Mrs. Walter Clark of this city. The funeral was held at two 
o'clock Monday afternoon from the Grace Congregational church, the Rev. Mercer 
officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., June 22, 1923 
********
[Caroline Alice Burt]


LEO BURTARD

In Funeral notice:
BURTARD, Leo-Died at Municipal hospital at Two Rivers Dec. 3. Body 
taken to Specht undertaking parlors at Mishicot. Funeral from home 
Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. with services at Holy Cross Catholic church at 
Mishicot, Rev. Gonnering officiating. Burial at Two Rivers. Mr. 
Burtard was born at Newton 67 years ago. He is survived by widow, 
one daughter and 3 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Evening Times, Friday, December 4, 1931 P.3


YETTA BURTARD

Burtard-Mrs. Yetta, 73, died June 29. She was born in Meckelberg, 
Germany. One daughter survives.
Wausau Daily Herald, July 3, 1935  P. 6


VINA BURTON

Mrs. Vina Burton, 80, of 330 W. Diversey Pkwy., Chicago, a native of Two 
Rivers, died early Friday morning at Oak Park, Ill., Hospital where she 
had been a patient less than a week.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Burton, nee Vina Schwake, was born in 1879, daughter of the late Christ 
and Alvina Frenz Schwake. She was married at Two Rivers in 1906 to John Burton. 
Fifty-four years ago the couple moved to Chicago. Her husband preceded her in 
death a number of years ago. She was a member of the Mission Society of a 
Lutheran church at Chicago.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Hugh Driscoll of Chicago; two sons, Leslie and 
John of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. J. Fred LeMere of Two Rivers, and two 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 23, 1960  P. 3