PIONEERS' REST CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ALBERTINE GAGNON

Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Thomas Gagnon, aged 30 years, died at her home in this city last Wednesday 
after a long illness. Her maiden name was Albertine Schultz. She was married to 
Thomas Gagnon at Sheboygan in 1889. She is survived by a husband and two daughters. 
The funeral was held on Saturday from the home.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 1, 1917
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The funeral of Mrs. Thos. Gagnon of the Eastside took place Saturday afternoon 
from the home, Rev. Axtell of Manitowoc, officiating. Mrs. Gagnon who passed 
away Wednesday, was ill for several months with internal cancer. she is survived 
by her husband and one daughter, aged fourteen and a son, eighteen. Deceased, 
nee Albertine Schultz was born in Sheboygan in 1898. There she resided until a 
few years after her marriage when the family moved to Two Rivers. They have 
lived here six years.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 2, 1917


BABY DAUGHTER GAGNON

Two Rivers Section:
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gagnon died at their 
home yesterday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, May 07, 1928 Page 11


ORA GAGNON

ILL HEALTH DUE TO FALL CAUSES DEATH SUNDAY
Mrs. Thomas Gagnon, 47, died Saturday evening at 11:10 p.m. at the 
Two Rivers municipal hospital.  She had been in ill health ever 
since a fall which occurred some time ago.
She was born at Mauston, Wis., on Dec. 9, 1890. Born Ora Williamson, 
she married Thomas Gagnon of this city of February 2, 1917 and has 
resided here ever since.  The widower, one son, Thomas, Jr., 11, and 
one daughter, Evelyn, 18, survive.  Her mother, Pauline Williamson, 
one sister, Mrs. Agnes Gorman of Georgia, and two brothers, Frank and 
Clyde of the town of Two Rivers, survive.
The body will lie in state at the Jansky Funeral Home until the time 
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Two Rivers Reporter, Mon. 1 Mar. 1937, Page 2, col. 3
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Gagnon Rites to Be on Wednesday
Mrs. Thomas Gagnon, 47, who died at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital 
Saturday evening will be buried tomorrow afternoon.  The remains now 
lie in state at the Jansky Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. from the funeral home, and a 2 p.m. 
from Grace Congregational church, Rev. Hawkes officiating. Burial will 
be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Two Rivers Reporter, Tues. 2 Mar. 1937, Page 2, col. 3
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On last Saturday evening at 8 o'clock a very pretty wedding occurred at Grace 
Congregational church when Miss Ora Williamson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse 
Williamson of this city was joined in holy wedlock to Mr. Thomas Gagnon, also 
of Two Rivers. Four nuptial arches strung with verdant green and adorned with 
carnations, made the center aisle of the church an appropriate approach to the 
sacred marriage altar. As the church was filling with wedding guests, Mrs. Guy 
Hildebrant, contralto soloist of Grace Church sang "O Promise Me". Promptly at 
8 o'clock to the strains of the wedding march played by Mr. Harold Willard, the 
processional began and in dignity and majesty the scene for the holy rites was 
set. Four young ladies of the Nerquescun Camp Fire of which the bride is a 
member led the procession in costume, these were the Misses Mabel Feistel, 
Violet Broecker, Alice Mahnke and Lucy Borestsky. The bride was assisted by Miss 
Agnes Doty of this city and Miss Amanda Poeckelman of Mishicot, both of whom 
looked very charming gowned in white. The bride, looking charming in her wedding 
gown of filmsy white with the regular wedding veil and carrying a bouquet of 
white roses was given away by her father. The groom was ably assisted by Messrs 
Clyde Williamson and Roy Sievert of Manitowoc. The ushers were five Camp Fire 
girls in costume, the Misses Antoinette Bishop, Celia Wachtel, Mary Skladziez, 
Irene Gauthier and Angeline Laurent. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. D. 
Grey, pastor of Grace Church. After the ceremony the wedding supper was served 
at the home of the bride's parents.
The bride is a very popular young lady of Two Rivers and an ardent worker in 
Grace Church where she taught a Bible School class for several years. The groom 
is employed at the Hamilton Mfg. Co. A host of friends of the couple join in 
felicitation and wishes for prosperity and happiness.
The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 7, 1918


THOMAS GAGNON

Former Council Member Here is Claimed at 76
Thomas Gagnon Sr. Taken at Daughter's Home in Milwaukee
Thomas Gagnon, Sr., one-time councilman here and for the last six 
months a resident of Milwaukee, died Saturday at the home of his 
daughter, Mrs. Raymond Gibeault, in that city. He was 76.
Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Beduhn, Deja 
and Martin funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Wichlei, pastor of 
Grace Congregational Church, officiating.  Interment will be in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home 
until the time of services.
Mr. Gagnon was born in this city Mar. 26, 1873, the son of Thomas 
and Odelia (Gauthier) Gagnon. He attended graded schools here and, 
when he was ten years old, moved to Sheboygan with his parents. He 
later was employed at the Sheboygan Chair company and resided in 
that city until he married Albertine Schultz in 1897.  The couple 
then moved to this city where his wife subsequently died. In 1918, 
Mr. Gagnon married the former Ora Williamson of this city.  She 
died in 1937.
Ill Six Months
Upon returning to Two Rivers, Mr. Gagnon became employed at the 
Hamilton Manufacturing company.  During his employment there as a 
millwright foreman, Mr. Gagnon was elected to the city council in 
the early 1930's, serving two terms.  He was also a member of the 
hospital board at the time the municipal hospital was built.
An employee of the Hamilton firm for 34 years, Mr. Gagnon was a 
member of the company's 30-year service club.  He retired in 1942, 
after which he moved to a small cottage near Point Beach state 
forest.  He resided there until he became ill six months ago, and 
moved to his daughter's home in Milwaukee.
Mr. Gagnon was also a member of the Brotherhood of Grace Congreg-
ational Church and a past grand of the Two Rivers Lodge 66, IOOF, 
of which he was a charter member.
Survivors are a son, Mark, of this city, by his first marriage and 
a son, Thomas, Jr., of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. Gibeault, 
by his second marriage.  Also surviving are two brothers, Edward 
of Racine and Frank of Sheboygan; one sister, Mrs. Otto Grenzer of 
Hammond, Ind., nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Two Rivers Reporter, Mon. 23 Jan. 1950, Page 1, col. 5
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On last Saturday evening at 8 o'clock a very pretty wedding occurred at Grace 
Congregational church when Miss Ora Williamson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse 
Williamson of this city was joined in holy wedlock to Mr. Thomas Gagnon, also 
of Two Rivers. Four nuptial arches strung with verdant green and adorned with 
carnations, made the center aisle of the church an appropriate approach to the 
sacred marriage altar. As the church was filling with wedding guests, Mrs. Guy 
Hildebrant, contralto soloist of Grace Church sang "O Promise Me". Promptly at 
8 o'clock to the strains of the wedding march played by Mr. Harold Willard, the 
processional began and in dignity and majesty the scene for the holy rites was 
set. Four young ladies of the Nerquescun Camp Fire of which the bride is a 
member led the procession in costume, these were the Misses Mabel Feistel, 
Violet Broecker, Alice Mahnke and Lucy Borestsky. The bride was assisted by Miss 
Agnes Doty of this city and Miss Amanda Poeckelman of Mishicot, both of whom 
looked very charming gowned in white. The bride, looking charming in her wedding 
gown of filmsy white with the regular wedding veil and carrying a bouquet of 
white roses was given away by her father. The groom was ably assisted by Messrs 
Clyde Williamson and Roy Sievert of Manitowoc. The ushers were five Camp Fire 
girls in costume, the Misses Antoinette Bishop, Celia Wachtel, Mary Skladziez, 
Irene Gauthier and Angeline Laurent. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. D. 
Grey, pastor of Grace Church. After the ceremony the wedding supper was served 
at the home of the bride's parents.
The bride is a very popular young lady of Two Rivers and an ardent worker in 
Grace Church where she taught a Bible School class for several years. The groom 
is employed at the Hamilton Mfg. Co. A host of friends of the couple join in 
felicitation and wishes for prosperity and happiness.
The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 7, 1918


BERTHA GALECKI

MRS. GALECKI CALLED TO HER FINAL REST
Death came to Mrs. John Galecki, of this city at the Holy Family hospital 
last night, following an operation which she underwent for gall stones. 
The funeral will be held from the home here Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock 
and burial will be at Pioneer Rest cemetery.
Mrs. Galecki, wife of John Galecki, clothing merchant of the city, was 68 
years of age and a native of Germany. She had resided here for thirty-five 
years. Besides her husband she is survived by five children, Emmanuel, this 
city; Mrs. Gertrude Neiderhof, of St. Paul; Mrs. Lucia Selle, Milwaukee; Mrs. 
Wally O????igen and Miss Lillian Galecki, this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 15, 1926 P.11


EMANUEL J. GALECKI

Emanuel J. Galecki, 80, of Two Rivers, died Friday evening, 
Aug. 28, (1981) at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace 
Congregational Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Solomon Cramer 
will officate with cremation and burial at Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Galecki was born Dec. 16, 1900, at Two Rivers. He was
owner of Galecki Clothing Store in Two Rivers for 50 years 
retiring in 1976. He married Emerentz Frisque, July 2, 1933,
at Reedsville. The couple residing in Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Emerentz; three daughters and two 
sons-in-law, Marsha MacMeekin of Manitowoc, Gretchen and Edward 
Hamilton of Two Rivers and Ellen and Andrew Rogatz of Oconomowoc 
and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four sisters.
There will be no visitation Tuesday evening. Jens Funeral
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for cripped
children and Grace Congregational Church.
Herald Times Reporter, August 30, 1981 P. 3
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[bur. 09-02-1981/age 80 yrs.]
(16 Dec 1900/Aug 1981/SSDI)


EMERENTZ GALECKI

Emerentz Galecki, age 92, of Two Rivers, died Wednesday, September 24, 1997,
at the Wisteria Haus, Two Rivers.
It was Emerentz wishes to not have any services with cremation to take place 
and burial to follow at, Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born April 24, 1905, in Green Bay, daughter of the late John and Mary 
Gaspar Frisque. She married Emanuel Galecki July 2, 1933, in Reedsville. He
preceded her in death in 1981. She was a member of Grace Congregational Church, 
Two Rivers, a past member of the Board of Directors at Shady Lane Nursing Care 
Center. She was active with the Manitowoc Girl Scout Council and owned and 
operated Vanity Beauty Shop, Two Rivers, for many years.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Marcia Zoerb, Two Rivers, Ellen 
and Andrew Ragatz, Oconomowoc, Edward Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.; four 
grandchildren, Laurie (John) Weisner, North Carolina, Thea Ragatz, Washington, 
D.C., Hansen (Jolene) Ragatz, Elgin, Ill., Andrew (Charlene) Ragatz, Brevard, 
N.C. Besides her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by one 
daughter, Gretchen Galecki Hamilton in 1983; one son-in-law, Marvin E. Zoerb; 
three brothers and four sisters.
Memorials may be made to the Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers.
The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 25, 1997
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(24 Apr 1905/24 Sep 1997/SSDI)


JOSEPH F. GALECKI

J.F. Galecki, Retired Clothier, Dies on Trip
INTENSE HEAT WAS CAUSE OF FATALILLNESS
Death Occurs at Sparta While Returning to City from Allouez, Minn.
Weakened by the intense heat early in the week, J.F. Galecki, 74, well known 
retired local clothier, died in the arms of a daughter in Sparta, Wis., at 
8:30 Wednesday night, while returning to this city from a motor trip to Allouez, 
Minn.
Mr. Galecki, a business man here since 1904, became slightly ill when the 
temperature at Allouez Sunday reached 115 degrees in the shade. He had been 
visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Nederhoff, and had been 
accompanied by a grandniece, Miss Antonie Still, who resides at the Galecki 
home.
Dies at Sparta
Owing to Mr. Galecki's weakened condition, Mr. and Mrs. Nederhoff accompanied 
him on the return trip, the son-in-law driving. Mr. Galecki died peacefully as 
the car was passing through Sparta. They returned home with the body at 7:30 
this morning after an all night drive.
Remains were taken to the Klein and Stangel funeral home. Although funeral 
arrangements have not been completed, it is understood services will be held at 
2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the funeral home, with the Rev. C.W. Schlueter, 
acting pastor of Emanuel Evangelical church, for many years a friend of the late 
clothier, officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in Pioneers' Rest 
cemetery.
Joseph Franz Galecki was born in Marienburg, West Prussia, Germany, Nov. 18, 1860. 
He learned the tailoring and designing trade in Berlin, Germany, where on Oct. 17, 
1886 he was married to Miss Bertha Ehlert. She preceded him in death here seven 
and one half years ago.
Came To U.S. In 1889
Mr. Galecki and his bride of three years immigrated to this country from Berlin 
in 1889 and settled in Milwaukee, where the former was employed as a tailor and 
designer. From Milwaukee the couple went to Menasha where he pursued his trade 
there for several years.
In 1904 Mr. Galecki came to Two Rivers and established a clothing store and tailor 
shop at 17th and Jefferson streets, now managed by his son, Emanuel. He retired 
from the business two years ago, but had been in excellent health up to Sunday when 
the heat affected him.
Mr. Galecki is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Nederhoff of Allouez, Minn., 
Miss Lillie Galecki of Milwaukee, Mrs. Wallie Goedjen of the town of Two Rivers, and 
Mrs. Lucia Selle of Wauwatosa, and a son, Emanuel, at home. He also leaves a brother, 
Michael Galecki of Marienburg, West Prussia, a grandniece, Miss Antonie Still, at 
home, and nine grandchildren.
During his retirement Mr. Galecki spent most of his time in his garden, which is one 
of the finest in the city. He was also fond of movies, attending several showings a 
week in the past few years.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 26, 1934 P. 11
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RITES Saturday
Funeral services for J.F. Galecki, 74, well known clothier who died Wednesday night, 
will be held in the Klein and Stangel funeral home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, 
under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. lodge No. 66, of which the deceased was a member 
for more than 30 years. The Rev. C.W. ??????? will officiate. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The remains can be viewed at the funeral home up to the time 
of services.
Pallbearers will include members of the Odd Fellows lodge.
Mr. Galecki was also affiliated with the local lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 27, 1934 P. 13


LILY GALECKI

Miss Lily Galecki, 60, formerly of Milwaukee and sister of Emanuel Galecki of 
Two Rivers, died early today at the Holy Family hospital.
Private funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Klein and Stangel 
Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, with interment in Pioneers Rest cemetery. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday.
She was born in 1889 in Germany and accompanied her parents to Milwaukee. She 
was employed for 28 years as a bookkeeper for a drug company there.
Surviving are her brother, Emanuel of route 1, Two Rivers, and two sisters, Mrs. 
Clarence Goedjen of route 2, Two Rivers, and Mrs. E. Nederhoff of Holloway, Minn.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 30, 1949 P. 2 


MABLE GARBES

TWO LITTLE GIRLS DROWN
An Heroic But Unavailing Effort Made to Save Them
A Large and Sad-Faced Crowd Watch the Search for Their Bodies and the Efforts 
Made to Resuscitate Them
Last Friday afternoon, Beatrice Pearson, a girl 10 years of age, whose home is 
in North St. Paul, Minn., and her cousin Mabel Garbes, 13 years of age, whose 
parents reside in Milwaukee, were drowned in the Neshoto River just above Monroe 
Street bridge. The girls were here to spend a part of their summer vacation with 
their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Miller of the Southside. The mother of 
Beatrice Pearson was also here on her annual visit to her old home and the mother 
of Mabel Garbes was expected here on her annual visit in about a week. Little 
Mabel had accompanied her uncle, Rudolph Miller, when he came here a week ago 
on one of his periodical visits to his old home. The girls were having a most 
delightful time, racing through their grandpa's garden and romping by the 
riverside and life was all sunshine and happiness to them. But it came to a sad 
and sudden ending last Friday afternoon. They had played along the riverside until 
they had become venturesome and to this fact is attributed the accident which cost 
them their lives. 
On Friday afternoon they ventured out upon a boom, which consisted of only one 
long, hewn timber that reached some thirty feet away from the dock. This timber 
did not rest squarely in the water but was tilted and the exposed surface was wet 
and slippery. When only a few feet away from the dock one of the girls slipped 
off into the water and the other in trying to rescue her also fell in. The accident 
was witnessed by Henry Schultz, son of Chas. Schultz of the  Southside, a lad, 15 
years of age. He ran to the dock, plunged into the river and swam to the girl's 
assistance. When he reached them the terrified girl's clasped him in such a way as 
to prevent the use of his arms and came very near drowning him also, but he managed 
to free himself after going down twice with the girls and reached the boom in safety, 
too exhausted to render further aid, besides the girls were no longer to be seen. A 
teamster who also saw the accident from the bridge, but as unable to reach the scene 
in time to render any assistance, gave the alarm and in a short time a large crowd 
collected on the bridge and along the river. Word was sent to the life saving crew 
at the Station and they responded promptly, reaching the scene of the sad occurrence 
in a very short time after it had taken place. A. Pilon, L. Renier and Jos. Peronto, 
who were working in the river near the pail factory also saw that an accident had 
happened and got into a boat and hastened to the rescue. They arrived about the 
same time the life saving crew arrived and were successful in almost immediately 
recovered the first body which proved to be that of Mabel Garbes. The crew in the 
life boat took the body and began systematic efforts at its resuscitation. Meantime, 
the search for the other girl's body went on and it was found about twenty minutes 
later by a member of the life saving crew. There was a large crowd on the bridge 
and along the dock that with tear-dimmed eyes watched the efforts at resuscitation 
and there was a prayer in every heart that the efforts might prove successful. When 
the body of Beatrice Pearson was recovered efforts were also made to resuscitate it. 
But in neither case were they successful, though they were continued for nearly an 
hour and the bodies were finally turned over to friends of the unfortunate girls.
The mother of little Beatrice Pearson was nearly distracted over the loss of her 
child and the aged grandparents of the two girls were stricken dumb with grief. The 
parents of Mabel Garbes reside in Milwaukee and they were notified of the drowning 
of their daughter by  telegraph and arrived here the next day. Mr. E. Pearson, the 
father of Beatrice, is a traveling man and the firm for which he travels were 
notified and requested to forward the sad news to him. He was found in  Crookston, 
Minn., and started immediately for this city, arriving here Saturday evening. After 
some discussion it was decided to bury the girls in the family lot of their 
grandparents in the cemetery here. They were buried side by side most tenderly and 
lovingly yesterday afternoon.
There was a large attendance at the funeral and the tribute of flowers from friends 
and relatives was touchingly beautiful. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J.F. 
Siewert of the Evangelical Alliance Church. Besides the parents of the unfortunate 
little girls who were drowned last Friday there were present at the funeral which 
took place yesterday afternoon from Milwaukee, Rudolph Millar, A. Martin, Miss 
Lillian Ehlert and the two sister of Mabel Garbes, Mrs. Wm Millar and Mrs. Emil 
Koeser of Oshkosh, Fred Millar of Wausau, Mrs. F. Whalon of Chicago, Mrs. F. Millar 
of Odessa, Minn., Mrs. J. Schellenberger of Montevideo, Minn., and Mrs. and Mrs. 
Wm Schuetze of Manitowoc. Nearly all of them uncles, aunts or cousins of the 
unfortunate girls.
The Chronicle, Tues., July 24, 1900
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The bodies of Bertra Pearson and Mabel Garbes who were drowned here last summer are 
to be taken to Milwaukee for re-interment. The parents of the Garbes girl live in 
Milwaukee.
The Chronicle, Tues. Nov. 20, 1900


DANIEL GARDNER    (d. 1916)

COMMITS SUICIDE
David (sic) Gardner of this city, who was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Levenhagen 
last Thursday evening, fired a bullet from a 38 caliber revolver through his 
body and died almost instantly.
Mrs. Gardner had filed a complaint with the district attorney claiming that 
Gardner had abused her and threatened to kill her. When the Deputy Sheriff came 
to arrest Gardner he found him lying in his wood shed in an intoxicated condition. 
Gardner did not resist the arrest and quietly accompanied the sheriff to the Lake 
House where they waited for a car. While Deputy Levenhagen stepped outside to see 
if the car was coming Gardner pressed the revolver to his heart and pulled the 
trigger. Persons who were in the place did not realize what happened as the report 
from the revolver was not very loud, but upon investigation found Gardner dead.
Gardner who was 62 years of age came to this city from Lena about three years ago 
and was employed at the Hamilton plant. He was addicted to the use of liquor. 
District attorney Schmitz and Coroner Falge were notified of the suicide, but 
after investigating the circumstances, decided that no inquest was necessary and 
the body was turned over to the family for burial.
Gardner is survived by a wife and three children, the youngest being 13 years of 
age.-Two Rivers Chronicle.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 22, 1916
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THREATENED TO KILL WIFE, KILLS HIMSELF
David(sic) Gardner of this city committed suicide last week Thursday night by 
shooting himself. The bullet from a 23 caliber revolver entering the mouth took 
a downward course touching the heart. Gardner had been placed under arrest by 
Deputy Sheriff Levenhagen and was waiting in the vestibule of the Lake House for 
the 9 o'clock interurban when the officer stepped out doors a moment to see if the 
car was coming. Gardner drew his revolver and shot himself. A near-by physician 
was summoned and arrived in a minute. Examination showed that injuries were fatal 
and death resulted a few minutes after the shooting. It is said that Gardner had 
been addicted to liquor and when under its influence abused his wife and threatened 
to kill her, causing her to file a complaint with the county judge which lead to 
the arrest. When arrested Gardner was found close to the home and commanding a view 
of the windows of the home within easy range for pistol shot. The revolver with 
which he killed himself was a new one and it is believed that he intended using it 
to kill his wife. The body was taken from the Lake House to D.L. Boyle's undertaking 
rooms and later removed to the home. Gardner was 61 years of age and resided on upper 
Jefferson Street in this city. The funeral took place Sunday, Rev. Morris officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., June 13, 1916


HARRIETT GARDNER

Death in Two Rivers Saturday of Mrs. Thomas Gardner of old age debility. 
The deceased was born 22 April 1831 in England and had resided in Two 
Rivers for about 6 years. The funeral was held Monday.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Sep. 1907
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Mrs. Thomas Gardner, an old lady, 76 years of age who resided with her daughter, 
Mrs. S. Bigwood of the Eastside, died last Saturday from illness incident to old 
age. She was a resident of this city only for the past six years coming her from 
Ludington with her husband, who died April 22, 1903. She was born in England, 
April 8, 1831, her maiden name being Harriet Marrit. Her funeral took place this 
morning from St. Luke's church.
The Chronicle, Tues., Sept. 10, 1907


LYDIA GARDNER

Mrs. Lydia Gardner died.
Manitowoc Herald, Sept. 12, 1857


THOMAS GARDNER

HIS LAST VOYAGE
Capt. Thomas Gardner, who for the past three years has made this city his home, 
died last Wednesday at the hospital in Manitowoc where he was taken for treatment 
about two weeks previous to his death. His funeral took place Sunday and was 
under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge of this city. Capt. Gardner was born in 
Ireland in 1835 and came to America when but a boy. His home was for many years 
at Grand Haven, Michigan, and was recognized as a very competent and reliable lake 
pilot. When he became too old for active service on the lake he went to Grande Pt. 
Au Sauble where for eight years he had charge of the government light. He leaves a 
wife, two children and four grandchildren. His son-in-aw, S. Bigwood, is a member 
of the Two Rivers Life Saving Station. The Ludington Record Appeal says of him: 
"Capt. Thos. Gardner who was for many years the keeper of the Point Sauble light 
house in this county, died yesterday at the home of his daughter in Two Rivers, 
Wisconsin, where he had been living for the past year. The deceased was a warm 
friend and had many in this city. During his early years he was an active sailor 
and a successful master. He might well have sat for the picture of a captain 
courageous, fearless and faithful, sturdy and uncompromising. He was yet tender, 
loving and in his gentle moods tractable as a child. A great heart has ceased 
to beat, a true man has gone to the other shore."
The Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 28, 1903
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Thomas Gardner
birth: 17 June 1835 Scotland
death: 22 April 1903 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1903 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Gardner
spouse: Harriet
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MATHILDA GARSOW

Funeral Services Held For Infant Daughter
Funeral services for seven months old Mathilda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
William Garsow of Gibson, who died in the municipal hospital Saturday night, 
as a result of an attack of pneumonia, where held from the C.J. Jansky 
funeral home at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The Rev. W.G. Haase, pastor of St. 
John's Lutheran church officiated. Interment was in Pioneers' Rest cemetery 
here.
Besides the parents, the deceased leaves four brothers, Edmund, William, Jr., 
Robert and Roger, and a sister, Alice, all at home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 20, 1934 P. 7


WILHELMINE GASPER/JASPER

Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Wilhelmina Jasper, aged 79, died on Sunday at the home of her son in the 
Town of Two Rivers. She had been ill for some time. The funeral was held from 
St. John's Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 9, 1922
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ONE OF EARLY PIONEERS CALLED TO REST
Wilhelmina Gasper of the Town of Two Rivers, Where she Resided for 69 Years
Mrs. Wilhelmina Gasper, nee Stechmesser of the Town of Two Rivers, passed away 
at the home of her son, Joseph, Sunday, aged seventy-eight years. She had been 
confined to bed with illness incident to the weakness of age for several weeks.
Sixty-nine years ago the deceased came to America with her parents from their 
native land, Germany and they were among the first to settle in the wilderness 
north of Two Rivers. The father and sons set to work at once to erect a log hut. 
Their principle tool was an ax with which they chopped down the pines which were 
abundant and having constructed a shelter for the family they set to work clearing 
the land. It was a strenuous task and slow work, but year after year, they added a 
larger acreage to their farm until close to 200 acres were cleared and tilled.
Carl, a brother of Mrs. Gasper, aged 81, resides with his son, Emil Stechmesser in 
the Town of Two Rivers and another brother, Herman, makes his home with relatives 
in Manitowoc. All the children stuck to the farm and helped in the work of 
reclaiming it from the wilderness.  They worked early and late and as hard labor 
is conducive to good character and prosperity, they all became upright and 
respected citizens and prosperous farmers of the community, revered by neighbors 
and friends.
Mrs. Gasper's husband passed away thirty-three years ago since which time she has 
made her home with her son, Joseph, the only surviving relative, besides her 
brothers. The funeral was Wednesday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church, 
Rev. W.G. Haase officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 10 1922
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Card of Thanks
We wish to express our gratitude to our neighbors and friends for kindness and 
sympathy extended us in our recent bereavement due to illness and death of our 
beloved mother and grandmother. We are especially grateful for the beautiful 
flowers, the use of automobiles, to Rev. W.G. Haase and the pallbearers.
Jos. Gasper & family
The Reporter, Nov. 24, 1922


EDWARD GATES

A small child of Dr. E. Gates in Two Rivers died last week and was buried
Saturday.
Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1906


EUGENE GATES, DR.

Dr. Eugene Gates, 67, prominent Two Rivers physician and past president of 
the Manitowoc County Medical society, died at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital 
at one o'clock this morning. He was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage in a 
field on his farm near Shoto where he was found by Walter Stegeman at five 
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Dr. Gates had not visited his office all day and 
a search for him was begun in the afternoon.
Dr. Gates was a graduate of Rush Medical college at the University of Chicago 
and practiced at Two Rivers for 35 years. He served in the medical corps of 
the United States army in the World war, was a past president of the Manitowoc 
County Medical society, past president of the 5th district of the Wisconsin 
Medical society, former district counselor and former city physician and health 
officer at Two Rivers. 
He was active in many other civic affairs, at one time holding membership on the 
Board of Education, board of directors of the Joseph Mann library, and being 
active in the Wisconsin Association for the Disabled, Masons, Modern Woodmen and 
Grace Congregational church. He was city physician for more than 15 years. He 
was chief of staff of the Two Rivers Municipal hospital for a number of years 
and also a member of the Holy Family hospital staff, serving as vice-president 
at one time.
Dr. Gates was a nature lover, an enthusiastic hunter and a dog fancier.
He was born in Iowa County, Iowa, May 7, 1870, was graduated from Marenga, Ia., 
high school and later attended the normal school at Valparaiso. He taught school 
at Manteno and Hanover, Il., before entering medical college.
He married Miss Gertrude C. marsh 35 years ago. She died several years ago.
Funeral arrangements have been deferred pending word from a sister living in 
California. The body is at the Jansky funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 28, 1938  P. 2
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MAJOR GATES RETURNS
After an absence of sixteen months, Dr. Eugene Gates has returned from overseas 
where he was engaged as surgeon in the hospitals. He reached Boston June 9th and 
after a visit with his family and relatives in Iowa arrived here Monday with Mrs. 
Gates and daughters, Frances and Doris to again take up their residence here. 
Dr. Gates will resume his practice here.
For ten months he had charge of a ward in American R.H. Military Hospital No. 1. 
Among the pleasant experiences he enjoyed was that of showing President Wilson 
around the hospital. He was also surgeon for the 21st Regiment of Engineers for 
a time and in Camp Hospital 52. The doctor has very little to say about his work 
in surgery over there which however is known to have been of extraordinary merit.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 17, 1919


GEORGE J. GATES

In failing health for several months, George Gates, 50, 2230 14th st., Two 
Rivers, died shortly before noon at the Memorial Hospital at Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Born at Manitowoc on Feb. 13, 1904, Mr. Gates was a son of the late Peter and 
Josephine Monka Gates. When he was a year old the family brought him to Two 
Rivers where he had resided since. Soon after World War I he served an 
enlistment period in the U.S. Navy and served for a short time in the Army in 
World War II. An early employe of the F. Eggers Plywood & Veneer Company, Mr. 
Gates later was engaged as a carpenter at Two Rivers for a number of years.
Surviving are his wife, the former Gertrude Stueck, whom he married in Two 
Rivers in 1942, two sons, George Jr., of Chicago and Glenn Gates at home; four 
sisters, Mrs. Mary Wiltgen of Two Rivers, Mrs. Clarence Le Coque and Mrs. Anna 
Nelson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Agnes Hollenbeck of Kenosha; four brothers, John, 
Van, Louis and Peter Gates Jr. of Two Rivers, and a half-brother William Monta 
of Little Forks, Minn., and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
7 p.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 31, 1954  P.11


GERTRUDE GATES    (d. 1924)

SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. GATES IS GREAT SHOCK
Well Known Resident of Two Rivers Ill But Few Hours
TWO RIVERS Feb. 2.-The community was greatly shocked today by 
announcement of the death of Mrs. Gertrude Gates, wife of Dr. E. 
Gates, who passed away at her home shortly before 6 this morning 
after an illness of but few hours. Mrs. Gates was in apparent 
health yesterday and last evening visited with friends and at 
10 o'clock, after returning home, suffered a stroke of apoplexy 
which proved fatal a few hours later.
Mrs. Gates was prominent in social circles of the city and a 
leader in musical circles, being an accomplished and talented 
musician herself. She attended the musical school of Oberlin 
college and other colleges and had been a leader in music work 
of the city since her residence here, being a member of clubs 
devoted to study and promotion of the best in art.
Native of Chicago.
Mrs. Gates, nee Gertrude Marsh, was a daughter of the late J.D.F. 
Marsh, and born at Chicago, March 19, 1871. Her father was a veteran 
of the civil war and founder of the Advance, a Congregational 
publication of which he was editor from 1866 the 1875. Later he was 
secretary of Oberlin college, Oberlin, O., where Mrs. Gates was 
educated.
Married in 1903, Mrs. Gates had made her home in this city since 
that time and had a wide acquaintance and was held in universal 
esteem.
Besides her husband she is survived by two daughter, Mary Frances, 
a student at Lawrence college and Doris at home.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 2, 1924 P.2
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MRS. E. GATES IS SUDDENLY CALLED FROM THIS LIFE
The death of Mrs. Eugene Gates, wife of Dr. E. Gates, at her home on Eighteenth 
Street early Saturday morning, was a sudden and unexpected blow to the family 
and her many intimate friends. Mrs. Gates was about and active as usual on Friday 
and there was no indication that death was near until she was stricken late Friday 
night with apoplexy and sank rapidly, passing away at 5:30 Saturday morning.
Mrs. Gates had just had a pleasant conversation over the telephone with her 
daughter, Frances, who attends Lawrence University at Appleton and was talking 
with other members of her family when she complained of numbness in her left arm 
and a severe pain in her head. She was immediately put to bed and additional 
medical assistance summoned but she lapsed into unconsciousness and the end came 
quickly.
Possessed of many noble traits of womanhood, Mrs. Gates' untimely death, in the 
prime of life, will be keenly felt in the circles where she showed her deep and 
active interest in affairs and associations which concerned the welfare of local 
Christian and charitable effort. Among her friends, as in her home life, she was 
devoted, loving and beloved. 
Deceased had been a resident of Two Rivers for over 20 years, since her marriage 
to Dr. Gates in September, 1903, except for a period of about one year during the 
World War when Dr. Gates was a surgeon in the service overseas. During that time, 
she and her daughters lived in her old home city, Oberlin, Ohio.
Mrs. Gates was born in Chicago, April 19, 1871, the daughter of the late J.B.T. 
Marsh, a veteran of the Civil War and one of the founders in Chicago of The Advance, 
a Congregational publication of which he was editor from 1866 to 1875 when he 
became secretary-treasurer of Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. Mrs. Gates was 
educated at Oberlin College. Later she attended Armour Institute, Chicago and for 
four years previous to her marriage, was a teacher of Kindergarten three years at 
Newark and one year at Chicago. She was a member of the order of the Eastern Star, 
the Ladies Aid Society of Grace Congregational church, the Woman's Auxiliary of the 
American Legion and Delphian Club. She was the first president of the Mother's 
Leisure Hour Club.
In additional to her husband, Dr. E. Gates, she is survived by two daughters, Mary 
Frances and Doris, a student in Two Rivers High School. She also leaves a sister, 
Mrs. F.L. Allen of Columbus, Ohio and a brother, Harry T. Marsh of Chicago.
The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the home with services at Grace 
Congregational Church of which she was a devoted member, Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. 
Among those from out of this city who were here to attend the funeral were Mrs. E.L. 
Allen of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Harry T. Marsh of Chicago, Merrit J. Gates of Marengo, 
Iowa, Attorney E.E. Gates of Adair, Iowa and Mrs. Oscar Thielander of Oshkosh, Wis.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 8, 1924 


GERTRUDE E. GATES    (d. 1990)

Gertrude E. Gates, 77, of 1512A 25th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday, April 19, 
1990, at home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. 
Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
She was born in Two Rivers, March 5, 1913, daughter of the late Carl and Mary 
Stuerwaldt Stueck. She married George J. Gates, April 25, 1942, at St. John 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death July 30, 1954. She was a 
lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church. She workded at the Two Rivers 
Community Hospital for many years until her retirement.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Glenn C. and Maxine Gates of Two 
Rivers; a stepson and daughter-in-law, George Jr. and Geralyn Gates of Belvidere, 
Illinois; four grandchildren; six step grandchildren and seven step greatgrand-
children. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey Stueck and a sister, 
Esther Schultz.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 
8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of services at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, April 1990
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Funeral card:
In Memory Of
Gertrude E. Gates
March 5, 1913
April 19, 1990
Services
11:00 A.M.
Monday, April 23, 1990
St.  John's Ev. Lutheran Church
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Rev. David Scherbarth, Officiating
Place of Interment
Pioneers Rest Cemetery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home
Two Rivers, Wisconsin


MARY FRANCES GATES

Dr. Mary Frances Gates, retired professor of special education at Eastern 
Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, where she taught for twenty-nine 
years, died Saturday, May 3, after a long illness.
She was born in two Rivers, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Gates and 
attended schools in that city. For several years she taught in Manitowoc High 
School. She was granted a B.A. degree at Lawrence University, Appleton, 
Wisconsin; an M.A. at the University of Chicago; a Ph.D. at the University of 
Wisconsin. While at the University of Chicago, she did a study under a 
Rockefeller Foundation grant on animal behavior, a copy of which was later 
requested by N.A.S.A. She was also a clinical psychologist dealing with the 
rehabilitation of crippled children at the University of Chicago Clinics. For 
five years she was clinical psychologist at Rackham, Roosevelt and Lincoln 
Laboratory School in Ypsilanti. Dr. Gates inaugurated a community service program 
and for some years coordinated volunteer work at Ypsilanti State Hospital and 
later with other community projects such as nursing schools, Red Cross, and Girl 
Scouts. She was the author of numerous articles and scholarly handbooks and was 
listed in "Who's Who of American Women", "Dictionary of International Biography", 
"Leaders in American Education", and other.
A memorial service and burial will be held in Wisconsin.
Dr. Gates is survived by a sister, Doris Gates Trover of Sarasota, Fla., and 
three nephews, John Troyer of Minneapolis, Phil Troyer of Sarasota, Florida and 
Michael Troyer of Green Bay, Wis.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., May 17, 1986 page 13
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[bur. 02-03-1987/age 81 yrs.]


ADA GAUTHIER SHAMRAK

Mrs. Ada Shamrak, 75, of 2342 S. Chase Ave., Milwaukee, a former Two Rivers 
resident, died at St. Luke Hospital, Milwaukee, early Sunday morning.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Shamrak, nee Ada Mertens, was born Oct. 4, 1894, at Two Rivers, a daughter 
of the late John and Mathilda Ramin Mertens. She received her elementary 
education at St. John Parochial School at Two Rivers. She was married in 1913 
at Two Rivers to Anton Gauthier, who died in 1933. On Nov. 7, 1934, she was 
married at Manitowoc to Ignatz Shamrak. He preceded her in death in 1957.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth and Harold Gauthier of Milwaukee; a sister, 
Mrs. Earl Raatz of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; two brothers, Randolph of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, 
and Harold Mertens of Two Rivers; a grandson and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 1, 1969 P. 14
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[Ada Gauthier Shamrak]
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On Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, the marriage of Miss Ada Mertens and Mr. Anton 
Gauthier was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. C.F. Doehler 
officiating. The couple were attended by Miss Elsie Mertens as maid of honor 
and Mr. Erwin Beeck as best man. The other attending couple was Irene Gauthier 
and Grover Gauthier. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served after which 
a large number of friends and relatives of the couple enjoyed a dancing party 
which was given at the Opera House. Mr. and Mrs. Gauthier have a large number 
of friends who unite on wishing them a pleasant journey through life.
The Reporter, Fri., May 7, 1915


ANTON GAUTHIER

DEATH CLAIMS THREE WELL KNOWN PERSONS HERE
GAUTHIER DIES SUNDAY, BURIAL ON WEDNESDAY
Mrs. Wilhelmina Drager(sic) And Carl Bermann Die Here Over Weekend
One well known native of this city and two residents of the city for nearly
a decade were summoned by death here over the weekend.
They are Anton Gauthier, 42; Carl Mermann, 69, and Mrs. Wilhelmina Drager, 80.
Becoming seriously ill Saturday after apparently being in fair health, despite
a long siege of diabetes, Anton Gauthier died at Two Rivers Municipal hospital
at one o'clock Sunday morning. He was removed to the institution from his home,
1910 25th street, on Saturday.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the
C.J. Jansky funeral home with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be
at Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Born in this city, September 19, 1890, Mr. Gauthier was the son of Mrs. Edward
Gauthier of the southside. He spent his entire life in this city and was an
employe of Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods compnay for the past 20 years, and
had worked up to Saturday when he became ill. Eighteen years ago he was married
to Miss Ada Mertens, who survives him.
Leaves Two Sons
Besides his widow and mother, he leaves two sons, Kenneth and Roger at home. He
is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. George Ney, and Mrs. Joseph Ney, both 
of this city, and Mrs. Elmer Brown of Detroit, and two brothers, Grover and
David, both of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 27, 1933 p.13
(Note part of obituaries for 3 differerent people)
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On Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, the marriage of Miss Ada Mertens and Mr. Anton 
Gauthier was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. C.F. Doehler 
officiating. The couple were attended by Miss Elsie Mertens as maid of honor 
and Mr. Erwin Beeck as best man. The other attending couple was Irene Gauthier 
and Grover Gauthier. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served after which 
a large number of friends and relatives of the couple enjoyed a dancing party 
which was given at the Opera House. Mr. and Mrs. Gauthier have a large number 
of friends who unite on wishing them a pleasant journey through life.
The Reporter, Fri., May 7, 1915


EPHRIAM GAUTHIER

Ephraim Louis Gauthier, 72, of 1814 21st Street, Two Rivers, a former alderman 
and prominent in lodge circles of that city, died early today at the Municipal 
hospital in Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held from the Klein and Stangel, 
Inc. chapel Tuesday at 2pm with the Rev. F.E. Shleuter officiating. The rites 
will be under Odd Fellow auspices. 
Mr. Gauthier was born at Two Rivers in 1870, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Louis Gauthier and in his youth helped his father manufacture barrels used by 
fishermen out of that port. When a young man he took a job in the pail factory 
and later in the type case department of the Hamilton company. He worked at the 
Hamilton plant 25 years and later was employed by the Aluminum Goods Company as 
a rolling millhand and later a millright. He retired in 1941. He took an active 
interest in politics and 40 years ago was named to the City Council and in 1912? 
was again chosen an alderman, serving three terms under Dr. J. R. Currans, well 
known Two Rivers mayor. While in the Council, Mr. Gauthier was instrumental in 
having the volunteer fire department disbanded in favor of a paid force and was 
active in securing the city's first motorized fire truck. He was a sports 
enthusiast and followed the fortune of many Two Rivers teams. A veteran member 
of the Two Rivers lodge of the I.O.O.F., Mr. Gauthier is a Past Grand of the 
lodge and held every office in the organization. He was a member of the lodge 
for over 30 years. He married Harriet Varano Sept. 30, 1889 and the couple became 
the parents of a son, Walter, who survives with his second wife Mrs. Frances 
Prignitz Gauthier. Four sisters, Mrs. Louis Cretton and Mrs. Charles C. Gauthier 
of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Mary Beitzel and Miss Eliza Gauthier of Manitowoc, one 
brother, Antoine of Two Rivers also survives with one grandchild, Miss Vivian 
Gauthier. Besides his immediate family he is survived by two step daughters, Mrs. 
George Lahey and Mrs. Mark Klein of Two Rivers, four stepsons, Raymond Prignitz 
of Two Rivers, William Prignitz of Whitefish Bay, Elmer Prignitz of New York and 
Jerome Prignitz of Fond du Lac.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 28, 1942, p. 4


HARRIET GAUTHIER

HEART ATTACK IS FATAL HERE
Mrs. Ephraim Gauthier Dies at Her Home Sunday
Mrs. Ephraim Gauthier, a native of this city, died at her home at 1004 Seventeenth 
street, at 8 o'clock last night. Death was due to heart trouble from which she had 
suffered for one week. 
Mrs. Gauthier, nee Harriet Varano, was born in this city July 3, 1874 and spent her 
entire life here. On Sept. 30, 1889 she was married to Ephraim Gauthier.
Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Walter of this city; three brothers 
and two sisters and one grandchild. Two brothers are Lawrence and William Varano of 
Manitowoc and Napoleon of Minneapolis. The sisters are Mrs. Henry Roth and Mrs. 
Arthur Hindt of this city. Funeral services will be held from the home at 1:30 
Wednesday afternoon and at 2 o'clock from the Grace Congregational Church with 
the Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. Burial will be at Forest View(sic). The body 
was taken to the home from the C.J. Jansky funeral parlors this afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Sept. 26, 1932 page 11
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[bur. 04-08-1933] 
(Note: stone and cemetery record has her in Pioneers Rest, Two Rivers)


KENNETH GAUTHIER

Kenneth J. Gauthier, 54, of 918 Parkway Ct., Two Rivers, formerly of 2342 S. 
Chase Ave., Milwaukee, died early Friday morning at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Gauthier was born Sept. 15, 1916, at Two Rivers, a son of the late Anton 
and Ada Martens Gauthier. In 1951, he moved to Milwaukee with his mother and 
late stepfather, Ike Shamrak, and for 17 years was employed at the Trackson 
Caterpillar Co. He returned to Two Rivers last Dec. 24. 
He leaves a brother, Roger, of Milwaukee, and a nephew.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 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 after 11 a.m. until the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1971  P.3
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[Kenneth Jo. Gauthier]
(15 Sep 1916/Jan 1971/SSDI)


SOPHIE GAUTHIER

Mrs. Sophia Gauthier(sic), 84, of 1710 Emmet Rd., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
Sunday at home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Deja & Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. Donald Marquardt will officiate and burial 
will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Gauthier, nee Sophia Koneczka, was born August 26, 1893 in Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Sylvester and Mary Orchekowski Koneczka. She attended St. 
Mary School and as a young lady moved to Two Rivers, where she was employed at 
Zulu Knitting Mills. In 1914 she was married to Walter Gauthier. He preceded her 
in death in 1969.
Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Vivian Snyder of Chicago. Two brothers and six 
sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday where 
a memorial service will be at 7:45 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 24, 1978 page 3
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(26 Aug. 1893/Apr. 1978/SSDI)
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On Thursday morning at nine o'clock, Walter Gauthier of this city and Miss 
Sophia Konechka of Manitowoc were united in marriage at the parsonage of Grace 
Congregational Church, Rev. Jos. S. Morris officiating. They were attended by 
Miss Georgiana Vaino and Arthur Hindt.
The wedding was celebrated at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Ephie Gauthier of the Eastside at which only near relatives and intimate friends 
were present. After partaking of a sumptuous wedding dinner the couple left for 
a trip to Milwaukee and Racine. The bride is a popular young lady having made 
her home in this city for the past few years. The groom is a well known young 
man of this city and is employed as a machinist at the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. 
Mr. and Mrs. Gauthier have a host of friends in this city who wish them unbounded 
happiness in their journey through life. They will make their home in this city 
on the Eastside.
The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 26, 1914


WALTER GAUTHIER

Walter Gauthier, 79, of 1710 Emmett St., Two Rivers, retired longtime 
superintendent of the Mirro Aluminum Co. Plant No. 1, machine shop, died 
Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been in failing 
health for more than a year.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Klein & Stangel, Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. George Beth of New London, officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. 
Mr. Gauthier was born at Two Rivers June 19, 1890, a son of the late Ephriam 
and Harriet Varano Gauthier, and had been an employe of the Mirro firm since 
leaving high school at Two Rivers. He learned the machinist trade at an early 
age and for a number of years was master mechanic, headed the firm's machine 
shop, retiring in 1956.
He married the former Sophia Konechka at Two Rivers Sept. 21, 1914, the couple 
observing their golden wedding anniversary five years ago. 
Mr. Gauthier as a youth was a pitcher with amateur baseball teams at Two Rivers. 
During his retirement years he had been a constant hook and line fisherman on 
the harbor piers at Two Rivers. He was a past president of the Mirro Management 
Club and a member of the Mirro 25-Year Club.
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Donald Snyder of Chicago, Ill.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1969  P.28 
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(19 Jun 1890/Aug 1969/SSDI)
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On Thursday morning at nine o'clock, Walter Gauthier of this city and Miss 
Sophia Konechka of Manitowoc were united in marriage at the parsonage of Grace 
Congregational Church, Rev. Jos. S. Morris officiating. They were attended by 
Miss Georgiana Vaino and Arthur Hindt.
The wedding was celebrated at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Ephie Gauthier of the Eastside at which only near relatives and intimate friends 
were present. After partaking of a sumptuous wedding dinner the couple left for 
a trip to Milwaukee and Racine. The bride is a popular young lady having made 
her home in this city for the past few years. The groom is a well known young 
man of this city and is employed as a machinist at the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. 
Mr. and Mrs. Gauthier have a host of friends in this city who wish them unbounded 
happiness in their journey through life. They will make their home in this city 
on the Eastside.
The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 26, 1914


ELIZA GEBHARD

DAUGHTER OF PIONEER TWO RIVERS FAMLY DIES TUESDAY
MISS GEBHARDT (sic), PASSES AWAY IN CHICAGO
Remains Will Be Brought Here For Burial, Under Eastern Star Auspices
Miss Elizabeth Gebhardt, aged 63 years, a pioneer of the city and a daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gebhardt, one of the earliest families of 
the city, died Tuesday at Chicago, where she was a patient at the St. Luke's 
hospital.
The deceased has been in ill health since last November, when she was operated 
on for double mastoids and later complications set in. The body will be brought 
here for burial, although funeral arrangements have not been completed as yet. 
Burial will be at Pioneers Rest cemetery and the service will probably be in 
charge of the Eastern Star, of which the deceased was a member.
Born Here in 1866
Miss Gebhardt was born in Two Rivers in 1963 (sic), spending her childhood on 
the site of the present Waverly hotel, where her father erected a boarding house, 
and which he conducted for many years. In later years her father purchased the 
proerty immediately west of the post office where she made her home for more than 
forty years. Her father died fifteen years ago while her mother has been deceased 
for thirty years. 
Miss Gebhardt was a sister of the late Henry Gebhardt, the first registered 
pharmacist in the city, who conducted a drug store on Washington street. This 
stand was purchased 28 years ago, in 1901 by his assistant, Charles F. Kirst.
The only surviving relatives are a brother-in-law, Andrew Schodrof and four 
nieces in Chicago, where she has been making her home in late years.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, July 17, 1929 P.12


HENRY GEBHARD

Henry M. Gebhard, one of the well-known business men of Two Rivers, died Tues.
morning after an illness of several months. The deceased was born 04 Sep. 1855 in Two
Rivers and lived there all his life. He personally ran a drugstore and was also manager
of the telephone system in Two Rivers. He is survived by his sorrowing father and 2
sisters. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon under the direction of the Two
Rivers Free Masons.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1901
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(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 28 Oct.) 
The funeral of our deceased pharmacist Henry Gebhard on Fri. 
afternoon was exceptional. The Free Masons, of whom he was a 
member, were there as well as County Judge Anderson of 
Manitowoc and Dr. C. Currens from here. Pastor Gray of the 
Episcopal Congregation in Manitowoc delivered the funeral oration.
Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1901
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H.F. Boedecker of Algoma came here to attend the funeral of H.M. Gebhard last 
Friday. Mr. Boedecker spent Saturday with his uncle Carl Kist and family.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 31, 1901
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IN MEMORIAM
At a special convocation of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200 F. and A.M. Held last evening for the purpose, the following resolutions regarding the death of H. M. Gebhard were adopted:
Whereas: It has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe, to call by his Tyler, Death, our worthy brother, Henry M. Gebhard, from labor to rest.
Be it Resolved, that we, the members of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200 F. and A.M., have lost a true and faithful brother, whose presence and aid will be missed from our councils in time to come and that we tender to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in his hour of their affliction.
Be it Further Resolved, that our Lodge room be draped for the period of thirty days and that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes and a copy engrossed and forwarded to the family.
The Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 29, 1901
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The funeral of H. M. Gebhard, which took place last Friday afternoon was conducted by the Masons of this city and attended by many prominent Masons from all portions of the county. Dr. J.R. Currens acted as Grand Master and Jos. Koenig as Chief Marshal. Rev. Grey of Manitowoc served as Chaplain and Judge J.S. Anderson as Eulogist.
Thanks
The family of the late H.M. Gebhard desire to announce their appreciation and thanks for the sympathy and kindness shown them in their recent loss and bereavement and also for the generous and touching tributes paid to the memory of the departed.
Michael Gebhard
Eliza Gebhard
Mr. and Mrs. A. Schodroff
The Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 29, 1901
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H. M. GEBHARD (sic) DEPARTS FOR "THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY"
At about 2 o'clock this morning, the death of Henry M. Gebhard, which has been 
hourly expected for the past week or more, took place. For more than a year, 
he had been failing, but he did not surrender to disease until two weeks ago, 
keeping about his business and greeting all his friends with his old time 
cheerfulness and vigor. His death was due to heart failure and to pulmonary 
complications and he was terribly emaciated and wasted towards the last.
Henry M. Gebhard was born on the 5th of September, 1855 and was consequently 46 
years of age. Two Rivers was the place of his birth and almost uninterruptedly, 
his place of residence during his whole life. He was known by every man, woman 
and child in this city and in fact, in the whole northern portion of the county. 
No man in this community was ever more implicitly trusted or more universally 
respected and honored. He was popular with everybody, old and young, of a genial, 
sunny nature, responsive and sympathetic and with all, one of the most companionable 
of men. He was a druggist by profession and one of the most competent and careful 
men in that line of business. He was unmarried and of his immediate relatives, 
only his father and two sisters are living. His funeral will be from the Masonic 
lodge and in accordance with Masonic usages on Friday afternoon.
The Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 22, 1901
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Henry M. Gebhard
birth: 5 September 1855 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 22 October 1901 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers
residence: 1901 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Mike Gebhard
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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Two Rivers news:
Henry Gebhart has added an elegant soda fountain to his drug-store, and the 
cooling beverage which it furnishes is now being dealt out daily to multitudes 
of thirsty customers.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 20, 1882 P. 4
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From the 1880 Two Rivers census:
Micheal Gebhard age 57 saloon keeper, born Bavaria; 
wife Kunigunda age 57 keeping house, born Bavaria; 
son Henry age 23 druggist, born Wisconsin;
dau. Sophia age 21 at home, born Wisconsin; 
dau. Eliza age 13 at school born Wisconsin
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From 1900 Two Rivers census:
Henry Gebhard age 43, druggist, born Wisconsin;
sister Eliza age 33, born Wisconsin;
niece Ada age 18, telephone girl, born in Illinois


KUNIGUNDA GEBHARD

The wife of Michael Gebhardt died last week in Two Rivers after a
long, painful sickness.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Feb. 1881
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(NOTE: Michael and Kunigunda Gebhard are on the 1880 Two Rivers
city census with children son Hehm (Henry?), dau. Sophia and Eliza)


MICHAEL GEBHARD

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 July) A large funeral was held here
today. Mike Gebhart(sic), an old settler in our city who just celebrated his 84th
birthday in May, died a few days ago. He operated a successful store here for 
many years before retiring. His wife died several years ago. He leaves 2 
daughters -one married and living in Chicago, the other operates her father's 
store here. The deceased had only been ill a short time. Pastor Ueberle gave 
the funeral address, and the church choir was also present. The Odd Fellows, 
to which order he had belonged, gave him the final official escort.
Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1907
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MICHAEL GEBHARDT(sic), AN OLD SETTLER PASSES AWAY
Last Saturday, at the home of his daughter, Eliza, with whom he has lived for 
several years past, Michael Gebhardt, one of the pioneers of the town passed 
quietly to the Land of Rest. He was 85 years of age and had been a resident of 
Two Rivers since 1850. For over forty years he conducted a hotel in this city 
which stood on the corner where the Waverly Hotel now stands. He was widely 
known in his days of activity and was esteemed by all who knew him. He is 
survived by two daughters, Eliza of this city and Mrs. Sophia Schodroff of 
Chicago. His wife died about 25 years ago. The funeral took place yesterday 
and was conducted by the Odd Fellows of this city, Rev. M. Uebele serving as 
chaplain. He was one of the charter members of the local lodge. The funeral 
was a large one. Although somewhat feeble in health, for a few months past, 
he was really sick but one day previous to his death which was painless.
The Chronicle, Tues., July 2, 1907


FRANK GEBHARDT

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1879:
Death of Frank Gebhardt on 14 Apr. in Two Rivers. He was born 20 July
1861, the son of Mr. M Gebhardt. He had been ill 43 weeks and his 
situation in the end was hopeless. His burial took place yesterday, 
Apr. 16 in the afternoon, and Mr. H. Stoll of Two Rivers delivered 
the death sermon.


ALICE GEBLER

Mrs. Alice Gebler, 76, of Two Rivers, died at ?:30 this morning at the home 
of her daughter, Mrs. William Meyer, Milwaukee. She had been ill since 
suffering a heart attack three months ago and had gone to Milwaukee five days 
ago to continued treatments.
Arrangements for the funeral are not definite as yet, but the rites are 
expected to be held at Two Rivers Monday from the Emanuel Evangelical church 
with the Rev. F. E. Schlueter officiating. Interment is to be in Pioneers' 
Rest cemetery. The body is to be brought to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral 
home from Milwaukee. 
Mrs. Gebler, nee Alice Bults?, was born at Naperville, Ill., Nov. 26, 1863. 
After completing her high school education she attended Northwestern university, 
now North Central college, at Naperville. At the university she met Frank Gebler 
and the couple was married at Naperville Oct. 29, 1883, married at Naperville 
Oct. 29, 1883. Shortly after the marriage the couple moved to the Gebler 
homestead at the Tannery and resided there until Mr. Gebler died 22 years ago. 
Since that time, Mrs. Gebler resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and 
Mrs. Kurt Wilke, Two Rivers. 
____ ___ are two sons, ___ of Sheboygan and Frank of Kohler; two daughters, 
Mrs. Kurt Wilke of Two Rivers, and Mrs. William Meyer of Milwaukee; and 11 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 11, 1940  P.2


AUGUST GEBLER

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Aug. 1890 (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 05 Aug.) 
Death last week of "Father" GEBELER. The well-known and well-beloved gentlemen 
worked as a blacksmith here for many years and reached the age of 72 yrs. 11 mos. 
He leaves a widow and 4 children. His funeral last Sun. in the Evangelical Church 
was heavily attended.


FRANK GEBLER

…though to leave his seat when he fell forward from the box and when 
assistance reached him, was found to be dead. The body was removed 
to the house and physicians summoned but nothing could be done, Mr. 
Goebler(sic) having died almost instantly say the physicians. No inquest 
will be held. Mr. Goebler was 60 years of age and was one of the best 
known farmers of the vicinity of Two Rivers. He is survived by his 
wife and several children, one daughter being Mrs. F. Wilsman of Two 
Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 24, 1915, Page 7
[half the page is torn out of paper so only half of obit is there, 
this is what is legible]
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STRICKEN WHILE AT WORK
Two Rivers Chronicle - 
Frank Gebler, a well known farmer of the Town of Two Rivers, died suddenly 
yesterday afternoon, while at work in one of his barns. For several weeks past 
Mr. Gebler had complained of pains in his chest and at times found breathing 
quite difficult, but he was apparently in good health and attended to his daily 
labors. One of his sons was with him when he was stricken. He stopped working 
and it appeared as though he was about to take a few minutes rest when he dropped 
dead. His son caught him as he fell.
Mr. Gebler was an exceptionally strong and robust man and the news of his sudden 
death was a shock to his neighbors and numerous friends. He was 60 years of age 
and is survived by a wife and two sons and two daughters. He was born in the 
Town of Two Rivers and was married in 1884 to Alice Butts.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, Aug. 26, 1915
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The death of Frank Gebler of the Town of Two Rivers was a sad blow to his family 
and many friends. It was unexpected and sudden coming upon him while he was 
taking shelter from a rain storm in the barn on his farm. He was at work in the 
field when a heavy rainstorm came up suddenly and he ran to the shelter of the 
barn. Mr. Gebler, although in reasonably good health, suffered occasionally from 
rheumatism and fearing that a wetting might bring on an attack, he was always 
particular to keep out of the rain. His haste to gain shelter resulted in over-
exertion, heart failure and death. He fell back dead after having seated himself 
on a stool in the barn just as his son, Frank reached him. Mr. Gebler was born in 
the Town of Two Rivers in 1855. He spent most of his life in Two Rivers but resided 
for years in Plymouth, Wis., where he conducted a store. He sold his mercantile 
business and purchased the Gebler farm of his mother in Two Rivers and conducted 
the farm up to his death. While in Mapleville, Ill., during his college days, he 
became acquainted with Miss Alice Butts whom he later claimed as his bride. Besides 
his wife he is survived by his aged mother, two daughters, Mrs. Kurt Wilke of this 
city and Gertrude and two sons, Frank and Elton. The funeral took place Wednesday 
afternoon from the Evangelical Church of which Mr. Gebler was a devout and earnest 
member.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 27, 1915


JOHANNA GEBLER

Mrs. Johanna Gebler, 92, pioneer resident of Two Rivers, died at the Holy 
Family hospital this morning as result of injuries and shock sustained early 
in January when she broke her hip in a fall at her home. She was removed to 
the hospital here but her advanced years made recovery impossible. The body 
will be taken to Two Rivers for burial and funeral arrangements will be 
announced later.
Manitowoc Herald news, February 28, 1922  P.4
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Johanna Gebler died at Holy Family Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the age 
of 92 years. She was born in Germany and came to Two Rivers in 1850. She was 
married to August Gebler who died 31 years ago. Deceased is survived by two 
daughters and a son, Mrs. Geo Dicke of this city, Mrs. Pauline Saemann of 
Crivitz and Wm Gebler of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 9, 1922
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DEATH REMOVES TWO AGED PIONEERS
Mrs. Johanna Gebler and Mrs. Henrietta Wilker Called After Long & Useful Lives
Two more pioneers answered the final summons during the past week. Mrs. Johanna 
Gebler passed away at Holy Family hospital Tuesday at the advanced age of ninety-
two years. She had been at the hospital for several weeks ever since she missed 
her footing and fell at the home of her daughter here, Mrs. George Dicke, where 
she made her home. In this mishap, Mrs. Gebler sustained a broken hip.
Deceased was born in Germany and came to America about 1850, settling at Two 
Rivers. She was married to August Gebler, then the village blacksmith here. Later 
they acquired and conducted a farm in the Town of Two Rivers. He passed away thirty 
years ago. She continued to reside on the farm with her daughter, Mrs. George Dicke. 
The following children survive her: Mrs. August Seaman of Crivitz, Wis., William 
of Milwaukee, and Mrs. George Dicke. There are also ten grandchildren and several 
great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the residence 
of George Dicke, 915 Seventeenth St., Rev. H.G. Koten will officiate.
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 2, 1922
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News article:
AGED RESIDENT HAS BAD FALL
Mrs. Johanna Gebler, aged 93 years, sustained a fractured hip on New Years' eve 
when she fell part way downstairs at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Dicke. 
Mrs. Gebler, who is still in comparatively good health, ventured from her room 
into the hall and made a misstep in trying to go downstairs. She was taken to 
Holy Family Hospital. Her advanced age will make her recovery extremely difficult 
if not impossible.
The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 5, 1922


ANTHONY P. GEIMER (TONY) 

Geimer is dead at Two Rivers
Heart Attack Fatal To Retired Resident
TWO RIVERS - Anthony P. (Tony) Geimer, 70, retired general superintendent 
of the Hamilton Manufacturing Company, died Tuesday afternoon at his home, 
2601 Washington St., following a heart attack.
Mr. Geimer, active in Masonic circles and a former basketball and baseball 
player, was in apparent good health until stricken early Tuesday.
Masonic funeral services will be held at Grace Congregational church at 2 p.m. 
Friday, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlei officiating.  Masonic rites at the church 
and at Pioneers Rest cemetery will be directed by Heber Clayton, past master 
of the Two Rivers Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Geimer was born in the town of Gibson Feb. 28, 1881, a son of the late 
Jacob and Margaret Spang Geimer.  He was 10 years old when the family moved to 
Two Rivers, where as a boy he learned the butcher trade at the old Main Street 
meat market operated by the late Richard Kahlenberg.
In April 1899, he entered the employ of the Hamilton Company.  Assigned to a 
carpenter bench he worked as a cabinet maker until 1913 when the steel plant 
of the firm was erected.  That year he was promoted to a foreman in the steel 
plant and in 1918 became the division's superintendent.  The genial mild-mannered 
Mr. Geimer, popular with the Hamilton employees, continued in the capacity of 
steel plant superintendent until 1932 when he was named general superintendent.
After 48 years with the Hamilton firm, which he saw grow from a payroll of less 
than 200 to more than 1500, he retired in July, 1947.
On Original RAC Team
Mr. Geimer took keen interest in sports activities.  He displayed marked talent 
as a baseball player and was shortstop on the city team, the Colts, at the turn 
of the century.  In 1904 when the Reach Athletic Club organized one of the first 
basketball teams in this area better clubs in the middle west, Mr. Geimer was 
one of the original members.
Mr. Geimer's identification with the Masonry dates back nearly 40 years ago, 
having been accepted into the Two Rivers Blue Lodge in February 1912.  He served 
the lodge as worshipful master in 1918 and 1919.
His other Masonic affiliations include membership in the Barney G. Lyman chapter 
116, Royal Arch Masons, the Manitowoc council of the Ancient and Select Masters, 
the Low Twelve Club of the Two Rivers Blue Lodge, the Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, 
Knights Templars: the Wisconsin Consistory, and the Tripoli Temple Shrine of 
Milwaukee.  He was also active in the Two Rivers Shrine Club, and also belonged 
to the "Hamilton 30 year Club."
Survivors Listed
In 1902 the marriage of Miss Muriel Bemis, a member of the pioneer Two Rivers 
family, and Mr. Geimer took place.  She survives with a daughter, Mrs. Edward 
Jann, and a son, Oswald Geimer, both of Two Rivers.
He also leaves six sisters, Mrs. David LaFond and Mrs. George Paska, both of this 
city; Miss Matilda Geimer of Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph Bunker of Villa Park, Ill., 
Sister M. Imelda of Altoona, Pa., and Mrs. Fred Beth of this city, two brothers, 
Roland Geimer of San Marino, Cal., and Cornelius Geimer of Sturgis, Mich., a step 
sister, Mrs. Charles Weix of this city, Mrs. Michael Bartelme of Superior.  There 
are two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin Inc. funeral home from 7 p.m. 
Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to Grace Congregational 
church.
Two Rivers Reporter, Wed. Dec. 12, 1951
(Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


JOHN O. GEIMER

John O. (Bud) Geimer, __, formerly of ___ Washington st., Two Rivers, died 
unexpectedly of a heart attack Sunday afternoon at Larson's resort, Lake 
Belton, Wis., where he had been vacationing for the past week with his mother, 
Mrs. Muriel Geimer.
Mr. Geimer was a son of the late Anthony P. and M___ B___ Geimer and was born 
at Two Rivers in ____. He was a ___ with the class of 1922 from Two Rivers 
High School. In the __ 1920s he was a pitcher and a member of amateur baseball 
teams Two Rivers. He was employed for a number of years at the Hamilton Mfg. 
Co. as a ___ crib attendant in the machine shop, retiring in 1951??. 
Besides his mother he leaves a sister, Mrs. Edward Jann of Milwaukee. 
(The last paragraph is underinked and unreadable.) 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 20, 1959  P. 9 


MURIEL E. (BEMIS) GEIMER       

Mrs. Muriel E. Geimer, 79, widow of Anthony P. Geimer, early superintendent 
of Hamilton Mfg. Co. steel plant at Two Rivers, a member of one of Two Rivers 
earliest families and whose grandfather was the first practicing physician at 
Two Rivers, died Saturday afternoon at Ressel Nursing Home, Milwaukee.  She 
had been residing with a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Jann at Milwaukee for more 
than a year.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump, pastor of the Grace Congregational Church, 
Two Rivers, officiating.  Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Geimer, nee Muriel Bemis, was born at Two Rivers Feb. 28, 1882, daughter of 
the late Elmer and Wilhelmina Oswald Bemis.  Her grandfather, the late Dr. John 
Oswald, was the first physician to practice at Two Rivers.  She attended Two 
Rivers public schools and was married June 25, 1902, to Anthony P. Geimer, who 
died in Two Rivers in 1951.  Mrs. Geimer was the last of the Bemis family in 
Two Rivers, which included two brothers, Atty. Harry, a legal counsel for the 
Soo Line Railroad, and Charles Bemis.  For many years Mrs. Geimer was active in 
Two Rivers Chapter 229, Order of Eastern Star, of which she was a past matron.
Besides the daughter, she leaves two grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.  
A son, Oswald, died two years ago.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tue. Dec. 26, 1961
(Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


CORA GENSKE

MRS. C. GENSKE PASSES AWAY AT TWO RIVERS..
TWO RIVERS, May 17-Mrs. Carl Genske, formerly Miss Cora Johannes of this city, 
passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johannes, 1522 
Sixteenth street shortly after 6 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Genske who has been 
under the care of physicians for several years, became seriously ill several 
weeks ago, and for the last week had been unable to leave her bed. 
Born in Two Rivers, July 7, 1898, Mrs. Genske graduated from the public schools 
and high school here and also attended business colleges at Manitowoc and 
Milwaukee. On January 25, 1922 she was married to Carl Genske who, with her 
father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johannes and one sister, Miss Olga, 
survive.
Mr. and Mrs. Genske made their home at Two Rivers up until a year ago when they 
removed to Milwaukee. Mr. Genske is associated in business with his father at 
Two Rivers. 
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home; 
at 2 o'clock, from St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. 
Burial will take place at Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 17, 1924  P. 2
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TWO RIVERS COUPLE WED AT WAUKEGAN
Society circles at Two Rivers received a surprise today in messages from Waukegan, 
Ill., announcing the marraige in that city of Miss Cora Johannes and Carl M. Genske, 
well known young people of the city, whose departure on the matrimonial mission was 
known to but a few more intimate friends. The couple are expected to return to Two 
Rivers today.
The bride is a daughter of Fred Johannes, superintendent of the pail factory at Two 
Rivers which has just been reopened by the Schroeder Lumber company of Milwaukee. Mr. 
Genske is one of the progressive young business men of Two Rivers, being proprietor 
of a shoe store on Washington street.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, Janaury 26, 1922 P. 1


AILEEN B. GESELL

Mrs. Harvey Gesell, of 1409 24th Street, Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening, 
December 18, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Grace Congregational Church. The 
Rev. Daniel Wright will officiate with burial to follow at Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Gesell, nee Aileen Bigelow, was born at Van Wert, Ohio, daughter of the 
late Frank and Josephine Klatz Bigelow. Mrs. Gesell attended Van Wert High 
School and also Say Words School in Penn. and Wesleyan University at Delaware, 
Ohio. Mrs. Gesell taught clothing at Two Rivers Vocational School and adult 
clothing at Lakeshore Technical School. Mrs. Gesell was a member of Ladies of 
Round Table, Two Rivers Homemakers, Shrine Auxiliary and the Seminar Club. She 
married Harvey Gesell on August 1, 1929, at Van Wert, Ohio.
Survivors include her husband, Harvey.
Friends may call at Grace Congregatinal Church, from 9 a.m. until the time of 
service on Friday. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, is in charge 
of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 19, 1984 P. 3
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[bur. 12-21-1984/age 81 yrs.]
(25 Dec 1900/Dec 1984/SSDI)


GEORGE GESELL    (d. 1891)

John Gesell Sr., died last Thursday of cancer after years of intense suffering. 
He was an amiable and upright citizen and a sincere christian. His funeral took 
place from the Lutheran Church Saturday. He leaves a wife and several grown 
up children.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Dec. 22, 1891
*****
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 21 Dec.)
Death here last week of 60 yr. old George Gesell of cancer. Burial 
was Sat. in the Lutheran Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, Dec. 24, 1891 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


GEORGE GESELL    (d. 1926)

DEATH TAKES GEORGE GESELL AT TWO RIVERS
Two Rivers, April 21-George Gesell, life long resident of this city, died at 
the family home, 922 Adams street last night, the demise being due to an attack 
of pleurisy from which he had been suffering for some time. The funeral will be 
held from the home Friday afternoon with services at 2 o'clock at St. John's 
Lutheran church, Rev. Haase officiating and burial will be at Pioneer's Rest. 
Born in this city March 12, 1862 Mr. Gesell was sixty-three at his last birthday. 
He was married in November 1887 to Miss Mary Thuss who with seven children, Mrs. 
Robert Draeger, Mrs. Charles Dose?, of this city and Leona, at home, Adolph of 
Manitowoc, Edgar and Clarence of this city and Harry at home, survive to mourn 
his loss. Four grandchildren, two brothers, Henry and John Gesell of this city 
and two sisters, Mrs. Anton Albrecht and Mrs. Fred Koch, Sr., also of this city, 
survive him also.
For many years Mr. Gesell was employed in the local plant as a stave maker but 
retired a number of years ago. Outside of the church he was not a member of any 
organization and devoted himself to his home.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 26, 1926  P.7 


HARRY GESELL

Harry Gesell, 71, of 2024 17th St., Two Rivers, died late Tuesday afternoon in 
Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in St John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev Martin Scheele will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Gesell was born June 15, 1908, in Two Rivers, son of the late George and Mary 
Thuss Gesell. He attended St. John Parochial School and Two Rivers High School. 
April 24, 1936, he married Leona Roth in Cleveland, Wis. Prior to his retirement 
in 1973, he had been employed with Paragon Electric Company for 30 years, and was 
a member of St. John Lutheran Mens Club.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Gary of Hales Corners and Glen of Two Rivers; 
a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Diane) Boeckman of Two Rivers; three brothers, Adolph of 
Manitowoc, Edgar of Antigo and Clarence of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Charles 
Dose of Two Rivers and Mrs. Oliver Mader of Antigo and eight grandchildren. A 
sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday and in the church after 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, July 18, 1979
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Funeral card:
HARVEY GESELL (sic)
Born June 1, 1908
Died July 17, 1979
Deja and Martin
Two Rivers, Wisconsin 
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(b. 15 Jun 1908/d. Jul 1979/SSDI)


HARVEY GESELL

Harvey Gesell, 86, of 1409 24th St., Two Rivers, died early Wednesday morning, 
January 8, at the two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 am 
Friday at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Daniel Wright will 
officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Gesell was born December 18, 1899 at Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and 
Julia Fichta Gesell. He attended Two Rivers Public Schools and High School and 
graduated from Milwaukee Teachers college. Mr. Gesell was Principal at Hartford 
and later Two Rivers and for a number of years was an accountant at Manitowoc 
Engineering Company, retiring in the early 1950's. He married the former Aileen 
Bigelow on August 1, 1929 at Van Wert, Ohio. She preceded him in death on 
December 18, 1984. Mr. Gesell was a member of William J. Kahlenberg Masonic Lodge, 
Tripoli Shrine and Commandery.
Survivors include a brother, Orville, of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Friends may 
call at Grace Congregational Church after 9 am Friday morning. There will be no 
Thursday evening visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Jan. 9, 1986 page 3
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[bur. 01-10-1986/age 86 yrs.]
(18 Dec 1899/Jan 1986/SSDI)


HENRY GESELL    (d. 1937)

Henry Gesell, 74, employed at the Schroeder Brothers company warehouse at Two 
Rivers for the past 40 years, died at his home, 1601 22nd street, Two Rivers, 
early yesterday morning. He worked until only a few weeks ago. Four months 
ago Mr. and Mrs. Gesell celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Gesell was born in Two Rivers May 12, 1863 and was a resident there during his 
entire life. In early years he was an employe at the old Pail Factory and for 
the past 40 years was a warehouse clerk for the Schroeder company.
On February 8 fifty years ago he married Miss Julia Fichta of Tisch Mills.
The widow and two sons, Harvey of Two Rivers and Orville, principal of the 
elementary and junior high schools at Whitefish Bay, survive.
The body was taken to the Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home and will be 
removed to the Grace Congregational church Two Rivers tomorrow at 11 a.m. 
where it will lie in state until the time of the funeral at 2 p.m. Services 
will be conducted by the Rev. T. A. Hawkes. Burial will be in the family plot 
at Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 21, 1937  P.9 


JOHN GESELL

Gesell, 77, Board Member, Is Dead
John Gesell, 77, of 1609 21st street, Two Rivers, one of the veteran members 
of the County Board, serving the past 10 years, died this morning at the Two 
Rivers municipal hospital. He had been a patient there since Friday, and has 
been in failing health several weeks.
Funeral plans are incomplete, awaiting arrival of an only son, Albert, who is 
chief engineer at the state prison, Waupun.
Born in Two Rivers in 1867, Mr. Gesell was educated in the schools there and 
married Miss Minnie Goedjen in 1890. Four years ago the couple observed their 
golden wedding.
Mr. Gesell was elected to the county board from the sixth ward, Two Rivers, in 
1935 and has served continuously since, being renamed year after year without 
opposition. The past few years he has served on the important Purchasing 
committee which meets monthly. 
For a number of years Mr. Gesell was engaged with business including the fuel 
business and in partnership with Fred Dicke platted a farm north of Two Rivers 
a portion of which was accepted as an addition to the city.
For a number of years he had lived a retired life but when the manpower became 
acute he came out of retirement and for past three years had been employed by 
the Paragon Electric company. He never became affiliated with any fraternal 
organizations.
Surviving are the wife, one son, Albert H., of Waupun, and a grandchild, Mrs. 
Robert Suhr, this city.
The body is at the Jansky funeral home and it is probable funeral services will 
be held Wednesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 15, 1945  P.2
*******
Funeral services for John Gesell, 77, Two Rivers county board member, who died 
Monday at the Municipal hospital there were held this afternoon at the Jansky 
funeral home in Two Rivers, the Rev. C. F. Hayes officiating. Numerous county 
officials and county board members were among those attending. Burial was in 
Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Clarence Goedjen, Arthur and William Mertens, Rudolph Fanslau, William Schultz 
and Charles Maigatter acted as the pall bearers. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 17, 1945  P. 2
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MADE GOOD SHOWING AT FIRST TEST
When lightning struck the large barn of John Gesell just outside the city limits 
on the Northside Saturday afternoon, the new fire apparatus had its first 
practical test at a real fire. John Leitle, who conducts the American Hall nearby 
saw the bolt descend and the flames burst forth and immediately phoned to the city 
power station. The large barn was a seething mass of flames when the fire department 
arrived but in a few minutes two streams thrown in the blaze had subdued it, except 
for the roof in a few places and the large quantity of straw inside which smoked and 
smoldered a long time. The building is, of course, a total loss, although it remained 
standing and appeared from the outside, not much damaged. The general opinion was 
that with only the old apparatus the building must have burned to the ground. The loss 
is placed by Mr. Gesell at about $1000. Considerable grain was taken out of the barn 
a few days before the fire. Several hacks belonging to William Schultz valued at 
several hundred dollars were stored in the building and those were destroyed, the 
loss being covered by insurance. There was no insurance on the building.
The Reporter, Thurs., Sept. 25, 1919


LEONA M. GESELL

Mrs. Leona M. Gesell, 76, formerly of 1014 17th St. Two Rivers, died Wednesday 
morning, March 7, at St Mary Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a m Friday at St Luke Catholic Church. Rev. Robert 
Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs Gesell was born May 6, 1907 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and 
Odelia Varno Roth. She attended St. Luke Parochial School and Washington High 
School. Mrs. Gesell was employed at Mirro Aluminum and later at Hamilton 
Industries working in the First Aid room at both plants. She married Harry 
Gesell on April 24, 1936, at Cleveland, Wis. He preceded her in death on July 17, 
1979.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Mary Ann Gesell of 
Hales Corners, Wis. and Glen and Barbara Gesell of Two Rivers; daughter and 
son-in-law, Diane and Donald Boeckman of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Emma 
Roth of Wauwatosa and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapelsm Two Rivers, 5 o'clock to 
9 o'clock this Thursday afternoon where a memorial service will be at 7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, March 8, 1984
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(b. 6 May 1907/d. Mar 1984/SSDI)


MARIA GESELL    (d. 1903)

Death Sat. in Two Rivers of Mrs. Mary Gesell after a short illness. Mrs. Gesell was
born in Germany 02 Feb. 1828, then came to Two Rivers with her husband over 50 yrs.
ago where she has resided ever since. Her husband preceded her in death 12 yrs ago. She
is survived by 3 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Tues. from the Lutheran
Church in Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1903
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ANOTHER OLD SETTLER DIED
Last Saturday Mrs. Mary(sic) Gesell died at her home in this city after a brief 
illness, the cause of her death being illness incident to old age. She was 
the widow of the late George Gesell who died about 12 years ago. She was born 
in Prussia, February 2, 1828, her maiden name being Mary Althen. About 50 years 
ago she and her husband took up their residence in this city and her home has 
been here ever since. She had three sons, Henry, George and John who reside 
here and two daughters, Mrs. A. Albrecht and Mrs. Fred Koch, who also reside 
here. One daughter, Mrs. Wm Pufahl, has been dead several years. The funeral 
took place this afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church.
The Chronicle, Tues., Nov. 17, 1903
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Mary Althen Gesell
birth: 2 February 1828 Germany
death: 14 November 1903 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1903 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: George Althen
mother: Mary
spouse: George Gesell
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARY GESELL

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Gesell, 94, formerly of 1922 Adams St., Two Rivers,
who died Thursday at Lutheran Home for the Aged at Fond du Lac, were at 2 p.m.
Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating.
Burial was in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
(Pallbearers omitted for privacy)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 23, 1960, page 11
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Mrs. Mary Gesell, 94, believed the oldest living native of Two Rivers who 
resided for many years at 1922 Adams St., Two Rivers, died Thursday night at 
Lutheran Home for the Aged at Fond du Lac after a long illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in the 
family plot in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Gesell, nee Mary Thuss, was born at Two Rivers April 10, 1865, a daughter 
of the late John and Mary Langheinrich Thuss, who were among the earliest 
settlers in Two Rivers, immigrating from Germany. She attended the St. John 
Parochial School and in 1886 she was married in Two Rivers to George Gesell. 
He preceded her in death 34 years ago.
Mrs. Gesell leaves three daughters, Mrs. Robert Dreger and Mrs. Charles Dose 
of Two Rivers and Mrs. Oliver Mader of Antigo; four sons, Adolph of Manitowoc, 
Edgar of Antigo and Clarence W. and Harry of Two Rivers; 18 grandchildren and 
23 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 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.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 19, 1960  P.15


MINNIE C. GESELL

Ex-Library Aide, Mrs. Gesell, Is Dead at Age 84 
TWO RIVERS-Mrs. Minnie Gesell, 84, 1609 21st St., retired assistant librarian 
at Joseph Mann Library here and a member of one of the county's prominent early 
families died Monday night at the Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc where she 
had been a patient since Saturday. She had been in failing health for the past 
year.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin 
Inc., Funeral Home here, the Rev. R. J. Wichlei officiating. Interment will be 
in the family lot in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery here.
Born in 1869 
Mrs. Gesell, nee Minnie Goedjen, was born in the town of Two Rivers in 1869, a 
daughter of the late Henry and Catherine Wilke Goedjen. Her birthplace was the 
Goedjen homestead farm, now operated by her brother, Henry, and son, Clarence 
Goedjen. Mrs. Gesell's father, ____ ___ emigrated from Germany nearly a century 
ago with his parents who were among the earliest settlers in the town of Two 
Rivers. He became active in public life and was elected county treasurer in 1895. 
For 14 years he served as superintendent of the old Manitowoc County Asylum, 
retiring in 1911. 
Minnie Goedjen Gesell received her early education in the old district graded 
school just west of the farm home. Entering Two Rivers High School, she was 
graduated from the institution in 1886 in a class which included the late Mary 
Niquette and Oscar Stockmeyer, the latter a Two Rivers druggist for many years.
In 1891 she was married to John Gesell, also a member of a pioneer family and 
a Two Rivers businessman, who died in 1945.
Mrs. Gesell is survived by a son, Albert Gesell, chief engineer of the Wisconsin 
State Prison at Waupun; two brothers, Henry of the town of Two Rivers and Albert 
Goedjen of Green Bay, retired executive of the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation; 
a sister, Mrs. Herman Paulus of Manitowoc; a granddaughter, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) 
Suhr of Two Rivers, and two great grandchildren.
Long With Library 
Mrs. Gesell, who served nearly 21 years as assistant librarian at Joseph Mann 
Library, was actively identified with its administration from 1908 to the time 
of her retirement in 1943. She was elected a director of the Joseph Mann Library 
Board in 1908 and chosen vice president of the body in 1911, serving in that 
capacity when the new library was built in 1914. In 1921 she was elected to the 
presidency of the board and served through a part of 1922 when she resigned in 
August of that year to become assistant librarian. For many years Mrs. Gesell 
was also active in affairs of the Woman's Club here.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday until the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 2, 1954  P.20 


EDGAR GIEFER

The 3-yr. old son of Jacob Gieser(sic) in Two Rivers died last week
of pneumonia.
Der Nord Westen, 30 June 1904
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Edgar Herman Giefer
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Edgar Herman Giefer
Event Type Death
Event Date 1904
Event Place Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Residence Place Two Rivers, Wis.
Gender Male
Age 3
Marital Status Single
Race W
Birth Date 15 Apr 1901
Birth Year (Estimated) 1901
Birthplace Two Rivers, Wis.
Burial Place Two Rivers, Wis.
Father's Name Jacob Giefer
Father's Birthplace New Jersey
Mother's Name Hattie Giefer
Mother's Birthplace Wisconsin
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Edgar Herman Giefer
Gender Male
Burial Place Two Rivers, Wis.
Death Date 21 Jun 1904
Death Place Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Age 3
Birth Date 15 Apr 1901
Birthplace Two Rivers, Wis.
Race White
Marital Status Single
Father's Name Jacob Giefer
Father's Birthplace New Jersey
Mother's Name Hattie
Mother's Birthplace Wisconsin


BABY GIEFER (GERTRUDE) 

Gertrude Giefer Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Gertrude Giefer
Event Type Death
Event Date 1897
Event Place Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Residence Place Two Rivers,
Gender Female
Age 0
Marital Status Single
Race W
Birth Date 04 Nov 1897
Birth Year (Estimated) 1897
Birthplace Two Rivers,
Burial Place Two Rivers,
Cemetery Public Cem.
Father's Name Jacob Giefer
Father's Birthplace New Jersey
Mother's Name Hattie Giefer
Mother's Birthplace Two Rivers, Wis.
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Gerturde Giefer (sic)
Wisconsin Death Index
Name Gerturde Giefer
Event Type Death
Event Date 01 Dec 1897
Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Page 0313


HATTIE GIEFER

Mrs. Jacob Giefer, 79, nee Hattie Ahrndt, a former Two Rivers resident, died 
Saturday at Racine.
Following funeral services in Racine Tuesday morning the body will be brought 
to Two Rivers where services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Klein 
and Stangel Inc., funeral home. Burial will be in Pioneer Rest cemetery.
She was born in Two Rivers in 1879 and in 1889 was married to Jacob Giefer. 
In 1911 they moved to Racine.
Surviving are the husband; four sons, Fred H. of South Milwaukee, Christ P. 
of Mukwanago, Walter E. of Waukegan and Norman A. of Racine; three daughters, 
Mrs. William A. Miller of South Milwaukee, Mrs. Ralph J. Nugent of Chicago, 
Ill., and Lunette at home; two sisters, Mrs. William Waskow of Two Rivers, and 
Mrs. Reinhold Nemitz of Racine; three brothers, John Ahrndt of Menominee, Mich., 
Henry Ahrndt of Two Rivers and Edward Ahrndt of Racine. Also surviving are 15 
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 17, 1949  P. 2
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[bur. 01-19-1949/age 79 yrs.]


JACOB GIEFER

Jacob Giefer, 91, an early resident of Two Rivers, died Sunday night at St. 
Luke Hospital in Racine, where he had made his residence for the past 40 
years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Klein and Stangel 
Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. The Rev. Frederick Marks will officiate and burial 
will be in the Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Giefer was born in New Jersey in 1861, and came with his parents as a young 
boy to the town of Two Rivers, where he worked at the old Wisconsin Leather 
Company and kept a farm nearby.
Nearly 70 years ago he married the former Hattie Ahrnedt who preceded him in 
death. The couple moved to Two Rivers after their marriage, where Mr. Giefer 
worked in local industry. He went to Racine 40 years ago, and until his 
retirement in 1937 was employed as a carpenter with the Chicago-North Shore 
railroad.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. William Miller of South Milwaukee, Mrs. 
Ralph Nugent of Chicago, and Miss Lucille at home in Racine; four sons, Fred 
of Milwaukee, Christ of Suamico, Walter of Waukegan, Ill., and Norman of Racine; 
17 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel in Two Rivers from 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 5, 1953  P.2
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[bur. 01-07-1953/age 91 yrs.]


MARY GIEFER

Among those who attended the funeral of Mrs. Marie (sic) Giefer yesterday 
afternoon were, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Giefer and daughter, Eleanor, Racine; 
Mrs. Anna Mienburg and son Charles, Milwaukee; and Mrs. Fred Giefer, South 
Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 31, 1922 P.3
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Mrs. John Schaf was at Two Rivers for the funeral of Mrs. Mary Giefer and 
has returend to her home at Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 1, 1922 P.3
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Mary Giefer, aged 87. died on Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
Herman Jaeckel, near this city. Deceased was a native of Germany and had been 
a resident in this city and vicinity for sixty years. Her death was due to old 
age and she had been ill but a short time. She is survived by three daughters, 
Mrs. Herman Jaeckel, Mrs. Katherine Sorge of Manitowoc, Mrs. Anna Weinberg, 
Milwaukee; one son, Jacob of Racine. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon 
from St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. W. G. Haase officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 2, 1922
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MARY GIEFER   

PASSING OF AN EARLY SETTLER
After a long and useful life, Mrs. Mary Geifer(sic) of the Town of Two Rivers, passed 
away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman Jaekel Saturday last. Deceased was 
a native of Germany and when a young woman of eighteen she braved the uncertainties 
of the long journey to America alone finding employment in New York City. She was 
married there within a few years to Mathies Geifer and the two came west settling 
on a farm in the Town of Two Rivers sixty years ago. They succeeded in clearing 
away the timber and success was attending their efforts. Four little children made 
up their happy family. Then came the ruthless hand of death and removed the father 
and bread winner eight years after coming to this vicinity.
Mrs. Geifer found herself along with her little ones but she was strong in mind 
and body and with hard work and great devotion she contended successfully with the 
difficulties of her position and was able to bring up the little ones except that 
one was removed by death. After the children had grown up, the decedent made her 
home in this city where she resided for twenty years when old age coming on, she 
made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Herman Jaekel. Three other children survive 
her, Jake of Racine, Mrs. Kate Sorge of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anna Meinenberg of 
Milwaukee. Funeral services were held on Monday from St. John's Lutheran Church of 
which she was long a member.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness and 
sympathy extended us in our bereavement due to the death of our beloved mother, Mrs. 
Mary Geifer. We are grateful for the flowers, the use of automobiles and the nice 
funeral services.
Jake Geifer
Mrs. Kate Sorge
Mrs. Anna Meinenberg
The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 2, 1922


JOHN GIERKE

John Gierke, 53, former county board member, and a resident of Two Rivers for 
the past 15 years, died last evening at the municipal hospital in Two Rivers 
after an illness of about six months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the Klein and
Stangel, Inc., funeral home and at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church 
at Two Rivers, with the Rev. Walter G. Haase officiating. Interment will be 
in the Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Gierke was born in the town of Two Creeks on Feb. 22, 1885. He remained on the 
homestead until about 15 years ago.
He served a term as supervisor on the county board fromt he sixth ward in Two 
Rivers until a few years ago.
He never married.
Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Fred Messman and a brother Charles Gierke, 
Winnebago, Ill.
The body was taken to the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home where it may be 
viewed until the time of the funeral on Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 3, 1938 P. 2


AMALIE GLANDT

Mrs. Robert Glandt, 72, of 1618 Emmett St., Two Rivers, died at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital early Wednesday afternoon where she had been a patient 
two days.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Glandt, nee Amalie Herman, was born in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee 
County, May 24, 1885, daughter of the late David and Caroline Messman Herman. 
She was married at St. John Lutheran Church at Carlton Aug. 9, 1905, to Robert 
Glandt. The couple operated a farm in that township until 1946 when they came 
to Two Rivers, where she had resided since. Mr. Glandt died in Two Rivers 
April 7, 1954.
Surviving Mrs. Glandt are a daughter, Mrs. Hilbert Stefl of Mishicot; a son, 
Gerhard operating the home farm at Carlton; a brother, Herbert Herman of 
Carlton; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
3 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken to the 
church where the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 20, 1957  P.21


ROBERT C. GLANDT

Robert C. Glandt, 76, 1615 Emmet St., Two Rivers, a retired Kewaunee county 
farmer, died Wednesday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where he had 
been a patient only a day. He had been ill for the past week.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Glandt was born in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county, in 1875, a son 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Glandt. In 1905 he married the former Amelia 
Herman in the town of Carlton. Mr. Glandt operated a farm in the Township 
until 1946 when the couple retired, taking up residence in Two Rivers. 
He was a member of the Board of directors of the Kewaunee Cooperative for a 
number of years.
Beside his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Hilbert Stefl of Mishicot, and a 
son, Gerhard, who operates the homestead farm in the town of Carlton. Three 
grandchildren and one great grandchild. 
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 
6 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken to the 
church where the body will lie in state from 11 a.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 8, 1954  P.29 


BABY BOY GLEICHNER    (d. 1936)

INFANT SON DIES
Two Rivers-(Special)-Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Reine
Gleichner, who died ten hours after birth in the Municipal hospital Monday
afternoon, were held this morning from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home,
with the Rev. W.C. Haase officiating. Interment was in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday,  March 3, 1936 p.9


MARIE (STANEK) GLEICHNER

Mrs. Marie Gleichner, 80, of 2602 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, 
Aug. 3, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Martin Scheele will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Gleichner was born May 22, 1900, at Vienna, Austria, daughter of the late 
Albert and Mary Milsner Stanek Sr. She was married to Paul Gleichner Oct. 23, 
1923, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Ladies 
Society of the church and Two Rivers Senior Citizens. Her husband preceded her 
in death Sept. 18, 1967.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John and Rita Gleichner of Two 
Rivers, a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Kenneth Sanville of Brookfield, 
a brother, Albert Stanek and a sister, Mrs. Clarence Korinek of Two Rivers, 
seven grandsons and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 
o'clock this Monday afternoon and at the church after 11 a.m. Tuesday until the 
time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, August 4, 1980 P.3
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(22 May 1900/Aug 1980/SSDI)
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Marriage of Paul/Marie Gleichner
Miss Marie Stanek and Paul Gleichner, well known young couple of this city were 
married at St. John's Lutheran Church at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening. Rev. W.C. 
Haase performed the ceremony. The couple was attended by Miss Elva Stanek of 
Milwaukee, sister of the bride and Carl Gleichner, brother of the groom. It was 
a quiet wedding, friends and relatives being under the impression it was to take 
place several days later. The couple left on their honeymoon before their friends 
got wise. Upon their return they will make their home in Two Rivers on Twenty-Fourth 
Street. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stanek of Twenty-Fourth St 
and is a popular member of the office force of the Aluminum Goods Plant. The groom 
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gleichner of Algoma who, for the past four years has 
made his home here. He is employed as a machinist at Aluminum Goods Plant 4.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 26, 1923


PAUL GLEICHNER

Paul H. Gleichner, 67, of 1909-14th St., Two Rivers, retired tool and die maker 
at Paragon Electric Co. Inc., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a hear attack 
Tuesday afternoon while walking in the downtown Two Rivers area.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home and at 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. 
A.L. Schmeling officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Gleichner was born in Germany March 11, 1900, son of the late Robert and 
Marie Blum Gleichner. When he was six, his family brought him to this country, 
settling in Door County. A short while later the family moved to Two Rivers, 
where he had resided since.
An original member of Troop C, 105th Cavalry, Wisconsin National Gurard, at Two 
Rivers, now disbanded, Mr. Gleichner in his youth learned the tool and die making 
trade at Plant No. 4 of Mirro Aluminum Co. During World War II he worked at the 
Manitowoc Ship Building Inc., and for 19 years up to his retirement in February 
of 1966 he was employed at the Paragon firm.
Besides his wife, the former Marie Stanek, whom he married at St. John Church, 
Oct. 23, 1923, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Beverly) Sanville, of Milwaukee; 
a son, John, of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Kroening, of Forestville and 
Mrs. Joseph Rebarchek, of Two Rivers; two brothers, Herman, of Forestville and 
Robert, of Menominee, Mich., and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 20, 1967 P. 20
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(22 May 1900/Sep 1967/SSDI)
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Marriage of Paul/Marie Gleichner
Miss Marie Stanek and Paul Gleichner, well known young couple of this city were 
married at St. John's Lutheran Church at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening. Rev. W.C. 
Haase performed the ceremony. The couple was attended by Miss Elva Stanek of 
Milwaukee, sister of the bride and Carl Gleichner, brother of the groom. It was 
a quiet wedding, friends and relatives being under the impression it was to take 
place several days later. The couple left on their honeymoon before their friends 
got wise. Upon their return they will make their home in Two Rivers on Twenty-Fourth 
Street. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stanek of Twenty-Fourth St 
and is a popular member of the office force of the Aluminum Goods Plant. The groom 
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gleichner of Algoma who, for the past four years has 
made his home here. He is employed as a machinist at Aluminum Goods Plant 4.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 26, 1923


ARCHIE W. GLOE, SR.

Archie W. Gloe, Sr., 87, who had resided with a daughter at 1247 S. 31st 
st., Manitowoc, a former Two Rivers resident, died Monday morning at Family 
Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Hansen will officiate and burial 
will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Gloe was born Sept. 2, 1887, at Two Rivers, son of the late August and 
Mathilda Kieffer Gloe. He married Elsie Gauthier in 1909. She preceded him 
in death in 1935. He married Georgiana Hindt July 3, 1948 at Two Rivers. She 
preceded him in death in 1968. He has been employed at Hamilton Industries at 
Two Rivers, retiring in 1957. He was a member of the Gloe-Naidl Orchestra for 
many years and was an honorary member of the Musicians Union.
Survivors include two sons, Edgar, of Rockford, Ill., and Archie Jr., of 
Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Mildred) Wergin and Mrs. Ervin (Jeanne) 
Welnicke, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Harriet Hansen, of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. 
Clarence Becker, of Manitowoc; 20 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren and 
four great great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this 
Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, October 29, 1974  P. 3
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Archie Gloe, a member of the Gloe Brothers Orchestra and Miss Elsie Gauthier, 
a popular young lady of the Eastside were united in marriage last Wednesday by 
Justice Schroeder. The Chronicle extends congratulations. 
The Chronicle - Tues., June 22, 1909
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Funeral card:
In Memory Of
ARCHIE W. GLOE, SR.
Born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
September 2, 1887
Passed away in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
October 28, 1974
Services
2:00 P.M.
Wednesday, October 30, 1974
Klein & Stangel Funeral Home
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Rev. David P. Hansen, Officiating
Place of Interment
Pioneers Rest Cemetery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
KLEIN & STANGEL, INC.
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
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(Archie Gloe, Sr./b. 2 Sep 1887/d. Oct 1974/SSDI)


ARTHUR GLOE

Arthur J. Gloe, 86, of 1615-22nd St., Two Rivers, a member of the former 
Gloe-Naidl Orchestra, one of the state's most widely known dance organizations 
until disbanding in the 1920's, a retired longtime Hamilton industries employe 
in its Quality Control Division and a violin repairer of unusual skill, died 
shortly before noon Wednesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Only a twin 
brother remains of the popular band.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational United 
Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Rev. David Hansen officiating. Burial will 
be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Gloe was born at Two Rivers Sept. 2, 1887, son of the late August and 
Mathilda Kiefer Gloe. Like his son, the father was an accomplished violinist 
and for a number of years the family orchestra comprising the elder Gloe, twin 
brother, Archie, and August (Gussie) Gloe, pianist. Later it became the Gloe-
Naidl Orchestra with the late Frank, Jake and Dr. A. R. Naidl joining the group 
as well as Mr. Gloe's younger brother, Randolph, also deceased. 
Mr. Gloe's only employment was with Hamilton Industries where he started in the 
firm's Cabinet Dept. in June of 1904. For many years he was engaged in quality 
control work, retiring in 1955. Since a young man he repaired violins and other 
string instruments in the workshop of his home, pursuing this activity until a 
year ago. 
Mr. Gloe married Mamie Schaefer at Two Rivers Nov. 16, 1909. She survives him 
with a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Gloe Thompson, of Baraboo, who was a music teacher 
in the public school system in that city, a sister, Mrs. Clarence Becker, of 
Manitowoc, and the twin brother, Archie, of Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 6 p.m. to 
9 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, May 30, 1974  P. 23
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(2 Sep 1887/May 1974/SSDI)
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A HAPPY WEDDING CELEBRATION
Popular Young People Take Marriage Vows
Many Guests Do Participate
The most eventful occurance of this week was the big wedding celebration at the 
Washington House, Mr. Arthur Gloe and Mayme(sic) Schaefer were united in marriage 
at the Lutheran parsonage by Rev. C. F. Doehler last Tuesday afternoon at three 
o'clock. The bridal couple was attended by Miss Louisa Schaefer, a sister of the 
bride as maid of honor and August Gloe Jr., a brother of the groom as best man, 
Miss Clara Ahrns of Denmark, a cousin of the bride as bridesmaid and Edgar Gloe 
as groomsman.
The bride was attired in a cream satin empire dress. The maid of honor and 
bridesmaid wore a pink and pale blue "princess". The groom wore an elegant suit 
of broadcloth and on the lapel of his coat a bouquet of yellow roses. The bridal 
party made a very fine appearance. At six-thirty o'clock a wedding dinner was 
served at the dining rooms of the Washington House to about two hundred and fifty 
guests. Two organizations both of which Mr. Gloe is a member, the Quins and the 
Gloe-Naidl Orchestra, one social and the other musical, attended the celebration 
in a body. After the wedding dinner the guests departed to the dancing hall where 
young and old enjoyed themselves at the light fantastic, dancing gayly to the 
melodies of the Schauer Brass Band of Tisch Mills. The music presented by the band 
was very pleasing to the guests. Schauer's music is a favorite among all classes. 
The dancing continued until the hour struck four, when all dispersed to their homes 
wishing the young couple much happiness.
The wedding gifts received by the ?? couple were sensible, expensive and appropriate. 
The young people who on this day changed their relationship and taking on the duties 
of man and wife are very popular in this city and vicinity. The bride is the lovable 
and pretty daughter of Mr. Philip Schaefer, a prosperous farmer of the Town of Two 
Rivers. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Gloe Sr., residing on Emmet Street 
on the Eastside, a musician of rare ability, a leading member of the Gloe-Naidl 
Orchestra, he is presently employed at the Hamilton Works. The young couple will make 
their home in this city. The Reporter extends its best wishes to the bridal pair, may 
their journey thru life be happy one.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 19, 1909


AUGUST GLOE    (d. 1897)

Gloe
birth: 30 June 1897 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 1 July 1897 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers
residence: 1897 Two Rivers
father: August Gloe
mother: Mathilda
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


AUGUST H. GLOE   (d. 1924)

AUGUST GLOE TWO RIVERS MUSICIAN DIES
Organizer Of Gloe-Naidl Orchestra Is Summoned
August H. gloe, popular musician known throughout this section of the 
state died at his home at 2622 Adams street in this city at 11:15 this 
morning, death being due to cancer from which he had suffered for a long 
time. He had visited a number of specialists and had visited the Mayo 
hospital at Rochester in the hope of finding relief but was given no 
encouragement. The funeral arrangements had not been made at 2 o'clock 
but will probably be held Friday with services at the Congregational 
church, the Rev. Hawkes officiating. Burial will be at Pioneer Rest 
cemetery.
"Gussie" Gloe, as he was familiarly called by all who knew him, was born 
in Two Rivers March 17, 1892 and was thirty two years of age. He received 
his education in the public schools of the city, early showed a marked 
ability in music. He was married to Miss Rose Jonas of Mishicot and is 
survived by his widow and two children. His father, August Gloe, Sr., three 
brothers, Arthur, Archie and Randolph and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Miller 
and Mrs. Clarence Becker, all of Two Rivers also survive him.
Mr. Gloe had a happy disposition that won for him a wide circle of friends. 
He was an ofice (sic) manager of Plant 1 of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing 
Company, was a member of the Elks, Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen of America, 
Rotary and of the Kiwanis club of Manitowoc and always ready and willing to 
do more than his share to make any entertainment enterprise a success. He 
organized the Gloe Brothers orchestra which later became the Gloe-Naidl 
orchestra, recognized as one of the best in the state. He owned and operated 
the Opera House at one time. His death will be mourned by all who knew him.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 10, 1924 P.2
*********
CLOSE PLANT FOR FUNERAL OF AUG. GLOE
Goods Employes And City Pay Tribute
Two Rivers today paid a final tribute of love and respect to the memory of 
August Gloe when funeral services were held from the home to Grace 
Congregational church this afternoon. The Aluminum Goods Co. plant of which 
Mr. Gloe was office manager closed for the funeral and employees attended 
in a body.
The home and church were bowers of flowers, the final tribute of a host of 
friends and well wishers which the popular musician made during his short 
lifetime. The Grace Congregational church was crowded with mourners, members 
of the Elks, Rotary, Modern Woodmen, I.O.O.F and the Kiwanis Clubs, the latter 
of Manitowoc all attending the funeral in a body.
Services were held from the home 2622 Adams street at 2 o'clock and from the 
Grace congregational church at 2:30 Rev. T.W. Hawkes officiating at the services. 
Interment was made at Pioneer Rest Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 13, 1924 P.5
********
TWO RIVERS MUSICIAN IS A BENEDICT
August Gloe of Gloe-Naidl Weds at Mishicot
August Gloe, Jr., member of the Gloe-Naidl Orchestra of Two Rivers and one of the 
best known musicians of the county, was married at Mishicot to Miss Rose Jonas of 
that village Wednesday. The Rev. J.S. Morris of Two Rivers officiated at the 
ceremony and following the ceremony there was a reception at which the Gloe-Naidl 
Orchestra played, the groom assisting.
Mr. Gloe is accompanist with the orchestra. His bride is a former school teacher. 
They will reside at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 23, 1915 P. 5
Rose remarried to Arthur Vogel after he died, and is buried in this cemetery 
with Arthur.


AUGUST W. GLOE SEN.    (d. 1942)

August William Gloe, 87, one of the founders of the first orchestra in this 
vicinity and father of the Gloe members of the Gloe-Naidl orchestra organized 
in later years, died at 10 o'clock this morning at the home of his son, Arthur, 
with whom he made his home in recent years at Two Rivers.
The pioneer musician was active until late last year. Athough in failing health 
since Thanksgiving he was not seriously ill until about two weeks ago.
With his brothers, Christopher and Herman, August Gloe who played the violin, 
formed the first orchestra in this vicinity in the 70's.
As his sons grew up they received musical educations and shortly after the turn 
of the century the Gloe-Naidl orchestra was formed in which the sons were the 
leaders. In the early days Agustt Gloe played with this group.
Funeral services for Mr. Gloe will be held at Two Rivers Monday afternoon at 
2 o'clock from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home. The Rev. F.E. Schlueter 
of Emanuel Evangelical church will officiate and interment will be in Pioneers' 
Rest cemetery.
August Gloe, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gloe, was born in Germany, 
on Dec. 20, 1854. He came to Two Rivers with his parents when he was 11 years of 
age.
As a youth he learned the casket-making trade from his father and after a few 
years took employment in the Two Rivers chair factory. He later was employed at 
the Hamilton Manufacturing Company for many years. After retiring at Hamiltons 
he became janitor at the Rivoli theater, but for the past several years he had 
been retired.
Almost all his life was spent in Two Rivers, the only exception being his childhood 
and a few years during which he farmed near Kellybrook and Oconto Falls. He also 
engaged in commercial fishing on Lake Michigan for some time and was known as a 
good swimmer here. He was credited with the resuce of several persons from drowning.
Last public appearance for August Gloe as a musician was with the Old Settler's 
c?ab orchestra. This group was formed for the Two Rivers Centeninal celebration in 
1936.
Among his sons, Arthur is a violinits, Archie is a cornetist, and Randy is a 
saxophonist and clarinetist. The late August Gloe Jr. was a pianist.
Mr. Gloe married Miss Matilda Kieffer in February, 1881 and ten children were born 
to the couple.
His wife preceded him in death several years ago. Four of his children survive.
Survivors are three sons, Arthur, Archie, and Randolph, all of Two Rivers; one 
daughter, Mrs. Clarence Becker, Manitowoc; twenty three grandchildren, and eight 
great grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home where it may be 
viewed until the time of the funeral Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 4, 1942 P. 4


AUGUSTA GLOE

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 20 May) 
Death on Fri. of Mrs. Hermann Gloe following 6-mos. confinement with 
consumption. The deceased, who reached the age of 35 yrs. 10 mos. 10 
days, is survived by her husband and 3 sons - the eldest 15, the 
youngest 8. The funeral was Sun. at the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 23 May 1895
********
Augusta Gloe
birth: 7 July 1859 Germany
death: 17 May 1895 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: William Behling
mother: Jane
spouse: Herman Gloe
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
Augusta Gloe
birth: 1860 Germany
death: 17 May 1895 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers
father: William Behling
mother: Jane
spouse: Herman Gloe
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CHARLES GLOE

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 Dec.)
Charles Gloe died Fri. morning at 5:30 from tuberculosis. His death 
has been anticipated for a long time. He was 24 yrs. 5 mos. 25 days 
of age, leaving a widow with a small child, and 2 brothers Wilhelm 
and Irwin. His parents had died several years ago. The funeral was 
held Sun. afternoon from the funeral home directed by Pastor Huebner 
of the Evangelical Church.
Der Nord Westen, 29 Dec. 1904 
********
Charles Gloe
birth: 28 June 1880 Two Rivers
death: 23 December 1904 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 Two Rivers
father: Herman Gloe
spouse: Auguste
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CLARA GLOE

Clara Gloe, 91, of Greendale, Wis., died Friday, June 14, 1991, at Memorial 
Hospital, West Allis.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, June 17, at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating will be Steven Royalton and burial will 
be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born in the town of Two Creeks, September 25, 1899, of the late Detlaff 
and Anna Geerdts. She married Edward P. Gloe, who preceded her, May 22, 1969.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Beverly Gloe of Monona, 
Wis.; a daughter, Beatrice Kiekbusch of Greendale, Wis.; five grandchildren and 
four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a number of brothers and 
sisters.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, from noon Monday until 
the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, June 16, 1991 P. B14
********
Marriage of Edward/Clara Geerdts Gloe
Edward Gloe and Miss Clara Geerdts were united in matrimony at St. John's parsonage 
Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. The bride is a daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Detlaff Geerdts of the Town of Two Rivers. The groom is manager of 
the Gloe Bros. Recreation Hall and a member of the Gloe Insurance Agency. Both are 
young people of commendable traits and well known and popular. The couple was 
attended by Miss Leona Glandt and Arthur Lenhardt. A reception was held at the home 
of Louis Puls, 2110 Emmet St. following the ceremony, only near relatives being 
present. The newlyweds will immediately take up their residence in the building 
adjacent to the B.P.O.E. Club rooms on Jefferson St.
The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 15, 1921


EDGAR GLOE

TWO RIVERS MAN DIES, MILWAUKEE, PNEUMONIA CAUSE
Ed. Gloe Passes Away at Hospital There After Short Illness
Ed. Gloe, a former Two Rivers man son of August Gloe, Sr., died at 
Milwaukee yesterday, a victim of pneumonia. He was 35 years of age 
and had been employed as a lineman on the tug Meyer at Milwaukee. 
Decedent was unmarried. The body may be brought to Two Rivers for 
burial. August Gloe, father of the dead man, and August Gloe, Jr., 
a brother, departed for Milwaukee today upon receipt of a message 
of the death.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 14, 1917, Page 5
**********
Edgar Gloe, son of August Gloe, Sr., died at St. Mary's hospital in Milwaukee, 
Monday evening. The cause of his death was pneumonia. He had been working in 
Milwaukee for the past few years and held the position of wheelsman on the tug 
Meyer. The body will be brought to this city and the funeral will be held from 
the home of his brother, Arthur Gloe.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 15, 1917
*********
Pneumonia claimed Edgar Gloe, son of August Gloe Sr., of this city at St. Mary's 
Hospital, Milwaukee, Monday. He had been at the hospital only six hours before he 
died. The body was brought to this city Wednesday and the funeral was from the 
home of Arthur Gloe on 22nd Street and Grace Church yesterday afternoon, Rev. 
Axtell officiating. Deceased was born in this city in 1880. For the past few years 
he has been employed as wheelsman on the tug, Meyers at Milwaukee. He made frequent 
visits to this city where he had many friends. He was a brother of the Gloe Brothers 
in the Gloe-Naidl Orchestra, August, Archie and Arthur. He is also survived by 
brothers, Harry and Randolph and two sisters, Mrs. Tillie Miller and Ella Gloe 
besides his father. 
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 16, 1917


EDWARD GLOE

Edward A. (sic)  Gloe, of Madison, former Two Rivers bowling lanes operator 
and insurance underwriter and a retired long-time state-employed accountant, 
died Thursday evening in that city.
Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, Madison, Saturday night after which 
the casket will be brought to Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Paul W. Funk 
officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 23, 1969  P. 16
*******
Funeral services for Edward P. Gloe, of 4138 Veith Ave., Madison, retired 
longtime accountant with the Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Dept., and a former Two 
Rivers resident, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul W. Funk officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Gloe was born Nov. 17, 1892, at Two Rivers, a son of the late Henry and 
Elizabeth Flentje Gloe. He attended the Two Rivers public schools and was 
graduated from Two Rivers High Schol. He served in the Army in World War I. 
In his earlier years he operated the former Gloe Brothers Bowling Alleys on 
Two Rivers' 16th Street, now the site of the Library Bar and later became 
associated with the Gloe Brothers Insurance Agency at Manitowoc and Two Rivers. 
For 20 years after leaving Two Rivers he was employed as an accountant for the 
Motor Vehicle Dept at Madison, retiring in 1958. He was a member of the American 
Legion Post 67 at Madison.
Surviving are his wife, the former Clara Geerdts, whom he married at Two Rivers; 
a daughter, Mrs. Robert Kickbusch, of Greendale, Wis.; a son, Raymond, of Madison 
and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 24, 1969  P. 6
********
[Edward Peter Gloe]
********
Marriage of Edward/Clara Geerdts Gloe
Edward Gloe and Miss Clara Geerdts were united in matrimony at St. John's parsonage 
Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. The bride is a daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Detlaff Geerdts of the Town of Two Rivers. The groom is manager of 
the Gloe Bros. Recreation Hall and a member of the Gloe Insurance Agency. Both are 
young people of commendable traits and well known and popular. The couple was 
attended by Miss Leona Glandt and Arthur Lenhardt. A reception was held at the home 
of Louis Puls, 2110 Emmet St. following the ceremony, only near relatives being 
present. The newlyweds will immediately take up their residence in the building 
adjacent to the B.P.O.E. Club rooms on Jefferson St.
The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 15, 1921


ELIZABETH F. GLOE

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. E. GLOE AT TWO RIVERS
TWO RIVERS, Oct. 4, Mrs. Elizabeth Gloe, widow of Henry Gloe, died at the family 
home, Monroe street, at 6 o'clock after an illness of more than a year due to 
cancer. The funeral will probably be held from the home Saturday afternoon at 
2 o'clock and burial will be at the city cemetery.
Mrs. Gloe, nee Flentje, was born at Carlton, Kewaunee county, but came to Two 
Rivers as a child with her parents and has always made her home here. She was 
65 years old and forty-three years ago was married in this city to Henry Gloe, 
who preceded her in death thirteen years ago. She is survived by four sons, 
Earl H. Goe (sic) of Kewaunee, August L., Joseph and Edward of Two Rivers, three 
sisters, Mrs. Stare of Wausau, Mrs. Joseph Neudecker of Chicago and Miss Alia 
Flentje of Los Angeles, Calif., and by one brother, Charles Flentje of Green Bay.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 4, 1923 P. 6


ELMA M. GLOE

Mrs. Elma Gloe, 90, formerly of 2925 37th St., Two Rivers, died late Friday 
night at Family Hospital, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Melvin Henrichs will officiate with burial in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Gloe, nee Elma Hartung, was born Oct. 7, 1886, at Chicago, daughter of 
the late Fred and Carolyn Keifer Hartung. When she was seven years old she 
came with her family to Two Rivers. She was married to William F. Gloe Nov. 2, 
1904, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1967. Mrs. Gloe was a member 
of Two Rivers Senior Citizens, LCS Club, Rebecca Lodge No. 267, Royal Neighbors, 
Mount Hope Senior Center of Milwaukee, Kilbourn R.A. and Wisconsin No. 1 
Commandery Ladies Social Aid.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Menges, of Milwaukee, with whom she 
resided the past three years, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
A son and a daughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home afer 4 o'clock this
 Monday afternoon, where members of Two Rivers Senior citizens will meet at 6:30 
p.m. and a Rebecca Lodge service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, November 1, 1976 P. 3
*****
Locals:
Mr. and Mrs. William Gloe were pleasantly surprised Tuesday evening, it being their 
twentieth wedding anniversary. They were presented with a beautiful set of dishes. 
The evening was spent playing cards and dancing.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Manitowoc Wis., Wednesday, November 5, 1924 pg. 3


ELSIE GLOE

DEATH CLAIMS 2 SISTERS IN SINGLE WEEK
Mrs. Elsie Gloe Dies Five Days After Mrs. Kraftcheck; Rites on Monday
Within five days of the death of Mrs. Edward Kraftcheck, her sister, Mrs. Elsie
Gloe, 45, 909 17th street, wife of Archie Gloe, well known local musician, died
at the Municipal hospital at 5:30 a.m. this morning.
Although in ill health Mrs. Gloe was up and around until Sunday night when she
became seriously ill, partly as a result of shock over the death of her sister.
She attended a dinner in honor of her cousin, the Rev. Arthur Allie, Sunday
afternoon, but was taken ill and was removed to her home. She was taken to the
hospital Wednesday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at St. Luke's Catholic church at 9 o'clock Monday
morning, with the Rev. Arthur F. Allie officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers'
Rest cemetery. The body can be viewed at the C.J. Jansky funeral home Friday
afternoon until the time of services.
The deceased, nee Gauthier, was born in Two Rivers, March 8, 1890, a daughter of
Charles L. Gauthier. She resided in this city her entire life. On June 15, 1909
she was married to Archie Gloe, a member of the original Gloe-Naidl orchestra.
Besides her widower and father she is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Ralph
Gustavson, Miss Lorraine at home, Mrs. Jerry Wergin of this city, and Harriet
and Jean both at home, and two sons, Archie, Jr., and Edgar Gloe. She is also
survived by four sisters, Mrs. William Henfer, Mrs. William Stron, Mrs. Erving
Richmond and Mrs. Roger Smith, all of this city, and three brothers, Oscar
Gauthier of this city, Leo of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Alfred of Mobile, Ala.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday. June 27, 1935 p.13
*********
GLOE, Mrs. Elsie - Age 45. Wife of Archie Gloe, well known Two Rivers musician,
and sister of Mrs. Edward Kraftcheck who died five days prior to Mrs. Gloe's
death. Died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday at municipal hospital. Taken ill at dinner
in honor of her cousin, the Rev. Arthur Allie, Sunday afternoon. Funeral at 
St. Luke's church 9 a.m. Monday with Father Allie officiating. Burial in 
Pioneers' Rest. Body may be viewed at the C.J. Jansky funeral home Friday
afternoon until hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 27, 1935  p.15
*******
Archie Gloe, a member of the Gloe Brothers Orchestra and Miss Elsie Gauthier, 
a popular young lady of the Eastside were united in marriage last Wednesday by 
Justice Schroeder. The Chronicle extends congratulations. 
The Chronicle - Tues., June 22, 1909


GEORGIANA HINDT GLOE

Mrs. Archie Gloe Sr., 74, of 2004 Madison St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday night
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., 
Funeral Home, Tow Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev.
Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Gloe, nee Georgianna Varano, was born Dec. 14, 1898, at Two Rivers, a
daughter of the late Paul and Mary Greenwood Varano. She was married Aug. 21,
1915, to Arthur Hindt at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death 21 years ago.
She then was married July 3, 1948, to Archie Gloe, Sr. For a time after her
first marriage she worked at Eggers Plywood Co. and the Hamilton Mfg. Co.
Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters, Mrs. John Schrimpf and Mrs.
Eugene Mott, both of Manitowoc, and Mrs. George Belz and Mrs. Bernice 
Hildebrand, both of Two Rivers; a son, Roland, of Bremerton, Wash.; three step-
daughters, Mrs. Harry Wergin and Mrs. Ervin Welnicke, both of Manitowoc, and
Mrs. Webb Hansen of New Hampshire; two stepsons, Archie Jr. of Memorial Drive
and Edgar of Rockford, Ill.; 10 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and 
a niece, Mrs. Harry Gesell, of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where memorial
services will be at 7:45 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 8, 1968  p.19
*******
[bur. May 10] 
(Georgiana Gloe/14 Dec 1893/May 1968/SSDI)
(Buried with first husband, Arthur Hindt)


HENRY GLOE

Death Sunday, following a long illness, of Henry Gloe in the residence of his
brother, August Gloe, where he had been staying for several months. The
deceased was born 08 November 1846 in Holstein, and came to America with his
parents as a 14-year old boy. The family settled in Two Rivers and he had lived 
there until his death. For more than 20 years Henry Gloe was the agent for Nord-
Westen in Two Rivers. We always found him to be a dependable businessman.
During that time he also wrote the correspondence that our readers always 
enjoyed. He leaves 4 children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 10 June 1909
*******
On Sunday morning, Henry Gloe, died at the home of his brother, August Gloe, 
where his fatal illness terminated and where he for many months was carefully 
nursed. He was born in Holstein, Germany, November 8th, 1846. He received a 
fair education in his native country. At the age of 14 years he came to America 
with his parents and with them settled in Two Rivers. For many years past he 
took particular interest in supplying local German newspapers with news items. 
The funeral took place this afternoon, Rev. Anderson officiating. The deceased 
is mourned by four sons, all living in this city. They are Louis, August, Joseph 
and Edward.
The Reporter, Sat., June 12, 1909
*******
TEN YEARS AS RECLUSE
Henry Gloe, Died at Two Rivers, Prominent in Younger Days
Henry Gloe, years ago, one of the most prominent and influential residents of 
Two Rivers who in late years of his life, lived as a recluse in a small cottage 
on the lakefront in that city is dead. For many years in his younger days he 
was a social leader, well educated and polished and his friendships in the 
community had no limit. As he grew older, he took up newspaper work and was a 
contributor of many articles to the German press in Wisconsin. An orchestra 
consisting of his nephews is a widely known musical organization in this section.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., June 21 1909
*******
[Heinrich Gloe]


HERMAN GLOE    (d. 1896)

On Thurs. afternoon, Hermann Gloe of Two Rivers brought his life 
to an end by ingesting a quantity of carbolic acid. (The article 
goes into detail about the sequence of events beginning with his 
participation in the music at a marriage near Two Rivers the night 
before; and a dispute with his wife the next morning as to whether 
she had awakened him in time for work; and how his son had gone to 
the factory to clear his absence, then returned to find his father 
still in bed having drunk the poison; Dr. Currens being summoned 
too late.) The deceased worked in the lathe department as a foreman 
in the chair factory for 22 yrs. and was well thought of. He was a 
twice married man and there is much conjecture about his motives for 
ingesting poison. The deceased was born 28 Nov. 1857 in the vicinity 
of Eutin, Schleswig-Holstein, and so was only 38 yrs. of age. His 
funeral took place Sun. and Mr. Pahlcoetter delivered the funeral 
oration.
Der Nord Westen, 07 May 1896
*******
Herman Heinrich Gloe
birth: 1858 Germany
death: 30 April 1896 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Martin Gloe
mother: Carolina
spouse: Annie Beal
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HERMAN E. GLOE    (d. 1970)

Herman E. Gloe, 74, of 1407 Hawthorne Ave., Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon 
while shoveling snow at his home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
the Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mr. Gloe was born Nov. 16, 1896, at Two Rivers, son of the late Herman and Anna 
Buck Gloe. He attended public schools and St. John Lutheran School at Two Rivers. 
He married Martha Drews May 18, 1921, at Two Rivers, and was employed at Aluminum 
Specialty Co. and Mirro Aluminum Co., retiring from Mirro 18 years ago.
Survivors include his wife; a half-brother, Erwin Gloe, of Two Rivers; and a 
step-sister, Mrs. Dewey Sattler, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 3 until 9 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 26, 1970 P. 7
********
(b. 16 Nov. 1896/d. Dec. 1970/SSDI)
********
Miss Martha Drews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Drews, Wendtker Court, this city 
and Herman E. Gloe were married at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at St. John's 
Lutheran Church, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. L. Stuerwaldt and Miss Emma Baetzholdt 
were attending couple. The couple departed on a wedding trip to Montana which will 
occupy several weeks. Upon their return they will make their home in this city.
The Reporter, Thurs., May 19, 1921


KENNETH E. GLOE

Mrs. and Mrs. Edward Gloe, Two Rivers, are mourning the death of their four 
months old son Kenneth, who passed away Tuesday evening following an illness 
of only a few hours. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 7, 1922  P.3
********
Kenneth Gloe, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gloe, died Tuesday night. The child 
was put to bed in normal health apparently, but became ill and passed away about 
midnight. Little Kenneth was getting to be more "cute" every day. He was four 
months of age. the parents have the sympathy of many friends. The funeral will 
be this Friday afternoon.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 6, 1922
**********
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our gratitude to our friends and relatives for their kindness 
and sympathy extended us in our bereavements due to the death of our beloved 
little son, Kenneth.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gloe
The Reporter, Oct. 13, 1922
********
[Kenneth Edwin Gloe]


MARTHA GLOE

Mrs. Martha Gloe, 76, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, for 
the past year, died early Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. 
Funeral services will be at 2 pm Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, the 
Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Gloe was born Jan. 18, 1897, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late John 
and Marie Teesch Drews. She married Herman Gloe May 18, 1921 at Two Rivers. He 
preceded her in death Dec. 28, 1970. She was employed for a number of years at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Alfred Kuchenbecker of Sheboygan and several 
nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5 
to 9 pm Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., May 26, 1973 page 3
*********
(b. 18 Jan. 1897/d. May 1973/SSDI)
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Miss Martha Drews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Drews, Wendtker Court, this city 
and Herman E. Gloe were married at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at St. John's 
Lutheran Church, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. L. Stuerwaldt and Miss Emma Baetzholdt 
were attending couple. The couple departed on a wedding trip to Montana which will 
occupy several weeks. Upon their return they will make their home in this city.
The Reporter, Thurs., May 19, 1921


MARY GLOE

Mrs. Arthur Gloe, 93, formerly of 1615-22nd St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday 
morning, April 28, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Martin Scheele will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Gloe, nee Mary Schaefer, was born Sept. 9, 1887, in the Town of Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Philip and Mary Meineke Schaefer. She attended a district 
school and was married to Arthur Gloe Nov. 16, 1909 at Two Rivers. He preceded 
her in death May 29, 1974. Mrs. Gloe was a member of St. John Ladies Society.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Thompson of Baraboo and two brothers, 
Wiliam Schaefer Sr. of Two Rivers and Royal Schaefer of Sacramento, Calif.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 6 o'clock to 
9 o'clock this Wednesday evening and at the church after 10 a.m Thursday until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, April 29, 1981 P. 3
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(b. 9 Sep 1887/d. Apr 1981/SSDI)
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A HAPPY WEDDING CELEBRATION
Popular Young People Take Marriage Vows
Many Guests Do Participate
The most eventful occurance of this week was the big wedding celebration at the 
Washington House, Mr. Arthur Gloe and Mayme(sic) Schaefer were united in marriage 
at the Lutheran parsonage by Rev. C. F. Doehler last Tuesday afternoon at three 
o'clock. The bridal couple was attended by Miss Louisa Schaefer, a sister of the 
bride as maid of honor and August Gloe Jr., a brother of the groom as best man, 
Miss Clara Ahrns of Denmark, a cousin of the bride as bridesmaid and Edgar Gloe 
as groomsman.
The bride was attired in a cream satin empire dress. The maid of honor and 
bridesmaid wore a pink and pale blue "princess". The groom wore an elegant suit 
of broadcloth and on the lapel of his coat a bouquet of yellow roses. The bridal 
party made a very fine appearance. At six-thirty o'clock a wedding dinner was 
served at the dining rooms of the Washington House to about two hundred and fifty 
guests. Two organizations both of which Mr. Gloe is a member, the Quins and the 
Gloe-Naidl Orchestra, one social and the other musical, attended the celebration 
in a body. After the wedding dinner the guests departed to the dancing hall where 
young and old enjoyed themselves at the light fantastic, dancing gayly to the 
melodies of the Schauer Brass Band of Tisch Mills. The music presented by the band 
was very pleasing to the guests. Schauer's music is a favorite among all classes. 
The dancing continued until the hour struck four, when all dispersed to their homes 
wishing the young couple much happiness.
The wedding gifts received by the ?? couple were sensible, expensive and appropriate. 
The young people who on this day changed their relationship and taking on the duties 
of man and wife are very popular in this city and vicinity. The bride is the lovable 
and pretty daughter of Mr. Philip Schaefer, a prosperous farmer of the Town of Two 
Rivers. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Gloe Sr., residing on Emmet Street 
on the Eastside, a musician of rare ability, a leading member of the Gloe-Naidl 
Orchestra, he is presently employed at the Hamilton Works. The young couple will make 
their home in this city. The Reporter extends its best wishes to the bridal pair, may 
their journey thru life be happy one.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 19, 1909


MATHILDA GLOE

Mrs. August Gloe, who had been a resident of Two Rivers for 35 years, passed 
away at her home on the Eastside on Thursday night. Mrs. Gloe had been ill for 
a year and a half and confined to her bed most of the time since last September. 
Her death occurred on Thursday evening, shortly after she had made the remark 
that she was feeling better than usual and believed she was going to regain her 
health. Death was due to heart failure.
Funeral services were held at the Grace Congregational Church on Sunday afternoon 
at 2 o'clock, Rev. J.J. Morris officiating. A very large number of relatives and 
friends were present to pay their respects to the dead and show their sympathy 
for the sorrowing family. Mrs. Gloe is survived by six sons and two daughters, 
all well known throughout the city and county.
The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 17, 1914


MATTHIAS H. GLOE

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec. 1889:
Death of 70 yr. old Mr. H. Gloe, Sr., on Sat. in Two Rivers after only a short illness.
The deceased lived in Two Rivers for the past 26 yrs. His funeral was Tues. in Two
Rivers conducted by the Odd Fellow Lodge.


RANDOLPH F. GLOE

Randy Gloe Taken Saturday; Was 51
Brilliant Instrumentalist III Four Years; Rites Tuesday
In failing health for the past four years, Randy Gloe, 51, one of Wisconsin's most 
widely known instrumentalists and a member of a famous musical family of Two Rivers, 
died at Wisconsin General Hospital in Madison at 8:30 Saturday night. He had been a 
patient there for the past three weeks.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Klein & Stangel, Inc. funeral 
home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Interment 
will be in the family Plot in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the 
funeral home after seven o'clock this evening.
Born in 1896
Randloph (sic) Gloe, familiarly known as Randy, was born in Two Rivers on November 29, 
1896, a son of the late August and Mathilda Kiefer Gloe. He graduated from the public 
grade schools here and had attended high school. When he was but a youngster in his 
early teens he displayed remarkable talents as an instrumentalist inheriting such 
talents from his late father, who was one of the city's outstanding violinists.
At the time Randy was developing for dance orchestral work, the Gloe brothers 
orchestra was then in existence. For his early training he went to Manitowoc to play 
with the Marine band and became a member of a Manitowoc dance orchestra. Shortly before 
World War I Randy returned to Two Rivers to become a member of the Gloe-Naidl orchestra, 
which included his twin brothers, Arthur and Archie, the late August H. Gloe, the late 
Joseph and Frank Naidl and Dr. A.R. Naidl now of Manitowoc. With this group he played 
trumpet and later included the saxophone. At various times he also played with both 
the Hamilton and Marine bands.
Joined Schubert Band
When jazz music became popular before World War I, Randy joined Schubert's Jazz Kings 
of Chicago and made an extended trip to the Pacific coast. A year later he rejoined 
the Gloe-Naidl orchestra as cornetist, saxophonist and vocal soloist. In the early 
twenties he spent one winter at Sarasota, Florida with the Ringling Brothers circus 
band, under the direction of Merrill Evans, who is still its leader.
Rejoining Gloe-Naidls, Randy remained with the well known dance band until it disbanded 
in the late twenties. Since, the late musician had his own orchestra, Randy Gloe's 
Aristocrats, which played out of Green Bay for several years. Returning to Two Rivers 
some 10 years ago he formed another orchestra which had been active throughout this 
vicinity until four years ago, when he was stricken with illness. At the time he was 
also an employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing company. Recovering somewhat from the 
affliction in the past two years, Randy became a member of Romy Gosz' widely known 
orchestra, playing with the group until he was stricken again in recent weeks.
Brilliant in Harmony
Randy Gloe's remarkable talents for harmony and improvising were the envy of countless 
musicians throughout Wisconsin. Often it has been the remark among musicians: "There's 
only one Randy Gloe."
Randy Gloe leaves his twin brothers, Arthur and Archie Gloe of this city, and a sister, 
Mrs. Clarence R. Becker of Manitowoc.
Two Rivers Reporter, Monday, March 8, 1948
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REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON PATIENTS COMMITTED TO WISCONSIN GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR
TREATMENT
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to
submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to patients committed to
the Wisconsin General Hospital for treatment since the filing of my last report up to 
and including January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
Randolph Gloe, resident of Route 2, Manitowoc. Committed to Wisconsin General
Hospital on the 14th day of August, 1936. Examining physician, Dr. L.J. Moriarty.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1937  p.17, 18
(Note: They sent seriously ill people here to be treated. The hospital was in
Madison)


REGINALD GLOE
 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 28 Aug.) 
A 6-mo.(sic) old son of Wm. Gloe died this morning and will be 
buried Wed. afternoon. He was an only child.
Der Nord Westen, 31 Aug. 1905 
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The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Gloe died yesterday from convulsions. 
It was only about two months old.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 29, 1905
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Reginald H.W. Sloe (sic)
birth: 21 July 1905 Two Rivers 
death: 28 August 1905 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin 
residence: 1905 Two Rivers 
father: M. Sloe 
mother: Alvina 
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(NOTE: He is listed as Reginald A.W. Sloe on the co. death
index v.7 p.360.)          


WILLIAM F. GLOE    (d. 1967)

William Gloe, 85, of 2925-37th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday night after a 
long illness at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers, 
the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Gloe was born Jan. 6, 1882, at Two Rivers, son of the late Herman and 
Augusta Biely Gloe. After completing his elementary education in the Two Rivers 
public schools, he was employed as a commercial fisherman for 28 years, first 
with the former Feuerstein Brothers and later with Herman and August Luebke. In 
1913, he entered the employe of the Mirro Aluminum Co. at Two Rivers, retiring 
in 1956.
A baseball player in his youth, he served for many years as a member of the old 
Two Rivers Volunteer Fire Dept. and was its assistant chief upon organization 
of the present paid department. The oldest living member of Two Rivers Lodge No. 
66, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, he was honored with a lifetime membership 
several years ago. He also was a member of the Golden Age Club.
Mr. Gloe married Elma Hartung at Emanuel Church Jan. 2, 1904. They celebrated 
their diamond anniversary in 1964.
Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Ruth) Menges, of Milwaukee 
and Mrs. Roland (Ethel) Borneman, of Two Rivers; a brother, Erwin E. Gloe, of Two 
Rivers, and a half brother, Herman Gloe, of Two Rivers. A son, two brothers and 
a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be conducted by 
the Odd Fellows at 8 o'clock this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 29, 1967 P. 6
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Locals:
Mr. and Mrs. William Gloe were pleasantly surprised Tuesday evening, it being their 
twentieth wedding anniversary. They were presented with a beautiful set of dishes. 
The evening was spent playing cards and dancing.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Manitowoc Wis., Wednesday, November 5, 1924 pg. 3
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(6 Jan 1882/Dec 1967/SSDI)


CATHARINA GOEDJEN    (d. 1887)

Catharine Goedjen, mother of Hon. Henry Goedjen of Two Rivers, 
died on Thursday of last week.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 16, 1887  pg. 3


CATHERINE GOEDJEN    (d. 1928)

MRS. GOEDJEN, LOCAL PIONEER CALLED TODAY
Was Widow of Former County Treasurer; Lived on Homestead Since 1880
Mrs. Katherine Goedjen, pioneer of the Town of Two Rivers and Manitowoc County, 
died early today at the homestead on the Mishicot Road which had been her home since 
1880.  Her death came as a release from a prolonged illness due to a complication of diseases. 
Mrs. Goedjen was 78 years old. She was the widow of Henry Goedjen Sr., former county 
treasurer and superintendent of the Manitowoc County asylum, who died Oct. 5, 1911.
Here in 1856
Mrs. Goedjen was born in Germany, May 21, 1850.  She was a daughter of the well-known 
Wilke family of this vicinity and came to this country with her parents at the age of six, the 
family settling here in 1856.  At 18, on May 6, 1868, she became the wife of Henry Goedjen, 
whose father had established the homestead which is still the family headquarters. In 1880, 
Mr. and Mrs. Goedjen took over the farm which became under their careful development, one 
of the model farms of this entire section.  The present home and farm buildings were built by 
Mr. and Mrs. Goedjen. For 16 years, Mrs. Goedjen assisted her husband in the management 
of the county asylum. In recent years, she made her home with her son on the family place.  
Mrs. Goedjen's death is mourned by five children, Mrs. John Gesell of Two Rivers, Mrs. Hermman 
Paulus of Manitowoc; Henry of the Town of Two Rivers, Edward of Chicago and Albert of Green 
Bay.  Six grandchildren, two great grandchildren also survive.  A sister, Mrs. George Kahrs is a 
resident of Two Rivers.  Mrs. Goedjen will be buried beside her husband in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery 
but details of the funeral have not been completed and will be announced later.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Sept. 27, 1928
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BURIAL OF MRS. GOEDJEN TO BE ON SATURDAY
Funeral services of Mrs. Katherine Goedjen, pioneer town of Two 
Rivers resident who died yesterday will take place Saturday 
afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home and at two o'clock from 
the Lutheran church here, Rev. Haase officiating. She passed away 
at the old home on the Mishicot road where she has resided since 
1880. She was 78 years of age and was the widow of the late Henry 
Goedjen, Sr., former county treasurer and superintendent of the 
county asylum who died in 1911. Five children survive, Mrs. John 
Gesell, Two Rivers, Mrs. Herman Paulus, Manitowoc, Henry Jr., on 
the old homestead, Edward of Chicago and Albert of Green Bay. A 
sister, Mrs. George Kahrs, Two Rivers, also survives. Since the 
death of her husband, Mrs. Goedjen has been making her home with 
her son on the Mishicot road, at the Goedjen homestead there.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, September 28, 1928 Page 12 


EDWARD WM. GOEDJEN

Private funeral services were held in Two Rivers Saturday afternoon 
for Edward Goedjen, formerly of Chicago, who died several days ago. 
Burial was in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Those from out of 
the city who attended the rites included Mrs. Edward Goedjen and 
son [private] of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goedjen of Green Bay, 
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Paulus and son [private], of Manitowoc, Mr. and 
Mrs. Roy Knuepfer of Milwaukee and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gesell of 
Waupun.
Two Rivers Reporter, Monday, June 4, 1951 p. 2M


HENRY GOEDJEN    (d. 1911)

Hundreds of friends paid a last tribute of respect to Henry Goedjen Sunday at 
the funeral services held at the county asylum, the funeral being a large one. 
Rev. Graether and Judge Falge gave brief addresses and the Concordia Singing 
Society rendered selections. Following the service the remains were taken to 
Two Rivers, a funeral train of three cars being provided on the Traction 
Company Lines. Two Rivers and Manitowoc Lodges of Odd Fellows acted as honorary 
escort to the remains which were interred at the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Two 
Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Oct. 9, 1911 page 1
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DIED:
Henry Goedjen, superintendent of the Manitowoc County Insane Asylum, died 
Thursday night, Oct. 5, after a few weeks' illness. Mr. Goedjen suffered from 
jaundice and internal complications. As a final effort to save his life he 
was taken to Chicago for an operation, but it was all in vain and a few days 
after the operation he passed away.
Mr. Goedjen was born at Oldenburg, Germany, June 26, 1844, and at the age of 
twelve years, came to this country with his parents, the family locating in 
the Town of Two Rivers. At the age of twenty-four he was married to Catherine 
Wilke and six children were born to the couple, five of whom with the widow 
survive.
Early in life Mr. Goedjen established a reputation for uprightness, honesty 
and integrity. No man in this county was held in higher esteem as man, friend 
and official than Henry Goedjen and his death will be mourned by all who knew 
him.
He became interested in public affairs when quite young and was early honored 
by his fellow-men, serving in many positions of trust. He was elected supervisor 
of the Town of Two rivers at the age of thirty and from that time until his 
death, held public office. He was Chairman of the Town of Two Rivers for twenty-
one years and in 1881 was elected to the Legislature from the 2nd District, 
serving two terms.
Mr. Goedjen was elected County Treasurer in 1894, serving one term. In 1896 he 
was appointed Superintendent of the County Asylum and served up to the time of 
his death performing the duties of the position in a creditable manner.
Henry Goedjen was a self-made man, and his success in life was due to perseverance, 
diligent study and hard work. Though being denied the advantages of early education, 
by devoting his time to study and research, in later years, he became noted as one 
of the leading superintendents of asylums, and his greatest success has been the 
management of this institution.
He was a kind and generous man, with a heart filled with the love of humanity, 
which manifested itself in his family, business, social relations and especially 
to the unfortunates under his care.
The immediate relatives of the deceased are his wife; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Stoehr; 
two daughters, Mrs. John Gesell of Two Rivers and Mrs. Herman Paulus of Manitowoc; 
and three sons, Henry of Two Rivers, Edward of Chicago and Albert of Milwaukee.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. His remains were taken to Two Rivers for burial. 
The funeral was conducted by the I.O.O.F. lodge of Two Rivers. Dr. J.R. Currens 
delivered an impressive eulogy in English and Hubert Falge in German. The funeral 
was one of the largest ever held in Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 12, 1911  pg. 1


HENRY GOEDJEN    (d. 1959)

H.B. Goedjen, widely Known Farmer, Dead
TWO RIVERS-Henry B. Goedjen, 87, one of northeastern Wisconsin's most prominent 
farmers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home at 8 a.m. Friday. 
Despite his advanced age he had previously been in good health and was active on 
his farm two miles north of the city on Highway 147.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, the 
Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Goedjen was born May 18, 1872, in the town of Two Rivers, son of the late 
Henry and Catherine Wilke Goedjen. His father for many years was superintendent 
of Manitowoc County Hospital and served as chairman of the Manitowoc County Board 
for 14 years. Mr. Goedjen attended the district school and Two Rivers High School 
after which he took over the operation of the Goedjen farm while the father was 
engaging as a county official.
For many years, Mr. Goedjen served as clerk of the Town of Two Rivers and also 
over an extended number of years he was a member of the district Selective Service 
Board. 
For the past 40 years Mr. Goedjen and son, Clarence, operated the Goedjen Dairy on 
the Goedjen farm. A large tract on the farm to the southeast known as "Goedjen's 
Grove' was a favorite outing spot for numerous Two Rivers organizations, particularly 
the annual picnics of the Mirro Aluminum Co. Mr. Goedjen had still been active up to 
his death in assisting the son in conducting the dairy business.
Mr. Goedjen married the former Mary Johannes, also a member of one of the county's 
earliest families, May 18, 1895. The couple celebrated its diamond wedding anniversary 
in 1955.
Besides his wife he leaves the son, Clarence, a sister, Mrs. Hettie Paulus, of 
Manitowoc, a brother, Albert J. Goedjen, of Green Bay, retired executive of the 
Wisconsin Public Service Corp., two grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 2 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 6, 1959  P.2
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[Henry Berna. Goedjen]


HERMAN GOEDJEN

Death of 77-year old Hermann Goedjen on Tues. morning after a short illness.
His son Henry, a member of the County Board in Manitowoc, helped his father get
some work in the cheese factory and it was there that he caught cold. Burial will take
place today in Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Nov. 1887
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MR. GOEDJEN of Two Rivers, father of Hon. Henry Goedjen, chairman of that town, 
died on Tuesday morning of this week. He had been blind for the last 12 years 
but was only 67 years of age at the time of his death. On Tuesday of last week 
he went out to the cheese factory and caught a severe cold which resulted in 
his death. He was born in Germany and came to this country in 1856, since which 
time he has resided continuously in Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 24, 1887  P. 3


JOHN GOEDJEN SR.

John Goedjen, Sr., 85, of 1708 27th St., Two Rivers, one of the 
community's original rural mail carriers and a member of an early 
Two Rivers family, died shortly after the noon hour Saturday at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. T. F. Stern officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Goedjen was born Jan. 24, 1880, in the Town of Two Rivers, 
son of the late John and Lena Wilke Goedjen. As a young man he 
joined the original staff of rural mail carriers out of the Two 
Rivers post office which position he held for a number of years.
Surviving are his wife, the former Minnie Schwake, whom he 
married Sept 12, 1903, at Two Rivers; three daughters, Mrs. 
Arlene O'Toole, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Dorothy Lintereur, 
of Two Rivers and Mrs. Edward Sinkular, of Grafton, three sons, 
John Jr., and Alvin of Two Rivers, and Gerald, of Grand Junction, 
Colo.; 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Two Rivers Reporter, Mon., 28 June 1965, page 13
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(24 Jan 1880/Jun 1965/SSDI)


LAURA GOEDJEN

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1880:
"Another severely tried family in our county is that of Mr. H(enry) Goedjens of
Two Rivers. On the 18th his daughter died at age 6-1/2, and on the same day the 8-
year old son of his brother-in-law died, named Wm. Roediger, and on the 20th his
brother John Goedjens, age about 30".


MARY GOEDJEN

Mrs. Mary C. Goedjen, 88, of Rt. 1, Town of Two Rivers, widow of Henry Goedjen, 
prominent in Manitowoc County agricultural circles and an early dairy operator, 
died Friday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where she had been a patient 
for nine weeks after she had broken a leg in a fall at her home. Funeral services 
will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.E. 
Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer's Rest Cemtery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Goedjen, nee Mary Caroline Johannes, was born in the Tannery, Town of Two 
Rivers, May 7, 1874, daughter of the late William and Mary von Ruden Johannes, 
who immigrated to the township from Germany. She attended the district school 
and St. John Parochial School. She was married May 8, 1895 to Henry Goedjen. He 
died March 6, 1959. Mrs. Goedjen was a member of the Eastwin Homemakers and Ladies 
Society of St. John Congregation.
Surviving are a son, Clarence, operating the Goedjen interests in the Town of Two 
Rivers, two grandsons, Russell of near Mexico City, Mexico and Robert of Chicago 
and eight great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Sunday 
until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body 
will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Dec. 22, 1962
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[Mary Caroli. Goedjen]


MINNIE GOEDJEN

Mrs. Minnie Goedjen, 93, of 1708 27th St., Two Rivers, died early Sunday 
morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where she had been a patient for 
two weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will 
be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Goedjen, nee Minnie Schwake, was born Sept. 28, 1880, in Westphalia, 
Germany, daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy Wuellner Schwake. She came 
to the United States with her family when she was two years old. The family 
settled on a farm in the Town of Two Rivers. She was married to John Goedjen 
Sept. 12, 1903, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death June 26, 1965.
Survivors include three sons, John and Alvin, of Two Rivers, and Gerald, of 
Grand Junction, Colo.; three daughters, Mrs. Arlene O'Toole, of Salt Lake 
City, Utah, Mrs. Dorothy Lintereur, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Edward (Katherine) 
Sinkular, of Grafton; 15 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 6 to 9 
o'clock this Monday evening until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be 
moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 1974  P.17 
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(b. 28 Sep 1880/d. Apr 1974/SSDI)


FRED GOERTZ

Fred Goertz, 78, retired Gibson farmer, died last night at his home, 
2504 14th street, in Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Beduhn 
funeral home, Two Rivers, with burial in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
He was born in Germany in 1870 and when 21 years old located on an 
Iowa farm. Two years later he came to Gibson where he operated a farm 
now tenanted by his son, Hugo. Six years ago he moved to Two Rivers. 
In 1910 he married Miss Mollie Zoerb.
Surviving are his wife; two sons, Hugo on the home farm and Frederick 
of Two Rivers, two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Steckmesser and Mrs. Herbert 
Rauch, both of the town of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Rudolph Eggert 
of star route, Denmark, and Mrs. Louis Kleiner of Oconto. Also surviving 
are nine grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 19, 1949 P.2
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[Frederick Goertz]


MOLLIE GOERTZ

Mrs. Frederick Goertz, 81, of Rt.1? Mishicot, died early Monday morning at 
the home of her son, Hugo Goetz, with whom she had been making her home the 
past three years.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Deja & Martin 
Funeral Chapels, 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. Goertz, nee Mollie Zoerb, was born Oct. 20, 174, in the Town of Glymore, 
Brown County, a daughter of the late Carl and Fredericka Kasten Zoerb. She 
attended the district school at Larrabee and the Lakeside School, Town of 
Gibson. On  Nov. 3, 1910, she was married to Frederick Goertz, the couple 
making their home on the homestead farm in the Town of Mishicot until 1943 
when the family moved to Two Rivers. Mr. Goertz preceded her in death nearly 
seven years ago. 
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Steckmesser of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, 
and Mrs. Frieda Rausch of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; two sons, Hugo on the home farm 
and Frederick Goertz of Two Rivers; and 16 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 23, 1956  P.17 


DR. ALLEN A. GOETZ

Dr. Allen A. Goetz, O.D., age 83 of 4544 Andrea Ct., Manitowoc, died Friday 
afternoon, May 21, 2004 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, following a 
brief battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2004 at First 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Steven Olson will officiate at the service, 
with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Allen's brother, 
Rev. Arthur C. Goetz will officiate at the committal service, with military 
graveside rites to follow by the VFW and the American Legion Post of Two 
Rivers.
Allen was born July 30, 1920 in Milwaukee, a son of the late Dr. A.J. and Adell 
(Koster) Goetz. He was a graduate of Whitefish Bay High School with the class 
of 1937, and furthered his education at the Wayland Academy Jr. College. After 
the academy, he moved on to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned 
a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. Allen then served his country in the 
armed forces, serving overseas in the South Pacific with the United States Navy 
from 1941 until 1945. Following military service, he attended the Southern 
Optometric School in Memphis, Tenn., earning his doctor's degree in optometry. 
Dr. Allen served as an optometrist for 55 years, including 45 years in his own 
private practice in Two Rivers and Manitowoc.
On Oct. 28, 1945, he was married to Sara E. Wheeler in Kenova, W.Va. She preceded 
him in death Nov. 16, 1968. Doc was a former member of the Masonic Lodge in Two 
Rivers, the Two Rivers, Lion Club, and a longtime member of the Two Rivers Elks 
Lodge #1380, where he served as lodge esquire for many years, and also was a past 
Exulted Ruler. He was an avid bridge players, and a member of the American Contract 
Bridge League, and was a Bronze Life Member.
Survivors include his two sons and a daughter-in-law: Cameron L and Phyllis Goetz, 
Mauston; Christopher A. Goetz, Lakewood; four grandchildren: Cameron A. (Dayna) 
Goetz, Daniel, Kaitlin, and Rebecca Goetz, and two great grandchildren: Zachary 
Allen and Carson Lloyd. He is further survived by a brother and three sister-in-
laws: Rev. Arthur (Lois) Goetz, Tex., Nancy (Jim) Fitzgerald, and Emily Wheeler; 
a special friend of the family, Tami Goetz, and many friends.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jody 
Goetz in 1994, and by a brother, Daniel D. Goetz.
Friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday (TONIGHT) at the Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers. Visitation will continue on Monday at the church, after 10 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to the Manitowoc Human Society.
Herald Times Reporter, May 23, 2004  P. A3
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Dr. Allen A. Goetz, O.D., age 83, of Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, May 21, 
2004, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, following a brief battle with 
cancer. Dr. Allen served as an optometrist for 55 years, including 45 years in 
his own private practice in Two Rivers and Manitowoc.
Survivors include his two sons and a daughter-in-law, Cameron L. and Phyllis 
Goetz, Mauston, Wis., and Christopher A. Goetz, Lakewood, Wis.; four grandchildren, 
Cameron A. (Dayna) Goetz, Daniel, Kaitlin and Rebecca Goetz; and two great grand-
children. He is further survived by a brother and three sisters-in-law, a special 
friend of the family, Tami Goetz, and many friends. 
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter, 
Jody Goetz; and by a brother.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2004, at First Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, Rev. Steven Olson will officiate at the service with burial to 
follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 2004
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(30 Jul 1920/21 May 2004/SSDI)


JODELL JANE GOETZ

Jodell Jane Goetz, age 40, of Denver, Colo., died Sunday evening, January 8, 1995, 
at Denver, Colo., of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m Friday, January 13, 1995, at the First 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard E. Lind will officiate with burial in 
Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born January 2, 1955, in Two Rivers, daughter of Dr. Allen A. Goetz and 
the late Sara Ellen Goetz. She was baptized at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers and was confirmed at the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. She was a 
graduate of Lincoln High School in 1973. She attended the University of Wisconsin-
Stevens Point and studied Hotel/restraurant management at the UW-Stout. She was a 
loyal and faithful manager for Pizza Hut and most recently Fashion Bar Boutiques 
and loved serving and pleasing people.
Survivors include her father, Dr. Allen Goetz, Manitowoc; two brothers and their 
spouses, Cameron L. and Phyllis Goetz, Waunakee, Wis., Christopher A. and Tami 
Goetz, Lakewood, Wis. Nieces and nephews include Cameron A. Goetz and Daniel, 
Kaitlynn and Nancy (John) Fitzgerald, Emily (Melington) Wheeler and Rev. Paul 
Hudson. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sara Ellen Goetz, her uncle and 
aunt, Dr. Daniel David Goetz and Vivian Hudson respectively.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5-8 
p.m. Thursday evening and after 10 a.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Manitowoc Humane Society in Jody's memory and her 
pet cats, Dylon and Plumket. She called her felines her "kids" and was an advocate 
for animal rights.
God saw that she was ill
A cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around her
And whispered "Come with Me."
With tearful eyes we watched her suffer,
And saw her fade away.
Although we loved her dearly
We could not make her stay.
A golden heart stopped beating.
God broke our hearts to prove to us.
He only takes the BEST.
Herald Times Reporter January 10, 1995 P. A2
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(02 Jan 1955/09 Jan 1995/SSDI)


SARA ELLEN GOETZ

Mrs. Allen A. Goetz, 43, of 3115 School St., Two Rivers, a past president of 
the Elks Auxiliary, and long active in Junior Service League and League of 
Women Voters activities, died early Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc. She underwent major surgery several months ago.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul W. Funk officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneer Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Goetz, nee Sara Wheeler, was born Jan. 19, 1925, at Kenova, Va., a daughter 
of the late Cameron and Mary Farley Wheeler. She attended Kenova public schools 
and graduated from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. She was married 
Oct. 28, 1945, to Dr. Allen A. Goetz, Two Rivers and Manitowoc optometrist, at 
Kenova. 
Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Jodell, at home; two sons, Cameron, 
a student at California Lutheran College, Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Christopher, 
at home; three sisters, Mrs. James Fitzgerald of Lancaster, Ohio, Mrs. Mellington 
Wheeler of Kenova and Mrs. Paul Hudson of Joshua Tree, Calif. 
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.
Memorials may be made to the Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church building fund. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 16, 1968  P.5


ANNA GOLDAMER

Death in Two Rivers on Sun. of 77-yr. old Mrs. Anna Goldammer(sic). The 
deceased, who was born in Holstein, was a resident of our county for more 
than 45 yrs. 
She leaves 2 sons and a daughter.
Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1903
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Annie Buck Goldammer
birth: 3 November 1826 Germany
death: 30 November 1903 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1903 Two Rivers
father: Henry Buck
spouse: Goldammer
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Note: Tombstone says 1904 but I believe this is her)


HENRY GOLDAMER    (d. 1872)

Henry Goldammer(sic), a respected citizen of this village, committed
suicide in a fit of temporary insanity, on Friday last, by shooting
himself through the head with a pistol.  An inquest was held on view of
the dead body by Felix Walsh, justice of the peace, and the jury returned
a verdict in accordance with the above facts.  The deceased was about
58 years of age, has resided a long time in this village, and during the
year '67 was elected town treasurer, an office which he held till about
the commencement of the year '68, when partial blindness made it 
necessary to resign.  Owing to the almost total blindness since, he has
been incapable of helping himself and for the last two years he and his
family have been helped more or less by the town.  He became a prey to
grief on account of this infirmity, which is supposed to have caused the
insanity.  The deceased leaves a wife and six children, the eldest of
whom is not yet out of her teens. 
Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, July 9, 1872


HENRY GOLDAMER JR.   (d. 1881 on stone)

Two Rivers news:
Henry Goldammer, a young man aged 22 years, who was born and bred in this city, died 
of congestion of the lungs on Thursday last. The funeral took place on Sunday under 
the auspices of the fire company of which organization deceased was a member.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, June 6, 1882 P. 5
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(Note: The tombstone d. date doesn't match obituary year)


HARRY C. GOWRAN

TWO RIVERS MAN HONORED, LOVING CUP
H.C. Gowran Given Cup by Dental Mfgs. at Chicago
H. C. Gowran, of Two Rivers, was honored by the Dental Manufacturers 
Club at its annual meeting at Chicago by re-election for a fourth time 
as president of the organization and by presentation to him by the Club 
of a silver loving cup. The Club was organized in 1905 and is composed 
of manufacturers and dealers in dental goods in all parts of the country.
The loving cup presented Mr. Gowran bears the inscription:
"Presented to H.C. Gowran, president of the Dental Manufacturers Club, 
by its members in appreciation of his service for the betterment of trade 
conditions and the attainment of higher business ideals. April 3, 1916."
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1916 P.1
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Hamilton Firm President Dies At Two Rivers
H.C. Gowran Succumbs At His Home; Funeral To Be On Monday
Harry C. Gowran, 70, (photo) president of the Hamilton Manufacturing 
Company and former mayor of Two Rivers, passed away at his home there 
at 8:45 p.m. Friday of heart failure. He had been at his duties as 
usual yesterday and was resting last evening after being out for a 
ride.
Mr. Gowran had been seriously ill last June and away from his duties 
until mid-August but since then had been at work daily.
Forty-five years ago he came to Two Rivers as bookkeeper for the 
Hamilton Manufacturing Company and rose rapidly to the position of 
president in 1933. When he was elected mayor in 1921 he inaugurated 
many of the present day improvements.
The city manager form of government at Two Rivers is due mainly to 
his efforts and the Municipal hospital will always be a monument to 
his memory. He was the guiding spirit in the drive which brought the 
city the hospital. Until this January he served as president of the 
hospital's board of directors.
Funeral Monday
Out of respect to his memory the Hamilton plant will close all day 
Monday. The rites will be held from the Grace Congregational church 
Monday at 2:30 with the Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. Mr. Gowran 
was a trustee of this church and a member of the Brotherhood. 
Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
The body may be viewed only at the church where it will lie in state 
from 10 a.m. Monday to 1 p.m. when the casket will be closed. It will 
be taken to the church from the Beduhn funeral home.
Mr. Gowran was nationally prominent, serving at one time as president 
of the Manufacturer's club of the American Dental Trade Association. 
He was also a director of the Wisconsin Manufacturers' association up 
to the time of his death.
Mr. Gowran was born in Cavendish, Vermont, on July 8, 1871. By the 
time he was 11 years of age both of his parents had died. He came to 
Wisconsin to make his home with an uncle at Portage. Leaving the 
Portage high school when he was in his sophomore year he took work 
in a law office.
From this job he went to one of assembing farm equipment for his uncle, 
and at 16 he was out in the world on his own. On completing a course 
at the Spencerian Business college at 19 he started working at Filer & 
Stowell in Milwaukee as a bookkeeper and on May 3, 1891, he married 
Miss Luella Bella Shaver of Portage.
An ad for a bookkeeper, placed in a Milwaukee paper by the late J.E. 
Hamilton, founder of the firm at Two Rivers, brought Mr. Gowran to 
that city on July 8, 1896,
Became Office Manager
Digging up extra work and taking on added responsibilities brought him 
the position of office manager in 1898 and then he conceived the idea 
of making cabinets for dentists. In company with the late Dr. E.J. Soik, 
he began in 1901 to make them under the name of the American Cabinet 
Company. His wife was the secretary and chief designer and the head 
office was the Gowran living room.
Soon this got to be full time work and the company was merged with the 
Hamilton firm in exchange for stock, and Mr. Gowran was made treasurer 
of the company in 1905.
In 1915 he saw the possibilities in the drafting furniture field and 
got the firm into that field. He was made vice-president in 1919 and 
in 1933 became president succeeding George Hamilton.
Since 1933 Mr. Gowran's progressive spirit has been largely responsible 
for the company's climb out of depression lows, introduction of new 
lines and aiding in bringing prosperity to the company.
Mr. Gowran was elected mayor of the city in 1921 and served two terms, 
being re-elected in 1923. During his terms in office he fought for 
establishment of the city manager form of government and in an election 
in the fall of 1924 it was voted to have that form.
Richard Biehl was the first manager and Mr. Gowran was the first council 
president under the city manager form of government.
He headed the drive for a hospital in 1926 and 1927 and arranged for 
pledges for contributions. The cornerstone of the institution was opened 
in November, 1928.
He was a charter member of the Rotary club and served as president. He 
was also a member of Masonic organizations, being a 32nd degree Mason, 
Knight Templar and Shriner. He was a member of the Elks.
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Howell G. Evans of Two Rivers, 
and Mrs. H.C. Reynolds of Milwaukee; one sister, Miss Grace Gowran of 
Milwaukee; and four grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 22, 1941 P.3
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[bur. 11-24-1941/age 70 yrs.]
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LOCAL PEOPLE IN TRAIN WRECK WEDNESDAY EVENING
Ashland Limited Runs Into Open Switch; Engineer Galligher Killed; Many Slightly Hurt
The Ashland Limited on the C & NW road ran into an open switch near Oostburg, four 
miles south of Sheboygan Wednesday evening. Engineer Galligher was killed at his 
post. The fireman jumped to safety, many of the passengers were bruised and slightly 
hurt.
Passengers on the train were Mayor Gowran and Mrs. Gowran and H.C. Wilke of this 
city, returning from Milwaukee. Clifford Wolfe was also among the passengers with 
his grandmother, Mrs. Lawrence Stiegelhalter, enroute to Two Rivers from Boston. 
Messrs Kieweg and Duvall of Kewaunee were also aboard.
The train was moving at a fast rate at the time of the accident, going it is estimated 
65 miles an hour. Mr. and Mrs. Gowran were in the rear coach, the chair car, which was 
least affected by the crash. They felt the jar of the air brakes applied, experienced 
the inconvenience of confusion of darkness which followed but the car was not derailed. 
H.C. Wilke occupied one of the passenger coaches and Mr. Wolfe was in the smoker. The 
latter was cut about the head. The sleeper was turned over on its side and Mr. Wilke's 
coach was nearly ??. Over half of the train, which consisted of seven cars, Mayor 
Gowran says,were smashed to pieces and that no more lives were lost is considered 
very remarkable. 
A shout was immediately raised in the darkness which followed the crash to light no 
matches. To have done so would have resulted in a gas explosion. Gas was escaping 
from the lighting system. The doors were jammed shut and Mr. Wilke and Mr. Wolfe and 
his mother left the wrecked cars through the windows which were forced open or broken. 
The gas in the coaches endangered the occupants.
Sheboygan doctors came to the scene quickly to attend to the injured and the passengers 
were brought to Sheboygan on the Milwaukee and Northern interurban. Mr. and Mrs. Gowran 
and Mr. Wilke reached home during the night. They came in the former's car driven by 
Howell Evans who with Mrs. Evans went to meet them at Manitowoc, but on hearing of the 
wreck hurried to Sheboygan. The wreck caused a delay of several hours in the mail which 
was not received here until later Thursday.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 21, 1923


LUELLA GOWRAN

Death Takes Mrs. Gowran at 96 Years 
TWO RIVERS-Mrs. Luella B. Gowran, 96, widow of H.C. Gowran, Two Rivers' former 
mayor an former president of Hamilton Mfg. Co., for years widely known in music 
circles in the area, died Tuesday morning at Sharon Lane Home, Kansas City, Mo., 
where she had been a patient for five years.
Mrs. Gowran, nee Luella B. Shaver, was born July 24, 1872, at Portland, Mich., 
where the family operated a general store. When she was a child the family brought 
her to Portage, Wis., where the mercantile enterprise was continued. She received 
her education in the Portage schools and was a longtime friend of the late Zona 
Gale, the famed prolific novelist of Portage, who paid frequent visits here.
Musical Interest 
Possessing no little inherited ability, Mrs. Gowran assumed an interest in music 
in early childhood, and through her dedication to this field became an accomplished 
pianist and later organist. On May 3, 1894, she was married at Portage to Harry C. 
Gowran. Soon after the couple moved to Milwaukee where her husband became an 
accountant and bookkeeper for the Filer and Stowell Co., on the city's south side 
(Bayview). In 1896 the Gowrans moved to Two Rivers where her husband became 
associated with the Hamilon firm, which he helped to expand and later became its 
long-time president. As mayor for two terms in the early 1920's her husband was 
instrumental in establishing the city manager form of government. He was also the 
first president of Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Board. He died Nov. 21, 1941. 
The expansive colonial style home of the Gowrans on the city's upper Jefferson 
Street, now the home of the Raymond Wiersigs, was the scene of scores of musical 
events, including programs of the McDowell Music Club, an organization she helped 
to fund.
Choir Director 
Mrs. Gowran was director of the choir of the Congregational Church at its original 
location, now the site of Harlow's Market on lower Washington Sreet. After the new 
Grace Church was built at 25th and Washington streets, she continued to direct the 
choir and was its organist for many years.
Mrs. Gowran's rich alto voice found her much in demand as a soloist for many of 
the early musical functions in the community. Also her voice blended with numerous 
groups, particularly earlier friends recall, was a mixed quartet in the mid-1910's 
which also included the late Mr. Charles (Martha) Krause, soprano; Robert Hartley, 
tenor, who had immigrated from England, and the base, Lennox B. Clarke, retired 
Washington High School principal. For years after the retirement of Mrs. Gowran 
from her long musical career in Two Rivers, a daughter, Mrs. Howell G. (Dotothy) 
Evans, succeeded her mother in choir direction and other choral leadership.
Survivors Told
Besides Mrs. Evans, now of McAllen, Texas, and Milwaukee, Mrs. Gowran leaves four 
grandchildren, Mrs. Robert (Polly) Oppenheim, of Milwaukee, and Howell G. Evans Jr.,
of Houston Texas, daughter and son respectively of Mrs. Evans, and Mrs. Jack (Jean) 
Close of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. Allyn (Susan) Wadhams of Bloomfield, Conn., 
daughters of the late Mrs. Carlton (Margaret) Reynolds, the only other daughter, 
who died in January of 1966 at Kansas City, Mo.
Funeral services will be announced by Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 15, 1968  P.3
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LOCAL PEOPLE IN TRAIN WRECK WEDNESDAY EVENING
Ashland Limited Runs Into Open Switch; Engineer Galligher Killed; Many Slightly Hurt
The Ashland Limited on the C & NW road ran into an open switch near Oostburg, four 
miles south of Sheboygan Wednesday evening. Engineer Galligher was killed at his 
post. The fireman jumped to safety, many of the passengers were bruised and slightly 
hurt.
Passengers on the train were Mayor Gowran and Mrs. Gowran and H.C. Wilke of this 
city, returning from Milwaukee. Clifford Wolfe was also among the passengers with 
his grandmother, Mrs. Lawrence Stiegelhalter, enroute to Two Rivers from Boston. 
Messrs Kieweg and Duvall of Kewaunee were also aboard.
The train was moving at a fast rate at the time of the accident, going it is estimated 
65 miles an hour. Mr. and Mrs. Gowran were in the rear coach, the chair car, which was 
least affected by the crash. They felt the jar of the air brakes applied, experienced 
the inconvenience of confusion of darkness which followed but the car was not derailed. 
H.C. Wilke occupied one of the passenger coaches and Mr. Wolfe was in the smoker. The 
latter was cut about the head. The sleeper was turned over on its side and Mr. Wilke's 
coach was nearly ??. Over half of the train, which consisted of seven cars, Mayor 
Gowran says,were smashed to pieces and that no more lives were lost is considered 
very remarkable. 
A shout was immediately raised in the darkness which followed the crash to light no 
matches. To have done so would have resulted in a gas explosion. Gas was escaping 
from the lighting system. The doors were jammed shut and Mr. Wilke and Mr. Wolfe and 
his mother left the wrecked cars through the windows which were forced open or broken. 
The gas in the coaches endangered the occupants.
Sheboygan doctors came to the scene quickly to attend to the injured and the passengers 
were brought to Sheboygan on the Milwaukee and Northern interurban. Mr. and Mrs. Gowran 
and Mr. Wilke reached home during the night. They came in the former's car driven by 
Howell Evans who with Mrs. Evans went to meet them at Manitowoc, but on hearing of the 
wreck hurried to Sheboygan. The wreck caused a delay of several hours in the mail which 
was not received here until later Thursday.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 21, 1923


AUGUST GRADE

August H. Grade, 64, retired Two Rivers baker, died suddenly of a heart attack 
this morning on the porch of his home, 2113 Adams street, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Grade, who retired from the bakery business last year, had just returned 
from his former store at Adams and 22nd streets which he was converting into 
living quarters. 
Born in Two Rivers in 1879, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Grade, he 
always made that city his home. He was employed 23 years as a wood type trimmer 
at the Hamilton Manufacturing company and in 1916 in partnership with his 
brother Henry opened a bake shop. On the death of his brother in 1932 August 
Grade operated the business until a year ago.
He is survived by his wife, the former Ida Ramin, whom he married in 1902, a 
son John, in the merchant marine and a brother William of Argonne, Wis. 
Funeral plans are incomplete but will be held from the St. John's Lutheran church. 
The body is at the Beduhn funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 10, 1944  P. 2
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Funeral services for August H. Grade, retired baker who died at his home in Two 
Rivers Monday morning, will be held from the St. John's Lutheran church in Two 
Rivers Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. 
The body may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon 
until 11 o'clock Thursday morning when it will be moved to the church to lie in 
state until time of services. 
The Rev. W. G. Haase will officiate at the last rites and burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 11, 1944  P.2
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[August Henry Grade]


BERTHA GRADE

Mrs. William Grade, a well known resident of Two Rivers died at 
the Holy Family hospital in this city today, aged 42. Mrs. Grade 
underwent an operation and in her weakened condition, she having 
been ill for some time, was unable to bear up under it. A husband 
and family of children survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 11, 1900, Page 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1900:
Death of Two Rivers resident Mrs. W. Grade of heart illness in a 
local hospital on Sun. The body was taken to Two Rivers for burial.


CAROLINE GRADE

Mrs. Caroline Grade, 90, one of the earliest residents of Two Rivers' south 
side, died at Shady Lane Home for the Aged at Manitowoc early Saturday, where 
she had resided for nearly two years. Up to the time of taking her residence 
at Manitowoc she lived with her children in Milwaukee for 20 years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Interment will 
be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Grade, nee Caroline Dettman, was born in Germany in 1984, a daughter of 
the late Fred and Caroline Kummerow Dettman. When she was five years old the 
family brought her to this country, settling in Two Rivers. In 1883 she was 
married at Manitowoc to Fredinand Grade, who preceded her in death a number of 
years ago.
Surviving Mrs. Grade are four daughters, Mrs. Walter Becker of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Alma Harry and Mrs. George Kaiser of Milwaukee and Mrs. Claude McCabe of Lemon 
Grove, Calif.; two sons, Walter of Watertown, Wis., and Fred Grade and 10 great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday until the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 3, 1954 P. 16
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[Caroline Wilh. Grade]


FERDINAND GRADE

GRADE FUNERAL IS HELD ON TUESDAY
The funeral of Ferdinand Grade, who died at the municipal hosital, was held 
from the C.J. Jansky Funeral Home yesterday afternoon with the Rev. F.E. 
Schlueter officiating. Those from out of town who attended the services were 
Walter Grade and Gertrude Grade of Watertown, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harry, 
daughter Beatrice, Mrs. George Kiser and daughters Grace, Ruth and Iva Mae, 
Mrs. Ferdinand Grade and sons Arthur and Fred, and daughter, Geraldine of 
Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Evening Times, Saturday, July 29, 1931 P. 6


HATTIE M. GRADE

Mrs. Hattie Grade, 86, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, 
November 1, at the home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Martin Scheele will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Grade, nee Hattie Koehler, was born July 26, 1896, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Charles and Ida Helmuth Koehler. She was married to Henry Grade 
May 21, 1921, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Chruch, Two Rivers. She and her 
husband owned and operated a bakery in Two Rivers many years. After his death 
she worked at Schroeders Department Store 25 years until her retirement.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Harlan Scheer of Two Rivers; 
two sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Irene) Luchterhand and Mrs. Edith Wegner of Manitowoc; 
a granddaughter, Mrs. David (Linda) Warden and two great grandchildren. A son and 
a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 6 o'clock 
to 8 o'clock this Tuesday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, November 2, 1982 P. 3
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(26 July 1896/Nov. 1982/SSDI)
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The marriage of Miss Hattie Koehler of Manitowoc and Henry Grade of this city came 
as a surprise to many friends of the young couple. The ceremony was performed by Rev. 
Hawse (sic) of St. John's Lutheran church at 5:30 Saturday morning. Only relatives 
of the pair were present. The newly weds left for a week's honeymoon. They will reside 
in this city, the groom being employed at the Grade Bakery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, May 24, 1921 P. 3
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Henry Grade, member of the firm of Grade Bros., bakers and Miss Hattie Koehler 
of Manitowoc were united in marriage on Saturday at St. John's Church, Rev. W.G. 
Haase officiating. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Koch. After 
the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Grade department on a auto trip to Milwaukee.
The Reporter, Thurs., May 26, 1921


HENRY F. GRADE

HENRY GRADE, LOCAL BAKER, DIES SUNDAY 
Deceased Had Been In Ill Health Since Last July; Rites To Be Wednesday 
Henry Grade, 37, widely known local young man and a member of the baking firm 
of Grade Brothers since he was 18 years old, died in Municipal hospital here 
at noon on Sunday. He had been in ill health since July. 
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 from the Funeral home of 
Klein & Stangel, Inc., and at 2 o'clock in St. John's Lutheran church, with 
the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. The remains can be viewed at the funeral 
home from 7 o'clock tonight until the hour of the funeral.
The deceased was a son of the late William and Bertha Grade and was born in 
this city Nov. 28, 1897. When a young man he learned the baking trade with the 
late Frank Skoracky, at the same location of the present firm. He left the city 
for a year, working in bakeries in Milwaukee, Richland Center and at Marshfield. 
At the age of 18 he formed a partnership with his elder brother, August, and 
they continuously operated the Grade Brothers bakery at 22nd and Adams Sts.
On May 21, 1921, he was married to Miss Hattie Koehler of Manitowoc, who survives 
him with a daughter, Jean, 8. Besides his widow and daughter he leaves two 
brothers, August of this city, and William of Argonne, Wis. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 19, 1934  P. 9 
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Henry Grade, member of the firm of Grade Bros., bakers and Miss Hattie Koehler 
of Manitowoc were united in marriage on Saturday at St. John's Church, Rev. W.G. 
Haase officiating. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Koch. After 
the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Grade department on a auto trip to Milwaukee.
The Reporter, Thurs., May 26, 1921


IDA GRADE

Mrs. August Grade, 68, of 1619 22nd street, Two Rivers, died this morning at 
the Two Rivers Municipal hospital. She had been in ill health for a year.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haese officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest 
cemetery.
Mrs. Grade, the former Ida Ramin, was born in Two Rivers in 1880 and after 
finishing school was employed at the former Kirst pharmacy. In 1902 she was 
married to August Grade. They operated a bakery from 1918 to 1943. Mr. Grade 
died in 1944. She was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the congregation.
Surviving are a son, John, and a sister, Mrs. John Mertens, both of Two Rivers. 
The body may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home, Two Rivers, from 3 p.m. 
Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday when it will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 23, 1948  P. 2


SOPHIA GRADE

TO BE BURIED THURSDAY
Mrs. William Grade, 60, ill for a long time, passed away at her home on Monroe 
Street and burial will take place from the home at 1:30 Thursday afternoon and 
at 2 o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran Church. A husband, two sons and two 
daughters survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wed., Apr. 4, 1928 page 12
*****
Mrs. William Grade, aged 60 years, passed away at her home, 2011 Monroe St., 
on Tuesday after a long illness. The deceased whose maiden name was Schwartz 
is survived by several children besides her husband. She also leaves two sisters. 
The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon with services at St. John's 
Lutheran Church, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Apr. 5, 1928


WILHELMINA GRADE

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 23 Mar.)
Burial from the Lutheran Church Sun. of widow Grude(sic) who died 
at age 86. For the last few years she has had a good home and a 
full life living with her daughter, Mrs. Wilhelm Stockwell.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1903
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DIED
Grade - at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm Stockwell, March 19, 1903, Wilhelmina, 
widow of William Grade, aged 86 years. Deceased was born in Schlosihn, Pomerania 
on the 17th of June, 1817. She was an old resident of the city and the mother of 
five daughters and two sons, all of whom are living and were present at the funeral 
which took place from St, John's Lutheran Church on Sunday afternoon and was very 
largely attended. Her husband, William Grade died some 14 years ago. She has lived 
with one of her daughters, Mrs. Wm Stockwell the past few years. Her death was due 
principally to old age. She was a most estimable Christian woman and was greatly 
beloved by those who knew her.
The Chronicle, Tues., Mar. 24, 1903


WILLIAM GRADE   (d. 1928)

AGED RESIDENT DEAD
William Grade, aged 75 years, who was employed for 32 years at the 
Hamilton plant here, died this morning at the home of his son, Henry, 
1523 Twenty-second street. He became ill a year ago and has lived a 
retired life since then. Three sons, Henry, August and William survive. 
Burial will take place Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the home of August 
Grade and at two o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, September 12, 1928 Page 11
*****
William Grade Pioneer, Dies at Son's Home
Came Here in 1872; Has Been Hamilton Employee for 32 Years
William Grade, 75, a pioneer resident of this city and for 32 years 
an employee of the Hamilton Manufacturing company here, passed 
away at the home of his son, Henry Grade at 1525 Twenty-Second 
street at 4:30 this morning, following a complication of diseases 
attendant upon old age.
Mr. Grade was born in Germany, November, 1852 and in 1872 
came directly to this city to make his home. He was married twice, 
the first time to Miss Bertha Golddammer who died in 1900 and 
the second time in 1906 to Mrs. Louis Hindt. He is survived by 
his three sons, August, William and Henry and one brother, 
Ferdinand Grade, also of this city.  Two grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the 
home of his son, August, Twenty-Second and Adams streets and 
at two o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. W.G. 
Haase officiating.  Burial will take place at Pioneer's Rest 
Cemetery.
Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - Sept. 12, 1928


WILLIAM GRADE    (d. 1953)

William (Curly) Grade, 64, (photo) a veteran of World War I and a retired Great 
Lakes engineer who served in the maritime service on the high seas in World 
War II (sic) as a lieutenant, and a native of Two Rivers, died at the Lee 
Memorial Hospital at Fort Myers, Flordia on Friday.
Mr. Grade had been confined to the  hospital at Fort Myers since early in August 
with a heart ailment.
Masonic funeral services with military rites will be conducted by the Two Rivers 
Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M. at the Klein & Stangel, Inc, Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Past Master Heber Clayton of the Two Rivers Masonic Lodge will 
direct the ritualistic rites. A firing squad of the Robert E. Burns Post 165, 
American Legion, will participate. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
William Grade was born in Two Rivers in 1889, a son of the late William and Bertha 
Goldammer Grade. After receiving his elementary schooling at Two Rivers he went 
west and engaged in ranching. At the outbreak of World War I he enlisted in the 
Navy. After the war he came back to Two Rivers from where he took employment on 
lake freighters, retiring in 1929 as a result of the heart ailment. Later he worked 
for four years at the Metal Ware Corporation and then acquired a farm at Argonne, 
Forest County, which he operated for 17 years. Disposing of his farm, Mr. Grade 
for a number years divided his time between Florida and in Manitowoc County where 
he took care of the pheasant farm of the Manitowoc County Fish & Game Protective 
Association up to two years ago.
Mr. Grade, who was single, was a member of the Two Rivers Lodge of Masons and the 
Robert E. Burns Post, American Legion.
Surviving Mr. Grade are a niece, Mrs. Harlan Scheer of Two Rivers, and a nephew, 
John F. Grade of Two Rivers. Two brothers, August and Henry Grade preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Monday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 22, 1953 P. 15


ANNA C. GRANT

MRS. A. GRANT DIES; LONG ILL
Kaukauna Resident Dies at Home of Daughter
Mrs. Anna C. Grant, 56, former resident of Kaukauna, died today at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. Charles Halstrom, 1631 25th Street, with whom she had resided 
recently. She was ill many months.
The funeral will beheld Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Halstrom resident. 
The Rev. A.T. Hawkes will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Grant, whose maiden name was Anna Nitz, was born March 9, 1876 at Kaukauna. 
She was married to M.W. Grant in that city June 7, 1894.
The survivors are the widower, two daughters, Mrs. Halstrom of Two Rivers and 
Mrs. Blanche Brereton of Madison; a son, Clinton of Madison; five sisters, Mrs. 
Andrew Ebidon, Norway, Mich., Mrs. James Jacobsen, Ringle, Wis., Mrs. David 
Kelly, Elcho, Wis., Mrs. Michael Gillespie, Appleton, and Mrs. C.A. Trayser, 
Kaukauna and eight grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Oct. 22, 1932 page 12


MARLON GRANT

Marion Grant(sic), 80, former Two Rivers resident, died Monday at Appleton. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday at the funeral home of Klein 
and Stangel Inc., Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. The 
body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Born in Kaukauna in 1867, Mr. Grant came to Two Rivers about 1912, being employed 
at the Hamilton Manufacturing Company until he moved to Appleton. He married the 
former Miss Anna Nitz of Kaukuana in 1894. Mrs. Grant died 15 years ago.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles Halstrom, 1631 25th Street, Two Rivers, 
and Mrs. Dow Brereton of Madison; a son, Clinton Grant of Madison; nine 
grandchildren and four great grandchildren; three brothers and one sister.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 22, 1947 page 2


ARTHUR J. GRENIER

Arthur J. Grenier, 79, of 1709 Meadowbrook Drive, Manitowoc, died Saturday at 
Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
Rev. Greg Smith will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
He was born in Coleman, Wis., on September 3, 1911, son of the late Hermidas and 
Mary St. Germaine Grenier. He married Mildred Allen on August 18, 1934, at St. 
Luke's. He worked for the city of Two Rivers for many years, retiring in 1974. 
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Evelyn 
Grenier of Two Rivers; one brother, Joseph Grenier of Two Rivers; two sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Ida and Anthony Markus of Two Rivers, Laura and Joseph Hensel of 
Florida; also surviving are three grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was 
preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Monday. Knights 
of Columbus members will join in the memorial service at the funeral home at 
7 p.m. Monday.
Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 1991 P. B6
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[bur. 04-23-1991/age 79 yrs.]
(03 Sep 1911/20 Apr 1991/SSDI)


MILDRED H. GRENIER

Mildred H. Grenier, age 82, of Mueller Manor, Two Rivers, died 
Wednesday morning, January 12, 1994, at the Two Rivers Community 
Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held 9:30 a.m. Friday, Janury (sic) 14, 
1994, at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Greg Smith with burial to 
follow in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born July 15, 1911, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late 
Edmund and Olga Behrindt Allen. She married Arthur J. Grenier on 
August 18, 1934, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He 
preceded her in death on April 20, 1991. Mrs. Grenier was employed 
with the Paragon Company of Two Rivers for many years and was a 
member of the Two Rivers Senior Center.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Evie Grenier, 
Two Rivers; three grandchildren, Dawn Fencil, Two Rivers, Mr. and 
Mrs. Brad Urbanek, Manitowoc, Jason Grenier, Two Rivers. Also 
surviving are two great grandchildren, Bailey Fencil and Erica 
Grenier, a stepsister, Jane Wilson, State of Washington, with nieces, 
nephews and other relatives and friends also surviving. She was 
preceded in death by a daughter Yvonne and a grandson, Shawn.
Friends may call Thursday evening at the Klein and Stangel Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, from 4-8 p.m. where a prayer sevice (sic) will be 
held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Kenneth Coenen.
Herald Times Reporter, January 12, 1994 P. A2
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(15 Jul 1911/Jan 1994/SSDI) 


ALMA GRIEP

Mrs. Fred Griep, 72, of 1115 Madison St., Two Rivers, died early Wednesday 
morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she was a patient nearly a 
week. She had been in failing health for several months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.Friday at Our Saviors Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Harvey Kahrs of Winneconne, a nephew, officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Griep, nee Alma Brown, was born May 28, 1892, at Kewaunee, daughter of 
the late Herman and Elizabeth Roehordanz Brown. She attended Kewaunee public 
and Lutheran parochial schools and when she was 14 the family brought her to 
Two Rivers where she resided since. Her first employment at Two Rivers was at 
the former Zulu Knitting Co., mills and prior to her marriage to Fred Griep 
April 14, 1917, she was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers. She was a 
member of the Ladies Aid Society of Our Saviors congregation.
Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Miss Geraldine, at home. Two sisters 
and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be taken to the church where 
the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 10, 1964  P. 18 
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Funeral card:
In Memory Of
ALMA GRIEP
Born May 28, 1892
Died June 10, 1964
Services
2:00 P. M.
Friday, June 12, 1964
Our Savior Ev. Lutheran Church
Rev. Harvey Kahrs, Officiating
Pallbearers
Roy Kahrs         Gerhardt Griep
John Griep        Oscar Johnson
Walter Griep      David Fink
Burial
Pioneers Rest Cemetery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin


CARL GRIEP SR.   (d. 1928)   

Death Record Vol. 23, p. 618:
Carl Griep, Sr. of 2409 - 13th, Two Rivers
Age 78 years, 3 mos. 4 days - retired
Born in Germany
Father: August Griep born in Germany
Mother: Henrietta Fischer born in Germany
Died March 3, 1928 - Peritonitis - ruptured appendix
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CARL GRIEP, 78, PIONEER, DIES OF APPENDICITIS
Stricken suddenly with an attack of appendicitis, Carl Griep Sr., 78, 
pioneer resident of Two Rivers and who for nearly 50 years was employed 
as a malster at the Mueller Bros. brewery here, until the prohibition 
era started, since which time he has been living a retired life, died 
Saturday at his home on 13th street. Burial will take place Wednesday 
afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o'clock from the St. John's 
Lutheran church, with interment at Pioneers Rest. 
Born in Germany, the deceased came to America at an early age and settled 
in Two Rivers. He was employed practically his entire life at the Mueller 
plant here. On January 19 of this year Mr. Griep with his wife celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary, which event was made a memorable one 
with the wedding ceremony being repeated at the St. John's church at a 
public service, followed by a wedding reception and supper to invited 
guests at the school hall. Mr. Griep complained of feeling ill Saturday 
afternoon and lived but a few hours after he was stricken. Besides his 
wife he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. Kahrs and Miss Margaret 
Griep and three sons, August, Carl Jr. and Fred all of this city. The 
Griep grocery on the south side will be closed Wednesday from 11 o'clock 
in the morning on account of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 05, 1928, Page 11
*********     
The funeral was held yesterday of an old and esteemed citizen of Two 
Rivers when the remains of Carl Griep were laid to rest at Pioneers' 
Rest.
Mr. Griep passed away at his home on Thirteenth Street after an illness 
of one week. Death occured Sunday.
On January 19 last, Mr. and Mrs. Griep celebrated their fiftieth wedding 
anniversary with a large gathering of relatives and friends and special 
services at St. John's Lutheran church. They were married in 1878, his 
bride being Miss Elizabeth Martin of Mishicot who now survives him as his 
widow. He is also survived by five children who are: August, Carl Jr., 
Fred, Mrs. Albert Kahrs, and Miss Margaret W. Griep, all of this city. He 
also leaves nineteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Griep 
was 78 years and 3 months of age, a native of Pommerania, Germany. He came 
to America with his parents and they resided at Manitowoc for several years.
The funeral was held from the home at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon with services 
at St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating.
From a newspaper clipping..no name or date on it.
*******
Celebrate Golden Wedding With Special Services
Fifty years ago today, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Griep were united in marriage at 
Manitowoc. Mr. Griep was employed in this city and went to Manitowoc to claim 
his bride and the knot was tied.  Tonight the couple, with their relatives and friends 
will attend divine services held in their honor at St. John's Lutheran Church at 6:30 
and Rev. W.G. Haase will preach a sermon appropriate to the occasion.  The Grieps 
have become well and favorably known here over the lapse of years and many will 
attend the service which is open to the public. A banquet for relatives and invited 
guests will follow.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Griep are in good health, she at the age of seventy and he at 
seventy-seven. For forty-six years, Mr. Griep was foreman of the Mueller Bros. 
Brewing Co. He gave up this work shortly after the law was enacted and an 
amendment was added to the U.S.  Constitution which prohibited the making 
of the amber fluid according to the popular recipe, the brewing of this he thoroughly 
understood.
Mr. and Mrs. Griep reared a family of seven. Those living are August, Mrs. Albert 
Kahrs, Carl, Fred and Miss Margaret, all of this city.   There are 19 grandchildren 
to help swell the happy throng tonight at the banquet which will be held in the 
dining room of St. John's School. There are also four great grandchildren.
The Reporter-Chronicle extends best wishes and congratulations to the venerable 
couple.
Two Rivers Reporter - Chronicle - Jan. 19, 1928


CARL L. GRIEP    (d. 1945)

Carl L. Griep, 59, Two Rivers groceryman and active in Lutheran church circles 
there, died Sunday noon at his home, 2200 13th street, in that city. He was 
stricken with a heart attack as he sat down to Sunday dinner.
Funeral services will be conducted at the John's Lutheran church, Two Rivers, 
at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Beduhn 
Funeral home, Two Rivers from 7 p.m. Tuesday until removal to the St. John's 
church at 11 a.m. Wednesday where it will lie in state until the time of 
services.
Born in Two Rivers in 1886, Mr. Griep was the son of Charles and Elizabeth 
Martin Griep. He attended the St. John's Lutheran and the public schools, and 
after finishing his schooling, worked for several years as a type setter on the 
old weekly Chronicle under the late editor W.F. Nash.
As a boy he played baseball on several of the amateur clubs and in 1919 went 
into the grocery business in Two Rivers.
About 1928 he became associated with the Luebke Fishing company, remaining in 
the commercial fishing field until his return to the grocery business in 1939 
with a store on 13th street.
Mr. Griep, a trustee of the St. John's Lutheran church for the past 25 years, 
was a charter member of the Lutheran Men's club and served as the first 
president. He was also a member of the Two Rivers Community club.
On Nov. 5, 1910, he married Mathilda Luebke. Mrs. Griep, with one son Lt. Paul C. 
Griep of the U.S. army air corps and a daughter, Mrs. Paul Tromnow of Detroit, 
survive. Lieutenant Griep, now stationed at San Marcos, Texas, will arrive 
Tuesday to attend his father's funeral.
Also surviving are two brothers August and Fred Griep, and two  sisters, Mrs. 
Albert Kahrs and Miss Margaret Griep, all of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 12, 1945 P. 2
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Chas Griep and Mathilda(sic) Luebke were married last Saturday, Rev. C. F. 
Doehler tied the nuptial knot. The wedding was elaborately celebrated at the 
home of the bride's parents residing on Roosevelt Ave. The Southside Band 
serenaded the young couple in the evening.
The Reporter, Tues., Nov. 8, 1910


CATHERINE GRIEP

DEATH RESULTS FROM INJURIES ON PLAYGROUND
Six Year Old Catherine Griep Fails to Survive Hurts
TWO RIVERS, June 5-Catherine, the six year old daughter of Mrs. William Griep, 
who was hurt while playing around the swings of the Roosevelt school on the 
south side about ten days ago, died at the Holy Family hospital yesterday 
afternoon. The body was taken to the Beduhn and Goetz mortuary and was taken 
to her home this noon. The funeral will be held from her home on Roosevelt 
avenue Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating and burial 
will be at Pioneers Rest cemetery. Besides her mother she leaves to mourn her 
loss one brother John and a sister Marion.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 5, 1926 P. 9
*******
The funeral of Catherine Griep which was held yesterday afternoon from the 
home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Luebke on Rossevelt avenue, 
was very largely attended. A large number of out of town relatives were 
present at the funeral.
Manitwooc Herald News, Monday, June 7, 1926 P.5


EFROSENE E. GRIEP

Effie Griep, 69, of DePere, former Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday morning, 
September 17, 1991 in a local hospital. The daughter of the late George and 
Anna (Carlson) Kohler was born May 19, 1922 in Chicago. On June 23, 1943 she 
married John Griep in Detroit. He preceded her in death December 28, 1981. 
She had been business manager for Dr. Robert Klessig in Manitowoc for 16 years 
prior to her retirement in 1982 when she moved to DePere.
Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Tripp and Kathy Kauth; four grandchildren 
and one brother. She was preceded in death by one sister.
Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 North 10th St., DePere, after 5 p.m. 
Thursday; Visitation also after 9 a.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church, 
DePere until the time of service. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. 
Friday at the church with burial in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery in Two Rivers. 
Memorial funds have been established for American Cancer Society and St. John's 
Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1991 page B12
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(19 May 1922/17 Sep 1991/SSDI)


ERNA GRIEP

Mrs. Erna Griep, 88, of 2602 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Wednesday afternoon 
in Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. 
John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will 
officiate. Burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Griep, nee Erna Luebke wa born January 22, 1890 in Two Rivers, daughter of 
the late Herman and Christina Schmidt Luebke. She attended St. John Parochial 
school and Two Rivers high School. She was employed at the General Telephone 
Company in Two Rivers. From 1952 to 1962 she was business manager for the Whitelaw 
Sanitarium. She was married to William Griep November 13, 1913 in Two Rivers. He 
preceded her in death in 1926. She was a member of the Independent Pioneer 
Telephone Group and St. John Ladies afternoon group.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John and Effie Griep of Manitowoc; 
a daughter and son-in-law, Marian and William Zell of Watertown; a sister, Mrs. 
C.C. (Alpha) Wilsmann of Two Rivers; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. 
A daughter, a brother and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Friday and after 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Jan. 26, 1978 page 3
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[bur. 01-27-1978/age 88 yrs]
(22 Jan 1890/Jan 1978/SSDI)
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The marriage of William Griep and Miss Erna Luebke well known young people of 
Two Rivers, was solemnized yesterday. The couple have departed on a honeymoon 
and will make their home at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 7, 1913 page 3
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On Thursday morning at nine o'clock, Miss Erna Luebke and Mr. William Griep were 
united in marriage at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. C.F. Doehler, performing 
the marriage ceremony. The couple was attended by Miss Frieda Luebke, sister of the 
bride as maid of honor and Mr. Fred Griep, brother of the groom as best man. Miss 
Louise Meineke was bridesmaid and Mr. Emil Kurtz as groomsman.
They presented a very pretty appearance at the altar. Miss Luebke is one of our 
popular young ladies having held the position of chief operator at our local 
telephone exchange for several years. Her pleasant disposition has won for her 
many friends. Mr. Griep is one of our well known young men who is employed as a 
mechanic at the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co.
The young couple left on the noon train for their honeymoon. They have the well 
wishes of their many friends for a long and pleasant journey through life.
The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 8, 1913


FRED GRIEP

Fred Griep, 86, of 1115 Madison St., Two Rivers, died early Tuesday in Two 
Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Harmon Krause will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Griep was born Dec. 22, 1892, in Two Rivers, son of the late Carl and 
Elizabeth Martin Griep. He attended St. John Parochial School and married 
Alma Brown April 14, 1917, in Two Rivers. For many years he was employed as 
a custodian at Washington High School and retired in 1961 as janitor of St. 
John Lutheran School. Mrs. Griep preceded him in death June 10, 1964.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Geraldine Griep of Two Rivers and a number 
of nieces and nephews. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 4 p.m. to 9 
p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, March 27, 1979 P. 3
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(22 Dec. 1892/Mar. 1979/SSDI)


GERALDINE GRIEP

Geraldine Griep, Hamilton Memorial Home, formerly of 1115 Madison St., 
Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, April 12, 2007, at the Aurora Medical 
Center, Two Rivers. 
Geraldine was born Dec. 26, 1920, in Two Rivers, the daughter of the late 
Fred and Alma (Brown) Griep. She graduated from St. John's Lutheran Grade 
School, and Washington High School, Two Rivers, with the class of 1938. 
Geraldine was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for 44 years, retiring in 
1983. She was a faithful member of Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers, where she taught Sunday school for many years, and served as a 
member of the Ladies Society. She was also a longtime avid Milwaukee Brewer 
fan. 
She is survived by a special cousin: Elizabeth Czechanski, special friend: Audrey 
Skattebo, both of Two Rivers; other cousins, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Our 
Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Louis Sievert will 
officiate at the service, with burial in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at Our Savior Lutheran Church after 10 a.m. on Saturday 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no visitation this 
evening. 
Memorials may be made to Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting 
the Griep family with funeral arrangements. 
Manitowoc Herald Times  Friday, April 13, 2007  pg. A3


JOHN GRIEP

John Griep, 65, of 2125 Rheaume Rd., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, 
December 29, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Arthur C. Senn will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Griep was born June 9, 1916, at Two Rivers, son of the late William and Erna 
Luebke Griep. He was educated in Two Rivers schools and was graduated from 
Washington High School with the Class of 1934. He attended Stout State College 
and University of Wisconsin-Madison. He married Effie E. Kohler June 26, 1943, 
at Detroit, Mich. Mr. Griep had been employed with Aluminum Specialty Company as 
manager of Safety Services for 13 years, retiring in June, 1961. He taught 
Industrial Safety courses at Lakeshore Technical Institute, and was a member of 
Redeemer Lutheran Church and National Safety Council.
Survivors include his wife, Effie E., two daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and 
Clark Tripp of Whitefish Bay and Kathryn and John Kauth of Green Bay; a sister 
and brother-in-law, Marian and William Zell of Watertown, Wis., and four grand-
children. A sister, Kathryn, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 
Friday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer 
Society or Northeast Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Green Bay.
Herald Times Reporter, December 30, 1981 P. 3
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(09 Jun 1916/Dec 1981/SSDI)


LOUISE GRIEP

HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL TO MRS. GRIEP
Pioneer Resident Dies Monday After Fall Down Flight of Stairs At Home
Mrs. Carl A. Griep, Sr., 77, pioneer local resident, died at 6:45
Monday night at her home on 18th street. She suffered a heart attack
following a fall down a short flight of stairs.
Mrs. Griep, although not in the best of health had been active up to
the day of her death. She had returned from a walk to the home of her
son on the south side.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending word from relatives in
Kansas. Services will be held in St. John's Lutheran church, where
she was one of its oldest members. The Rev. W.G. Haase will officiate. 
Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery, beside the grave of her 
husband, who for more than 50 years was a malster with the Two Rivers 
Beverage company. Remains are at the Beduhn and Goetz funeral home but 
will be removed to the home of one of her children.
Mrs. griep was a life long resident of the county. Her maiden name was 
Miss Elizabeth Martins. She was born in the town of Mishicot, June 24, 
1857. Fifty-six years ago on Jan. 19 she was married to Carl August 
Griep of Manitowoc where the couple remained for less than two years. 
The Grieps came to this city where Mr. Griep was engaged as a malster 
for the old Mueller Bros. Brewing company which work he continued for 
a half century. He died six years ago after the couple had celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary.
Deceased is survived by three sons, August, Carl L. Jr., and Fred Griep, 
all of this city, and two daughters, Mrs. Albert Kahrs, also of this city, 
and Miss Margaret, at home. There are also a step-brother William Krase 
of Cheney, Kansas, 19 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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Celebrate Golden Wedding With Special Services
Fifty years ago today, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Griep were united in marriage at 
Manitowoc. Mr. Griep was employed in this city and went to Manitowoc to claim 
his bride and the knot was tied.  Tonight the couple, with their relatives and friends 
will attend divine services held in their honor at St. John's Lutheran Church at 6:30 
and Rev. W.G. Haase will preach a sermon appropriate to the occasion.  The Grieps 
have become well and favorably known here over the lapse of years and many will 
attend the service which is open to the public. A banquet for relatives and invited 
guests will follow.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Griep are in good health, she at the age of seventy and he at 
seventy-seven. For forty-six years, Mr. Griep was foreman of the Mueller Bros. 
Brewing Co. He gave up this work shortly after the law was enacted and an 
amendment was added to the U.S.  Constitution which prohibited the making 
of the amber fluid according to the popular recipe, the brewing of this he thoroughly 
understood.
Mr. and Mrs. Griep reared a family of seven. Those living are August, Mrs. Albert 
Kahrs, Carl, Fred and Miss Margaret, all of this city.   There are 19 grandchildren 
to help swell the happy throng tonight at the banquet which will be held in the 
dining room of St. John's School. There are also four great grandchildren.
The Reporter-Chronicle extends best wishes and congratulations to the venerable 
couple.
Two Rivers Reporter - Chronicle - Jan. 19, 1928
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Death record Manitowoc co. v.29, n. 35
Elizabeth Griep, 1717-18th St., Two Rivers
d: October 1, 1934/cause: Cerebal(sic) Hemorrage (Hypertension
age 77 yrs. 3 mos., 7 days - Housekeeper
b: Town of Mishicot
f: Mr. Marten, born in Germany
m: Freda Last, born in Germany
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[Louise Eliza. Griep]


MARGARET GRIEP

Miss Margaret C. (Gretchen) Griep, 72, of 1901 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, a 
clerk in the grocery department of Schroeder Bros. Co., Two Rivers, for nearly 
20 years until her retirement a year ago, died Monday night.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Miss Griep was born in Two Rivers on Feb. 8, 1883, a daughter of the late Carl 
and Elizabeth Martin Griep. She attended the public and St. John Parochial 
schools and was confirmed with the class of 1896 at the latter school.
When a young woman Miss Griep became a grocery clerk in the store of her late 
brother, Carl L. Griep on Two Rivers' 13th Street. In 1933 she took employment 
at the Schroeder store. She retired in 1954.
Miss Griep is survived by a sister, Mrs. Albert Kahrs of Two Rivers and two 
brothers, August and Fred Griep of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels from 2 p.m. Wednesday 
until 10 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the 
body will lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 10, 1955  P. 17 


MATILDA GRIEP

Mrs. Carl L. Griep, 60, of 1905 29th street, Two Rivers, died last night at a 
Milwaukee hospital. She submitted to a major operation Jan. 29.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran church, Two 
Rivers, with burial in Pioneers Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the 
Beduhn funeral home, Two Rivers after 2 p.m. Sunday and will be moved to the 
church at 11 a.m. Monday.
Mrs. Griep, nee Mathilda Luebke(sic), was born in Two Rivers in 1887 and was 
one of the first telephone operators in that city. She was married to Mr. Griep, 
a store operator there, in 1910. Mr. Griep died in 1945. For the past year Mrs. 
Griep had been employed by the Johnson Publishing company in this city.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Paul Tromnow of Detroit, Mich.; a son, Paul C. 
who is attending the University of Wisconsin at Madison; brother, Arthur Luebke 
of Two Rivers; and three sisters, Mrs. Erna Griep and Mrs. C.C. Wilsman of Two 
Rivers and Mrs. John Adler of Detroit, Mich.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday February 7, 1948 P. 2
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Chas Griep and Mathilda(sic) Luebke were married last Saturday, Rev. C. F. 
Doehler tied the nuptial knot. The wedding was elaborately celebrated at the 
home of the bride's parents residing on Roosevelt Ave. The Southside Band 
serenaded the young couple in the evening.
The Reporter, Tues., Nov. 8, 1910


WILLIAM R. GRIEP

Dies At Hospital 
A stroke of paralysis which he suffered last summer and which had incapacitated 
him for months resulted in the death of William R. Griep at the Holy Family 
hospital at Manitowoc, the immediate cause of death being given as heart trouble. 
Mr. Griep was found to be in a critical condition yesterday afternoon and was 
removed to the hospital at Manitowoc last night but failed to rally from the 
attack. The funeral will be held from the home of Herman Luebke, father-in-law 
of Mr. Griep, 1915 Roosevelt avenue at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rev. Haase 
will officiate at the services and burial will be at Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
William Griep was born in this city February 5, 1889 and would have been thirty-
seven at his next birthday. He was married here November 6, 1913 to Miss Erna 
Luebtke and the family made their home here until three years ago when they 
moved to West Bend. When Mr. Griep became ill last summer he was brought to the 
home of the wife's parents here for treatment. 
Surviving are the widow, three children, Catherine, Marlon and John, his parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Griep, Sr., three brothers, Cal, August and Fred and two sisters, 
Mrs. Albert Kahrs and Miss Margaret, all of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 19, 1926  P. 5
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The marriage of William Griep and Miss Erna Luebke well known young people of 
Two Rivers, was solemnized yesterday. The couple have departed on a honeymoon 
and will make their home at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 7, 1913 page 3
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On Thursday morning at nine o'clock, Miss Erna Luebke and Mr. William Griep were 
united in marriage at the St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. C.F. Doehler, performing 
the marriage ceremony. The couple was attended by Miss Frieda Luebke, sister of the 
bride as maid of honor and Mr. Fred Griep, brother of the groom as best man. Miss 
Louise Meineke was bridesmaid and Mr. Emil Kurtz as groomsman.
They presented a very pretty appearance at the altar. Miss Luebke is one of our 
popular young ladies having held the position of chief operator at our local 
telephone exchange for several years. Her pleasant disposition has won for her 
many friends. Mr. Griep is one of our well known young men who is employed as a 
mechanic at the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co.
The young couple left on the noon train for their honeymoon. They have the well 
wishes of their many friends for a long and pleasant journey through life.
The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 8, 1913


AUGUST GRIMMER

Notes From Two Rivers:
August Grimmer, died at his home Tuesday morning after an illness of several 
months. He was born in Two Rivers in 1856 and spent most of his life here. 
His occupation was that of a carpenter. He is survived by a wife and two sons.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 31, 1911  pg. 8


ELIZABETH GRIMMER

Mrs. Elizabeth Grimmer, 70, 2612 School St., Two Rivers, well known retired 
Two Rivers businesswoman, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital late Saturday 
afternoon after being stricken with a heart attack at the home on Thursday. 
She had been in good health previous to the time of the affliction.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin 
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Grimmer, nee Elizabeth Levanetz, was born at Stangelville, Kewaunee County, 
in 1883, a daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Levanetz. When she was 10 
years old the family brought her to Two Rivers, where in 1905 she was married 
to Henry Grimmer, a widely known musician. In 1907 the couple entered the grocery 
business at 13th and Madison ????? Two Rivers. Thirty-six years ago her husband 
died and up to 1945, when she retired, Mrs. Grimmer was actively (next sentence 
unreadable) enterprise, now conducted by her son, Harold and son in law, Ralph 
Bohne. She had made her home with a daughter, Mrs. John Conley, since retirement.
Mrs. Grimmer leaves one son, Harold, of Two Rivers; three daughters, Mrs. Edward 
(Helen) McCarthy of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Ralph (Caroline) Bohne and Mrs. John 
(Eunice) Conley of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Luebke of Two Rivers; two 
brothers, John of Whitewater, Wis., and Louis Levanetz of Tomah, Wis.; and 10 
grandchildren.
For many years she was active in the St. Luke Court, Women's Catholic Order of 
Foresters at Two Rivers, and was also affiliated with the Altar Society of St. 
Luke Church.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services. The Women's 
Catholic Order of Foresters and the Altar Society will join in the recitation 
of the rosary at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 11, 1954 P. 13


HENRY F. GRIMMER

Henry Grimmer, prominent business man of Two Rivers, 
died Saturday evening.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 14, 1918, Page 3
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Mr. and Mrs. William Grimmer, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. William Grimmer, Jr., 
and Mrs. Anton Kumbalek arrived from Appleton yesterday to attend the 
funeral of the late Henry Grimmer, who passed away suddenly at Two 
Rivers Saturday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 15, 1918, Page 3
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Saturday evening, Henry Grimmer, well known Southside merchant and musician 
passed away at his home, death being due to pneumonia. Deceased was a member 
of the City Band and also of the Glloe-Naidl Orchestra and just a week before 
his death, in the full vigor of health, he played with the orchestra at a dance. 
Thus his death again serves to remind of the uncertainty of life. He became ill 
Sunday and grew rapidly worse and although a strong, healthy man of good habits, 
he was unable to withstand the attack which at the early age of thirty-eight 
took him away from a loving wife and mother and left fatherless a little boy, 
Harold, aged nine and three little girls, Helen, seven, Caroline, six and Eunice, 
aged one and one-half years.
Deceased was born in Dorchester, Marathon County, Wisconsin in 1880, coming to 
this city in infancy with his parents. He grew to manhood here graduating from 
the high School and engaged in the mercantile business which he conducted 
successfully until his death. He was chairman of the Markets Division of the 
Chamber of Commerce and gave conscientious effort to this department, having 
charge of the fish market which was recently established. The funeral was held 
Wednesday afternoon from the home, Rev. Koten officiating. The E.E.U. lodge of 
which decedent was a member, accompanied the remains to the cemetery in a body.
The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 17, 1918


MARY GRIMMER

Mrs. Mary Grimmer, 78, Dies Wednesday Night
TWO RIVERS, (Special)-Mrs. Mary Grimmer, 78, a life long resident of the 
county, and mother of the late Henry F. Grimmer, south side grocer, died 
Wednesday night at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Grimmer, 1301 
Madison street, where she had resided for 25 years.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 from the C.J. Jansky funeral 
home and at 2 o'clock in St. John's Lutheran church, the Rev. W.G. Haase 
officiating. Interment will be in Calvary (sic) cemetery. The body can be 
viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Mrs. Grimmer, nee Mary Neumann, was born in the town of Newton, April 11, 
1858. She was married at Newton. Her husband died more than 25 years ago. 
She came to this city in 1911 where she lived since.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 31, 1936 P.16
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(Note: She is in Pioneers' Rest, Two Rivers)


HERMAN J. GROSS

Herman J. (Harry) Gross, 67, of 2354 Roosevelt Avenue, Two Rivers, died Tuesday 
morning, May 17, 1988 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 
11 am Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward 
Stelter will officiate with burial to follow at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mr. Gross was born July, 18, 1920, at Schoenchen, Kansas, son of the late Fred 
and Mary Leiker Gross. He attended school in Two Rivers and was employed at Mirro 
Aluminum. Mr. Gross served in the 9th Armored Tank Division in World War II from 
1942 to 1946. He married the former Joyce Heise on June 22, 1944 at Milwaukee. 
Mr. Gross was a member of St. John Lutheran Men's Club, Mirro Aluminum Management 
club, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church and also played with the Old Rambler 
Football Team.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce; a son, Terry S. Gross of Appleton; a daughter 
and son-in-law, Cheryl and James Brown of Appleton; a brother and sister-in-law, 
John J. and Esther Gross of Manitowoc; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Hattie Heise of Two 
Rivers and three grandchildren, Julianne, Gregory and Amanda Brown. He was preceded 
in death by an infant son.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm Wednesday 
and after 9 am Thursday morning at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., May 17, 1988 page 15
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[bur. 05-19-1988/age 67 yrs.]
(b. 18 Jul 1920/d. 17 May 1988/SSDI)


JOYCE A. GROSS

Joyce A. Gross, age 90, a resident of the Northland Lodge, Two Rivers, died 
Thursday afternoon, August 7, 2014, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Joyce 
was born on August 17, 1923, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Walter and 
Hattie (Gleichner) Heise. She graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School 
with the class of 1942. On June 22, 1944, she married Herman "Harry" Gross, in 
Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1988. Joyce was employed for many 
years at Hamilton Mfg. Co. Her early retirement years were spent as a caregiver 
for her husband and mother. She loved to play cards with family and friends and 
in her later years enjoyed her wonderful friendship with Millie Stegemann, who 
kept her supplied with cookies. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law: 
Cheryl and James Brown, Appleton; son and daughter-in-law: Terry Gross and Jane 
Kirkeide, Appleton; three grandchildren: Dr. Julianne (Dr. Mark Wegner) Brown, 
Greg (Renee) Brown and Amanda (Scott) Werfal; eight great grandchildren: Abe and 
Gus Wegner, Cooper, Beau, and Drew Brown, and Mason, Avery, and Addison Werfal; 
along with a niece, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her 
parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by an infant son and a brother-
in-law and sister-in-law: John and Esther Gross.Funeral services will be held at 
11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2014, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
17th & East Park Sts, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
David Arndt with burial in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will 
greet relatives and friends at the church on Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 
the time of service at 11:00 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. 
Memorials in Joyce's name may be made to the Emergency Fund of St. John's Ev. 
Lutheran Church.
www.legacy.com/obituaries/postcrescent/obituary.


HEINRICH GROSSPIETSCH    (d. 1879)

(First publication July 10, 1879.) No. 82.
IN PROBATE,-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Henry Grosspitsch (sic), deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Catherina Grosspitsch of Manitowoc county, 
Wis., representing among other things that Henry Grosspisch (sic), late of Two 
Rivers, Manitowoc county, Wis. on the 23rd day of April, A.D., 1879, at Two Rivers 
died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this state, and that the 
said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying tha (sic) administration 
of said estate be to John Rick granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard 
before the judge of this court, on Tuesday, the 5th day of August, A.D., 1879, at 
10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and 
to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this orde (sic) for three 
successive weeks, prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly 
Newspaper published at the city of Manitowoc in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 9th day of July A.D., 1879.
Michael Kirwan, County Judge.
John Franz, Atty.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 24, 1879 P. 2


JOSEPHINE GROSSPIETSCH

DIED:
In this village, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1874, Mrs. JOSEPHINE GROSPIETSCH.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Wis., Tuesday, February 17, 1874 pg. 3
(*NOTE: She was placed here because this is the only cemetery in the county with this surname.)
*****
[Heinrich/d. 1879 is her son - Heinrich (Jr)/d. 1877 is Heinrich's son]


ADELLA GROVER

SUFFERS STROKE OF PARALYSIS
Mrs. David Grover suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday evening. Her right 
side is affected and her condition is serious. Her daughters, Mrs. Alvin Moss 
of Shawano Co., and Mrs. Thomas Magee of Angelica were called to her side and 
arrived here Wednesday. Mrs. Grover sustained a stroke sometime ago from which 
she had practically recovered.
The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 12, 1917
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MRS. GROVER DIES FRIDAY AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. Adella Grover, 65, an invalid for years and wife of David Grover, 
passed away yesterday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc, 
where she was removed a few weeks ago. Although confined to a wheel 
chair for a number of years she bore her affliction with true Christian 
fortitude and courage. Burial will take place Monday afternoon at two 
o'clock from the family home on Monroe street. Her maiden name was Adella 
Magee and besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Henry and Edward 
and three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Magee of this city, Mrs. George Schell of 
Chicago and Mrs. A. Moss, of Ensinates, Cal. Three brothers, G.A. and J.F. 
Magee of this city and Richard Magee of Willett, S.D. and four sisters, 
Mrs. Frank Oestreich, Mrs. Hannah Althen, Mrs. Charles Bacon and Mrs. 
Albert Buege, all of Two Rivers also survive. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, September 29, 1928 Page 12
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DEATH RELEASES MRS. GROVER OF LONG SUFFERING
Pioneer Resident Dies After 10 Years' Affliction with Paralysis
Death came as a release from ten years of suffering to Mrs. David Grover, 
pioneer resident of this city, ,who passed away at Holy  Family Hospital at 
Manitowoc at three o'clock Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Grover was taken to the hospital several weeks ago and had been in 
grave condition up to the time of her death. She sank slowly the past two 
days and hopes for her recovery were abandoned.  She became afflicted with 
a stroke of paralysis thirteen years ago and a series of  minor strokes shortly 
after caused her to be confined to her home for the past ten years. 
Mrs. Grover, nee Adella Magee, the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
John Magee was born in the city of Belleville, Ill., on March 15, 1863. The 
Magee's five years later, moved to this vicinity where they settled on a farm 
in the Tannery, three and one-half miles north of the city.
Married at 18
At the age of eighteen, she was united in marriage to David Grover of the city, 
who survives her. They made their home in this city their entire life with the 
exception of living in the Town of Macmillian, Marathon County, for six years, 
ten years after their marriage.  Besides her husband, she leaves three daughters 
and two sons. They are: Mrs. Lulu Schness of Chicago, Mrs. Myrtle Magee, this 
city and Mrs. Gladys Maas of Ensenitis, Calif.  She also leaves three brothers 
and four sisters: J.F. and G.A. Magee, this city; Richard Magee of Willott, South 
Dakota; Mrs. Frank Oestreich, Mrs. Hannah Althen, Mrs. Charles Bacon and 
Mrs. Albert Buege, all of this city. There are also eight grandchildren to mourn 
her loss.
Funeral Monday
She was a kind and loving mother and for years had been a devout member of 
Grace Congregational Church, from which church she will be buried Monday 
afternoon at 2:30, Rev. T.A. Hawkes will officiate. Interment will be at Pioneer's 
Rest Cemetery.  Six nephews of Mrs. Grover will act as pallbearers at the funeral. 
Two Rivers Reporter - Chronicle - Sept. 29, 1928
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Attend Grover Funeral
A large number of out-of-town relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. David Grover, 
which took place from the funeral home of Beduhn and Goetz Monday afternoon.   
They are:  Mr. and Mrs. August Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. John Milsap, Mr. and Mrs. 
William Stanton, Mrs. William Gibbs, all of Shawano; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lutsey, 
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lutsey and Robert Magee of Laney, Shawano County; Mr. and 
Mrs. Hugh Magee and son, William of  Angelica, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. John Sechrist 
and Mrs. Mattie McKenna of Welhoven, Wisconsin; Mr. and Mrs. George Dunlop 
and Miss Hannah Magee of Milwaukee.
Two Rivers Reporter - Chronicle - Oct. 2, 1928 


DAVID D. GROVER

Veteran Choir Leader, David F. Grover(sic), Dies 
David Frederick Grover, 76, pioneer native-born resident, an early city 
official and musician, is dead. 
Mr. Grover died at his home at 2107 Monroe street shortly before 3 o'clock 
Thursday afternoon. He was stricken with illness several hours previous. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Emanuel 
Evangelical church, of which he was a member nearly all his life. The Rev. 
Franklin E. Schlueter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
cemetery. The remains can be viewed from 7 to 9 o'clock tonight and Saturday 
morning at the Beduhn and Goetz funeral home. The body will be taken to the 
church at 1 p.m. 
The deceased, known to old and young in Two Rivers, was born on Adams street 
between 19th and 20th streets, the site of the late Christ Johannes home, on 
Dec. 12, 1858, a son of the late Christian and Louise Weisenborn Grover, who 
immigrated here from Saxony, Germany more than 90 years go. They were among 
the first families to settle here.
On January 27, 1881, Mr. Grover married Adelia Magee at the homestead farm in 
the town of Two Rivers. They made their home in Two Rivers. Mrs. Grover died 
in September, seven years ago.
Mr. Grover, a grandson of Von Weisenborn, regarded as the greatest bandmaster 
ever to serve in the German army, was a teacher of the violin for nearly a half 
century. For more than 30 years he was director of the choir of the Emanuel 

Evangelical church. He was keenly interested in band music and was a regular 
attendant at concerts of local organizations.
Although music was his main interest, Mr. Grover took an active part in local 
politics, serving the city as an alderman for a number of terms, and also 
holding membership on the county board of supervisors for one term. 
The deceased was the second oldest member of the Emanuel Evangelical church.
Mr. Grover is survived by three daughters, Mrs. George Schell of Chicago, Mrs. 
Thomas Magee of this city and Mrs. A. A. Maas of Encinitas, Calif., and two sons, 
Henry C. and Edward Grover, both of this city. He also leaves four brothers, 
Dr. S. F. Grover of Portland, Ore., William and Frank of Newport, Wash., and 
Joseph Grover of Furport, Wash. There are 10 grandchildren.
During the operation of the old Mann Brothers pail factory the deceased was one 
of the department heads. For more than 30 years he was an employe of the Aluminum 
Goods Manufacturing company.
Six nephews of Mr. Grover will be pallbearers. They are Harry and Franklin 
Oestreich, Austin and Albert Buege and Seymour and Victor Althen.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 9, 1935  P. 13
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GROVER RITES HELD SATURDAY 
Rev. F. E. Schlueter Eulogizes His Boyhood Companion 
Last rites for David F. Grover, 77, former choir director and city official who 
died Thursday afternoon, were held at the Emanuel Evangelical church at 2 o'clock 
Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Franklin E. Schlueter officiating. Interment was in 
the family lot at Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
In eulogizing the pioneer resident who for 30 years directed the church choir, 
the Rev. Mr. Schlueter recalled the boyhood friendship between himself and Mr. 
Grover whom he praised for sincerity of purpose in all things which he undertook.
Among the out of town relatives to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. H. Magee, 
Robert Magee, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lutsey and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lutsey, all of 
Angelica, Shawano county; Attorney and Mrs. Leo Vaudreuil and son, and Mrs. Henry 
Grover all of Kenosha; Mr. and Mrs. George Schell of Chicago; Mrs. Oscar 
Winkelmiller and daughter Mrs. Ernestine Brehmer of Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 12, 1935  P. 9 


EDWARD A. GROVER

Edward A. Grover, 62, 2107 Monroe St., Two Rivers, an employe of the Aluminum 
Goods Manufacturing Company, Plant No. 1, where he had been a mechanic for 
more than 40 years, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, 
where he had been a patient for the past three weeks.
Mr. Grover, a nephew of the late J.F. and G.A. Magee, early executives of the 
Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company, had been in failing health for the past 
three years. 
Full Masonic funeral services for Mr. Grover will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday 
at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, conducted by the 
Two Rivers Lodge of Masons, No. 200, of which he was long a member. The Rev. 
R. J. Wichlei, pastor of Grace Congregational Church, will deliver the funeral 
sermon. Masonic Rites will also be held at the graveside at Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Grover was born in 1892 at Marshfield, Wis., a son of the late David and 
Adela Magee Grover. When a child the family brought him to Two Rivers where he 
had resided since. In his early youth he took employment with the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing Company at Two Rivers where he became a skilled die maker. Except 
for two years which he served as master mechanic at the Metal Ware Corporation 
at Two Rivers, he had been employed at the aluminum firm.
Besides his Masonic affiliation Mr. Grover was a member of the "25-Year Club" of 
the Aluminum Goods Company and was a charter member of the Two Rivers Yacht Club.
Surviving Mr. Grover are his wife, the former Elsie Grover(sic) of Two Rivers, whom 
he married in 1916; two daughters, Mrs. Austin F. Smith of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
John Homalke of Aliquippa, Pa.; a son, William Grover of Whitefish Bay, Wis.; 
a sister, Mrs. Thomas Magee of Two Rivers and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 8, 1954  P. 29
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Grover-Dicke Marriage
Notes from Two Rivers:
The marriage of Mr. Edward Grover and Miss Elsie Dicke took place at Grace 
Congregational Church parsonage Monday morning, Rev. Morris performing the 
ceremony. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride. 
Mr. and Mrs. Grover left in the afternoon on a wedding trip.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 14, 1915
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The marriage of Mr. Edward Grover and Miss Elsie Dicke occurred at Grace Church 
parsonage Monday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. Morris officiating. A reception was 
held after the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents and a wedding diner 
was served at which only relatives were present. The couple left on the noon train 
for a trip through Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The groom who is a son of Mr. 
and Mrs. David Grover is a machinist and expert die maker at the Aluminum Goods 
Plant. The bride is a charming young lady and a graduate of the high school. She 
was employed in the office of the Aluminum Goods Co. The couple has a host of 
friends who unite in wishing them happiness and prosperity.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 15, 1915


ELSIE D. GROVER

Mrs. Elsie Grover, 87, of 2107 Monroe St., Two Rivers, died Sunday, February 11, 
at her home.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Congregational Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. James Eckblad will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Grover, nee Elsie Dicke, was born Jan. 1, 1894, at Two Rivers, daughter of 
the late George H. and Ella Gebler Dicke. She attended Two Rivers Grade School 
and was graduated from Two Rivers High School in 1910. In 1912 she was graduated 
from Bussey Business College. She was married to E.A. Grover Oct. 11, 1915, at 
Two Rivers. Following the death of her father, she operated a real estate, loan 
insurance and abstract business from 1928 to 1968. Her husband preceded her in 
death April 8, 1954. Mrs. Grover was a member of Grace Congregational Church 
and Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William E. and Jean Grover of 
Loveland, Calif., two daughters, Jeanne and Austin F. Smith of Manitowoc and 
Diane and John Honatke of Aliquippa, PA., 13 grandchildren and nine great 
grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Grace Congregational Church. There will be no visitation. 
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, February 1981
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[bur. 03-04-1981/age 87 yrs.]
(1 Jan 1894/Feb 1981/SSDI)
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Grover-Dicke Marriage
Notes from Two Rivers:
The marriage of Mr. Edward Grover and Miss Elsie Dicke took place at Grace 
Congregational Church parsonage Monday morning, Rev. Morris performing the 
ceremony. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride. 
Mr. and Mrs. Grover left in the afternoon on a wedding trip.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 14, 1915
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The marriage of Mr. Edward Grover and Miss Elsie Dicke occurred at Grace Church 
parsonage Monday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. Morris officiating. A reception was 
held after the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents and a wedding diner 
was served at which only relatives were present. The couple left on the noon train 
for a trip through Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The groom who is a son of Mr. 
and Mrs. David Grover is a machinist and expert die maker at the Aluminum Goods 
Plant. The bride is a charming young lady and a graduate of the high school. She 
was employed in the office of the Aluminum Goods Co. The couple has a host of 
friends who unite in wishing them happiness and prosperity.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 15, 1915


HENRY GROVER

HENRY GROVER DIES FRIDAY AT KENOSHA 
Word has been received from Kenosha, Wisconsin of the death of Henry Grover, 
another of the pioneers in this city. Mr. Grover, 69, had been a resident of 
this city up to three years ago when he retired and moved to Kenosha here he 
died from a severe heart attack yesterday afternoon. 
Mr. Grover was born February 3, 1860 in this city. Up to his retirement he 
was employed at the local Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. He was a member of the Masons, 
who will be in charge of the funeral.
Mr. Grover is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Winkelmiller and Mrs. Leo. 
Vaudreil, the latter of Kenosha. He is survived by five brothers, Dave Grover 
of this city, and Frank, Joseph, William and Samuel who are residing in several 
cities in Washington and California. They will not be able to attend the funeral. 
Two grandchildren also survive.
The body will be at the Beduhn and Goetz chapel, where the burial services will 
be held. Rev. Hawkes will officiate. Mr. Grover's death is mourned by a large 
host of friends who had known him well during the time he lived in this city. 
Interment will be at the Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 2, 1929  P.14


SUSANNAH GROVER

Mrs. Susanna Grover, 82, formerly of Two Rivers, died Sunday night at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Winkelmiller, in Sheboygan.
Born Susanna Sechrist in Two Rivers in 1865, she resided in Kenosha in the 
later years of her life, coming to Sheboygan a month of age. 
The body will be brought to Two Rivers for burial in Pioneers Rest cemetery 
Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. Donald Mills officiating at graveside service. 
In 1884 she was married to Henry Grover in Two Rivers. The couple's two 
daughters, Flora and Esther, and two children who died in infancy, were born 
there. Her husband, member of a pioneer Two Rivers family, died in November, 
1941. The daughter, Esther who became the wife of Leo E. Vaudreuil, former 
deputy attorney general of Wisconsin, followed her father in death.
Surviving is the only daughter, Mrs. Winkelmiller; two grandchildren, Leon 
Vaudreuil of Kenosha and Ernestine Brehmer of Sheboygan, and one great-
grandchild, Bethia Ann Brehmer of Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 28, 1947  P.2 


AUGUSTA GRUMANN

MRS. GRUMANN, OLD RESIDENT OF CITY DIES
Funeral Services to Be Held On Saturday; Was 83 Years Old
Death Tuesday afternoon came to one of the city's best known residents, 
Mrs. Julia Grumann, 83, at her home on Monroe street, following a 
lingering illness.
Funeral Saturday
Funeral services will be held from the home at two o'clock Saturday 
afternoon with the Rev. W. G. Haase of St. John's Lutheran church 
officiating. The remains can be viewed at the funeral home of Beduhn & 
Goetz on Thursday from where the body will be removed to the home Friday. 
Burial will be at Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
Mrs. Grumann, nee Augusta Ohm, was born November 6, 1848 in Rheinsburg, 
province of Brandenburg, Germany, and in 1890, immigrated to this country 
and settled in this city.  Nine years ago the couple celebrated their 
golden wedding anniversary.  Her husband preceded her in death three years 
ago.
Three Children Survive
Mrs. Grumann is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William Stehle and Mrs. 
Ed. Lahey, both of this city, and son, Julius Grumann, also of this city. 
She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Emma Ulrich, this city, and Miss Minnie 
Grumann, of Rheinsburg, Germany.  There are also 11 grandchildren and four 
great grandchildren.
The Two Rivers Reporter and Chronicle, Weds. Nov. 18, 1931


CAROLINE GRUMANN

Funeral services for Mrs. John Grumann, 84 of 4416 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers, 
who died Thursday morning at her home, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Klein & 
Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 1:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran 
Church, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Grumann, nee Caroline (Lena) Sonntag, was born April 16, 1879, at Two 
Rivers, daughter of the late Fred and Josephine Musil Sonntag. She was married 
at Two Rivers Oct. 24, 1896, to John Grumann, and early contractor and extenesive 
land owner on Two Rivers' north side. In 1928, the family left Two Rivers to 
engage in farming at Cavour, Wis., and returned in 1947. Her husband died at 
Two Rivers in 1954.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Andy Bull, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Mildred Popp, 
of Two Rivers, Mrs. George Raasch of Wauwatosa and Miss Grace, of Manitowoc; 
three sons, Harold, of Atlanta, Ga., Helmuth, at home and John Jr., of Tomah, 
Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Steinhauer, of Two Rivers; a brother, Ernest Sonntag, 
of Two Rivers; a stepbrother, Frank J. Hess, of Two Rivers, 12 grandchildren and 
28 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1964 P. 12


GRACE GRUMANN    (d. 1969)

Funeral services for Miss Grace Grumann, 55, formerly of 4416 Tannery Rd., 
Two Rivers, and who died Sunday at Manitowoc County Hospital, were at 2:45 
p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. 
Edward Stelter officiating. Burial was in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Miss Grumann was born May 18, 1913, at Two Rivers, a daughter of the late 
John and Caroline Sonntag Grumann.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Esther Bull of Laona, Mrs. Mildred Popp 
of Cavour and Mrs. George (Ruth) Raasch of Milwaukee, and two brothers, John 
and Helmuth Grumann of Tomah.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 18, 1969  P. 3


HELMUTH GRUMANN

Helmuth Grumann, 77, of Fairfield Apartments in Crandon, died Wednesday at his 
home. Funeral services will be 2pm Saturday in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Richard Bidwell will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Grumann was born July 31, 1901, in Two Rivers, son of the late John and 
Caroline Sonntag. Mr. Grumann was a self employed carpenter by trade.
Survivors include a brother, John of Tomah and three sisters, Mrs. Esther Bull of 
Lanoa, Mrs. Mildred Popp of Cavour and Mrs. George (Ruth) Raasch of Milwaukee.
Friends may call in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 5 o'clock this 
Friday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, Dec. 1, 1978 page 3


JOHN GRUMANN

Home Builder John Gruman(sic) Dead; Was 80 
TWO RIVERS-John Gruman, 80, widely known retired home builder, whose firm he 
headed erected scores of dwellings in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa in the late 
twenties and early thirties, and who was a nephew of the late Joseph Koenig, 
one of the founders of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company, died early 
Sunday morning at his home on Rt. 2, Two Rivers, just north of the city.
Mr. Gruman, a former member of the City Council and a member of one of the 
earliest Two Rivers families, had been ailing with a heart condition for the 
past year. He had been about until three weeks ago when he last attended a 
rehearsal of the Freier Sangerbund at Manitowoc.
Funeral Tuesday 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Frederick Zarling officiating. Interment 
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
John Gruman was born in the city of Two Rivers on Sept. 15, 1873, a son of the 
late John and Mary Koenig Gruman, attending the local public schools he left 
the city as a young man and learned the carpenter trade at Indianapolis, Ind. 
Several years later he entered the building trade at Seattle, Wash., returning 
to his home in the early 1890s. In 1898 he left with a group of Two Rivers 
young men for the Yukon area in Alaska to prospect for gold.
In Gold Rush 
Returning from the Yukon three years later he moved with his family to Cavour, 
Forest County, in 1915, where he operated a farm until about 1925. That year, 
his son, Harold Gruman, now a construction engineer for the Sinclair Oil 
Company, living in Atlanta, Ga., joined his father in the operation of a home 
building firm in Milwaukee County. For nearly eight years the father and son 
built scores of homes in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa. He retired from home building 
when the depression struck the nation and returned to Cavour where he resided 
until seven years ago, when he and Mrs. Gruman returned to their native home 
here. Despite his advanced age he built a stone residence a mile north of the 
city where he had lived in retirement since.
Surviving Mr. Gruman are his wife, the former Lena Sonntag, whom he married in 
Two Rivers in 1896, four daughters, Mrs. Esther Bull of Milwaukee, Mrs. Mildred 
Popp of Crandon, Mrs. Ruth Raasch of Wauwatosa and Miss Grace Gruman of Madison; 
three sons, Harold of Atlanta, Helmuth of Two Rivers and John Gruman Jr., of 
Tomah; three brothers, Albert of Laona, Wis., Fred of Cavour and Stephen Gruman 
of Two Rivers; 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
For many years Mr. Gruman retained his affiliation with the Freier-Saengerbund 
at Manitowoc. He also served as an alderman in the city's Fourth ward for a term 
in 1914.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the times of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 19, 1954  P. 13
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[John J. GRUMAN]


JULIUS GRUMANN  (d. 1928)

Julius Grumann, aged 84, committed suicide Saturday. His mind was 
affected by long illness coupled with the weaknesses inevitable 
with old age. The venerable gentleman hung himself in the barn on 
the premises of his son, Julian Grumann, Jr., with whom he made his 
home, 2110 Monroe St. The body was found by members of the family 
who went in search of the deceased when they noticed his unusually 
long absence.
Mr. Grumann has been a resident here for the past twenty-eight years. 
He was a native of Germany and was long employed in the manufacturing 
industries here. He is survived by his widow, one son Julius and two 
daughters, Mrs. William Stehle and Mrs. Edward Lahey. The funeral was 
held Tuesday afternoon with interment at Pioneer's Rest.
The Reporter-Chronicle, Thursday May 31, 1928
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AGED RESIDENT OF TWO RIVERS ENDS HIS LIFE
With a piece of hinder twine about his neck and hanging from a nail 
in the wall of the barn on the premises, Julius Grumann, aged Two 
Rivers man was found dead today, a suicide. The man had ended his 
life some time during the morning and the body was found by members 
of the family who visited the barn in search of him when he failed 
to appear for the noon day meal. Mr. Grumann was 84 years of age and 
had been in failing health for a long time and it is believed his 
mind had become unbalanced. He made his home with a son at 2110 Monroe 
street, Two Rivers. Coroner Kemper who was called deemed an inquest 
unnecessary. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, May 26, 1928 Page 3
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Funeral of Julius Grumann To Take Place on Tuesday
The funeral of Julius Grumann Sr., aged 84, who ended his life 
Saturday noon at his home on Monroe street will take place Tuesday 
afternoon from the late home, with interment at Pioneer's Rest. The 
deceased was employed at the Hamilton plant for eighteen years and 
retired a little over a year ago on account of failing health. A 
widow, Mrs. Augusta Gruman, a son, Julius Jr., and two daughters, 
Mrs. Edward Lahey and Mrs. William Stehle survive. A brother Albert 
residing in Germany also survives. No inquest was held.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, May 28, 1928 Page 9


JULIUS GRUMANN  (d. 1972)

Julius Grumann, 90, of 833 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, former longtime 
Two Rivers resident, died late Monday afternoon at a Manitowoc 
hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Knuth officiating. Burial will be 
at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Grumann was born Aug. 21, 1881, in Germany, son of the late Julius 
and Augusta Ohm Grumann.  When he was eight the family brought him to 
this country, settling at Two Rivers, where he attended St. John 
Lutheran School.  He was employed for more than 30 years at Kahlenberg 
Bros. Co., Two Rivers, retiring in 1954.  He married Minnie Begalke of 
Mishicot June 10, 1911.
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Daniel Michalek, of 
Manitowoc, a son, Carl, of Two Rivers, five grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday 
evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Two Rivers Reporter, Tues. 8 Aug. 1972


MINNIE GRUMANN

Mrs. Minnie Grumann, 93, a former Two Rivers resident, died Wednesday 
evening, Nov. 28, at Holy Family Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, 
where she had resided the past 12 years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers.  The Rev. Larry Ellenberger will officiate and 
burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Grumann, nee Minnie Begalke, was born April 4, 1886, in the Town 
of Gibson, daughter of the Edward and Mathilda Moeller Begalke.  She 
was married to Julius Grumann June 10, 1911. He preceded her in death 
Aug. 7, 1972.
Survivors include a son, Carl of Two Rivers, and a daughter, Mrs. Daniel 
(Flora) Michalek of Manitowoc, five grandchildren and nine great-grand-
children.
Friends may call in Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Friday. 
Herald Times Reporter, Thur. 29 Nov. 1979


JOHN GUBEUYET

John Gubenjek
birth: 1835 Bohemia
death: 17 December 1900 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1900 Two Rivers, Wis.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JNO. GUCKER

Born: February 16, 1830 in Mossinger, Turbingen, Baden-Wurtemburg, Germany
Married: 11 January 1859 to Anna Maria Streib
Enlisted: 18 May 1864 as a Private from Burlington, WI (listed as John Jucker)
Mustered Out: 22 Sep 1864 at Milwaukee, WI
Re-enlisted: 13 Feb 1865 as a Private from Burlington, WI into 48th, Co C
Mustered Out: March 24, 1866
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[February 16, 1830/October 5, 1897/From Manitowoc Civil War Rountable]


CORTLAND J. GUEHLSTORF

Cortland J. Guehlstorf, 47, of 1026-23rd St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with burial in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Guehlstorf was born May 5, 1928, at Manitowoc, son of the late Harry 
Guehlstorf and Gladys Elliott Guehlstorf. He served in the U.S. Navy as a 
seaman in World War II. He married Darlene Psovic May 21, 1960, at Waukegan, 
Ill. He was employed at F.C. Heiden Inc. of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Mark, and two daughters, Amy and Gina, 
at home and his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bukowski, of 
Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers after 
3 p.m. Friday, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 12, 1975  P. 3


GLADYS GUEHLSTORF 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


HARRY J. GUEHLSTORF

City Official, Guehlstorf, Is Dead, Was 56
Harry J. Guehlstorf, 56, of 2823 36th St., Edgewood Place, city treasurer and 
deputy city clerk since 1942 and a past master of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F & 
AM, died at 6 am Wednesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where he had been a 
patient since stricken with a heart stroke at his home October 19. Mr. Guehlstorf 
had been in failing health for the past two years but continued at his duties 
until stricken with a heart attack on July 29.
Masonic funeral service will be 2 pm Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, under the auspices of the Two Rivers Masonic Lodge with Past Master Heber 
Clayton directing the ceremonies both at the funeral home and at the graveside at 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Guehlstorf was born May 13, 1902 at Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Sophie 
Scheffler Guehlstorf. Attending the Manitowoc Public Schools he was graduated from 
the old Washington High School there with the class of 1920. During his high school 
years and a short while later he worked at the Manitowoc Savings Bank.
After five years of employment as a billing clerk for the Chicago & North Western 
Railway at Manitowoc, he took employment April 30, 1930 with the Two Rivers Municipal 
Utilities, first serving as a meter reader and later as a billing clerk. In 1942 
under the late City Manager, John Hoffman, he became city treasurer and deputy city 
clerk.
Mr. Guehlstorf was elected worshipful master of the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200 F & AM 
in 1947 with which organization he was a member. He was also affiliated with the 
Barney G. Lyman, Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons of Two Rivers.
Besides his wife, the former Gladys Elliott, whom he married July 20, 1925, at 
Menominee, Mich., he leaves a son, Cortland of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. John 
Jordan and Mrs. Edmund Zigmund of Manitowoc and a brother, Karl of South Milwaukee. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Oct. 29, 1958 page 2


ARNOLD E. GUETSCHOW

Arnold Guetschow, 78, of 3017 Jackson Street, Two Rivers, died late Friday 
afternoon, Aguust 9, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers. Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate with burial to follow at Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Guetschow was born May 12, 1907, at Two Creeks, son of the late Emil and 
Mathilda Zierzow Guetschow.
Mr. Guetschow was a long time employee of Mirro Corporation, retiring in 1965. 
Mr. Guetschow attended St. John Lutheran School and Rangeline School in rural 
Two Rivers.
Survivors include four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Rayfield Guetschow of 
Two Rivers, Wilbert Guetschow of Two Rivers, Edgar and Leona Guetschow of 
Route 1, Kewaunee and Emil and Hazel Guetschow of Two Rivers; sister and a 
brother-in-law, Florence and Stephen Vondrachek of Two Rivers. He was preceded 
in death by his parents and two brothers.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 4 
p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday afternoon and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. at the church until 
the hour of service.
Herald Times Reporter, August 11, 1985 P. 3
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[bur. 08-13-1985/age 78 yrs.]
(12 May 1907/Aug 1985/SSDI)


ARTHUR W. GUETSCHOW

Arthur W. Guetschow, 69, of 1901 Emmet St., Two Rivers, died early Wednesday 
morning in Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Guetschow was born Nov. 16, 1909, in Two Creeks, son of the late Emil and 
Mathilda Zierzow Guetschow. He married Grace Sorenson Dec. 19, 1936, in 
Valders. He owned and operated a grocery store in Two Rivers, retiring seven 
years ago. He was a member of Senior Citizens.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Robert of Minnetonka, Minn., and James 
of Newark, Del.; two daughters, Mrs. William J. (Nancy) Kappelman of Route 2, 
Manitowoc, and Mrs. Roger (Janet) Boettcher of Mishicot; five brothers, 
Rayfield, Arnold and Wilbert of Two Rivers, Edgar of Route 2, Kewaunee, and 
Emil of Route 3, Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Stephen (Florence) Vondrachek of 
Two Rivers and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
4 p.m. Friday and in the church after 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of 
service. The Senior Citizens will meet 6 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, June 7, 1979 P. 3
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[bur. 06-09-1979/age 69 yrs.]
(16 Nov 1909/Jun 1979/SSDI)


EMIL A. GUETSCHOW

Emil Guetschow Dies; Prominent in Rural Activity 
Emil Guetschow, 71, former chairman of the town of Two Rivers and prominent 
in affairs of the township for many years, died at the Municipal hospital at 
Two Rivers at 6:20 Thursday morning, where he had been a patient for the past 
10 days. He had been ill for two months.
Funeral services will be held at St. John Lutheran church, Two Rivers, at 3 
p.m. Saturday following brief services at 2:30 at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin 
Inc., funeral home at Two Rivers. The Rev. W. G. Haase will officiate and 
burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Guetschow was born on a farm in the town of two Creeks in 1879, a son of 
the late John and Sophie Guetschow, early settlers in the township. Living on 
the homestead farm until 1912 the family moved to Two Rivers where Mr. Guetschow 
established a cement contracting business. Five years later he acquired a farm 
in the town of Two Rivers where he had resided since. 
For many years Mr. Guetschow was assessor of the town of Two Rivers and later, 
for two terms, the town's chairman on the county board of supervisors. He also 
was a member of the board of school district No. 6. He was president of the 
West Shore Telephone company for many years and also active in farm cooperative 
movements, once serving as secretary of the old Two Rivers Equity exchange. Up 
to the time of his illness he was president of the Guetschow Brothers garage, 
operated by his sons, north of Two Rivers. 
In 1905 Mr. Guetschow married Mathilda Zierzow of the town of Two Creeks, who 
survives with a daughter, Mrs. Florence Vondracek of Shoto; and six sons, 
Rayfield and Arnold on the home farm, Arthur, Edgar and Emil Jr., of the town 
of Two Rivers and Wilbert Guetschow of Two Rivers. He also leaves a half sister, 
Mrs. Jack Barnson of Manitowoc and a half brother, Edward Guetschow of Mishicot. 
There are nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 7, 1950  P. 20 


GRACE GUETSCHOW

Grace Guetschow, age 78, of 1901 Emmet St., Two Rivers, died Sunday, December 19, 
1993, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday December 22, 1993, at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating will be the Rev. Edward Stelter. Burial 
will follow at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born October 19, 1915, in Valders, daughter of the late Peter and Martha 
Gilbertson Sorenson. She married Arthur W. Guetschow on Decmeber (sic) 19, 1936, 
Valders. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1979. The family owned and operated 
Guetschow's Clover Farm Grocery Store in Two Rivers for many years, until their 
retirement.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Janet Guetschow, Minnesota, 
James and Pattie Guetschow, Delaware; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and William 
Kappelman, Manitowoc, Janet and Roger Boettcher, Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren; four 
great grandchildren. She is futher (sic) survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, 
Betty Sorenson, Elmer Hecker, Wilbert Guetschow, Edgar Guetschow, Emil Guetschow, 
Florence Vandrachek, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was 
also preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers, Eleanor Vetting, Alice Skattebo, 
Joel Sorenson, Clarence Sorenson, Harry Sorenson, Dorothy Hecker, Margaret Edwards, and 
two infant brothers.
Friends and relatives may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 
4-8 p.m. Tuesday and at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 20, 1993 P. A2
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[19 October 1915/19 December 1993/SSDI)


JOHN GUETSCHOW

John Guetschan
birth: 1828 Germany
death: 23 June 1897 Two Creeks, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
spouse: Sophia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MATHILDA GUETSCHOW

Mrs. Emil Guetschow, 77, of 3017 Jackson St., Two Rivers, a native
of the Town of Two Creeks, died at noon New Year's Day at Two Rivers
Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Our Savior Evan. Lutheran
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be
in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Guetchow, nee Mathilda Zierzow, was born Oct. 3, 1882 in the Town
of Two Creeks, a daughter of the late Charles and Fredericka Lienow
Zierzow. She attended Lakeview School in the township. She was married
June 21, 1905 to Emil Guetschow in Two Rivers. Until her husband's
death in 1950 she resided on the Town of Two Creeks farm. She was a
member of St. John Lutheran congregation of Two Rivers.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Steve Vondrachek of Two Rivers; six
sons, Raphael, Arnold, Arthur and Wilbert of Two Rivers; Edgar of Rt.
1, Kewaunee, and Emil of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Frank
Tetzlaff and Mrs. Ivan Schroeder of Two Rivers; two brothers, Arthur
of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and Emil Zierzow of Two Rivers, and 12 grand-
children.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers,
after 2 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be 
taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time
of services.
Manitowoc Herald, Saturday, January 02, 1960  page 9


RAYFIELD GUETSCHOW

Rayfield Guetschow, 85, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, died late Monday 
evening, June 24, 1991, at Hamilton Memorial Home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Born May 27, 1906, in the town of Two Creeks, son of the late Emil and Mathilda 
Zierzow Guetschow. He attended St. John Parochial School and The District School. 
He was a Farmer most of his life.
Survivors include three brothers, Wilbert, Edgar, and Emil all of Two Rivers; 
a sister, Mrs. Florence Vondrachek of Two Rivers; a sister-in-law, Grace 
Guetschow of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, 
and after 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, June 25, 1991 P. B7
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(27 May 1906/24 Jun 1991/SSDI)
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News article
LOSES FOUR FINGERS IN ACCIDENT
Bayfield (sic) Guetchow, aged 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Guetchow of the Town 
of Two Rivers, suffered a most painful and unfortunate accident Friday last which 
will greatly incapacitate him for life while at work on a power saw helping cut 
some shingles. The lad was engaged in removing an obstruction which interfered 
with the operation of the saw and in so doing, his hand came in contact with the 
saw completely severing the four fingers on his right hand. Bayfield was hurried 
to this city for surgical attention. He suffered terribly from pain. It is a most 
lamentable accident largely incapacitating the young man from early manhood though 
men have often done well in life with similar handicaps. The only finger remaining 
on the hand is the thumb.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 14, 1923


CARRIE GUGGENHEIM

Mrs. Carrie Guggenheim, 72, formerly of Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon 
at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, 
the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mrs. Guggenheim was born June 18, 1890, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late John and Anna Barta Herian.  She attended rural schools in the 
Town of Two Rivers and later was employed at Zulu Knitting Co. and in the 
office of plant 4 of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers.  She moved to Chicago 
where she was married to Henry Guggenheim.  The couple resided there until 
his retirement in 1945 when the couple came back to Two Rivers and made its 
home with her sister, Miss Josephine Herian.  Her husband preceded her in 
death in 1947.  
Besides her sister, several nieces and nephews survive.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 28, 1963


HENRY GUGGENHEIM

Henry Guggenheim, 91, retired Chicago industrialist, died late this morning 
at his Two Rivers residence.
Private funeral services will be held, plans to be delayed pending the arrival 
from Buffalo, N.Y., of his daughter, Mrs. Sydney Weinberg. Burial will be in 
Two Rivers.
Mr. Guggenheim, a first cousin of the late Henry Morgenthau Sr., father of the 
former secretary of the treasury, was born in New York city in 1855, son of the 
late Philip and Josephine Guggenheim. 
They moved to Chicago when he was very young. There he married his second wife, 
Carrie Harian of Two Rivers, in 1922. They resided in Chicago until they moved 
to Two Rivers six years ago.
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 2, 1947  P. 2


URSULA GUSTAFSON

Mrs. Ralph Gustafson, 36, of route 1, Mishicot, died this morning at the Two 
Rivers municipal hospital, following a month's illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Luke's Catholic church, 
Two Rivers. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home 
after 2 p.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Gustafson, nee Ursula Gloe, was born in Two Rivers in 1910 and in 1927 
was married to Mr. Gustafson. They lived there until last October, when they 
moved to a farm in Gibson, Mr. Gustafson continuing his employment at Two 
Rivers. 
Survivors are the husband; three sons, John, 12, James 8, and Leon, 3, all at 
home; two daughters, Betty, 18, and Beverly, 15, at home; father Archie Gloe, 
of Two Rivers; two brothers, Edgar in the navy at Seattle, Cpl. Archie Jr., 
with the army in Germany; three sisters, Mrs. Harry Wergin of this city, Mrs. 
Webb Hansen of Groton, Conn., Jean of Two Rivers. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 8, 1946  P. 2
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The marriage of Miss Ursula M. Gloe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Gloe of this 
city and Ralph Gustafson of Marinette was solemnized last Thursday morning by 
Rev. Hugo at St. Luke's parsonage. The groom is the son of John Gustafson of 
Marinette. The ceremony was performed in the presence of immediate relatives. 
Miss Lillian Weber was bridesmaid and Leo Gauthier was groomsman.
A wedding reception, luncheon and dinner followed the ceremony at the Gloe home 
where 25 guests assembled. The bridal couple left on their honeymoon and will 
return today. They will reside at 1107 Seventeenth St. The groom is employed at the 
Aluminum Goods plant here.  Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gustafson of 
Marinette, also the Misses Avis and Muriel Gustafson; Randolph Gloe of Marinette and 
his orchestra, Berky's Bluebirds of Manitowoc and Gloe's Brass Band. A dance was 
held in the evening at Washington Hall.
Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - July 14, 1927


HELEN GUSTAVSON    (d. 1921)

The infant daughter of John Gustavson, Monroe Avenue, died and the 
funeral was Monday.
The Reporter, Thurs, July 14, 1921


HELEN GUSTAVSON    (d.1925

An infant daughter, born Sunday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Hans Gustaveson, 
Twenty-Ninth St., died Sunday evening and was buried on Monday.
The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 6, 1925