A. ELLA RAATZ

Mrs. F. Herman Raatz, 70, of 728 North Seventh street, died today after a two 
years illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Emanuel Evangelical 
and United Brethren church in Two Rivers. She was a member of the Ladies Aid 
society and the Martha circle of that congregation.
She was born in the town of Two Rivers and lived there 50 years before coming 
here. Survivors are her husband and a daughter, Martha of this city, three 
half brothers and two half sisters.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel funeral home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. 
Tuesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 20, 1950 P.12
*******
[Anna Ella]


AMELIA RAATZ

RAATZ Miss Amelia-Age 79, oldest living member until death of Two Rivers 
Emmanuel Evangelical church, Two Rivers, died at home of brother Herman 
in Manitowoc Thursday morning. Funeral services from her church 1:30 p.m. 
Saturday, burial Pioneers' Rest. Body at Jansky funeral home until shortly 
before funeral. Born in Germany, living in town of Two Rivers most of life. 
Survived by sister, three brothers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 2, 1932 P.15


ANNA RAATZ

Death in Two Rivers Mon. of Mrs. Wilhelm Ratz, a daughter 
of Wilhelm Marquart there, of appendicitis. The deceased 
leaves her husband and a small child. The funeral was 
held yesterday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Mar. 1904
*******
Annie Markwardt Raatz
birth: 2 April 1878 Manitowoc Co.
death: 7 March 1904 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1904 Two Rivers
father: John Markwardt
mother: Dora
spouse: William Raatz
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
[Anna Raatz]


CAROLINE RAATZ

Death in Gibson Wed. last week of Mrs. Caroline Raatz at the advanced 
age of 86 of dropsy. The funeral took place Fri. at the Two Rivers 
Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 30 Mar. 1899
*******
Mrs. Caroline Raatz, an old and highly respected resident, died at 
her home in Gibson, Wednesday, at the age of 86 years. 
Dropsy was the cause of her demise and the funeral was held at Two 
Rivers, Friday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 27, 1899 P.2


CHARLEY RAATZ

Carl Raatz(sic), an old pioneer of this city was buried yesterday afternoon 
from the Lutheran church.
The Reporter, Sat., July 6, 1907
********
CARL RAATZ DIES AT 79 YEARS
Carl Raatz, an old resident of the Southside and an aged and respected man died 
on July 2nd and was buried from St. John's church on July 6th. Mr. Raatz was born 
at Laabs, Pomerania, December 7, 1828 and was married while still a resident of 
his native land to Johanna Gaese who survives him, as does also three sons and 
two daughters she bore him. He came to America in 1869 and settled in this city 
where he resided until his death. He was esteemed and loved by all who knew him. 
His funeral was a large one.
Many relatives and friends from distant cities were called her last week, either 
by the serious illness or the death of the late Carl Raatz whose funeral took 
place last Saturday. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. Scheller, Mr. and Mrs. Herman 
Raatz and Mr. Chas and Mr. Arthur Wood of Racine, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Henschel 
and Mrs. Emily Henschel of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Raatz of Lochiel, Indiana 
and Mr. and Mrs. Claus Fischer of Manitowoc.
Chronicle, Tues., July 9, 1907


EARL RAATZ    (d. 1993)

Earl W. Raatz, age 82, 1711 Meadowbrook Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, 
April 28, 1993, at the North Ridge Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 30, 1993, at Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home. The Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate with burial in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born November 14, 1910, in the Town of Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late Fred and Ida Hopp Raatz. He farmed in the Town of Manitowoc on the 
home farm for 56 years. In 1948 he started a mink ranch which he operated until 
he retired in 1969. After his retirement he became a avid gardener and sold his 
produce at the farmers markets both in Manitowoc and Two Rivers. He also enjoyed 
hunting and fishing for many years. He married Hazel nee Mertens December 27, 
1933 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. He is a member of 
First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was also past President of the Male 
Choir of the church.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Raatz, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, 
Gladyn and Carol Raatz, South Beloit; four step-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, 
along with other relatives and friends surviving. He was preceded in death by 
an infant daughter and two sisters.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Friday from 4 p.m. until 
the time of services at 7 p.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church or 
Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
Herald Times Reporter, April 29, 1993 P. A2
********
(14 Nov 1910/28 Apr 1993/SSDI)


F. HERMAN RAATZ

F. Herman Raatz, 87, 728 North Seventh street, former town of Two Rivers 
resident, died here Saturday following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at the Emanuel Ev. United Brethren church 
in Two Rivers at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz will officiate 
with burial in Pioneer's Rest cemetery. Friends may call at the Klein and 
Stangel Inc. funeral home in Two Rivers until noon Tuesday when the body 
will be moved to the church to lie in state until time of services.
Mr. Raatz was born in the town of Two Rivers in 1863 and married Ella 
Matthies in 1904. They settled on a farm along the West Twin river, three 
miles northwest of Two Rivers. Mr. Raatz was an active member of the Emanuel 
Ev. church in Two Rivers for many years and often played host at meetings of 
church groups at the turn of the century. The Raatz family left their farm 
23 years ago to establish a home in Manitowoc. Mrs. Raatz died in February 
of this year.
Survivors are a daughter, Martha, at home; daughter in law, Mrs. Walter Beeck 
of the town of Two Rivers; brothers (sic), William Raatz of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 24, 1950 P.2


FREDERICKA RAATZ    (d. 1898)

DIED
Raatz
At the home of her son, Fred Raatz, of the Town of Two Rivers, Frederica(sic), 
wife of John Raatz, Sept. 16th, 1898, aged 90 years.  Deceased was born in Stetten 
province, Germany, Sept. 29, 1809, her maiden name being Frederica Bunke. She was 
married to John Raatz in 1829 and in 1855 came to this country with her husband 
and settled on the farm  now owned by her son, Fred. Her husband, who is still 
living is aged 94 years. Besides her son, Fred, she has three daughters living, 
one being Mrs. H. Beeck of this city and an other being Mrs. Bormeister of the 
Town Line. She was buried from the Evangelical Church yesterday, her funeral 
being a very large one.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Sept. 20 1898
**********
Death Friday in Two Rivers of Mrs. Raatz at 88 yr. 11 mo. She leaves her 91 year 
old husband, 3 children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The 
funeral was Monday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, Sept. 22, 1898
********
(From 1880 Two Rivers twp. census:
Fred Raatz age 50; wife Johanna age 46; Amilia age 26; Mary age 20; Herman age 17;
William age 10; Fred age 6; Ida age 3
in same household: John Raatz age 71 Father; wife Fridericke Raatz age 69 Mother)
********
Both Johanna and Fredericka died in 1898. The one in the obituary was 88 at death.
Johanna-age 46 in 1880 would have been 64 in 1898; Fredericka was 69 in 1880 and 
would have been 87 in 1898. Therefore the obituary is for Fredericka.
********
Frederika Bunkey Ratz
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
birth: 29 September 1809 Germany
death: 16 September 1898 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1898 Two Rivers
father: Bunke
spouse: John Ratz
********
[Frederike Raatz]


FRED'K RAATZ

OLD TIMER SUMMONED
At the ate of 98 years, sixty-four of which were spent in this vicinity, Fred 
Raatz, passed away at the home of his son, Herman near Shoto Friday last. 
Deceased was one of the hardy pioneers who transformed the dense forest wilderness 
of this section into a fertile garden. Arriving here from Germany in the summer of 
1885, he found employment at one of the sawmills. He worked there for a short time 
only and then engaged in fishing. After a few weeks he gave this up also and rented 
a farm near Shoto. After a year he changed his location to a farm at Saxonburg now 
owned by Fred Witte. Here he remained until the death of an elder brother made it 
necessary to go to help on his father's farm. This farm became his and is now 
conducted by his son, Herman.
When Mr. Raatz first came to farm at Shoto in 1885 he found the country an almost 
unbroken wilderness. There were no roads at all, only Indian trails. There was no 
clearing, all was dense forest. Venison was plenty but other provisions had to be 
obtained by paddling down the river in a boat to Two Rivers or by following the 
trail with the bag on one's back. To prevent taking the wrong trail, marks were 
chopped on trees along the way. Most of the time for the first few years was spent 
in chopping down trees and clearing the farm. Nearly all the logs were burned 
including white oak. The first house which the Raatz's occupied on the farm was a 
one room log house. To attend school or church it was necessary to go to Two Rivers.
Mr. Raatz worked hard and lived economically and his farm today comprises 200 acres 
of which over 180 acres is under cultivation. His wife died sixteen years ago. The 
funeral of the deceased took place Sunday afternoon from the Evangelical church 
with which he became affiliated soon after his arrival in Two Rivers. Deceased is 
survived by three sons, Herman, Leo of Appleton and William of Manitowoc and three 
daughters, Mrs. August Pfefferkorn of the Town of Two Rivers, Mrs. Fred Sommers of 
Marshfield and Miss Amelia.
The Reporter, Thurs., Nov. 13, 1919
**************
OLD TIMERS - FREDERICK RAATZ 
Sleeping on the floor was better than sleeping out of doors. That was the way 
Fred Raatz and nine other people figured it out when they came to town one 
night in the summer of 1855. They arrived about 11 o'clock at night and after 
unsuccessful efforts to get beds to sleep at that late hour, they accepted the 
hospitality of August Abel under the conditions mentioned. 
Mr. Abel had a house full of boarders. There was not a spare bed in the house. 
There were over a dozen standby boarders at this place - nearly all sawmill 
employees. Mr. Raatz arrived here with four of the Zander brothers. He 
discovered by accident, early in his journey, on the sailing ship, that the 
Zander's were like himself, bound for Two Rivers. They came from a different 
part of Germany. 
Mr. Raatz was able to find a permanent boarding place. He found employment at 
one of the sawmills. He worked there for a short time only and then engaged 
in fishing. After a few weeks he gave this up also and rented a farm near Shoto. 
After about a year he changed his location to a farm at Saxonburg. 
Here he remained until the death of an older brother made it necessary to go 
to help on his father's farm. This farm became his and is now conducted by his 
son, Herman. When Mr. Raatz first came to farm at Shoto in 1856 he found the 
country an almost unbroken wilderness, there were no roads at all, only Indian 
trails There was no clearing, all was a dense forest. Venison was plenty but 
other provisions had to be obtained by paddling down the river in a boat to Two 
Rivers or by following the trail with the bag on one's back. To prevent taking 
the wrong trail, marks were chopped on trees along the way. Most of the time for 
the first few years was spent in chopping down trees and clearing the farm. 
Nearly all the logs were burned including the white oak which now brings $70 per 
thousand feet. The road was laid out in 1855. Then it was chopped out beginning 
in 1856, and from time to time improved. The first house which the Raatz's 
occupied on the farm was a one room log house. To attend school or church, it 
was necessary to go to Two Rivers. Mr. Raatz worked hard and lived economically 
and his farm today comprises 200 acres of which 180 is under cultivation. He has 
retired from active work. His wife died ten years ago. At the age of eight-two 
he is in fairly good health. He smokes his pipe habitually and reads considerably. 
He says he often looks backward over the time since he came to America and wonders 
at the marvelous improvements and changes that have taken place since then and 
transformed this vast wilderness into a beautiful garden in a time that seems so 
short to him when he thinks of such a formidable wilderness it was a comparatively 
few years ago." 
Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, Aug. 2, 1913
*********
This is most likely the Frederick in the article. This one was b. in 1830 and his
wife b. in 1833. According to the article,
she d. around 1903 and he was still alive in 1913)
(1860 Mishicot census: Frederick Ratz age 30 farmer; Anna Ratz age 27; Amelia Ratz age 7;
Mary Ratz age 2)
(1880 Two Rivers township census:
Fred Raatz age 50; Johanna age 46; Amilia age 26; Mary age 20; Herman age 17; 
William age 10; Fred age 6)
(1900 Two Rivers census: Chas. Raatz age 72 b. 1827; Hannah age 66 b. 1833/both 
married 49 years despite the first name Chas. on the census, this appears to be Fred 
and Johanna)
(1910 Two Rivers census: He is listed as father age 80 in Herman's household)
********
(From the Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable, Frederick died November 5, 1919.)


FRIEDRICH RAATZ

First pub. May 24, 1912.(sic)
State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Frederick Raatz, deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of Ida Raatz of Two Rivers in said county, 
representing among other things, that Frederick Raatz, an inhabitant of said 
county, the 20th day of June, A.D. 1912, at said town died intestate leaving 
estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said 
deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to said petitioner 
granted.
It is ordered, that said petiition be heard at a special term of said County 
Court to be held on Tuesday, the 17th day of Spetember, A.D. 1912 at 10 o'clock 
A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said 
county.
Ordered Further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to 
all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, 
prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Post, a semi-weekly newspaper 
published at Manitowoc city in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 11th day of August, A.D. 1912.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge
Emil Baensch, Attorney.
Manitowoc Post, Friday, August 23, 1912 P. 15
********
(Frederick Raatz/d. June 20, 1912/age 37 yrs. 3 mo. 17 da. from record of St. 
John's United Ch. of Christ, Manitowoc)
(Have not found an obituary yet)

GOTTLIEB RAATZ

(First publication Aug. 31, 1882.) No. 81
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Gottlieb Raatz, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Caroline Raatz, of the town of Two Rivers, in said county, representing among other things that Gottlieb Raatz, late of said town and county, on the 13th day of July, A.D., 1882, at said town and county, died intestate, leaving goods chattels and estate within this state, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Hermann Raatz granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this court on Tuesday, the 26th day of September, A.D., 1882, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 24th day of August, A.D., 1882.
R.D. Smart, County Judge.
Nash & Nash, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 14, 1882 P. 2

HAZEL RAATZ

Hazel L. Raatz, age 87, a resident of the Hochkmmer Home, Manitowoc, died Friday, 
April 12, 2002, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation 
Center, Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 7 p.m. Rev. Bruce Bitter and Rev. Waldemar 
Loescher will officiate. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, 
WI.
Hazel was born July 20, 1914 in Two Rivers. Her parents were the late John and 
Matilda Ramin Mertens. She married Earl W. Raatz December 27, 1933 at St. John's 
Rev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, Mr. Raatz preceded her in death April 28, 1993. 
She was a member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her son, Gladyn (Carol) Raatz of South Beloit, Ill., four step-
grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in 
death by her parents, her husband, and infant daughter, two brothers and two 
sisters.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 
Tuesday at 6 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to First German Ev. Lutheran Church or Manitowoc 
Lutheran High School.
Herald Times Reporter, April 15, 2002  P. A3
********
(20 Jul 1914/12 Apr 2002/SSDI)


HERMANN RAATZ    (d. 1914/on stone)

Personal Paragraphs:
Herman Raatz, a pioneer settler of the county and a veteran of the civil war, 
died at his home north of Two Rivers, aged 69 years. He came to Manitowoc 
county as a boy of 11 and had resided here ever since.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 4, 1913 p.3
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OLD TIMER PASSES AWAY
Herman Raatz of the Town of Two Rivers, died on Monday after a lingering illness. 
He was born August 19th, 1844 in Pommerania, Germany. At the age of ten he came 
to America going to his father's farm near Shoto. Here he worked helping clear 
the land and farming until the Civil War broke out when he enlisted in Co. F, 26th 
Wisconsin regiment in 1862. He participated in the battles of Chancellorsville and 
Gettysburg and others.
After his return from the war he purchased a farm of eighty acres near Eastwin. 
Here he experienced the hard work and frugality attendant upon successful farming 
in the early days and prospered. Three years ago he disposed of his farm and has 
since resided with his son.
The funeral took place Thursday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church. The 
deceased is survived by his wife, Marie, nee Gloeckner, four sons and two daughters.
The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 29, 1913
*******
(Note: On the cemetery record, he was buried in 1913. It appears they put the
wrong year on his stone.)


IDA RAATZ

In failing health for a number of years, Mrs. Ida Raatz, 70, who made her home 
for the past 20 years with her daughter, Mrs. Chester Breivogel, 1415 Glenwood 
St., Two Rivers, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital late Thursday night.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Raatz, nee Ida Hopp, was born in the Town of Manitowoc in 1882, a daughter 
of the late Christian and Johanna Schroeder Hopp. In 1906 she was married to 
Fred Raatz, the couple taking residence on the farm on Rt. 2, Manitowoc. Mr. Raatz 
died in 1912.
Surviving Mrs. Raatz besides the daughter, Mrs. Breivogel, is another daughter, 
Mrs. Clarence Hanson of Gillett, Wis., and a son, Earl Raatz on the farm home. 
She also leaves a brother, August Hopp of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until 
10 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church, where it will lie in 
state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 12, 1952 P.12
*********
News article
WOMAN AND SON, SHOT BY KIN
An argument over his taking a shotgun to the field with him Wednesday ended in 
the accidental shooting of his sister and nephew, August Hopp, 44, a farmer four 
miles north of here, told Sheriff Herman Carstens. The bullet penetrated the 
hand of Mrs. Ada Raatz and struck her son, Earle, 19, in the face, according 
to the report. Both were taken to the hospital at Two Rivers. Hopp made no 
resistance to the sheriff and is being held here without charge pending outcome 
of the injuries of his relations. Mrs. Raatz was also her brother's housekeeper.
Called to the farm by a neighbor who found Mrs. Raatz wandering over the fields 
crying for help. Sheriff Carstens questioned the farmer. Hopp said there was no 
scuffle over the gun. According to the sheriff, Hopp said his sister feared he 
was taking the gun to commit suicide in some secluded nook on the farm and 
ordered him to leave the weapon in the house. During the heat of the argument, 
according to the story, the gun was discharged, the charge striking the woman 
and her son.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 5, 1930


JOHANNA RAATZ    (d. 1903)

Mrs. Friedrich Raatz died Sat. in Town Two Rivers The deceased was born 
26 Oct. 1833 in Langkow, Germany, and married her now surviving husband,
Friedrich Raatz on 12 Mar. 1852, coming with him to America in 1854. The 
couple settled in Town Two Rivers where they have lived ever since. In 
addition to her husband she is survived by 3 sons, 3 daughters, and 2 
sisters. The funeral was held Tues. from the Evangelical Church in Two 
Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1903
********
[Johanna/bur. 1903/age 70 yrs.]
********
Johanna Raatz
birth: 1835
death: 1 August 1903 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1903 Two Rivers
father: Loe Raseh
mother: Charlotte
spouse: Fred Raaseh (sic)
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*********
(1860 Mishicot census: Frederick Ratz age 30 farmer; Anna Ratz age 27; Amelia Ratz age 7;
Mary Ratz age 2)
(1880 Two Rivers township census:
Fred Raatz age 50; Johanna age 46; Amilia age 26; Mary age 20; Herman age 17; 
William age 10; Fred age 6)
(1900 Two Rivers census: Chas. Raatz age 72 b. 1827; Hannah age 66 b. 1833/both 
married 49 years despite the first name Chas. on the census, this appears to be Fred 
and Johanna)
(1910 Two Rivers census: He is listed as father age 80 in Herman's household)


JOHANNA (HANNA) RAATZ

Died
Raatz - At her home in the Town of Two Rivers, Saturday, August 1st, 1903, Johanna, 
wife of Frederick Raatz, aged 70 years. Mrs. Raatz was born at Langkow, Germany on 
the 26th of October, 1833. On March 12, 1852 she was married to Frederick Raatz and 
in 1854 came with her husband to America and settled in this vicinity where she has 
since resided. She leaves a husband, three sons, 3 daughters and 2 sisters to mourn 
her death. She was a sincere christian woman and a devout church member, a kid and 
loving wife and mother and an esteemed neighbor. Her funeral took place this 
afternoon from the Evangelical church.
The Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 4, 1903
*********
The funeral of Mrs. Johanna Raatz took place Monday morning from
St. John's Lutheran Church. The body was brought from Milwaukee
where she died Friday at the home of her daughter Mrs. A.C.
Heritschek. Mrs. Raatz was 84 years of age, 47 of which were lived
in Two Rivers until the death of her husband 6 years ago when she
went to reside with her daughter.
Two Rivers Reporter Friday, March 26, 1915


JOHN RAATZ    (d. 1898)

John Raatz
birth: 1807 Germany, Europe
death: 20 December 1898 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1898 Two Rivers, Wis.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
********
An Old Settler Gone
John Raatz, one of the first settlers of the Town of Two Rivers and a man of 
good repute, died at the home of his son, Fred Raatz on the banks of the 
Neshoto River, a few miles west of this city on Wednesday last and was buried 
from the Evangelical Church on Friday. He was born on the 24th of March, 1808 
in Stettin, Germany and was 90 years and 9 months of age at the time of his 
death. The cause of his death was old age. His wife died in September last. 
He was a resident of the Town of Two Rivers for the past 40 years.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 27, 1898


JOHN RAATZ    (d. 1965)

John Raatz, 89, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, a lifelong resident of the Tannery area 
of the Town of Two Rivers, where he had been engaged in farming until his 
retirement, died Sunday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
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, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mr. Raatz was born Nov. 5, 1876, in the Town of Two Rivers son of the late 
Herman and Mary Kleckner Raatz. He married the former Theresa Johannes Aug. 27, 
1904. She died Aug. 31, 1961.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Walter Beth, of Two Rivers, a son, Roland, on 
the home farm, a sister, Mrs. Michael Knipfer, of Lansing, Mich., a brother, 
Edward Raatz, of Iron Mountain, Mich., six grandchildren and 17 great grand-
children. A daughter preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 20, 1965 P.20
*******
(05 Nov 1876/Dec 1965/SSDI)


MARTHA RAATZ

Martha E. Raatz, age 96, of Harmony Living Center, Two Rivers, formerly 
of Mueller Manor, Two Rivers, went to meet her Savior on Friday evening, 
July 23, 2010, at Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc County.
Martha was born Oct. 10, 1913, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late F. 
Herman and A. Ella (Mathias) Raatz. She graduated from Lincoln High School 
with the class of 1931. Martha was a Cashier-Clerk at Wisconsin Public 
Service until her retirement. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, traveling 
and was an avid fisherwoman. Martha was also a member of the Manitowoc Senior 
Center and the Two Rivers Senior Center.
Martha is survived by many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death 
by her parents and a brother and sister-in-law: Frederick and Olive Raatz.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, at 
Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. Burial has taken place at Pioneer 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Martha's name to Emanuel United 
Methodist Church and the Two Rivers Ecumenical Pantry (TREP).
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Thanks to her many friends and those who have assisted Martha during the years. 
Also, thank you to the staffs at Harmony Living Center, Aurora Medical Center, 
Aurora VNA Hospice, and especially (private).
Herald Times Reporter, July 28, 2010


MARY RAATZ

Mrs. Mary, widow of Herman Raatz, pioneer resident of the town of Two Rivers, 
died last Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Michael Knipfer 
in the city of Two Rivers, the result of a stroke of paralysis, aged seventy-
three years. She leaves four sons-Charles, Henry and Edward in Sheboygan and 
John Raatz on the old homestead in the town of Two Rivers; also two daughters-
the above named Mrs. Knipfer and Mrs. Charles Kealy of this city. The funeral 
will take place from St. Lukes church in Two Rivers tomorrow morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, July 16, 1920 P.8


NORMA RAATZ

A 1-yr. old little daughter of Wilhelm Raatz in Two Rivers, died Sun.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1901
*****
Two Rivers:
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Raatz died last Sunday. 
She was about one year old.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, September 19, 1901 pg. 8
*****
Norma Ratz
birth: 25 September 1900 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 15 September 1901 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1901 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: William Ratz
mother: Anna
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


THERESA RAATZ

Mrs. John Raatz, 83, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, a member of one of the earliest 
families to settle in the Tannery in the Town of Two Rivers, died Thursday 
night at Manitowoc County Hospital where she had been a patient since early 
July.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 1 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Raatz, nee Theresa Johannes, was born April 2, 1878, in the Town of Two 
Rivers, a daughter of the late William and von (sic) Reeden Johannes, and 
spent her entire life on the homestead farm. She was married at the farm home, 
Aug. 27, 1904, to John Raatz. A longtime member of St. John congregation she 
was a charter member of the organization's Ladies Aid Society. She was preceded 
in death by a daughter, Ruth.
Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Walter Beth of Two Rivers; a 
son, Roland, on the home farm; a sister, Mrs. Mary Goedjen, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; 
six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 1, 1961 P.15


EDWARD RADO

EDWARD RADO, AGED 84, DIES
Former Hartung Greenhouse Worker Succumbs Wednesday
Edward Rado, 84, life long resident of the county, died late Wednesday night 
at the home of his sister, the late Mrs. Louis Hartung, on Two Rivers Route 1. 
For many years he had worked in the Hartung green houses later acquired by 
Christ Hansen, Two Rivers florist. He had been ill only a short time.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at one o'clock at the C.J. 
Jansky funeral home, Two Rivers, with the Rev. T.A. Hawkes, pastor of Grace 
Congregational church, officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest 
cemetery.
Mr. Rado was born at Saxonburg town of Mishicot, May 14, 1851. His father was 
a native of Germany and his mother was born in Switzerland. He was the oldest 
of four children and the last to die.
Operating his father's farm at Saxonburg until he was 49 he came to the town 
of Two Rivers with his mother and a sister to make his home with his sister, 
the late Mrs. Hartung, who preceded him in death three years.
Mr. Rado was a lover of all in nature and instinctively was considered an 
expert in the care of plants and animals. Weather predictions were his hobby.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 30, 1936 P.2
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RADO, EDWARD-Age 84. Died at home of sister, Mrs. Louis Hartung, town of Two 
Rivers, Wednesday night. Funeral services Saturday afternoon at one o'clock at 
C.J. Jansky funeral home. Interment Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Born at Saxonburg, 
town of Mishicot, May 14, 1851. Leaves three nieces, nephew and one grand-niece.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 30, 1936 P.13


JAMES RADO

The funeral of James Rado, aged 63 occurred here Saturday from the home of Louis 
Hartung. Deceased was born in the Town of Mishicot. He is survived by two daughters, 
one brother, Edward and two sisters, Helen and Mrs. Louis Hartung. Henry Roehdinger 
and Albert Haberger of Milwaukee to attend the funeral. Rev. Grey officiated. 
Deceased was a farmer by occupation and belonged to the Odd Fellow fraternity.
The Reporter, Thurs. Mar. 14, 1918


CAROLINE V. RADUENZ

Funeral services for Carolyn Raduenz, seven-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Lester Raduenz, 1118 South 18th street, who died at the home of her grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Koch, Two Rivers late yesterday morning, where held this 
afternoon.
The services were held from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home at 2 p.m. 
and were in charge of the Rev. L.H. Koeninger. Burial was made in Pioneers' 
Rest cemetery at Two Rivers.
Carolyn was the only child of the Raduenzes. She was born in Manitowoc on 
June 1, 1940.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 31, 1940 P.2
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[Dec. 1940/age 6 mo.]


MAYBELLE S. RADUENZ

Mrs. Lester Raduenz, 25, of 1801 12th street, Two Rivers, died at the Holy 
Family hospital here Thursday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Klein and Stangel, 
Inc., funeral home and at 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran church. Burial 
will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral 
home after 2 p.m. Saturday.
Mrs. Raduenz, nee Maybelle Koch, was born in 1920 at Two Rivers and in 1939 
was married to Mr. Raduenz. They lived in this city until 1942 when they 
moved to Two Rivers.
Survivors are the husband, a son, a daughter (private), her parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Peter Koch, a sister, Mrs. Richard Waskow, Groton, Conn., and two brothers, 
Richard and Lyle, at home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 6, 1945 P.2


EARL J. RAETHER

Earl J. Raether, 60, of 1617-18th St., Two Rivers, a foreman at Formrite Tube 
Co., Two Rivers, for a number of years, and prominent in Masonic circles in 
the county, died shortly after 9 a.m. Monday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital 
after a lingering illness.
Funeral arrangements, which are incomplete, will be in charge of Klein and 
Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers.
Earl Raether was born at Watertown, Wis., July 11, 1906, a son of the late 
Charles and Mrs. Mamie Lessenden Raether. He came to Two Rivers in January of 
1924 and was employed for a number of years at the Mirro Aluminum Co. here and 
also at Manitowoc where he resided for several years. He had been an employe 
of Formrite Tube Co. at Two Rivers for 11 years and was a foreman for several 
years.
Mr. Raether was affiliated with most Masonic organizations including Manitowoc 
Lodge No. 65, F. and A.M., Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, Royal Arch Masons; Manitowoc 
Council No. 18, Royal and Select Masters; and Manitowoc Commandery, No. 45, 
Knights Templar; Tripoli Temple Shrine, and the Two Rivers Shrine club. A 32nd 
Degree Mason, he was a member of the Valley of Green Bay, Northeastern Wisconsin 
Scottish Rite bodies. On two occasions he was patron of Manitowoc Chapter No. 96, 
Order of Eastern Star. He was also a member of the Manitowoc unit of the United 
Commercial Travelers.
Surviving are his wife, the former Myrtle Althen, whon he married at Two Rivers 
Oct. 25, 1927; his mother, of Manitowoc; a daughter (private) of Two Rivers; two 
sisters, Mrs. Walter Christoffel Sr., of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Evelyn McCarthy, 
of Milwaukee, and two grandchildren. A brother, Charles Raether, of Casco, died 
just a week ago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 26, 1966 P.5
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Roether(sic) - Althen
The marriage of Miss Myrtle Althen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Althen of Adams St. and 
Earl Roether, Roosevelt Ave., was solemnized at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon of St. John's 
Lutheran Church, Rev. W.G. Haase performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives of 
the couple only. The attending couple was Miss Hazel Miller and Mr. Ed. Bertrum. The 
newlyweds reside on Roosevelt Ave., the groom being employed here in the aluminum industry. 
Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - Oct. 27, 1927
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[Earl James Raether]


MYRTLE RAETHER SCHNEIDEWEND

Myrtle A. Schneidewend, 79, of 2001 24th Street, Two Rivers, died Friday, April 8, 
1988 at her residence. Christian Science Service will be 1:30 pm Monday at Klein 
and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. William Mueller will officiate with 
burial at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schneiderwend was born November 24, 1908 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late 
George and Martha Miller Althen. She married Earl Raether on October 25, 1927 at 
Two Rivers. He preceded her in death September 28, 1965. She then married Lawrence 
Schneidewend on March 6, 1968 at Florida. He preceded her in death in July of 1976. 
Mrs. Schneidewend was a secretary for Gloe Insurance Agency for many years. She was 
a past matron of the Manitowoc Chapter Number 196 of O.E.S. and was active in the 
Christian Science Society.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Roddy Jebavy of Two Rivers, 
grandchildren include Richard Jebavy and his wife, Peggy of Memphis, Tennessee, 
Sharon Schmitt and her husband, Jeff of Two Rivers and Terry Jebavy of Two Rivers; 
great grandchildren include Matthew Schmitt and Bryan Jebavy. She was preceded in 
death by a brother, Arthur.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm 
Sunday. O.E.S. Memorial Service will be held at 7 pm Sunday. Memorials would be 
appreciated to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Apr. 10, 1988 page 22
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Roether(sic) - Althen
The marriage of Miss Myrtle Althen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Althen of Adams St. and 
Earl Roether, Roosevelt Ave., was solemnized at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon of St. John's 
Lutheran Church, Rev. W.G. Haase performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives of 
the couple only. The attending couple was Miss Hazel Miller and Mr. Ed. Bertrum. The 
newlyweds reside on Roosevelt Ave., the groom being employed here in the aluminum industry. 
Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - Oct. 27, 1927
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(Myrtle A Schneidewend/24 Nov 1908/08 Apr 1988/SSDI)


ADAILA E. RAHMLOW

Mrs. Adaila Rahmlow, 69, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Monday in Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Klein and Stangel Funeral Home 
Inc., Two Rivers. The Rev. Melvin Henrichs will officiate. Burial will be in 
Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Rahmlow, nee Adaila Kohls, was born Sept. 28, 1907, in the Town of Gibson, 
daughter of the late John and Emma Janke Kohls. She was married to Arthur Krueger 
Oct. 21, 1933, in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1948. She married 
Benjamin Rahmlow July 9, 1951, in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 
1976.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald and Glenn Krueger of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; a 
brother, Harvey Kohls, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers and two grandchildren. Two brothers, 
Walter and Ervin Kohls and a sister, Mrs. Leona St. Pierre, preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home Inc., after 6 o'clock this 
Tuesday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, August 30, 1977 P. 3
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(Adaila Rahmlow/28 Sep 1907/Aug 1977/SSDI)


AUGUSTA RAHMLOW

Miss Augusta Rahmlow, 79, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, a member of one of the oldest 
families in the town's Tannery section, died at her home early Monday after a 
lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday at the 
Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral Home, Two Rivers and at 2 pm at St. John Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneer's 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Miss Rahmlow was born in the Town of Two Rivers on January 24, 1876, a daughter 
of the late John and Louisa Ernst Rahmlow. A dressmaker in Two Rivers for many 
years, she spent most of her life however, on the home farm.
Only a number of nieces and nephews survive. The are Miss Irene Rahmlow on the home 
farm, Mrs. Charles Gardnier of Milwaukee, Mrs. Harold Kannenburg of West Bend, Mrs. 
Louisa Schmidt and Mrs. Albert Albrecht of Two Rivers and Roy Rahmlow of Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 21, 1955 page T9


HENRY RAHMLOW    (d. 1933)

H. RAHMLOW SR. DIES AT HOME OF SON AT 70
Veteran Operator of Milk Route Will Be Buried On Tuesday Afternoon
Henry Rahmlow, Sr., 70, well known and life-long resident of the town of Two 
Rivers, who for years operated a milk route from his dairy at the outskirts 
of the city on Route three, died at the home of his son, Henry, at 2:30 o'clock 
Saturday afternoon. Mr. Rahmlow's death was caused by a heart stroke, but he 
had been in poor health for several months.
Funeral services will be held in the C.J. Jansky funeral home at 1:30 o'clock 
on Tuesday afternoon and at two o'clock from the Emanuel Evangelical church, 
with the Rev. Franklin E. Schlueter officiating. Burial will be at Pioneers' 
Rest cemetery.
Mr. Rahmlow was born in the town of Two Rivers, September 8, 1863. In 1885 he 
was married to Fredericka Mahnke who preceded him in death 10 years ago. For 
many years Mr. Rahmlow conducted a milk route in partnership with his sons. He 
retired from the dairy business a number of years ago.
Surviving Mr. Rahmlow are four daughters, Mrs. Emma Hodzinski, Manitowoc; Mrs. 
Herman Rosenow, Morrison, Ill.; Mrs. John Eberhardt, Manitowoc Rapids, and Mrs. 
Carl Pleuss, Newton, and four sons, Paul this city; Benjamin, at home; Gilbert, 
town of Mishicot, and Henry, Jr., at home. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. 
Minnie Plantico, Cooperstown, and Mrs. Lena Schulessel of Forestville. There 
are 21 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 23, 1933 P.11


IRENE RAHMLOW

Miss Irene Rahmlow, 71, of 2132-32nd St., Two Rivers, died Thursday morning in 
Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday in St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Martin Scheele will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Miss Rahmlow was born Nov. 6, 1905, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the 
late William and Louisa Jens Rahmlow.
Survivors include a brother, Roy of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Charles 
(Lenore) Gardner of Manitowoc and Mrs. Harold (Gertrude) Kannenberg of West 
Bend, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 
o'clock this Friday afternoon and in the church after 11 a.m. Saturday until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, November 4, 1977 P. 3
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(Irene Rahmlow/06 Nov 1905/Nov 1977/SSDI)


KARL RAHMLOW

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 May)
Death last week of 75-yr. old Carl Rahmlow, an old settler, after a long illness. 
He leaves his widow, one son and two daughters. Burial was Fri. from the 
Evangelical Church.
Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1899
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Carl Rahmlow(sic), one of the early settlers of the Town of Two Rivers died last 
evening after a brief illness. His farm lies one mile west of this city. He was 
a well-to-do farmer and a man highly esteemed by his neighbors and friends.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., May 2, 1899


LOUISA RAHMLOW    (d. 1915)

DIED-
After an illness of four weeks from erysipelas, Mrs. Wm Rahmlow passed away at 
her home in the Town of Two Rivers on Monday. Mr. Rahmlow was born in the Town 
of Two Rivers in 1875. Her maiden name was Louise Jens. She was the mother of 
four young children, three girls and one boy, who with their father will feel 
deeply the loss of the motherly care and devoted home loving heart. The funeral 
took place Thursday from St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. Doehler officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 9, 1915
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Eastwin:
After one month of suffering, Mrs. William Rahmlow left this world of care and 
toil last Monday morning to enter the realms beyond where there is only rejoicing. 
Deceased was born here the 25th of February 1875 and has lived here all her life. 
In June, 1904, she was married to William Rahmlow whom she bore four children who 
are all living and so much need a mother's tender care, the youngest being only 
two and one-half months old. Besides her children, she leaves her husband, her 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Jens of here, two sisters, Mrs. Adam Klein of Two Rivers 
and Miss Sophia Jens of here to deplore her early demise. Mrs. Rahmlow was a very 
indulgent mother and wife, a kind neighbor and a friend to all. She will be missed 
by her neighbors and a large circle of friends who have known and associated with 
her since childhood and all feel deeply for the bereaved husband and motherless 
children. The funeral took place last Thursday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran 
Church in Two Rivers and was largely attended.
The Reporter, Fri, Apr. 16, 1915
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Eastwin:
Miss Augusta Rahmlow and mother, who have lived in Two Rivers for the past four years, 
came out here to take charge of the household of Wm Rahmlow and care for the little 
children whose mother died two weeks ago.
The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 23, 1915


LOUISA RAHMLOW    (d. 1916)

Mrs. Louisa Rahmlow passed away at the home of her son, William, Saturday night 
in the Town of Two Rivers, a few miles north of this city. The deceased was born 
74 years ago in Pommern, Germany. Besides a son, she is survived by two daughters, 
Augusta and Mrs. John Althen. The funeral was held from St. John's Lutheran 
Church Tuesday afternoon.
The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 21, 1916


RICKE RAHMLOW

Tannery News:
Wm Rahmlow and Miss Augusta Rahmlow attended the funeral of Mrs. Henry Rahmlow 
at Two Rivers Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald News, Sat., April 21, 1923 page 9
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Henry Rahmlow died on Friday at her home near this city after a lingering 
illness. Her death was due to dropsy. Deceased was 61 years of age and was a 
native of Germany. She came to this county with her parents in 1886 and resided 
at Manitowoc until 1889 when she became the wife of Henry Rahmlow. Since their 
marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Rahmlow have made their home just west of the city. 
Besides her husband, Mrs. Rahmlow is survived by four sons and four daughters 
who are: Paul of Mishicot, Benjamin, Gilbert and Henry of this city, Mrs. Louis 
Meyer and Mrs. Carl Pleus, Manitowoc Rapids, Mrs. Herman Rosener, Illinois. The 
funeral was held Monday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. Haase 
officiating.
The Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 19, 1923
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[Frederika Rahmlow/bur. 1923]


ROY RAHMLOW

Roy R. Rahmlow, 76, of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Friday 
afternoon, March 23, at the Home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Rahmlow was born July 24, 1907, at Two Rivers, son of the late William and 
Louise Jens Rahmlow. He farmed in the Town of Two Rivers until retiring in 1974. 
Mr. Rahmlow was a member of St. John Lutheran Church
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Lenore) Gardner of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Harold (Gertrude) Kannenberg of West Ben; a niece, Mrs. Robert (Kaye) Thull 
of Kewaskum; a nephew, James Gardner of Madison and to great nephews.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, after 6 o'clock this 
Sunday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, March 25, 1984 P. 3
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[Roy Raymond Rahmlow
(Roy Rahmlow/24 Jul 1907/Mar 1984/SSDI)]


WILLIAM RAHMLOW

William Rahmlow, 72, a member of a pioneer family in the town of Two Rivers, 
died Friday night at Two Rivers Municipal hospital.
Funeral services will be held at St. John's Lutheran church, Two Rivers, at 
2 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral 
home after 1 p.m. Sunday.
Born in the town of Two Rivers in 1873, he was the son of John and Louisa 
Ernest Rahmlow. Six months later his parents settled on a farm. Upon his 
father's death, Mr. Rahmlow took over the management of the farm.
He married Miss Louise Jens, of Two Rivers, on June 29, 1905. She preceded 
him in death 31 years ago.
He served for many years on the board of the Tannery school.
Survivors are a son, Raymond, on the farm; three daughters, Irene, at home, 
Mrs. Charles Gardner and Mrs. Harold Kennenberg, of Milwaukee; one sister, 
Miss Augusta Rahmlow, on the farm and one grandson.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 9, 1946 P.2


FREDRICK RAMIN

DEATH COMES TO FRED RAMIN, T.R. PIONEER
TWO RIVERS, Feb. 11.-
Death claimed Fred Ramin, pioneer resident of the city, this morning 
following an illness of a year at the family home at 2110 Washington 
street. The deceased was born in Germany seventy-five years ago and 
came to this country when nineteen years of age, settling in Two 
Rivers. Mr. and Mrs. Ramin celebrated their golden wedding anniversay 
last March. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. 
John Mertens and Mrs. August Grade of this city and two sisters, one 
in Germany and one in Marinette. For many years he was employed as 
janitor at the H.P. Hamilton school and of late years by the Eggers 
Company. Funeral arrangements have not been completed and will be 
announced in this column tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 11, 1925 P.2
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After suffering many weeks from illness which followed an operation for 
appendicitis some months ago, Frederick Ramin, 2110 Washington St., passed 
away at his home on Wednesday morning. Deceased who was a native of  Germany 
where he was born 75 years ago, was a resident of this city the past 55 years. 
He was a devout Christian man and because of his unfailing friendly manner 
and exemplary life he was beloved by all who knew him and he had a wide 
acquaintance. He was employed in the manufacturing industries here. Later he 
served for a time as janitor of the city schools, soon after which he retired. 
He leaves his widow, nee Mathilda Kasten, to whom he was married to Two Creeks 
in 1874. He is also survived by two daughters, who are Mrs. August Grade and 
Mrs. William Mertens of this city.  The funeral will be from the home at 1:30 
Saturday afternoon with service at St. John's Lutheran Church of which he has 
long been a member at 2 o'clock with interment at Pioneer's Rest.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 13, 1925


MATHILDA RAMIN

One of the Two Rivers' oldest residents, Mrs. Mathilda Ramine(sic), 84, died 
early last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. August Grade, in that 
city. Death was attributed to intestinal influenza which developed into 
pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the Beduhn funeral 
home to be followed by services from St. John's Lutheran church at 2 o'clock. 
The Rev. Walter G. Haase will officiate and interment will be in Pioneers' Rest 
cemetery.
Mrs. Ramine, nee Mathilda Kasten, was born Sept. 24, 1854, on the boat on which 
her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Louis Kasten were coming to this country from Germany. 
The family settled on a farm at Saxonburg, later moving to Manitowoc where they 
resided for a few years before taking up their residence in the Town of Gibson.
Mrs. Ramine as a girl attended school in Two Rivers and walked to her home at 
Gibson over roads that were little better than trails.
In 1874 she was married to Fred Ramine at Mishicot and the couple established 
their home in Two Rivers where they continued to reside. Mr. Ramine, who worked 
in the sawmills, as public school janitor and at Eggers, died 14 years ago, one 
year after the couple celebrated their golden wedding.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Grade and Mrs. John Mertens, both of Two Rivers; 
one brother, Louis Kasten, Peshtigo; five grandchildren; and three great-grand-
children.
The body was taken to the Beduhn funeral home where it will remain until the time 
of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 1, 1939 P.2


ELLA RANSLEY

Mrs. Fred Ransley, 77, of 829 Menominee Ave., South Milwaukee, and former 
resident of Two Rivers, died at her home in that city on Sunday. She had been 
in failing health the past two years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz, pastor of Emanuel Evangelical 
United Brethren Church, officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers. Brief services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Molthen Funeral Home 
at South Milwaukee.
Mrs. Ransley, nee Ella Baum, was born in Two Rivers in 1878, a daughter of the 
late Oscar Sr. and Mary Schmidt Baum. She was married in 1903 to Fred Ransley, 
who was a teacher in the old H.P. Hamilton Grade School. Several years later she 
and her husband erected and operated a general store on Madison Street for a number 
of years ___ ___ ___ __ Two Rivers more than 35 years ago for South Milwaukee where 
her husband returned to the teaching field and retired as a principal six years ago.
Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Violet Timm of Milwaukee and Mrs. 
Albert Scholtz of South Milwaukee, two brothers, Oscar Baum of Two Rivers and Edward 
Baum of Santa Ana, Calif., and one grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home at Two Rivers after 3 p.m. Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 20, 1955  P. 15


FRED RANSLEY

Fred Ransley, 82, retired South Milwaukee school teacher who earlier operated 
a dry goods store on Two Rivers' south side and also taught in the old H.P. 
Hamilton Grade School, Two Rivers, died Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. 
Carl Timm, of 4373 N. 16th St., Milwaukee. After the death of __ __ __ ___ ___ 
a month ago when he took ill he had resided in Arizona. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial will be in the 
family plot in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Fred Ransley was born Oct. 31, 1887 in England and immigrated to this country 
as a young man. He married the former Ella Baum of Two Rivers in 1903, who died 
at South Milwaukee four years ago. About 1910 he built a store on Madison St., 
Two Rivers, now the site of Jerry's Bakery. Several years later he resumed his 
earlier teaching profession at the H. P. Hamilton School, Two Rivers. More than 
40 years ago the family left Two Rivers for South Milwaukee where he retired 10 
years ago as a principal in an elementary school.
Surviving are another daughter, Mrs. Walter Scholtz of South Milwaukee, a 
grandchild and several nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 18, 1959  P. 22


LEOPOLD RASCH

From Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1888: 
Death of 81 yr. old Leopold Rasch on Sun. in Mishicott. The deceased 
who had been ill a long time was one of the oldest settlers of Mishicott.


RASMUS RASMUSSEN

Rasmus Rasmussen, 72, Dies here Saturday 
After a long illness, Rasmus Rasmussen, 72, who has been making his home at 
the Wm. Schroeder residence on Washington street died Saturday evening. The 
Salvation Army, with which organization he was affiliated will conduct services 
on Tuesday afternoon with interment at Pioneer's Rest.
Born in Norway, May 3, 1857, he came to Two Rivers from abroad in 1910, and had 
been employed since June 9 of that year at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing 
Company Plant No. 1 up to last October. During his illness he was on the firm's 
welfare list.
As far as could be ascertained, he leaves no relatives in this country to survive 
him.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 29, 1929  P.11


CHRISTIAN RATHE

Death in Two Creeks last Thurs. of Christian Rathe, a pioneer of our county. He was
born in Denmark and reached the age of 72, leaving his sorrowing widow, one son and
one daughter. His funeral took place Sat. in Two Rivers under the direction of the 
Odd Fellows.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1903
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Shoto news:
Christian Raddie (sic) and aged and highly esteemed old resident of the town of 
Two Creeks died last week. His body was taken to Two Rivers for interment.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 19, 1903 P. 8
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Christ Rathe, an old resident of Two Creeks and one of the pioneers of the county, 
died last Thursday and was buried in the public cemetery in this city on Saturday 
by the Odd Fellows to which order he belonged. He was born in Denmark and was 72 
years of age at the time of his death. He leaves an aged wife and one son and one 
daughter. Mr. C. Pahlkoeter officiated at the funeral.
The Chronicle, Tues., Nov. 17, 1903
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Christian Radthe (sic)
birth: 1831 Europe
death: 9 November 1903 Two Creeks, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1903 Two Creeks
spouse: Johanna
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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First publication May 3rd, 1904.
State of Wisconsin, County Court for Manitowoc County.
In the matter of the Estate of Christian Rathe, deceased. In Probate.
An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of 
Christian Rathe of the Town of Two Creeks, in said county, having been 
delivered into said Court.
An Johanna Maria Rathe, of Two Creeks in said County, having presented to 
said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other 
things, that said Christian Rathe died intestate (sic), at Two Creeks, in 
said county, on the 6th (sic) day of November 1903; that said Instrument is 
the Last Will of said deceased and that said petitioner is named therein as 
Executrix, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate 
and that letters Testamentary be thereon issued to said petitioner.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters there in be heard, and 
proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a special term of said 
County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on 
Tuesday, the 31st day of May, 1904, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing 
be given by publication herof (sic) for three successive weeks, once each week, 
previous to the time of said hearing in the Wahrheit a newspaper published in 
said Manitowoc County.
Dated April 28th, 1904.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Schmitz, Burke & Craite, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Die Wahrheit, Tuesday, May 10, 1904 P. 5


AGNES RAU

Mrs. Agnes Rau, 83, formerly of 24th Street, Two Rivers, died early Friday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. 
H. J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Rau was born April 21, 1881, daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth 
Geoppard Gagnon. She was married to Nicholas Rau 52 years ago. He died in 
1945. For many years Mrs. Rau was employed at Schroeder Bros. Department 
Store, Two Rivers. She was a member of the Altar Society of St. Luke Church.
Survivors include a son, Edward, of Grand Rapids; three sisters, the Misses 
Clare and Delia Gagnon, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Robert Wilkenson, of Oconomowoc; 
and two grandchildren.
Friends may call to the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 
o'clock this Friday evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 22, 1965  P. 9 
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(21 Apr 1881/May 1964/SSDI)
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Rau-Gagnon
Rev. J.A. Geissler was the celebrant at the wedding of Miss Agnes Gagnon and 
Nicholas J. Rau at Two Rivers at 6 a.m. today the event taking place at St. 
Lukes. Miss Gagnon is a daughter of former Mayor Gagnon of Two Rivers and both 
were reared at that place. The groom is popular with a large circle of friends 
and was formerly manager of the Hamilton and Lake Hotels of Two Rivers. The 
couple have departed on a short wedding trip and will be at home to frineds on 
December 1. The contracting couples are well know in this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 12, 1910 P. 1


CATHARINE RAU

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 18 Mar.) 
Mrs. Peter Rau was buried here Sunday. Her husband died many years ago. She 
was proprietor here of the Lake House Hotel and enjoyed the reputation as an 
honest, energetic lady. She was 65. Before purchasing Lake House Mr. and Mrs. 
Rau lived in Mishicott where they operated a successful mill, and they were 
just as successful in the hotel business. Mrs. Rau leaves 4 sons and one 
daughter -Mrs. E. Oswald in Mishicott-in good circumstances. The funeral, 
which was quite imposing, was held in the funeral home under direction of 
Pastor Thompson.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1907
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Mrs. Peter Rau, proprietress of the Lake House at Two Rivers for years, died last 
Thursday evening at her home in Two Rivers, after an illness extending over a 
period of several months, during which time she underwent several operations. Her 
death resulted from the effects of the last operation performed on her on Monday, 
March 11th. She leaves one daughter and five sons to mourn her departure. The 
funeral was held at Two Rivers on Sunday, March 17th.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 21, 1907
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Catharine Scheurer Rau
birth: 16 January 1843 Germany
death: 14 March 1907 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1907 Two Rivers
father: Nic Scheuer
mother: Catharine
spouse: Peter Rau
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 


NICK RAU

Nicholas J. Rau, 69, of 1729 24th street, Two Rivers, hotel operator there for
years who retired three years ago, died as he was being moved to the Municipal
hospital Friday afternoon from his home. He had been in failing health two
months
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Beduhn funeral home in 
Two Rivers with interment in Pioneers Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at
the funeral home after noon Sunday.
Mr. Rau was born in Mishicot in 1877 and moved with his parents to Two Rivers
in 1882. His father, Peter, took over the Lake House and the son took a
position as typesetter on the Chronicle, a weekly paper in Two Rivers. His
father died in 1895 and Nicholas joined his mother in operating the hotel.
In later years Mr. Rau took over the management of the Hotel Hamilton and when
the Lake House was rebuilt by new owners in 1911 he returned to manage the 
tavern. In recent years he was employed in the composing room of the Two Rivers
Reporter.
Survivors are his wife, Agnes, and a son, Edward of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 15, 1945  p.2
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[bur. Dec. 17]
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Rau-Gagnon
Rev. J.A. Geissler was the celebrant at the wedding of Miss Agnes Gagnon and 
Nicholas J. Rau at Two Rivers at 6 a.m. today the event taking place at St. 
Lukes. Miss Gagnon is a daughter of former Mayor Gagnon of Two Rivers and both 
were reared at that place. The groom is popular with a large circle of friends 
and was formerly manager of the Hamilton and Lake Hotels of Two Rivers. The 
couple have departed on a short wedding trip and will be at home to frineds on 
December 1. The contracting couples are well know in this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 12, 1910 P. 1


PETER RAU

Death of Peter Rau
Last Sunday evening, Peter Rau, the well known and popular landlord of the Lake House, passed away after a year of the most intense suffering which he endured with remarkable fortitude and patience. His death and suffering were the result of a cancer of his throat which developed about one year ago. Those who see the remains at the funeral tomorrow afternoon, will hardly be able to recognize in the pain-pinched features and emaciated form a semblance of the once robust and general landlord of the Lake House. For months past the best wish his closest friends could wish him was that death would come to his relief. But he had a constitution of iron and his agony was prolonged beyond which seemed possible for a human being to endure. At last, however, rest and relief came in that dreamless sleep that knows no waking.
Peter Rau was born at Zeltingen, a little town on the Mosselle in Germany on the 22nd of April, 1833. In 1854 he came to this county and after one or two years, settled at Mishicott where he was married to Miss Catherine Scheuer, who survives him and who bore him six sons and one daughter. After marriage he worked in the tanner's trade in Two Creeks a few years and then again went to Mishicott where he was successively a landlord, miller and ? He was one of the organizers of the Mishicott Farmer's Insurance Company  was its first president. In 1881 he purchased the Lake House in this city which he continued to own and operate until the time of his death. His funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. He will be buried with Masonic honors and the Odd Fellows of this city, to which order he also belonged, will be his guard of honor.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Dec. 17, 1895
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Death in Two Rivers Sun. evening of Peter Rau, the popular tavern keeper 
of Lake House, after a year-long struggle with lung cancer. Mr. Rau was 
born 22 Apr. 1833 in Zettingen on the Mosel, and came to America in 1854, 
settling in Mishicott. There he married Catharine Scheuer, a marriage that
produced 6 sons and a daughter. After working at several businesses in 
Mishicott, he bought Lake House in Two Rivers in 1881. He was always active 
in civic affairs, for example, being one of the founders of Mishicott Fire 
Insurance Association and enjoyed many friends throughout the county. The 
funeral took place yesterday afternoon under the direction of the Freemasons 
and Odd Fellows Lodge, both orders of which the deceased was a member.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec. 1895
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Mr. Peter Rau has purchased the Lake House in Two Rivers, formerly owned by Mrs. 
J.C. Bohn and will remove there soon. He has sold his village property, including 
water power, to B. Soenksen.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, January 10, 1882 P. 2 
********
(The following is for his son, Johnnie Rau.)
A couple of boys belonging to Two Rivers took a boat on Thursday 
evening last and went out into the lake. One is a son of Capt. 
Pilong(sic) of the Life Saving crew at that place and the other a son 
of Peter Raw(sic) of the Lake House. The boys were each about 15 years 
of age. Fears are entertained that the boys have found a watery 
grave.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 17, 1885 P.4
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Unabating perplexity hovers over the homes of the boys who mysteriously 
disappeared some time since. Several reasons are given as the causes of 
their departure. It is claimed that the lost boys (Ephie Pilon and 
Johnnie Rau) had been contemplating a rambling tour around the world-the 
result of novel reading. The boys left at about eight o'clock a week ago 
last Thursday evening just at the opening of a furious wind and snow 
storm, and as a small sail boat belonging to Capt. Pilon of the Life 
Saving Service is also missing, it is suspected they went out on the lake. 
When it became known about town that the boys had run away, it was also 
discovered that they had procured a compass, geography, boat apparatus 
and their best clothing. On the same evening of their departure a fisherman 
who had arrived home on the lake perceived a small boat slowly making its 
way along the harbor pier towards the lake but not suspecting any mischief 
on the part of the occupants of the craft, took no further heed of them. 
It is again assumed that the boys are on land and have retired to some 
remote quarter to escape detection and that the missing boat was sent adrift 
by the western breeze which prevailed that evening merely as a means of 
deception. We believe, however, that the boys left by means of the craft, 
as young Pilon was very skillful in the management of a boat, but as the 
tempestuous weather which prevailed on that night was too violent to allow 
any small craft to live on the lake, they most have perished a short distance 
from here. The boy's parents leave have the sympathy of the community in their 
sad affliction. Curiosity
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, November 24, 1885  P. 3
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Two boys (not named) from Two Rivers have been missing since eight days ago Sun.
and it is feared that they took the boat of Capt. Pillons and were lost in the 
storm. In any event the boat is missing. It is feared that the two boys have 
drowned, one the son of Capt. Pillon and the other the son of innkeeper Peter Rau.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Nov. 1885
********
A boat answering to the description of the one taken from here by Masters Pilon 
and Rau was picked up by the Lifeboat men near Ludington, Mich. On the twentieth 
of this month. The boat was empty and had neither sail nor oars.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, December 1, 1885  P. 3


FREDERICK RAUSCH

Frederick Rausch, 81, town of Two Rivers resident for more than 60 years and 
a member of the Filmore school board for 17 years, died at his home on Two 
Rivers route 2 at 5:30 Wednesday following a stroke.
Funeral services will be held in Two Rivers, from the Bedhun funeral home 
Saturday afternoon at 1:30 and at 2 o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran 
church. The Rev. W.G. Haase will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 o'clock 
this evening until the time of services.
Frederick Rausch was born in Germany October 24, 1862 and when in his early 
teens he came to this country and settled in Pittsburgh where he was employed 
until coming to this vicinity at the age of 20. His parents, the late Christ 
and Christina Rausch, continued to make their home in Germany.
He settled on the farm at which he died. Fred Rausch retired from heavy farm 
work 13 years ago when his son, Herbert, took over, but since that time took 
part in the light work and continued at those chores until December 26th. He 
had been in good health until Tuesday of this week when he complained of being 
ill. However, he was up and around until he suffered the fatal storke.
He married Louise Krueger in the town of Two Rivers February 16, 1886. She 
preceded him in death eight years ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Frank Koldoff of the town of Two Rivers; a son, 
Herbert, with whom he made his home; ten grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 11, 1943 P.2


FREDERICK RAUSCH    (d. 2009)

Frederick H. "Fritz" Rausch, age 73, of 2300 E. Highway 310, Two Rivers, 
died early on Tuesday morning, March 24, 2009, at Shady Lane Nursing Care 
Center, where he was a resident for the past three months, after being 
diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor.
Frederick was born on June 10, 1935, in the town of Two Rivers, to the late 
Herbert and Frieda (Goertz) Rausch. He attended elementary school in Two 
Rivers before starting to work on local farms. He was employed by Lake Aire 
Dairy in the town of Manitowoc for many years until he retired. He enjoyed 
going to picnics, and especially liked to dine out with his friends.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother-in-law: Kenneth Hunter.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2009, at the Deja & 
Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers. Officiating at the service 
will be the Rev. Sonia Alvarado, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels after 9:30 a.m. Friday 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation.
The Rausch family would like to extend a special thank you to the third floor 
nursing staff at Shady Lane Care Center for the compassionate care they gave to 
Fritz over the last three months.
Herald Times Reporter, March 25, 2009


FRIEDA RAUSCH

Frieda Rausch, age 84, of 2300 E. Hwy. 310, Two Rivers, died Wednesday evening, 
June 21, 2000 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 
held at 11 am Saturday, June 24, 2000 at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. Burial will follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born March 4, 1916 in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Fred and 
Amelia Zoerb Goertz. She attended district school in the town of Gibson. On 
July 10, 1934 she married Herbert Rausch in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death 
on February 25, 1974. The couple farmed in the town of Two Rivers for many 
years.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Fredrick Rausch, Lester and 
Geraldine Rausch, all of Two Rivers; one daughter and son-in-law, Bernice and 
Kenneth Hunter, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; six grandchildren; one brother and sister-
in-law, Fredrick and Geraldine Goertz, Manitowoc. Besides her parents and her 
husband, she was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Deja & Martiin Funeral Chapels 
after 9:30 am Saturday until the time of service at 11 am.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 23, 2000
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(04 Mar 1916/21 Jun 2000/SSDI)


HERBERT RAUSCH

Herbert Rausch, 67, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Monday morning at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels 
with burial in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Rausch was born Apr. 7, 1906, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late 
Fred and Louise Krueger Rausch. He attended district schools. He married Frieda 
Goertz July 10, 1934. He farmed on Rt. 2, Two Rivers, all his life.
Survivors include his wife, two sons; a daughter (private); and two grand-
children. Three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, February 25, 1974 P.16


LOUISE RAUSCH

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. F. RAUSCH
Life-Long Resident of Two Rivers Township Dies Thursday
Death at 4:30 Thursday afternoon claimed Mrs. Fred Rausch, 65, a life-long 
resident of the town of Two Rivers at her home on Route 3. She had been in 
ill health for the last five years.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the Beduhn & 
Goetz funeral home and at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church, with 
the Rev. G.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Saturday afternoon until the 
hour of the funeral.
Mrs. Rausch, nee Louisa Krueger, was born in the town of Two Rivers, Aug. 5, 
1869, daughter of John and Mary Krueger, early settlers in the township. She 
was married here on Feb. 16, 48 years ago to Fred Rausch, who came to Two 
Rivers four years previous from Germany. They made their home on the homestead 
farm of the Kruegers.
The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank Koldoff of the town of 
Two Rivers and Mrs. Louis Baum of this city, and a son, Herbert Rausch at home. 
She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Henry Schroeder of Sheboygan and nine grand-
children, and one great grandchild.
Mr. Rausch was an active member of St. John's church for many years.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 29, 1935 P.10


GRACE REBMAN

Grace M. Rebman, 81, 770 Oak St., Peshtigo, died on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, 
at her home. 
Survivors include three daughters, Karla (John) Brabender, Karen Rebman, Kris 
(Joe) Swiecichowski; one brother, John Nagel; five grandchildren, Jenny, Barry, 
Eric Brabender, Ryan and Tyler Rebman. She was preceded in death by her husband, 
John; one daughter, Nikki Streubel; two sisters, Dorothy and Ruth. 
Funeral services will be held at Berth & Rosenthal Funeral Home in Peshtigo, at 
2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002. Burial will be at the Pioneer Rest Cemetery 
in Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Tuesday, December 10, 2002 pg. A3
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(12 Mar 1921/04 Dec 2002/SSDI)


ANNA REDEKER

Death Friday in Two Rivers of Mrs. Anna Redeker following a long illness. The
deceased, who was born 13 November 1841 in Oldenburg, came to Town Two Rivers
in 1856 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Goedjen. She is survived by 3
sons and 5 daughters. Her funeral was held Sunday from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug 1907 
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A Pioneer Woman Passes Away
Last Friday evening, Mrs. Anna Redeker died at her home on Washington Street, 
after a long illness and was buried from St. John's Lutheran church on Sunday 
afternoon, a large concourse of relatives and friends following her remains to 
their final resting place. She was born in Oldenburg, Germany, Nov. 13, 1841, 
her parents being Herman and Catherine Goedjen, who settled in the Town of Two 
Rivers in 1856. In 1859 she was married to Wm Redeker and bore him three sons 
and five daughters, all of whom are grown up and survive her. They are Henry 
and William of Mishicot and Frank of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Chas. Stahl, Mrs. Geo. 
Johansen of Chicago, Mrs. Wm Wrieth and Miss Mary Redeker of this city and Mrs. 
Herman Arnemann of the Town of Two Rivers.
Deceased was a sister of Mr. Henry Goedjen, Superintendent of the Manitowoc 
County Insane Asylum. She was a woman of splendid qualities and devoted Christian 
wife and mother. All her children except her son, Frank of Denver, were at the 
funeral. Many beautiful floral tributes sent in by loving friends, adorned the 
coffin that held her remains.
Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 13, 1907


HATTIE REDEKER

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 30 Mar.)
There was a large funeral here Sun. Young Miss Hatty Redecker, 18, died in 
Chicago where she had gone 5 weeks ago. Her body was brought here and buried 
Sun. from the Lutheran Church. It was one of the largest quantity of flowers 
ever seen at a local funeral, which was conducted by funeral director A. Klein.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1903
********
DIED
Redeker- March 26, 1903 at the home of her sister in Chicago, Hattie Redeker, 
aged 18 years.
Deceased was born November 13, 1884 in the Town of Two Rivers where she was 
reared and where she continued to reside until about a year ago when she came 
to this city with her mother to reside. A short time ago, she went to Chicago 
to learn hat trimming. About two weeks ago she was stricken with cerebro-spinal 
meningitis which ended her life on Thursday last. Her mother hastened to her 
bedside when informed to her serious illness and was with her to the last. Her 
remains were brought here for interment and the funeral took place from St. 
John's Church last Sunday afternoon. She was a beautiful and most estimable 
young lady and a host of friends join in extending sympathy to the bereaved 
relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johansen and Mrs. Chas. Stahl of Chicago accompanied the 
remains of late Hattie Redeker here from Chicago last Saturday and attended 
the funeral on Sunday. Mrs. Johansen and Mrs. Stahl are sisters of the 
deceased
The Chronicle, Tues., Mar. 31, 1903


WILHELM REDEKER

Wm Redecker, a farmer living a few miles north of here, died last Saturday 
after a brief illness. He was buried yesterday by the Grand Army Post of this 
city to which he belonged and was accorded the funeral honors due a soldier 
of the Republic.  It was the wish of Mr. Redecker that he be buried by his old 
comrades and with military honors, as he was proud of that fact that he was 
once a Union soldier.  The wish was respected.  A clergyman from Manitowoc 
acted as Chaplain for the occasion.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - May 12, 1891   
*****
Wm Redecker, whose death was announced in the last issue of the Chronicle, 
was born the 6th of August, 1826 in Hanover, Germany. At the age of 19 years 
he left his home and visited different cities in Germany, such as Hamburg, 
Leipsic, Cassel and some others.  At the age of 24 he left the old country and 
came to Wisconsin where he remained for two years and then went to California. 
He remained there five years and then came back to Two Rivers, where he spent 
the rest of his life. He was enrolled as a volunteer in the late war, the 15th day of 
February, 1865 and served one year.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - May 19, 1891
*****
REDEKER WILLIAM 
48th Wis. Vol. Inf. Company D 
Enlisted 02/15/65 City of Two Rivers 
History--Mustered out 02/19/66. 
At the time of his enlistment, REDEKER was age 38, 
married and listed his occupation as a farmer. 
He had blue eyes, auburn hair and stood 5'5". 
D.O.B. 08/01/1826 D.O.D. 05/09/1891. 
Cemetery Pioneers Rest Cemetery Two Rivers. 
Lot #224 Block #1. Military headstone.


EMMA REHRAUER

Mrs. Emma Rehrauer, 88, formerly of 1812-26th St., Two Rivers, died Friday, 
Sept. 28, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mrs. Rehrauer, nee Emma Zlatnik, was born April 10, 1891, at Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late Frank and Mary Vaclivak Zlatnik. She was married to Frank Rehrauer 
Feb. 9, 1920, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death Aug. 5, 1942. For a number 
of years she had been employed in the office at Two Rivers Hospital.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is in charge of arrangements. There 
will be no visistation (sic).
Herald Times Reporter, September 28, 1979 P. 3
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[Emma Rehrauer/bur. 10-01-1979/age 88 yrs.]
(16 Apr 1891/Sep 1979/SSDI)
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Frank Rehauer(sic), well known and esteemed of this city, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
George Rehauer made an important trip to Milwaukee during the past week, entering 
into bonds of matrimony there with a well known, estimable young lady of this 
city, who had been for some time, a teacher in the schools of West Allis. The 
bride, Miss Emma Zlatnik, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zlatnik. The ceremony 
united the pair was performed at Gesu parsonage, Milwaukee on Monday, Rev. Father 
Fuftz officiating. Alfred and Vlasta Zlatnik, nephew and niece of the bride were 
the attending couple. Mr. and Mrs. Rehauer will reside in this city. The Reporter 
extends congratulations and best wishes.
The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 12, 1920


FRANK REHRAUER

In ill health for the past six months, Frank Rehrauer, 53, Two Rivers business 
man, died at his home at 1812 26th street at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Mr. 
Rehrauer's illness became more critical in the past week and he failed rapidly.
Full military rites, under the auspices of the Eleven Gold Star post 1248, 
Veterans of Foreign Wars, of which Mr. Rehrauer was a member, will be held 
Saturday morning at St. Luke's Catholic church. Services will be held at 8:30 
from the Beduhn funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the church, the Very Rev. Dean 
C. V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery, where the VFW 
post's firing squad will take part.
Frank Rehrauer was born in Two Rivers on November 8, 1889, a son of the late 
George and Mrs. Denise Niquette Rehrauer. He began his education in St. Luke's 
parochial school and had attended Two Rivers high school. He was an employe of 
the Hamilton Manufacturing company for a number of years, and at the outbreak 
of the World war he entered the armed forces and was attached to the medical 
corps, serving overseas for an extended period.
Returning from France Mr. Rehrauer became associated with the Walter  Oeflein 
Construction company of Milwaukee. Three years later, in 1922, he purchased the 
interests of Victor Krefl in the Two Rivers Auto Service company, and entered 
the garage business, with his brother, William, with whom he had been associated 
since.
On February 9, 1920 Mr. Rehrauer was married to Miss Emma Zlatnik, well known 
social and civic worker, who survives him.
Besides his widow he leaves his mother, five sisters, Mrs. Louis Rhein of Two 
Rivers, Mrs. Allen Weinhart of Wauwatosa, Mrs. Harry Hurst, Mrs. Edward White 
and Mrs. Henry Berzinsky of Two Rivers, and four brothers, Charles of Manitowoc, 
Randolph of Sheboygan, and William  and Victor Rehrauer of Two Rivers. 
Mr. Rehrauer for many years was affiliated with the Holy Name society of St. Luke's 
church, Catholic Family Protective association and the veterans of Foreign Wars 
post 1248.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Friday to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 6, 1942  P.2
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Frank Rehrauer/Wisconsin/Sgt. Vet. Hosp. 13/Nov. 8, 1889/Aug. 5, 1942
********
Frank Rehauer(sic), well known and esteemed of this city, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
George Rehauer made an important trip to Milwaukee during the past week, entering 
into bonds of matrimony there with a well known, estimable young lady of this 
city, who had been for some time, a teacher in the schools of West Allis. The 
bride, Miss Emma Zlatnik, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zlatnik. The ceremony 
united the pair was performed at Gesu parsonage, Milwaukee on Monday, Rev. Father 
Fuftz officiating. Alfred and Vlasta Zlatnik, nephew and niece of the bride were 
the attending couple. Mr. and Mrs. Rehauer will reside in this city. The Reporter 
extends congratulations and best wishes.
The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 12, 1920


KATHARINA REICK

Notes From Two Rivers:
Miss Catherine Reick(sic) died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rudolph 
Fanslau, last Friday. She was a native of Germany and came to America in 
1853 and was married in 1854 to Mike Reick at Williamsville, N.Y. in 1856 
the couple came to this county and settled at Tannery where they resided a 
few years and then removed to this city, where the deceased made her home 
ever since. Her husband died many years ago. She is survived by two sons 
and two daughters, Henry of Ashland, Mike of Montana, Mrs. Saubert of 
Kaukauna and Mrs. Rudolph Fanslau of this city. The funeral took place 
Tuesday afternoon from St. John's church.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 31, 1911  pg. 8


JEANETTE L. REIHL

Jeanette L. Reihl, age 87, formerly of 1900 Adams St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday, 
Feb. 26, 2002 at Harmony House of Two Rivers, where she had been a resident the 
past three and a half years.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2002 at St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate 
at the service with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery.
The former Jeanette Lenhart was born July 30, 1914 in Two Rivers, daughter of the 
late Carl and Amelia (Schmidt) Lenhart. She attended St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
School and Washington High School in Two Rivers, after which she entered the 
nursing program at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Ill. She worked as a nurse 
in Chicago for many years, specializing in the care of premature babies.
She married Richard E. Reihl on May 8, 1954 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church 
in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on July 11, 1988.
Survivors include a sister: Erma L. Guetschow of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 
11 a.m. Memorials may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Harmony House for the loving care and 
support given to Jeanette.
Herald times Reporter, February 28, 2002  P. A3
**********
(30 Jul 1914/26 Feb 2002/SSDI)


RICHARD E. REIHL

Richard E. Reihl, 67, of 1900 Adams Street, Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon, 
July 11, 1988 at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 
11 am Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David 
Scherbarth will officiate with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Reihl was born May 16, 1921 at Burlington, Wisconsin, son of the late Earl F. 
and Margaret McEachron Reihl. He attended High Street Grade School in Wheatland 
Township and was a graduate of Burlington High School. Mr. Reihl was a graduate 
of Racine Kenosha County Teachers College, Wisconsin State University - Whitewater 
and Spencerian Business College of Milwaukee. He received two Masters Degrees from 
University of Wisconsin-Madison; one in elementary education in 1957 and one in 
Library Science in 1971. Mr. Reihl did further work at George Peabody College for 
teachers at Nashville, Tennessee and at Colorado State University of Fort Collins, 
Colorado. He was elected to membership in Kappa Delta Pi, an honorary educational 
fraternity. Mr. Reihl taught in Sheboygan city School System, was an instructor in 
English and Music at Manitowoc County Teacher's College for 10 years. He was a 
Librarian at Lakeshore Technical College for 16 years, until illness forced him 
to retire in 1980. Mr. Reiohl was a life member of Alumni Association of University 
of Wisconsin-Madison and a member of Alumni Association of University of Wisconsin 
Library School. During World War II he served in the United States Navy. He married 
the former Jeanette Lenhart on May 8, 1954 at Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette; a sister, Mrs. George W. Rider of Burlington 
and a number of nieces and nephews survive.
Friends may call at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 9 am 
Thursday and until the hour of service at 11 am. Memorials may be made to St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Heart Association. Deja and Martin Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers, assisted the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Jul. 12, 1988 page 16
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[bur. 07-14-1988/age 67 yrs.]
(16 May 1921/11 Jul 1988/SSDI)


CAROLINE REIMERS

Mrs. Caroline Reimers, 89, who operated a confectionary store on the south 
side in Two Rivers for years, died Friday night at the home on Madison 
street.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two 
o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church. The services at the home will 
be private.
Mrs. Reimers, nee Caroline Witt, was born in Germany and came to the town of 
Two Rivers at the age of 16. In 1872 she was married to Charles Reimers and 
they located in Two Rivers.
Survivors are a daughter, Hattie of Two Rivers; two sons, William, of California, 
Edmund of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Heydrich and Mrs. George Bean of 
this city, Mrs. Minnie Michelson of Kaukauna.
The body will be at the funeral home of Klein and Stangel, Inc., Two Rivers, 
until Monday at 6 p.m. when it will be moved to the Reimers home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 16, 1940 P.4


CHARLES REIMERS

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Mar. 1905:
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 07 Mar.) 
Chas. Reimer, a Southside resident, is very ill and one is doubtful about the 
outcome. He is a veteran of the Civil War and draws a pension. He had been 
operating a small store in the so-called "Mexico" section.
**********
From Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1906:
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Oct.)
An old settler of our city and veteran of the Civil War, Charles Reimers, died 
Thursday last week of consumption and was buried Sunday under the auspices of the 
local Odd Fellows Lodge of which he had been a longtime member. Charles Reimers was 
born in 1836 in Mecklenburg, Germany, and came to America in 1859, settling here 
where he has lived ever since. He was married twice and he is survived by his second 
wife and 4 children: Wilhelm, Mrs. Wm. Dunn, Edward and Hattie Reimers.
There were no children from the first marriage. During the war he served in Company
'D', 48th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, for which service he received a pension,
otherwise employed at the local chair factory from 1859 to 1886. Following the
closure of that factory, he operated a small store on the South Side. His wife and
daughter operated the store the past few years while he was ill.
********
Charles Reimers
birth: 31 January 1830 Germany
death: 4 October 1906 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1906 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Reimers
spouse: Caroline
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HATTIE RIEMERS

Miss Hattie Reimers, 78, of 1512-19th St., Two Rivers, a dressmaker for many 
years, died Monday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. She had been in 
failing health the past year.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. 
H. J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Miss Reimers was born July 14, 1885, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Charles 
and Caroline Witt Reimers. She attended the Two River public schools and for many 
years later was engaged as a seamstress at Two Rivers. A member of an early Two 
Rivers family, her mother conducted a candy store on Madison Street at the present 
site of Peterson Mobile Service Station.
Surviving are a brother, Edward, of Manitowoc and a number of nieces and nephews 
in the Manitowoc and Milwaukee areas. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 28, 1964  P.5


AMELIE REINKE

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 04 Sep.)
Early death Thurs. evening of Mrs. J. Reinke. Along with many other 
women and girls, she was working for gardener L. Hartung picking 
gherkins. Between 4 and 5 o'clock she took her filled sack to the 
wagon, and while emptying it, fell dead to the ground…. Her husband 
who was working nearby was immediately called, as well as the doctor. 
They could provide no help since she was already dead. News of the 
misfortune spread like lightening so that when the body was brought 
home the street in front of the Reinke residence was filled with people.  
The deceased was an active, upright lady who stood by her husband. She 
leaves a family of 9 children of whom the eldest, a girl, is 17….
Der Nord Westen, 07 Sep. 1905
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SUDDEN DEATH
Last Thursday afternoon, Mrs. John Reinke, a woman about 40 years of age and the 
mother of a large family of small children dropped in a field of L. Hartung, where 
she had been employed picking cucumbers and expired in about two minutes. The 
cause of her sudden death was the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. She 
was buried Saturday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church. The bereft husband 
and children have the sympathy of all who know them. They will sorely miss the 
departed wife and mother.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Sept. 5, 1905
********
Emilie Bartz Reinke
birth: 30 September 1863 Germany
death: 31 August 1905 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers
father: William Bartz
mother: Caroline
spouse: John Reinke
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHN REINKE

John Reinke who was employed by the city for the last 22 years died at the 
Municipal hospital shortly after midnight. Mr. Reinke was born May 30, 1866 
in Germany. He was married in that county to Amelia Burtz and the couple 
moved to this city in 1893 from Germany. Mr. Reinke was employed by the city 
as a gardener and the credit for the beauty of Lake Shore Park goes to him 
as he built it up from a few shrubs and bushes to the wonderful landscaping 
of the present day. 
Mr. Reinke is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Steve Novak, Route 3, Two 
Rivers, Mrs. Fred Marek of Chicago, Mrs. Julius Mathies, Manitowoc, Mrs. 
George Radey of this city and Miss Emma Sand of Manitowoc, an adopted child. 
Three sons and a step brother also survive. The sons are Max of Mishicot, 
Paul of Lynn, Mass.; and John, Jr., of  California. The step brother is Wm. 
Schmidt of this city. Funeral services will be held from the C. J. Jansky 
funeral home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. The Rev. W. G. Haase will 
officiate. Burial will be at Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times. July 2, 1932  p. 10
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MAN WAITING FOR BUS IS HIT BY MOTORIST
John Reinke, Two Rivers Park Attendant, Injured In Accident On 17 Last Night
In a stupor, following the accident, said to be due to the fact that 
he had been drinking, resulted in reports being circulated about Two 
Rivers today that John Reinke, caretaker of the Lake Shore park there 
had been killed in an accident on Highway 17 last night at nine o'clock 
when he was struck by the machine driven by Carl Hansen of this city. 
However, it developed that Reinke had only suffered a severe scalp 
wound and bruises about the face and was returned to his home this noon 
from this city, by Sheriff Richard Beduhn. Reinke, who is a man of about 
seventy years of age had taken the 8 o'clock bus out of Two Rivers last 
night to visit the Lake View Tavern, of which Frank Gauthier is the 
proprietor paying him $10 on an old board bill. 
Confused By Lights. 
He told Gauthier that he was anxious to get back to Two Rivers and went 
out on the highway shortly after 8:30 to await the bus bound towards 
Two Rivers. Carl Hansen, with his wife and another couple were driving 
to Two Rivers and it was believed that Reinke became confused in the 
lights and walked out on the highway, directly in the path of the Hansen 
car. He was brushed aside off the cement but Mr. Hansen stopped his car 
immediately and turned about to take the injured man to the hospital. 
While being taken to the hospital, Reinke gave no indication of moving 
and this led Hansen to believe that he had killed him, but when he was 
taken into the hospital he revived and his singing was such that after 
his hurts were attended to at the hospital it was necessary to remove 
him from the hospital. 
Injuries Not Serious. 
This morning a further examination showed that he had been but little 
hurt. Reinke has been caretaker of the Lake Front Park at Two Rivers for 
nearly a score of years and has built the park up until it is one of the 
beauty spots in Two Rivers. He is a widower and stopped at the Union 
House in Two Rivers before Mr. Gauthier took over the Lake View Tavern 
midway between Manitowoc and Two Rivers. It is not expected that Reinke's 
injuries are serious and he probably will be able to be back on the job 
in a few days.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, August 01, 1928 Page 2


CAROLINE REIS

Funeral service for Mrs. Caroline Reis, 86, of Mishicot, who served for 23 
years as postmistress at Mishicot during the service of four postmasters, 
and who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Monday noon, will be at 2 p.m. 
Wednesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot, the Rev. David 
Worgull officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
She had been a patient at the hospital for three months.
Mrs. Reis, nee Caroline Messman, was born Aug. 15, 1875, in the Town of Two 
Rivers, a daughter of the late John and Mary Duerschmidt Messman. She was 
married Oct. 17, 1906 at Two Rivers to George Reis, after which the couple 
settled on a farm in the Town of Two Rivers, where her husband died in 1911. 
Soon after she moved with her family to Mishicot where she served for nearly 
25 years as assistant postmistress. She was a member of the Bible Hour of St. 
Peter church.
Surviving are two sons, Earl, of Mishicot, and Lester, of Two Rivers; a sister, 
Mrs. Mathilda Stanull, of Two Rivers; a brother, William Messman, of Two Rivers, 
and one grandchild.
Friends may call at Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 
when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state 
from 11 a.m. to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 24, 1962 P. 13


EARL E. REIS

Earl E. Reis, age 87, formerly of 451 Randolph St., Mishicot, died Saturday 
afternoon, Janaury 27, 1996, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, after 
residing there for the past 14 years.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 30, 1996, at St. 
Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot. Rev. David Waege will officiate 
with burial to follow at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Reis was born on November 30, 1908, in the town of Mishicot, son of the 
late George and Caroline Messman Reis. He attended schools in Mishicot and 
graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1927. He was self-employed 
in the village of Mishicot until he entered military service on May 27, 1942. 
He was honorably discharged on November 26, 1945. He was a member of Battery C 
440th AAA Battalion. He was stationed in Central Europe and worked with automatic 
weapons in anti-aircraft artillery. Being familiar with the German language, 
for most of the time he served as an interpreter. He received the Victory Medal, 
American Theater Ribbon, European-African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with two 
Bronze Battle Stars, two Overseas Service Bars, one service stripe, and the Good 
Conduct Medal. After returning from service, he was employed at Hamilton 
Manufacturing Company, retiring in October, 1971, after 21 years of service. 
Earl was a member of St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Mishicot, and the VFW 
Kempen Staudinger Terens Post 7753, Mishicot.
Survivors include a very caring and dedicated sister-in-law, Helen Reis; one 
nephew, George (Mary) Reis; one grandniece, Alison Spaeth, all of Two Rivers; 
one grandnephew, David Reis, Austin, Texas; one great-grandniece, Abigail Spaeth, 
Two Rivers. He is also survived by several cousins. He was preceded in death by 
one brother, Lester; one sister, Georgia.
Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Peter's Ev. Lutehan (sic) 
Church, Mishicot, until the time of service.
The Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, is assisting the family with the funeral 
arrangements.
Without the caring employees, volunteers and visitors at the Hamilton Memorial 
Home, the 14 years he spent there would not have been as peaceful as they were. 
May God bless all of you.
Herald Times Reporter, January 29, 1996 P. A2
********
(30 Nov 1908/27 Jan 1996/SSDI)


EMMA REIS

Mrs. John Reis, 67, died at her home, 2305 Washington street, Two Rivers, at 
12:45 p.m. today following a heart stroke. She was stricken just after dinner, 
but had been in failing health for some time.
Funeral services will be held in Two Rivers Friday at 2 p.m. from the Beduhn 
funeral home with the Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. Interment will be in 
Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Mrs. Reis, nee Emma Parrman, was born in the town of Mishicot on Dec. 4, 1875. 
She married on Jan. 5, 1895. Her husband, a carpenter contractor and former 
member of the county board, died six years ago.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. James Walesh and Mrs. Frank Kochorosky of 
Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Jonas of this city and Mrs. Charles Schramm 
of the town of Mishicot; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 14, 1943 P. 2
**********
A change in the time of funeral services for Mrs. John Reis who died suddenly 
at her home in Two Rivers Wednesday noon, was announced today.
Services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the Beduhn funeral home 
at Two Rivers instead of 2 o'clock as was announced yesterday.
The Rev. T.A. Hawkes of the Grace congregational church will officiate and 
burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral 
home until the time of the services.
Omitted from the death account yesterday was the listing of two surviving brothers, 
Charles Paarman and Henry Paarman, both of Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 15, 1943 P. 2


JOHN REIS

COUNTY BOARD VETERAN DIES AT TWO RIVERS
John Reis, Supervisor For 23 Years, Succumbs This Afternoon; Ill One Year
John Reis, 66, member of the county board for 23 years, died at his home,
2305 Washington street, Two Rivers, at 12:35 p.m. today after a long
illness. He had been in failing health for a year and was confined to his
bed for the last eight weeks.
The body was removed to the Beduhn funeral home and may be viewed from
Thursday evening until the hour of the services. The funeral will be held
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the funeral home with the Rev. T.A.
Hawkes officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
On Board 23 Years
Mr. Reis was long prominent in civic affairs. He represented the fourth
ward of the city of Two Rivers on the board of supervisors for 23 con-
secutive years. At the time of his death he was chairman of the relief
committee. For the last two years he was a member of the board of review
for the city of Two Rivers.
For 39 years Mr. Reis was a building contractor in Two Rivers and among
the larger buildings he erected were the Grace Congregational church, the
Empire block and the Sacred Heart school, all in Two Rivers. He was super-
visor of construction when the H.P. Hamilton school was built.
Born in Mishicot
He was born in the Town of Mishicot May 2, 1865, son of Nicholas and Eliza
(Fischer) Reis. He married Emma Paarman at Mishicot Jan. 5, 1895. For one
year the couple lived on the farm of the bride's parents in the Town of
Saxonburg. Forty years ago they moved to Two Rivers and for the first year
after their residence there Mr. Reis worked for the Hamilton Manufacturing
company.
Survivors are the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Wenzel Walesh and Mrs. Frank
Kochorosky, both of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. August Sonntag and Mrs.
Charles Harmueller, both of Two Rivers; one brother, Edward, Town of
Saxonburg; and five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 25, 1936  p.2
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REPORT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE ON PATIENTS COMMITTED TO WISCONSIN GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR
TREATMENT
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the duties which are provided for in the Statutes, I beg leave to
submit my report of all proceedings and hearings relative to patients committed to
the Wisconsin General Hospital for treatment since the filing of my last report up to 
and including January 1, 1937.
Edward S. Schmitz, County Judge
John Reis, resident of the City of Two Rivers. Committed to Wisconsin General
Hospital on the 20th day of October, 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)


CARL RETZLAFF

CARL RETZLAFF IS VICTIM OF DEATH 
Carl Fred Retzlaff, of the town of Two Creeks died Friday at the homestead 
farm where he had been in failing health for some time. Burial will take place 
Monday at 1:30 in the afternoon from the home and at two from the St. John's 
Lutheran church in this city. 
The deceased was born in Germany in 1853 and came to this country in 1887 and 
settled on a farm at Two Creeks. He was married 37 years ago to Marie Carstens 
who survives him with two sons, Carl of town of Two Rivers and William on the 
homestead and a daughter, Mrs. Ida Guetschow of Two Creeks.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 11, 1932  P. 10 


EMIL RETZLAFF

Emil Retzlaff, 69, of 1026-23rd St., Two Rivers, a retired veteran employe of 
Hamilton Mfg. Co. Two Rivers, died late Saturday night at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital. Mr. Retzlaff was stricken with a heart condition while driving from 
Two Rivers to Manitowoc earlier in the day.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Retzlaff was born April 4, 1891, at Manitowoc, son of Frank and Minnie Behlow 
Retzlaff. When he was two the family brought him to a farm in the Town of Two 
Creeks. He attended Twin Elder School at Two Creeks and St. John Parochial School 
at Two Rivers. Forty years ago he came to Two Rivers and for 34 years worked in the 
shipping and crating room of Hamilton Mfg. Co., retiring four years ago.
Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret Zermuehlen, whom he married at Two 
Rivers April 7, 1915; a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Zarn, of Bellevue, Neb.; two sons, 
Earl and Willis, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Kaminsky and Mrs. Ervin 
Pautz, of Two Rivers, and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until 10 a.m. 
Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in 
state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 30, 1961  P.13
********
[Emil C. Retzlaff]
********
The marriage of Mr. Emil Retzlaff of the Town of Two Creeks and Margaret Zermuehlen 
of the Town of Two Rivers was solemnized Wednesday morning at the parsonage of St. 
John's Lutheran church, Rev. Doehler officiating. The attending couple was Martha, 
a sister and Ernst, a brother of the bride. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding 
feast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zermuehlen 
and many friends and relatives joined in the celebration. The couple left on a 
wedding trip to Chicago. Upon their return they will make their home on a farm in 
the Town of Two Rivers which Mr. Retzlaff recently purchased. Mr. Retzlaff, who up 
to recently has resided with his mother, Mrs. Frank Retzlaff, is an industrious 
farmer and his numerous friends bespeak for him a prosperous future.
The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 9, 1915


FRANK RETZLAFF

Death in Two Creeks on Thursday last week of Frank Retzloff of pneumonia at
age 43 yrs. 9 mos. He leaves his wife, 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was
Sunday.
Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1908
*********
On the evening of Thursday, May 23rd, God's summons came to Frank 
Retzlaff of the Town of Two Creeks. His death was caused by pneumonia 
after an illness of but six days. He leaves a wife, two sons and two 
daughters. His funeral took place on Sunday from St. John's Church. 
Because of Pastor Doehler's illness, Rev. Machmiller of Manitowoc 
officiated. Mr. Retzlaff was a sincere Christian, a loyal citizen, 
a dutiful parent and husband and a faithful friend. His early death 
is deplored by many. He was but 43 years and 3 months of age.
The Reporter, Sat., May 30, 1908


HANNAH RETZLAFF

Mrs. Hannah Retzlaff to Be Buried Friday at 2 PM
Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Retzlaff, 65, who died at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Edward Kaminsky on 27th Street early Tuesday morning, will be 
held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran Church. The Rev. 
W.G. Haase will officiate.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Feb. 5, 1936 page 21


HEINRICH RETZLAFF

From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1901: 
On Tues. last week a 5-yr. old son of farmer John Ratzloff in Town Two Rivers,
drowned in the pond which was used for watering the cattle. A brother of the 
child found the body as he led the cattle there for watering.


LOUISA RETZLAFF

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 18 Feb.)
Mrs. L. Retzloff, an old resident of Town Two Creeks, is dead at age 79. 
Burial was Wed. from the local Lutheran Church. Messrs. Klein & Britzel 
were in charge of the arrangements. (Correction in the next column that 
W. Runge was in charge of the arrangements)
Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1901


MARGARET RETZLAFF

Mrs. Margaret Retzlaff, 74, formerly of 1026-23rd St., Two Rivers, who had 
been residing with a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Zarn, of Bellevue, Neb., died 
Wednesday noon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, and at 1:30 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, 
the Rev. T. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Retzlaff, nee Margaret Zermuehlen, was born Aug. 5, 1893, in the Town of 
Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Augusta Messman Zermuehlen. She was 
married April 7, 1915, to Emil Retzlaff at Two Rivers. After several years on 
a farm in the Town of Two Creeks, the family moved to Two Rivers where Mr. 
Retzlaff died in January of 1961. 
Surviving besides the daughter, are two sons, Earl and Willis, of Manitowoc; a 
sister, Mrs. Henry Engelbrecht of Two Rivers; three brothers, Fred and Ernest 
of Two Rivers, and Charles of the Town of Two Rivers, seven grandchildren and 
two great grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 7, 1967  P.14
**********
The marriage of Mr. Emil Retzlaff of the Town of Two Creeks and Margaret Zermuehlen 
of the Town of Two Rivers was solemnized Wednesday morning at the parsonage of St. 
John's Lutheran church, Rev. Doehler officiating. The attending couple was Martha, 
a sister and Ernst, a brother of the bride. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding 
feast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zermuehlen 
and many friends and relatives joined in the celebration. The couple left on a 
wedding trip to Chicago. Upon their return they will make their home on a farm in 
the Town of Two Rivers which Mr. Retzlaff recently purchased. Mr. Retzlaff, who up 
to recently has resided with his mother, Mrs. Frank Retzlaff, is an industrious 
farmer and his numerous friends bespeak for him a prosperous future.
The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 9, 1915


MARY RETZLAFF

Mrs. Retzlaff Dies of Injuries At Hospital 
Complications resulting from a broken hip has caused the death of Mrs. Charles 
Retzlaff of Two Creeks. Mrs. Retzlaff suffered a broken hip as the result of a 
severe fall two weeks ago. She was taken to the local hospital and was a patient 
there until death came at 1:30 this morning.
Mrs. Retzlaff, nee Marie Carstens, was born on July 28, 1859 and would have been 
76 the latter part of this month. She was born at Newton. In December 1883 she 
was married to Ernst Pmeich (sic) in Milwaukee. The couple resided there until 
the death of Mr. Pmeich six years later. Mrs. Pmeich then left Milwaukee to make 
her home at Two Creeks where she has resided ever since. Forty years ago she was 
married to Charles Retzlaff who died about two years ago.
Mrs. Retzlaff is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Anna Diedrich of Newton and Mrs. 
Sophia Wenholz and Mrs. Carl Schmidt of Mishicot; three step-children, William and 
Carl Retzlaff and Mrs. Ida Guetschow who reside near Two Creeks. Nine grandchildren 
and one great grandchild also survive.
Funeral services will be held from the Klein and Stangel chapel Thursday afternoon 
at 1:50 and from the St. John's Lutheran church at two o'clock. The Rev. W. G. 
Haase will officiate and burial will be at Forest View cemetery. The body will lie 
in state at the Klein and Stangel funeral home and can be viewed there until the 
time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 3, 1934  P. 9 


MINNA RETZLAFF

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 29 May)
Death last Friday of the wife of Frank Retzlaff who lives 
a mile from here. The deceased was 38 and her funeral was 
conducted from her home on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Retzlaff, 
who had been ill for a long while, is survived by her husband 
and 4 children of whom the youngest is about 2 yrs. old. She 
was a faithful wife and mother whose passing will be deeply 
mourned.
Der Nord Westen, 31 May 1906
*********
Minnie Behlow Retzloff
birth: 18 March 1871 Two Creeks, Wis.
death: 23 May 1906 Two Creeks, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1906 Two Creeks, Wis.
father: Fred Behlow
mother: Christena
spouse: Frank Retzloff
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHN R. REYNOLDS

Don R. Reynolds(sic), 51, of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, died Sunday in St. Mary Burn 
Center, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 2 pm Wednesday in St. John Lutheran 
Church, Two Creeks. The Rev. Percy Damrow will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Reynolds was born November 18, 1926(sic) in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, 
son of the late John R. Reynolds Sr., and Margaret Johnson. He served in the U.S. 
Navy during World War II. On November 6, 1948 he married Florence Nocker in St. 
John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Reynolds was a supervisor at Mirro 
Aluminum.
Survivors include his wife, Florence; two sons, John W. and James P. at home; 
seven daughters, Mrs. Robert (Karen) Kuehl and Mrs. Mark (Kay) Smet of Two Rivers; 
Miss Judy Reynolds and Miss Joan Reynolds of Manitowoc; and Debra, Diane and Lori 
at home; his mother, Mrs. Margaret Reynolds of Kewaunee; two sisters, Mrs. Phylis 
Rozmarynowski of Two Rivers, Mrs. Barbara Huck of Morton Grove, Ill.; three 
grandchildren. A brother, Arleigh preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 5 pm 
Tuesday and until the 11 am Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 3, 1978 page 3 
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(18 Sep 1926/Jul 1978/SSDI)


MARGARETTE G. REYNOLDS

Mrs. Margarette Reynolds, 60, of Kansas City, Mo., wife of a former Milwaukee 
and Kansas City, Mo., dental surgeon, H. Carlton Reynolds, and a daughter of 
the late H.C. Gowran, former longtime Hamilton Mfg. Co. president and early 
mayor of Two Rivers, who initiated the city manager form of government in that 
city, died at St. Luke Hospital, Kansas City, at 10 a.m. Sunday. She had been 
ill two months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Second Presbyterian Church, 
Kansas City. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Reynolds, nee Margarette Gowran, was born at Two Rivers Sept. 29, 1905, 
daughter of the late H.C. and Mrs. Luella Shaver Gowran. She attended Two 
Rivers Washington High School and Mount Ida School for Girls at West Newton, 
Mass., and was graduated from New England Conservatory of Music at Boston, 
Mass. 
After her marriage to Dr. Reynolds at Two Rivers the family resided at Whitefish 
Bay, Wis., for 17 years and the past 21 years at Kansas City.
Besides her husband and mother who now resides at Kansas City, she leaves two 
daughters, Mrs. Allyn (Susan) Wadhams, of Bloomfield, Conn., and Mrs. John (Jean) 
Close, of Cincinatti, Ohio, a sister, Mrs. Howell G. (Dorothy) Evans of McAllen, 
Texas, and Ephraim, Wis., four grandchildren and a niece and nephew. 
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 1 to 3 p.m. 
Wednesday. Burial will be after private services at the chapel at 4 p.m. the Rev. 
Gervase Zanotti, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, officiating.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Russell Hering, Frederick Leypoldt, W. R. Pollock, Jr., 
Norman and Harris Evans and R.G. Halvorsen.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 10, 1966  P. 10 

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REYNOLDS-GOWRAN MARRIAGE IS CELEBRATED SATURDAY EVENING IN CHARMING CEREMONY AT HOME OF THE BRIDE'S PARENTS IN THIS CITY
Miss Margarette Gowran, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Gowran, 2403 Jefferson Street, became the wife of Dr. Harold Carleton Reynolds, of Boston and Milwaukee, at a charming home wedding Saturday evening.  Dr.  Reynolds is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Reynolds, 32 Klevedin Road, Waban, Mass.
The bride's sister, Mrs. Howell G. Evans acted as Matron of Honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Alice McCune of Hubbards Woods, Ill., and Miss Dorothy Davis of Charleston, S.C.; Howell G. Evans was best man and the groomsmen were Dr. Harold Ray, Chicago and George Moore of  Boston.  The ushers were Donald Dean, Allan Magee, Thomas Bailey of Richland Center, Wis. and Eldon Laird of Waverly, Iowa.
Following the wedding a reception was held, in the receiving line being Dr. and Mrs. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Gowran, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Miss McKuen, Miss Davis, Dr. Ray and Mr. Moore.  About 100 guests attended the wedding and reception, many of them from out of the city. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Breese of Portage, Mrs. Breese is the famous Wisconsin author; Zona Gale, an old friend of the  Gowran family, whose home was formerly in Portage.  THe wedding Saturday evening in the spacious Gowan home was a perfectly appointed event set in the midst of a bower of flowers and greenery, in which the effective costumes of the bridal party found an appropriate background.
Wedding at Floral Altar
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Thomas A. Hawkes of Grace Congregational Church shortly after 8 o'clock, before a bank of California smlax, which reached from the floor to ceiling, masked the fireplace of the Gowran drawing room and was flanked by palms, roses and lavender chrysanthemums which made the scene resemble an indoor garden. Just before the ushers stretched the ribbons which was made an aisle for the bride to approach the temporary altar.  Mrs. Milton Zuehl, herself a bride of but a few weeks, sang "Because" to the accompaniment of a three piece orchestra.  As the last note sounded the orchestra began the familiar wedding march from "Lohengrin" and with its strains, the wedding procession began.
In Bridal Procession
Dr. Reynolds was supported by Howell G. Evans, his best man, as he awaited his bride, slowly descending the staircase on the arm of her father.  In the bridal march were Mrs. H. G. Evans, the matron of honor, little Miss Dianthe Hamilton, flower girl, the bridesmaids, Misses McCune and Davis and Dr. Ray and Mr. Moore, groomsmen.  During the ceremony, the orchestra played softly, "Indian Love Call" and at the impressive concluding prayer broke into the Mendelssohn Wedding March.
The wedding was a charming picture in the beauty of the gowns worn by the bridal party.  The bride herself was lovely in a simply cut dress of white chiffon velvet with a long, tight bodice, very full skirt with irregular hemline and white satin slippers with pearl ornaments.  Her veil of silk tulle was arranged under a lightly fitted cap fashioned from a bit of old family lace, studded with seed pearls and with a large pearl ornament on the side.  She carried an arm bouquet of Easter lilies. Mrs. Reynolds' going away costume was a navy blue wool crepe with a long roman-stripped waist, a blue bolero jacket and slippers and a hat to match.
The matron of honor, Mrs. Evans, sister of the bride, wore wistaria transparent velvet made with a circular skirt of irregular line and a bolero waist with a full cape back and slippers of the same shade.  She carried an arm bouquet of pink Briarcliffe roses from which trailed a train of tulle caught with pink rosebuds.  The bridesmaids wore bouffant frocks of pink silk point desprit over pink taffeta. Their skirts were adorned with huge bows of three shades of lavender and there was a touch of diversity in the fact that one wore lavender and the other pink satin slippers.  A pretty touch were their bouquets of Briarcliffe roses, fastened to satin-wrapped pink shepherd's crooks.  Mrs. Gowran, mother of the bride, wore deep purple chiffon velvet with matching slippers and carried orchids and lilies of the valley.  Mrs. Reynolds, mother of the bridegroom, wore champagne lace over satin and carried yellow roses.
Little Miss Hamilton wore an imported Venetian frock of pink georgette with floral embroidery and held a small colonial shower bouquet of pink roses.
Following the ceremony and reception, supper was served the guests in the handsomely decorated dining room. The table covered with a cloth of Venetian lace was centered by the bride's cake, a huge creation of heart shapes, smilax, pink roses and glowing candles set off the room's profuse floral decorations.
A place of much interest during the reception was the upstairs room in which the bride's magnificent array of wedding gifts was displayed.  A wealth of silver, linens, china and more prosaically, a complete kitchen outfit of shining aluminum, dividing attention with several substantial checks.
Dr. Reynolds from East
Dr. Reynolds is a native of Boston who attended the University of Vermont and the University of Virginia before his graduation in dentistry at Tufts Dental College of Boston.  He is a member of Kappa Sigma and Delta Sigma Delta fraternities.  He is associated in practice at Milwaukee with Dr. R.G. Richter.  Mrs. Reynolds, a graduate of Washington High School here, spent a year in Milwaukee Downer following her graduation and graduated from Mr. Ida School for Girls at Newton, Mass. Later she graduated at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Oct. 1, 1928

EMIL RIBITZKI

Dies in Manitowoc
Emil Dibitske(sic), a former Two Rivers resident, died at the county insane 
asylum at Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for the past eighteen years. 
Funeral services will be held from the home of Herman Pawlitzke, 1404 Twenty-
first Street tomorrow afternoon. Rev. Haese will officiate at the services. 
The deceased was sixty-three years of age and is survived by two sisters, Mrs. 
August Schmeichel of this city and Mrs. William Bartz of Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald News, Dec. 17, 1924

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MOTHER DEAD, SON INSANE
Emil Ribitzcky, Two Rivers, Committed to Oshkosh Asylum Again
Grief over the death of his mother, which occurred six weeks ago, is believed to be largely responsible for the condition of Emil Ribitzcky, a Two Rivers man, who has been adjudged insane and committed to the Northern Hospital at Oshkosh. Ribitzcky was an inmate of the asylum in 1899 for a year but has appeared in health until within the past few weeks. Since the death and burial of his mother, his actions have denoted a return of the malady and a petition was filed asking for commitment. Ribitzcky is 40 years of age and appears to be simple-minded more than violently insane. It is thought that a cure is possible.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Thurs., May 18, 1906 

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(Per obit for Mrs. August Schmeichel, her maiden name was Ribitzki)
(Emil Ribitzki is on the 1910 Manitowoc census for the insane asylum)


ALBERT J. RIBITZKY

Albert J. Ribitzky, 69, formerly of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, a retired 40-year 
employe of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, died Monday night at Family 
Heritage Home, Manitowoc, where he had been a resident two weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Ralph Backman officiating. Burial will be 
in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Ribitzky was born Jan. 1, 1903, at Two Rivers, son of the late Ferdinand 
and Johanna Borwald Ribitzky. He attended St. John Parochial School at Two 
Rivers. He had been a trucker at the Mirro firm until seven years ago when he 
retired.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Arvel Stroud, of Two Rivers; a brother, Fred, of 
Milwaukee and a number of nieces and nephews. A brother and two sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 o'clock until 9 o'clock this 
Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 11, 1972
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(Albert Ribitzky/01 Jan 1903/Jan 1972/SSDI)


FERDINAND RIBITZKY

DEATH OF FERDINAND RIBITZKE (sic)
After more than a year of sickness and after every possible effort had been put 
forth to ease his suffering and prolong his life, Ferdinand Ribitzke, a well 
known and highly esteemed resident of the Southside sleeps the sleep that knows 
no waking. His death took place last Friday and he was buried from St. John's 
Lutheran Church this afternoon. The cause of his death was cancer of the stomach. 
He was born in Prussia, Dec. 4, 1864 and came to America and to this city in 1880. 
He was married to Johanna Borchwald in 1886. His wife and six children, three 
boys and three girls, survive him. He was a  man who stood high in the esteemation 
of all who knew him and his sorrowing family have the sincere sympathy of a wide 
circle of neighbors and friends.
Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 22, 1907 
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(From the correspondent in Two Rivers)
Ferdinand Ribitzky, a well-known resident of our city who is often referred to 
as "Bismarck", died Friday following a long illness. He had stomach cancer 
aggravated with consumption. He had gone to Green Bay to consult a doctor who 
advised him that he couldn't diagnose without an exploratory operation. Instead, 
Ribitzky returned to Two Rivers. For many years he had a business on the South 
Side which he recently sold. He was a widely appreciated man of about 48 years 
and leaves a widow and children in good circumstances. The funeral will be held 
tomorrow from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1907


JOHANNA RIBITZKY  (d. 1906)

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 02 Apr.)
The widow G. Ribitzky has died at age 80 after a long illness and will be 
buried Thursday from the Evangelical Church. She leaves several children in 
good circumstances, including former tavern keeper F. Ribitzky, now working
as a mason.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1906
(Note: This is the only cemetery in the county with this surname in it.)


JOHANNA RIBITSKY  (d, 1908)


Mrs. Johanna Ribitsky, the widow of Ferdinand Ribitsky, who died about a year ago, 
passed away Monday afternoon. Her death was caused by tuberculosis. She was born 
on the 19th of Feb. 1864 at Sophienhof, Meklenburg, Schwerien. She is survived by six 
children, the youngest being about four years of age. The funeral will be held from St. 
John's Church of which she was a member.
The Chronicle - Tues., Dec. 1, 1908   


WILLIAM RIBITZKY

After suffering for many months from tuberculosis, Wm Ribitzki(sic), aged 22, 
was relieved when death came Saturday evening. Mr. Ribitzki was confined to 
his bed for five months. He leaves a widow. The funeral took place Wednesday 
afternoon from St. John's Lutheran church.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 12, 1915


BERNHARD RICHTER

B.F. RICHTER of Two Rivers died on Saturday last after a brief illness. On the 
Thursday preceding his death he was out, but complaining of weakness, he was 
assisted to his home.
He was born at Budissen, Saxony, January 20, 1936. He received a good education 
but having a taste for the sea he became a sailor. His purpose then was to study 
navigation and his attention to mathematics while a student had reference to 
this purpose. While a sailor he visited many portions of the world and being 
intelligent and a close observer he acquired a knowledge of foreign counties 
which made him a charming conversationalist when in a circle of those whose 
companionship he valued. He joined the union army during the civil war but his 
modesty forbade him from dwelling on his service. For some time he was agent of 
the Goodrich Transportation Co. at Two Rivers and for years bookkeeper of the Two 
Rivers Manufacturing Co.
He always took a deep interest in school matters and his good hard sense, matter 
of fact way and perfect independence made him a model officer.
Bernard(sic) Richter was a man of forceful character, apparently brusque at times 
because of his clear insight and purpose to do right. It was not in his nature to 
practice deception of any kind nor to bend to power or popular prejudice. His 
independence was assertive in its character, and his generosity and genuine kindness 
of heart for this reason was not demonstrative. But no man had these qualities in 
larger degree. His innate force would be felt in any community and in no position 
would he hear the character of an underling. He cared less for praise than the 
approval of his own conscience and was never known for his true worth except by 
those who knew him intimately and well.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 7, 1892  P. 3
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Died - Richter
At his home in this city after a very brief illness, Bernard F. Richter, aged 56 years.
Mr. Richter was born in Budissen, Saxony on January 20, 1836. He came of good 
parentage and was given advantages of education and social refinement which 
only the children of well-to-do parents are blessed with. After completing his course 
at the high school, he bade goodbye to his books and went on board a merchant ship 
to learn to navigate the seas, which in his youthful years possessed  a magical 
fascination for him.
His parents wished him to enter the Gymnasium and to continue his education but 
his fondness for the life of a sailor was so great that they concluded to let him try a 
short season of it, thinking that he would soon tire of the "dreary wastes" of ocean 
and long to return to his books and his studies.  But he pluckily and persistently 
continued his career before the mast for several years.  He abandoned the ocean 
during the civil war after landing at New Orleans, though for a short time previous 
he tried his luck in the gold fiends of California.
Upon landing in New Orleans, he worked his way northward under darkness and 
stealth to avoid being conscripted into the Rebel Army.   His sympathies were with 
the North and he joined the Northern Army soon after reaching the loyal states.  
He was ever a friend of the loyal veterans of the war and helped to establish a Post 
at this place of the Grand Army of the Republic, which is composed exclusively of 
men who served in the loyal army or navy of the North and for a number of years 
he was commander of the Post.  His old comrades are to give him the military burial 
of that order and have decorated his casket with their floral tribute.
As a citizen, Bernard F. Richter was among our best and foremost and for the past 
twenty-five years there has hardly been a time when he was not a city officer or a 
school director.  He was, as a  man, possessed of a fine sense of honor, of great dignity 
of character and of a most generous and trusting heart.  No man who knew him ever 
doubted his word or suspected his motives and no man who went to him for advice or 
assistance ever met with rebuff or refusal.
His funeral takes place this afternoon at 2 o'clock and it will be under the joint direction 
of his old army comrades and the Sons of Herman, to which order he also belonged.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Jan. 5, 1892


BERTHA RICHTER

The body of Mrs. Bernhard Richter, a former Two Rivers resident who died in
Milwaukee, was brought to Two Rivers and the funeral conducted Wednesday from
the residence of Mrs. Oscar Baum.
Der Nord Westen, 06 May 1909
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Mrs. Bertha Richter, nee Baum, wife of the late Bernard Richter, erstwhile a 
very prominent figure in the affairs of this city, died at 88 Buffalo St., 
Milwaukee last Sunday evening at the ripe old age of three score years and ten, 
being born on February 22, 1839 at Lang Bielan near Breslau, Silesia, Germany. 
The body was brought to this city for interment last Tuesday and laid in state 
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Oscar Baum of the southside and whose residence 
the funeral services were held on Wednesday. Rev. J. N. Davidson of Green Lake, 
Wis., officiated at the funeral. Miss Ida and Ella Richter of Milwaukee, daughters 
of the deceased were present at the funeral. The decedent had a host of friends 
who sympathize with the mourners in these hours of bereavement.
The Reporter, Sat., May 9, 1909


LAURA RICHTER

Miss Laura Richter, 75, died Wednesday in this city. Private funeral services 
will be held Saturday afternoon at one o'clock from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Henry Koch officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneer's Rest cemetery in Two Rivers. 
Miss Richter was born in Two Rivers on March 22, 1864, and she lived in Manitowoc 
and Two Rivers all her life.
She is survived by two sisters, Ida and Ella Richter, both of Santa Anna, Calif.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 28, 1939  P. 2


CARL RICK

ORDER FOR PROOF OF WILL.
First Publication August 26th 1886.
In Probate-Manitowoc County Court.
In the matter of the Estate of Carl Rick, deceased.
In the matter of the nuncupative Will of Carl Rick, deceased. On reading and 
filing the petition of Louisa Mueller, representing among other things that 
the said Carl Rick, lately died at the City of Two Rivers. That at the time 
of his late sickniss (sic) he made and pronounced his nuncupative will in 
manner provided by law; wherein the said petitioner is named as one of the 
legatees, and praying that the proofs thereof be taken and the same allowed 
and admitted to Probate as the last will and testament of said Carl Rick, 
deceased, and that letters of administration with the will annexed be theron 
issued to A.H. Finger. It is further ordered that said petition and the proofs 
of said alleged nuncupative will be heard at a special term of said County 
Court to be held in and for said County, at the office of the County Judge in 
the city and County of Manitowoc, on the third Tuesday of the month of September 
next, being on the 21st day of September 1886. It is further ordered, that notice 
of the time and place of such hearing be given to all persons interested in said 
matter and to the heirs of said deceased, by publishing a copy of this order for 
three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing in the Nord-Westen, a weekly 
newspaper published at the city of Manitowoc in said County.
Dated at Manitowoc, August 25th, 1886.
Carl H. Schmidt, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, Thursday, August 26, 1886 P. 5


CAROLINE RICK

Mrs. Rick aged 63 years died last Friday of dropsy and was buried 
on Sunday. Her funeral took place from the German Evangelical church 
and was largely attended.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, October 13, 1885 P.4


LILLIAN A. RIDLEY

Mrs. Lillian Ridley, 79, formerly of 1813 Fairmont St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Ridley, the former Lillian Alberts, was born April 27, 1888, in the Town of 
Carlton, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Edwin and Caroline Sohus Alberts, 
and was married to Ray Ridley April 26, 1921, at Detroit. He died Jan. 11, 1927. 
A graduate of Scandinavian College in Wisconsin, she worked at Grace Hospital and 
for the Park Davis Drug Co. in Detroit and before retiring in 1940 worked at 
Richter Vinegar Shop, Manitowoc. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society and 
Esther Circle. 
Surviving are two brothers, M. Lee Alberts, of San Diego, Calif., and Irwin, of 
Manitowoc and four nephews. A sister and brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Sunday 
until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 4, 1967  P. 10 

RAYMOND RIDLEY

The funeral of Raymond G. Ridley, aged 35 years was held here Sunday afternoon from the Beduhn & Goetz mortuary. Deceased was a member of the Detroit fire department for twelve years and died on March 11, death being due to acute meningitis which developed from injures received while fighting a fire several months ago. Mr. Ridley was a native of Manistee, Michigan. On April 26, 1921 he was married to Lillian Alberts, sister of Oscar Alberts and Mrs. Arthur Wrugg of this city. Surviving are his widow, his mother, Mrs. H. Ridley of Manistee and two sisters, Mrs. A. Saile of Manistee and Mrs. Valentine of Chicago. The remains were brought to this city on Saturday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T.A. Hawkes.  Mrs. Chas Krause sang and Mrs. Burton Hansen played the accompaniment.
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri.,Mar. 19, 1926

LOUISA RIETZOW

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 06 May)
Death in childbirth of the 31-yr. old wife of farmer M. Rietzow, who 
lives near the city limits. She is survived by her husband and 6 children, 
4 of whom are from a prior marriage. The funeral will be tomorrow from the 
Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1901
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Two Rivers: 
Mrs. Chas. Rietzow of the town of Two Rivers died on Sunday morning after 
a brief illness, resulting from childbirth.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, May 9, 1901 pg. 8
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Tisch Mills:
Mrs. Charles rietzow died last week.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, May 9, 1901 pg. 8


DONALD E. RIHA

Funeral services for Donald E. Riha, 41, of 1912 Jefferson St., 
Two Rivers, a partner in the auto firm of R & G Dodge, Two Rivers, 
who was killed in a traffic accident early Thursday morning near 
Eagle River, Wis., will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber 
officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Riha was born April 10, 1931, at Two Rivers, son of the late 
Edward Riha and Mrs. Rose DeBauche Riha. He was a partner with 
Harvey Glaeser in the operation of R & G. Dodge since early 1969. 
He married Adele Schmidt at St. John Church June 5, 1954.
(Survivers omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 2 p.m. Sunday and after 1 p.m. Monday at the church where the 
body will lie in state until the time of services.
Memorials may be made to St. John Church Building fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 6, 1972
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(10 Apr 1931/Jul 1972/SSDI)


FRANK RIHA

FRANK J. RIHA GETS SUMMONS
Retired Mishicot Farmer Dies In Two Rivers Wednesday 
TWO RIVERS (SPECIAL)-In ill health for a year, Frank Riha, 65, a resident of 
the county for more than 35 years, died at his home at 2000 13th street at 3 
o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held in the C.J. Jansky chapel at 2 o'clock Saturday 
afternoon, with the Rev. W. G. Hase, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church 
officiating. Burial will be in Forest View cemetery(sic). The body can be viewed 
at the funeral home until the hour of service. 
Mr. Riha was born in Bohemia in __ 8170. At the age of 18? he came to this country, 
taking up his residence in Chicago where he resided for 12 years. He married Mary 
Mose in Chicago 44 years ago. She died two years ago.
In 1900 the family moved to the town of Mishicot where Mr. Riha purchased a farm. 
He retired in 1926, the family moving to this city.
Mr. Riha is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Anna Krizek of Two Creeks, Mrs. 
Lillian Wilsmann of this city, Mrs. Frances Anties of Chicago, Mrs. Marion Kreschek 
of this city, Mrs. Rose Flanagan of Chicago and Mrs. Agnes Rossi of Manitowoc, and 
three sons, Frank of Mishicot, Edward and Adolph of this city, and a sister, Mrs. 
Anna Praubpek of Cadott, Wis. There are also 17 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1936  P.11
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(Note: The cemetery record has him in Pioneers Rest and his stone is also
in Pioneers Rest.)
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VALUABLE TEAM OF HORSES DROWNED
A team of horses belonging to F. Riha of Mishicot was drowned Thursday morning 
when it dashed off the abutment of Washington Street bridge which was open at 
the time.  
The schooner, Oscar Newhouse had just passed through and Barney Lyman, the bridge 
tender was getting ready to close the draw when he heard a crash and saw the team 
dashing up. The back half of the wagon and the box were left about 40 feet from 
the bridge. The horses turned a half sommersault and with the fore part of the 
wagon on top of them, disappeared beneath the surface.
Captain Sogge arrived with his crew in their lifeboat within a few minutes. They 
grappled for the horses and towed them to the dock where they were fastened to 
the boat and after the wagon had been taken out and the harnesses removed, the 
dead animals were towed down the river and dragged to shore where it is not docked, 
just east of the railroad bridge.
The team was a beautifully matched pair of heavy blacks valued at $500. Mr. Riha 
had gone to the C & NW depot on business and left his horses at the platform without 
tying them. He requested Mr. Ellingboe to watch them. They suddenly started when the 
latter grabbed the reins. He was not able to hold them and was dragged several yards 
before he let go of the reins. Mr. Lyman endeavored to close the draw guickly when 
he heard a crash of the wagon and saw the team coming but he was not able to close 
it far enough to prevent the accident. It is supposed that the horses were stunned 
by the front wheels hitting them when they struck the water and so were unable to 
swim. The depth of the river where the team went down is from 10 to 12 feet.
The Reporter, Sat., July 11, 1914


MARY RIHA

MRS. RIHA, 60, DIES AT HOME
Funeral will Be Held Here On Saturday
In ill health for the past 14 months and seriously ill for the last 
two weeks, Mrs. Frank Riha, 60, for many years a resident of the 
county, died at her home at 2006 Thirteenth street at 9:40 o'clock 
this morning.
Funeral services will be held in the C.J. Jansky funeral home at 2 
o'clock Saturday afternoon, with the Rev. W.G. Haase, pastor of St. 
John's Lutheran church, officiating. Interment will be in Forest View 
cemetery. The body will remain in the funeral home until burial.
Mrs. Riha, nee Mary Mose, was born in Bohemia Dec. 5, 1878, daughter 
of the late Martin and Mary Mose. She immigrated to this country with 
her parents at the age of eight and settled on a farm in the town of 
Mishicot, near Tisch Mills. Forty-two years ago last December she was 
married at Mishicot to Frank Riha who survives her. After their marriage 
they made their residence in Chicago, living in that city for 12 years. 
The family then moved to the county where Mr. Riha operated a tavern at 
Zanders for a year, and later purchased a farm in the town of Mishicot 
where they lived 26 years. Six years ago the family came to this city.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Riha leaves six daughters, Mrs. Anna Krezek 
of Two Creeks, Mrs. Lillian Wilsman, this city, Mrs. Frances Auties of 
Chicago, Mrs. Marion Kreschek of this city, Mrs. Rose Flanagan of 
Chicago and Mrs. Agnes Rossi of this city, and three sons, Frank of 
Mishicot, Edward of the town of Two Rivers and Adolph Riha at home. 
There are also two sisters surviving her, Mrs. Bertha Fingermeyer and 
Mrs. Anna Shebesta of Tisch Mills, and 17 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 18, 1934 P.11


BABY RILEY

A 1-week old child of Postmaster Riley of Two Rivers died last week 
and was buried Fri.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901


FRANK RILEY

Frank Riley, Early Mason, Is Dead at 93 
TWO RIVERS-Frank E. Riley, twice Two Rivers,' postmaster and Assemblyman of 
the Second District at Manitowoc County for four terms, who was one of the 
nation's oldest members of the Masonic fraternity, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday 
at the Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, a day prior to his 93rd birthday. Mr. 
Riley, who had been residing for the past number of years with his daughter, 
Mrs. Harold (Ruth) Farnsworth, at 515 Geele Ave. Sheboygan, was taken to the 
hospital Monday, Feb. 24, after sustaining a broken right shoulder in a fall 
at home. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapel 
Eighth Street, Sheboygan, the Rev. Wilford Evans, pastor of the Congregational 
Church of that city, officiating. The Masonic rites and committal will be at 
graveside at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery here at 3:15 p.m. Friday in charge of the 
Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M. of which he was a member for nearly 70 years. 
Heber Clayton, past mentor of the lodge, will direct the rites.
Founded Hardware 
Mr. Riley was born at Fitzill, N.H. March 5, 1865, son of the late John and Ellen 
Sleeper Riley. When he was three years old the family brought him to Two Rivers 
where in his earlier years he joined his father in the painting and decorating 
business, an enterprise which he pursued until his appointment as postmaster of 
Two Rivers in the McKinley administration in 1898. He continued serving as 
postmaster to 1914 during which time, shortly after the turn of the century..
(line underinked)..structure that for years quartered the post office. It is now 
the site of the bus station on Washington Street. In 1929 Mr. Riley was reappointed 
as postmaster and served until 1923. 
After his long period of service as postmaster, Mr. Riley helped found the present 
Two Rivers Hardware C., which store was the original quarters of the old 
Congregational Church and later converted into the Quin Athletic Club. It is the 
present site of Harlow's Super Market adjacent to the Montgomery Ward store.
Throughout his life Mr. Riley took an active interest in Civic affairs as well as 
leading the Republican party in its activities locally for many years. He held the 
post of city assessor, alderman and served for a year on the Draft Board during 
World War I. From 1915 to 1917 he was one of three clerks in the post office of 
the state legislature in the capital building at Madison.
In 1939 he began to serve his home district in the Assembly and held the post for 
four terms, ending in 1947. Upon his retirement he moved with his wife to Sheboygan 
where he had resided since. 
Mason Since 1888.
On May 31, 1888, Mr. Riley was made a Master Mason in the Two Rivers Lodge of Masons. 
No. 200 and would have reached the 70-year mark of membership this spring. He along 
with his lifetime friend, Fred W. Christiansen, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, who recently 
reached 98 years had been honored on numerous occasions.  Mr. Christiansen had been 
a Mason a year earlier.
When Mr. Riley completed his Masonic work the late David Nottage was the order's 
worshipful master and the late J. E. Hamilton, founder of the Hamilton Mfg. Co., 
whose home is now the Masonic Temple, was senior warden. Mr. Christiansen was 
serving as the junior warden also at the time.
In May of 1957 the Two Rivers Masonic Lodge honored Mr. Riley along with the late 
F. W. Dicke, William R. Kahlenberg and the surviving other 50 year members, Mr. 
Christiansen and Harry R. Hurst.
Mr. Riley married the former Lily Wagner in Two Rivers, May 14, 1888. She died 
in Sheboygan in May of 1955. Besides his only daughter, Mrs. Farnsworth, Mr. Riley 
leaves a granddaughter, Mrs. George Schmitt of Northridge, Calif., and a great 
grandson, Ricky Schmitt. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Mar. 5, 1958 page M2


JOHN RILEY

Death in Two Rivers on Sunday of J.A. Riley, the elderly father of postmaster
Frank E. Riley of Two Rivers. The deceased was born 04 June 1830 in Brooklyn,
New York, and came to Two Rivers in 1868. He is survived by his sorrowing widow,
one son and one daughter. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 14 Nov. 1907
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Mr. J.A. Riley died at his home in this city Sunday morning, Nov. 10th. He was 
born in Brooklyn, N.Y. June 4, 1830. He spent his youth in this city and when 
fifteen years old, he with his father and mother went to Massachusetts. While 
in this state he married Ellen Sleeper of Winchendon, Mass., who bore him a 
son and a daughter. The son, Frank E. Riley is the Postmaster of this city and 
the daughter, Mrs. L.E. Jewell now is living at San Bernardino, Cal.
Mr. J.A. Riley was a man of excellent habits and fine moral character. He was a 
man well known and highly esteemed. He was a painter, which trade he had followed 
up all his life. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. McClelland.
The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 16, 1907
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On Sunday morning, Mr. J.A. Riley, the aged father of Postmaster Frank E. Riley, 
died at his home in the northern part of the city from illness incident to old 
age. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, June 4, 1830 where he lived until he was 
15 years old. After that he lived until he went west in 1868 in Massachusetts 
and New Hampshire. He was married while in the East to Ellen Sleeper of Winchandon, 
Massachusetts who bore him one son, Mr. Frank E. Riley of this city and one 
daughter, Mrs. Laura E. Jewell of San Bernardino, California. His wife and his 
two children survive him. He was a varnish maker and painter by trade and for 
more than thirty years made the varnish used by the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co., 
and superintended the painting of their woodenware. He was a kind husband and 
father and a good neighbor and staunch friend. His funeral took place this 
afternoon from the family residence, Rev. M. Clelland conducted the same.
Chronicle, Tues., Nov. 12, 1907
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(Note: When putting him on the new stone, apparently an error was made in the death year.)
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GOLDEN WEDDING-
Last Friday, January 19th, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Riley, who have been residents of 
this city since 1868, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding which 
took place at Winchendon, Mass., on January 19th, 1856. Mr. Riley was born in 
Brooklyn, New York, May 4, 1831. Mrs. Riley, whose maiden name was Ella E. Sleeper, 
was born in Hardwick, Connecticut, June 22, 1840. There were born to this aged and 
estimable couple a son and a daughter. The son is Frank Riley, our worthy and 
popular postmaster for the past six years. Their daughter is Mrs. Laura E. Jewell 
of Chicago and she was present to participate in the golden jubilee. The affair 
was a quiet one and a pleasant one for those present. The worthy couple received 
the congratulations and good wishes of many nephews and friends.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 23, 1906


LILY RILEY

Mrs. Lily Riley, 84, wife of former Assemblyman Frank E. Riley of Two Rivers, 
died at the Memorial Hospital at Sheboygan, early Friday after a long illness. 
The Rileys had been residing at Sheboygan for nearly 15 years.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Ballhorn Funeral Home 
at Sheboygan and interment will be in Rivers (sic), at 2:30 p.m. 
Mrs. Riley, nee Lily Wegner, was born in Two Rivers on May 13, 1871, a daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. William Wegner, who were among the earliest residents of Two 
Rivers. On May 11?, 1888, she was married to Frank Riley in Two Rivers. She was 
a member of the Ladies' Aid Society of Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, 
for many years, and was also active in the Woman's Club of Two Rivers in its 
earliest years. 
Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Harold Farnsworth of Sheboygan, 
a sister, Mrs. Louise Whitney of Seattle, Wash., a granddaughter, and one great, 
great grandson.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 13, 1955  P. 15 


ALMA MARIE RIPPEL

Alma M. Rippel, 80, formerly of 3212 S. Griffin Avenue, Milwaukee, died Monday, 
September 23, 1986 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Graveside services were held at 
11 am this Wednesday morning at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, Rev. Frederik 
Schulz officiated.
Alma was born October 27, 1905 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Herman and 
Charlotte Liedtke Trombley. Survivors include a daughter, Maxine Hrubesch of 
Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Lily Stedl of Manitowoc; a grandson, Dean Hrubesch of 
Milwaukee, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son and a grandson.
Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, was in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Oct. 1, 1986
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[bur. 10-01-1986/age 80 yrs.]
(27 Oct 1905/Sep 1986/SSDI)


MYRON ROCHELEAU

Myron Rocheleau, of 1809-29th Street, Two Rivers, died Wednesday evening, 
September 28, 1988, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
There will be a private family service with no visitation at Klein and Stangel 
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 29, 1988 P. 21
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[bur. 09-30-1988/age 74 yrs.]
(Myron L./10 May 1914/28 Sep 1988/SSDI)


VALERIE ROCHELEAU

Valerie L. Rocheleau, age 100, of 1809 29th Street, Two Rivers, died Tuesday, 
September 15, 2015. Valerie was born on October 20, 1914 in Two Rivers, a daughter 
of the late William and Etta (Allie) Zuehl. On Oct. 5, 1940, she married Myron L. 
Rocheleau in Menasha, WI. Survivors include two sons, Dennis Rocheleau of Fairfield, 
CT and Reid Rocheleau of Stevens Point, WI; two daughters, Andrea Rocheleau Koehler 
and Laurie Rocheleau Stahl, both of Two Rivers; five grandchildren, one great 
grandson and one great granddaughter. She is further survived by one brother and 
sister-in-law, Douglas and Swanetta Zuehl, Rochelle, Ill. Valerie was preceded in 
death by her parents, her husband Myron, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Louis 
and Anna Rocheleau, two brothers, Roger (Etta) Zuehl and Vernon (Viola) Zuehl and 
several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and one son-in-law, Robert Koehler.
Private family services were held with burial in the family plot at Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting 
the Rocheleau family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Richard and Barb Zuehl and 
their family, Julie Schroeder, Emma Nooker, Chris and Carl Liebich, Margaret and 
Peter Klein and Mark Jacquette for all the special care and concern given to our 
mother over the years. The family also thanks Glen and Carol Havlichek, Wayne and 
Beth Mott, Bill Brocher and Gerl and Brenda Smith for being such kind and thoughtful 
neighbors.
Also a special thank you to the Heartland Hospice caregivers, Tanya, Lori, Kathy, 
Amanda and Dr. Robert Gahl for the compassionate care they provided.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sept. 20, 2015


ALICE ROHDE

Alice E. Rohde, age 88, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rviers, 
died Saturday, November 26, 1994, at the Hamilton Memorial Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm. Tuesday, November 29, 1994, at Emanuel 
United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the 
Rev. Isidro Carrera with burial to follow in the Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
She was born July 3, 1906, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Emil and Anna 
Schramm Rohde. She was a graduate of the high school in Two Rivers in 1924 and 
the Manitowoc County Normal School in 1926. She had taught in Manitowoc County 
Schools for nine years. She then graduated from Manitowoc Business College and 
was employed by Hamilton Industries retiring in 1968. Alice was a lifelong 
member of Emanuel United Methodist Church where she was an active member and 
organist for over 20 years. She was also active in various church organizations 
such as the Ladies Guild and the Christian Service League. Alice was also an 
honorary member of the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Business Professional Women's 
Club.
Survivors include cousins, Arlene Kresheck, Two Rivers, Janet Krueger, Reedsville, 
Lowell Freye, Dowdell, N.Y., Earl Freye, Tucson, Ariz. Also surviving are other 
relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers, from 12 Noon 
Tuesday until the time of service at 1 p.m. There will be no Monday evening 
visitation.
Memorials may be made to the Carillon Bells Fund of Emanuel United Methodist 
Church, Two Rivers.
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 28, 1994  P. A2


ANNA ROHDE

Mrs. Anna A. Rohde, 93, of 1313 Hawthorne St., Two Rivers, died Thursday at 
Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Emanuel United Methodist Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Melvin Henrichs will officiate with burial in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Rohde, nee Anna Schramm, was born Aug. 26, 1882, in the Town of Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Julius and Amelia Wenzel Schramm. She was married to Emil 
Rohde Oct. 12, 1904, at Two Rivers. She was a lifelong member of Emanuel United 
Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. Mr. Rohde preceded her in death 
June 23, 1958.
Survivors include a daughter, Alice, at home, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Alma Albrecht, 
of Two Rivers and nieces and nephews. Six sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 6 p.m. 
Saturday and at the church after 1 p.m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, April 23, 1976  P.14
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(26 Aug. 1882/Apr. 1976/SSDI)


EMIL ROHDE

In failing health for a number of months, Emil Rohde, 77 of 1313 Hawthorne
Ave., lifelong Two Rivers resident and retired milk distributor, died at
7:30 a.m. Monday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where he was a patient
since Thursday.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emanuel Evangelical United
Brethren Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Interment
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Rohde was born Aug. 15, 1880, at Two Rivers, a son of the late Herman
and Fredericka Beeck Rohde. In his youth he was employed in the old Mann
Brothers Pail Factory and for many years later up to his retirement in 1941
he operated a milk route in Two Rivers. He was a lifelong member of Emanuel
Church and in earlier years was active in its affairs.
Besides his wife, the former Anna Schramm whom he married in Two Rivers 
Oct. 12, 1904, he leaves a daughter, Miss Alice at home; a sister, Mrs. Alma
Albrecht of Manitowoc and a brother, Richard Rohde of Two Rivers. Another
sister, Mrs. Alvina Behrens, died in Two Rivers 10 days ago.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after
3 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be taken to
the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Two Rivers Reporter, June 23, 1958


FRIEDA ROHDE

PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES ON SATURDAY
Mrs. Herman Rohde, 76, Passes Away At The Home of Daughter Here
After a lingering illness of two years' duration Mrs. Herman Rohde,
76, a life long resident of the county died Saturday night at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Alvina Behrens, on Fourteenth street.
Burial will be from there at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon and at two 
o'clock from the Grace Congregational church. Interment will be 
at the Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Mrs. Rohde, nee Frieda Beeck was born in the town of Two Rivers,
July 17, 1885, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Beeck, one of the first settlers along the Town Line road, west of
the city. Fifty-six years ago she was married to Herman Rohde, who
preceded her in death 40 years ago. The couple took up their
residence on the southside upon their marriage. For more than 50
years Mrs. Rohde was a devout member of Imanuel Evangelical church.
Five Children Survive
Mrs. Rohde is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Samuel P. Frye, 
Mrs. Alvina Behrens, both of this city, and Mrs. Alma Albrecht, of
Manitowoc, and two sons, Emil and Richard Rohde, of this city. She
also leaves five brothers, Henry, Sheboygan; William and Herman,
of Milwaukee; Charles, of the town of Two Rivers, and Fred Beeck,
of this city. There are also eight grandchildren to survive her.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 14, 1931  p.13


HERMAN ROHDE

Mr. Herman Rhode, who lost his eyesight last summer in consequence 
of some nervous disorder, died yesterday after months of painful illness. 
He was a most exemplary citizen and a devout Christian.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Mar. 22, 1892


MARTHA ROHDE

Mrs. Martha Rohde, 81, of 1412 Hawthorne Ave., Two Rivers, died Tuesday noon 
at Manitowoc County Hospital where she had been a patient three and a half years. 
Funeral services will be at 2pm Friday at Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer's 
Rest Cemetery. 
Mrs. Rohde, nee Martha Schramm, was born March 26, 1885 in the Town of Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Julius and Amelia Wenzel Schramm. She was married May 11, 
1910, at Two Rivers to Richard Rohde. He preceded her in death 16 years ago. She 
was a member of the Ladies Guild and Martha Circle of Emanuel Church. Surviving 
are a daughter, Mrs. Alvin Schultz of Two Rivers, a son, Paul, of Two Rivers; two 
sisters, Mrs. Emil Rohde and Mrs. Otto Haberman, of Two Rivers and three grand-
children. friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
3pm Thursday until 10:30am Friday when the casket will be taken to the church where 
the body will lie in state from 11am until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times May 4, 1966 p.19


RICHARD ROHDE

Funeral services for Richard Rohde, 74, of 1412 Hawthorne Ave., lifelong Two 
Rivers resident and retired Kahlenberg Bros. Co., Two Rivers, machinist, who 
died at 10 a.m. Monday at Two Rivers Municipal, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at 
Emanuel Evangelical Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. 
Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Rohde was born on Two Rivers' south side April 13, 1885, son of the late 
Herman and Fredericka Beeck Rohde. A lifelong member of Emanuel Church, Two 
Rivers, he was employed for more than 47 years as a machinist at the marine 
engine works of Kahlenberg Bros. Co., Two Rivers. He retired eight years ago.
Surviving are his wife, the former Martha Schramm, whom he married May 11, 
1910, at Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Alvin Schultz of Two Rivers, and 
Paul A., a Two Rivers dairy operator; a sister, Mrs. Alma Albrecht of 
Manitwooc, and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. 
Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will 
lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 12, 1960


WERNER ROHEDE

YOUNG MAN IS SUICIDE NEAR TWO RIVERS 
Vernon Rohde (sic) 28, Ends Life By Hanging; Body Found by Neighbor This Afternoon 
County authorities today were seeking to learn the motive for the suicide of 
28 year old Vernon Rohde whose lifeless body as found hanging suspended from 
a tree in a woods on the Henry C. Schmidt farm, Route 1, Two Rivers shortly 
after 1 o'clock this afternoon. The body was found by Henry Sand, a neighbor 
of the Schmidt family, after the mother of Mr. Schmidt had asked him to look 
for Rohde when the latter failed to appear at the noon-day meal.
Employed There Six Months
Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt at the present time are at Milwaukee and none of the 
neighbors of the family could ascribe any reason for the suicide of young Rohde 
was a man of model habits and was not known to have had any particular worries. 
Since assuming the place of a hired man on the Schmidt farm six months ago, 
Rohde has been more or less retired in his habits. He came to this country from 
Germany about 18 months ago and it is not known if he has any relatives living 
in the States.
Immediately after cutting down the body of young Rohde, Sand notified Sheriff 
Carstens who with Coroner Kemper immediately went to the scene of the tragedy.
Life History Not Known
Details regarding the life of Rohde could not be secured, neighbors knowing 
nothing about his relatives or his earlier life. Funeral arrangements had not 
been completed, the arrival of the Schmidts from Milwaukee being awaited before 
any decision is made. 
Prior to the suicide, the young man had completed all the chores about the farm 
and when last seen several hours before his lifeless body was found, he appeared 
to be normal in all respects. 
Manitowoc Herald News, July 29, 1929  P.1
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LETTERS HINT SUICIDE, FEARED LOSS OF MIND
Parents of Farmhand Who Died By Own Hand Near Two Rivers Are Notified of Suicide
A possibility of a temporary deranged mind being the cause of the suicide of Werner 
Rohde(sic), 28 year old farm hand who hanged himself in the woods on the Henry Schmidt 
farm, Two Rivers Route 1, yesterday was seen today following an examination of letters 
which the young man wrote immediately before his death to his parents in Hamburg, 
Germany, and to Mr. and Mrs. Matt Kienitz, 1708 Eighteenth street Two Rivers. It was 
further learned today that Rohde had for some time complained of a feeling of nervousness 
and frequent pains in his head.
The body of the unfortunate young man today is resting in the mortuary of Beduhn and Goetz 
at Two Rivers awaiting word from his parents, the parents being notified today by wireless 
of the death of the young man.
The Letters
A copy of the letter addressed to his parents in Hamburg, Germany, follows:
"Zu Mein Eltern-Beloved Parents:
"Once more I wish to thank you for all the good things you have done for me. My heart is 
closed to your love, and God's punishment is just.
"Father, take good care of mother, and do not lose your faith in God.
"For six months I have suffered beyond words and I am so tired.
"May God have mercy on this poor sinner.
"Once more I am sending heartbroken greetings from your unlucky Werner."
In a second letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Matt Kienitz at Two Rivers he asks that they 
notify his parents of his death. His letter is as follows:
"Dear Matt;
"I am on the verge of a breakdown. Excuse an unhappy person.
"I do not know who will pay the expenses. At any rate do not pay them for me. You take all 
of my belongings.
"The small brief case with letters, etc., send to my parents later.
"Let the sad news be brought to my parents through a reverend minister, probably Rev. Harvey 
(of the St. John's Lutheran church at Two Rivers) will take care of this. I am not in the 
mood to ask it. I can't.
"I can't stand it no longer. Accept last greetings from your unlucky Werner Rohde"
An Industrious Young Man
According to information secured at the Schmidt home where the young man had been employed 
for some time, Rohde was unusually industrious and although he mentioned frequently of pains 
in his head and of a growing spirit of nervousness, he was generally cheerful and was always 
smiling while at his work or about the house.
No inquest was ordered in the case, it being clearly a case of suicide.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, July 30, 1929 P. 5
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CABLEGRAM FROM FATHER ASKS THAT SON BE BURIED HERE
MESSAGE ASKS THAT BOY GIVEN DECENT BURIAL
Funeral Services For Werner Rohde Will be Held From Beduhn and Goetz Chapel
Parents of Werner Rohde(sic), 28, farm hand who ended his life by hanging himself in the woods 
near the home of his employer, Henry C. Schmitt, Route 1, Two Rivers, Monday have advised 
local authorities that their son be given a decent burial here. The answer to a cablegram 
sent the day the body was found, to his parents in Germany was received here by Beduhn and 
Goetz, where the body was taken.
Funeral services for the youth, who left two letters which gave some insight into the reasons 
for taking his life, will be held Thursday afternoon from the Beduhn and Goetz chapel at two 
o'clock, with the Rev. W.G. Haase of St. John's Lutheran church officiating. Interment will be 
at the potter's field.
Message says "Give Decent Burial"
The charges for the burial of Mr. Rohde will be borne by the county, and the bill forwarded to 
the young man's parents in Germany. Rohde had been a resident of the city but eleven months and 
for the past four months had been employed on the Schmitt farm.
The following reply was received from the father of the young man in Hamburg, Germany:
"Bury son Werner there. Give decent burial."
The funeral tomorrow will close the chapter in the career of the young man whose letters, left 
with relatives, give indications that the young man's mind was not right and that he had 
contemplated taking his life for some time.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, July 31, 1929 P. 1


ALBERT ROLLINS

Albert Rollins, 78, a resident of Two Rivers Municipal Extended Care Unit the 
past three years, died Friday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. at Emanuel United Methodist Church. The Rev. 
Karl F. Koch will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Rollins was born Jan. 14, 1890, at Pittsville, a son of the late George and 
Frances Frank Rollins. He came to Two Rivers as a young man and was a self-
employed cabinet maker and carpenter until retiring about 13 years ago.
He married Emma Flegle Feb. 6, 1912, at Two Rivers. She died in 1921. In 1939, 
he married Florence Moore at Ft. Atkinson. She died in 1951.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Henry Prauss of Two Rivers, Mrs. Raymond 
Sand of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, Mrs. Earl Miller of Battle Creek, Mich., and Mrs. 
Arthur Geerdts of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. John Waskow of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Gertrude Bellin of Normal, Ill., and Mrs. Lawrence Hoffman of Beloit; a brother, 
Donald, of Phoenix, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A son, 
a grandchild, three sisters, and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 27, 1968 P. M9
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(Albert Rollins/14 Jan 1890/Jan 1968/SSDI)


EMMA ROLLINS

GRIM REAPER WAS BUSY DURING THE WEEK IN THIS CITY
Mrs. Albert Rollins Called by Silent Messenger
A happy home was deprived of a wife and mother last Thursday when Mrs. Albert 
Rollins passed away at the hospital at Manitowoc, as the result of complications 
due to an attack of appendicitis. Deceased leaves her husband and four children 
who will sadly miss the loving care which only a mother can give. The children 
are Bernece, aged seven, Lindala, aged four, Ruth, aged two and Frances, nine 
months old. Deceased was born in this city, Miss Emma Flegle, twenty-seven years 
ago and has always resided here. The funeral which was largely attended was held 
Sunday afternoon from Grace Congregational Church. Pallbearers were uncles and 
cousins of the deceased.
Card of Thanks
We hereby wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to our friends and neighbors 
for kindness and sympathy extended us in our bereavement due to the illness and 
death of our beloved wife and mother. We are especially grateful for the use of 
automobiles and the floral tributes and to those who participated in the funeral 
service.
Albert Rollins and Family
The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 8, 1921
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Mrs. Joseph Kraus of Minneapolis, who was at Two Rivers to atend (sic) the 
funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Albert Rollins left for Eagle River where 
she will visit before returning home.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, December 6, 1921 P. 3
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(1920 Two Rivers City census: Living with George Flegle:
Albert Roland age 36 son-in-law; Emma age 25 dau.; Bernice age 5 grandchild; 
Luella age 2 grandchild; Ruth age 6/12 grandchild)
Note: This appears to be the Mrs. Albert in the news item. 


HENRY ROTH

HENRY ROTH, 61, DIES AT HOME LATE TUESDAY
Furnished Cedar Floats To The Fishermen; Funeral To Be Held Saturday
Henry Roth, 61, the man who furnished thousands of cedar floats to commercial 
fishermen of Two Rivers and neighboring fishing ports before the advent of the 
aluminum floats, is dead. 
Mr. Roth died at his home at 1014 17th street at 5:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, 
after being confined to his bed for the past two weeks. He had been in ill health 
for the past nine years, suffering with heart trouble.
Funeral Service Saturday Funeral services will be held from St. Luke's Catholic 
church at nine o'clock Saturday, with the Rev. Father C. V. Hugo officiating. 
Interment will be in Calvary cemetery(sic). The remains can be viewed at the 
Weibusch & Klein funeral home, and will be taken to the home at 10 o'clock 
Thursday morning.
Born in Two Creeks
Mr. Roth was a life long resident of the county and was born in the town of Two 
Creeks. August 13, 1872(sic). The eldest of a large family, Mr. Roth operated the 
farm of his parents until he was 24 years old, when he came to Two Rivers to 
make his home. He was married here 36 years ago, May 19, to Miss Odella Varano, 
a native of this city, who survives him.
Widow Survives
When Mr. Roth came to Two Rivers he was employed for several years at the Aluminum 
company, and later became engaged in fishing. While in the fishing Industry Mr. 
Roth branched out into the manufacture of cedar fish floats and erected a shop 
in the rear of his home. In 1919 he disposed of his business to his brother, 
William Roth at Unity, Wis., who is continuing the business. Besides his widow he 
leaves a daughter, Leona, at home and a son, Ephriam of Milwaukee, and a sister, 
Mrs. Edward Goutchier of Unity, and two brothers, Fred of Frazier, Montana, and 
William of Unity, and a half brother, John Birkholtz of St Paul, Minn.
Mr. Roth was a member of the Modern Woodmen lodge for many years, and was an ardent 
sheephead enthusiast taking part in many of the tournaments in this vicinity.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 10, 1933 p.13
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(Note: Cemetery records and stone show he is in Pioneers Rest)


ODELIA ROTH

Mrs. Odelia Roth, 85, of 1014 17th St. Two Rivers, widow of Henry Roth who 
pioneered in the manufacture of cedar fish floats for commercial fishing firms 
a half century ago, died at a Manitowoc hospital Saturday morning.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers and at 10 a m at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. H. J. 
Schmitz officiating Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Roth, nee Odella Varno, was born at Two Rivers March 30, 1876, a daughter 
of the late Paul and Mary Greenwood Varno. In 1896 she was married at St. Luke 
Church to Henry Roth, who operated a fish float plant in the rear of the home on 
17th Street. Two Rivers He preceded her in death 20 years ago. She was a longtime 
member of the Altar Society of St. Luke parish.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harry Gesell, of Two Rivers, a son, Ephraim, of 
Milwaukee: a sister, Mrs. Archie Gloe, of Two Rivers, and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Feb. 3, 1962
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(Note: Cemetery records and stone indicate she is in Pioneers Rest)


MARY ROZEK

Mrs. Nick (Mary) Rozek, 74, of Sturgeon Bay, died Tuesday afternoon at Door 
County Memorial Hospital, Sturgeon Bay.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at the Soulek Funeral Home, Sturgeon 
Bay, the Rev. Donald Stannard officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Rozek was born July 28, 1896 in Kewaunee County, daughter of the late 
Jacob and Mary Novak. She resided at Two Rivers and the West Sturgeon Bay 
area for many years. She was married to Nick Rozek in 1924. He died in 1948.
She is survived by a son Richard of Rt. 6, Sturgeon Bay and three grandchildren. 
A brother and granddaughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday? at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 10, 1971  P.39 


NICK IGNACE ROZEK

Nick Rozek, 55, former county resident, died suddenly of a heart attack
yesterday on his farm near Sawyer, Wis.
He was born at Menominee, Mich., in 1893 and lived in Eaton, this county,
and later at Two Rivers. In 1924 he married Miss Mary Novak. Thirteen years
ago he moved from Two Rivers to Sawyer. He followed carpenter work until
taking up farming.
Survivors are his wife; son, Richard on the home farm; four sisters and 
four brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Stoneman's chapel, 
Sawyer. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 30, 1948  p.2


ANNA RUDEBECK

Mrs. Anna Rudebeck, 81, of 1520-26th St., Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning
at Lutheran Home for the Aged, Fond du Lac, where she had been residing for the
past 19 months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two
Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Rudebeck, nee Anna Wentorf, was born Jan 23, 1880, at Eutin, Germany, a
daughter of the late Ernst and Sophia Bruhn Wentorf. When she was a child the
family brought her to this country, settling at Two Rivers. She attended St.
John Parochial School and for 29 years she was employed by Mirro Aluminum Co.
She was married in 1898 to George Rudebeck who died a number of years ago.
For many years she was a member of St. John congregation and had been a member
of the 25-Year Club of the Mirro firm.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Paul J. Sibenhorn of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs.
Rose Heiligenthal of Butler, Pa.; two brothers, Robert of West Bend and Hubert
R. Wentorf of Two Rivers; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels until 11 a.m. Tuesday when
the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until
time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday April 24, 1961
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[bur. 04-25-1961/age 81 yrs.]


ELIZABETH RUDEBECK

Mrs. Elizabeth Rudebeck, 87, of 507 N. Sixth St., Sheboygan, died early Wednesday 
at home of an apparent heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Ballhorn Funeral Chapel, Sheboygan. 
The Rev. Stanley Matz, pastor of St. Luke United Methodist Church, Sheboygan, 
will officiate with burial in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivres. 
Mrs. Rudebeck, nee Elizabeth Sanville, was born Sept. 9, 1888, at Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Abel and Sophie LaFond Sanville. She was married to Ervin 
Rudebeck of Two Rivers in Nov. 5, 1921. They moved to Sheboygan in 1925. Mr. 
Rudebeck preceded her in death Oct. 12, 1946.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Vivian Williams, and Mrs. Edward 
(Beatrice) Bayens, of Sheboygan and Mrs. Edwin (Doris) Blanchard, of Manitowoc; 
two stepdaughters, Mrs. Loretta Carter and Mrs. Mildred Eberling, of Chicago, 
20 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. 
A son, a step-son and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Ballhorn Funeral Chapel from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, September 17, 1975  P. 23
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(09 Sep 1888/Sep 1975/SSDI)


EMMA RUDEBECK

Death seems particularly ruthless and merciless when it take away from four young 
children, a kind and loving mother, leaving the father along to bear the 
responsibilities of parenthood. Thus it has taken away from the home of Ervin 
Rudebeck, 1711 Jackson Street, his wife, Emma, who passed away Sunday, mother of 
Lauretta, aged fifteen, Hildred, thirteen, Viola, eleven and Leslie, eight years. 
Born here thirty-five years ago, she was up to the time of her illness two months 
ago, in apparently good health. Deceased is also survived by her father, William 
Mertens, three brothers, Joseph, John and William and three sisters, Mrs. Mary 
Dett, Mrs. George Flegle and Mrs. Ed Wacek. Deceased was affiliated with the Royal 
Neighbors and with the Altar Society of St. Luke's Church. The funeral, which was 
held Wednesday morning from St. Luke's church was largely attended by members of 
these organizations.
The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 15, 1920
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The family of Ervin Rudebeck received a check for $1000 recently from the Royal 
Neighbors being insurance carried by the late Mrs. Rudebeck.
The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 26, 1920


ERVIN RUDEBECK

Ervin E. Rudebeck, 83, well known Two Rivers and Sheboygan commercial fisherman, 
died in St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Ballhorn funeral home, 
Sheboygan, and the burial will take place in Pioneers Rest cemetery, Two 
Rivers. 
Mrs. Rudebeck was born in Kewaunee in 1883 and when a young man moved to Two 
Rivers to engage in the fishing business. In 1921 he married Miss Elizabeth 
Sanville. In 1926 they moved to Sheboygan where for years he operated the 
fishing tug "Goldie W." The past four years he has been a foreman at the 
General Box company in Sheboygan.
Survivors are his wife; son Clifford in the army, two daughters, Mrs. Lyle 
Williams and Mrs. Edward Bayens of Sheboygan; four daughters and a son by a 
previous marriage, Leslie of Sheboygan, Mrs. Dan Carter of Chicago, Mrs. Elmer 
(Mildred) Everson of Chicago, Mrs. Anton (Viola) Jackauioskis (sic) of Milwaukee 
and Mrs. Edward (Doris) Blanchard of Manitowoc. 
Two sisters, Mrs. William Westphal and Mrs. George Peot, both of Two Rivers, 
also survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 15, 1946  P. 2
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[Ervin Edward Rudebeck]


JESSIE RUDEBECK

Mrs. Matt Rudebeck died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 
Wm Westphal. The deceased is mourned by three brothers, Ed, Adolph and Erwin 
Gauthier and three sons, George, Erwin and Adolph and two daughters, Mrs. 
George Peot and Mrs. Wm Westphal.
The Reporter, Tues., Sept. 27, 1910
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Mrs. Matt Rudebeck was buried Wednesday morning. The funeral services took 
place at St. Luke's church. Mrs. Rudebeck's death resulted from cancer.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 30, 1910
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DEMISE OF MRS. RUDEBECK
Mrs. Matt Rudebeck, age 54, died last week Monday after an illness of two weeks. 
She had been operated on two times the past year. The deceased's husband died 
four years ago. The demise is mourned by two daughters, Mrs. Wm Westphal and 
Mrs. Geo Peot and three sons, Geo., Adolph and Erwin, all residing here and one 
sister, Mrs. Frank Meverden of Eland Junction and three brothers, Adolph, Edward 
and Erwin Gauthier, also of this city. The above attended the funeral.
The Reporter, Tues., Oct. 4, 1910


MATHIAS RUDEBECK

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 July) 
An old settler named Rudebeck, who operated a farm near Kewaunee for years, 
died suddenly today of a heart attack. He worked in the Hamilton Factory 
and had never been sick before. He leaves a widow and several grown children 
in good circumstances.
Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1906
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Matt Rudebeck of the East side, died last Monday morning, death being due to 
heart failure. He was born in Denmark in 1846. Previous to his coming to Two 
Rivers, he lived in Kewaunee County. He came to Two Rivers about fourteen years 
ago. A wife and five grown up children survive. The funeral took place Wednesday 
afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. Alexander Thomson officiating.
Two Rivers Reporter, Sat., July 21, 1906
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NEVER SICK, DIES SUDDENLY
Heart Failure Takes Two Rivers Man Who Enjoyed Longevity; Not Ill
Never sick for a day in his life and never having required the services of a 
physician, only to be stricken with heart failure and die in a few minutes is 
the fate of a Two Rivers man, Matthew Rudebeck, who on Monday succumbed to the 
disease when apparently in the best of health. The decedent was born in Denmark 
in 1846 and he came to this country when a young man. For many years he lived 
on a farm in Kewaunee county and had been a resident at Two Rivers during the 
past ten years. A family of grown up children survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., July 18, 1906


ROY RUDEBECK

BOY KILLED IN UNUSUAL ACCIDENT AT TWO RIVERS
BOX CAR RUNNING WILD, OVERTURNS GOODS TRUCK
Roy Rudebeck Killed When Caught Under The Truck
Roy Ruedebeck, 18 year old Two Rivers boy, was killed there at noon today in 
a crossing accident that was one of the most unusual that is on record. A big 
truck of the Aluminum Goods company, on which the boy was riding, was struck 
by a Northwestern freight car which was running wild, pushed along the track 
and overturned, the boy being crushed under the truck as he was thrown or 
attempted to jump from the platform. Matt Lewis, driver of the truck, who was 
in the cab of the machine, was not injured, crawling from the wreckage after 
the accident. After overturning the truck and throwing it from the tracks, the 
freight car contained a contained (sic) a considerable distance on the track.
Details of Accident
The accident happened at the crosing near the Kahlenberg plant, on the road 
leading into the city and a block from the Goods plant. According to reports, 
a switching crew of the Northwestern had backed onto the track to hook onto 
the standing freight cars but the coupling failed to be made and after the 
engine had moved away, the cars, released by the jar of the engine, started 
to move and gained momentum, the track having a slight down grade. The big 
truck driven by Lewis and with Rudebeck on the rear, came around the corner 
to cross the tracks. The view is somewhat obstructed by a sign and just as 
the front wheels of freight car bore down upon it and struck the machine in 
the center. The big truck was forced along the tracks and overturned, then 
shoved by the car off the right of way. It is believed that Rudebeck fell in 
attempting to jump or was carried with the truck when it went over. Lewis who 
was in the cab had miraculous escape due it is believed to that fact that the 
machine was not loaded. Had the truck carried a load, it would probably not 
have been pushed off the track and would likely have been ground under the 
wheels.
Boy Dead At Once
Rudebeck was killed instantly, probably as result of internal injuries. Lewis 
crawled from the wreckage of the truck, practically uninjured. The body of 
Rudebeck was removed to an undertaking room and the authorities notified. An 
inquest will probably be held.
Was to Have Graduated
The victim of the accident made his home with his mother at Two Rivers and was 
to have graduated from the Two Rivers high school next Monday night with the 
class of 1922. He was also a member of the cast in the class play to be staged 
next week. The boy had been employed on Saturdays.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 10, 1922 P. 1
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HOLD INFQUEST IN RUDEBAECK CASE Thursday
The coroner's request in the death of Roy Rudebeck, killed at Two Rivers 
Saturday when he was caught under a big auto truck when it was overturned 
by being struck by a N.W. freight car, will be held at Two Rivers Thursday. 
A jury has been drawn but the inquest was delayed because District Attorney 
Brady is engaged in trial of a case in court. The crew of the N.W. train 
switching the car, has been summoned.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 13, 1922 P. 8
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JURY HOLDS N.W. ROAD FOR DEATH OF RUDEBECK LAD
Charges Negligence to Co. in Findings of The Inquest
Responsibility for the accident in which Roy Rudebeck, 18 year old Two 
Rivers boy was killed at Two Rivers a week ago, was placed upon the 
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company by the verdict returned by the 
coroner's jury at the inquest conducted yesterday. Negligence on part 
of the Northwestern company and unintentional negligence of the train 
crew is charged by the jury as having been responsible for the fatal 
mishap.
Means Company Must Pay
The verdict means that the Northwestern will probably be held for damages 
for the death of Rudebeck, who was killed when a truck owned by the 
Aluminum Goods Co., on which he was riding, was struck by a wild freight 
car and overturned, the unfortunate youth being crushed to death. The 
wording of the verdict of "unintentional negligence" on part of the train 
crew, will absolve the members of the crew from blame.
As result of the accident and the verdict of the coroner's jury, it is 
probable that action will be taken by the city of Two Rivers to compel 
the Northwestern company to place a flagman at the crossing which has 
long been considered a dangerous one owing to the fact that the view is 
partly obstructed by a factory plant adjacent to it.
(In a squared off box the following:)
THE VERDICT
Roy Rudebeck was killed by an overturned truck struck by a "wild" 
freight car on June 10, 1922, due to negligence of the C. & N.W. R.R. 
company not having a flagman at the railroad crossing known as 12th 
and Monroe streets and also through the unintentional negligence of 
the train crew not having proper brakes set on said "wild" freight 
car.
J.W. Tadych
Charles F. Kirst
Louis Kumbalek
Wm. F. Johannes
Wm. F. Scherer
R.A. Stenske
Many Witnesses Called
Fifteen witnesses, including members of the train crew switching in 
the yards on the day of the accident, were called. Conductor L.C. 
MacDermand, in charge of the crew, was not near the scene, having 
been at the Hamilton plant, some distance away, on business for the 
company. Engineer Langlois, Fireman Chesby and two brakemen, Hall 
and Sheehan, testified to the work of the crew which was following 
a practice of long precendent. This was the shunting of cars onto 
the side track for spotting, this track being level to point of a 
knoll which the cars did not usually reach. On the day in question 
one car had been shunted onto the side track and spotted as usual 
but when a second car was released from the engine it struck the 
standing car and started it down the incline where it struck the 
automobile truck as it reached the crossing, causing the fatal 
accident.
Censure Train Crew
The verdict of the jury implies censure of the train crew for not 
having brakes set on the siding cars. This failure is said to be a 
violation of regulations and it is rumored today that members of the 
train crew may be penalized by the Northwestern by dismissal or 
lay-offs.
The inquest was conducted by Coroner Kemper and Dist. Atty. Brady. 
The Northwestern company was represented at the hearing by attorneys 
and officials but did not participate in questioning of witnesses.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 17, 1922 P.1


MARY RUEBEL

Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Louis Ruebel died at her home in Two Rivers on Saturday. Her 
maiden nee was Marie Pahlkoetter and she was born in this city. She 
was married to Louis Ruebel on January 7, 1902. She is survived by 
her husband, one sister, Mrs. Frank Wiese of Kewaunee, Henry 
Pahlkoetter of Racine and Charles Pahlkoetter of this city. The 
funeral was held from St. John's Lutheran Church Tuesday afternoon, 
Rev. Doehler officiating.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 3, 1919
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[Marie Ruebel]


ALBERT RUETHER

Receive Word of Death of Albert Reuther, 81
Messages received here advised of the death of Albert Reuther [sic], 81, in a 
Wausau, Wis., hospital, where he has been a patient for four years.
Born in the town of Two Rivers, Mr. Reuther left 35 years ago to engage in 
farming in Marathon county.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. William Schramm of this city, and two brothers, 
John, Mishicot, and Charles, Forestville, Wis.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Klein and Stangel 
funeral home, Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneer Rest cemetery there.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 13, 1937 - Page 2
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Albert Reuther, 81, former town of Two Rivers resident, died at a Wausau 
hospital where he had been a patient for four years. The body was returned 
here and the funeral held at Two Rivers Wednesday morning.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, April 16, 1937 - Page 5
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(Note: Tombstone has year of d. 1938)


CAROLINA RUETHER

Caroline Schwartz Renther (sic)
birth: 3 July 1840 Germany
death: 14 September 1899 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1899 Two Rivers, Wis.
father:     
spouse: Henry Renther
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[Caroline Ruether]


CECILE K. RUETHER

Cecile K. Ruether, 71, of 4123 Nuclear Rd., Mishicot, died early Wednesday 
morning, Nov. 28, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
and 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Richard Allen 
will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Ruether was born May 14, 1913, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Otto M. 
and Imelda Fournier Barbier. She was married to Edward M. Ruether, Oct. 24, 1936, 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple owned and operated a 
farm in Mishicot from 1943 to their retirement in 1974.
Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law, Jerome of Green Bay,  
Edward J. and Patricia of Shawano, Delmar and Patricia of Mishicot and Charles 
of Mishicot a daughter and son-in-law, Diann and Paul Kramer of Valders; two 
brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Dorothy of Manitowoc, Albert and Marion 
of Phillips, Wis; a sister, Jeanne Hendricks of Manitowoc; a special friend, 
John; 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death 
by her husband, Edward, in January of 1974,
 a daughter, Darlene, a sister Laura and a brother Marcellin.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, 
where a prayer service will be 7:30 p.m. by Sister Joanne Goessl.
Herald Times Reporter, November 28, 1984
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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(Cecile Ruether/14 May 1913/Nov 1984/SSDI)
[Cecile Kath. Ruether]


EDWARD M. RUETHER SR.

Edward M. Ruether Sr., 58, of Rt. 2, Mishicot, died Tuesday afternoon at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Earl Brouchoud 
will offiicate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Ruether was born May 9, 1915, at Mishicot, son of the late John and Louise 
Becker Ruether. He married Cecile Barbier Oct. 24, 1936, at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. They owned and operated a farm on Rt. 2, Mishicot.
Survivors include his wife, four sons, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.);
a brother, John, of Two Rivers; five sisters, Mrs. Otto Sporer, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Ervin Peterson, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Paul Denk, Mrs. Richard Denk and Mrs. 
Louis Uhlers, of Manitowoc; and 12 grandchildren. Two brothers and three sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a wake 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1974 P. 22
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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(09 May 1915/Jan 1974/SSDI)


HENRY RUETHER    (d. 1925)

Veteran Dies at Soldier Home
Herman [sic] Reuther of Two Rivers, Civil War veteran who has been living at 
the Old Soldiers' Home at Milwaukee for a number of years, died there this 
morning. He was past ninety years of age.
Reuther enlisted in a company organized at Manitowoc by Capt. Adolph Wittman 
on February 15, 1865 and was discharged February 19, 1866. He saw service but 
escaped without being wounded. The body will be brought to this city for 
burial by Adam Klein and Charles Jansky who left for Milwaukee at noon.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 4, 1925 - Page 2
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The funeral of Henry Reuther who died at the soldiers home Wednesday will be 
held this afternoon from the Jansky undertaking parlors. Burial will be in 
Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, February 6, 1925 - Page 2


HENRY RUETHER    (d. 1937)

FARMER DIES HERE SATURDAY
Henry Ruether, 76, to Be Buried On Tuesday
Henry Ruether, 76, Mishicot farmer, who retired eight years ago to make his home 
with a sister, Mrs. William Schramm, 1808 Menasha Ave., city, died Saturday night 
at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 pm from 
the Klein and Stangel Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. Interment will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Ruether was born in Wauwatosa, Wis., in 1860 and accompanied his parents to 
this county when he was a boy. He operated a farm in Mishicot for nearly 30 years. 
Survivors are his sister, Mrs. Schramm and two brothers, Charles, Maplewood, Door 
County and John, Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Feb. 15, 1937 page 2


FRIEDERIKA RUMLOW

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1905 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 20 Feb.)
Widow Rumlow, an old settler about 75 yrs. of age, has died. 
She was the mother of milk handler Rumlow. Her husband died 
many years ago and she has been living with a son. The funeral 
was held Wed. from the Evangelical Church. 
************
Mrs. Frederica Rohmlow, an old and highly esteemed resident of the town of 
Two Rivers died at the home of her son, Henry Rohmlow, a short distance
west of this city, on Sunday February 19, from old age, and was buried from
St. John's Lutheran church on Wednesday, February 22. Mrs. Rohmlow was born
in Prussia, March 14, 1822, her maiden name being Frederica Diethloff. She
was married to Carl Rohmlow in 1846 and bore him 2 sons and 8 daughters but
only one son and two daughters are now living. The husband died in 1899.
They came to America in 1854 and lived for a time in Milwaukee and then 
came to the town of Two Rivers where they continued to reside until their
death. The funeral last Wednesday was a very large one.
The Chronicle, 28 Feb. 1905


CHRISTOPHER RUNGE

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 03 Dec.)
An old settler named J. Runge(sic) died last week. He formerly 
worked at the Wisconsin Leather Co. and spent his last years with 
his son-in-law. He was 73 and leaves 4 married children. The 
funeral was Fri. afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 06 Dec. 1900
********
Christ Runge, an old resident and one of the early settlers of the Town of Two 
Rivers, died last Wednesday at the home of his son-in-law, near this city. The 
funeral which was a very large one, took place from the Evangelical church on 
Friday.
The Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 4, 1900
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(1870 Two Rivers twp. census:
Christoph Runge age 41; Mary age 29; Minna age 1)
(1880 Two Rivers twp. census:
Christ Runge age 52; Emilia Runge age 38; Mina age 10; Agusta age 8; 
William age 6)
(1900 Two Rivers twp. census:
Chris Runge age 73)
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Christopher Runge
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Christopher Runge  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1900  
Event Place Two Rivers, Wisconsin  
Residence Place Two Rivers,  
Gender Male  
Age 73  
Marital Status Married  
Race W  
Occupation Farmer  
Birth Date 30 Mar 1827  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1827  
Birthplace Germany  
Burial Place Two Rivers, Wis.  
Spouse's Name Mary Hopp  
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907
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Name Christopher Runge  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 28 Nov 1900  
Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Page 0107  
Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907
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(From County death index: RUNGE Christoph Nov 28 1900 v.7 p.48)


MARVIN RUNGE

Marion Runge  (sic)
birth: 15 October 1900 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 14 February 1901 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1901 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: William Runge
mother: Mata Kahrs
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


META RUNGE

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. M. RUNGE 
Widow of William Runge Will Be Buried Friday 
TWO RIVERS (Special)-Mrs. Meta Runge, 60, widow of William Runge, died at the 
municipal hospital at 9 o'clock Tuesday night. She was ill for a month.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the home of her 
brother, Albert Kahrs, 1706 18th street and at 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran 
church, of which she had been an active member for many years. The Rev. W. G. 
Haase will officiate. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body will 
be taken to the Kahrs home from the Beduhn funeral home Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Runge, nee Meta Kahrs, was born in Two Rivers, Oct. 26, 1875, a daughter 
of the late Henry and Christina Hempke Kahrs. On June 22, 1898 she was married 
to William Runge, who died 19 years ago. Three children were born to the union, 
two sons dying in infancy.
Surviving is a daughter, Miss Althea at home and a brother, Albert Kahrs of this 
city.
Mrs. Runge was an employe in the Hamilton Manufacturing company up to the time 
of her illness.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 3, 1936  P. 9 


WILLIAM RUNGE

William Runge, a well known Two Rivers man, for 23 years employed 
with the Hamilton Manufacturing company in that city died at his 
home at the age of 44. He had been ill for eight months. He is 
survived by a widow and one child. The funeral was held this 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 13, 1917, Page 3
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Death long expected came to William Runge at his home in this city Sunday. 
Decedent was, up to a few months ago, in the flower of health and robust manhood, 
but a fatal disease that of a cancer, which medical science has not yet been able 
to conquer, stole upon him causing long suffering and illness, which he was well 
aware must soon bring the end. He bore his affliction patiently and met death 
bravely.
William Runge was born October 23 in the Town of Two Rivers. He was married in 
1898 to Miss Meta Kahrs who with one little daughter, Althea, survive him. He 
also leaves two sisters, Mrs. John Ahrens of the Town of Two Rivers and Mrs. Wm. 
Wickersheimer of Milwaukee. For twenty-three years he was a dependable cabinet 
maker for the Hamilton Mfg. Co. He was a devout chirstian and his funeral services 
were held at St. John's church to which he belonged since childhood Wednesday 
afternoon.
The Reporter, Fri., June 15, 1917


AUGUSTA RUSBOLDT

Mrs. Augusta Rusboldt, 86, of 2602 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Thursday 
evening, November 25, at Two Rivers community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Martin Scheele will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Rusboldt was born July 9, 1896, at Two Creeks, daughter of the late William 
and Fredericka Klinder Prestien. She attended District School and later was 
employed with Hamilton Industries, retiring in 1961. She was married to Henry 
Rusboldt Sr. in 1921 at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in January of 1936. 
Mrs. Rusboldt was a member of Ladies Afternoon Society of St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Edith Rusboldt of Two Rivers; 
two daughters and sons-in-law, Bernice and Wallace Mueller of Two Rivers and Betty 
and Erhardt Zermuehlen of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Ora Voelker and Mrs. Esther 
Kimbrough of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A sister and 
an infant daughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Sunday and at the church after 9 a.m. Monday.
Herald Times Reporter, November 26, 1982 P. 3
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[bur. 11-29-1982/age 86 yrs.]
(09 Jul 1896/Nov 1982/SSDI)


HENRY RUSBOLDT

SHORT ILLNESS PROVES FATAL
Henry Rusboldt, 58, Succumbs to Spinal Meningitis
Two Rivers (Special) - 
An attack of spinal meningitis with which he became afflicted four days ago, 
proved fatal to Henry Rusboldt, 58, Lincoln Street, a native of Manitowoc and 
a resident of this city for 30 years, who died at the Municipal Hospital at 
2 o'clock this morning. He had been in good health up to the time he was 
stricken.
Funeral services will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church at 2 o'clock Tuesday 
afternoon with the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Forest View 
Cemetery(sic). The remains are at the C. J. Jansky Funeral home.
Born in Manitowoc, August 4, 1878, Mr. Rusboldt resided in that city for 28 years. 
He has been employed as a cabinet maker at the Hamilton Manufacturing Company. He 
married in this city August 30, 1921 to Augusta Prestien, who survives him with 
two daughters, Bernice and Betty and a son, Henry Jr., all at home. He also leaves 
two sisters, Mrs. Lena Stahl and Mrs. Ricka Allen, both of Manitowoc and a brother, 
Charles Rusboldt, also of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Feb. 1, 1936 page 11
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(Note: The cemetery reccord has him in Pioneers Rest and his stone is here too)


ANNA RUZEK

Mrs. Anna Ruzek, aged 66, died at her home on the East side on Thursday. Her 
death was due to cancer from which she had suffered for many months. Deceased 
was born in Carlton, Kewaunee county. She was married 48 years ago to Frank 
Ruzek who died three years ago. She was a resident of this city the past 
twenty-six years. Mrs. Ruzek is survived by two sons and three daughters, who 
are:  Mrs. Anna Horak, Wausau; Mrs. Fr. Brantel, St. Paul, Mrs. Ferdinand 
Jaeckel, Matt and Adolph of this city.
The funeral was held from the home on Saturday and the services were conducted 
by Rev. Haase.
The Manitowoc Pilot, July 20, 1922


FRANK RUZEK

After months of suffering from cancer, Frank Ruzek passed away at his home on 
the Eastside last Thursday night. Deceased was 64 years of age and had resided 
here for 22 years, having come from Kewaunee County. A widow, three sons and 
two daughters survive. The funeral was Monday afternoon, Rev. Koten officiating.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 19, 1919


GERTRUDE C. KAFKA SABIN

Gertrude C. Sabin, age 96, a resident of Harmony House, Two Rivers, died on 
Tuesday afternoon, March 11, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. 
Gertrude was born on May 20, 1911, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Adolph 
and Clara (Havel) Kafka. She graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, 
with the class of 1929. On May 20, 1937, Gertrude married Richard Sabin. He 
preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1969, when he was 54 years old. She was a 
country school teacher for four years at Filmore School located on Highway 310. 
Gertrude was affiliated with Grace Congregational Church. She volunteered at the 
Lester Library; Washington High School Library; Koenig and Magee Elementary 
School libraries; and at St. Vincent de Paul in Two Rivers. Gertrude had a passion 
for reading, volunteering, traveling to national parks with her husband and visiting 
family. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her husband: Richard Sabin; one brother and two 
sisters-in-law: Leslie and Frances Kafka, and Jenny Kafka; and two nephews: James 
Teuke and Bjorn P. "BJ" Halvorsen. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday (TODAY), March 15, 2008, at 
Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers. Presiding at 
the service will be the Rev. Kim Henning. Cremation will take place at a later date, 
with burial of the cremated remains at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday (TODAY), March 15, 2008, at 
Klein & Stangel Funeral Home from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. 
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Gertrude's special friends (private). 
They also wish to thank the staff at Harmony House, North Ridge Medical and 
Rehabilitation Center, Aurora Medical Center Intensive Care Unit and Hospice, and 
(private) for their care and compassion shown to Gertrude. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 15, 2008 


LEONA SALZMANN

DEATH AFTER AN OPERATION
Mrs. Leona Salzmann To Be Buried on Monday
After suffering with complication of diseases for the past two months Mrs. Leona 
Salzmann, 36, 1313 Madison street, died at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital late 
Thursday night. She had been a patient at the institution for a week and had 
undergone an operation. 
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock either at the Beduhn 
and Goetz funeral home or at St. John's Lutheran church. The Rev. W.G. Haase will 
officiate at the services. The body will remain at the funeral home.
Mrs. Salzmann, nee Leona Braun was born in the city of Kewaunee on May 1, 1897 and 
is a daughter of Herman Braun, who made his home with the Salzmanns. She came to 
this city with her parents 25 years ago from Kewaunee and resided here since. Eleven 
years ago she was married here to Walter Salzmann of Clintonville, a veteran of the 
World War.
Besides her husband and father, Mrs. Salzmann is survived by a daughter (Private), 
two sisters, Mrs. Edward Althen and Mrs. Fred Griep, both of this city, and a brother, 
Emil Braun of Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 16, 1933 P. 21
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Marriage of Walter/Leona Salzmann
Mrs. Leona Braun and Walter Salzmann, well known and popular young people were 
married at St. John's Lutheran Church at 9 o'clock, Rev. Haase officiating at 
the wedding ceremony. Miss Laura Havel of this city and Albert Hoffman of Bear 
Creek were the attending couple. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the 
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Braun, only members of the immediate family 
and a few intimate friends being present. The bridal pair departed Wednesday 
morning on a honeymoon trip during which they will visit Clintonville where a 
reception and a family reunion is to be held. Upon their return they will take 
up their home here where the groom is employed by the Aluminum Goods Company. 
Mr. and Mrs. Braun of Chicago were guests at the reception.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 7, 1921


WALTER A. SALZMANN

Walter A. Salzmann, 63, long-time south side Two Rivers resident, died early 
Wednesday morning at the Grand Army Home at King, Wis., where he had been a 
resident since 1951.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 .m. Friday at Klein & Sangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Salzmann was born Feb. 7, 1896, at Clintonville, son of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. August Saltzmann. After serving in the Army in World War I he moved to 
Two Rivers where in 1920 he married the former Leona Brown. She died in Two 
Rivers in 1933. For many years up to his retirement because of ill health in 
1951 he was an employe of F. Eggers Plywood & Veneer Co., Two Rivers. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles Rochon of Two Rivers two sisters, Mrs. 
Ella Zimdars and Mrs. Elsie Huebner of Shawano; a brother, Arthur of Clintonville, 
and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 19, 1959  P.23
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Marriage of Walter/Leona Salzmann
Mrs. Leona Braun and Walter Salzmann, well known and popular young people were 
married at St. John's Lutheran Church at 9 o'clock, Rev. Haase officiating at 
the wedding ceremony. Miss Laura Havel of this city and Albert Hoffman of Bear 
Creek were the attending couple. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the 
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Braun, only members of the immediate family 
and a few intimate friends being present. The bridal pair departed Wednesday 
morning on a honeymoon trip during which they will visit Clintonville where a 
reception and a family reunion is to be held. Upon their return they will take 
up their home here where the groom is employed by the Aluminum Goods Company. 
Mr. and Mrs. Braun of Chicago were guests at the reception.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 7, 1921


FRED SAND JR.

Fred Sand, Jr., 54, died Saturday afternoon at his home on route 1, Two Rivers. 
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Jansky funeral 
chapel, Two Rivers, followed by services from the St. John's Lutheran church, 
Two Rivers. Interment will be in Pioneer's Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Fred Sand, Jr., was born in the town of Two Rivers in November, 1884, a son of 
Fred Sand, Sr. He remained on the homestead farm until his marriage to Miss 
Martha Lawrence when he took over a farm nearby. His wife died 11 years ago.
Survivors are two sons, Norbert, who is attending the University of Wisconsin, 
and Harold; one daughter Lorraine at home; father, Fred Sand, Sr.; one sister, 
Mrs. Louis Lehrmann, Two Creeks; and three brothers, Oscar, Ervin and Henry, 
all of the town of Two Rivers. 
The body may be viewed at the Jansky funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 6, 1939  P. 2
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Among the marriages last week was that of Fred Sand Jr. of the Town of Two Rivers 
and Miss Martha Lorenz of the Town of Manitowoc, which the Reporter, being not 
infallible, failed to report. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Doehler of St. 
John's parsonage on June 27.
The Reporter, Fri., July 6, 1917


MARTHA SAND

Two Rivers section:
DIES AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. Fred Sand Jr. died at the Holy Family hospital Sunday evening 
at 9 o'clock after an illness of several months. She is the wife of 
Fred Sand Jr., Route 1 Two Rivers and was born December 27, 1890 at 
Manitowoc Rapids, being 37 years of age. Besides her husband she is 
survived by three children Norbert, Harold and Lorraine. One sister 
Mrs. Edwin Mandel of this city and three brothers Emil and Albert 
of Kossuth and Herman Lorenz of Manitowoc Rapids also survive. Burial 
will be from St. John's Lutheran church on Wednesday afternoon at 
2 o'clock, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 23, 1928 Page 9
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Among the marriages last week was that of Fred Sand Jr. of the Town of Two Rivers 
and Miss Martha Lorenz of the Town of Manitowoc, which the Reporter, being not 
infallible, failed to report. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Doehler of St. 
John's parsonage on June 27.
The Reporter, Fri., July 6, 1917


GEORGE SANFORD

The cheery voice of George Sanford will no more greet his many friends and 
acquaintances. He has answered the call that sooner or later comes to all. He 
passed away Saturday, May 5, death being due to an affliction of the liver. 
Deceased was a native of New York and had been a resident of Two Rivers about 
fifteen years, following the trade of painter. He was married about thirty 
years ago at Milwaukee to Jennie Gauthier. Mr. Sanford is survived by his widow, 
six sisters and one brother who reside in different parts of the country. The 
funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home and the services were conducted 
by Rev. Philip Mercer.
The Reporter, Fri., May 18, 1923
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(Note: The death date on his stone is off by a year.)


JENNIE SANFORD

Mrs. Jennie Sanford, one of Two Rivers' oldest native-born residents, died 
shortly after noon yesterday at the municipal hospital in that city. She was 
80 years old.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning. Short services will be held 
at 8:30 from the Klein and Stangel funeral home, where the body may be viewed, 
and at 9 o'clock from St. Luke's Catholic church with the Rev. C. V. Hugo 
officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Mrs. Sanford, nee Jennie Gauthier, was born in Two Rivers in 1857, the daughter 
of the late Louis and Ettie Gauthier, and resided in Two Rivers all her life. 
Her father was one of the city's pioneers engaged in the cooper trade and the 
making of fish barrels. Thirty years ago she was married to George Sanford, who 
preceded her in death 11 years ago.
Four sisters and three brothers survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 6, 1937  P. 8 


AMANDA SATTLER

MRS. SATTLER, YOUNG MATRON, DIES, 2 Rivers
TWO RIVERS, Jan. 12-Mrs. Harry Sattler died at the family home at 1424 Hawthorne 
avenue yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Sattler was born in Two Rivers 
thirty years ago and has lived here all her life. She was married to Harry Sattler 
December 28, 1920 who with two children, Vivian and Marilyn, her mother, Mrs. Anna 
Koeser, two brothers, John and William Mueller of this city and five sisters, Mrs. 
Hugh McBrien, Mrs. John Johnson and Clara of Two Rivers, Mrs. Fred Goldensted and 
Mrs. Wesley Krescher of Milwaukee survive. The funeral will be held Wednesday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Evangelical church, Rev. Siewert will officiate at 
the last rights.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 12, 1925  P. 2
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(nee Mueller)


ALBERT R. SAUBERT

Funeral services for Albert R. Saubert, 70, of 1417 16th Street, Two Rivers, a 
lifelong resident of Two Rivers who died Thursday night at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital where he had been a patient for seven days, were at 1:30 pm Saturday 
at St. John Evangelical Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Donald Last, Arthur Martin, Walter Nocker, Fred B. Ollendorf, 
Harry W. Wilsmann and Donald Wilsman.
Mr. Saubert was born June 16, 1890 at Two Rivers, a son of the late Carl and 
Bertha Schuster Saubert, early operators of the Union House on Two Rivers' Smith 
Avenue, now 15th Street. He attended St. John Parochial and public grade schools 
at Two Rivers and was a member of St. John Congregation.
Surviving are a sister, Miss Ella Saubert, with whom he made his home and a 
number of nieces and nephews. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, was 
in charge.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Oct. 15, 1960 page M11


CARL SAUBERT   (d. 1920)

PIONEER TWO RIVERS MAN IS CALLED BY DEATH
Carl Saubert, pioneer resident of Manitowoc, died at his home at Two Rivers 
last evening of infirmities incident to old age. Deceased was born in 
Mackelberg, Germany in 1845 and had reached the advanced age of 75 years. 
He came to Wisconsin with his parents and the family settled at Rangeline 
where for many years the family had the post office. Mr. Saubert's father 
having been appointed to the place when the office was first established. 
A number of years ago the family moved to Two Rivers where Mrs. Saubert 
died four years ago. The family conducted the Union House for many years. 
Decedent is survived by four daughters and three sons. The funeral will be 
held from St. John's Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1920 P. 1
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ANSWER LAST SUMMONS
Carl Saubert, Aged Seventy-Five, Died After Short Illness
After only a few days illness, Carl Saubert, old and well known resident of this 
city, was called by death at his home on Washington Street Wednesday afternoon.
Deceased was a resident of this city, nearly fifty years. He was born in Germany 
seventy-five years ago and came to this country when a boy. About 45 years ago he 
purchased the Union House on the corner of Washington & 15th Streets and conducted 
the same for 25 years when he engaged in farming a few years and then retired from 
active work and was enjoying his declining years in apparent good health up to the 
time of his short illness. His wife died four years ago. He leaves the following 
sons and daughters, Robert, Carl, Albert and Miss Ella of this city, Mrs. Emanuel 
Wetzel and Mrs.Otto Uttech of Jefferson and Mrs. William Mentey of Kenosha. Funeral 
arrangements had not been completed at the time of going to press.
The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 22, 1920


CARL SAUBERT    (d. 1946)

Carl H. Saubert, 66, of 1700 27th street, Two Rives, a retired rural mail 
carrier, died this noon at his home. He carried the mail for 38 years.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Grassel of Wauwatosa, Mrs. 
Erick Stietzel of South Norwalk, Conn.; Carl W. of Detroit, Robert of Caracus, 
Venezuela. 
Funeral plans have been tentatively set for Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 4, 1946  P. 2
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Funeral services for Carl Saubert, 66, retired rural mail carrier, who died 
at his home in Two Rivers Monday will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon 
at the St. John's Lutheran church in Two Rivers. Rev. W. G. Haase will 
officiate. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
The body may be viewed from 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Beduhn Funeral 
home, Two Rivers. It will be taken to the church Thursday morning at 11 o'clock 
where it will lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 5, 1946  P. 2


ELLA M. SAUBERT

Miss Ella Saubert, 86, of 1417-15th St., Two Rivers, a member of one of the 
community's earliest families, and some 40 years a clerk at the Two Rivers Post 
Office, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Monday noon where she had been a 
patient since Wednesday night.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Miss Saubert was born at Two Rivers, Feb. 8, 1878, a daughter of the late Carl 
and Bertha Schuster Saubert. She received her elementary education at St. John 
Parochial school and June 1, 1903, she was appointed a clerk at the Two Rivers 
Post Office, where she remained until her retirement in 1943.
The parents of Miss Saubert operated one of the earliest hotel facilities in the 
area, the Union House at Washington and 15th streets at Two Rivers, which still 
sands and is now operated as a rooming house. She was a longtime member of St. 
John Church, Two Rivers.
Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. 
Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 18, 1964 P. 9


IDA SAUBERT

Notes from Two Rivers
Mrs. Carl Saubert, who has been ailing for several months, was found dead in 
her bed early Saturday morning. She was 64 years of age and her maiden name 
was Ida Schuster. In 1870 she was married to Carl Saubert and the couple has 
since made this city their home. She is survived by a husband, three sons and 
three daughters, who are Robert, Carl, and Albert of this city, Mrs. E. Wetzel 
and Mrs. Dr. Uttech of Jefferson and Mfrs. Wm Manthe of LaCrosse and Ella of 
this city.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 18, 1915
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PASSED AWAY
Mrs. Carl Saubert Sr.
The sudden death of Mrs. Carl Saubert Sr. early Saturday morning was a severe 
shock to the family and friends. Mrs. Saubert's health had been poor for several 
weeks, but she was always about attending to household duties and retired Friday 
night without any unusual signs of illness. As she did not arise in the morning, 
her daughter went to call her. She did not answer and it was found that she was 
dead. She had been dead about three hours when found. The cause of her death was 
heart failure due to dropsy. 
Mrs. Saubert, nee Schuster, was a loving and faithful wife and mother who has 
proven an ideal helpmate for her husband whose wife she has been since 1871 when 
they were married in this city. Mrs. Saubert was born in Langbeleo, Saxon, Weimar, 
Germany in 1851 and came to Two Rivers with her parents when a small child. Besides 
her husband she is survived by three sons, Robert, Carl Jr., and Albert and four 
daughters, Mrs. E. Wetzel and Mrs. O. Utech of Jefferson, Wis., Mrs. Wm Manthey 
of LaCrosse and Miss Ella who has held a responsible position as clerk at the post 
office for the past 15 years. The funeral took place from St. John's Lutheran Church 
on Tuesday afternoon. Among other relatives who attended the funeral from out of 
town were: Mrs. Geo. Blye of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Saubert and Mr. and Mrs. 
Hugo Gehr of Kaukauna and Miss Viola Saubert of Wrightstown.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 19, 1915
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Mrs. Carl Saubert, a pioneer resident of Two Rivers, died suddenly 
having been found dead in her bed. Heart failure caused her demise. 
She was 64. Burial was at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 19, 1915, Page 3


MARTHA SAUBERT

Mrs. Martha Saubert, 92, formerly of 1700 27th st., Two Rivers, died early 
Monday morning at Rolling Hills Manor, Zion, Ill.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Saubert, nee Martha Bernhardt, was born Nov. 24, 1882, at Forestville, 
daughter of the late Robert and Bertha Krause Bernhardt. She attended Forestville 
schools. She was married to Carl Saubert June 21, 1905, at Forestville. He preceded 
her in death in 1946.
Survivors include two sons, Carl III, of Waukegan, Ill., and Robert, of Tulsa, 
Okla.,; two daughters, Mrs. Eric (Volida) Stietzel, of Norwak, Conn., and Mrs. 
Frank (Ione) Grassel, of Eagle River; a sister, Mrs. Paul Gericke of Racine; 13 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5 to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday and at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service Thursday. 
Memorials may be made to Bethesda Home for Retarded Children of Waukesha.
Herald Times Reporter, February 25, 1975  P. 16
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(24 Nov 1882/Feb 1975/SSDI)


ROBERT SAUBERT

DEATH OF TWO RIVERS MAN AT OSHKOSH TODAY
Robert Saubert of Two Rivers died at the Sunnyview hospital at Oshkosh of 
pneumonia today messages receive at Two Rivers announcing that the body 
would be shipped to that city for burial. The funeral will be held Monday 
from St. John's Lutheran church.
Mr. Saubert was 46 years of age and had been in failing health for some 
time. He was engaged in business as a butcher at Two Rivers. His father 
died three weeks ago. Two brothers and four sisters survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 28, 1920 P. 1
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After being a sufferer from tuberculosis for several years, Robert Saubert, 
aged 46, passed away at Sunnyview Sanitorium at Oshkosh, Friday. Mr. Saubert 
was a native of this city. Although afflicted for years with various ailments, 
he was patient and uncomplaining until death relieved him. The funeral was in 
this city on Monday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church. Two brothers 
and four sisters survive, his father having died but a few weeks ago.
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 4, 1920


FLORENCE E. SAUNDERS

Mrs. Florence Saunders, 87, of 1605-17th St., Two Rivers, died Friday evening, 
April 13, 1990, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born March 18, 1903, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late William C. and 
Hulda Kasten Boehringer. She attended St. John Parochial School and Two Rivers 
High School graduating in 1921. She then attended Milwaukee State Teachers College 
graduating in 1923. She was a Kindergarten Public School Teacher in Two Rivers for 
a number of years and later taught school at St. John Parochial School from 1962 
to 1963. She was one of the first Kindergarten Teachers at J.F. Magee School in Two 
Rivers, retiring in 1965. She was a member of St. John Ladies Afternoon Society and 
the Quilters. On July 14, 1928, she was married to F. Morton Saunders at Livingston, 
Montana. He preceded her in death February 4, 1981.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William and Betty Saunders of Two 
Rivers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Al Menza of Hillside, New Jersey, 
Elizabeth and John Lawler of Two Rivers; a brother, Earl Boehringer of Two Rivers; 
two sisters, Hulda Behrendt of Two Rivers and Helen Kent of Rapid City, South Dakota; 
8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister and a 
brother.
Friends may call at St. John Evangelical Lutheran church, after 9 a.m. Tuesday until 
the time of services. There will be no visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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[bur. 04-17-1990/age 87 yrs.]
(18 Mar 1903/Apr 1990/SSDI)


FREDERICK MORTON SAUNDERS

F. Morton Saunders, 76, of 1605-17th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
Wednesday evening at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will 
be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Saunders was born April 30, 1904, at Ishpeming, Mich., son of the late 
Frederick and Marie Grenier Saunders. He attended grade and high school at 
Ironwood, Mich., graduating in 1921 and was graduated from Marquette Normal 
in 1923. He married Florence Boehringer July 14, 1928, at Livingston, Mont. 
They returned to Two Rivers where he was employed at Boehringer Oil and Fuel 
Company, retiring in 1974. Mr. Saunders was a director of Frontier Savings 
and Loan Association since 1940 and was active in Two Rivers Fish and Game 
Association.
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, William and Betty 
Saunders of Two Rivers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Al Menza
of Hillside, N.J., and Bette and John Lawler of Two Rivers; a brother and
son-in-law, Clyde and Hycinth Saunders and a sister, Marie Walesbitz of
Ironwood, eight grandchildren and a great grandchild. A daughter, a brother
and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 4 pm. to
9 p.m. Friday and at the church after 9 a.m. Saturday. Memorials may be
made to the Kidney foundation.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 1981  p.3
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[bur. 02-07-1981/age 76 yrs.]
(Fredrick Saunders/30 Apr 1904/Feb 1981/SSDI)


MARCLYN SAUNDERS

Two Rivers section:
4-DAY ILLNESS PROVES FATAL
Marclyn Saunders, Aged 4, Dies At 12:30 A.M. Today
Ill only four days, Marclyn, four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morton
Saunders, 1605 17th street, died at the home at 12:30 this morning. Death 
was due to an intestinal ailment.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon in St. John's
Lutheran church, with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in
Forest View cemetery. Remains will be taken to the home from the C.J. Jansky
funeral home Wednesday afternoon.
Little Marclyn was born in Two Rivers Aug. 15, 1930. Besides her parents she
leaves a sister, Carol, and a brother, William.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 4, 1934 p.12
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[bur. 09-06-1934]


ANDREW SCHAEFER

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 24 Oct.)
An old veteran, 75-yr. old Andr. Schaefer recently took his own life by ingesting 
Paris green. He was a highly regarded man who lived in good circumstances, owning 
a 40 acre farm and drawing a pension. No one believed him capable of suicide. He 
leaves a widow and 5 children, of whom the youngest is only 2 yrs. old. The local 
Post of the G.A.R. will handle the funeral.
Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1904
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SUICIDE OF AN OLD VETERAN
This morning Andrew Schaefer, an old resident of the Southside and a veteran of 
the Civil War, ended his life by taking a dose of Paris Green. He had been 
somewhat dissipated of late and it is believed that his mind had been affected by 
old age and an over indulgence of liquor. He was a member of Jos. Rankin Post G.A.R., 
of this city and will probably be buried by the members of this organization. He 
was married two times and leaves a wife and several children. An inquest was held 
this forenoon and a verdict of suicide rendered by the jury.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 25, 1904


CHARLES SCHAEFER

Charles F. Schaefer, 82, of 714 York St., Manitowoc, a member of one of Two 
Rivers' earliest families and a stone mason since youth, died Friday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient a month.
Funeral services are tentatively arranged for 2 p.m. Monday at Deja and Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mr. Schaefer was born Jan. 7, 1882, at Two Rivers, son of the late William and 
Magdalena Hampke Schaefer. He attended St. John Parochial Lutheran and public 
schools at Two Rivers and as a stone mason he left Two Rivers at an early age 
to be employed at Duluth, Minn. He married the former Sarah Arbuckle at Duluth 
more than 50 years ago. After her death at Duluth he returned to Two Rivers and 
continued his work as a stone mason. One of the structures upon which he worked 
was the Recreation Building at Point Beach State Forest.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Alma Ulrich, of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Peter 
Moseler, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Edward Raatz, of Iron Mountain, Mich.; a brother, 
Ben, of Wausau and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 4 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1964 P. 12


ELLA SCHAEFER

Mrs. Ella Schaefer of the Southside, passed away at the family residence Saturday, 
May 3rd. Mrs. Schaefer had been ill for years and the angel of death was a welcome 
visitor. She is survived by two daughters and three sons. The funeral occurred 
Tuesday from St. John's Lutheran Church.
The Reporter, May 10, 1913   


EMIL SCHAEFER

Emil Schaefer, aged 25, passed away Sunday. He suffered from influenza. He was 
unmarried and is survived by a brother and sister, the brother coming here from 
a Georgia camp to attend the funeral Friday afternoon under auspices of the 
I.O.O.M., Rev. A. D. Grey officiating.
The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 19, 1918


EMMA SCHAEFER

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 30 Apr.) 
Burial last Thurs. of a 9-mo. old child of Philipp Schaefer 
in the Lutheran Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 03 May 1894 


FRANK SCHAEFER

Frank Schaefer, 72, 2614 14th St., Two Rivers, generally regarded as Two Rivers' 
most ardent follower of baseball teams in the past 35 years, was found dead in 
bed of a heart attack at his home late Monday morning. 
Mr. Schaefer was an employe of the Crescent Woolen Mills, Two Rivers, on a night 
shift and was accustomed to remain in his bed in the mornings. His wife found him 
dead when she went to awaken him. He had been treated by a Two Rivers physician 
on Saturday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Emanueal Evangelical United 
Brethren Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J Roehrdanz officiating. Interment will 
be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Frank Schaefer was born at Sherwood, Calumet County, in 1880, a son of the late 
Henry and Wilhelmina Schaefer. He came to Two Rivers from Neenah in 1917 and for 
many years was employed in the maintenance department of the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing Company, Plant NO. 1. In later years he worked at the Crescent Woolen 
Mills. Throughout his life he took a deep interest in baseball andseldom missed a 
contest in Two Rivers. 
Surviving are his wife, the former Minnie Weber, whom he married in Two Rivers in 
1922, a daughter, Mrs. Florence Johnson of Oshkosh, a son, Frank Schaefer Jr., of 
Two Rivers, a stepdaughter, Mrs. William Leverenz of Milwaukee and a stepson, 
Albert Krivanek of Milwaukee. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Albert Schiffelbein of 
Kaukauna, two brothers, William Schaefer of Rhinelander and August of Wausau, 10 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until 10 
a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be removed to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 12, 1952  P. 14
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At the Congregational church at Two Rivers, Rev. Holway officiating at the 
ceremony, Miss Minnie Krivanek(sic) and Frank Schaefer, well known young people 
of that city, were united in marriage at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The couple 
were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Schiffelbein and immediately following the 
ceremony the newlyweds departed on a honeymoon trip that will take them to 
Oconto, Milwaukee and other points. They will make their home at Two Rivers.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Weber.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 7, 1921 P. 1


JOHN (JACK) R. SCHAEFER

Jack R. Schaefer, age 75, of 3418 Monroe St., Two Rivers, passed away peacefully 
on Sunday, May 12, 2002 at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2002 at St. John's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate at 
the service, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. Military 
graveside rites will be accorded by the American Legion and VFW Posts of Two 
Rivers.
Jack was born June 20, 1926, in Two Rivers, son of the late William and Helen 
Schaefer Sr. He graduated from St. John's Lutheran School and Two Rivers Washington 
High School. On Oct. 26, 1944 he entered the U.S. Navy and served his country until 
June 19, 1946. While in service he served in the navigation department on the bridge 
of the aircraft carrier USS Monterey. He saw action in the last part of the defense 
of the Philippines, battle of Okinawa and was part of the task force that sailed into 
Tokyo Bay to accept the Japanese Surrender. At the end of World War II, he returned 
to Two Rivers and took employment in the automotive field here he worked many years 
as parts manager for various Ford dealerships. In the years just prior to his 
retirement in 1991, he worked for Two Rivers Auto Service. Jack was married to 
Kathleen Dufano on May 23, 1953 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
In his younger years, he was an active participant in many sports. He was well known 
as a catcher for the Polar Bears Baseball Club and Brault's Bar softball team. He was 
a member of the LMC basketball team and also bowled many years in the Lutheran Men's 
league. In later years he golfed in several leagues at the Fairview Golf Course.
Jack was a Christian man who willingly served on church councils and committees of 
both Our Savior's Lutheran Church and St. John's Lutheran Church. He especially enjoyed 
his duties with his good friends on the Money Counting Committee at St. John's.
He is survived by his loving wife: Kathleen; and two daughters: Julie Schaefer, Worcester, 
Mass.; and Sue (Joe) Banister, Bowling Green, Ky.; one brother: Robert Schaefer and a 
sister-in-law: Jackie Schaefer, both of Two Rivers. He is further survived by a niece 
Linda (the Rev. Charles, Pastor) Degner and family of St. Peter, Minn.; and a nephew 
Scott (Pat) Schaefer and family of Middletown, Ohio.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Bill Schaefer Jr.; 
and his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Cora and Louis Dufano.
Friends may call at St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after noon on Thursday until 
the time of service at 1:30 p.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.
A memorial fund has been established in Jack's name.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Schaefer family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the Visiting Nurses Association-Hospice Care for all the help 
and support. We extend special thanks to Debbie, Jenny and Heidi for their loving care 
and concern.
"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in 
safety."
Herald Times Reporter, May 14, 2002  P. A3
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(20 Jun 1926/12 May 2002/SSDI)


LOUISA E. SCHAEFER

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 Apr.) 
Death today of Mrs. Philipp Schaefer at age 76 after an illness 
of several months. She was Mr. Schaefer's second wife and had no 
children with him, but there are several from his first marriage 
who are grown and married. The funeral will be from the Lutheran 
Church.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Apr. 1904 
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Mrs. Phillip Schaefer, Sr. age 76, died at her home in Two Rivers 
Monday. She was a Miss Elizabeth Gresch and was born in Germany, 
coming to this country in 1868. She lived for some years in Ohio 
settling in 1872 in Two Rivers. Her first husband was John Lau. 
Her second husband, Phillip Schaefer, Sr., survives her. The funeral 
takes place tomorrow afternoon from the Lutheran church at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 28, 1904  pg.1
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(1900 Two Rivers twp census:
Phillip Schaefer age 70; Louisa 72)


MAGDALENA SCHAEFER

Two Rivers news-Locals:
At St. John's Lutheran church Monday afternoon at two o'clock the funeral 
services for Mrs. William Schaefer, well known resident of this city who
passed away at the home of her daughter at Laona, Wis., Thursday morning, 
will be held.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 7, 1931 p.12
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Two Rivers news-Locals:
Funeral rites for Mrs. William Schaefer were conducted this afternoon by 
Rev. W.G. Haese at two o'clock in St. John's Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 9, 1931  p.13


MARY SCHAEFER

Mrs. Mary Schaefer, 80, of 1607 2nd street, Two Rivers, died Monday night.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Klein and Stangel, 
Inc., funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the St. Johns Lutheran church, Two 
Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Born Mary Meinecke in 1864 on her parents' farm in the town of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Schaefer was married to Philip J. Schaefer in 1886. The couple operated 
a farm in the town of Two Rivers until Mr. Schaefer retired and moved to Two 
Rivers 21 years ago. Mr. Schaefer died in 1940. The home farm is now operated 
by a son, Philip Jr. 
Surviving are three sons, Philip Jr., of the town of Two Rivers, William of 
Two Rivers and Royal, an aviator, now associated with the Consolidated Aircraft 
corp. at Sacramento, Calif. There are two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Gloe of Two 
Rivers and Mrs. Louisa Wiltrout of Oslo, Minn. Six grandchildren also survive.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Two Rivers after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 23, 1945  P. 2


MINNIE SCHAEFER

Mrs. Minnie Schaeffer, 73, a former Two Rivers resident, died at a Milwaukee 
hospital Tuesday. She had been making her home with a son, Albert Krivanek, 
of ____ S. 4?th St., Milwaukee, for the past four years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz officiating. Interment will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schaefer, nee Minnie Weber, was born in Two Rivers De. 31, 1883, a daughter 
of the late Philip and Gustie Oestreich Weber and was married in Two Rivers in 
___ to Frank Schaefer who died in 1952. Shortly after she moved to Milwaukee to 
reside with her son.
Besides the son she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Marcella Leverenz of Oshkosh; a 
stepson, Frank Schaefer Jr., of Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Hattie Wallace of 
Waukegan, Ill., and a twin brother, Frank P. Weber of Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 18, 1957  P. 22
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At the Congregational church at Two Rivers, Rev. Holway officiating at the 
ceremony, Miss Minnie Krivanek(sic) and Frank Schaefer, well known young people 
of that city, were united in marriage at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The couple 
were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Schiffelbein and immediately following the 
ceremony the newlyweds departed on a honeymoon trip that will take them to 
Oconto, Milwaukee and other points. They will make their home at Two Rivers.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Weber.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 7, 1921 P. 1


PHILIP SCHAEFER SR.    (d. 1916)

CALLED TO REST
Philip Schaefer died Sunday morning from the effects of a fall on an icy walk 
about ten days previous. He sustained a fractured hip. Owing to the infirmities 
of his advanced age he was not able to survive the shock of the injury and he 
passed away at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. A. Gloe, with whom he had 
resided for the past years.
Mr. Schaefer was born at Hassloch, Bayern, Germany and was 84 years and twelve 
days of age. He came to this locality in 1856 and settled on forty acres of land 
about two miles east of the old Tannery site.
The frugality and industry characteristic of the successful western pioneer 
farmer were well exemplified in the life of Philip Schaefer. Working the farm 
was slow and tedious, not to speak of the great amount of work necessary to 
clear it of timber and brush. Soon after settling on the farm he worked several 
years in the tannery.
After enjoying many years of prosperity on his farm where he held the respect 
and friendship of all his neighbors, he sold a part of his acreage and moved 
into town where he has resided for about twenty years. Mr. Schaefer was always 
a devout Christian man of the Lutheran faith and his funeral occurred Tuesday 
afternoon from St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. Doehler officiating. Mr. Schaefer 
is survived by his son, Philip, who now conducts the farm his father owned and 
two daughters, Mrs. Herman Junckermeier of Iowa and Mrs. Herman Ahrnt of Denmark. 
Besides these he is survived by fourteen grandchildren and nine great 
grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ahrnt of Denmark, Mrs. Herman Junkmeier of Storm Lake, Iowa 
and Miss Louisa Schaefer of Hudson, Wis., came here to attend the funeral.
The Reporter, Sat., Feb. 21, 1914
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(Note: The cemetery record has d. 1916, it appears to be wrong)
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OLD TIMERS
The frugality and industry characteristic of the successful western pioneer farmer 
are well exemplified in the life of Philip Schaefer. He is past eighty-three. He 
boasts that he has always been an inveterate smoker and he takes several puffs out 
of his long, old german pipe as he tells how he came to this locality from Germany 
in 1856 and settled on forty acres of land about two miles north of here, east of 
the old Tannery site. These forty acres cost him $85 and he purchased eighty more 
twenty years later for $500. Working the farm was slow and tedious, not to speak of 
the amount of work necessary to clear it of timber and brush.
Soon after settling on the farm he worked several years in the tannery. During this 
time, he saved considerable money. His wife then did most of the work on the farm. 
She cut the grain in the stumpage with a sickle. The first crop was ten bushels of 
rye.
A few years later he had a fine dwelling house, barn and granary erected, all except 
the granary were destroyed in the great forest fire which raged all around Two Rivers 
in 1864. So terrible was this conflagration that the farmers and their families fled 
in haste to Two Rivers. Never since has the air been so dense with smoke as at that 
time. After several days when the worse was over, Mr. Schaefer returned to his farm 
going there by the only route available on account of the fire. He found the granary 
standing and just beginning to burn. With the assistance of a neighbor he was able to 
extinguish the flames. The house and barn had been destroyed.
There were two great forest fires in this locality, one in 1864 and one in 1871. Some 
buildings were burned in the outskirts of the village. Old timers say that many people 
dug holes in the earth and buried clothing and other valuables for it was sincerely 
believed that the village would be destroyed. For days all roads leading to the village 
were impassable.
After this set back, Mr. Schaefer immediately set to work to erect a new house and barn. 
The money he had saved while working at the tannery enabled him to pay most of the cost 
of repairing the damage. After enjoying many years of prosperity on his farm where he 
held the respect and friendships of all his neighbors, he sold a part of his acreage and 
moved into town where he resided for about twenty years. The remainder of his farm if 150 
acres is now conducted by his son, Philip. Mr. Schaefer is in good health and resides 
with his granddaughter, Mrs. Arthur Gloe on 22nd Street.
The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 27, 1913


PHILIP SCHAEFER    (d. 1940)

Philip John Schaefer, Sr., 78, retired town of Two Rivers farmer, died at 1:30 
p.m. Thursday at his home at Two Rivers. He had been ailing since a fall on the 
court house steps in Manitowoc March 5 in which he sustained a broken hip.
Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock 
from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home and at 2 o'clock from the St. John's 
Lutheran church with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in 
Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Mr. Schaefer, was born in the town of Two Rivers March 20, 1862. As a young man 
he took up farming. Seventeen years ago he retired and moved to Two Rivers. His 
farm was taken over by his son, Philip, Jr., who now operates it.
On Feb. 16, 1886 Mr. Schaefer married Miss Marie Meineke, also of the town of 
Two Rivers. The widow survives with three sons, Philip, Jr., town of Two Rivers, 
Williiam of Two Rivers, and Royal of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Gloe 
of Two Rivers and Mrs. Louise Wiltrout of Oslo, Minn.; and six grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 14, 1940 P. 10


WILLIAM SCHAEFER    (d. 1930)

W. SCHAEFFER(sic), 77, DIES SATURDAY; DIES AT CRANDON
Former Proprietor of Opera Hall Here Passes Away at Son's Home; 
Burial to be Here
Messages received here today told of the death at Crandon on Saturday 
of William Schaeffer, 77, who in the early days operated the opera 
house here. He, with his wife, has been making his home with his son, 
Sheriff Ben H. Schaeffer in the north He has been in failing health 
for the past several months. Burial will take place in Two Rivers 
tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran Church.
The deceased was born in Germany and came to this city when eighteen 
years of age. He was employed at the Hamilton Plant for more than 20 
years. In the late nineties, Mr. Schaeffer purchased the opera house 
then known as Turner Hall from the Turning Society which he continued 
to operate for a number of years. In 1905 he sold it to Edw. Niquette 
and erected a saloon and dance hall north of Two Rivers at the junction 
of the Tannery and Mishicot roads. Later he sold the same to L. Peterek 
and retired to private life.
Mr. Schaeffer was married to Magdalina Hapke of this city November 23, 
1873 and six years ago the aged couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding 
anniversary here. Besides the widow, he leaves nine children, five sons 
and four daughters. They are: Andrew of Pine Plains, New York, William, 
Reedsburg, Wis., Adolph, Minneapolis, Charles, Manitowoc, Ben H. Schaeffer, 
Sheriff of Forest County, Crandon, Mrs. Laura Grumann, Laona, Forest 
County, Mrs. Alma Raatz, Iron River, Mich., Mrs. Magdalina Tessmer and 
Mrs. Katie Moseler, both of this city. He is also survived by twenty-four 
grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald News, Feb. 24, 1930 page 11


JOHN B. SCHIMMEL

John B. Schimmel, 72, of 1613 23rd St., Two Rivers, a retired mill operator, 
died early Tuesday morning at his home. He had been ill for the past two 
weeks.
Christian Science funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Deja 
& Martin Inc., Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Schimmel was born at Shoto, Manitowoc County, on March 28, 1883, a son of 
the late Nicholas and Theresa Dittle Schimmel. In 1909 he married Julia Rockwell 
of Forestville, Wis.
Most of Mr. Schimmel's life was spent in Manitowoc Coutny, first operating a 
farm near Kingsbridge, later an employe at the old Mishicot brewery and then 
operating a flour mill between Mishicot and Larrabee. Twelve years ago he moved 
to Two Rivers with his family, taking employment at the Paragon Electric Company, 
where he worked until August of 1953, when he retired.
No newspaper named, Nov. 9th, '54 (hand written)
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Mishicot:
Early one morning last week, the residence of John Schimmel was destroyed by 
fire. A defective chimney is thot(sic) to have been the cause of the fire. 
Neighbors who were advised of the fire by telephone hastened to the Schimmel 
home and the huge force of volunteers succeeded in saving the contents of the 
house. The loss is partly covered by insurance.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 27, 1916


JULIA SCHIMMEL

Mrs. Julia Schimmel, 85, formerly of Two Rivers, died Sunday morning at Shawano.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, Christian Science services will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mrs. Schimmel was born Aug. 23, 1888, at Forestville, Door County, daughter of 
the late Harrison and Anna Seiler Rockwell.
She was married to John B. Schimmel in 1909 at Mishicot. Her husband preceded 
her in death Nov. 9, 1954.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Henry Redecker, of Shawano, Mrs. Bernice 
Becker and Mrs. Arnold Becker, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Maynard Boerst, of Bonduel 
and Mrs. William Klein, of Manitowoc; three sons, Raymond, of Mishicot, Robert, 
of Francis Creek and John, of Philadelphia, Pa.; four sisters, Mrs. Laura Heil, 
of Bucyrus, Ohio, Mrs. Walles Nelson, of Algoma, Mrs. Henry Fischer, of Sturgeon 
Bay and Mrs. Leon Haucke, of Two Rivers; two brothers, Mahlon of Lake Placid, 
Fla., Eugene, of Bucyrus; 17 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, February 4, 1974  P. 12
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(Julia Schimmel/23 Aug 1888/Feb 1974/SSDI)


META SCHINKE

Mrs. Walter (Meta) Schinke, 86, formerly of 2620 Monroe St., Two Rivers, died 
Monday night at Two River Municipal Hospital Extended Care Unit where she had 
resided for two years.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul W. Funk will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Schinke was born Aug. 11, 1880, in Germany, daughter of the late Henry and 
Matilda Lillwitz. She came to the United States with her family in 1882, settling 
in St. Louis, Mo., for a short time. The family moved to Brillion. She was married 
to Walter Schinke in 1900 at Brillion. The couple came to Two Rivers in 1915. He 
preceded her in death in September, 1945.
She was a past president of Two Rivers Homemakers Club in 1941, 1942 and 1943 and 
was a charter member of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. 
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John (Lauretta) Lindquist of Green Valley, Ariz., 
two sons, Maynard of Diboll, Texas, and Carl of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Florence 
Richter of Manitowoc; a brother, Charles of Spokane, Wash., and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 9, 1967 P. 7 


WALTER SCHINKE

Dies of Heart Atttack Watching Gridiron Battle
Excitement of a hard gridiron struggle at Two Rivers Saturday afternoon proved 
too much for Walter Schinke, 71, of 2620 Monroe street, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Schinke collapsed with a sudden heart attack as Two Rivers and Sturgeon Bay 
high school elevens battled before a crowd of several hundred fans. A physician, 
also a spectator at the game, moved him to his home, two blocks from the field, 
but he was dead on arrival there. 
Mrs. Schinke said that her husband, a former foreman at the Aluminum Goods Mfg., 
Co., Plant No. 4, had left the house early Saturday afternoon to attend the 
football game. He was in good health, having had no previous heart ailments.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Beduhn funeral home, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. E. J. Blenker of the Calvary Lutheran church officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home 
this evening until the time of services. 
Mr. Schinke was born on a farm near DePere in 1874 and as a young man attended 
the Oshkosh State Teachers' college. He taught school for several years in DePere. 
He married Meta Lillwitz in Brillion in 1900 and in 1916 came to Two Rivers where 
he went to work at the Aluminum Goods company.
Four years ago he was awarded a gold watch in recognition of the completion of 25 
years of service as an employe of the company.
Besides his wife, Mr. Schinke is survived by two sons, Maynard of Houston, Tex., 
who will arrive in Two Rivers in time for his father's funeral, and Carl of Two 
Rivers. One daughter, Mrs. Lauretta Lindquist of Milwaukee, also survives.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 1, 1945  P. 2
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BADLY BURNED
Walter Schink was painfully and severely burned Tuesday in the melting room at 
Aluminum Goods Plant No. 4. He thrust an iron tool into the molten metal. The 
implement, which is used for skimming the sediment off the top, was too cold 
and this caused an explosion which threw molten metal over Schink's face, hands 
and chest. A physician was called and he was taken to his home where his condition 
is reportedly satisfactory and he will recover from the wounds.
The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 11, 1919


JOHN SCHLEI

From Der Nord Westen, 29 June 1893: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 June)
Death of Johann Schley, one of our oldest citizens. He was born in 1800 and 
came to America in 1855. He lived here in Two Rivers with his widowed sister. 
Burial was at the Lutheran Cemetery.


JOACHIM SCHLICHTT

Death of Joachim Schlict(sic) of a heart attack Monday. He was a former 
resident here, then of Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, Sept. 22, 1898
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From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 Sept. 
Mr. Joachim Schlict, as Der Nord Westen already reported, died last week. 
The deceased was about 65 years old and was formerly from Manitowoc, but 
for the last several years lived on a small farm in Town Two Rivers. He 
leaves a widow but no children. The funeral was Friday from the local 
Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, Sept. 29, 1898
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Jochim Schlichtt
birth: 4 March 1822 Germany
death: 19 September 1898 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers
residence: 1898 Two Rivers, Wis.
spouse: Anna
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

CARL SCHLUNDT

OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
Carl Schlundt Sr., one of the oldest settlers in this city, died at his home here last Sunday morning. For the past few years he has been residing with his son, Emil, in the northern part of the city and for the past few months has been confined to his home with illness that caused his death. He was born on the 24th of Oct., 1831 at Schweckendorf, Mecklenburg, Schwerien, Germany. In 1854 he was married to Marie Dryer and a short tie after the marriage he came to this country with his wife and settled on a farm in the Town of Two Rivers, where they lived for thirteen years. In 1877 he moved to this city which was later known as the Schlundt House. He was in business in this city for 25 years and retired from the same in 1899. The deceased was highly esteemed by all who knew him and had the confidence and respect of his friends and neighbors. He was a loyal citizen and a generous and kind husband and father. His wife died about ten years ago and his only daughter, Martha, died three years ago. He is survived by four sons, Herman of Columbia, Mo., Carl of Alliance, Ohio and Emil and Otto of this city. His funeral will take place from St. John's Lutheran Church Wednesday afternoon.
The Chronicle - Tues., Mar. 30, 1909  
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Card of Thanks
The family of the deceased Carl Schlundt desire to express their heartfelt thanks for the kind assistance of friends and neighbors during the illness and death of their beloved father. 
The Chronicle - Apr. 13, 1909
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Death in Two Rivers Sunday last week of Carl Schlundt, an old and highly
respected resident of our city, at age 77 from old age debility. He is 
survived by 4 sons. The funeral was held Wednesday.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1909

MARIE SCHLUNDT

Mrs. Johanna Schlundt of Two Rivers died on Friday last. She was the 
mother of Rev. Schlundt of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, August 10, 1899 pg. 8
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(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 07 Aug.)
Death here last week of Mrs. C. Schlundt following a 13-week illness at age 59. 
She leaves her husband, 4 sons and one daughter. Burial was Sun. from the local 
Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 10 Aug. 1899 
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Mary Drier Schlandt (sic)
birth: 16 September 1840 Alb. Schland
death: 4 August 1899 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers
residence: 1899 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Earn Drier
mother: Mary
spouse: Carl Schlandt
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ADOLPH SCHMEICHEL

Adolph Schmeichel, 44, an employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing Co., Two Rivers, 
for nearly 25 years, died at his home, 2013 Emmett street, after an illness of 
less than three weeks.
Mr. Schmeichel was born in Two Rivers, April 20, 1900. In June, 1922, he married 
the former Rose Frary of Tippler, Wis., She survives with his father, Emil 
Schmeichel, two sons, Pfc. Richard Schmeichel, who is expected home today from 
his camp in Nebraska, and Warren, at home; four brothers, Ewald, Walter, Carl and 
Henry, all of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Gauthier, Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Adam Hendricks, Manitowoc; also one grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at St. John's Lutheran church 
with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial at Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Friends may call at the Beduhn funeral home, Two Rivers, until 10 o'clock Wednesday 
morning when the body will be removed to the church and lie in state until the time 
of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 7, 1944 P. 2


AMEILIA SCHMEICHEL

PIONEER DIES LAST EVENING
Mrs. Schmeichel Dies at Son's Home
Mrs. August Schmeichel died at litzke (sic), 1708 Twenty-eighth street at 10 
o'clock last night.
Mrs. Schmeichel was born in (sic) came to this country with her husband, William 
Pawlitzke, in 1881. Mr. Pawlitzke was killed in 1886 while wrecking an ice house 
for the Johnson Bros. company who had a storage ice house in this city. In 1891 
she was married to August Schmeichel who preceded her in death 14 years ago.
Mrs. Schmeichel is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Louise Bullar of Minneapolis, 
Minn., Mrs. George Peters and Mrs. Ed. Nielson of Chicago, and by two sons, Herman 
and Ben Pawlitzke of this city, and by one sister, Mrs. Bartz of Sheboygan.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at one-thirty o'clock at the house and 
at two o'clock at the St. John's Lutheran church, with the Reverend W.G. Haase, 
officiating. Burial will be at the Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Evening Times, Wednesday, September 16, 1931 P. 12
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MRS. SCHMEICHEL, AGED 74, DIES AT HOME OF SON
Mrs. August Schmeichel, 74, after a lingering illness, passed away last night at 
the home of her son, Herman Pawlitzke, 28th street. Burial will take place Saturday 
afternoon at two o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church with interment at 
Pioneer's Rest. 
The maiden name of the deceased was Amanda Ribitzke(sic) and she was born in Germany  
in 1857. She was (illegible) litzke who was killed in an accident in Two Rivers 25 
years ago. Five years later she wedded August Schmeichel who passed away fourteen 
years ago.  
Three daughters, Mrs. Louise Bullard of Minneapolis, Mrs. George Peters and Mrs. 
Edward Nielsen of Chicago, two sons, Herman and Bernard of this city and a sister 
Mrs. M. Bartz of Sheboygan survive. 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 16, 1931, p.13


CARL SCHMEICHEL    (d. 1902)

Death Thurs. last week of Town Mishicott resident Carl Schmeichel of old age
debility. The deceased was born 19 Dec. 1819 in West Prussia and came to America in
the year 1884. He leaves 3 sons.
Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1902
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Carl Schmeichel died at the home of his son, Erdman, in the town of Mishicot on 
Thursday last of old age. He was 83 years and 1 month old. His birth place was 
Westbreisen, Germany and his birth took place December 19, 1818. He came to this 
country with his sons in 1884 and this city and Mishicot has been his place of 
residence. He has three sons, two of whom live in this city and one in Mishicot. 
He was buried from the Lutheran Church in this city last Thursday afternoon.
The Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 21, 1902


CARL ERD. SCHMEICHEL    (d. 1936)

Erdmann Schmeichel(sic), 81, Is Dead At Wauwatosa
TWO RIVERS (Special)-Erdman Schmeichel, 81, a familiar character in the city 
for many years, usually seen wearing an old German army cap, died at the 
Lutheran Altenheim in Wauwatosa, where he had been living for the last eight 
years.
The body will be brought here Thursday and can be viewed at the Beduhn funeral 
home. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon  at 2 o'clock in St. John's 
Lutheran church, with the Rev. W. G. Haase, officiating.
Mr. Schmeichel came here from Germany 55 years ago, with his brothers, John 
and Emil. He was married twice. Both wives preceded him in death. He was a 
blacksmith at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company, Plant No. 4, for many 
years, retiring 10 years ago because of ill health. He was a member of the old 
German Krieger Verein.
Surviving are his two brothers, John and Emil Schmeichel of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 10, 1936 P. 11


CARL F. SCHMEICHEL    (d. 1947)

Funeral services for Carl F. Schmeichel, 53, 1214 School street, Two Rivers, 
who died of a heart attack Wednesday, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday 
at St. John's Lutheran church, Two Rivers, with burial in Pioneers Rest 
cemetery.
He was born in Two Rivers in 1894 and was employed by the Two Rivers Telephone 
company and later was in charge of the stock room at plant No. 1 of the 
Aluminum Goods company in Two Rivers. In 1916 he married Miss Jennie Hoefert, 
and he served 13 years as a city fireman. For the past six years he has had 
charge of maintaining office equipment at the Hamilton company.
Surviving in addition to the wife, are a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Zeller of Two 
Rivers; three brothers, Ewald, Walter and Henry Schmeichel all of Two Rivers, 
and two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Gauthier of Two Rivers and Mrs. Adam Hendrick of 
Manitowoc.
The body may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home and will be moved to the 
church at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 5, 1947 P. 2
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Carl Schmeichel, lineman of the Two Rivers Telephone company, is nursing a 
bad case of blood poisoning as result of an injury to his hand recently.
Manitowoc Herald News, February 21, 1923  p.12
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Carl Schmeichel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schmeichel and Miss Jennie Hoefert, 
daughter of Alderman and Mrs. Hoefert of the South side, were married at Racine 
on July 1st. The couple will make their home in this city.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 13, 1916
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Carl Schmeichel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schmeichel and Miss Jennie Hoefert, 
daughter of alderman Emil Hoefert of the third ward, were married at Racine 
Saturday, July 1. Although it was understood that the ceremony was soon to 
take place, the date was not given out and their marriage at Racine was a 
surprise to friends. The bride is a beautiful and popular young lady and the 
groom an industrious employee of the aluminum industry in this city where they 
will make their home.
The Reporter, Fri., July 7, 1916


ELDA D. SCHMEICHEL

Elda D. Schmeichel, age 80, of 1910 27th St., Two Rivers, died Monday evening, 
February 15, 1999, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 1999, at St. 
John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate at 
the service with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born July 12, 1918, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Hugo and Elsie 
(Kath) Heller. Elda attended St. John's Lutheran Scholl and Two Rivers Washington 
High School, graduating with the class of 1936. She then attended the Wisconsin 
College of Music in Milwaukee and studied piano under Dr. Sidney Silber, Dean of 
the Chicago School of Music. From the time of her early youth, at St. John's 
Lutheran School, Elda played the church organ and accompanied the choirs at St. 
John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, until her recent illness. She married Norman 
Schmeichel on April 2, 1943, at St. Paulus Lutheran Church, San Francisco, Calif. 
Following her marriage, Elda taught in the music department at the Santa Rosa, 
Calif. High School and also accompanied and directed the Lutheran Church Choir in 
Santa Rosa. After returning to Two Rivers with her husband, she assisted the late 
music director, Fred Roemer in musical performances at the Two Rivers High School. 
Elda also accompanied many students from the Two Rivers Schools and nearby 
communities at school music festivals and tournaments. She was on the Board of 
Directors of the former Manitowoc County Civic Music Organization. She enjoyed 
sharing her time and musical talents with other church members and the many groups 
she worked with. Through her piano and organ playing, Elda touched the lives of many 
students, civic groups, weddings, funerals, her church societies and choirs. She was 
a life long member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers and St. John's Ladies 
Evening Society.
Survivors include her husband, Norman; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Susan 
Schmeichel, Neenah, Wis.; one daughter, Jane Schmeichel, Hobbs, N.M.; three 
grandchildren, Ryan (Angy) Schmeichel, Menasha, Brent Schmeichel, Appleton, Brooke 
Schmeichel, Madison; four step-grandchildren; one step-sister and brother-in-law, 
Hazel and Henry Egelland, rural Two Rivers; one step-sister-in-law, Lorry Peterik, 
Manitowoc; one aunt, Wanda Stegeman, Two Rivers; one sister-in-law, Jean Herschleb, 
Two Rivers. She is further survived by close cousins, other relatives and many friends. 
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Elsie (Peterik) 
Heller; and one step-brother, Vern Peterik.
Friends may call at St. Johns' (sic) Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 9:30 a.m. 
Thursday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening 
visitation.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or the donor's choice.
The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and entire staff of the Two Rivers Community 
Hospital and North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center for the concern and 
compassionate care given to Elda.
Herald Times Reporter, February 17, 1999 P. A2
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(12 Jul 1918/15 Feb 1999/SSDI)


ELIZABETH SCHMEICHEL

(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 21 Oct.)
Mrs. Schmeichel, wife of Mr. E. Schmeichel, died Thurs. evening 
on their farm near here. Interment was held Sun. in the Two Rivers 
Cemetery following funeral rites held in the local Lutheran Church. 
She is mourned by her husband and many friends.
Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902 


EMIL SCHMEICHEL

Emil Schmeichel, 86, of Two Rivers, died early today at the Municipal hospital 
there. He has been in failing health for years and was moved to the hospital 
from the home of his son, Walter, of 1309 21st street, with whom he had resided.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Johns Lutheran church. 
Interment will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. The body may be viwed at the Beduhn 
funeral home, Two Rivers after 7 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Tuesday when it will 
be moved to the church.
Mr. Schmeichel was born in Germany in 1859 and came to this country with his 
parents in 1885.
Coming to Two Rivers, he first took employment at the old chair factory and then 
was one of the first employes of Joseph Koenig in the aluminum industry there. 
About three years after the completion of the Hamilton school, then the high 
school, Mr. Schmeichel became the janitor. He held that post until 1920 when he 
took over the janitor duties for St. John's Lutheran congregation.
Four years later, in 1924, after the city had taken over "The Pines" and created 
a tourist park, he became the caretaker there, continuing in that capacity until 
his retirement in 1936.
He married Emma Wieghart of Two Rivers in 1887. Mrs. Schmeichel died about 20 
years ago.
Surviving are four sons, Ewald, Walter, Carl and Henry, all of this city; two 
daughters, Mrs. Adam Hendrick of Manitowoc and Mrs. Oscar Gauthier of this city; 
14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 1, 1945 P. 2


EMMA SCHMEICHEL    (d. 1927)

Mrs. Schmeichel Suffers Stroke Saturday and Passes Away 24 Hours Later
Mrs. Emma Schmeichel, wife of John Schmeichel, passed away in this city Sunday 
morning after having suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Saturday evening when she 
collapsed in the arms of her husband. The deceased had not been in the best of 
health but the news of her death come as a shock and surprise to many in Two 
Rivers and Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran church, 
the Rev. Harvey officiating.
Mrs. Schmeichel, nee Kickrehm, was born in Sheboygan, May 7, 1861 being sixty-
three at the time of death and at an early age moved to Mishicot where she was 
married to Mr. Schmeichel on Nov. 14, 1887. The couple celebrated their fortieth 
wedding anniversary this year and since their marriage have lived in Two Rivers.
Besides Mr. Schmeichel, three sons, Arthur of Manitowoc and Edgar and Hugo of Two 
Rivers survive, and three daughters, Mrs. Ertan Ariens and Mrs. Alvin Bocher of 
Two Rivers and Miss Gertrude of St. Nazianz. Two grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. 
Burt Tomaschefsky of Manitowoc also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 19, 1927 P.9


EMMA M. SCHMEICHEL   (d. 1922)

DEATH SUMMONS COMES TO TWO RIVERS WOMAN
Death summoned Mrs. Emil Schmeichal of Two Rivers Thursday noon at
her home after a lingering illness.
The deceased was born at Two Rivers sixty years ago and has made
her home there since. She is survived by eight children all of 
whom make their home at Two Rivers. The funeral services will be
held Monday afternoon from the Lutheran church. Mrs. Schmeichel's
death will come as a shock to a large circle of her friends in 
this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, December 22, 1922  P.10
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Emil Schmeichel died last Thursday, aged 60 years. She was born in Two 
Rivers, her maiden name being Emma Weighart. She is survived by her husband 
and seven children, Mrs. Martha Henrick of Manitowoc, Ewald, Walter, Carl, 
Henry, Mrs. Olga Gauthier and Adolph, all of Two Rivers. The funeral was held 
Monday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 28, 1922
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After a long illness, death came to Mrs. Emil Schmeichel, 1308 Twenty-first 
Street Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22, at the age of 60 years and four months. 
Mrs. Schmeichel underwent an operation three years ago since which her health 
continually failed. She was a patient sufferer but since the return of her 
health seemed impossible, death was not unexpected and was in her case a kindly 
messenger. Deceased was born in this city and here she was married to Emil 
Schmeichel 36 years ago as Miss Emma Weighart and here she resided all her life. 
She was married in the Lutheran Church, where she had also been baptized where 
the wedding ceremony took place and where the funeral service was held Monday 
afternoon.  All of her life she was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran 
Church.
A devoted wife, she was the proud mother of a family of seven children, five boys 
and two girls. The children, who with their father and other relatives mourn her 
loss are Ewald, Walter, Carl, Henry and Adolph and Mrs. Oscar Gauthier of this 
city and Mrs. Adam Hendrick of Manitowoc.
Among those from our of town who attended the funeral were Mrs. Lizzie Glandt, 
Mrs. Henry Wieghart, Mrs. Elsie Wieghart, Otto Wieghart and Miss Meta Hemple of 
Oklahoma city, Oklahoma, Henry Wieghart of ??, Washington, Oscar Wieghart of Niles,
 Mich., and Albert Wieghart of Chicago.
news article:
Walter Wieghart of Oklahoma city, Oklahoma was here to attend the funeral of his 
sister, Mrs. Emil Schmeichel. He is employed as superintendent in a bank fixture 
and furniture factory. He says the weather in Oklahoma is ideal but the law and 
order there is little in that locality. It is popular to carry a gun. The Ku Klux 
Klan is rampant in the state. Mr. Wieghart invites us down to the big barbeque to 
be held there in January when the new governor is inaugurated. Thanks but we will 
stay in Two Rivers where there is more respect for law and order.
The Reporter, Fri., Dec. 29, 1922


EWALD J. SCHMEICHEL

Ewald J. Schmeichel, 85, of 1723-28th St. Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Monday 
morning at Two Rivers community Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Schmeichel was born Dec. 22, 1889, at Two Rivers, son of the late Emil and 
Emma Wieghart Schmeichel. He married Helen Madson Aug. 15, 1915, at Hayward, Wis. 
She preceded him in death Nov. 1, 1974. He was Manitowoc County supervisor from 
the 16th District, Second Ward Two Rivers, the past 14 years. He also served two 
terms in the State Assemby from 1957 to 1960. He was past president of Two Rivers 
Lions Club.
Survivors include a son, Norman, of Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Jean Herschleb, 
of Stillwater, Minn.; a brother, Walter, and a sister, Mrs. Oscar (Olga) Gauthier, 
of Two Rivers, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Three brothers 
and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 3 to 9 p.m. 
Thursday, where a Senior citizens memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, April 22, 1975 P. 18
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Civic Head Schmeichel Dies at 85
Ewald J. Schmeichel, 85, of 1723-28th St., Two Rivers, in his seventh term as 
a member of the Manitowoc County Board, a former assemblyman, serving two terms 
and long a civic leader at Two Rivers, unexpectedly died Monday morning at Two 
Rivers Community Hospital. He had attended the annual banquet for Senior Citizens 
at the J.E. Hamilton Community House Monday night.
Former secretary of the Two Rivers Lions Club and a past president, Schmeichel 
was an insturctor in the former Two Rivers Vocational and Adult School, retiring 
several years ago, after receiving his bachelor of Education deree at the 
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1931. He attended St. John Lutheran Parochial 
School, Two Rivers, and was graduated from the old Oshkosh Teachers College in 
1912. He later took summer (photo) school sessions at the University of Wisconsin. 
He was the first football manager for Oshkosh to be awarded the Athlete's "O."
Schmeichal taught school for 36 years beginning at Hayward, Wis. In 1914, he became 
teacher and principal at Winter, Wis., and from 1918-19 taught in the Manitowoc 
public school system. From 1919-20 he served as labor supervisor in the employment 
office of Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, and became a member of the Two Rivers 
Board of Education. He returned to teaching in 1920, becoming an instructor in 
pringing (sic), drawing, English and adult citizenship at Two Rivers Adult & 
Vocational School and at Two Rivers Washington High School. Under his direction, 
the original high school publication, Neshotah News, was published and is still 
being continued. After retirement he served as part time teacher at Washington 
High School.
Besides his years of association with the Lions Club, he was a past president of 
St. John Evangelical Church Council and the Lutheran Men's Club. He was also a 
member of the National Retired Teachers Assn., Two Rivers Teachers Century Club, 
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Alumni Ass., Two Rivers Unit of Manitowoc County 
Fish & Game Protective Assn. and for years was active in American Red Cross 
circles.
As a member of the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors, he served on the 
agricultural and extension education committee, and as supervisor of the County 
Soil and Water Conservation District Board. He was also interested in the conservation 
of natural resources and conservation  education. In the 1940s, Schmeichel was given 
the distinguished Service Award by the Two Rivers Jaycees.
Funeral service will be at Two Rivers at 11 a.m. Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, April 22, 1975
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(Dec 22, 1889/Apr 1975/SSDI)
[Ewald SCHMEICHAL]
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Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Schmeichel arrived in this city Monday evening from Hayward, 
Wis. They are on their honeymoon having been married at Hayward on Sunday, August 
fifteenth. The bride was Miss Helen Madson of that city and the groom is a son 
of Mr.and Mrs. Emil Schmeichel of this city. He is a local high school graduate 
and taught school at Hayward for two years. He is now principal of the school at 
Winter, Wis., where the couple will reside. Before returning they will visit here 
for two weeks.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 20, 1915


GERTRUDE SCHMEICHEL

Gertrude M. Schmeichel, a resident of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, March 28, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center.
Private Family Services were held on Saturday, April 1, 1995, at the Deja and 
Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Rev. Richard Bidwell, of Brookfield, Wis., 
officiated with burial in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Gertrude was born October 17, 1908, daughter of the late John and Emma Knickrehm 
Schmeichel. She was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers and the 
Manitowoc Teachers College, Manitowoc. She worked in the Welfare Department of 
Two Rivers, and was a children's librarian at the Joseph Mann Library, Two Rivers, 
and was an assistant children's librarian at the Manitowoc Public Library. For 
many years she was the organist and librarian at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers.
Survivors include several nieces and nepehws including Bonnie Bocher Wichlacz 
and her husband, Pat, Two Rivers. She was preceded in death by two sisters and 
four brothers.
Memorials would be appreciated to the Children's Department of the Manitowoc 
Public Library.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of North Ridge Medical and 
Rehabilitation Center for the excellent care they gave Gertrude for the past six 
and one-half years, the nurses in the Critical Care Unit at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center and Earl and Ken of the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels. Gertrude 
will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She was a very caring 
and loving person who always thought of and took care of others before herself.
Herald Times Reporter, April 2, 1995 P. A2
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(17 Oct 1908/28 Mar 1995/SSDI)


GOTTLIEBE SCHMEICHEL

INJURED IN FALL, 2 RIVERS WOMAN IS DEAD
Mrs. C. Schmeichel Succumbs after One Week
An accidental fall, a week ago, resulted in injuries which caused the death 
of one of the oldest resident of Two Rivers, Mrs. Carl Schmeichel, aged 95. 
She was born in Germany and came to this country with her husband in 1884 and 
has since resided in that city. Her husband died about 11 years ago. She was 
the mother of six children, three of whom are residetns of Two Rivers. They 
are Erdman, Emil and John.
The funeral was held at Two Rivers yesterday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 6, 1914 P. 1
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Grandma Schmeichel had a fall on the floor of her home Monday and sustained a 
broken hip. She is 94 years of age and probably the oldest woman in town. She 
is the mother of Emil, John and Erdman Schmeichel and resides with the latter 
on the Southside.
The Reporter, Sat., Aug. 1, 1914
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Mrs. Gottlieb Schmeichel, aged 94, died Saturday at the home of her son, Erdman 
on the Southside after lying helpless for one week with a fractured hip. On 
Saturday of the previous week she fell on the floor of her room. In the advanced 
age she was not able to stand the shock of the accident. Up to this time, she was 
unusually hale for a person so old. She enjoyed a good appetite and was in 
possession of all her faculties. The funeral took place Tuesday from St. John's 
Lutheran Church, Rev. Doehler officiating. Mrs. Schmeichel was born in Hutta-Kreis 
Grantens, West Prussia, Germany in 1819. She came to America in November, 1884 and 
has resided with her son, Erdman practically all the time. She is survived by 
three sons, Erdman, Emil and John, all of this city.
The Reporter, Sat., Aug. 8, 1914


HELEN K. SCHMEICHEL

Mrs. Helen Schmeichel, 80, of 1723-28th St., Two Rivers, wife of Manitowoc 
County Supervisor Ewald Schmeichel, died Friday morning at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hosptial following a six months illness.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Richard Weber will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schmeichel, nee Helen Madson, was born Oct. 18, 1894, at Hayward, daughter 
of the late Andrew and Ella Engerbretson Madson. She attended Hayward schools 
and was married to Ewald Schmeichel Aug. 15, 1915, at Hayward. She was a member 
of Senior Citizens and Ladies Society of St. John Church of which she was a past 
president and charter member of Two Rivers Hmemaker's Club.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Norman, of Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. 
John (Jean) Herschleb, of Stillwater, Minn.; a brother, Alvin, of Hayward; three 
sisters, Mrs. Josephine Osborn, of Park Falls, Mrs. Jerry Hynek, of Phillps and 
Mrs. Katherine Carey, of Fargo, N.D.; eight grandchildren and four great grand-
children.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels form 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 
at the church Monday after 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Senior Citizens 
will meet at 9 p.m. Sunday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, Friday, November 1, 1974 P. 18
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(20 Oct. 1894/Nov. 1974/SSDI)
[Helen SCHMEICHAL]
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Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Schmeichel arrived in this city Monday evening from Hayward, 
Wis. They are on their honeymoon having been married at Hayward on Sunday, August 
fifteenth. The bride was Miss Helen Madson of that city and the groom is a son 
of Mr.and Mrs. Emil Schmeichel of this city. He is a local high school graduate 
and taught school at Hayward for two years. He is now principal of the school at 
Winter, Wis., where the couple will reside. Before returning they will visit here 
for two weeks.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 20, 1915


HENRY SCHMEICHEL    (d. 1961)

Henry E. Schmeichel, 65, of 3306 Prairie St., Two Rivers, retired 
veteran employee of Hamilton Mfg. Co., Engineering Dept., Two 
Rivers, died late Friday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal. He 
became afflicted with illness shortly after retirement June 1 
this year.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel 
Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran 
Church the Rev. T. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Schmeichel was born June 1, 1896, at Two Rivers, son of the late 
Emil and Emma Wieghart Schmeichel.  He was graduated from Two Rivers 
High School with the class of 1915 and then spent a year at the old 
Milwaukee Normal School.  He enlisted in Co. H Wisconsin National 
Guard in World War I and served for a year in France. 
Returning from the service in 1919, he begin to work for Hamilton Mfg. 
Co., and since 1922 until his retirement he had been in the detailing 
division of the company, handling professional lines.  After World 
War I he was a member of the drill team of the Robert E. Burns Post 
165, American Legion, which organization served as an honor guard for 
the visit of President Coolidge at Wausau in the mid-1920s.  He had 
been a long time member of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans 
of Foreign Wars, and headed numerous committees.  A member of the 
30-Year Club of Hamilton Mfg. Co., he was also a member for many 
years of the Lutheran Men's Club of Two Rivers.
Besides his wife, the former Nora Lahey, whom he married at Two Rivers 
in 1920, he leaves a daughter, (private), a sister, Mrs. Olga Gauthier, 
of Two Rivers; two brothers, Ewald J. and Walter, of Two Rivers and 
two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday.
Members of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 
will meet in a body at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Two Rivers Reporter, Sat., 2 Sept. 1961
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Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock Henry Schmeichel and Miss Nora Lahey took the 
marriage vows at the parsonage of St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. W. G. Haase 
officiating. The attending couples were Adolph Schmeichel and Miss Caroline 
Reis and Ed Lahey Jr. and Miss Frieda Stollberg. The groom is the son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Emil Schmeichel, well known residents here and the bride is a daughter 
of Fire Chief Ed Lahey. The Reporter extends best wishes and congratulations.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 17, 1920


HUGO SCHMEICHEL

Hugo Schmeichel, 80, of 1310 20th Street, Two Rivers, died Sunday evening, 
October 4, 1987 at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services 
will be 11 am Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Rev. 
Robert Sullivan will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mr. Schmeichel was born December 26, 1906 at Two Rivers, son of the late John 
and Emma Knickrehon(sic) Schmeichel. He attended schools in Two Rivers and 
graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum 
and later at the Manitowoc Company.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Edgar and Helen Schmeichel of Two 
Rivers; two sisters, Miss Gertrude Schmiechel of Two Rivers and Mrs. Elma Ariens 
of Austin, Texas; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Arthur Schmeichel of Milwaukee; a number 
of nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Pat (Bonnie) Wichlacz of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, 4 pm to 7 pm Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Oct. 5, 1987 page 18
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[bur. 10-07-1987/age 80 yrs.]
(26 Dec 1905/Oct 1987/SSDI)


JANE E. SCHMEICHEL

Jane E. Schmeichel, age 52, a resident of Rogers, Ark., formerly of Two Rivers, 
died Sunday Feb. 16, 2003 in Arkansas. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on 
Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Scherbarth with burial 
to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Jane was born May 11, 1950 in Two Rivers, daughter of Norman E. Schmeichel and 
the late Elda (Heller) Schmeichel. She attended schools in Two Rivers, graduating 
with the class of 1968 from Washington High School. She furthered her education 
at the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh, where she graduated with a bachelor's 
degree in elementary education in 1972.  She earned her master's degree in 
education with emphasis in special reading from UW-Oshkosh in 1975. Jane taught 
the elementary grades for her first assignments at C.C. Case Elementary School 
in Two Rivers from 1972 to 1982. She was dearly loved by her students and was 
noted for her innovative teaching aids and an annual fishing day for her students 
near the C. C. Case School grounds. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church 
and was an avid golfer for many years.
Survivors include her father, Norman E. Schmeichel of Two Rivers; one brother and 
sister-in-law, Robert and Susan Schmeichel, Neenah; two nephews: Ryan Schmeichel, 
Appleton; and Brent Schmeichel and fiancée, Andrea Fischer of Neenah; and one 
niece, Brooke Schmeichel of Madison; She is further survived by a close friend, 
Frank Johnson of Rogers, Ark; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Elda on February 15, 1999 and her paternal 
and maternal grandparents. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. John's 
Evangelical Lutheran church, Two Rivers, after 12:30 pm on Wednesday until the time 
of service at 2 pm. There will be no visitation this evening. Memorials may be made 
to the donor's choice. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Feb. 18, 2003
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(11 May 1950/16 Feb 2003/SSDI)


JOHANNA A. SCHMEICHEL

Mrs. Johanna (Jennie) Schmeichel, 90, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died 
Saturday evening, November 30, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral 
services will be 11 am Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers. Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schmeichel was born April 8, 1895 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Emil 
and Elizabeth Christoffel Hoefert. She attended Two Rivers schools and was later 
employed at the Herald Times Reporter as a linotype operator for about 50 years, 
retiring in 1970. Mrs. Schmeichel was a member of St. John Church and the 
Afternoon Ladies Society.
Survivors include a son-in-law and his wife, Clarence and Marion Zeller of 
Mission, Texas; a grandson and his wife, Richard and LuAnn (Dollie) Zeller of 
Sheboygan; and two great grandchildren, Chad and Tammie. She was preceded in 
death by a daughter, Violet (Dollie) Zeller in 1973, a brother and a sister.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, 6 pm to 8 pm 
Thursday and after 9 am Friday at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Dec. 1, 1985 page 3
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(8 Apr. 1895/Nov. 1985/SSDI)
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Carl Schmeichel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schmeichel and Miss Jennie Hoefert, 
daughter of Alderman and Mrs. Hoefert of the South side, were married at Racine 
on July 1st. The couple will make their home in this city.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 13, 1916
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Carl Schmeichel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schmeichel and Miss Jennie Hoefert, 
daughter of alderman Emil Hoefert of the third ward, were married at Racine 
Saturday, July 1. Although it was understood that the ceremony was soon to 
take place, the date was not given out and their marriage at Racine was a 
surprise to friends. The bride is a beautiful and popular young lady and the 
groom an industrious employee of the aluminum industry in this city where they 
will make their home.
The Reporter, Fri., July 7, 1916


JOHN SCHMEICHEL

HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL
John Schmeichel, 75, Dies; Services To Be Wednesday
TWO RIVERS, (Special)-John Schmeichel, 75, former member of the Two Rivers 
Light and Water commission, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 1310 
Twentieth street, Two Rivers. Death was attributed to a heart attack. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., from the Beduhn funeral 
home, Two Rivers, and at 2 o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church. Burial 
will be in the Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
Mr. Schmeichel was born in Germany Sept. 11, 1861. At the age of 19 he came to 
America, directly to Two Rivers. He made his home in that city all his life. On 
November 5, 1887, he was married to Miss Emma Knickrehm , Two Rivers. Mrs. 
Schmeichel died in December, 1927. for many years Mr. Schmeichel was master 
mechanic at the Two Rivers Manufacturing company. Until his retiremtnt two years 
ago he served for several years as mechanic at the Eggers company.
Survivors include three sons, Arthur of Manitowoc and Hugo and Edgar of Two 
Rivers; three daughters, Mrs. Erton Ariens, Mrs. Alvin Bochar and Miss Gertrude 
Schmeichel, all of Two Rivers; a brother, Emil, Two Rivers; and 5 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 5, 1937 P.13 


JOSEPHINE SCHMEICHEL

Mrs. Walter Schmeichel, 82, of 1309 21st St., Two Rivers, died early 
Sunday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schmeichel, nee Josephine Shebesta, was born May 6, 1890, in the 
Town of Mishicot, daughter of the late Matt and Mary Fogeltanz Shebesta. 
She was married at St. John Church to Mr. Schmeichel May 29, 1923.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A sister and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
4 o'clock this Monday afternoon and after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 16, 1973
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(06 May 1890/Apr 1973/SSDI)
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Marriage of Walter/Josephine Schmeichel
Walter Schmeichel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schmeichel and Miss Josephine Shebesta, 
daughter of Mr. and  Mrs. Matthew Shebesta of Mishicot were the principals in a 
wedding ceremony at St. John's Lutheran Church Tuesday morning at ten. The wedding 
was private, only relatives and close friends being in attendance. Michael Milecki 
and Miss Emma Zermuehlen attended the couple. Rev. W. G. Haase performed the 
ceremony after which the newlyweds departed for the south. They will reside on 
Twenty-First Street where the groom owns a dwelling. The Reporter extends happy 
felicitations.
The Reporter, Fri., June 1, 1923


MARIA SCHMEICHEL

Death called Mrs. Erdman Schmeichel, aged 74, at her home on the Southside 
Saturday afternoon, ending long suffering from the effects of injuries which 
she sustained in a fall a few months ago. Deceased had been a resident in this 
vicinity for the past twenty-one years, coming here from Prussia where she was 
born in 1850. Shortly after her arrival here she was united in marriage to 
Erdman Schmeichel and they resided on a farm until eight years ago they moved 
to this city where they since made their home. Mrs. Schmeichel leaves her 
husband and one daughter, Mrs. Frank LaBudda. The funeral was held Tuesday 
afternoon with services at St. John's Lutheran Church and conducted by the 
pastor, Re. W.G. Haase.
Card of Thanks
I extend to my neighbors and friends my sincere gratitude for the kindness and 
sympathy extended to me in my bereavement due to the illness and death of my 
beloved wife, Maria. I am grateful for the beautiful funeral ceremony and floral 
tributes.
Erdman Schmeichel
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 8, 1924


NORA SCHMEICHEL

Mrs. Nora Schmeichel, 85, of 1722 N.E. Conifer Blvd., Corvallis, 
Oregon, died August 7th, at Corvallis Manor, Corvallis, Oregon.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Savior Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Sullivan will officiate and burial 
will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schmeichel was born Feb. 12, 1900, at Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late Edward and Ella Grumann Lahey. She married Henry 
Schmeichel on June 15, 1920, at St. John Church, Two Rivers. Mrs. 
Schmeichel lived in Two Rivers all her life until moving to 
Corvallis, Oregon, in 1982. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, (private), two brothers, 
Edward Lahey of Two Rivers and Robert Lahey of Easton, Ohio, two 
sisters, Mrs. Ella Eggers of Two Rivers and Mrs. Gertrude Weiss of 
Manitowoc, and two grandsons and four great grandchildren.  She was 
preceded in death by her husband in 1981, a brother, Walter, two 
sisters, Augusta and Myrtle, and an infant sister.
Friends may call at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, 9 a.m. 
to 11 a.m.  Thursday morning. Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home 
Two Rivers, is assisting the family with arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Wed., Aug. 14, 1985
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Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock Henry Schmeichel and Miss Nora Lahey took the 
marriage vows at the parsonage of St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. W. G. Haase 
officiating. The attending couples were Adolph Schmeichel and Miss Caroline 
Reis and Ed Lahey Jr. and Miss Frieda Stollberg. The groom is the son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Emil Schmeichel, well known residents here and the bride is a daughter 
of Fire Chief Ed Lahey. The Reporter extends best wishes and congratulations.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 17, 1920


NORMAN SCHMEICHEL

Norman E. Schmeichel, age 96, (eight days shy of age 97) passed away Thursday 
morning, October 3, 2013. He was currently residing at Northland Lodge in Two 
Rivers, where he had lived for the past 5 years.
Norman was born October 11, 1916 in Hayward, WI, the only son of the late Ewald 
and Helen (Madson) Schmeichel. Norman's family moved to Two Rivers when he was 
a small child as his father accepted a teaching position in the Two Rivers area. 
He attended Two Rivers Grade School and graduated from Washington High School 
in 1934. Norman graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1939 with 
a degree in Agriculture and Soil Science. He received a Commission from the 
Officers Candidate School in 1942. Norman served in the Army Air Corp as a 
Chemical Warfare Officer the 4th Air Force where he attained the rank of Captain 
in the Air Force during World War II. He remained in the U.S. Air Force Reserve 
and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1973. He was also a member of the American 
Legion Post #165 of Two Rivers.
Norman was united in marriage with Elda Heller of Two Rivers on April 2, 1942 
at St. Paulus Lutheran Church in San  Francisco, CA while serving in the military. 
Elda preceded him in death on February 15, 1999. After his active duty in the 
military, Norman and Elda resided in Vandalia, IL after which they moved back to 
Wisconsin in 1948 residing in Fond du Lac and then making their final home in Two 
Rivers in 1949. Norman and Elda felt fortunate to reestablish their home in Two 
Rivers and raise their two children, (private) born in 1946 and Jane, born in 
1950. Jane also preceded Norman in death in 2003.
Norman worked for the US Soil Conservation Service for 41 years, retiring in 1981. 
He held that office of District Conservationist for the US Soil Conservation 
Service of Manitowoc County. Norman was instrumental in working a cooperative 
agreement between Manitowoc County and the US Soil Conservation Service for the 
completion of a new soil survey in the county. He was active in the development 
of the Manitowoc River Watershed program, and very active with the county and 
DNR Forestry Restoration Programs. He was inducted into the Manitowoc County 
Conservation Hall of Fame in 1993. He enjoyed being involved with the Manitowoc 
County Fish & Game Assoc. and was a lifetime member of the Two Rivers Fish & Game 
Club. He was also a lifetime member of the Izaak Walton League and was awarded the 
Rahr Diamond Award for his activities and promotion of conservation. Norman was 
involved with the annual Arbor Day Tree planting with many local schools in the 
Two Rivers area. Norman was a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center and for a 
number of years volunteered each summer at the Point beach Forest Nature Center 
as a historian and naturalist. Norman studied under Professor Aldo Leopold at UW 
Madison and carried his motto forward of "You take care of your land and water, 
and your land and water will take care of you."
Norman was a longtime member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Two Rivers, where 
he served a number of years on the church council including a term as council 
president. He was also involved in the Lutheran Men's club, many years in the senior 
church choir, and enjoyed being a volunteer at St. John's Christian School-helping 
the children in the reading program. Norman loved his Lord. His favorite thought 
every day was: "This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it", 
and he shared that thought with many he met.
Norman enjoyed the outdoors and spent many enjoyable hours developing and nurturing 
Cedar Ridge, his own nature and tree farm in the Town of Mishicot. Hunting there with his 
son Robert, grandsons and close friends was one of his passions. It was always his ambition 
and joy to leave this nature area as a legacy to his family. He loved watching the Badgers and 
even enjoyed attending a game every now and then. He was an ardent Badger fan and proudly 
wore his Badger gear. He also enjoyed watching many other sports activities including the Packers.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Susan Schmeichel of Neenah; three 
grandchildren and four great grandsons: Ryan and Sarah Schmeichel, and their sons: Peyton 
and Nolan; Brent and Andrea Schmeichel, and their sons: Bailey and Zander; and Dr. Brooke 
Schmeichel; four step grandchildren & nine step great grand children: Rob and Debi Vande Zande, 
and their children, Ryan & Austin; Heidi and Doug Soodsma, and their children, Levi & Lydia; 
Pastor Mark and Kim Vande Zande, and their children, Kayla, Emily & Amber; April and Steve 
Steffen, and their children, Ella & Andrew. He is further survived by his cousin, Jean (nee Drybrough) 
Herschleb of Colorado. Jean was raised by Norman's parents, and was always more like a sister 
than a cousin and was referred to as his loving sister by family and friends; other relatives and dear 
friends also survive. In addition to his parents, wife, and daughter, he was also preceded in death 
by an infant sister; and recently a step great grandson, Rob Vande Zande, Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2013 at St. John's 
Ev. Lutheran Church, 17th & East Park Street, Two Rivers. Rev. David Arndt will 
officiate at the service, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Military graveside rites will be accorded by members of the VFW Post #165 of Two 
Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. John's Lutheran Church, Monday 
from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. There will be no Sunday 
evening visitation.
Memorials in Norman's name may be made to the donor's choice.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St. Two Rivers is assisting the Schmeichel 
family with funeral arrangements.
The Schmeichel family sincerely thanks the entire staff at Northland Lodge, and all 
the caregivers at Southern Care Hospice and Hospice Advantage. Norman loved his 
home at Northland Lodge and all of his "sweetheart caretakers" who so diligently 
took care of his needs. Words cannot express our gratitude to all of you for the 
love and care you gave our father.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  Saturday, October 5, 2013


WALTER E. SCHMEICHEL

Walter Schmeichel, 86, of 1309 21st St., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning in 
Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 
in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Martin Scheele will 
officiate and burial will be in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Schmeichel was born March 1, 1892 in Two Rivers, son of the late Emil and 
Emma Wieghart Schmeichel. He served in the U.S. Army in World War I and married 
Josephine Shebesta May 29, 1923 in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. She 
preceded him in death in 1973. Mr. Schmeichel had been employed with Hamilton 
Industries, Two Rivers, retiring at age 65 and was a member of American Legion.
Survivors include a son, Roland of Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. William (Ruth) 
Forcey of Northridge, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Olga Gauthier of Two Rivers and 
five grandchildren. Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers after 4 o'clock 
this Tuesday afternoon and in the church Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 30, 1978 page 3
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(1 Mar. 1892/May 1978/SSDI)
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Marriage of Walter/Josephine Schmeichel
Walter Schmeichel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schmeichel and Miss Josephine Shebesta, 
daughter of Mr. and  Mrs. Matthew Shebesta of Mishicot were the principals in a 
wedding ceremony at St. John's Lutheran Church Tuesday morning at ten. The wedding 
was private, only relatives and close friends being in attendance. Michael Milecki 
and Miss Emma Zermuehlen attended the couple. Rev. W. G. Haase performed the 
ceremony after which the newlyweds departed for the south. They will reside on 
Twenty-First Street where the groom owns a dwelling. The Reporter extends happy 
felicitations.
The Reporter, Fri., June 1, 1923