PIONEERS' REST CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ALMA TABBERT

Mrs. Alma Tabbert, 82, formerly of 1508-23rd St., and widow of a long time 
Manitowoc County cheesemaker who operated plants for the former Pauly and 
Pauly Cheese Co. in this area, died Wednesday afternoon at Blair Nursing 
Home at Beloit.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Tabbert, nee Alma Kiel, was born Feb. 24, 1888, at Mishicot, a daughter 
of the late Henry and Mary Barthels, Kiel. She was married Sept. 25, 1912, to 
Walter Tabbert at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot. The family 
moved to Two Rivers in 1919. Her husband preceded her in death in 1966 after 
the couple had observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1962. She was a 
member of the Ladies of St. John Church and the church's Bible Society.
Survivors include three daughters,Mrs. H.W. (Margaret) Rathbun of Beloit, Mrs. 
R.D. (Elizabeth) Ziesemer of Milwaukee and Mrs. Delmar (Imogene) Hoeffner of 
Appleton; a son, the Rev. Frederick W. Tabbert of Oscelola, Wis.; a sister, 
Mrs. Walter G. Vertz of Two Rivers; two brothers, Walter and Will Kiel of Two 
Rivers, and 17 grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
4 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 29, 1970
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MISHICOT
Miss Alma Kiel and Walter Tabbert, popular Mishicot people were wedded at the 
German Lutheran Church Wednesday evening. The ceremonies were performed by Rev. 
Zell at eight o'clock after which a wedding dinner was served at the home of 
the bride to which only immediate relatives were present.
The attending couples were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vertz, Miss Arlis Tabbert and 
Walter Kiel, Miss Elva Heyroth and Walter Schuette of Sheboygan. The bride is 
a popular young lady and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hy Kiel. The groom is a 
graduate of the Wisconsin Dairy course and is now the owner of the Mishicot 
Creamery. The young couple will reside in this village. Their large host of 
friends wish them years of happiness and good fortune.
The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 5, 1912


WALTER TABBERT

Walter Tabbert, 80, of 1508 23rd St., Two Rivers, died Thursday night at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient several days.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home and at 3 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Theodore F. Stern will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery.
Mr. Tabbert was born Jan. 25, 1886, at Sheboygan, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Ernst Tabbert. He married Alma Kiel Sept. 25, 1912, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 
Mishicot. The couple operated the Mishicot Creamery from 1912 to 1919 and moved 
to Two Rivers. Mr. Tabbert managed the Pauly and Pauly Cheese Co. warehouse 
until his retirement in 1954. 
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Harold (Margaret) Rathbun, of Beloit, Mrs. 
Richard (Elizabeth) Ziesemer, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Delmar (Imogene) Hoeffner, 
of Appleton; a son, the Rev. Frederic Tabbert, of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. 
Aurelia Handlos, of West Allis; and 17 grandchildren. A daughter preceded him 
in death. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, 09 Sept 1966, page 8
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(Walter Tabbert/25 Jan 1886/Sep 1966/SSDI)
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MISHICOT
Miss Alma Kiel and Walter Tabbert, popular Mishicot people were wedded at the 
German Lutheran Church Wednesday evening. The ceremonies were performed by Rev. 
Zell at eight o'clock after which a wedding dinner was served at the home of 
the bride to which only immediate relatives were present.
The attending couples were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vertz, Miss Arlis Tabbert and 
Walter Kiel, Miss Elva Heyroth and Walter Schuette of Sheboygan. The bride is 
a popular young lady and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hy Kiel. The groom is a 
graduate of the Wisconsin Dairy course and is now the owner of the Mishicot 
Creamery. The young couple will reside in this village. Their large host of 
friends wish them years of happiness and good fortune.
The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 5, 1912


ELEANOR C. TADDY

Eleanor Taddy, 99, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Saturday, 
March 2, 1991, at the Home.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
Rev. James Johnson will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
She was born August 13, 1891, daughter of the late Ernest and Eliza Shambeau Schmidt. 
She married to George Taddy, June 12, 1918, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death 
in 1948. She operated the Rustic Inn with her husband for a number of years. She was 
a member of Eastwin Homemakers, the Ladies of St. Luke's and the Ladies of Sacred 
Heart.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Viginia and Elmer Haack of Algoma; two 
sons-in-law, Emil Guetschow of Two Rivers and Ivan Gauthier of Mishicot; six 
grandchildren, Donald and his wife, Nancy Guetschow of Green Bay, Glen and his wife, 
Kris Guetschow of Manitowoc, Ellyn and her husband, Ban Van Bui of Manitowoc, Phil 
Gauthier of Montana, Edward and his wife, Donna Gauthier of Two Rivers, Dennis and 
his wife, Sue Gauthier of Green Bay; a special grandson, Gene Rieck of Two Rivers 
and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Marian 
Gauthier in 1973 and Hazel Guetschow in 1969, a granddaughter, Leola Gauthier, two 
grandson, David Gauthier and John Van Bui and two sisters.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel In., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Tuesday, where a parish memorial will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, March 4, 1991 P. B7
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(13 Aug 1891/02 Mar 1991/SSDI)
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Many friends and relatives attended the marriage ceremony of Geo. A. Taddy and 
Miss Ella Schmidt at St. Luke's church Wednesday morning. The bridal party 
consisted of Leonard LeClaire and Miss Bell Floren and the Misses Elizabeth 
Schmidt, Kate Celia and Rose Taddy. Rev. Father Hugo performed the ceremony.
A pretty feature of the wedding was the fact that the bride wore the veil and 
wreath which her mother wore at her wedding 30 years ago. After the ceremony the 
party repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Schmidt of the 
Town of Two Rivers. A sumptuous feast and pleasant social time was enjoyed by a 
large gathering. Out of town guests were Mrs. Henry Thuss of Marshfield, Mr. and 
Mrs. John Kau of Sheboygan, Mrs. Allie Shambeau and son of Oshkosh, Mr. and Mrs. 
Robert Shambeau of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dionne and Mrs. Stadler of 
Sheboygan.
The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nic Taddy of the Town of Two Rivers is employed 
in the shipyards. They will make their home in this city. The Reporter extends 
best wishes for a bright future.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 13, 1918


GEORGE A. TADDY

George A. Taddy, 55, former Two Rivers tavernkeeper and more recently 
the operator of the Rustic Inn on highway 42 north of that city, died 
Thursday afternoon at his home, 2210 Jefferson street, Two Rivers, 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Klein and Stangel 
funeral home and at 10 o'clock at the St. Luke Catholic church. The Rt. 
Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo will officiate. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
cemetery.
A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nick Taddy, the deceased was born in the 
town of Two Rivers in 1892. During World War I he worked as a welder 
for the Manitowoc Ship Building company and later engaged in the retail 
fish business for about 12 years. He operated a tavern in the city of 
Two Rivers for 14 years and the Rustic Inn for seven years.
He married Miss Elanor Schmidt, formerly of Sheboygan, in 1918.
Mr. Taddy was a member of the Holy Name society of the St. Luke church.
Surviving are the wife; three daughters, Mrs. Harold Gauthier, Mrs. Ivan 
Gauthier and Mrs. Emil Guetschow, all of Two Rivers; three brothers, 
Paul, William and Anton, all of Two Rivers; eight sisters, Mrs. George 
Filliez, Mrs. George LeClair, Mrs. Mark Gagnon, Mrs. Martin Gagnon, Mrs. 
Charles Pasek, all of Two Rivers, Mrs. Frank Becker and Mrs. Joseph 
Francis of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Francis LeClair of McNaughton, Wis., and 
four grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel funeral home from 7 p.m. 
Saturday until the time of services Monday morning. The rosary will be 
recited at 7:45 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 26, 1948 P.2
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Many friends and relatives attended the marriage ceremony of Geo. A. Taddy and 
Miss Ella Schmidt at St. Luke's church Wednesday morning. The bridal party 
consisted of Leonard LeClaire and Miss Bell Floren and the Misses Elizabeth 
Schmidt, Kate Celia and Rose Taddy. Rev. Father Hugo performed the ceremony.
A pretty feature of the wedding was the fact that the bride wore the veil and 
wreath which her mother wore at her wedding 30 years ago. After the ceremony the 
party repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Schmidt of the 
Town of Two Rivers. A sumptuous feast and pleasant social time was enjoyed by a 
large gathering. Out of town guests were Mrs. Henry Thuss of Marshfield, Mr. and 
Mrs. John Kau of Sheboygan, Mrs. Allie Shambeau and son of Oshkosh, Mr. and Mrs. 
Robert Shambeau of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dionne and Mrs. Stadler of 
Sheboygan.
The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nic Taddy of the Town of Two Rivers is employed 
in the shipyards. They will make their home in this city. The Reporter extends 
best wishes for a bright future.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 13, 1918


EDWARD A. TANK

Edward A. Tank, 59, 1615 17th street, Two Rivers, an employe at 
Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. company for nearly 20 years, 
died at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital at eight o'clock Tuesday 
night. He had been in ill health for the past two years and was a 
hospital patient for three weeks.
Funeral services will be held from the Klein and Stangel, Inc., 
funeral home in Two Rivers Friday 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 Two Rivers.
Edward Tank was born in Oshkosh on May 1, 1883 and married Augusta 
Kitzman on September 29, 1906. Death came on the 36th anniversary of 
the couple's marriage. Before coming to Two Rivers in 1921. Mr. Tank 
operated a tavern at Berlin, Wis., for four years.
Besides the widow survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Edgar Ambler, Two 
Rivers, and Mrs. O.W. Kaminsky of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Frank 
Kachen of Oshkosh and Mrs. Clara Alexander of Chicago; two brothers 
Charles and Emil of Oshkosh and a grandson (Survivor omitted for 
privacy.) of Manitowoc.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home 
from Thursday morning until time of the services on Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 30, 1942 P.2


ANNA FORD TAYLOR

Anna Ford was born 1829, February 14, in a farm home about nine
miles from Montreal, in what is now the Province of Quebec, Canada.
About 1850 the family - which was of Scotch-Irish origin - removed
to Essex county, New York. There Miss Ford was married 1853, June
3rd, to George Taylor. They removed to Wisconsin in 1855, arriving
at Two Rivers on the 15th of September. One child, William, was
born in New York. Their second child, George, born 1856, March 14th,
died September 14th of that same year. Other children are Margaret,
now the wife of James Harvey Elliott, of Elderon, Wisconsin; John
George, of Wittenberg; David of Glen Flora; Sarah, now the wife of
Bert J. Roper, of Wittenberg; Joseph Samuel, of Elderon; Robert
Henry and Benjamin Stewart, both of the town of Two Rivers.
Mrs. Taylor was a woman whose character was marked by decision,
energy and helpfulness. Her life was one of industry and service.
Her home showed the oversight and laber of the good housekeeper.
She shared with her neighbors the care of their sick and in such
care for one of her own family she spent her own last days of
strength. She was a warm-hearted friend, a faithful wife and 
self-sacrificing mother. From children she received in her last
illness such care as she had often given. Undemonstrative in
her religion, she yet showed in many ways her sincerity.
     "Life, we've been long together,
     Through pleasant and through cloudy weather
     'Tis hard to part when friends are dear.
     Perhaps 'twill cost a sigh, a tear.
     Then steal away, give little warning,
     Choose thine own time;
     Say not good night, but in some happier clime
     Bid me good morning."
Mrs. Taylor died on Wednesday, November 7th, 1900. Funeral services
were held on the following Friday in the "Endeavor home," town.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, November 20, 1900
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Death in Town Two Creeks Wed. last week, after a long illness, 
of 70-yr. old Mrs. Geo. Taylor. She is survived by her husband 
and several grown children.
Der Nord Westen, 15 Nov. 1900


DANIEL "AMOS" TAYLOR

Daniel "Amos" Taylor, age 31, of 18225 County Hwy. B, Mishicot, died Thursday, 
Age 7, 2003 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, 
Aug. 11, 2003 at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot, with the 
Rev. Robert Johannes officiating, with burial of his cremated remains in the 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Ri
Dan was born March 21, 1962 in Two Rivers, to Robert and Darlene Lorenz Taylor 
and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of the Mishicot High 
School with the Class of 1980. He married the former Lisa Valenta on May 11, 
1991 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church in the town of Gibson. Dan has 
been employed for the past 20 years at Eck Industries. He was a member of St. 
Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot, the Westshore Sportsmen's Club 
and the Victory Buck Camp in Hayward. He enjoyed hunting and was an avid bow 
hunter and also enjoyed fishing. He loved spending time with his animals, 
especially his ferrets and his dog, "Peppy".
He is survived by his wife; Lisa; one stepson, Brian Osmunson, at home; his mother 
and stepfather, Darlene and Ed Vander Bloomen Sr., of Mishicot; one brother and 
sister-in-law, Keith and Terrie Taylor of Mishicot; one sister and brother-in-law, 
Laurie and Patrick Niemi of Ironwood, Mich.; his maternal grandmother, Gertrude 
Lorenz of Two Rivers and his father-in-law, Jerome Valenta of Mishicot. Dan is 
further survived by his stepbrothers, Edward Jr. and Noreen Vander Bloomen of 
Manitowoc; William and Nancy Vander Bloomen of Two Rivers; Mark and Kara Vander 
Bloomen of Tomahawk; one stepsister, Donna and Dave Musial of Two Rivers and a 
special godchild, Michael Niemi. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law and 
sisters-in-law; Jerome and Lora Valenta of Two Rivers; Kevin and Bobbie Valenta 
of Mishicot; Darrell and Victoria Valenta of Mishicot; aunts, uncles, nieces, 
nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Taylor and 
by his mother-in-law, Marilynn Valenta.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 pm on Sunday at the Lambert-Eckert 
Funeral Home in Mishicot. Visitation will continue after 10 am on Monday at St. 
Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot until the time of service at 
11 am.  In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been 
established in his name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Aug. 9, 2003


EMILY TAYLOR

Mrs. George Taylor, 75, 2371 Jackson street, Two Rivers, died today 
at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital. She had been a patient there 
for three weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Grace 
Congregational church in Two Rivers, Rev. Donald Mills officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery in Two Rivers.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home 
after 2 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Taylor was born to Mr. and Mrs. Halvor 
Michelson in 1870 on the home farm in the town of Two Creeks. In 
1888 she married George Taylor and the couple settled on a farm in 
Two Creeks.
Mr. Taylor retired five years ago and the couple moved to Two Rivers 
to live. Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Fellowship circle of the 
Grace Congregational church.
She is survived by her husband; three sons, William of Milwaukee, 
Oscar of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Harold on the home farm in Two Creeks; 
two daughters, Mrs. George Leavitt of Crete, Neb., and Mrs. Ferdinand 
Stratz, Appleton; two brothers, Halvor of Two Rivers and Olaf of 
Bismarck, N.D.; two sisters, Mrs. Emil Benesh of Bismarck, and Mrs. 
Charles McGoon of DesPlains, Ill.; 15 grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 24, 1945 P.2


GEORGE TAYLOR

George Taylor, 93, nearly a lifelong resident of the Town of Two 
Creeks and a member of one of the first families to settle in that 
township when it became prominently identified with the nations' 
tanning industry, died Saturday night at the home on the farm, now 
operated by his son, Harold Taylor. He was the oldest member of 
Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, with which he was affiliated 
since 1895.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Klein & 
Stangel Inc., funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at Grace 
Congregational Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlei 
officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mr. Taylor was born in the Town of Two Creeks on June 20, 1861, a 
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor, who came from the east. 
His father was one of the first employes of the old Pfister & Vogel 
Leather Company at Two Creeks, which later moved its operations to 
Milwaukee. After the tanning activities ceased at Two Creeks the 
Taylors were among the families remaining to engage in farming. In 
1888 George Taylor married Emily Johnston at Norwegian Lutheran 
Church in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, after which they 
acquired a farm adjacent to the original Taylor farm. Mr. Talor (sic) 
retired in 1940 and moved with his wife to Two Rivers. Upon the death 
of his wife in Two Rivers in 1945, he made his home with his son, 
Harold Taylor.
Surviving Mr. Taylor are two daughters, Mrs. George Leavitt of 
Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Ferdinand Strutz of Appleton; three sons, 
William of Chicago, Oscar of Reno, Nev., and Harold of Two Creeks, 
15 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 20, 1954 P.25


GLADYS TAYLOR

Gladys A. Taylor, age 93, a resident of Wisteria Haus, Two Rivers, formerly of 
Two Creeks, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at Wisteria Haus.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2001, at Grace 
Congregational Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
Kim Henning, pastor. Burial will take place at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Gladys was born Aug. 7, 1907, in the town of Two Creeks daughter of the late 
Fred and Wilhelmina Gierke Strutz. She graduated from Washington High School 
with the class of 1925. Gladys then attended County Normal School in Manitowoc. 
On Aug. 10, 1927, she married Harold G. Taylor at St. John's Lutheran Church, 
Two Creeks. He preceded her in death on Oct. 25, 1992. Gladys was a school 
teacher at Rangeline School in the town of Two Rivers. She was a lifelong member 
of Grace Congregational Church and also a member of the Mishicot Senior Citizens.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Robert Allie, Two 
Rivers; Diane and Jack Weber, Mishicot; and Nancy and Gary Rabas, Denmark; 
three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Barbara Taylor, town of Two Rivers; 
James and Joan Taylor, town of Two Rivers; and George and Genevieve Taylor, 
town of Two Creeks; 28 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and one 
great-great-grandchild. Gladys is also survived by one daughter-in-law, Darlene 
(Edward) VanderBloomen, Mishicot, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one son, Robert; a daughter-in-law, Mary Taylor; 
and two brothers, Wallace and Fredrick Strutz.  
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5 until 
8 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Friday morning from 10 until the 
time of service at 11 a.m.
Mom will be greatly missed by all her family and friends who loved her very much.
The family would like to thank (private) from the NVA. Hospice Care, Dr. (private) 
and all those who look wonderful care of mom at the Wisteria Haus.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 5, 2001 pg. A3
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The marriage of Miss Gladys, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.  Fred Strutz of Two Creeks to 
Harold Taylor took place at nine o'clock Wednesday morning, Aug. 10. The groom is a son 
of Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor of Two Creeks. The ceremony was performed at the St. John's 
Lutheran Church at Manitowoc by the Rev. Grundeman. Only immediate friends and relatives 
were present. The attendants were the Misses Joyce Strutz and Rachael Ringmeier and the 
Messrs. Wallace Strutz and Alfred Messman.
A twelve o'clock dinner was served at the home of the bride to fifty guests. After dinner the 
bridal couple left on a wedding trip which will take them to the Wisconsin Dells and Madison.  
When they return they will reside on a farm at Two Creeks.
Out of town guests who attended the wedding are Mr. and Mrs. Kiekhaefer of Milwaukee, 
Mr. and Mrs. William Krueger of Wittenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson of Green Bay 
and the Messrs. and Mesdames Fred Weltzein, Fred Jentz, Ferdinand  Strutz and families 
of Appleton.
Two Rivers Chronicle - Aug. 18, 1927
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(07 Aug 1907/03 Jun 2001/SSDI)


HAROLD TAYLOR

Harold G. Taylor age 58 of 12022 Meyer Rd. Two Rivers, died Sunday, October 25, 
1992, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will held Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at the Grace Congregational 
Church, in Two Rivers. Officiating the service will be the Rev. Kim Henning with 
burial to follow in the Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born February 27, 1904 in the Town of Two Creeks, son of the late George 
and Emily Johnson Taylor. He married the former Gladys A. Strutz on August 10, 
1927 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Two Creeks. Mr. Taylor farmed all his life 
in the Town of Two Creeks retiring 25 years ago and was a life long member of the 
Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife Gladys Taylor, Two Rivers; three sons and three daughters-
in-law, Donald and Mary Taylor, Kewanunee County, James and Joan Taylor, Two Rivers, 
George and Genevieve Taylor, Two Rivers, three daughters and three sons-in-law, 
Jane and Robert Allie, Two Rivers, Diane and John Weber, Mishicot, Nancy and Gary 
Rabas, Luxemberg; a daughter-in-law, Darlene and Ed Vander Blomen, Mishicot; 28 
grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive He was preceded in death by a son Robert, two brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 5 until 
8 p m. and Wednesday morning at the Grace Congregational Church from 9:30 a.m. until 
the time of service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to 
the Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, October 26, 1992 p. A2
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The marriage of Miss Gladys, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.  Fred Strutz of Two Creeks to 
Harold Taylor took place at nine o'clock Wednesday morning, Aug. 10. The groom is a son 
of Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor of Two Creeks. The ceremony was performed at the St. John's 
Lutheran Church at Manitowoc by the Rev. Grundeman. Only immediate friends and relatives 
were present. The attendants were the Misses Joyce Strutz and Rachael Ringmeier and the 
Messrs. Wallace Strutz and Alfred Messman.
A twelve o'clock dinner was served at the home of the bride to fifty guests. After dinner the 
bridal couple left on a wedding trip which will take them to the Wisconsin Dells and Madison.  
When they return they will reside on a farm at Two Creeks.
Out of town guests who attended the wedding are Mr. and Mrs. Kiekhaefer of Milwaukee, 
Mr. and Mrs. William Krueger of Wittenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson of Green Bay 
and the Messrs. and Mesdames Fred Weltzein, Fred Jentz, Ferdinand  Strutz and families 
of Appleton.
Two Rivers Chronicle - Aug. 18, 1927
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(27 Feb 1904/25 Oct 1992/SSDI)


ROBERT H. TAYLOR

Robert Taylor, 38, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died unexpectedly at his home Sunday 
morning.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Taylor was born July 25, 1931, in the Town of Two Creeks, a son of Harold 
and Gladys Strutz Taylor. He attended the former Twin Elder District School and 
graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School in 1949. From 1954 to 1956 he 
served with the Armed Forces. He married the former Darlene Lorenz at Two Rivers 
Sept. 22, 1956. He had been employed at the Hamilton Mfg. Co. at Two Rivers for 
the past 14 years and was a member of the West Shore Sportsman' Club.
Besides his wife and parents of Mishicot, he leaves a daughter, Laurie, and two 
sons, Keith and Danny, all a home; three sisters, Mrs. J. Robert Allie of Rt.3, 
Two Rivers. Mrs. John Weber of Rt. 1, Mishicot, and Mrs. Gerald Rabas of Rt. 3, 
Luxemburg, and three brothers, Donald of Rt. 1, Kewaunee, and George and James 
of Rt. 3, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 23, 1970  P. T7
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(25 Jul 1931/Feb 1970/SSDI)


SARAH TAYLOR    (d. 1909

Mrs. Sarah Taylor in Two Creeks, the widow of Wm. Taylor, died Friday
from old age debility. The deceased was born 02 January 1828 in Ireland 
and lived in Two Creeks for more than 50 years. The funeral was held in 
Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 25 Mar. 1909
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Two Creeks:
Mrs. Sarah Jane Taylor, widow of the late William Taylor, died at the home of 
her son, Henry Taylor on March 19, of the infirmities of old age. She was a 
resident of this town for over fifty years and was born on Feb. 2, 1828 in 
Carlow County, Ireland. She had a wide circle of friends and was greatly 
respected by all who knew her. The remains were followed to Two Rivers for 
interment by a large number of friends. Rev. J. N. Davidson of Green Lake 
conducted the funeral services.
The Reporter, Mar. 27, 1909
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Same edition
William and Jennie Taylor were called her from Ripon to attend the funeral of 
their grandmother.
The Reporter - Mar. 27, 1909


WILLIAM TAYLOR SR.    (d. 1899)

DIED
At his home in the town of Two Creeks, March 10, 1899, William Taylor, aged 
75 years.
Deceased was born in county Armagh, Ireland, on January 22, 1824. When a young 
man he came to this country and, after engaging in steamboating for a few years, 
he settled upon a tract of government land in what is now the township of Two 
Creeks. This tract of land was, when he settled upon it, a part of an unbroken 
wilderness which covered that portion of Wisconsin bordering upon lake Michigan, 
but which has been transformed, through his industry diligence and thrift, into 
one of the finest farms in the state. He was one of the first settlers in the 
northern portion of Manitowoc county and was one of our best known and most 
highly esteemed citizens. He was a devoted husband, a loving parent and a kind 
and obliging neighbor. His illness, which ended in his death, was long and painful, 
but he endured his sufferings with patient, christian fortitude. His funeral 
services took place in the little church he helped to build upon a plot of land 
which he donated for the purpose, Rev. J. N. Davidson  of this city conducting 
the same. He leaves a sorrowing wife and two sons to mourn his death. His remains 
were interred in the public cemetery at this place.
Manitowoc County Chronicle, Two Rivers, Tuesday, Mar. 14, 1899
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Died-In the death of Wm. Taylor which took place at his home here last Friday, 
Manitowoc county lost one of its oldest and best known citizens. He was on of the 
first settlers in the county, residing here over forty years. He was a very plain and 
unostentatious man, honorable and exact in his dealing, friendly and open hearted 
and was one of our most respected farmers. His funeral which took place on Monday 
was very largely attended showing the high esteem in which he was held.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, March 16, 1899 pg. 2


WILLIAM H. TAYLOR    (d. 1973)

William H. Taylor
1102 W. Harris St.
Age 83, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Saturday unexpectedly. He was born in the Town 
of Two Creeks, Manitowoc County July 31, 1889. He was a graduate of Ripon College 
and was a researcher in the Bureau of Standards. Mr. Taylor retired from Morrison 
Associates in Rawleigh, North Carolina 4 years ago. Survivors are one daughter, 
Mrs. Jack (Eleanor) Sullivan, Birmingham, Alabama; one brother, Harold, Two Creeks, 
Wisc., two sisters, Mrs. Jane Leavitt, and Mrs. Mabel Sturtz both of Appleton; one 
grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne and a brother Oscar. 
Complete funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Wichmann Funeral 
Home wth the Rev. Bharat Bhooshan, officiating. Friends may call at the Wichmann 
Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. Tuesday until the hour of the 
service. A memorial fund has been established.
Appleton Post Crescent, Sunday, January 21, 1973 P. 61
********
Funeral services for William H. Taylor, 83, of 1102 W. Harris St., Appleton, 
a native of the Town of Two Creeks, who retired as a researcher in the Bureau 
of Standards at Rawleigh, N.C., were 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wichmann Funeral Home, 
Appleton, the Rev. Bharat Bhooshan officiating. He died unexpectedly at 
Appleton Saturday.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, January 25, 1973 P. 23


CHRISTINA TEGEN

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 05 May)
Death of Mrs. Christine Tegen here of childbed fever at age 44. 
The child is living and healthy. She leaves her husband and 11 
children. The burial was Wed. afternoon from the Lutheran Church. 
Funeral Director Adam Klein handled the arrangements.
Der Nord Westen, 08 May 1902 
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Christine Krueger Tegen
birth: 4 August 1857 Germany
death: 4 May 1902 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers
residence: 1902 Two Rivers
father: John Krueger
mother: Catherine Drews
spouse: William Tegen
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CHRISTIAN TEGEN    (d. 1901)

An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Tegan(sic) of the southside was buried from the 
Lutheran church last Sunday afternoon. The child was 18 months old.
The Chronicle, Tues., Apr. 16, 1901
********
Death in Two Rivers last week of a small child of W. Tegen. The funeral was held Sun.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1901
********
Two Rivers:
An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tegen of the Southside was buried from 
the Lutheran church last Sunday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 18, 1901 pg. 8
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(1900 Two Rivers census:
William Teggen age 45; wife Christina 43; John 23; Rudolph 19; Walter 17; 
Louis 14; dau. Manela(?) 12; Lizzie 10; Annie 7; dau. Cela 5; Willie 2; 
dau. Christina b. Jan. 1900)
(The newspaper was in error, it was a daughter who died. Not a son.)
********
Christine Seani Tegen
birth: 15 January 1900
death: 11 April 1901 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1901 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: William Tegen
mother: Christine
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Note: Both parents are also in this cemetery)


GUSTAV TEGEN

Gustav Tegen
birth: 4 May 1902 Two Rivers
death: 27 May 1902 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers
residence: 1902 Two Rivers
father: William Tegen
mother: Christina
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HENRY TEGEN

Death last Sun. of schoolboy Henry Tagen(sic) whose parents live 
in Two Rivers. Burial was Tues. in the Lutheran Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 18 May 1893


HULDA CATHARINA TEGEN  (BABY)

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 03 Sept.)
Death of the 2 yr. 2 mo. old daughter of Southside resident
Wilhelm Tegen, with burial at the St. Johannes Lutheran 
Cemetery.(sic)
Der Nord Westen, 06 Sept. 1894
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Hulda Catharina Tegen
birth: 29 April 1892 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
death: 30 August 1894 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers Manitowoc Co., Wis.
father: William Tegen
mother: Christina
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


LOUIS TEGEN

TEGEN FUNERAL IS HELD HERE TODAY
The funeral of Louis Tegen, who died at Shakopee, Minn., was held 
from the old family home here on Roosevelt avenue at 2 o'clock this 
afternoon with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment was at 
Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Among the out-of-town people who attended the services were Mrs. 
Amanda Arndt, Mrs. Elmer Hofman, Mr. and Mrs. George Duncan of 
Chicago, and E.A. Schmidt of Shakopee, Minn.
Manitowoc Evening Times, Thursday, July 23, 1931 P.7


LUCILLE TEGEN

Mrs. Lucille Tegen, 74, of 2303-14th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday at 
Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rockwood Lutheran 
Church, Rockwood. The Rev. Herbert Kesting officiated and burial was in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Tegen, nee Lucille Eslinger, was born Sept. 22, 1901, in the Town 
of Mishicot. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Emma Wilsmann 
Eslinger. She was married to William H. Tegen May 24, 1922, at Mishicot. 
He preceeded her in death in 1970. She was a member of Ladies Bible Hour 
of Rockwood Lutheran Church.
Survivors include two sons (private); a daughter (private); three 
brothers, Ervin, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Earl, of Neilsville and Edgar, of 
Sheboygan Falls; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Puta, of Mishicot, Mrs. Paul 
Seelow, of Neilsville and Mrs. Frank Budde, of Stratford.
Funeral arrangements were by Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, June 1, 1976 P. 16
*******
[bur. 06-01-1976/age 74 yrs.]
(Lucille Tegen/22 Sep 1901/May 1976/SSDI)


WALTER J. TEGEN

Walter J. Tegen, 66, of Two Rivers, died yesterday afternoon of a heart attack 
a few hours after he arrived at a cottage near Rhinelander for a week end stay.
Mr. Tegen, retired employe at plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods company at Two 
Rivers, lived with his nephew, Milton Tegwen, of 2116 Jackson street. He 
accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Milton Tegen Friday morning on the northern trip.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., 
funeral home, Two Rivers, with interment in Pioneers' Rest cemetery there. The 
body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Mr. Tegen, who was unmarried, was born in Two Rivers in 1882. He was employed 
for 20 years at the Goods plant, until illness forced his retirement six years 
ago.
Surviving are a nephew, Milton of Two Rivers, and a niece, Mrs. Gale Langley 
also of Two Rivers; brother, William of route 2, Manitowoc; and four sisters, 
Mrs. Fred Broecker of Two Rivers and Mrs. Amanda Ahrndt, Mrs. Elmer J. Hoffman 
of Chicago and Mrs. James DaPice of Chicago Heights.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 26, 1949 P.2


WILHELM TEGEN

TWO RIVERS MAN IS DEAD
William Tegen Expires at Home Today
William Tegen, who had been in ill health for sometime was found dead 
in his bed at his home, 2109 Roosevelt avenue, Two Rivers, by his family 
this noon.
Mr. Tegan was born in Holstein, Germany, Aug. 15, 1854, and came to this 
country in 1880. He settled at Two Rivers where he was employed for a 
number of years at the old Two Rivers Mfg. company. He married Christina 
Krueger in Germany 53 years ago, she preceeded him in death in 1902. The 
deceased suffered the loss of his arm 46 years ago while operating a saw.
He is survived by seven children, Mrs. Joseph Datice, Mrs. Alex Ahrndt, 
Mrs. Elmer Hoffman, all of Chicago, Mrs. Frank Broecker of Two Rivers, 
William Tegen of Mishicot, Louis Tegen of Shatakee, Minn, and Walter of 
Two Rivers, also one brother, Hnery of Kennon, Wis.
The body will be removed from the Jansky funeral chapel to the family home 
this Saturday afternoon.
The funeral will be held from the home Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and 
from the Jansky funeral chapel at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. W.G. Haase of 
the St. John's church officiating. Burial will be in the Pioneers' Rest 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Evening Times, Friday, May 29, 1931 P.1
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(Note: B. year in newspaper doesn't match tombstone)


WILLIAM H. TEGEN    (d. 1970)

William H. Tegen, 72, of 2303-14th St., Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Rockwood Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, the Rev. Herbert Kesting officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Tegen was born Nov. 26, 1897, in Two Rivers, a son of the late William and 
Christina Krueger Tegen. He attended St. John Lutheran School at Two Rivers. He 
married the former Lucille Eslinger at Mishicot May 24, 1922, after which they 
resided at Mishicot 10 years, then 12 years in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, 
another 12 years in the Town of Kossuth, and since 1958 at Two Rivers. He was 
an employe of Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc. Also he was a member of the former 
Troop C., 105th Calvalry, Wisconsin National Guard, at Two Rivers.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, and two sons.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
3 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state after 11 a.m. until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 27, 1970
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[bur. 06-29-1970/age 72 yrs.]
(William Tegen/26 Nov 1897/Jun 1970/SSDI)


WILLIAM H. TEGEN    (d. 1993)

William (Bill) H. Tegen Jr., age 71, of 2303 14th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday, 
December 22, 1993, at the Milwaukee County Medical Complex, Wauwautosa.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 24, 1993, at the Rockwood 
Lutheran Church, Rockwood. The Rev. Rodney Rixe will officiate with burial to 
follow at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born November 9, 1922, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late William H. 
and Lucille Eslinger Tegen Sr. He served in the United States Navy for 20 years 
and was employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company until his retirement. He 
was a part-time employee of the Manitowoc County D.H.I.A. He was a member of the 
February Club and a lifetime member of the Manitowoc County Expo.
Survivors include his sister, Jean Tegen, Two Rivers; one sister-in-law, Mary Ann 
Tegen, Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by a brother, Albert.
Friends may call at the Rockwood Lutheran Church from 9 a.m. until the time of 
services at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to the Rockwood Lutheran Church.
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home is assisting the family with the funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 23, 1993 P. A2
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(09 Nov 1922/22 Dec 1993/SSDI)


ARTHUR A. TEGGE

Arthur Tegge, 72, (photo) of 1813-22nd St., Two Rivers, who had been playing 
Santa Claus in Chicago department stores for a number of years in assisting 
his son, Earl, who has made a specialty of providing such service for retail 
establishments in that city, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the son's 
home on Chicago's Mead Avenue Sunday night. The Tegges only two weeks ago 
observed their 50th wedding anniversary at Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Tegge was born Aug. 6, 1895 at Two Rivers, a son of the late William and 
Sophia Mahnke Tegge. He received his elementary education at St. John Parochial 
School. He worked for the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, retiring in 1960 after 
47 1/2 years of employment as a finisher in the firm's wood plant. He was a 
member of the St. John church choir for 47 years and also was affiliated with 
the Hamilton Goodfellowhip Club.
Surviving are his wife, the former Marie Miller, whom he married at St. John 
church Oct. 18, 1917; a daughter, Mrs. William (Ruth) Jacquette of Two Rivers; 
the son, Earl of Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Irwin Alberts and Mrs. Evelyn 
Sampe both of Manitowoc, and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 4, 1967 P.7
**********
Arthur Tegge and Miss Marie Miller were married last Thursday at St. John's 
Church parsonage, Rev. Doehler officiating. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Wm Tegge and the bride a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Miller both well known 
families residing in the northern part of the city. The newlyweds will make 
their home in this city.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 25, 1917


CHARLES A. TEGGE

CHARLES TEGGE SUMMONED BY DEATH'S CALL
TWO RIVERS, March 27-Charles Tegge, prominent business man of this city died 
last evening. Mr. Tegge has been suffering from a lingering illness for the 
past six months, and for some time was a patient in the hospital at Manitowoc. 
He was born fifty years ago and has been actively engaged in business in Two 
Rivers for the past thirty years. Besides his widow he is survived by four 
sons and four daguhters; Albert and Raymond of Iron River, Carl and Harry of 
Two Rivers, Laura and Clara of Chicago, Helen and Ruth of Two Rivers.
The funeral will be held from the home of Carl Lenhart, on Friday afternoon, 
with the services from the St. John's Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, March 27, 1923 P.12
********
Death came early Tuesday as a relief from long suffering and illness for Charles 
Tegge of Eastwin. It was known for some time that his ailment was a fated one 
and of late it was realized that the end was near. Deceased, who has been the 
proprietor of Eastwin Hall for the past seven years, was born in Pomerania, 
Germany, fifty-nine years ago and came here with his parents when a lad three 
years old. He resided in this city until he acquired the Eastwin property. he 
married in 1890 to Clara Lenhardt who survives him. He lived up well in the 
struggle of life to the ideal of being square to all and faithful in his 
responsibilities. He leaves four sons, Albert and Raymond of Iron River and Carl 
and Harry of this city, also four daughters, Clara, Laura, Helen and Ruth. Four 
brothers, William and Henry of this city, Herman of Kewaunee and Fred of Detroit 
also survive. The funeral will be this afternoon at 1:30 from the home of Carl 
Lenhardt on Adams Street with services at St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. W.G. 
Haase, officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 30, 1923


CLARA TEGGE    (d. 1930)

MRS. C. TEGGE DIES FRIDAY AT HER HOME
Passing away at her home, 2215 Adams street Friday afternoon, Mrs. Charles 
Tegge, 59, will be buried from St. John's Lutheran church Monday afternoon at 
two o'clock. The deceased has been in failing health for some months.
Mrs. Tegge, nee Clara Lenhardt, was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Ferdinand Lenhardt, and was born in this city on August 28, 1871. In July 26, 
1890, she was married to Charles Tegge, a well known resident of the city, who 
preceded her in death seven years ago here.
Mrs. Tegge is survived by four daughters and four sons, Clara and Laura Tegge, 
of Chicago; Mrs. John Richgels, Waukegan, Ill., Ruth at home, Albert and Raymond 
of Iron River, Mich.; Dr. Carl W. Tegge, of Washington, D.C., and Harry, at home.
She also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Emma Meyer, Milwaukee; Mrs. George Petri, 
Milwaukee; Mrs. W. Bedbur, and Miss Hattie Lenhardt, both of Manitowoc, and three 
brothers, Fred Lenhardt, Chicago, Frank Lenhardt, Milwaukee and Carl Lenhardt of 
this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, May 17, 1930 P.12


CLARA TEGGE   (d. 1969)

Miss Clara Tegge, 77, of 718A N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Friday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Sauer will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Clara Tegge was born April 28, 1892, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late 
Charles and Clara Lenhart Tegge. She was a graduate nurse of the Grant 
Hospital School of Nursing, Chicago. Miss Tegge was employed as a nurse 
at Chicago until 15 years ago when she came to Manitowoc and worked at 
Memorial Hospital and Park Lawn Nursing Home.
Survivors include three brothers, Dr. Charles and Harry of Washington, 
D.C., and Ray of Iron River, Mich.; and two sisters, Miss Helen and Mrs. 
E.W. Schmelter of Manitowoc. A sister and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may all (sic) at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
after 5 p.m. Sunday until 12:30 p.m. Monday when the body will be taken 
to the church where the casket will remain closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 23, 1969 P.3


FRITZ TEGGE

COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Fred Tegge, of Two Rivers takes His Life By Jumping in the River.
HIS HAT AND COAT FOUND.
Left His Home Last Evening has not Been Seen Since. 
The River is Being Dragged for his Body.
Fred Tegge, of Two Rivers, is supposed to have committed suicide 
by jumping into the river at that place last evening. He was about 
the house as usual yesterday afternoon. At supper time his wife 
called him to supper. He responded by telling her that he had had 
enough to eat, and immediately left the house, and that is the last 
seen of him. This morning a hat and coat found on the scow Rosa, 
were identified by Mrs. Tegge as those of her husband. The life 
saving crew have been dragging the river all day, but to four 
o'clock this evening had not succeeded in finding the body. His 
wife can give no cause for her husband's rash act.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 3, 1898
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BODY NOT FOUND.
Unsuccessful Attempt to Recover Teggen's Body.
The remains of Fred Teggen, who committed suicide at Two Rivers 
yesterday, still lie in the river at that place. The life saving 
crew worked yesterday, last night and all day today, but were not 
successful in recovering the body. No reason is known for Teggen's 
rash act, but as he had been drinking considerable of late, it is 
generally supposed that the reactionary effects of a continuous 
spree led him to take the fatal step. His domestic relations have 
been most pleasant and his wife can give no other reason than the 
above for the deed. It is supposed that the act was premeditated, 
for upon leaving the hous (sic) he deposites (sic) his watch, 
money and other articles in a stand drawer in his room. Mr. Teggen 
leaves a wife and four children, who have the sympathy of the 
entire community in their sad bereavement.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 4, 1898
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MYSTERY IS SOLVED.
Body of Fred Tegge, Who Disappeared From Two Rivers, Nov. 8, is Found.
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Fred Tegge, from Two Rivers, 
has been cleared up. The body of the missing man was found in Neshoto river 
yesterday and in accordance with the fact the Coroner's jury returned a 
verdict of death due to drowning with suicide intent. Readers of the HERALD 
are familiar with the story. On the evening of Nov. 8, 1898, Fred Tegge, a 
contractor of Two Rivers, left his home and that was the last ever heard of 
him. It seems that he had been drinking considerable previous to that time 
and on the evening in question when his wife called him for supper, he 
refused to eat, left the house at once and failed to return. A search was 
instituted with the result that a coat and hat was found near the river, 
which Mrs. Tegge positively identified as belonging to her husband. The river 
was dragged and two days were spent in an unsuccessful endeavor to recover the 
body. One point that gave color to the theory of suicide was that Tegge had 
left his watch and other valuables at the house when he disapeared (sic). Every 
effort to recover the body was unsuccessful. Men working about the river 
yesterday discovered a body and when it was recovered it was identified as that 
of Tegge. The remains will be buried at Two Rivers. A wife and four children 
survive him.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 8, 1899

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ANOTHER SUICIDE
At an early hour last Thursday morning, Fred Tegge, a mason of this city, whose home is on the Southside, ended his life by jumping into the river from off a scow lying at the chair factory dock. At least he disappeared that morning and hat and coat were found on the scow. The river has been dragged for his body but, as yet, it has not been recovered. The bottom of the river is full of sunken logs and as a consequence, drapping or grappling is very difficult. It is possible that the body has been caught between two logs and that it may take some time before it is recovered. Tegge had been drinking quite heavily for a few days previous to his disappearance and it is thought that he was crazed with liquor when he committed the rash deed. Though the general belief is that he is dead and that his body is at the bottom of the river, there are, few who know something of his past history, who believe he has "skipped out", as they say and that he left the coat and hat where he did to deceive his family whom he leaves in pretty destitute circumstances. He was a man about 40 years of age and leaves a wife and several small children. 
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Nov. 8, 1898
*********
An attempt was made last Friday to raise the body of Fred Tegge who is supposed to have drowned himself in the river near the chair factory in the morning of the 3rd, inst., by Hy Pentzien of Tisch Mills, a brother-in-law of the missing man, assisted by several Two Rivers people. The means employed was dynamite, several cartridges of which were exploded in the river near where it was thought that he made the fatal plunge. The efforts to raise and recover the body were in vain and the belief is spreading that Tegge did not drown himself.
Manitowoc county Chronicle - Tues., Nov. 15, 1898

HELEN M. TEGGE

Miss Helen M. Tegge, 82, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, formerly 
of Waukegan, Ill., died Thursday afternoon, February 25, at the home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Miss Tegge was born June 9, 1899, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Charles 
and Clara Lenhart Tegge. She grew up in Two Rivers and was educated in Two 
Rivers schools. She moved to Waukegan where she worked for Abbott Laboratories 
until her retirement in 1961. Following her retirement, she moved to Manitowoc 
to reside.
Survivors include a brother, Harry Tegge of Washington, D.C., a sister and 
brother-in-law, Ruth and Edward Schmelter of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. 
Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
There will be no visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 26, 1982  P. 3
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[bur. 03-01-1982/age 82 yrs.]
(11 Jun 1899/Feb 1982/SSDI)


LAURA TEGGE

A one time Two Rivers resident, Miss Laura Tegge, 55, died at her home at 1157 
Diversey Parkway, Chicago, Wednesday night after a long illness.
Funeral services will be held at the St. John Lutheran church, Two Rivers, at 
2 p.m. Saturday, with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in 
Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Miss Tegge was born in Two Rivers in 1895. She attended public school in Two 
Rivers before enrolling in the Grant hospital school of nursing in Chicago 30 
years ago. For the past 12 years she had been affiliated with the Visiting 
Nurses association of Chicago.
Surviving are three sisters, Clara and Helen Tegge of Chicago and Mrs. Ruth 
Schmelter of Manitowoc; four brothers, Al and Raymond both of Iron River, Mich., 
Harry of Alexandria, Va., and Dr. Charles of Washington, D.C.
The body will be in state at the Klein & Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers, 
from 7 p.m. Friday until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 19, 1950 P.2


MARIE E. TEGGE

Mrs. Marie Tegge, 78, of 1813 22nd St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday 
morning at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel 
Inc., Funeral Home and 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Tegge, nee Marie Miller, was born Oct. 19, 1897, at Brillion, 
daughter of the late George and Clara Teanzer Miller. She was 
married to Arthur Tegge Oct 18, 1917, at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. She was a member of St. John Ladies Social Group. 
Mr. Tegge preceded her in death in 1967.
Survivors include a son, Earl of Chicago, a daughter, Mrs. William 
(Ruth) Jacquette, and a sister, Mrs. Clifford Smith, of Two Rivers, 
seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Two brothers and a 
sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 
3 p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, February 3, 1976 P.3
********
Arthur Tegge and Miss Marie Miller were married last Thursday at St. John's 
Church parsonage, Rev. Doehler officiating. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Wm Tegge and the bride a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Miller both well known 
families residing in the northern part of the city. The newlyweds will make 
their home in this city.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 25, 1917


SOPHIA TEGGE

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. W. TEGGE AT AGE OF 76
Pioneer Resident of Two Rivers To Be Buried Monday; Rites At St. John's Church
Mrs. William Tegge, 76, a pioneer resident of the city, died at 5:15 Friday 
afternoon at her home on 22nd street after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. John's 
Lutheran church with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in 
Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The remains will be taken to the home from the 
Klein & Stangel, Inc. funeral home at 6 p.m. today.
Mrs. Tegge, nee Sophia Mahnke, was born in Mecklenburg, Schwerin, Germany. At 
the age of eight years she immigrated to this country with her parents, the 
late Christian and Caroline Mahnke, settling in Manitowoc. Later the family 
made their home in this city.
On April 10, 1885, the deceased was married to William Tegge of this city, who 
preceded her in death 11 weeks ago on Feb. 15. The golden wedding anniversary 
would have been held this year on April 10, had her husband survived.
Mrs. Tegge leaves four daughters, Mrs. William Messman of the town of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. William Millgard and Mrs. Irvin Alberts, both of this city, and Mrs. Ervin 
Sampe of Madison, and a son, Arhtur of this city. She is also survived by a sister, 
Mrs. Charles Marquardt of this city, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The same pallbearers who assisted in the funeral of Mr. Tegge were named for the 
funeral Monday afternoon. They are Paul and Ben Rahmlow and Emil Wilsmann, of this 
city, Charles Pleuss of Manitowoc and William Jahnke and Clarence Bruening of 
Kewaunee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 4, 1935 P.12


WALTER TEGGE

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1897:
Death in Two Rivers on Mon. of Walter Tegge, the 6-yr. old son of 
Wilhelm Tegge.


WILHELMINE TEGGE

Monday night accident in which two buggies went into the river resulting in 
the death of Mrs. Fritz Tegge.
Der Nord Westen, Sept. 29, 1898
*******
THROUGH OPEN BRIDGE
Two Rivers Couple Precipitated Into the River By an Uncontrollable Horse 
Fatal Accident at Manitowoc
Mrs. Fred Tegge Drowns in the Manitowoc River While out Driving with Her Husband
Milwaukee Weekly Wisconsin, Sat., Oct. 1, 1898 page 2
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Fred Tegge and wife drove into the river off the South approach to Eighth 
Street Bridge while the bridge was swung open at 1 o'clock this morning. Mrs. 
Tegge was drowned. Mr. Tegge clung to a pile and was hauled out of the river 
by the bridge tender. The body of Mrs. Tegge was recovered at 7 o'clock this 
morning and lies at Vogel and Son's Undertaking establishment. The horse, 
which was a powerful animal, swam half a mile before being taken out of the 
river. It was a bright moonlit night and Tegge was warned by parties driving 
back of him and also by the bridge tender but was driving at such a rapid pace 
that he was unable to check his horse. The couple had only been married one 
year and resided at Two Rivers, where Tegge conducts the Manitowoc House.
Manitowoc, Wis., Sept. 27 Special
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From the Correspondent at Two Rivers, 3 October. The burial of Mrs. Fritz 
Tegge, whose death by drowning in the Manitowoc River was reported in last 
week's Nord Westen, took place Friday from the Lutheran Church with a large 
number of people in attendance. Pastor Dohler delivered the excellent funeral 
oration.
Der Nord Westen, Oct. 6, 1898
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Charged with Wife Murder
Fred Tegge of Two Rivers in Jail at Manitowoc
Manitowoc, Wis., Oct. 8 (Special) 
Fred Tegge of Two Rivers is under arrest on the charge of murder and was 
bound over on $500 bail. Mr. Tegge, while out driving with his wife a few 
weeks ago, approached the Eighth Street Bridge at a high rate of speed and 
the drawbridge being open, the horse and carriage and Tegge and his wife 
were precipitated into the river. Mrs. Tegge drowned and Tegge clung to a 
pile until rescued. Tegge denies the many stories which have been circulated 
that he was intoxicated and that he survived because assistance did not come 
sooner and said that when the lines were thrown to him, he made no effort to 
take them, hoping that his wife would come to the surface so he could rescue 
her. 
Tegge is 24 years old and started in the hotel and saloon business in Two 
Rivers last July. Previous to that time he was empoyed at Mueller's Brewery. 
His wife, Minnie, who drowned was 23 years old. They had been married only 
one year and had always lived happily.
Milwaukee Weekly Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 15, 1898 page 5
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Mrs. Fred Tegge of Two Rivers was drowned about one o'clock on Tuesday morning. 
She was in company with her husband and both were in a buggy. The horse was 
driven down Eighth street at a rapid rate. The bridge was open, and the bridge 
tenders shouted to Tegge, but he drove on, notwithstanding that the electric 
lights on the bridge were lighted. The horse plunged into the river taking the 
buggy and its occupants with him. Tegge clung to a pile and was rescued. Mrs. 
Tegge sank and her body was not recovered until 7 o'clock the next morning. 
The horse became detached from the buggy and swam up the river. It was finally 
rescued near Main street bridge. Tegge did not wait for the recovery of his wife 
but drove home.
Tegge sat on a submerged pile and swore at every one because he was not rescued 
promptly. He is proprietor of the Manitowoc House at Two Rivers and has been 
married only a year. He was drunk at the time of the accident. The party were on 
their way home from a south side resort which Mrs. Tegge attempted to prevent her 
husband from entering and from which he was ejected for his boisterous manner.
An inquest was held before Justice Markham. The verdict of the coroner's jury was 
accidental drowning and censure for Tegge for reckless driving. Facts came out 
in the testimony which no doubt will result in his arrest for manslaughter. His 
wife accompanied him in his orgies solely for the purpose of restraining him but 
was unable to prevent him from going to places which she entered solely for the 
purpose of begging him to quit.
The man driving the horse and buggy which was right behind Tegge's will also be 
arrested if his offense is legally as heinous as it is morally. He had a 16 year 
old girl with him, quite a pretty girl and one apparently not familiar to vice. 
She confessed she did not know the character of the houses to which she was taken 
by her escort. If he can be punished he certainly should be and the temper of the 
officers is such that he undoubtedly will be.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 29, 1898  pg. 1
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Tegge, whose wife was drowned last week, denies that he swore at people while he 
was in the river, for not rescuing him more promptly. He says he begged them to 
save his wife. If this be true, it redeems his conduct somewhat, which is bad enough 
in relation to this affair.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 6, 1898  pg. 3
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Fred Tegge of Two Rivers was arrested on Friday of last week, District Attorney 
Shenian making the complaint. The charge is manslaughter. It will be remembered 
that Tegge is the man who drove into the river off Eighth street bridge after 
midnight some weeks ago having his wife in the buggy. She was drowned.
Judge Craite fixed his bail at $500 which he was unable to procure and he has been 
in jail since. He has secured Baensch & Chloupek to defend him. Tegge manifested a 
peculiar state of indifference after he was rescued which prejudiced him somewhat 
in the public estimation. It is but due him to state that his mother-in-law and 
sister-in-law hold him blameless in the matter. The lateness of the hour that the 
accident occurred, the place he was visiting and his reported condition are the 
worst features in the case for Tegge. There is no suspicion that he drove carelessly 
knowing there was danger.
Tegge had his examination yesterday before Judge Craite and was discharged.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 13, 1898  pg. 3
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Fred Tegge, through his attorney L.A. Thomson of Milwaukee, has bade application 
for administration for his wife's estate for the purpose of beginning suit against 
the city for damages because of the drowning of his wife during the last week of 
September near Eighth street bridge.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, November 10, 1898  pg. 3
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No administration proceeding in the estate of Minnie Tegge were begun on the day set 
for the hearing of the petition. The attorney in the case wants the matter heard in 
Milwaukee if it can be done so legally.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 22, 1898  pg. 2


WILLIAM J. TEGGE

DEATH CLAIMS WM. TEGGE, 72, FRIDAY NIGHT
Former Hamilton Employe Who Once Served As City Treasurer Dies At Home
William J. Tegge, 72, former city treasurer and one of Two Rivers' best known 
citizens is dead.
The pioneer resident passed away at his home at 1510 22nd street at 7:30 Friday 
night, following a heart stroke. He had been ill only two weeks, but was con-
fined to his bed only two days.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the residence and 
at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church, of which he had been an active 
member for nearly 50 years. The Rev. W.G. Haase will officiate. Interment will 
be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body will be taken to the home from the Klein 
and Stangel, Inc., funeral home Monday night.
The deceased was born Oct. 11, 1862, in the province of Stolze, Pommern, Germany. 
At the age of six he immigrated to this country with his parents, and in 1880 he 
made Two Rivers his home where he has resided since. In 1886 he married in Two 
Rivers to Sophia Mahnke, also a native of Germany. Had he lived to April 10 the 
couple would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Learning the painting trade at an early age Mr. Tegge became a foreman in the 
paint shop of the old Mann Brothers pail factory, which position he held until 
1913, when the firm disbanded. Later he was employed by the Hamilton Manufacturing 
company, retiring three years ago.
He was city treasurer for one year.
Besides his widow the deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. William Messmann 
of the town of Two Rivers, Mrs. William Millgard and Mrs. Irwin Alberts, both of 
this city, and Mrs. Erwin Sampe of Madison, and a son, Arthur Tegge of this city. 
He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. William Jahnke of Kewaunee, and Mrs. Philip 
Waeglie of Green Bay, and three brothers, Henry of Manitowoc, Herman of Alaska, 
Kewaunee county, and Fred Tegge of Detroit, Mich. There are three grandchildren and 
one great grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 16, 1935 P.11


AMELIA TEMPLIN

Amelia Templean, the 21-year old daughter of Mr. F. Templean in Two
Rivers, died last week. She had suffered a stroke two years ago and 
since then was lame as well as blind. The funeral was held Sunday.
Der Nord Westen, 18 July 1907


ANNA TEMPLIN

Mrs. Anna Templien(sic), nee Bucholz, wife of Frank Templien, died Thursday 
morning after a long illness. Deceased was a native of Klein Rebwalde, W. 
Prussia, where she was born in 1857. After her marriage to Mr. Templien they 
moved to America and have resided in this city for the past 30 years. Her 
husband and one daughter, Mrs. Henry Munier survive her. The funeral took 
place from St. John's Lutheran Church, Sunday.
The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 29, 1915


FRANK TEMPLIN

Frank Templein(sic), aged 69 years, a former resident of this city, passed away 
Monday at the Lutheran Home for the aged in Wauwatosa. The remains were brought 
to this city for interment and rested at the Beduhn and Allie Undertaking parlors 
until Wednesday afternoon when the funeral was held with services at St. John's 
Lutheran church. Rev. W.G. Haase officiated.
Deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Henry Meunier of Escanaba, Mich. Two 
children and his wife preceded him in death. He has made his home at the Wauwatosa 
establishment the past four years being most of the time in failing health. He was 
a native of Pommerania, Germany, settling in this city in 1885 and was employed 
in the local industries.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 5, 1923


GUSTAV TEMPLIN

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 15 Jan.)
Also, a son of Mr. J. Templin was buried Sun. The young man, who had 
reached the age of 26 yrs. 4 mos., died Thurs. of consumption. The 
funeral was held at the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1900
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Gustav Herman Lemplin
birth: 11 September 1879 Germany, Europe
death: 11 January 1900 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1900 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: Frank Lemplin
mother: Anna B.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHN TERBORG

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1902: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 10 Feb.)
John Terborg died today of blood poisoning. He leaves his widow and several 
children, mostly married. 2 of his daughters live in Manistee, Michigan. Mr. 
Terborg was an able and highly regarded man. In Germany he had been a foreman 
in a woolen mill, and he often told your correspondent that he would probably 
have been much better off had he remained in Germany. The funeral will be held 
Wed. from the Evangelical Church.


LUELLA E. TERRY

Luella E. Terry, 96, formerly of 2602 Forest Avenue, Two Rivers, died Monday, 
February 8, 1988 at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will 
be 11 am Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. 
David Scherbarth will officiate with burial at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mrs. Terry was born April 2, 1891 in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the 
late John and Louise Schmidt Wilsmann. She married William Terry on October 7, 
1914 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in 
death May 9, 1951. Mrs. Terry was a lifelong member of St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers.
Survivors include a son, William Terry of California; two brothers and a sister-
in-law, John Wilsmann of Manitowoc and Norman and Irene Wilsmann of Berlin, 
Wisconsin; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Johnson of Milwaukee, Mrs. Louise Swalm 
of Tampa, Florida and Mrs. William (Etta) Streu of Two Rivers; nine grandchildren, 
nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by two sons.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 4 pm to 6 pm 
this Tuesday and Wednesday at the church from 10 am until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Feb. 9, 1988 page 14
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(Luella E Terry/02 Apr 1891/08 Feb 1988/SSDI)
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Notes from Two Rivers
Last Wednesday morning, Luella Wilsman and Wm Terry were united in marriage at 
St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. Doehlen officiating. The couple were attended 
by Helma Wilsman, Emil Radtke, Clara Steen and Harry Wilsman. After a wedding 
dinner the happy couple departed on a wedding trip.
The bride is a daughter of John Wilsman, proprietor of the Washington House. She 
is a handsome young lady and has many good qualities. The groom is an industrious 
young man. The couple has the best wishes of a large circle of friends for a happy 
and prosperous future.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 15, 1914


MILTON C. TERRY

Milton C. Terry, 36, of 924 North Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning 
at the Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis., after an illness of eight months duration.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Terry was born in Two Rivers July 18, 1917, and received his education there, 
being graduated from the high school. He married the former Johnette Nicholus 
at Manitowoc in 1939. Prior to enlisting in the Army in April of 1945 he worked 
for the Hamilton Manufacturing Co., Two Rivers. He served in Hawaii and following 
his discharge in August of 1946 he worked for three years with Heresite & Chemical 
Co., Manitowoc. More recently he was employed by the city.
Survivors include his wife, three children, John, James and Daniel of Manitowoc; 
mother, Mrs. William Terry of Two Rivers; and two brothers, William and Harold of 
Chicago.
Friends may call at the Mittnacht Funeral home, Manitowoc, after 2 p.m. Thursday 
until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body 
will lie in state until the hour for service. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 28, 1953   P.25


WILLIAM TERRY

State Deaths - William Terry, 62, Two Rivers
Madison Capital Times, May 14, 1951 page 12
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(Note: This is all we have found so far.)


JOSEPH TESAR

The body of Joseph Tessar(sic) of Two Rivers was found in the Manitowoc 
River on Tues. morning. He had been drinking in Manitowoc the night 
before. The coroner's inquest decided he had drowned while drunk. 
He was a single man, age 34, born in Bohemia. He has 2 unmarried 
brothers living in Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1895
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Joseph Tessar (sic), the watchman on the government dredge, was drowned in the 
river here on Monday night. The dredge comes in every evening from the shore 
line where it is at work and, lies up below 8th street bridge. The crew went to 
bed at 11 o'clock and in the morning Tessar was missing. It was at first thought 
he had abandoned his watch as he was a little under the influence of liquor on 
Monday evening. The river was dragged but without avail for some time. Just when 
the search was about to be discontinued, the grapnel brought up the body.
An inquest was held before Justice Falge and a verdict of accidental drowning 
returned. Tessar had an open face watch in his pocket which stopped at 12:10, 
showing that the accident occurred about that time. He had on his person, besides, 
$1 dollar and a check for an over coat left at a dyer's.
He was about 35 years of age and unmarried. His mother lives in Two Rivers. About 
three years ago he worked on the scow of Pankratz & Co.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 2, 1895  pg. 3
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(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 06 May) 
Burial of Joseph Tesser here on Thurs. He is survived by 4 brothers, 
2 of whom live here, and his mother.
Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1895
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Name: Joseph Tesar
Gender: Male
Burial Place: Two Rivers,
Death Date: 30 Apr 1895
Death Place: Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Age: 30
Birth Date: 1865
Occupation: Watchman, Gov. Dredger
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
"Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968" 
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Joseph Tesar
birth: 1865
death: 30 April 1895 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers,
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CARL TESMER

DEATH CANCELS PLANS FOR FETE
Carl Tesmer Sr., Dies On Eve of Wedding Anniversary
TWO RIVERS (Special)-Plans for the observance of a 61st wedding 
anniversry were terminated when Carl Tesmer, Sr., 86, (photo) one 
of the city's best known pioneer residents, died at his home at 
1614 17th street at 11 o'clock Friday night.
Mr. Tesmer, who came to this country from Prussia when a young man 
and became an expert bootmaker in Manitowoc, had been in poor health 
for the last few years, but had been failing rapidly only since early 
in the month.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home 
and at 2 o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church with the Rev. W.G. 
Haase officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in Pioneers' 
Rest cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Beduhn funeral home 
from Sunday afternoon to Monday at 2 p.m., when it will be removed to 
the home.
Born in West Prussia, Germany, February 29, 1850, Mr. Tessmer was 23 
years old when he immigrated to this country and made his home in 
Manitowoc. Learning the trade of a bootmaker in his native Germany he 
followed the trade in Manitowoc, making shoes and boots for the late 
Julius Buschmann, early Manitowoc cooper, who died a year ago at 
Forestville at the age of 100. Tesmer and Buschmann were re-united 
several years ago at Forestville, after the old companions had not 
seen each other for more than a half century.
On July 4, 1875 Mr. Tesmer was married to Miss Caroline Schultz of 
Manitowoc, also a native of West Prussia. Seven children were born 
to the union. About three years later the family came to Two Rivers 
to make their home when Mr. Tesmer secured employment at the old Mann 
Brothers pail factory. Several years later he began in the employe of 
the Hamilton Manufacturing company, retiring six years ago.
For 39 years Mr. Tesmer was a member of the Two Rivers Volunteer fire 
department, and prided a certificate for faithful services, which he 
received from the late Mayor J.R.Currens.
The couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary at their home 
on July 4th last year, and had planned for another observance next 
week.
Besides the widow, four daughters, Mrs. Minnie Niquette and Mrs. Carrie 
Schurr, both of this city; Mrs. Eleanor Stelzer of Minneapolis, Minn., 
and Miss Lillian Behlow of Eagle River, Wis., and two sons, Henry and 
Charles Tesmer, both of this city. There are also 18 grandchildren and 
six great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 27, 1936 P.11
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CELEBRATES NINETEENTH LEAP YEAR BIRTHDAY
When a man has a birthday only once in every four years he is justified 
in celebrating it every time with more than usual ceremony and enthusiasm. 
And that is what Charles Tessmer does every leap year on Feb. 29. Mr. 
Tessmer entertained his friends at his home on Seventeenth Street last 
Friday night in a manner suitable to the occasion. It was only the 
nineteenth time he observed it since he has that opportunity but once 
every four years. Charles has been a resident of this city close to 50 
years, has ever proved himself a good, industrious citizen and worthy 
friend and neighbors to many. He deserves to celebrate several more leap 
year birthdays.
The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 7, 1924
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(Note: Leap year in the 1840s were 1840, 1844, 1848; 1850s were 1852, 1856, 1860
So, he was probably either born in 1848 or 1852.)



CAROLINE TESMER

Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Tesmer Sr., 91 (photo), of 1614 17th street, 
Two Rivers, who died at her home Wednesday, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at 
the St. John Lutheran church, Two Rivers. The Rev. W.G. Haese will officiate 
and burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Tesmer, the former Caroline Schultz, was born in Prussia in 1859. At the 
age of eight years she was brought to the United States by her parents. She 
married the late Charles Tesmer Sr., in Manitowoc county in 1875.
The couple moved to Two Rivers in 1890 where Mr. Tesmer worked in the building 
trades and at the Hamilton company plant. Mr. Tesmer became widely known in Two 
Rivers for his service with the volunteer fire department.
The senior Tesmers celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in July, 1935. Mr. 
Tesmer died in June the following year.
Mrs. Tesmer was active as a member of the Ladies Aid society of the St.John 
Lutheran church, Two Rivers, for many years.
Surviving are two sons, Charles Jr., and Henry both of Two Rivers and four 
daughters, Mrs. Ed Niquette and Mrs. Minnie Schurr both of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Arthur Stelzer of Van Nuys, Calif., and Mrs. Lillian Behlow of San Francisco. 
Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin Inc., funeral home, Two 
Rivers, after 2 p.m. Friday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. 
Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 11, 1951 P.2


VIOLET TESMER

Two Rivers news section:
Viola Tessmer(sic), 30, Dies At Home After a Year's Illness
After a year's illness, Miss Viola Tessmer, 30, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Tessmer Sr., passed away last night at the family home, 1514 
Seventeenth street. Funeral services will be held from the family home
Saturday afternoon and at two o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran
church.
The deceased was born in Two Rivers in 1900 and has always resided here.
Up to the time of her illness she was employed as an assistant in the
office of Dr. E. Gates. Besides the parents, two brothers, Henry and
Charles of this city and four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Niquette and Mrs.
Carrie Schurr of this city, Mrs. Eleanor Stelzer of Denver and Mrs. 
Lillian Below of Eagle River, Wis., survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 9, 1930


HENRY A. TESSMER

Henry A. Tessmer (above), 73, 1616 Monroe St., Two Rivers, a member of a pioneer 
Two Rivers family and a retired Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company machinist, 
died early Sunday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where he had been a 
patient since Thursday. He had been in failing health for the past several 
months.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Tessmer was born in Two Rivers, in 1880, a son of the late Charles and Caroline 
Schultz Tessmer. He attended St. John Parochial School and as a young man worked 
at the old Mann Brothers Pail factory where he later became a foreman. In 1918 he 
entered the employe of Plant 4 of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company, where 
he worked as a machinist until his retirement in September, 1950. He was a member 
of the "25 Year Club" of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company. Active in music 
circles for many years, Tessmer operated his own orchestra bearing his name for 
a number of years.
Since his retirement and up to the time of his illness he operated a small machine 
shop at his home doing work for the Formrite Tube Company of Two Rivers. 
Tessmer married Magdalena Schaefer in Two Rivers, in 1903, who preceded him in 
death in 1952.
Surviving are a son, Kermit of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Edward Niquette and 
Mrs. Herman Schurr of Two Rivers, Mrs. Henry Stelzer of California, and Mrs. Lilly 
Behlow of Wyoming; and a brother, Charles Tessmer of Two Rivers. There are two 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 
3 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be removed to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 20, 1953  P. 17 


KERMIT TESSMER

Kermit Tessmer, age 87, of 1616 Monroe St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, 
November 7, 1992, at the Hamilton Memorial Home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 1992, at the Deja and 
Martin Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will 
follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery.
He was born July 29, 1905, in Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and Magdalina 
Schaefer Tessmer. He attended grade school and high school in Two Rivers. On 
June 10, 1931, he married the former Sylvia Zermuehlen at Mishicot. She preceded 
him in death January 26, 1986. Mr. Tessmer was a machinest (sic) at Mirro 
Aluminum.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Verna and Raymond McCauley, 
Plainfield, Ind., and Donna Alberts, Austin, Texas; three grandchildren and 
two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel after 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Herald Times Reporter, November 8, 1992 P. A2
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(20 Jul 1904/07 Nov 1992/SSDI)


LORRAINE TESSMER

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tesmer(sic) died yesterday morning. 
The funeral will be on Sunday at 3 pm from St. John's Lutheran Church.
The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 25, 1913


MAGDALENA TESSMER

In failing health for several months, Mrs. Henry Tesmer (sic), 68, 1616 Monroe 
St., Two Rivers, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital at 7 p.m. Thursday, 
where she was removed shortly before.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Tesmer, nee Magdalena Schaefer, was born in 1883 in Two RIvers, a daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Schaefer. Her father for a number of years 
operated the old Turner Hall and later known as the Opera House on the site of 
the Postoffice building in Two Rivers. At the turn of the century he built the 
tavern and dance hall at the north limits of Two Rivers, now known as Timm's.
She was married in Two Rivers in 1903 to Henry Tesmer, who survives her with a 
son, Kermit of Two Rivers, three sisters, Mrs. Albert Gruman of Laona, Wis., 
Mrs. Peter Moseler of Two Rivers and Mrs. Edward Raatz of Iron Mountain, Mich.; 
and four brothers, Andrew of Hyde Park, N.Y., Ben of Wausau, Charles of Manitowoc 
and Adolph Schaefer of Chicago. There are two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
from 12 o'clock noon Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be removed 
to St. John Church where the body will lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 18, 1952  P. 2


SYLVIA TESSMER

Mrs. Kermit (Sylvia) Tessmer, 78, of 1616 Monroe Street, Two Rivers, died 
Sunday morning, January 26, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral 
services will be 1:30 pm Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran church, Two 
Rivers and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Tessmer was born October 7, 1907 in the town of Two Rivers, daughter of 
the late August and Sophia Steckmesser Zermuehlen. He attended the district 
school and was later employed at the City Dairy Stores for a number of years. 
She married Kermit Tessmer on June 10, 1931 at Mishicot. Mrs. Tessmer was a 
member of the Evening Society of St. John Church. 
Survivors include her husband, Kermit; two daughters and a son-in-law, Verna 
and Raymond McCauley of -illegible- and Donna Alberts of Austin, Texas; a 
sister, Mrs. William Weihemueller of Mishicot; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Elaine 
Zermuehlen of Littleton, Colorado; three grandchildren and one great 
grandchild.
Friends may call at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, after 11 am Tuesday 
to the time of services. There will be no visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapel, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times. Mon., Jan. 27, 1986 page 3
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[bur. 01-28-1986/age 78 yrs.]
(07 Oct 1907/Jan 1986/SSDI)


HENRY THEADE

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 June): 
Heinrich Thiede, a resident of the South Side, died Thursday morning. He was a 
veteran of the Civil War, for which service he drew a pension. His well-attended 
funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Evangelical Church. He is survived by 
a widow and several grown children in good circumstances.
Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1908
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OLD TIMERS - Henry Thiede who had served four years in the Civil war then became 
married to Mrs. Mandel in 1867. Mrs. Thiede who is in good health at 76 came to 
this vicinity in 1856 with the entire Schwantes family consisting of six boys, 
four boys, the father and mother. The father bought a farm of eighty acres a few 
miles west of here soon after. He was proprietor of a hotel in Pomern, Regen Walde, 
Germany where Mrs. Thiede was born. To satisfy his children who did not like the 
business he sold out for a good price and they emigrated to America. Left alone 
during the war with her two babies Fred and Henry who are now upright citizens of 
this vicinity, Fredericka went back to live with her father on his farm. The 
Schwantes boys, Carl, August, Fred and William had all gone to the war and she and 
her sister helped harvest the crops and did all they could to take their place. 
There was much work to do. And besides, they made home spun garments which they gave 
in exchange for help in farm work from the neighbors. The Thiedes lived on a farm a 
few miles north of this city for eight years and then sold out and took up their 
residence in Two Rivers. Here the family has since resided. Since the death of Mr. 
Thiede eight years ago Mrs. Thiede has lived with her son Ernst, contractor.
Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, Dec. 13, 1913


AUGUST THIEDE    (d. 1907)

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 25 Feb.) 
Recently a small son of August Thiede was buried from the Evangelical Church 
and the funeral directed by Pastor F.W. Huebner, attended by most of the 
membership as well as others.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1907
*******
A little son, three and one-half years old, of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Thiede, who 
live just south of the city, died at the hospital in Manitowoc where it had 
been taken for treatment and was buried last Tuesday.
The Chronicle, Tues., Feb. 26, 1907
*******
August Thorde Jr.   (sic)
birth: 23 June 1902 Two Rivers
death: 16 February 1907 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1907 Two Rivers
father: Aug. Thuide
mother: Gertude
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


AUGUST THIEDE    (d. 1952)

August Thiede, 81, a member of a pioneer Two Rivers family and a widely known 
retired manufacturer of fish oil, who resided on Legion Memorial Drive near 
Two Rivers, died at a Manitowoc hospital Friday night. He had been in failing 
health for the past three years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Klein & Stangel Inc. 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz, pastor of Emanuel Evangelical 
United Brethren Church, Two Rivers, officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
August Thiede was born in the city of Two Rivers in 1871, a son of the late 
Henry and Fredericka Schwantes Thiede, who were among the earliest German 
immigrants to come to Two Rivers. 
In 1900 Mr. Theide married Gertrude Staudt. She died in 1907. For more than 40 
years Mr. Thiede was engaged in the manufacture of fish oil, dealing with local 
fisheries.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dewey Bendt of Neenah, and two sons, Chester, 
Legion Memorial Drive, and Ralph Thiede, operating a farm near Medford, Wis. 
There are 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home from 7 p.m. Saturday 
to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 23, 1952 


ERNST THIEDE

Ernst Thiede, 70, of 1312 Madison street, Two Rivers, died Saturday evening at 
the Two Rivers municipal hospital.
Funeral services where held this afternoon at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral 
home, Two Rivers, with burial in the Pioneers Rest cemetery here.
Mr. Thiede was born in Two Rivers in 1878 and shortly before World War I entered 
the paving contracting business. He later engaged in sewer contracting. He retired 
a few years ago.
His only survior is a brother, August, residing on Memorial drive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 31, 1949 P.2


FREDERICKA THIEDE

THE PASSING OF AN OLD PIONEER
Another of the few remaining pioneers of Two Rivers, passed away when Mrs. Frederica 
Thiede, aged 87 years, answered the final summons at her home on Twelfth Street. 
Sixty-eight years ago, Mrs. Thiede came to this country with her parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Schwantes. They purchased a farm a short distance west of this city and Mrs. 
Thiede, then Miss Schwantes, after a few years was married to Henry Mandel. The cruel 
hand of war parted many loving hearts forever and Mr. Mandel, who enlisted in the 
Northern Army never returned. Having been badly wounded he died in the hands of the 
enemy. His death left her a widow with two small children and she again made her home 
with her parents until she became the wife of Henry Thiede, also a soldier of the 
Civil War, in 1867.
They soon took to farming. For eight years they resided on a farm north of this city 
until they sold out and took up their residence in the city where she has since resided. 
In 1908, Mr. Thiede was called by death. Since then she and her son, Ernst have 
continued to reside in the old home. (photo)
Deceased was born in Regenwalde, Germany, February 24th, 1838. In 1860 she became the 
bride of Henry Mandel and two sons were born to them. Several years later her husband 
was killed in the civil War and in 1867 she married Henry Thiede, also a civil war 
veteran who passed away about 15 years ago.
Mrs. Thiede leaves six children, five sons and one daughter. They are August and Ernst 
Thiede of this city and William Thiede of Jefferson, Wis.; Fred and Henry Mandel of 
this city, Mrs. Sophia Haltaufderheide of this city; Mrs. Silas Koeser, another daughter, 
passed away two years ago. She is also survived by 36 grandchildren and 20 great 
grandchildren.  Two brothers, Ernst Schwantes of Oshkosh and William Schwantes of Two 
Rivers also survive her.  Mrs. Thiede was a pioneer member of the Evangelical Church 
from which the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E.J. Siewert officiating. 
Interment was at Pioneer's Rest.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 8, 1924
********
(The stone has d. 1923 but obituary is dated 1924)


GERTRUDE THIEDE

Death Thursday in Two Rivers at age 29 of Mrs. August Thiede 
(nee Gertrude Staudt). She leaves her husband and 3 children. 
The funeral was (article cut off).
Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1909
**********
Mrs. August Thiede died of consumption at her home near Two Rivers last Thursday. 
Her maiden name was Gertrude Staudt and she was 29 years of age. She was a daughter 
of the late Michael Staudt and was the mother of three children. Her funeral took 
place from St. Luke's church in Two Rivers last Saturday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 11, 1909 P. 1
**********
Mrs. August Thiede died of consumption at her home near the city last Thursday. 
Her maiden name was Gertrude Staudt and she was 29 years of age. She was a 
daughter of the late Michael Staudt and was the mother of three children. Her 
funeral took place from St. Luke's church last Saturday.
The Reporter, Sat., Feb. 13, 1909
********
(Note: The tombstone reads d. 1908)


HENRY THIEDE

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 June)
Heinrich Thiede, a resident of the South Side, died Thursday morning. 
He was a veteran of the Civil War, for which service he drew a pension. 
His well-attended funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Evangelical 
Church. He is survived by a widow and several grown children in good 
circumstances.
Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1908
*********
Henry J. Thiede, an early settler in the Town of Two Rivers, on 
the farm now owned and occupied by Mr. Peter ??, but for the past 
35 years resided in this city, died at his home on the Southside 
last Friday, after a brief illness and was buried on Sunday afternoon 
from the Evangelical Church. Rev. M. Uebele officiated. He was born 
in Medgeburg, Prussia, March 23, 1829. He came to America in the early 
fifties and for a time lived in Indiana. He enlisted in the Union Army, 
Co. F, 5th Reg. Wis. Volunteer Infantry in June, 1861 and was discharged 
on account of disability in Sept., 1862. He re-enlisted in Nov., 1863 
and served until the end of the war. He was married in this city April 27, 
1867 to Mrs. H. Mandel. His wife, three sons and two daughters survive 
him. The sons are Ernst and Henry Jr., of this city and William of Jefferson. 
The daughters are Mrs. Silas koeser and Mrs. Chas Haltaufderheide of this 
city. Many of his army comrades followed his remains to their final resting 
place as a guard of honor and a large number of old neighbors and friends 
did likewise.
The Reporter, Sat., June 13, 1908
*********
Henry J. Thiede, an early settler in the Town of Two Rivers, on the farm now 
owned and occupied by Mr. Peter Becker, but for the past 35 years a resident 
of this city, died at his home on the Southside last Friday, after a brief 
illness and was buried on Sunday afternoon from the Evangelical church, Rev. 
M. Uebele, officiating. He was born in Madgeburg, Prussia, March 23, 1829. 
He came to America in the early fifties and for a time lived in Indiana. He 
enlisted in the Union army, Co. F, 5th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry 
in June, 1861 and was discharged on account of disability in September, 1862. 
He re-enlisted in November, 1863 and served until the end of the war. He was 
married in this city April 27 1867 to Mrs. H. Mandel. His wife, three sons 
and two daughters survive him. The sons are Ernst and Henry Jr. of this city 
and William of Jefferson. The daughters are: Mrs. Silas Koeser and Mrs. Chas 
Haltaufderheide of this city. Many of his army comrades followed his remains 
to their final resting place as a guard of honor and a large number of old 
neighbors and friends did likewise. 
The Chronicle, Tues., June 9, 1908
*********
OLD TIMERS - Henry Thiede who had served four years in the Civil war then became 
married to Mrs. Mandel in 1867. Mrs. Thiede who is in good health at 76 came to 
this vicinity in 1856 with the entire Schwantes family consisting of six boys, 
four boys, the father and mother. The father bought a farm of eighty acres a few 
miles west of here soon after. He was proprietor of a hotel in Pomern, Regen Walde, 
Germany where Mrs. Thiede was born. To satisfy his children who did not like the 
business he sold out for a good price and they emigrated to America. Left alone 
during the war with her two babies Fred and Henry who are now upright citizens of 
this vicinity, Fredericka went back to live with her father on his farm. The 
Schwantes boys, Carl, August, Fred and William had all gone to the war and she and 
her sister helped harvest the crops and did all they could to take their place. 
There was much work to do. And besides, they made home spun garments which they gave 
in exchange for help in farm work from the neighbors. The Thiedes lived on a farm a 
few miles north of this city for eight years and then sold out and took up their 
residence in Two Rivers. Here the family has since resided. Since the death of Mr. 
Thiede eight years ago Mrs. Thiede has lived with her son Ernst, contractor.
Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, Dec. 13, 1913
(See Henry Theade)


GEORGE W. THOMAS

Funeral services for George William Thomas, 58, a native of Two Rivers, who 
died at Long Beach, Calif., will be held at 3:30 Friday afternoon at Pioneers 
Rest cemetery in Two Rivers. 
Mr. Thomas was identified with amateur theatricals in Two Rivers in his youth. 
The casket was flown to Chicago from the west coast. It was taken to the Beduhn, 
Deja Martin Inc., funeral home in Two Rivers. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 23, 1950  P.2


HERMAN THOMAS

DIES AT HOSPITAL
Herman Thoms (sic) age 62 years, one of the pioneer residents of Manitowoc 
county, who has always made his home on a farm at Saxonburg, near Mishicot, 
passed away last night at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc. The deceased 
has been in failing health for the past two years. The remains were brought to 
the Beduhn and Goetz mortuary here, from where the funeral will be held on 
Monday afternoon, with burial at Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
The deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Bishoff of this city and 
Mrs. Lawrence Karko, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, December 31, 1927 P. 12
********
The funeral of Herman Thomas, who died at the hospital at Manitowoc, 
took place Monday afternoon, at the Beduhn and Goetz chapel, with 
interment at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 03, 1928, Page 9


EDWARD THOMASCHEFSKY    (d. 1964)

Edward Thomaschefksy, 80, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, member of an early Two Rivers 
family and a retired foreman at Mirro Aluminum Co., Plant 4, Two Rivers, died 
Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Anderson of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, 
officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Thomaschefsky was born Aug. 1, 1883, at Two Rivers, son of the late Fred 
and Fredericka Meyer Thomaschefsky, who were among the earliest settlers in the 
area. He resided continually at Two Rivers until 1941 when the family took up 
its home on County Trunk Highway D, three miles west of Two Rivers. He was a 
longtime employe of the Mirro Aluminum Co., and had been a department head for 
many years until his retirement 10 years ago. He was a member of Two Rivers 
Lodge No. 200, F. and A.M., and the Men's Brotherhood of First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc.
Besides his wife, the former Nellie Huebner, whom he married at Two Rivers 
Feb. 8, 1912, he leaves a daughter, Ruth, at home. Several sisters and a brother 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 17, 1964  P. 9
********
Miss Nellie Heubner is Bride of Edward Tomaschefsky, Two Rivers
A pretty home wedding was celebrated at the county residence of William Heubner, 
Route 7, Thursday evening when Miss Nellie Heubner became the bride of Edward 
Tomaschefsky of Two Rivers, Rev. J. J. Stuempfig officiating and the attending 
couple was Arthur Tomaschefsky and Miss Ida Heubner. Only near relatives attended 
the ceremony which was followed by a family dinner and later Mr. and Mrs. 
Tomaschefsky departed for a honeymoon trip after which they will take up their 
home at Two Rivers. Both are well known young people of the county and many 
friends join in tendering congratulations.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 9, 1912 page 1


FRED THOMASCHEFSKY

Fred Thomaschefsky, 78, resident of the city for more than 60 years, and 
one of the first employes of the old Mann Brothers pail factory, died at 
his home at 1605 23rd street at 12:35 Sunday noon after an illness of 
seven months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Klein 
and Stangel chapel. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
In his youth he came to this country from Russia and settled in Manitowoc, 
where 58 years ago he married Fredericka Meyer.
For 35 years he was employed as a watchman and fireman at the old Mann 
Brothers sawmill and pail factory, and later was a watchman at the C. Reiss 
Coal company for 16 years. 
Mr. Thomaschefsky is survived by his widow, three daughters and two sons 
and eight grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 9, 1936 P. 11
**********
[Fred TOMASCHEFSKY]


FREDERICKA THOMASCHEFSKY

Mrs. Fredericka Thomaschefsky, 84, lifelong resident of Two Rivers, died 
at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital at 11 o'clock last night. She had been 
a patient there since last Friday and up until that time had made her home 
with a daughter, Mrs. Herman St. Peter, in Two Rivers, for several years.
Funeral services will be  held in Two Rivers from the Klein and Stangel Inc. 
funeral home at 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in Pioneer's Rest 
cemetery.
Mrs. Tomaschefsky, nee Fredericka Meyer, was born in Two Rivers on March 28, 
1858 and married Fred Tomaschefsky in 1878.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Herman St. Peter and Mrs. Minnie Rogers 
of Two Rivers and Mrs. B.G. Riesing of Milwaukee; two sons Arthur and Edward 
of Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Lena Baerwaldt of Sheboygan, seven grandchildren 
and one great grand child.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home this 
evening and until the time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 30, 1942 P.2
*******
(Fredericka/Mrs. Fred Thomaschefsky/nee Fredericka Meyer/d. 29 July 1942/
age 84 yrs. 4 mo. 1 da. from record of St. John's United Ch. of Christ, Manitowoc)


NELLIE THOMASCHEFSKY

Mrs. Edward Thomaschefsky, 86, of 632 E. Mission Rd., Green Bay, died Saturday 
evening at a Green Bay Hospital.
Private funeral services were held at 1 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon at Klein 
& Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt, of First 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, officiated and burial was in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Thomaschefsky, nee Millie (sic) Huebner, was born July 30, 1887, at 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Ella Wegner Huebner. Prior to 1967, 
she resided at Rt. 2, Manitowoc.
Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Huebner, with whom she made her home. Her 
husband and a daughter preceded her in death.
Herald Times Reporter, April 16, 1974  P.18 
*********
Miss Nellie Heubner is Bride of Edward Tomaschefsky, Two Rivers
A pretty home wedding was celebrated at the county residence of William Heubner, 
Route 7, Thursday evening when Miss Nellie Heubner became the bride of Edward 
Tomaschefsky of Two Rivers, Rev. J. J. Stuempfig officiating and the attending 
couple was Arthur Tomaschefsky and Miss Ida Heubner. Only near relatives attended 
the ceremony which was followed by a family dinner and later Mr. and Mrs. 
Tomaschefsky departed for a honeymoon trip after which they will take up their 
home at Two Rivers. Both are well known young people of the county and many 
friends join in tendering congratulations.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 9, 1912 page 1


RUTH JULIANA THOMASCHEFSKY

Ruth J. Thomaschefsky, age 85, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening, December 9, 1998, at St. Mary's Home.
Funeral Services for Ruth were private and burial was in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
She was born January 1, 1913 in Two Rivers, daughter of Edward and Nellie Huebner 
Thomaschefsky. Ruth was a respected teacher and a dedicated volunteer.
There are no immediate survivors. She was preceded in death by her parents and 
a sister.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home assisted with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 11, 1998 P. A2
********
[Ruth/age 85 bur. Dec 11 1998]


HARVEY THOMPSON

FUNERAL OF LATE H.A. THOMPSON TO BE HELD THURSDAY
Funeral services for the late H. A. Thompson, 73, east side resident 
who passed away suddenly Monday afternoon from a heart attack, will 
be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from the Jansky Funeral 
Home.
The deceased was born at Glendale, Wis., in 1859 and was married in 
1889 to Miss Mary Frank who survives him. They located in Two Rivers 
26 years ago. Besides his widow, Mr. Thompson leaves three daughters, 
Mrs. Myrtle Hessel of Manitowoc, Mrs. Nellie Staudenmeyer of Portage 
and Miss Ruby Thompson at home; two sons, Charles of Pontiac, Mich., 
and Elmer of Kaycee, Wyom.; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Kanzenbach of 
Portage, Mrs. Hattie Tracy of Mauston and Mrs. Florence Reynolds, 
Vallsca, Iowa; one brother, William of Butte, Montana.
Manitowoc Herald News, Apr. 12, 1932 page 9


MARY THOMPSON

Card of Thanks - We deeply appreciate and shall long remember the kindness and 
sympathy shown us by relatives, friends and neighbors, in the sad loss of our 
mother and sister, Mrs. Mary Thompson. Special thanks to the Rev. Myron Swanson, 
the Vocalist and accompanist, pallbearers, donors of cars and flowers and to all 
others who remembered us.
Children and Sister of Mrs. Mary Thompson
Manitowoc Herald Times, Dec. 6, 1952


TRACY CHARLES THOMPSON

Tracy Thompson Dies at Ann Arbor, to Bring Body Here 
News was received here yesterday of the death of Tracy Thompson, former resident 
of this city but now of Ann Arbor, Michigan. His parents received a message 
Saturday evening announcing the serious illness and on Sunday morning received 
another message of his death. The body will be shipped to this city, arriving 
tomorrow. Further details of the deceased will appear in tomorrow's issue.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 26, 1926  P. 5
*******
Tracy Thompson Funeral Is to Be Held Wednesday 
Tracy Thompson who died at his home at Ann Harbor (sic) Michigan, Sunday morning 
arrived in the city today for burial. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. 
Thompson of this city. Besides his parents, he leaves to mourn his loss his widow 
and six small children, two brothers, Elmer of Wyoming and Charles of Pontiac, 
Mich., and three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Spaeth of Manitowoc, Mrs. Nellie Krock of 
Milwakee and Rubie Thompson of this city. The funeral will be held Wednesday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his parents, 1950 Roosevelt avenue, Rev. 
Sievert officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 27, 1926  P.5


HEINRICH THOMS

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 18 May)
Henry Thoms of Saxonburg in Two Creeks, a single man of 30, has died and will 
be buried tomorrow (Tues.). Mr. C. Pahlcoetter will deliver the funeral oration.
Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903
*******
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 19 May)
Death Sat., in his home, of H. Tohms (sic), (should be Thoms) at age 30. 
He was unmarried and lived with his brother on the old farm about a mile 
from here. He had been ill for a long time and death was a release for him. 
The funeral was held today in the Saxonburg Cemetery.
From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903
*******
Heinrich Thoms
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
birth: February 1871 Two Creeks, Wis.
death: 17 May 1903 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1903 Mishicott
father: Christian Thoms
mother: Minnie
*******
(Note: The article says Saxonburg cemetery, but I found him in this one. Maybe he
was moved?)


HERMAN THOMS

Notes from Mishicot:
Herman Thoms of Saxonburg, aged 62 years, died Friday night at the Holy Family 
Hospital at Manitowoc. The funeral was held Monday afternoon with burial at 
Pioneer Rest Cemetery at Two Rivers.
The deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Bishoff of Two Rivers and 
Mrs. Lawrence Karko of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs, Jan. 5, 1928
********
Herman Thoms, aged 62 years and one of the pioneer residents of Manitowoc 
County, passed away Wednesday night last week at the Holy Family hospital 
in Manitowoc. The deceased has been in failing health for the past two years. 
He has always made his home on a farm in Saxonburg, Town of Mishicot. The 
remains were brought to the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary here and the funeral 
was held on Monday afternoon, with burial at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. The 
deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Bishoff of this city and Mrs. 
Lawrence Karka of Manitowoc.
Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Jan. 5, 1928
********
1900 Town of Mishicot census
Christian Thoms, age 79; Minnie, age 71, Herman, age 32, Heinrich, age 27


WILHELMINA THOMS

71-yr. old Mrs. Minnie Thoms of Mishicott suffered a stroke on Wed. last week from
which she succumbed on Thurs. She is survived by her sorrowing husband and 2 sisters.
The funeral was held Sat. in Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1902
***********
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 04 Feb.)
Death Thurs. last week, a few hours after suffering a stroke, of 76-yr. 
old Mrs. Thoms, a resident a few miles from here. She is survived by her 
elderly husband, 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral will be held in
Two Rivers cemetery on Sunday.
From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1902
**********
Wilhelmine Lubs Thoms
birth: 3 November 1829 Germany, Europe
death: 30 January 1902 Mishicot, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers, Wis.
residence: 1902 Mishicot
father: Lubs
spouse: Christian Thoms
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


EDWARD A. THUSS

In failing health for a number of years, Edward A. Thuss, 76, 1918 Adams street, 
Two Rivers, a member of a pioneer Two Rivers family and a former member of the 
county board, died at a Manitowoc hospital late Tuesday where he had been 
seriously ill for nearly two weeks.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Beduhn funeral home, 
Two Rivers., and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran church, two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. 
Haase officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Pioneers' Rest cemetery, 
Two Rivers. 
Edward Anton Thuss was born in Two Rivers in 1875, a son of the late John and 
Mary Langheinrich Thuss, who immigrated to this country from Germany and settled 
in Two Rivers. Attending the Two Rivers grade schools, he worked as a young man 
at the old Mann Brothers pail factory and later was employed at the old August 
Wandtke meat market. In 1913 he took employment at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing 
company, plant No. 1, and retired because of failing health in 1944. He was a member 
of the firm's "25 Year club."
Mr. Thuss was elected to the county board of supervisors early in 1912 and served 
until September 1919, as a representative of Two Rivers' fourth ward. Also active 
in affairs of the Two Rivers Building & Loan association, he served as a director 
from 1924 to 1939.
In 1915 he was married to Louise Stahl of Manitowoc, who survives him with a 
daughter, Miss Charlotte Thuss, at home, and a son, Robert Thuss of Manitowoc. He 
also leaves a sister, Mrs. Mary Gesell of Two Rivers, and a brother, Charles Thuss 
of Marshfield, and one grandchild. 
Friends may call at the Beduhn funeral home to view the body from 2 p.m. Thursday 
until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 20, 1951  P. 2
*******
Supervisor Edward Thuss was married at Manitowoc Saturday. His bride is Miss 
Louise Stahl of that city. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's 
brother, Chas. Stahl, Rev. Machmiller performing the ceremony. Owing to the fact 
that County Board went in session at Manitowoc, Tuesday of which Mr. Thuss is a 
member, the couple will defer a wedding trip until later. They will reside in 
this city.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 12, 1915


JOHN THUSS

COUNTY PIONEER DIES
John Thuss, Resident Here Since 55, Dead at Two Rivers
After a lingering illness of a year or more death called home John 
Thuss one of the pioneer settlers and residents of Manitowoc county, 
at his home at Two Rivers. For a number of years Mr. Thuss has been 
suffering from a complication of diseases brought on by old age and 
while his death was not expected at the time, it came to relieve the 
sufferings of many months. 
Born in Berg Bavaria May 9, 1830 Mr. Thuss came to the United States 
in 1855 settling at Mishicott, where for two years he took up farming. 
Being a millwright and carpenter by trade he removed to Two Rivers 
two years later securing employment with the Two Rivers Mfg. Co. where 
for nearly a half century he was employed having charge of their large 
plant in the capacity of master mechanic. Mr. Thuss was one of those 
staunch pioneers whose toil and sufferings made this part of the 
country blossom forth. 
He is survived by six sons. Henry, George, Fred, Will and Charles of 
Marshfield Wis. and Edward of Two Rivers besides a widow and three 
daughters Mrs. George Gessell, Mrs. Fred Gerbinsky of this city and 
Mrs. D.D. Larkin of Los Angeles, Cal. The funeral will be held from 
St. Johns Lutheran church, at Two Rivers Sunday afternoon, Rev. C.A.F. 
Koehler officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 27, 1912 P. 1
********
PIONEER RESIDENT DIES
John Thuss, a pioneer resident of this county, died at his home in this city last 
Thursday after a lingering illness. For several years past the deceased has suffered 
with a complication of diseases brought on by old age. 
Mr. Thuss was born at Berg, Bavaria, May 9, 1830. He came to this county in 1855 
and settled at Mishicot where he resided on a farm for two years. He came to this city 
from Mishicot and for nearly fifty years was employed as a millwright by the Two Rivers 
Manufacturing Company. During his long residence in this city, the deceased won many 
friends. He was an honest and loyal citizen and a good husband and father and was deeply 
loved by his family and friends. 
He is survived by a widow and five sons, Henry, George, Fred and William of Marshfield 
and Edward of this city and three daughters, Mrs. George Gesell, Mrs. Fred Gerbinsky, 
of this city and Mrs. C.D. Larking of Los Angeles, Cal. 
The funeral was held on Sunday from St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. Doehler officiating. 
The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wis., Tuesday, January 30, 1912 pg. 1
*****
At the Thuss residence on Adams Street, a happy reunion and golden 
wedding took place Thursday. It was the 50th anniversary of the 
marriage of Mr. and Mrs. John Thuss, old and esteemed residents of 
this community. Rev. O.F. Doehler officiated at the celebration at 
the house. The celebration was only a family affair, there were no 
other guests besides the relatives. The Liedertafel serenaded the 
aged couple with singing several German songs. It was indeed a happy 
occasion at the Thuss household. The happy family consists of parents 
and nine children, nine of whom are living. They are: Henry, William, 
Fred, George of Marshfield, Chas of Nielsville, Mrs. Larkin of 
Oconomowoc, Mrs. Fred Gerbinski of Manitowoc, Mrs. Geo Gesell and 
Edward Thuss of this city.
The Reporter, Sat., June 13, 1908
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news article:
Family Reunion
The sons and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John Thuss of this city gathered at the 
old homestead on the Fourth from far and near and had a most enjoyable family 
reunion. There were four sons from Marshfield, Henry, Fred, George and William, 
a daughter from Oconomowoc and one from Manitowoc besides a daughter and two 
sons who reside here.
The Chronicle, Tues., July 6, 1897


LOUISE THUSS

Mrs. Louise Thuss, 79, of 1509 20th St., Two Rivers, died early Friday morning 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient for six weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, the Rev. 
T. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Thuss, nee Louise Stahl, was born May 12, 1881, at Manitowoc, a daughter 
of the late Joachim and Wilhelmina Mass Stahl. She attended the First German 
Lutheran Parochial School. She was married Nov. 6, 1905 to Edward Thuss at 
Manitowoc, who preceded her in death nine years ago in Two Rivers. She was a 
member of the Dorcas Society of St. John Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Arlandt Luebke, of Manitowoc; a son, Robert, of 
Manitowoc; four grandchildren and four step grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. 
Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where 
the body will lie in state until the time of services. The Dorcas Society will 
meet at the church at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 10, 1961 p.13
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Supervisor Edward Thuss was married at Manitowoc Saturday. His bride is Miss 
Louise Stahl of that city. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's 
brother, Chas. Stahl, Rev. Machmiller performing the ceremony. Owing to the fact 
that County Board went in session at Manitowoc, Tuesday of which Mr. Thuss is a 
member, the couple will defer a wedding trip until later. They will reside in 
this city.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 12, 1915


MARY THUSS

Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Marie Thuss(sic), aged 81, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna 
Gerbinsky in Manitowoc last Wednesday. She is survived by her sons, Henry, 
William, Fred, George and Charles of Marshfield and Edward of this city and 
her daughters, Pauline Larkin of Milwaukee, Anna Gerbinsky of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. George Gesell of this city. Her husband died in 1912. The funeral was 
held on Saturday from St. John's Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 27, 1918
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The funeral of Mrs. Marie (sic) Thuss, an old settler in this community, took 
place Saturday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church. Deceased, although 
81 years of age, was in reasonably good health and her death was quite sudden. 
She had gone on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Gerbinske at Manitowoc for a few 
days and while there, was taken ill in the evening and passed away last 
Wednesday morning.
Marie Thuss, nee Langheinrich was born in Bavaria, Germany. She came to America 
in 1850 and was married in 1858 to John Thuss who died in 1912. She was a devout 
Christian lady and faithful member of St. John's congregation.
Deceased is survived by six sons, Henry, William, Fred, George, Edward and 
Charles of Marshfield where the former is superintendent of a large chair 
factory and Supervisor Edward Thuss of this city. She also leaves three 
daughters, Mrs. Pauline Larkin of Milwaukee, Mrs. Anna Gerbinske of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. George Gesell of this city.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 27, 1918
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At the Thuss residence on Adams Street, a happy reunion and golden 
wedding took place Thursday. It was the 50th anniversary of the 
marriage of Mr. and Mrs. John Thuss, old and esteemed residents of 
this community. Rev. O.F. Doehler officiated at the celebration at 
the house. The celebration was only a family affair, there were no 
other guests besides the relatives. The Liedertafel serenaded the 
aged couple with singing several German songs. It was indeed a happy 
occasion at the Thuss household. The happy family consists of parents 
and nine children, nine of whom are living. They are: Henry, William, 
Fred, George of Marshfield, Chas of Nielsville, Mrs. Larkin of 
Oconomowoc, Mrs. Fred Gerbinski of Manitowoc, Mrs. Geo Gesell and 
Edward Thuss of this city.
The Reporter, Sat., June 13, 1908


DOROTHEA L. TIMM

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug. 1889:
Death of 62 year old Mrs. Timm of Two Rivers on 09 August. 
She was buried Sunday.


DAVID W. TITUS

David W. Titus, 43, of LaPlace, La., died Tuesday, March 16, at LaPlace, La. 
Memorial services were held Wednesday, March 17, at First Baptist Church, 
LaPlace, La. 
Memorial service for the family will be Saturday, March 20, at Grace 
Congregational Church, U.C.C., Two Rivers. The Rev. Dan Wright will officiate.
A native of Seattle, Wash., and a former resident of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., Mr. 
Titus has resided in LaPlace, La. For six years. He served in the United States 
Coast Guard. Mr. Titus was a former employee of Peterson Shipbuilding of 
Sturgeon Bay. He was manager of Ocean Operations, C.F. Industries of Louisiana.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Dicke Titus of LaPlace, La.; two daughters, 
Monica and Nichole of Sturgeon Bay; a brother, John Nicholsen of Seattle, Wash.; 
a sister, Carl Groznik of Seattle, Wash.; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, 
Fred G. and Helen W. Dicke of Two Rivers. 
Memorials may be made to Woodland Dunes Nature Center, P.O. Box 763, 
Manitowoc WI 54220.
Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 1982  p.3
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[cremated bur. 04-20-1982/age 43 yrs.]
(29 Aug 1938/Mar 1982/SSDI)


AUGUST TOMASCHEFSKY    (d. 1912)

Thrice Bereaved
The Tomashefsky(sic) family was thrice bereaved this week. Three deaths following 
one after another in a space of a week's time. 
Karl Tomashefsky died at Colorado of tuberculosis on February 20th. He was brought 
here Sunday for burial. All the brothers and sisters attended the funeral. On 
Saturday morning, August Tomashefsky Jr. received from Chicago words that his son 
had died and another child was in serious condition. While the funeral was taking 
place, August Tomashefsky Sr., answered the beckoning call of the death angel. Mr. 
Tomashefsky Sr. was an old settler in this part; he suffered of dropsy the last 
few years. The funeral was held on Wednesday at this week at the St. John's church. 
The sons and daughters of Aug. Tomashefsky who came here to attend the funeral of 
their father and brother are Mr. and Mrs. Alb. Orth, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kuvalis, Mr. 
and Mrs. R.A. Tomashefsky and children, August Tomashefsky, Mrs. Peter Hoffman and 
daughter and Mrs. Burnette of Chicago, Otto Tomashefsky of Wausau, Mr. and Mrs. Gus 
Tomashefsky and family of Manitowoc.
The Reporter, Sat., Mar. 2, 1912


DOROTHY TOMASCHEFSKY

Year old Daughter Dies of Pnemonia 
Litle Miss Dorothy Tomaschefsky, year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman 
Tomaschefsky, Madison street, died at the family home last night following 
a siege of pneumonia. She is an only child and would have been two years 
old on her next birthday, August 10.
Funeral services will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 2, the Rev. 
Hawks officiating, and burial will take place at Pioneers' Rest. 
Manitowoc Herald News, March 23, 1927  P.12


ELLA TOMASCHEFSKY

Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Tomaschefsky, 81, of 1613 20th St., Two Rivers, 
who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Peter Patnales of Ferndale, Mich., 
early Monday morning, will be held at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral 
Chapel, Two Rivers, at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlei officiating. 
Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Tomaschefsky, who had been in failing health for the past two years, had 
closed her home last October for the winter, going to Ferndale to reside with 
the daughter until spring.
Mrs. Tomaschefksy, nee Ella Engel, was born in Two Rivers, in 1870 a daughter 
of the late Charles and Wilhelmine Bunezow Engel. She resided nearly her entire 
life in Two Rivers. In 1890 she married Fred Tomaschefsky, for years a well known 
Washington Street business man, who died in 1940.
Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Patnales and nine grandchildren. Her three sons, 
Calvin, Alfred and Herman preceded her in death.
For years Mrs. Tomaschefsky was active in Grace Congregational church affairs and 
was affiliated with the Thimble and Fellowship Circles and the Ladies' Aid 
Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 22, 1952  P.2
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[Helen Thomaschefsky]


ELMER TOMASCHEFSKY

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Tomaschefsky in Two Rivers, 
mourn the loss of their 9-mo. old son.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1895 


FRED TOMASCHEFSKY    (d. 1940)

Fred Tomaschefsky, 70, retired Two Rivers tavern man, died shortly after noon 
today at his home in that city. He suffered a stroke early Tuesday morning and 
his condition grew steadily worse. He had not been in good health for the last 
five years following a stroke.
Mr. Tomaschefsky conducted a tavern in Two Rivers for 28 years, 20 years in the 
same location at 1___nd Washington streets. He had been retired for 19 years.
He was a native of Manitowoc, born Dec. 1, 1869. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. August 
Tomaschefsky, moved to Two Rivers when he was two years old. He married Miss Ella 
Engel in June, 1890. She survives with two sons, Herman of Los Angeles and Alfred 
of Port Huron, Mich., one daughter, Mrs. Theodore Rathalea? of Ferndale, Mich., 
three brothers, Rhinehold and Adolph of Chicago and George of Detroit, three 
sisters, Mrs. Martha Mark and Mrs. Louis Van Hueklin of Los Angeles and Mrs. Anna 
Kuvalis of Detroit, 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Beduhn funeral 
home with the Rev. T. A. Hawkes officiating. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 10, 1940  P. 11


GEORGE TOMASCHEFSKY

Former Two Rivers Actor Dies in West
Word has been received from Long Beach, Calif., of the death there of a former 
Two Rivers resident and theatrical actor, George W. Thomas, 58.
Mr. Thomas, known in Two Rivers as George Tomaschefsky, moved west about 35 years 
ago. During his life in Two Rivers he directed and acted in amateur theatricals. 
He later became a professional actor on the coast.
A nephew of Mr. Thomas, Gus Tomaschefsky, resides in Manitowoc. Survivors include 
a daughter, Mrs. Robert Goodsell of Dubuque, Iowa; two brothers, Adolph and 
Reinhold of Chicago; and a sister, Martha, of California.
The casket will be flown to Two Rivers. Although time of services have not been 
set, burial will take place in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 22, 1950 P. 2


GUSTAV TOMASCHEFSKY    (d. 1914)

Gustav Tomaschefsky, aged 48, died last Thursday morning. The cause of his death 
was apoplexy. He was stricken early in the morning and died a few hours later. For 
many years he was engaged in the cigar business in Two Rivers. Later he conducted 
a saloon there. For three years past he has conducted a saloon and boarding house 
in this city. He is survived by a widow and seven children. The youngest seven years 
of age. The funeral was held from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers Sunday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 24, 1914
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Gustave Tomaschefsky died Thursday at Manitowoc where for the past three years 
he has conducted a hotel known as the Clipper city House. Death came after an 
illness of only one day. It was due to heart trouble. Mr. Tomaschefsky was born 
in Manitowoc 47 years ago. He lived in this city 35 years and was engaged here 
in cigar manufacturing. He was a brother of Fred Tomaschefsky of this city and 
is survived by his wife and seven children. The body was brought here for burial 
and the funeral occurs tomorrow afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church.
The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 19, 1914


GUSTAV "GUS" TOMASCHEFSKY    (d. 2001)

GUSTAV TOMASCHEFKSY

Gustav (Gus) Tomaschefsky, age 94, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday afternoon 
Nov. 9, 2001 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 12, 2001 at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate. 
Military Graveside services will take place at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001.
Gus was born Mach 20, 1907 in Two Rivers, son of the late Gustav and Ida Knickrehm 
Tomaschefsky. He attended First German Lutheran Elementary school in Manitowoc. 
On Dec. 29, 1942, Gus entered the U.S. Army serving in Germany during WWII as an 
interpreter and was discharged on Nov. 5, 1945. Gus worked for the Schmidtman Co. 
in Manitowoc prior to entering the Army and was a 29 year employee of the Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Co. retiring in 1970. Gus was a member of First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church and a Life member of American Legion Post #88 of Manitowoc. Gus 
could speak and write German fluently and studied shorthand by himself. Gus enjoyed 
playing baseball with the Freddy Bricks team. He also enjoyed bowling until the age 
of 89. Gus played piano when he was younger and enjoyed singing very much. He sang 
with Saengerbund and local barbershop groups and also sang for weddings. After his 
retirement from the shipyards, Gus spent many hours walking to the Manitowoc Library 
and walking along the Manitowoc lakefront.
Survivors include nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in 
death by four sisters Elva Kirchoff, Helen Napiezinski, Olga Bunsheck and Ruth Miller, 
three brothers Elmer, Ernst and Oscar Tomaschefsky.
Relatives and friends may call at the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church on 
Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. E-mail letters of condolence 
may be sent to the Tomaschefsky Family at jrp@lakefield.net
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, November 11, 2001  P. A8


HENRY J. TOMASCHEFSKY

Henry J. Tomaschefsky, 74, of 1419-15th Street, Two Rivers, entered into eternal 
rest on November 7, 1984, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers. Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Tomaschefsky was born Sept. 9, 1909, at Milwaukee, son of the late Herman F. 
and Mary C. Zdrojeska Tomaschefsky. He was a Sergeant in the United States Army 
during World War II, stationed in Reno, Nevada, from 1942-1945. Mr. Tomaschefsky 
was employed at Tome's Grocery Store prior to Army Service, then at Hamilton 
Industries, retiring in 1974. Mr. Tomaschefsky was a member of the American Legion 
Post 165, a member of Two Rivers Order of Eagles and a member of Carpenters and 
Jointers Union of America.
Survivors include two sisters, Nora Tomaschefsky and Ruth Williams of California 
and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond 
and Herman, and two sisters, Dorothy and Dolly.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 4 o'clock 
to 8 o'clock this Thursday afternoon.
Herald Times Reporter, November 8, 1984 P. 3
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(Henry Tomaschefsky/03 Sep 1909/Nov 1984/SSDI)


IDA TOMASCHEFSKY

Mrs. Gustav Tomaschefsky, 99, passed away Wednesday morning at the Park Lawn 
Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services were held Friday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. N.W. Kock, officiating. Burial was 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She is survived by two sons, Gustav, Manitowoc; Oscar, Route 1, Maribel; three 
daughters, Mrs. Thomas Napiecinski,, Two Rivers, Mrs. Henry Kirchoff, Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Cecil Miller, Escanaba, Mich.; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. 
Two sons and a daughter preceded her in death.
Denmark Press, Thursday, Dec. 15, 1966 page 14
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[bur. Dec. 9 1966]


KARL HEINRICH TOMASCHEFSKY    (d. 1912)

Thrice Bereaved
The Tomashefsky(sic) family was thrice bereaved this week. Three deaths following 
one after another in a space of a week's time. 
Karl Tomashefsky died at Colorado of tuberculosis on February 20th. He was brought 
here Sunday for burial. All the brothers and sisters attended the funeral. On 
Saturday morning, August Tomashefsky Jr. received from Chicago words that his son 
had died and another child was in serious condition. While the funeral was taking 
place, August Tomashefsky Sr., answered the beckoning call of the death angel. Mr. 
Tomashefsky Sr. was an old settler in this part; he suffered of dropsy the last 
few years. The funeral was held on Wednesday at this week at the St. John's church. 
The sons and daughters of Aug. Tomashefsky who came here to attend the funeral of 
their father and brother are Mr. and Mrs. Alb. Orth, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kuvalis, Mr. 
and Mrs. R.A. Tomashefsky and children, August Tomashefsky, Mrs. Peter Hoffman and 
daughter and Mrs. Burnette of Chicago, Otto Tomashefsky of Wausau, Mr. and Mrs. Gus 
Tomashefsky and family of Manitowoc.
The Reporter, Sat., Mar. 2, 1912


LOUISA TOMASCHEFSKY

Sudden cessation of the functions of the heart brought Mrs. August 
Tomaschefski(sic) of this city to a sudden death Saturday, funeral 
took place Tuesday. The deceased had been ill for some time but 
recently showed signs of recovering. She was 61 years old; she reared 
a family of 15 children, all living now. The decedant was a dutiful 
mother and a devout Christian being a constant attendant at the 
Lutheran Church. The husband and chhildren who survive her feel the 
loss very much. All children of the departed except her son, John, 
were present at the funeral and also 21 grandchildren. The funeral 
was largely attended, the deceased being a pioneer of this county. 
The children who mourn her loss are Gust, Fred, Adolph, John and 
George of this city, Mesdames Herman Raatz of Racine, Albert Orth 
of Chicago, Peter Hoffman of Janesville, Geo Allison of Chicago, Louis 
Van Huecklin of Racine, A. J. Kovales and Mrsrs. Otto Tomaschefski of 
Wausau, Reinhold, Chas and August of Chicago. Mr. Gust Guenther of 
Grand Rapids, Mich., a brother of the deceased, also attended the 
interment.
The Reporter, Sat., Aug. 15, 1908
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DIED
Mrs. August Tomaschefsky died at her home in this city last Saturday morning. 
Her death was due to heart disease from which she has suffered for some time past. 
Deceased was born on the 1st of Oct., 1846 at Neudoerfchen, Prussia and was married 
to August Tomaschefsky, her maiden name was Louisa Guenther. She came to America 
with her husband in 1868 and after residing at Manitowoc and Berlin, Ontario, they 
came to this city in 1880. She was the mother of fifteen children, six daughters 
and nine sons, all of whom were present at her funeral which took place today from 
the Lutheran Church.
The Chronicle, Tues., Aug. 11, 1908 


MABLE TOMASCHEFSKY

A 12-mo. old little daughter of Reinhold Tomaschewsky 
in Two Rivers died Sunday.
Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1906
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The one year old girl of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Tomashefski(sic), died last Sunday 
morning. The funeral took place form the St. John's Lutheran Church last Wednesday. 
A host of friends of the bereaved ones attended the interment.
The REPORTER, Sat., Apr. 14, 1906
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(from death index: Mabel Tomaschefsky, d. Apr. 07, 1906)


MINNIE TOMCHAK

Tomchak Services To Be Held On Monday 
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Tomchak, widow of William Tomchak, who died 
suddenly at her home at 2002 Jackson street late Thursday morning at 9:30 from 
the C.J. Jansky funeral home, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Burial will be 
in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Mrs. Tomchak, nee Minnie Statler was born near Berlin, Wis., 69 years ago, and 
moved to Mountain, Wis., a number of years later. She was married at Mountain, 
Wis., to William Tomchak of Pulaski 21 years ago. A daughter, the only child 
born to the union, died in infancy. Her husband preceded her in death here seven 
years ago.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ella Cooper and a brother, Guy Statler, both of 
Mountain, Wis. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 16, 1937  P. 11


WM. TOMCHAK

2 MORE DEATHS IN THIS CITY
Peter Becker, 48, and W. Tomcheck(sic), 51, Latest To Be Claimed By The Disease
Two more deaths from typhoid fever in Two Rivers, bringing the total death 
list to four from that cause, three of which have occurred in a district along 
Jefferson street, has again puzzled city health authorities to determine just 
what has been the cause of this epidemic. There have been about a dozen cases, 
but although the state sent experts there they pronounced the water, milk, 
meat and vegetable supplies of the city satisfactory. 
(snip)
William Tomcheck, 51, an employee of the Eggers plant until his illness three
weeks ago, passed away yesterday at the hospital of typhoid fever. He moved to
this city seven years ago from Mountain, Wis. A wife, who lives at 1065 Harbor
street, two brothers and two sisters survive. Funeral services will be held
Thursday afternoon with Rev. Hawkes officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 6, 1929  p.11
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(Note: The part about Peter Becker has been put with his entry in Holy Cross
cem. Two Rivers)


CLARENCE TOSTON

Notes from Two Rivers:
Clarence Tostan(sic), aged 18, was drowned last Sunday. He went out 
for a swim in the water with a companion and after struggling in the 
water a short time he sank and did not rise to the surface. His body 
was recovered shortly afterwards. It is believed that he was taken 
with cramps. The unfortunate young man came here only a few weeks ago 
with his parents from Marshfield.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 3, 1920
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BATHER DROWNED IN RIVER
What was to be his first swim of the season proved to be the last for Clarence 
Toston, aged 18, who was drowned Sunday afternoon on the West Twin River at the 
foot of 18th Street here he and a companion dared to go into the water which is 
still too cold for bathing. Toston was some distance farther out than his 
companion who saw his feet disappear as he seemed to go down head foremost. 
Herman Fanslaw, who was near by hastened to the place and reached with his fish 
pole but the victim had disappeared. He had been taken with cramps or heart 
failure. A telephone message informed the Coast Guard and they hastened up the 
river in their motor boat, recovering the body at the first attempt with the 
grappling hooks. Efforts at resuscitation were made immediately and continued 
for some time but without result. The parents who moved here recently from 
Marshfield, were at Silver Lake at the time of the accident. They were informed 
by telephone and returned grief stricken to this city at once. The young man is 
survived by several brothers and sisters besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Knute 
Toston who have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. The funeral 
was Wednesday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 3, 1920


JULIA TOSTON

Stricken with a sudden heart attack as she went to pay her son Chester a New
Year's visit at his home, 1017 South 17th street, Mrs. Knut K. Toston, 62, died
before the arrival of a physician. Although Mrs. Toston had been afflicted with 
heart attacks the past few weeks, she had been able to be about the home, 1801 
Franklin street. 
After the noon day meal Sunday she decided to call on her son. She reached the 
house and asked for a drink of water and while it was being brought to her 
collapsed and breathed her last. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Shimek and Schwartz 
funeral home in charge of the Rev. W.G. Haase of Two Rivers. Interment will be 
at the Pioneer Rest cemetery at Two Rivers. 
The maiden name of the deceased was Julia Olson. She was born at Claybanks, Door 
county. She was married at Manitowoc Rapids her to Knut K. Toston 35 years ago. 
They located first at Sawyer, then came to this city, located for a number of 
years at Marshfield and for the last eleven years had been making their home in 
this city. 
Besides the husband she is survived by three sons, Arthur of Sheboygan and Chester 
and Victor of this city, two daughters, Mrs. Harold Schuknecht and Mrs. Cyril 
Antonie, both of this city, a sister, Mrs. Bryen Mc Dermott of Sturgeon Bay and 
14 grandchildren. Her mother, Mrs. Charles Nelson, died last February. 
The remains may be viewed at the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home up to the hour 
of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 3, 1933, p.1


KNUTE TOSTON

Knute Toston Dies At Manitowoc; to Be Buried in City
Knute Toston, 70, died Saturday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cyril 
Antonie in Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Shimek and Schwartz 
funeral home in Manitowoc, burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery here.
Survivors are two daughters, three sons, a brother, two sisters and 16 
grandchildren.
Two Rivers Reporter, Monday, Oct. 28, 1940


NANCY ELISABET TROEDSSON

Mrs. Frank Eggers received word of the death yesterday of her grandchild, 
Nancy Elisabeth (sic), six-weeks-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Troedsson, 
at Burbank, Calif. Private funeral services will be held at the cemetery in 
Two Rivers, on Saturday. 
Mr. Troedsson is the former Nancy Eggers of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 17, 1945 P.2
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[bur. 01-20-1945/age 1 mo.]


BARBARA TROSSEN

MRS. TROSSEN DIES AT 90-ill but few days 
Came To County When a Child, Living As Pioneer; Burial Will Be Wednesday 
Mrs. Barbara Trossen, 90, one of Manitowoc county's oldest residents, died at 
4:30 a.m. today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. August Fehrmann, Whitelaw. 
She was taken ill two weeks ago and complications developed, causing her 
death.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home tonight and will be 
removed to the Fehrmann home Tuesday morning. The funeral will be held Wednesday 
at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's church, Whitelaw, with the Rev. Father Pufahl 
officiating. Burial will be at Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Trossen, whose maiden name as Barbara Wenner was born April 1, 1843 at 
Grove, Germany. She came to America with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wenner, 
in 1954?. They remained in Milwaukee for a year.
Was Lost Once 
Her father purchased a tract of 80 acres in Brown county, between Denmark and 
Cooperstown and Mr. Wenner derived his only income from the sale of shingles 
he made by hand. The Wenner family lived in a small log shack on the wooded 
"eighty" and kept two or three cows. 
One of Mrs. Trossen's experiences as a girl of 12 was to be lost in the woods 
over night. While looking for cows that had strayed from the little farm yard, 
Mrs. Trossen lost her way in the dark and roamed through the woods until daybreak, 
when, just as Bo Peep returned with her sheep, Mrs. Trossen found her way back to 
the farm with the missing cows. 
Wed in 1863 
She was married to Jacob Trossen in 1863. The couple had nine children, two of 
whom are now deceased. They lived on a farm at Mishicot for many years and upon 
their retirement moved to the city of Two Rivers. Mr. Trossen died in 1916 and 
several years later Mrs. Trossen sold her home and went to live with her daughter, 
Mrs. Fehrmann at Whitelaw. She resided here for the last 12 years.
Surviving are seven children, Mrs. Charles Schmidt, Milwaukee; Peter Trossen, 
Milwaukee; Joseph, Sheboygan; Mrs. Fehrmann, Whitelaw; Mrs. Albert Stechmesser, 
Chicago and Mrs. Charles Brixus, Milwaukee. There are 17 grandchildren and 11 
great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 26, 1934  P. 2
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TROSSEN, Mrs. Barbara-Ninety years old. One of oldest residents of county, died 
Monday at home of daughter, Mrs. August Fehrmann, Whitelaw, resided in Mishicot 
and Two Rivers for many years. Husband, Jacob, died in 1916. Body at Fehrmann 
home in Whitelaw. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30, at St. Michael's church. The Rev. Fr. 
Pufahl will officiate and burial will be in Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 27, 1934 P. 13
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The name of a son, Louis, of Marshfield, was unintentionally omitted from the 
account of the death of Mrs. Barbara Trossen, Whitelaw, published in yesterday's 
paper. Another son, Peter, was listed as from Milwaukee. He lives at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 27, 1934 P. 2
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GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED
A joyous celebration took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Trossen on 
20th Street Wednesday, it being the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary. 
The venerable couple were surrounded by their sons, daughters and grandchildren. 
Those who were present are as follows: Mrs. Fred Claussen and daughter, Dora of 
Los Angeles, California; Michael Goeler and family of this city; Mrs. Chas Schmidt 
of Milwaukee; Peter Trossen and family of this city; Joseph Trossen of Pittsville, 
Mr. and Mrs. August Fehrman and daughter, Esther of Whitelaw; Mr. and Mrs. Louis 
Trossen of Marshfield; Mrs. Adelbert Stechmesser of Chicago; George Trossen of Two 
Creeks and Miss Clara who resides at home.
The home was beautifully adorned for the occasion in green and gold, ferns, golden 
rod and roses being used for decorations. The music was furnished by one of Mrs. 
Trossen's grandchildren, Miss Catherine Goeler of this city. It was a rare and happy 
gathering of the old family circle and the spirit that prevaded was expressed in the 
good old german song which all sang together, "Wir Sitzen so Froelich by Sommen", 
the old couple joining in the singing.
Mr. Jacob Trossen is one of the pioneers of this section and has seen the county 
develop from a wild waste of timber land to a flourishing farming and commercial 
center. He was born at Crov, Germany, April 23, 1830 and came to this country in 
1847 settling on a farm at Mishicot. In 1856 he was united in marriage to Miss 
Christine Herges also a native of Germany who died in 1863. In 1864 he was married 
to his present wife, nee Barbara Werner. Her husband had also passed away a few years 
before. The wedding ceremony was performed at the court house at Manitowoc by then 
County Judge Wrighter. Mrs. Trossen came to America in 1857.
The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 26, 1914


GEORGE TROSSEN

Death claimed George Trossen, former resident of Mishicot where he was born in 
1886, at his home in Marshfield, Wis., Wednesday, July 4th. The remains were 
brought here for burial and the funeral was held Saturday. Deceased was a brother 
of Mrs. Michael Goeler of this city from whose home the funeral was held with 
services at St. Luke's.  His widow and one son, Lester, deeply mourn his untimely 
loss for he passed away in the prime of manhood, aged 37, a victim of kidney 
affliction.
Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Trossen. He reached maturity in the 
little neighboring village and was married to Miss Clara Wojta of Two Creeks. 
Shortly after the wedding the couple went to Marshfield to reside. Mr. Trossen 
was a successful businessman. For several years he was an associate of the 
Marshfield Hardware and Auto Co.
Besides his wife and son, the deceased is survived by his  mother, Mrs. Jacob 
Trossen of Whitelaw, three brothers, Peter of Two Rivers, Louis and Joseph of 
Marshfield and by six sisters, Mrs. Fred Claussen of Hollywood, Calif., Mrs. 
Chas. Smith and Mrs. Chas. Briggs of Milwaukee, Mrs. Albert Stechmesser of 
Chicago, Mrs. Otto Sechernan of Whitelaw, Mrs. Mike Goeler of Two Rivers. Among 
those present at the funeral were Prof. Joseph Wojta of the University of 
Wisconsin and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Wojta of Reedsville, Messrs. and 
Mesdames Ignatz Wojta, Ignatz Wojta Jr., of Two Rivers, Anton Wojta of Mishicot, 
J. Kutnik and Ed Shimek of Kewaunee, Ed Meyer of Green Bay and Rudolph Stangel 
of Tisch Mills.
The Reporter, Fri., July 13, 1923


JACOB TROSSEN

MISHICOT PIONEER CALLED
Jacob Trossen, Pioneer of the Town of Mishicot Died Friday at the Age of 86
The weaknesses and ailments incident to old age had been telling upon him severely 
for several weeks. He was born April 23, 1830 at Crov, Germany and is a son of 
Jacob Trossen Sr. Jacob Trossen Sr. was the owner of a vineyard in Germany and in 
1847 brought his wife and five children, Jacob, Nicholas, Kate, Emma and Mary to 
the United States. The family came to Two Rivers by way of Milwaukee, arriving on 
the sailboat Henderson on the 20th of July. For three or four days they resided 
at the home of Deacon Smith and went up the Mishicot River seeking land finally 
locating on a tract in Section 8 where the father erected a log cabin. During the 
early days at that time, when there were roads cut through, the boys made many 
trips to Two Rivers returning with flour and other provisions which they received 
in exchange for the oats, potatoes and rutabaga that they raised on the farm and 
they also made a trip to Milwaukee and bought an ox team.
In September, 1856, Mr. Trossen was married to Catherine Herges who was also a 
native of Germany and came to the United States to  join her brother, Peter. She 
died in 1862 at the age of thirty-two years, having been the mother of four children: 
Anna, Nicholas, Jacob and Catherine, of whom the sons are deceased. In 1863 Mr. 
Trossen was married to Barbara Wenner, a native of Germany who came to the United 
States with her parents, old settlers of Denmark. To this union there were born the 
following children: Peter, Lizzie, Joseph, Louis, May, Rose, Clara and George. 
Pre-eminently courageous and resourceful, these struggling settlers on the raw farms 
of the Town of Mishicot, displayed a wonderful readiness in adapting themselves to 
conditions and on meeting emergencies and the hardihood and energy displayed in 
upbuilding and preserving a comfortable home has had its reward in the knowledge 
that their lives have not been lived in vain and that their community is the better 
for their having lived in it.  
Jacob Trossen was reared to the life of an agriculturist and although his chances 
for an education were not very extensive he made most of his opportunities and became 
a well informed man. He was continuously engaged in farming up to the time of his 
retirement. He is survived by a wife and ten children, who are Mrs. Fred Claussen 
of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. M. Goeler, Peter, George, Clara Trossen, of this city; 
Mrs. Chas Schmidt, Milwaukee; Mrs. August Fehrman of Whitelaw; Mrs. Albert Stechmesser 
of Chicago and Joseph and Louis Trossen of Marshfield. The funeral took place Tuesday 
afternoon from the home, Rev. Morris officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 11, 1916
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Jacob Trossen, who has been living a retired life in this city, died on Saturday. 
He was for many years one of the leading farmers in the Town of Mishicot. He was 
born on April 23, 1830 in Germany and in 1847 came with his parents to this 
country.
In September, 1863, Mr. Trossen was married to Barbara Wenner who was also a native 
of Germany. He is survived by a wife and ten children, who are Mrs. Fred Claussen 
of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. M. Goeler, Peter, George and Clara Trossen of this city, 
Mrs. Chas Schmidt, Milwaukee, Mrs. August Fehrman of Whitelaw, Mrs. Albert Stechmesser 
of Chicago and Joseph and Louis Trossen of Marshfield. The funeral took place Tuesday 
afternoon from the residence.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 10, 1916
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[1916/age 85 yrs.]
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OLD TIMERS
When in the spring of 1847, the Trossen family came to Two Rivers, they found 
here a half dozen Germans among whom were, Henry Hempke and Robert Boldus, father 
of Frank Boldus and a half dozen French Canadians among whom were Martill, Bunker, 
LaFond and Sanville. Deacon Smith was here also and Jacob Trossen, the subject of 
this sketch says that was all.
A new school house had just been erected and as there were seven in the family, 
they accepted the suggestions of the Deacon to lodge in the school house and here 
they slept every night for one week and got their meals. Jacob, who was 17 years 
of age then set out with his father and two others in search of a site for the farm 
which was the father's ambition to possess. They followed the trail northward through 
the almost unbroken forest on foot. On the present site of Mishicot, they found four 
families settled close together, Jaeckel, Houser, Cooper and Bartelme, who was an 
uncle of Peter Bartelme of Two Rivers. The newcomers were received with open arms by 
these few settlers and they soon selected the piece of land which suited their liking 
in Section 8 of Two Rivers Township. Here with the help of the other settlers they now 
set to work erecting a log house of three rooms and after a few weeks work were snugly 
quartered in their new home and brought the other members of the family up from Two 
Rivers.
They brought their household goods up the Mishicot River in a scow, camping at night 
on the ?? of the river, one keeping watch with a loaded gun and replenishing the fire 
while the others of the party slept. Bears were numerous. They often would steal a pig 
quite close to the house. Herds of deer were frequently seen. They sometimes mingled 
with the cattle grazing in the stumpage. Wolves howled almost invariably at night.
Indians called frequently, sometimes a score or more with large quantities of venison 
to trade for tobacco or whiskey. When they held their great "pow wows" and dances at 
Two Rivers, a hundred or more passed through Mishicot. Mr. Trossen's father and Mr. 
Brasch, a neighbor went to Milwaukee by boat from Two Rivers and there purchased each 
a dozen barrels of flour and other provisions and a wagon and oxen. Their main work was 
in clearing away the heavy timber. Oak, elm and maple abounded from two to four feet in 
thickness. This was done with the axe and an ox team. The stump puller did not come in 
use until fifteen years later. The second year they raised a crop of 320 bushels of 
potatoes, 130 bushels of oats and 200 bushels of rutabagas. The potatoes netted them 
50 cents per bushel.
Their farm comprised 160 acres which was bought from the government at the Green Bay 
land office. After the death of his father, Jacob came in possession of the farm which 
he conducted until a few years ago when he moved his family to this city where he now 
resides at 1606 20th Street.
Preeminently courageous and resourceful, these struggling settlers on the raw farms of 
the town of Mishicot displayed a wonderful readiness on adapting themselves to conditions 
and in meeting emergencies and the hardihood and energy displayed in up-building and 
preserving a comfortable home has had its reward in the knowledge that their lives have 
not been lived in vain and that their community is the better for their having lived 
in it.
Mr. Trossen served on the Town board two years and as assessor one year. He was 
continuously engaged in farming up to the time of his retirement and is known as an 
authority on matters agricultural.
The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 13, 1913
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GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED
A joyous celebration took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Trossen on 
20th Street Wednesday, it being the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary. 
The venerable couple were surrounded by their sons, daughters and grandchildren. 
Those who were present are as follows: Mrs. Fred Claussen and daughter, Dora of 
Los Angeles, California; Michael Goeler and family of this city; Mrs. Chas Schmidt 
of Milwaukee; Peter Trossen and family of this city; Joseph Trossen of Pittsville, 
Mr. and Mrs. August Fehrman and daughter, Esther of Whitelaw; Mr. and Mrs. Louis 
Trossen of Marshfield; Mrs. Adelbert Stechmesser of Chicago; George Trossen of Two 
Creeks and Miss Clara who resides at home.
The home was beautifully adorned for the occasion in green and gold, ferns, golden 
rod and roses being used for decorations. The music was furnished by one of Mrs. 
Trossen's grandchildren, Miss Catherine Goeler of this city. It was a rare and happy 
gathering of the old family circle and the spirit that prevaded was expressed in the 
good old german song which all sang together, "Wir Sitzen so Froelich by Sommen", 
the old couple joining in the singing.
Mr. Jacob Trossen is one of the pioneers of this section and has seen the county 
develop from a wild waste of timber land to a flourishing farming and commercial 
center. He was born at Crov, Germany, April 23, 1830 and came to this country in 
1847 settling on a farm at Mishicot. In 1856 he was united in marriage to Miss 
Christine Herges also a native of Germany who died in 1863. In 1864 he was married 
to his present wife, nee Barbara Werner. Her husband had also passed away a few years 
before. The wedding ceremony was performed at the court house at Manitowoc by then 
County Judge Wrighter. Mrs. Trossen came to America in 1857.
The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 26, 1914


ARMIDOS TROTTIER

Armidos Trottier, 78, of 1218 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Thursday at home 
of a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Trottier was born May 18, 1888, at Coleman, and married Emma Zimmerhakel 
of Two Rivers in 1914. The couple came to Manitowoc in 1919. She preceded him 
in death in 1941. Oct. 21, 1955, he married Olga Soukup at Menominee, Mich. Mr. 
Trottier was a machinist at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until retirement in 
1957 and was a 30 year member of the Machinists Local 516 and a member of the 
Golden Agers.
Surviving him are his wife, two sons, Clifford and Vernon, of Manitowoc; four 
daughters, Mrs. Charles (Jeanette) Strathmann of Manitowoc, Mrs. Donald (Betty) 
Paul of Oakfield, Wis., Mrs. Steve (Gladys) Kozora of Wellsville, Ohio, and Mrs. 
Robert (Bernadine) Wachowski of Two Rivers; 10 grandchildren and six great 
grandchildren. A son, Floyd, was killed in Italy in World War II.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Heradl Times, Thursday, February 16, 1967 P.17
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Funeral services for Armidos Trottier, 78, of 1218 New York Ave., Manitowoc, who 
died Thursday, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A.Radey will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Additional survivors are three stepdaughters, Mrs. Norman Basken, of Rt. 1, 
Whitelaw, and Mrs. Irvin Baumann and Mrs. Vera Reedy, of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 17, 1967 P.10


EMMA TROTTIER

Mrs. Armidos Trottier, 43, of 504 South 25th street, died Tuesday afternoon 
at the Holy Family hospital after a long illness.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. at the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home and at 9 o'clock at St. Paul's Catholic church, the Rev. 
Martin Jaekels officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery in Two 
Rivers. The body will lie in state after 7 p.m. today at the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home. The Christian Mothers society of St. Paul's of which 
Mrs. Trottier was a member, and the Holy Name society of the parish will recite 
the rosary on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs. Trottier was born Emma Zimmerhakel in the town of Mishicot on April 10, 
1897. She moved to Two Rivers with her parents when she was a young girl, and 
was married there in 1915 to Armidos Trottier. The couple moved to Manitowoc 32 
years ago and have lived here since.
Survivors are the widower; four daughters, Mrs. Charles Strathmann, Elizabeth, 
Gladys and Bernadine Trottier, all of Manitowoc; three sons, Clifford, Floyd 
and Vernon of Manitowoc; one grandchild; one brother, Robert Zimmerhakel of Two 
Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Anna  Kopetsky and Mrs. John Stefaniak of Two Rivers 
and Mrs. Miles Krejcarek of Manitowoc; and mother, Mrs. Frank Simanek of 
Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 29, 1941 P.2


GERALD TROTTIER

Infant Child Dies, Burial at Two Rivers
Gerald Trottier, six month old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Trottier, 705 Chicago 
street, passed away Friday morning at the home. Burial took place this after-
noon, with interment at Two Rivers, where the parents formerly resided. 
Besides the parents, two brothers and three sisters survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, January 10, 1931 P.3


GERALDINE TROTTIER

Geraldine, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Armitos Trottier, 504 South 25th 
street, died early today at the home, Survivors are the parents, three brothers 
and four sisters. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Burial was in the Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 24, 1937 P.2


CAROLE ELLEN TUCK

Carole E. Tuck, 66, of Redding, California, died Friday, March 23, 1990, at a 
Sacramento, California hospital.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers. Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate.
She was born Decemeber 21, 1923, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and 
Nora Lahey Schmeichel. She graduated from Washington High School in 1941. She 
served as a Wave in the United States Navy at Mare Island, California for two 
years. She married Raymond V. Tuck on September 23, 1944, at Mare Island, 
California.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Paul 
Tuck of Sacramento, California and Brian and Gloria Tuck of Wasco, Oregon; 
five grandchildren (private).
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 6 p.m. 
to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


ERIC A. TURNER

Eric Arnemann Turner, 57, ot Des Plaines, loving son of the late Kenneth and the 
late Joyce Turner; dear brother of Susan (Alejandro) Alegre, Robert (late Melinda) 
and David (Alicia) Turner; cherished uncle of Michelle, Kristine, Philip, Susannah, 
Yolanda, Alex and Wesley; faithful master of Chester, the dog. Visitation Wednesday 
3 to 7 p.m. at the Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. (Rte. 14/Northwest Hwy. at 
Rand Rd.), Des Plaines where Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 7 p.m. Interment 
pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, WI. Eric was a very fine guitar player. He was 
adept at many styles of guitar playing, from fingerstyle flatpicking (his own five 
finger method) to blues, rock and even classical guitar. He played with a number of 
musical groups, among them, Moondance for 12 years and Rhythm City for five years. 
He also performed as a solo guitarist/entertainer at the Silver Nugget in Crystal 
Lake for a number of years. Additionally, he taught guitar at both The Players' Bench 
in Crystal Lake and Consoldated Music in Barrington for many years. He will be sorely 
missed as a loving brother, uncle and friend. The family would like to hank his 
personal physician, Dr. Joseph Clark, who took care of him for many years. In lieu 
of flowers memorials may be made to the America Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave., 
Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60601. For further info and directions call 847-824-5155.
Sign Guestbook at Chicagotribune.com/obituaries.
Chicago Tribune, February 10, 2009  P. 89A


KENNETH TURNER

Kenneth B. Turner, age 90, a resident of Des Plaines, Ill., passed away on 
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. 
Mr. Turner graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., with a Bachelor 
of Science degree in aeronautical and mechanical engineering in 1940. During 
World War II he worked as an aeronautical engineer with the Curtis Wright 
Company. He also flew in the Civil Air Patrol. He spent his later career in 
the Chicago, Ill., area, where he worked for the Liquid Carbonic Corporation 
as a mechanical engineer for 25 years. For much of his career at Liquid 
Carbonic, he was the nationwide director of safety for the company. He was a 
licensed professional engineer, and a member of the American Society of Safety 
Engineers. He will be remembered as a compassionate, caring and humble man, 
who influenced everyone he came in contact with. Kenneth was married to the 
former Joyce A. Arneman for 59 years. She preceded him in death on Oct. 6, 
2006. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at the Oehler 
Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines, Ill. Local graveside committal 
services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at Pioneer Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. The Rev. Kay Richter will officiate at the service. 
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Heart Association. 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Turner 
family with local arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 24, 2008 
********
Because of inclement weather to our south, the graveside service for Kenneth 
Turner, scheduled for 1 p.m. today, has been rescheduled. 
The graveside committal service will now be held at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 
2008, at Pioneer Rest Cemetery in Two Rivers. The Rev. Kay Richter will officiate 
at the service. 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting with local arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 26, 2008 


CAROL I. ULLSPERGER

Carol Irene Ullsperger, age 88, a resident of Christian Park Health Care Center 
in Escanaba, Mich., died Saturday evening, Jan. 19, 2002 at the Christian Park 
Health Care Center, following a lengthy illness.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, 
Jan. 24, 2002, at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. A luncheon will 
follow at the Lighthouse Inn, burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Carol was born March 2, 1913 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Alvin and 
Clara (Boldus) Kruase. She was raised in Two Rivers before moving to West Allis. 
She resided in West Allis until 1990 when she moved to Escanaba. While in West 
Allis, she was employed by Milwaukee Electric Tool. Carol was Lutheran by faith 
and her hobbies included traveling and rug making.
She is survived by two sons: Allen (JoAnn) Ullsperger of Gladstone, Mich.; and 
John (Melissa) Ullsperger of Srping Valley, Calif.; two grandchildren; three 
great-grandchildren; three nieces; and one nephew.
In additon to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Anita Pech.
There will be no visitation. Please meet at the funeral home for the time of 
service at 10 a.m.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with local arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 23, 2002
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(02 Mar 1913/19 Jan 2002/SSDI)


BERNHARDT R. ULRICH

Bernard R. Ulrich, 70, of 1120 Madison St., Two Rivers, retired longtime tool 
and die maker at Plant 1 of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, and later operator 
of the Tasty Snack at 22nd Street and Lincoln Avenue, died early Sunday morning 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been in failing health for nearly a 
year.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 
and at 2:30 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. 
T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Ulrich was born Nov. 11, 1894, at Two Rivers, son of the late William and 
Emma Ohm Ulrich. He attended St. John Lutheran Parochial School and in his youth 
learned the machinist trade at Detroit, Mich. After serving overseas in the Army 
in World War I he returned to Two Rivers and from 1920 to 1949 he was employed 
in the machine shop of the Mirro firm at Two Rivers. He built the Tasty Snack at 
Two Rivers which he operated from 1948 to 1958 when he retired. He married the 
former Ruther Heller at Two Rivers Oct. 15, 1919. She died Dec. 31, 1959. Mr. 
Ulrich was a member of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 
and the Robert E. Burns Post 165, American Legion.
Surviving are a son, Roy, of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Harold Arnemann, of Two 
Rivers; three brothers, Otto and Martin, of Two Rivers and Carl, of Chicago; and 
four grandchildren. Three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Feb. 1, 1965 P.20
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Last Wednesday afternoon Mr. Bernard(sic) Ulrich and Miss Ruth Heller 
were united in marriage at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Rev. Doehler 
officiating. The couple were attended by Martin Ulrich, Dora Zinn, 
Edward Lahey and Flora Ulrich.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 23, 1919
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Wedding bells, Wednesday afternoon, called a large number of friends and relatives 
to witness the ceremony, uniting Bernard R. Ulrich and Miss Ruth Heller, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. George Heller of the southside, at St. John's Lutheran Church. The 
bridal party with the couple were Martin Ulrich and Miss Dora Zahn and Eddie Lahey 
and Miss Flora Ulrich. A pleasant family gathering and supper at the home of the 
bride followed the ceremony.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 17, 1919


DOROTHY F. ULRICH

Dorothy Faye (Dean) Ulrich, age 91, of 1925 30th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday 
morning, Feb. 16, 2012, at the Hamilton Care Center, Two Rivers.
Dorothy was born May 5, 1920, in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of the late Lewis and 
Faye (Green) Dean. She attended grade schools and her freshman year at Roosevelt 
High School in Chicago, and graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc with 
the Class of 1938. On July 3, 1944, she married Karl A. Ulrich in Jacksonville, 
Fla. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2003.
Dorothy worked in the Accounting Department at Hamilton Mfg. Co. of Two Rivers for 
26 years. After retirement, she and Karl enjoyed spending the winters in Mt. Dora, 
Fla., for 17 years. Dorothy was very active in the Red Hats (Cool City Rudies). 
She loved playing golf, bridge, and homemaking.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Virginia 
Matthai and Donna Voss.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3218 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass 
of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Reynebeau, with burial to follow in Pioneer 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church after 9 a.m. Tuesday 
morning until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Monday evening 
visitation.
Memorials may be made to the Lakeshore Humane Society.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the family 
with funeral arangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


EMMA ULRICH      (d. 1953)

Mrs. Emma Ulrich, 89, a resident of Two Rivers for more than 62 
years, died at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, 
where she had resided since last November.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. 
Interment will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Ulrich, nee Emma Ohm, was born in Rheinsberg, province of 
Brandemberg, Germany, in 1863.  She was married in Germany to F. 
William Ulrich 65 years ago and the couple came to this country 
in 1891, settling in a home along the East Twin River near the 
harbor. Mr. Ulrich died in Two Rivers in 1909.
Surviving Mrs. Ulrich are two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Arnemann 
of Two Rivers and Mrs. Flora Lauretsen of Milwaukee; and four 
sons, Otto and Berhardt of Two Rivers, Carl of Chicago and Martin 
Ulrich of Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
For many years Mrs. Ulrich was active in the affairs of St. John 
Lutheran Church and was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the 
church.
Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers, from 2 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the 
casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in 
state until the time of services.
Two Rivers Reporter, Mon., 20 Apr. 1953
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[bur. 04-22-1953/age 89 yrs.]


ERMA ULRICH    (d. 1972)

Mrs. Otto Ulrich, 77, of 1622-28th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
Thursday afternoon at the home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Ulrich, nee Erma Meineke, was born Jan. 2, 1895, in the Town of Two 
Rivers, a daughter of the late Henry and Emma Schmidt Meineke. She attended 
St. John Parochial School and the former Manitowoc Business College. She 
was a bookkeeper at the former Two Rivers Mercantile Co. for a number of 
years before her marriage June 8, 1915, to Otto Ulrich at Two Rivers. He 
preceded her in death July 16, 1971. She was a member of St. John Ladies 
Aid Society.
Surviving are a son, Karl of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur 
Thomaschefsky of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Walter Doehler of Wauwatosa, and a 
brother, Norman Meineke of Madison.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 o'clock 
this Friday afternoon until 9 o'clock this Friday evening. The casket will be 
taken to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday where the body will lie in state until 
the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 22, 1972
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(b. 2 Jan. 1895/d. Sept. 1972/SSDI)
(Erma nee Meineke/sent in by a researcher)
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Mr. Otto Ulrich and Miss Erma Meineke were married last Wednesday morning at 
the home of the bride. Ceremonies were performed by Rev. Doehler. The attending 
couple was Mr. Bernard Ulrich and Miss Ruth Heller. The guests enjoyed a wedding 
dinner after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich departed on a wedding trip and 
will visit several places in the state. They will make their home on the south 
side.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 15, 1916


KARL A. ULRICH

Karl A. Ulrich, age 85, of 1925 30th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, 
July 20, 2003 at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2003 at Calvary 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the 
Rev. Kay S. Richter, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Military graveside rites will be accorded by the VFW and American Legion Post 
of Two Rivers. 
Karl was born Feb. 3, 1918, in Milwaukee, son of the late Otto and Erma (Meineke) 
Ulrich. He attended schools in Two Rivers, graduating from Washington High School 
with the class of 1936. He was inducted into the Army on April 28, 1941, serving 
in the Pacific campaigns and receiving his commission of first lieutenant in 
Australia before returning to the States on leave in April 1944. On July 3, 1944, 
he married Dorothy Dean of Manitowoc, in Jacksonville, Fla. In December 1944, he 
received orders to join the 69th Division of the First Army, which saw action in 
France, Belgium, and Germany. He was struck down by a sniper's bullet in Leipzig, 
Germany, on April 18, 1945, receiving the Purple Heart Medal. After military 
service, Karl worked as a sales rep. for Walter Meier, Inc., Seafood Importers 
of Milwaukee for 26 years, retiring in January 1980. He and his wife enjoyed 17 
years wintering in Florida. Karl loved all sports. He was instrumental in bringing 
several Milwaukee ballplayers to Two Rivers for the Two Rivers Polar Bears baseball 
team. Karl also managed the 1938 Two Rivers Rambler Football Team, and in golf, he 
was a one-armed golfer for many years. He was a member of the Two Rivers Elks Lodge 
#1380, VFW Post #1248 of Two Rivers, the American Legion Post #165, Masonic Lodge 
#65 Tripoli Temple of Milwaukee, and the 32nd Division Veterans Assoc. 
He is survived by his wife: Dorothy; and a number of nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1921 Adams St., Two Rivers, after 10 
a.m. on Thursday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Wednesday 
evening visitation. Memorials may be made to the Lakeshore Animal Shelter. Deja & 
Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Dorothy would like to extend a very sincere thank you to the Visiting Nurses 
Association, for assisting Karl for the past 3 1/2 years at home, North Ridge Care 
Center, and the Hamilton Memorial Home.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2003
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(03 Feb 1918/20 Jul 2003/SSDI)


LEONE ELLINGBOE ULRICH

Mrs. Leone Ulrich, 73, of 2313 Washington St., Two Rivers, died Sunday evening, 
May 8, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Ulrich was born Sept. 15, 1909, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Gilbert 
and Caroline Vertz Ellingboe. She attended St. John Parochial School and later 
was a secretary at St. John Church until her retirement eight years ago. She was 
married to Martin Ulrich June 12, 1955, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death 
Feb. 21, 1983. She was a member of the Senior Citizens and the Ladies Society of 
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Wesley and Lillian Simonis of 
Two Rivers; a stepbrother-in-law, C.A. Grant of Madison and a number of nieces 
and nephews.
Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. 
There will be no Monday evening visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels.
Herald Times Reporter, May 9, 1983 P. 3
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[bur. 05-10-1983/age 73 yrs.] 
(15 Sep 1909/May 1983/SSDI)


OTTO J. ULRICH

Otto J. Ulrich, 79, of 1622-28th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday 
afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Ulrich was born in Two Rivers Jan. 8, 1892, son of the late William and 
Emma Ohm Ulrich. He attended St. John Parochial School and was employed at 
Kahlenberg Brothers Co. from 1925 until his retirement. He married the former 
Erma Meineke June 7, 1916, at Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife; one son, Karl, of Two Rivers, two brothers, Carl 
and Martin, both of Two Rivers, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Arnemann, also 
of Two Rivers. Three sisters and one brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, 
and then Monday until 10:30 a.m. when the casket will be taken to the church to 
lie in stae until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 17, 1971
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(b. 8 Jan. 1892/d. July 1971/SSDI)
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Mr. Otto Ulrich and Miss Erma Meineke were married last Wednesday morning at 
the home of the bride. Ceremonies were performed by Rev. Doehler. The attending 
couple was Mr. Bernard Ulrich and Miss Ruth Heller. The guests enjoyed a wedding 
dinner after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich departed on a wedding trip and 
will visit several places in the state. They will make their home on the south 
side.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 15, 1916


ROY M. ULRICH

Roy M. Ulrich, age 85, of 2620 Sturm Rd., Two Rivers, died on Thursday, 
July 8, 2010, at his home.
Roy was born in Two Rivers on March 23, 1925, son of the late Bernard 
and Ruth (Heller) Ulrich. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the 
aircraft carrier, USS Intrepid (known as the "Fighting I") from 1944 to 
1946. Upon being discharged, he began his career with Commonwealth 
Telephone, which later became General Telephone Company. 
On Feb. 10, 1947, he married Myrtle Dose of Two Rivers. Roy was an avid 
motorcycle enthusiast during his younger years and later switched to a 
scooter. He greatly enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and 
could often be spotted at sporting events proudly cheering for Samantha 
and Vanessa with their respective teams. Roy could tell stories for hours 
and frequently reminisced with lifetime friend, cousin and brother-in-law, 
(private), whom he often referred to as a brother. Roy was a member of 
Emanuel United Methodist Church and loved working with the youth.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
In addition to his parents, Roy was also preceded in death by one grandson: 
Matthew Becker, and a brother-in-law: Erwin Dose.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at Emanuel 
United Methodist Church, 1218 Madison St., Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
service will be the Rev. Jeff Uhler with burial to follow in Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Graveside military rites will be accorded by members of the V.F.W. Post No. 
1248 and American Legion Post No. 165 of Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Emanuel United Methodist 
Church on Monday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. 
There will be no Sunday evening visitation.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting family 
with funeral arrangements.
The immediate family would like to thank relatives and friends for their 
thoughts and prayers. A special thanks to (private) for their unyielding 
support and a special thanks to Holy Family Memorial Hospice for their care, 
understanding, and support to Roy and the whole family during these last 
precious days.
Herald Times Reporter, July 9, 2010


RUTH ULRICH

Mrs. Bernard Ulrich, 64, of 2122 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, a member of a widely 
known business family, died early Wednesday night at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital, where she had been a patient for three weeks.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, and at 3:30 p.m. at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church. The 
Rev. W.G. Haase and Dr. H.A. Koch will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Ulrich, nee Ruth Heller, was born at Two Rivers March 20, 1895, daughter 
of the late George and Louise Luebke Heller. She attended St. John Parochial 
School at Two Rivers and prior to her marriage to Bernad Ulrich, Oct. 15, 1919, 
she was employed in the office of the Hamilton Mfg. Co. for 10 years. For 10 
years up to a year ago when she retired she assisted her husband in the operation 
of the Tasty Snack at Lincoln Avenue and 22nd Street, Two Rivers. She was a member 
of St. John Evangelical Lutheran congregation, Two Rivers.
Besides her husband she leaves a son, Roy, of Random Lake; sister, Mrs. Walter 
Stegemann of Two Rivers; a brother, Hugo, Two Rivers and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Friday until the 
hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 31, 1959 P. 13
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Last Wednesday afternoon Mr. Bernard(sic) Ulrich and Miss Ruth Heller 
were united in marriage at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Rev. Doehler 
officiating. The couple were attended by Martin Ulrich, Dora Zinn, 
Edward Lahey and Flora Ulrich.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 23, 1919
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Wedding bells, Wednesday afternoon, called a large number of friends and relatives 
to witness the ceremony, uniting Bernard R. Ulrich and Miss Ruth Heller, daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. George Heller of the southside, at St. John's Lutheran Church. The 
bridal party with the couple were Martin Ulrich and Miss Dora Zahn and Eddie Lahey 
and Miss Flora Ulrich. A pleasant family gathering and supper at the home of the 
bride followed the ceremony.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 17, 1919


WILHELM ULRICH    (d. 1909)

DEATH COMES AND RELIEF
Wm Ulrich died at the age of 51 at his home on Monroe Ave., Tuesday 
night. The decedent five years ago was crippled by a stroke of apoplexy 
and his one side had been useless ever since. A wife and seven children, 
the oldest of which is 18 and the youngest, 5 years, survive him. Mr. 
Ulrich will be buried from the St. John's Church today, Rev. C. F. 
Doehler will officiate.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 17, 1909


WILLIAM R. ULRICH    (d. 1973)

William Roger Ulrich, age 54, of 915-17th St., Two Rivers, died Friday 
evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, and 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert 
Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Ulrich was born March 24, 1919 at Two Rivers, son of the late Carl and 
Nancy LaFond Ulrich.
He was educated in Chicago as a child and studied banjo and guitar at the 
Vandercook School of Music, Chicago. He played on stage with Joe E. Brown 
and Eddy Peabody and returned to Two Rivers about eight years ago.
His wife, the former Josephine Balicki, preceded him in death in 1963.
Mr. Ulrich served with the U.S. Army in World War II and received the bronze 
star. He was a member of the American Legion and is survived by uncles, aunts 
and cousins.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel between 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 27, 1973