PIONEERS' REST CEMETERY OBITUARIES

JOSEPH VACLAVIK

Joseph Vaclavik, 79, died at his home in Two Rivers this noon following long 
illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Luke's 
Catholic church. Burial will be made in the Pioneers Rest cemetery. The body is 
at the Jansky funeral home.
Mr. Vaclavik was born in Prague, Bohemia, on August 8, 1860. He came to America 
at the age of 17. On February 11, 1892 he was married to Miss Mary Kopetsky of 
Two Creeks. The couple celebrated their golden anniversay two years ago. Mr. 
Vaclavik was employed for many years at the Aluminum Goods company plant in Two 
Rivers.
Survivors besides Mrs. Vaclavik include five sons, Anton, Joseph and Walter of 
Two Rivers. Albert of Antigo and Frank of Jackson, Mich.; nine grandchildren 
and on great-grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 8, 1940 P. 4
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Joseph Vaclavik, 79, died at his home at Two Rivers Saturday noon and funeral 
services were held Thursday morning at St. Luke's church. The widow, five sons, 
nine grandchildren and one great grandchild survive.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Manitowoc, Wis. June 14, 1940 P. 6


MARY VACLAVIK

Mrs. Mary Vaclavik, 87, a resident of Two Rivers for more than
60 years, having resided most of her life at 1820 Monroe Street, 
died Monday at the Memorial Hospital at Antigo. She had been residing
with a son, Albert Vaclavik in that city for about a year and a half
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the
Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m.
at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V.
Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery,
Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Vaclavik, nee Mary Kopetsky, was born in the Town of Two 
Creeks on Sept. 3, 1867, a daughter of John and Ann Mancel Kopetsky. 
She was married in 1888 to Joseph Vaclavik, who died in Two Rivers 
in 1940.
Surviving Mrs. Vaclavik are five sons, Anton of Two Rivers, Joseph
and Walter of the Town of Two Rivers, Frank of Jackson, Mich.
and Albert Vaclavik of Antigo; a brother Wenzel Kopetsky of
Two Rivers, 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday
where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Obituary from the Newspaper, Tuesday, May 3, 1955


WALTER VACLAVIK

Walter Vaclavik, 78, of Jackson, Mich., died Thursday at Jackson.
Funeral services were at 3 o'clock this Saturday afternoon at Patience-Montgomery 
Funeral Home, Jackson, with cremation following.
Mr. Vaclavik was born June 13, 1895, son of the late Joseph and Mary Vaclavik. He 
was a retired Manitowoc County farmer, residing at Jackson the past three years. 
He was a member of the Two Rivers Eagles Club.
Survivors include a brother, Frank, of Jackson, with whom he made his home, and 
nieces and nephews. Three brothers preceded him in death.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. October 6, 1973 P. 10
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(13 Jun 1895/Oct 1973/SSDI)


ALBERT VAN BRAMER

Albert E. Van Bramer, 82, of 2011 Monroe St., Two Rivers, retired Mirro 
Aluminum Co. employe, died unexpectedly Thursday morning at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Congretational 
United Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Van Bramer was born July 3, 1889, at Fish Creek, Door County, son of 
the late Peter and Ella Judd Van Bramer. He married Mary Vanderbloemen of 
Two Rivers at Manitowoc June 22, 1912. An employe of Plant No. 1, Mirro 
Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, for many years, he retired in 1954. He was a 
member of Two Rivers Aerie No. 2433, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Miss Janette, at home, a son, Donald, 
of Grand Forks, N.D., a sister, Mrs. Viola  Vanderbloemen, of Kewaunee and 
three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Riveres, after 
3 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 8, 1972
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(Jul 03, 1889/Jun 1972/SSDI)
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Albert Van Bremer and Mary Vanderbloomen(sic) were married last Saturday, 
Judge Chloupek tied the nuptial knot. The young couple will make their home 
in this city.
The Reporter, Sat., June 29, 1912


JANETTE VAN BRAMER

Jenny M. Van Bramer, age 93, a resident of Wisteria Haus, Two Rivers, died 
early on Saturday morning, Nov. 29, 2008, at her residence.
Jenny was born on Sept. 29, 1915, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Albert E. 
and Mary (Vanderbloomen) Van Bramer.
She was a graduate of Two Rivers High School.
She was employed for 45 years at Mirro Aluminum, retiring in 1980. Jenny was a 
member of the Two Rivers Historical Society and Woodland Dunes.
She was a long time member of Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two 
Rivers, singing in the choir for 75 years before retiring at the age of 89.
A small person herself, Jenny always had a special affection for the littlest 
children.
For 30 years she was a beloved first grade Sunday school teacher, lovingly called 
Miss Jenny by her students.
Jenny was the church clerk for many years and was involved in every aspect of the 
church life, including starting and leading a girl scout troop.
She regularly attended Bible study and women's fellowship. Grace Church was Jenny's 
Two Rivers family. She enjoyed visiting shut-ins and the hospitalized on a regular 
basis. Her activities included the Homemakers Club and Two Rivers Historical Society, 
attending events at the Capital Civic Center and the Rahr West Art Museum.
Jenny loved traveling, whether day trips, weekends in Door County or a memorable trip 
to England. She once accompanied the Lakeshore Wind Ensemble to Europe. Jenny was 
always ready to go.
Jenny volunteered weekly at Woodland Dunes Nature Center for many years, organizing 
newspaper clippings and membership files. She was honored as Volunteer of the Year 
in 1989.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her brother: Donald.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at Grace 
Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will 
be Pastor Kim Henning, assisted by Pastor Meredith Anderson. Burial will follow at 
Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday at church from 9:30 a.m. until 
the time of service at 11 a.m.
Memorials may be made in Jenny's name to Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, 
2801 Garfield St., Two Rivers; Woodland Dunes Nature Center, P.O. Box 486, Two Rivers; 
or the Two Rivers Historical Society, 1622 Jefferson St., Two Rivers.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting 
with funeral arrangements.
Jenny was beloved because she loved people. Her ready smile, enthusiasm and good humor 
were contagious. Hers was a life well-lived.
Her family and friends wish to give special thanks to Pastor Kim and Pastor Meredith, 
Dr. Don DeBruyn and to Wisteria Haus, it's owners and staff for the outstanding, 
compassionate care given to Jenny.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 2, 2008


MARY VAN BRAMER

Mrs. Mary Van Bramer, 88, of 2011 Monroe St., Two Rivers, died Thursday morning 
in Two Rivers Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday 
in Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Hansen will officiate 
and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Van Bramer, nee Mary Vanderbloemen, was born April 3, 1889 in Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Reis Vanderbloemen. She was married to 
Albert Van Bramer June 22, 1912 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death June 8, 
1972.
Survivors include a son, Donald of Grand Forks, N.D.; a daughter, Janette and 
a sister, Mrs. Isadora Behrens of Two Rivers; three grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. Six brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call in Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers after 4 
p.m. Friday and in the church after 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, Jan. 13, 1978 - page 3
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(Apr 03, 1889/Jan 1978/SSDI)
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Albert Van Bremer and Mary Vanderbloomen(sic) were married last Saturday, 
Judge Chloupek tied the nuptial knot. The young couple will make their home 
in this city.
The Reporter, Sat., June 29, 1912


ALBERT G. VAN CALLIGAN

Albert Van Calligan, 84, 832 S. Eighth street, Sheboygan, and employe 
of the Hamilton Manufacturing company, Two Rivers, for 2? years up to 
his retirement 19 years ago, died at St. Nicholas hospital Sunday 
morning, where he was taken only a day previous.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Steffen 
funeral home, Sheboygan. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery, 
Two Rivers, after the services.
Albert Van Calligan was born in Oconto in 1869, where he spent his 
boyhood days. He married Margaret Harman at Marinette 57 years ago. 
She preceded him in death in Two Rivers 26 years ago. After residing 
in Marinette for several years the family moved to Nahina, Mich., 
coming to Two Rivers in 1916. In 1932 he retired as a milwright at 
the Hamilton company and moved to Sheboygan where he had resided since.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Harry DeRo??er of Nahina, Mich., and 
Mrs. Francis Lyons Sr., of Two Rivers, and five sons, Raymond, Donald 
and Reuben, all of Sheboygan; Delores of Milwaukee, and Ronald of Long 
Beach, Cal. There are also 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.    
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 21, 1951 P.2
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Albert Van Calligan returned from Grand Rapids, Minn., 
yesterday, where he attended the funeral of his son, Albert, Jr.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, September 20, 1926 P.3


MARGARET VAN CALLIGAN

Two Rivers news:
(By Staff Correspondent)
TWO RIVERS, Feb. 28-Mrs. Albert Van Calligan, route 3 died yesterday 
morning at 10 o'clock, death being due to dropsy. The deceased was 
born in Algoma 55 years ago, her maiden name was Margaret Herman. 
The funeral will be held from St. Mark's church Monday morning at 
nine o'clock, Rev. Nilles will officiate and interment will be in 
Holy Cross cemetery.
Seven children survive, Anna of Nahina, Mich., Elizabeth of Two 
Rivers, Raymond of Manitowoc, Reuben of Sheboygan, Delore of Two 
Rivers, Donald of Cato and Roland of Mishicot. One brother Charles 
of Manitowoc Rapids and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Stoneman of 
Forrestville, Wis., and Mrs. Mose Peronto of Sturgeon Bay also 
survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 28, 1925 P.2
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(NOTE: Although the newspaper says she is buried in Holy Cross,
I found her stone in Pioneers' Rest.)


HILARY J. VANDERBLOEMEN

Hilary J. Vanderbloemen, age 94, a resident of Mount Pleasant, SC., formerly of 
Two Rivers, WI., died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Savannah Grace Nursing 
Skilled Nursing Facility in Mount Pleasant, SC. His Rite of Christian Burial 
will be held Monday, October 10, 2016 in Christ Our King Catholic Church, 1149 
Russell Drive at 10:00 a.m. HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO HURRICANE MATTHEW. Prayers 
of Final Commendation and Farewell will be held at a later date in Pioneer's 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, WI. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown 
Chapel.
Hilary was born on July 13, 1922, in Two Rivers, WI, son of the late Joseph and 
Martha Beaupre Vanderbloemen. He graduated from St. Luke's Parochial School, Two 
Rivers, in 1936 and Washington High School, Two Rivers, in 1940. Hilary was a 
Veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army from 1942 until 1945. 
He was awarded the Bronze Star on September 25, 1945 while serving in the South 
Pacific. On March 10, 1943 he married the former Ruth Wentorf in Milwaukee, WI. 
She preceded him in death on January 21, 1991. He then married the former Margaret 
(Nash) Myles on December 4, 1993 in Milwaukee, WI. She also preceded him in death 
on November 24, 2000. Hilary was a member of the Friends of the Charleston County 
Library in Charleston, SC, and the Two Rivers Historical Society, Two Rivers, WI.
Survivors include his daughter: R. Cheryl Thompson, Racine, WI; five step-daughters: 
Janet, Ypsilanti, MI, Claire, Bethesda, MD, Constance, Medford, WI, Mary, Lompoc, 
CA, Roberta, Fort Collins, CO; and two step-sons: Paul, Whitefish Bay, WI, and 
Roy, Gurnee, IL.
Hilary was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; one sister; one step-
daughter: Catherine; and one son-in-law: David Thompson.
Memorials may be made to Christ Our King Catholic Church, 1149 Russell Drive, Mt. 
Pleasant, SC 29464.


RUTH VANDERBLOEMEN

Ruth B. Vanderbloemen, 68, of 7226 West Wabash Avenue, Milwaukee, died Monday 
morning at Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home. 
Rev. Kim Henning officiating and burial will be at Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
She was born May 21, 1922, in Manitowoc, of the late Hubert and Mathilda Zermuehlen 
Wentorf. She married Hilary J. Vanderbloemen on March 10, 1943, in Milwaukee. They 
were long time residents of Two Rivers. She was employed at the Joseph Mann Public 
Library as a cataloger, retiring in 1984.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and David Thompson 
of Milwaukee; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger and Joyce Wentorf of Madison, 
Warren and Bernice Wentorf of Two Rivers; a sister and brother-in-law, Myrna and 
Howard Genson of Madison; a sister-in-law, Margaret Vanderbloemen of Two Rivers; a 
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Eldred and Mary May Vanderbloemen of Sun City 
Center, Florida. She was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Heise.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday. In lieu 
of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, January 22, 1991 P. B6


NORMA L. VAN DEUSEN

YOUNG BRIDE OF BAND LEADER DIES, HOSPITAL 
Mrs. Van Dusen (sic) of Two Rivers Is Summoned
(By Staff Correspondent)
TWO RIVERS, July 20-Mrs. G. W. Van Dusen, wife of G. W. Van Dusen, director 
of High School band died at the Holy Family hospital Saturday night at the 
age of twenty years and nine months. She was born at Beloit, Wis., in October, 
1904 where she made her home until February, 1925, when she became the wife 
of G. W. Van Dusen, who is a teacher and director at Washington High School. 
They were married February 28th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wragg on 
Twenty-Sixth street, from which place the funeral will be taken to the Grace 
parsonage, on account of remodeling the church, where services will be held, 
Rev. T. A Hawkes officiating. Besides her husband, Mrs. Van Dusen leaves to 
mourn her death her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everson of Beloit, Wis.; and one 
brother, Ralph Everson of Pasadena, Cal.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 20, 1925  P.6
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Marriage of George Van Deusen and Norma Everson
The marriage of George W. Van Deusen and Miss Norma L. Everson took place on 
Saturday afternoon, Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating, at the home of Arthur Wragg, 
Twenty-sixth Street, in the residence of close friends of the couple. The couple 
was attended by Miss Phyllis Minehan and John W. Wiertzbach.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Everson of Beloit. She was a 
student at Beloit College. The groom is well known here as a musician, the 
director of the high school band. He is a graduate of Beloit College and has 
done graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also an accomplished 
musician and has had wide experience in directing bands throughout the state. Mr. 
Van Deusen gained prominence as assistant director of the Joliet, Ill High School 
band. This organization has been for years one of the best of its kind in the 
country. He is at present also operating the Two Rivers Studio of Music. After 
the ceremony a dinner took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wragg where covers 
were laid for twelve. The couple will reside at 2309 Washington Street. 
The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 6, 1925


DANIEL VAN NOSTRAND

DANIEL VAN NOSTRAND SR. DIED
A good Man and an Old Settler gone to the other shore Yesterday morning 
the mortal career of Daniel Van Nostrand Sr. came to a sudden termination 
from a paralytic stroke, just after he had got out of bed and was about to 
dress himself. Several months ago he received warning in the form of a slight
stroke of paralysis that his earthly course was nearly run but this warning 
gave him no distress of either mind or body, as its effects upon his body 
soon disappeared and he continued to daily fulfill the duties of life and 
to enjoy its blessings as though nothing had happened.
His mind had no reason to be troubled over what the future had in store for 
him. He had lived a pure life, worshipped God as he believed it the duty of 
mortals to worship Him and had been  charitable and just to his fellow men.
So he continued on life's journey, happy all that day long, regardless of 
when or where it would end. The end came yesterday morning, in the twinkling 
of an eye, with no prelude of pain and helplessness. It was an ideal ending 
of a long and useful life.
Daniel Van Nostrand was born in Hemstead, Long Island November 22, 1819 and 
was a lineal descendant of Peter Van Nostrand, one of the Dutch colonists who
settled in New York in 1636. He was married to Johanna Coe March 24, 1846. 
She bore him eight children. Three died in infancy and one, the wife of 
A. Hudson, who died several years ago.  Three sons, Daniel Jr., William and 
Silas and one daughter Anne, survive him.  She died on the 10 of November 1869.  
Mr. Van Nostrand was married the second time on March 19, 1889 to Mrs. Estella 
Boyles, who survives him.
He was one of the early settlers of Two Rivers having come here in 1854 and, 
with the exception of about one year and a half spent in Iowa, this place has 
since been his home. He was a good citizen and an estimable neighbor. All who 
have known him will feel no anxiety over him now that he has passed away, but 
will rejoice with the beloved ones he leaves behind that his departure was so 
entirely free of pain and suffering.
The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon from the little church he has 
loved so well and helped to maintain so long.
Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Two Rivers newspaper
Tuesday, August 25, 1903. Front page. 
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From Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1903: 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 25 Aug.)
Mr. Van Nostrand, an old resident of our city, died late Sun. night. 
He had been in good health all day, but suffered a stroke during the 
night. He is survived by his widow (his second wife) and 2 sons - Silas 
and Dan. The former is a bookkeeper in the Two Rivers Mercantile Co. The 
deceased, a cabinet maker by trade, for many years worked in the chair 
factory before retiring. Burial will be Wed. from the English Church.
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(The following obit is for his son Daniel):
Daniel Van Nostrand, former Two Rivers resident, who died at Eau Claire was buried 
at Marshfield, the funeral being under the auspices of the Masonic order of which 
he was a member. Deceased was a pioneer resident of Two Rivers. In the early days 
he operated a fanning mill factory there. About thirty eight years ago he and his 
family went to Marshfield to make their home and later Mr. Van Nostrand resided with 
relatives in Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 14, 1922 P. 3
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(1880 Two Rivers census:
William Van Nostrand age 32; wife Agnes age 28; Henry age 11; Carrie age 9; George age 6; 
Addie age 2; father Daniel age 60/he would have been b. 1820 which is close to the age 
of the Daniel in the cem entry)
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(1880 Two Rivers census:
Daniel Van Ostrand age 30 occ. fening mill maker; Mathelda age 20; Gertrude age 3; Emma age 1
This is most likely the Daniel in the obit.)


KATHERINE VAN NOSTRAND

Late Silas Van Ostrand's(sic) Widow Will Be Buried Here on Monday
Mrs. Katherine Van Nostrand, 89, local resident and widow of Silas Van
Nostrand, died early today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter G.
Schneider at Lakewood, Ohio.
Funeral services will be held at the grave in Pioneers' Rest cemetery 
here Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Van Nostrand, nee Katherine Flynn, was born in Plymouth in 1855 and
in 1880 was married to Silas Van Nostrand and they moved to this city
where he was affiliated with the Two Rivers Mercantile company for many
years. They moved to Milwaukee in 1911 where Mr. Van Nostrand died in
1918.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Schneider of Lakewood, and Mrs. Eugene
Alter, of Milwaukee; two grandchildren, Mrs. Austin G. Nauert of Oak
Park, Ill., and Mrs. Martin Walker, Jr., of Norfolk, Va.; and two great-
grandchildren, Richard and Paul Nauert of Oak Park.
Since the death of Mr. Van Nostrand, the deceased has made her home with
her two daughters.
The body will arrive in Manitowoc on the North Western road steamliner
Monday afternoon and be taken directly to this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 10, 1944  P. 2


ROY VAN NOSTRAND

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 27 July) 
Diphtheria is rampant in our community. Last week witnessed the death 
from that disease of the 9 yr. old son of Mr. S. Van Nostrand, the 
bookkeeper at the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co. A week earlier, he 
lost an 11 yr. old daughter to the same illness.
Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1891
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(d. 20 July 1891/age 9 yrs./cause: diptheria/from record of St. James 
Episc. ch., Manitowoc)


SILAS S. VAN NOSTRAND

GRIM REAPER BUSY AGAIN
Another well known former Two Rivers man has gone to that bourne from which no 
traveler returns. The remains of Silas Van Nostrand were brought here for burial 
from Milwaukee Saturday and the funeral was held under Masonic auspices, Rev. 
A. D. Grey acting as chaplain. Deceased passed away while on a street car enroute 
home from his office in Milwaukee. He complained of illness and became unconscious 
before he could be removed from the car. Heart failure was the cause of death. 
Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1852, he came here with his parents when a child 
and resided in Two Rivers until 8 years ago when, with his family, he moved to 
Milwaukee. During the latter years in this city,he was accountant for the Two 
Rivers Manufacturing Co., ever courteous and conscientious.  His brothers, Daniel 
and William, who also were raised to manhood here attended the funeral. Deceased 
also leaves his widow who before marriage was Miss Catherine Flynne, two daughters, 
Mrs. W. G. Schneider of Columbus, Ohio and Mrs. E.G. Alter of Milwaukee and a 
sister, Mrs. John Hughes who resides in the East.
The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 5, 1918


ESTHER VAUDREUIL

Mrs. Leo Vandreuil, the former Esther Grover of Two Rivers died at her home at 
Kenosha Friday evening at 9 o'clock at the age of 44. She had been confined to 
her home for the past five years.
There will be short services at Kenosha Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock after 
which the body will be brought to Two Rivers for funeral services and interment. 
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel funeral home Sunday evening 
until the time of the funeral Monday at 2 p.m. The Order of Eastern Star will 
be in charge of the services and the Rev. T.A. Kawkes, pastor of the Grace 
congregational church, will officiate. Interment will be in Forest View (sic) 
cemetery.
Mrs. Vaudreuil was a daughter of Mrs. Henry Grover Sr. and the late Mr. Grover. 
She was graduated from the Two Rivers high school in 1915 and attended the 
Oshkosh Normal school for two years. She taught for three years at Neenah and 
for two years as domestic science instructor at Two Rivers.
She was married to Leo Vaudreuil, a Kenosha Attorney and former assistant state 
attorney general, in Milwaukee, Aug. 21, 1922 and the couple has lived in Kenosha 
since. Mr. Vandreuil is a son of Francis Vandreuil of this city.
Surviving her are her husband; one son (Private); her mother, Mrs. Henry Grover, 
Sr. of Kenosha; and a sister, Mrs. Oscar Winkelmiller of Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 22, 1941 P.4
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(Note: Cem. records and stone show she is in Pioneers' Rest, Two Rivers)
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Miss Esther Grover and Leo Vaudreull, both popular Two Rivers young people, were 
united in marriage at Milwaukee on Thursday, August 31. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard 
Maden were the attendants.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 7, 1922
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Marriage of Leo Vaudreuil and Esther Grover.
The marriage of Miss Esther Grover and Leo Vaudreuil, popular young Two Rivers 
people, at Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 31, was a surprise to their friends. The 
bride is the daughter of H.C. Grover of this city. She graduated from the local
 high school and for several years has been teacher of domestic science here.
The groom is the son of F. Vaudreuil, also a graduate of the Two Rivers high 
school and last spring he completed a law course at the University of Wisconsin. 
The groom will start the practice of law at Kenosha under the firm name of 
Vaudreuil and Madden. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Madden were the witnessing couple at 
the wedding ceremony. He is ambitious and aggressive and possesses qualities that 
will win success in his chosen profession.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 8, 1922
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(Note: Leo is in Calvary cemetery, Two Rivers)


EDWARD VAVRUNEK

Edward, aged three years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vavrunek, died of 
convulsions. The funeral was held from the home, 1818 20th St., on Saturday, 
Rev. T.T. Holway officiating.
The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 10, 1921 


JOSEPHINE VAVRUNEK

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. VAVRUNEK
Illness of Two Years Is Fatal; Funeral Saturday
In ill health for the past two years, Mrs. Thomas Vavrunek, 57, died at her 
home at 1818 20th street at 3 o'clock this morning. Death was due to heart 
trouble. She had been confined to bed for two months.
Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Saturday morning at St. Luke's 
Catholic church with the Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will 
be in Calvary cemetery. The body will lie in state at the C.J. Jansky funeral 
home.
Besides her husband the deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Julius 
Everson of this city, Mrs. Frank Karl of Manitowoc, Mrs. Casimir Markowski of 
this city, and Mrs. Herman Zimmerman of Sheboygan, and four sons, Anton 
Yakoubek of this city, Frank Yakoubek of Manitowoc and Thomas and Alfred 
Vavrunek, both at home. She aso (sic) leaves two sisters living in Czecho-
Slovakia and five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 21, 1935 P.13


THOMAS VAVRUNEK

Thomas Vavrunek, 77, of 1608 East St., Two Rivers retired veteran employe of 
Plant No. 1 of the Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, died early Monday morning 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient since Sunday 
morning. He had been in failing health the past two years.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic church, Two Rivers, the Rev. 
Herman J. Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Vavrunek was born April 10, 1882, at Czechoslovakia, immigrating to this 
county as a young man, settling at Oconto. He married Mrs. Josephine Yokoubek 
at Oconto in 1909. The family moved to Two Rivers 44 years ago. His wife died 
in Two Rivers in 1935. He was employed a great part of the time at Mirro Aluminum 
Co. and was a member of the firm's 25-Year Club. He also was a member of Lodge No. 
142, ZCBJ, Two Rivers, holding numerous offices. Mr. Vavrunek had been retired 
since 1953.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Casimir Markowski of Two Rivers; two stepdaughters, 
Mrs. Julius P. Everson and Mrs. Frank Carl of Manitowoc; two sons, Thomas of Two 
Rivers and Alfred of Manitowoc; two stepsons, Anton Yokubek of Two Rivers and Frank 
Yokoubek of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:45 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 13, 1959 P.15


ANNA VELICER

Mrs. Anna Velicer Dies at Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc 
Mrs. Anna Velicer, wife of Joseph Velicer, Twenty-eighth street, died at the 
Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc early this morning, her demise following an 
operation for gallstones which she underwent recently. The funeral will be 
held Thursday afternoon with Rev. Tepley of Melnik officiating and burial will 
be at Pioneers Rest. 
Mrs. Velicer was born in Bohemia on November 9, 1868 and came to Two Rivers 
from Rice Lake about a year ago. She was thrice wed and is survived by her 
husband and three children, Victor Soukop and Ben Soukop, both of Rice Lake 
and Elmer Soukop of Milwaukee. Two brothers, John Dvorak and Joseph Dvorak of 
Mishicot and a sister, Mrs. Mary Gabriel of Rice Lake, also survive her.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 10, 1927  P.6

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MARRIED BY JUDGE
Married life is a very desirable state for adult people of all ages, according to Joseph Velicer who  has reached three score or more and Mrs. Anna Sedy who is a few years his junior and has twice before embarked in the sea of matrimony. The couple were married at the Court house, Manitowoc, the ceremony being performed by Judge Chloupek in his private chambers with only the necessary witnesses present. The newlyweds returned to this city to make their home and to celebrate the nuptial event. Both are well known, having made the city their home for many years.
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Apr. 9, 1926   

JOSEPH VELICER   (d. 1950)

Joseph Velicer, 89, died of a heart attack here Sunday morning.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke church 
in Two Rivers with burial in Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Velicer was born in Bohemia in 1867 and settled in Stangelville 
with parents. He married Katherine Weber in 1890. They settled on a 
farm near Stangelville. Mrs. Velicer died in 1918. For the past 20 
years he had lived here.
Surviving Mr. Velicer are two daughters, Mrs. Jerry Krejcie of this 
city and Mrs. Anton Seveik of Kewaunee; a son, Martin of Two Rivers; 
six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin funeral home in Two 
Rivers, where the rosary will be recited at 7:45 tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 27, 1950 P.2
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(Note: Obit says Calvary, but his stone is in Pioneers Rest)


NORMA VERDON

Norma (Wilsmann) Verdon, a resident of Martinez, Calif., died Saturday, 
February 25, 1995, in Martinez.
Norma was born in Wisconsin, July 7, 1916, daughter of the late Louis and 
Anna Wilsmann. She attended St. John's Lutheran School and Washington High 
School, graduating with the class of 1934.
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Dee Wilsmann, 
Kalamazoo, Mich.; one sister-in-law, Lola Wilsmann, Two Rivers; nieces, 
nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a 
brother, Harry Wilsmann.
Herald Times Reporter, March 10, 1995 P. A2


MALE 1916

BURIED WITH THE UNKNOWN
A floater was taken from the lake Sunday afternoon by the Coast Guard crew. The 
body was discovered by bathers in the South Beach. The man had been drowned while 
bathing for he wore swimming trunks. The body was badly decomposed. It was taken 
in charge by undertaker Boyle. After inquiry had been made at the lakeshore cities 
without result. The body was interred Tuesday besides the graves of the unknown 
Vernon victims at the pubic cemetery.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 4, 1916


JULIA E. VERTZ

MILLINER DIES AT SANATORIUM
Death claims Miss Julia Vertz, 41, After Long Illness
In failing health for the last six years, Miss Julia Vertz, 41, well known 
local resident, died at Maple Crest sanatorium at Whitelaw, at 8:40 Tuesday 
night. She had been a patient at the institution for four years.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St. John's 
Lutheran church, with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in 
Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body will remain at the Beduhn & Goetz funeral 
home where the remains can be viewed from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday and on Friday 
from 10 a.m. to the hour of services.
The deceased was for years a milliner in this city. She was born in the town 
of Gibson, Aug. 3, 1894, a daughter of the late Solomon and Minnie Luedtke 
Vertz. About 25 years ago the family moved to Two Rivers, where the deceased 
was employed for a number of years in the former Lucille Hat Shoppe. Up to six 
years ago she was a saleslady at the Vogelsang Furniture company in Manitowoc.
Miss Vertz is survived by a sister, Mrs. Otto Simonis of this city, and three 
brothers, John of Mishicot, Walter of this city, and William of the town of 
Gibson.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 11, 1935 P.11


MARTHA VERTZ

Mrs. Martha Vertz, 95, of 2401 Polk Street, Two Rivers, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 
at her residence.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Vertz was born August 11, 1890, at Mishicot, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Henry and Mary Barthels Kiel. She attended Mishicot Grade School and High 
School and graduated in 1909 from Manitowoc County Normal School. She married 
Walter Vertz on September 26, 1911, at Mishicot. He preceded her in death on 
June 18, 1956. Mrs. Vertz taught school for a number of years in the Maribel 
Township. She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church and the 
Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Walter K. and Dorothy Vertz of 
Farmingdale, Maine; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois M. and Richard Press 
of Wayne, Michigan, and Joan R. and Ronald Gresens of Hazel Crest, Illinois, 
nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 
a sister and two brothers.
Friends may call at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, from 9 a.m. Thursday 
to the time of services. There will be no visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapel, Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, September 24, 1985 P. 3
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(Martha Vertz/11 Aug 1890/Sep 1985/SSDI)


MINNIE VERTZ

ILLNESS FATAL TO MRS. VERTZ
Funeral At St. John's Lutheran Church Friday Afternoon
Ill for two weeks, Mrs. Minnie Vertz died at her home, 2317 Washington street, 
Two Rivers, at 3 o'clock this morning. The body will be removed from the 
Beduhn and ????? funeral home to the residence Thursday afternoon, and burial 
will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery Friday afternoon following funeral services 
to be conducted by the Rev. W.G. Haase at the St. John Lutheran church at 2 
p.m.
Mrs. Vertz, nee Luedtke, was born in Pommerania, Germany, April 27, 18??, and 
came to Manitowoc county at the age of eight years. Her family settled in the 
town of Cooperstown and later moved to the town of Gibson. In 1878 she was 
married to Solomon Vertz, and in 1912 they established their home in Two Rivers. 
Mr. Vertz died five years ago.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Caroline Simonis, Two Rivers, and Miss Julia 
Vertz, Whitelaw, three sons, John, Mishicot, William, Gibson,and Walter, Two 
Rivers, and five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 22, 1933 P.10


SOLOMON VERTZ

Pioneer Resident Dies Saturday
Solomon Vertz, 72, one of the pioneer residents of Two Rivers, passed away 
Saturday afternoon at the family home, 2317 Washington street, of cancer, 
after nearly a year's illness. For fourteen years he was an employee of Plant 
No. 1, but for the past few months has been confined to his home, being unable 
to work.
Besides a wife, the deceased is survived by three sons, John of Mishicot, 
William of Gibson, and Walter of this city, two daughters, Julia and Mrs. Otto 
Simonis, both of this city, a brother, Michael of Sturgeon Bay and a sister, 
Mrs. Julia LaPlante of Lena, Wis.
Burial will take place Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the St. John's 
Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, August 29, 1927 P.9
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The funeral of Solomon Vertz was held yesterday from the St. John's Lutheran 
church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, August 31, 1927 P.9


WALTER VERTZ

Walter G. Vertz, 68, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, for a number of years manager of 
the appliance department at the Schroeder Bros. Co., store at Two Rivers, died 
early Monday at his home following an illness of several months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Vertz was born in the Town of Gibson Jan. 22, 1888, son of the late Soloman 
and Minnie Luedtke Vertz. He attended the district school in the township and 
until he married the former Martha Kiel at Mishicot, Sept. 26, 1911, he worked 
with his father on the farm. After a year on the farm the couple came to Two 
Rivers where Mr. Vertz operated a grocery store on Jefferson Street and later 
another on Adams and 23rd Streets.
For a number of years he was employed in the sales department of the Wisconsin 
Public Service Corp., at Two Rivers, from which position he went to the Schroeder 
company. He was a member of the Lutheran Men's Club at Two Rivers.
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Richard Kress of Wayne, Mich., and 
Miss Joan Vertz at home; a son, Walter Vertz, Jr., of Augusta, Maine; a brother, 
John Vertz of Owosso, Mich., and five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 18, 1956
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Mishicot news:
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vertz of Two Rivers are the proud parents of a baby girl. 
Mrs. Vertz is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Kiel of this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 17, 1914 P. 4
(Note: This may be Flora Vertz bur. in this cemetery)


BARBARA VIEL

Mrs. Barbara Viel, age 89 died Tuesday at the home of her son, Fred with whom 
she made her home the last 15 years. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon, 
Rev. Stuempfig officiating.
The Reporter, Sat., Feb. 17, 1912


FREDRICK VIEL

Pneumonia Fatal
Fred W. Viel, life long resident of the city, died at the family home, 2015
Fourteenth street, at 5 o'clock this morning, the demise being due to an
attack of pneumonia. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon with services
at 2 o'clock at the Evangelical church, Rev. Siewert officiating and burial
will be at Pioneers Rest.
Mr. Viel was born in this city May 28, 1861 and would have been sixty-five at
his next birthday, this month. He was married April 11, 1885 to Marie Haberman
and the widow and five children, Mrs. Henry Zuehl and Miss Esther of this city,
Gustave of Manitowoc, Elmer of Milwaukee and Reuben of Chicago, together with
four grandchildren survive him.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 5, 1925 p.13
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(Note: The d. date on his stone is off by 1 year)
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News article
FALLS TWENTY FEET TO PAVEMENT
Fred Viel, the painter, is old in the business but like the rest of 'em, he 
continues to learn from experience. He has learned now, for instance that an 
extension ladder has its limitations both as to extension and strength. Last, 

but by no means least, he feels himself unusually fortunate in being alive, 
not to mention hat he is only slightly bruised, as a result of a fall of 20 
feet to a cement sidewalk.
Mr. Viel has the job of painting Walter Watzl's dwelling on the Southside. To 
reach the gable an extension ladder was used. It did not quite reach so the 
painters, Thursday, made the extension beyond the limits by use of a rope to 
hold it. The other painters were skeptical and so Mr. Viel mounted the ladder 
and made his way upward. He had no sooner reached the top when the ladder broke 
in pieces and he landed on the hard pavement below in a sitting posture, the 
force of the fall coming partly on his wrists. Mr. Viel was assisted in his feet 
and was found to have suffered very little injury. A surgeon found that one 
wrist was sprained and his back was slightly wrenched. The fall was fully 18 or 
20 feet. Mr. Viel, although prevented from working, is able to be about with his 
arm in a sling.
The Reporter, Fri., June 29, 1923


GUSTAVE VIEL

Gustave F. Viel, 87, formerly of 1020 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died 
Friday evening at Holy Family Extended Care.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. David A. Passet will officiate and 
burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Viel was born June 29, 1896, at Two Rivers, son of the late Fred 
and Mary Habermann Viel. He married Sally Sprang in 1914 at Two Rivers. 
He had been employed at the Manitowoc Equipment Co., retiring in 1963. 
His wife preceded him in death in 1921. He was a member of the Wesley 
United Methodist Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include four daughters, Joyce Assmann, Shirley Bruechert, Mrs. 
Donald (Delores) Shawhan and Mrs. Ellen Miller, of Manitowoc; a step-son, 
Raymond Vassileu, and a step-daughter, Dorothy Tollefson, of Manitowoc; 
a brother, Reuben and a sister, Myrtle Ziel of California, and six 
grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 22, 1973
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[bur. 12-24-1973/age 87 yrs.] 
(Gustave Viel/28 Jun 1886/Dec 1973/SSDI)
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Marriage of Gustave Viel (2nd marriage) and Ruth Tollefson Vassilow
Miss Ruth G. Vassilow of Manitowoc, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Tollefson 
became the bride of Gustave Viel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Viel in a quiet 
wedding at the groom's home on Fourteenth Street Wednesday afternoon. The 
ceremony was performed by Rev. A. J. Siewert. H. J. Zuehl and Miss Esther 
Viel were the witnessing couple. Only relatives were present. The groom is 
employed as a carpenter at Manitowoc where the couple will reside.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 2, 1923
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Ruth married Sylvester Osulson in 1944 and is buried in Manitowoc Evergreen.


MARY VIEL

Mrs. Mary Viel, 86, lifelong resident of Eaton, died Sunday. She 
was born in Eaton in 1865, the former Mary Habermann. Survivors 
are two daughters, [private]; three sons, [private]; sister, Mrs. 
Pauline Isack of Shell Lake, Wis. Funeral plans are incomplete 
and are in charge of the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two 
Rivers.
Two Rivers Reporter, Monday, June 4, 1951 p. 2M
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Private funeral services for Mrs. Mary Viel, 85, who died Sunday at the home 
of her grandson, Harlon Zuehl of Two Rivers, will be held at the Klein and 
Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. M. J. 
Roehrdanz will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
She was born Mary Haberman in Eaton in 1865. She had resided in Two Rivers the 
past four years. Her husband, Fred, died 26 years ago.
Surviving are three sons, Gustav of Manitowoc, Elmer of Milwaukee and Reuben 
of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Zuehl of Los Angles, Mrs. Theo. Thompson 
of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 5, 1951  P. 2
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Mrs. Mary Viel, widow of Frederick W. Viel, who was employed at Plant 1 of the 
Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company and who died on May 5 was the recipient 
of a check for $700 from the firm through the operation of his group insurance policy.
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., May 28, 1926  


ROSALIA VIEL

Manitowoc news:
Mrs. Gustave Viel, of Two Rivers, aged 25, passed away Friday at Maple Crest 
sanitarium after a lingering illness due to heart and pulmonary tuberculosis. 
Her husband and two children survive her.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, October 6, 1921  pg. 4
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Card of Thanks
We wish hereby to express our appreciation and gratitude to friends and neighbors 
for their kindness and sympathy in our recent bereavement due to the illness and 
death of our beloved wife and mother. We are mindful of and grateful for the 
beautiful floral tributes, the use of automobiles and the funeral services.
Gustave Viel and family
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 6, 1921


ELIZABETH VIETZ

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 02 Oct.)
Death this evening about 9 p.m. of the wife of Gustav Viets 
at the age of 66 yrs. 1 mo. She leaves 3 married daughters; 
Mrs. Geo. Miller, Mrs. L. Sonntag, and Mrs. Philipp Vanderbloem. 
The funeral will be Sun afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1905
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Mrs. Gust Vietz of this city, after months of severe suffering, died last evening. 
She was 66 years of age, a devoted wife and mother and a sincere Christian. The 
cause of her death was tuberculosis of the bone and a few months ago she had an 
arm amputated in the hope of securing relief thereby. Her funeral will take place 
Thursday afternoon from St. John's Church.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., Oct. 3, 1905
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LEFT ARM AMPUTATED
Mrs. August(sic) Vietz was taken to Milwaukee last Friday by Dr. Christensen to 
have her left arm amputated. The operation was performed at St. Joseph's Hospital 
by Dr. Leverence of that city assisted by Dr. Christensen. The amputation was 
made at the shoulder and was a very difficult one to make. Mrs. Vietz is a woman 
65 years of age but she seems to have gone through the ordeal very satisfactorily 
considering her age.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Tues., June 20, 1905


EMILIE VIETZ

Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Gustav Vietz, age 73, died at her home in this city last Thursday morning. 
She had been ill only a short time. Mrs. Vietz is survived by her husband. The 
funeral took place on Saturday from the Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 16, 1915


FRED VIETZ

A sad death occurred this morning. Fritz Vietz, a comparatively young man, has
shot himself. What brought this man, who was married and leaves a child, to this
terrible deed is difficult to say. It is known that he had attempted suicide 
about a year ago and that he was quite disturbed.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1895 
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Fred Vietz of Two Rivers committed suicide on Monday morning by shooting himself. 
About a year ago he attempted to commit suicide but failed. He was about 30 years 
of age and leaves a family.
A singular circumstance connected with the suicide is that two bullets were put 
into the brain each taking almost identically the same course. After firing the 
first shot it was necessary for Vietz to cock the revolver twice as there was a 
chamber of it vacant after the first one was discharged. This necessitated the 
cocking of the revolver twice after the first shot was fired, which should have 
been instantly fatal. The revolver he had borrowed a few days before. On Saturday 
he quit work, he told his employer he would not return the following week.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 21, 1895  pg. 3

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SUICIDE OF FRED VIETZ
Yesterday morning Fred Vietz, a young married man whose home is near the northern limits of the city, committed suicide by shooting himself with a revolver which he had borrowed a few days previously from one of the men he worked with in the type factory for the purpose, as he said, of shooting a troublesome dog. The reason for the rash and unnatural deed is supposed to be financial difficulties from which, apparently he thought he was unable to extricate himself. About one year ago he meditated suicide for the reason mentioned and left his home to drown himself in the river, but was found and prevented from carrying out his intention. On Sunday he was out sleigh riding with his wife and Sunday evening he spent at his father-in-laws home playing cards and was, to all appearances, in a happy frame of mind. Yesterday morning he got up and, as was his custom, prepared his own breakfast and got ready to go to work. But instead of going to work he went into his own workshop and there committed the deed which terminated his life. the revolver which he used and undoubtedly borrowed for the purpose of suicide, was a small 22 caliber revolver. But what is very strange about the affair is that he shot himself twice in exactly the same spot (in the right temple) and to do so he had to cock the revolver three times, as there was an empty chamber between the two that contained the exploded shells and it seems that the first shot would have so stunned him as to render him incapable of shooting himself again, especially as he had to cock the revolver twice again to do so.   His wife, who was in bed at the time, hearing the shots got up hastily and going to the woodshed found him lying unconscious and blood flowing from a wound in his right temple. She rushed out of doors and called for help. As soon as help came he was carried into the sitting room and laid upon a lounge and Dr. Currens was immediately summoned, but he died in a very few minutes after the arrival of the doctor.  Shortly after his death, Justice Gagnon was notified of what had taken place and he proceeded at once to hold an inquest over the remains. The jury summoned, after hearing he evidence rendered a verdict of suicide. Vietz was a young man, being only 29 years of age and he leaves a wife and one child. His funeral will take place tomorrow. He was well connected and there is general sympathy in the city for his sorrowing relatives. 
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., Feb. 19, 1895  

GUSTAV VIETZ

VETERAN FIREMAN BURNED
Oldest Member of Two Rivers Fire Dept., 
is Fatally burned by Oil Explosion at Charles city, Iowa
MANY OTHERS BURNED
Body Brought Here from Charles City, Iowa - 
Where Oil Tank Explosion Scattered Burning Oil Over Many Blocks
Gustave Vietz, who for twenty years or more was engineer at the pail factory and 
who served as a city fireman here for thirty-seven years met a painful death at 
Charles City, Iowa Saturday. Two others are dead and a hundred or more slightly 
or severely burned as the result of a large gasoline tank explosion in that city. 
The tank which exploded held several thousand gallons and had been heated to the 
boiling point by the proximity of several tanks of burning coal oil on each side. 
Mr. Vietz, with hundreds of others was a spectator at the fire and was standing 
two blocks away when the explosion took place. He was enveloped in a flame that 
shot over the crowd inflicting only slight burns on others and died at the 
hospital the following day. The Charles City Press says of the fire: "The crowd 
consisting of people attracted by the awful grandeaur of the fire had pressed up 
close to the conflagration. That they should not have taken warning from the 
explosion of a tank of coal oil early in the inception of the fire seems beyond 
belief. The flight of spectators from the danger zone was terrifying. People 
stumbled and fell. Many were screaming and shrieking, all were terrified. Firemen 
working at the barn just south of the burning station were knocked to the ground 
by the force of the explosion. Burning oil rushed in a fiery towards them. Their 
escape was miraculous."
Mr. Vietz's remains were brought to this city Tuesday morning to the residence of 
Wm Sontag and the funeral took place from St. John's Lutheran church of which he 
was always a faithful member. Mr. Vietz came to Two Rivers fifty years ago from 
Danzig, Germany where he was born in 1839. He was twice married, his second wife 
dying last October and since then he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. 
Louis Sontag at Charles City, Iowa. He belonged to the city fire department here 
up to two years ago having been a member longer than any others with possibly one 
exception and having the distinction of being the oldest member ever serving in 
that department. The department, all uniformed, attended the funeral in a body. 
The surviving children are Mrs. Louis Sontag of Charles City, Mrs. L. Vanderbloemen 
of Ludington, Mich., and Mrs. Anna Miller of New Holstein.
The Reporter, Fri. Sept. 1, 1916


HERMAN VIETZ

Death in Two Rivers on Tues. last week of 25-yr. old Hermann Vietz following a long 
illness. The funeral took place from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1899


HERMAN VOELKER

Herman Voelker a resident of this city for many years died at his home on 22nd 
Street Wednesday morning. Mr. Voelker has been sick for the past years. He 
suffered from dropsy.
The Reporter, Fri., June 17, 1910


MATHILDA VOELKER

Two Rivers news:
Two Deaths Recorded In City Last Night
Mrs. Herman Voelker, 68, passed away last night at the home on Twenty-second
street. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at three. The deceased
was born in Kossuth, her maiden name being Martha Pries(sic). She was married 
to Herman Voelker who passed away 21 years ago. Four sons and three daughters
survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 11, 1931
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Two Rivers news:
Mrs. Ella McDonald arrived in this city from Oshkosh on account of the death 
of her sister, Mrs. Mathilda Voelker.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 12, 1931 P. 11
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Two Rivers news:
Rev. Franklin E. Schlueter of Emanuel Evangelical church conducted the funeral 
services for Mrs. Herman Voelker which were held at the family home on 22nd street 
this afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, March 13, 1931 P. 19
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[bur. Mar. 13, 1931]


ARTHUR A. VOGEL

Arthur A. Vogel, 61, of 2614 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Thursday night at the 
home following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc..(line underinked)..will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Vogel was born at Appleton Aug. 29, 1896, son of the late George and Mary 
Engel Vogel. He was educated in Appleton schools and was employed as a salesman 
21 years for Kelly-Springfield Tire Co. before coming to Manitowoc. At Manitowoc, 
he was employed at White House Milk Co. and Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He 
served as steward of Office Workers Local 77, AFL-CIO.
Mr. Vogel was a member of Eagles Aerie 706 and of Manitowoc County Sheriff and 
Deputies Assn., and First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Rose Jonas Gloe; a daughter, Mrs. Earl Heim 
of Burbank Calif.; a step-daughter, Mrs. T. A. Anderson of Delavan, Wis.; a 
step-son, Frederick Gloe of Milwaukee; two brothers, Ervin and Reuben of Menasha 
three sisters, Miss Leone Vogel, Miss Mary Vogel and Mrs. Clarence Weinfurter of 
Appleton; and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 15, 1958  P. 11


ROSE VOGEL

Mrs. Arthur A. Vogel, 70, of 512 St. Clair St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and 
burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The former Rose Harriet Jonas was born Jan. 31, 1893, in the Town of Mishicot, 
daughter of the late Fred and Augusta Paarman Jonas. She was married in June of 
1915 to August Gloe at Two Rivers. He died in 1924. In 1931, she was married to 
Arthur Vogel. He died in 1958.
Mrs. Vogel was a member of Eastern Star, Two Rivers Chapter, and the Independent 
Theater Owners Assn. For a number of years she operated the former Empire Theater 
at South 18th and Marshall streets, Manitowoc.
She is survived by a son, Frederick Gloe, of Brookfield, Wis., a daughter, Mrs. 
T.A. (Grace) Anderson, of Evanston, Ill., a step-daughter, Mrs. Earl Heim, of 
Burbank, Calif., three brothers, Attys. Edgar and Frederic, of Chicago and Harry, 
of Minneapolis, two sisters, Miss Meta Jonas and Mrs. Clare Donnelly, of Manitowoc 
and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, fter (sic) 3 p.m. 
Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church chapel 
where the body will lie in state until time of service.
Two Rivers Reporter, November 4, 1963 P. T-5
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[bur. Nov. 6, 1963]
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TWO RIVERS MUSICIAN IS A BENEDICT
August Gloe of Gloe-Naidl Weds at Mishicot
August Gloe, Jr., member of the Gloe-Naidl Orchestra of Two Rivers and one of the 
best known musicians of the county, was married at Mishicot to Miss Rose Jonas of 
that village Wednesday. The Rev. J.S. Morris of Two Rivers officiated at the 
ceremony and following the ceremony there was a reception at which the Gloe-Naidl 
Orchestra played, the groom assisting.
Mr. Gloe is accompanist with the orchestra. His bride is a former school teacher. 
They will reside at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 23, 1915 P. 5
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(Note: August is buried in Pioneers Rest also. Rose is buried with Arthur Vogel)


THERSA VOIGT

Mrs. Theresa Voigt(sic), widow of the late William Voigt, passed away Wednesday
afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Bruemmer, at Two Rivers,
a victim of pneumonia.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William Bremmer(sic) one sister, Mrs.
A. Zander of this city and one brother, Frank Krause of Californai. The
funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the Bruemmer home and will be
conducted by the Odd Fellows.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 28, 1922  p.4


WM. VOIGT

TWO RIVERS MAN, CIVIL WAR VET, ANSWERS CALL
William Voight(sic), civil war veteran and old resident of Two Rivers died at
his home there yesterday and his passing marks depletion of the ranks of
the men who founded Jos. Rankin post, G.A.R. of that city. He is one of
the last survivors of the civil war residing at Two Rivers.
Mr. Voight was born in Germany March 15, 1836 and came to America in 1843,
the family locating in the town of Mishicot. He enlisted and served in the
Civil war and shortly after his return was married in 1869 to Theresa
Krause. For a number of years Mr. Voigt(sic) conducted a saloon in Two
Rivers. He sold his saloon and he and his wife went to reside on the farm
of his parents and they returned to Two Rivers to live about twenty-two
years ago. Deceased is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Wm.
Brunemmer(sic).
Mr. Voigt had been a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Two Rivers and
identified with the order for fifty years. The funeral will be held Friday.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 23, 1921  p.1
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ONLY ONE CIVIL WAR VET IS LEFT AT TWO RIVERS
The passing of Wm Voigt of Two Rivers a few days ago leaves only one surviving 
veteran of the Civil War in that city and only a few more in the northern part 
of the county. Thomas Lahey is the only remaining veteran who resides in Two 
Rivers. The veterans who attended the funeral of their comrade, Wm Voigt, were 
Mr. Buenzow of the Town of Two Creeks and August Terens of Mishicot.
Manitowoc Herald News, Mar. 2, 1921 page 1
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ANSWERS FINAL ROLL CALL
One of Last Members Here of the Grand Army of the Republic, Called to His Reward
WILLIAM VOIGT, 85, DIES
Was Pioneer Settler Here, Member 26th Wisconsin Infantry Over 50 Years; Member of 
I.O.O.F.
Tomorrow, Friday afternoon, all that is earthly of one of the last veterans of the 
Grand Army of the Republic here, will be born to its final resting place. William 
Voigt, convivial friend and neighbor to many who loved him well, patriot and veteran 
of many battles of the civil war, has responded to the last bugle call and joined 
the Grand Army "Over There". The last honors of the grave will be a salute fired by 
members of the Robert Burns Post, American Legion, who will march in the funeral 
procession, a fitting tribute to one who fought and bled in the great struggle, 
which he voluntarily entered to save his country in the hour of its greatest peril. (photo)
William Voigt, aged 85, passed away at his home in Odd Fellows Hall of which he was 
the care taker for the past twenty years, and which he always kept scrupulously neat 
and trim, its lawn and flower beds being one of the beauty spots of the city. 
Deceased came to this country in 1853 with his parents who settled in Mishicot. He 
enlisted with the 26th Wisconsin Regiment in the Civil War and served until 
incapacitated for service by being wounded in the head at the battle of Chancellorsville. 
Excepting for about 10 years residence on a farm in the Town of Mishicot, he and Mrs. 
Voigt, nee Theresa Krause, have since the war made their home in this city. He was for 
over 50 years a member of the lodge. The Odd Fellows here which will have charge of 
the funeral, Rev. T.T. Holway acting as chaplain. He was the quartermaster for the Jos. 
Rankin Post G.A.R. for many years and was a "moving spirit" in the organization, his 
efforts being in part responsible for securing the splendid soldiers monument on 
Washington Street.
Being scrupulously careful and precise in all things, he saw that no grave was overlooked 
in the annual memorial day decorations. William Voigt had been gradually failing in 
health for the past few months. He was confined to bed for several weeks. Besides his 
widow, he is survived by their only daughter, Mrs. William Bruemmer and four grandchildren, 
Mrs. Otto Wilke, Mrs. William Kronforst, Mrs. Walter Mueller and Harold Bruemmer besides 
five great grandchildren.
The Reporter, Thurs., Feb. 24, 1921
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MORE THAN ONE REMAINS
The Manitowoc Herald News states that there is only one more civil war veteran left in 
Two Rivers. There are still two or three civil war veterans in the city, among them Thomas 
Lahey and Charles Mathieson. Among the survivors of the Grand Army from out of town who 
attended the Voigt funeral where John Buenzow and August Terens of Mishicot.
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 3, 1921
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OLD TIMERS
The veterans of the Civil War are fast passing away or growing very old. 11,000 
died in the past year. William Voigt is one of the few remaining who show very 
little the marks of old age. He enlisted in the 26th Regiment in 1862.
On December, 1853, he arrived in Two Rivers with his parents and they remained 
here only a short time at the home of Christian Berger. The family then settled 
in Saxonburg in the Town of Mishicot where William was at work with his father 
when the young men all around became agitated with the patriotic spirit to fight 
for the preservation of the union.
William and a friend, Carl Myer were undecided whether to enlist in the 26th or 
27th regiment. So they came to Two Rivers to investigate. Here they met Mr. Linstedt, 
the mill owner, who advised them to go with him by wagon to Neshoto where a public 
war meeting would be held that afternoon. They went along. A great many others had 
come up from Two Rivers on a large scow. The meeting was addressed by Henry Baetz, 
Register of Deeds, John Betzaller and others. Going up to the speaker, Mr. Voigt 
inquired whether he too would go where duty called with those who volunteered. Being 
given a hand clasp of assurance on this point he and his friend enlisted from Two 
Rivers in August, 1862 in Company E of which Henry Baetz was made Captain. The other 
members of the company from Two Rivers were as follows: Gottfried Boetcher, Felix 
Burkhardt, Chas. Burstaedter, Carl Dietrich, Hy Hacker, Jacob Hein, Wm Hoss, Wm 
Hoefling, Conrad Hoffman, Martin Kuhn, Anton Kuhnel, John Kunkel, Frederick Nieman, 
Herman Raatz, Mathias Reisenbegler, Nikolaus Roeder, Christian Schmidt, Chas Stiede, 
Frederickk Zermuehlen.
The 26th Regiment became part of the Army of the Potomoc and participated in many great 
battles among them Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. At the battle of Chancellorsville 
while their regiment was advancing upon the enemy, Mr. Voigt was wounded, a bullet 
plowing through the side of his head and ear. With thousands of others who were removed 
from that bloody field, he was brought to a hospital in Washington. The wounded were 
taken up the Potomoc River in boats and then removal was hasty as the confederates were 
advancing.
In the hospital, Mr. Voigt had the honor of a visit from his former Corps Commander, 
General Sigel. This general had resigned his command a short time before owing to some 
unsatisfactory conditions. But he was anxious to visit some of his former soldiers who 
had been wounded. He wanted to know all about the battle. During the general's visit the 
chief surgeon came along to show him Mr. Voigt's wound and explained that if the bullet had 
cut the thickness of a finger nail deeper, it would have meant instant death. The wound 
left its effect for years and incapacitated him from further service in the war.
After his return from the war, Mr. Voigt engaged in farming and then took up his residence 
here in 1895. Forty four years ago he joined the Odd Fellows Lodge. He is a member of the 
Jos. Rankin G.A.R. Post and has been its quartermaster for many years. The soldier's 
monument at the Public Square was erected largely through his efforts. He resides with his 
wife in the Odd Fellows building and but for the fact that he is slightly troubled by 
rheumatism at times, his health is first rate at the advanced age of seventy eight.
The Reporter, Sat., Sept. 30, 1913


CHARLES VOLIN

Frank Volin, wife and family of Chicago arrived here today to attend the funeral 
of his brother, Charles Volin at Two Rivers. Decedent was 29 years of age. The 
funeral was held today. A widow survives.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 14, 1913 P. 3
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(Was unable to find an obituary)


JOHN F. VOLIN

John Volin, 65, retired foreman for the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company, 
died at 6:30 a.m. today at his home in Two Rivers. He had been in failing health 
for the last six years. On Sunday he returned to his home from the Municipal 
hospital.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Grace 
Congregational church in Two Rivers and interment will be made in Pioneers' 
Rest cemetery.
Mr. Volin, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Volin, was born April 14, 1876 
in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county. He grew up there and as a young man 
went to Chicago where in 1899 he married Miss Mary Bouda.
Four years late, in 1903, the couple moved to Two Rivers and resided there since. 
Mr. Violin was foreman in the percolator department at Plant 1 of the AGM company 
for several years.
Survivors are the widow and one sister, Mrs. Mary Bouda.
The body was removed to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home where it may be 
viewed until Thursday morning when it wil (sic) be removed to Grace church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 29, 1941 P. 2


MARY VOLIN

Mrs. Mary Volin, 77, formerly of 1608-24th St., Two Rivers, a resident of Shady 
Lane Home at Manitowoc for nearly five years, died early Tuesday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since Monday.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. R. J. Wichlei officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Volin, nee Mary Boude, was born at Stark, Brown County, April 1, 1880, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Subik Bouda. As a young woman she lived 
in Chicago where she was married to John Volin June 12, 1899. After four years 
of residence there the couple came to Two Rivers where Mr. Volin, a former part 
owner of the Rivoli Theater, Two Rivers, died July 29, 1941. She was a long-time 
member of the Two Rivers chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and she was a member 
of the (missing and distorted type) church. 
Surviving Mrs. Volin are three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Schwake of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Frank Eiermann of Manitowoc and Mrs. Blanche Zimmerhakel of Chippewa Falls, and 
a brother, Fred L. Bouda of Royal Oak, Mich; two brothers: Frank M. of Two Rivers 
died in 19__ and Wenzel died in late August this year.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. 
Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be brought to the church where 
the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 2, 1957  P.17 


WM. F. VOLIN

FUNERAL ON SUNDAY 
The body of William Volin, 27, who died Friday morning at the home of his 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Volin, and which has been at the Beduhn and Goetz 
mortuary since then, will be removed to the home on 23rd street this evening 
at six o'clock and burial will take place on Sunday afternoon at 2 from the 
house, and at 2:30 o'clock from the Grace Congregational church, with interment 
at Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The members of the firing squad of the Burns Post, 
American Legion, of which the deceased was a member in former years, will act 
as pall bearers and fire the salute over the grave. Rev. Hawkes will officiate 
at the service.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 19, 1927  P. 9 
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[William F. Volin]


FRANK VORACEK    (d. 1921)

Death claimed Frank Voracheck, aged 76, at his home on 13th Street Sunday due 
to the weakness of old age. Deceased was a native of Bohemia and came to this 
country in 1855. He settled in Kewaunee where he resided for many years until 
he took up his residence in Two Rivers about ten years ago. He and his sons, 
Frank and James, made their home together. Besides these sons he leaves his 
sons, Henry and Joseph of Menominee, Mich., and two daughters, Mrs. Louis 
Trottman and Mrs. Rose Schible of Owendale, Mich. All the children were here 
to attend the funeral which was held from the home Wednesday afternoon, Rev. 
H.G. Koten officiating.
Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and 
sympathy shown us in our bereavement due to the illness and death of our 
beloved father.
The Voracheck family.
The Reporter, Thurs., May 5, 1921
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Frank Voracheck who has been an employee of the Hamilton Mfg. Company since 
August, 1902, and whose death was mentioned in the Reporter was insured for 
$1000.00 by the Hamilton Mfg. Co., and his heirs will be paid that amount.
The Reporter, Thurs., May 19, 1921


FRANK  VORACEK Jr.    (d. 1923)

SECOND VICTIM IN YEAR IN RIVER DROWNING MONDAY
Body of Frank Voracheck(sic), Employe of Saw Mill Recovered Next Morning
The Neshoto River claimed its second victim of the year Monday when Frank Voracheck 
lost his life just south of the Monroe Street Bridge. The body as recovered Tuesday 
morning after the river bottom had been dragged for 12 hours. Voracheck was employed 
by the Schroeder Lumber Company and was at work on his lonely job of straightening 
the log booms when the accident occurred. Though no one actually saw the drowning, it 
is thought that the man in some way fell out of the boat and went under in attempting 
to reach the shore. The body was found within four feet of the bank by Casper 
Feuerstein and William Waskow who had been assisting the coast guard in the search. 
The coroner was notified but no inquest was deemed necessary. 
Voracheck was first missed when Arnold Zander, the mill foreman went to confer with 
him n some detail of the work. His pike pole was found sticking in the river, his boat 
drifting and his hat afloat. The coast guard was immediately sent for.
Voracheck was unmarried and was 32 years of age. He has resided in this city the past 
fifteen years coming here from Kewaunee with his parents, who have passed away. He has 
made his home with his brother, James, 1712 Twelfth Street. Deceased who had many 
friends and acquaintances in the city, is survived by three brothers, James of this 
city, Henry and Joseph of Menominee and two sisters, Mrs. Louis Trotman of Kewaunee 
and Mrs. Scheibel of Uniondale, Mich.  The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from 
the home.
The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 24, 1923


JAMES VORACEK

James Vorachek (sic), 73, an employe of the city of Two Rivers for the past 27 
years, suffered a heart attack in a tavern there early Sunday morning and died 
a few minutes later.
Funeral services will be held from the C.J. Jansky Funeral Home in Two Rivers at 
2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. F.D. Schlueter officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Vorachek entered the tavern yesterday morning and complained of not feeling well. 
A doctor was called but Vorachek died before treatment could be administered. 
Coroner Teitgen said death resulted from a heart attack and said no inquest would 
be held.
James Vorachek was born in the town of Pierce, Kewaunee county on September 27, 
1869 and would have reached his 74th birthday in two weeks. He came to Two Rivers 
40 years ago and was employed in industrial plants until taking employment in the 
street department. He was unmarried.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Louis Trottman, of Kewaunee and Mrs. George 
Schalble of Acron, Mich., one brother, Henry Vorachek of Menominee.
Six fellow workers will act as pallbearers at the funeral rites. They are Elmer 
Duvalle, Harvey Lehrman, Wilfred Derocher, William Schramm, George Zahorik, and 
Louis Schultz.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, September 14, 1942 P. 2


ALICE R. VOSHARDT

Alice Voshardt, 82, of 8013 Mason Ave., Canoga Park, passed away thursday night 
in Bucher Sanitarium, San Fernando. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. William A. 
Greenwalt of the same address; a son, Franklin R. Voshardt of 16153 Cantlay St., 
Van Nuys; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services were held 
Saturday afternoon at Pierce Bros. Valley Mortuary, with a Christian Science 
reader presiding. Interment will be in Two Rivers, Wis.
Van Nuys News, Mon., May 23, 1949 page 12


AUGUST VOSHARDT

Death in Kewanee yesterday morning of Mr. A. Boshardt(sic), 
Editor and Publisher of the "Enterprise" there at age 42. 
A lung abscess caused his death. Mr. Boshardt was born 
in Two Rivers where his father and several sisters still 
live. In addition, he is survived by his widow and one son.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1901 
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A, VOSHARDT OF THE KEWAUNEE ENTERPRISE DIES OF HEMORRHAGE
A. Voshardt of Kewaunee, and well known throughout Manitowoc county, 
died of hemorrhage early yesterday at the age of 42 years. For over eighteen 
years he has been editor and proprietor of the Enterprise of that city, and in 
that capacity was well known throughout the state. W. N. Voshardt of Two 
Rivers is a brother of the deceased.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, February 7, 1901 pg. 1
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The funeral of A. C. Voshardt held at Two Rivers Sunday, was the 
largest ever known in that section. The Two Rivers lodge of Masons 
had charge of the services the Kewaunee lodge was in attendance. 
Other lodges were Algoma Masonic, Kewaunee Knights of Pythias, Two 
Rivers Woodmen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 11, 1901, p. 1
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(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 11 Feb.) 
News arrived here Thurs. of the sudden death of August Boshardt, 
Editor of the "Enterprise" in Kewaunee County. He was well known 
here having been born and raised locally. He leaves his widow 
and several children in good circumstances. His father and several 
sisters still live here. The body was brought here and the funeral 
took place from the English Church conducted by Pastor Davidson.
Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1901
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Deaths of a Week:
The largest funeral seen in Manitowoc county for some time was held at 
Two Rivers on Monday when the late August C. Voshardt of Kewaunee 
was laid to rest. Mr. Voshardt made many friends during his residence in 
Northern Wis. And friends from Kewaunee, Green Bay, Manitowoc, 
Sheboygan and other cities attended the funeral. Mr. Voshardt had been 
an editor of The Enterprise at Kewaunee for eight years.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, February 14, 1901 pg. 1


CHARLES C. VOSHARDT

Death of Chas. C. Vosshardt on 05 July in Two Rivers in the home 
of his parents. He was 19 years 2 mos. and 24 days old. He was 
the son of Henry and Louise Vosshardt, and had been ill with an 
unbearable disease for four years.
He has three brothers. Burial took place Sun. and Mr. Henry Stoll 
gave the burial sermon.
Der Nord Westen, July 14, 1881


HENRY VOSHARDT   (d. 1909)

Death in Chicago on Sunday, from old age debility, of 83-year old 
Henry Voshardt. He came to Two Rivers in his early youth and lived 
here until about three years ago when he sold his share in the Hamilton 
Manufacturing Co. and moved to Chicago to live with his daughter, Mrs. 
Sophie Miller, where he died. He is survived by 2 sons and 3 daughters. 
The body was brought to Two Rivers and laid to rest Tuesday.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1909
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PIONEER DEAD
Henry Voshardt, Age 83, Dies at Chicago
Henry Voshardt, one of the oldest settlers in this county died at the 
home of his daughter, Mrs. Sophia Mueller at Chicago last Saturday. 
His body was brought here for burial on last Monday and interment took 
place Tuesday afternoon. The funeral ceremonies took place at Leo 
Vaudreuil's home and the cemetery, Rev. D. ?? officiating.
Mr. Voshardt was 83 years old being born at Tuenheide, Germany. In the 
sixties he migrated to this country and settled in this city. For a 
number of years he was the proprietor of the large Voshardt Hall which 
was located where the new Hamilton factory now stands. Several years 
ago he went to live with his daughter, Mrs. Sophia Mueller. Mr. Voshardt, 
during his residence here made a trip to the Fatherland. The decedent is 
mourned by three daughters, all living in Chicago, Mesdames Ed. Mueller, 
R.A. Kahledberg and Minnie Voshardt and three sons, Wm, Frank and Herman 
Voshardt.
Mr. Voshardt had numerous friends here who honored him by accompanying 
the body to the eternal resting place.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 3, 1909
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The following people attended the funeral of Henry Voshardt in Two Rivers:
Herman Voshardt, Mrs. Sophia Mueller, Minnie Voshardt, Mr. and
Mrs. R.A. Kahlenberg, Louis Mueller, Albert Kahlenberg, Mr. and
Mrs. A. Friedly, all from Chicago; Wm. Voshardt and family from Black
River Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Voshardt of Portage, and the E.J.
Vaudreuil family from Rhinelander.
Der Nord Westen, 09 Sept. 1909

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The Death of Pioneer
Henry Voshardt, one of the pioneer residents of this city, died last Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sophia Mueller, with whom he has resided in Chicago the past three years. He was 83 years of age and was born in Tuenenheide, Germany. He was married in Germany to Miss Louise Buschman who died in this city in 1893. For 48 years he was a resident of this city. He was the father of ten children, six of whom are living and were present at the funeral. The children are:  Herman, Mrs. Sophia Mueller, Mrs. R.A. Kahlenberg and Minnie of Chicago; Frank of Portage and William of Black River Falls.  The funeral took place this afternoon from the residence of Leo Vaudreuil, Rev. Anderson officiating.
Henry Voshardt was for may years one of our most active businessmen and by industry and energy established a most prosperous business. He was enterprising and progressive and during the many years that he conducted the Opera House in this city, he gained the confidence and esteem of the entire community. After he retired from business he son, William conducted the same until it was purchased by the Hamilton Company to provide a site for their new factory. Mr. Voshardt will be long remembered for his generous and friendly disposition and for many acts of kindness bestowed upon his neighbors and friends. A number of years ago, Mr. Voshardt visited his birthplace in Germany in company with his son, Herman. He returned with a saddened heart and was greatly grieved upon finding so many of his former friends departed for their eternal homes. He was in good health until a few years ago when his health began to fail on account of the infirmity of old age but to the last enjoyed the attention and affection of friends and relatives.
The Chronicle - Tues., Aug. 31, 1909 
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A Pleasant Family Gathering
Last Tuesday was the 70th birthday anniversary of Mr. Henry Voshardt, a well known and most estimable citizen of Two Rivers and unknown to him, his sons and daughters from near and far arranged for a family reunion on the evening of that day which should be to him a pleasant surprise and at the same time an evidence of their love and remembrance. All of his children who are now living were present and a memorable meeting it was to them, for it has been a long time since they were all together before and it may be years before they will all meet again. His sons are A.C. Voshardt of the Kewaunee Enterprise, Frank Voshardt of the Weyawega Chronicle, Herman Voshardt of Chicago and Wm Voshardt of this city and his daughters are Mrs. E. Mueller, Mrs. R. Kahlenberg and Miss Minnie Voshardt, all of this city. Besides the sons and daughters present here were also the wife and son of A.C. Voshardt and the husband and children of Mrs. E. Mueller. The Chronicle extends it hearty congratulations to the venerable parent and wishes for him many happy returns of the day and the occasion.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Mar. 31, 1896

HENRY VOSHARDT    (d. 1891)

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 17 Feb.) 
Death Sun. evening of 24 yr. old Heinrich Vosshardt, son of Mr. H. Vosshardt.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1891 


HERMAN F. VOSHARDT

H. L.(sic) VOSHARDT, FORMERLY OF CITY, IS DEAD
Herman L. Voshardt, aged 64 well known in this city as a partner in the Friedley-
Voshardt Co., ornament manufacturers in Chicago, and also well-known here for the 
$40,000 mausoleum erected in the local cemetery, passed away at his home in Chicago 
yesterday from acute indigestion from which he was suffering for the past three 
weeks.
The body will arrive in this city tomorrow evening and will be at the Beduhn and 
Goetz Mortuary from which the funeral services will be held at 2:00 Friday afternoon, 
with the Rev. T.A. Hawkes of the Grace church officiating. The body will be placed 
in the Voshardt mausoleum at Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Mr. Voshardt the son of one of the city's first settlers left this city when a boy 
of twenty and went to Minneapolis to be employed in the tinsmith trade which he had 
learned in this city. He was successful in securing the job of the cornice work on 
the Texas state capital building. Six years ago his partner in the company which was 
one of the leading manufacturers of steel ornaments, Mr. Friedley, passed away. Two 
years later Mr. Voshardt married the widow of his partner.
Besides his wife, Mr. Voshardt is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Edward Mueller, Sr., 
of this city, and Miss Minnie Voshardt of Chicago and one brother, Frank Voshardt of 
Tampa, Fla.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, May 29, 1929 P.13


KATHERINE L. VOSHARDT

MRS. VOSHARDT DIES TODAY AT HOME OF SON
One of First Native Born Residents of City Was 81 Years Old At Death
Mrs. Gatherine (sic) L. Voshardt, 81, among Two Rivers first native born 
residents and a member of a family prominently identified with the early 
history of the city, is dead.
Mrs. Voshardt who suffered a stroke a week ago today and failed rapidly, died 
at the home of her son, Orme A. Voshardt, 1507 Twenty-fourth street, at four 
o'clock this morning. Although she had not been in the best of health for the 
past year she was up until she became afflicted with the recent heart attack.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at nine o'clock in St. Luke's 
Catholic church, with the Rev. Father C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be 
in the Voshardt mausoleum in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body will remain at 
the Beduhn and Goetz funeral home and can be viewed from tonight to the time 
of the funeral.
Born In 1853
Mrs. Voshardt, nee Katherine L. Apel, was born in Two Rivers on May 10, 1853, 
the oldest of two children of August and Katherine Apel, who immigrated to Two 
Rivers from Germany nearly 85 years ago. The other daughter was Mrs. W.F. Nash, 
wife of the late Editor Nash of the old weekly Chronicle. Mr. Apel, the father, 
for many years conducted a saloon and boarding house on River street, just off 
the intersection of Jefferson and 15th street.
Receiving her education in the public schools here, she was married on September 22, 
1883 to August C. Voshardt, former editor and publisher of the Kewaunee Enterprise, 
and son of Henry and Louise Buschman Voshardt, who came to Two Rivers from Germany 
in 1861, and also became prominent in the early days of the city. Mr. Voshardt in 
1883 purchased the Enterprise in which he served a three-year apprenticeship and 
continued to operate the weekly newspaper until his death in 1901.
Was In Kewaunee
The Enterprise was pruchased by Mr. Voshardt from Ed. Decker and V. Mashek, who 
several months previous had acquired it from John M. Read. The paper was founded 
on June 22, 1859 by D.D. Garland.
With the passing of her husband, Mrs. Voshardt and her only child, Orme, came to 
Two Rivers where they had made their home since.
Besides her son, Mrs. Voshardt leaves a granddaughter, Miss Kathleen Voshardt.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 12, 1934 P.9


MARY F. VOSHARDT

Mrs. Mary Voshardt, 85, of 1507-24th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon in 
Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels and 10 a.m. in St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert 
Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mrs. Voshardt, nee Mary Schroeder, was born Sept. 8, 1891, in the Town of Two 
Creeks, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Bingen Schroeder. She was married 
to Orme Voshardt Nov. 27, 1913, in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 
November of 1949.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Kathleen) Schnorr of Two Rivers; a 
brother, John of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Edmund Scheuer of Manitowoc, 
Sister M. Angelus of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Walter Kappelmann of Two Rivers; a 
sister-in-law, Mrs. Hubert Schroeder of Two Rivers and three grandchildren, 
John O. Schnorr and Mrs. James (Kathleen) Michael of Milwaukee and Mrs. Michael 
(Peggy) Wright of Madison and a great grandson, James Thomas Michel.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, July 11, 1977 P. 3
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(08 Sep 1891/Jul 1977/SSDI)
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Oma Voshardt and Miss Marie Schroeder were married at St. Luke's Catholic Church 
at Two Rivers, yesterday morning and departed last evening on a honeymoon trip to 
Washington D.C., and Atlantic City, N.Y. Mr. Voshardt is an employe of the Hamilton 
Company.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 28, 1913 page 5
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Orme August Voshardt and Mary Frances Schroeder were married Tuesday morning at 
St. Luke's Catholic Church. The wedding party entered the church at 9 o'clock. 
The bride was escorted by her father, John Schneider. She was attired in a white 
scyliex crepe gown with beaded silk net drape and carried a shower bouquet of 
lilies of the valley. Garret Nash acted as best man and maid of honor was Anna 
Schroeder, a sister of the bride. Hubbard Schroeder and Walter Bertler of 
Milwaukee were the other groomsmen and Elizabeth Schroeder and Delia Gagnon 
bridesmaids. To the beautiful music of Wagner's wedding march, "Here comes the 
Bride", the wedding procession made its way to the altar where the bride was given 
away by her father and the ceremony performed by Rev. Father Geissler before 
hundreds of friends and admirers that filled every pew.
After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the residence of John Schroeder 
where the relatives of the couple gathered for a few hours of social enjoyment 
and feasting after which the bride and the groom left on an extended trip to the 
east. The will visit New York, Niagara Falls, Pittsburg, Washington and other 
points.
Mr. Voshardt is a son of August Voshardt, deceased, who was editor and proprietor 
of the Kewaunee Enterprise. For the past twelve years, Mr. Voshardt has resided 
here with his mother. He is employed in the order department of the Hamilton 
Manufacturing Co., where he has proven an efficient and reliable employe. The 
bride is a daughter of John Schroeder of Schroeder Bros. Co. She is popular in 
the circles which she has moved and is fitted in every way to make the man of 
her choice a splendid helpmeet.
They have the wishes of many friends for a happy, prosperous life. Among those 
present at the wedding were Herman Voshardt, Mrs. Friedley, Richard Kahlenberg, 
Mrs. Sophie Voshardt and Mrs. Wm. Voshardt of Chicago.
The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 29, 1913


MINNIE VOSHARDT

REMAINS OF MISS MINNIE VOSHARDT INTERRED HERE 
Miss Minnie Voshardt, 57, died Wednesday at Elgin, Ill. The remains were brought 
here and laid to rest Friday afternoon in the Voshardt Mausoleum in Pioneers Rest 
cemetery.
Miss Voshardt, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Voshardt, pioneers of Two 
Rivers, left with her parents for Chicago more than twenty-five years ago, where 
she had resided up to a year ago. She had been in ill health for many years.
She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Edward Mueller and Mrs. Richard Kahlenberg of Chicago 
and a brother, Frank Voshardt of Tampa, Fla. 
Manitowoc Herald News, February 14, 1931  P.14


OLIVE M. VOSHARDT

MRS. VOSHARDT DIES, CHICAGO 
Member of Pioneer Family To Be Buried Here
Mrs. Olive Voshardt, 59, former well known local resident and a member of one 
of Two Rivers' pioneer families, died at her home in Chicago late Monday night. 
She had been in ill health for the past eight years and was seriously ill for 
the last six months.
A message revealing the death of Mrs. Voshardt was received by her sister, Mrs. 
William E. Doolan of this city late last night.
Mrs. Voshardt, nee Olive Vaudreil, was born in Two Rivers, October 24, 1874, 
the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leo Vaudreuil, prominent in the early 
history of the city. She was married to William Voshardt in this city 36 years 
ago, her husband preceding her in death at Oak Park, Ill., eight years ago.
The family lived here up to 25 years ago after which they resided in the west for 
a short time and later moved to Chicago, where Mr. Voshardt was connected with 
the Friedley-Voshardt company.
Mrs. Voshardt leaves a daughter, Mrs. Hortense Carlson, who made her home with her 
mother, and a son Garrett, of Chicago. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. William E. 
Doolan of this city, and three brothers, E. J. Vaudreuil, Los Angeles, Calif.; 
John of Chicago; and Frank of Grand Marais, Mich. There is also one grandchild.
Funeral services have not been completed, but it is expected that the remains will 
be brought to this city for burial in the Voshardt mausoleum in 
Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 18, 1933  P. 11


ORME A. VOSHARDT

Orme A. Voshardt, 64, of 1507 24th street, Two Rivers, died early today at the 
Two Rivers municipal hospital. He had been ill a month.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Catholic church 
in Two Rivers with burial in Pioneers Rest cemetery. Friends may call at the 
Beduhn, Deja and Martin funeral home in Two Rivers after 3 p.m. Wednesday where 
the rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday.
He was born in Kewaunee in 1885, the son of August C. Voshardt, veteran publisher 
of the Kewaunee Enterprise. After the death of his father the family moved to Two 
Rivers. He was employed by the Hamilton company for 12 years.
Shortly after he married Miss Mary Schroeder in 1913 he moved to Chicago where 
they lived for four years. They returned to Two Rivers and Mr. Voshardt was 
employed by the Aluminum goods company. He had been an employe of that firm for 
the past 32 years and was a foreman in the shipping department of Plant 1. He was 
a member of the firm's 25 Year club.
A colorful figure in his youth, Mr. Voshardt was the first person in Two Rivers 
to own a motor car.
Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Schnorr of Two Rivers, and two 
granddaughters.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 8, 1949 P.2
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Oma Voshardt(sic) and Miss Marie Schroeder were married at St. Luke's Catholic Church 
at Two Rivers, yesterday morning and departed last evening on a honeymoon trip to 
Washington D.C., and Atlantic City, N.Y. Mr. Voshardt is an employe of the Hamilton 
Company.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 28, 1913 page 5
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Orme August Voshardt and Mary Frances Schroeder were married Tuesday morning at 
St. Luke's Catholic Church. The wedding party entered the church at 9 o'clock. 
The bride was escorted by her father, John Schneider. She was attired in a white 
scyliex crepe gown with beaded silk net drape and carried a shower bouquet of 
lilies of the valley. Garret Nash acted as best man and maid of honor was Anna 
Schroeder, a sister of the bride. Hubbard Schroeder and Walter Bertler of 
Milwaukee were the other groomsmen and Elizabeth Schroeder and Delia Gagnon 
bridesmaids. To the beautiful music of Wagner's wedding march, "Here comes the 
Bride", the wedding procession made its way to the altar where the bride was given 
away by her father and the ceremony performed by Rev. Father Geissler before 
hundreds of friends and admirers that filled every pew.
After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the residence of John Schroeder 
where the relatives of the couple gathered for a few hours of social enjoyment 
and feasting after which the bride and the groom left on an extended trip to the 
east. The will visit New York, Niagara Falls, Pittsburg, Washington and other 
points.
Mr. Voshardt is a son of August Voshardt, deceased, who was editor and proprietor 
of the Kewaunee Enterprise. For the past twelve years, Mr. Voshardt has resided 
here with his mother. He is employed in the order department of the Hamilton 
Manufacturing Co., where he has proven an efficient and reliable employe. The 
bride is a daughter of John Schroeder of Schroeder Bros. Co. She is popular in 
the circles which she has moved and is fitted in every way to make the man of 
her choice a splendid helpmeet.
They have the wishes of many friends for a happy, prosperous life. Among those 
present at the wedding were Herman Voshardt, Mrs. Friedley, Richard Kahlenberg, 
Mrs. Sophie Voshardt and Mrs. Wm. Voshardt of Chicago.
The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 29, 1913


WILLIAM H. VOSHARDT

W.H. VOSHARDT DEAD, CHICAGO, TO BRING BODY
Former Local Man Victim of Cancer, Ill for Years
TWO RIVERS, Feb. 18.-William H. Voshardt, for many years a resident of Two Rivers 
but for the last seventeen years at Oak Park, Ill., where he was engaged in business 
under the firm name of Friedly and Voshardt, died yesterday at the family home, 
death being due to cancer from which he had been a sufferer for some years. The body 
will be brought to this city for burial and will be taken to the Beduhn and Goetz 
funeral home from which the funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30, the 
Rev. Hawkes officiating. Burial will be in the Voshardt mausoleum at Pioneers' Rest.
William Voshardt was born in this city January 30, 1871 and was fifty-five years old. 
He was married here August 26, 1896 to Olive Mandrieul who with two children, Hortense 
and Gerard, both at home, survives him. Two brothers, Herman Voshardt of Chicago and 
Frank Voshardt of Tampa, Flordia, and three sisters, Mrs. Sophi Mueller, Mrs. R.A. 
Kahlenberg, and Miss Minnie Voshardt, all of Chicago, also survive him.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 18, 1926 P. 6


CARRIE WACEK

Mrs. Carrie Wacek, 83, of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Saturday 
afternoon at the home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Kristaps Caune will officiatate with burial in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Wacek, nee Carrie Mertens, was born Aug. 18, 1891, at Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late William and Catherine Smith Mertens. She was married to Edward Wacek 
Feb. 14, 1911, at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1960. She was a member 
of the Eastern Star and the Royal Neighbors.
Survivors include nieces and nephews. A daughter, three brothers and three sisters 
preceeded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 
the hour of service, where a Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 
o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, June 16, 1975 P.3
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(Carrie Wacek/06 Aug 1891/Jun 1975/SSDI)
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Miss Carey Martens of Two Rivers and Edward Wacek, this city, were married at 
Two Rivers Tuesday and will make their home in this city. The couple will depart 
on a honeymoon trip.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 15, 1911 page 1


EDWARD A. WACEK

Masonic funeral services for Edward A. Wacek, 70, of 1613 23rd St., Two Rivers, 
well known churchman and fraternal leader, who died unexpectedly of a heart 
attack at his home Monday morning, were at 2 pm Wednesday at Emanuel Evangelical 
United Brethren church, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating.
The Masonic rites were directed at the church and graveside at Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers, by Heber Clayton, past master of the Two Rivers Lodge of 
Masons No. 200. There was an escort from the Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, Knights 
Templar.
Pallbearers were Donald Krumm, Reuben DeFoe, George Ney, Gladwin Kresheck, Norman 
Peronto and Carl Behring.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Oct. 20, 1960 page T3
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Miss Carey Martens of Two Rivers and Edward Wacek, this city, were married at 
Two Rivers Tuesday and will make their home in this city. The couple will depart 
on a honeymoon trip.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 15, 1911 page 1


MRS. WENCEL WACHAL

FINDS WIFE DEAD IN BED
Aged Woman Expires Suddenly, Her Body Taken to Chicago for Cremation
Mrs. Wencel Wachal, aged 68, was found dead in bed by her husband early Thursday
morning. She had been ill for some time and her death was caused by heart failure.
Mr. Wachal, who was nursing his wife awoke early and went to see if his wife wanted
anything, when he found her dead. At the request of the dead woman, her body was
taken to Chicago where it was cremated. The funeral services took place in Chicago
and the ceremonies were performed by Dr. F. Iska. The ashes will be brought to this
city today and will be buried in the cemetery.
Mrs. Wachal was born in Taus, Austria and came to this country with her husband
about thirty years ago. She was the mother of seven children who are all dead. She
has no surviving relatives in this country.
Two Rivers Chronicle, May 9, 1916


ANTOINETTE WAGENER

Mrs. Antoinette Wagener, 78, (photo) of 845 Jackson St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be 
in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Wagener, nee Antoinette Hollub, was born March 14, 1889, at Tisch Mills, 
daughter of the late John and Catherine Hollub. She was married to William 
Wagener April 4, 1908, at Two Rivers, where the couple resided for a short 
while, then moving to Jefferson, Wis., and came to Manitowoc in 1920. The 
couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1958, and Mr. Wagener died 
Nov. 3, 1962.
She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star at Jefferson and a member 
of the Royal Neighbors of America and Mirro Retirement Club.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Curtis Lemke, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, a son, 
William, of Milwaukee, and a grandaughter (Private) of Chicago.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 19, 1967 P.25
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Last Saturday morning Mr. William Wagner and Miss Nettie Hollub, 
two popular young people of this city were united in marriage by 
Justice Peter Gagnon, the cementing ceremony taking place at the 
home of the groom's mother, with whom the happy young couple are 
to live after the honeymoon is over. The wedding was at the early 
hour of 5 o'clock am and immediately thereafter a wedding breakfast 
was served, the relatives and a few intimate friends of the happy 
couple only being present. Mr. George Schultz and Miss Carol 
Hasbeck served as best man and bride's maid. After the wedding 
breakfast the young couple left on a short wedding tour, including 
to visit in Milwaukee and other cities.
The Reporter, Sat., Apr. 11, 1908


CATH. WAGENER

From Der Nord Westen, 29 June 1899: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 26 June)
Last week we reported that old Mrs. Wagner was quite ill from a stroke. Today we 
must report that she died last night. Her funeral will take place Wed. at 1 p.m. 
in the Two Rivers Cemetery. She leaves 7 children, all married, with many 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her husband and two sons preceded her in 
death. She reached the age of 86 yrs. 6 mos. and was admired and respected by 
everyone.
********
Mrs. Nicholas Wagener, an old lady nearly ninety years of age, is at present quite sick at 
the home of her son, August Wagener of the Town of Mishicott. Her illness, we learn, is 
the result of a stroke of paralysis and her recovery is not expected on account of her great 
age. She is the mother of Mrs. Wm. Henry of this ciy with whom she has lived the past few 
years. Her husband died about two years ago at the advanced age of 93 years. 
LATER - Mrs. Wagener died yesterday morning.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Tues., June 27, 1899
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After a short illness Mrs. Nicolaus Wagner passed to eternal rest on Monday morning at 
the Wagner homestead near this village. Deceased was born in Germany on the 20th of 
January 1813. In 1852 with her husband came to America and settled near our village. 
Several years ago they celebrated their golden wedding. She was preceded by Mr. 
Wagner who died in 1897. Funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 29, 1899
*****
1899 Jun 25/WAGENER Katherine/v.6 p.181
1899 Jun 25/WAGNER Katherine	
"Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index"


JOHN NICOLAUS WAGENER

Death on Sat. of John Nicolaus Wagner(sic) at the home of his son-in-law Capt.
W. Henry in Two Rivers, where he had been living. He was nearing the age of 92,
having been born 04 May 1805 in Crev on the Mosel in Rhineland. In 1833 he
married Catharine Schwistal, his 84 yr. old surviving widow. He came to
America in 1852 and took over a farm in Mishicott which he operated until old age
caused him to turn it over to his son August. Mr. Wagner had never been ill
before and had never taken any kind of medicine. Old age debility took his life. In
addition to his widow, he is survived by his 7 children, 37 grandchildren, and 12 
great grandchildren. The funeral took place yesterday in Two Rivers.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1897


PETER WAGENER

Peter Wagner(sic) of Mishicott died on Saturday last. His death was the result 
of la grippe. He was 44 years old and a man of strong constitution before he 
was weakened by that insidious disease. His funeral took place yesterday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 9, 1893 P. 3
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(From 1880 Mishicot census:
Peter Wagoner age 31; wife Mary 26; William 2/12 b. Apr.)


WILLIAM WAGENER    (d. 1963)

William Wagener, 83, of 845 Jackson St., Manitowoc, died at 1:05 p.m. Sunday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Services will be by Lodge 200, Free and Accepted Masons, Two Rivers, with burial 
in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Wagener was born April 14, 1880, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late 
Peter and Mary Hoppen Wagener. He married Antoinette Hollub, at Two Rivers 
April 4, 1908, and the couple resided for a time at the city before moving to 
Jefferson, Wis., and coming to Manitowoc in 1920. The couple observed the golden 
anniversary of the wedding in 1958.
Before his retirement six years ago, Mr. Wagener was employed 36 years in the 
machine shop of Mirro Aluminum Co. a 50-year member of Lodge 200, F&AM, of Two 
Rivers, he was presented with a 50-year certificate by Grand Lodge of Wisconsin 
in 1959. He was a member of Eastern Star of Jefferson, Modern Woodmen of Two 
Rivers and the Twenty-Five Year Club of Mirro Aluminum Co.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Curtis Lemke, of Manitowoc, a son, 
William, of Milwaukee, a sister, Mrs. Amada Stengel, of Seattle, Wash., and a 
granddaughter, Miss Janice Wagener, of Madison.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Two Rivers Reporter, November 4, 1963 P. T-5
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Last Saturday morning Mr. William Wagner and Miss Nettie Hollub, 
two popular young people of this city were united in marriage by 
Justice Peter Gagnon, the cementing ceremony taking place at the 
home of the groom's mother, with whom the happy young couple are 
to live after the honeymoon is over. The wedding was at the early 
hour of 5 o'clock am and immediately thereafter a wedding breakfast 
was served, the relatives and a few intimate friends of the happy 
couple only being present. Mr. George Schultz and Miss Carol 
Hasbeck served as best man and bride's maid. After the wedding 
breakfast the young couple left on a short wedding tour, including 
to visit in Milwaukee and other cities.
The Reporter, Sat., Apr. 11, 1908


ALVIN A. WAGNER    (d. 1960)

Funeral services for Alvin A. Wagner, 64, (photo) of 615 Buchholz St., home 
building contractor, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home 
shortly after noon Thursday, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Deja & Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Wagner was born Aug. 12, 1895, at Green Bay, son of the late Henry and 
Sophia Vanderbush Wagner. He attended Green Bay public schools and in 1919 
moved to Two Rivers, where he was employed at plants of Mirro Aluminum Co. 
and later at Hamilton Mfg. Co. for a number of years. He became engaged in 
the contracting enterprise 35 years ago and in recent years his sons, 
(private), and a son-in-law (Private), became associated in the business. 
Mr. Wagner married the former Viola Hindt at Two Rivers July 2, 1921.
Besides his wife and sons, he leaves a daughter, (private) of Two Rivers; 
six sisters, Mrs. Pearl Lahey of Two Rivers, Mrs. Christ Marks of Suamico 
and Mrs. Fred Lyman, Mrs. Louis VanEycke, Mrs. John Haynes and Mrs. Lester 
Teivo of Green Bay; three brothers, Carl of St. Paul, Minn., and Harold and 
Glenn of Green Bay and 10 grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 3, 1960 P.15


ALVIN G. WAGNER   (d. 1943)

Body Identified As Wagner Boy By Clothes, Key
A body found in Lake Michigan by a carferry crew early Wednesday night 
and at first believed to be that of a man between 40 and 45 years old, 
was identified late Thursday afternoon as that of 13 year old Alvin 
Wagner Jr., one of the two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wagner, Two Rivers, 
who were drowned when a sailboat capsized on July 17th.
The body was exhumed from the county cemetery where it had been interred 
early Thursday afternoon and was removed to the Klein and Stangel Inc., 
funeral home at Two Rivers. Services where held from the funeral home at 
3 o'clock this afternoon. The Rev. William C.F. Hayes of the Emanuel 
Evangelical church officiated and the body was buried in Pioneers' Rest 
cemetery beside that of Irvin Wagner the 18-year old son whose body was 
found on the Neshotah Park beach at Two Rivers early Wednesday morning 
and which was buried Wednesday afternoon, only six hours before the body 
of Alvin was found.
A description of the clothing and the key found on the body established 
the identity of the Wagner boy. Mrs. Carl Stelzer, Glenwood street, Two 
Rivers, a sister of Mrs. Wagner, recognized the description of the clothing 
and she notified the Wagners Thursday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Wagner came to Manitowoc immediately. Local police had the key 
found on the body. It was a key to a bicycle padlock and was usually carried 
on Alvin's person. A duplicate key was kept at home. Officers gave the 
Wagners the number of the key, No. 555, and they returned to Two Rivers to 
check the duplicate key at their home. The numbers checked. They took the 
key and the lock along back to Manitowoc and both keys opened the lock. A 
check revealed that the keys were identical.
Describe Clothing
Mrs. Wagner, mother of the drowned youth, gave chief of police J.J. Kuplic 
a complete description of every piece of clothing worn by her son on the 
afternoon of July 17 when he was drowned. Her description tailied with the 
police records perfectly. The Wagners claimed the body and asked that it be 
removed to funeral parlors here from the county cemetery.
The body was noticed by Mrs. Samuel Hall, 524 N. 4th street, Manitowoc, who 
was a passenger on the carferry City of Flint 32 Wednesday night, about 10 
miles due east of Manitowoc. Lieut. Oscar A. Johnson of the Two Rivers Coast 
Guard station, estimated that the body was found directly out from the spot 
where the boat capsized. The location is in line with the Wagner home.
The badly decomposed condition of the body led authorities to believe the age 
to be more than 40 years. However, the description of the clothing corresponded 
with that worn by the youth and this morning Alvin Wagner Sr., father of the 
boy definitely identified the clothing at the funeral home.

Included in the description of the body found by the carferry crew was the 
statement that the head was almost entirely bald. This is said to be not 
unusual 
(Continued on Page 11, Col. 7)
BODY IDENTIFIED AS WAGNER BOY
(Continued from Page 2)
when a body has been in the water for some time.
When the carferry crew picked up the body Wednesday night Captain Johnson of 
the Flint messaged F.W. Heidman, Manitowoc agent of the Pere Marquette line. 
He relayed word to Manitowoc police who in turn radioed Two Rivers police.
The boat docked at Manaitowoc and a description of the body was given to Two 
Rivers police. The age given in no way corresponded with the Wagner boy. Chief 
of Police Kuplic of the Manitowoc department told Chief Pazdera of Two Rivers 
Thursday afternoon it was almost impossible to make identification of the body 
becausse it was so badly decomposed. He said that Coroner Theodore Teitgen and 
others who viewed the body were definitely of the opinion it was that of a 
middle-aged man.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 13, 1943 P.2 and 11


IRVIN E. WAGNER

Wagner Youth's Body Is Found Off Two Rivers
The body of Irvin Wagner, 18, one of two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wagner Sr., 
2508-6th street, Two Rivers, who drowned in Lake Michigan 24 days ago when a 
sailboat capsized, was found at eight o'clock this morning at the Neshotah park 
bathing beach at Two Rivers. The body of 13-year-old Alvin Wagner Jr., has not 
yet been recoverd.
Eugene Prahl, 12, of 2213-14th street, Two Rivers, saw the body floating at the 
water's edge about 100 feet south of the center drive to the lake. He notified 
the Coast Guard which, in turn call the police, Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county 
coroner,and Sheriff Elmer Bergner.
Services were held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., 
funeral home with the Rev. William C.F. Hayes of the Emanuel Evangelical church 
officiating. Burial was in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
The Wagner boys drowned Saturday afternoon, July 17, when their sailboat turned 
over in a rough sea. Two others who were in the boat, Marvin Wagner, 10, a brother 
of the two victims, and Roland Hanse,10, were rescued by Elmer Greicar, Peter 
Calabrese and Louis Putnam of Manitowoc in a powerboat. The older boys clung to 
the capsized craft and were last seen as Irvin started to swim toward the motorboat 
carrying his younger brother.
The father of the youths, coast Guardsmen, and others patroled the lake shore as 
far as Manitowoc for weeks in an effort to locate the bodies. The body of Irvin 
was washed up northeast of the Two Rivers harbor entrance.
Irvin Wagner was born at Two Rivers July 2, 1925 and graduated from Washington 
high school last June. He assisted his father in carpenter work. Survivors are 
the parents, a sister, and two brothers (Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 11, 1943 P.2


VIOLA S. WAGNER

Viola S. Wagner, 86, formerly of 615 Buchholz St., Two Rivers, died Thursday 
afternoon, Feb. 27, at Manitowoc Heath Care Center. Funeral services will be 
11 am Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. Daniel 
Wright will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mrs. Wagner was born Dec. 9, 1899 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Charles 
and Henrietta Schwartz Hindt. She attended Two Rivers Public Schools. She was 
married to Alvin Wagner, July 2, 1921 at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death 
June 2, 1960. Mrs. Wagner was a member of Grace Congregational Church, Two 
Rivers.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Lyle and Athlene Wagner of 
Two Rivers and Marvin of Texas; a daughter, Vivian Kowalski of Two Rivers; two 
sisters, Josephine Stelzer of Manitowoc and Amanda Wuellner of Two Rivers; a 
friend, Barbara Wagner of Two Rivers; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Ione, two sons, Alvin and 
Ervin, three sisters, Laura, Hattie and Ada and two grandchildren, Diane Carol 
Wagner and Patrick Lee Kowalski.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 9 am 
Saturday until the time of services. There will be no Friday evening visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Feb. 28, 1986 page 14
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[Viola Sophia Wagner]


ALOIS WALESH

The body of 18-year-old Alois Walesh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walesh 
of this city, who died at Chippewa Falls, will be brought to Two 
Rivers for burial. Three sisters and four brothers besides the 
mother survive.
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BURIAL ON SATURDAY
The body of Alois Walesch who died at Chippewa Falls yesterday, 
will be brought here today. The funeral will take place Saturday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Beduhn and Goetz chapel, Rev. 
Hawkes officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 23, 1928, Page 9


FRANCES WALESH

Mrs. Frances Walesh, 96, of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died early 
Friday morning, January 28, at the home.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 
and 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary (sic) Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Walesh, nee Frances Psenicka, was born Jan. 16, 1887, in the Town of Carlton, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of the late Wenzel and Anna Stebor Psenicka. She 
attended a district shcool and was married to John Walesh March 16, 1908, at 
Norman. He preceded her in death in July, 1926.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Kathleen Walesh of 
Manitowoc and Russell and Salome Walesh of Two Rivers; three daughters and a 
son-in-law, Mrs. Alice Aulik and Mrs. Vlasta Singer of Manitwooc and Jeanette 
and Lester Gongill of California; a brother, Edward of DePere; a sister, Mrs. 
Herman (Anna) Pawlitzke of Two Rivers, 37 grandchidlren and 56 great grandchildren. 
Three sons, a daughter, three sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 9 a.m. Saturday until the 
time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 28, 1983 P. 3
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(Frances Walesh/16 Jan 1887/Jan 1983/SSDI)


GREGORY WILLIAM WALESH

Funeral services for Gregory William, day-old son of Russel and Salome Bolle 
Walesh, of Rt. 2 Two Rivers, who died Friday night at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital, were at 11 a.m. Saturday at graveside at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Allan Jirokovec offficiating.
Besides the parents he leaves seven brothers and four sisters (Private), the 
maternal grandfather, Charles Bolle, of Francis Creek and the paternal grand-
mother, Mrs. Frances Walesh, of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 11, 1965 P. 7
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[bur. 01-09-1965/age 20 hrs.]


JOHN WALESH

news article:
COMMITTED TO ASYLUM - ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
John Walesh of this city was committed to the Northern Hospital for the insane 
Saturday after he had tried to kill himself by slashing his wrists with a pocket 
knife here the previous Thursday night. From reports, the man made the attempt 
to end his life while enroute to the home of his brother and upon arrival there 
was almost in collapse from loss of blood. A brother summoned medical aid and 
timely care probably saved Walesh's life. After his injuries had been cared for 
he was taken to the jail at Manitowoc and locked in. The police failed to find 
the knife or other weapon used by Walesh in his attempt and it is believed that 
the man discarded whatever implement he used. He was unable to give a coherent 
account of his actions or where the was at the time he slashed his wrists. At 
the time he was taken into custody by the police, Walesh is said to have deplored 
his failure to secure a new supply of liquour and it is believed that his trouble 
was due to effects of liquor he had consumed the past week, his nerves having 
been shattered.
The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 12, 1923
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Loses All, Paroled Man Ends All, Suicide 
JOHN WALESH OF TWO RIVERS ENDS LIFE  
Says he was robbed by girl at Kohl's place here.
An incident which is said to have occurred a week ago at the Jack Kohl's place 
on the Two Rivers road when John Walesh, a Two Rivers man, reported having been 
"rolled' with the loss of over $100 found its aftermath today with the suicide 
of Walesh at Two Rivers at 9 o'clock this morning. A note found in the clothing 
of the suicide ascribed the motive for the act. The loss of his money and the 
method that had been pursued no doubt preyed upon the mind of the man to such an 
extent that he committed the brash act. 
Aside from the above which denotes the state of the man's mind, it appears from 
the police records that on December 9 Walesh had been sentenced to a term of two 
years at Waupun at hard labor for non-support, his wife being the complainant. 
Since then he had been working on parole, his wages being taken for support of 
the wife and family.
Robbed Own Home 
Police here affirm that on Tuesday of last week while his wife was away at work, 
Walesh broke his parole, entered his own home and took a support check for $70 
that had been given Mrs. Walesh, cashed the same and with about $30 to $40 more 
that was in the house made his way to parts unknown. Since then up till the time 
he was reported to have lost his money at Kohl's, he has been in hiding. According 
to his own story and a report that the police have, he lost the money through the 
operation of a girl who has been at Kohl's. He had been told that the sheriff was 
looking for him and that feature also added to discomfiture so that he thought of 
suicide as the best way out.
Discovery of the suicide act was made by Albert Streu, a truck driver at Two Rivers 
at 9 this morning when in driving his truck on Jefferson street in that city he 
noticed a man lying in the doorway of the Waverly barn and bleeding profusely.
Streu stopped his truck and called to Ernest Herman, who operates a meat market at 
the corner of Jefferson and Sixteenth streets. They ran over to the barn and found 
the man dying and he asked them for a drink of water which Mr. Herman immediately 
got for him and which he drank. A doctor was summoned who worked over the man. His 
left wrist and right elbow were slashed. By removing his vest, they noticed the 
name of John Walesh printed on the inside.
His brothers were immediately notified but Walesh died before they arrived. The 
body was taken to the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary where it will await the coroner's 
inquest.
Survived by Family 
Mr. Walesh is survived by his wife and seven children, three boys and four girls, 
two brothers, Wenzel and Albert of this city, and three sisters, Anna , Mary of 
this city and Carrie whose place of residence is not known, and also his father. 
Further announcements in regard to the funeral will be made later.
"Rollings" Frequent of Late 
Incident to the Walesh suicide, "rollings" of victims are said to have been many in 
the city and nearabouts for several weeks past. Two women, one of whom was described 
as "red-headed," have been here plying their art and it is said were habitutes at 
the Kohl place which is said to have had a shady reputation for some time past. 
Both Mr. and Mrs. Kohl and his bartender have been in court on charges of selling 
moonshine at the place and other charges are said to have been in contemplation. 
Police stated that it was generally known that the Kohl's place harbored women of 
unsavory character and that several local men have been victimized by pickpockets. 
Other local men reported losses there. Only two days ago two other local men 
reported losses of their wallets in each case the sums having been an even $44.
The "red-headed" girl, referred to in Walesh's suicide note is said to have been 
on the streets here yesterday in company with another woman but today it is reported 
that she had taken French?? leave. 
Manitowoc Herald News, July 13, 1926  P. 1
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COMMITTS SUICIDE
John Walesh, who a few years ago was committed to the state prison at Waupun 
for burglary and who was serving a sentence for non-support in the county jail, 
committed suicide by cutting the arteries in his right arm. He was found in the 
barn at the Waverly Hotel yesterday morning by a young man who had his car 
stored in the barn. It is thought that Walesh made the gashes that caused his 
death several hours before, as his coat and a blanket which were found in a 
manger were soaked with blood. Walesh called for a drink and fell to the floor 
before it could be brought to him. Dr. Gates was summoned and while there was 
still life in the body when he arrived, he could not be revived. Coroner Kemper 
was notified and an investigation was made.
From indications Walesh had been sleeping in the Waverly barn since July 4th when 
he last reported at the jail. While he was serving a sentence for non-support, he 
was allowed to come to this city to work but was required to sleep in jail. He 
was employed as a carpenter. The local police were looking for Walesh and it is 
evident that he did not appear on the streets during the daytime. Walesh is about 
forty years of age and is survived by his widow and seven children, two of the 
children are inmates of a home for deformed children at Chippewa Falls. - Two Rivers Chronicle
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 15, 1926


RICHARD WALESH

Richard Walesh, 17, son of Mrs. John Walesh of Two Rivers, died at 9 p.m. 
Tuesday at the municipal hospital in that city following a heart stroke. 
He had been in poor health for several years.
Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock 
from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Luke's 
Catholic church with the Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will 
be at Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Born at Two Rivers July 28, 1922, Richard Walesh spent his entire life in that 
city. He is survived by his mother; three sisters, and two brothers (Private).
The body was taken to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home where it may be 
viewed from 7 p.m. today up to the hour of the sercies. The rosary will be said 
at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 3, 1940 P.2


VLASTINAL WALESH

Vlastomil (sic) Walesh Expires At Chippewa Falls Hospital
Vlastomil Walesh, 18, son of Mrs. John Walesh, 16th street, died last night
at a hospital at Chippewa Falls where he had been a patient for the last ten
years.
He had been an invalid since childhood. Besides his mother he is survived by
three sisters and three brothers, Alicia, Vlasta, Jeanette, John, Richard and
Russell, all at home.
The body will be brought to Two Rivers Friday night and the funeral will be
held Saturday morning at the C.J. Jansky funeral home, and St. Luke's church
at 9 a.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 27, 1933  p.16
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(Note: Vlastinal on cem. record and Vlastomil in newspaper)


HATTIE WALLACE

Mrs. Hattie Wallace, 82, of Rt. 3, Hartford, Wis., a former Two Rivers resident, 
died Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital at Hartford.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Ralph Bachman officiating. Burial will be 
in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Wallace, nee Hattie Weber, a daughter of the late Phillip and Gastie 
Oestreich Weber. When she wasa (sic) child the family brought her to Two 
Rivers.
She was married in 1916 at Louisville, Ky., to Marion Wallace. After their 
marriage the couple took up residence in Virginia, coming to Two Rivers in 
1921. In 1934 the family moved to Kenosha and later to Milwaukee where Mr. 
Wallace died in 1961. Since the death of her husband, she had been making 
her home with a daughter, Mrs. Don (Sylvia) Bertzhold of Rt. 3, Hartofrd (sic).
Besides the daughter, she leaves another daughter, Mrs. John (Goldie) Halzer 
of Milwuakee; a son, Earl Wallace of Rt. 3, Hartford, four grandchildren and 
10 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 29, 1969 P.22


MARION B. WALLACE

Marion B. Wallace, 69, of 5829 N. 36th St., Milwaukee, a longtime insurance 
underwriter and a resident of Two Rivers for nearly 10 years after World War I, 
died unexpectedly of a heart attack shortly before noon in that city.
Military fueral services conducted by the Robert E. Burns Post No. 165, American 
Legion, Two Rivers, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehranz officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Wallace was born Aug. 8, 1891, at Hart, Ga., son of the late Alex and Levie 
Human Wallace. He married the former Hattie Weber of Two Rivers at Louisville, 
Ky., in 1916. He served five years in World War I and after the war the family 
lived for a few years in Virginia. In 1921, the family moved to Two Rivers where 
Mr. Wallace was employed at Plant No. 1 of Mirro Aluminum Co. until 1928 when he 
entered the insurance business, spending a great part of time at Waukegan, Ill. 
He was a member of the Two Rivers American Legion post.
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Goldie Halser and Mrs. Sylvia 
Betzhold of Milwaukee; a son, Earl of Forest Park, Ill.; five grandchildren and 
eight great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 27, 1961 P.13


FRANK F. WALLO

Restauranteur Frank Wallo Is Dead; Was 69 (photo)
TWO RIVERS-Frank F. Wallo 69, of ???? Washington St., widely known long-time 
downtown restauranteur (unreadable sentence) at his home shortly after 4 p.m. 
Wednesday.
Mr. Wallo became ill about 10 a.m. Wednesday ???? ????? ??? of his mid-morning 
patrons. Previously, he had been active in the operation of his restaurant 
which he had conducted for nearly 30 years.
Masonic funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home. The Masonic work at the chapel and at the graveside at Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery will be conducted by the Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M., under the 
direction of Past Master Heber Clayton.
Active pallbearers (names omitted for privacy)
Had Early Garage
Mr. Wallo was born in the Town of (sentence illegible) April ??, 1888, son of 
the late Theodore and Mary Ertman Wallo. When he was a child the family brought 
him to Two Rivers. In his youth he became associated with the management of the 
old Williams House at Manitowoc and when the Hotel Hamilton was built here in 
the early 1900s he had charge of the establishment's billard room.
Mechanically inclined since childhood, Mr. Wallo became one of the earliest 
garage operators in northeastern Wisconsin, establishing the Tourists Garage in 
the rear of Hotel Hamilton on 15th Street. He was the territory dealer of the 
Allen automobile as well as the Elmore, both discontinued after a number of years. 
After disposing of that enterprise he was employed for a number of years by the 
Two Rivers Hardware Co., working as a roofer.
In 1930 he established his restaurant on Washington Street in what was known 
earlier as the Boldus Building. A few years later the Kitchen Shop was added to 
the operation for the sale of Two Rivers made Aluminum utensils. It is quartered 
in the north part of the building.
Patriotic, Mr. Wallo in the past 17 years had been known to have refuse to accept 
payment for a lunch or dinner from any person (illegible) Forces in visiting his 
restaurant. Through the years he also practiced perfect etiquette in the display 
of the American flag on his property.
Colorful ??????? ???????
A colorful personality, Mr. Wallo is long prized his large collection of Indian 
relics, which representatives of a eastern museum a few years ago considered 
exceedingly rare. When radio came into being after World War I, Mr. Wallo became 
an ardent enthusiast, owning the first radio set in the community. Of an inventive 
mind Mr. Wallo a number of years ago also conceived the idea of insulating soles 
of shoes against the cold with the use of aluminum. Most of the local letter 
carriers had worn these insulated insoles, a gift of Mr. Wallo.
Mr. Wallo was a lifelong Republican and for years was active in committee work for 
the county organization.
Mr. Wallo was active until his death in affairs of the local Masonic lodge, 
participating also in its degree work for a number of years.
In 1909 Mr. Wallo married the former Irene Boldus, daughter of the late F.F. Boldus, 
early Two Rivers meat market operator who originally owned the large wooded acreage 
known as "Boldus Woods" on the city's north end now known as the Boldus Subdivision. 
Mrs. Wallo ?????? assisted her husband in the operation of the restaurant.
Besides his wife Mr. Wallo leaves two daughters, Mrs. Herbert Dohrman of Oshkosh and 
Mrs. Leonard W. Stangel of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. ????? Pilon of Two Rivers 
and Mrs. Jacob Strong of Manitowoc; two brothers, Joseph and Robert of Kansas City, 
Mo., and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 7, 1957 P.2
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[bur. 11-08-1957/age 69 yrs.]
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Frank Wallow and Irene Boldus were married at Manitowoc last Saturday afternoon. 
The wedding was a surprise to relatives and friends of the young people. A 
special dispensation was secured from the County Judge. The bride is a daughter 
of Frank Boldus, the butcher.
The Reporter, Sat., May 15, 1909


IRENE WALLO

Mrs. Irene E. Wallo, 84, of 3012 Adams St., Two Rivers died Thursday afternoon 
at her residence.
Private Christian Science services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Klein and 
Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Miss Beremce Zander will be the reader 
with burial in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Wallo, nee Irene Boldus, was born Dec. 21, 1891, in the Town of Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Frank and Gesine Goedjen Boldus. Her home is in the original 
Boldus subdivision at Two Rivers. She was married to Frank Wallo in 1909 at Two 
Rivers. He preceded her in death Nov. 6, 1957. She was a member of Historical 
Society, Christian Science Society and Womans Republican Club of Two Rivers.
Survivors include two daugher, Mrs. Herbert (Ursola) Dohrman, of Appleton and 
Mrs. Leonard W. (Ethel) Stangel, of Two Rivers, five grandchildren and seven 
great grandchildren. Eight brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, Friday, October 22, 1976 P.3
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[bur. 10-23-1976/age 84 yrs.]
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Frank Wallow and Irene Boldus were married at Manitowoc last Saturday afternoon. 
The wedding was a surprise to relatives and friends of the young people. A 
special dispensation was secured from the County Judge. The bride is a daughter 
of Frank Boldus, the butcher.
The Reporter, Sat., May 15, 1909


AUGUSTA WALTER

Mrs. Frank Walter of Two Rivers, died at a Milwaukee hospital and 
the body was brought from that city for burial at Two Rivers 
Tuesday. Mrs. Walter was 62 years of age and had been ill a long 
time.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 30, 1915, Page 3
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Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Frank Walter, who for several years past had suffered from a disease that 
affected the glands and muscles of her neck and shoulders, died in a Milwaukee 
hospital last Saturday. The unfortunate woman underwent several operations in 
the past few years and to save her life it became necessary to amputate one of 
her arms. She was too weak to withstand the operation and passed away before 
she recovered from its effect.
Mrs. Walker was 62 years of age and was born in Germany. She came to this country 
in 1870. In 1883 she was married to Frank Walter. The couple came to this city 
from Chicago in 1895 when Mr. Walter purchased the bakery on Washington Street 
which he conducted for a number of years. The couple made this city their home 
since that time. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran 
Church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 30, 1915


FRANK WALTER

'BAKER' WALTER CITY PIONEER, PASSES AWAY
Operated Baker Shop in Two Rivers, When All Operations Were Carried on by Hand
Frank "Baker" Walter, age 78, a pioneer figure in Two Rivers died today at his 
boarding place, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bruschert, 19th street. He suffered 
a stroke last Friday. Burial will take place from the Jansky funeral home Thursday 
afternoon.
The deceased was born in Germany in 1852 and learned the baker trade. He emigrated 
to this country when 26 years of age locating at New York and later operated a 
bakery in Toledo. In the late eighties he purchased a shop in Chicago.
In 1895 "Baker" Walter came to Two Rivers and purchased the bakery of H. Holzborn, 
Sixteenth street, then known as Main street, on the site of the present Starz 
Recreation bowling alleys. Several years later he bought property on Washington 
street and established a shop on the present sit of the Dependon bakery, and it 
was long known as the City Bakery.
Working twelve hours through the night with no let up night after night for ten 
years, he retired from the trade in 1905, selling out his establishment to the late 
Louis Ruebel. Many instances were recalled by his friends today as to his labors 
in the City Bakery where he mixed the dough by hand and unaided in baking enough 
bread and pastries to supply the entire city.
Made Trips to Homeland
"Baker" Walter was married to Augusta Kieker, also an immigrant from Germany, in 
New York at the age of 17. She passed away here in September 1915. The couple had 
no children.
During his life he made four trips to his native home, going abroad with his wife 
in 1911 and 1914. After the war he again visited his home land spending several 
months in 1922 and 1924.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, February 18, 1930 P. 11


ROSE WALTERS

William Wolters(sic) and Miss Rose Fanzlau(sic), Two Rivers young people were 
married here Thursday, Justice Adolph R. Schulze officiating in tying the knot. 
The ceremony was solemnized in the probate court office and witnessed by Miss 
Elsa Wolters and Ed Fanslau, sister and brother to the principals. The couple 
will make their home at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 14, 1912 page 2
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PNEUMONIA TAKES HEAVY TOLL
BOTH FATHER AND MOTHER ARE VICTIMS OF PNEUMONIA IN ONE HOME
After being ill one week with influenza which developed into pneumonia, William 
Walters, aged 29, died at his home on 21st Street last week Thursday. He was a 
healthy, robust man but his vitality was not proof against the dread disease 
which invaded his home to claim both he and his wife. His remains were laid to 
rest Monday morning and five days later, Tuesday night, his wife passed away. 
Mrs. Walters was born in this city 28 years ago, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Albert Fanslau at whose whom she died. The deceased parents leave behind them 
their little daughter, Ruth, aged 6. Mrs. Walters' two brothers, John and Adolph 
are with the colors, one being overseas.
The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 24, 1918
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There is a William Walters in Calvary cemetery, Two Rivers. His obituary doesn't
have his wife's name in it, but she died a few days after he did)


RONIE WANDRASH

After an illness of twenty four hours Mrs. Joseph Wondrash of Two 
Rivers died of heart trouble. She was 35/36? years of age and is 
survived by her husband and two children.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 16, 1917, Page 3
(Note: Wandrash on tombstone/Joseph is Wondrash on tombstone)


AUGUST WANDTKE

AUGUST WANDTKE DIES SUDDENLY
August Julius Wandtke, died suddenly at his home in this city, last Wednesday
morning, after an illness of only a few days. The deceased was born in Pummern,
Germany, December 29, 1868. He came to America 23 years ago and settled at 
Manitowoc where he was employed in a meat market. In August 1895 he was 
married at Manitowoc to Emile Schmidt. Thirteen years later he came to this 
city where he purchased a meat market which he conducted ever since.
August Wandtke had many friends and was well known in all parts of the county.
He had a reputation for honest dealing. He was a pleasant, good natured 
gentleman and always stood ready to lend assistance to those in distress. He
was progressive and loyal and took an active part in many things that helped
to improve the city.
August Wandtke is survived by a wife and one brother, Bernard, a former
resident of this city, also three sisters and three brothers who reside in 
Germany. The funeral took place on Saturday from the residence. The
ceremonies were conducted by the Odd Fellows and the sermon was delivered
by Rev. Morris.
The Chronicle, Two Rivers, Tuesday, July 2, 1912


BERNHARDT WANDTKE

FOLLOWS BROTHER TO GRAVE AFTER 6 MONTHS.
Bernard Wandtke who came to Two Rivers six months ago to take charge of the 
meat market after his brother's death survived the latter but a few months, 
pneumonia causing his death today at noon. Wandtke came to Two Rivers from 
Alberta, Canada, and was sick but a week. Wandtke is survived by two brothers 
and three sisters, all living in Germany. He was unmarried and age 31. He was 
a member of the Odd Fellows, who will have charge of the funeral.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 4, 1913  P. 5


EMILIE WANDTKE

Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Emilie Wandtke died at Holy Family Hospital last Friday 
following an operation. She was 60 years of age.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 31, 1919
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Mrs. Emelia(sic) Wandtke, aged 60 years, passed away at Holy Family hospital 
Saturday morning, failing to survive an operation for cancer. Deceased, nee 
Emelia Schmidt, was born in the Town of Mishicot. Her husband, August Wandtke, 
who conducted a meat market here, preceded her in death about seven years. The 
only surviving member of her family is Mrs. O. Baum, a sister of this city. 
The funeral was Tuesday afternoon, Rev. C.F. Doehler officiating.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 31, 1919


ARTHUR WASCHER

Graveside funeral services for Arthur E. Wascher, 80, retired Milwaukee 
advertising salesman, who died Monday May 23 at a Tomahawk, Wis., rest home, 
were at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, Saturday, May 28.
Mr. Wascher, a native of Two Creeks, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles 
Wascher, was born at Two Creeks. He moved with his parents as a young man to Two 
Rivers when the family retired from the farm and located on Hawthorne Avenue. He 
took up his residence at Milwaukee where he bacame (sic) known for his work in 
editing "Who's Who in Art and Music." As an advertising salesman at Milwaukee he 
also edidted a publication, "Men of Milwaukee," and several other biographical 
works.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Delbert (Virginia) Hepp, of Gleason, Lincoln 
county.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 4, 1966 P. 3
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(04 May 1886/May 1966/SSDI)
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Marriage of Arthur/Myrtle Wascher
Miss Myrtle Bowron and Arthur Wascher, both of Manitowoc, were married last 
Wednesday. Mr. Wascher is a brother of Mrs. John Koch of this city.
Brillion News, Fri., July 21, 1911


CHARLES WASCHER

CHAS. WASCHER COUNTY PIONEER IS SUMMONED
Dies at Family Home This Morning. Was Member of Co. Bd.
Charles Wascher, pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, member of the county
board for many terms, and holder of other public offices in the county and
city, died at the family home, 1411 Hawthorne avenue this morning, the demise
being due to infirmities incident to old age. The date of the funeral had not
been set and announcement will be made tomorrow.
Born in Germany in 1848 in Germany(sic) Mr. Wascher came to this country as a
boy with his parents, the family settling first at Tisch Mills and later taking
up their home at Two Creeks. He was married to Dorothy Dobry in 1871 and twenty
four years ago the family came to Two Rivers to make their home. Surviving are
the widow, three children, three grand children and two great grandchildren.
The children are Mrs. John Koch of Manitowoc, Charles of Toledo, Ohio and 
Arthur E., of Milwaukee. A brother, Rudolph, and a sister, Mrs. John Kracht of 
Saxonburg, also survive him.
Members of the county board will act as pall bearers at the funeral service.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 26, 1926  p.5
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Wascher Funeral Wednesday
The funeral of Charles Wascher will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock 
from the Wascher home, 1411 Hawthorne avenue, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating and 
burial will be at Pioneer's Rest.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 27, 1926 P. 5


DOROTHEA WASCHER

MRS. WASCHER, PIONEER, DIES IN MANITOWOC
Former Resident of City Summoned at 89; Funeral Here Today
Mrs. Charles Wascher, 88(sic), pioneer resident of Two Rivers' south
side, died late Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
John Koch, 1510 Torrison Drive, Manitowoc, where she had been making
her home for the past several years since the death of her husband.
Funeral services will be held in this city Tuesday morning. There will
be short services from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home at 22nd
and Washington streets at 8:30 o'clock to be followed by services from
St. Mark's Catholic church at 9 o'clock. The Rev. Peter Nilles will
officiate and interment will be in Pioneer's Rest cemetery here.
Mrs. Wascher, nee Dorothy Dobry was born in Austria on Feb. 7, 1850.
She came to America with her parents when she was still a young girl.
She was married to Charles Wascher, pioneer resident of Manitowoc and
after a few years residence in Manitowoc the couple came to this city
and resided at 1411 Hawthorne avenue. Since the death of her husband
several years ago she has made her home with her daughter in Manitowoc.
Survivors are the daughter, Mrs. Koch; two sons, Charles, Toledo, Ohio,
and Arthur, Milwaukee.
The body may be viewed at the Klein & Stangel, Inc. funeral home until
the time of the services tomorrow. The rosary will be said this evening
at 7:30 o'clock.
Two Rivers Reporter, Monday, January 9, 1939
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[Dorothy Wascher]


MYRTLE WASCHER

Marriage of Arthur/Myrtle Wascher
Miss Myrtle Bowron and Arthur Wascher, both of Manitowoc, were married last 
Wednesday. Mr. Wascher is a brother of Mrs. John Koch of this city.
Brillion News, Fri., July 21, 1911


AGNES WASKOW

Agnes Waskow, 96, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Thursday 
afternoon, August 16, 1990 at Hamilton Memorial Home. Funeral services will be 
10 am Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Rev. Robert 
Sullivan will officiate with burial at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born February 13, 1894 in Sargent, Nebraska, daughter of the late Joseph 
and Martha Wampole Doty. She married Charles Waskow on May 5, 1919 at Two Rivers. 
He preceded her in death in 1943. She was employed at Hamilton's Industries 15 
years, retiring in 1960. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, 
Richard and Vivian Waskow, Howard and Franziska Waskow, Robert and Adeliine Waskow, 
all of Two Rivers, ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by a grandchild, a great grandchild and six sisters.  There will 
be no visitation at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Aug. 17, 1990 page B9
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[bur. 08-20-1990/age 96 yrs.]


BERTHA WASKOW

Death in Two Rivers on Tues. morning of 16-yr. old Bertha Waskow, 
daughter of John Waskow, of typhus.
Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900
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Bertha Waskow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Waskow of this city, died this 
morning of typhoid fever. Her mother has been sick with the same disease for 
the past two years. The deceased girl was 16 years of age.
The Chronicle, Tues., July 24, 1900
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Bertha Wascow
birth: 16 May 1884 Two Rivers, Wis.
death: 24 July 1900 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Two Rivers, Wis.
father: John Wascow
mother: Mary Wrieth
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CHARLES WASKOW

Charles Waskow, 55, of 1301 20th street, Two Rivers, a former captain of the 
Two Rivers fire department, and overseas veteran of World War I, died at the 
Municipal hospital in Two Rivers Sunday afternoon at 4:30. He had been 
seriously ill since Wednesday.
Funeral services will be under the Eleven Gold Star post 1248 of the Veterans 
of Foreign Wars, an organization to which Mr. Waskow belonged. The services 
will be held from the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home at 2 o'clock 
Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. William C. F. Hayes of the Emanuel Evangelical 
church officiating. Burial will be in Forest View cemetery. The body may be 
viewed Tuesday 2 p.m. to the time of the services.
Mr. Waskow was born in Two Rivers on December 11, 1887, the son of the late John 
and Mary Wrieth Waskow. After receiving his early schooling in the public school 
here he took to the lakes, working on lake freighters, a tradition in the Waskow 
family.
In June 1918 Charles Waskow enlisted for service. He returned on July 7, 1919 
and shortly after became a member of the city's first paid fire department under 
the late Fire Chief Ed Lahey. He served on the pension board of the department 
for some time and served as a captain.
In 1935 Captain Waskow was forced to retire as injuries contracted overseas 
resulted in the amputation of one of his legs.
He married Agnes Doty on May 5, 1920. She survives with three sons, Howard who 
is stationed on the west coast with the United States Navy, Richard who is with 
the United States Coast Guard on the east coast and Robert at home. A sister, 
Mrs. Fred Johnson of Two Rivers and five brothers also survive. The brothers are 
Frank, John and Edward of Two Rivers, Ernest of Boston and Ben of Bayfield. 
Another brother, Fred, a twin of John, has been reported missing from a merchant 
vessel in the Atlantic. He had been in the Merchant Marine service for more than 
25 years.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 30, 1943  P. 2


ELIZABETH WASKOW

Mrs. Elizabeth Waskow, 87, of 1624-29th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon 
at her home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Congregational Church of 
Christ. Two Rivers, the Rev. Reed Forbush officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneer's Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Waskow, nee Elizabeteh Ahrndt, was born in the Town of Two Rivers, April 21, 
1882, a daughter of the late Christian and Sophia Schroeder Ahrndt. She was 
married Dec. 15, 1906, at Two Rivers to William Waskow. He preceded her in death 
April 9, 1942. She was a member of Two Rivers Chapter No. 229, Order of Eastern 
Star, and the Sunshine Circle of Grace Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roy Lahey of Two Rivers and Mrs. Neil Jindra 
of Cheyenne, Wyo.; two sons, Arthur of Eaton, Ohio, and Erwin of Two Rivers; a 
sister, Mrs. Reinhold Nemitz of Oak Creek, Wis.; nine grandchildren and 12 great 
grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 7 to 9 
o'clock this Monday evening. The casket will remain closed.
Memorials may be sent to Grace church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 16, 1970  P. 11


ERNEST F. WASKOW

Ernest F. Waskow, 66, a native of Two Rivers, and a retired engineer in the 
Merchant Marine, died at Shady Lane Home for the Aged. Manitowoc, Sunday 
afternoon, where he had resided for the past two and a half months. Since his 
retirement in 1948 he lived with his sister, Mrs. Lena Johnson of Route 2, Two 
Rivers. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, the Rev. R. J. Wichlei, pastor of Grace Congregational 
Church, Two Rivers, officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers. 
Mr. Waskow was born in Two Rivers in 1885 and when a young man located in the 
west returning to enroll in the U.S. Coast Guard, serving at Frank Haven, Mich. 
In 1913 he married Miss Mary Mussow of Wilmette, Ill., and they located in Chicago 
where Mr. Waskow was associated with the Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1920 the 
Waskows moved to Biloxi, Miss., where he operated a garage for a number of years 
and later served on a number of vessels out of the Gulf of Mexico as an engineer. 
His wife preceded him in death in 1947. Ill health forced his retirement in 1948.
Mr. Waskow is survived by his sister, Mrs. Johnson, and four brothers, Frank, 
Edward and John of Two Rivers, and Ben Waskow with the Wisconsin Conservation 
Department at Bayfield, Wis.
For many years Mr. Waskow was a member of the Marine Engineers Benefit Association 
and was also affiliated with the Owls Club of Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon Tuesday until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 7, 1952  P. 2


HOWARD R. WASKOW

Howard R. Waskow, age 72, of 1707-23rd St., Two Rivers, died Thursday 
morning, May 26, 1994, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 1994, at the 
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. Rev. Kim Henning will 
officiate with burial in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born April 12, 1922, in Two Rivers, son of the late Charles and 
Agnes Doty Waskow. He attended public schools, graduating in 1941 from 
Washington High School, Two Rivers. He served in the United States Navy 
for 23 years. He was later employed at Hamilton Industries, as an 
inspector. On July 9, 1949, he married the former Franziska Mosinger in 
Germany.
Survivors include his wife, Franziska; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles 
and Sandra Waskow, Abilene, Texas; two daughters and a son-in-law, 
Barbara Waskow, Manitowoc, Patricia and Francis LeCaptain, Two Rivers; 
two brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Vivian Waskow, Robert and 
Adeline Waskow, all of Two Rivers; four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel after 1 p.m. on 
Tuesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, May 28, 1994 P. A2


JOHN WASKOW

A heart attack, suffered at his home in Two Rivers shortly before 10 o'clock 
this morning brought death to John Waskow, Sr., 81.
Mr. Waskow was a carpenter contractor for many years when he first came to Two 
Rivers back in the 80's. Thirty-eight years ago he entered the employ of the 
Eggers Veneer Seating company and held the post of foreman. He was employed 
there for 35 years and retired only three years ago. He was one of the leaders 
of the old Liederkranz singing society.
Born in Germany on August 11, 1856, Mr. Waskow came to America with his brother 
when he was 15 years old. He was employed as a timber setter in Pennsylvania 
mines for four years and went to Two Rivers in 1875. He spent some time fishing 
on Lake Superior and later went to the Dakotas, returning to Two Rivers in 1881 
to marry Miss Mary Wrieth. Mrs. Waskow died ten years ago. 
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Fred A. Johnson, Two Rivers; eight sons, William, 
Charles, Frank, John and Edward of Two Rivers, Ben of Bayfield, and Ernst and 
Fred who are engineers on salt water boats plying out of Galveston, Texas, 10 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 10, 1938  P. 2


MARY WASKOW

Taken ill Sunday with an attack of plurisy from which complications 
developed, Mrs. John Waskow 66, a pioneer resident of Two Rivers, 
passed away this morning at the family home, 1305 Twentieth street.
Besides the husband the deceased is survived by eight sons, William, 
Frank, Charles, John, Edward and Benjamin, all of this city, Ernst 
of Biloxi, Miss., and Fred, sailing out of Florida ports and one 
daughter, Mrs. Fred Johnson of this city. Sixteen grandchildren also 
survive.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed as yet, but will be 
announced tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 26, 1927 P.11
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UNABLE TO LOCATE BROTHER, TO HOLD FUNERAL ON Friday
Unable to locate one of the brothers who is working out of Florida ports on a 
boat, unless they wanted to go to the expense of engaging airplanes to scout 
outlying islands, had led children of the late Mrs. John Waskow to abondon 
efforts to locate the son, Fred. Accordingly the funeral of the deceased will 
take place Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the late home, 1305 Twentieth 
street, and it will be private, for only relatives and immediate friends. Rev. 
Hawkes of the Congregational church will officiate and interment will take 
place at Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
The body was removed to the home late this afternoon, where it may be viewed.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, October 27, 1927 P.11


RICHARD G. WASKOW

Richard G. Waskow, age 87, formerly of 1718 24th St., Two Rivers, died on 
Sunday evening, Nov. 11, 2007, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc. 
Richard was born on June 30, 1920, in Two Rivers, son of the late Charles 
and Agnes (Doty) Waskow. He graduated from Washington High School, Two 
Rivers. Following high school, he enlisted with the U.S. Coast Guard, and 
served during 1942 to 1945 in World War II. On Sept. 16, 1944, he married 
the former Vivian Koch at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two 
Rivers. Richard was employed at Hamilton Industries in the machine shop. 
On Jan. 1, 1948, he joined the Two Rivers Fire Dept., and on Sept. 2, 1971, 
he was appointed fire chief. Richard retired on June 30, 1980, after serving 
32 and one-half years in the department. He was a member of the Two Rivers 
Kiwanis, where he served as secretary; an active member of Calvary Lutheran 
Church; and a member of the VFW and American Legion Posts of Two Rivers. 
Richard enjoyed making stained glass pieces, woodworking, and enjoyed his 
family and many friends. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandchild: Katrina Pilzak; 
brothers: Howard and Robert Waskow; sisters-in-law: Doris Koch and Mabel 
Raduenz. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at 
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the memorial 
service will be the Rev. Kay Richter. The City of Two Rivers Fire Dept. will 
have an Honor Guard present. 
Military rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion. 
Burial will be held at Pioneer Rest Cemetery following cremation. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 
the time of service at 11 a.m. at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1921 
Adams St., Two Rivers. 
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is 
assisting the Waskow family with funeral arrangements. 
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made in Richard's 
name for the benefit of: Parkinson Research Institute, 945 N. 12th St., Ste. 
4602, Milwaukee, WI 53233. 
We love him and will miss him. 
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 14, 2007 


SOPHIA CHRISTINA OESTREICH WASKOW

Aged Lady Goes to Her Reward
Mrs. Sophia Oestreich answered the beckoning call of the Angel of Death last week 
Friday evening on her demise. She reached the ripe old age of 88 years. She was 
buried Monday afternoon. Services were held at the home and at the southside church, 
Rev. J. J. Stuempfig officiating. The choir of the church rendered several funeral 
odes. The decedent was a very devout Christian beloved by all who knew her. She has 
gone to her reward. Nothwithstanding the fierce cold and storm, a large number 
attended the funeral.
The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 20, 1912


TIMMY WASKOW

Funeral services for Timmy, day and a half old son of Gordon and Betty 
Winterfeldt Waskow, of 2812 Adams St., Two Rivers, who was born Tuesday 
at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital and died Wednesday, were at 9 a.m. Thursday 
at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Besides the parents he leaves a sister, Wendy; four brothers, Terry, Randy, 
Teddy and Danny; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Waskow, of 
Two Rivers, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Winterfeldt, of 
Northbrook, Ill.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 3, 1962  P. 21


WILLIAM B. WASKOW

William B. Waskow, 59, veteran fireman at Plant 4 of the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing company in that city at 9:10 a.m. Today.
While he had been in poor health for the last year, he worked until January 
when he became seriously ill.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon in Two Rivers, at 3 o'clock 
from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home. The Rev. T. A. Hawkes of Grace 
Congregational church will officiate and interment will be in Pioneers' Rest 
cemetery.
Mr. Waskow was born in Two Rivers on Jan. 21, 1883. With the exception of a 
few years when he was in the life saving service at Chicago, he spent all his 
life in Two Rivers. 
In 1906 he married Miss Elizabeth Ahrndt. 
He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and of the E.R.A. 
Survivors are the widow; two sons, Arthur and Ervin of Two Rivers; two daughters, 
Mrs. Hazel Lahey of Two Rivers and Ruth, at home; six brothers, Ernest, Charles, 
Frank, John and Edward of Two Rivers. Fred at sea; and Ben, of Bayfield, Wis.; 
one sister, Mrs. Fred Johnson, Two Rivers; and six grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 9, 1942  P. 2
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*NOTE: The following is about his son, Arthur:
IS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT IN HAND
Arthur Waskow of this city, aged 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Waskow had a narrow 
escape from death Sunday. As it is he was severely injured. He was hunting with a party 
of friends at Lake Nockoby near Lena when the trigger of his shot gun caught as he was 
lifting the gun from the boat. The charge tore away the lower part of the palm of his hand. 
Had the gun been tilted slightly more the charge would have entered his body. Waskow's 
hand was over the end of the barrel. Aside from carrying away part of his hand the shot tore 
off his sleeve at the elbow. The injured man was rushed to Lena where a surgeon dressed 
the wound and he was then hurried to his home here. No further complications have resulted. 
Waskow graduated from Washington high school last year. 
Two Rivers Reporter Chronicle - Oct. 27, 1927


AUGUSTA WEBER

Notes from Two Rivers
Mrs. Philip Weber, died at her home on the South Side, last Thursday, after a 
lingering illness. She was 56 years of age and was born in this city. The funeral 
took place on Sunday from the Evangelical church. She is survived by nine children, 
23 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 6, 1914
*********
Last Sunday the funeral of Mrs. Philip Weber was held, She died from kidney 
trouble after an illness of several years duration. For two weeks before her 
death, Mrs. Weber was unable to leave her bed. She was born in this city 56 
years ago and leaves besides her husband, nine children, twenty-three 
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Rev. Weihing of the Evangelical church 
conducted the funeral service.
The Reporter, Sat., Aug. 8, 1914


BABY WEBER    (d. 1919)

Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Erwin Weber of this city died Friday night at the Holy Family 
Hospital following an operation. Her infant babe preceded her in 
death a few hours. Mrs. Weber was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John 
Althen of this city. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from 
the home.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 19, 1919
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(Note: The Friday before this newspaper was June 13. Per newspaper,
that's the day the baby died.)


EMMA WEBER

Mrs. Frank Weber, 1813 Emmett street, Two Rivers, died at her home 
Saturday afternoon.  She had been in failing health for the past 
year.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Beduhn funeral 
chapel, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial will 
be in Pioneers Rest cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Weber, nee Emma Kriwanek, was born at Kewaunee in 1885, a daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kriwanek. She was married to Frank Weber 
of Two Rivers in 1912 and had made her home in Two Rivers since.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Weber leaves two brothers, Emil and John 
Kriwanek, both of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Beduhn funeral home until the hour of services.
The Two Rivers Reporter, Mon. 16 July 1951
********
[bur. 07-17-1951/age 66 yrs.]
********
Frank Weber and Miss Emma Kriwanek were married last Tuesday.
The Reporter, Sat., Feb. 17, 1912


FRANK WEBER

Funeral services for Frank Weber, 84, of 1813 Emmett St., Two Rivers, 
who died Friday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he was 
taken from his home a short while earlier, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday 
at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch 
officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Weber was born Dec. 21, 1883, in Two Rivers, a son of the late Philip 
and Augusta Oestreich Weber.  He lived in Two Rivers his entire life and 
was a longtime employee of Hamilton Mfg. Co., retiring in 1950.
On Feb. 13, 1912, he married the former Emma Krivanek, who preceded him 
in death in July of 1951.  In his retired years he spent considerable 
time as a hook and line fisherman off the piers of the harbor at Two 
Rivers.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Hattie Wallace, of Hartford, Wis., and 
several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Two Rivers Reporter, Sat. 12 Oct. 1968
*********
Frank Weber and Miss Emma Kriwanek were married last Tuesday.
The Reporter, Sat., Feb. 17, 1912


IRENE ALTHEN WEBER

Notes from Two Rivers:
Mrs. Erwin Weber of this city died Friday night at the Holy Family 
Hospital following an operation. Her infant babe preceded her in 
death a few hours. Mrs. Weber was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John 
Althen of this city. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from 
the home.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., June 19, 1919
********
Mrs. Irwin Weber of Two Rivers, died at the hospital Friday night following an 
operation that was undertaken in the hope of saving her life. Mrs. Weber gave 
her life in vain sacrifice for that of her infant babe which preceded her in 
death a few hours. Mrs. Weber, nee Irene Althen was a bride of less than a year. 
She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Althen from whose home at 1713 12th 
Street the funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
The Reporter, Thurs., June 19, 1919


JOHN WEBER JR

FAMILY FINDS JOHN WEBER'S BODY ON PORCH 
Had Been About as Uusal Yesterday. Was in Ill Health 
(By Staff Corresponedent)
TWO RIVERS, June 23-Members of the family found the body of John Weber, Jr., 
on the porch at the home at an early hour this morning. Nearby an empty bottle 
thought to have been poison, was found. Weber had been despondent over ill 
health and business affairs for some time. Dr. W. G. Kemper, county coroner, 
was called but said no inquest would be called in the case as there was no 
suspicion of foul play. 
Weber was about as usual yesterday and had the evening meal with his family. 
He remained about the house until about 8:30 and then left for down town but 
was not gone a great while. This morning his body was found on the porch at 
the home. He was forty-two years old and was born in this city. Twenty-one 
years ago he was married to Miss Mamie Landt, the widow who with five children, 
survives to mourn his death. The children are Mrs. Paul Klawitter, Ralph, Alice, 
Marie and Robert, all of this city. His mother and two brothers, Peter and Louis, 
all of this city, also survive him. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon 
with services at 2 o'clock at Grace Congregational church.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 23, 1925  P. 5


LEOTA WEBER

Leota Weber, 39, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital. She had been ill for several weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born Oct. 2, 1923, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Philip and Mary 
Klein Weber.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Diantha Grabouski, of Inglewood, Calif., two 
brothers, Leroy of Dallas, Texas, and Milton, of Rt. 1, Greenleaf, and two 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Two Rivers Reporter, April 9, 1963 P. M-11


MARY WEBER  (d. 1944)

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. WEBER AT HOSPITAL HERE
Wife of Philip Weber Taken After Brief Illness: Rites on Friday 
Mrs. Mary Weber, 47, 2601 Tenth street, wife of Philip Weber, veteran 
street department employee, died at the Municipal hospital early this 
morning following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held from the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home Friday afternoon at 2 p.m.  The Rev. W. G. Haase of St. John's 
Lutheran church will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest 
cemetery.
Born in Sheboygan
The body may be viewed at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon at 2 
o'clock and until the time of services.
Mrs. Weber, nee Mary Klein, was born in Sheboygan on June 21, 1896 and 
came to this city with her parents, the late Anton and Mary Robinson 
Klein, when a child.  The family made their home on the east side.
She married Philip Weber in July 1918 and a week later he was called 
into the service to serve during World War I.  Soon after his return 
he secured employment in the street department of the city and has held 
the position since.
Leaves Husband
Besides the husband, survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Charles Day of this 
city; two sons, Sergt. Leroy Weber of Dallas, Texas and Milton at home; 
four sisters, Mrs. Charles Lawerentz and Mrs. Albert Dewey of this city, 
Mrs. Charles Tetzlaff of the town of Two Rivers and Mrs. Joe Gletz of 
the town of Mishicot; seven brothers, Nic, Harry and Anton Klein of this 
city, John and Arthur of Kewaunee county and Charles of the town of Two 
Rivers.
One grandchild also survives.
The Two Rivers Reporter, Tues. 11 Jan. 1944


MARY M. WEBER  (d. 1945)

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. WEBER AT MISHICOT AT 60
Widow of John Weber, Meat Dealer, Dies at Daughter's Home Today
Mrs. Mary Weber, 60, widow of John Weber, former Two Rivers meat 
market operator, died early this morning at the home of a daughter, 
Mrs. Paul Klawitter, R. 1, Mishicot, following a lingering illness.
Funeral Saturday
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from 
the St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.  The body may be viewed 
at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home from Friday afternoon 
at 2 o'clock until the time of services on Saturday.
Mrs. Weber, nee Mary Landt, was born Mary 24, 1885 in the town of 
Two Rivers, the daughter of Ernst and Rickey Ahrndt Landt.  Both 
parents have preceded her in death.
Mrs. Weber was married to John Weber in the St. John's Lutheran 
church here by Rev. C. F. Doehler, about 42 years ago.  Mr. Weber 
died June 25, 1925.
She was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the St. John's 
Lutheran church and of the auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign 
Wars.
Leaves Five Children
Surviving are two sons, Ralph, of Mishicot, and Robert, a shipfitter, 
second class, of the U.S. navy, stationed at the Great Lakes naval 
training center, Great Lakes, Ill.
Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Caroline Klawitter, of R. 1, 
Mishicot, Mrs. Alice Neuser of Manitowoc and Mrs. Marie Klinkner, of 
Two Rivers.  There are 16 surviving grandchildren.
Two brothers, Ernst Landt of Milwaukee and August Landt of Manitowoc, 
and four sisters, Mrs. Richard Schroeder, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Peter 
Weber of Two Rivers, Mrs. Louis Kumbalek of Two Rivers and Mrs. Max 
Klawitter of the town of Two Rivers, also survive.
The Two Rivers Reporter, Thur. 4 Oct. 1945


PHILIP WEBER    (d. 1927)

Aged Resident Takes Poison as His Wife Looks On
PHIL WEBER SR. DRINKS POISON THURS. NIGHT 
Lingers 24 Hours-Coroner is Called But Decides No Inquest Necessary 
With his wife lying on a couch in the living room, having just recovered from 
an operation, Philip Weber, Sr., aged 75 years, a pioneer resident of Two Rivers, 
took Paris Green on Thursday evening, at the family home on 11th street, lingered 
in terrible agony for 24 hours, and passed away shortly before nine o'clock last 
night.
Poison Left Over From Summer 
Although he had at times threatened to end his life, of late months he had been 
in good health and had been continuously employed in the rolling mill at Plant No. 
4 of the Aluminum Goods company. The poison he obtained from the cellar, which had 
been left over from that used in exterminating potato bugs in the garden last 
summer.
Dr. Farrell was summoned and he in turn notified Dr. Kemper, the coroner at 
Manitowoc who visited here this morning and interviewed the widow and children at 
the family home. After an investigation of the circumstances he decided that no 
inquest would be necessary. The widow said that the first she noticed when her 
husband collapsed in an easy chair in the room Thursday night and then a physician 
was summoned. It developed that he had taken Paris Green.
Nine Children Survive
Besides the widow, a family of nine grown children survive, as follows: Philip and 
Frank, Two Rivers, Mrs. Sarah Kidd and Mrs. Mattie Kidd, Escanaba, Mrs. Ella Hoefert, 
Neenah; Mrs. Frank Eisenstein, Mankato, Minn.; Herman of Escanaba; Mrs. Frank 
Schaefer and Mrs. Myron Wallace, of this city.
The body was removed to the Beduhn and Goetz undertaking parlors and the funeral 
will probably take place on Tuesday although no arrangements have been made, 
pending arrival of the children from distant points.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 10, 1927  P. 9 


PHILIP W. WEBER    (d. 1954)

Stricken with illness a week ago while at his work as a member of one of the 
crews of the Two Rivers Municipal Public Works Department, Philip (Terry) Weber, 
63, died Monday noon at his home at 2601-10th St., Two Rivers, of a heart 
attack.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesdday at the chapel of the Klen 
(sic) & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz offic-
iating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemtery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Weber was born at Menasha on Feb. 6, 1891, a son of the late Philip and 
Augusta Oestreich Weber. When he was a small boy the family brought him to Two 
Rivers, where he had resided since. In his teens he was the first baseman on the 
old South Side Stars, an amateur baseball team.
For more than 15 years prior to his more than 33 years of employment with the 
Two Rivers street department, he worked at Plants No. 1 and No. 4 of the Aluminum 
Goods Manufacturing Company, Two Rivers, as a die-setter in the press rooms. He 
served for a four months period in the U.S. Army in World War I in the late 1918.
Mr. Weber entered the employe of the city of Two Rivers in February of 1921 and 
had been working in the street department up to the time of his illness. He 
married Mary Klein in Two Rivers in 1918. She preceded him in death 10 years ago.
Surviving are a daughter, Miss Leota Weber of the Town of Two Rivers; two sons, 
Leroy of Two Rivers and Milton Weber of the Town of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. 
Minnie Schaefer of Two Rivers and Mrs. Hattie Wallace of Waukegan, Ill.; a brother, 
Frank Weber of Two Rivers; and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 10, 1954 P.19


PHILLIP EDWARD WEBER    (d. 1959)

Phillip Weber, year-old son of Milton and Doris Nething Weber, of Rt. 2, Two 
Rivers, died early Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been 
ill since Thursday.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, with the Rev. Theophil Uetzmann officiating. Interment will 
be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Born Sept. 15, 1958, at Two Rivers, he also leaves a sister, Debra, and two 
brothers, Tracy and Edward, at home; maternal grandparetns, Mr. and Mrs. Edward 
Nething, of Manitowoc and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Walter Stockmeyer, 
of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 9, 1959 P. 17


ROBERT PETER WEBER

Robert P. Weber, 40, seaman first class, stationed at the American Naval Base 
at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and a former resident of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
of a heart attack at the base Sunday morning.
Military funeral services conducted by the Naval Reserve at Sheboygan will be 
at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, when the casket arrives from 
Cuba. The Rev. T. F. Stern, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, will 
officiate. Graveside military services will be in the family plot at Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Robert Peter Weber was born June 8, 1921 in Two Rivers, a son of the late John 
and Mary Landt Weber. He was graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School 
with the class of 1939 after which he enlisted in the Navy, [on December 12, 1939], 
serving 21 years.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Paul Klawitter of Mishicot, Mrs. Edmund Neuser 
of Branch, and Mrs. Roland E. Klinker of Two Rivers; a brother, Ralph, of Rt. 1, 
Two Rivers, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues. August 1, 1961
*********
Military services for Robert P. Weber, 40, ship fitter, first class, stationed 
with the Navy at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a former Two Rivers man, who died 
unexpectedly Sunday of a heart attack, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Deja & 
Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. A. L. Schmeling officiating. A 
detachment from the Naval Reserve at Sheboygan will be at the graveside at 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 5, 1961  P. 7 


TRACY C. WEBER

Tracy Weber, 16, son of Milton and Doris Nething Weber, of Rt. 1, 
Mishicot, died Monday morning.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot. The Rev. David Johnson will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 3, 1973


AUGUSTA WEGNER

MRS. WEGNER DEATH SUNDAY
Funeral Services Will Be Held From St. John's
Mrs. John Wegner, nee Augusta Schwarz, died at the home at 1705 Twenty-third 
street early yesterday morning. Death was due to heart trouble.
Mrs. Wegner was born in the town of Two Rivers on March 26, 1871 and resided 
there until 38 years ago when she moved to this city. On Nov. 27, 1897 she 
was married to John Wegner who with two daughters, two sons, four sisters and 
a brother survives. Four grandchildren also survive.
The daughters are Mrs. Edward Keip of this city and Mrs. Ben Wilson of Green 
Valley, Fred and Harvey of this city are the two surviving sons. The sisters 
are Mrs. Chas. Hindt, Mrs. Louisa Sincular, Mrs. Henry Menges all of this city 
and Mrs. Chas. Wacholz of Santa Clara, Cal. The surviving brother is Henry 
Schwarz of Minneapolis.
The date of the funeral has not been set as yet, but services will be held from 
the St. John's Lutheran church with the Rev. Haase officiating. Burial will be 
at Pioneers' Rest.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 16, 1932 P.11


JOHN WEGNER

John Wegner, 82, member of a pioneer town of Gibson family, died unexpectedly 
at 5 a.m. Saturday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. 
Edward F. Keip, 1705 23rd St., Two Rivers, with whom he had been making his 
home for a number of years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Beduhn, Deja, Martin, 
Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Frederick Marks will officiate and 
burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Wegner was born in the town of Gibson in 1872, a son of the late John and 
Cathrine Hoppen Wegner. Spending his earlier years on the farm home, he worked 
in the lumber woods in northern Wisconsin for the old Mann Bros. Company of 
Two Rivers. Later, he resided at Manitowoc for several years, where in 1897 he 
married the former Augusta Schwarz, who died in Two Rivers 22 years ago. For 
27 years he was an employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing Company at Two Rivers, 
retiring about 10 years ago.
Surviving Mr. Wegner are two daughters, Mrs. Keip of Two Rivers and Mrs. Ben 
(Sadie) Wilson of Green Valley, Wis.; two sons, Wegner of Two Rivers [only one
son is mentioned]; four sisters, Mrs. Lena Siehr of Manitowoc, Mrs. Kate Johannes 
of Two Rivers, Mrs. Anna Burns of Chicago, and Mrs. Sam Neimer of California; 
four brothers, Joseph of Two Rivers, Edward of Mishicot, Walter of Manitowoc 
and Clarence Wegner of LaPorte, Ind., 10 grandchildren and seven great grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 13, 1954 P.17


KARL WEGNER

Died
Wegner -  At his home in this city, March 17, 1892 of pneumonia, 
Chas. Wegner, aged 36 years.
Chas. Wegner was a young man of upright character and of a kind and 
affable disposition. He was born in Demmien, Prussia, August 3rd, 1855 
but he spent most of his life in this city where he was well-known and greatly 
beloved.  He leaves a wife, a father, two brothers and six sisters, all of whom 
were present at his funeral which took place from the Evangelical Church 
last Sunday afternoon.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Mar. 22, 1892 


MINNIE WEGNER

DIED
Wegner - At the home of her parents in this city, Aug. 6, 1896, Mrs. Wilhelmina 
Wegner, aged 38 years and 9 months.
Mrs. Wegner was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Beeck of this city and was born 
in the Town of Two Rivers a little over 38 years ago. Her husband, Mr. Chas. 
Wegner died about ten years ago of consumption and it was that fatal disease 
that also caused her death. She was a most amiable and Christian woman and 
her long and painful illness she endured with true Christian fortitude. Her 
funeral took place last Sunday afternoon from the German Evangelical Church 
and was a very large one.
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Aug. 11, 1896 
********
Death in Two Rivers Thurs. last week, of Mrs. Wilhelmine Wegner, 
at the age of 38 yrs. 9 mos. of consumption. Mrs. Wegner, a daughter 
of Mr. H. Beck, was born in Two Rivers. Her husband, who preceded her 
in death 10 yrs. ago, was also a victim of consumption. The funeral 
took place Sun. at the German Evangelical Church.
Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1896


WILHELM WEGNER

The funeral of the late William Wagner (sic), held at Two Rivers 
attested the high esteem in which he was held by a large circle of 
friends, a delegation of thirty or more from this city going to Two 
Rivers to attend the burial services. Mr. Wagner had made his home 
with William Fricke in this city for some time and Mr. Fricke with 
fifteen others attended from this city, in addition to G.A.R. and 
the Odd Fellows, both orders sending large delegations.
Manitowoc Daily Herald  Monday, December 23, 1912  pg. 2
*********
(March 2, 1833/December 15, 1913(sic)/From Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable)
[bur. 1912]
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MAY LOSE HANDS FROM EXPOSURE
William Wagner, Two Rivers, County Board Member in Bad Shape
Exposure, that resulted when he became confused in the blinding snow storm early 
last week while on his way home, may cost William Wagner, deputy sheriff and 
member of the County Board from Two Rivers, the loss of his hands which were 
frozen by the cold. Mr. Wagner, who is well advanced in years, had served as a 
member of the Circuit court jury having the Clay Co. case and it was while 
returning to his home at Two Rivers. The snow had not been cleared from the walk 
leading to his home and he experienced trouble in reaching his residence and 
becoming exhausted, fell and was unable to rise. When found, Mr.Wagner was 
unconscious and had been in the snow for two hours or more, the result being that 
he suffered severely. Owing to the advanced age of Mr. Wagner an operation for 
amputation of the hands, which now seems necessary, may be a most serious matter. 
The unfortunate man is well known in this city, having served as a member of the 
County Board from Two Rivers Third Ward for years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Feb. 19, 1906


ALBERT WEHAUSEN

(Saturday dateline) 
Albert Wehausen, well-known resident of our city, died Sunday after a long illness, 
in the residence of his daughter here, Mrs. E. Clusen. He was 81 years old. Earlier 
he operated a mill in Mishicott, then moved to Two Rivers where he spent many 
additional years in the milling business, retiring about 15 years ago and moving in 
with the above named daughter. In addition to her, he is survived by one son, 
George Wehausen who lives in Two Rivers. The body was taken to Two Rivers for burial 
on Tuesday.
Der Nord Westen, 30 Oct. 1909
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Albert Wehausen, an old settler and businessman, who made his home in this city 
for many years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eliza Clusen at Manitowoc, 
Sunday morning. Albert Wehausen was born at Hanover, Germany on March 22, 1828. 
He came to America and located at Two Rivers in 1850. For a number of years he 
worked as a carpenter and later established himself in the mercantile business. 
In 1866 he purchased the Mishicot Flour Mills and operated the same until 1878 
and built a flour mill here which he operated for many years. For the past six 
years he has made his home with his daughter in Manitowoc. The funeral took place 
in this city Tuesday afternoon.
Albert Wehausen was an industrious and enterprising man and besides establishing 
his own business he also assisted in erecting several of the first business 
buildings to be built in this city. Mr. Wehausen was well known and highly esteemed 
throughout the country and his many friends and former neighbors will be saddened 
by the news of his death.
The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 29, 1909
********
Albert Wehausen, a pioneer settler of the county, died at the home of his 
daughter, Mrs. Eliza Clusen, in this city, Sunday morning. He was born in 
Germany March 22, 1828 and came to this country in 1850, settling at Two 
Rivers where he worked at the carpenter trade for ten years. He then purchased 
the grist mill at Mishicot which he operated until 1876 when he sold the mill 
and returned to Two Rivers where he resided up to six years ago when he came to 
this city and made his home with his daughter. The deceased was an industrious 
man and was held in esteem by all who knew him. Two children survive him, Mrs. 
Clusen of this city and George Wehausen of Two Rivers. The funeral was held at 
Two Rivers Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 28, 1909


GEORGE WEHAUSEN

G. WEHAUSEN, PIONEER CITY OFFICIAL DEAD
Former Postmaster, City Clerk, and Utility Head Passes Away Friday, 
Following Stroke
George Wehausen, former postmaster, city clerk, school board member 
and for years superintendent of the water and light plant in Two 
Rivers, passed away last night at the Waverly hotel, where he made 
his home. The deceased, who was 66 years of age, suffered a stroke 
a few days ago and failing to rally.
In the death of Mr. Wehausen one of the prominent citizens of the 
community has passed on. Since retiring from the post with the public 
utility here six years ago the deceased has been living a retired 
life. The only surviving relative is a daughter, Mrs. George Beaton 
of this city, from whose home funeral services will be held Monday.
The deceased was born in the town of Mishicot, Feb. 22, 1863 and 
spent his early life there. He was married to Katherine Graef, who 
passed away 35 years ago.
Served as Postmaster
Later he located in Two Rivers and filled various positions of trust 
here. He was postmaster under the administration of Grover Cleveland, 
was city clerk in the 90's and also served on the school board.
Later Mr. Wehausen became connected with the water and light plant 
here and served as superintendent of the institution until six years 
ago, when he retired to private life. He was a member of the Masonic 
order who will have charge of the funeral.
Burial will take place Monday afternoon from the home of the daughter, 
Mrs. George Beaton, 1617 Twenty-ninth street, the only surviving 
relative. Rev. Hawkes of the Congregational church will officiate.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, April 27, 1929 P. 12
********
(The following obituary and information is for his wife Katherine:)
Death of 29 yr. old Mrs. Geo. Wehausen on Tues. morning, near Two Rivers, of
consumption. She leaves her husband and one little daughter. The funeral will take
place early tomorrow at the Catholic Church.
Der Nord Westen, 22 Feb. 1894
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(Note: If her funeral took place from the Catholic church, that would put her
in Two Rivers Calvary cem. Her husband is in Two Rivers Pioneers Rest. Here is
their marriage from the marriage section.:
WEHAUSEN: Henry G.
m: 28 Aug 1888 (co. mar. index v.5 p.425) 
to: Catharine Graef (Cath. Gruff on mar. index)

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Aug. 1888: 
Marriage in Two Rivers, this on Tues., George Wehausen wed Miss Katie Graef.
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Name Katri Weihausen (sic) 
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1894  
Event Place Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin  
Gender Female  
Age 28  
Marital Status Married  
Race w  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1866  
Birthplace Wisconsin  
Burial Place 2 Rivers  
Cemetery Catholic  
Father's Name Jos Grave  
Mother's Name Elizabeth Grave  
Spouse's Name George Werhansen (sic)
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907


MARGARET WEHAUSEN   (d. 1896)

DIED
Wehausen - At her home in this city on Saturday, April 18, 1896, Margaretha, wife 
of Alfred Wehausen, aged 60 years and 5 months.
Deceased was born in Lindenfels, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany on the 29th of Nov., 1835. 
In 1853 she came to this country and made Two Rivers her home. With her came several 
companions, but all of whom have preceded her to the tomb. Her maiden name was 
Margaretha Dingeldein. On the 22nd of March, 1857, she was married at this place to 
Albert Wehausen and with the exception of  9 years, 1867 - 1876 - which were spent at 
Mishicott, this city has since been her home.  She bore her husband four children, Albert, 
Eliza, Gretchen and George. Albert died in infancy, the other three and her husband survive 
her. Those who knew her loved and esteemed her, for she was an exemplary woman, a 
dutiful wife and an affectionate mother. A large circle of friends and neighbors will unite 
with the sorrowing family in mourning her demise. Her funeral took place from the Lutheran 
church this afternoon. 
Manitowoc County Chronicle - Apr. 21, 1896
********
Death on Sat. in Two Rivers of Mrs. Margarethe Wehausen, wife of
Albert Wehausen. The deceased was born 29 Nov. 1835 in Lindenfels,
Hessen-Darmstadt, and came to Two Rivers in 1853, marrying her 
surviving husband in 1857. She is also survived by 3 grown children. 
The deceased's funeral was conducted at the Lutheran Church on Tues. 
afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 23 Apr. 1896
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Margaretha Wehaman  (sic)
birth: 29 November 1835 Germany
death: 18 April 1896 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Two Rivers
spouse: Albert Wehaman
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARGARET WEHAUSEN   (d. 1901)

(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 18 Nov.) 
Miss Grete Wehausen, who we reported on last week as being ill, 
has died. The funeral will be Tues.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1901
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DIED
Wehausen - at the home of her father in this city, November 16, 1901 of consumption, 
Gretchen V. Wehausen(sic), aged 40 years.
Deceased was born in Two Rivers on August 12, 1861 and her whole life has been spent 
here, except the 9 years that her parents resided in Mishicot from 1867 to 1876. 
She was an invalid for several years after reaching womanhood and indeed, never 
since that time, did she enjoy good health. It really seems that an unusual amount 
of pain and suffering was allotted to her by an unkind fate, but she bore it all 
with patience and christian fortitude. She was sweet-tempered and loveable and 
endeared herself to all about her by her gentleness and womanly consideration. Her 
last illness was but of a few months' duration and her last thoughts were for the 
welfare of her little niece, to whom she has supplied the place of a mother. She 
will be buried this afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church.
The Chronicle, Tues., Nov. 19, 1901
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(Note: This appears to be Margaret Wehausen. Dates match her.)
********
(1880 Two Rivers census:
(Alberd Wehauser 52; wife Margretha 44; dau. Gretian 18; 
George 17)
********
(1900 Two Rivers census:
Albert Wehausen age 72; dau. Gretchen age 38; George 37;
niece Ella 11)


CHRISTIAN WEHDE

Order to hear Petition for Final Settlement.
First Publication April 25th '89.
State of Wisconsin, County Court for Manitowoc County-IN PROBATE.
In the matter of the Estate of Christian Wehde, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of John Franz, Executor of the last will and 
testament of Christian Wehde, late of the city of Two Rivers, in the County and 
State aforsaid (sic), deceased, for the adjustment and allowance of his 
administration account (and the assignment of the residue of said Estate to such 
other persons as are by law entitled to the same):
It is ordered, that said account be examined, adjusted and allowed at a special 
term of said Court to be held at the office of the County Judge in the City of 
Manitowoc, in said County, on Tuesday, the 28th day of May, A.D., 1889, at ten 
o'clock in the forenoon of that day.
It is further ordered, that upon the adjustment and allowance of such account by 
this Court as aforesaid, the residue of said Estate be, by the futher order and 
judgment of this Court, assigned to such persons as are by law entitled to the 
same. It is further ordered, that notice of the time and place of examination and 
allowance of such account, and of the assignment of the residue of said Estate, 
be given to all persons interested, by publication of this order for three 
successive weeks before said day, in the Nord-Westen, a weekly newspaper printed 
and published at the City of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin.
Dated April 24th 1889.
By the Court, 
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan; Attorneys.
Der Nord Westen, Thursday, May 9, 1889 P. 5


AGNES WEILEP

EXTRA!
Grandma Weilep, Old Time Resident, Dead
Two Rivers' oldest resident, "Grandma" Weilep, died today at the age of 91.
Widow of August Weilep, whose father founded the Washington House, one of the 
earliest hostelries in Two Rivers. Mrs. Weilep was "up and around" until the 
last. She was taken suddenly ill at 1 o'clock this afternoon at her home, 1923 
Washington street, and died of a heart attack a few minutes later.
She was a resident of Two Rivers for 66 years and live in the same house for 47 
years. Possessed of a keen mind, Mrs. Weilep, despite her years, could converse 
fluently on almost any subject. This happy faculty and her pleasant disposition 
earned for her a host of friends.
Mrs. Weilep, nee Agnes Broughton, was born in Leeds, England, May 31, 1841. She 
came to this country with her parents as a girl of 15. The family settled in 
Milwaukee. In 1866 she went to Two Rivers to visit relatives and met August Weilep. 
They were married the same year. For 25 years Mr. Weilep conducted the Washignton 
House, a pioneer Two Rivers hotel.
Mrs. Weilep lived at 20th and Washington streets with her daughter, Miss Hattie, 
and her son, John, former city clerk and councilman. The other survivors are 
another son, William E. of Denver, Colo., and two more daughters, Sadie Weilep 
Pister of Milwaukee, and Leona Weilep Sutherland of Seattle, Wash.
Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed this afternoon but it is probable 
that services will be held Friday from the Wiebusch and Klein Funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, November 22, 1932 P.11
*********
August Weilep who died in Two Rivers some few years ago had 
been seeking a pension since 1875, which was granted quite recently 
from the date of his discharge. His widow a year after his death made 
application for a pension through Judge Smart and this has been lately 
allowed, $12 per month for herself and $2 per month for each child 
under 16. The back pension which she will receive will amount to about 
$100.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 23, 1887  pg. 3
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AGED RESIDENT INJURED IN FALL
Falling too the floor in her home when her ankle turned over, Mrs. A. Weilep, Washington 
Street, sustained a fractured hip and will be confined to bed for a long time. Mrs. Weilep, 
who is 84 years of age and has resided here over 50 years, has the sympathy of many 
friends and acquaintances with hope for her early recovery from her unfortunate injury.
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., JAn. 8, 1926 


AUGUST WEILEP

Aug. Wielep (sic) an old and respected citizen of this place died 
Saturday night at the age of forty-four years. He was sick less 
than a week the cause of his deaath being inflammation of the 
bowels. He enlisted at the outbreak of the war and belonged to the 
1st battallion, 16 regiment U.S. Regulars. He was taken prisoner 
with others at the battle of Chicamaugua in September of 1863. 
He was kept in different prisons, principally at Andersonville 
nineteen months. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his 
untimely end.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, July 14, 1885 P.2
*******
Death of 45-year old August Weilep in Two Rivers which was erroneously
reported in our last issue as occurring on 09 July, actually occurred 
last Sat. night, 11 July. He was the landlord of Wisconsin House. Burial 
took place on Tues. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1885


HATTIE WEILEP

In failing health for nearly a year, Miss Hattie Weilep, 77, a member of a 
pioneer Two Rivers family, died at the Enders nursing home at Glenbeulah, 
Sheboygan county, where she had been a patient for the past four months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., funeral 
home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Wichlei, pastor of Grace Congregational church, 
Two Rivers, officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Pioneers' Rest 
cemetery, Two Rivers. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of 
services.
Hattie Weilep was born in Two Rivers in 1873, a daughter of the late August and 
Agnes Broughton Weilep. Her father built and established the Wisconsin House at 
the northeast corner of 19th and Washington streets, where she was born. A few 
years later the tavern and hotel was sold to the late Henry Kappelman, the Weileps 
taking over the two-story frame residence at the corner of 20th and Washington 
streets, which was recently razed.
Miss Weilep leaves a sister, Mrs. C.K. Sutherland of Burton, Washington, and a 
brother, John G. Weilep, for many years the Two Rivers' city clerk and later a 
member of the councilman board.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 30, 1951 P.2


JOHN WEILEP

Ex-City Clerk at Two Rivers Is Dead at 82
TWO RIVERS-John G. Weilep, 82, an early Two Rivers city clerk, a former 
councilman under the city manager form of government who spent most of his 
life in municipal offices, died at the Shady Lane Home for the Aged at 
Manitowoc at 4 p.m. Wednesday, where he had been residing for the past two 
years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home here, the Rev. P.J. Wichiel, pastor of Grace Congregational 
Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows section of Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery here.
Born in 1871
Mr. Weilep was seriously ill only a few days, but had been in failing health 
for more than a year.
He was born in Two Rivers in 1871, a son of the late August and Agnes Broughton 
Weilep. His father, one of the earliest settlers in the city established the 
business which for years has been known as the Wisconsin House, the city's 
earliest hostelry and amusement ???? ???? ??? ?? attended the Public Schools 
and Two Rivers High School.
In 1903 Mr. Weilep, who earlier served as a bookkeeper in the old City Hall in 
Central Park, was appointed deputy city clerk by the late Mayor J.R. Currens. 
The following year he was named city clerk, which post he held until 1909. In 
1910 he was named to the Fire and Police Commission. He returned to the City 
Hall in 1918, having been appointed deputy city clerk. When the late City Clerk 
Joseph L. Klein died in 1926 Mr. Weilep assumed the post, remaining for one year. 
He was elected to the City Council in 1928, serving for one term.
He then became and insurance underwriter and followed this business until his 
retirement six years ago. That same year he became a successful candidate for 
the city Council, serving for two terms.
Early Leader
Mr. Weilep was active in fraternal circles for many years. He was a charter 
member of the Two Rivers Lodge of Elks No. 1380, becoming one of the first 
exalted rulers. He was also honored in 1953 by the Two Rivers Lodge of Odd 
Fellows No. 66, having been affiliated with the order for more than 40 years. 
Mr. Weilep never married.
The only survivor is a sister, Mrs. Lonnie Sutherland of Burton, Wash.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 8, 1954 P.2


AUGUST WEINANDT

COUNCIL PRECEEDINGS dated Monday, April 7, 1919.
"Under suspension of the rules unanimously agreed to the following bills were 
allowed and ordered paid. Mayor and Clerk directed to issue necessary orders:
Western Electric Co.....4.35
City Treasurer (Aug. Weinandt)....6.67
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 14, 1919 P. 5
*******
Ernest Weinandt(sic), aged 68, who has been resident here for the past two years, 
passed away at Holy Family Hospital Saturday, after two weeks' illness. The 
funeral was held from St. John's Lutheran Church here Sunday afternoon. Deceased 
had no known relatives.
The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 26, 1922
*******
(Note: This is what could be located for August. If more is found, it will
be added. I found Ernest, since he had no known relatives, he and August are
probably the same person.)


ELIZABETH WEISE

Two Rivers news:
Neighbors who called at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Wiese(sic), Jefferson 
street, found her dead on the floor shortly before noon today. The doctor 
who was called expressed the opinion she had been dead for twenty-four hours 
or more and an inquest has been ordered. The jury will be impanelled this 
afternoon. Mrs. Wiese was about fifty-four years old and had made her home 
alone for a number of years. She has one daughter living here, Mrs. Paul Braun.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 27, 1925 p.6

********
Mrs. Elizabeth Weise answered the summons of death while alone at home last week (time unknown) evidently dropping to the floor while using the telephone. Her death was not discovered until Friday noon and a physician's examination showed that she had expired 24 hours or more before her body was discovered on the floor near the telephone, the receiver of which was hanging off the hook. County Coroner Kemper declared that her death was due to natural causes.
Mrs. Weise was Elizabeth Lemke before her marriage. She was born at Wausau fifty-four years ago and was married in 1893 to Mr. Weise who is now making his home in Florida. She came to Two Rivers to reside and has made many friends. Besides the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Paul Braun, of this city, two brothers, August and Edward Lemke and two sisters, Mrs. Laura Judds and Mrs. Briggs, all of Wausau and one grandchild survive her.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon form the home and the services were conducted by Rev. Hawkes, the remains were interred at Pioneer's Rest.
The Reporter - Fri., Dec. 4, 1925

FLORENCE WEISE KLUTH

GRIM REAPER TAKES YOUNG WIVES
Death Removes Young Women From Loved Ones
Mrs. George Kluth, nee Florence Weise, 2402 Thirteenth Street, died suddenly 
this morning shortly before six o'clock, a victim of apoplexy. Yesterday she 
was light-hearted and in apparently good health and she spent a normally 
restful night. Early this morning she suddenly became very ill. Mr. Kluth, 
realizing the seriousness of her sudden illness, called a physician but it 
was found upon his arrival that she had already passed beyond human aid into 
the mystic realm.
Her sudden death was a severe shock to her many friends who loved her for her 
pleasant disposition and laudable traits and to her husband, whose happy bride 
she became but a year and four months ago. Deceased was twenty-two years of 
age. Besides her husband she leaves her father, Oscar Weise of Louisiana and 
her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Weise and one sister, Mrs. Paul Braun of this city. 
The time of the funeral has not been decided upon. It will be from the 
Evangelical Church of which she was a devout member, Rev. A.G. Koten will 
officiate.
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 30, 1922
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(She is in the cemetery records as Florence Weise and is buried on her parents lot)


OSCAR WEISE

Oscar E. Weise, 76, a draftsman at the Hamilton plant in Two Rivers 30 
years ago and for seven years owner and manager of a store fixture company 
in New Orleans, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul Braunn, 
1514 Jefferson street, Two Rivers. He came here from the south 10 days ago 
because of failing health.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Jansky funeral 
home in Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Mr. Weise was born in Germany in 1867 and came to Wisconsin with his parents. 
He married Elizabeth Lemke in 1894. When the family resided in Two Rivers Mr. 
Weise was employed as a draftsman and detailer at the Hamilton plant. He then 
took up his home at New Orleans doing the same kind of work in various plants 
there. Mrs. Weise died 18 years ago.
Seven years ago he started a woodworking plant of his own, it being known as 
the Southern Store Fixture company. He was forced to retire three months ago 
because of his health.
Besides his daughter, Mrs. Braun (sic), survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Robert 
Reimer of Wausau and Mrs. Herman Pagels of Stevens Point; one brohter Alfred 
Weise of Antigo and three grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 13, 1943 P.3


ERVIN J. WELNICKE

Ervin J. Welnicke, 61, of 1247 S. 31st Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday, March 25, 
1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am 
Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Rev. David Wage 
will officiate with burial at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Welnicke was born August 10, 1927 in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and 
Rose Kellner Welnicke. Mr. Welnicke served in the United States Navy during World 
War II. He married the former Jeanne Gloe on August 21, 1948 in Manitowoc. Mr. 
Welnicke was employed by Foley Company of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanne; three sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and 
Joan Welnicke of Two Rivers, Terry and Karen Welnicke of Two Rivers, Larry and 
Debra Welnicke of Manitowoc; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Joyce 
Welnicke of Two Rivers, Edwin and Geraldine Welnicke of Manitowoc, Paul and Betty 
Welnicke of Manitowoc; two sisters, Alice Blanchard of Manitowoc, Rose LeClair of 
Two Rivers; 10 grandchildren and a great grandchild also survive. He was preceded 
in death by a brother and a sister.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm 
Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Mar. 27, 1989 page B7
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[bur. 03-29-1989/age 61 yrs.]


JEANNE M. WELNICKE

Jeanne M. Welnicke, age 64, of 1102A Green St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, 
June 19, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 1996, at the Klein and 
Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Paul 
Schumacher with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born April 8, 1932, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Archie and Elsie 
Gauthier Gloe. On August 21, 1948, she married Ervin Welnicke at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death March 25, 1989. Mrs. Welnicke 
was employed at Montgomery Wards and Family Dollar for many years until her 
retirement. She was an active volunteer with Peter's Pantry.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Joan Welnicke, Two 
Rivers, Terry and Karen Welnicke, Manitowoc, Larry and Debbie Welnicke, Manitowoc; 
a brother and sister-in-law, Archie Jr. and Johanna Gloe, two Rivers; a sister, 
Mildred Wergin, Two Rivers; 10 grandchildren, Steven Welnicke Jr. and his wife, 
Carrie, Keith Welnicke, Jodi Welnicke, Misty Wenzel and her husband, Chad, Heather 
Welnicke, Michele Welnicke, Terry Welnicke Jr. and his wife, Dawn, Tony Welnicke, 
Travis Welnicke, Troy Welnicke; two great-grandchildren, Ashley Welnicke, Tristan 
Wenzel. Also surviving are neices, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was 
preceded in death by one brother, Edgar, and three sisters, Harriet, Ursula, and 
Lorriane.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Friday and 
Saturday until the time of service at 10 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 20, 1996 P. A2
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(08 Apr 1932/19 Jun 1996/SSDI)


DOROTHY A. WENTORF

Miss Dorothy Arelene Wentorf, 65, of Oshkosh, died Friday, April 27, 1990, at 
Theda Clark Regional Medical Center in Neenah after an extended illness.
She was born November 28, 1924, the first daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wentorf 
of Two Rivers, which had been the Wentorf family home. Miss Wentorf was a seasonal 
resident of Timber Ridge, Sister Bay, Wiscosnin.
Professor Wentorf was on the faculty of the College of Business Administration 
of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh from 1967 until her retirement in 1984. 
Dr. Wentorf graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers in 1942. After 
receiving her baccalaureate degree in business from Northwestern University in 
Evanston, Illinois in 1946, she went to work in the Personnel and Training 
Department of Schuster's Department Store in Milwaukee, which merged into Gimbels 
Midwest. She became Director of Manpower Planning and Development for the Gimbel 
Organization. Later she joined the staff of the School of Business at the 
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and earned the MBA Degree, receiving her Ph. D. 
in Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1967.
Dr. Wentorf was a member of The First Congregational Church in Oshkosh. She served 
on the Board of Directors of The Clearing Adult Education Center in Ellison Bay, 
and was an active member and former president of the Door County Weavers Guild. 
She had also been a member of the Fox Valley Personnel Association and the American 
Association of University Women.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Clifford E. (Winifred) Larson of Oshkosh.
Memorial Service will be held at First Congregational Church in Oshkosh, Monday, 
April 30th, at 10:30 a.m. Rev's Ralph and Carol DiBiasio-Snyder will officate with 
burial at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Memorials may be made in her name to 
the American Diabetes Association or Grace Congregational Church in Two Rivers.
Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels, Oshkosh, assisting the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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(28 Nov 1924/27 Apr 1990/SSDI)


ERNST WENTORF    (d. 1914)

Ernst Henry Wentorf, aged 71, died Monday after an illness of three days from 
heart failure. Mr. Wentorf was born in Liensfeldt, Germany, October 14, 1842. 
He was married in 1872 to Sophia Bruhn and came to America in 1880 and settled 
here shortly after. He was employed at the pail factory for many years but 
retired from active work several years ago. He is survived by his wife and seven 
children, Mrs. Adolph Kummerow, Mrs. G. Rudebeck, Herman and Hubert of this city, 
Mrs. A. Heiligenthal of Milwaukee and Carl and Robert who are interested in the 
aluminum business at West Bend.
The funeral occurred Thursday, Rev. Weihing officiating. The Standard Aluminum 
Plant of which Mr. Wentorf's son, Herman is secretary, closed down the afternoon 
of the funeral and many of the employees attended. Mr. Wentorf was an industrious, 
sober and upright citizen much respected by all who knew him.
The Reporter, Sat., May 2, 1914


ESTHER C. WENTORF

Mrs. Esther Wentorf, 73, of 2401 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, widow of Herman C. 
Wentorf, late retired manager of Plants No. 1 and 4 of the Mirro Aluminum Co. 
at Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at home shortly before noon 
Wednesday.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Reed Forbush, officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Wentorf, nee Esther Cattau, was born June 30, 1894, at Shawano, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Cattau. She attended Shawano public schools and 
was graduated from Shawano High School. After graduating from old Oshkosh Normal 
School she taught in the schools at Shawano, Cecil and Kohler before coming to 
Two Rivers to teach the seventh grade in the graded school.
She was married Aug. 6, 1923, to Herman C. Wentorf, Two Rivers industrialist and 
former longtime president of the Two Rivers Recreational Board. He died April 21, 
1957.
Mrs. Wentorf was active in church and club circles. A member of Two Rivers 
Chapter No. 229, Order of Eastern Star, she was also a member of the Woman's 
Club, Two Rivers Ladies' Charitable Assn., Shrine Auxiliary, Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital Auxiliary and the Women's Fellowship of Grace church.
Surviving besides the mother are two daughters, Miss Dorothy, of Milwaukee and 
Mrs. Clifford E. Larson, of Bayside; two sisters, Mrs. A.P. (Eva) Gansen, of 
Shawano and Mrs. J.P. (Margaret) Mann, of Appleton, a brother, Atty. Lous Cattau, 
of Shawano and four grandchildren.
Friends may call and (sic) Deja and Martin funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 4 
p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to church to lie 
in state until time of service. Eastern Star Memorial services will be at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Two Rivers Municipal Hospital or the Memorial Fund of 
Grace Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 12, 1967 P. 7
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HERM. WENTORF CLAIMS BRIDE AT SHAWANO
TWO RIVERS Aug. 8.-At the home of the bride's parents at Shawano Herman Wentorf 
of this city and Miss Esther Cattau were united in marriage and the first news 
of the event to reach here was when the bridegroom telegraphed his regrets to 
the president of Rotary club because he was unable to be present at the regular 
meeting, but added the injunction, "Have the eats on me."
A reception was held at the home of thhe (sice) bride's parents following the 
ceremony and the newlyweds left on a motor honeymoon to points in northern 
Wisconsin and Michigan. They will return to make their home at Two Rivers.
The bride is well known at Two Rivers where she taught in the public schools 
for a number of years. She is popular here and has made a wide circle of friends. 
Mr. Wentorf holds the position of manager of Plant No. 4 of the Aluminum Goods 
company, and is held in high esteem. Upon their return here the couple will make 
their home at the William Ellis residence, which Mr. Wentorf purchased recently.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, August 8, 1923 p.4


HERMAN C. WENTORF

Masonic funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday at Grace Congregational 
Church, Two Rivers for Herman C. Wentorf, 73, of 2401 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, 
retired manager of Plants 1 and 4 of the Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, who 
died Sunday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. The sermon was delivered by the 
Rev. R.J. Wichlei and the Masonic work at the church and graveside at Pioneer's 
Rest Cemetery was directed by Heber Clayton, past master of the Two Rivers 
Lodge F. & A.M. No. 200.
The Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, Knights Templar, served as the escort at the 
rites. Pallbearers, members of the Two Rivers Masonic Lodge were formerly 
associated with Mr. Wentorf when he served as manager of the Mirro plants. They 
were Ervin Gloe, Carl Bloomquist, Reuben DeFoe, Fred F. Krueger, Fred H. 
Laubenstein and Edward h. Beaton.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Apr. 23, 1957 page T3


HUBERT R. WENTORF

Hubert R. Wentorf, 86, of 2303 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, died Monday evening, 
Aug. 18, at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. James Eckblad will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Wentorf was born May 15, 1894, at Two Rivers, son of the late Ernst and 
Sophie Bruhn Wentorf. He attended local public schools and was graduated from 
high school in 1911. He then taught evening classes in mechanical drawing and 
shop mathematics in 1912 and 1913. He continued his education with engineering 
courses at the University of Wisconsin-Extension Division. He joined the United 
States Army in March, 1918, serving at Fort McHenry, Md., where he taught 
mechanical drawing and machine shop practice to the sick and wounded who had 
returned from the battlefields. While at Fort McHenry he built the machine shop 
and taught the patients to make braces, peg legs, surgical clamps and tools for 
use in the surgical orthopedic department. Returning to Two Rivers after the war 
he married Mathilda Zermuehlen June 15, 1921, at Manitowoc.
In 1919 he took over Plant Four for Mirro Aluminum Company and helped with the 
installation of new machinery in their new three story addition. He was made 
superintendent of Plant One in 1941 and later became plant manager of Plants One 
and Four in 1951, retiring July 1, 1960. His wife preceded him in death April 17, 
1979.
Mr. Wentorf was a member of the Board of Adult and Vocational School from 1941 to 
1955 and was president of that board for nine years. He was a trustee of Grace 
Congregational Church from 1941 to 1958, during which time he engineered many 
property changes. He was a member of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200 and received his 
50 year membership April 6, 1966; a member of Barney G. Lyman Chapter No. 116; 
Manitowoc Council No. 18; Manitowoc Commandery No. 45 and was past commander in 
1936; a member of Tripoli Temple AAONMS of Milwaukee; Two Rivers Rotary Club; Two 
Rivers Chapter Order of Eastern Star No. 229; Two Rivers Elks Club; Robert Burns 
Post No. 165 of the American Legion and Mirro Foremans Club; a member of 
Waunseksako Boy Scouts Council, was past cub master of Local Pack No. 40 and a 
member of the local Historical Society.
Survivors include two sons, Roger of Madison and Warren of Two Rivers; three 
daughters, Mrs. Hilary (Ruth) Vanderbloemen and Mrs. Joyce Heise of Two Rivers 
and Mrs. Howard (Myrna) Genson of Madison and 10 grandchildren. Several brothers 
and sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday, 
where masonic services will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 19, 1980 P.3
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ZERMUEHLEN-WENTORF
Miss Mathilda (sic) Zermuehlen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zermuehlen and 
Herbert Wentorf, both well known Two Rivers young people were married by Judge 
John Chloupek today. The couple will make their home at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 15, 1921 P. 9
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(b. 15 May 1894/d. Aug. 1980/SSDI)


MATILDA S. WENTORF   (d. 1979)

Mrs. Mathilda Wentorf(sic), 84, of 2303 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, died late 
Tuesday morning in Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. David Hansen will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Wentorf, nee Mathilda Zermuehlen, was born Oct. 10, 1894, daughter of the 
late Frederick and Caroline Schmidt Zermuehlen. She was married to Hubert 
Wentorf June 15, 1921, in Manitowoc. Mrs. Wentorf was a member of Order of 
Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary or(sic) Shriners Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, Warren of Two Rivers and Roger of 
Madison; three daughters, Mrs. Hilary (Ruth) Vanderbloemen and Mrs. Joyce 
Heise of Two Rivers and Mrs. Howard (Myrna) Genson of Madison; two brothers, 
Herman of Mount Prospect, Ill, and Alfred of Hollywood, Fla.; two sisters, 
Mrs. Leo (Irene) Cuturia of Two Rivers and Mrs. Douglas (Beatrice) Chase of 
Kansas City, Kans., and 10 grandchildren.
Friends may call in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 5 o'clock this 
Wednesday afternoon, where Eastern Star services will be at 7:30 p.m. Memorials 
may be made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children or American Cancer Society.
Herald Times Reporter, April 18, 1979 P. 3
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(b. 10 Oct. 1894/d. Apr. 1979/SSDI)


MATILDA JEANETTE WENTORF    (d. 2000)

Matilda Jeanette Wentorf, infant daughter of Perry and Kim Wentorf, of Stoughton, 
Wis., was born on Sunday, March 12, 2000, and died Monday, March 13, 2000, at 
St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, Wis.
Private family services will be held at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, 
Thursday, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Survivors include her parents, Perry and Kim Wentorf, Stoughton; a sister, 
Elizabeth, at home; paternal grandparents, Warren and Bernice Wentorf, Two Rivers; 
maternal grandparents, Jack and Ruth Even, Sheboygan, Sandy Even and Stan Brachmann, 
Sheboygan Falls; maternal great grandparents, John and Lois Dekker, Hot Springs, 
Ark., Jeanette Even, Sheboygan, other relatives and friends also survive.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mayo Foundation.
Herald Times Reporter, March 15, 2000  P. A2


SOPHIA WENTORF

Mrs. Wentorf Dies
Mrs. Sophia Wentorf, pioneer resident of Two Rivers passed away at the home 
of her daughter Mrs. Anna Rudebeck Monday, death being due to pneumonia. The 
funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon; the Rev. Haase of the Lutheran church 
will officiate.
The deceased was born in Germany Nov. 7, 1848 and came to this country in 1884, 
coming directly to Two Rivers where she has made her home ever since. Seven 
children, Mrs. A.C. Kummerow, Mrs. Anna Rudebeck, Herman and Hubert Wentorff (sic) 
of Two Rivers, Carl and Robert Wentorff of West Bend, Wis., and Mrs. H. 
Heiliganthal of Milwaukee survive, with eight grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 21, 1923 P. 12
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Death claimed Mrs. Marie Wentorf(sic), aged seventy four years, at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. A. Rudebeck on Monday, Feb. 19. Deceased was a victim of 
pneumonia. Mrs. Wentforf had been a resident of this city for nearly forty years 
having come here with her huband in 1884 from Germany, where she was born at 
Lievsfeldt in 1848. Her maiden name was Sophia Bruhn and she was married in 
Germany to Ernst Wentorf who passed away in 1914. That the deceased was a mother 
of commendable qualities is attested by the fine family of young men and women 
she reared, all of whom are well and favorably known. They are Mrs. A.C. Kummerow, 
Mrs. A. Rudebeck, Herman and Hubert of this city, Mrs. H. Heiligenthal of 
Milwaukee and Carl and Robert of West Bend. The remains were laid to rest on 
Thursday afternoon, the funeral being from the home of Mrs. A.C. Kummerow, 1621 
Twenty-First Street, Rev. W.C. Haase, officiating.
The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 23, 1923


EMMA WERTH

Mrs. Emma Werth, 94, of 1811 Adams St., Two Rivers, a member of an early 
Kewaunee County family and a resident of Two Rivers more than a half century, 
died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital early Sunday morning after a four weeks 
illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Werth, nee Emma Peters, was born at West Kewaunee March 18, 1867, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Peters. She attended the Lutheran parochial 
school at West Kewaunee and in 1887 she was married to Henry Werth at Kewaunee, 
who died in 1938. She was a longtime member of St. John Church and a member of 
the Ladies Aid Society of the church for many years.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Fred B. Ollendorf, of Two Rivers; a daughter-in-law, 
Mrs. Helen Werth of Two Rivers, and three grandchildren, Mrs. David Voelker, of 
Two Rivers, William Ollendorf, of Manitowoc and Miss Bernice Shekosky, of Fond du 
Lac. A daughter, Elsie, and a son, George, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, until 11 a.m. 
Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in 
state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 31, 1961  P. 13


CLARA WESTPHAL

Mrs. Clara Westphal, 86, of 2735 33rd St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 
three months.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Vernon Hauser will officiate and burial will be in 
Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Westphal, nee Clara Rudebeck, was born Feb. 28, 1885, in the Town of 
Carlton, daughter of the late Mathias and Jessie Rudebeck. She moved to Two 
Rivers as a child and attended Two Rivers public schools. She was married to 
William J. Westphal Sept. 17, 1906, at Two Rivers. Her husband preceded her 
in death in July of 1962. Mrs. Westphal was a member of the Sunshine Circle 
of Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Edward Pupeter of Two Rivers and two 
grandsons.
Friends may call at the chapel from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 25, 1971


FRED WESTPHAL

Fred J. Westphal, 88, of 1616 26th St., Two Rivers, retired Two Rivers home 
building contractor and early operator of a grocery store, died at his home 
Tuesday night. He had been in failing health for several months.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, the Rev. T. F. 
Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Born March 20, 1875, in the Town of Two Rivers, he was a son of the late John 
and Mary Harry Westphal. He married the former Margaret Wilsmann at Two Rivers 
Feb. 3, 1910. Shortly after their marriage the couple took over the grocery 
store of Mrs. Wilsmann's father, former city Councilman Harry Wilsmann, now 
the Stobbe & Seefeldt Plumbing firm, on west Park St., Two Rivers, which it 
operated for 10 years. For many years later Mr. Westphal was engaged at Two 
Rivers in the contracting business.
Besides his wife he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Anna Zube, of Sheboygan and Mrs. 
Ida Schramm, of Glencoe, Ill. Five brother and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Two Rivers Reporter, June 19, 1963  P. T-3 
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(20 Mar 1875/Jun 1963/SSDI)
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Mr. Fred Westphal of the Southside was united in marriage to Miss Gretchen(sic) 
Wilsmann last Thursday at the residence of the bride's parents residing on West 
Park Street. Rev. C. F. Doehler tied the nuptial knot. Immediately after the 
ceremony the young couple left on an extended wedding trip. The young couple are 
well known young people of this city. The groom is a mason contractor living on 
the Southside. The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilsmann 
and for the past few years has aided her father in building up a very large 
patronage for the West Park Grocery Store. The Reporter extends congratulations.
The Reporter, Tues., Feb. 8, 1910


JOHN WESTPHAL

John Westphal, a resident of Two Rivers for many years, is dead, 
aged 84. He was a native of Germany and came here in 1855. Mr.
Westphal was a civil war veteran and is survived by a widow and
six children. The burial will be at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 26, 1913  p.3
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50th Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Westphal
Mr. and Mrs. John Westphal, well known pioneers of Two Rivers, celebrated their 
Golden Wedding with a gathering of relatives and friends by renewing their vows 
in a second ceremony. Mr. Westphal is a well known civil war veteran, having 
served with the 27th Wisconsin Infantry.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Aug. 5, 1910 page 1


MARGARET WESTPHAL

Mrs. Margaret Westphal, 85, of 1616 26th st., Two Rivers, died Friday at Park 
Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral 
Home and 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward 
Stelter will officiate with burial in Pioneers Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Westphal, nee Margaret Wilsmann, was born June 1, 1888 at Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Harry F. and Elizabeth Schmidt Wilsmann. She was married 
to Fred Westphal Feb. 3, 1910 at St. John Lutheran Church. He preceded her in 
death June 18, 1963.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Esther Streubel and Mrs. Edward (Alma) 
Johannes of Two Rivers and a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after ? .m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, April 26, 1975 P. 12
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(Margaret Westphal/01 Jun 1888/Apr 1975/SSDI)
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Mr. Fred Westphal of the Southside was united in marriage to Miss Gretchen(sic) 
Wilsmann last Thursday at the residence of the bride's parents residing on West 
Park Street. Rev. C. F. Doehler tied the nuptial knot. Immediately after the 
ceremony the young couple left on an extended wedding trip. The young couple are 
well known young people of this city. The groom is a mason contractor living on 
the Southside. The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilsmann 
and for the past few years has aided her father in building up a very large 
patronage for the West Park Grocery Store. The Reporter extends congratulations.
The Reporter, Tues., Feb. 8, 1910


MARY WESTPHAL

FUNERAL WILL BE TOMORROW 
Remains of Mrs. Mary Westphal, 88, a pioneer resident of Two Rivers, who died 
Sunday morning at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Arno Schrameyer, Route 3, 
town of Wilson, will be buried in Pioneers' Rest cemetery, here Wednesday 
morning. She had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Anna Zube at Sheboygan 
for the past 20 years.
Funeral services will be held at Sheboygan Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs. 
Anna Zube at 7:30 o'clock and at St. Peter Claver church. Father James Huepper 
will officiate.
Mrs. Westphal was born January 7, 1845 in Rhine Province, Germany and came to 
America with her parents at the age of nine. They made their home in Two Rivers. 
She was united in marriage with John Westphal in 1861, and he preceded her in 
death 21 years ago. Mrs. Westphal was a member of the Christian Mothers' society 
of this city.
The survivors are four sons, William and Charles of Sheboygan, John of Shawano, 
Fred of this city and Louis of Colorado; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Zube of 
Sheboygan and Mrs. Joseph Schramm of Glencoe, Ill. She also leaves 25 grand-
children, 33 great grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Four children 
preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 12, 1933  P. 10 
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50th Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Westphal
Mr. and Mrs. John Westphal, well known pioneers of Two Rivers, celebrated their 
Golden Wedding with a gathering of relatives and friends by renewing their vows 
in a second ceremony. Mr. Westphal is a well known civil war veteran, having 
served with the 27th Wisconsin Infantry.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Aug. 5, 1910 page 1


WILLIAM WESTPHAL

William J. Westphal, 78, of 1721 Jackson St., Two Rivers, retired Two Rivers 
commercial fisherman died early Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital. He had been in failing health for more than a year.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Westphal was born March 19, 1884, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and 
Emma Bahr Westphal. He attended public schools at Manitowoc and when he was 16 
moved to Two Rivers where he resided since. In 1906, he married the former Clara 
Rudebeck of Two Rivers. 
For a number of years, Mr. Westphal was an employe of Plant 1 of Mirro Aluminum 
Co., Two Rivers. He entered the commercial fishing field in the 1920s and remained 
in the industry for many years until 15 years ago when he disposed of his interests 
in the firm of Westphal and Ruzek and took employment at Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two 
Rivers, until his retirement 10 years ago.
Mr. Westphal was a member of old Co. H of the Wisconsin National Guard at Manitowoc 
and for many years was a member of the Cocobola Camp, Modern Woodmen of America.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Edward Pupeter, of Two Rivers, a half 
brother, Walter Westphal, of Waukesha and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 21, 1962  P. 9 


BERNARD J. WETZEL

Prof. Wetzel, Prominent Early Teacher, Claimed
Death Takes Popular Former Resident on Coast at 89
One of the most remarkable men to leave his colorful, individually
characteristic mark on two generations of Two Rivers people died
Thursday in Helena, Calif.
He was B.J. Wetzel, 89, distinguished scholar, musician and gentleman
of the old school who directed the education of hundreds of pupils
of St. John's Lutheran parochial school here for some 33 years. He
was the impeccable, polished educator who, as principal and teacher
at the school here, turned out some of the finest musicians in the
state.
Funeral services for Mr. Wetzel will be held at St. John's Lutheran
church here at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, the Rev. W.G. Haase
officiating. Interment will be in the family plot at Pioneers' Rest
cemetery. The body will arrive sometime on Sunday from the west and
will be removed to the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home.
There are many mothers, fathers and grandparents here who, though
their memories of other things during the three decades that Prof.
Wetzel was active here have dimmed considerably, still retain a
clear, ringing picture of that dapper, dignified gentleman...his
cane, his aluminum cigar container, and his sharp, German expletives
in the classroom.
Always Warm Spot
A hard, driving taskmaster in the classroom, he was nevertheless
remarkably beloved by his students, their parents and his many friends.
Many are the grandfathers today who can still smile at the memory of
the punishment administered by "B.J." for some infraction of the 
rules of the school. But they still hold a warm spot in their hearts
for the old professor.
Born in Ohio May 2, 1860, Bernard J. Wetzel attended Northwestern
theological school and seminary until he was 24. He came here soon
after leaving the seminary and became a teacher at St. John's school
here and soon rose to the position of principal. While here, he not
only taught school but was also organist, choir director and music
teacher. Accompanied both as violinist and pianist, he turned out
musicians whose thorough knowledge of fundamentals and true musician-
ship never failed to impress directors and conductors wherever they
traveled.
Had Many Hobbies
Always alert to the things that were happening not only in this city
but in the world as well, he was always highly regarded by his 
colleagues and everyone who knew him even slightly. He was an active
man, having many hobbies...among them the hunting of clams from the
West Twin river near Shoto from which he took tiny pearls. In time,
he managed to collect a great number of them. The professor never
sold a pearl, those who still remember him say, but merely sought
them for his collection.
Always well-dressed, he was a dapper figure when he walked the streets
in those years before and after the turn of the century. A source of
pride for him was the special, aluminum cigar case...a gift of the late
Joseph Koenig...in which he kept five cigars. It was always with a
flourish that he would reach for the case in his vest pocket, remove
a cigar slowly, replace the cover and carefully slip the case back 
into his vest pocket.
Fisherman, Hunter
Professor Wetzel was quite a sportsman, also. He loved to fish and hunt
small game in this area and for a long time he owned a motorboat that
he used to cruise down the city's two rivers on many occasions.
He left here after the first world war and moved to Milwaukee. There,
while operating a small business for about four years he assisted with
teaching chores at the Jerusalem school on Milwaukee's Holton street.
He then received a call from the Christ school on the southside and
became a full time teacher, the church organist and choir director.
In a short time he was named principal of the school and, before he
retired six years later, built the school into one of the leading
educational institutions in Milwaukee
Moved to Coast
Upon his retirement he moved to Cedarburg where he remained until about
nine years ago when, in company with his wife, the former Theresa
Ollendorf, whom he married here more than 60 years ago, he went to
California. The couple resided with a daughter, Mrs. Aletha Lanner, in
Napa, Calif., until Mrs. Wetzel died in July, 1943, after which Mr.
Wetzel moved to Helena, Calif., where he died this week.
His survivors include two sons Hugo, construction engineer at the
Plankinton Arcade building in Milwaukee, and Arthur; one daughter, Mrs.
Lanner and five grandchildren.
Two Rivers Reporter Friday, July 8, 1949
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


SYLVIA C. WETZEL

Miss Sylvia Wetzel, the eighteen year old daughter of Prof. and Mrs. Wetzel, 
died at her home at Two Rivers Monday. Suffering untold agony and being 
unconscious for nearly a whole week, death came as a real relief. Slowly but 
surely the grim hand of Death turned the hope held out by fond relatives and 
a host of friends from even a ray of improvement until the end came. Miss 
Wetzel, whose father is the director of St. John's Lutheran School, completed 
the school course in that institution several years ago and for the last four 
years has been an attendant at the Two Rivers High School being a member of 
the Class of 19__. A favorite with her school mates, with most of whom she had 
been reared, her departure to that far away land comes with heart felt pain. 
The flag from the high school building is floating at half mast in memory of 
the deceased. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 17, 1911  P. 1
********
[Sylvia Clara Wetzel]


THERESA WETZEL

Mrs. B.J. Wetzel, 76, nee Theresa Ollendorf of Two Rivers, and wife of the 
former principal of the St. John's Lutheran school there died Tuesday at her 
home in St. Helena, Calif.
The body is to be shipped to Two Rivers and funeral services will be held next 
Wednesday, August 4.
Mr. Wetzel broke her hip in a fall recently and complications set in causing 
her death.
A daughter of the late Frederick and Catherine Ollendorf, Mrs. Wetzel was born 
and educated in Two Rivers. As a young woman she married B.J. Wetzsel who was 
one of the first principals of the St. John's Lutheran school here and who held 
that post for several decades.
The family left about a quarter of century ago, going first to Milwuakee where 
they resided for several years and then to Cedarburg, Wis. About seven years 
ago they moved to the state of Washington and about five years ago moved to St. 
Helena.
Survivors are the widower; two sons, Arthur and Hugo, the latter of Milwaukee; 
one daughter, Eletha of St. Helena; one brother, Werner Ollendorf of Two Rivers; 
and one sister of South Bend, Indiana.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 30, 1943 P.2