KASSA CEMETERY OBITUARIES


ELAINE A. BENDER

Elaine A. Bender, age 70, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility, where she had been a resident since 1991. 
Elaine was born Feb. 23, 1930. She was the daughter of Edwin and Alma (Anger) Schuette. She lived on the family farm in Cleveland and graduated from Central High School in 1948. On July 23, 1949, she married Robert Bender. Elaine enjoyed bowling and crafts and had been an employee of the Kohler Co. 
She is survived by four sons, Robert Bender of Howards Grove, Mark (Beverly) Bender of Plymouth, Michael Bender of Sheboygan and Brian (Jill) Bender of Sheboygan: three grandchildren, Jennifer Bender of Sheboygan Falls, Mark (Christina) Bender of Sheboygan and Nicole (Eric) Rasmussen of Sheboygan and four great-grandchildren, Matthew, Brandon, Hillary and Spencer Rasmussen of Sheboygan. She is further survived by three brothers, Ellsworth (Peggy) Schuette of Cleveland, Kenneth (Vi) Schuette of Roberts Lake. Wis., and Adrian (Vi) Schuette of Sheboygan; one sister, Eunice Leahy of Howards Grove and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Helen Lindow. 
Private family services were held at Lippert Funeral Home. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Cleveland. 
The Sheboygan Press  Tuesday, October 17, 2000  pg. A2


CLARENCE H. BRUCKSCHEN Clarence H. Bruckschen, 93, former village of Cleveland resident and current resident of Terrace Estates in Sheboygan, went home to his Lord on Sept. 3, 2010, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. Born Nov. 20, 1916, in the town of Centerville, he was the son of the late Herman and Emma Leiteritz Bruckschen. He attended German School in the town of Centerville. On Oct. 10, 1936, he was united in marriage to Virginia L. Reinemann at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. The couple resided in the town of Centerville where they engaged in dairy farming. The Cleveland Co-op also employed Clarence for 25 years. The marriage was blessed with four children. Virginia and Clarence retired from farming in 1955 and moved to the village of Cleveland in 1984. Mrs. Bruckschen passed away March 10, 2010. Clarence was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland where he had served on the church council and had been a longtime member of the choir as well as a member of the church's Married People's Society. He was very active in the town of Centerville and served on the town board. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Preceding him in death are his wife; one brother: William Bruckschen; one sister: Esther Wollersheim; two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Gilbert Busse, Ray and Helene Lutze and Virginia Reinemann. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1251 W. Washington Ave., Cleveland. The Rev. David Endorf will officiate, and burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery (Kassa Cemetery) in the town of Centerville. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, is assisting the family with these funeral a rrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Clarence Bruckschen's name. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 5, 2010


EMMA BRUCKSCHEN Mrs. Emma Bruckschen, 86, of 12524 Center Rd., Cleveland, died Tuesday morning, April 21, at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F. Koch will officiate and burial will be in St. John cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mrs. Bruckschen, nee Emma Leiteritz, was born July 28, 1894, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of the late Frank and Matilda Deersch Leiteritz. She was married to Herman Bruckschen Dec. 18, 1915, and resided on Route 1, Cleveland, where they engaged in farming until their retirement in 1946, when they moved to Cleveland. Mr. Bruckschen preceded her in death March 22, 1969. She remained in Cleveland until 1979, when she made her residence with her daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Busse. She was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sons, Clarence of Route 1, Cleveland and William of Route 1, Mishicot; two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert (Helen) Busse of 12524 Center Rd, Cleveland, and Mrs. Ambrose (Esther) Wollersheim of Sheboygan, 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. A brother, Carl, and a granddaughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland after 4 p.m. Thursday and at the church from noon Friday until the time of service. Herald, Times Reporter, April 22, 1981 P. 3 ******** Emma Bruckschen nee Leiteritz (co. death index v.82 p.197) Widow [of Herman Bruckschen] July 28, 1894-April 21, 1981 Daughter of Frank Leiteritz and Mathilda Doersch Born Wisconsin Died from “pneumonia, 3 days” Buried at St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville (She is in Kassa cemetery, Town of Centerville) ******** Emma Bruckschen nee Leiteritz (co. death index 82-197) July 28, 1894-April 21, 1981 Widow of [Herman Bruckschen] Daughter of Frank Leiteritz and Matilda Doersch Born in Wisconsin Died from “pneumonia, 3-5 days” Buried at St. John Cemetery, (Kassa Cemetery) Cleveland, Town of Centerville


HERMAN E. BRUCKSCHEN Herman E. Bruckschen, 80, of Cleveland, died Saturday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient the past five weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. Henry F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mr. Bruckschen was born March 21, 1889, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Henry and Sophie Lemke Bruckschen. He married Emma Leiteritz Dec. 18, 1915, and the couple farmed at Centerville until moving to Cleveland in 1945. He was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church. A brother, a sister and a granddaughter preceded him in death. Survivors include the wife; two sons, two daughters, two brothers, two sisters, 15 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Friends may call after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at church from noon until the time of services. A memorial fund is being established in his name. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mar. 24, 1969 (Monday) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******* Herman Bruckschen (co. death index v.66 p.445) Husband of Emma Leiteritz Son of Henry Bruckschen and Sophia Lemke March 21, 1889-March 22, 1969 Born Wisconsin –farmer Died from “pneumonia, 5 days –gangrene of right foot, 1 month –arteriosclerosis, generalized –diabetes –ASHO” Buried at St. John Cemetery, (Kassa Cemetery) Town of Centerville


VIRGINIA L. BRUCKSCHEN Virginia L. Bruckschen, age 93, former village of Cleveland resident, went home to her Lord on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Terrace Estates in Sheboygan. Virginia was born Feb. 8, 1917, in Cleveland, Wis. She was the daughter of the late Albert F. and Alma Hildebrand Reinemann. She attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Sheboygan and graduated from Sheboygan High School, class of 1934. On Oct. 10, 1936, she was united in marriage to Clarence H. Bruckschen at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. The couple resided in the town of Centerville, where they engaged in dairy farming. The marriage was blessed with four children. Virginia and Clarence retired from farming in 1955 and moved to the village of Cleveland in 1984. Virginia was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. She was a charter member of the church Ladies Aid Society, a 50 year member of the church choir, s erved as a Sunday School teacher, was a member of the Married People Society, and served for ten years as church custodian. She was active with several card clubs in the area and the Manitowoc County Homemakers. Virginia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, crafting and playing games with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Preceding her in death are one sister and brother-in-law: Helen and Ray Lutze; two sisters-in-law: Virginia Reinemann and Esther Wallersheim and two brothers-in-law: William Bruckschen and Gilbert Busse. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at St John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1251 West Washington Ave., Cleveland. The Rev. David Endorf will officiate and burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery (Kassa Cemetery) in the town of Centerville. Friends may call at the church on Friday (TONIGHT), March 12, 2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, is assisting the family with these funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Virginia Bruckschen's name. Herald Times Reporter, March 12, 2010


IDA SOPHIA MARIA BULL From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1896: Death Sun. of the 19-yr. old daughter of Johann Bull, who resides 1/2 mile north of the Village of Centerville. The deceased, who died of a stroke, was buried yesterday in the cemetery of the Lutheran Congregation of Centerville.


SOPHIA BULL Mrs. Sophia Bull, pioneer Centerville resident, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. August Bolgt of Sheboygan. She was 87 years of age and resided in Centerville since 1871. Following the death of her husband nine years ago she removed to Sheboygan to reside. Three daughters survive. Funeral services were held yesteday at Sheboygan, with interment in the Centerville cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 19, 1930 P. 2 ********* Mrs. Sophia Bull Passes Away Here Saturday Morning. Mrs. Sophia Bull, 86, widow of John Bull, died at 10 a.m. Saturday in this city at the home of her daughter, Mrs. August Voigt, 1532 North Third street. She was a pioneer resident of Centerville township. Mrs. Bull was born in Germany on April 30, 1843, and her marriage with Mr. Bull was solemnized about sixty-one years ago. The family came to America in 1871 and settled in the town of Centerville. Mrs. Bull always resided there until nine years ago, following the death of Mr. Bull, when she came to Sheboygan to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Voigt. The survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Oscar Wilke, town Centerville; Mrs. August Voigt, this city, and Mrs. William Stahl, Plymouth; twenty-six grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bull was one of the oldest settlers in the town of Centerville and is well-known in Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties. The funeral will be held at 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon from the Ramm Funeral Home. The Rev. C. P. Schulz of Trinity Lutheran church here will officiate and interment will be made in the Kassow (sic) cemetery in town of Centerville. Sheboygan Press, Sunday, February 16, 1930 P. 6


ALLEN LEON CORNELL Allen Leon Cornell, 87, a longtime resident of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Friday, March 27, 2009, at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, under the care of Aurora VNA Home Hospice. Allen was born June 30, 1921, to the late Leon and Alice (Anderson) Cornell of Washington Island. In 1940 the Cornell family moved their commercial fishing business to Sheboygan to take advantage of a more open water winter port, having for years fished out of Washington Island, and Algoma during the winter. In 1941 Allen enlisted in the United States Coast Guard with the rank of BM1 due to his great knowledge of boats and water. He spent his time patrolling in the Atlantic for German U-Boats. With no USCG reserve in the area, he enlisted in the Naval Reserve and in 1951, was called to active duty due to the Korean Conflict. His first assignment was to put the BB64 (the Battleship Wisconsin) into commission. He was in charge of the aft deck, which contained the big guns, and the helicopter pad. On December 22, 1951, he married Audrey Jacobi of Cleveland at St. John's /St. Peter's Catholic Church in Cleveland. After completing his tours of duty, he returned to Sheboygan and resumed his Cornell Fisheries business. After retiring from fishing, he worked for the Kohler Co. as a pipe fitter and was later employed at the Sheboygan Retirement Home in charge of maintenance, and later a purchasing agent. Allen was an avid hunter and enjoyed many years of camping in his "Happy" Holiday Rambler, mostly in the Kettle Moraine Parks. In addition to his wife Audrey, he is survived by his daughter JoAnn Cornell; his son Charles (Marilyn) Cornell; a granddaughter; and great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his in-laws Frederick and Rosane Jacobi, and Paul and Audrey Jacobi; and his nephew David Cornell. He was preceded in death by his only brother Murray; his sons, John and James; and in-laws Roland and Babette Jacobi, and Harold and Anita Seger. Burial will take place at St. John/ St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery in Cleveland . (no newspaper cited)


AUDREY CORNELL Audrey Cornell, 88, a resident of Golden Living Center, entered eternal life on Monday, November 16, 2015. Audrey was born on June 11, 1927, in the Town of Centerville. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Babette Jacobi. Audrey was a graduate of Central High School with the class of 1945 and St. Agnes School of Nursing Cadet Nursing Core in 1948. She took a position as a registered nurse at St. Agnes Hospital and returned to Sheboygan in September of 1949 and worked at various hospitals and nursing homes in the area. She was married to Allen Cornell at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland by Pastor Eldon Bode, on December 22, 1951. Her husband preceded her in death on March 27, 2009, as did two sons, John Cornell in 1957 and James Cornell in 1967. Audrey was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. She was very involved with supporting Special Olympics, the Reins program and other activities at RCS. Audrey loved to cook and bake and spending time with her family. Camping was also a big part of her life. She is survived by a son, Charles (Marilyn) Cornell; daughter, JoAnne Cornell; granddaughter, Amy (Matt) Cornell; great-granddaughter, Jayme Cornell; two brothers, Paul (Audrey) Jacobi, all of Sheboygan and Frederick (Rosann) Jacobi, Manitowoc. She is further survived by nieces and nephews. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, parents and a sister, Anita (Harold) Seger. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 7, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church (2132 N 27th St. Sheboygan) with the Rev. Tim Kuske officiating. Friends may call on Monday, December 7, at the church, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will follow at the St. John's Cemetery, Kassa. Please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook. The family would like to thank all the staff at Golden Living Center, especially Morgan, who spent a lot of time with her. They would also like to express a heartfelt thank you to Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. Sheboygan Press November 20, 2015



JAMES CORNELL Sheboygan Boy Suffers Fatal Wound NEWTON-A 12 year old Sheboygan boy was fatally wounded by his cousin in a shooting accident on their grandmother's farm property about two miles south of here on County Highway X early Friday afternoon. James J. Cornell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Cornell, 3713 46th St., was pronounced dead after admission to Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc County coroner, said that the Cornell youth was struck in the chest after both barrels of a 12 gauge shotgun held by Gary Saeger, 15, of Sheboygan, accidentally discharged. The accident occurred at about 1 p.m. in a barn owned by Mrs. Roland Jacobi of Rt. 1, Cleveland, their grandmother. Shooting Pigeons The two cousins and a companion, Orville Geisler, 13, of Sheboygan, had gone to the barn to shoot pigeons. Doctor Teitgen said Saeger was in a hay mow from seven to eight feet off the barn floor and was walking toward the other two boys who were entering the building. The shotgun held by Saeger went off and both blasts hit Cornell at a range of 15 to 20 feet, according to the cornoner. Cornell and Geisler were both carrying .22 caliber rifles at the time. The Cornell boy was rushed to the hospital at Sheboygan in a car by his mother and the Geisler boy. Manitowoc County authorities did not learn of the accident until notified by the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Dept. at 2:25 p.m. Doctor Teitgen said the Saeger boy told him that he thought he had the safety catch on the shotgun in position. He indicated that there would probably be no inquest. Planned Egg Hunt Mrs. Jacobi had planned an Easter egg hunt for her grandchildren at the farm later Friday afternoon. The Cornell boy was born at Sheboygan Dec. 6, 1954, the son of Allen and Audrey Cornell. He was a sixth grade student at Washington Elementary School, Sheboygan. Survivors besides his parents are a brother and a sister (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Another brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. Gerald J. Plitzuweit officiating. Burial will be in Kassa Cemetery, Centerville. Friends may call at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels, Sheboygan, after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1967 P. 1


JOHN LEON CORNELL Funeral services for John Leon Cornell, 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Cornell, N. 46th St. and Mueller Rd., will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapel. The child died at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital Monday of what the family physician described as a comparatively rare occurrence, a spontaneous rupture of the stomach. Born in Sheboygan Dec. 27, 1952, John Leon Cornell is survived by his parents; two brothers, James 3, and (private); the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Jacobi, Cleveland; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Alice Cornell, Sheboygn; and a great-grandfather, Elmer E. Cornell, Port Washington. The Rev. Eldon Bode, pastor of Ss. John and Peter Church in Centerville, will conduct the services Wednesday, and burial will be in Town Centerville, Kassa Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today. Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, October 29, 1957 P. 12


ALMA L. DITTMANN Miss Alma Dittmann, 63, of 1107 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Centerville. Miss Dittmann was born May 8, 1897, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of the late Henry and Bertha Wilke Dittmann. She is survived by a brother, Walter, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 18, 1960 P. 11


AUGUSTE DITTMANN A M P Dittmann Wisconsin Death Index Name A M P Dittmann Event Type Death Event Date 23 Aug 1878 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0412 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch


BERTHA L. DITTMANN Mrs. Bertha Dittmann, 67, lifelong resident of Centerville, died early today at the homestead farm. Death was due to pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two o’clock from the St. Peter and St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran church in Cleveland. Burial will be in the Kassa cemetery. Mrs. Dittmann, nee Bertha Wilke, was born in Centerville in 1872 and was married in 1895. Her husband died in 1936. Survivors are a daughter, Alma, of Centerville; son, Walter, on the homestead farm; step-son, Frank of Forestville, Wis.; three brothers August of Plymouth, Oscar and Herman of Centerville; sister, Mrs. Julius Kaufmann of Centerville. The casket will not be opened in church. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 10, 1940 P. 4


CHRISTIAN J F DITTMANN (First publication Feb. 7, 1889.) No. 11 STATE OF WISCONSIN.-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of Christian Dittmann, deceased. In Probate. An insturment in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Christian Dittmann of Centerville, in said County, having been delivered into said court: And Mina Dittmann, of Centerville in said county, having presented to said court her petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things that said Christian Dittmann died testate, at Centerville, in said county, on the 12th day of January 1889; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that said petitioner is named therein as executrix, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary thereon issued to her. It is ordered, that said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a regular term of said county court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 5th day of March 1889, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated February 6, 1889. By the Court, Emil Baensch, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 21, 1889 P. 2



HENRY J. DITTMANN Henry Dittmann, 67, town of Centerville farmer, died at his home at 2 p.m. Friday, following an illness of several months' duration. Mr. Dittman(sic) was born November 11, 1868, in the town of Centerville, the son of the late Christian and Minnie Dittmann, and resided in that township all his life. In 1896 he was united to Miss Bertha Wilke, who survives with four children, namely: Fred of Forestville, Mrs. Fred Augustine of Sheboygan, and Alma and Walter at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Albert Kraemer and Mrs. Ernst Berg, both of Forestville. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m., at the Dittmann home, and at 2:15 p.m. at the St. John and St. Peter Lutheran church at Cleveland. The Rev. M.A. Braun officiated and burial was made in the Saxon cemetery. (No newspaper named, 3-12-1935 handwritten on obituary) ******** Henry Dittmann, 67, died at his Newton farm home last Friday afternoon and was buried Monday afternoon at the Saxon Cemetery. The widow, two daughters, two sons, two sisters and five grandchildren survive him. The Manitowoc Sun Friday, March 13, 1936 pg. 8 (Note: The newspaper named the wrong cemetery because he is in the transcriptions for this cemetery)


HERTHA I. DITTMANN Mrs. Hertha I. Dittmann, 77, formerly of 1405 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, April 14 at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Centerville. Mrs. Dittmann was born Jan. 29, 1907 in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Richard and Ernestina Schroeder Bratz. She attended St. Peter Lutheran School, Collins and was a 1926 graduate of Valders High School. She was married to Walter A. Dittmann, Sept. 26, 1931 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins. They farmed in the Town of Centerville until 1957 when they moved to Manitowoc to reside. Walter preceded her in death Sept. 29, 1968. Mrs. Dittmann was employed as a Cook at Manitowoc Health Care Center, until retiring in 1973. She was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Henry F. and Beverly J. Dittmann of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bernice B. and LeRoy J. Schnell of Newton, Arline O. and Ronald W. Haese of Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Olga Bratz of Kiel, Mrs. Rose Bratz of Manitowoc and Mrs. Margaret Dittmann of Algoma; eight grandchildren, Rodney and Jon Schnell, Joanne Menz, Randall and Gerald Dittmann, Steven, Jona and Brenda Haese; three great grandsons, Andrew and Ryne Schnell and Justin Dittmann; nieces; nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert and Herman Bratz and a sister, Mrs. Laura Kiesow. Friends and relatives and may with the family at Urbanek and Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Wednesday and at the church on Thursday from 12:30 pm until the time of services. Memorials may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., April 15, 1986 - page 14 ******** (b. 29 Jan. 1909/d. Apr. 1986/from SSDI)



WALTER A. DITTMANN Walter August Dittmann, 59, of 1326 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mr. Dittman was born June 10, 1909, the Town of Centerville, son of the late Henry and Bertha Wilke Dittmann. He attended public schools in Centerville and married Hertha Bartz Sept. 26, 1931, at Collins. They farmed in the Town of Centerville until 1957 when they moved to Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); and eight grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 30, 1968 P. 14


TWIN SONS OF STEVEN ECKERT Graveside rites will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday morning, February 7, 2000, at St. John Cemetery, town of Centerville for the infant twins of Steven and Shannon Lulloff Eckert of Howards Grove, Rev. Aaron E. Schoenike, pastor of St. John & St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Cleveland will officiate. Survivors include the parents, Steven and Shannon Eckert; one brother, Nicholas, all of Howards Grove; maternal grandparents, Francis and Joyce Lulloff, town of Centerville; paternal grandparents, Edward and CArol Exkert, Sheboygan, and paternal great grandmother, Germaine (Gere) Buechler, Belgium; aunts, uncles and cousins. Stoltenber Funeral Chapels, Cleveland are handling the arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, February 6, 2000 pg. A2


DOROTHY I. ERDMANN Dorothy I. Erdmann, 92, former town of Centerville resident, went home to her Lord, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Laurel Grove Assisted Living, in Manitowoc. She was born December 13, 1920, in town of Centerville, the daughter of the late Carl and Adelade Wagner Leiteritz. She attended Maple Leaf Grade School. On October 28, 1939, she was united in marriage to Herbert H. Erdmann and the couple resided and farmed in the town of Centerville until 1977, when Herbert semi-retired. Mr. Erdmann passed away June 5. 1999. Dorothy was a life-long member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, WI., where she served with the Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the Point River Homemakers and numerous card playing groups in the area. Survivors include six sons, Glenn (Lois) Erdmann, Appleton; Allen (Beverly), Gene, Lonnie (Lynn), Dale, and Mark (Debra), all of Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Betteann (David) Radue, Whitelaw; 22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Also surviving, one sister, LaVerne (Harlen) Albrecht and one brother, Milton Leiteritz; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding Dorothy in death, her husband, one infant daughter, Karen, one daughter-in-law, Elaine, one sister, Gertrude Van de Loo, and one brother, Willard Leiteritz; two sisters-in-law, Doris Leiteritz and Fern Leiteritz; and one brother-in-law, George Van de Loo. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sundav, May 12, 2013, at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1255 W. Washington Ave., Cleveland. Pastor David Endorf will officiate and burial will follow the service at St. John's (Kassa) Cemetery in town Centerville. Friends may call at the church on Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and on Sunday, May 12, 2013, from noon until the hour of service. The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, is assisting the family with these funeral arrangements. A memorial fund has been established for St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church and Manitowoc Lutheran High School in Dorothy's name. The family wishes to express their Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Laurel Grove Assisted Living, for the love and care they gave their mother. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 10, 2013


HERBERT ERDMANN Mr. Herbert H. Erdmann, 85, town of Centerville resident, passed away Saturday, June 5, 1999 at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center , Manitowoc, where he had resided since May 21, 1999. Born March 2, 1914 in the town of Mosel, he was a son of the late Herman and Ida Maurer Erdmann. Upon completion of his education, he farmed in the town of Centerville. On Oct. 28, 1939 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Leiteritz. The couple continued farming until 1977 when he semi-retired. He was a member of St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. He had been secretary and treasurer for St. Jhon Cemetery, town of Centerville for 15 years. Herbert had been a member of the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau and had served on the Point River School Board in the town of Centerville. Survivors include his wife Dorothy, six sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn (Lois) Erdmann, Appleton, Allen (Beverly) Erdmann, Gene (Elaine) Erdmann, Lonnie (Lynn) Erdmann, Mark (Debra) Erdmann, all of Manitowoc, and Dale (Linda) Erdmann, Newton; one daughter and son-in-law, Betteann (David) Radue, Whitelaw, 22 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, four brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Willard Leiteritz, Milton (Doris) Leiteritz, LaVerne (Harlan) Albrecht, George Van de Loo and Wilma Erdmann, many friends and relatives. Preceding him in death were one infant daughter, Karen; three brothers, Theodore, Norbert and Carl Erdmann; two sisters, Meta Hermberger and Emma Stock. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 1999, at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Washington Street, Cleveland. Rev. Timothy Lindloff, vacancy pastor, will officiate. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery, town of Centerville. Friends may call at St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church on Washington Street, Cleveland, Monday, June 7, 1999 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday, June 8, 1999 from 11 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established in Herbert Erdmann’s name. Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, are handling the arrangements. IN MEMORIAM Dad, you were an inspiration to everyone in your family. You were not only husband, Dad, Grandpa & Great grandpa but also our friend. We will miss you at the kitchen table whether we are playing cards, games or coloring pictures. Thank you for your kind heart and everything you taught us in the Lord. Your loving family The Herald Times Reporter, Monday, June 7, 1999 P. A2



KAREN ERDMANN Funeral services for Karen Adelaide Erdmann, four months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Erdmann of Newton, who died Sunday at the Memorial hospital, in Sheboygan, were held Tuesday afternoon. Services were held at the Nenning Funeral Home at Cleveland and from the SS. John-Peter Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. Martin A. Braun officiating. Burial was in the Kassa cemetery. Pall bearers were Garfield Stock, Howard Schmitt, Eugene Stangel and Bobby Hoggard. Those from out of town attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Erdmann, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Erdmann, Mrs Ida Erdmann, Mrs. Christ Behring and Mrs. Barney Grasse of Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erdmann, Mrs. William Heinberger, Mrs. Harold Zuidma and Mrs. Robert Hoggard of Sheboygan Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schnisur of Chilton, Mrs. Laura Schmidt of Milwaukee and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stock of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 17, 1942 P. 7


CARL GOTTLIEB FISCHER (From the correspondent in Centerville, 11 Feb.) Death last Fri. of the aged Mrs. Fischer in the home of Mr. Boermke. She is survived by her husband as well as her adopted daughter, who is the wife of Mr. Boermke. Then on Mon. evening, 11 Feb., her husband Carl Gottlieb Fischer followed her in death at age 88. Burial will be Fri. afternoon. Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1895 ******** Notes From Centerville: Died - Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fischer at their home Feb. 8 - 11. Mr. Fischer was 83 yrs. of age at the time of his death and Mrs. Fischer 87 yrs. Mr. Fischer died the day after his wife's burial. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 21, 1895 pg. 2 ******** (First publication Feb. 21, 1895.) No. 13 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Carl Gottlob Fischer and Christina Fischer, deceased. An instrument in writing purporting to be the joint last will and testament of Carl Gottlob Fischer and Christina Fischer late of the town of Centerville in said county, having been delivered into said court: And William Bermke of the town of Centerville in said county, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified representing among other things, that said Christina Fischer died testate, at said town on the 8th day of February, 1895 and that said Carl Gottlob Fischer died testate at said town in said county, on the 11th day of February, 1895: that said instrument is the last will of both of said deceased and that William Bermke is named therein as executor and praying that said instrument be rpoven and admitted to probate and that letter testamentary be thereon issued to William Bermke. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of sald last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 19th day of March, 1895, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated February 16th. 1895. By the Court F.E. Manseau, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 28, 1895 P. 4


CHRISTINE FISCHER (From the correspondent in Centerville, 11 Feb.) Death last Fri. of the aged Mrs. Fischer in the home of Mr. Boermke. She is survived by her husband as well as her adopted daughter, who is the wife of Mr. Boermke. Then on Mon. evening, 11 Feb., her husband Carl Gottlieb Fischer followed her in death at age 88. Burial will be Fri. afternoon. Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1895 ******** Notes From Centerville: Died - Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fischer at their home Feb. 8 - 11. Mr. Fischer was 83 yrs. of age at the time of his death and Mrs. Fischer 87 yrs. Mr. Fischer died the day after his wife's burial. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 21, 1895 pg. 2 ******** (First publication Feb. 21, 1895.) No. 13 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Carl Gottlob and Christina Fischer, deceased. An instrument in writing purporting to be the joint last will and testament of Carl Gottlob Fischer and Christina Fischer late of the town of Centerville in said county, having been delivered into said court: And William Bermke of the town of Centerville in said county, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified representing among other things, that said Christian Fischer died testate, at said town on the 8th day of February, 1895 and that said Carl Gottlop Fischer died testate at said town in said county, on the 11th day of February, 1895; that said instrument is the last will of both of said deceased and that William Bermke is named therein as executor and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to William Bermke. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 19th day of March, 1895, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated February 16th, 1895. By the Court, F.E. Manseau, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 7, 1895 P. 4


HILBERT A. FREIS Hilbert A. Freis, age 96, a former town of Centerville resident and current resident of Friendship Manor, Manitowoc, died at the manor on Saturday, Dec. 12, 1998. He was born in the town of Centerville on May 4, 1902, a son of the late Ernst and Mary Luckow Freis. Marceilla Voss and Hilbert Freis were united in marriage on Oct. 10, 1925 at St. James U.C.C., Spring Valley. They were privileged to celebrate 73 years of marriage. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Hilbert was a licensed cheesemaker for several local cheese factories. The couple resided on their farm in the town of Centerville for 67 years. He also was employed at the Kohler Company and did trench digging for many area farmers. Hilbert had a great love of music and was an accomplished musician on several instruments. He was a member of St. John and St. Peer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. Surviving him is his loving wife, Marcella; three daughters, Carol (Vernon) Grupe of Cleveland, Sandra Freis of Appleton and Rogene (Roger) Stalsen of Sarasota, Fla., 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Wally Freis; a sister, Adeline Ruh. He also is survived by many nieces and nephews. He also was preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters, a grandchild and a great-grandchild. A funeral service will be held for Hilbert on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1989 at 2 p.m. at St. John and st. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland with the Rev. Henry Koch, a retired pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery in the town of Centerville. Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the services. A memorial fund has been established to the church in the name of Hilbert A. Freis. The Zimmer Funeral Home of Howards Grove is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter, December 14, 1998 P. A2


MARCELLA FREIS Marcella Freis, age 101, formerly of the town of Centerville, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2007, at the Whitetail Estates Assisted Living under the care of Manitowoc County Community Hospice. Marcella was born June 22, 1905 in the town of Centerville to the late Charlie and Emma (Heckmann) Voss. On Oct. 10, 1925, she married Hilbert A. Freis at St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley. He preceded her in death in 1998. They were privileged to celebrate 73 years of marriage. Marcella attended Lafollette School in the town of Centerville. After marriage, she and Hilbert resided on their dairy farm for 67 years. She enjoyed gardening, the apple and pear orchards, and going to Manitowoc farmer's market with the produce. She loved music, played the piano, and organized family sing-alongs. She was well known for her skill at tatting, sharing her handiwork with family and friends. Marcella was a member of St. John-St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir for many years, and also belonged to the Ladies Aid Society. Marcella is survived by her daughters Carol (Vernon) Grupe of Cleveland, Sandra Fries of Appleton, and Rogene ( Roger ) Stolsen of Stillwater, MN. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandchild, a great grandchild, and two brothers, Stanley and Roy Voss. She was preceded in death by a grandchild, a great-grandchild, and two brothers, Stanley and Roy Voss. Funeral services for Marcella will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2007, at 2 p.m. at St. John-St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. The Rev. David Endorf, pastor, will officiate. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow services in St. John's (Kassa) Cemetery following services. A memorial fund has been established in her name for Proclaiming Christ-Today and Tomorrow, Care of St. John-St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1255 W. Washington, Cleveland, WI 53015. Zimmer's Westview Funeral & Cremation Care Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at zimmerfuneral home.com. The family would like to thank the staff of Whitetail Estates for the loving care Marcella received during her stay. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, March 20, 2007 pg. A3


GOTTLIEB GROSS Gottlieb J. Gross, 87, former Town of Centerville resident, died Saturday, August 15, at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where he had resided the past 11 years. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F. Koch will officiate and burial will be in St. John (Kassa) Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mr. Gross was born March 10, 1894, at Schultz, Russia, son of the late John and Sophie Schultz Gross. He came to the United States as a young man and married Emily Albertin March 18, 1916, at Sheboygan. She preceded him in death June 24, 1925. He married Ida Duebner Kono Aug. 5, 1933, the couple resided in the Town of Centerville, where they engaged in farming. Mr. Gross was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Ida; three sons, Walter and Elmer of Sheboygan, and Harvey of Fond du Lac; two daughters, Angeline Hirrsack of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Allin? (Ella) Grotegut of Town of Centerville; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lorena Nagel of Valders and a stepson, Lester Kono of Two Rivers. Grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, 1056 Hemlock St., Cleveland, after 5 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 11 a.m. Tuesday, and then at the church from noon until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, August 17, 1981 P. 3 ******** (10 Mar 1895-Aug 1981/SSDI)


IDA GROSS Ida S. Gross, 99, former resident of the Town of Centerville, died Thursday, January 17, 1991, at Manitowoc Health Care Center, where she had been a patient for the past 4 years. Funeral services will be held 12:00 Saturday afternoon at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F. Koch will officiate and burial will be at St. John (Kassa) Cemetery, Town of Centerville. She was born September 10, 1891, in the Town of Newton, daughter of Ernst and Emma Luckow Duebner. On June 26, 1909, she was united in marriage to Albert Kono and the couple resided in Town of Centerville until his death September 23, 1929. On August 8, 1931, she was married to Gottlieb Gross and the couple lived in Town of Centerville where they were engaged in farming. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary August 8, 1981, and he died August 16, 1981. She was a member of St. John St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Survivors include two daughters, Lorena Nagel of Valders and Angeline Hirsack of Kansas City, Missouri; one step son, Walter Gross of Sheboygan; one step daughter, Ella Grotegut of the Town of Centerville; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Preceding her in death: one daughter, two sons, one step daughter, two step sons, one sister, two brothers. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, Friday afternoon from 4-9 p.m. and at the church from 11 a.m. Saturday to the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, January 18, 1991 P. B10 ******** (10 Sep 1891-17 Jan 1991/SSDI)



ANNA GRUPE Mrs. Christ Grupe, 91, of 2309 Kroos Ct., died Monday afternoon at her home following a long illness. The former Anna Reinemann, she was born Jan. 12, 1872, in the Town of Centerville, a daughter of the late Christ and Elizabeth Reinemann. On May 9, 1898, she married Christ Grupe and they farmed in the Town of Centerville until 1928 when they moved to Sheboygan. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Survivors are her husband; one son, Elmer of Sheboygan; one daughter, Mrs. Adella Begalke of Sheboygan; nine grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren; and three brothers, Otto, Edwin and Albert Reinemann, all of Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Arnold Wenger, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery at Cleveland. Friends may call at Nickel’s Funeral Home from 2:30 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of services. Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, November 12, 1963 P. 2 ******** Mrs. Chris Grupe, 91, of 2309 Kroos Ct., Sheboygan, died Monday afternoon after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue, Sheboygan, and interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Hika. Mrs. Grupe, the former Anna Reinemann, was born Jan. 12, 1872, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of the late Christ and Elizabeth Reinemann. She attended Lutheran school at Centerville. She was married to Chris Grupe May 9, 1898, and the couple farmed at Centerville until 1928 when it moved to Sheboygan. Survivors are the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Adela Begalke, and a son, Elmer, of Sheboygan, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mabel Grupe, two brothers, Albert and Edwin Reinemann, of Sheboygan, eight grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. A son, Herbert, two sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Nickels Funeral Home, Sheboygan, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be removed to the church to lie in state until time of service. Two Rivers Reporter, November 12, 1963 P. T-3


BETTY J. GRUPE Betty J. Grupe, 80, village of Cleveland resident, went home to her Lord, on Friday September 5, 2014, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Center, Sheboygan Falls, with her family at her side. She was born in Sheboygan on July 3, 1934, the daughter of the late Erwin and Helen Thorsell Rohde. Betty graduated from Sheboygan Central High School, the Class of 1952. On May 2, 1953, she was united in marriage to Clarence G. Grupe at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheboygan, and the couple resided in Cleveland. The marriage was blessed with four children. Betty was employed for many years at the Cleveland Coop, and retired from Younkers Department Store in Sheboygan. She was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Betty was also a member of local homemakers club and the Melody Dance Club. Her interests included listening to Country and Polka music, and playing cards with several area card clubs. She also enjoyed gardening, traveling, camping, and spending time with family and friends. Betty is survived by her husband, Clarence of Cleveland; two sons, Tom (Colleen) Grupe and David Grupe and his special friend, Colleen Dunn, both of Cleveland; two daughters, Patti Grupe and her special friend, Jim Kettler of Cleveland; and Susan (Joe) Suprick of North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Amy Grupe and her special friend, Robert, Josh (Danielle) Grupe, Amber (James) Mann, Jerad (Melissa) Grupe, Caitlyn Grupe, Danielle Suprick, and Joey Suprick; two brothers, Marvin (Gail) Rohde of Sheboygan, and Erwin Jr. (Doris) Rohde of Branson, MO: two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Vernon (Carol) Grupe, Earl (Carol) Grupe, Caroline Wieland and her special friend Adolf, and Joyce (Francis) Lulloff. Preceding Betty in death are one brother, Willard (Shirley) Rohde and one sister, Marion (Norman) Meier and one sister-in-law, Janice Rohde. Funeral services will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2014, at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1255 West Washington Ave., Cleveland. Pastor David Endorf will officiate and burial will follow at St. Johns Graveyard (Kassa Cemetery) in Town Centerville. Friends may call at the church on Friday, September 12, 2014, from 3 p.m. until the hour of service. The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel of Cleveland is assisting the family with these funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Betty's name for St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Center. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Kumar and the staff from the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center in Sheboygan, and the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Center staff and volunteers for all of their gracious care and comfort. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter September 10, 2014


CAROL J. GRUPE (d. 2015) Softly and tenderly Jesus called our beloved wife, mother and grandmother to her eternal home in heaven on June 24, 2015. Carol J. Freis was born to the late Marcella (Voss) and Hilbert Freis on May 24, 1933 in town Centerville, where she lived until her marriage to Vernon Grupe on May 24, 1952. She graduated from Pleasant Hill Elementary School on May 24, 1947, and from Kiel High School, May 24, 1951. She was a lifelong member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland, and was very active by teaching Sunday School for 40 years, singing and directing the church choir, being a past member of Young Married Peoples Society, and the Ladies Aid Society. She worked for the Kohler Company for 23 years, most recently as a Secretary to the Training Dept. Mgr. Sewing quilts for infants and toddlers was a great accomplishment for her including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her children and their families, Jellane (Jeff) Schneider, of Reedsville, WI; Judy (Adrain) Wagner of Haven, WI; Karen (Larry) Van de Loo of rural Newton; and Keith (Karen) Grupe of rural Newton. Also surviving are grandchildren, Gwen Schneider, Chris and Michelle Schneider; Dawn (Kyle) Krebsbach, Deja Van de Loo, Ryan (Jamie) Van de Loo, April (Dave) Mair, Melissa (Greg) Thomson, Rachel Grupe, Eric Grupe, John Lardinois and Nick Lardinois; eleven great-grandchildren, Lily, Marcella, Zachrey and Vincent Schneider, Chloe, Will and Noah Krebsbach, Alex and Nathan Van de Loo, and Eleanor and Isaac Mair. She is also survived by two sisters, Sandra Freis of Appleton; and Rogene (Roger) Stolson of Stillwater, Minn. Preceding her in death are her husband, Vernon; one daughter-in-law, JoEllen Grupe; and one grandson, Kurt Schneider. Funeral Services for Carol, will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2015, at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. Pastor David Endorf will officiate and burial will follow at St. John's Graveyard (Kassa Cemetery) in the town of Centerville. Friends may call at the CHURCH on Monday, June 29, 2015, from 11 a.m. until the hour of service. The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, is assisting the family with these funeral arrangements. A memorial fund has been established for St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church and Manitowoc Lutheran High School, In Carol Grupe's name. The family wishes to express a heartfelt Thank you to the staff of Terrace Place, Sheboygan, Morningside Nursing Center and the Sharon Richardson Hospice, Also a special thank you to Cindy Kraemer, Carol's personal care giver for the love and kindness given to Carol and her family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter June 26, 2015



CAROLINE GRUPE (d. 1915) Three pioneer residents of the town of Centerville, all over seventy years of age, passed away in death this week. They were Ernst Grotegut, Mrs. Johanna Dora and Mrs. Henry Grube(sic). Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 14, 1915, Page 3


CHRIST GRUPE Christ Grupe, 97, of 2309 Kroos Ct., a retired Manitowoc County farmer, died at home Sunday noon after being stricken with an apparent heart attack. He had been in apparent good health. A native of the Town of Centerville, he was born Aug. 4, 1870, a son of the late Henry and Caroline Grupe. He attended St. John’s Lutheran School in Centerville and was confirmed in that church April 6, 1884. Mr. Grupe had farmed much of his adult life, having purchased the Centerville home farm from his father in 1896. In 1928, he sold the farm to his son, the late Herbert, and moved to Sheboygan. Even in his advanced years, Mr. Grupe had continued to be active, doing his own housekeeping and yard work. He married Anna Reinemann on May 9, 189??. His wife died in November, 1953. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church here. Surviving are a son, Elmer, and a daughter, Mrs. Adela Begalke, Sheboygan; nine grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Arnold Wenger, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Cleveland. Friends may call at Nickel’s Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and from noon at the church. Sheboygan Press, Monday, March 18, 1968 P. 6


CLARENCE G. GRUPE Clarence G. Grupe, 83, village of Cleveland resident, went home to his Lord, on Wednesday March 18, 2015, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Center, Sheboygan Falls, with his family at his side. He was born in Centerville on June 11, 1931, the son of the late Herbert and Mabel Grupe. Clarence graduated from Sheboygan Central High School, the Class of 1949. On May 2, 1953, he was united in marriage to Betty J. Rohde at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheboygan, and the couple resided in Cleveland. The marriage was blessed with four children. Clarence was employed for 32 years at the Manitowoc Highway Department, retiring 1993. He was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, where he was involved and helped out whenever needed. Clarence was also a past member of the Cleveland Fish and Game and the Melody Makers Dance Club. His interests included listening to Country and Polka music, as well as playing cards with several area card clubs. He also enjoyed gardening, camping, and crafting bridges, fences, benches and just about anything involved with working outdoors; but he loved "making wood". He also enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. Dad had a heart of gold and a good sense of humor. Clarence is survived by two sons, Tom (Colleen) Grupe and David Grupe and his special friend, Colleen Dunn, both of Cleveland; two daughters, Patti Grupe and her special, friend, Jim Kettler of Cleveland; and Susan (Joe) Suprick of North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Amy Grupe and her special friend, Robert Hughes; Josh (Danielle) Grupe; Amber (James) Mann; Jerad (Melissa) Grupe; Caitlyn Grupe (Matt Laabs), Danielle Suprick, and Joey Suprick; one great-grandchild, Ella; one brother, Earl (Carol) Grupe of Minocqua; and two sisters, Caroline (Adolf Koncilja) Wieland of Sheboygan; Joyce (Francis) Lulloff of Cleveland; one sister-in-law, Carol Grupe, two brothers-in-law, Marvin (Gail) Rohde of Sheboygan; Erwin (Doris) Rohde of Branson, MO. Clarence lost the love his life Betty in Sept. 2014 and couldn't wait to be with her again. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Vernon Grupe, and in-laws, Willard (Shirley) Rohde, Marion (Norman) Meier, and Janice Rohde. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2015, at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1255 West Washington Ave., Cleveland. Pastor David Endorf will officiate and burial will follow at St. Johns Graveyard (Kassa Cemetery) in town Centerville. Friends may call at the church on Monday, March 23, 2015, from noon until the hour of service. The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel of Cleveland is assisting the family with these funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Clarence's name. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Aurora hospice nurses and Home Sweet Home Again caregivers for all of their gracious care and comfort during Dad's last few weeks. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter March 20, 2015



FRED GRUPE Fred Grupe, 82, former town of Centerville resident, died suddenly Tuesday noon at his home in Sheboygan. He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grupe, and was born Dec. 1, 1861 in the town of Centerville. On December 16, 1883 he married Miss Louisa Rodewald, who preceded him in death 23 years ago. Mr. Grupe lived in Hika until last August when he moved to Sheboygan to reside. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. John Ashman, two brothers, Christ of Sheboygan and john of Hilbert, one sister, Mrs. Lena Schumberg, Manitowoc; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will take place at the Stoltenburg funeral chapel, Cleveland, with the Rev. Martin A. Braun officiating. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral chapel from Thursday noon until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, June 28, 1944 pg. 2


HERBERT GRUPE Herbert August Grupe, 59, a Town of Centerville farmer, died Saturday afternoon at his home following a lingering illness. Born in the town Feb. 22, 1800 (sic), he was a son of Christ and Anna Reinemann Gruppe, who now reside in Sheboygan. On May 26, 1928, he married the former Mabel Hetzel. The couple lived on the homestead farm. He was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church in Cleveland and of the Men’s Club of the church. Survivors are his wife; his parents; three sons, (private); two daughters, (private); a brother, Elmer of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Adela Begalke, also of Sheboygan, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church in Cleveland. The Rev. Elden M. Bode, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery in the Town of Centerville. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels in Cleveland until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church. Sheboygan Press, Monday, September 14, 1959 P. 12


JOELLEN GRUPE Jo Ellen Grupe, age 44, a Village of Cleveland resident, died Friday, November 21, 1997, at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, 1997, at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 623 Ontario Ave., Sheboygan. Rev. Milton Ford and Rev. Donna Miller will officiate with burial at St. John Cemetery, town of Centerville. She was born September 21, 1953, in Indianapolis, Ind., daughter of Caleb and Mary Lou George Johnson. In 1971, the family moved to Sheboygan. Joe Ellen graduated from South High School, Sheboygan in 1972. She attended Butler University, Indiana, Lakeland College and U. W. Stout. She was employed in the office department of Kohler Company from 1978 to 1994 when illness caused her to retire. She married Keith Grupe on October 10, 1981. The couple resided in Cleveland, Wis. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church, Sheboygan, and also a member of the Cleveland First Responders. Jo Ellen was very active in craft work, enjoyed dogs and also bird watching. Survivors include her parents, Caleb and Mary Lou Johnson, The Woodlands, Texas; her husband, Keith Grupe, Cleveland; one brother and sister-in-law, Eric Johnson and Sandra Kasten, Sheboygan; twin sisters, Kathleen (Paul) Conrad, Franklin, Wis., Kristine (David) Werbach, North Aurora, Ill.; her father and mother-in-law, Vernon and Carol Grupe, town of Centerville; three sisters-in-law, Jellane (Jeff) Schneider, Reedsville, Judy (Age) Wagner, Haven, Wis., and Karen (Larry) Van de Loo, town of Meeme; numerous aunts, uncles, very special nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and one aunt, Ruth Anne George McGriff. Friends may call at Stoltenburg Funeral Chapels, 1056 Hemlock Street, Cleveland, from 4-9 p.m. Monday (TONIGHT), and at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Milwaukee, has been established in Jo Ellen Grupe’s name. Herald Times Reporter, November 24, 1997 P. A2


MABEL GRUPE Mrs. Mabel Grupe, age 86, a former Village of Cleveland resident, died unexpectedly Friday, January 7, 1994, at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 Monday afternoon at St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Pastor Henry F. Koch will officiate with burial in St. John (Kassa) Cemetery, Town of Centerville. She was born March 15, 1907, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of the late John and Minna Jaeger Hetzel. She attended Center Elementary School in the Town of Centerville and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1924. On May 26, 1928, she was united in marriage to Herbert Grupe. The couple resided on the Grupe homestead in the Town of Centerville where they farmed. He preceded in death September 12, 1959. In March of 1960 she moved to Cleveland. She worked for 13 years at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. In August, 1992, she moved to Meadow View Manor, Sheboygan. She was a member of t. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon (Carol) Grupe, Clarence (Betty) Grupe, both of Cleveland, Earl (Carol) Grupe, Oak Creek; two daughters and one son-in-law, Caroline Wieland, Howards Grove, Joyce (Francis) Lulloff, Cleveland; 16 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Grupe, Sheboygan. She is preceded in death by her brother, Gilbert Hetzel, one sister, Alma Hetzel, one grandson, one great grandson. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, 1056 Hemlock Street, Cleveland, Sunday afternoon from 4-8 pm. and at the church from 11 a.m. Monday until the hour of service. A memorial fund has been established for the handicapped entrance at St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mabel Grupe’s name. Herald Times Reporters, January 9, 1994 P. A2 ******** (15 Mar 1907/Jan 1994/SSDI)


VERNON E. GRUPE Vernon E. Grupe, 85, former Town Centerville resident, went home to his Lord, Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Terrace Place in Sheboygan. Vernon was born May 7, 1929, in Town Centerville, the son of the late Herbert and Mabel Hetzel Grupe. He attended grade school in Town Centerville and graduated in 1947 from Central High School in Sheboygan. On May 24, 1952, Vernon was united in marriage to Carol Freis at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The couple resided in Town Meeme and moved to the Grupe Homestead Farm in 1960. The marriage was blessed with four children. Vernon was employed by the Kohler Company, Kohler WI, for 36 years and retired in 1991. He was a member of the Kohler Quarter Century Club. Vernon was also, a lifelong member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council and was a member of the church's Married Peoples Society. He was a very active member of the church, always ready to help when needed. Other memberships include, Melody Dancers, Cleveland Fish and Game as well as various card clubs. He enjoyed his family, friends, traveling, camping, gardening, and his orchard. Vernon is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol of Sheboygan; three daughters, Jellane (Jeff) Schneider of Reedsville; Judy (Adrian Jr.) Wagner of Haven; Karen (Larry) VanDeLoo of Newton; one son, Keith (Karen) Grupe of Town Centerville; 11 grandchildren, Gwen Schneider, Christopher (Michelle) Schneider, Dawn (Kyle) Kresbach, April (Dave) Mair, Melissa (Greg) Thomson, Deja VanDeLoo , Ryan (Jamie) VanDeLoo, John Lardinois, Nick Lardinois, Rachael Grupe, and Eric Grupe; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clarence Grupe of Cleveland; and Earl (Carol) Grupe of Minoqua; two sisters, Caroline Wieland of Sheboygan; and Joyce (Frank) Lulloff of Town Centerville; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by one grandson, Kurt Schneider, one daughter-in-law, Jo Ellen Grupe, and one sister-in-law, Betty Grupe. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m, Friday, March 6, 2015, at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. Pastor David Endorf will officiate and burial will follow at St. Johns Graveyard (Kassa Cemetery) in Town Centerville. Friends may call at the church on Friday, March 6, 2015, from 11 a.m. until the hour of service. Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel of Cleveland, is assisting the family with these funeral arrangements. A memorial fund has been established in Vernon's name for St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church and Manitowoc Lutheran High School. The family of Vernon Grupe would like to express a heartfelt thanks to his care givers, Cindy Kraemer, Tender Hearts, Terrace Place, and St. Nicholas Hospice, for the love and care given to Vernon and to his family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Mar. 4, 2015


HANNA HORMANN In PROBATE--Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the estate of Mrs. Henry Hormann, deceased. On reading and filing the Petition of Henry Hormann, of Centerville Wisconsin, representing among other things that Mrs. Henry Hormann late of Centerville Wisconsin on the 1st day of June, A.D, 1875 at Centerville Wisconsin died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this State of Wisconsin, and that the said petitioner is the Widower of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to said Henry Hormann granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, on Monday, the 8th day of August, A.D. 1875, at 10 o'clock A.M. at my office in said County. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a Weekly Newspaper published at the City of Manitowoc in said County. T.G. Olmsted, County Judge. Dated Manitowoc, Wis., the 6th day of July, A.D., 1875. Manitowoc Pilot, July 22, 1875 P. 2


ALBERT JACOBI (d. 1901) Death last week in Town Centerville of Albert Jacobi, eldest son of Fred Jacobi, after a long illness. The funeral was Sat. From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1901 ***** Cleveland: Upon the threshold of life, ambitious, diligent and with a great prospect before him, there passed away Albert Jacobi, the well known son of Fred Jacobi. The deceased had been confined to his bed for the last two years by tuberculosis of the bone. All that was within the power of man to do was done but to no avail, and at last, on Wednesday death came to him as a blessing. It may well be taken as a sign of his popularity and the esteem in which he was held that the funeral train extended for one mile. To the bereft we extend our heartfelt sorrow at their loss. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, September 19, 1901 pg. 8 ***** Centerville: Albert Jacobi son of Fred Jacobi chairman of this town, died last week after being sick for years. His age was 24 years. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, September 19, 1901 pg. 8


ALBERT JACOBI (d. 1976) Albert "Bud" Jacobi, 60, of R. 1, Newton, died Sunday morning in Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born Sept. 4, 1916, in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, a son of the late Fred and Emma Kolb Jacobi. He married Roma Kimme of the Town of Herman Oct. 31, 1942. After marriage the couple farmed on the Jacobi homestead until 1965 when Mr. Jacobi was employed by Lakeland College. He worked there until illness forced his retirement in 1973. He was a member of Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, where he had served as a past president of the congregation, and was a member and past president of its couples club, a member of the church choir, the Cleveland Lions Club and a member and past president of the Manitowoc Men's Barbershop Chorus. He had served on the local school board and the Centerville Farm Bureau. He is survived by his widow; a son, David of Sheboygan; a daughter, Miss Martha Jacobi of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. William Ahrnsbrok of Sheboygan and Mrs. Louiie Wattawa of Reedsville, and three grandsons. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church. The Rev. Henry F. Koch, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in the Town of Centerville. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel in Cleveland after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press Monday, November 22, 1976 pg. 8


BABETTE K. JACOBI Mrs. Babette K. Jacobi, 86, a Town of Centerville resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, at her home. Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Pastor Henry F. Koch will officiate and burial will be in St. John (Kassa) Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mrs. Jacobi was born April 30, 1899 at Remsen, Iowa, daughter of the late Joseph and Babette Allinger Nagel. At the age of 7 the family moved to Gettysburg, S.D. She was married to Roland R. Jacobi November 8, 1922. The couple resided in the Town of Centerville, where they engaged in farming. Her husband preceded her in death Nov. 13, 1957. Mrs. Jacobi was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, the Ladies Aid of the church and a member of County Homemakers Group. Survivors include two sons, Frederick of Manitowoc and Paul of the Town of Centerville; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Anita) Seger of Sheboygan and Mrs. Allen (Audrey) Cornell of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Ernst (Marie) Anderson of Gettysburg, S.D.; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two grandchildren and a brother and two sisters. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 4 pm Friday at the church from 11 am until the time of services o n Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Jan. 15, 1986 - page 3


EDGAR A. JACOBI Edgar A. Jacobi, 80, of the Town of Centerville, died Thursday, Feb. 23, at El Toro, Calif., where he resided during winter months. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran church, Cleveland. Rev. Henry F. Koch will officiate and burial will be in St. John (Kassa) Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mr. Jacobi was born Aug. 20, 1903, in the Town of Centerville, son of the late Fred H. and Emma Fischer Jacobi. He attended grade school and Manitowoc Business College. He married Nelda Grotegut on June 4, 1927, at Reformed Ebenezer Saint Johannes Church, Town of Centerville. The couple resided on the Jacobi homestead where they were engaged in farming. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1977. Mr. Jacobi was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church in Cleveland where he had served on the council. He also had been a delegate of Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Mr. Jacobi was a Bank director for the Cleveland State Bank for 32 years. Survivors include his wife, Nelda; a son, Dr. Edgar F. Jacobi of St. Charles, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Betty) Born of Cleveland and Mrs. Glenn (Maureen) Witte of El Toro, Calif., six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday afternoon and at the church from noon Wednesday to the time of services. A Memorial Fund has been established in Mr. Jacobi’s name. Herald Times Reporter, February 25, 1984 P. 3



EMMA JACOBI (d. 1921) Funeral services for the late Mrs. Emma Jacobi, who passed away on Wednesday night at her home in the Town of Centerville, were conducted at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon from the late residence. The Rev. P. Sprengling officiated and interment was made in Kassa Cemetery. Sheboygan Press - Saturday, May 28, 1921 - page 6 ******** Cleveland news: The funeral of Mrs. Fred. H. Jawbi (sic), who died Wednesday night, took place on Saturday afternoon from the house to the Kassa cemetery, Rev. P. Sprengling officiating. She was born on April 5, 1880, in the town of Centerville. She leaves to mourn her husband, and a 17 year old son, Edgar, and her father, August Fischer. Tri-County Record, Kiel Thursday, June 2, 1921 pg. 4


EMMA JACOBI (d. 1976) Mrs. Emma Jacobi, 93, a resident of Morningside Nursing Home, Sheboygan, died Sunday evening at the home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch, pastor of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, will officiate with burial in Kassa Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mrs. Jacobi, nee Emma Kolb, was born Sept. 27, 1882, in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Ernst and Emma Steinhaus Kolb. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark Evangelical Church, Town of Mosel. She was married to Fred Jacobi of the Town of Centerville Nov. 28, 1907. They resided on the Jacobi homestead, where they were engaged in farming. Mr. Jacobi preceded her in death in 1928. She continued to live on the farm until 1970, when she moved to Sheboygan, where she resided with a daughter, Mrs. William Ahrnsbrak of 1844 Seamann Ave., until 1972 when she moved to the Morningside Home. She was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son, Albert, of Newton; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Louise) Wattawa, of Reedsville and Mrs. William (Roma) Ahrnsbrak, of Sheboygan, six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Seven brothers and five sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel after 4 p.m. Tuesday. A memorial fund in Mrs. Jacobi's name has been established for Bethesda Lutheran Home at Watertown and American Arthritis Foundation. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. June 7, 1976 P. 12 ********* (b. 27 Sept 1882/d. June 1976/SSDI)


FRANZ JACOBI From Der Nord Westen, 31 Dec. 1903: Death in Centerville on 24 Dec. from dropsy of 51-yr. old Frank Jacobi. He leaves his sorrowing father, 2 brothers and a sister. The funeral was Saturday.


FRED JACOBI (d. 1928) FRED JACOBI, CENTERVILLE, IS STROKE VICTIM Supervisor Dies This Morning, Following Stroke Suffered At His Home in Cleveland Suffering a stoke yesterday, his third in two years, Fred Jacobi, 49, prominent Centerville farmer, who served several terms on the county board of supervisors, filled other town offices and for over twenty years, up to the time of his death, was clerk of School District No. 2, Centerville, died there early this morning. Mr. Jacobi was up and about yesterday, when he was suddenly strickened and sank rapidly until the end came. Burial will take place at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the home at Cleveland, and at 2 o'clock from the St. John's and St. Peter's Lutheran church at Cleveland, Rev. Sprengling officiating. Always Resided at Centerville Born in Manitowoc county, at the old homestead in Centerville, in 1879, the deceased has always made his home there. He was married in 1907 to Emma Kolb, who with three children, Louise, Roma and Albert; one brother Roland of Cleveland, one sister, Mrs. Emil Kolb of Davenport, Ia., and aged mother, Mrs. Sophia Jacobi, Centerville, survive. Mr. Jacobi served on the town board of Centerville as supervisor for several terms, and then was chosen chairman representing the town on the county board for several terms. Two years ago he suffered a slight stroke and resigned from the board. Some twenty years ago he was elected clerk of the school board of District No. 2, Centerville, which position he filled up to the time of his death. Manitowoc Herald News, March 9, 1928 P. 2 ********** FUNERAL CORTEGE FOR JACOBI THREE MILES IN LENGTH A large delegation of county officials, county board members and former officials attended the funeral of Fred Jacobi at Centerville yesterday the funeral being a large one. The cortege was more than three miles in length attesting the high esteem in which Mr. Jacobi was held. He formerly served as a member of the county board. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 14, 1928, Page 1 ******* Out of town people who attended the funeral of the late Fred Jacobi well known resident of the county which was held Tuesday at Cleveland included John and William Muntinga and families of Racine, Mrs. O. Ochsner of Rockford, Ill., William Steffen of Kermen, Calif., Mrs. Alvina Payne of Harlem, Montana, Mrs. Jacob Bickel, Mr. and Mrs. James Lehan, Mrs. Rose Lehan and Donald and Lucille Lehan of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kolb of Granville, N.D., Roland Kolb of Chelsea, Mr. and Mrs. Muetzelberg of Loyal, Emil B. Pott of Oshkosh, Mrs. Arno Bast of Clintonville, Mrs. Herman Conrad of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Kielsmeier and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mill of Seymour, Mrs. Anna Eisler and Mr. and Mrs. Abensbach of Plymouth, Mrs. Albert Kleismeier of St. Paul and numerous friends and relatives from this city and Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, March 17, 1928, Page 3 ******** Notes from Centerville Mr. Fred Jacobi, chairman of town of Centerville, was taken suddenly ill while the whole family drove to Manitowoc to take the two daughters to their boarding place Sunday evening for high school. While they drove near Calumet Drive, Mr. Jacobi noticed a flat tire. He got out and fixed it then complained that he was very tired, when all of a sudden he collapsed and was stricken with a stroke on the right side. The family got him into the car and drove to town and summoned a doctor. He was immediately taken to the hospital. Reports today that he is in a serious condition and no one is allowed to enter his room. We all hope from near and far that he will soon recover. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Feb. 4, 1926 ******** Notes from Centerville Fred Jacobi, chairman of town of Centerville, who is a patient at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc with a stroke of paralysis is reported to be getting along nicely. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Feb. 11, 1926


FRED JACOBI (d. 1940) F.H. Jacobi, 69, died of a heart attack Friday noon while threshing grain on the homestead farm on Highway 141 northwest of Cleveland. Mr. Jacobi was atop a load of hay, waiting his turn to take it into the barn. When he failed to answer the call to dinner his fellow-workers investigated and found him dead, seated on the load of hay. Funeral services will be on Monday at 1:30 o'clock from the home and at 2 o'clock at the SS. John and Peter Lutheran church at Cleveland, the Rev. Martin A. Braun officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the family home after 7 o'clock tonight. Mr. Jacobi was born on the homestead farm on May 9th, 1871. He married Emma Fischer in 1902 and Mrs. Jacobi died in 1921. He farmed all during his lifetime, until he turned over management of the place to his son, Edgar, with whom he continued to reside until his death. Survivors are the son, three grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Robert Fiemink in Iowa, and one brother, Herman Jacobi of Rathrum, Idaho. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 14, 1940 P. 4


FRITZ JACOBI Death Saturday of 55-year old Fred Jacobi who lives near Village Centerville. The cause of death was a curious one. Mr. jacobi had an abscess for some time which he tried to open on Saturday. In the process he fell ill, lockjaw set in and he died a few hours later. Mr. Jacobi was an elderly, well-thought of resident of Town Centerville. He leaves a widow and several children. Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1906 ******** After an illness of but ten days Mr. Fred Jacobie answered death's call at six o'clock Saturday morning He was born in Germany Nov. 7, 1848, and, coming with his parents to the state in 1852, they settled in the town of Wilson, Sheboygan county, where they resided until 1861, when they moved to this town, where he had since resided and made many friends who will miss his jovial laugh at all public gatherings. In the fall of 1876, he was married to Miss Sophia Steffen, who, with a daughter, Hattie, two sons, Fred and Rolland, a sister, Mrs. L. Flemming, and a brother, Mr. Richard Jacobie of Kansas, survive to mourn his loss. The news of his death came as a shock to his many friends, who had never known him to be sick a day. The deceased was a staunch republican and for seven years was chairman of our town, and at the time of his death was a member of the school board of Dist. No. 2, which office he had held for a number of years. He was a loving husband, a kind father and an excellent neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand. It may be said truthfully of him: "His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him that nature might stand up, And say to all the world, "This was a man!: The funeral was held at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Sprengling performing the last sad rites. Manitowoc Pilot, April 26, 1906 P. 2


HENRIETTE JACOBI Hueritha Jacobi Wisconsin, Death Records Name Hueritha Jacobi Event Type Death Event Date 1890 Event Place Centerville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 70 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Housewife Birth Date 31 May 1820 Birth Year (Estimated) 1820 Birthplace Germany Cemetery Luth. Cem. Father's Name Mr. Lahn Mother's Name Mrs. Lahn Spouse's Name Gothlob Jacobi "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch


HERMAN JACOBI LOST ON THE SEA BIRD Information Relative to the Citizens of Manitowoc who were Victims of the Late Disaster. Thirty-One Persons Lost. In fulfilling the painful duty which devolves upon us at this time we have endeavored to present to our readers a correct report containing all the information in regard to the lost which we could obtain. We fear there will be some errors, but we have as far as possible obtained the statements of relatives or immediate friends of the deceased. We would that some other hand than ours--one better skilled in soothing afflicted hearts--might perform the sad office of saying comforting words to the distressed of our Village, but it may not be and we can only say to those who suffer, you have our heartfelt sympathy--and the sympathy of every person in Manitowoc. We have known your friends, respected them, loved them; and your loss is our loss. Let us hope that He who doeth all things well hath not permitted our friends to fall in vain. HERMAN JACOBY Was a German, and his father's family resides in Centerville, in the County. He was about 20 years of age and a promising boy. (Article continues in the same manner for each individual lost on the SEA BIRD; Geo. W. Emery, James A. Hodges, Capt. N.T. Nelson, Capt. John Sorenson, Charles Riechen, Joseph Doucett, Henry Nieman, Henry Pfeffer, James Leykom, August Wilde, Richard Flossbach, Amos Meyer, John Melka, Martin Rozezguiatee, Wm. Barter, Casper Klimer, John Foucks, Wenzel Hawlichek, P.C. Danahy, Raymond H. Hunt, Fred Henning Jr., and Thorine Oleson.) OTHERS. We hear of others who were on the boat beyond a doubt--one a Norwegian who has been chopping wood in this vicinity, could not learn his name; and two girls from the country who took passage from here with the intention of going either to Milwaukee or Chicago have not been heard from since the disaster. So it will be seen there were Thirty-one from here certainly, and two doubtful, lost on the SEA BIRD. The Manitowoc Tribune Thursday, April 16, 1868 pg. 4



IDA AMANDA JACOBI Ida Avina Jacobi Wisconsin, Death Records Name Ida Avina Jacobi Event Type Death Event Date 1881 Event Place Centerville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 0 Race white Birth Date 15 May 1881 Birth Year (Estimated) 1881 Birthplace Town of Centerville Burial Place St. Nazianz, Wis. Father's Name Frederick Jacobi Mother's Name Sophia Dorothea Steffin "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch


JOHANN G. JACOBI Death during the night of 21 Feb. in Centerville from a lung illness, of Johann Gottlob Jacobi on the farm of his son Fritz. He was born 04 Aug. 1822 in the Kingdom of Saxony, came to America in 1852 and first settled on a farm in Town Wilson, Sheboygan County. In 1863 he moved to Town Centerville where he remained until his death. His wife predeceased him in 1890, and of their 7 children, 3 are still living, namely, Fritz and Richard in Town Centerville, and Emma, who is married and living in Iowa. In addition he is survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The deceased was an upstanding citizen of Town Centerville and during the war served with the 45th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The funeral was held 25 Feb. at the Kassa Church cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904 ******** (First publication March 3, 1904) State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court-In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Gottlob Jacobi, deceased. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Gottlob Jacobi of the town of Centerville, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Fred Jacobi of the town of Centreville (sic), in said County, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Gottlob Jacobi died testate, at the town of Centerville, in said county, on the 21st day of February 1904; that said Instrument is the last will of said deceased and that Fred Jacobi is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Fred Jacobi. It is ordered, that said petition and the matters therein be heard and proofs of said last will and testament be taken at a special term of said county court to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 29th day of March 1904, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice of the time and place be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Post, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated March 1, 1904. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Post, Thursday, March 17, 1904 P. 8


NELDA L. JACOBI Mrs. Nelda L. Jacobi, age 88, formerly of the Town of Centerville and Village of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, September 13, 1998, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan, where she had resided for the past two years. Funeral Services will be held Thursday evening, September 17, 1998, at 7 p.m. at St. John & St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Vacancy Pastor Timothy Lindloff will officiate. Family Burial Rites will be Friday morning at 11:45 a.m. at St. John Cemetery(sic), Town of Centerville. She was born October 4, 1909, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of the late Ernst and Mary Dehne Grotegut. She attended Point River Elementary School, Town of Cenerville. On June 4, 1927, she married Edgar A. Jacobi. The couple resided on the Jacobi homestead in the Town of Centerville, where they were engaged in farming. Mr. Jacobi passed away in 1984. She continued living on the homestead until 1994, when she moved to Cleveland. She had worked as a cook for Stock's Dinner Club in the Town of Newton for 20 years. Nelda was a member of St. John & St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Cleveland, and a member of its Ladies Aid. She had been a member of the Cleveland Senior Citizen's group, and the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Mrs. Betty Born, Cleveland, Mrs. Mureen (Glenn) Witte, Mission Viejo, Calif; one son and daughter-in-law, Edgar (Janice) Jacobi, Northville, Mich.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Frieda Grotegut, Manitowoc, Mrs. Ella Grotegut, Cleveland. Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were two brothers, four sisters and one son-in-law. Friends may call at St. John & St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Cleveland, Thursday afternoon after 4 p.m., until the hour of service. A memorial fund has been established in Nelda Jacobi's name. Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 15, 1998 P. A2



ROLAND R. JACOBI Roland R. Jacobi, 58, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, died Wednesday evening at his home following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John-St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, the Rev. Elden M. Bede officiating. Burial will be in St. John cemetery in the Town of Centerville. He was born July 2, 1899 in the Town of Centerville, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jacobi. He married the former Babette Nagel and the couple farmed in the Town of Centerville. He was a member of the Point River School board, a director of the National Farm Loan and of the Towne of Meeme Fire Insurance Co. A member of St. John Lutheran Church, he served on the board of ?????? and was a past president of the congregation. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Segar and Mrs. Allen Cornell of Sheboygan; two sons, Frederick and Paul at home; a sister, Mrs. E.E. Kolb of Davenport, Iowa; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by ????? brothers (the rest illegible.) Friends may call at Stollenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 4 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 14, 1957 P. 23 ******** Roland R Jacobi b: 02 Jul 1899 Reel: 0120 Record: 002598 From Wisconsin microfiche Index of Births


ROMA JACOBI Roma A. Jacobi, 84, of 807 Glenn Avenue, Howards Grove, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003 at her residence. Born Nov. 19, 1919 in Sheboygan County, Roma was a daughter of the late William and Martha Siemers Kimme. On Oct. 31, 1942, she was united in marriage to Albert "Bud" Jacobi. Roma and Bud owned a dairy farm for many years. After retiring from farming, she worked as a baker in the cafeteria at Lakeland College. She was an active member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ and was a member of various organizations and clubs. She especially enjoyed handcrafts. She is survived by her two children: David (Sandy), Spartenburg, S.C., and Martha (Robert) Johnson, Two Rivers; three grandchildren: Scott (Jennifer) Jacobi, Kalamazoo, Mich., Shane (Tanya) Jacobi, Spartenburg, S.C., and Karen (Scott) Foster, Bull Head City, Ariz.; two great grandchildren: Madison and Michael Jacobi, Spartenburg, S.C.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and Trail Grade School in Newton. On May 18, 1946, Dorothy was united in marriage to Norman A. Schuette in Wausau. The couple resided on the Schuette Homestead where they engaged in farming until their retirement in 1981. Norman passed away March 18, 1995. Dorothy was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland, and an active member of its Ladies Aid Society. Her interests and hobbies included bingo and cards, as well as plastic craft. Dorothy is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Schuette, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, Lyle (Debbie) Schuette; two grandsons and one granddaughter, Timothy, Calvin and Katie Schuette, all of Wichita, Kan.; two sisters-in-law, Theown Dondlinger, Manitowoc, and Anita Rodewald, Wausau; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her husband; one daughter, Carol Lee Schuette; three brothers, Hilbert, Lester and Roland Rodewald; and one sister, Lavern Bonder. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at 11 a.m. at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland, with the Rev. David Endorf, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow the service at St. Johns Graveyard (Kassa Cemetery) in the town of Centerville. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, 1056 Hemlock St., in Cleveland, on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, from 5 until 8 p.m., and at the church on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. A memorial for the Organ Fund of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church has been established in Dorothy Schuette's name. Herald Times Reporter



SOPHIA JACOBI Mother Survives Son But Few Days Mrs. Sophia Jacobi, 72, widow of Fred Jacobi, Sr., and whose son, Fred Jacobi, Jr., died a few days ago, passed away yesterday at the St. Nicholas hospital at Sheboygan. She had undergone two operations, the last one on Wednesday and her condition grew weaker following the second operation. The maiden name of the deceased was Sophia Steffen and she was born in the town of Herman, Sheboygan county. Her husband preceded her in death 22 years ago and she had been residing at the home of her son, Fred Jr., in Cleveland, whose funeral was held a few days ago. One son, Roland of Cleveland, a daughter, Mrs. Emil Kolb of Davenport, Ia., a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Fred Jacobi, Jr., two brothers, William Steffen, Fresno, California and who is now here and Herman Steffen of Storm Lake, Ia., and seven grand- children survive. Funeral services will take place from the Jacobi home in Cleveland Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. Sprengling officiating. The body may be viewed between 7 and 8 tonight at the Wattawa parlors. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 22, 1928 P. 1


WALTER HERBERT JACOBI From Der Nord Westen, 23 July 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 21 July) Death Sat. noon of 2-yr. old Walter Jakobi, a son of our town father Mr. Fritz Jakobi, of convulsions. The funeral took place Tues. morning at the St. Johannes Cemetery in Town Centerville, conducted by Pastor Sprengling.


ANNA JAEGER Anna Jaeger, 70, widow of Herman Jaeger of Cleveland, this county, died Wednesday at a Sheboygan hospital after a three weeks’ illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the St. John and St. Peter church at Cleveland. The Rev. Martin Braun will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Jaeger was born in Centerville, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grupe and attended parochial school at Centerville. In 1891 she was married to Herman Jaeger and they located on a farm in the town. They retired 25 years ago and moved to Cleveland where Mr. Jaeger died in 1936. Mrs. Jaeger was a member of the St. John and St. Peter Evangelical church at Cleveland and of the Ladies Aid society of the congregation. Survivors are three sons, Louis of Sheboygan, Reuben of Town of Sheboygan, William of Cleveland; two daughters, Mrs. Ida Hoffman of Milwaukee and Mrs. Clara Zastrow of Newton; three brothers, Christ Grupe of Sheboygan, Fred of Centerville and John of Hilbert; three sisters, Mrs. Simon Wehrmann of Grand Rapids, Iowa, Mrs. Henry Shomberg of this city, Miss Minnie Grupe of Wauwatosa; and 18 grandchildren. The body is at the Ballhorn funeral home in Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 26, 1939 P. 2 ******** Anna Jaeger nee Grupe Wife of Herman Jaeger Nov. 8, 1869-May 24, 1939 Daughter of Henry Grupe and Caroline Knopp (both born Germany) Born Town of Centerville Died from “carcinoma of ascending colon, 1/2 year –intestinal obstruction, 1 week” Buried at St. John’s Cemetery, [Cleveland], Manitowoc County (Sheboygan co. death index v.43 p.555) (She is in Kassa cemetery)


ANTHONY D. JAEGER Anthony Daniel Jaeger, infant son of Darwin and Karrie Maeuser Jaeger died unexpectedly, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997 at his home in Cleveland. He was born, July 31, 1995 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. He was a member of St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Survivors are his parents, one sister, Gwen, all of Cleveland; the maternal grandparents, Carl and Judy Maeuser, Elkhart Lake: paternal grandparents, Elroy and Carol Jaeger, Town of Centerville; the maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. George Lutze, Town of Meeme; uncles, aunts, and cousins. Preceded him in death were his great-grandparents. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday morning, Oct. 3, 1997 at St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F.Koch, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Shine Blessings come from God Above, And shine on us with all His love, Children are of such a light and give us all such great delight. But as candles burn at their own pace our lives are lives as in a race. The quickest candles burn the brightest and show us they are truly righteous. We love you Tony Mom & Dad & Gwen Newspaper not cited. ******** Anthony Daniel Jaeger, age 2, son of Darwin and Karri Maeuser Jaeger, died Tuesday, September 30, 1997, at his home in Cleveland. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 3, 1997, at St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Rev. Henry F. Koch, pastor, will officiate with burial in St. John Cemetery, town of Centerville. He was born July 31, 1995, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, Wis. He was a member of St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Survivors include his parents; one sister, Gwen, all of Cleveland; maternal grandparents, Carl and Judy Maeuser, Elkhart Lake, Wis.; paternal grandparents, Elroy and Carol Jaeger, town of Centerville; maternal great grandmother, Mrs. George Lutze, town of Meeme; uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, 1956 Hemlock St., Cleveland, on Thursday, October 2, 1997, after 4 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. A memorial fund has been established in memory of Anthony Jaeger. SHINE Blessings come from God above And shine on us with all His live. Children are of such a light. And give us all such great delight. But as candles burn at their own pace Our lives are lived as in a race The quickest candles burn the brightest And show us they are truly righteous. We love you Tony. Mom & Dad & Gwen Herald Times Reporter, October 1, 1997 P. A2



AUGUSTE J.G. JAEGER Death of 75 yr. old Mrs. Friedrich Jaeger, who lived on Manitowoc Road 2 miles north of St. Wendel, on Sat. in her home of a heart attack. She was buried Christmas Day in the Lutheran Cemetery of St. John's by Pastor Ph. Sprengling. She leaves her aged husband and 2 sons and a daughter. Der Nord Westen, 30 Dec. 1897


C F WILHELM JAEGER Mr. Jaeger who came to town from his farm a few years ago died on Saturday last. Manitowoc Pilot, September 13, 1900 ******** William Jaeger Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name William Jaeger Gender Male Burial Place Centerville Death Date 08 Sep 1900 Death Place Centerville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 76 Birth Date 23 Aug 1824 Birthplace Germany Occupation Farmer Race White Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Adelheid Father's Name John J. Jaeger Father's Birthplace Germany Mother's Name Caroline Mother's Birthplace Germany "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch ******** William Jaeger Wisconsin, Death Records Name William Jaeger Event Type Death Event Date 1900 Event Place Centerville, Wisconsin Residence Place Centerville, Gender Male Age 76 Marital Status Married Race W Occupation Farmer Birth Date 23 Aug 1824 Birth Year (Estimated) 1824 Birthplace Germany Burial Place Centerville, Father's Name John J. Jaeger Father's Birthplace Germany Mother's Name Caroline Jaeger Mother's Birthplace Germany Spouse's Name Adelheid Jaeger "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch


CHARLOTTE TREWARTHA JAEGER Six Die And Eight Are Injured On State Roads Over Holiday Weekend Associated Press Traffic accidents around Wisconsin over the Labor Day weekend claimed the lives of six people and injured eight, officials said. A two-vehicle collision on US Highway 18 a mile south of Prairie du Chien about 12:15 p.m. Saturday killed three people and injured three others. Authorities said Eric Bohringer, 23, of Bagley, apparently lost control of his car and collided nearly head-on with another car. Bohringer and his passenger, Josiah Bohringer, 16, also of Bagley, were pronounced dead at the scene. Charlotte Jaeger, 75, of Kenosha, a passenger in the other care, also was pronounced dead at the scene. The three injured were Ann Trewartha, 74, Margaret Miller, 61, and Lola Radcliffe, 80, all from Hazel Green. Trewartha and Miller were in stable condition at Prairie Du Chein Memorial Hospital, a spokeswoman said Monday afternoon. Radcliffe was in serious condition Saturday at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. A spokesperson at the hospital was unable to immediately give her condition Monday afternoon. … (article continues with other accidents) The Sheboygan Press Tuesday, September 5, 2000 pg. A2 ******** KENOSHA -- Charlotte Trewartha Jaeger, age 75, died Saturday, September 2, 200. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 8, 2000, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 2100 75th St., Kenosha/ Visitation will be on Thursday, September 7, 2000, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Piasecki-Althaus-Thulin Funeral Home, 3720 39th Ave., Kenosha. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the UW Comprehensive Cancer Center, University Hospital, Madison, or the special fund for building improvements at Bethany Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Wisconsin State Journal, Madison Wisconsin Wed., September 6, 2000 pg. 4B



CLARENCE JAEGER Clarence Jaeger, 57, of Cleveland died early Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient two weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sts. John and Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, the Rev. Gerhard Cares officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Jaeger was born April 1, 1904, in the Town of Centerville, son of the late William F. and Emma Doersch Jaeger. He attended district schools and later attended a Madison school. He married Norma Anger June 4, 1930, and they resided at the homestead farm, where they lived since. He was a member of Sts. John and Peter Church, which he served as trustee for a number of years. He was a director of Cleveland State Bank and the Cleveland Cooperative. He had been a supervisor for the Town of Centerville and director of St. John Cemetery Assn. of Cleveland. A brother, Hugo, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife; a son, (private), now operating the homestead farm; two brothers, Walter of Milwaukee and Paul of Kenosha; a sister, Mrs. Victor Stoltenberg, of Newton, and a grandson, Larry. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church, where the body may be viewed from noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 2, 1961 P. 11


DANIEL LLOYD JAEGER Daniel Lloyd Jaeger, age 27, of Cleveland, died Friday, May 22, 1998, victim of an automobile accident. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Rev. Henry F. Koch will officiate, with burial in St. John Cemetery, town of Centerville. Daniel was born July 12, 1970, in Sheboygan, son of Elroy and Carol Salm Jaeger. Daniel attended Cleveland Elementary School, and graduated from North High School in Sheboygan in 1988. He attended the University of Wisconsin Madison, where he enrolled in the Agricultural Short Course. He was engaged in farming with his parents. He also was attending Lakeshore Technical College Agricultural night courses. Daniel was a member of St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, where he was presently serving on the church council. He was an active member and past officer of the Cleveland Snow Hawks. Survivors include his parents, Elroy and Carol Jaeger, Cleveland; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Duane (Tia) Jaeger, town of Meeme, and Darwin (Karri) Jaeger, Cleveland; one nephew, Bradley Jaeger, town of Meeme; one niece, Gwen Jaeger, Cleveland; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Roland and Edna Jaeger; his maternal grandparents, Nicholas and Hildegrade Salm; and one godchild, Anthony Jaeger. Friends may call at St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church on Monday after 4 p.m. A Memorial Fund has been established in Daniel’s name. Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, are handling the arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 23, 1998 P. 2



DELTON JAEGER Injuries Fatal To Boy Hit By Car on Highway Delton W. Jaeger, 8, of the town of Centerville, died at Memorial hospital at Sheboygan this morning three days after being struck by a skidding car on Highway 141 a half mile north of the junction with Highway 149. The boy's death was the county's first 1944 traffic fatality. Word of the death was received here this afternoon and Coroner Theodore Teitgen was not immediately available so that a decision could be reached on whether an inquest would be held, although it was considered quite probable that one would be held. The boy was struck Wednesday morning by the skidding car of Mrs. Harry Vogel of the town of Centerville, according to reports at the sheriff's office. He had been walking south along the east side of Highway 141. Investigation of the accident was made by Sheriff Elmer Bergner and County Traffic Officer Clarence Meihsner. Details of the boy's injuries were not known but he had been unconscious from the time of the accident up to Friday morning when the last check up was made. Funeral Tuesday Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, at 1:30 from the Stoltenberg funeral home at Cleveland and at 2 p.m. from the St. John and St. Peter Lutheran church with the Rev. Martin Braun officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Delton Jaeger was born May 12, 1935 in the town of Centerville, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. C. Jaeger. Survivors are the parents; five sisters, three brothers (Survivors omitted for privacy.); and his grandfather, Julius Zastow of this city. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday at 2 p.m. The casket will not be opened in church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 8, 1944 P. 2 ********* Plan Inquest In Death of Boy, 8 An inquest into the death of Delton Jaeger, 8, who died Saturday morning, three days after being struck by a skidding car on Highway 141 in the town of Centerville, will be held but a date has not been set. Decision to hold an inquest was reached late Saturday at a conference between the cornoner, Dr. Theodore Teitgen, and District attorney John C. Danielson. The date was not set because of a possible conflict with the term of circuit cout. The coroner's jury consisting of William Arends, Arthur Stuckman, Herman Lutze, Dr. George Huwatachek, Charles Horstman and Sam Hall, will be sworn in Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. at the Stoltenberg funeral home in Cleveland where they will view the body. Funeral services for the boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jaeger, will be held Tuesday afternoon. The boy was struck by the skidding car driven by Mrs. Harry Vogel of the town of Centerville Wednesday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 10, 1944 P. 3 ********* Coroner's Jury Clears Woman In boy's Death Mrs. Hattie Vogel, 25, of the town of Centerville, was cleared by a coroner's jury today of any criminal negligence in the death of Delton Jaeger, 8, of the town of Centerville. The jury, after deliberating over one and one-half hours, brought back a verdict that the boy died of an intercranial injury resulting from being struck Jan. 5 by the car driven by Mrs. Vogel on Highway 141, a half mile north of the intersection with Highway 149. The verdict went on to absolve Mrs. Vogel of any gross negligence or of such a high degree of negligence as to constitute negligent homicide. The inquest got underway in the municipal court rooms shortly after 9 a.m. and was completed shortly after 10 o'clock after four witnesses had testified. The jury, composed of Karl Omsted, Charles Horstman, Dr. George Huwatschek, William Arends, Sam Hall and Herman Lutze, chose Dr. Huwatschek as foreman. The Jaeger boy died at 9 a.m. Jan. 8 at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient since being hit about 8:45 a.m. Jan. 5. Funeral services were held at Cleveland Tuesday afternoon. Doctor Testifies Dr. George Juckem of Sheboygan, who attended the boy, was the first witness called by Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who presided. He told of the intercranial injury which he described as damage to the brain tissue and blood vessels, and said that this was different than a skull fracture in that there was no bone broken. He said the boy sustained a contusion over the left eye and forehead and a contusion on the left hip. Under questioning by District Attorney John Danielson, Mrs. Vogel told of the road being very icy the morning of the accident and said she was going about 20 miles an hour. It was snowing at the time, she said, when she was driving south on Highway 141. She said she noticed the children along the other side of the highway also going south and as a matter of precaution took her foot off the accelerator. This sent the car into a skid, with the rear end going to the west and then the whole car went across the highway. 4 Children in Group Mrs. Vogel said there were four children in the group and that three moved back but Delton Jaeger did not. The bumper of the car hit him she stated, and then the car turned completely around and went against a pole. A passenger in the car at the time, Mrs. Arthur Sexel, also of the town of Centerville, took the stand next and gave substantially the same testimony as Mrs. Vogel. Last witness called was (private), 11, brother of the dead boy, who was one of the four children in the group. He told of seeing the car coming and said it was on its own side of the road and was not coming fast. The boy said not all of the children moved further back on the shoulder of the road when they saw the car skid. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 14, 1944 P. 5


ELLA JAEGER Mrs. Louis H. Jaeger, 70, of 1719 Marvin Ct., was pronounced dead on arrival Wednesday night at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. Her death followed a lengthy illness. The former Ella Schilling was born Jan. 28, 1903, in Town Schleswig, Manitowoc County, a daughter of the late Henry and Sophia Schilling. She was married July 31, 1926, to Louis H. Jaeger of Cleveland. The couple resided in Sheboygan since their marriage. Mr. Jaeger is a retired Leverenz Shoe Co. employee. Mrs. Jaeger was employed part-time at H.C. Prange Co. until June, 1972. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, (private); one granddaughter; one sister, Mrs. Elmer Spettel, Sheboygan; and two brothers, Carl Schilling, Grafton and Walter Schilling, Kiel. Two brothers preceded Mrs. Jaeger in death. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ballhorn Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Herbert Stelter, pastor of Immanuel Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Cleveland. Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of services. Sheboygan Press, Thursday, May 24, 1973 P. 6 ******** Mr. Louis Jaeger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jaeger, was married on Saturday to Miss Ella Schilling of Kiel, Rev. Fredricksmeier performing the ceremony. Henry Jaeger and family, Wm Jaeger and family and Mr. and Mrs. H. Jaeger attended the wedding. They will live in Sheboygan where the groom is employed at the shoe factory. We wish them much joy in their wedded life. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Aug. 5, 1926 ******** Ella M. Jaeger (Sheboygan death records 99-468) Wife of Louis H. Jaeger Jan. 28, 1903-May 23, 1973 Daughter of Henry Schilling and Sophia (with maiden name unknown) Born in Wisconsin Died from "carcinomatosis abdomen, 1 year -carcinoma ovary, 1 year" Buried at St. John's Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville


ELROY JAEGER El Roy "Roy" Jaeger, 71, formerly of Sheboygan, died in Three Rivers, Michigan. Born in Sheboygan, ElRoy was a son of the late Ruben and Virgene Shanahan Jaeger. Roy served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Air Force where he was a technician on B-52 Bombers. In Three Rivers he lived on a hobby farm with a dozen horses and he also loved riding his motorcycle with a veteran's club and spending time with his sons. He is survived by three sons, Chris Jaeger, Aaron (Kristen) Jaeger, Michael (Angie) Jaeger; four grandchildren, Mikayla, Dylan, Hailey and Shane. He was preceded by his two wives, Donna and Judy. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Cleveland, WI. (no newspaper cited)



EMMA JAEGER Mrs. Emma Jaeger, 83, of the Town of Centerville, died Tuesday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been a patient since Saturday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, the Rev. Eldon M. Bode officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mrs. Jaeger, nee Emma Doersch, was born Aug. 30, 1875, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of the late John and Ernstine Boettcher Doersch. She was married to William F. Jaeger, April 14, 1898. They operated a farm in the Town of Centerville until their retirement in 1930 at which time they moved to Cleveland. After her husband's death, Mrs. Jaeger had been living with her children since 1944. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. John and St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cleveland, and served the organization as secretary for several years. Survivors include three sons, Walter of Wauwatosa, Clarence of the Town of Centerville and Paul of Kenosha; a daughter, Mrs. Victor Stoltenberg of the Town of Centerville; six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 2 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 10, 1958 P. 17 ********** Mrs. Emma Jaeger, 83, of the Town of Centerville (Manitowoc County), widow of William F. Jaeger, died Tuesday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. She had been hospitalized since the past Saturday. The former Emma Doersch, she was born in Centerville, Aug. 30, 1875, a daughter of the late John and Ernestine Boettcher Doersch. Her marriage to Mr. Jaeger took place April 14, 1898. The couple farmed in Centerville until 1930 when they moved to nearby Cleveland. Mr. Jaeger preceded his wife in death. Since 1944 she had been residing with her children in the area. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society at Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church at Cleveland and its treasurer several years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Victor (Adelaide) Stoltenberg, Centerville; three sons, Walter of Wauwatosa, Clarence of Centerville and Paul of Kenosha; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A son, Hugo, three sisters and two brothers also preceded her in death. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church with the Rev. Elden M. Bode, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Centerville. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel from 2 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and after that at the church. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, September 10, 1958 P. 14


FRIEDRICH W.J. JAEGER From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 03 Mar.) Death last Wed., 26 Feb., of 42 yr. old Fritz Jaeger, in his brother’s home. The unmarried man is also survived by his father and several sisters. The young man died of gastric trouble. Burial was Sun. afternoon at the Lutheran Cemetery.


HENRY JAEGER Henry Jaeger, 48, Centerville Farmer, Dies In Sheboygan Hospital Henry Jaeger, 48, prominent town of Centerville farmer, passed away last night at the St. Nickolas (sic) hospital in Sheboygan after a ten day illness. The deceased was born in Centerville, in 1883, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jaeger of Cleveland. He was married in 1908 to Miss Louise Sieker who survives him with his parents; two sons, Eldred and Milton, two sisters, Mrs. Henry Hoffmann of Milwaukee and Mrs. Irving Zastrow of Newton, and four brothers, William and Ruben of Cleveland, and Otto and Louis of Sheboygan. One daughter, Irene, preceded him in death six years ago. The deceased was a life long member of the St. John’s and St. Peter’s Lutheran church of Centerville. Burial will take place on Friday afternoon at one o’clock from the late home and at 1:30 from the church, with Rev. Sprengling officiating. Burial will be in the Kassa cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, September 23, 1931 P. 11 ******** Same information as above plus the following: --Wife’s maiden name is listed as “Luckow,” not “Sieker.” --“…He was a devoted husband and kind father and had a large circle of friends in the city and county. His death is being mourned by many acquaintances...” Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, September 23, 1931 P. 2.


HERMAN JAEGER (d. 1914) CLEVELAND FARMER KILLED WHEN HEAVY ENGINE IS OVERTURNED UPON HIM AND HEAD IS CRUSHED Herman Jaeger, aged 32, a farmer near Cleveland, was killed late yesterday when his body was crushed under a gasoline engine, which Jaeger was driving to his home on trucks. The heavy weight of the engine fell upon Jaeger's head, crushing his skull and he was dead when found. District Attorney Healy and Sheriff Schuette investigated a report that Jaeger's team had been frightened by a passing automobile, but the report was not confirmed. Had the rumor, which said the auto driver had failed to stop, been true the case would have been one of manslaughter. The officers found nothing to support the report, no automobile having been seen in the vicinity for a half hour before or after the accident. Jaeger's team, one of which was a young horse, had shied on the road and turned into a ditch, throwing Jaeger against a wire fence and dragging him a considerable distance before the heavy engine was overturned upon him, crushing his head to pulp. The unfortunate victim was 32 years old and is survived by a widow, but no children. No inquest will be held. Manitowoc Daily Herald Saturday, August 29, 1914 pg. 1



HERMAN JAEGER DEATH CALLS HERMAN JAEGER Retired Farmer Dies At His Home In Cleveland Herman C. Jaeger, 78, retired farmer, died Thursday night at his home in the village of Cleveland. He had been in ill health for some time. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 p.m. from the St. Peter and St. John Lutheran church. Interment will be in the Kassa cemetery. The deceased was born in Germany in 1857 and came here with his parents when a child. The family located on a farm in the town of Centerville. He was married in 1880 to Justina Luecke, who later died. In 1901 he was married to Anna Grupe. Mr. Jaeger followed farming until 20 years ago when he moved to Cleveland. Survivors are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Ida Hoffmann, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Erwin Zastrow, Newton; three sons, William A.C. on the Centerville farm, Louis, Sheboygan, and Reuben, Cleveland; and 17 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 10, 1936 P. 2 ******** Herman Jaeger (co. death index v.30 p.58) Husband of [Anna Grupe] Died Jan. 9, 1936 at age 78 years, 2 months and 16 days Son of Christ Jaeger and Ann Miller (both born Germany) Born Germany –retired farmer Died from “cystitis, 1935 –myelitis, July 1935” Buried at Kassa Cemetery, Centerville


HOWARD W. JAEGER Howard W. Jaeger, 81, Village of Cleveland resident, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, May 31, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's. Howard was born November 12, 1931, to the late Clarence and Norma (Anger) Jaeger. He attended Maple Leaf grade school and Central High School. He married the love of his life and best friend's sister, Grace Vogel on August 21, 1954. As a lifelong resident of the Town of Centerville, Howard, along with his wife Grace, continued operating the family farm, Elmhome Dairy. He enjoyed snowmobiling as a member of the Cleveland Snowhawks and taught snowmobile safety to the children of the area for many years. Howard and Grace took many snowmobiling trips. Howard enjoyed the camaraderie of league bowling, which he participated in for over 30 years, and playing cards with their card club for 55 years. After farming, he worked for CF Heckman and Sohn Refrigeration. Howard was a talented craftsman with wood and metal. He had the unique ability to fix most anything. If you were looking for Howard, you could just go to his shop and find him tinkering or making something for Grace. Howard spent many Saturdays with his son and best friend Larry and they mutually enioyed anything powered by a motor. He was a lifetime member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland, where he was baptized, confirmed, married, and served on the Church Council. Howard and Grace took long weekend trips and extended vacations with friends. Howard enjoyed the outdoors while riding his ATV, clearing trails, cutting wood and just admiring nature. Howard is survived by his wife, Grace; son, Larry and wife, Darlene; granddaughter, Christy Eick and husband, Lee. He is also survived by two brothers-in-law, Lloyd Vogel and Wayne Vogel and his wife, Mary Ann. He was preceded in death by his precious granddaughter Kathy Jaeger; his parents, Clarence and Norma Jaeger; in-laws, Laverel and Norma Vogel; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Vogel. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Pastor David Endorf will officiate and private burial rites will be held June 12, 2013, at St. John's Gravevard in the Town of Centerville. Friends mav call at the church on Tuesday June 11, 2013, from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. A memorial fund has been established in Howard Jaeger's name. The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel of Cleveland is assisting the family with these funeral arrangements. The family wishes to send a special thank you to Dr. Pawlak and Dr. Nausieda for guiding us throughout this journey. A thank you to the 5th floor nures and staff at St. Nicholas Hospital for their loving care and concern, also to Pastor Endorf for all his visits, prayers and concern. Bobbie, Shelly, Jackie and Nicole, you are angels of care on earth. Thank for all your help and encouragement for Howard. Sheboygan Press June 1, 2013



HUGO JAEGER DROWNS AT CEDAR LAKE Cedar Lake was the scene of a drowning accident last Sunday, which caused the death of Hugo Jaeger, 25 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Jaeger of the town of Centerville. The young man, in company with his father, and mother, brothers and sisters and three other families from the town of Centerville had come to Cedar Lake in the morning to spend the entire day at a family gathering. According to information at the lake, Jaeger had been in swimming for about three hours in the morning and again went swimming immediately after eating a hearty dinner. He, in company with his brother, Clarence, had been in the water but a short time when he was heard calling for help. He soon disappeared after nearly taking his brother, who sought to rescue him, to the lake bottom with him. He was taken from the water within a few minutes by parties who dove for him. Resuscitation efforts by the Boy Scouts, Dr. Belinski of Manitowoc, and Dr. Knauf of Kiel failed to revive him. The brothers were swimming from a raft close to the shore, but where the water reaches quite a depth. Hundreds of people were at or about the lake at the time of the accident. The young man was 25 years of age on March 9, 1926 being born in the town of Centerville in 1901. In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister, Adelheit at home and three brothers, Walter at Milwaukee and Paul and Clarence at home. For two years he had attended the University of Wisconsin where he was taking a course in agriculture. Funeral services will be held at the late home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, and at St. John’s and St. Peter’s Lutheran church at Cleveland. The Rev. Ph. Sprengling will officiate and burial will be make in what is known as the Kassa Cemetery. Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, July 27, 1926 P. 1


IRENE JAEGER LAST SAD RITES FOR CENTERVILLE GIRL HELD FRIDAY The funeral of little Irene Jaeger, five-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jaeger, of the town of Centerville, who died at St. Nicholas hospital here at noon Friday, following an appendectomy which was performed in the morning, will be held Monday at one p.m. from the home in Centerville and at 2 p.m. from the Lutheran church at Cleveland. Rev. Sprengling will officiate and burial will be made in the Kasson cemetery. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, November 7, 1925 P. 12 ********* Irene Jaeger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jaeger of Centerville, who died last week was buried at the Kasson cemetery. The Rev. P. Sprengling officiated. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, November 12, 1925 P.9 ********* ….The funeral service of little Irene Jaeger, which were held on Monday was largely attended. The Point River school children attended in a body. The floral offerings were numerous. Her schoolmates’ offering was a large wreath of assorted flowers… Sheboygan Press, Friday, November 13, 1925 P. 11


J. CHRISTIAN JAEGER Notes From Centerville: Another of our sturdy pioneers that tamed the unbroken wilds, bade adieu to this earthly sphere last week, in the person of John C.F. Jaeger, one of our most esteemed and respected citizens. Mr. Jaeger was born in Germany Nov. 20, 1815, and came to America in 1858, thus having lived here nearly half a century. He passed the four-score and ten mark by two years, one month and six days. Two sons and one daughter survive to mourn his death, namely: Herman on the old homestead in this town, William of St. Louis and Mrs. Ernst Steinhaus of Mosel. Interment was had at the Kassa cemetery. Rev. Ph. Sprengling performing the last sad rites. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, December 12, 1907 pg. 8


JUSTINE JAEGER From Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1900: Death 07 Apr. in Town Centerville of Mrs. Justine Jaeger nee Luecke, wife of Herman Jaeger, of stomach cancer. She was born in Town Centerville in 1858 and reached the age of 41 yrs. 8 mos. 10 days. She married her surviving husband in 1882, and in addition to him leaves 6 children. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon at the Kassa Cemetery.


KATHY LYNN JAEGER Miss Kathy Lynn Jaeger, 18, Village of Cleveland resident, passed away Saturday evening, Aug. 28, 1999 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident Friday night, August 27, 1999. Born May 23, 1981, she was a daughter of Larry and Darlene Goeke Jager. She attended Calvary Evangelical Lutheran School, Sheboygan, and graduated with high honors this past spring from Manitowoc Lutheran High School. She was a member of the National Honor Society and active in various school activities. Kathy was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran High School. She was a member of the National Honor Society and active in various school activities. Kathy was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc and was presently employed by Child Learning Center, Two Rivers, and had registered to attend Silver Lake College. Kathy was the precious daughter of Larry and Darlene Jaeger, the loving sister of Christy Leger, all of Cleveland, and cherished by her paternal grandparents, Howard and Grace Jaeger, town of Centerville, her maternal grandfather, Roland Goeke, Cleveland, her paternal great-grandmother, Norma Vogel, Cleveland, and her aunt and uncle, Debbie and Michael Schnell and tow cousins, Becky and Danny Schnell, Appleton, Wis. Preceding Kathy in death was her maternal grandmother, Isabell Goeke. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 199, at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. David Reichel, pastor of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sheboygan, and the Rev. Bruce McKenney, pastor of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, will officiate. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery, town of Centerville. Friends may call at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1255 W Washington St., Cleveland, from 2 p.m. Tuesday until the hour of service. A memorial fund in Kathy Jaeger’s name has been established. Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, are handling the arrangements. Kathy touched the lives of many people, and will have a special place in their hearts forever. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, August 30, 1999 P. A2



LOUIS H. JAEGER Louis Henry Jaeger (Sheboygan death records 148-37) Husband of Marie Mueller May 17, 1904-Sept. 16, 2001 Son of Herman Jaeger and Anna Grupe General supervisor at shoe manufacturing plant Died from "congestive heart disease, days -severe arteriosclerosis, years -obstructive uropathy" Buried at St. John's Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville (Note: The record say St. John cemetery, but I found the tombstone in Kassa cemetery)


LOUISA JAEGER Mrs. Louisa Ida Jaeger, 74, a resident of the Elms Convalescent Home at 1101 Clara Ave., died Saturday evening at St. Nicholas Hospital after a lingering illness. A native of Manitowoc County, she was born Jan. 14, 1880, in Town Newton, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Sieker. She attended rural schools and on March 31, 1908, was married to Henry Jaeger. After their marriage, the couple settled on a farm in the town of Newton. A year after her husband’s death in 1931, Mrs. Jaeger came to Sheboygan to make her home. Survivors are two sons, Eldred of Arlington, Va., and Milton, Sheboygan; four grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Hugo Kuckow, Newton. A daughter, two sisters and one brother also preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels with the Rev. Karl Schulz, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in the Kassa cemetery at Cleveland, Wis. The body will lie in state at the funeral chapel after 6 o’clock this evening. Sheboygan Press, Monday, November 29, 1954 P. 12


M. ADELHEID JAEGER Adelaide Schnelenberg Joeger birth: 8 August 1830 death: 22 September 1906 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1906 Centerville father: J.H. Schulenberg mother: Adl. Reineke spouse: William Jaeger Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MABEL S. JAEGER Mrs. Mabel Jaeger, 84, widow of William, a resident of Sunny Ridge since June, 1974, died early today at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. The former Mabel Zastrow wwas born Feb. 22, 1892 in the Town of Newton (Manitowoc County), a daughter of Julius and Mathilda Zastrow. She attended school in the Town of Newton. On May 15, 1915, she married Mr. Jaeger in the Town of Newton. He died in January, 1971. The couple resided on the homestead farm in the Town of Centerville (Manitowoc County) until 1947 when they moved to Sheboygan. Mrs. Jaeger was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid Society and the Sheboygan Golden Ages. Survivors are three sons, Roland of R. 1, Cleveland, Harold of R. 1, Newton, and Ellsworth of Sheboygan; four daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Viola) Hoppe of . 1, Grafton, Mrs. Clemens (Florence) Lorenz of R. 2, Sheboygan, Mrs. Hugo (Audrey) Janing of R. 1, Cleveland, and Mrs. Arthur Jeanette) Bord of Sheboygan; 37 grandchildren and 56 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, one daughter, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, the Rev. William Wagner, associate pastor officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in the Town of Centerville. Friends may call at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels after 5 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until time of services. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Jaeger’s name for the church. The Sheboygan Press, Monday, Jul 12, 1976 ******** (22 Feb. 1892/July 1976/SSDI)


NORMA JAEGER Mrs. Norma E. Jaeger, age 85, formerly of Fischer Creek Road, town of Centerville, resident, died Thursday, February 29, 1996, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan. Funeral Services will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday evening, March 3, 1996, at St. John 7 St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Rev. Henry F. Koch, Pastor, will officiate with burial Monday morning at St. John Cemetery, town of Centerville. Norma was born August 10, 1910, in the town of Mosel, daughter of the late Gustave and Mary Rhode Anger. On June 4, 1930, she was united in marriage to Clarence Jaeger at St. John & St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Cleveland, Rev. Henry F. Koch, Pastor, will officiate with burial Monday morning at St. John Cemetery, town of Centerville. Norma was born August 10, 1910, in the town of Mosel, daughter of the late Gustave and Mary Rhode Anger. OnJune 4, 1930, she was united in marriage to Clarence Jaeger at St. John & St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The couple resided on the Jaeger Homestead in the town of Centerville where they engaged in farming. Clarence preceded her in death on September 2, 1961. She continued to live in the town of Centerville until two years ago when she moved to Sunny Ridge. She was a member of St. John & St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Cleveland, its Ladies Aid Society. She also was a member of the Manitowoc County Homemakers. Her favorite hobbies were playing cards and visiting with friends Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Grace Jaeger, town of Centerville; one grandson, Larry (Darlene) Jaeger, Cleveland; two great-grandchildren, Kathy and Christy Jaeger, Cleveland; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Anita Anger, rural Sheboygan, Mrs. Adelaide Stoltenberg, Manitowoc; one brother-in-law, Paul (Charlotte) Jaeger, Kenosha. She was preceded in death by five sisters; six brothers. Friends may call at St. John& St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Cleveland from 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon until the hour of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 1, 1996 P. A2


PAUL G. JAEGER Paul G. Jaeger, former Kenosha County University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Agricultural Agent, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at Canterbury Home, Kenosha, his home for the past five years, at the age of 94. Born in 1919 in the town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, Wis., he was the son of the late Wilhelm and Emma (Doersch) Jaeger. He was educated in a one room school in Cleveland, Wis. Paul attended junior and senior high school in Manitowoc, Wis., and U.W. Madison. He went back to U.W. Madison and obtained his Masters Degree in 1968. Paul honorably served in the US Army Quartermasters Corp during WWII, in Fort Bragg, N.C., New Guinea and the Philippines. Following the war, he taught Veterans Farm Training in Kewanee, Wis. In 1955, Paul married his colleague and Home-Economics Agent, Charlotte Trewartha. She preceded him in death in 2000. Paul was the long-time University Cooperative Extension Agricultural Agent in Kenosha County and Associate Professor with the University of Wisconsin. He came to Kenosha in 1951 as a 4-H agent, and was appointed Agricultural Agent in 1953. During his tenure, he focused on rural-urban issues, serving on the Fox River Watershed committee and the Chicago-Milwaukee Corridor Geographic Study, the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, the Governors committee on the future of Bong Recreation area, the site committee for U.W.-Parkside and organized the Gateway Florists Association. He wrote a weekly column, From the County Agents Desk, for the Kenosha News, and in the early days, he appeared on WLIP radio and WISN TV. He was also available to meet the public at the counter in the Extension Office to answer agriculture or horticulture questions. After his retirement in 1980, Paul remained active in dairy herd improvement, and continued working with the annual Kenosha Dairy Breakfast and the Kenosha County Fair. He was member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Kenosha Genealogical Society, the Kenosha County Fair Board, and the Downtown Kiwanis, where he headed the scholarship committee for many years. Paul was an avid gardener and landscaper. He bestowed bouquets of daffodils and hyacinths on friends, even after he moved to Canterbury Home. He will be remembered by family and colleagues for his dedication, helpfulness and knowledge. He is survived by two sons, William (Pat) Jaeger of Little Silver, N.J., and Gregg (Barb) Jaeger of Kenosha; his daughter, Teri Jaeger of Reston, Va.; his three grandchildren, Kyle, Casey and Kayla Jaeger; and his nieces, Phyllis Neidinger, Joan Dargis and Janet Krofta. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his three brothers, Walter, Hugo and Clarence Jaeger; and his sister, Adelaide Stoltenberg. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at 1 p.m. at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2100 75th Street. Private interment will take place in St. Johns Cemetery, Cleveland, Wis. A visitation for Paul will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 3 from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial remembrances in Pauls name can be made to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2100 75th St., Kenosha, WI 53143, the Kiwanis Foundation of Metropolitan Kenosha, Inc., P. O. Box 67, Kenosha, WI 53141-0067, or Hospice Alliance, Inc., 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. Published online at KenoshaNews.com from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2, 2014


RUEBEN E. JAEGER Ruben E. Jaeger, 72, of 1229 N. 12th St., Sheboygan, died Sunday morning in Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, following a two month illness. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sheboygan. The Rev. Edwin C. Bek will officiate and burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Cleveland. Mr. Jaeger was born Aug. 13, 1905 in Cleveland, son of the late Henry and Anna Grupe Jaeger. He married Virginia Shanahan November 23, 1923. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Bernard, Robert and Elroy of Sheboygan; a brother, Louis of Sheboygan and five grandchildren. Five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call in Nickel-Lippert Funeral Home, Sheboygan, after 4 pm Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established for St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, July 24, 1978 - page 3 ******** Ruben Ernest Jaeger (Sheboygan death records 108-8) Husband of Virgene Shanahan Aug. 13, 1905-July 23, 1978 Son of Herman Jaeger and Nina Grupe Born Wisconsin -saw operator (retired) at Larson Plywood Died from "aortic valve stenpi and incompetence, years -pulmonary embolus with infarction, 1 week" Buried at St. John Lutheran, Cleveland, Town of Centerville (Note: The record say St. John cemetery, but I found the tombstone in Kassa cemetery)



VIRGENE MARY JAEGER Virgene Mary Jaeger nee Shanahan (Sheboygan death records 113-584) Wife [of Ruben Jaeger] Aug. 12, 1911-Aug. 31, 1982 Daughter of James Shanahan, with mother unknown Born in Wisconsin -nurses aid (retired) at Sunny Ridge Died from "cardio reparatory arrest, immediate -pulmonary embolus or arrhythmia -severe congestive heart failure -coronary artery disease -diabetes mellitus" Buried at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville (Note: The record say St. John cemetery, but I found the tombstone in Kassa cemetery)


WALTER J.F. JAEGER (1894) DIED—Walter, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Yaeger (sic) at the age of 5 years. The little fellow fell down a cellar sustaining internal injuries which resulted in death. The burial services took place Friday, Oct. 12 at the Kassa cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, October 18, 1894 P. 2


WILLIAM A. C. JAEGER William A. Jaeger, 80, of 2328 S. Seventh St., Sheboygan, died Sunday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 917 Mead Ave., Sheboygan. The Rev. William Redeker will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County. Mr. Jaeger was born April 25, 1890, in the Town of Centerville, son of the late Herman and Justina Jaeger. He married Mabel Zastrow May 15, 1915, in the Town of Newton. The couple resided on the homestead farm in the Town of Centerville until 1945 when it moved to Sheboygan. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Roland of Rt. 1, Cleveland, Harold of Rt. 1, Newton, and Ellsworth of Sheboygan; four daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Viola) Hoppe of Rt. 1, Grafton, Mrs. Clemens (Florence) Lorenz of Rt. 2, Sheboygan, Mrs. Hugo (Audrey) (no last name given), Mrs. Arthur (Jeanette) Bord of Sheboygan; two half-brothers, Louis and Ruben Jaeger of Sheboygan, two sisters, Mrs. Clara Zastrow of Sheboygan and Mrs. Ida Hoffman of Wauwatosa; 36 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapel, 1201 N. 8th St., Sheboygan, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 4, 1971 ******* Funeral services for William A. Jaeger, 80, of 2328 S. Seventh St., Sheboygan, who died Sunday at the Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 917 Mead Ave., Sheboygan. The Rev. William Redeker will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County. Among survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Hugo (Audrey) Janing, of Rt. 1, Cleveland. Friends may call at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapel, 1201 N. Eighth St., Sheboygan, after 4 o'clock this Tuesday evening until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1971 ******* (NOTE: Obit says he should be in St. John cemetery, but I found him in this one.)


WILLIAM F. JAEGER (d. 1941) William F. Jaeger, 72, died suddenly at his home in Cleveland Sunday morning. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C.F. William Jaeger. Mr. Jaeger was born April 18, 1869, in the town of Centerville. He married Miss Emma Doersch on April 14, 1898, and the couple lived on a farm in the town of Centerville until 10 years ago, when they moved to Cleveland. Mr. Jaeger was a life-long member of St. John's and St. Peter's Lutheran church in Cleveland. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday from the home, and at 2 p.m. from St. John's and St. Peter's Lutheran church, the Rev. Martin A. Braun officiating. Burial is to be in Kassa cemtery, Cleveland. The casket will not be opened in the church, but the body may be viewed at the home after 7 p.m. today until the time of the services. Survivors are the widow, one daughter, Mrs. Victor Stoltenberg, town of Centerville, three sons, Walter of Milwaukee, Clarence, town of Centerville; (there is a son's name missing); and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Krueger of Hika, and Mrs. Wilhelmine Hetzel, Centerville. One son, Hugo, preceded Mr. Jaeger in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 11, 1941 P. 2


CHRISTOPH J. JANING Death in Centerville on Wed. last week of Christoph Jahning at the age of 74 yrs. 10 mos. 17 days. The deceased, a veteran of the Civil War, came to Centerville more than 50 yrs. ago and established a farm there which he has worked ever since. He is survived by a widow, 2 sons and one daughter. The funeral was held Thursday. Der Nord Westen, 19 Oct. 1905 ******** Christopher Johning birth: 23 September 1830 Schwarin death: 10 October 1905 Centerville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Centerville residence: 1905 Centerville father: John Johning mother: Sophia Plock spouse: Dorathea Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


DOROTHY JANING LIVED ON SAME FARM FOR NEAR SEVENTY YEARS Nearly seventy years on the same farm is the unusual record of Mrs. Dorothy Janing who passed away at the old homestead in the town of Centerville yesterday afternoon shortly after 3 o’clock. Death was due to the infirmities incident to advanced age, Mrs. Janing having been 86 years old. Born in Germany, Dec. 26, 1837, Mrs. Janing came to Manitowoc when a young woman of 18. She was married here to Christopher Janing, and they then located on the Centerville farm, which had been her home since. Mr. Janing passed away a number of years ago and the farm is being conducted by August Janing, a son. Mrs. Janing leaves five daughters, Mrs. Carl Grimmer, Mrs. William Hoyer, Mrs. William Burkart and Mrs. Albert Burkart of Manitowoc, Mrs. Herman Goeke of Cleveland and two sons, August and John Janing, both of Centerville. There are also twenty-seven grandchildren and thirty-three great grandchildren. The oldest great-grandchild is nineteen. The funeral will be held at the home at Centerville Friday afternoon at 1:30 and at St. Johannes and St. Peter church, Cleveland, at 2:30. The Rev. Sprengling will preside at the services and burial will be in Kassa cemetery, Centerville. Manitowoc Herald News, August 22, 1923 P. 4



LUDWIG JARCHOW Louis Jarchow was an early death in Manitowoc County. It is claimed he drowned while swimming by the Hika Pier in Town of Centerville. (From Researcher) Louis Jarchow (Manitowoc County Death Record 3-73) Husband of Anna Bull [could not find a marriage record in Manitowoc County] Died Sept. 8, 1875 at age 29 years [born Aug. 14, 1846] Parents are marked as unknown on death record Born in Germany -farmer Died from "drowned in Town of Centerville" Buried in Town of Centerville [at the Kassa Cemetery, Cemetery #8]


HELENE KASSA Death claimed the life of Miss Helene Kassa on Sun. morning, 23 Apr. She was only 19 yrs. of age and was the daughter of Wenzel Kassa in Town Centerville. The funeral was led by Pastor Sprengling on Wed. afternoon at the Lutheran Cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 27 Apr. 1899


FERN KAUFMANN BABE IN APPARENT HEALTH WHEN PLACED IN BED LAST NIGHT, FOUND DEAD THIS MORNING In apparent health when placed in her bed last night, Fern, five months old daughter of John Kaufmann, Eighteenth and Franklin Streets, was found dead this morning at the home of Miss Katherine Rehn, an aunt, who was caring for the child owning to the illness of the mother. The babe was a healthy child and there was no indication of illness when Miss Rehm who resided at 1131 South Eleventh Street, placed the child in its bed last evening. This morning, however, she found the babe dead at her side. Coroner Falge was called. Physicians have not determined the cause of death. The babe will be buried at Cleveland Friday. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Jan. 13, 1914 - page 5


IDA KAUFMANN Mrs.J. Kaufman Dead Mrs.John Kaufman of this city, died at the Northern Hospital at Oshkosh Wednesday night and the body will be brought here for burial, the funeral being held at the Newton Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Kaufman was 23 years of age and had been at the hospital for 18 months. A husband, father and one brother survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald - June 11, 1915


EMIL E. KOLB Emil E. Kolb, 89, of Memphis Tenn., a native of Cleveland died Sunday at a Memphis Hospital, following an illness of several months. Mr. Kolb was born in Cleveland Jan. 1, 1881, the son of the late Ernst and Emma Kolb, and attended Cleveland grade school. On June 17, 1908, he married the former Hattie Jacobi, of Cleveland, at the St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church. They moved to Davenport, Iowa, where Mr. Kolb was the assistant county treasurer until retiring in 1956. The couple had resided with a daughter and son-in-law in Memphis for the last eight months. Mr. Kolb was a 50 year member of the Davenport Masonic Lodge and a member of the Redman Fraternity. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Gertrude) Seelmansberger, Memphis; four grandchildren; a brother, Roland of Cedarburg; and a sister, Mrs. Emma Jacobi, Town of Newton. One son, six sisters, and four brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels, with the Rev. Ruben Grosshuesch, pastor of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in the Kassa Cemetery at Cleveland. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Tuesday. The Sheboygan Press Monday, March 9, 1970 pg. 16



HATTIE S. KOLB Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Kolb, 90, of Memphis, Tenn., widow of Emil E., who died early Tuesday morning in a hospital there, will be conducted Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels. The Rev. Ruben Grosshuesch, pastor of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery at Cleveland. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 4 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Kolb was born in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, on Sept. 11, 1883, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jacobi. On June 17, 1908, she was married to Mr. Kolb at Cleveland. The couple moved to Davenport, Iowa, where he was assistant treasurer of Scott County, Iowa, retiring in 1956. He died March 8, 1970. Mrs. Kolb made her home with a daughter and son-in-law in Memphis since 1969. She was a member of Edwards Congregational United Church of Christ in Davenport, and was active in church work and with the Parent-Teachers Association. Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Robert (Gertrude) Sellmansberger of Memphis, and four grandchildren. She was preceded by a son, sister and four brothers. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Kolb’s name for the Kolb Memorial Scholarship Fund of Edwards Church in Davenport. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, March 6, 1974 P. 4


ROBERT R. KOLB Funeral services for Robert R. Kolb, 51, of Chicago, who died Wednesday morning at the University of Chicago Hospital after a four-month illness, will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels. The Rev. Merlin Huebschman, pastor of St. James Congregation at Meeme, will officiate and burial will be in Kassa Cemetery in the Town of Centerville. Friends may all at the funeral chapels from Saturday noon until the services. Mr. Kolb was born April 18, 1912, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Emil and Hattie Jacobi Kolb, natives of the Twon (sic) of Centerville. He attended public schools in Davenport, was a member of Edwards United Church of Christ there, and was graduated from the University of Iowa. He married the former Stella Jankowski in Detroit on Jan. 7, 1043 (sic). The couple lived in Chicago where he was employed as an accountant. Survivors are his wife; a daughter, (private); one sister, Mrs. Robert Sellmansberger, of Memphis, Tenn., and his parents of Davenport. Sheboygan Press, Friday, September 20, 1963 P. 4


ALBERT KONO (d. 1883) Albert J.A. Kono Wisconsin Births and Christenings Name Albert J.A. Kono Gender Male Birth Date 17 Mar 1883 Birthplace Centreville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Race White Mother's Name Lina Kono "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch ******** Albert J Kono Wisconsin Birth Index Name Albert J Kono Event Type Birth Event Date 17 Mar 1883 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Affiliate Film Number 0116 Record Number 002805 "Wisconsin Birth Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch


ALBERT A. KONO (d. 1929) Albert Kono, 43, Dies At Centerville Home Albert Kono, aged 43 years, a resident of the town of Centerville all his life, passed away this morning at the family homestead. He had been in failing health for the past two years. He is survived by his widow, who was Ida Duebner and to whom he was married in 1909, two daughters, Laverne and Laurina, one son, Lester, and his father, William Kono, of Centerville. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the family home in the town of Centerville and at 1:30 from the Lutheran church at Cleveland. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, September 21, 1929 P.9


SOPHIE KONO (d. 1907) From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1907: Death in Centerville of Mrs. W. Kono on 16 October from a heart attack. The deceased was born 16 February 1822 in Mecklenburg. The funeral was held Friday.


SOPHIE KONO (d. 1912) Mrs. William Kono a well known resident of the town of Centerville is dead and the funeral will be held there on Tuesday. Death came on Sunday after a several weeks illness. Decedent leaves a husband and one son Albert and daughter Mrs. Ida Kaufman, both of this city to mourn her. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 2, 1912 P.8


WILLIAM KONO DIES AT HOME IN TOWN NEWTON William Kono, 70, brother of August Kono of this city, passed away on Tuesday at the home in the town of Newton. He suffered a stroke. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the home. Mr. Kono was born in Germany in 1861 and his parents removed to America shortly afterward and in 1865 settled on a farm in Centerville. In 1870 the present farm, which is now owned by the daughter-in-law of the deceased, Mrs. Albert Kono, was purchased. He was married to Sophia Rehm in 1885. Two children were born to them, Albert and Ida both of whom preceded him in death. Mrs. Kono also passed away a few years ago. He is survived by one brother, August, his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Albert Kono and three grandchildren on the farm home. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 26, 1931 P. 2


ADELAIDE LEITERITZ Mrs. Carl Leiteritz, 75, a former Cleveland resident, died Tuesday at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where she had been a resident for the past four years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mrs. Leiteritz, nee Adelaide Wagner, was born July 19, 1900, in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Otto and Ida Sohn Wagner. She was married to Carl Leiteritz, of the Town of Centerville Nov. 9, 1919. The couple then moved to the Leiteritz homestead where they were engaged in farming. She was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Survivors include two sons, Willard and Milton, of Rt. 1, Cleveland; three daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Dorothy) Erdmann and Mrs. Harland (Laverne) Albrecht, of Rt. 1, Newton and Mrs. George (Gertrude) Van de Loo, of Rt. 2, Sheboygan; two brothers, Eugene, of Rt. 1, Newton and Hilbert, of Cleveland; 18 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. One brother, Clifford, and three grandchildren preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Stoltenburg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland after 4 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, June 9, 1976 P. 23


CARL J. LEITERITZ Carl J. Leiteritz, 78, former prominent town of Centerville farmer, died Friday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc where he had been a patient for the past three days. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, town of Centerville. Mr. Leiteritz was born Jan. 26, 1896, in the town of Centerville, son of the late Frank and Mathilda Doersch Leiteritz. He married Adelaide Wagner, Nov. 9, 1919. They resided in the town of Centerville where they were engaged in farming until two years ago when health caused them to take residence at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Mr. Leiteritz was a life-long member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, where he served as a trustee. He was a former director of Stock Manufacturing Co., Newton. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Willard and Milton, both of Cleveland; three daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Dorothy) Erdmann, of Rt. 1, Newton, Mrs. George (Gertrude) Vanderloo, of Rt. 2, Sheboygan, and Mrs. Harlan (Laverne) Albrecht, of Rt. 1, Newton; a sister, Mrs. Emma Bruckshen, of Cleveland; also 18 grandchildren and five great grand-children. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, June 29, 1974 P. 10 ******** Notes from Cleveland On Sunday, Nov. 9, the marriage of Mr. Carl Leiteritz and Miss Adelaide Wagner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wagner of Meeme took place. The young couple has started on a pleasure trip to South Dakota for their honeymoon and after their return they will reside on the farm of the husband. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Nov. 13, 1919


DORIS M. LEITERITZ Doris M. Leiteritz, age 85, a resident of Country Side Manor, Sheboygan, died on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Country Side Manor, Sheboygan. Doris was born on February 2, 1928 and was a graduate of Sheboygan Central High School with the class of 1946. On April 19, 1947 she married Milton C. Leiteritz at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. Doris and Milton were the 4th generation of owners and operators of a dairy farm in the Cleveland area. She was a past member of the Manitowoc County Homemakers and St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church Ladies Aid of Cleveland. Survivors include her husband: Milton, Sheboygan; three sons and two daughters-in-law: Tod and Diane Leiteritz, Cleveland, Jay and Ann Leiteritz, Newton, Brian Leiteritz, WI; six grandchildren: Kristin Leiteritz and Megan Leiteritz, Stephanie (Joseph) Gorgas Sr., Steven Leiteritz, Dusti (Justin) Spagel, Brian (Tiffany) Leiteritz Jr.; nine great-grandchildren: Joseph Jr., Mackenzie and Dominic Gorgas, Taylor Leiteritz, Anthony, Kadin, Khoury and Braden Spagel, Andrew Leiteritz; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law: Dorothy Erdmann, Manitowoc, LaVerne and Harlan Albrecht, Kiel. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her step father and mother: Leon (Charlie) and Letha (Rucker) Otto; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Herbert Erdmann, Willard and Fern Leiteritz, Gertrude and George Van de Loo; and a nephew: Larry Albrecht. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 928 South 14th Street, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Kim Henning with burial to follow at Kassa Cemetery in Centerville, WI. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 928 South 14th Street, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in Doris' name. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank Dr. Hancock and the staffs of Country Side Manor and Grace Hospice of Sheboygan for the compassionate care given to Doris. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Feb. 19, 2013



FRANK LEITERITZ Frank Leiteritz, 80, of Cleveland, retired Centerville farmer, died last night at Memorial hospital, Sheboygan, following a brief illness. He was born in Centerville in 1867 and in 1890 married Miss Mathilda Doersch. They located on a farm in the town which was later taken over by his son, Carl. Mr. and Mrs. Leiteritz retired to live in Centerville in later years. Mrs. Leiteritz has been deceased several years. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Herman Bruckschen of Cleveland; son, Carl, on the home farm; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Stoltenberg funeral chapel, Cleveland, and at two o'clock at the St. John-St. Peter Lutheran church in Cleveland, the Rev. M.A. Braun officiating. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 23, 1947 p.2 ******** (Note: The obit says St. Johns cemetery but his stone is in Kassa) ******** Frank Julius Leiteritz (co. death index v.40 p.554) Widower of Mathilda Doersch April 7, 1867-July 22, 1947 Son of Carl Leiteritz and Wilhelmine Jaehnig Born Town of Centerville –retired farmer Died from “chronic myocarditis and pulmonary edema, 24 hours –generalized arteriosclerosis, 1 year –essential hypertension, 1 year”


INFANT SON OF MR. & MRS. M.C. LEITERITZ Graveside rites were conducted Thursday for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Leiteritz, Town of Centerville, the Rev. Gerhardt Cares officiating. Burial was in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Survivors are the parents, three brothers, Todd, Jay, and Brian, at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Leiteritz, of Rt. 1 Cleveland, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Charles Otto, of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday February 19, 1965 pg. 6


MATHILDA LEITERITZ Death Thurs. in Centerville of Mrs. Frank Leiteritz after a 1-1/2 yr. illness. She was born in 1869 and is survived by her husband and 2 children. The funeral was held Sun. Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1901 ****** Deaths of a Week: Mrs. Frank Leitritz a resident of Centerville died of tonsilitis. She was thirty-two years of age and is survived by a husband and two children. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, July 11, 1901 pg. 1


MILTON C. LEITERITZ Milton C. Leiteritz, age 90, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc, was called by our Lord on Friday, May 20, 2016 , into eternal life to join his beloved wife, Doris. Milton was born on March 25, 1926 in the town of Centerville, son of the late Carl and Adelaide (Wagner) Leiteritz. On April 19, 1947 he married the love of his life, Doris Rucker at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. She preceded him in death on February 16, 2013 as he held her hand until the last moment. A fourth generation dairy farmer, Milton was extremely proud of his heritage. He and Doris owned and operated a very successful dairy operation for many years in the Cleveland area. He had much compassion for his animals and would wake during the night to check on them, as Nicki, his long time German Shepherd companion, waited patiently for him to return. Milton is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law: Tod & Diane Leiteritz, Cleveland; Jan & Ann Leiteritz, Newton; Brian Leiteritz, Cleveland; six grandchildren: Kristin and Megan Leiteritz, Stephanie Leiteritz, Steven Leiteritz, Dusti (Justin) Spagel, Brian Leiteritz Jr.; nine great grandchildren: Joseph, Jr., Mackenzie and Dominic Gorgas, Taylor Leiteritz, Anthony, Kadin, Khoury and Braden Spagel, Andrew Leiteritz; and one sister and brother-in-law: LaVerne & Harlan Albrecht, Kiel. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Milton was preceded in death by his soul mate of 65 years, Doris Leiteritz; his father and mother: Carl and Adelaide (Wagner) Leiteritz; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Letha and Leon (Charles) Otto; one brother and sister-in-law: Willard and Fern Leiteritz; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Dorothy Leiteritz, Herbert Erdmann, Gertrude Leiteritz and George Van de Loo; two nephews: Larry Albrecht and Keith Leiteritz; one niece: Karen Erdmann. Private family service for Milton will be held at a later date. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 24, 2016



MARIA A. LEONHARDT From Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1903: Mrs. John Leonhardt died of old age debility Tues. last week at her son CARL’s farm located near Centerville. The deceased was born 27 Aug. 1823 in Mecklenburg, married in 1857, and came to America in 1861 settling on a farm here. 4 of their sons are still living. Her funeral was held Thurs. at the Lutheran Church Cemetery north of Centerville, conducted by Rev. Sprengling.


FRIEDERIKE LEUTERITZ Mrs. Carl Leitritz, for many years a resident of the city, passed to her final rest at the family home, corner of Green and Tenth Street last evening, aged 51 years. For more than a year, she had suffered from cancer, but until Sunday, it was not thought that death would result so soon. Sunday she was obliged to take to her bed and death followed Monday evening. A husband and two children, both of whom reside at Centerville, survive her. Deceased was a woman highly respected by all who knew her. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been completed. Manitowoc Daily Herald - May 9, 1899 - page 1 ******** Death Mon. evening of Mrs. Carl Leiteritz(sic) after a long illness with cancer. She leaves her husband and two grown children who live in Town Centerville. Her age was given to us as 51. Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1899 ******* The funeral of the late Mrs. Leitritz was held from the family home at 8 o'clock this morning. A large number of friends were present and the floral sributes (sic) were numerous. The interment will be at Centerville and the funeral cortege left the city at 9 o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 11, 1899 P. 4 ******* From death index 1899 May 08/LEITERITZ, Friedericke/co. death index v.6 p.161 ******** Friedericke Leiberitz birth: 14 December 1847 Boege, Hanover death: 8 May 1899 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Centerville father: Ludwig Beyer Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HARVEY LORFELD Harvey Lorfeld, 31, died today at his farm home in Centerville, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two o’clock from the St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran church, Cleveland. Burial will be in Kassa cemetery. Mr. Lorfeld was born in Spring Valley in 1906, a son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lorfeld. He married Miss Edna Freis in 1928 and located on a farm in Centerville. He served several terms as treasurer of the Maple Leaf school district, Centerville. Survivors are the widow; four children, Lorraine, Harvey, Jr., Marlin and Carol, all at home; mother, Mrs. David Lorfeld, Centerville; three sisters, Mrs. Cranston Heckmann, Spring Valley, Mrs. Walter Berger, Sheboygan Falls, Mrs. Francis Schultz, Neenah; two brothers, Walter and Arthur, Meeme. The body may be viewed at the home from Saturday evening until the hour of the services Monday. The casket will not be opened in church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 22, 1938 P. 2


EDNA ALMA LORFELD MATTHIAS Services for Edna A. Matthias, 92, of Champlin, were Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Mrs. Matthias died Saturday, May 4, 2002, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. She is survived by a son, daughter, 23 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harvey Lorfeld; second husband, Walter Matthias; and four children. Champlin Dayton Press, Champlin, Minnesota ******** Notes from Cleveland Miss Erna Freis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Freis of Centerville and Harvey Lorfeld, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lorfeld of Meeme were united in marriage by the Rev. Philip Sprengling of Centerville Saturday. The ceremony was followed by a celebration held at the home of the bride. The couple will live on a farm in Meeme. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Apr. 26, 1928


WALTER A. MATTHIAS Walter Alfred Matthias, 66, of R. 1, Newton, died Friday at Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born April 22, 1892, in Sheboygan, he was a son of Herman and Augusta Matthias, and served in the U.S. army during World War I. He moved to Manitowoc County 24 years ago and to the present home 10 years ago. Mr. Matthias was employed at the Lakeshore Packing Co., Cleveland, retiring prior to his illness this summer. On Sept. 14, 1948, he married Mrs. Edna Freis Lorfeld. He was married previously in 1922 to Ida Henning at Sheboygan. She died in 1928. Two children from this marriage died in infancy. Survivors, in addition to his wife, are three daughters, (private); three sons, (private); one brother, Dr. Oscar Matthias of Sheboygan Falls and six grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death. He was a member of St. James Evangelical Reformed Church, Spring Valley. Due to the building project underway there, services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Mark Evangelical Reformed Church at Mosel. The Rev. Carl G. Schmahl will officiate and burial will be in Kassa Cemetery, Cleveland. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, from 2 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and then at the church. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, August 23, 1958 P. 6


AUGUST J. MILL DIED: At Ledyard on Saturday, April 12, 1884, of Hemorrhage of the Lungs. August Mill Jr., aged nineteen years and two months. The young man was a son of Mr. August Mill of Centerville, Manitowoc Co., where he was born and received his education. He afterwards graduated at the Spencerian Business College at Milwaukee. In December 1883, his father established him in the mercantile business at Ledvard, where the deceased rapidly gained the confidence and respect of the business men of the communities of Ledyard and Kaukauna, in fact made himself a favorite of all who knew him. His business increased steadily, and all of his prospects were of the most flattering kind. His remains were taken to Centerville, where the funeral obsequies were performed under the auspices of the German Lutheran Church of which he was a member. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, April 15, 1884 P. 4 ******** 19 year old Aug. Milk, Jr.(sic) died last Sat. He was the son of Aug. Milk in Centerville. Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1884



CARL MILL CARL MILL, 85, CLEVELAND PIONEER DIES One of the oldest settlers in the county, Carl Mill, 85, of Cleveland, passed away yesterday. He sustained injuries to his hip in a fall in January and has since been confined to his bed. The deceased was born in Germany in 1845 and came to America in 1851, when he was six years old. He located at Franklin and then at town Centerville. On May 11, 1875, he was married to Miss Catherine Doersch. Four children were born to this union, three of whom died. Fred Mill of Cleveland, Wis., is the only surviving child. August, Gottlieb and John Mill, brothers of Carl Mill, and Mrs. Doersch, Mrs. Schultz and Mrs. Woerfel, sisters of Mr. Mill, all preceded him in death. John Mill and Mrs. Woerfel passed away this year. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the residence and later at the Lutheran church. Rev. P. Sprengling will officiate and interment will be in the Kassa cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, August 7, 1931 P. 5 ******** Carl J. Mill (co. death index v.26 p.566) Husband of Kathryn A. Doersch Died Aug. 6, 1931 at age 86 years, 2 months and 11 days” Son of Daniel Mill [John Daniel Mill] and Ragina Pruss [Regina Preuss] (both born Germany) Born East Prussia, Germany –retail lumber dealer Died from “fracture of left femur and senile debility” Buried at Kassa Lutheran Cemetery, Centerville


CATHARINA MILL (d. 1925) FUNERAL OF MRS. C. MILL SUNDAY AT CENTERVILLE Funeral services for the late Mrs. Catherine Mill, of Centerville, whodied on Thursday at her home at the at of 78 years, will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. from the family residence at Centerville and at 2 p.m. from the church at Cleveland. Rev. Mr. Funk will officiate and interment will be in the Kansas(sic) cemetery. Mrs. Mill was born on November 24, 1846, in Bavaria, Germany, and at the age of 9 came to the United states with her parents. They settled in Centerville where on November 14, ????, she was married to Gottlieb Mill. He died on May 7, 1913. The survivors are a daughter, Mrs. John Grupe of Hilbert and three sons, Rudolph, of Fl???, Julius of Milwaukee and Er??? of Centerville. Eioght grandchildren, on great-grandchild, a sister and a brother, also survive. (No name of newspaper or date/part of the obit has been cut off on the right side when scanned) ********* Mrs. Gottlieb Mill, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, died at the home of her son, Irvin Mill, at Centerville Thursday evening, the demise being due to an attack of dropsy from which she had suffered for some time. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the home of the son, the delay being due to the absence of a son who is visiting in Florida and who is returning by train. Mrs. Mill, who was past eighty years of age, is survived by three sons and a daughter, Rudolph, who is in Florida, Irvin at Centerville and Hulfus of Milwaukee and Mrs. Grube of Hilbert. Her husband, a daughter, Tillie and a son Hugo, preceded her in death. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, November 14, 1925 P.2


CATHERINE MILL (d. 1935) AGED RESIDENT OF COUNTY DIES Mrs. Catherine Mill To Be Buried Today Mrs. Catherine Mill, 81, resident of Manitowoc county for the past 79 years, died at her home at Cleveland at 6:30 this morning following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o’clock from the St. John’s and Peter’s Lutheran church in Cleveland. Burial will be in the Kassa cemetery, town of Centerville. Born in Bayern, Germany, Feb. 12, 1854, the deceased came to America at the age of three months with her parents. The family came to Manitowoc county in 1856. She was married to Carl Mill, former Cleveland hotel and tavern owner, who died several years ago, on May 11, 1875. The couple moved to the town of Centerville in 1892. Survivors include one son, Fred. Three other children preceded her in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 7, 1935 P. 4 ********* Catherine Mill nee Doersch (co. death index v.30 p.12) Wife of Carl Mill Feb. 12, 1854-Dec. 7, 1935 Daughter of Wolfgang Doersch and Elizabeth Heinritz (both born Bavaria) Born Binstergel, Bavaria Died from “carcinoma of stomach, Jan. 1935 Buried at Kassa Lutheran Cemetery, Centerville


GOTTLIEB MILL Gottlieb Mueller (sic), a pioneer resident of Centerville, is dead at an advanced age. Mr. Mueller has resided in Manitowoc county for many years and was well and favorably known in the section where he made his home. The funeral will be at Centerville. Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 8, 1913 P. 3 ******** CENTERVILLE HOTEL KEEPER DIES SUDDENLY Gottlieb Mills Dies from Stroke of Apoplexy Gottlieb Mills, pioneer resident of Centerville, Civil War veteran and one of the most prominent men of the southern section of the county, died suddenly yesterday as result of apoplexy with which he was stricken. Mr. Mills was for years engaged in conducting a hotel at Centerville and was widely known throughout Manitowoc County. Deceased was born in Germany, March 12, 1836 and in 1851 came to America and located in Sheboygan County where he resided for three years, after which he removed to Centerville of which place he has since been a continuous resident. He enlisted in the civil war and upon his return engaged in the hotel business. Mr. Mills was prominent in early days politics of the county. Mr. Mills is survived by a widow, three sons and two daughter. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald - May 8, 1913 - page 8 ******** First pub. Sept, 4, 1914. In Probate-Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the estate of Gotlieb Mill, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Catherine Mill, executirix of the estate of said deceased, for the adjustment and allowance of her 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 regular 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 6th day of October, A.D. 1914. 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 further order and judgement 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 Manitowoc Post a semi-weekly newspaper printed and published in the city of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin. Dated Sept, 2, 1914. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge Emil Baensch, Attorney. Manitowoc Post, Friday, September 18, 1914 P.1 ******** (From the 1910 Centerville census: Gottlieb Mill age 74; wife Catharine age 64; Matilda age 27/37?; Erwin age 25


IDA MILL From Der Nord Westen, 30 Mar. 1899: Death Wed. last week in Cleveland of Miss Ida Mill, daughter of Carl Mill, at age almost 20. Her parents and two sisters mourn her early death. ******** Ida Emma Mill birth: 15 June 1879 Centerville, Wis. death: 22 March 1899 Cleveland, Wisconsin burial: Centerville, Wis. residence: 1899 Cleveland father: Carl Mull mother: Katharina Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


J.G. HUGO MILL From Der Nord Westen, 17 Oct. 1895: Hugo Mill, son of Gottlieb Mill of Centerville, died early on the morning of 11 Oct. after a long illness. He was born 18 Nov. 1866. His casket was buried Sun. in the family plot in the Lutheran Cemetery of Town Centerville. The funeral cortege was at least a mile long and gave witness to the affection with which the deceased was held. The Centerville Fire Company followed the hearse on foot since Hugo had been a long time member and twice served as captain. The Centerville Germania Chorus, to which Hugo also belonged, was unable to follow the casket because too many members were absent. Pastor Sprengling delivered the funeral oration. The deceased had his life insured for $1,000 which sum he had bequeathed to his ill sister. In addition to his parents, he is survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters, another sister having died several years ago.


LINA W. MILL Death Tues. of 19-yr. old Lena Mill in the local Holy Family Hospital following a short illness. She was the daughter of Cleveland, Manitowoc County, resident Charles Mill. The body was taken to Cleveland for burial. Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1903 ******** Death Ends a Bright Young Life Death Tuesday claimed Lena, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mills (sic), of Cleveland, her demise occurring at the hospital in this city after an illness of three weeks, of brain fever. Decedent was a bright young lady whose notimely (sic) death will be deeply deplored by a large circle of friends. The funeral took place at Cleveland today. Manitowoc Pilot, July 2, 1903


REGINA MILL From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 15 Apr.) Death last Wed. afternoon of widow Regina Mill, known as “Mother” Mill, in the home of her son Gottlieb Mill in the village of Centerville. She was born 09 July 1813 in Hauswalde, East Prussia, and married in 1822(sic), (probably should be 1832), with Johann Daniel Mill who died 25 Apr. 1861. The family came to Centerville in 1851. The marriage produced 5 sons and 3 daughters, of whom 1 son and 1 daughter predeceased their mother. The funeral took place last Sat. in the St. Johannes Church conducted by Pastor Philipp Sprengling.


LEON CHARLES OTTO Leon Charles Otto, 81, Village of Cleveland resident, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 21, 1990 at his home. He was born March 27, 1990 at Ashland, WI. On August 11, 1962, he was united in marriage to Letha Rucker. The couple resided in Milwaukee until 1988 when they moved to Cleveland. He worked for Penn Control Company, in Milwaukee, as a fire engineer. He attended St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Cleveland and was a member of the Cleveland Senior Citizens Group. Survivors are his wife, Letha; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles (Dorothy) Otto, of Milwaukee; Eugene (Sheila) Otto, of Colorado; one step-daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Doris (Milton) Leiteritz, of Cleveland; one brother, Leo Otto, of Portage; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were six brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday morning, at St. John and Si. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F. Koch will officiate. Burial will be at Kassa Cemetery in the Town of Centerville. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, in Cleveland, Thursday afternoon, after 4 p.m. and at the church from 10 a.m., Friday morning, until the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press Wednesday, August 22, 1990 pg. 5


LETHA EVA OTTO Letha E. Otto, 85, Town of Centerville resident, passed away Thursday, February 18, 1993 at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. Born October 26, 1907 in Readstown, Wis., she was the daughter of the late Neils and Hannah Nelson. In 1926, she was united in marriage to William Rucker. The couple resided in Sheboygan. Mr. Rucker passed away in 1954. On October 16, 1961, she was united in marriage to Leon Charles Otto. The couple resided in Milwaukee until 1988, when they moved to the Village of Cleveland. Mr. Otto passed away August 23, 1991. She was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cleveland and its Ladies Aid Society. She was also a member of the Cleveland Senior Citizens Group. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Milton (Doris) Leiteritz. Town of Centerville; two step-sons, Charles (Dorothy) Otto, and Eugene (Sheila) Otto, both of Milwaukee; seven grand-children and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 22, 1993 at 11:30 a.m., at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F. Koch, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow at St. John's (Kassa) Cemetery, in the Town of Centerville. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, in Cleveland, on Sunday, from 4 to 9 p.m. and at the church, on Monday, from 10 am. until the time of services. A memorial fund for the handicap entrance of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church has been established in Mrs. Otto's name. The Sheboygan Press Friday, February 19, 1993 pg. 2


HENRY POPPE Fatal Accident. - The lifeless body of a man named Poppe, a resident of Centerville, was found on Wednesday morning about three miles from town, on the Lake road It is supposed that his horses ran away with him, and striking the sleigh against the corner of Calving creek bridge threw the deceased out. He was found in the bottom, so that he must have fallen a distance of thirty feet. We could learn no further particulars. Manitowoc Pilot Friday, January 20, 1864 pg. 1 ******** In Probate-State of Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, ss. In the matter of the estate of Heinrich Poppe, deceased. On Reading and Filing the petiion of Margereth Adelheid Poppe of the town of Centreville (sic) in the County of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin, representing among other things, that Heinrich Poppe, late of the town of Centreville (sic) in said County, on the 17th day of January, A.D. 1865, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels and estate within this County, and praying that administration of said estate be granted to the petitioner the said Margerethe Adelhied (sic) Poppe. It is ordered that said application be heard before me, at my office, in the village of Manitowoc, on the 6th day of March, A.D. 1865 at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further Ordered, that notice of said application and hearing be given by publishig a copy of this order for three successive weeks, once in each week, in the Pilot, a newspaper printed in said County, prior to said hearing. Geo. W. Barker, County Judge. Dated Feb. 9, 1865 Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, February 17, 1865 P. 3 ******** In Probate.--State of Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, ss. In the matter of the estate of Heinrich Poppe, deceased. ON reading and filing the petition of Margeretha Adelheid Poppe of the town of Centreville (sic), in the county of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin, representing among other things, that Heinrich Poppe late of the town of Centreville, county and State aforesaid died intestate on the 17th day of January, 1865, at the town of Manitowoc in said county and State, that he left personal property to the probable amount of five hundred dollars, and five minor children, viz: Johann Heinrich Poppe, 13 years of age; Maria Adelheid Poppe, 8 years of age; Anna Carolina Poppe, 5 years of age; Heinrich Martin Poppe, 3 years of age; August Paul Poppe, one year of age; that the personal property of said minors does not exceed the sum of five hundred dollars, and praying that a guardian be appointed to said minors. It is ordered, that said application be heard before me, at my office, in the village of Manitowoc, on the 6th day of March, A.D. 1865, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice of said application and hearing be given by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks, once in each week, in the Pilot, a newspaper printed in said county, prior to said hearing. By the Court. Geo. W. Barker, County Judge. Dated Feb. 9, 1865. Manitowoc Pilot, Friday, February 17, 1865 P. 3


HULDA POPPE Centerville news: Mrs. Henry Poppe of St. Paul, formerly Miss Hulda Doersch of here, died at Milwaukee Sunday. Her remains were brought here on Wednesday and the funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Sprengling officiating. She leaves her husband and two children, an aged mother, a sister, Mrs. Wm. Jaeger, and a brother, Mr. Adolph Doersch. May her soul rest in peace. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 27, 1913 P. 8



ALBERT F. REINEMANN Albert F. Reinemann, 77, of 1426 Kentucky Ave., died Thursday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He formerly operated the A. F. Reinemann and Sons Plumbing and Heating Co. at Howards Grove and Sheboygan, and later was a maintenance man at the County Courthouse until his retirement in 1960. Born in the Town of Centerville July 18, 1890, a son of the late Christ and Elizabeth Reinemann, he was married to Alma Hildebrand Sept. 10, 1912. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1962. Mr. Reinemann was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the men’s club of the church. He was a charter member of the American Luther Association. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Karl and Donald of Howards Grove; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Virginia) Bruckschen of R. 1, Cleveland and Mrs. Ray (Helene) Lutze of Sheboygan; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and two brothers, Otto of Howards Grove and Edwin of Sheboygan. A son, four brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Arnold Wenger, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery in the Town of Centerville. Friends may call at Nickel’s Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Saturday until noon Sunday and then at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Reinemann’s name for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Sheboygan Press, Friday, September 1, 1967 P. 4


ALMA REINEMANN Mrs. Alma C. Reinemann, 98, formerly of 1426 Kentucky Ave , a resident of Sunny Ridge for the past three years, died there Sunday, Oct. 9, 1988. The former Alma Hildebrand was born August 20, 1890 in Sheboygan, a daughter of the late Louis and Helen Naumann Hildebrand. On September 10, 1912 she married Albert F. Reinemann in Sheboygan. He preceded her in death on August 31, 1967. Mrs. Reinemann was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and was a charter member of the Ladies' Aid. She survived by two sons, Karl (Virginia) of rural Sheboygan; Donald (Shirley) of Lily, WI.; two daughters, Mrs. Viginia (Clarence) Bruckschen, of Cleveland, WI.; Mrs. Helen Lutze, of Sheboygan; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Wilma Sonntag, of Sheboygan and Mrs. Viola Chudobba, of Milwaukee, WI. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, three grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services for Mrs. Alma Reinemann will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct, 12, 1988 at , ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH. The Rev. Edwin C. Bek, pastor. will officiate. Interment will he in St. John's Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Friends may cal at the NICKEL-LIPPERT FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday, from 11 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Reinemann's name. The Sheboygan Press Monday, October 10, 1988 pg. 13 ******** (Alma C./b. 20 Aug. 1890/d. 9 Oct. 1988/SSDI)



ANNA MARIA LYDIA REINEMANN Death, which came to her after only a three days' illness, claimed Miss Lydia Reinemann, a former Manitowoc resident at Sheboygan Saturday, her death occured at the hospital in that city. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Reinemann, formerly of Centerville and was born March 14, 1886. The funeral will be held at Sheboygan tomorrow. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 24, 1916 P.3 ******** MISS LYDIA REINEMANN PASSES AWAY Miss Lydia Reinemann, aged 30, died at 7:10 o'clock this morning in the St. Nicholas hospital of kidney trouble and convulsions. She had been ill only since Wednesday, when she was removed from her home at Cleveland to the hospital here. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the home of her brother, George Reinemann, Cleveland, Rev. Sprengling, officiating. Interment will be made in the Kassa cemetery, Cleveland. The survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Reinemann; five brothers, John of Michigan; george, Otto and Albert of Cleveland, and Edwin, this city; and two sisters, Mrs. W.F. Sachse, Sheboygan and Mrs. Theodore Grupe, Cleveland. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, April 22, 1916 P.3 ******** (No. 27. 1st publication May 16, 1916.) Notice for Administration and Notice to Creditors STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT MANITOWOC COUNTY-IN PROBATE. In re-estate of Lydia Reinimann (sic), deceased. Notice is hereby given, That at the special term of said court to be held on the 2nd Tuesday (being the 13th day) of June, A.D., 1916, at the court house in the city of Manitowoc, county of Manitowoc, and state of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the application of Elizabeth Reinimann for the appointment of an administratrix of the estate of Lydia Reinimann, late of the town of Centerville, in said county, deceased; Notice is hereby further given, That at the special term of said court to be held at said court house on the 3rd Tuesday, (being the 19th day) of Septembeer, A.D., 1916, there will be heard, considered and adjusted, all claims against said Lydia Reinimann, decased; And notice is hereby further given, That all such claims for examination and allowance must be presented to said county court at the court house, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county and state, on or before the 15th day of September, A.D., 1916, or be barred. Dated May 15, 1916. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 6, 1916 P.4


ARLENE REINEMAN Mrs. William (Arlene) Reinemann, 86. Village of Cleveland resident, passed away Saturday. Nov. 15, 2003 at Morningside Health Center, Sheboygan. where she had been a patient since July. Born May 24, 1917 in the Town of Liberty, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Irene Eickmann Huebner. On Sept. 4, 1937, she was united in marriage to William Reinemann. The couple resided on the Reinemann homestead in the Town of Centerville where they were engaged in farming. In 1970, they moved to their present home in Cleveland. Arlene was a member of St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, and a charter member of its Ladies Aid. She had been a member of Manitowoc County Homemakers group. For a number of years Arlene had worked for R.A. Stoltenberg & Sons Store in Cleveland. Survivors include her husband William, Cleveland, two sons: Lee (Carol) Reinemann, Sheboygan Falls, and William K. Reinemann, Milwaukee; one daughter: Karen (Melvin) Mauk, Town of Sheboygan: seven grandchildren: Loren (Dawn) Reinemann, Howards Grove, Darin (Jodi) Reinemann, Town of Greenbush, Lee Jay Reinemann. Sheboygan Falls. Dave Reinemann, Wausau, Kristin (Rick) Schunk, Eau Claire, Kenneth (Megan) Mauk, Wauwatosa, Karla (Lawrence) Baler, Appleton; six great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren, one brother, Omar (Pauline) Huebner, Arizona, two sisters: Lilah (Arno) Pleuss, rural Manitowoc, and Doris Latasiewicz, Indiana; preceding her in death were one grandson, Darrell Mauk, and one brother-in-law, Leo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 18 at St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church. Cleveland. Pastor Aaron E. Schoenike will officiate and burial will be at St. John (Kassa) Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. from 4 until 8 p.m. on Monday (TODAY) and at the church from 12 p.m. Tuesday until the hour of service. A memorial fund has been established in Arlene Reinemann's name. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Monday, November 17, 2003 pg. A3 ******** (Arlene A./24 May 1917/15 Nov 2003/SSDI)


AUGUST P. REINEMANN Death from consumption on Fri. in Town Centerville of August Reinemann, son of Christoph Reinemann. The deceased, who was born 02 Jan. 1878 in Town Centerville, leaves 9 sisters in addition to his parents. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon. Der Nord Westen, 26 Sep. 1901 ******** St. Wendel: At the early age of 23 years Aug. Reineman, son of Christian Reineman was called away from these earthly scenes by the dread disease, consumption. The young man had only been sick for the past year, and was one of our promising young men. His remains were interred at the Kasson cemetery last Monday. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, September 26, 1901 pg. 1 ***** Deaths of a Week: August Reinemann, a well known young man of St. Wendel, died at the age of 23. He was a sufferer from consumption. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, October 3, 1901 pg. 1 ******** August Reinemann birth: 2 January 1878 Centerville death: 20 September 1901 Centerville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Centerville residence: 1901 Centerville father: Christoph mother: Elisabeth Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968



CHRISTOPH REINEMANN OLD SETTLER DIED IN CLEVELAND ON SUNDAY Christ Reinemann, aged 76, father of Mrs. W. F. Sachse and Edwin Reinemann of this city, died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Christ Grupe, at Cleveland. He was an old settler of the county, coming to Cleveland in 1851. The funeral will be held Wednesday. Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, December 12, 1916 P. 7 ******** SUNSTROKE DRIVES INSANE. Centerville Farmer Attacks Wife and is Committed. Insanity, resulting from a sunstroke which he suffered twelve years ago, prompted Chris Reinemann, a Centerville farmer to attempt the ?is of his wife Friday and upon application of the family the unfortunate man was committed to the Northern asylum at Oshkosh. Reinemann, who is 61 years of age had exhibited signs of insanity for some time past but only recently became violent, and Friday attacked his wife, trying to choke her. Later he had trouble with is son but was overpowered and taken into custody. The examination was conducted in Probate court and commitment papers issued. Reinemann is a brother to Sup. Reinemann of Centerville and is a well to do farmer of the county. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 12, 1904 P. 1


ELISABETH REINEMANN DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER Mrs. Reinemann, 87, Is Found Dead In Bed This Morning Mrs. Elizabeth(sic) Reinemann, 87, a resident of the town of Centerville since 1856, was found dead in bed at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Christ Grupe, Sheboygan, at 8 o’clock this morning. Mrs. Reinemann, nee Elizabeth Wagner, was born March 24, 1849, at Rhine Preis, Germany, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Wagner. She was one of six children. The family came to the United States when she was seven years old, settling in Centerville on a farm now operated by William Wagner, a nephew of the deceased, on Cleveland, Route 1. Married in 1876 She was married to Christ Reinemann on Jan. 24, 1876. They made their home on a farm now operated by a son, George. Eleven children were born to the union, four of whom died, one in infancy. Mr. Reinemann died Dec. 10, 1916. The surviving sons and daughters are John of Menominee, Mich., Mrs. Clara Sachse, Mrs. Christ Grupe, Edwin and Albert Reinemann of Sheboygan, and George and Otto of Cleveland. She is also survived by one brother, August Wagner of Menominee, Mich., 21 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Mrs. Reinemann remained in good health up to the time of her death. She took great pride in her knitting and was an expert in needlecraft. She was a devout member of the Lutheran church. Funeral arrangements will be announced in Friday’s paper. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 11, 1937 P. 11 ********* Mrs. Reinemann Dies At Home Of Daughter Here Mrs. Elizabeth Reinemann, 87, died during the night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Christ Grupe, 1410 Lincoln avenue, where she was found dead in her bed this morning. Death was due to old age. Mrs. Reinemann was born in Rhine Preis, Germany, March 24, 1849, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Wagner, and came to this country with her parents when she was seven years old. The family settled in Centerville, Manitowoc county, where Mrs. Reinemann resided until about four years ago, when she came to this city to make her home. She was married there on Jan. 24, 1867, to Christ Reinemann, who passed away 20 years ago. Of the eleven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Reinemann, only seven survive. They are: John of Menominee, Mich., Mrs. Clara Sachse and Mrs. Christ Grupe of this city, George and Otto of Cleveland, Edwin and Albert of this city. There are also 29 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Reinemann was a kind and loving mother, deeply devoted to her children and their families. She possessed a friendly disposition which endeared her to many persons. Funeral services were not definitely arranged at noon today, but will be announced in Friday’s paper. Sheboygan Press, Thursday, March 11, 1937 P. 6 *********** Mrs. Reinemann’s Funeral Services To Be On Sunday Cleveland, Wis.—(Special) Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Reinemann, 87, who was found dead in her bed at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Christ Grupe, Sheboygan, Thursday, will be held here in Cleveland Sunday. The first service will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the home of her son George, and a second service will be held at 2 p.m. at St. John and St. Peter’s Lutheran church. Burial will be in Kassa cemetery. Among Mrs. Reinemann’s survivors are a brother August ____ of Menominee, Mich., 29 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the George Reinemann home here from ___ afternoon until the time of the services. Sheboygan Press, Friday, March 12, 1937 P. 6


EMMA REINEMANN Mrs. George Reinemann, 73 (photo), of Cleveland, Wis., died Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. John, St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. The Rev. Eldon Bode will officiate and burial will be in the St. John Cemetery. She was born Emma Sachse, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sachse, in 1880 in the town of Centerville. In June, 1903, she was married to George Reinemann. They located on a farm in Centerville and retired in 1945, when the farm was taken over by their son, William. They moved to the village of Cleveland. The couple observed their golden wedding this June. She was a member of the St. John-St. James congregation and the Ladies Aid Society. Survivors are the husband; four daughters, Mrs. Frank Kautzer and Mrs. Ewald Anger of Sheboygan and Mrs. Edmond Langenhahn and Mrs. Matt Schwartz of Meeme; two sons, Albert of Howards Grove and William on the home farm; brother, Dr. Fred Sachse of Hartford, Wis.; sister, Mrs. Edwin Sohn of Cleveland; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 7 p.m. Sunday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 1, 1953 P. 15


F. WILLIE REINEMANN William Reinemann, a Centerville boy, 17 years of age, died at the hospital in Sheboygan Saturday, and the funeral took place at Centerville today. The boy was taken ill a week ago while at play and was taken to the hospital two days before his death. He was the son of Gustave Reinemann and was not yet through with school. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 05, 1902, Page 1 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 07 Aug. 1902: 18-yr. old Wilhelm Reinemann died Sat. in a Sheboygan hospital from a spinal inflammation. He was the son of Town Centerville resident Christian Reinemann. His funeral was held Tues. afternoon at the Lutheran Cemetery in the Cleveland vicinity.


GEORGE REINEMANN George Reinemann, 79, of Cleveland, a retired town of Centerville farmer, died Sunday morning at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank X. Kautzer, 1225 Geele Ave., Sheboygan. Mr. Reinemann, who was spending the week end visiting here, died after a sudden heart attack. A son of the late Christ and Elizabeth Wager (sic) Reinemann, he was born May 3, 1875, in the Town of Centerville. He married the former Emma Sachse, June 6, 1903. Following marriage the couple resided on the Reinemann homestead farm until his retirement in 1946, when they moved to Cleveland. Their son, William, now operates the home farm. He was a member of Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, and served a term as town treasurer. In 1953 Mr. and Mrs. Reinemann celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mrs. Reinemann died in August, 1953. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Frank (Elva) Kautzer and Mrs. Ewald (Anita) Anger of Sheboygan, Mrs. Edmund (Alma) Langenhahm and Mrs. Math. (Ruth) Schwartz of R. 1, Newton; two sons, Alfred of Howards Grove and William on the home farm; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Otto of Cleveland, O.; and Edwin and Albert of Sheboygan, and one sister, Mrs. Christ Grupe of Sheboygan. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one son, four brothers and two sisters. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. Eldon M. Bode, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 1 p.m. Tuesday and until 11 a.m. Wednesday, when the body will be taken to the church. Sheboygan Press, Monday, December 13, 1954 P. 14


J. CHRISTOPH REINEMANN LEAVES MANY DESCENDANTS Four Children, 33 Grand and 37 Great Grandchildren in Family Christopher Reineman, the Centerville pioneer farmer whose funeral was held at Centerville Monday, leaves many descendants, there being four children, thirty-three grandchildren and thirty-seven great grandchildren surviving Mr. Reineman. The funeral was a large one, attended by a great concourse of relatives and friends. Mr. Reineman had he lived until Friday, the present week, would have been 94 years of age, having been born at Keasalbach, Nov. 11, 1816. He emigrated to America in 1853 with his wife and family of five children and located on a farm in Centerville which has been his home ever since, for 57 years. Mr. Reineman purchased a farm of 40 acres from the U.S. Government, paying therefor $100. He retired fram active work several years ago and his son, John Reineman had conducted the farm. Mrs. Reineman died eighteen years ago and one son, Peter Reineman was killed in an accident at Reedsville a year ago. Mr. Reineman is survived by two sons, John, who served as Chairman of Centerville for years and Christopher Jr., also of Centerville and two daughters, Mrs. Peter Burgwardt, Milwaukee and Mrs. Edward Lutze, this county. Mr. Reineman was universally esteemed and was widely known in the county. Manitowoc Daily Herald -Tues., Nov. 8, 1910 page 1 ******** Christoph Reineman (SIC), a pioneer of this county and 94 years of age is dead at his home in Centerville, Wis. The decedent had lived in this section of the state a great many years and had resided in the same house for fifty years. The funeral was held Monday afternoon with the interment in the cemetery at Centerville. The death of Mr. Reineman removes a man who was held in high esteem. Mr. Reineman is survived by a large number of great grandchildren. The Sheboygan Press, November 8, 1910 ******** “Christopher Reineman (sic), who died at Centerville, Manitowoc County, was 94 years old and left 4 children, thirty three grandchildren, and thirty-seven great-grandchildren. He immigrated to America in 1853, and Centerville had been his home for the fifty-seven years he had been in this country.” Sheboygan County Historical Review-Record of Deaths of well known Sheboygan County Citizens p. 8 ******** It is seldom that one lives nowadays to reach the advanced age of 92, so that our town can feel proud to have as a resident one who has passed that mark, and is none other than Mr. C. Reinemann, father of John Reineman, chairman of the town. Born in Germany ninety-one years ago, the 11th of November, he resided there until the summer of '22 when he bade farewell to his fatherland and coming to this country spent the winter at Sheboygan which was then a mere village. When spring came he moved to Centerville and at once cleared off a spot whereon he erected a log cabin which served as a home for many years. The log cabin has long ago been replaced by one of the finest dwellings in the town and that which fifty-four years ago was a wilderness is now one of the finest farms in the county. It is with pleasure that the old settler tells you he is a grandfather to thirty-one, and great grandfather to thirty-five children. There are three sons, John and Chris. Of Cleveland and Peer of Reedsville, who for a number of years have had charge of the elevator there. There are two daughters, Mrs. Peter Borgwardt of Milwaukee and Mrs. Ed. Lutze of Meeme. He makes his home with hs son John, who is on the old homestead. Although four score and eleven years of age, of him it may be said, "Bent like a laboring oar that toils in the surf of the ocean. Ben but not broken by age, is the form of our hardy pioneer." He spends most of his time perusing the papers during the winter months but in summer he takes his place with the rest in the fields. He is never more at home than when surrounded by a number of his neighbors, telling them of the many exciting incidents which occurred when much of our country was a forest. Manitowoc Pilot, January 2, 1908 ********* Johann Christoph is my g, g, gpa, born in the Rhineprovinz and immigrated in 1852 (can’t find a passenger listing) with wife Maria Cecilia (ZINGERLING) and 5 children. They farmed next to the Fischer Creek just north of Cleveland, WI. (From researcher/see contributors page)


KATHY REINEMANN Kathy Lee Reinemann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Reinemann, 1016 N. Twelfth street, died this morning at Memorial hospital. Only 9 days old when she died, Kathy was born July 18, 1949. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Ballhorn Funeral chapels. Burial will be at the Saxon cemetery at Centerville. The Rev. Victor Mennicke, of St. Paul’s Lutheran church will officiate. Kathy is survived by her parents; one brother, (private); her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reinemann, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roepke, Sheboygan, and one great-grandfather, Louis Hildebrand. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, July 27, 1949 P. 14


VIRGINIA REINEMANN Virginia M. Reinemann, age 76, of N8253 Brookdale Road, Sheboygan, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at Memorial Medical Center, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 24, 1927, in Sheboygan, a daughter of the late Harold and Katherine (Goetsch) Roepke. Virginia Roepke and Karl Reinemann were united in marriage on Aug. 17, 1946, in Sheboygan. Virginia worked at Lakeland College and Kohler Generator in her later years. She was an avid Packer fan, enjoyed craft making and feeding the birds and cats in her neighborhood. She was especially proud of her pet Cockatiel, “Bandie.” Virginia always had a smile on her face, and was proud of her children and grandchildren. She was a devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Howards Grove and had been active in the Howards Grove Lions Club with her husband, Karl. Surviving Virginia is her husband of 57 years, Karl; three sons, Thomas (Sally) of Sheboygan Falls, Terry (Shirley) of Lowell, Ark., and Gary (Laura) of Plymouth; one daughter, Gail (Jerry) Peterson of Trenton, Wis.; and six grandchildren, Tricia (Mike) Prodoehl, Craig Reinemann, Jason (Kristine) Hensel, Julie, Lisa and Dana Reinemann. She is also survived by one brother, Dennis (Jane) Roepke of Sheboygan Falls. Two children, Steven and Kathy; one infant grandson, Dustin and; one brother, Alfred Roepke preceded her in death. A funeral service will be conducted for Virginia on Friday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Howards Grove. The Rev. Darrel Bergelin will officiate. Interment will be in St. Johns Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Friends may call at Zimmer’s Westview Funeral and Cremation Care Center on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 3 until 8 p.m. and on Friday at the CHURCH from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. A memorial fund has been established to the Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund in the name of Virginia M. Reinemann. Herald Times Reporter November 2003


WILLIAM REINEMANN William C. Reinemann, age 93, village of Cleveland resident, went home to his Lord on Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, at the Sheboygan Beach Health Care Center. He was born on Dec. 8, 1913, in the town of Centerville, the son of the late George and Emma Sachse Reinemann. He attended Center School in Cleveland. On Sept. 4, 1937, he was united in Marriage to Arlene Huebner. The couple resided on the Reinemann homestead in the town of Centerville where they engaged in farming and he helped his brother with a milk route. The marriage was blessed with three children. In 1969 he was employed by the Kohler Company, Kohler, where he worked in the maintenance department until retiring in 1979. Bill was also employed by the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel in Cleveland for many years. In 1970 Bill and his wife moved to Cleveland where Bill was presently living. Mrs. Reinemann passed away Nov. 15, 2003. William was a lifelong member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, and had served on its church council as elder and trustee. He was a former member of the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau. He also was a volunteer for the Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels program and a senior league bowling team in Manitowoc. Bill was very active with various card clubs and enjoyed meeting new people and visiting with old friends. He is lovingly survived by two sons: Lee (Carol) Reinemann, Sheboygan Falls, and William K. Reinemann, Milwaukee; one daughter: Karen (Melvin) Mauk, town of Sheboygan; seven grandchildren: Loren (Dawn) Reinemann, Howards Grove; Darin (Jodi) Reinemann, town of Greenbush; Lee Jay Reinemann, Sheboygan Falls; Dave Reinemann, Wausau; Kristin (Rick) Schunk, Eau Claire; Kenneth (Megan) Mauk, Wauwatosa; Karla (Lawrence) Baier, Menasha; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews; three sisters-in-law: Pauline (the late Omar) Huebner, Arizona; Lilah (the late Arno) Pleuss, Manitowoc, and Doris (the late Leo) Latasiewicz, Indiana. Preceding Bill in death are one grandson: Darrell Mauk; and two brothers: Roland (Lila) and Alfred (Elvira); and four sisters: Elva (Frank) Kautzer; Anita (Ewald) Anger; Alma (Edmund) Langenhahn; and Ruth (Matt) Schwartz. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at 11 a.m. at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. Pastor David Endorf will officiate and burial will follow at St. John (Kassa) Cemetery, town of Centerville. Friends may call at the church on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, from 4 until 8 p.m., and on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. William Reinemann’s name. Newspaper not cited.


GEORG RIESS (First publication Dec. 17, 1885.) No. 83 STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY OF MANITOWOC, ss. Probate Office, Manitowoc, Dec. 12th, A.D., 1885. In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of George Riess, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc. Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of George Riess, deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by Katherina Riess praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this state. Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before the county judge at the probate office in Manitowoc, in said county, on Tuesday, the 12th day of January, A.D., 1886 at 10 o'clock a.M. And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said county, for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing. By the court. R.D. Smart, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, January 21, 1886 P. 3



JOHN RIESS John Riess Of Centerville Is Dead At Age 74 Cleveland—John Riess, 74, who spent his entire life on the Riess homestead farm in the town of Centerville, died Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. Mr. Riess had been ill for the past month. Funeral services will be held here Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Stoltenburg Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran church. The Rev. M. A. Braun will officiate and burial will be made in Kassa cemetery in the town of Centerville. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from Tuesday to the time of services. Mr. Riess was born April 24, 1862, on the Riess homestead farm, the son of George and Catherine Doersch Riess. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Henry Radezisky of Abbottsford, five nieces and one nephew. Sheboygan Press, Monday, July 13, 1936 P. 6 ********* John Riess, 73, who was born and spent his entire life on the homestead farm in Centerville, died Sunday night in a Sheboygan hospital where he has been a patient. Death was due to pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Stoltenberg funeral home, Cleveland, and at two o’clock at the St. John and St. Peter Lutheran church, Cleveland. Interment will be in the Kassa cemetery in the town of Centerville. Born in Centerville Mr. Riess, a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Riess, was born on the homestead farm in Centerville in 1862. After the death of his parents he continued to operate the farm. He never married. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Henry Radeztsky, Abbotsford, Wis, five nieces and a newphew. The body may be viewed at the Stoltenberg funeral home, Cleveland. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 13, 1936 P. 2


KATHARINA RIESS First publication Feb. 11, 1902 State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court-In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Katherine Riess, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of John Ries (sic) of Centerville, in said county, representing among other things that Katherine Riess an inhabitant of said county, on the 14th day of January, 1902 at Centerville died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is a son of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to said petitioner granted. It is ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said county court to be held on Tuesday, the 11th day of March 1902, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the county judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered further that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Post, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 12th day of February, A.D. 1902. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Baensch & Kelley, Atty's. Manitowoc Post, Thursday, February 20, 1902 P. 1 ******** Katherine Dersch Riess birth: 1833 Germany death: 14 January 1902 Centerville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Centerville residence: 1902 Centerville Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ALBERT SCHEFFLER Albert J. Scheffler, 79, retired town of Centerville farmer, died at his home in Hika Wednesday following a brief illness. He was born Nov. 13, 1874 on a farm in Centerville, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Scheffler. On March 2, 1913 he married the former Ida Sixel following which the couple operated a Centerville farm until 1936 when they retired and moved to Hika. Surviving are his wife; two brothers, William of Hika and Robert of Newton. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at SS. John and Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. Eldon M. Mode Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kassa cemetery, Hika. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral chapels, Cleveland, from noon Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the body will be taken to the church to be in state until the time of service. Sheboygan Press, Thursday, August 26, 1954 P. 20


AUGUST SCHEFFLER FARMER KILLS SELF AT HOME THIS MORNING August Scheffler, Centerville, Shoots Self Through Head With Double-Barreled Gun August Scheffler, 56, town of Centerville farmer, ended his life shortly before 8 o’clock this morning on his farm two miles north of the village of Centerville, by blowing off the top of his head with a double barreled shot gun. The farmer took the gun from the kitchen of the home and walked behind the barn as his wife prepared the morning meal. Son Hears Shot The body was found by his wife, Lillian, who went to look for her husband when he failed to answer calls to come to breakfast. He was still alive but died soon after the arrival of Dr. Edwin N. Reinert, Cleveland. A son, Harlan, 20, who was fishing in a small stream about a quarter of a mile from the home, heard the report of the gun and hurried back to the barn soon after his mother discovered the body. Mrs. Scheffler told Sheriff Norman Berkedal, who with Coroner Gerald Rau and Deputy Eugene Spjevachek drove to the Scheffler farm, her husband had been despondent for several weeks. She said he had acted strangely for some time. The gun used is an old type shot gun with tandem triggers. Scheffler sat down on a timber back of the barn, placed the end of the barrel against his forehead and reaching forward pushed the trigger. The charge struck him in the forehead just above the eyes. No inquest Dr. Ran announced there would be no inquest. The body was removed to the Stoltenberg funeral home in Cleveland. Mr. Scheffler was born in 1881 in Centerville and was a farmer. He married Miss Lillian Brick in 1908. Survivors are the widow; a son, Harlan at home; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas LaVore and Elizabeth, both of Milwaukee, and Lillian, at home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 16, 1937 P. 2 ********* August Scheffler Funeral Services Planned Saturday Funeral services for August Scheffler, 56, whose death occurred Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock at his home, Cleveland, route 1, will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Scheffler home with the Rev. M.A. Braun officiating. Burial will be made in Cassa (sic) cemetery, town of Herman. Included among the survivors are three brothers, Robert of Newton and Albert and William of Centerville. Sheboygan Press, Thursday, June 17, 1937 P. 15


HARLAND SCHEFFLER Harland Scheffler, 43, a resident of Sheboygan until three years ago, died early today at Union Grove, Wis., after a protracted illness. He was born June 24, 1911, at Manitowoc, a son of August and Lillie Scheffler. Prior to leaving Sheboygan in 1952 he lived at 412 New York Ave. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Lillie Scheffler, of 2845-A N. 24th St., Milwaukee and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret LaVora, Mrs. Ethel Justus and Mrs. Lillian Seipel, all of Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Dobratz Funeral home, 3514 North Port Washington Ave., Milwaukee. Burial will be in the Kassa cemetery in the town of Centerville (Manitowoc County) at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Sheboygan Press, Thursday, April 21, 1955 P. 21


IDA SCHEFFLER Mrs. Albert Scheffler, 73, Hika, died Monday noon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. The former Ida Sixel was born Aug. 28, 1883 in the town of Centerville, a daughter of the late George and Anna Wunsch Sixel. On Feb. 2, 1911 she was married to Albert Scheffler. The couple farmed in the town of Centerville until their retirement in 1936 when they moved to Hika. Her husband died Aug. 25, 1954. Survivors are three brothers, August of Sheboygan and Otto and William of Hika. Three brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. John-St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Eldon M. Bode, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in St. John cemetery in the town of Centerville. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Home, Cleveland, from 2 p.m. Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until the time of services. Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, August 14, 1956 P. 12


JOHANN SCHEFFLER Mr. and Mrs. August Kono, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guehlsdorf, Miss Sophie Huebner and John Guehlsdorf were at Cleveland today to attend the funeral of the late John Scheffler, pioneer resident of Centerville, who passed away last Friday at the age of 75 years. He was a brother-in-law of Mr. Kono. Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 12, 1915 P. 3



LILLIE SCHEFFLER Mrs. Lillie Scheffler, 71, a native of Manitowoc and former Sheboygan resident, died at St. Michael’s Hospital, Milwaukee, Thursday afternoon following a brief illness. Mrs. Scheffler had moved to Milwaukee about 10 years ago after living in Sheboygan for several years and had made her home in Milwaukee with a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Justus. Mrs. Scheffler leaves three daughters, Mrs. Margaret LaVora, Milwaukee, Mrs. Justus, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Lillian Seipel, of Illinois; her step- mother, Mrs. Johanna Brick, Manitowoc; five brothers, Adolph, Herbert, and Frederic Brick, of Manitowoc, Norbert Brick, of Newton, and Carl Brick, of Brillion; and two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Eberhardt, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Hertha Liermann, of Liberty. Mrs. Scheffler’s husband and one son, Harland, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Dobratz Funeral Home, 3514 North Port Washington Rd., Milwaukee. The body will be brought to Kassa Cemetery, Centerville, where graveside services will be held about 3:15 p.m. Saturday. Sheboygan Press, Friday, September 23, 1955 P. 9


PAULINE SCHEFFLER From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1900: Death Sun. in Town Centerville of Miss Pauline Scheffler of peritonitis. She was born 15 June 1883. The funeral was held Tues. at the Kassa Cemetery. ******** Pauline Scheffler birth: 15 June 1883 Wisconsin death: 10 June 1900 Centerville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Centerville residence: 1900 Centerville father: Johann Scheffler mother: Sophia Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SOPHIE SCHEFFLER PIONEER WOMAN OF CLEVELAND BURIED TODAY The funeral of Mrs. William Scheffler, who died at her home at Cleveland Saturday, aged seventy-six, was held this afternoon at Cleveland. Death was due to infirmities incident to old age. Mrs. Scheffler was a pioneer resident of the county. She is survived by nine children, three daughters, Mrs. Henry Guildorf, city, Mrs. Gustave Schwartz, Wauwatosa and Mrs. William Ernst, Newton and six sons, Albert, Chicago; August and William, Hewton; John, this city; Fred, Newton, Iowa. Manitowoc Herald News, April 3, 1923 P. 6



WILLIAM SCHEFFLER William Scheffler, 82, a resident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for one day. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, with Rev. Henry F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County. Mr. Scheffler was born Sept. 11, 1886, at Centerville, son of the late John and Sophia Kono Scheffler. He was employed at Mills Bros. orange groves in Florida until his retirement in 1955. He then made his home with his brother, Albert, at Hika until five years ago when he moved into Park Lawn. Mr. Scheffler was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church at Cleveland. He never married. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and five sisters. Survivors include niece and nephews. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 3 p.m. Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church from noon until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 19, 1969 P. 3


JULIE ANN SCHELK Julie Ann Schelk, age 62, of 314 N. Wisconsin Drive, Howards Grove, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 21, 2005. She was born in Kewaunee on August 23, 1942, a daughter of Eldon and Florence (Fink) Voss. Julie attended LaFollette Grade School in Town of Centerville and Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. On September 5, 1959, Julie Voss and Roy Schelk were united in marriage at St. John-St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. Over the years, Julie was employed in various jobs; most recently working at Bill’s Piggly Wiggly in Howards Grove. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a special closeness with her grandchildren, Melissa and Brandon, who she helped raise. Julie loved gardening, traveling and baking. She especially enjoyed collecting miniature cows and angels. Julie was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Howards Grove. Surviving Julie is her loving husband, Roy; three sons, Mike (Danielle) of Eagle River, Steve (Kandy) of Sheboygan and Chuck (Paula) of Howards Grove; one daughter, Vickie Schelk of Howards Grove; her father, Eldon Voss of Newton; nine grandchildren, Melissa (special friend Jeff Kernen), Brandon, Trisha, Brittany, Trevor, Sabrina, Chelsea, Haleigh and Ethan; two step-grandchildren, Zach Travis and Chrissy Hernandez; one brother, Ronnie (Connie) Voss of Town of Meeme; two sisters, Betty (Bruce) Bunge of Newton and Bonnie (Gene) Feldmann of Elkhart Lake; four brothers-in-law, Kenneth (Faye) Schelk, Roger (Diane) Schelk, Walter (Verna) Schelk Jr., and Donald (Delores) Schelk; two sisters-in-law, Beatrice Grunewald and Carol Jean (Dennis) Roethel, as well as many nieces and nephews. Julie was preceded in death by her mother, mother-in-law and father-in-law. (remainder missing/no newspaper cited)


ROY F. SCHELK Roy F. Schelk, 69, formerly of Howards Grove, passed away May 20, 2009, in Eagle River, WI. Roy was born July 23, 1939 to the late Walter and Helene (Koeser) Schelk. On September 5, 1959, he married Julie Ann Voss at St. John-St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. She preceded him in death on May 21, 2005. Roy is survived by his sons, Michael (Danielle) Schelk of Eagle River, Steven (Kandy) Schelk of Sheboygan, and Charles (Paula) Schelk of Howards Grove, and his daughter Vickie Schelk of Sheboygan. He is also survived by grandchildren, Melissa (Jeff Kernen), Brandon, Trisha, Sabrina, Chelsea, Haleigh, Brittany, Ethan, Trevor; two step-grandchildren, Zach Travis and Chrissy Hernandez, and two step-great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his brothers, Kenneth (Faye) Schelk, Roger (Diane) Schelk, Walter (Verna) Schelk Jr., and Donald (Delores) Schelk, his sisters, Beatrice Grunewald, and Carol Jean (Dennis) Roethel. He is also survived by his in-laws, Eldon Voss of Newton, Ronnie Voss, Betty (Bruce) Bunge, and Bonnie (Gene) Feldmann. Burial at St. John's Kassa Cemetery in Cleveland. (no newspaper cited)


KURT JEFFREY SCHNEIDER Kurt J. Schneider, four and one half month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey N. Schneider of 507 S. 27th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at the family residence. Private family funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery at Cleveland. Kurt was born June 28, 1974, at Manitowoc, son of Jeffrey and Jellanne Grupe Schneider. Survivors include his parents, a sister, (private); paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Schneider and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Grupe of Rt. 1, Cleveland; and great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Freis, of Rt. 1, Newton. Mrs. Herbert Grupe, of Cleveland, Mrs. Helen Schneider, of Manitowoc and Herman Holzer, of St. Nazianz. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, November 16, 1974 P. 14


ALMA SCHUETTE Mrs. Alma M. Schuette, 85, a resident of Morningside Nursing Center, died Thursday evening, Sept. 5, at the Nursing Center. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Ballhorn Funeral Chapel, Sheboygan. The Rev. Henry F. Koch will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mrs. Schuette, nee Alma Anger, was born Dec. 15, 1899, in the Town of Mosel, daughter of the late Gustave and Mary Rohde Anger. She attended district school in the Town of Mosel. She was married to Edwin Schuette of the Town of Centerville, Oct. 15, 1919, at St. John St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The couple operated a dairy farm in the Town of Centerville. Her husband preceded her in death in 1936. Mrs. Schuette was employed at Lakeland Manufacturing Company for seven years, retiring in 1965. She was a member of St. John St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Survivors include three sons, Ellsworth of Route 1, Cleveland, Adrian of Sheboygan and Kenneth of Cedarburg; three daughters, Mrs. James (Helene) Lindow, Mrs. Elaine Bender and Mrs. Jerome (Eunice) Leahy all of Sheboygan; two brothers, Raymond and Arthur of Sheboygan; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Wagner and Mrs. Frieda Pagelow both of Sheboygan and Mrs. Norman Jaeger of Cleveland; 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Ballhorn Funeral Chapel, Sheboygan, after 5 p.m. Sunday. A memorial has been established in her name. Herald Times Reporter, September 7, 1985 P. 3


ANNA M. SCHUETTE (d. 1938) Mrs. John P. Schuette, 50, a lifelong resident of the Town of Centerville, died Sunday morning at 10 o’clock after suffering a heart attack at her home. Mrs. Schuette, whose maiden name was Anna Gabsch, was born Feb. 29, 1888. She was married April 28, 1910. Survivors are her husband, two sons, Walter and Norman, both at home, her mother, Mrs. William Gabsch, Centerville, two brothers, Ervin and Arthur Gabsch, Centerville, and two sisters, Mrs. August F. Schmidt, Cleveland, and Mrs. Ernst Keppler, Hayward, Cal. The body may be viewed at the residence after Tuesday noon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the home and at 2 o’clock at the St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran church at Cleveland with the Rev. Martin Braun officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran cemetery, northeast of Cleveland. Mrs. Schuette was a member of the Ladies Aid society. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 7, 1938 P. 2



CARYL L. SCHUETTE Funeral services for Carol Lee Schuette, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Schuette of Cleveland, were held at the Stoltenberg funeral home in Cleveland, Thursday. Burial was in St. John cemetery. The Rev. Elwood Habermann officiated. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 19, 1947 P.2


DIANA L. SCHUETTE Diana L. Schuette, 73, Town of Centerville resident went to her Lord after losing her battle with cancer on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at home. Born April 14, 1944 in Manitowoc, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Margaret Schwoerer Stemper. She attended St. Wendel Grade School in Cleveland and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1962. On January 22, 1966 she was united in marriage to Wayne E Schuette at St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland Wisconsin. As a couple they resided in Cherry Point, North Carolina until Wayne's discharge from service and then they resided in the Cleveland area. The marriage was blessed with two children. As the children grew, Diana went to work as a Librarian Aide at Cleveland Elementary School. In later years she was a teller at the Cleveland State Bank, a secretary at Born, Kolb, Kovach Insurance Co. and a bookkeeper for Wayne's business, Schuette's Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. In her spare time, Diana liked helping people, she was a first responder and EMT. She loved working in her garden and her flowers. Diana was a Master Gardener. She enjoyed camping with family and friends. After her retirement she was a member with Good Sam Camping Group, for 10 years. Diana served on the state staff, during which 4 of those years she was first lady for Good Sam while Wayne, was State Director. She was a member of the Cleveland VFW Auxiliary and it's president for many years. She helped with the Lions Club. Survivors include her husband Wayne; two sons, Scott and Wayne Jr. (Amy); one sister, Marilyn (Greg) Martell of Manitowoc; three brothers, Gerald (Judy) Stemper of Fond du Lac, Kenneth (Deborah) Stemper of Cleveland, Peter (Teri) Stemper of Two Rivers: and many family and friends. She is preceded in death by one brother, Daniel, and one sister, Carol. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 (noon) on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, 8100 Brunner Road, Newton, WI.. Father Dave Beaudry will be celebrant of the mass and inurnment will follow at St. John's Graveyard (Kassa Cemetery) in the Town of Centerville. Friends may call at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of service. The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel in Cleveland is assisting the family with these funeral arrangements. A memorial fund has been established in Diana's name for the Vincent Lombardi Cancer Center, Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter June 20, 2017


DOROTHY B. SCHUETTE Dorothy B. Schuette, 86, former town of Centerville resident, went home to her Lord on Saturday, April 8, 2006, at Shady Lane Nursing Center in Manitowoc. She was born Dec. 20, 1919, in the town of Centerville, the daughter of the late Alvin and Mary Bebermeier Rodewald. She attended White Trail Grade School in Newton. On May 18, 1946, Dorothy was united in marriage to Norman A. Schuette in Wausau. The couple resided on the Schuette Homestead where they engaged in farming until their retirement in 1981. Norman passed away March 18, 1995. Dorothy was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland, and an active member of its Ladies Aid Society. Her interests and hobbies included bingo and cards, as well as plastic craft. Dorothy is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Schuette, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, Lyle (Debbie) Schuette; two grandsons and one granddaughter, Timothy, Calvin and Katie Schuette, all of Wichita, Kan.; two sisters-in-law, Theown Dondlinger, Manitowoc, and Anita Rodewald, Wausau; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her husband; one daughter, Carol Lee Schuette; three brothers, Hilbert, Lester and Roland Rodewald; and one sister, Lavern Bonder. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at 11 a.m. at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland, with the Rev. David Endorf, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow the service at St. Johns Graveyard (Kassa Cemetery) in the town of Centerville. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, 1056 Hemlock St., in Cleveland, on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, from 5 until 8 p.m., and at the church on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. A memorial for the Organ Fund of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church has been established in Dorothy Schuette's name. Herald Times Reporter April 2006



EDWIN SCHUETTE Edwin Schuette Of Centerville Dies As Result Of His Injuries Edwin Schuette, 35-year-old town of Centerville farmer, died at Sheboygan Memorial hospital Saturday at 7 p.m. from injuries received in an accident last July. Mr. Schuette was born in the town of Centerville, Manitowoc county, Oct. 6, 1900, and spent his entire life in that vicinity. He attended rural schools and after his graduation started farming. On Oct. 16, 1930, he was united in marriage to Alma Anger of the town of Mosel and the couple located on their present farm home in the town of Centerville. Besides his widow, Mr. Schuette is survived by six children, (Names omitted for privacy); his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schuette, of Centerville; a brother, Hubert, and a sister, Mrs. Markus Grotegut, both of Centerville; three step-sisters, Mrs. Louis Strattmann of Centerville, and Mrs. Joseph Chopp and Mrs. Melvin Siefert, both of Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Schuette home in the town of Centerville, and at 2 p.m. at St. John's and St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran church of Cleveland. The Rev. M.A. Braun will officiate and burial will be made in Kassa cemetery. The body will be removed to the family residence this evening. (Apr. 25 1936 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)


EMMA SCHUETTE Mrs. John Schuette, 82, a former resident of Centerville, died Sunday night at her home, 1216 Manila St., after being stricken with a heart attack last Wednesday. Nee Emma Duessing, she was born Sept. 7, 1872, in Town Cleveland, and made her home on a farm in Town Centerville since her marriage to John Schuette in 1901. The couple resided at Manitowoc since their retirement from farming in 1928. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Ed Stanzel and Mrs. Harry Reiss, Manitowoc, Mrs. Ben Hieding, Sheboygan, and Mrs. Alfred Stolzman, South Range, Wis.; two sons, Arno, of Route 1, Manitowoc, and Erwin, of Denmark; 31 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, John and Charles Duessing of Cleveland; and three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Bahr, Port Washington, Mrs. Lena Manthey, Chicago, and Mrs. Laura Goerke, Cleveland. Her husband preceded her in death 12 years ago. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kassa cemetery at Centerville. The body will lie in state at the Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from Tuesday noon until 10 a.m. Wednesday, and at the church from 11 a.m. until the hour of services. Sheboygan Press, Monday, October 4, 1954 P. 12


FREDERICK SCHUETTE Frederick Schuette, former Centerville postmaster, died at his home at Centerville at 1 a.m. today. The body was taken to the Robert H. Kroos funeral home in Sheboygan, and the funeral will probably be held Thursday, although the time is indefinite. Mr. Schuette was 71 years old. He was born in the Town of Centerville May 18, 1868 and resided on a farm in that town until 20 years ago when he turned the property over to a son, Edwin. The latter died five years ago. Mr. Schuette built a new home in Centerville after giving up the farm. He was in charge of the Hika post office for the last 10 ½ years. Besides the widow, who before her marriage to Mr. Schuette was Mrs. Louisa Keuna, the survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Markus Grotegut of Centerville and one son, Herbert, on the homestead farm; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Louis Strattmann of Centerville, Mrs. Joseph Chopp of Kohler and Mrs. Melvin Siefert of Sheboygan; two brothers, John of Manitowoc and George of Sheboygan; and 10 grandchildren. The Rev. Edward Schmidt of Sheboygan will officiate at the funeral and burial will be in the Kassa cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, January 15, 1940 pg. 9


HELENA A. SCHUETTE (d. 1917) Mrs. Helena Schuette died Sunday evening at 9:30 o'clock at St. Nicholas hospital, from the effects of an operation for gall stones, performed on Jan. 25. She was born December 14, 1876 and was the wife of Frederick Schuette of Centerville. The ___________ to the morgue of __________- and was shipped to Centerville ___ afternoon. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. (right side of article obscured by newspaper binding). Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, January 30, 1917 P. 6


HELEN G. SCHUETTE (d. 1991) Helen Grace Schuette, 79, former Town of Centerville resident, died Thursday, January 17, 1991, at Shady Lane Home Inc., Manitowoc, where she had been a resident the past two years. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Rev. Henry F. Koch Pastor will officiate and burial will be at St. John’s (Kassa) Cemetery, Town of Centerville. She was born February 26, 1911, in Elk River, Minnesota, daughter of the late James and Ruth Riley Elliott. She had been a Housekeeper for the Kohler Family before her marriage. On April 1, 1938, she was united in marriage to Walter Schuette, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, HiIka. The couple resided in the Town of Centerville where they engaged in dairy farming. Mr. Schuette preceded her in death on April 21, 1988. Mrs. Schuette was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland and its Ladies Aide Society. She was also an active member of Manitowoc County Farm Bureau, the Easter Seal Foundation and Homemakers. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Wayne (Diana) Schuette of Cleveland and Dale Schuette of Newton; three daughters and sons-in-law, Anna Mae (Matthew) Wite of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, Norma (James) Kumbalek of Two Rivers, Joy (William) Krueger Jr. of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren; a great grandchild; a sister, Mrs. William (Jane) Haack of Rhinelander; a sister-in-law, Beatrice Elliottt of Sheboygan; a brother-in-law, Norman Schuette of Cleveland; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three infant daughters and three brothers. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and at the church from 11 a.m. Monday until the hour of service. Manitowoc Pilot, January 18, 1991 P. B10


HENRIETTE SCHUETTE Henrietta Sophia Stock Schuette birth: 24 November 1852 Maple Grove, Wis. death: 1 June 1902 Centerville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1902 Centreville father: Conrad Stock mother: Henrietta spouse: John Schuette Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HERBERT SCHUETTE Herbert Schuette, __, of Newton Rd.,Newton, Wis., died Thursday afternoon, October 21, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Henry Koch will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mr. Schuette was born July 24, 1904, at Centerville, Wis., son of the late Fred and Helen Sixel Schuette. He owned and operated a farm in the Town of Newton until his retirement. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Adela Grotegut of Newton; two stepsisters, Mrs. Norma Strattman of Milwaukee and Mrs. Joe (Helen) Chopp of Kohler, Wis.; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Alma Schuette of Sheboygan; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin and a stepsister, Mrs. Melvin (Serena) Seifert. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o’clock to 8 o’clock this Friday afternoon and Saturday morning until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, October 22, 1982 P. 3


HERMANN SCHUETTE (d.. 1879) (First publication Feb. 6, 1879.) No. 15. STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY OF MANITOWOC.-ss. Probate Office, February 4th, A.D., 1879. In the matter of the proof and probate of the last will and testament of Hermann (sic) Schuette Sr., deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc. Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Hermann Schuette sr. (sic), deceased, late of the county of Manitowoc, has been filed in this office; and whereas application has been made by Hermann Schuette jr. (sic), praying that the same be proven and admitted to probate according to the laws of this state: Therefore, it is ordered that said application be heard before me at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, on the fourth day of March, A.D., 1879, at ten o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice shall be given to all persons interested in said will, of the time and place of said hearing, by publication in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper printed in said city and county for three successive weeks, once each week, prior to the time of such hearing a true copy of this order. By the court. Michael Kirwan, County Judge. Nash & Schmitz, Atty. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 6, 1879 P. 2



HERMAN SCHUETTE (d. 1897) From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1897: Death Thurs. in Town Centerville of Hermann Schuette, of cholera. He had fallen ill to the disease some years ago and for the last 10 yrs. has been unable to leave the house. He reached the age of 66 and leaves his widow and 1 son in good circumstances. The funeral took place last Sat. at the Lutheran Cemetery, with Pastor Sprengling officiating.


HERMAN SCHUETTE (d. 1955) Herman Schuette, 81, town of Centerville, died Monday afternoon at his home following a lingering illness. He was born Sept. 28, 1874, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Schuette. On Nov. 28, 1909, he married Louisa Hackmann at Centerville and settled on the family homestead farm. He was a member of Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church at Cleveland and served as a church trustee. He was also a member of the district school board. Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Lydia) Zimmerman with whom he resided at the time of his death; two sisters, Mrs. Ernst Rosso and Mrs. Albert Huebner, both of Manitowoc, a brother Ernest of Fennimore, Wis., and two grandchildren. His parents, one sister and four brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church at Cleveland, the Rev. Elden M. Bode officiating. Burial will be in the St. John’s Cemetery, town of Centerville. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 6 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until time of services. Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, November 29, 1955 P. 12


JOHANN SCHUETTE (d. 1919) CENTERVILLE PIONEER IS DEAD, AGED 81 John Schuette, Sr., pioneer settler of Centerville and a resident there for sixty five years, died at thehome of his son John Jr., yesterday at the advanced age of 81 years. He was a native of Germany, born August 12, 1837 and came here when sixteen years of age. His wife died eighteen years ago. Six sons and two daughters survive being John and Herman of Centerville; William of Milwaukee; August of Wausau; Ernest of Highland; Gustave of this city; Mrs. Ernest Rosso of Newton; and Mrs. Albert Huebner, of this city. The funeral will be held Friday Afternoon at 1:30 at Centerville. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 18, 1919 p.5


JOHN SCHEUTTE (d. 1942) John Scheutte, 64, former Centerville farmer and a resident here for 14 years, died Wednesday evening at the home, 1216 Manilla street. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from the Shimek & Schwartz funeral parlors and at 2:45 from the First German Evan. Lutheran church, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in the Kassa cemetery in Centerville. Mr. Schuette was born at Centerville in 1878 and when a young man took up farming. He married Miss Emma Duessing 41 years ago. Fourteen years ago he disposed of his farm and came to this city. He was employed at the Rahr Malting company 11 years. He has been in failing health the past 18 months. Survivors are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. Ed Stanzel of this city, Mrs. Benjamin Heibing of Sheboygan, Mrs. Harry Reiss of Kohler, Mrs. Alfred Stolzmann of South Range, Wis.; two sons, Arno, of Centerville, Erwin of Newton; brother, George of Sheboygan; and 19 grandchildren. A son, Roland, died 16 years ago. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 7 o'clock this evening until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, March 19, 1942 pg. 3 ********** Funeral services for John P. Schuette, of Cleveland, were held from the St. John-St. Peter Lutheran church in Cleveland, the Rev. M.A. Braun officiating. Burial was in the Kassa cemetery. Pallbearers were Otto Sixel, Alfred Lutze, Carl Leiteritz, Roland Jacobi, Herbert Schuette and Albert Scheffler. Herald Times Reporter Saturday, May 1, 1943 pg. 2


JOHN P. SCHUETTE (d. 1943) John P. Schuette Of Centerville Is Called To Rest Cleveland—John P. Schuette, life-long resident of the town of Centerville, passed away late Saturday evening at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan following a short illness. He was born on January 15, 1878, in the town of Centerville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John and Henriette Schuette. On July 28, 1878, he was baptized and on March 26, 1893, was confirmed. He was united in marriage with Anna Gabsch on April 28, 1910. Since that time, he has made his home on the homestead in town Centerville. The deceased is survived by two sons, Walter, at home, and Norman, of Town Mosel. Two grandchildren also survive. Four brothers also survive Mr. Schuette. They are: William of Pasadena, Calif., Ernest of Fennimore, Wisconsin, Gustave of Manitowoc, and Herman of Cleveland. Two sisters, Mrs. Albert Huebner of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ernest Rosso of Newton also survive. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Stolzenburg Funeral chapel in Cleveland and at 2 p.m. at the St. Johns and St. Peters Lutheran church in Cleveland. The Rev. M.A. Braun will officiate and burial will be made in the Kassa cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from this evening until the time of the services. The casket will not be opened at the church. Sheboygan Press, Monday, April 26, 1943 P. 4


LAVERNE SCHUETTE Laverne Dorothy Schuette, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schuette, passed away at the home in the town of Meeme Tuesday evening. The child was born Feb. 5, 1948. Survivors are the parents, a brother, (private), and two sisters, (private); the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott of Sheboygan Falls. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Stoltenburg Funeral chapel at Cleveland with the Rev. M. A. Braun officiating, and burial will be made in St. John’s cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel beginning Thursday at 3 p.m. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, August 18, 1948 P. 10


LINDA SCHUETTE Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Stoltenberg funeral chapel, Cleveland, for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schuette of route 1, Newton. The child died at Sheboygan Memorial hospital Wednesday. Survivors are the parents, two sisters and a brother. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, October 8, 1949 pg. 2


LOUISA SCHUETTE Mrs. Louisa Schuette, 86, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc where she had been a patient since Friday. The former Louisa Hackmann, she was born July 14, 1881, at Manitowoc Rapids, a daughter of the late John and Louisa Puls Hackmann. She married Herman Schuette on Nov. 20, 1909, at Manitowoc Rapids. They lived and farmed at Cleveland until retiring in 1934 when the farm was taken over by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Zimmermann. Mr. Schuette died Nov. 28, 1955. Mrs. Schuette was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, and of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Lydia) Zimmermann, Rt. 1, Cleveland; a sister, Mrs. Clara Ewald, Manitowoc; two grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. A sister and two brothers also preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, with the Rev. Paul Knickelbein, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, from 3 p.m. today until 11 a.m. Tuesday, and at the church from noon Tuesday until the time of service. Sheboygan Press, Monday, April 15, 1968 P. 8


MARILYN T. SCHUETTE Marilyn T. Schuette, 67, city of Manitowoc resident, went home to her Lord, on August 28, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Born, June 6, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Dorothy Rodewald Schuette. She attended Point River Grade School and graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. Marilyn was employed by Paragon of Two Rivers and later at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc. She was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. Her favorite pastime was playing Bingo. Marilyn is survived by one brother, Lyle (Deborah) Schuette or Derby, KS; nephews and niece, Tim, Calvin, and Kattie Schuette of Derby, KS; and cousins, Wayne (Diana) Schuette of Town Centerville. She is preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Carol. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 7, 2016, at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. Pastor David Endorf will officiate and inurnment will follow at St. John's Graveyard (Kassa Cemetery) Town Centerville. Friends may call at the CHURCH on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service. The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, is assisting the family with these funeral arrangements. A memorial fund has been established in Marilyn's name for St. John's Graveyard in Town Centerville. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Oct. 5, 2016


NORMAN A. SCHUETTE Norman A. Schuette, age 75, a town of Centerville resident, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 18, 1995, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 1995, at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Rev. Henry F. Koch Pastor will officiate with burial at St. John (Kassa) Cemetery, town of Centerville. He was born October 17, 1919, in the town of Centerville, son of the late John P. and Anna Gabsch Schuette. He attended Maple Leaf Elementary School in the town of Centerville. On May 18, 1946, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Rodewald. The couple resided on the Schuette homestead where they were engaged in farming until their retirement in 1981. He was a member of St. John and St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Cleveland. His hobbies included bowling and playing cards. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; one daughter, Marilyn Schuette, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, Lyle (Debbie) Schuette; two grandsons, Timothy and Calvin Schuette; one granddaughter, Katie Schuette, all of Wichita, Kan.; one brother-in-law; four sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Lee Schuette, one brother, Walter, three brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, 1056 Hemlock Street, Cleveland, Monday (TONIGHT), from 4-9 p.m. and at the church from noon Tuesday, until the time of service. A memorial fund for the handicapped entrance for the St. John and St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church has been established in Norman Schuette’s name. Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 1995 P. A2



ROLAND SCHUETTE CLEVELAND BOY PASSES AWAY AT ROCHESTER… Word was received this morning by relatives at Centerville of the death at Rochester, Minnesota, in a hospital of Roland Schuette, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schuette of Cleveland, this county, Sunday. Mr. Schuette had been taken to Rochester last week for treatment for kidney trouble. The body will be brought to Cleveland from Rochester tomorrow but the funeral arrangements have not been completed. Born at Centerville, March 27, Mr. Schuette was twenty-two years old Saturday. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, Irving and Arnold at home and by four sisters, Mrs. Edward Stencel of this city, Miss Edna of Florida, Evelyn of Sheboygan and Alma of Kenosha. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 29, 1926 P. 2 ********* Roland Schuette of Town Centerville passed away at Mayo Bros. clinic at Rochester, Minn., according to word received here. The remains arrived here Tuesday morning. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, March 31, 1926 P. 4 ********* LAST RITES FOR GEORGE SCHUETTE TO BE ON FRIDAY Centerville—Funeral services of the late Roland George Schuette, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schuette, who died on Sunday, Marcy 28, at the Mayo clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from the family residence and at 2:30 o’clock from the Lutheran church in Cleveland. Rev. Mr. Spreagling will officiate and interment will be made in the Kassa cemetery. Mr. Schuette was born on March 27, 1904 in Centerville, Manitowoc county, and was confirmed on March 24, 1918 at St. John’s Lutheran church. He was well known in Centerville and Cleveland. The survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Schuette, four sisters, Viola, who is married, Edna, Evalia and Alma and two brothers, Arno and Irvin at home. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, March 31, 1926 P. 10


SOPHIA SCHUETTE Mrs. Sophia Henrietta Schuette died yesterday morning at the home of her son, 2402 N. Thirteenth street. She was born in Germany November 16, 1850, and was __years of age. The funeral will be held S________ morning from the home ____ made at Centerville, Rev. ________ will officiate. Interment will be made in the Centerville cemetery. (right side of some lines obscured by the binding). Sheboygan Press, Saturday, April 27, 1918 P. 6 ******** Notes from Cleveland Mrs. Sophie Schuette, an old settler of the town of Centerville, living at Sheboygan, died there last week. Her remains were brought here Sunday for burial at The Kassa Cemetery, Rev. Phil Springling officiating. She leaves three sons, Frederick on the old home farm, John, also a farmer of the Town of Centerville and George of Sheboygan and a number of grandchildren. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 2, 1918


WALTER G. SCHUETTE Walter G. Schuette, 76, town of Centerville resident, died early Thursday morning, April 21, 1988 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Rev. Henry F. Koch will officiate with burial at St. John (Kassa) Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mr. Schuette was born June 19, 1911 in the Town of Centerville, son of the late John P. and Anna Gabsch Schuette. he married the former Helen G. Elliott, of Elk River, Minnesota, on April 1, 1938. The couple resided in the Town of Centerville and they were engaged in farming until retiring in 1973. Mr. Schuette also drove truck for local canneries and was a bus driver for LTC. He also served as a night watchman at Stocks Dinner club of Newton. Mr. Schuette was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland and a member of Manitowoc County Farm Bureau. Survivors include his wife, Helen; two sons, Wayne of Cleveland and Dale of Newton; three daughters, Mrs. Matt (Anna Mae) White of Madison, Mrs. Norma Behrmann of Two Rivers and Mrs. William (Joy) Krueger of Newton; a brother, Norman Schuette of Cleveland, an aunt, Meta Kaeppler of the Town of Meeme and six grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by three daughters. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, 4 pm to 9 pm Friday and at the church on Saturday from 12 noon until the hour of service. Memorial fund has been established in his name. Manitowoc Herald times - Thurs., Apr. 21, 1988 - page 22 ******** (19 Jun 1911/Apr 1988/SSDI)



FRIEDRICH SIEKER Fred Sieker, a pioneer settler of Rapids, died at the home of his daughter in Newton yesterday at an advanced age. The burial will be held there. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 19, 1917, Page 2


HELENA SIEKER Pioneer Resident of County, Dead Mrs. Lena, widow of Fred Sieker, early day resident of Rapids and Newton, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Schomburg, in the town of Centerville, at the age of 68 years, having been ill but a few days. The deceased was born in Germany July 25, 1852, and came to this country and county when but 11 years old. She leaves five children surviving her. They are: Mrs. Herman Heinz, Mrs. Jaeger and Mrs. Henry Schomberg, all of Centerville, and Henry Sieker and Mrs. Hugo Luckow of Newton. The funeral will be held at Centerville next Thursday afternoon, Rev. Sprengling of the Lutheran church officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, May 16, 1921 P. 5


BERTHA SIGGELKOW Notes from Centerville Early Saturday, the Angel of Death appeared at the home of Wm Grotegut and relieved Miss Bertha Siggelkow of her suffering. Ailing for several months, the deceased passed away at an age that promised brightness in future life. Smiling as we all knew her,, she bore her sufferings patiently until the death hour came. She is the sister of Mrs. Wm Grotegut at whose place she made her home. She was buried from the Reformed Church at Cleveland on Tuesday afternoon and laid to rest in the Kassa Cemetery. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Apr. 15, 1915 ******** Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leucke are at Cleveland to attend the funeral of Miss Bertha Sigglekow (sic) of that village. Miss Sigglekow was 41 years of age. Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 13, 1915 P. 3


EMMA SIGGELKOW CENTERVILLE WOMAN DIES AT FOND DU LAC Messages yesterday announced the death at Fond du Lac of Mrs. Henry Siggelkow, well known resident of Centerville at a hospital in that city where she had been for two weeks for treatment and had undergone an operation. Mrs. Siggelkow was 65 years of age and is survived by her husband, one son Frederick and a daughter Lenora, the latter residing at Milwaukee. The body will be brought to Centerville today and funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Louis Siggelkow, a relative of the dead woman passed away at Centerville ten days ago. Manitowoc Herald News, January 14, 1926 P. 2 ******** Mr. and Mrs. Chas Braun, Clarence Braun and Fred Braun motored to Centerville Tuesdy to attend the funeral of the former's sister, Mrs. Siggelkow. Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Jan. 8, 1926



PAULINA C. SIGGELKO (First publication May 12, 1892) State of Wisconsin, County Court for Manitowoc County. In Probate. In the matter of the Estate of Pauline Siggelkow, deceased intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Emilie Siggelkow of Centreville, in said county, representing among other things that Pauline Siggelkow an inhabitant of said county, on 2nd day of March, A.D. 1892, at Centreville died intestate, leaving estate to be admininstered, and that the said petitioner is a daughter of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate to be said petitioner granted: It is ordered that said petition be heard at a regular term of said County Court, to be held on Tuesday, the 7th day of June, A.D., 1892, at the office of the County Judge in the City of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointed be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks suceesively(sic) prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Post, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 6th day of May, A.D. 1892. By the Court: Emil Baensch, County Judge Manitowoc Post, Thursday, May 19, 1892


FRED SIGGELKOW Fred Siggelkow, 57, of Elkhart Lake, a former resident of the town of Centerville, died Thursday morning at Farmsville, Ill., while en route home from a stay in Texas. Born Dec. 19, 1899, in the town of Centerville, the son of the late Henry and Emma Siggelkow, he took up farming on the homestead after completing his education in the district schools. Twelve years ago he moved to his present farm in the town of Rhine. He was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church at Cleveland. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Elnora Roehrig of the town of Centerville; a niece and a nephew. He was never married. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church at Cleveland, with the Rev. Eldon M. Bode officiating, and burial will be in St. John’s cemetery in the town of Centerville. Friends may call at the Stoltenburg Funeral Chapel in Cleveland from 5 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and then at the church until the time of the services. Sheboygan Press, Friday, February 17, 1956 P. 12 (Note: Birth year is 1 year different than stone)


HENRY SIGGELKOW PIONEER DIES ON Wednesday Henry Siggelkow, 72 year old lifelong resident of the town of Centerville, passed away last night at 8:30 o'clock with death occuring at the family homestead. He had been in ill health for about a year but was not confined to his bed for any length of time. Born in the township on April 3, 1859, Mr. Sigglekow engaged in farming until a short while ago when he retired from active duty. He was married in 1882 to Miss Louise Wiegand who preceded him in death upon the birth of a daughter and in 1891 he was married to Miss Emma Sperl. Two children, one of whom died in infancy, were born to the couple. His second wife died about five years ago. Immediate survivors include a daughter, Mrs. David Roehrig and one son, Fred, of Centerville; and the following brothers and sisters: Robert at Elkhart Lake, Louis of Centerville, Ernest of Meeme; Mrs. Henry Franzmeier, Cleveland, and Mrs. August Witte, Centervile. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the home at 1 o'clock and at 1:30 from the St. Peter's and St. John's Lutheran church at Cleveland, with Rev. Philip Sprengling officiating. Interment will take place at the Kassa cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 3, 1932 P. 5


JOHN SIGGELKOW From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1903: Death from a heart attack in Centerville on Tues. last week of John Siggelkow at the age of 73 yrs. 7 mos. 7 days. The deceased, who came to America from Mecklenburg in 1859, settled in Village Centerville where he has lived ever since. He served the latter part of the Civil War in Company ‘B’ of the 45th Wisconsin Regiment. He leaves a widow, a brother and a sister. The funeral was held Friday.


OTTO SIGGELKOW Siggelkow Funeral to Be Held Saturday Funeral services for Otto Siggelkow, of Newton, who died at the hospital here Wednesday, will be held from the home of Louis Franzmeier at Newton tomorrow afternoon at 1:30. Mr. Siggelkow, who was 44 years of age, had made his home with the Franzmeiers for twenty-three years. He was born at Centerville March 23, 1877. He is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Franzmeier, Newton; Mrs. Wm. Grotegut and Mrs. George Franz, of Cleveland; Mrs. Adam Schwartz, of Sheboygan and Mrs. Henry Leucke, this city. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, February 11, 1921 P.1


PH. HUGO SIKEL Philipp H. Sixel (co. death index v. 3, p. 77) Baby -died May 16, 1880 at age 2 years, 4 months and 4 days Son of Geo. Sixel an Anna Wunch Born and died in Town of Centerville Died from "lung disease" Buried at "Centerville" [Kassa Cemetery]


ANNA SIXEL Death last Thursday of Mrs. Anna Sixel, nee Wunsch, after a long illness at her home in the northeastern section of Town Centerville. She was the wife of Geo. Sixel. The deceased reached the age of almost 47 years and in addition to her husband, leaves eight children and a grandchild. She is also survived by her mother, the widow of Mrs. Theo. Wunsch. Her heavily attended funeral took place last Sunday at the Lutheran Cemetery. Der Nord Westen - April 21, 1898 ******** Notes From Centerville: The many friends of Mrs. Geo. Sixel were shocked to hear of her death last Wednesday. She had been sick for some time but it was supposed she had passed the dangerous line. She leaves a husband and eight children to mourn her loss. She was a kind mother and an indulgent wife. She was honored and respected by all who knew her. Her burial took place last Sunday afternoon and many mourners followed her to her last resting place. The family has our heartfelt sympathy in their great bereavement. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 21, 1898 pg. 3 ******** Anna Sixel birth: 1 July 1851 Mosel, Sheboygan Co. death: 14 April 1898 Centerville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Centerville residence: 1898 Centerville father: Theodor Wunch mother: Magdalena Krepplen spouse: George Sixel Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


EDWARD SIXEL Edward C. Sixel, 64, of Cleveland died Saturday morning at the Memorial Hospital in Sheboygan after an illness of eight years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church in Cleveland with Rev. Eldon M. Bode officiating. He was born Aug. 25, 1890, in the Town of Centerville, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Sixel. On January 26, 1918, he married the former Louise Jaehnig and they moved to Marathon County where he was engaged in cheese making for 35 years. In 1950 the couple returned to Cleveland. Mr. Sixel was a former member of the Wisconsin Cheesmakers Assn., and the St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Stuhr of Mishicot and Mrs. William Loos of Oshkosh; three brothers, August of Sheboygan and Otto and William of Hika; a sister, Mrs. Albert Scheffler of Hika and three grandchildren. Mr. Sixel was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and a sister. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel in Cleveland after Monday noon until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 6, 1954 P. 13 ********* Edward Karel Sixel (co. death index v.48 p.138) Married to Louise Aug. 25, 1890-Nov. 6, 1954 Son of George Sixel and Anna Wunsch Born Wisconsin -cheesemaker Died from "cerebral hemorrhage, 12 hours -malignant hypertension, 8 years" Buried Kassa Cemetery, Town of Centerville


GEORGE SIXEL Centerville Man Will Be Laid To Rest On Monday The funeral of the late George Sixel, well known resident of Centerville, who died at the home of his son, Otto Sixel in the town of Centerville at 5:30 a.m. Friday, after a two months illness, will be held Monday at 1 p.m. from the late residence and at 1:30 p.m. from St. John’s and St. Peter’s church in Centerville. Rev. Philip Sprengling will officiate and burial will be in the Kassa cemetery at Centerville. Mr. Sixel was born in Germany on June 21, 1842 and came to the United States in 1866, locating in Centerville. He conducted a wagon shop there until 1879 when the family moved on a farm. In 1869 Mr. Sixel was married to Miss Anna Wunsch, who preceded him in death twenty-nine years ago. He was a member of the St. John’s and St. Peter’s Lutheran church for many years, and always active in church affairs. He was also active in town affairs and was well known. The survivors are six sons, Albert and August Sixel, of this city; Otto, of the town of Centerville; William of the town of Centerville; Gustave of Mosel and Edward of Marathon City; one daughter, Mrs. Albert Scheffler, Centerville; fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Helen Schuette died ten years ago. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, April 23, 1927 P. 11 ******** George Sixel (co. death index v.23 p.148) Widower of Anna June 21, 1842-April 22, 1927 Son of Geo. Sixel and Elizabeth (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from "bronchial asthma -at intervals, 3 years -myocarditis, 1 month" Buried at Kassa Cemetery, Town of Centerville


HUGO WM. SIXEL Funeral of Young Hugo Sixel Sunday Funeral services of the late Hugo SIxel, 12 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Sixel, of the town of Centerville, who died in the Chippewa Falls State Home, Tuesday, August 22, were conducted from the Sixel home Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Sprengling of Centerville officiated and interment was made in Kassa cemetery. The deceased is survived by the parents and three brothers, Lester, George and Melvin. The pallbearers, who were boy friends in Centerville, were: Wernan Doersch, Hugo Jaeger, Clarence Jaeger, Herbert Grube, Raymond Karber and Roland Schuette. Undertaker Robt. Kroos had charge of the funeral arrangements. Sheboygan Press-Telegram, Wednesday, August 30, 1922 P. 6 ******** Cleveland Hugo Sixel, the 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Sixel of Cleveland, passed away last Thursday following a lingering illness. Kiel Tri County Record - Aug. 31, 1922 - page 4


LOUISE SIXEL Mrs. Louise Sixel, 88, who resided at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, March 25, at North Ridge Care Center. Funeral services will be 1:320 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in St. Johns Cemetery, Cleveland, Wis. Mrs. Sixel was born April 14, 1895, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of the late Herman and Louise Jahnig. She married Edward Sixel on Jan. 26, 1918. He preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 1954. Mrs. Sixel was a member of the Ladies Society of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Harold Stuhr of Mishicot and Geraldine and Cliff Karrels of Oshkosh; two brothers, Alfred Jaehnig of Newton and Rudolph Jaehnig of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Annie Sommers of Sterling, Ill., three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. There will be no Monday evening visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Friends may call at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church an hour prior to services on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, March 26, 1984 P. 3 ******** (b. 14 Apr. 1895/d. Mar. 1984/SSDI)



LYDIA SIXEL Mrs. Lydia Sixel, 71, of Cleveland, died Monday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been a patient since June. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, the Rev. Gerhardt Cares officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in the Town of Centerville. Mrs. Sixel was born February 10, 1891 at Schleswig, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Henry and Barbara Tagge Mueller. February 18, 1909 she was married to Otto Sixel and the couple resided in the Town of Centerville and engaged in farming. In 1949 they retired and moved to their present home in Cleveland. Mrs. Sixel was a member of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Survivors include three sons, Lester and George of Rt. 2, Sheboygan and Melvin at home; two brothers, Carl and Harry of Rt. 1, Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Schneider and Mrs. Hilda Ott of Valders and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday, when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state from 12 noon until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Dec. 31, 1962


MELVIN SIXEL Melvin Sixel, 55, of Cleveland, was found dead at his home Wednesday following a coronary. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. The Rev. Henry Koch will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mr. Sixel was born March 8, 1917, in the Town of Centerville, son of the late Otto L. and Lydia Mueller Sixel. After completing his education he was employed in the foundry department of the Kohler Co. until his illness in 1965. He was a member of the St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, where he had been baptized and confirmed. Survivors include two brothers, Lester and George, of Erdman and a niece and a nephew. A brother, Hugo, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 4 o’clock this Thursday afternoon. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Sixel’s name. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 18, 1972 P. 19 ******** (09 Mar 1917/May 1972/SSDI)


OTTO SIXEL Otto L. Sixel, 81, of Cleveland, died early today at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. Mr. Sixel, a retired Town of Centerville (Manitowoc County) farmer, had been ailing since Christmas. Born Aug. 4, 1880, he was a son of the late George and Anna Wunsch Sixel. He married Lydia Mueller, Feb. 18, 1909, following which the couple farmed in Centerville until retiring in 1949 and moving to the village of Cleveland. Mr. Sixel was a director and treasurer of the Meeme Mutual Fire Insurance Co. for 25 years, served on town and school boards in Centerville and was an elder of Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Chuch, Cleveland. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Lester and George of Erdman, and Melvin, at home; two grandchildren; and a brother, August, of Sheboygan. A son, six brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church with the Rev. Gerhardt Cares, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Centerville. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, from 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and after noon at the church. Sheboygan Press, Monday, February 5, 1962 P. 10


WILLIAM SIXEL William R. Sixel, 74, of the Village of Cleveland, died this morning of a lingering illness at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. A native of the Town of Centerville (Manitowoc County), he was born Feb. 24, 1886, a son of the late George and Anna Wusch Sixel. He had engaged in farming and land drainage work in the Manitowoc- Sheboygan County area while making his home with a brother, Otto, on the home farm in Centerville. Mr. Sixel, who never married, moved to Cleveland in 1930. He was a member of Ss. John and Peter Lutheran Church at Cleveland. Surviving, in addition to the brother, Otto, is another brother, August, Sheboygan. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Services will be at 1:30 Saturday at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel in Cleveland with the Rev. Samuel Kugler of Liberty acting pastor of Ss. John and Peter Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Centerville. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 3 p.m. Friday. Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, May 16, 1960 P. 14 ********* William Sixel (co. death index v.54 p.289) Single Son of George Sixel and Anna Wunsch Feb. 24, 1886-March 16, 1960 Born in Wisconsin -farmer Died from "carcinomea, abd. widespread, 1 month -metastasis -originally carcinoma esophagus, 1 year" Buried at St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville [Kassa Cemetery]


JOANNE H. VAN CALSTER Joanne H. Van Calster, 71, of Green Bay, WI was called to her heavenly home on Monday, December 10, 2012 while with her family in Marion, IL. She was born on September 20, 1941 in Sheboygan to the late Clarence and Virginia ( Reinemann) Bruckschen. Joanne enjoyed playing piano and organ for church along with handbells, vacationing, and spending time with family and friends. She will be missed terribly but will live on in our hearts forever. She will never be forgotten. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Joanne is survived by her son, Steven Hirschmann; two daughters, Dawn Barnes and Kathlyn (Kevin) Riem; two brothers, Kenneth(Judy) Bruckschen and Larry(Nancy) Bruckschen; a sister, Sharon Lorfeld; nine grandsons, Justin Hirschmann, Tyler, Alex, Kyle, Jacob and Logan Barnes, Nickalus, Chandler and Conner Riem; and a granddaughter, Isabella Barnes. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Dale Lorfeld. Visitation will be held at St. Mark Ev. Lutheran Church, 2066 Lawrence Drive, De Pere on Friday, December 21, 2012 from 9:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am with Rev. John M. Parlow, Rev. Christopher Johnson and Rev. Eric Hansen officiating. Interment will be at St. John's (Kassa) Cemetery, Town of Centerville, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Dec. 16, 2012



FLORENCE A. VOSS Florence A Voss, town of Centerville resident died at her home, following a lingering illness. She was born in the Town of Herman to the late Arthur and Lydia Grunewald Fink. On Jan 28, 1942, she was united in marriage to Eldon Voss at Trinity Lutheran Church, Howards Grove. The couple resided in the town of Centerville where they were engaged in farming. She was a member of St Paul & St Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Survivors are her husband, Eldon Voss; three daughters, Julie (Roy) Schelk, Betty (Bruce) Bunge, Bonnie (Gene) Feldmann; one son Ronald (Connie); 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; six sisters, Gertrude (Orville) Ninmer, Elvira Ehlenbeck, Verna Ehlenbeck, Caroline (Spencer)Johnson, Irma (Francis) Wolfert, & LuAnn Reinemann; four brothers, Arthur Fink, Raymond (Dorothy) Fink, LeRoy(Margene)Fink, and Harvey Fink She is preceded in death by one sister, three brothers, and two brother-in-laws. Buried in the St Johns(Kassa)Cemetery. Newspaper not cited. ******** Mrs. Florence A. Voss, age 73, a town of Centerville resident, died Saturday, April 12, 1997, at her home following a lingering illness. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm. Tuesday, April 15, 1997, at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Rev. Henry F. Koch, pastor, will officiate with burial in St. John (Kassa) Cemetery, town of Centerville. She was born December 3, 1923, in the town of Herman, daughter of the late Arthur and Lydia Grunewald Fink. On January 28, 1942, she was united in marriage to Eldon Voss at Trinity Lutheran Church, Howards Grove. The couple resided in the town of Centerville, where they were engaged in farming. Florence Voss was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, flowers and her grandchildren. She was an experienced seamstress having made the wedding dress for her daughter Betty. She will be sadly missed by those she touched, especially her family. Survivors include her husband, Eldon Voss; three daughters and sons-in-law, Julie (Roy) Schelk, Green Bay, Betty (Bruce) Bunge, Newton, Bonnie (Gene) Feldmann, Plymouth; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald (Connie) Voss, Newton; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six sisters, Gertrude (Orville) Ninmer, Kiel, Elvira Ehlenbeck, Elkhart Lake, Verna Ehlenbeck, Greenbush, Caroline (Spencer) Johnson, Sheboygan, Irma (Francis) Wolfert, Sheboygan, Lu Ann Reinemann, Plymouth; four brothers, Arthur Fink, Kiel, Raymond (Dorothy) Fink, Plymouth, LeRoy (Margene) Fink, rural Plymouth, Harvey Fink, Sheboygan Falls; nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, one sister, three brothers and two brothers-in-law. Friends may call at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, are handling the arrangements. A memorial fund has been established in Florence Voss’s name. Herald Times Reporter, April 14, 1997 P. A2


LAURA L. VOSS Mrs. Roy Voss, 44, of the town of Centerville, died Fridy night at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, following a lingering illness. She was born Laura Janing in Centerville in 1901, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Janing. She attended the district schools and later did domestic work. In 1921, she was married to Roy Voss and they located on a farm in Centerville. Survivors are the husband; son, (private); two daughters, (private); mother, Mrs. August Janing of Centerville; two sisters, Mrs. Harvey Hamann of route 1, Sheboygan, Mrs. Joseph Neudeck of Sheboygan; brother, Hugo of Centerville; grandchild, Julia Ann Voss of Rockwood. She was a member of the St. John-St. Peter Lutheran church of Cleveland. The body is at the Nennig funeral home, St. Wendel where friends may call after 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and at 2 o’clock at the St. John-St. Peter church, the Rev. Martin Braun officiating. Burial will be in the Kassa cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 25, 1945 P. 2 ********* Mrs. Laura Voss, 44, Dies At Local Hospital Laura Voss, 44, wife of Roy Voss, Town Centerville, passed away at 10 o’clock on Friday evening at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sehboygan following a lingering illness. She was born on May 24, 1901, in Town Centerville, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Janing. She attended public school in that community and later did domestic work. On Aug. 27, 1921, she was married to Roy Voss. The couple settled on their farm home in Town Centerville. Among the survivors are her husband, a son, (private), and two daughters, (private). Her mother, Mrs. August Janing survives with two sisters, Mrs. Harvey Hamann of route 1, Sheboygan and Mrs. Joseph Neudeck of Sheboygan. A brother, Hugo, of Town Centerville also remains with one grandchild. A daughter preceded her in death. Her father died in 1944. Mrs. Voss was a member of the St. and St. Peter Lutheran church of Cleveland. Funeral services will beheld at the Nennig Funeral home in St. Wendel at 1:30 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon and at 2 o’clock at the St. John and St. Peter church in Cleveland. The Rev. Martin Braun will officiate. Burial will be made in the Kassa cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7:30 on Sunday evening to the time of services. The casket will not be opened in the church. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, August 25, 1945 P. 20


ROY E. VOSS Roy E Voss, 88, resident of St Mary's Home, Manitowoc died at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. He was born in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, a son of the late Charles and Emma Heckmann Voss. In 1922 he married Laura Janing and she died August 24, 1945. He than married Hertha Ruge, of Sheboygan on June 1, 1952 and she died December 21, 1981. Mr Voss farmed in Manitowoc County from 1918 to 1945. He than was a self-employed carpenter and sold Christmas trees in Sheboygan for many years. He is survived by a son Eldon (Florence) Voss; two daughters, Mrs. Arline (William) Jost, Mrs Angeline (Stanley) Rogala; five step-sons Frederick Ruge, William Ruge, Theodore & Norbert Ruge, Eugene Ruge; 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren; a brother Stanley(Lillian) Voss and a sister, Mrs Marcella(Hilbert) Freis. He was also preceded in death by a daughter LaVerne. Newspaper not cited. ******** Miss Laura Janing and Roy Voss, both of Cleveland, were united in marriage at the village on Saturday, the Rev. Springling of Hika, officiating at the wedding ceremony. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Janing where a wedding dinner was served to a large number of invited guests. Mr. and Mrs. Voss will make their home on a farm at Cleveland. Manitowoc Herald News, August 29, 1921 P. 12 ******** (b. 28 July 1900/d. 3 May 1989/SSDI)


EMMA WEHRWEIN Manitowoc news: The second death in Manitowoc county to occur from scarlet fever took place on Thursday when little eight year old Emma Wehrwein of Newton succumbed to the dreaded malady. According to County Nurse Miss Viola Nohr, there are still a large number of cases of scarlet fever in the county. Little Emma was a student at the Maple Leaf school in the town of Newton. Tri-County Record, Kiel Thursday, February 9, 1922 pg. 4


MATHEW J. WHITE Mathew J. White, age 73, of Fitchburg, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, in Honolulu, Hawaii, as a result of an accident. He was born on Jan. 15, 1938, in Madison, the son of Marvin and Marie (Thrum) White. Mathew married Anna Schuette on Oct. 26, 1963 in Cleveland, Wisc. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves. Mathew started his sheet metal apprenticeship at the age of 17. He worked in the sheet metal trade for 43 years, retiring in 2000. Mathew was a member of Local 18 of the WI Sheet Metal Workers' Union for over 50 years. He was a founding fire fighter of the Fitchburg Fire Department in 1970 and served as the Chief from 1982-1983. Using his sheet metal aptitude, he built several of the fire departments early fire apparatuses. Mathew served as treasurer on the Dane Co. Fire Chiefs and Fire Fighters, member of Wisconsin State Fire Chief and Southern Wisconsin/Northern Illinois Fire Rescue Association. He retired from the fire department in the early 1990s. Mathew enjoyed bowling, camping, fishing, golfing and working in his hobby shop. In his retirement, he enjoyed his daily coffee at Gervasi Marine. Mathew is survived by his wife, Anna of Fitchburg; sons, Dan (Sue) White of Brookyln and Doug White of Waipahu, Hawaii; step-granddaughter, Libbie Reese; brother, Martin (Jolie) White of West Palm Beach, Florida; sister, Marlaine White of Eau Claire; sisters-in-law, Norma (Jim) Kumbalek and Joy (Bill) Krueger; and brothers-in-law, Wayne (Diana) Schuette and Dale Schuette. A celebration of Mat's life will be held at the CITY OF FITCHBURG FIREHOUSE #1, 5791 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. Visitation will be held at the firehouse from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 and also from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Burial will be held at St. John (Kassa) Cemetery, town of Centerville, in Cleveland, Wisconsin, at 11:30 a.m., on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011. Memorials may be made in Mathew's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the ESA Foundation Scholarship Fund. Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Oct. 23, 2011


ALEX WEINBERGER Alexander, the one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weinberger of Centerville, died Sunday at his home, following a short illness. He is survived by his parents and a number of brothers and sisters. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Ph. Sprengling officiating. Buriral was made at the Kasse (sic) cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 6, 1927 P. 9


ANNA WOKALEK MRS. WOKALEK, an old lady boarding at W. Hedja's, died on Saturday last after a long illness. She was buried on Monday at Centerville. Manitowoc Pilot, July 16, 1891 P. 3 ******** (First publication Aug. 20, 1891.) No. 80 STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Anna Wokalek, deceased intestate. On reading and filing the petition of William Hejda of Manitowoc, in said county, representing among other things that Anna Wokalek an inhabitant of said county, on the 11 day of July A.D., 1891, at Manitowoc, died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is a creditor of said deceased, and praying that adminstration of said estate be to said petioner (sic) granted: It is ordered that said petition be heard at a special term of said county court, to be held on Tuesday the 15th day of September, A.D., 1891, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the county judge in the city of Manitowoc in said county. Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointed be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 12th day of August, A.D., 1891. By the Court, Emil Baensch, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 27, 1891 P. 2



JOSEF WOKALEK Wokaluk Wisconsin, Death Records Name Wokaluk Event Type Death Event Date 1887 Event Place Centerville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 56 Marital Status Unknown Race white Occupation farmer Birth Year (Estimated) 1831 Birthplace Bohemia Cemetery Centerville Cemetery "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch


WALTER YAEGER (d. 1987) Walter Carl Yaeger (Jaeger) 88, a resident since 1980 of Lutheran Home for the Aging, Wauwatosa, died Sunday, May 24, 1987 at the nursing home. Funeral services will be 3 pm Wednesday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. Rev. Henry F. Koch will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mr. Yaeger was born May 6, 1899 at Cleveland, Wisconsin, son of the late William F. and Emma Dorsch Jaeger. He attended elementary school in the Town of Centerville and graduated from Manitowoc High School in 1917. Mr. Yaeger graduated from the Wisconsin School of Engineering, Madison, as a Civil Engineer in 1922. He was employed at Wisconsin Telephone Company in the Engineering Department until retiring in 1965. Mr. Yaeger served in the United States Army during World War I. He was a m ember of the American Legion Post No. 427, Veterans of World War I Barracks 580 of Wisconsin, Society of American Military Engineers and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa. Mr. Yaeger was a life member of Telephone Pioneers of America, American Society of Civil Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers, Engineers and Scientists of Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin Alumni Association, Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters, and Fellow in the American Association for Advanced Science. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Victor (Adelaide) Stoltenberg of Manitowoc; a brother, Paul Jaeger of Kenosha; a sister-in-law, Norma Jaeger of Cleveland; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Hugo and Clarence. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 2 pm Wednesday to the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., May 26, 1987



F. AUGUST ZEITLER From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1896: (From the correspondent in Centerville, 27 May) Death Sun., 24 May, of 36 yr. old August Zeidler of lower abdominal inflammation. Mr. Zeidler got married about 3 yrs. ago and took over the farm of his father, John Zeidler. He is survived by his parents, his sisters, and a grieving widow with 2 small children. The funeral took place Wed. afternoon at St. Johannes Cemetery, conducted by Pastor Sprengling.


LYDIA ZIMMERMANN Mrs. Lydia E. Zimmermann, age 88, former town of Centerville resident, passed away Saturday, September 25, 1999, at River’s Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 1999, at St. John & St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Aaron Schoenik, Pastor, will officiate and burial will be at St. John Cemetery, town of Centerville. She was born July 3, 1911, in the town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Herman and Louisa Hackmann Schuette. On September 6, 1934, she was united in marriage to Walter E. Zimmerman at St. John & St. Peter Ev. Lutheran, Cleveland. The couple resided in the town of Centerville, where they were engaged in farming until retiring in 1969. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1984. Mr. Zimmermann preceded her in death in October, 1984. In 1986, she moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Zimmermann was a lifelong member of St. John & St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Cleveland, where she was a member of the Ladies Aid. She was a member of Point River Homemakers Club. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Donald W. and Janelle Zimmermann, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Jerry Bock, Apache Junction, Ariz.; seven grandchildren, Dean Zimmermann, Shingle Springs, Calif., Diane Zimmermann Nelson, Ivanhoe, Ill., David Schneider, Sierra Vista, Ariz., Mark Schneider, Tucson, Ariz., Dean Schneider, Tucson, Ariz., Brian Schneider, Las Vegas, Nev., and Kim Schneider Harriman, Tucson, Ariz.; six great grandchildren and two sisters-in-law, Frieda Hartman, Sheboygan and Elsie Zimmermann, Plymouth. Friends may call at St. John & St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Cleveland, after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of service. A Memorial fund has been established in Lydia Zimmermann’s name for St. John & St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church. Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland are handling the arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 28, 1999 P. A2 ******** (Lydia E./b. 3 July 1911/d. 25 Sept. 1999/SSDI)


WALTER ZIMMERMANN Sheboygan Press October 29, 1984 (edited for living people) Walter F. Zimmermann, 75, of 12030 Lakeshore Road, Cleveland, died Saturday at St. Nicholas Hospital, after a lengthy illness. He was born in the Town of Herman, on Jan. 19, 1909, a son of Louis and Louisa (Olm) Zimmermann. He graduated from Kiel High School and Sheboygan Business College. On Sept. 6, 1934, he was married to Lydia Schuette at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. Before he was married, Mr. Zimmermann worked at Kohler Co. for six years. After marriage, they lived in the Town of Centerville where they farmed until he retired in 1969. He was a member of St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland, served on the church council and as president of the congregation. He had been on the school board of the Maple Leaf School in the Town of Centerville and had served as director of St. John Cemetery in the town. He helpd organize and was a member of the Cleveland Senior Citizens Club. He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, two sisters, seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and two great-step-grandchildren. Four brothers preceded him in death. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. John and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland. The Rev. Henry F. Koch, pastor officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. A memorial fund for St. John and St. Peter Church and St. Nicholas Hospital dialysis center has been established in Mr. Zimmermann's name. ********


WALTER ZIMMERMANN Walter F. Zimmermann, 75, of 12030 Lakeshore Road, Cleveland, died Saturday, October 27, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. Henry F. Koch will officiate with burial at St. John (Kassa) Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mr. Zimmermann was born January 19, 1909, in the Town of Herman, Sheboygan County, son of the late Louis and Louisa Olm Zimmermann. He graduated from Kiel High School and Sheboygan Business College. Mr. Zimmermann was employed at Kohler Company from 1928-1934. He was united in marriage to Lydia Schuette on September 6, 1934, at St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, where he had served on the council. He had been president of the Congregation. Mr. Zimmermann served on the School Board of Maple Leas (sic) School in the Town of Centerville and was director of St. John Cemetery in the Town of Centerville. He was member of Cleveland Senior Citizens Club where he served on the steering committee for organizing the club. Survivors include his wife, Lydia; a son, Donald W. Zimmerman of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Janice) Schneider of Tucson, Arizona; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Anna) Lutze of Manitowoc and Mrs. Frieda Hartmann of Sheboygan; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Elsie Zimmermann of Plymouth; seven grandchildren, Dean and Diane Zimmermann of Manitowoc, David, Dean, Mark, Brian and Kim Schneider of Tucson, Arizona; three stepgrandchildren and two great stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Arthur, Adolph, George and Louis Jr. and a brother-in-law, Arvin Hartmann. Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, after 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Zimmermann’s name for St. John & St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church and St. Nicholas Dialysis Center. Herald Times Reporter, October 29, 1984 P. 3 ******** (b. 19 Jan. 1909/d. Oct. 1984/SSDI)