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CHILD BEACH   cemetery #44

Name: Beach, -------
D. 1/11/1877   B.: 8/2/1875
Reg. D.: 4/27/??       sex: m/w
Age at death: 1 yr.
B.P.: Mtwc.
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem: Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: R.K. Paine, M.D., Mtwc.
Spouse:
F.: J.P. Beach
M.: Ella Beach
Cause of Death: Capillary Bronchitis
Add Info.: Merchant clerk
Pg.# 221


AUGUSTA BEAN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 08 June 1899:
Death in Chicago Wed. of last week of 65-yr. old Mrs. Bean, widow of Frank A.
Bean who has been dead for many years. The body was brought here and buried in a
well-attended funeral on Sat. at the city cemetery.
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[bur. 05-31-1899/cause: bronchitis]


BENJAMIN BEAN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1900:
Death Sun. of a 9-mo. old son of Benjamin Bean here. The funeral was held Tues.
afternoon.


FRANK BEAN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 06 July 1899:
The death of Frank Bean by drowning, which we reported in the Sun. edition 
(the particular Sun. edition unavailable on microfilm), was buried Sun. afternoon 
in the city cemetery with a large number of mourners.
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[bur. 06-30-1899/age 8 yrs./cause: drowning]


HELEN WITT BEAN

BEAN-Mrs. George, nee Helen Witt, 92, formerly of Manitowoc, died Friday at 
the Lutheran Home for the Aged at Milwaukee where she had been residing. 
Funeral services will be at 3 P.M. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Friends may call at the Funeral Home after 
2 P.M. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 28, 1956 P. 14
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[d. 04-26-1956 at Wauwatosa WI/age 92 yrs./bur. on George Bean lot]


ROBERT H. BEAN   cemetery #44

"BOBBY" BEAN'S LONG FIGHT IS ENDED BY DEATH
Bed Ridden For Seven Years, Cheerful Sufferer Released Saturday
Death, which came to him late Saturday afternoon, ended the long vigil of 
"Bobby" Bean who for seven years, a hopeless invalid, had cheerfully faced 
the inevitable with calm resignation and a spirit of indomnitable courage 
that won admiration. The end came at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. 
George Bean, Fourteenth street and was sudden, although it was realized 
that life might pass at any time.
At the request of Mr. Bean, expressed often, the body was taken to the 
Wattawa chapel from where funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon, 
the Rev. Schreiber officiating. The chapel will be open this evening from 
7 to 9 for convenience of friends who may wish to see the body.
Tragedy Engulfs Him
Tragedy, terrible and dark, engulfed the life of "Bobby" Bean, as he was 
familiarly known to Manitowoc in boy and youth. It shadowed him even before 
the terrible accident which seven years ago left him a helpless cripple and 
invalid, but through it all he manifested a most remarkable courage and 
fortitude and accepted his fate with a cheerfulness that astonished even 
those who knew him best. There was never a time when "Bob" Bean whimpered 
or bemoaned fate; at all times his friends found him waiting them with a 
cheerful word and a smile.
Mr. Bean suffered the fatal injuries which caused his death seven years ago 
while chief engineer on an ocean liner en route from New York to Honduras. 
Some defect in the engine necessitated repairs and a large steel hoist was 
used in the work. Bean was operating the hoist when there was a break in the 
machinery and the big weight fell, burying the engineer under tons of steel 
and iron. When Bean was taken from beneath the debris of the wrecked hoist, 
he was thought dead but the steamer was turned from her course and speeded 
to Charleston, S.C., where Mr. Bean was rushed to the hospital and after 
X-ray examination, operated upon. It was found that he had suffered a fracture 
of the skull, a broken back, lacerated spine, crushed ribs and was paralyzed 
from the hips down. No hope was entertained that he could live but from day to 
day he improved and was finally able to be brought here, although helpless. He 
spent months in the hospitals before returning here.
Becomes Ad Writer
Although paralyzed from the hips down, Mr. Bean regained his mental faculties 
completely and developed unknown talent and engaged in business as an 
advertising writer which he followed for a long time. Later he removed to New 
Orleans where he established a boarding house and directed its management with 
success, through this means providing for himself and family. He returned here 
some time ago and had been with his parents to the end.
Born in This City
Mr. Bean was born in this city on March 10, 1892, being 36 years of age at his 
death. He attended the local schools and previous to going east to follow the 
ocean, had conducted the former Staudt hotel for some time.
Besides his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Bean he is survived by two children, 
Louise and James.
Although Mr. Bean had suffered but little after leaving the hospital and had 
received every care, the death comes as a relief to end the long waiting for 
the inevitable.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 27, 1928 P. 2
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[bur. 2-28-1928/cause: necrosis of pelvic bones/bur. on George Bean lot]


WALTER BEASANT    CIVIL WAR VET    cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909:
Walter J. Beasant, a former resident of our city, has died in Milwaukee at age
78. The body was brought here and will be buried today under the direction of the
G.A.R. Post to which he formerly belonged.


CLIFFORD J. BEAUPRE   cemetery #33

Clifford Beaupre Sr., 53, of 3512 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon at University Hospital, Madison, where he had been a patient 
the past two weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Adolph 
Dolezal will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, 
Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County.
Mr. Beaupre was born Nov. 16, 1903, in the Town of Pound, Marinette County, 
son of the late Daniel and Louise Lesperance Beaupre. He came to Manitowoc 
County in 1920. Mr. Beaupre married the former Minnie Traurig Nov. 7, 1924, 
at Manitowoc. After working a number of years as a maintenance man in the 
city school system Mr. Beaupre and his son went into the building contracting 
business which they operated the past 10 years. He was a member of the Painter 
Union Local 499 and the Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors include the wife, a son (private), a sister, Mrs. Ervin LeCoque of 
Manitowoc; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 26, 1960


IRMA R. BEAUPRE   cemetery #89D

Mrs. Alfred Beaupre, 56, of 1416 Rivers street, Two Rivers, died Sunday, 
following a two weeks illness.
Funeral services will be held from the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral 
home tomorrow morning at 8:30 and from St. Luke's Catholic church at 9 
o'clock. The Very Rev. Dean C.F. Hugo will officiate and burial will be 
at Holy Cross cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until time of services. The 
rosary will be recited there at 7:45 this evening.
Mrs. Beaupre, nee Irma Harrington, was born in Two Rivers on July 13, 
1891 a daughter of the late Joseph Dilene Langlois Harrington.
On April 15, 1913 she was married to Alfred Beaupre. He survives with a 
daughter, Mrs. E.J. McDonough of Two Rivers; three sons, Cletus, LeRoy 
and Robert, all of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Oliver Belonger and 
Mrs. Albert Tomchek of Two Rivers, Mrs. John Gauthier of Manistique, 
Michigan, and Mrs. Lester Williams of Mukwanago, Wis., three brothers, 
John of Two Rivers, Edward of Manistique and Wilber Harrington of 
Germantown.
Two grandchildren also suvive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 31, 1944 P. 2


EDWARD BEBEAU   cemetery #89D

Edward Bebeau, 60, of 1814 22nd street, Two Rivers, died at his home Saturday 
afternoon shortly after suffering a heart attack.
Funeral services wil be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke church, Two Rivers. 
Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery.
Mr. Bebeau was born in Peshtigo, in 1890, a son of the late Sam and Elizabeth 
Sicuck Bebeau. He resided in Peshtigo until he entered the service of the 
United States in World War I. After serving a period overseas, he returned to 
the states and settled in Two Rivers. He was an employe of the Hamilton 
Manufacturing company.
Surviving are the widow; one son, Roger of Milwaukee; one daughter, Mrs. Gerald 
Peterson of Two Rivers; three brothers, Sam, residing in California, Gust of 
Seattle, Wash., and Ellison of Manitowoc; two sisters Mrs. Ida Niquette of Two 
Rivers and Mrs. Edna Handy of Memorial drive; and two grandchildren.
The body is in state at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin Inc., funeral home where 
the rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Monday. Military arrangements for the 
funeral are being handled by the Eleven Gold Star post 1248, of the Veterans 
of Foreign Wars.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 13, 1950 P. 12


EDWARD BEBERMEIER   cemetery #82

Edward Bebermeier, 73, died early Wednesday morning at the home of his son, 
Milton, R. 2, Kiel. Mr. Bebermeier was born in Centerville February 5, 1882.  
He was married to Sophie Koeser, August 4, 1906. They farmed in Newton until 
1926 when they moved to a farm in Schleswig township.  Mrs. Bebermeier died 
in 1954.  
Survivors are two sons, Milton and Arno of Kiel; two daughters, Mrs. Floyd 
Hitsman; Sheboygan, and Mrs. Herbert Vogel, Schleswig; 18 grandchildren and 
nine great-grandchildren.  Brothers are Otto and Adolph of Centerville and 
sisters are Mrs. Herman Eckardt of Newton and Mrs. Alvin Rodewald, Mrs. Leo 
Sohn and Mrs. Julius Sohn, all of Cleveland.
No newspaper named, February 1955


SOPHIE BEBERMEIER   cemetery #82

Funeral services for Mrs. Edward Bebermeier, 67, were held from the St. Peter’s 
Evangelical and Reformed church Sunday afternoon.  The Rev. E. L. Worthman was 
in charge. Mrs. Bebermeier died at Memorial hospital Thursday.  She had been in 
failing health for the past two years, and was a patient at the hospital for just 
one day.
The former Sophie Koeser was born Oct. 2, 1886, in the town of Schleswig, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Koeser.  She was married to Edward Bebermeier on 
August 4, 1906, and the couple farmed in the town of Newton until 1926 when they 
moved to the farm in Schleswig.
Survivors include the husband, two sons, Milton of Schleswig and Arno of Kiel; two 
daughters. Mrs. Lloyd Hitsman of Rt. 1, Elkhart Lake, and Mrs. Herbert Vogel of 
Schleswig, two sisters, Mrs. August Voelker of Colby, Wis., and Mrs. Jack Schaar of 
New Holstein; four brothers, Charles of the town of Newton, Louis and Emil of the 
town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, and John of Schleswig; 17 grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren.
Tri-County Record, July 8, 1954


ALBERT M. BECHLE  cemetery #86

Albert M. Bechle, aged 48, a well-known town of Schleswig farmer,
died at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan last Wednesday 
afternoon at 4 o’clock, following a lingering illness.
The deceased was born May 15, 1900, in Schleswig township, the
son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bechle. June 24, 1925, he was married to
Verna Spettel, and the couple operated farms in the towns of Eaton
and Schleswig since that time.
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, one grandson; seven 
brothers, Edward of this city, Frank, Herman and Ray of the town 
of Meeme, Arno of New Holstein, and Peter and William of Sheboygan; 
three sisters, Mrs. John Derus of Sheboygan, Mrs. Joseph Stodola of 
Rocklord, Ill., and Mrs. Clarence Steinbagen of Milwaukee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Meiselwitz
Funeral home, with the Rev. C. H. Reppert officiating. Burial was
made in the Union cemetery at Louis Corners. Pallbearers were
Nicholas Schneider, Wilbur Bechle, Jerome Bechle, Elmer Schneider,
Jack Voigt, and Hilbert Mueller.


ANNA BECHLE   cemetery #82

Mrs. Anna Bechle, 78, of 701 4th St., Kiel, died early Friday evening at the 
home of a niece, Mrs. Emil Degnitz, in the Town of Russell.
Born June 18, 1875, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of John and Amelia 
Raddaz, she was married to Simon Bechle of the Town of Eaton in 1898.
The couple made their home in Kiel since their marriage.
Mrs. Bechle was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church and 
the Frauenverein of the church.  She had been staying at the Degnitz home in 
Town Russell for the past few months.
Only immediate survivors are two brothers, Carl of Kiel and Frank of Plymouth.
Her husband died in 1929 and four sisters and a brother also preceded her in 
death.
Funeral services will be held at 3:15 p.m. Monday at St. Peter’s Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, Kiel, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor, officiating.  
Interment will be in Kiel Cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel from 2 p.m. 
Sunday until 11:30 a.m. Monday, and at the church from Monday noon until the 
hour of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, October 24, 1953 – P. 6
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Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Bechle, 78, of Kiel, who passed away Friday 
evening, were held at 3:15 p.m., Monday, at St. Peter’s Evangelical and 
Reformed Church, Kiel.
The Rev. E. L. Worthman officiated and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.
During the services a quartet, Mrs. Alfred Steinhardt, Mrs. Thomas Wilkens, 
Miss Patty Tollman and Miss Sandra Steinhardt, sang, “Beyond The Sunset”, 
“Have Thine Own Way, Lord”, and “Abide With Me”.  They were accompanied by 
Mrs. Howard Vorpahl.
Pallbearers were Henry Borneman, Emil Degnitz, Harry Gierke, Clarence Wolf, 
George and Otto Ninmer.
The church Frauen Verein attended the services in a body.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, October 28, 1953 – P. 16


ANTON BECHLE   cemetery #82

Anton J. Bechle, 54, of R. 1, Kiel, a Town of Eaton farmer, died at Calumet 
Memorial Hospital, Chilton, Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Bechle was born May 13, 1909 in the Town of Eaton a son of the late 
Anton and Bertha Wriedt Bechle.  He attended the district school and has 
been farming his family’s homestead farm since, with the exception of four 
years when he was employed by Hart-Carter Manufacturing Co. in New 
Holstein.
He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Henry Bornemann of Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel 
with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the 
Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home today and at the church 
from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the services.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, March 9, 1964 – P. 16


BERTHA BECHLE   cemetery #82

Mrs. B. Bechle is Called to Rest on Tuesday Afternoon
Kiel – (Special) – Mrs. Bertha Bechle, 65, wife of Anton Bechle, and a 
resident of the town of Eaton, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuessay at the Holy 
Family hospital in Manitowoc after a brief illness.  She was born in the 
town of Schleswig, Feb. 15, 1873, the daughter of John and Emilie Wriedt. 
On May 19, 1900, she was married to Anton Bechle of the town of Eaton, 
where the couple lived on the homestead since that time.
She is survived by her husband; a son, Anton, Jr., at home; a daughter, 
Mrs. Henry Bornemann, at home; one grandchild; two brothers, Carl Wriedt, 
of Kiel, and Frank Wriedt of the town of Russell, Sheboygan county; and 
three sisters, Mrs. Dora Dedering of Plymouth, Mrs. Caroline Gierke of 
New Holstein, and Mrs. Anna Bechle of Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the C. J. Meiselwitz 
funeral home here.  The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial 
will be in the Kiel cemetery.  The body may be seen from tonight until 
the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, November 16, 1938


EDWARD BECHLE   cemetery #83

Edward Bechle, 82, of 408 St. Paul St., Kiel, died this morning at 
Willowdale Nursing Home in New Holstein, where he had been a patient 
for one week.
He was born May 25, 1894 in the Town Eaton, a son of John and Rose 
Schraeder-Bechle. He attended area schools.
A World War I veteran, he served with the U.S. Cavalry in France.
On Nov. 18, 1919 he married Theresa Lax at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 
St. Nazianz. The couple lived in the Town of Schleswig until 1922, when 
they moved to Kiel.
Mr. Bechle was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. for 45 years, retiring 
in 1959. He was a member of the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, 
the parish’s Holy Name Society, the Catholic Order of Foresters, the 
American Legion Post No. 99, and the Tri-County VFW Post No. 6707.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Leander (Katheryn) Schabach, 
Hilbert, and Mrs. Rita Scheider, New Holstein; two sons, Wilbur, Kiel, and 
Jerome, Green Bay; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, 
Mrs. Anna Stedolo, Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Erma Steinhagen, Milwaukee, and 
five brothers, William and Peter, both of Sheboygan and Frank, Raymond and 
Arnold, all of Kiel.
He was preceded by a son, two grandchildren, one sister and two brothers.
The funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday at Ss. Peter and Paul 
Catholic Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Francis Kerscher, pastor, the celebrant.
Brief family rites will be held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, at 9:30 a.m.
Burial will be in the parish cemetery. - 1976


EMMA B. BECHLE       cemetery #83

Emma B. Bechle, age 90, formerly of Kiel, died Tuesday morning, 
Oct. 12, 2004, at Chilton Care Center where she resided since
February 2003.
She was the former Emma Kubale, born April 5, 1914, in
Reedsville, daughter of the late Albert and Emma Vesely Kubale.
She was a graduate of Chilton High School.
On July 29, 1948, Emma married Arnold Bechle at Holy Rosary
Catholic Church, New Holstein. Arnold preceded her in death on
Dec. 1, 1980.
She lived at Rockville until 1981 when she moved to Kiel.
Emma worked at the former Leverenz Shoe Company, New Holstein, 
as a sewer for 44 years. 
She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel.
Emma enjoyed visiting with her friends and family.
Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Charles, Hubert,
Joseph and Wilbert Kubale; twin sister, Beatrice Manlick; two 
sis-ters-in-law, Lucille Kubale and Hedwina Kubale; and one 
brother-in-law, Frank Manlick.
Funeral mass will be held at 12 noon, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, 
at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel with the Rev. Loren Nys 
S.O.S. officiating
Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the CHURCH on Thursday from 11 a.m., until 
the time of service.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family.
The Sheboygan Press, October 13, 2004


HERMAN L. BECHLE   cemetery #86
 
Herman L. Bechle, 43, Town of Meeme, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday at St. Nicholas 
Hospital, following a week's illness. For the past 13 years he made his home with 
his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bechle, Town of Meeme.
He was employed by a general contractor in that township.  He was born in the 
Town of Eaton on April 24, 1910, the son of John and Rose Bechle.  He attended 
the district school in the township.
Survivors include five brothers, Edward, of Kiel; Frank and Raymond, of Meeme; 
Peter and Melvin, of Sheboygan; three sisters, Mrs. John (Josephine) Derus, 
Sheboygan; Mrs. Ana Stodola, Rockford, and Mrs. Clarence (Ermalinda) Steinhagen, 
Milwaukee.
Services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, June 9, 1953 - P. 8
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Herman Bechle
Funeral services for Herman Bechle, 43, town of Meeme, who passed away at 
St. Nicholas Hospital Monday, were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, 
at 2 p.m. Thursday.
The Rev. William Schultz, pastor of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church, 
town of Herman, officiated, and burial was made in the Union cemetery, town of 
Schleswig.
Pallbearers were Paul Burkhardt, Edwin Garlieb, Ed Kautzer, Walter Retlich, 
Harry Roethel and Norbert Waack.
Survivors of the deceased include six brothers, Edward of Kiel, Frank and Raymond, 
town of Meeme, Peter and William of Sheboygan, and Arno of Rockville; and three 
sisters, Mrs. John Derus of Sheboygan, Mrs. Anna Stodola of Rockford, Ill. and 
Mrs. Clarence Sternhagen of Milwaukee.
The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, June 13, 1953 - P. 6


OTHMAR BECHLE / BECKLE   cemetery #83

Reburial services for S/Sgt. Othmar F. Bechle, son of Mr. and Mrs.  
Edward Bechle, of 804 St. Paul street, Kiel, who was killed in Italy  
on May 23, 1944, will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Meiselwitz  
Funeral home at Kiel and at 10 o'clock at SS. Peter and Paul church  
with the Rev. F.X. Kheil officiating.  Burial will be made in the  
church cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, Thurs. Aug. 5, 1948, p. 12, c. 5
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Othmar Bechle Is Killed In Action May 23
Requiem Mass Planned For Sgt. Bechle
A telegram reading as follows "The Secretary of War desires that I  
tender his deep sympathy to you in the loss of your son, Staff  
Sergeant Othmar F. Bechle, who was previously reported missing in  
action.  Report now received states he was killed in action in Twenty  
Three May in Italy.  Letter follows, ULIO, The Adjutant Genera," was  
delivered late Friday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bechle of this city.
On June 5th the Bechle family had received a letter from Othmar, date  
May 21st, and stating that he was in the best of health.  At that  
time he was located on the Anzio Beachhead.  Shortly before that they  
heard from him, telling them of his meeting with his brother, Private  
First-Class Wilbur Bechle, on April 21st, near Naples.
At the arrival of his late letter, the Bechle family little realized  
that their son had fought his battle to the end, and that he had  
given his life for his country.  The citizens of Kiel were saddened  
by this news, the first Kiel casualty of this war.
On Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock, the Holy Name Society of the Ss.  
Peter and Paul Catholic church were summoned together to recite the  
rosary for their departed member.  Othmar also was a member of the  
Catholic Foresters.
A requiem high mass will be read in his honor at the church at 8  
o'clock Friday morning June 23rd.
Staff Sergeant Othmar F. Bechle, was born the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed  
Bechle of this city on April 5, 1921.  He attended school here.
Before being inducted into the United States Army, Othmar was  
employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Company.  He answered the call of  
his country November 7, 1942, and before leaving for overseas June 3,  
1943, he was stationed in camps at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, Fort  
Riley, Kansas, a camp in Virginia and Newport, New Jersey.  During  
his training in the states he was only allowed a four-day furlough at  
home.
He leaves to mourn his untimely death, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed  
Bechle; two sisters, Kathryn and Rita, and two brothers, Private  
First-Class, Wilbur Bechle in Italy, and Jerome at home.
Thus far Othmar had received medals for the North African Campaign,  
and for good conduct.
Ed Bechle, father of the youth who died so valiantly, also served  
Uncle Sam.  He was called to service May 25, 1918, and released July  
2, 1919.  Mr. Bechle only had two months training in the states at  
Camp Lee, Virginia, and spent 10 1/2 months in France.
Tri-County Record, Kiel WI, Thurs. June 22, 1944, p. 1, c. 1


SIMON BECHLE   cemetery #82

Simon Peter Bechle passed away at his home on 701 Fourth street 
in this city Tuesday afternnon at two o'clock, after about a two 
years' illness with liver trouble.
He was born in the town of Eaton, August 5, 1872 and after his 
marriage in May, 1898, to Miss Anna Albertina Wriedt of the town 
of Schleswig, the couple moved to Kiel where Mr. Bechle was a 
faithful employee of the Kiel Furniture Co. plant for thirty-two 
years.
Funeral services will be held from the home at 1:30 o'clock Friday 
afternoon and from the St. Peter Reformed church at 2 p.m. Burial 
will be in the Kiel cemetery with the Rev. Otto Saweart conducting 
the rites. The deceased is survived by his wife, and four brothers.  
They are John and Anton of the town of Eaton, and Mark and Joseph 
of near Kiel. No children survive. - 1929


CHR. F. BECK   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug. 1878:
Sudden death of Chr. F. Beck, known as the owner of Walhalla Parks, 
found dead in bed Mon. morning. “The deceased lived here since 1855, 
was a widower of several years and was childless. A sister of the 
deceased and a brother of his wife live in Chicago.”


FRIEDRICH W. BECK    cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Dec. 1902:
13-yr. old Fred Beck, son of Town Line (near Neshoto) resident 
Fred Beck, died Sat. of a heart condition.


JOHANNA BECK   cemetery #82

Mrs. Louis Beck, age 87 years, a resident of Elkhart Lake, was found
dead in bead, Thursday, April 17, having expired from heart trouble,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Engel, at Milwaukee, where
she had been visiting for the last three months. She was born in
Germany on Feb. 26, 1837 and came to Wisconsin when a girl. She lived
in the town of Rhine for many years on a farm three miles north of the
village of Elkhart Lake. She lived in the village for the last 22 years.
Her husband died 11 years ago. Four daughters and one son survive. The
funeral was held Monday at Elkhart Lake, with burial in the Kiel
cemetery.
Sheboygan County News, 23 April 1924
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(Note: Family picture in glass negative photos)


JOHANNES BECK

From Manitowoc county marriage records:
John Beck and Rosina Elisi Gross (v.6 p.343)
Married March 3, 1896 in religious ceremony, Town of Rhine, Sheb. County
John Beck
Son of Louis Beck and Johanna Mauer
Born Town of Rhine –farmer in Town of Rhine
Rosina Elisi Gross
Daughter of George Karl Gross and Therese Dittmar
Born Germany
Witnesses O.S. Kruger and Maria Gross
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From Sheboygan county death records:
John Beck   (v.45 p.103)
July 13, 1872-June 23, 1940
Husband of Rosina Gross
Son of Ludwig Beck and Johanna Maurer (both born Germany)
Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County –farmer 
Died from “myocardial failure, 6 months –hypertension”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery, Manitowoc co.
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John Beck Dies At Home In Village Sunday Night
John Beck, aged 67, passed away at his home here Sunday evening at 
7:15 o'clock, after suffering a heart attack.
Mr. Beck was born in the town of Rhine July 13, 1872, the son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Ludwig Beck. He was married to Rosina Gross on March 3, 1896, 
in the town of Rhine, and they lived on the Beck homestead for 18 years. 
They moved to Kiel, where he was employed as night watchman for the Kiel 
Funiture Company for four years. They then moved to a farm in the town 
of Greenbush until May 25, 1939, when they moved to this village.
Survivors are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. Martin (Loretta) Spindler, 
Mrs. Henry O. (Rosie) Miller, town of Greenbush; Mrs. Fred (Thekla) 
Thiele, Milwaukee; Mrs. Harold (Martha) Michaels of St. Anna; two sons, 
Otto of Ada and Oscar of the town of Greenbush; four sisters, Mrs. Katie 
Heinbuckle of Boltonville; Mrs. Peter Brickbauer of Elkhart Lake, Mrs. 
Carl Engel of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Gustave Brickbauer of Elkhart Lake. 
Seventeen grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held this Wednesday at 1:30 at the Raeder Funeral 
Home, and at 1:45 at the Evangelical and Reformed church at Elkhart Lake, 
with the Rev. F. J. Lowenbergh officiating. Burial was made in the Kiel 
cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, 24 June 1940
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(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


LUDWIG BECK   cemetery #82

BECK:-Ludwig Beck, a veteran of the Civil War and an old resident of
Elkhart Lake, died on Wednesday evening, Apr. 21. at the Milwaukee
Soldier's Home, aged 77 yrs. The deceased was born in Germany in 1838
and came to America in 1861. He was married the same year and the 
following year he enlisted in Co. H., 26th Wis. Vol. Infy. He was
wounded at the battle of Gettysburg and later served in the invalid
corps.
He is survived by one son, Carl and three daughters. The remains were
interred in the Kiel cemetery Sunday afternoon.
Sheboygan County News, 28 April 1915
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(Note: Family picture in glass negative photos)


ROSINE BECK   cemetery #82

From Sheboygan county death records:
Rosina Alesa Beck nee Gross (v.59 p.66)
Oct. 8, 1875-Feb. 21, 1951
Wife of John Beck
Daughter of Carl Gross and Trasa Dittmann
Born Germany
Died from “cerebral hemorrhage, 12 hours”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery, Manitowoc co.
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Mrs. Rosina (Gross) Beck
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosina Beck, 75, of Greenbush, will be held
at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Community Evangelical and Reformed church,
Elkhart Lake.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Martin Spindler, Sheboygan,
Mrs. Henry O. Miller and Mrs. Harold Michaels, Greenbush, and Mrs.
Fred Thiele, Milwaukee; two sons, Otto, Ada, and Oscar, Town Greenbush;
eight great grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. August Weber,
Sheboygan, Mrs. Oscar Obbereich, Fond du Lac, and Mrs. Val Raeder,
Plymouth.
Her husband, John, and two sisters preceded her in death.
Services will be conducted by the Rev. Paul Olm, pastor, with burial
in the Kiel cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Raeder Funeral
Home, Elkhart Lake, until 11 a.m. Saturday, and at the church from
Saturday noon until 2 p.m.
Sheboygan Press, 23 Feb. 1951


ADELLA BECKER   cemetery #75

Native of Rockland Dies At Green Bay Hospital
Mrs. Adella Becker, 43, a native of Rockland, died Friday at a Green Bay 
hospital where she was a patient. Funeral services will be held at the 
Rockland home of the deceased Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
The maiden name of the deceased was Adella Rusch and she was born in 
Rockland in 1890. In 1913 she was married to William Reinke, who later 
died. In 1919 she wedded William Becker who survives, with two daughters, 
Adeline Reinke, and Viola Becker, her mother, Mrs. Pauline Rusch, two 
brothers, Adolph of Rockland and Otto of Brillion and two sisters, Mrs. 
Laura Bubolz of Rockland and Mrs. Ellen Seehauwer of Shiocton.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 24, 1933 P. 4


AGNES BECKER   cemetery #83

Mrs. Agnes Becker, wife of Reinhard Becker, passed away
Friday afternoon at the home of her son, Fred, in the town 
of Rhine.
Mrs. Becker was born in the town of Rhine on November 1, 1863, 
and was married to Reinhard Becker on June 4, 1890. She was a 
member of the Christian Mothers’ Society.
Survivors are her husband, three sons and two daughters, Mrs. 
William (Frances) Reiser of Glenbeulah, Mrs. George (Eleanor) 
Schmahl of Town Rhine, Fred and Anton of Town Rhine; and Raymond 
of Milwaukee; 18 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Five 
sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock at
the Meiselwttz Funeral Home, and at 9:30 o’clock at the St. George 
church in Elkhart Lake.
The Rev. Henry R. Langenfeld officiated, and burial was made
in the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic cemetery here. 1944


AMELIA BECKER   cemetery #84

Mrs. Arthur Becker Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Arthur Becker, aged 46, passed away some time Thursday night at 
her home on Milwaukee street, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at 
the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with the Rev. R. E. Dreger of the 
Presbyterian church officiating. Burial was made in the Rockville 
cemetery.
The deceased, nee Omelie(sic) Lettler, was born at Sherwood April 27, 1900, 
the daughter of Joseph and Mary Hess-Lettler. She was married to Arthur 
Becker on Feb. 24, 1925, and the couple have since resided in this city.
Mrs. Becker is survived by her husband: five daughters, and three sons, 
five sisters, Mrs. Anna Mueller, Mrs. Michael Kuroy, Mrs. Otto Lautenschlager 
and Mrs. William Gosz, and four brothers, Louis, Joseph, Peter and Nicholas 
Lettler. - 1947


ANNA BECKER  cemetery #82

Sheboygan Press October 15, 1968 (edited)
Mrs. Anna Becker, 81 years, formerly of 729 3rd St., Kiel, widow of Henry,
died today at Bethany Manor Home here. The former Anna Schaeferkort, was 
born in the Town of Rhine, May 21, 1887, a daughter of August and 
Henrietta (Uhl) Schaeferkort.
She was baptized and confirmed in Community United Church of Christ,
Elkhart Lake, and married there to Mr. Becker, also of Rhine, on Jan. 4,
1912. She was a member of St. Peter's UCC in Kiel. Surviving are a son, 
and two grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Peter's 
Church, Kiel, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor officiating. Burial 
will be in Kiel cemetery.


ARTHUR BECKER   cemetery #84

Funeral service for Arthur P. Becker, 74 of 721 North Street, Kiel, who died 
Wednesday at St. Nicholas Hospital will be Saturday at First Presbyterian 
Church, Kiel the Rev. Cartwright of Sheboygan officiating.  Burial will be 
in Schleswig Cemetery.
Mr. Becker was born Nov. 21, 1898, at Kiel, son of the late Henry and Emma 
Pingel Becker.  He attended public school at Kiel.  On Feb. 24, 1925 he 
married Amelia Lettler at Sherwood.  The couple located at Kiel and Mrs. 
Becker died Jan. 10, 1947.  Mr. Becker was employed at Wooden Ware, Kiel, 
and later at H. G. Weber Co. there, before retiring in December, 1963. He 
was a member of Redmen Lodge and its 24-Hour Club and First Presbyterian 
Church, Kiel.
Survivors are four daughters (private); three sons (private), 16 grand-
children and three great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Lillian 
Kissinger, Elkhart Lake, and Mrs. Albert Breckheimer and Mrs. Hildegard 
Johnson, both of Kiel.  A daughter, Carol, died in February, 1953.
No newspaper named, August 1, 1973
*********
Arthur P. Becker, 74, of 721 North St., Kiel, died Wednesday morning 
at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Prysbyterian 
Church, Kiel. The Rev. Bliss Cartwright will officiate and burial will 
be in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Friday 
until 11 a.m. Saturday and from noon at the church until the time of 
service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 2, 1973


BERNICE M. BECKER   cemetery #89A

Bernice M. Becker, age 83, formerly of Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning,
March 7, 1995, at the Hamilton Memorial Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 1995, at the 
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels. William E. Mueller, Christian Science
Reader, will officiate with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born August 7, 1911, in Mishicot, daughter of the late John and 
Julia Rockwell Schimmel. She attended grade school and high school in 
Mishicot. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum for 25 years; as a press
operator. She was formerly married to George Becker. Survivors include 
two sons and daughters-in-law, three daughters and two sons-in-law, three 
brothers and two sisters-in-law, Raymond Schimmel, Two Rivers, Robert and
Millie Schimmel, Francis Creek. John and Janet Schimmel, Pennsylvania; 
two sisters and a brother-in-law, Edith Becker, Two Rivers, Janet and 
William Klein, Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, from 5-8 p.m. 
Wednesday (TONIGHT).
Memorials would be appreciated to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
She was for the most part a modest woman who worked hard and took great 
care of her humble possessions, who took delight in and saw the humor in
life's daily ironies; but who was singularly outrageous in her outspoken 
pride in her children.
Mom gave to us a keen awareness of current political dialogue and a moral 
compass anchored in justice and fairness; a strong Depression born value
of conservatism and the importance of caring for our belongings; a 
transforming ability to perceive beauty in everything around her; an 
unfailing generosity of spirit; a depth of honesty that tolerated only 
"little white lies" meant to protect a passive nature; a droll, impish 
sense of humor that helped redefine life's ironies; and, a stubborness 
that could defy the strongest of wills.
Her support and enthusiasm for us in times of success, and comfort and 
encouragement for us in times of despair will sustain us for the rest of 
our lives.


BERTHA BECKER   cemetery #79

Mrs. August Becker, nee Bertha Kurth, 78, died Tuesday morning at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. Robert Krueger, in the town of Rockland.
Mrs. Becker was born in 1873 in the town of Maple Grove and was married to Mr. 
Becker in 1893. The couple settled on a farm in the town of Maple Grove where 
her husband preceded her in death 13 years ago. She was a member of the Ladies 
Aid Society of Evangelical United Brethren Church, Reedsville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Evangelical United Brethren 
Church, Reedsville, Rev. Merlin Hoeff officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Krueger; son, Adolph, town of Maple Grove; five 
sisters, Mrs. Charles Goldbeck of Reedsville, Mrs. Emma Hackbarth of Hilbert, 
Wis., Mrs. Louis Maertz of the town of Maple Grove, and Mrs. Ernst Schmalz and 
Mrs. Minnie Raab, both of Milwaukee; brother, Otto, town of Maple Grove; two 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 7 p.m. 
Wednesday until 10 a.m. Friday when the casket will be removed to the church to 
lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 27, 1951 P. 14


CARL F.W. BECKER   cemetery #17

From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1895: (From the correspondent in Rosecrans, 29 Oct.) 
Death of Karl Becker on 22 Oct. after a long illness. He was born in 
Alt Döberitz, Pomerania, where he and his wife, Wilhelmine, were married. 
He reached the age of 72 yrs. 3 mos. 12 days. His surviving widow is 71. 
The couple had 8 children, 3 of whom are deceased. The family came to 
America in 1853, spent a year in Washington Co., than came to Cooperstown 
where he worked until his death. The funeral was Thurs. at the Ev. Lutheran 
St. Johannes Cemetery.


CHRISTIAN BECKER    cemetery #83

Christian (June 13, 1833-Oct. 26, 1907 –husband of Madgalena 
nee Heim –son of Nicholas and Franciska Becker [Nicholas is buried at 
St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel, Town of Schleswig -Nicholas 
Aug. 28, 1805-Jan. 21, 1888] -farmer -born Germany 
–died from "chronic catarrh of stomach and cirrhosis of liver")
Was a resident of St. Nazianz at time of death. 
(from records of St. Gregory, St. Nazianz)


CORA BECKER   cemetery #17

Mrs. Richard (Cora) Becker, 72, of 1369 Lawe St., Green Bay, died Wednesday 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 
Green Bay. The Rev. Arno Voigt will officiate and burial will be in St. John 
Lutheran Cemetery, Maribel.
Mrs. Becker, nee Cora Jaeger, was born May 17, 1900, at Maribel, daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jaeger.
Survivors include two daughters; three brothers, Walter and Albert, of Manitowoc 
and Alfred, of Maribel; a step-brother, George Meyer, of Manitowoc; a sister, 
Mrs. Hugo Jauger, of Manitowoc; a half-sister, Mrs. Lester Krueger of Mishicot; 
and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at Findeisen-Greiser Funeral Home, Green Bay, after 3 p.m. Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 1, 1973


DARLENE BECKER     cemetery #89D

Mrs. Darlene Becker, age 57, of Two Rivers, died Saturday evening, 
March 13, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 1993, at 
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul Schumacher 
officiating, with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born July 3, 1935, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Frank 
and Theresa Kochan Havlinek. She attended St. Luke's parochial School 
and Washington High School. On June 9, 1956, she married August Becker 
in Two Rivers. She was the office manager of Becker Ornamental Iron 
Works for many years. The couple enjoyed trips to Las Vegas.
Survivors include her husband, August; two sons and a daughter-in-law, 
a brother and sister-in-law, a sister-in-law, one grandson, a number 
of brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. She was 
preceded in death by a brother, Arthur, and a son, Michael.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5-8 p.m. 
on Tuesday evening. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m.
Memorials would be appreciated to the St. Vincent DePaul Society of 
Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, no date


DELORES M. BECKER    cemetery #89A

Delores M. (Johnson) Becker, age 84, a resident of Shady Lane 
Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 2102 Hawthorne Ave., 
Two Rivers, died Sunday night, Nov. 14, 2004 at Shady Lane Care 
Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004 
at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
service will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in 
Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Delores was born July 11, 1920 in Cooperstown, a daughter of the late 
Joseph and Elnore (Baumgart) Metz and was educated at St. James Catholic 
School in Cooperstown. She married Norman Q. Johnson on May 7, 1943, in 
Denmark. Then, in 1957, she was married to George P. Becker in Menominee, 
Mich. Delores worked as a domestic housekeeper for several families in 
Green Bay and Manitowoc. She also worked at Mirro Aluminum for a number 
of years and was the cleaning lady for Clem Becker Meats in Two Rivers, 
for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed seamstress work, playing 
cards, and traveling to Canada, where she loved to fish; she was also an 
excellent cook and an avid Packer fan.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother: Cora Metz; two 
husbands: Norman Johnson and George Becker; one brother: Cleophus Metz; 
and one son: Thomas C. Johnson.
Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two 
Rivers, from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening and after 10 a.m. Thursday 
until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 16, 2004


EDITH F. BECKER     cemetery #89D

Edith F. Becker, age 90, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers,
died early Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003 at the Hamilton Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, 2003 at St. Peter
the Fisherman Catholic Parish, Hoy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at
the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial
to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Edith was born June 8, 1913 in the town of Mishicot, daughter of the late John
and Julia (Rockwell) Schimmel. On March 4, 1930, she married Arnold Becker in
Two Rivers. He preceded her in death Nov. 13, 1974. Together, the couple farmed
in the town of Two Rivers for many years. Edith was a charter member of Holy
Redeemer Catholic Church, where she volunteered many hours of service, served
on various committees and was a member of the church choir.
She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, two sons and daughters-
in-law, 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is further survived
by one sister, one brother and two sisters-in-law.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer
Site, Two Rivers, after 9:30 a.m. on Friday until the time of Mass at 11 a.m.
There will be no Thursday evening visitation.
Memorials will be made in her honor.
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Becker family with
funeral arrangements.
The Becker family extends a sincere thank you to all our relatives, friends and
the entire staff of the Hamilton Home, for the care and kindness Edith received
during her stay.
Herald Times Reporter Oct. 9, 2003




ELEANOR BECKER   cemetery #83

Mrs. Fred V. Becker, 58, of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, died early Sunday at 
her farm home in Town Rhine, four miles northeast of Elkhart Lake, after 
a lingering illness. She had been bed-ridden for the past six years.
Nee Eleanor Schoon, she was born Sept. 21, 1896, at Milwaukee, a daughter 
of the late Herman and Gertrude Schoon. She was married to Fred Becker at 
Milwaukee on Aug. 28, 1917.
Following their marriage, the couple lived in Milwaukee until 1932 when 
they moved to the present homestead farm in the town of Rhine.
Mrs. Becker was a member of St. George’s Catholic Church at Elkhart Lake 
and the Christian Mothers’ Society of the parish.
Only immediate survivors are her husband and a sister, Mrs. William Knetzger, 
of Milwaukee. In addition to her parents, two sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
home, Kiel, and at 10 a.m. at St. George’s Church at Elkhart Lake. The Rev. J. 
H. Gable, pastor, will be the celebrant of the requiem high mass. Burial will 
be in Ss. Peter and Paul cemetery at Kiel.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home after noon Tuesday.
Parishoners of St. George’s Church will hold a vigil at the funeral home at 
8 p.m. Tuesday. Father Gable will lead the rosary.  


ELISABETHA BECKER   cemetery #83

Mrs. Becker Is Called to Rest at Glenbeulah
Elkhart Lake. - (Special) - Mrs. Elizabeth Becker, 84, passed away at  
11 p.m. Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rose Ziegler, at  
Glenbeulah.  Mrs. Becker, nee Elizabeth Zimmermann, was born in  
Germany July 17, 1854.  She came with her parents to this country in  
1883 and settled on a farm in the town of Rhine, one mile west of  
Rhine Center.  She moved to Elkhart Lake in 1909 and for the past 17  
years has resided with her daughter.  Her husband, Henry, preceded  
her in death on July 8, 1918.  She is survived by two sons, Adam  
Becker of the town of Russell and Henry Becker of the town of Rhine;  
three daughters, Mrs. Ziegler of Glenbeulah, Mrs. William Gottsacker  
of Sheboygan and Mrs. Mathilda Trowbridge of Hayward, Wis.  Three  
sons, Philip, Matthias and Edward, and two daughters, Anna and Lena,  
preceded their mother in death.  Funeral services will be held at 10  
a.m. Wednesday at St. George's Catholic church at Elkhart Lake.  The  
Rev. A.J. Reinl will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel  
cemetery.  The body may be viewed at the home in Glenbeulah from  
Tuesday until the time of services.
Sheboygan Press, Mon. Feb. 14, 1938, p. 4, c. 6
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Many Attend Funeral Rites For Mrs. Elizabeth Becker
Elkhart Lake, Wis. -Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Becker, who  
died Sunday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rose Ziegler,  
in Glenbeulah, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. George's  
Catholic church here with a solemn requiem high mass. The celebrant  
was the Rev. Oscar Ziegler of St. Francis, brother-in-law of Mrs.  
Rose Ziegler, an he was assisted by the Rev. A.J. July of Plymouth  
and the Rev. A.J. Reinl of Elkhart Lake.
Interment was in the Catholic cemetery at Kiel, the six grandsons 
of the deceased acting as pallbearers:  
The Christian Mothers society of St. George parish of which Mrs.  
Becker had been a member for many years, escorted the body at the  
funeral.
Those from away who attended the services included Mrs. Mathilda  
Trowbridge of Hayward, Wis.; Miss June Trowbridge of Madison; Mr. and  
Mrs. William Gottsacker and family, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gottsacker,  
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wiffler of Sheboygan; Mrs. Josephine Becker and Louis  
Ziegler of Milwaukee; Mrs. Edgar Becker of Appleton; Mrs. Clara  
Becker and sons Arnold and Oscar of Random Lake; Mrs. Luedke of  
Kaukauna; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ziegler, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Arsnault, Mrs.  
Anna Wifler and Mrs. Ed. Eigenberger of Plymouth; the Misses Hilda  
and Anna Menne, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Klauch, Mr. and Mrs. Nick  
Dickrell of St. Anna and many others from the is vicinity.
Sheboygan Press, Fri. Feb. 18, 1938, p. 2, c. 7


ERVIN BECKER   cemetery #43

Ervin S. Becker, 59, of 1109 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
A nephew, the Rev. Kenneth Frozena, will officiate and burial will 
be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Becker ws born Oct. 30, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late John 
and Mary Ziarnik Becker. He attended Manitowoc schools. He married 
Esther Dempski Sept. 20, 1934, at Manitowoc. He operated a grocery 
store until 1945, when he began employment at Anheuser-Busch Inc., 
Malting Co., Manitowoc, retiring because of a disability in 1969. 
He was a charter member of St. Mary Young Men's Club.
Survivors include his wife and three daughters; a brother Anthony, 
of Manitowoc; six sisters, Mrs. Valeria Tadych, Mrs. Clara Osieczanek, 
Mrs. Mary Denk, Mrs. Felix Frozena and Mrs. Helen Novak, of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Walter Erickson, of Arizona; and two grandchildren. A brother, 
two sisters and a grandchild preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday, where a 
prayer service will be at 7 p.m. by Rev. Thaddeus Koszarek. Harry 
Bergner is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 3, 1973


EUNICE C. BECKER   cemetery #44

Mrs. Grover Becker, 63, of Rt. 2, Salem, Wis., former Manitowoc resident, 
died early Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital, Burlington, Wis.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Clement P. 
Kern will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Eunice La Pointe was born May 11, 1896, at Gladstone, Mich., 
daughter of the late Frank and Francis Le Claire La Pointe. She was married 
Sept. 13, 1916, at Gladstone and the couple resided two years at Two Rivers, 
moving to Manitowoc in 1936. The couple moved to Detroit in 1947 and two 
years ago went to Salem. Mr. Becker is a barber.
Mrs. Becker is survived by the husband, three sons, Grover Jr., of Salem, 
Allen of Manitowoc and Chief M-Sgt. Clayton with the United States Air Force 
at Plattesburgh, N.Y.; mother, Mrs. Frank La Pointe of Gladstone; two brothers, 
Frank of Alpena, Mich., and Armand of La Crescenta, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. 
Dougal Grey of Munising, Mich., and Mrs. Roy La Cosse of Gladstone; and 13 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 
7:45 o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 28, 1960 P. 5
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[d. 03-27-1960 at Burlington WI/age 63 yrs./wife of Grover C. Becker]


FRED BECKER   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1900
News was received Mon. from Milwaukee that Fritz Becker died there on Sun. He
was an old and well-known resident of our city who had lived in Milwaukee the past
several years. He reached the age of 76-yrs. 10-mos. 26-days and had come here in the
'50s where he spent many years with a store and a bakery. During the Civil War he
served as a captain in the 9th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment and did his part until
released because of illness. Following the war he helped with the organization of the
Wisconsin National Guard and served as a major in the 2nd Regiment. He leaves one son
and two daughters. His body was brought here and buried yesterday under the auspices
of the local Hermann's Sons Lodge in the city cemetery.


FRED V. BECKER   cemetery #83

Fred V. Becker, 62, of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, died at 1 a.m. today 
at St Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient for 
the past five weeks.
Born in the town of Rhine on March 3, 1894, the son of the late 
Reinhardt and Agnes Mueller Becker, he was married Aug. 28, 1917, 
to the former Eleanor Schoon of Milwaukee. For 19 years after his 
marriage he was employed in Milwaukee by the Ford Motor Co. The 
couple moved to the town of Rhine in 1936 where they operated a farm.
Soon after the death of his wife in January of 1955 he disposed of 
the farm and made his home with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. 
and Mrs. Anton Becker.
Survivors are his father, Reinhardt Becker, a resident of the Anna 
M. Reiss Home; two sisters, Mrs William Reiser of New Holstein and 
Mrs. Ella Schmahl of Route 1, Elkhart Lake; two brothers, Raymond of 
Milwaukee, and Anton of Route 1, Elkhart Lake.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at St George 
Catholic Church at Elkhart Lake following brief services at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel at 9 o’clock.  The Rev. Francis C. 
Sutschek will be the celebrant of the requiem mass and burial will 
be in the St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Cemetery at Kiel. Friends 
may call at the funeral home after 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Becker was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. George parish 
and members of that society will recite the rosary at the funeral home 
at 8 p. m. Sunday. He was also a member of the St. Joseph Society of 
St. Ann’s Church at Milwaukee. - Sept. 1, 1956


FREDERICK W. BECKER    cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Sep. 1904:
Death recently in Sheboygan, following a long illness, of Fritz Becker, 
a former resident of our city who has lived in Sheboygan since 1892. 
The deceased was born 25 Jan. 1844 in the Province of Saxony, and in 
1857 came with his parents directly from Germany to Manitowoc. Here he 
married Elizabeth Franz, the eldest daughter of the late John Franz, 
who now survives him along with 2 daughters as well as several sisters. 
The deceased served for a while with the 45th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment 
during the war. His body will be brought here tomorrow morning and interred 
at the city cemetery.
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[bur. 09-13-1904/cause: liver disease]


GEORGIANA M. BECKER   cemetery #44

Georgiana M. Becker, age 79, a resident of the Manitowoc County Health 
Care Center, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 15, 2006, at the 
center.
Georgiana was born in Manitowoc on Oct. 2, 1926, daughter of the late 
Walter and Clara (Becker) Osieczanek. She graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln 
High School with the class of 1945. On June 26, 1952, Georgiana married 
Hilary Becker at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in 
death on Jan. 19, 2004.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Georgiana was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister-in-law: 
Arthur, Alvin and Carol Osieczanek, as well as a very special pet cat named 
"Baby."
A memorial service for Georgiana will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, 
at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at 
the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka. Burial of the cremated remains will take 
place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, from 4 p.m. 
to 6 p.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
The family wishes to thank the entire staff of the Manitowoc County Health Care 
Center for their compassionate care of Georgiana.
Herald Times Reporter - Feb. 17, 2006


GERTRUDE BECKER   cemetery #89A

Mrs. Gertrude Becker, 83, of 1813-13th St., Two Rivers, died early Thursday 
morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Becker, nee Gertrude Grade, was born at Sheboygan March 28, 1888, daughter 
of the late Ferdinand and Caroline Dettmann Grade. She was married in Two 
Rivers in 1906 to Walter Becker, who died in 1910.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Carman) Winter of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Louis (Evelyn) Batchelder of Two Rivers and Mrs. Donald (Alice) Sears of 
Sturgeon Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Harry of Milwaukee and Mrs. Geraldine 
McCabe of Lemon City, Calif.; two brothers, Fred of Milwaukee and Walter Grade 
of Watertown, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Two sons preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 30, 1971


HENRIETTA BECKER   cemetery #44

[Henrietta Krueger/bur. 11-22-1906/age 79 yrs./cause: old age]
Henrietta was married twice.  Here is her marriage record for the 2nd one from
marriage files on this site:

"KRUEGER: Karl F.W.
m: 21 Apr 1894 (co. mar. index v.6 p.240)
to: Henriette Becker (widow)
From Der Nord Westen, 10 May 1894:
Marriage in Reedsville of Carl Krueger with Mrs. Henriette Becker of
Manitowoc, by the Lutheran Pastor of Reedsville. (No date given.)"


HENRY BECKER    cemetery #82

Sheboygan Press Monday, April 7, 1958 (edited)
Henry Becker Dies of Fall Down Stairs In Kiel Home
Kiel - Henry Becker, 73 years of age, of 729 3rd St., died at 5:45 p.m. 
Saturday of injuries he incurred when he missed a step and fell down a 
flight of stairs leading to the basement of his home here. He was found 
unconcious at the bottom of the stairs moments later by his wife, Anna.
Mr. Becker died before he could be removed to a hospital.
Dr. Theodore Tietgen, Manitowoc County Coroner, said death was caused by a
cerebral hemorrhage brought on by a skull fracture.
He was a native of the Town of Rhine, born Feb. 15, 1885, a son of the
late Henry and Elizabeth Zimmermann Becker. He was educated in a district 
school of the town. He married the former Anna Schaeferkort, also of Rhine,
on Jan. 4, 1912. After their marriage, they farmed in Rhine until retiring 
in 1947 and moved to Plymouth. They lived there for eight years then moved 
to Kiel in 1955. He had been employed by the Kiel Mfg. Co.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, and two grandchildren, a 
brother, and two sisters. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and a 
sister.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Evangelical and
Reformed Church in Kiel, of which he was a member. Officiating will be the
Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established for Mr. Becker on behalf of Moon Beach
Camp of the Evangelical and Reformed Church near Eagle River.
Sheboygan Press April 9, 1958  (This is the funeral write up, edited)
Henry Becker: Funeral services for Henry Becker, age 73, of 729 3rd St., 
Kiel, who died on Saturday evening were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. 
Peter Ev. & Ref. Church in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, 
officiated. Burial took place in the Kiel Cemetery.


HERMAN BECKER   cemetery #89A

Gas Victim Dies Today Without Regaining Consciousness
HERMAN BECKER PASSES AWAY AT HOSPITAL
Overcome by Fumes When Coffee Pot Boils Over In His Small Home on Sunday

After lingering in an unconscious condition since Sunday afternoon, 
when he was overcome by gas in his home, Herman Becker, died early 
this morning at the Municipal hospital.
Mr. Becker, who lived in a small home on Twenty-fourth street, west 
of Pioneer's Rest cemetery, was found in an unconscious condition by 
William Meyer, Madison street, when the latter visited the home late 
Sunday afternoon. He was lying on the bed and a pot of coffee that, 
he had put on the gas jet had boiled over extinguishing the flame and 
allowing the rooms to fill with gas.
Coroner W. G.  Kemper of Manitowoc was notified and with Police Chief 
Logan made an investigation, and on entering the home, which Becker 
occupied alone, found it filled with gas fumes. The pilot light on the 
range was still burning. It is believed that Becker had placed the 
coffee pot on the stove before lying down and while he slumbered it 
boiled over. No inquest
will be held.
Burial on Friday
Funeral services for the deceased will be held Friday afternoon from 
the St. John's Lutheran church. He was 48 years of age. Mr. Becker was 
born in the town of Mishicot, January 29, 1873, the son of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Theodore Becker, early setters of that vicinity.  On October 
12, 1910 Mr. Becker was married to Mary Wenholz, the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Diedrich Wenholz. well known Mishicot residents.  Mrs. Becker 
preceded him in death in 1918, having been the victim of influenza.
Resident Here 25 Years
One son. Alfred, 19, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Becker, who has made his 
home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wenholz since the death of his 
mother.
Several years later Mr. Becker was married to Mrs. Schuette of Sheboygan 
but was divorced a short time late.
Besides his son, Mr. Becker leaves two brothers, Fred Becker, of Glenn, 
Minn., and Rudolph, on the old homestead in the town of Mishicot, and a 
sister, Mrs. John Ritter of the town of Mishicot.
Mr. Becker was a resident of the city for more than 25 years and had 
been eployed in the polishing department of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. 
since 1919.  Previously he was employed as a driver for the old Two 
Rivers Coal Company and the C. Reiss Coal Company.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, November 25, 1931 Page 12


HILARY J. BECKER    cemetery #44

A Memorial Service for Hilary J. Becker, age 82, of 929 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, 
who died early Monday morning, Jan. 19, 2004, at the Manitowoc Health Care 
Center will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, at The Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial Service will be Deacon Robert Drobka. 
Burial of the cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery with Graveside 
Military Rites accorded by Am Vets Post #99.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 22, 2004


HUGO L. BECKER   cemetery #89D

Hugo L. (Hooks) Becker, 57, of 2115 Washington St., Two Rivers, general 
manager of the former Becker Mfg. Co. foundry at Two Rivers, and one of 
the area's outstanding bowlers, died shortly before noon Thursday at the 
home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Becker was born Nov. 1, 1915, at Manitowoc, a son of the late Frank T. 
and Mrs. Louise Simonis Becker. He attended St. Luke parochial school after 
which he attended St. Lawrence Academy at Mt. Calvary, Wis. and also St. 
Francis Seminary, St. Francis.
He married the former Esther Loeser at Two Rivers July 1, 1939. He was a 
member of Mother of Hope Council 1957, Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph 
Athletic Assn. He had been associated for many years in the family operated 
foundry at Two Rivers.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
3 o'clock this Friday afternoon where memorial servies to include the Knights 
of Columbus will be at 7:30 o'clock this Friday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 6, 1973


JOHANNES BECKER   cemetery #21

Name: Becker, Johannes
D. 1/7/1875  B.:
Reg. D.: 5/5/1875        sex: m/w
Age at death: 8 yrs. 4 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Schleswig, Mtwc. co.
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Mutz
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 177
**************
(Aug. 6, 1866-Jan. 7, 1875/stone too faded to read/son of John Becker and
Maria Schad –born Town of Schleswig 


JOHN BECKER   cemetery #43

John H. Becker, 90, who lived with his son-in-law and daughter, died Monday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. 
at St Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Schneider will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Becker was born Nov. 3,1878 at Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and Katherine 
Remien Becker. He married Odellia Mueller Sep 8, 1909 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
Alverno, and she died Sep 23, 1963. Mr. Becker worked as a crane operator at the 
C. Reiss Coal Co., Manitowoc for many years. He was a member of the Catholic 
Order of Foresters and the Holy Name Society.
Survivors include two sons, two daughters, nine grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren. Besides his wife, he was also preceded by a daughter and four 
brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 7:30 p.m. 
wake services will be conducted.
Manitowoc Herald Times   February 18, 1969


RT. REV. MSGR. JOSEPH A. BECKER    Cemetery #43

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph A. Becker 85, a native of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 
died Tuesday morning, October 15, at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a m. Monday, October 21, at St. Boniface 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Principal Con celebrants of the Mass of 
Christian Burial will Most Rev. Adam J. Maida. Bishop of Green Bay Diocese 
and the Most Rev. Aloysius J. Wycislo, retired Bishop of Green Bay Diocese. 
The homily will be offered Rev. William J. Rickert. Burial will be Calvary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The reception of the body at the Church, will 4 p.m. Sunday, by very 
Rev. Leo J. Schmidt. A Episcopal Vicar of the Green Bay Diocese. The body will   
lie state at St. Boniface Catholic Church from 4 to 9 p. m. on Sunday and 
9 a.m. Monday, until the time or services. A prayer service will be held at 
7 p.m., Sunday at the church.
Msgr. was born August 24, 1899, in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Louise 
Pankratz Becker.
After attending local Manitowoc schools he began his studies for the Priesthood 
at St. Lawrence Seminary, Mt. Calvary, continuing St. Bonaventure's Seminary 
of Detroit, Michigan; St. Paul Seminary of St Paul of Minnesota, and with 
Rev. E. A. Radey was a member of the 1927 five member graduating class of the 
St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee.
He was ordained by Bishop Paul P. Rhode on May 4, 1927 at the St. Francis 
Xavier Cathedral Green Bay and celebrated his first mass at his home parish of 
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
His next assignment was made June 26, 1929 when he was transferred to St. Mary 
Catholic Church of Menasha where he was named principal of the High School on 
October 1, 1930, becoming Pastor of that November 5, 1950, succeeding the Rt. 
Rev. John Hummel. He was elevated to the title of Rt. Rev. on May 19, 1962 and 
also served as Dean of Winnebago County. Msgr. Becker served St. Mary Parish 
for over 40 years and retired in 1969. He then spent his first two years of 
retirement at St. Mary rectory, Menasha and then his next six years at Sacred 
Heart Seminary, Onieda, and then moved to St. Mary Home Manitowoc in September 
of 1976.
Msgr. Becker had traveled extensively during his priesthood, having visited 
Rome on five occasions, where he received a Papal audience each time. He enjoyed 
his hobby of photography having accumulated over 4000 slides of photographs taken 
on his trips through out the world.
Survivors include a sister, a nephew, Gregory E. Pauly of New Holstein, Wisconsin 
and four nieces. He was preceded in death by a half sister Marie Fullmer.
Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter   October 16, 1985


LUCILLE M. BECKER    cemetery #43

Lucille M. Becker, age 88, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, 
died Friday morning, Oct. 27, 2006, at the center.
She was born Nov. 27, 1917, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and 
Stella (Kadow) Jagodinsky. Lucille attended Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. 
On April 30, 1935, she married Joseph E. Becker at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on March 6, 1996. Lucille did clerical 
work at Mirro Aluminum Company for 30 years until her retirement in 1980. 
She loved to play cards, crochet, and was an excellent sewer and a wonderful 
baker.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by a son-in-law: Tom Gulseth; two brothers: Edward 
and Gregory Jagodinsky; a brother-in-law: Joseph Rehrauer; and many other 
relatives.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the memorial Mass will be the 
Rev. Dave Hoffman, with burial of the cremated remains at Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 
Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, until the time of the memorial 
Mass at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses at the Manitowoc 
Health Care Center for their loving and compassionate care shown towards Lucille 
and her family.
Herald Times Reporter - Oct. 29, 2006


MAGDALENA BECKER  cemetery #83

Magdalena nee Heim (Sept. 18, 1835-March 31, 1919 
wife of Christian –daughter of Alex and Magdeline Hein 
died from "cerebral hemmorage and arterio sclerosis")
Was a resident of St. Nazianz at time of death. 
(from records of St. Gregory, St. Nazianz)


MARTHA BECKER

Mrs. Martha Becker, 83, of R. 2, Elkhart Lake, former long-time  
resident of Kiel, died Saturday night at St. Nicholas Hospital where  
she had been a patient for three months.  She was born Feb. 15, 1877,  
in Millhome, a daughter of the late Peter and Johanna Kaiser.  She  
attended school at Millhome and married Mathias Becker on Nov. 23,  
1895.  Following the marriage they moved to Kiel where Mr. Becker was  
employed as a mason and later by the Kiel Furniture factory.  He  
preceded her in death on Jan. 30, 1942.  Mrs. Becker continued to  
live in Kiel until a year ago when she moved to the home of a son-in- 
law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Nick (Norma) Dickrell of R. 2, Elkhart  
Lake.  She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in  
Kiel, its Christian Mothers Society and the G.U.G. Germania Society.   
Survivors, in addition to Mrs. Dickrell, are another daughter, Mrs.  
Fred (Margaret) Widerholdt of Milwaukee; two brothers, Henry and  
Robert Kaiser, Kiel; 21 grandchildren an 56 great-grandchildren.  She  
was also preceded in death by four daughters.  Funeral services will  
be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in  
Kiel following brief family rites at 9:30 a.m. at Meiselwitz Funeral  
Home.  The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, will be celebrant of the  
requiem high Mass and burial will be in the church cemetery.  Friends  
may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.  The Christian  
Mothers Society will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 7 p.m.  
Tuesday.
Sheboygan Press, Mon. Jan. 16, 1961, p. 10, c. 4
************
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Becker, 83, of R. 2, Elkhart Lake,  
who died Saturday, were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at Ss.  
Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel, following brief rites at the  
Meiselwitz Funeral Home.  The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor was  
celebrant of the requiem Mass and burial was in the church cemetery.   
The Christian Mothers Society of the church attended the funeral in a  
group.  Pallbearers were Clarence, Cletus, Leo, Nicholas and Roman  
Dickrell and Glenroy Greuel.
***********
Sheboygan Press, Thurs. Jan. 19, 1961, p. 16, c. 2
From Sheboygan county death records:
Martha Becker nee Kaiser (v.76 p.278)
Widow [of Mathias Becker]
Feb. 15, 1877-Jan. 14, 1961
Daughter of Peter Kaiser and Johanna Strube
Born Wisconsin
Died from “pulmonary edema leading to cardiac failure”
Buried at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel


MARGERETHA BECKER     cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1903:
Death in Two Rivers on Fri. of widow Margarethe Becker. Mrs. Becker was
born 14 Mar. 1832 in Trier, Rhineland, and came to Two Rivers with her 
husband 46 yrs. ago where she lived ever since. Her husband preceded her 
in death many years ago. She leaves 2 sons and a daughter.


MARIE JOHANNA BECKER     cemetery #89D

Marie Johanna Becker, age 89, of 1616 Assman Road Mishicot, entered eternal 
rest Friday morning, Aug. 19, 2005 at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005 at Holy 
Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Paul Paider, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Marie was born Oct. 24, 1915 in the town of Two Rivers, a daughter of the late 
Joseph and Emma (Kampf) Jasper, and attended St. Luke Parochial School in Two 
Rivers. On Oct. 31, 1935, she married Arthur Becker at St. Luke's Church, Two 
Rivers. He preceded her in death April 12, 1981. Together the couple farmed in 
the town of Mishicot for several years, and later owned and operated their own 
sand and gravel business for 45 years. Marie also was employed at Mirro Aluminum 
Co. from 1954 until retiring in 1978. Marie was a longtime member of Holy Cross 
Catholic Church, Mishicot.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; one son, Donald; an infant great 
grandson, Hunter Louis; five brothers, Oscar, Joseph, Edgar, Herald, and Edwin 
Jasper; one sister, Alice Mull, and by two nieces, Audrey and Sharon Jasper.
Friends may call at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot after 9 a.m. Tuesday 
morning until the time of mass at 11 a.m. There will be no Monday evening 
visitation.
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home, Mishicot is assisting the Becker family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter - Aug. 21, 2005
********
Marie Becker, of 1616 Assman Road, Mishicot, died Friday morning, Aug. 19, 2005, 
at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Complete funeral arrangements will be 
announced by Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home, Mishicot.
Herald Times Reporter - Aug. 20, 2005


MATHIAS BECKER   cemetery #83

From Manitowoc county marriage records:
Mathias Becker and Martha Kaiser (v.6 p.326)
Nov. 23, 1895 in civil ceremony in the house of P. Kaiser, Town of Schleswig
Mathias Becker
Son of Philipp and Anna Maria Becker
Born Hesse Darmstadt, Germany –mason 
Martha Kaiser
Daughter of Peter Kaiser and Johanna Strob
Born Town of Schleswig
Witnesses Henry Becker, Peter Kaiser, Helen Becker and Bertha Witte
*********
From Manitowoc county death records:
Mathias Becker (v.34 p.688)
Jan. 5, 1867-Jan. 30, 1942
Husband of Martha Kaiser
Son of Phillip and Maria Becker (both born Germany)
Sander at furniture factory
Died from “coronary sclerosis –chronic hypertension and diffuse arteriosclerosis”
Buried at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel
*********
Mathias Becker, aged 75, well-known resident of this city, passed away 
at his home here Friday at 6:25 p. m., after being in ailing health for 
the past year.
Mr. Becker was born in Germany on January 5, 1867, the son of Philip and
Marie Becker. In May, 1884 he immigrated to this city, where he was a 
mason contractor and built homes and other buildings here.
In 1891 he went back to Germany, for six months. On Novemher 23, 1895, he 
married Martha Kaiser of Millhome. The family had lived here since. For 
the past 25 years he was employed in the finishing department of the A. A.
Laun Furniture Company here.
Survivors are his widow; five daughters; 21 grandchildren, two of whom live
at the Holy Family Convent at Silver Lake; and two great-grand-children.
Funeral services were held at 9:30 o’clock Tuesday morning at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, and at 10 o’clock at the Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic church, 
with interment in the church cemetery.
(no newspaper named, 1942)
********
(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


NORMA BECKER   cemetery #17

Mrs. Henry Becker, 70, of Maribel, died Monday afternoon at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Maribel. The Rev. Armin Engel will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Becker, nee Norma Karnopp, was born May 28, 1902, in the Town of 
Cooperstown, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Karnopp. She was 
married to Henry Becker April 28, 1922, at Maribel. He preceded her in 
death in May of 1972.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 3 p.m. Wedneday 
until 10 a.m. Thursday and from 11:30 a.m. at the church until the time 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 23, 1973


RAYMOND L. BECKER     cemetery #44

Raymond L. Becker, age 82, of 1432 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, 
Feb. 3, 2003 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2003 at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military 
graveside rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post #659.
He was born Nov. 9, 1920 in Manitowoc, son of the late John H. and Odelia Mueller 
Becker. Raymond was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1938. He 
was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy. On Nov. 9, 1946, 
he married the former Priscella Ciha at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She 
preceded him in death in August 1982. Raymond was a tool and die maker with Aluminum 
Specialty Company, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the VFW Otto Oas Post #659,
Eagles Aerie #706, National Rifle Association and a life member of the Manitowoc 
Rifle & Pistol Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was also preceded in death by an infant sister: Mildred Becker; a brother: 
Roy F. Becker; and brothers-in-law.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Raymond enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Raymond will be sadly 
missed by family and friends.
Herald Times Reporter-Feb. 5, 2003


REINHARD BECKER    cemetery #83

Reinhard Becker Dies Tuesday at Sheboygan
Reinhard Becker, aged 90, died Tuesday at the Anna M. Reiss
home at Sheboygan after an illness of about five weeks.
He was born in Town Rhine, November 23, 1866, the son of the
late Christian and Magdalene Becker. He married Agnes Mueller
in 1890. They resided on a farm in Town Rhine until 1934. After
that he made his home with a son Fred, until 1955 when he entered
the Reiss home. His wife died April 7, 1944.
Survivors include four children, Mrs. William Reiser, Manitowoc;
Mrs. Ella Schmahl, Elkhart Lake; Raymond, Milwaukee, and Anton
on the homestead farm in Rhine; 19 grandchildren, 52 great-grand-
children and two great-great-grandchildren. A son Fred preceded 
him in death.
He was a member of the Holy Name society and the Catholic Knights 
of Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 9 a. m. at the
Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at
9:30 a. m. at the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church, with Rev.
George Kiefer officiating. Burial will be made in the parish 
cemetery. The rosary will be recited after the 7:45 p. m. service
Friday. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p. m. Friday.
10-29-1957


SUSAN BECKER   cemetery #89D

Susan Becker, age 89, of Two Rivers, died at the Two Rivers Community 
Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Holy Redeemer 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher and Rev. John Schmitt 
will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial in Holy Cross
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born January 11, 1907, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Edward 
and Anna Kleckner Kanzelberger. She attended St. Luke's parochial School 
and Two Rivers Washington High School. On April 6, 1926, she married 
Raymond Becker in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death June 12, 1946. She 
was employed as a parts inspector at Paragon Electric Company for 30 years 
retiring in 1972. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the Ladies 
of Holy Redeemer. Susan loved to cook and bake.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, two sisters, Esther Michalek, 
Kewaunee, Marcella Knipp, Muskego; three step-sisters, Delores Griese,
Two Rivers, Marilda Hutzler, Green Bay, Laura Griese, Kewaunee; four 
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and
special friends. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by a brother, 
Roy, step-brothers, and one step-sister.
Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church after 9 a.m. Wednesday.
There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels assisted the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, May 6, 1996

Funeral card:
Susan Becker
January 11, 1907
May 3, 1996


WILLIAM A. BECKER  (d. 1960) cemetery #44

William A. Becker, 80, of 1305 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital. He suffered a stroke a week ago and had been hospitalized 
since.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born Aug. 3. 1879, at Maribel, son of the late Henry and Henrietta Dreger 
Becker. He married the former Amanda Rabenhorst Nov. 7, 1907, at Maribel and they 
lived there until 1925 when they moved to Manitowoc. He was a carpenter and cabinet-
maker all his life, retiring 12 years ago. He and his wife celebrated their golden 
wedding anniversary in 1957.
Survivors include his wife; son Hugo H. of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Clayton 
Borucki and Mrs. H.A. McKenna of Manitowoc; brother Henry Becker of Maribel; two 
sisters, Mrs. Pauline Rabenhorst of Maribel and Mrs. Richard Wolfersdorff of 
Milwaukee and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday 
until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state 
until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 18, 1960 P. 7
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[d. 03-17-1960/age 80 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Amanda Becker lot]


KAY BECKLEY   cemetery #83

Kay Roselyn Beckley, 7-year-old daughter of Wilbur and Loretta  
(Schabach) Beckley, of 731 First St., Kiel, died Thursday afternoon  
at University Hospital in Madison.  The deceased underwent surgery  
last Monday.  She was born on March 26, 1952, at St. Nicholas  
Hospital in Sheboygan, and completed first grade at Ss. Peter & Paul  
School, in Kiel, this spring.  Funeral services will be held at 10  
o'clock Monday morning at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, following  
brief services at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 9:30.  Celebrant of  
the Mass of the Angels will be the Rev. George Kiefer.  Burial will  
be in the parish cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home from  
2 o'clock Sunday afternoon until the time of services.  Survivors are  
the parents; one brother, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
Schabach of Hilbert, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward 
Beckley of Kiel.
Sheboygan Press, Fri. June 19, 1959, p. 4, c. 4


KIM KAREN BECKLEY   cemetery #83

The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church,  
Kiel, officiated at the graveside service held at the parish cemetery  
at 9:30 a.m. today for Kim Karen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.  
Wilbur Beckley, 733 First St., Kiel.  The infant died soon after  
birth Monday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital.  Besides the parents,  
the infant is survived by three sisters, one brother, the maternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Frank Schalbach, Hilbert and the paternal grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beckley, Kiel. One sister preceded her in death.
Sheboygan Press, Tues. Nov. 9, 1965, p. 12, c. 4


ELSIE BECKMANN   cemetery #82

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs. Roland Beckmann, 65, 
617 Third Street, who died early Saturday at Sheboygan Memorial 
hospital after a lingering illness. The services were conducted 
at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. C. L. Reiter officiating. 
Burial was in the Kiel cemetery.
The former Elsie Rodewald was born September 19, 1901 in the Town 
of Newton, a daughter of the late Ernst and Caroline Kreie Rodewald.
On May 27, 1922, she was married to Mr. Beckmann of the Town of 
Centerville.
The couple lived in the Town of Centerville until 1927 when they 
moved to Kiel. At that time Mr. Beckmann and his brother Raymond 
established the Beckmann Garage.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and the Ladies 
Aid Society of the church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) - January 8, 1967


FRIEDA J. BECKMANN   cemetery #82

Mrs. R. Beckmann is Called Sunday at Home in Kiel
Kiel – Mrs. Raymond Beckmann, 43, of 623 Second street, Kiel, died suddenly 
at her home at 1 o’clock this morning after apparently being on the road to 
recovery following an operation.
The former Frieda Rosso, she was born in the town of Newton, March 10, 1899, 
the daughter of John and Mary Rambadt Rosso.  On Jan. 22, 1921, she was 
married at Cleveland to Raymond Beckmann, formerly of the town of Centerville.  
For five years they lived in the village of Cleveland, and in 1926 they moved 
to Kiel, where they had since resided.  A member of the Trinity Evangelical 
Lutheran church, she also belonged to the Ladies’ Aid society of the church.
Surviving are her husband; two daughters, and four sisters, Mrs. Gustav Stock 
and Mrs. Charles McCurdy of the town of Newton, Mrs. Harold Snitker of Buffalo, 
N.Y., and Mrs. George Wenndorft, Manitowoc. Two children preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock in the Meiselwitz 
Funeral home, 2 o’clock in the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. 
Harold O. Grunwald to officiate.  Interment will be in the Kiel cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after noon, Wednesday.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, January 18, 1943 – P. 2
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Mrs. Raymond Beckmann, 43, of 623 Second street, Kiel, died early today at the 
home. She had been ill several months, having submitted to an operation at 
Milwaukee.
Mrs. Beckmann, nee Frieda Rosso, was born at Newton in 1899 and in 1921 was 
married to Mr. Beckmann in the village of Cleveland. They resided there until 
1926 when they moved to Kiel. Mr. Beckmann is engaged in the garage business. 
Mrs. Beckmann was a member of the Trinity Evan. Lutheran church of Kiel and the 
Ladies Aid society of the congregation.
Survivors are the widower; two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); four 
sisters, Mrs. Gustave Stock of Newton, Mrs. George Wenndorf of this city, Mrs. 
Charles McCurdy of Newton and Mrs. Harold Snitker of Buffalo, N.Y.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the Meiselwitz funeral 
home in Kiel and at two o'clock from the Trinity church. Burial will be in the 
Kiel cemetery.
The body may be viewed from Wednesday noon until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 18, 1943 P. 2


LINCOLN BECKMANN   cemetery #82

Scarlet Fever is Fatal to Youth
Kiel – Lincoln Kenneth, 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Beckmann, 
died at the home of his parents, 623 Second street, Sunday evening at 
6 o’clock from scarlet fever.
Lincoln was born Feb. 23, 1922, at Cleveland, Wis.  He was a pupil in the 
fifth grade of the Kiel public school.
Survivors are:  his parents and a sister, Jeanette, at home.
Private funeral services will be held at the Beckmann home Tuesday afternoon 
and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.  The Rev. H. O. Grunewald, 
pastor of the Lutheran church at Kiel, will conduct the services.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, May 15, 1933 – P. 2


PAULINE BECKMANN   cemetery #44

Mrs. Frederick Beckmann, 75, nee Pauline Fischer, of 1030 North Fourth street, 
Kiel, died early Friday following a week's illness. Mrs. Beckmann was born in 
Mosel, Sheboygan county, in 1867 and was marred to Mr. Beckmann. They located 
on a farm in Centerville and in 1927 moved to Kiel.
She is survived by the widower; three sons, Walter of Colby, Wis., Raymond 
and Roland of Kiel; four brothers, George, Oscar and Walter of Arcadia, Calif., 
Charles of School Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Theodore Hake, of Colby, Mrs. Hugo 
Knorr, of Madison, Miss Clara Fischer of Arcadia; seven grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Meiselwitz funeral home 
in Kiel and at 1:30 from the Trinity Lutheran church. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery in this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1943 P. 5


RAYMOND BECKMANN   cemetery #82

Raymond T. Beckmann, 96, formerly of 623 Second St., Kiel died Saturday, March 4, 
1995 at Chilton Village Health Care Center where he had resided the past seven 
years.
He was born Feb. 16, 1899 in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, a son of 
the late Frederick and Pauline Fischer Beckmann.  He graduated from the Michigan 
State Auto School in 1916. On Jan, 21, 1921 he married Frieda Russo. She preceded 
him in death on Jan. 18, 1943.  On May 29, 1948 he married Meta Winkle Thielke.  
She preceded him in death on Nov. 13, 1982.
Along with his brother Roland, he operated Beckmann Bros. Garage for 40 years, 
retiring in 1966.  He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kiel, 
serving on the church council and a former choir member.  He enjoyed fishing and 
gathering ginseng roots.
Survivors include two daughters, four step-daughters, eight grandchildren; 17 great-
grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; numerous step-great-grandchildren; and a 
brother, Roland Beckmann of Kiel. (Survivors edited for privacy)
He was preceded in death by a son, Lincoln; a daughter, Marilyn; a step-daughter, 
Jean (Thielke) Robinson; a step-grandson; and a half-brother, Walter Ebling.
No newspaper named, 1995