WILLIAM D. BITTER It is with profound sorrow that the family of William D.B Bitter, age 62, of rural Cleveland, announce his passing, surrounded by his loving family, after his courageous struggle with Melanoma for two and a half years, on Saturday October 20, 2012. He was born in Sheboygan on November 22, 1949, a son of the late Milton and LaVerne (Hasche) Bitter. Bill attended school in Howards Grove, and graduated from Howards Grove High School in 1967, later attending Lakeshore Technical College. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Schaetzer on December 4, 1971. Bill started his agriculture career in sales with Ralston Purina. Bill and Barbara purchased a farm in 1972 where the couple farmed and raised hogs until 1985. He continued working with the Country Visions Cooperative as a chemical applicator until retiring in October 2011. A retired member of the Haven Firefighters, he was also a 4H leader with the Herman Cheerios. In his younger years, Bill was a founding member and tuba player with the Polka Kings. He enjoyed listening to classical music, watching old Western movies, and raising poultry and peafowl. He enjoyed history in general and was a Civil War and World War II buff. Bill's family fondly remembers his creative inventions as something that "only Dad could think of". Bill had a huge and generous heart. He was a loving man who adored his wife, children and their spouses, and his six grandchildren. Surviving Bill is his loving wife Barbara; three daughters, Sara (Mark) Weber of Madison, Jessica Bitter (Husband Matthew Russart) of Town Mosel and Rebecca (Matthew) Gartman of Town Wilson; six grandchildren, Max, Sam, Sophie, Audrey, Henry and Holden. Also surviving are two brothers, Frederick (Kay) Bitter of Cleveland, Dennis Bitter of Cleveland; two sisters, Cindy Bitter of Cleveland and Jackie Filipiak of Town Wilson; his in-laws, Jeffrey (Celine) Schaetzer, Kevin (Debbie) Schaetzer; his nephew, Chad (Jessica) Schaetzer and his niece, Nicole (Travis) Ardell; his aunts and uncle, Melvin (Janet) Bitter, Evergene Bitter and Myra Luebke, step-brothers and step-sisters. In addition to his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Wilma (Albrecht) Bitter, his brother-in-law, Michael Filipiak, uncles and aunts. A Funeral Service will be conducted for Bill on Thursday October 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Zimmer's Westview Funeral & Cremation Care Center, W2132 Garton Road. Reverend William Kesting will officiate, preceded by memorial honor ceremony conducted by the Haven Fire Department. Interment will follow at St. Wendel Cemetery in Cleveland. Friends may call on the family Wednesday October 24, 2012 at Westview from 4 until 7 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 until time of the service. Bill's family wishes to thank Dr. Matthews and his staff at Matthews Oncology, Dr. Dean Mancheski and his nurse. A memorial fund has been established to the Sheboygan County 4-H in the name of William D. Bitter. Please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com for online condolences. Sheboygan Press October 23, 2012
SALLY E. BURROWS Sally E. Burrows, age 47, of 15520 Pioneer Road, Newton, died Saturday afternoon, January 24, 1998, at the family residence. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 1998, at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gilbert Jacobs with burial to follow at st. Wendel Church Cemetery, Cleveland. She was born April 6, 1950, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Freeman and Helen Gegare Sr. Sally was a graduate of West High School, in Green Bay with the class of 1968. On January 21, 1972, she married Robert T. Burrows, Jr., in Appleton. The couple moved to their current residence in 1972. Sally was co-owner with her husband of B & B Metals, and was a member of St. Wendel Congregation. Survivors include her loving husband, Bobby, of Newton, her two loving sons, T. J. and Eric, both at home, her loving father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burrows Sr., rural Newton, her loving brothers, Jim Gegare, Manitowoc, Jerry Gegare and his wife Diane and family, Green Bay; her loving sister, Cora Gegare, Appleton, her loving brother-in-law, Ron Burrows Sr., rural Newton and his sons, Ron Jr. and Brian, and daughter, Brenda, and granddaughter, Ashly, very special friends, Teddy and Barb Kuper, Roma Morella, Terry Burrows, Father Earl Brouchoud, Bob and Milly McGinnis, and all of their loyal employees and fellow business associates, Joe and Gerti Jagodinsky, Judy Schultz and sons, Joanie and Ray Wendt, the Bohne family, Davey and Sally and Staff from Nibbys, Margie Meyer, Harry Mueller, Dan and Barb Forbes; the Reid family, the Reimer family, Brenda Pike and family; all her neighborhood friends in the township of Meeme; and friends and teachers of T.J. and Eric. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer service will be held at 745 p.m. led by Rev. Gilbert Jacobs. Friends may also call Wednesday morning at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 1030 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, January 26, 1998 P. 2
ROSE MARY L. BUSHMAN Rose Mary "Rosie" L. Bushman, 88, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at her home. Rosie was born in Sheboygan to the late Edward and Lauretta (Gries) Schwinn. In 1948 she was united in marriage to Raymond P. Bushman, he preceded her in death on April 20, 1994. Along with Raymond, Rosie ran a dairy farm in rural Manitowoc Co. She later was the owner/operator of Bushman's Bar in Cleveland. Rosie then retired as a mail clerk in 1989 for Lakeshore Technical College. Rosie is a member of St. John Ev. Parish in Kohler. She was a volunteer at St. Nicholas Hospital, an avid traveler enjoying cruises, bus tours, and wintering in AZ for several years. Rosie is survived by her daughter Diane (Robert) Vanderheiden of De Pere, by grandchildren; Katie Vanderheiden of Appleton, Daniel (Christa) Vanderheiden of Little Chute, and David Vanderheiden of Green Bay, by great-grandchildren Skyler Vanderheiden and Dirk Vanderheiden, by siblings; Charles (Marie) Schwinn of Sheboygan, James (Julie) Schwinn of Sheboygan, Leonard Schwinn of Howards Grove, and Arlene Held of Kiel, by sisters-in-law Mildred Bogenschutz of Manitowoc, Lucille Strauss of Manitowoc, and Rose Bushman of Osman, and special friend Roger Mueller. Rosie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, an infant son Daniel, her brother Gerald (Jola) Schwinn, sister-in-law Bergetta Schwinn, and brother-in law Terry Held, and by in-laws; Andrew (Mabel) Bushman, Arnold (Marcella) Holschbach, Steven (Rosalia) Wagner, Lincoln (Aurelia) Kohlbeck, Joseph (Lollie) Bushman, Richard Bogenschutz, Roland (Mary) LeCompte, Robert Bushman, Matthias (Julitta) Wagner, Odilo (Hattie) Bushman, Arnold (Margaret) Schill and infants Cecelia Bushman and Daniel Bushman.. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 6:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 600 Green Tree Rd. Kohler, with Rev. Dan Lasecki officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Monday, August 31, 2015 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the CHURCH. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established. Please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook The family would like to extend a special Thank you to the staff at Terrace Place and the St. Nicholas Hospice Team for all the care and support they gave Rosie and the family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter September 1, 2015
MARIE ERDMANN (1886 - 1973) Funeral Mass for Mrs. Herman Erdman, 87, who died Friday in Milwaukee will be at 10 am Tuesday at St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland with Father Thomas Peeters the celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, on March 17, 1886, daughter of the late Henry and Mathilda Rettelie Junk. Surviving are three daughtesr, Viola Bigeby, Anona Spranger and Ruth Lange, all of Milwaukee; a brother, Joseph F., Whitelaw and a sister, Rose Van de Loo, Sheboygan. She was preceded by a daughter, two sisters and two brothers. Sheboygan Press, Wis., - Monday, April 23, 1973 - page 4
ARLEEN L. GAHAGAN Arleen L. Gahagan, a resident of Willowdale Nursing Home and formerly of Kiel went home to her Lord on Wednesday May 25, 2011. She was born on January 19, 1925 in Rhine Center, daughter of the late William and Hattie (Platz) Neils. Arleen attended Dewey School in Rhine Center and graduated from Elkhart Lake High School, Class of 1943. On August 5, 1944 she married Hugh Gahagan at St. George Catholic Church in Elkhart Lake. They resided in Plymouth, Elkhart Lake, Cleveland and Kiel throughout their 43 years together. They especially enjoyed going up to the cottage together during the summer and fall seasons. Huey preceded her in death on December 27, 1987. Arleen retired from Tecumseh Products in New Holstein after working there for 21 years. She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel where she belonged to the Christian Women. She was also a Gold Star Mother with the Cleveland VFW. A better Packer fan than Arleen could never be found. She wouldn't even answer the phone during a game for fear of missing a great play. Before her illness the highlight of her day was going to breakfast with her many "coffee friends" and volunteering at St. Vincent DePaul in Kiel and the Kiwanis Food Stand at Road America. She also enjoyed playing cards and going to the casinos with her many friends. Each and every one of them was treasured. Her world famous German Potato Salad will be missed at future family get-togethers. She is survived by her 3 children: Sandra (Richard) Entringer of Valders (Pigeon Lake), Charles (Diane) Gahagan of Cleveland, David (Janet) Gahagan of Cato. Her 4 grandchildren: Jessica (Eric) Leikip of Sheboygan Falls, Marcy (Jeff) Davies of Oostburg, Eric Entringer of Janesville, Nicole (Brian Leonard) Gahagan of Milwaukee. Her 6 great grandchildren: Ethan and Ava Leikip, Noah, Paityn and Leeah Davies and baby boy Leonard due in July. She is further survived by her beloved brothers and sisters: Milan Neils, Jerome Neils both of Kiel, Gladys Mueller of Louis Corners, Elwood (Joyce) Neils and William (Theresa) Neils of Elkhart Lake, Lois Brault of Eldorado. Her sisters-in-law: Mutzie Neils of Kiel, Helen Kestell of Plymouth, Rose Lob of Little Rock Arkansas. Brothers-in-law: Howard Nauth of Brookfield, and Stanley Kohlmann of Milwaukee. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Hugh, her son James, her brother Warren, her sister Ruth Arpke, several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Dale Brault, Milton Mueller, Beatrice Neils, Henry Arpke, Patrick, Gerald, Henry and Leo Gahagan, Rita & Norman Platz, Florence Nauth, Melroy Kestell, Lenore Kohlmann and Oran Gahagan. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am, Saturday May 28, 2011 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. Loren Nys SDS and parish director Joe Zenk officiating. Friends may call at the church from 8:30am until 10:15am when we will have brief family rites. Private burial will take place at St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery in Cleveland. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name. Arleen's family would like to extend a special Thank You to all the dedicated nurses and staff at Willowdale Nursing Home, the Calumet County Hospice and St. Nicholas Hospital for their wonderful care of Arleen during her frequent stays. A very special Thank You to Dr. Michael Johnson and the staff at the Dialysis Center for their care and compassion. Online Obituary.
JAMES GAHAGAN Sgt. James Gahagan Killed In Viet War CLEVELAND -- Sgt. James Gahagan, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. High Gahagan, Cleveland, who had been in Vietnam since November, was killed in combat Friday. The Defense Department notified his parents Saturday that the sergeant was missing in action and on Sunday word came that his body had been found. He is the first serviceman from the Cleveland area to die in Vietnam fighting. He entered the U.S. Army on Nov. 30, 1967, and a year later went overseas. He was a light weapons infantryman with Company A, 1st Battalion (Mechanized), 16th Infantry, at Lai Khe, Vietnam. He was due for discharge soon and had made plans to continue his education. He was engaged to Miss Joyce Wieser of Plymouth. North High Graduate Sgt. Gahagan was born July 20, 1947 in Sheboygan. The family moved to Plymouth where he attended grades one through three, when they moved to Cleveland. He graduated from St. Wendel Catholic School, and North High School in 1965. He was a member of the Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car Association and competed in the sportsman class. Survivors omitted for privacy. The family said an officer stationed in Appleton was expected at their home later today and probably would be able to furnish more details of the sergeant's death. Arrangements for funeral services will be made when information is received on arrival of the body. The Sheboygan Press, Monday, January 20, 1969 p. 1 ********** Vietnam War Claims Lives of Two County Servicemen The war in Vietnam has claimed the lives of two Manitowoc County men and one man who had resided several years in the City of Manitowoc. The dead: 2nd Lt. Barry C. Kellenbenz, 23, of 1104 N. 12th St., Manitowoc; Sgt. James Gahagan, 21, of Cleveland; and Pfc Jeffrey David Rupp, 20, formerly of Manitowoc. (This part of article about Kellenbenz) Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Gahagan of Cleveland were notified Sunday that their son, Sgt. James, 21, was killed in action while serving with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. The U.S. Department of Defense notified Mr. and Mrs. Gahagan Saturday that their son was missing in action and word was received Sunday that the sergeant's body had been found. He is the first serviceman from the Cleveland area to die during the Vietnam Conflict. Born in Sheboygan Sgt. Gahagan was born July 20, 1947, at Sheboygan, son of Hugh and Arlene Neils Gahagan. The family moved to Plymouth and later to Cleveland where he attended St. Wendel Catholic School. He was graduated in 1965 from North High School, Sheboygan, and was employed at Tecumseh Products co., New Holestein, before entering service, Nov. 30, 1965. Sgt. Gahagan was sent to Vietnam in November of 1968 and was stationed with Company A First Battalion, Mechanized 16th Infantry at Lai Ahe, Vietnam. he was due for discharge soon and had made plans to continue his education. He was a member of the Eastern Wisconsin Stock Car Assn. Survivors omitted for privacy. Funeral services will be announced at a later date by Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland. (Rest of article about Rupp) Manitowoc Herald, Times, Tuesday, January 21, 1969 ********** Gahagan Funeral Funeral services for Sgt. James Gahagan, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gahagan of Cleveland, will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel and at 10 a.m. at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. The Rev. Jerome Watry will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Sergeant Gahagan was killed Jan. 17 during combat in Vietnam. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8974 of Cleveland will conduct memorial rites at 6:30 p.m. Sunday and the parish Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 24, 1969 p. 9
KATHARINA GEREND Katherine Gerend Wisconsin, Death Records Name Katherine Gerend Event Type Death Event Date 1880 Event Place Centerville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 46 Marital Status Married Race white Birth Date 26 Mar 1834 Birth Year (Estimated) 1834 Birthplace Germany Burial Place town of Centerville Spouse's Name Nicolaus Gerend "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** Katharine Gerend Wisconsin Death Index Name Katharine Gerend Event Type Death Event Date 23 Mar 1880 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin Page 0310 "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch
WILHELM GERKEN (GERCKEN) The Circuit Court adjourned on Monday. The Grand Jury found a bill of indictment aginst Geo. Egloff and Gustoff Eichoff for the murder of Wilhelm Gercken. As the parties were not ready for trial, Judge Howe appointed a special term for November, when this case will be tried. A horrible and fiendish murder has been committed, but how far the accused are implicated is yet to be determined. Circumstances strongly point to them as perpetrators, but a legal investigation may develope [sic] facts substantiating their innocence, at which none would rejoice more than ourselves. Manitouwoc [old spelling] County Herald, Thursday October 6, 1851, 2nd page Column 6, under Local Items (This is the only Gerken/Gercken I have in the cems. year matches)
HILARION HAESSLY A 2-year old little son of Wm. Haessly in Town Centerville died Monday last week of cholera. Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1906 ******** Hielra Peter Haessly Wisconsin Births and Christenings Name Hielra Peter Haessly Gender Male Birth Date 21 Jun 1904 Birthplace Clevland, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Race White Father's Name Wm. A. Haessly Father's Birthplace Ashford, Fondulac Co., Wis. Mother's Name Gertrude Thomas Mother's Birthplace Addison, Washington, Wis. "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch ******** Hilary Peter Haessly birth: 21 June 1905 Cleveland, Wis. death: 10 September 1906 Cleveland, Wisconsin residence: 1906 Cleveland, Wis. father: William Haessly mother: Gertrude Thomas Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
LUCILLE HAESSLY Celia Cathryn Haessly Wisconsin Births and Christenings Name Celia Cathryn Haessly Gender Female Birth Date 21 Jun 1904 Birthplace Cleveland, Manitowoc Co., Wis. Race White Father's Name Wm. A. Haessly Father's Birthplace Ashford, Fon-Du Lac Co., Wis. Mother's Name Gertrude Thomas Mother's Birthplace Addison, Washington Co., Wis. "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch ******** Celia Cathrin Hoessly [Lucille Haessly] birth: 21 June 1904 Cleveland, Wis. death: 25 June 1904 Cleveland, Wisconsin burial: Centerville, Man. Co., Wis. residence: 1904 Centerville, Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: William Hoessly mother: Gertreide Thomas Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** (Cecilia Catharina Haessly/child of William Haessly/d. 25 June 1904/age 4 da./from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.)
ESTHER M. HERMANN Esther M. Hermann, 86, of Cleveland, current resident of Shady Lane, Manitowoc, passed away Tuesday, May 06, 2014 at Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Esther was born April 26, 1928 in Port Washington to the late Edward and Anna (Kleckner) Biever. On November 27, 1948, she married Robert Hermann. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2008. She was employed by Cleveland Auto Sales as the secretary/treasurer. Esther enjoyed walking, fishing, watching sports and watching the wildlife in her backyard, traveling, reading, dancing, playing the accordion and especially spending time with her family. Esther is survived by four sons, Charles (JoAnn), James (Terri), Robert C. (Angela Blashka) and Todd (Shelby) Hermann; two daughters, Chris Hermann and Donna (John) Falcone; four grandchildren, Lindsey (Jesse) Jones, Robert Busscher and Tom (Stacy) and Austin Hermann; two great grandchildren, Hillary and Hailey Hermann; one sister, Clara (Jerry) Ott; one sister-in-law, Phyllis Lenz. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son-in-law, Ken Busscher, one brother and sister-in-law, Harold (Margaret) Biever, one sister and brother-in-law, Celia (Gilbert) Duarte, two sisters-in-law, Helen (Robert) Mueller and Lorraine (Earl) Eigenberger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (11928 Marken Road, Kiel) with the Rev. Patrick Nelson officiating. Friends may call on Friday at the church, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment will be at St. Wendel Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mark L. Herring and his staff Kathy and Ann, the staff of Shady Lane 4th Floor for their exceptional care and Father Patrick Nelson for his prayers. Please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 8, 2014
PETER HOFFMAN PARALYSIS FATAL TO PETER HOFFMAN, PIONEER SETTLER WELL KNOWN BUSINESS MAN, POSTMASTER AT ST. WENDEL FOR 24 YEARS, CALLED BY DEATH LAST NIGHT WAS CIVIL WAR VETERAN; FATHER OF FRANK HOFFMAN Peter Hoffmann, Sr., father of Frank Hoffman, of this city, one of the best known pioneer residents of Manitowoc county, a civil war veteran and for twenty-two years postmaster at St. Wendel, died at his home there last night, age 72. Mr. Hoffman's death was due to a stroke of paralysis which he suffered three weeks ago and which affected his right side and his power of speech. His death was not unexpected, though he had partially recovered the use of his limbs after the stroke. Mr. Hoffman, a native of Oberleiken-Trier (sic), Germany, came to Manitowoc county in 1855 and for many years had been prominent as a business man and resident of the county, having been engaged in the mercantile business at St. Wendel for forty years and in the grain and lumber business at Cleveland, which he continued up to the time of his death. He had large interests in both places and was universally respected as man and citizen. One of a family of seven children, Mr. Hoffman came to America in 1855 and the family located on a farm in the town of Meeme on May 17 that year. When the civil war broke out, he, with a brother, John, enlisted in the army, the latter being killed in battle. Mr. Hoffman served with Co. C, Twenty-sixth Wisconsin and at the close of the war returned to Meeme where he was married, and located on a farm. Ten later he removed to St. Wendel and engaged in business and later established a grain and lumber business at Cleveland. For twenty-four years Mr. Hoffman was postmaster at St. Wendel until the office was discontinued when the rural delivery was unaugurated. He was a member of the Soldiers' Relief commission of the county for years and was prominent in the Order of Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. He was well known in this city and was a man who commanded the respect and admiration of all who know him. Mr. Hoffman had been twice married and is survived by ten children, being Mrs. D. Wagner, Cleveland; Mrs. G. A. Schoongarth of Glendive, Mont.; Peter, Jr., Sheboygan; Mrs. Herm. Nennig, Cleveland; Frank, this city, John of Cleveland; Mrs. John Gretz, Misses Clara and Irene and Norbert of St. Wendel. Manitowoc Daily Herald, July 28, 1914 P. 1 ******** PETER HOFFMAN OF MANITOWOC DIED MONDAY Peter Hoffman, Sr., of Manitowoc, father of Peter Hoffman, Jr., of this city, died Monday night at his home, aged 72 years. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis, suffered three weeks previous. Mr. Hoffman was born in Oberletken Trjer, Germany, and for many years was a prominent business man in Manitowoc. He was also engaged in mercantile business in St. Wendel, where he served twenty-two years as postmaster. He was engaged in the grain and lumber business at Cleveland up to the time of his death. Together with his brother, John, Mr. Hoffman enlisted in the civil war. His brother was killed in battle. Mr. Hoffman served with Company C, Twenty-sixth, Wisconsin. After the war Mr. Hoffman settled on a farm near Meeme and two years later moved to St. Wendel, being married in the meantime. Besides his son in this city, Mr. Hoffman is survived by nine other children, including Mrs. D. Wagner, of Cleveland; Mrs. G. A. Shoeng?rth, of Glendive, M?.; Mrs. Herman Nennig, Cleveland; Frank, of Manitowoc; John of Cleveland; Mrs. John Gretz, Misses Clara and Irene and Norbert of St. Wendel, The funeral was held this morning at St. Wendel. The Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, July 30, 1914, p. 5 ******** Notes from Centerville DEATH OF PETER HOFFMAN SR. In a former issue of this paper was reported the severe illness of Mr. Peter Hoffman. After lingering in this way for nearly two weeks, he passed quietly away at his home on Monday afternoon, July 27. Peter Hoffman, Sr., was born the 18th of October, 1841 in Germany and was at the time of his death, 72 years old. He came to America with his parents, four brothers and two sisters in 1855. They made their home in the town of Meeme, clearing land to make a home. At the age of 20, the deceased was a volunteer in Co. C of the 26th Wis. regiment. He served his country for three years and took active part in the struggles at Missionary Ridge and Gettysburg. In the last named battle, Mr. Hoffman was wounded, while his brother John, who had also joined the army, was killed. After the war he returned home to be married to Elizabeth Schaller. The young couple lived on a farm until 1877 when Mr. Hoffman undertook a general merchandise store at St. Wendel. Later he became lumber and grain buyer at Cleveland and was still in this business at the time of his death. His wife died in 1884, being mother of six children: Msr. Dominic Wagner, Cleveland; Mrs. G.A. Schoengarth, Glendive, Montana; Peter Hoffman Jr., Sheboygan; Mrs. J. Nennig, Cleveland; Frank Hoffman, Manitowoc; John Hoffman, Cleveland. In 1888 he was again married to Mary Duringer and leaves her and four children: Mrs. John Gretz, Clara, Irene and Norbert Hoffman, all at St. Wendel. The deceased was an active member of the Catholic Knights, served 24 years as postmaster in St. Wendel and was a member of the Soldiers Relief Commission of this County. The funeral took place Thursday morning after a solemn Requiem Mass in St. Wendels church. There is no doubt but that Mr. Hoffman was well known and liked by all. A large number of friends and relatives attended the funeral to show their last respect and sympathy. May he slumber peacefully. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Aug. 6, 1914 ******** VACANCY IS SUPPLIED. Peter Hoffman, Sr. Names in Soldiers Relief Commission of County. Peter Hoffman, Sr., of St. Wendell (sic), has been named on the Soldiers' Relief Commission to fill the vacancy caused by the death of M.H. Egan. The position is honorary, the only compensation being per diem for actual time. Mr. Hoffman is the father of Frank Hoffman, of the Lindstedt Company. The appointment was made by Judge Chloupek. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 22, 1904 P. 1
******* Order to hear petition for administration. STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE. In the Matter of the Estate of Peter Hoffmann, Deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Mary Hoffmann, of Centerville, in said county, representing among other things that Peter Hoffmann an inhabitant of said county, on the 27th day of July, A.D. 1914, at said town, died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Frank Hoffmann granted. It is Ordered, that said petition be heard at a Special term of said county Court to be held on Tuesday, the 8th day of September, A.D. 1914, 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 11th day of August A.D. 1914. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. J.S. Anderson, Attorney. Manitowoc Pilot, August 20, 1914 P. 4
ELIZABETH (SCHALLER) HOFFMANN From Der Nord Westen, 05 Feb. 1885: Death of the wife of Mr. Peter Hoffmann in St. Wendel, Centreville, in childbirth. She leaves her husband with six children. The funeral took place Mon. ******** Elisabetha Hoffman/d. 30 Jan. 1885/age 38 yrs./from record of St. Wendel Cath. ch.
RUTH T. HOLSEN Ruth T. Holsen, 84, former village of Cleveland resident, went home to her Lord on Friday, July 13, 2012 at Care - Age of Brookfield, Brookfield, Wisconsin. She was born February 2, 1928, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late John W. and Helen E. Kohn Holsen. Ruth is a graduate of Messmer High School in Milwaukee. Ruth moved to Cleveland with her family after graduation and was employed by the Kohler Company of Kohler Wisconsin as a precision control inspector. Ruth was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church in Cleveland, where she gave lovingly, hours of her time in service to her Lord. Ruth is survived by her sister-in-law, Marilyn Kohn, Milwaukee; one nephew, Daniel James Kohn, one niece, Colleen Joy Kohn, both of Milwaukee, one great-niece, Christine, one great-nephew, Kenneth, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her brother, Daniel George Kohn. A mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19,2012, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 8100 Brunner Rd., Newton, Wisconsin. Father David Zimmerman will be celebrant of the mass and burial will follow at St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery in the village of Cleveland. Friends may call at the church of Thursday, from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. The Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel of Cleveland, is assisting the family with these funeral arrangements. The family of Ruth wishes to thank, Care - Age of Brookfield and Hospice Advantage for their compassion and loving care. A memorial fund has been established in Ruth's name. Sheboygan Press July 17, 2012