DOROTHY FRANKS Dorothy Blanche Franks, nee Becker, passed to her eternal reward on Aug. 31, 2004 in Mesa, Ariz. She was born and raised in Manitowoc. She is survived by three children, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister: Ruth Revenal of Manitowoc. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Boniface Church on Thursday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery immediately following the service. In Lieu of flowers, please have a Mass offered for the repose of Dorothy's soul. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, September 14, 2004 pg. A3
RAYMOND FRANKS Raymond Franks, 10-day-old twin son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Franks, died at the Holy Family hospital early this morning. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. today at the Pfeffer funeral home with the Rev. Peter Duerz officiating. Internment was in Calvary cemetery. Survivors are the parents and two brothers, William and Roy. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, June 30, 1943 pg. 2
AGNES A. FRANZ MRS. FRANZ, 94, RESIDENT HERE 44 YEARS, DEAD Mrs. Agnes Franz, aged 94 years, and a pioneer resident of the city, passed away last evening at 8:30 at the hospital, of diseases incident to old age. Her husband, John Franz, preceded her in death eleven years ago. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 o’clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Riederer, 12308 South Tenth street and at nine o’clock from the St. Boniface church, with interment at Calvary cemetery. The deceased, whose maiden name was Agnes Ecker, was born May 1, 1835 at Hoffstadt, Germany. She was first married to M. Gehrke wwho passed away six years later. She later wedded Mr. Franz and the couple came to American (sic) from Deutch Krone, Germany, forty-four years ago. They located in this city where they continued to reside. Eight children survive, three daughters, Mrs. Albert Shipper Sr., Mrs. Mary Riederer and Mrs Wenzel Smazel, all of this city; Julius Gehrke of Two Rivers and Gustave Gehrke of Hoffstadt, Germany. One brother, Michael Decker of Deutsch Krobe, Germany also survives. There are also twenty-seven grandchildren and seventeen great grand children. Manitowoc Herald News, November 23, 1929 P. 4
ALICE E. FRANZ Alice E. Franz, age 85, a resident of River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died early on Thursday morning, Nov. 22, 2007, at the center. Alice was born on June 8, 1922, in Auburndale, daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Knier) Manlick. She graduated from Auburndale High School. On Aug. 18, 1945, she married John J. Franz in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on July 28, 2006. Alice was employed with the Aluminum Specialty Company in Manitowoc for many years. Alice also liked to volunteer at St. Mary's Home in Manitowoc. She was also a member of the former St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Alice was also preceded in death by one daughter: Nancy Franz; two sisters and two brothers-in-law: Sister Paul Marie Manlick; Eleanor and Norbert Goldbach; and Joseph Schrimpf; and one sister-in-law: Josie Manlick. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Monsignor Jim Vanden Hogan. Burial of the cremated remains will be at Calvary Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the entire staff at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center for their compassionate care and support given to Alice and her family. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 27, 2007
ANNA FRANZ Mrs. Clement Franz, 65, nee Anna Burg, of 921 South 21st street, died Saturday evening following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Franz was born in 1882 in Marytown and after her marriage in 1912 moved to Manitowoc. Survivors are the husband; daughter, Mrs. Harold Stock of Manitowoc; brother, John of Lena; five sisters, Mrs. John Lerch and Mrs. Simon Kasper of Chilton, Mrs. William Mertz of Minneapolis, Mrs. Emery Berbeau of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Edwin Knaus of St. Joseph and two grandchildren. Mrs. Franz was a member of the St. Ann’s CMA and members will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 19, 1948 P. 2
ARLENE FRANZ Arlene Phyllis, 21 days-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Franz of 2501 Wollmer street, died at the home Monday afternoon. Funeral services were held this morning at 9:45 from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 10 from the St. Paul’s Catholic church, the Rev. Martin Jaekels officiating. Interment was in Calvary cemetery. Survivors are the parents, a sister, and the grandparents. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 1, 1939 P. 2
AUGUST FRANZ August Franz, 88, a resident of Manitowoc for 70 years, died Wednesday morning at the Manitowoc County Hospital, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born in German in 1866 and came to Manitowoc with his parents in 1885. In 1895 he married Miss Statia Schmidt. She died in 1942. Until his retirement 25 years ago he was employed as a night watchman at the store of Schuette Bros. Co. Surviving are a son, John of Manitowoc; brother, Clement of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Wenzel Smazal and Mrs. Albert Schipper of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 26, 1955 P. 15
BLANCHE E. FRANZ Mrs. John I. Franz, 72, of Herman Road, Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Franz, nee Blanche E. Sobiech, was born Dec. 27, 1903, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Xavier and Veronica Michalski Sobiech. She was married to John I. Franz Sept. 6, 1921, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, and was a resident of Manitowoc all her life. Survivors include her husband, two sons, John J. and David M., of Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. Richard (Winifred) Fagen, of Manitowoc, Mrs. William (Pauline) Hansen, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Miss Helen Franz, at home and Mrs. William (Diane) Citro, of Cicero, Ill.; a brother, Xavier, and a sister Mrs. Stanley Graczykowski, of Manitowoc, 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 o'clock by members of the parish, friends and Daughters of Isabella. Herald Times Reporter Monday, November 11, 1976 pg. 3
CLARA T. FRANZ Clara T. Franz, age 92, of Manitowoc passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 6, 2007, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Clara was born on Sept. 26, 1914, in Whitelaw, daughter of the late John and Clara (Meidl) Schamburek. On Jan. 10, 1934, she married Joseph C. Franz at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The couple celebrated 72 years of marriage. Clara also was employed with Mirro Aluminum Co. for 20 years until her retirement. She was a 60 year member of the St. Mary Rosary and Altar Society and a member of the St. Clare Society. Clara was a 25-year volunteer at St. Mary’s Home and for 20 years, she counted the collection offerings on Monday mornings at the St. Mary’s Rectory. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; one son and daughter-in-law: Joseph J. and Ruth Franz, Manitowoc; one son-in-law: Donald Thone, Clarks Mills; 13 grandchildren: Lisa (Steve) Steinhauer, Lori (Robert) Masiak, Lynn (Charles) Wagner, Dan (Sara) Franz, James (Gina) Franz, Chad (Paulette) Franz, Julie (Dan) Tikalsky, Joy (Steve) Scholten, Pam (Dave) Samsa, karen (Chris) Heili, JoAnne (Pat) Dvorachek, Frank Thone and Steve Thone: 29 great-grandchildren; four sisters and one brother- in-law: Leonis Typner, California, Florence Fristch, Cato, Theresa (Leroy) Kohlbeck, Appleton, and Anna Schermetzler, Whitelaw; two sisters-in-law: Marion Schamburek, Whitelaw, and Helen Franz, Manitowoc; two brothers- in-law: Leo Krall, Manitowoc, and Francis Franz, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Clara was preceded in death by one daughter, Elaine (Franz) Thone, one son: Eugene Franz; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Lorretta (Andrew) Ebert, Margaret (John) Ebert, Monica (William) Baroun, Elsie (Robert) Bennington and Georgianna Krall; three brothers and two sisters-in-laws Jack (Grace) Schamburek, George (Mae) Schamburek and Robert Schamburek; one brother-in-law; Norbert Schermetzler; five sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall Street in Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. A prayer service led by Deacon Robert Drobka will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, at St. Francis Assisi on Marshall Street. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank the staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, and Father Tom for their care and compassion given to Clara. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 7, 2007
CLEMENT R. FRANZ Clement R. Franz, 91, of 921 S. 21st., Manitowoc died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Martin Fox will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Franz was born June 3, 1877, in West Prussia, son of the late John and Agnes Decker Franz. He came to America with his parents and family in 1885 and married Anna Burg June 11, 1912, at St. Boniface Church, Manitowoc. She died April 17, 1948. He was employed for 25 years by American Seating Co., Manitowoc, and for another 20 years by the Manitowoc Cemetery and Parks Dept. He was a member of the St. Boniface Holy Name Society for more than 50 years. Mrs. Harold (Esther) Stock of Manitowoc, a daughter, survives along with three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where at 7 p.m. the Rosary will be recited by the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 14, 1968 P. 11 ******** (3 June 1877/June 1968/SSDI)
CLEMENT R. FRANZ (d. 1990) Clement R. Franz, 74, of 3503 MacArthur Drive, Manitowoc, died last Wednesday evening, December 19, 1990 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial at Calvery Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born June 30, 1916 in Manitowoc, son of the late Ignatius and Helen Popp Franz. He was a Veteran of World War II and served in the United States Army overseas in the Asiatic and Pacific Theatre. He married the former Helen F. Herrmann on July 26, 1947 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Franz had been employed at Whitehouse Milk Company for 31 years, retiring in 1978. He was a member of VFW Post No. 659, Manitowoc Senior Citizens and the Catholic Knights. Survivors include his wife, two daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and Steven Dhein of Chilton, Cynthia and David Klein of Manitowoc; a son, Stephen Franz of Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Andy, Jenny and Jon; three step grandchildren, Debra, Amy and Michael Klein; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Joseph and Clara Franz of Manitowoc, Francis Franz of Manitowoc, George and Phyllis Franz of Manitowoc and three sisters, Margaret Hallisy of rural Manitowoc, Agnes Mrotek of Manitowoc, Dorothy Litersky of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Bryan, two brothers, Raymond Franz Sr. and Leonard Franz and two sisters, Mildred Moss and Leona Post. Friends may call at St. Paul Catholic Church, 10 am Saturday until the time of service at 11 am. Pfeffer Funeral Home is serving the family. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Dec. 20, 1990 - page B9
COROLINE FRANZ MRS. CAROLINA FRANZ DEAD Mrs. Carolina Franz, a well known resident of the West side, died Saturday at the family home on So. 20th Street, aged 61 years. Death was due to lagrippe, an attack of which Mrs. Franz suffered ten days ago. Deceased had resided in the city for many years and leaves to mourn her demise a husband and family of eight children, five sons and three daughters. The funeral was held from the home this afternoon with interment at Calvary. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mon., Jan. 8, 1912
DENNIS P. FRANZ (d. 1999) Dennis P. Franz, age 52, a resident of 833 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died on Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by the Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc, at 10 a.m. (TODAY) Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Dennis was born to Francis Franz and the late Lois Ogaard Franz. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. He served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969. On Nov. 22, 1969, he married Kathryn A. Kurth in Manitowoc. Dennis worked at Eggers Plywood in Two Rivers for eight years and the next 20 years at Lakeside Foods where he was currently employed. Dennis loved basketball and for the last 14 years was a coach for the Cabrini girls basketball team. He also loved bowling, which he started at a very young age. He was currently a member of the Manitowoc Bowling Association. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn; four children, Melissa (Brian) Hamachek, Dennis F. Franz, all of Manitowoc, Greta Franz of Chicago, Holly Franz of Appleton; his father, Francis Franz of Manitowoc; four grandchildren, Justin, Janice, Alexandrea and Samuel; two brothers, David (Marlene) Franz, Kerry Franz, all of Manitowoc; a sister, Kay (Moose) Kalista of Manitowoc; three brothers-in-law, William Kurth of Madison, Joseph Kurth of Manitowoc, Peter (Kathy) Kurth, Denmark; two sisters-in-law, Tina (Jack) Johanek of Whitelaw, Barb (Scott) Sonntag of Chiton; his faithful pet and companion, Maverick; also other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother. Friends may call Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. Memorials in Dennis’s name would be appreciated to the Holy Family Memorial New Cancer Care Center. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 23, 1999 P. A2
DENNIS EUGENE FREDRICK FRANZ (d. 2004) Dennis Eugene Fredric Franz, 8-month-old infant son of Dennis F. and Amanda Geerdts Franz of 1525 S. 38th St., Manitowoc, entered eternal rest Monday morning, Sept. 27, 2004 at the family residence. > > Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John's United Church of Christ with the Rev. Jim Klein officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Dennis was born Jan. 16, 2004 in Manitowoc. > > Dennis is survived by his father and mother: Dennis and Amanda Franz; three sisters: Alexandrea, Samantha and Damienne, all at home; maternal grandparents: Linda Angel, Manitowoc; Fredric Geerdts, Francis Creek; paternal grandmother: Kathryn Parworth, Manitowoc; maternal great-grandparents: Arthur and Frances Geerdts, Manitowoc; paternal great-grandfather: Francis Franz, Manitowoc; aunts and uncles to include: Paula (Michael) Thomas, Melissa (Brian) Hamachek, Greta (Jason) Neuenfeldt, Holly (Jamey) Dewane, all of Manitowoc; other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: Dennis P. Franz in 1999. > > Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and then at St. John's United Church of Christ, 1501 Marshall St., Manitowoc, on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. > > The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter September 2004
FRANCIS G. FRANZ Francis G. Franz, age 94, formerly of 931 S. 39th St., Manitowoc, a resident of Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, at the center. He was born Sept. 14, 1912, in Manitowoc, son of the late Ignatz and Helen (Popp) Franz. Stein served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On Feb. 12, 1946, he married the former Lois Ogaard at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on May 27, 1978. Stein served his apprenticeship for the Emil Schaus hardware store where he became a sheet metal worker. He then continued his career at Frant Heating and Air Conditioning, retiring in 1977. Stein was a member of St. Francis of Assisi. He enjoyed gardening, horseshoes and the great outdoors, especially during his walks. Stein loved spending time with his family. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: David and Marlene Franz, Kerry and Mary Franz, all of Manitowoc; he is further survived a daughter-in-law, Kathryn Parworth, Manitowoc, 10 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one brother: Joseph Franz, Manitowoc; two brothers-in-law: Paul (Cleo) Ogaard, Utah, Peter Ogaard, Neb.; four sisters-in-law: Helen Franz, Manitowoc, Marlys (David) Borchardt, Elm Grove, Sharon (William) Schroeder, Florida, Karen (Clark) Williamson, Keshena; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Francis was also preceded in death by one son: Dennis Franz, one daughter and son-in-law: Kay and Edwin Kalista; one great grandson, Dennis Franz; four brothers: Raymond (Lorraine), Leonard, George (Phylis) and Clement; five sisters: Margaret (Raymond) Hallisey, Mildred (Aaron) Moss, Agnes (Max) Mrotek, Leona (Delmar) Post and Dorothy (Eugene) Litersky. He is further preceded in death by two sisters-in-law: Clara Franz and Akemi Ogaard. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at St. Fancis of Assisi on Marshall. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. The visitation will continue at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to staff of Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, for the care and concern they extended to Stein and his family during his stay. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter January 15, 2007
HELEN FRANZ (d. 1956) Mrs. Helen Franz, 84, of 935 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient since April 15. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. John Conrad will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The former Helen Popp was born May 14, 1882, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Michael and Barbara Spaeth Popp. She came to Manitowoc as a young girl and was married to Ignatz Franz March 6, 1905, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. He died May 15, 1943. Mrs. Franz was an honorary member of St. Boniface Catholic Church St. Ann-christian Mothers Altar Society. Surviving her are five sons, Leonard, Joseph, Francis and Clement of Manitowoc and George of Cato; five daughters, Mrs. Ray Hallisy, Mrs. Aaron Moss, Mrs. Max C. Mrotek and Mrs. Delmar Post of Manitowoc and Mrs. Eugene Litersky of Two Rivers; two brothers, William and Charles of Cato; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Leiterman of Reif Mills and Mrs. Caroline Schemenske and Mrs. Clarence Klein of Manitowoc; 56 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. A son, Ray Franz Sr., died Feb. 18, 1965, and four brothers and five sisters also preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited by Daughters of Isabella, Members of St. Ann-Christian Mothers Altar Society and the parish and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 23, 1966 P.6
HELEN A. FRANZ (d. 1986) Miss Helen A. Franz, 55, a Manitowoc resident, died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, Feb. 13, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. will officiate at the mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Franz was born Nov. 10, 1930, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John I. and Blanche Sobiech Franz. Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, John J. and Alice Franz and David M. and Mary Franz, all of Manitowoc; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Winnie and Richard Fagen of Manitowoc, Pauline and William Hansen of Manitowoc and Diane and William Citro of Cicero, Ill.; a special friend, David Ecker and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 pm to 8 pm this Friday, where a prayer service will be 7:30 pm this Friday by Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Feb. 14, 1986 - page 3
IGNATZ FRANZ Ignatz F. Franz, 69, of 935 S. 21st street, died this morning following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, at 8:30 o'clock from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. John Landowski officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Franz was born in Germany on Jan. 19, 1874 and came to this country in 1886, coming directly to this city where he resided ever since. He was a veteran employe at the Randolph marine warehouse near the Souix yards and retired about five years ago. He was married to Miss Helen Popp on March 6, 1905. Survivors are the widow; five daughters, Mrs. Ray Hallisy, Mrs. Aaron Moss, Mrs. Eugene Litersky, of this city, Miss Agnes Franz at home, and Mrs. Delmar Post of Kewaunee; six sons, Raymond, Joseph and George of this city and Leonard at Fort Bragg, North Caroline, and Francis and Clement in the Army and stationed overseas; two brothers, August and Clement of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Reiderer, Mrs. Wenzel Smazel and Mrs. Albert Schipper; and 20 grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from Sunday noon to the time of the funeral services. The Holy Name Society and the St. Boniface society, to both of which he belonged, will recite the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Monday. He was also a member of the Eagles. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 15, 1943 P.2
JOHN FRANZ (d. 1963) John L. Franz, 82, of 1907 Clark St., Manitowoc, died at home at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday. Death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Franz was born Oct. 23, 1880, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Lawrence and Caroline Schumacher Franz. He moved to the City of Manitowoc 51 years ago where May 16, 1906, he married Martha Schmidt. She died Nov. 27, 1948. Prior to retiring 10 years ago, Mr. Franz had been employed 27 years by Kingsbury Breweries Co. as a fireman. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John Komosa, a son, John H. Franz, and two brothers, Alex and Fred Franz, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Anna Pilgrim, of Kewaunee, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Joseph Holshbach, died in October of 1962 and three brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, March 20, 1963 P. T-3
JOHN I. FRANZ (d. 1981) John I. Franz, 85, of Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, August 28, at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and the Mass of Resurrection will be 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Lee J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside military service will be accorded by VFW Otis Oas Post No. 659. Mr. Franz was born Feb. 5, 1896, at Manitowoc, son of the late August and Anastashia Denks? Franz. He married Blanche E. Sobiech Sept. 6, 1921, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in 1976. His wife preceded him in death Oct. 9, 1976. Mr. Franz was employed at White House Milk Company, Manitowoc, retiring in 1961. He was a Veteran serving with the United States Army A.E.F. Yankee division serving overseas in World War I in France. He was a charter member and past commander of the VFW Otto Oas post No. 659, Manitowoc and past president of Philatee Society of Manitowoc. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, John J. and Alice Franz and David M. Franz of Manitowoc; four daughters and sons-in-law, Winne and Richard Fagan and Miss Helen Franz of Manitowoc, Pauline and William Hansen of Route 2, Manitowoc, and Diane and William Citro of Cicero, Ill.; 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen, a granddaughter, and two great grandsons. Friends may all at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday afternoon. Prayer service 8 o'clock this Sunday evening by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen. Herald Times Reporter, August 30, 1981 P. 3 ******** In a long letter home to his parents and sister, Private John I. Franz, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Franz of this city, now stationed at Odival, France says that he will never forget his Christmas of 1918 although he had to forego many pleasures that the day usually afforded at home. Yet that day will stick in his memory forever and he will always tell about how he spent the day and with reason too. Christmas day 1918 Private Franz drew guard duty and no doubt as privates are apt to do when selected for that service on such a day, ? but he is blessing his luck now while he was on duty the president of the United States accompanied by Gen. Pershing and other officers passed his post and he saluted the party and had his salute returned and life surely did seem worthwhile. The president and his party had dinner at the division headquarters. Franz’s chums celebrated his birthday on Christmas day and the boys had a real party. The village that they are located in resides among the hills and reminded the lads of home, a place that they are all longing to get back to. The weather comes in for some unfavorable comment. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 01, 1919 Page 2 ********* (Note: I think this is the right John Franz)
JOHN J. FRANZ (d. 2006) John J. Franz, age 84, a resident of River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, July 28, 2006 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. John was born July 10, 1922 in Manitowoc, son of the late John I and Blanche (Sobiech) Franz. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1939. John served in the U.S. Army Air Corps Bomber Group 317 during World War II. On Aug. 18, 1945, he married Alice Manlick in Manitowoc. John was employed with the Aluminum Specialty Company, Manitowoc as a millwright retiring in 1984. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, VFW Otto Oas Post 659, and the Manitowoc Stamp Club. Survivors include his wife: Alice Franz, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law: Michael and Chico Franz, Manitowoc; Patrick and Susan Franz, Texas; seven grandchildren: Patrick, Christopher, Andrew, Nancy, Michael, Annemarie and Sara; many great-grandchildren; one sister: Diane Citro, Ill.; one brother and sister-in-law: David and Mary Franz, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one daughter: Nancy Franz; three sisters: Winifred, Pauline and Helen. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Memorial Service will be the Rev. Jim Vanden Hogen. Burial of the cremated remains will be at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the Franz family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank the staff of Aurora Hospital and especially the staff and friends at River's Bend for the care and friendship they extended to John and Alice. Herald Times Reporter July 2006
JOSEPH C. FRANZ Joseph C. Franz, age 98, of 1138 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born on March 12, 1911, in Manitowoc, son of the late Ignatz and Helen (Popp) Franz. On Jan. 10, 1934, he married the former Clara Schamburek at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Joe and Clara celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on Jan. 10, 2006. Clara preceded him in death on Jan. 6, 2007. Joe was an office technician at Mirro Company for 50 years. He was a very active member and usher of the former St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Joe was a former member of the St. Mary's Men's Club and Holy Name and also enjoyed playing dartball. He was presently a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Joe was an avid hunter, fisherman, loved gardening, sports and card playing. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Joseph J. and Ruth Franz Jr., Manitowoc; a son-in-law: Donald Thone, Clarks Mills; thirteen grandchildren: Lisa (Steve) Steinhauer, Lori (Robert) Masiak, Lynn (Charles) Wagner, Dan (Sara) Franz, James (Gina) Franz, Chad (Paulette) Franz, Julie (Dan) Tikalsky, Joy (Steve) Scholten, Pam (Dave) Samsa, Karen (Chris) Heili, JoAnne (Pat) Dvorachek, Frank Thone, Steve Thone; 29 great- grandchildren; and a sister-in-law: Helen Franz, Manitowoc. Also surviving are four sisters-in-law: Leonis Typner, California, Theresa Kohlbeck and her husband Leroy, Appleton, Anna Schermetzler, Whitelaw, and Marion Schamburek, Whitelaw. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Elaine (Franz) Thone; a son: Eugene Franz; five brothers and five sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. this Wednesday (TODAY), Feb. 24, 2010. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Visitation will continue Thursday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 24, 2010
LEONARD J. FRANZ Leonard J. Franz, 74, of 1003 S. 18th St. Manitowoc, died unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, Jan. 6, at his residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will celebrate the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Franz was born Feb. 27, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of the late Ignatz and Helen Popp Franz. He was a veteran serving in the United States Army in World War II from Oct. 12, 1942, to Nov. 4, 1945, serving overseas at the European Theater. He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. until his retirement in 1964. Survivors include four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Joseph and Clara Franz, Francis Franz, and Clement and Helen Franz of Manitowoc, and George and Phyllis Franz of Cato; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Hallisy, Mrs. Agnes Mrotek and Leona and Delmar Post of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Dorothy Litersky of Shoto; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond, and a sister, Mildred Moss. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be conducted at 7 p.m. by the Rev. Harold Berryman. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 6, 1982 P. 3
LOIS J. FRANZ Mrs. Frances G. Franz, 50, of 931 S. 39th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening in Holy Family Hospital,Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. In Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. In St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Mattern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Franz, nee Lois Joan Ogaard was born September 6, 1927 in Cokato, Minn., daughter of Chester and Edna Juntilla Ogaard. She moved to Manitowoc in 1941 and resided there since. She attended Manitowoc Public Schools. She was married to Francis G. Franz February 12, 1947 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Dennis, David and Kerry of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Kay) Kalista of Manitowoc; her parents,s Mr. and Mrs. Chester Ogaard of Appleton; two brothers, Paul of Layton, Utah and Peter of Omaha, Neb.; three sisters, Mrs. David (Maryls) Borchardt of Manitowoc, Mrs. William (Skarol) Schroeder of Vero Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Clark (Karen) Williamson of Appleton; seven grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening where a prayer service will be at 7 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, May 30, 1978 - page 3 ******** (6 Sep 1927/May 1978/SSDI)
LORENZ FRANZ Lawrence Franz an aged West Side man died at the hospital after an illness of three weeks said to have been brought on by grief over the demise of his wife which occured less than a month ago. The family resided on So. Nineteenth street and after the death of his wife Mr. Franz became ill and was removed to the hospital a few days ago where death occured. He was Sixty-nine years of age and a family of nine grown children survive. The funeral will be held from the late home Monday morning with interrment (sic) at Calvary. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 27, 1912 P.2
LOUIS FRANZ JOHN FRANZ OLD RESIDENT OF CITY PASSES TO HIS LAST REST John Franz is Dead at an Advanced age of 80 Years John Franz, an aged resident of the city, making his home at 909 South Twentieth street, passed away yesterday at the advanced age of 80 years. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at St. Boniface church. Mr. Franz was born in Germany, May 26, 1838 and came to Manitowoc 32 years ago and has since resided here. He is survived by a widow, three sons and three daughters and two step sons, August, Ignatz and Clemens Franz. Mrs. W. Smazel, Mrs. J. Reiderer, Mrs. Albert Schipper, all of this city. Stepsons are Julius Gehrke, Two Rivers and Gustave Gehrke, in Germany. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 12, 1918, Page 7 ********* NOTE: I believe John and Louis are the same person due to the fact that their b. and d. dates are identical and John was buried from a Catholic church)
MARTHA FRANZ Mrs. Clement Franz, 65, nee Anna Burg, of 921 South 21st street, died Saturday evening following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Franz was born in 1882 in Marytown and after her marriage in 1912 moved to Manitowoc. Survivors are the husband; daughter, Mrs. Harold Stock of Manitowoc; brother, John of Lena; five sisters, Mrs. John Lerch and Mrs. Simon Kasper of Chilton, Mrs. William Mertz of Minneapolis, Mrs. Emery Berbeau of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Edwin Knaus of St. Joseph, and two grandchildren. Mrs. Franz was a member of the St. Ann’s CMA and members will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 19, 1948 P. 2
NANCY ANN JANE FRANZ Nancy Jane, five-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Franz, of 806 York street, died Friday at the Holy Family hospital. The parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Franz and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Manlick, survive. Funeral services were held at 1:45 this afternoon at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 2 o’clock at the Sacred Heart church the Rev. L. M. Schorn officiating. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 25, 1947 P. 2
PATRICK FRANZ Patrick M. Franz, age 43, of 1218 Philippin Street, Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at his residence due to health complications. Pat was born July 8, 1971 in Manitowoc, WI. He was the son of Michael and Veronica "Chico" Szymczyk Franz. Pat was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1988. He then entered the United States Navy serving his country from 1988 to 1990. During his military service, Pat played the drums with the Navy Band at the Great Lakes Naval Base. After being honorably discharged Pat returned to Manitowoc. He became employed as a chef on the Alice E tug boat for three years and also was employed as a chef at local restaurants in Manitowoc. Pat was an avid golfer and Green Bay Packer football fan. He will be remembered for his intellectual curiosity, his love of music and caring personality and his wickedly funny sense of humor. Once a friend of Pats, you were always a friend of Pats. He is survived by his best friend and companion: Ellen Kulas, Manitowoc, WI; his parents: Michael and Veronica "Chico" Franz, Manitowoc, WI; two brothers: Christopher Franz, Minneapolis, MN; Andrew Franz, Pekin, IL; Ellen's parents: Bart and Peg Kulas, Two Rivers, WI; aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. A Life Celebration Social will be held for family and friends on Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc, located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel with burial of the cremains at Calvary Cemetery in Manitowoc at a later date. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com. The family asks everyone attending to wear Green Bay Packer attire for this celebration of Patrick's life in his honor. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter December 19, 2014
STASHIA FRANZ Mrs. August Franz, 66, of 630 S. 25th street, died at 2:45 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital after an illness of several years. The body is lying in state at the Pfeffer Funeral home where funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:30 o’clock followed by services at 9 o’clock at St. Paul’s Catholic church. The Rev. Martin Jaekels will officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7 o’clock tonight. Mrs. Franz, nee Anstaskia (sic) Schmidt, was born in Milwaukee Nov. 15, 1876. She was married at St. Boniface church in this city May 7, 1895. The survivors are the husband, one son, John I, of Newton; two brothers, Andrew of this city and Anton of Pierpoint, S.D.; four sisters, Mrs. William Junk, Mrs. John L. Franz and Mrs. Emil Westphal of this city and Mrs. Otto Tiedke of Kewaunee. A daughter, Mrs. Helen Holschbach, died 18 years ago, and a sister, Mrs. Rose Fenske of Chicago, died one week ago. Mrs. Franz also leaves six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 8, 1943 P. 14
GERTRUDE M. FRANZEN BURNS PROVE FATAL TO MRS. FRANZEN Woman Dies In Hospital of Burns She Suffered Two Months Ago Burns suffered on March 23, when her clothing caught fire as she sought to light a brooder in the chicken coop at the home in the town of Manitowoc Rapids on Highway 151, brought death to Mrs. Leonard Franzen, 42, at Hoy Family hospital early Thursday evening. Mrs. Franzen sustained severe burns about the legs and the upper part of the body and was a patient at the hospital since the mishap. Funeral Monday Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 o’clock from the Pfeffer funeral home and at nine o’clock from St. Boniface Catholic church with the Rev. J. H. Schmitt officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Franzen, the former Gertrude Rohrer, was born in Manitowoc on Feb. 6, 1900, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rohrer. She attended St. Boniface school and resided in Mantowoc until about seven years ago. On June 20, 1927 she married Leonard Franzen in this city. Survivors are the widower; two daughters, Laverne and Jane at home; parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Rohrer, city; four brothers, Alois, Francis, Joseph and Paul, all of this city; and four sisters, Mrs. Frank Bodus and Mrs. George Hauser of Milwaukee and Miss Marcella Rohrer and Mrs. Fred Scholten of this city. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from Sunday at 9 a.m. to the time of the funeral. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 22, 1942 P. 2
LEONARD J. FRANZEN Leonard J. Franzen, 82, formerly of Francis Creek, who resided at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died late Sunday evening, March 29, 1987 at the Home. Funeral services will be 10 am Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 am at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Franzen was born September 9, 1904 at Phlox, Wisconsin, son of the late Ferdinand and Phennie Bissenette Franzen. He was formerly employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding and for many years had a milk truck route for Lake to Lake Dairy. He married Gertrude Rohrer, June 12, 1927. She preceded him in death May 21, 1942. On November 15, 1947 he married Mildred Siudzinski. She preceded him in death November 29, 1982. Mr. Franzen was a former member of Francis Creek Lions Club and was President of the club from 1968 to 1969. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, LaVerne and Donald Braun of Reading, Pa., and Jane and Joseph Yindra of Cato; a brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Gunhild Franzen of Florence, Wisconsin; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Huybers of rural Reedsville; a brother-in-law, Bernard Muench of Kellnersville; five grandchildren and eight grand grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, two sisters and a grandson. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 pm to 9 pm Wednesday and Thursday until the time of services. A prayer service will be 7 pm Wednesday by Father Schneider. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Mar. 31, 1987 - page 18
AGNES E. FRECHETTE Mrs. Agnes E. Frechette, 88, of 1500 N. 3rd Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, April 24, 1991, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will b at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Agnes Elizabeth Crepeau on September 24, 1902, at Star Lake, Wis., daughter of the late Izak and Elizabeth Conway Crepeau. She married Louis Frechette in 1924 in Neopit, Wis. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1943. Mrs Frechett was employed at Park Lawn Home prior to her retirement in 1967. Mr. Frechette preceded her in death November 12, 1987. Survivors include a daughter, Violet Shimek of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Frechette of Owatoona, Minn.; a sister, Violet Delaney of Green Bay, nieces and nephews also survive. She was also preceded in death by a son, Mose Frechette, a son-in-law, Jack Shimek, a brother, George, and a sister, Carrie. Friends may call at Pfeffer Home, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. Herald Times Reporter, April 26, 1991 P. B10
ANN FRECHETTE Ann Frechette, age 65, of 1611A Madison St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, August 1, 1992, at her residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 1992, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born December 8, 1926, in the Town of Gibson, Wis., daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary Kraus Krofta. She was employed at the Veterans Service Office of Manitowoc County as a Deputy Service Officer for over 44 years, until her retirement in 1991. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and was a volunteer at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for many years. Survivors include six brothers and one sister-in-law, Sylvester Krofta, Mayville, Norbert Krofta, Manitowoc, Rudolph and Florence Krofta, Middleton, Raymond Krofta, Sturgeon Bay, David Krofta, Mishicot, and James Krofta, Mishicot; six sisters and four brothers-in-law, Mary Ellen Schultz, Two Rivers; Leona and Frank Buresh, Manitowoc, Joyce and Vernon Bayry, Manitowoc, Joan Krofta, Milwaukee, Audrey and Roy Harvey, Milwaukee, Arlene and Ed Muehlenberg, Markesen, a special friend, Bernice Labensky, Manitowoc; niece, nephews, other relatived and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Mary Krofta. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. this Monday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Father Roman. Herald Times Reporter, August 3, 1992 P. A2
LOUIS JOHN FRECHETTE Louis J. Frechette, 86, who resided with his daughter at 2427 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, November 12, 1987 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Leo Schmitt and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Frechette was born April 1, 1901 at Menominee, Michigan, son of the late Mose and Margaret Winnekins Frechette. He married the former Agnes E. Crepeau in 1924 at Neopit, Wisconsin. Mr. Frechette was self-employed as a Carpenter until his retirement. Survivors include his wife, Agnes, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Violet Shimek of Manitowoc; two sisters, Lucille of Milwaukee and Agnes of Shawano; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Frechette of Owatonna, Minnesota; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Mose; a son-in-law, Jack Shimek; 10 brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday where a prayer service will be at 7 pm by Deacon Donald Schneider. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Nov. 13, 1987 - page 18
MOSES L. FRECHETTE Moses L. Frechette, 58, of 2427 N. Rapids Rd., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Aug. 19, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Frechette was born Aug. 18, 1925, at Nopit, Wis., son of Louis and Agnes Createau Frechette. He married Patricia Schroer Aug. 22, 1966, at Biko, Nev. After marriage, the couple lived in Owatoona, Minn., until Aug. 1, 1983, when they moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Frechette was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army overseas in the European Theater. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Frechette of Manitowoc; and a sister, Mrs. Violet Shimek of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, August 20, 1983 P. 3
OTTO J.A. FREDERICK DEAD MAN LEAVES NO RELATIVES J. Adam Otto Frederich died at the Holy Family Hospital Saturday afternoon after an illness which had confined him to the hospital for the past two weeks. He had been ailing for some time but had been about. Mr. Frederich was born in Germany and had been a resident of this country for the past thirty-five years and for thirty years made his home with the William Hoyer family on Washington street. He was 64 years of age and was a miller by trade, having followed that business up to two years ago. He leaves no relatives, it being reported that Mr. Frederich had never known his parents, having been, as a babe, brought up by a woman he knew as "grandmother" and later having failed to trace his parents. He had never married. Mr. Frederichs came here to be employed in a mill at Cato and later removed to this city where he has since remained. The body was taken to the undertaking rooms of Urbanek & Wattawa Co., and the funeral will be held at St. Boniface church tomorrow morning with interment at Calvary. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, November 17, 1919
DOROTHY A. FREDRICK Dorothy Ann Fredrick, age 90, a resident at Fieldcrest Manor, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, May 22, 2004 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M., with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Dorothy was born October 6, 1913 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Alex and Mary Vnuk Rysticken. On June 17, 1936, she married Waldemar E. Fredrick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Dorothy was a member of the Senior Citizens of Manitowoc and was a volunteer worker for St. Vincent DePaul for thirty years. She was also a member of the St. Theresa Society of St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Sharon and Claude LeClair, Jefferson, and Kathryn and John Fischer, Manitowoc; one sister: Florence Breider, Green Bay; ten grandchildren: Debra (Rick) Thompson, Pamela (Mike) Ceccato, Angela (Ed) Bakalarski, Tina (David) Haltom, Jason Fredrick, Jennifer Fredrick and special friend Jim, Dori (Todd) Matte, Brenda (Dennis) Tienor, Susan (Steve) Hooker, and Heidi Fischer and fiance Eric Bratz; 11 great grandchildren: Michael and Lisa Thompson, Kevin and Jessica Bley, Melissa, Christina and Eric Bakalarski, Lexie and Luke Matte, Morgan and Jacob Tienor. Dorothy is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was proceeded in death by a son Wayne Fredrick; two brothers and two sisters-in-law: Al and Bernice Rysticken, Leo and Mabel Rysticken; three sisters and four brothers-in-law: Theresa and David Bruton, Cecelia and Ervin Ziarnik, Emily and Stanley Leshke, and James Breider. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 until 8 p.m. Monday, May 24 2004, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held. Dorothy was a wonderful and loving mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. Family was the most important thing to her. She will be greatly missed by us all. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sunday, May 23, 2004 pg. A3 ******** Dorothy Ann Fredrick, age 90, a resident at Fieldcrest Manor, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, May 22, 2004 at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Camilles Janas O.F.M. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. (TONIGHT), May 24, 2004 where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Sister Renee Delvaux. Herald Times Reporter May 2004 ******** (06 Oct 1913/22 May 2004/SSDI)
WALDEMAR E. FREDRICK Waldemar E. Fredrick, 54, of 2445 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services ill be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. D. L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Fredrick was born Oct. 20, 1913, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Gustave Fredrick and Lillian Beilke Fredrick. He married Dorothy Rysticken June 17, 1936 at Manitowoc. A lifelong Manitowoc County resident, he was employed as a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways of Manitowoc. He was a member of the former Teamsters and Chauffeur’s Local 619, now local 56. Survivors include his wife; a son of Sheboygan; two daughters, one of Milwaukee and one at home (names omitted for privacy); his mother, Mrs. Lillian Fredrick Helm, of Brillion; a sister, Mrs. Earl Stedl, of Manitowoc; two brothers, Ronald Helm of Brillion and Clarence Helm of Appleton; and six grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 27, 1968 P. 17
WAYNE A. FREDRICK Wayne A. Fredrick, age 56, of 2445 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Monday, May 9, 1994, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 1994, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born December 8, 1937, in Valders, son of Dorothy Rysticken Fredrick and the late Waldemar Fredrick. He was owner and operator of Wayne's TV Repair Service in Manitowoc. Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Fredrick, Manitowoc; his children, Jason, Jennifer, Steven, David and Cherri; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Claude LeClair, Jefferson, Wis., Kathryn and John Fischer, Manitowoc; four grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his father, Waldemar, on September 26, 1968. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening by Deacon Robert Drobka. Herald Times Reporter, May 10, 1994 P. A2
ALICE V. FREIBERG Mrs. Lawrence G. Freiberg, 56, of 815 Dewey St., Manitowoc, died early Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Freiberg, nee Alice V. Bartle, was born July 25, 1920, at Laurium, Mich., daughter of the late Arthur H. and Anna Vincent Bartle. She was married to Lawrence G. Freiberg April 30, 1949, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Laurium. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Freiberg resided at Hubbell, Mich., until 1952, when they moved to Manitowoc. She had been employed at Sears Roebuck in the catalog department and was a member of St. Andrew Women‘s Council. Survivors include her husband, two sons, Lawrence M. and Nicholas J., of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Laurel) Schiffleger, of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Bernard Slattery, of Marquette, Mich., and Mrs. William Trombley, of Lake Linden, Mich., and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o’clock this Tuesday evening, where a memorial service will be held at 7:45 o’clock. Herald Times Reporter, December 21, 1976 P. 3
LAWRENCE FREIBERG Lawrence G. Freiberg, age 84, a resident of the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, formerly of 1202 Silver Creek Road, Manitowoc, died on Sunday morning, Nov. 2, 2008, at the center. He was born on Feb. 15, 1924, in Tamarack, Mich., son of the late Nicholas and Marion (Chaput) Freiberg. Lawrence served in the U.S. Army Artillery during World War II in five major campaigns: French, Belgium, Luxemberg, Germany and Omaha Beach. He married the former Alice V. Bartel, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 20, 1976. He later married Marjorie Mohr Hein. Lawrence was a steamfitter/pipefitter for the Local 400 in Kaukauna. Larry and his wife, Marge, volunteered as Santa and Mrs. Claus for many groups in the Manitowoc area. They also had a Santa's workshop at their house that many people visited over the years. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by an infant brother: Francis Wilfred; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Joan Freiberg; Theresa and Glenn Bettens; and Dale Schultz; and a special friend: Guenter Schuenemann. Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military rites will be accorded by AmVets Post 99. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, until the time of the service at noon. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. His best enjoyment came at Christmas time when he put on his Santa suit and made many children happy. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 4, 2008
ROBERT E. FREIBURGER Robert E. Freiburger, age 85, of the Felician Village, 1700 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Late Monday evening, May 12, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, 1997, at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. Military Rites will follow and be accorded by the Amvets Post #23. Entombment will be at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born October 23, 1911, in New London, son of the late Vincent and Theresa Pfannerstill Freiburger. Robert was a graduate of South Milwaukee High School continuing his education at Marquette University, Milwaukee, receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He then entered the United States Army serving overseas in Germany during World War II. For many years Bob was the store manager for Kinney Shoe Store from where he retired in 1974. Robert married Viola Zinkel January 5, 1974, in Madison. The couple enjoyed traveling in their motor home throughout the Catholic Church, Amvets Post #23, where he had served as Post Commander along with holding other offices in past years. Survivors include his wife, Viola; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Russell Callahan, Bartlesville, Okla., Cindy and Robert Miller, Florasville, Texas; one step-son, Duane (Loretta) Zinkel, Madison; two brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Edna Mae Freiburger, Homestead, Fla., John and Ruth Freiburger, Spring Hill, Fla.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Theresa and Elmer Kreutzberg, Katherine and Orville Volkman, Dorothy and Donald Kringel, all of Appleton; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. Friends may call at the St. Andrew Catholic Church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Andrew Catholic Church, Felician Village or the donor’s choice. Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, May 14, 1997 P. A2 ******** (FREIBURGER Robert E. 10/23/1911 5/12/1997 Phase IV Alc B Tier C Crypt 440)
VIOLA M. FREIBURGER Viola M. Freiburger, age 98, a resident of St. Mary's Nursing Home, entered into eternal life on Feb. 1, 2006, at St. Mary's at Felician Village. Viola was born on July 31, 1907, in Pilsen, to the late Joseph and Theresa Nedjedlo Forst. She attended Denmark High School in Denmark. Viola had been employed locally at Kresge's. Viola married Norman Zinkel on Aug. 10, 1932, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 1966. Viola later married Robert E. Freiburger on Jan. 5, 1974, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Madison. Robert preceded Viola in death on May 12, 1997. Viola was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, and previously a member of the former St. Andrew's Catholic Church and St. Theresa Alter Society of the church, and also the Knights of Columbus ladies auxiliary. Vi was a veteran traveler, both around the world following Norm's death and later full time with Robert in their RV. Both Vi and her poppy seed kolaches from her Bohemian heritage will be greatly missed. Survivors include a son: Duane (Loretta) Zinkel, Madison; a brother: Ben (Peggy) Dufek, Hamilton, Ohio; seven grandchildren: Sara Loritz, Patricia Wilhelm, Susan (Scott) Chapman, Joseph Zinkel, Mary Larson, Robert (Mary Keely) Zinkel, and Catherine (Jeffery) Krussel; seven great-grandchildren: Ryan, Michael and Rachael Loritz; Adam and Christopher Wilhelm; Nicole Zinkel; Saoirse Keely-Zinkel; Rachael Larson; and Natasha Krussel. Viola was preceded in death by her parents; her first and second husbands: Norman Zinkel and Robert Freiburger; a son: Barry Zinkel and daughter-in-law: Cynthia Bursek Zinkel; two brothers: Ralph and George (Hattie) Forst; a sister: Blanche (Harvey) Zutz; a grandson: James Zinkel; and a granddaughter: Susan Zinkel. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi-Grand Site from 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dan Felton will officiate with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Requiem aeternam dona eius Domines et lux perputua luceat eius. Herald Times Reporter February 2006 ******** (FREIBURGER Viola M. 7/31/1907 2/1/2006 Phase IV Alc B Tier C Crypt 440)
FRANK FREIMUTH Frank Freimuth, 77, formerly of 1117 Fairmont St., Manitowoc, died Sunday noon at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw, where he was a patient two years. Funeral services will be at 9:15 am Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 10 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Freimuth was born Sept. 4, 1888 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Wencil and Dorothy Velenta Freimuth. He married Mary Frelich Nov. 26, 1913 at the former St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Greenstreet, and the couple farmed in the Town of Cooperstown until 1948, moving to Manitowoc. He worked for the F.J. Kerscher Co., Inc., seven years. He was treasurer of the Town of Cooperstown for eight years and had served as treasurer of the Greenstreet School district many years. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. His wife died Oct. 12, 1962. Survivors are five sons, Victor of Pico Riviera, Calif., George of Kellnersville and Francis, Robert and Leonard of Milwaukee; two brothers, Charles and James of Kellnersville; three sisters, Mrs. George Zeman and Mrs. Anna Pavlish of Manitowoc and Mrs. Clara Petska of Kellnersville; 19 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Tuesday where at 8 pm the Rosary will be recited by the Holy Name Society and the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., April 11, 1966 - page T5 ******** (8 Sep 1888/Apr 1966/SSDI)
JOSEPH FREIMUTH From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1892: Death of 81 yr. old Joseph Freimuth on Sat. evening in Manitowoc of old age. He was buried Tues. in the local Catholic Cemetery.
MARGERETHA FREIMUTH From Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1902: As a result of a stroke suffered several weeks ago, Mrs. Margarethe Freimuth died on Mon. The deceased, who was born 72 yrs. ago in Bohemia, came to America in 1852 and has been a resident of our city for the past 15 yrs. She leaves 3 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral will be held this morning from the Catholic Church. (Note: Stone says 1900, obit says 1902. Maybe the stone was mis-read)
MARY FREIMUTH Mrs. Frank Freimuth, 75, of 1117 Fairmont Ln., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 9:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Innocent Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. She was born Dec. 31, 1886, in the Town of Cooperstown, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Kozlovsky Frelich. She attended district school at Hickory Grove. She was married Nov. 26, 1913, to Frank Freimuth in the Old Saint Wenceslaus Church at Greenstreet. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Cooperstown until moving to Manitowoc in 1948. She was a member of the Christian Mother Altar Society of her church. Among survivors are her husband, five sons, Victor of Los Angeles, George of Kellnersville and Francis, Robert and Leonard of Milwaukee; two brothers, Anton and Adolph of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Wencil Petska of Maribel and Mrs. Frank Fogeltanz of Denmark; 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar Society of Holy Innocent Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 13, 1962 P. 9
ANTHONY FRELICH Anthony Frelich, 86, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at the home. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Home Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Crispin Nowakowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Frelich was born April 12, 1885, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the late Frank and Mary Kozlousky Frelich. He attended Jamesville School of Telegraphy in 1904 and was later employed by the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad in various towns in Montana. He married Josephine Johnston of Ingomar, Mo., and she lost her life near Miles City, Mo., in a railroad accident in June of 1948. He retired and returned to Manitowoc in 1948. Mr. Frelich was a member of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers and the Brotherhood of Railroad and Steam Ship Clerks. Survivors include a brother, Adolph, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Wencel (Anna) Petska, of Maribel and Mrs. Frank (Rose) Fogeltanz, of Denmark, and nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday where a Wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Frelich will be in state after 8 a.m. Monday until the time of service at St. Mary Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 12, 1971
BABY FRELICH Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Frelich of 1311 Green street, who was born and died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, were held at 1 o'clock this afternoon at Calvary cemetery. The Pfeffer funeral home was in charge of the service. Survivors are the parents; sister, Geraldine; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yanda of Tisch Mills. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Monday, March 7, 1949 pg. 2
EVELYN J. FRICK Evelyn I. Frick, age 83, formerly of 1309 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, September 24, 1995, at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Cremation has taken place with a Memorial Mass to be held at a later date. Burial of the cremains will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born February 9, 1940, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Martin F. and Sarah M. Gagnon Smith. Evelyn was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1928. She married Kenneth O. Frick May 29, 1943, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death November 26, 1975. Mrs. Frick was a secretary with the Manitowoc School System for many years and also with Stangel Hardware Company. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella Mystic Rose Circle, Manitowoc Senior Center, and was a 1000 hour volunteer for Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Survivors include a son and daughters-in-law, Terry and Karen Frick, Tomah, Wis.; one sister and brother-in-law, Myrtle and Edward Haller, Milwaukee. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Beatrice Parsons. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 27, 1995 P. A2 ******** (9 Feb 1910/Sep 1995/SSDI)
KENNETH O. FRICK Kenneth O. Frick, 66, of 1309 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Mattern will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Frick was born Jan. 26, 1909, at Manitowoc, son of the late Jesse and Vanda Kessen Frick. He married Evelyn Smith May 29, 1943, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement in 1971, he was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co. He was a member of Machinists Union Local No. 516 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law of LaCrosse, a granddaughter (names omitted for privacy), and nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6 to 8 .m. Sunday, where a wake memorial prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, November 28, 1975 P. 18
ANNA FRICKE Mrs. John Fricke, 70, died at her home, 901 Green street, Monday afternoon after suffering a heart attack. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Pfeffer funeral home, and at nine o'clock a requiem mass will be read by the Rev. Henry Letz in St. Andrew Catholic church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Fricke, nee Anna Steffes, was born September 15, 1872 in Manitowoc Rapids. On July 19, 1898, she was married to John Fricke, who survives. She belonged to the St. Theresa society, and members will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home to recite the rosary. Survivors beside the husband are two sons, Herbert J. and Richard J., both of Manitowoc, and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Patrasek and Mrs. William Boeder of this city. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, August 24, 1943 P. 2
CLARA FRICKE Mrs. Clara Fricke, 83, 2805 Willmer St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at the St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Fricke, nee Clara Mrotek, was born Jan. 14, 1893, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Katherine Tadych Mrotek. She was married to Max Fricke in 1910 in Manitowoc. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Adam (Lucille) Scheltheim, of Manitowoc, Mrs. James Al (Germaine) Schmitt, of Daytona Beach, Florida, Mrs. Elmer (Delores) Naibert, of Manitowoc; a son, Francis, of Milwaukee; a brother, Edwin Mrotek, of Manitowoc; grandchildren; great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Her husband preceded her in death in 1954. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral home from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, June 7, 1976
CONSTANCE FRICKE Mrs. Constance Fricke, 90, formerly of Manitou Manor, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rev. James DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Fricke, nee Constance Pitsch, was born Feb. 16, 1883, in Newton, Wis., daughter of the late John and Anna Pitsch. She was married to Joseph Fricke in 1901 at Manitowoc. She was a member of the Germania Society and a former member of the St. Theresa Altar Society of St. Andrew Catholic Church. Her husband preceded her in death in August, 1960. Survivors include a son, Joseph Jr. of Alpha, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Rudolph (Arline) Rick of Manitowoc; two brothers, Frank Pitsch of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Ignatz Pitsch of Waukesha; for grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Herald Time Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 22, 1973
HERBERT J. FRICKE Herbert Fricke, 76, of 1334 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, March 22, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James J. Stamborski will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Fricke was born Oct. 4, 1906, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Anna Steffes Fricke. He married Leona E. Douglas Nov. 21, 1927, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1977. Mrs. Fricke preceded him in death June 1, 1980. Mr. Fricke had been employed with the City of Manitowoc many years as a bridge tender, retiring in 1972. He was a charter member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens and Golden Kiwanis Club. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Geraldine and Fred Goertz of Mishicot and Muriel and Richard Scherer of two Rivers; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Erma Fricke of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Lory, Kay, Lee, Ricky, Jan, Terry and Debbie and four great grandchildren, Candy, Terrie, Luke and Ryan. Friends may call at Pfeffer Fuenral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. A prayer service will be at 7:45 p.m. by Father Stamborski. Herald Times Reporter, March 22, 1983 P. 3 ******** (4 Oct 1906/Mar 1983/SSDI)
JOHN FRICKE (d. 1966) John J. Fricke, 90, who had been residing with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fricke, 1334 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc, of which he was a charter member. The Rev. D.L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Fricke was born July 25, 1875, at Manitowoc, son of the late George and Mary Schreihart Fricke. He married Anna Steffes in July, 1897, at St. Boniface Church, Manitowoc, and she died Aug. 23, 1943. Mr. Fricke had always resided at Manitowoc and had been employed by Huchthausen Hardware Co. until retiring 20 years ago. He was a member of St. Andrew Holy Name Society. Survivors are two sons, Herbert and Richard, of Manitowoc, four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. the rosary will be recited by the HNS, parish and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, May 12, 1966 P. 21 ******** STORE EMPLOYE FALLS INTO OPEN ELEVATOR SHAFT John Fricke, Green street, an employe of the Wernecke Schmits Hardware company, is at the Holy Family hospital suffering from a broken right leg, scalp wounds and possible internal injuries as a result of a fall down the elevator shaft at the store at 5:30 yesterday afternoon. His condition today is reported favorable and he is expected to recover. Fricke, who has been employed at the store for the last four years, failed to note that the elevator was not in place, opened the gate and stepped into the opening, falling a distance of about nine feet to the brick floor in the basement. The elevator, which had been at the first floor only a minute before the accident occurred had been taken to the second floor by members of the tin shop force who had returned from an outside job. Fricke had not noted their return and having used the elevator only shortly before, felt assured it was still in place, raised the protection gate without looking to see whether the elevator was at the first floor and the accident followed. The fall caused a serious fracture of the right leg, the thigh bone being snapped off. The injured man was rushed to the hospital where it was found that the broken leg is the most serious injury. No fracture of the (distorted type) and the scalp wounds are said not to be serious. Fricke is forty-five years old. Manitowoc Herald News, February 14, 1923 p.12
JOSEPH F. FRICKE Funeral services for Joseph F. Fricke, 80, of 2138 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, who died Wednesday, will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o’clock this Thursday evening by the Holy Name Society. Mr. and Mrs. Fricke celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1951. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 11, 1960 P. 19
LEONA E. FRICKE Mrs. Herbert (Leona) E. Fricke, 71, of 1334 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, June 1, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitwooc. The Rev. James J. Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Fricke, nee Leona E. Douglas, was born Jan. 8, 1909, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Lillian Moenig Douglas Sr. She was married to Herbert Fricke Nov. 21, 1927, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1977. Mrs. Fricke was a charter member of St. Andrew catholic Chruch and St. Andrew Women's Council. Survivors include her husband, Herbert; two daughters and sons-in-law, Geraldine and Fred Goertz of Mishicot, and Muriel and Richard Scherer of Two Rivers; a brother, Charles Douglas Jr. of Reno, Nev.; two sisters, Mrs. Ervin (Marion) Strzyzewski of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Amanda Schmidt of Reno, Nev.; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren (private). Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a prayer service will be at 7:45 o'clock by St. Andrew Women's Council, relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, June 2, 1980 P.3 ******** (8 Jan 1909/Jun 1980/SSDI)
MARY FRICKE Mrs. William A. Fricke, 55, died suddenly this noon at the home at 815 Green street. While she has not been in the best of health for some time her death was unexpected. Funeral will be held Tuesday morning, at 8:30 o’clock from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o’clock from St. Andrews Catholic church with the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will be made in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Fricke, nee Mary Arens, was born in Cooperstown on Feb. 8, 1887. She was married in 1909. Survivors are the widower; one son, Wilbert, at home; one brother, Clifford Arens of Wanesville, Mo.; four sisters, Mrs. S. E. Robbins and Miss Charlotte Arens of Waynesville, Mo., Mrs. M. J. Fox, of this city, and Mrs. G. D. Meyers of Kirkwood, Pa. Members of the St. Theresa society, of which Mrs. Fricke was a member, will recite the rosary at the funeral home Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday afternoon to the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 6, 1942 P. 4
MARY J. FRICKE Mrs. Mary Fricke, 91, a resident of Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, the past two months, died there Tuesday. She formerly resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pollen, of 1035 N. 18th St., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Fricke, nee Mary Gerl, was born April 12, 1879, at Hilbert, daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine Shavet Gerl. She was married to Theodore J. Fricke Nov. 16, 1904, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 23, 1967. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Catherine) Pollen, of Manitowoc and a granddaughter. Eight brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening where a Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 24, 1971
MAX B. FRICKE Max Bernard Fricke, __, of 1719 New York Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born in Manitowoc in 1889 and was a lifelong resident. He married the former Clara Mrotek in 1910. Prior to his retirement in February of this year, he was employed by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. for 30 years. Survivors include the wife; three daughters, Mrs. Adam Scheltheim of Manitowoc, Mrs. James Schmitt of Ormond, Fla., and Mrs. Elmer Naibert of Clinton, Wis.; a son, Francis of Cudahy; a brother, Reinhardt of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Richard Rosinsky and Mrs. Irene Owen, Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 14, 1954 P. 25
ROBERT C. FRICKE (d. 1999) Robert C. Fricke, age 77, of 619 N. 4th St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning August 27, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. A Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday August 30, 1999, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. William Zimmer, with burial of the cremains to follow at a later date, at Calvary Cemetery. He was born November 23, 1921, in Manitowoc, Wis., son of the late Gustav and Minnie Wagner Fricke. Robert served as a sergeant during World War II, in the 95th Headquarters Division. He married the former Mary Ellen Kumbalek March 6, 1944, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Fricke owned and operated the Fricke Block Co., Inc. He also was employed at the Manitowoc Company in the crane division and presently oversaw the maintenance of the Manitowoc Marina. He was past president of the Master Builder’s Association. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Fricke, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Merri Lea and Ed Newman, Reading, Pa.; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Tom Fricke, Green Bay, Ken and Susan Fricke, Manitowoc, Todd and Carrie Fricke, Appleton; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild; one twin brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Lorraine Fricke, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ray and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made ot the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Salvation Army. The Fricke family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Oncology and Critical Care Unit. Also to Dr. Barylak and his staff at the Manitowoc Clinic. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 28, 1999 P. A2
ROBERT W. FRICKE (d. 1990) Robert W. Fricke Sr., 78, formerly of 2001 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, October 29, 1990 after a 3 month stay at St. Mary's Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday, November 2, at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. James J. Stamborski will officiate with burial at Calvary Cemetery. He was born October 18, 1912 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, son of the late Edward O. and Alice Kimmel Fricke. He grew up in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, attending Manitowoc Schools and graduating from Lincoln High School in 1930. He worked at Manitowoc Herald Times from 1930 to 1960 at which time he founded the Fricke Printing Service, retiring in 1977, but still served as a Consultant until after his retirement. He married Vivian C. Bentley May 22, 1937 at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death February 25, 1990. Mr. Fricke was a member of St. Andrew Catholic and served as Church Secretary for many years. He helped organize and was the first Scout Master of Boy Scouts Troop No. 13 of St. Andrew's Church. He was former President and Secretary of Local 563 of Printing Pressmen's Union. He was a member of B.P.O. Elks Manitowoc Lodge No. 687. Mr. Fricke was a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 710. Mr. Fricke ws Director of Eastern Mutual Insurance company. He was a member of Manitowoc Central Labor Council, a former County Board Supervisor, former City Alderman, a former member of Manitowoc Lions Club. Mr. Fricke was active at the Senior Citizens Center with the Meals on Wheels Program. He did volunteer work at Holy Family Medical Center and he was an affluent bowler attending numerous A.B.C. and organizational bowling tournaments. He also served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Charlotte Fricke Jr., of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Christopher Menke of West Allis, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Bill, Amy, Mike and Davide Fricke, Joey and Melissa Redmond; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Elmer and Gloria Fricke of Mt. Herman, California, Allen and Bernice Fricke of Rancho Palos Verdes, California; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Clara Schwake of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Alice and Norman Sherman of Madison, Wisconsin, Viola Fricke of Santa Cruz, California, Ethel Seely of Madison, Wisconsin, Edna and Ralph Miller of Madison, Wisconsin; nieces; nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest and William and a brother-in-law, Bernhard Schwake. Memorials would be appreciated for Roncalli High School Endowment Fund or the donor's choice. Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 8 pm Thursday. There will be a prayer service at 7:30 pm by Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Oct. 30, 1990 - page B6 ******** (18 Oct. 1912/29 Oct. 1990/SSDI)
SUSAN R. FRICKE MANITOWOC - Susan R. Fricke, age 49, of Manitowoc, died early Monday, June 21, 2004, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born April 25, 1955, in Madison, daughter of Lloyd A. and Arlene F. Peterson. She was a graduate of Middleton High School, class of 1973, and also graduated with honors from UW-Madison with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She was a member of the honorary society Phi Kappa Phi. Susan began teaching in 1979 with the Valders School District, and for the last 22 years she taught second grade. On Aug. 1, 1981, she married Kenneth S. Fricke at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Middleton. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth S. Fricke, Manitowoc; two daughters, Emily A. Fricke and Amy M. Fricke, both at home; her parents, Lloyd and Arlene Peterson, Middleton; three sisters, two brothers-in-law and a partner, Cynthia Peterson and McRae Anderson, St. Paul, Minn., Lisa Peterson and Holly Strope, Madison, and Lynn Peterson-Maher and Robert Maher, Bozeman, Mont.; her mother-in-law, Mary Ellen Fricke, Manitowoc; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Merri Lea and Edward Newman, Wyomissing, Pa.; and two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Thomas C. Fricke, Green Bay, and Todd R. and Carrie Fricke, Appleton. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Robert C. Fricke; grandparents; aunts; and uncles. The family will greet relatives and friends at the PFEFFER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2004, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. The family will also greet relatives and friends on Friday, June 25, 2004, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, Manitowoc. Officiating at the memorial service will be the Rev. David Hoffman with burial of the cremated remains at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. A special thank you to the staff of Holy Family Memorial Cancer Care Center and Home Care Hospice for their loving care. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter June 22, 2004
THEODORE J. FRICKE Theodore J Fricke, 86, of 1816 Western Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient since last April. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Fricke was born May 11, 1880, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late Carl and Pauline Fricke. He moved to Manitowoc as a young man. He married Mary J. Gerl Nov. 16, 1904, at St. Boniface Church. They observed their 50th wedding anniversary in 1954. He retired 15 years ago from the Burger Boat Co. Inc. and previously was a stationary engineer at Holy Family Hospital. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Charles Pollen, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Emma Scherer, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Paul Everts, of Milwaukee, and a grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1967 P. 8
VIVIAN C. FRICKE Mrs. Vivian C. Fricke, 75, of 2001 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, February 25, 1990, at her residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James J. Stamborski with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Fricke was born September 13, 1914, at Two Rivers, Wisconsin, daughter of the late George and Mary Schaff Bentley. She grew up at Two Rivers, attended St. Lukes Grade School and graduated from Washington High School in 1932. She moved to Manitowoc after her marriage to Robert W. Fricke Sr. on May 22, 1937, at St. Luke Catholic church, Two Rivers. The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1987. After high school she was employed at Manitowoc Herald Times for a number of years and was President of Fricke Printing Service, Inc. until her retirement in 1980. She enjoyed music and the arts and was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and St. Theresa Society. Survivors include her husband, Robert Sr. of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Charlotte Fricke Fr. Of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Christopher Menke of Cedarburg, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Bill, Amy, Mike and David Fricke, Joey and Melissa Redmond and a sister-in-law, Constance Bentley of Greenwich, Connecticut. She was preceded in death by a brother, Lester W. Bentley, a well known portrait artist. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Monday. Services by Daughters of Isabella at 7 p.m. and Parish Prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. James J. Stamborski. Memorials would be appreciated to Roncalli Endowment Fund or St. Andrew Catholic Church. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
WILBERT H. FRICKE Wilbert (Tweeze) Fricke, 43, of 2411 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Frday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been taken to the hospital earlier in the day after becoming ill while shopping. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Fricke was born at Manitowoc Jan. 9, 1914, son of the late William and Mary Arcus Fricke. He attended St. Boniface Parochial School and was graduated in 1931 from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. He married Doris Hacse Feb. 18, 1950? For the past six months he had been employed as a welder at Milwaukee by Worden and Allen Co. Surviving are his wife and a son, Timothy, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 14, 1957 P. 11
WILLIAM A. FRICKE William Fricke, 65, of 815 Green street, died this noon at the Holy Family hospital. He had been ill three weeks. Mr. Fricke was employed for a number of years at the Aluminum Specialty company. His wife, the former Mary Arens, died three years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name society. Survivors are a son, Wilbert of this city; brother August, of Olyal, Wis.; sister, Mrs. Henry Zeddies, of this city. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer funeral home and at nine o’clock at the St. Andrews Catholic church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Monday morning on, and the rosary will be recited at the funeral home Monday evening at 7:30. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 3, 1945 P. 2
FRANK FRIEDER Does Change of Man’s Name Apply To Whole Family? Frank Joseph Skoracki, proprietor of the City Bakery, known all over the county, passed away yesterday at the register of deeds office and secured his burial at the nominal sum of $1, a funeral expense that no one should kick on in these days of high prices. No, Frank is not dead, in fact, he is more alive than ever but he has changed his name. Hereafter he is Mr. Frank Joseph Frieder and as Mr. Frieder he will continue his present business and his residence in this city. In citing the reasons for desiring a change Mr. Skoracki said he is fifty-five, was born in Germany, is married and has a family but owns no real estate and is desirous of changing his name to one of less foreign appearance. So hereafter if you go to the City Bakery and you want to talk to the proprietor you will have to ask for Mr. Frieder. What we wondered about was whether the change of the name would extend to Mrs. Skoracki or whether Mr. Frieder would live with Mrs. Skoracki and if it does change the name of the wife then how about the rest of the family. We tried to figure it all out and called up a couple of attorneys but they refused to give an off hand opinion. Anyway that’s Mr. Frieder’s trouble so why should we worry about it. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 08, 1928, Page 2 ******** FRANK FRIEDER DIES OF PNEUMONIA THIS MORNING PROMINENT IN BUSINESS LIFE OF THIS CITY Accident, Subsequent Illness, Proved Fatal To Man Frank Joseph Frieder, well known business man, died at 3 o’clock this morning at the Holy Family hospital. A week ago Mr. Frieder suffered a slight accident when he fell while at work in his bakery shop. The injury necessitated an operation which seemed entirely satisfactory until Tuesday morning when pneumonia developed which resulted in his death early today. Previous to the accident last Saturday the deceased had always enjoyed robust health and his sudden illness and death has been a great shock to the grief stricken family and his many friends. Born in Germany Mr. Frieder was born in Posen, Germany, March 1, 1872. He served for two years in the German army. He married Miss Martha Rogalski in that country August 16, 1905. The couple celebrated its silver wedding anniversary last summer. He came to America in 1909 making his home at Milwaukee for a year and at Two Rivers for eight years, coming to this city in 1918. He opened the City Bakery here which has been most successful under his business management. Several years ago he changed his name through court procedure from Skoracki to Frieder. He was a devoted member of the St. Boniface church and the Holy Name Society. He was active in the Master Bakers association and also was a member of the Eagles. Widow Survives He is survived by his widow and nine children, John, Roman, Joseph, Frank, George, Paula, Susan, Marion and Helen, all at home, also three sisters and three brothers in Germany. The body was taken to the John Deschke? Funeral home, 1415 Washington street, where it will lie in state until Tuesday morning. The funeral will take place at 9 o’clock from the St. Boniface church with the Rev. Theodore Kersten officiating. Burial will be at the Calvary cemetery. The funeral home will be open every day and in the evening from 7 until 9:30 o’clock until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Evening Times, June 20, 1931 P. 1
JOHN J. FRIEDER John J. Frieder, age 88, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday morning, April 17, 1995, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 1995, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. James J. Stamborski, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born June 10, 1906, in Germany, son of the late Frank and Martha Rogalski Frieder Sr. He moved to Manitowoc with his family in 1909 and was co-owner and operator of Frieder’s Bakery of Manitowoc with his parents and brothers until 1971 when the bakery was sold to Natural Ovens. Mr. Frieder was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #710 of Manitowoc. Survivors include two sisters and one brother-in-law, Marion Nichols, Susan and Raymond Strebel; one brother and three sisters-in-law, George and Ethel Frieder, Violet Frieder, Luella Frieder, all of Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, Roman and Frank J. Frieder, and two sisters, Helen Randolph and Paul Frieder. The family will greet friends at the church from 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of service. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 18, 1995 P. A2
JOSEPH FRIEDER Joseph John Frieder, 26, of 1222 South Eighth street, died early today. He had been seriously ill several months. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 o’clock from the Pfeffer funeral hme and at 9 o’clock from the St. Boniface church. There will be a solemn requiem high mass. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Frieder was born in this city in 1911 and after finishing the grades in the St. Boniface school enrolled in Lincoln high school from which he was graduated in 1930. He had been employed during the summers on the steamer Roosevelt. He was a member of the Holy Name society, St. Aloysius Young Men’s club and the Northside Athletic club. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Martha Frieder; four sisters, Paula, Susan, Marion and Helen, all of this city; four brothers, John, Roman, Frank and George, all of Manitowoc. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from tonight until the hour of services Saturday. The Holy Name society will meet to recite the rosary at the funeral home this evening at 7:30 o’clock. The Daughters of Isabella will recite the rosary Friday at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 1, 1937 P. 15
LUELLA M. FRIEDER Luella M. Frieder, age 87, of 1706 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, May 14, 2002, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Jacksonville, Fla. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2002, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Feb. 23, 1915, in Osman, daughter of the late Michael and Anna Lynch Dunbar, Luella was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1933. On Dec. 26, 1938, she married Roman P. Frieder in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Jan. 22, 1974. Mrs. Frieder was a member of St. Therese Society of St. Andrew Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Thomas and Mary Frieder, Manitowoc; William and Judy Frieder, Cato; a daughter and son-in-law: Mary Ellen and Dr. William Maples, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren: Michael (Sheila) Frieder, Green Bay; Sarah (Dan) Nordloh, Sun Prairie; Steven Frieder, Milwaukee David Frieder, Milwaukee, Andrew and Brian Maples, both of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; four great-grandchildren: Ryan Frieder, Brett Frieder, Ben Nordloh, Katie Nordloh; two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law: George and Ethel Frieder, Marion Nichols, Susan Strebel and Dr. Robert Randolph, all of Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces,nephews, other relatives and friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Sister Renee Delvaux followed by a Daughters of Isabella prayer service. Herald Times Reporter, May 15, 2002 P. A3 ******** (23 Feb. 1915/14 May. 2002/SSDI)
MARTHA FRIEDER Mrs. Martha Frieder, 94, of 1540 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Wednesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am in St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Frieder, nee Martha Rogalski, was born July 3, 1884 in Seefelde, Germany, daughter of the late John and Anna ?onk Regalski. She was married to Frank Frieder Aug. 15, 1905 in Flatow, Germany. The couple immigrated –illegible—in July 1909, and moved to Manitowoc in 1918 where they have resided since. They established the Frieder Bakery on Jay Street which they operated at that location until 1947, when they moved to their new plant on South Ninth Street. Mrs. Frieder was active in the bakery business with her three sons until she retired. Her husband preceded her in death June 30, 1931. Mrs. Frieder was a member of St. Ann Society of St. Boniface Church, an honorary member of Royal Neighbors and a member of Catholic Women’s Club. Survivors include three sons, John, Frank and George and four daughters, Miss Paula Frieder, Mrs. Raymond (Susan) Strebel, Mrs. Marion Nichols and Mrs. Robert (Helen) Randolph of Manitowoc; 21 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Two sons, Joseph and Roman preceded her in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday, where a prayer service will be at 7:15 pm by members of the parish, Catholic Women’s Club, St. Ann Society and Daughters of Isabella. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Nov. 20, 1978 - page 3 ******** (2 June 1907/20 June 1994/SSDI)
PAULA FRIEDER Miss Paula V. Frieder, age 87, a resident of St. Mary's Home, formerly of 1540 S. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Monday, June 20, 1994 at St. Mary's Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 1994 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James Stamborski, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born June 2, 1907 in the Country of Poland, daughter of the late Frank and Martha Rogalski Frieder. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and continued her education in Milwaukee attending beautician college. She owned and operated Paula's Beauty Shop for many years from which she retired. She was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, and Manitowoc Catholic Women's Club. Survivors include: two brothers and one sister-in-law, John Frieder, George and Ethel Frieder, all of Manitowoc; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Susan and Raymond Strebel, and Marian Nichols, all of Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Violet Frieder and Luella Frieder, both of Manitowoc; other relatives and friends surviving. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe, Roman, and Frank J. Frieder, and one sister, Helen Randolph. Friends may call at St. Andrew's Catholic Church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at the funeral home. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 21, 1994 P. A2
ROMAN FRIEDER Roman (Romy) Frieder, 65, of 1631 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Homeand at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James R. DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Frieder was born Aug. 2, 1908, in Germany, son of the late Frank Frieder and Mrs. Martha Rogoalski Frieder. He immigrated to the United States with his family as a child, settling in Two rivers prior to moving to Manitowoc in 1919. He was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1927. He married Luella M. Dunbar Dec. 26, 1938, at Manitowoc, and had been associated with the Frieder Bakery prior to his employment at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., for the past 20 years. Mr. Frieder was well known as a bowler and on May 3, 1937, rolled a perfect 300 game and a 754 total for an all time state record and was awarded a diamond medal from the American Bowling Congress. He won the national Knights of Columbus singles event in 1949 and the Northeast Wisconsin TV bowling championship in 1962. He also was the nation senior champion in 1972 and for the majority of his life carried over a 200 average. He was a member of the Manitowoc Bowling Assn. And Knights of Columbus Council No. 710. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Thomas M. and William J.; a daughter, Miss Mary Ellen Frieder, his mother, Mrs. Martha Frieder, three brothers, John, Frank and George, four sisters, Miss Paula Frieder, Mrs. Raymond Strebel, Mrs. Marian Nichols, Mrs.. Robert Randolph, and three grandchildren, of Manitowoc. A brother, Joseph, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a wake service will be held at 7 p.m. by friends, the KC Council No. 710, Catholic Women's Club and Daughters of Isabella. Herald Times Reporter January 22, 1974 pg. 3 ******** (2 Aug. 1908/Jan. 1974/SSDI)
BEATRICE FRIEDL The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Friedl, Milwaukee, died last Saturday. The remains were brought here for interment Monday afternoon. Burial at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, Febraury 28, 1907 P. 1
CHARLES FRIEDL (d. 1916) CHARLES FRIEDL, MEMBER FIRST FIRE DEPARTMENT, DEAD Pioneer House Moving Contractor of City, Was Member of Old Volunteer Fire Force in Early Days - Was 64 Charles Friedl, pioneer house moving contractor and member of the city's fire department, having served with the old volunteer force which in early days performed vallant service in protection of property of the city, is dead at his home on South Tenth street, aged 64. Mr. Friedl's death occurred Sunday. Mr. Friedl was a native of the city, born here Feb. 10, 1852. He engaged as a house moving contractor for years and later was employed as a pattern maker at the Gunnell shops. He was married in 1873 to Theresa Croll who with ten children survives him, Charles, Chicago; Mrs. Theresa Herman, city; Mrs. J. Reindl, Chicago; Mrs. M.J. Butler, Waukesha; George Friedl, Kenosha; John, William, Frank, Edwin and Miss Hilda, this city. Six grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held from St. Boniface church Wednesday morning at 9, with interment at Calvary cemetery. Six sons of the decedent will officiate as pall bearers at the funeral. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 10, 1916 P.1 ******* NOTE: In cem 43. George Friedl is in the city from Kenosha to attend the funeral of his father, the late Charles Friedl. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 11, 1916 P.3 ********* John Reindl of Chicago is here to attend the funeral of the late Charles Friedl which will be held tomorrow. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 11, 1916 P.3 ********* John Reindl of Chicago was here to attend the funeral of the late Charles Freidl and returned today. Mrs. Reindl, who is a daughter of Mr. Friedl, has been here for several weeks and will remain for some time. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 13, 1916 P.3 ******** Joseph Erdlitz, head of the Menominee River Brewing company, was in the city to attend the funeral of his borther-in-law, the late Charles Friedl. Mr. Erdlitz is a former Branch resident. He was accompanied by W.E. Kuhnley, also of Menominee. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 13, 1916 P.3
CHARLES FRIEDL Charles Friedl, 71, a veteran of the Spanish-American war, died suddenly early today at the home of his sister, Mrs. O. J. Wilda, of 836 North Sixth street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. L. M. Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Friedl was born in this city in 1876. He enlisted in Company H of the Second Wisconsin infantry, which was called out in the Spanish-American war, and went to Puerto Rico with the regiment in 1898. For many years he was a machinist at the Manitowoc Ship Building company, retiring in 1941. He was a member of Camp Lawton, Spanish-American War Veterans, the Eagles, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are four brothers, John, Frank and Edwin of this city and George of Kenosha; three sisters, Mrs. Wilda and Mrs. Sophie Butler of this city and Mrs. John Reindl of Chicago. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 10, 1947 P. 4
EDWIN E. FRIEDL Edwin E. Friedl, 75, of 836 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for two weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude LeClair will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion. Mr. Friedl was born Sept. 10, 1892, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and Theresa Grall Friedl. He attended St. Boniface parochial school and was graduated from the old south side high school. He was a veteran of World War I, serving as a fireman in the Navy from Aug. 12, 1918, to Sept. 30, 1921, and worked for Mirro Aluminum Co. until retirement 10 years ago. He belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706 and the Drews-Bleser Post. No. 88 of the American Legion. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Hildegarde Wilda of Manitowoc and Mrs. Sophie Butler of the state of Oregon. Five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday where at 7 p.m. the Eagles will conduct memorial services, and at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 29, 1968 P. 20
FRANK J. FRIEDL Frank J. Friedl, 64, of 1413 South Tenth street, Manitowoc, who established one of the first beauty shops in Manitowoc, died Wednesday night at the Holy Family hospital. He suffered a stroke in 1944 and except for brief periods had been a hospital patient since. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 at the St. Boniface Catholic church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Friedl was born in Manitowoc in 1886, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Friedl. He attended local schools and learned the barber trade, later establishing a shop in Valders. He then took over management of the Two Rivers Mercantile company at Two Rivers and later took over management of the general store of the late Ole Berge at Valders. He took up the beauty parlor and chiropody profession and established one of the first beauty parlors in Manitowoc in the Odd Fellows block. When the Commerce block was completed, he moved his offices there, where his business was known as the Friedl Beauty shop. He was a member of the Elks, Eagles, Holy Name society of St. Boniface congregation and the Pioneers Campers club. Survivors are three brothers, John and Edwin of Manitowoc and George of Kenosha; three sisters, Mrs. John Reindl of Chicago, Mrs. Odin Wilda of Manitowoc and Mrs. Sophie Butler f Cottage Grove. Or. Friends may call at the funeral home after Friday noon, where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 7, 1950 P. 20
HELEN FRIEDL Mr. and Mrs. Frank Friedl of Valders mourn the loss of their daughter, Helen, who was taken away in death yesterday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 27, 1914 P. 3
JOHN (JIM) FRIEDL John (Jim) Friedl, 76, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, died early Friday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday from the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Donald Rose will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Friedl was born in Manitowoc on Sept. 1, 1877, and prior to his retirement about 20 years ago worked at the Rahr Malting Company. For the past two years he had been a resident of the Shady Lane Home. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include two brothers, George of Kenosha and Edwin of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. Sophie Butler of Cottage Grove, Ore., and Mrs. O. J. Wilda of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Sunday. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday by the Catholic Order of Foresters. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 8, 1954 P. 15
THERESIA FRIEDL Brief Illness Claims County Pioneer Death today claimed one of the pioneer and well-known residents of Manitowoc and Manitowoc county when Mrs. Charles Friedl, 81, 1413 South Tenth street, died after an illness of only a few days' duration. Her death was due to complications attendant upon advancing age. For many years, Mrs. Friedl, nee Grall, was a resident of this city and lived in the home in which she died for 52 years. Born in Germany on Dec. 2, 1850, Mrs. Friedl came to the United States when five years of age and the family immediately took up its residence in Manitowoc county. She was married to Charles Friedl on Sept. 28, 1873, her husband preceding her in death 18 years ago. Active up to Death Mrs. Friedl was active until the time of her death and was about as usual until Sunday when she complained of a cold but her condition was not regarded as being particularly serious until early this week. Only recently she was the honored guest at a family celebration arranged in commemoration of her 81st birthday anniversary and personally greeted her many children and other close relatives. Besides the daughter, Mrs. Theresa Herrmann with whom she made her home, Mrs. Friedl is survived by three other daughters, Mrs. John E. Reindl, Chicago, and Mrs. Sophie Butler and Mrs. Odon J. Wilda, Manitowoc; six sons, Charles, John, William, Frank and Edwin of Manitowoc and George of Kenosha; two brothers, Jsoeph Grall, Marshfield and John Grall, California; two sisters, Mrs. John Leitermann, Duck Creek, and Mrs. Peter Chadek, Green Bay; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial Saturday Although her primary interest was in her home, Mrs. Friedl was active in church affairs and was a member of the St. Theresa and St. Ann Societies of the St. Boniface church. Funeral services will be held from the home at 1413 South Tenth street at 9:30 o'clock and from the St. Boniface church at 10 o'clock Saturday morning with Msg. Willliam Peil officiating. Interment will take place at Calvary cemetery. The remains are to be removed to the home from Pfeffer funeral home tomorrow noon. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 2, 1932 P. 2 ******** *Note: The following is her daughter's obituary: BRIDE OF A MONTH DIES OF INFLUENZA Mrs. Joseph Schmidtbauer was called to her reward at 12:45 o'clock Wednesday noon at her home, 813 Superior Ave., Sheboygan. She contracted Spanish Influenza about a week ago and on Sunday pneumonia developed. The decedent, a bride of little less than a month, was Miss Sidonia Friedel and was married October 1. She was the only child of Mrs. Theresa Friedel. Decedent's husband is also afflicted with the influenza and was removed to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Schmidtbauer, N. Twelfth Street. Mrs. Schmidtbauer was born in this city February 25, 1896 and attained the age of 22 years, 8 months and 5 days. She attended the Holy Name School from which she graduated. Before her marriage she was a member of the Young Ladies' Society of the Holy Name Church. She was a popular young lady of the city and has a large host of friends who sincerely regret to hear of her demise. Up to the time of her illness she was employed in the ladies read-to-wear department of the Sell Bros. Co. The bereaved mother and groom have the sympathy of a large host of friends in this hour of sorrow. The remains were laid to rest in the Northside Catholic Cemetery Friday afternoon. At 2 o'clock funeral services were conducted at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Theresa Friedel, 318 Superior Ave., Rev. D. F. Thill of the Holy Name Church officiating. Those who acted as pallbearers were Carl, John, Tony, Otto and Frank Schmidtbauer and Jacob Gruenwald. The flag was raised at half mast the past several days at the Sell Bros. Co. Store in her respect, she being an employee at the firm shortly before her death. Sheboygan Press Kiel Tri County Record - Nov. 7, 1918
WILLIAM C. FRIEDL William C. Friedl, 58, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, died at 11 o’clock this morning at the Holy Family hospital where he had been a patient since Oct. 5. Recently he underwent an operation for the amputation of his leg. Mr. Friedl was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Friedl. He was born in this city Jan. 20, 1881. A millwright by trade, he was employed by the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company for the last 20 years. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Theresa Herrmann, Mrs. Odin Wilda and Mrs. Sophia Butler of this city, and Mrs. Ida Reindl of Chicago, and five brothers, Charles, John, Frank and Edwin Friedl of this city and George Friedl of Kenosha. For many years, Mr. Friedl was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He was vice president and a charter member of the Pioneer Campers club. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock until the hour of the funeral. Funeral service will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 o’clock at Pfeffer’s and at 10 o’clock at St. Boniface church. The Rev. Anthony Baier will officiate and burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 16, 1939 P. 4
J.A.O. FRIEDRICH DEAD MAN LEAVES NO RELATIVES J. Adam Otto Frederich died at the Holy Family Hospital Saturday afternoon after an illness which had confined him to the hospital for the past two weeks. He had been ailing for some time but had been about. Mr. Frederich was born in Germany and had been a resident of this country for the past thirty five years and for thirty years has made his home with the William Hoyer family on Washington street. He was 64 years of age and was a miller by trade, having followed that business up to two years ago. He leaves no relatives, it being reported that Mr. Frederich had never known his parents, having been as a babe, brought up by a woman he knew as “grandmother” and later having failed to trace his parents. He had never married. Mr. Frederichs came here to be employed in a mill at Cato and later removed to this city where he has since remained. The body was taken to the undertaking rooms of Urbanek & Wattawa Co., and the funeral will be held at St. Boniface church tomorrow morning with interment at Calvary. Manitowoc Herald News,Monday, November 17, 1919 Page 4
BARBARA FRISCH Mrs. Wenzel Frisch Sr., 83 (above) of 1205 South 14th street, a resident of the city for 65 years, died suddenly of a heart attack at the home Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Fritsch (sic) home and at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Frisch, nee Barbara Waltmann, was born in Austria in 1865, and came to Manitowoc at the age of 18 years. Sixty years ago she was married to Mr. Frisch, who for 30 years was cabinet maker at the American Seating company here. She was a member of the St. Ann Christian Mothers and St. Theresa Aid society. The couple observed its 60th wedding anniversary in February. Survivors are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Michael Mrotek and Mrs. Ray Place of this city; six sons, John of Chippewa Falls, Louis, Wenzel Jr., Edward, George and Carl all of this city; 17 grandchildren and eight grand-children (sic). The body was moved to the home today from the Pfeffer funeral home. The Christian Mothers will recite the rosary at the Frisch home tonight at 7:15. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 26, 1948 P. 2
CARL L. FRISCH Carl L. Frisch, age 97, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Dec. 29, 2006, at Shady Lane. Carl was born Nov. 25, 1909 in Manitowoc, son of the late Wenzel and Barbara (Waldman) Frisch Sr. He was employed as a tin plater with Mirro Aluminum Company in Manitowoc for 42 years until his retirement in 1971. Carl enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. He loved the outdoors. Survivors include nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Carl was also preceded in death by two sisters and ten brothers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Monsignor James Vanden Hogen, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, from 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter December 2006 ******** Carl L. Frisch Funeral services for Carl L. Frisch, age 97, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, who died Friday morning, Dec. 29, 2006, at Shady Lane, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Monsignor James Vanden Hogen, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, from 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter December 2006 ******** (FRISCH Carl L. 1909 2006 Phase I Cor B SE Tier C Crypt 9)
CHARLES FRISCH Charles Frisch birth: 7 July 1900 Manitowoc, Wisc. death: 22 November 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1900 Manitowoc father: Wenzel Frisch mother: Barbara Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
FLORENCE ROSE FRISCH A 5-mo. old daughter of Henry Frisch here died Wed. last week and was buried Thursday. Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1905 ******** The five-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frisch, South Eleventh street, died on Wednesday of last week. The funeral took place last Thursday afternoon. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of friends in their affliction. Manitowoc Pilot, June 15, 1905. ******** Marian Rosie Frisch birth: 15 December 1904 death: 7 June 1905 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1905 Mtwc. father: Henry Frisch mother: Rose Hermann Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
DAVID A. FRISCH David A. Frisch, 27, of 1301 Dewey Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday night, October 9, 1986 due to injuries received in an industrial accident which occurred at Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding Company at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. will officiate with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. David was born November 17, 1958 in Manitowoc, son of George and LaVerne Seibel Frisch. David was a graduate of Lincoln High School, graduating with the Class of 1977. David had been presently employed by Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding Company. Survivors include his father, George J. Frisch of Manitowoc; his mother, LaVerne Jones of Van Nuys, California; a daughter, Rhonda of Manitowoc; six brothers and a sister-in-law, Douglas and Charmaine Frisch of Manitowoc, Thomas Frisch of Van Nuys, California, James Frisch and Randall Frisch, both of Jacksonville, Florida, George Frisch Jr., of Van Nuys, California and Daniel Frisch of Manitowoc; a sister, Tamara Frisch of Manitowoc; his maternal grandmother, Helen Seibel of Manitowoc, nieces and a nephew also survive. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, form 4 pm to 9 pm this Sunday and Monday prior to the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sun., Oct. 12, 1986 - page 26
EDWARD FRISCH Edward J. Frisch, 92, of 925 S. 22nd Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, August 8, 1989 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Private family services will be 1 pm Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Frisch was born August 5, 1897 at Manitowoc, son of the late Wenzel and Barbara Waltman Frisch Sr. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, retiring in 1961. Mr. Frisch was a Veteran of the United States Army during World War I and also served in the United States Marines and the United States Navy. He married the former Leona Korbal on September 5, 1937 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on October 3, 1961. Survivors include a brother, Carl Frisch of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Gretchen Mrotek and Mrs. Rose Place of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by nine brothers, John, Louis, Wenzel Jr., Henry, George, Charles, Max, Francis and Joseph. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation at Pfeffer Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Aug. 9, 1989 - page B10 ******** (5 Aug. 1897/8 Aug. 1989/SSDI)
FRANCIS FRISCH (d. 1937) Funeral services for Francis Frisch, 32, who died Sunday afternoon at his home, 1205 S. 14th street, following an illness of 10 years, will be held Wednesday. Services will be held at 8:30 from the home and at 9 o'clock from St. Boniface church. The Rev. Anthony Jaeckle will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Frisch was born June 16, 1905, in this city, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Frisch, with whom he made his home. He began studying for the priesthood at Mount Calvary seminary but illness forced him to return to his home here. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Frisch, Sr.; two sisters, Mrs. Michael Mrotek and Mrs. Roy Place, both of Manitowoc; and seven brothers, John of Milwaukee, Louis, Wenzel Jr., Edward, George, Charles and Joseph, all of this city. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, November 23, 1937 pg. 2
FRANCIS HENRY FRISCH From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: Death Sun. morning of a child, only a few hours old, of Mr. Henry Fritch here with burial Monday. ******** Francis Henry Frisch birth: 2 January 1904 Manitowoc death: 3 January 1904 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1904 Manitowoc father: Henry Frisch mother: Rose Herman Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
GEORGE A FRISCH (d. 1979) George A. Frisch, 80, of 1109 Division St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private family services will be 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9:45 a.m. in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Frisch was born Jan. 5, 1899, in Manitowoc, son of the late Wencel and Barbara Waldmann Frisch. He married Martha B. Schwantz Nov. 25, 1919, in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Aug. 25, 1970. Mr. Frisch had been employed as a foreman with Mirro Aluminum Company, retiring in 1964. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, George and LaVern Frisch and Donald and Mary Frisch; three daughters and a son-in-law, Mrs. Gertrude Heldt, Grace and Joseph Koral and Mrs. Louise Smith; two brothers, Edward and Carl Frisch; two sisters, Mrs. Gretchen Mrotek and Mrs. Rose Place, all of Manitowoc, 28 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Seven brothers preceded him in death. Family visitation will be in Pfeffer Funeral Home 6 o'clock this Monday evening, where a family prayer service will be at 7 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, May 21, 1979 P. 3 ******** (14 Jan. 1899/May 1979/SSDI)
GEORGE J. FRISCH (d. 2003) George J. Frisch, age 77, of 1301 Dewey Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday May 18, 2003, at his residence with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M., with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. George was born on April 23, 1926, in Manitowoc, son of the late George A. and Martha Schwantz Frisch. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1944. George served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946. He is a veteran of World War II. On November 29, 1947, he married the former LaVerne Seibel at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on January 3, 2003. George was a machine operator at Richter Vinegar retiring in 1991. Survivors include six sons and two daughters-in-law: Douglas and Charmaine Frisch, Whitelaw, Thomas Frisch, Milwaukee, James Frisch and his fiancee Karen Prahl, Manitowoc, Randall and Rosana Frisch, Manitowoc, George D. Frisch, Manitowoc, Daniel Frisch, Madison; one daughter, Tamara Czechanski, Manitowoc; thirteen grandchildren: Jeremy, Lisa and Carly Frisch, Laurie Pickard, Wendy (Chris) Roberts, Gina Miller, Shannon Frisch, Jessica Frisch, Brandon Frisch, David Komorosky, Rhonda (Jon) Reisenbuechler, Alissa and Autumn Czechanski; six great grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Grace and Joe Koral, Manitowoc, Louise (Betty) Smith, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Mary Frisch, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. George was also preceded in death by one son David Frisch, one sister and two brothers-in-law: Gertrude and Kenneth Heldt, Rodney Smith. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center where a prayer service will be held at 7:00p.m. led by Sr. Renee Delvaux. The visitation will continue at St. Boniface Catholic Church on Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The family would like to thank Holy Family Home Care and Florence Gorman for the exceptional care given to George during the past few years. Herald Times Reporter May 2003
HENRY FRISCH FORMER LOCAL TAILOR DIES AT CHICAGO Messages from Chicago today to relatives brought news of the death in that city of Henry Frisch, former resident here and for many years engaged in the tailoring business on Washington street. Mr. Frisch had, since leaving Manitowoc, traveled extensively but had been located at Chicago of late. He was about 60 years of age. The body will be brought here for burial, arriving tomorrow when funeral announcement will be made. Leonard Pfeffer is at Chicago and will accompany the body here. Manitowoc Herald News, March 31, 1927 P. 2 ******** FRISCH FUNERAL TO BE HELD MONDAY MORNING Funeral services for Henry Fresch, former local man, who died at Chicago Wednesday, will be held from the home of his brother, Wencel, at 1205 South Fourteenth street, Monday morning, with services at the St. Boniface church, the Rev. Msgr. Pell officiating. Burial will take place at Calvary. Mr. Frisch, for years engaged in the tailoring business in this city, has for the last ten years been traveling, but had of late taken residence in Chicago, where he died Wednesday of pneumonia after a short illness. Deceased was a veteran of the Spanish-American war, having seen action with Co. H of the Wisconsin division and was 63 years of age at the time of his passing, having been born in Austin, Germany, April 15, 1864. At an early age he came to this country, directly to Manitowoc, with his parents and it was here that he took for his wife Miss Rose Herman, who preceded him in death in 1909. Two children born to them died some years ago. Mr. Frisch is survived by three brothers, Wencel, from whose home in this city funeral services will be held, and John and Louis, who reside at Antigo. The body arrived late this afternoon in care of Leonard Pfeffer, undertaker. Manitowoc Herald News, April 1, 1927 P. 14 ******** Henry Frisch, who returned here a month ago accompanying the body of his wife who died in the new home of the family in the West has returned to Raton, New Mexico to make his permanent home. Mr. Frisch is engaged in the tailoring business in the West, having left here a few years ago when Mrs. Frisch was advised by physicians to seek a new climate for her health. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Fri., June 11, 1909
JOSEPH M. FRISCH Joseph M. T. Frisch, 40, of 1205 South 14th street,, died suddenly yesterday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Frisch. The body will be moved from the Pfeffer funeral home to the Frisch home at noon Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Frisch home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Joseph Frisch was born in 1908 in Manitowoc. HE was graduated from Lincoln high school in 1927 and had been employed at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company. Survivors are the parents; six brothers, Louis, Wenzel Jr., Carl, Edward and George of Manitowoc and John of Chippewa Falls; two sisters, Mrs. Michael Mrotek and Mrs. Roy Place of Manitowoc. The body may be viewed at the Frisch home Tuesday afternoon and the rosary will be recited Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 12, 1948 P. 2
JULIA FRISCH First publication April 21, 1908. Order for Proof of Will. State of Wisconsin-County Court for Manitowoc County. In the matter of the Estate of Julia Frisch, deceased.-In Probate. An instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Julia Frisch, of the city of Manitowoc, in said County, having been delivered into said Court: And Wenzel Frisch of the city of Manitowoc in said county, having presented to said Court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Julia Frisch died testate, at city of Manitowoc, in said County, on the 22nd day of March 1908: that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Wenzel Frisch is named therein as executor and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Wenzel Frisch. It is ordered, that said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 19th day of May 1908, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks,once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Wahrheit a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated April 17th, 1908. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Die Wahrheit, Tuesday, April 21, 1908 P. 5
LAVERNE I. FRISCH LaVerne Irene Frisch, age 75, of 2602 Forest Ave., #1, Two Rivers, died Friday morning, Jan. 3, 2003, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Hoffman with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Dec. 7, 1927, in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Knipp Seibel. LaVerne was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1945. On Nov. 29, 1947, she married George J. Frisch Sr. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. LaVerne was a native of Manitowoc who also resided in California for many years, returning to Manitowoc following her retirement. She was a clerical supervisor for Lawyers Mutual Claims Adjusters of Burbank, Calif. Survivors include six sons and two daughters-in-law: Douglas and Charmaine Frisch, Whitelaw; Thomas Frisch, Milwaukee; James Frisch and his fiancee, Karen Prahl, Manitowoc; Randall K. and Rosana Frisch, Manitowoc; George D. Frisch, Manitowoc; Daniel Frisch, Madison; a daughter: Tamara Czechanski, Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren: Jeremy, Lisa and Carly Frisch; Laurie Pickard; Wendy (Chris) Roberts; Gina Miller; Shannon Frisch; Jessica Frisch; Brandon Frisch; David Komorosky; Rhonda (Jon) Reisenbuechler; Alissa and Autumn Czechanski; six great-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister-in-law: Melvin and Phyllis Seibel, Dayton, Ohio; Robert Seibel, Manitowoc; and two sisters and brothers-in-law: Janice and Clayton DeNoyer, Manitowoc; and Elizabeth and Henry Sickinger, Ft. Pierce, Fla. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a son: David Alan Frisch on Oct. 8, 1986. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Sister Michael Majeskie. Visitation will continue at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter January 2003
LEONA FRISCH Mrs. Edward Frisch, 51, of 921 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning at Winnebago State Hospital where she had been a patient six months. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The former Leona Korbal was born March 14, 1910 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes Mrotek Korbal. She attended St. Boniface Parochial School and Manitowoc Vocational School. She was married at St. Boniface Catholic Church to Edward Frisch Sept. 7, 1935. Prior to her marriage she was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. Survivors include her husband; four brothers, Carl, Thomas and William of Manitowoc and Russell in South Carolina; five sisters, Mrs. Louis Roedig, Mrs. Andrew Junk and Mrs. Leonard Reimer of Manitowoc, Mrs. Aloysius Steeber of Rt. 1, Newton, and Mrs. John Nagele of South Carolina; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 3, 1961 P. 11
LOUIS P. FRISCH Louis P. Frisch, 82, of 1205 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leander Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Frisch was born May 16, 1890, at Manitowoc, son of the late Wenzel and Barbara Waltmann Frisch Sr. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., retiring in 1955. Survivors include four brothers, John, of Chippewa Falls and Edward, George and Carl, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Michael Mrotek and Mrs. Roy Place, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 14, 1973
MARTHA B FRISCH Mrs. George A. Frisch, 72, of 1109 Division St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Frisch, nee Martha B. Schwantz, was born March 15, 1898 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Gustave and Bertha Strattman Schwantz. She was married to George A. Frisch, Nov. 25, 1919 at Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband; two sons, George J. and Donald of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Heldt of Eagle River, Mrs. Joseph Koral and Mrs. Louise Smith of Manitowoc; a brother, Emil of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Grall and Miss Hattie Schwantz of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gustie Lamb of Detroit; 27 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Monday where a wake service will be at 8 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., July 25, 1970 - page M11
MAX FRISCH FORMER LOCAL BOY STRICKEN WHILE ON VISIT Max Frisch, Who Located In Denver Eight Years Ago, Dies On Return After a prolonged illness of more than two years which had necessitated his remove to Denver, Colo., and from where he returned to Manitowoc to spend the summer only seven weeks ago, Mac C. Frisch, a native of this city, passed away at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wencel Frisch, 1205 South Fourteenth street early this morning. Death was due to tuberculosis. Surviving are his young wife, a daughter, Barbara Jane, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wencel Frisch, and eight brothers, John, Louis, George, James, Carl, Wencel, Edward and Joseph, and two sisters, Mrs. Michael Mrotek and Miss Rose Frisch. In Denver Eight Years Deceased was 25 years old, having been born in this city August 12, 1901. He attended local schools in the city and eight years ago was forced to seek a different climate in the interests of his health. He removed to Denver, Colo,. And resided there until little less than two months ago when he returned here for a visit. The change apparently was too great and death came suddenly today. In Denver, he met Miss Eva Jenkins, and they were married August 23, 1924. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from the home and at 10:00 o'clock from the St. Boniface church, the Rev. Father Kersten officiating and burial will take place at Calvary. Mr. Frisch was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus. Manitowoc Herald News June 23, 1927 pg. 3
ROSE FRISCH Death in Raton, New Mexico, on Saturday of Mrs. Rose Frisch, wife of Henry Frisch, after a long illness. The deceased, a daughter of Wm. Hermann who died a few years ago, was born here 29 December 1875. She married Henry Frisch 10 June 1902. Two children were born to the couple, both of whom died. Mrs. Frisch fell ill several years ago and with her husband, who had a tailor shop here, traveled to the west. The change in climate did not have the desired result. The deceased’s father had paid her a visit two years ago when they were still living in Fort Collins, and Miss Lottie Wille had gone to Raton to visit them just six weeks ago. In addition to her husband she is survived by her mother, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Her body will be brought here. Der Nord Westen, 13 May 1909 ******** Mrs. Henry Frisch, aged 34 years, a former resident of this city, died at Raton, New Mexico, on Saturday, to which place the family moved over two years ago. Mrs. Frisch was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Herman of this city. Mr. Frisch was engaged with Wm. Rockhoff in the clothing business for several years but owing to the ill health of his wife closed out his business and removed to New Mexico. Besides her husband the deceased is survived by her mother, two brothers, George and Edward, and four sisters, Mrs. Jos. Pfeffer, Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Dirkman and Mrs. Wm. Barkham. Her remains were brought here for burial arriving Wednesday. Herald Times Reporter, May 13, 1909
SOPHIA FRISCH From Der Nord Westen, 09 Oct. 1902: Death Tues. of Mrs. Sophie Frisch, of old age debility, at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Zimmer, close to the city. Mrs. Frisch was born in Germany 07 Apr. 1818 and came to America about 3 yrs. ago to spend the remainder of her days with her 6 children who reside here. ******** Sophia Frisch birth: 1819 Germany death: 8 October 1902 Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1902 Rapids spouse: Johan Frisch Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
WENZEL FRISCH (d. 1952) Wenzel Frisch (above), 91, last surviving member of the Frisch family, died early Wednesday morning at his home, 1205 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Frisch residence and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. Alfred Pritz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Frisch was born Sept. 22, 1861, in Austria and came to the United States at the age of 17. He settled in Manitowoc in 1878 and resided in the city continuously. Prior to his retirement 26 years ago he was a cabinet maker with the Manitowoc Seating Company. He was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Boniface Church. On Feb. 8, 1888, he married Barbara Waltmann and the couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1938. Mrs. Frisch died in 1948. Five sons also preceded Mr. Frisch in death. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Michael Mrotek and Mrs. Roy Place of Manitowoc; six sons, John of Chippewa Falls and Louis, Wenzel, Edward, George and Carl of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the residence after 2 p.m. Thursday and the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday. Funeral arrangements were completed by the Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 26, 1952 P. 2
WENZEL FRISCH (d. 1963) Wenzel Frisch, 71, of 1206 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient since April 5. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Fritsch was born at Manitowoc April 14, 1892, son of the late Wenzel and Barbara Waltmann Frisch. He attended St. Boniface Parochial School and retired six years ago after being employed 29 years by Mirro Aluminum C. He was a member of Mirro Twenty-five Year Club. A veteran of world war I, he served March 28, 1918, until April 5, 1919, as a private with Battery E 104th Field Artillery. Surviving are five brothers, John of Chippewa Falls and Louis, Edward, George and Carl of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. Michael Mrotek and Mrs. Roy Place of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Military rites will be at graveside by Drews-Bleser Post N. 88, American Legion. Two Rivers Reporter, June 11, 1963 P. M-13
FRITSCH TWINS Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Andrew Catholic church in Manitowoc for the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Fritsch of 850 Summit street, Manitowoc. The twins were born Monday night and one died Monday, and the second one died Tuesday morning. The Rev. Henry Letz officiated at the funeral with burial in Calvary cemetery. Survivors are the parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Fritsch of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anna Hartlaub of Whitelaw. Mrs. Wallace Fritsch is the former Kay Mullins of Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, May 15, 1951 pg. 2-M
CORA A. FRITSCH Mrs. Edward (Cora A.) Fritsch, 91, formerly of 1104 N. 17th Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon, January 27, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am Saturday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Mrs. Fritsch was born January 1, 1897 in the Township of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Driscoll O’Connell. She grew up in the Maple Grove area and was educated at St. Patrick’s Catholic Grade School in Maple Grove. She lived with her husband in Grimms for short time, moving to Manitowoc in 1922. She married Edward A. Fritsch on October 26, 1920 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Maple Grove. He preceded her in death May 25, 1986. Mrs. Fritsch was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Christian Mothers of Holy Innocents Church and the Manitowoc Lion Ladies. Survivors include a brother-in-law, Victor Fritsch of Manitowoc; four sisters-in-law, Vivian Endries of Manitowoc, George and Ethel Frieder of Manitowoc, Pearl Bourgeois of El Cajon, California and Helen O’Connell of Whitelaw; nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 4 pm to 8 pm Friday. Parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm Friday evening led by Deacon Donald Gigure. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Jan. 28, 1988 - page 18 ******** (FRITSCH Cora A. 1/1/1898 1/27/1988 Phase I Cor B SE Tier B Crypt 5)
EDWARD A. FRITSCH Mr. Edward A. Fritsch, 85, of 1104 North 17th Street, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 25, 1986, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11:30 am Wednesday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Daniel J. Felton and entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Mr. Fritsch was born may 19, 1901 at Brillion, son of the late Frank and Anna Barth Fritsch. He was educated at Brillion and Reedsville. For over 60 years Ed was involved in the sale and service of cars and trucks. He owned and operated the Nash and Studebacker Garage and GMC Trucks and sold Pontiacs for the Pontiac Garage. He married Cora A. O’Connell on October 26, 1920 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The couple celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary. Ed was past president of the Wisconsin Automobile Association; life member of B.P.O. Elks Manitowoc Lodge # 687; member Manitowoc maritime Museum; member Manitowoc Yacht Club; 48 year member of Manitowoc Lions Club and past president. Ed was on the Board of Directors of the Green Bay Packers since 1950. He enjoyed sponsoring youth basketball, softball and football teams. Survivors include his wife, Cora A.; a brother and sister-in-law, Victor and Evelyn Fritsch of Manitowoc; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Ethel and George Frieder and Mrs. Vivian Endries of Manitowoc and Mrs. Pearl Bourgeois of El Cajon, California; several nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei State Street Chapel, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday where a prayer service will be at 7:45 pm by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., May 27, 1986 - page 17 ******** (FRITSCH Edward A. 5/19/1901 5/25/1986 Phase I Cor B SE Tier B Crypt 5)
EVELYN M. FRITSCH Mrs. Victor (Evelyn) Fritsch, 73, of 1525 Grand Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon, October 4, 1986 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Fritsch, nee Evelyn Marie Pilon, was born Dec. 3, 1912 at Two Rivers, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Edward and Josephine Gahling Pilon. She attended Two Rivers Schools and was a graduate of Two Rivers High School. She was married to Victor P. Fritsch, May 14, 1936 at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The couple moved to Manitowoc after their marriage and residing here since. Mrs. Fritsch was a member of St. Andrew Parish and St. Theresa Society of the Parish. Survivors include her husband, Victor P., a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Mary Gail Fritsch of Wheaton, Illinois; a sister, Alice Fencl of Manitowoc and three granddaughters, Christine, Karen and Carol. She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 9 pm this Monday, where a prayer service will be 7 pm by Father Stamborski. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Oct. 6, 1986 - page 15 ******** (3 Dec. 1912/Oct. 1986/SSDI)
LEONARD FRITSCH Funeral services for Leonard Fritsch, infant son of Wallace L. and Shirley Goodwin Fritsch, of Herman Road, Manitowoc, who was born and died Tuesday, were at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey officiated and burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Besides the parents, survivors include three brothers, and three sisters, at home (names omitted for privacy), paternal grandmother, Mrs. Rose Fritsch, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Greetan, of Manitowoc. Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 18, 1967 P. 21
MELVIN FRITSCH Melvin G. Fritsch, 80, of 2414 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Klumb will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Fritsch was born Feb. 17, 1899, in Brillion, son of the late Frank and Anna Barth Fritsch. He married Viola Kiel Dec. 2, 1921, in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death July 15, 1959. He then married Alberta Meyer Malzahn March 4, 1967, in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death June 15, 1973. Mr. Fritsch had been employed a number of years with Western Lime and Cement Company and later with Burger Boat Company, retiring in 1967. He was a member of Seagulls Club and a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706 of Manitowoc for more than 25 years. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Wallace (Wally) and Catherine Fritsch of Manitowoc; a step son and step daughter-in-law, Robert and Ruth Malzahn of Manitowoc; a step daughter and step son-in-law, Shirley and Curtis Seidl of Manitowoc; three brothers, Reuben of Two Rivers and Victor and Edward of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Boujouris of California and Mrs. George (Ethel) Frieder and Mrs. Vivian Endries of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday afternoon and Saturday until the time of service. An Eagles memorial service will be 7 o'clock Friday evening. Herald Times Reporter, May 25, 1979 P. 3 ******** (17 Feb. 1899/May 1979/SSDI)
VICTOR P. FRITSCH Victor P. Fritsch, age 88, of 1525 Grand Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, November 19, 1994, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 1994, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian burial will be the Rev. James Stamborski with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born December 5, 1905, in Brillion, son of the late Frank and Anna Barth Fritsch. He married the former Evelyn M. Pilon May 14, 1936, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death October 4, 1986. Victor was employed at the White House Milk Company for over 37 years. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Mary Gail Fritsch, Wheaton, Ill.; three granddaughters, Christine Fritsch, Caren Schramko, Carol Harris; two great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Vivian Endries, Manitowoc, Ethel and George Frieder, Manitowoc, Pearl Bourgeois, san Diego, Calif. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers. The family will greet relatives and friends at a luncheon which will be held at the St. Andrew School Hall following the committal service at Calvary Cemetery. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at the Pfeffer Funeral Home. Herald Times Reporter November 21, 1994 pg. A2 ******** (5 Dec. 1905/19 Nov. 1994/SSDI)
VIOLA FRITSCH Mrs. Melvin Fritsch, 61, of 1725 A Dewey St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient the past week. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Viola Kiel was born March 13, 1898, at Reif Mills, daughter of William and the late Matilda Reif Kiel. She was married to Melvin Fritsch Dec. 2, 1921, at Manitowoc, where she lived most of her life. Survivors include the husband, a son, Wallace M. of Manitowoc; two brothers, Norman and William Jr., of Whitelaw; a sister Mrs. Paul D. Mangin of Reedsville and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, July 16, 1959 pg. 19
WALLACE MYRON FRITSCH Wallace "Wally" Myron Fritsch, age 93, of Manitowoc, died Friday, March 18, 2016, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Wally was born July 24, 1922 in Mayville, WI, son of the late Melvin and Viola (Kiel) Fritsch. He was a graduate of Mayville High School class of 1940. Wally was a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corp. serving a tour of duty during World War II flying in the Pacific Theater. He was especially fond of flying the revered P-51 Mustang. On June 24, 1950 he married the former Catherine L. Mullins at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Prior to retirement, he was employed at Del's Cardinal Lounge. Wally was a member of the Manitowoc Yacht Club for many years, serving as Commodore in 1963. He was instrumental in establishing the Cliffhangers Ski Club and earned the club title "Fearless Leader". Survivors include his wife: Catherine, Manitowoc, with whom he enjoyed more than 65 years of marriage; one son and daughter-in-law: John S. & Nora Fritsch, Charlevoix, MI; one daughter and son-in-law: Ann K. (Fritsch) & Robert H. Armstrong Jr., Portland, OR.; four grandchildren: Michelle, Amanda, Grace and Jack; one brother-in-law: Marvin Hartlaub and his wife Judy, Whitelaw; and one sister-in-law: Carol Mullins, Madison, WI. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many good friends. He was also preceded in death by one son: Thomas Paul Fritsch, who died in 1992 and a brother-in-law: Jerome Mullins, who died in 2008. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt. Following the service, a luncheon will be held at the Manitowoc Yacht Club. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:15a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter March 20, 2016
JANET A. FROLICK Janet A. Frolick, age 78, of 1834 Rankin Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, July 23, 2015 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. She was born on July 4, 1937 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Harry and Marion (Forst) Stryzewski. Janet was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1955. On July 27, 1957 she married Robert Frolick in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on August 24, 2000. Janet was employed at Four Seasons Restaurant in Manitowoc and was a hostess for Sunset Tours. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law: Cynthia and Jerry Blashka, Manitowoc; two grandchildren: Jamie Frolick and Jennifer (Aaron) Colburn; three great grandchildren: Zachary, Trevor and Jordan; three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Jean and Larry Yax, Manitowoc, Debra and Wayne Schmidt, Mishicot, Nancy Moore, Iowa; and three brothers and two sisters-in-law: Jerome and Betty Stryzewski, James Stryzewski and William and Karen Stryzewski, all of Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by a grandson: David Blashka and a brother-in-law: Floyd Moore. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be the Rev. William Brunner with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2015 until 1:15 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter July 24, 2015
ROBERT FROLICK Robert J. Frolick, age 67, of 1834 Rankin St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, August 24, 2000, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 28, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Paul Kieffer with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Grave side Military Rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post #659. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. He was born March 1, 1933, in Manitowoc, son of the late William and Agnes Kocian Frolick Sr. Robert was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean conflict from 1953-1955. On July 27, 1957, he married the former Janet Stryzewski in Manitowoc. Bob was employed as a mechanic with the County Highway Department for 29 years retiring in 1988. Survivors include his wife Janet Frolick, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Jerry Blashka, Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Jamie Frolick, Jamie Frolick, Jennifer Blashka, Tom Blashka and his wife, Denise; two great-grandchildren, Samantha Deely Blashka, Jack Blashka; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Pat Frolick, Manitowoc; two sisters, Jean McKeehan, Texas, Marge LeClair, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a grandson, David Blashka; a brother, William; and an infant sister. Herald Times Reporter, August 25, 2000 P. A2
William J. Frolick, Jr.WILLIAM J. FROLICK, JR. William J. Frolick Jr., age 71, of 3910 Waldo Blvd. Lot 40, Manitowoc, died Friday morning, November 25, 1994, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, 1994, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Foley will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow at the Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born December 10, 1922, in Manitowoc County, son of the late William and Agnes Kocian Frolick, Sr. Mr. Frolick was a life long Manitowoc resident and had been employed by the Manitowoc Iron and Metal Company for 45 years, retiring in 1984. Survivors include a very special friend, Esther Yach, Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Janet Frolick, Manitowoc, John and Pat Frolick, Manitowoc; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary Jane McKeehan, Texas, Marge and Leo LeClair, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one sister. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Monday, with a prayer service to be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday evening by Deacon Paul Kieffer. Herald Times Reporter November 27, 1994 pg. A2
EDWARD J. FRONK Mr. Edward J. Fronk, 79, of 1015 North 9th Street, Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning, December 26 at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Fronk was born May 27, 1905, at Bolt, Wisconsin, son of the late Joseph and Julia Wacek Fronk. He married the former Ethel M. O'Brien on June 6, 1933, at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. After marriage the couple settled in Manitowoc and owned and operated Fronk's Bakery for 35 years, retiring in 1972. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; three daughters, and two sons-in-law, Margaret and Tom Herzog of Green Bay, Ellen Mrotek of Wausau and Mary and Larry Weidner of Menomonie, Wisconsin; four sisters, Mrs. Emily Skrzycke, Mrs. Rose Litel and Mrs. Viola Jindra of Two Rivers and Mrs. Lillian Schultz of Manitowoc and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by infant twin sons, a sister, Mary, and a brother, Adolph. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, December 26, 1984 p.3 ******** (28 May 1905/Dec.1984/SSDI)
ETHEL M. FRONK Mrs. Ethel M. Fronk, 83, 1015 N. 9th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, January 26, 1990. Mrs. Fronk, nee Ethel Margaret O’Brien was born June 25, 1906 in Denmark, daughter of the late William and Margaret O’Brien. She married Edward J. Fronk June 6, 1933 at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. Her husband preceded her in death December 26, 1984. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Tim Herzog, Green Bay; Ellen Mrotek, Wausau; Mary Weidner, Menominee, Wisconsin; a sister, Sister Bernadette O’Brien, San Francisco, Calif. and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by twin sons, a sister, Mabel Olsen and four brothers. Funeral services were Monday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Denmark Press - Thursday, Feb. 2, 1990
DONALD GENE FROZENA Donald G. "Fuzzy" Frozena, age 81, of Manitowoc, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Rivers Bend Med. & Rehab. Center, Manitowoc. Donald was born September 10, 1934 in Manitowoc, son of the late Peter and Mary (Kowalski) Frozena. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1953. Donald served 2 years in the U.S. Army as a mechanic serving a tour of duty in Korea. On November 16, 1968 he married the former Rita Tisler at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Donald worked for Portland Cement and then Richter Vinegar for over 30 years until his retirement in 1993. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi and was an avid bowler at R & J Lanes. He loved playing cards, had a love for woodworking and enjoyed watching westerns and war movies. He was a life long Packer, Brewer and Badger fan. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and especially treasured his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Rita Frozena, Manitowoc, who stood by his side during the good and bad times; two daughters and a son-in-law: Mary Kay & Matt Slattery, Two Rivers; Julie Frozena, Two Rivers; two special grandchilden: Erin & Colman Slattery; one sister: Esther Strassman, Bruce, WI; nephews: Mike & his wife Michele, Tom and special friend Jane, Dave and his wife Brenda; a special brother-in-law: Jack Tisler, Manitowoc; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Monica & Chet Kadow, Manitowoc. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters-in-law: Paul & LaVaughn Frozena and Sister Anna Tisler. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi, Waldo site (1121 N. 14th Street, Manitowoc). Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Beaudry with full military honors accorded following services by the V.F.W. Otto Oas Post #659, Manitowoc. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc at a later time. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, January 27 at St. Francis of Assisi, Waldo site from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Donald's name. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the Frozena family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to extend a special Thank You to the physicians and staff of Holy Family Cancer Center, The Wound Clinic, Holy Family Memorial Medical center 5th floor and Rivers Bend Med. & Rehab. Center, Manitowoc for the care and compassion shown to Donald and his family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter January 25, 2016
ROBERT J. FROZENA Robert J. Forzena, 46, of 1320 S. 31st. St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning in St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 10 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic church, Manitowoc. A brother, the Rev. Kenneth Frozena will be the celebrant of the funeral liturgy. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Honor guard and graveside military services will be conducted by AmVets Post 99. Mr. Frozena was born April 7, 1932 in Manitowoc, son of Felix and Frances Becker Frozena. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1950. Mr. Frozena was a veteran serving as a corporal in the Korean Conflict in the Tank Battalion from August 19, 1952 to August 18, 1954. He married Maxine M. Zboralski August 24, 1957 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was the owner of Bob’s Welcome Inn and was presently employed at Jagemann Stamping Company, Manitowoc. Mr. Frozena was a member of Starlites Music Trio, Musician Local of Manitowoc and Amvet Post 99. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Deborah and Cynthia at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Frozena of Manitowoc; four brothers, the Rev. Kenneth of Sherwood, Joseph and Jerome of Manitowoc and John, USAF of Spokane, Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Roman(Mary Ann) Jadowski and Mrs. Thomas (Patricia) Bosi of Manitowoc; his grandmother, Mrs. Tillie Frozena of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The Amvet Post 99 will meet in the funeral home to pay their respects at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Prayer service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday. By request of the family, Mr. Frozena’s kidneys will be donated for the use of someone in need. Manitowoc Herald times - Tuesday, May 2, 1978 - page 3
EDNA FUCHS Edna M. Fuchs, age 98, formerly of 1325 N. 8th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, March 13, 1992, at the St. Mary’s Home in Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held Monday morning, 10 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Officiating the service will be the Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery. She was born January 28, 1894 in Luvern, Minn., daughter of the late Fredrich and Elizabeth Reichert Henning. She married William Fuchs in Chicago, Ill., and he preceded her in death on January 6, 1956. She was employed with the Normington’s Laundry for 15 years and then the Globe Laundry for 14 years, both of Manitowoc, retiring in 1965. She was also a member of the St. Mary’s Rosary and Altar Society. Survivors include a nephew and his wife, Richard and Eileen Gerold of Hobart, Ind. Also surviving are other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc, on Monday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 15, 1992 P. b12
WILLIAM FUCHS William M. Fuchs, 52, a native of Chicago, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. He resided at 2006 Marshall St., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Born Dec. 22, 1903, son of the late Michael and Mrs. Augusta Bensch Fuchs. He moved to Manitowoc in March of 1930 and for the past two years was employed by Craft House Plastic Corp. He married the former Edna Henning Nov. 28, 1929. Surviving are his wife, mother, Mrs. Fuchs of Chicago, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Gerld of Chicago and Mrs. John Harris of Tucson, Ariz. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. by the Holy Name Society of which he was a member. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 6, 1956 P. 13
AUSTIN J. FUKA Austin J. Fuka, age 18, of Manitowoc passed away on Tuesday March 29, 2022. He was born on October 25, 2003, son of Jacob N. Fuka and Melissa J. Fuka. Austin was attending Manitowoc Lincoln High School. He enjoyed the outdoors especially, camping, hunting and fishing. Austin also liked to cook, having ambitions to go to culinary arts school. He loved to spend time with friends and family. Survivors include: his father; Jacob N. Fuka (special friend; Sarean Reindl), Manitowoc, his mother; Melissa J. Fuka, Manitowoc, two sisters; Melika Fuka, and Ruby, his grandparents; John and Diane Fuka, Manitowoc, Jim and Jane Krueger, Manitowoc, uncles and aunts: Ryan and Kristy Schaefer, Manitowoc, Chad and Melissa Fuka, Valders, Cory Fuka, Manitowoc, cousins: Ryley and Blake Schaefer, Madelyn, Ethan, Logan and Brayden Fuka. Private family services will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.lendmanfh.com The Lendman Funeral Home & Gathering Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lendman Funeral Home and Gathering Center from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2022
LAWRENCE FUKA Lawrence John Fuka, 70, of 1042 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Mattern will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Fuka was born Mar. 8, 1906, at Prairie du Chien, Wis., son of the late Lawrence Fuka and Barbara Stangel Fuka. He was graduated from Sacred Heart School and from Washington High School, Manitowoc, in 1923. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy in 1929 from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. In 1935, he opened Fuka’s Drugstore in Manitowoc which he operated for 26 years. He married Theresa Pokorski Oct. 19, 1944, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Mr. Fuka was a member of Manitowoc County Pharmacist Assn., Wisconsin and American Pharmaceutical Associations, National Association of Retail Druggists, University of Wisconsin Pharmacy Alumni Assn. and Wisconsin Alumni Assn. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706 of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Submarine Memorial Assn., and was the author of a book, “Memories and a Little More.” Survivors include his wife, Theresa; his mother, Mrs. Barbara Fuka, of Manitowoc; three sons, three daughters (names omitted for privacy; two sisters, Mrs. Lilian LeClair, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Helen Martin, of Chicago and three grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, February 10, 1977 P. 19
THERESA FUKA Theresa A. Fuka, age 83, formerly of 1042 A S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, March 24, 1996, at the Dunn Group Home. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born July 26, 1912, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Stanley and Clara Zagrodnik Pokorski. On October 19, 1944, she married Lawrence J. Fuka at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death February 9, 1977. Mrs. Fuka was employed at the Mirro Corporation and the Sears Department Store before her marriage. After her marriage to Lawrence the couple owned and operated Fuka’s Drug Store at 1914 Hamilton St., and the business then relocated in 1950 to the corner of 20th and Marshall. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Parish, and a member of the Alleluia Choir and the Rosary and Altar Society of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley Fuka, Denver, Colo., John and Diane Fuka, Manitowoc, Clarence and Vicki Fuka, Round Lake Beach, Ill.; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Dorothy and Ronald Herning, Baltimore, Md., Mary Fox, Madison, Clara and Fred Villanueva, Glendora, Calif.; a brother and sister-in-law, Clem and Hilde Pokorski, Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Lillian LeClair, Manitowoc. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, a special family friend, Theresa Tomchek, along with other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Pfefer Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Father Roman. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Bernie, Sophia and Linda of the Dunn Group Home. Herald Times Reporter, March 26, 1996 P. A2 ******** (26 Jul 1912/Mar 1996/SSDI)
JOSEPH I. BECKER (Fullmer Lot) MAY RESULT FATALLY Joe Becker Falls From Scaffold at the Hospital and is Seriously Injured STRUCK ON HIS HEAD Falls a Distance of Fifty Feet, Fracturing His Skull—Two Others Injured As a result of an accident at the Holy Family hospital late this afternoon, Joe Becker is at the home of his parents, corner of _olmer and 24th streets in a precarious condition and his companion laborers are seriously injured. The three men were working on a scaffolding at the top of the building and were in the act of drawing up a piece of cornice from the ground, when a defective board in the platform gave way and they were precipitated to the ground, a distance of fifty feet. Becker was the first man to reach the ground, and in falling, struck his head on a rock, fracturing his skull. He was picked up by fellow workmen and taken to the home of his parents where a doctor dressed his wounds. A Herald representative was unable to learn much in regard to his condition, except that his recovery is considered doubtful. Becker is 27 years of age and is spoken of by his associates as a man of extraordinary caution. Two other laborers, Oscar Meyer and an unknown man, who were on the scaffold with Becker escaped more fortunately. Meyer struck on his back and suffered severe internal injury, but it is thought it will not result seriously. The other man was severely bruised about the head and his leg is broken. Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 20, 1898 P. 1 ******** HIS FALL WAS FATAL Joe Becker Dies from Effects of Injuries Sustained at the Hospital Yesterday. DEATH CAME AT 1 O’CLOCK Skull Was Fractured and He Remained In an Unconscious Condition Until Hour of Death. Joe Becker, who fell from a scaffold at the Holy Family hospital late yesterday afternoon, died from the effects of the injuries he sustained. He was unconscious when picked up and remained in that condition until the hour of his death. Everything that medical skill could suggest was done to revive him, but without avail, and he breathed his last at ten minutes to one this morning. The deceased was born in 1871 and has always made this city his home. He was a tinsmith by trade and was employed by E. Teigten & Co. Sober, industrious and willing, he is spoken of in terms of highest praise by his employers. He was married in 1893 to the wife who survives him and they resided at the corner of Washington and 16th streets. He was a conscientious member of the Catholic church, a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, of which society he was treasurer; and an efficient worker in the St. Boniface society. The sympathy of the community will be extended to the young wife. The funeral will be held Friday morning from the Catholic church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 21, 1898 P. 1
HENRY J. FULLMER State News – Henry Fullmer of Manitowoc, suddenly expired of heart disease while employed on the dredge at the Reiss coal dock at Sheboygan. Oshkosh Daily Northwestern - Wed., Aug. 16, 1911 - page 7 ******** EXTRA! DROPS DEAD AT HIS WORK AT SHEBOYGAN Henry Fullmer, This City, Is a Victim of Heart Attack DEATH OCCURRED AT NOON TODAY Sheboygan, August 15 -- Henry Fullmer, a Manitowoc man employed on the dredge of the Wisconsin Dredge and Dock Co., at the Reiss Co., No. 1 Dock, dropped dead of heart failure here shortly before noon today. Fullmer died almost instantly. The body is at the Gerand's morgue and will be sent to Manitowoc, his home, tonight. The above dispatch was received in the city at noon and news of the sudden death of Mr. Fullmer was a great shock to relatives and friends. Mr. Fullmer had been employed with the Wisconsin Company at Sheboygan for some time past and was expected to come here this week when the company starts a contract for building a dock for the Soo line up river and dredging the river for the city. Mr. Fullmer had appeared in his usual health and no warning was given of death. Mr. Fullmer, who was about 47 years of age, is the third of a family of four brothers to die within eighteen months, two other brothers having expired in this city. Mr. Fullmer was formerly employed as an engineer at the hospital and he was well known in the city. The body will be brought here tonight or tomorrow and funeral arrangements will be announced later. A sister, who is Sister Superior at the convent at Silver Lake is one of the survivors. A peculiar coincident of the death of Mr. Fullmer is that it is the second time that Mrs. Fullmer who was a widow at her marriage to him has been called upon to mourn her husband killed in a tragic manner, Mrs. Fullmer was the widow of the late Jos. Becker who met his death by falling from the roof of the Holy Family Hospital at the time of the building was being completed ten or twelve years ago. She was married to Mr. Fullmer some time ago. A report from Sheboygan says that Fullmer was at work on the front end of the dredge at the time of his death. He was seen to suddenly throw up his hands and fall to the deck of the dredge and when follow workmen on the dredge reached his side and when fellow workmen on the dredge reached his side he was found dead. The coroner was notified but no inquest was deemed necessary, physicians saying that death was due to heart failure. Mr. Fullmer is the son-in-law of Michael Pankratz of this city, Mrs. Fuller being a daughter of Mr. Pankratz. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Aug. 15, 1911
LOUISE BECKER FULLMER MRS. FULLMER DIES AT HOME Son, Rev. Becker, Will Be Celebrant At Mass Son of the late Mrs. Louise Becker Fullmer, who died at her home, 2011 Washington street, Thursday, the Rev. Joseph Becker of Menasha will be the celebrant of the solemn requiem high mass for her funeral at the St. Boniface Catholic church at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Fullmer, daughter of the late Michael Pankratz, was born in this city Jan. 28, 1874. She was educated at the St. Boniface parochial school and for 35 years was a member of the St. Boniface choir, directing the choir during several years of that period. In 1895 she was married to Joseph Becker. A son, the Rev. Joseph Becker, Menasha, and a daughter, Mrs. Emil Pauly, this city, were born of that union. Mr. Becker was killed when working on the construction of the Holy Family hospital in 1898. In 1908 Mrs. Becker was married to Henry J. Fullmer. One daughter, Marie, was born to them. Mrs. Fullmer was a member of the St. Ann society and the St. Theresa Aid society of the St. Boniface church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 3, 1933 P.2
RUTH J. FUOG Mrs. Ruth J. Fuog, 74, a native of Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon, August 19, 1989 at Lutheran General Hospital, Chicago. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Eugene Brochtrup with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Ruth Julia Bieberitz was born August 25, 1914 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Oscar and Blanch Dueno Bierberitz. She was a 1932 graduate of Lincoln High School. She married Walter Fuog in 1951 in Chicago. He preceded her in death in 1952. Mrs. Fuog was a resident of Chicago for the past 40 years. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Marie Bieberitz of Sturgeon Bay, a sister, Mrs. Florence Schultz of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Martha Siehr of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Oscar Jr. and a sister, Lydia Mrotek. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 9 am Wednesday morning and until the hour of service at 9:30 am. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Aug. 22, 1989 - page B6